BzzAgent - Smarterer

I joined the BzzCampaign for Smarterer and it is pretty fun. There are a lot of things to take tests on like blogging, Facebook, Twitter, etc. You can also share your results on your social networks and get badges to put on your blog or profile page! Pretty cool. Try it out here (or by clicking the picture).

From BostInnovation:
About Smarterer: Smarterer is a testing platform to score people on digital, social, and technical skills. Our mission is to give people an easy, fun, and authentic way to show the world what they know.

From BzzAgent Campaign page:
Smarterer is a platform designed to score individuals on digital, social, and technical skills. Using crowdsourced test design and a scoring mechanism similar to the one developed to rank chess masters, in just 10 questions and 60 seconds we can give you a valid score.
When you take a Smarterer test you can get a score on your skills in areas like:

• Blogging tools like Blogger, Tumblr, and WordPress
• Browser systems such as Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer
• Games like Angry Birds and World of Warcraft
• Social Media tools like Facebook, Flickr, Google+, Twitter, and YouTube

**Disclosure**
The website mentioned above was brought to my attention by BzzAgent. I have not been compensated for this or any other related post and will not be compensated in the future. Part of being a BzzAgent is abiding by the Code of Conduct as seen here.

Black Friday Deals

Yes, I am well aware that this is late because most people already have their Black Friday gameplan all mapped out and ready to go, but I am going to post links to some of the Black Friday sites anyway!

Black Friday 2011

BlackFriday.info

BFads.net

Swagbucks Pays For Your Holidays!

I LOVE Swagbucks! It will not change your life unless you are lucky or you search A LOT, but I have easily collected over $100 in Amazon Gift Cards in the past year. I am going to cash out as much as possible before January 1 and in 2012, I am going to leave all my points in there and see how far I can go. Sounds like fun and may help a lot with next Christmas!

But to the point...THIS Christmas, Swagbucks is doing a little promotion (November 9-28) where you put things on your wishlist to earn an entry, then share on Facebook and Twitter to earn additional entries for a chance to win $2500 in Amazon gift cards! That would certainly make for a nice Christmas!

Click here (or the banner above) to find out more.

Shop Small on Small Business Saturday, November 26

American Express is encouraging people to shop local small businesses! Saturday, November 26 is Small Business Saturday and to help encourage local shopping, American Express has sponsored several giveaways of $25 gift cards. This one is from Vocalpoint. Click on the picture above or the Vocalpoint picture below to enter. Share with your friends too!

Mail Call!

Mail has been happy lately and I have forgotten to report it. Yesterday my pink ribbon lapel pin came, then today...the Target Sampler I requested and my Swiffer Duster starter kit from Vocalpoint! Yay! I had just emailed them the other day when I got the email requesting my review because it hadn't come and then it popped up today. So it is time to clean the ceiling fan and some other stuff to see how the Swiffer Duster compares to my trusty old Pledge duster. I am excited to find out. :)

BzzAgent - Burt's Bees® Natural Skin Solutions Sensitive Skin Solutions

I have been using the Burt's Bees® Natural Skin Solutions Sensitive Skin Solutions products that I was sent through BzzAgent nearly daily for almost a month now. (Yes, I have skipped a day or two here or there out of sheer exhaustion.) This is my report:

I am still in love with the product because my face is not greasy or oily or dry. The natural ingredients are very appealing and indeed do not cause any redness or irritation for me. Once when I used the cleanser right after getting out of the shower I felt some tingling, but I think that was because I had just gotten out of a hot shower and my pores were dilated so more of the product was getting in and doing what it is meant to do - CLEAN! Even though I did feel some tingling, my skin was not red or irritated and felt fine after rinsing and applying the moisturizer.

Since I am somewhat acne prone, I look for products that will reduce this tendency. Being a sensitive skin product with natural ingredients, I was not looking for the Burt's Bees line to do that, but I have noticed that my face seems to have not broken out as much since I started using it. Because of all this, I continue to be happy with the product and will continue to spread the word!

**Disclosure**
The product mentioned above was sent to me by BzzAgent to try and share my thoughts as well as coupons and samples. I have not been otherwise compensated for this or any other related post and will not be compensated in the future. Part of being a BzzAgent is abiding by the Code of Conduct as seen here.

