Freebies - Persistence Pays Off!

Getting back into super savings mode has meant an internet trip to all my favorite freebies websites. Just like the great deals and coupons, the availability of freebies has become a little lean. But, just like the deals and coupons, there are still plenty of freebies out there.

Some of my favorite sites include: Start Sampling, Absurdly Cool Freebie Finder, Free Sample Forager, and Free Grabber.

Requesting freebies requires a little perseverance. You have to go out to these websites a couple of times a week, and request almost everything that is available, in order to get a steady supply of freebies in your mailbox. And keep in mind that it usually takes 4-8 weeks for a freebie to arrive after you request it. If you are just getting started - BE PATIENT - they will get there!

I look forward to checking my mail everyday. Yes, I still get bills, but when the bills arrive with 6 or 8 little boxes of goodies, it's not so bad. Some days it's like having my own little personal Christmas in my mailbox.

Great Savings at Publix

I stated yesterday that the deals are still out there if you keep your eyes and coupons handy. Today I found such a deal - at Publix!

Publix has BIC Disposable Razors as a BOGO. The regular price is $5.49 each. I had (2) $2 off coupons for the Comfort 3 Advance razors, and (2) $2 off coupons for the Soleil Bella razors. I purchased a total of 4 packages of disposable razors for $2.98.

And because my pre-coupon purchase was more than $10, I was able to pick up a box of vanilla wafers for a penny with Publix mystery coupon.

That was a quick $20.96 savings!

The Savings Are Still Out There!

It's been a while since I posted a blog entry; about 6 months to be exact. Due to a combination of no internet and a full college course load, I wasn't able to do much bargain shopping or blogging. Fortunately I had stockpiled when I was bargain shopping, and was able to keep myself, my roommate, my youngest son, and his girlfriend in toiletries and personal care items without being forced to buy supplies at regular (aka full) price.

With no summer classes, and my own internet, I am able to get back into the swing of super savings and refilling my dwindling supplies. I have been watching the sale fliers and collecting coupons for a few weeks now, and I've noticed that there seems to be less coupons and bargains now than there was 6 months ago. However, there are still some good bargains out there if you keep your eyes open and your coupons handy.

Just today I purchased 5 bottles each of Fructis shampoo and conditioner for $1.07 each, and that was without a coupon! I was picking up some other things at Rite Aid when I noticed the 75% off clearance price tag on some of the Fructis products (in this case, the Shine Burst line) - a much better deal than the $2.99 sale price that all of the other Fructis hair products were advertised at. While I was there, I also got:

• (2) Boxes Purex Laundry Deterget (44 loads/ea) - $5.29
• Sauve Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant Spray - (-.01)
• Renuzit Pearl Scents - .74
• Crest Pro-Health (4.2 oz) - (-.50)
• Oral B Advantage Floss Pciks (90 ct) - $1.24
• (2) Real Solutions Moisture Recover Leave-In Conditioner - $2.98

When I add this together with the items that I picked up yesterday:

• John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Conditioner (w/ free 2 oz straightening balm) - $2.99
• John Frieda Volumizing Mousse - $3.99
• Colgate Plus Touthbrushes (2 pk) - .88

I purchased a total of $98.79 worth of merchandise for just $19.30!!! That's a $79.49 savings, or almost 80%, on things that I need and use. No, I don't need these things today, but these are items that won't go bad if they sit on my shelf for a few months, so I can afford to stockpile them while I can get them so inexpensively.

And I can use all the extra $$$ that I saved towards something I really want...