Vocalpoint - Vicks Nature Fusion $4 coupon!

Vocalpoint is sending a $4 coupon for Vicks Nature Fusion, made with real honey instead of artificial flavors. Vicks products have always been good to me so I hope this one works as well as the others! Click any of the pictures to go request your coupon!

Adult - EdenFantasys Costume Giveaway

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Reynolds Products - Bake a Batch for the Cause

Reynolds did a Bake a Batch for the Cause cookie tray and cookie cutter last year that I got and it is great! The tray is a different design this year and instead of a cookie cutter, it comes with sprinkles and icing tips.

Click the picture above to get your order form. You must purchase Reynolds Parchment Paper ($1 off coupon here), Baking Cups, and Foil, submit proof of purchase and submit $7.95 for shipping and handling. Sounds like a lot, but not bad if you will be baking cookies or cupcakes for any of the upcoming holidays since you would need the products anyway!

North MS Komen for the Cure - October 29th

Dear Friends and Family, I recently accepted the challenge to raise funds to support the 2011 Race for the Cure in the fight against breast cancer. One in eight women will be stricken with breast cancer in her lifetime and the more we raise, the more the North Mississippi Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure can give back to fund vital breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs in our own community and support the national search for a cure. Please join me in the fight by pledging in support of my participation in the Race or contributing generously to Susan G. Komen for the Cure North Mississippi. Your tax-deductible contribution will fund innovative outreach and awareness programs for medically underserved communities in the North Mississippi area and national breast cancer research. It is faster and easier than ever to support this great cause - you can make a donation online by simply clicking on the link at the bottom of this message. If you would prefer, you can also send your tax-deductible contribution to the address listed below. Whatever you can give will help! I truly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress. Thank you so much for your time and support in the fight against breast cancer! Every step counts! To sponsor my participation online, click here. Enter my name in the search fields, and click "Search."  Click on my name, and this will take you to my participant page.  Click "Make a Gift" under the thermometer.  After you have made your gift, your name should appear in the Fundraising Honor Roll under the thermometer on my participant page.  Thank you for your support!
Click here to view the team page for Thompson Family & Friends If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address: http://www.komennorthms.org/site/TR?team_id=1640&pg=team&fr_id=1041&et=rqY0Rr0qXBmYySJnnMX36g&s_tafId=1131
North Mississippi Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure P.O. Box 801 Tupelo, MS 38802 Located at 1016 North Gloster Street in Tupelo, MS 662-377-4903

Land-O-Lakes recipe book

Got the mail today and there was my Land-O-Lakes Little Joys holiday treat book! I love it just from looking at it, and I absolutely cannot wait to make the Eggnog Snowflakes (this link is the Gluten-free version that I may try making instead of the regular ones). I will surely take pictures when they get made!

smiley360.com

I signed up for smiley360.com to see what I can accomplish there, of course it has been low on my list because of school and work and stuff, but I am trying to get active there and see how it goes! So I will try to post something else about it soon!

P&G HomeMadeSimple Coupon Book

It's time again to request the Home Made Simple coupon book! It always has some good coupons on things like Mr. Clean, Febreze, Swiffer, and more!

Click here or the picture above to request yours!

P&G Brand Sampler - Restocked and ready to go!

P&G has restocked their sampler page and there are some good coupons you can request! Mine included Tide Free, Tide Stain Release Free, and Bounce Dryer Bar Free (not free products, but the free of dyes and fragrances stuff!). I have found before that the offers may be different for other people.

P&G Brand Sampler is updated usually quarterly, sometimes you can find things there other times. Click here or the banner above to visit them!

Day 1 - Burt's Bees® Natural Skin Solutions Sensitive Skin Solutions

Nothing official yet, just a few notes about the Burt's Bees® Natural Skin Solutions Sensitive Skin Solutions products. 

Both the cleanser and the moisturizer are very creamy and smooth. The cleanser doesn't foam so if you normally use something that foams, this will take some time to get used to. Personally, I normally use a scrub, so getting used to something so creamy and smooth is not the easiest. The great thing is that this cleanser makes it easier by not being sticky or greasy or having any harsh ingredients. No tingle, no burn, no redness or itching and my skin does indeed feel clean! Also, the cleanser does not make my dry skin even drier like other cleansers I have tried.

As for the moisturizer, it does not take a lot to cover the face and neck. It is not heavy or greasy, which is a big complaint about moisturizers. With my dry skin this soaks in fast, but I still don’t feel the need to slather even more on since this moisturizer makes that scaly feeling go away! 

Surprisingly, my skin feels softer just after using these products twice and I don’t feel any breakouts coming on. I am excited to use them more during the month and give a final opinion!

**Disclosure**
The product mentioned above was sent to me by BzzAgent to try and share my thoughts as well as coupons and samples. I have not been otherwise compensated for this or any other related post and will not be compensated in the future. Part of being a BzzAgent is abiding by the Code of Conduct as seen here.

SaveMore - FREE Ion Band (Free Shipping too!)

Click here to go to SaveMore (a deal site like Groupon) and when you sign up you will get a $10 credit...making the following deals FREE!

Today they have $9 for One Negative-Ion Band from Power Bands ($34.95 Value). This deal has a little over 24 hours left.

Also with a little over 24 hours left is $5 for a Collapsible, Reusable Water Bottle ($10 Value) or $7 for $15 Worth of Phone Cases and More plus FREE Shipping

BzzAgent - Burt’s Bees® Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin BzzCampaign

 
As if I needed today to get EVEN BETTER after my CVS trip, my BzzKit for the Burt’s Bees® Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin BzzCampaign came!! I am so excited to try this stuff because I love my Burt's Bees® Beeswax Lip Balm! I will be using the products (which I hope will moisturize well because I have dry skin) and posting my honest opinion about them, good or bad.

In the meantime, visit Burt’s Bees® on Facebook and also visit BzzAgent to see how you can have products like these sent to you to try and share!


**Disclosure**
The product mentioned above was sent to me by BzzAgent to try and share my thoughts as well as coupons and samples. I have not been otherwise compensated for this or any other related post and will not be compensated in the future. Part of being a BzzAgent is abiding by the Code of Conduct as seen here.

CVS - My trip today

Ok, so today didn't start out all that great since I have been sick with the sinus stuff and I couldn't talk at first. Now, I can talk and the day turned out great! This is my haul from CVS...

I only went in to get a bag of Huggies and the EverSleek stuff, but then the magic machine printed me a $4 off 2 CVS Supreme diapers. So being the brilliant one I am, I got 2 bags since they are B1G50% off this week. I had coupons for the EverSleek and the Huggies, plus some ECB from last week and a $5 off $25 that just came in my email today, so this turned into bigger savings than I was expecting!

Total damage at CVS today: $14.91
Savings today: $33.00
ECB earned: $7.00 ($5 for buying 2 EverSleek, $1 for Huggies, and $1 for my bag tag!)

Plus, I am only one more bag away from another FREE bag of Huggies.Did I mention that I really, really like CVS?!

Adult! - EdenFantasys

EdenFantasys is an adult shop and they are having a breast cancer awareness contest that can win someone a $500 gift basket just for submitting a video! Visit them today to submit a video, or just browse the selection. Everyone needs a little fun sometimes. :)

$5 or $10 off Playtex Diaper Genie Elite

Diaper pails are not cheap and I just got this offer from Playtex. If you share it, you get a $10 off coupon to print, if not you only get a $5 off coupon to print.

Click here!

DealChicken - MS Petrified Forest (Flora)

I haven't been here since I was small. Looking forward to taking the kids! Hit up DealChicken for his one by clicking HERE!

For $16, you’ll receive four admissions and a premium flume bucket (a $38 value and 58-percent savings) or for $7, you'll receive two admissions ( a $14 value and 50-percent savings). Up the ante, and you'll get 20 admissions for $50 (a $140 value and a 64-percent savings).

Information:
Declared a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service in 1966, The Mississippi Petrified Forest was acquired by R.J. 'Bob' and Shirl Schabilion in 1962 as a way to preserve and protect this resource for the enjoyment of future generations. An RV campground can be found here, fully equipped with water, sewer, electric, showers and restrooms, along with a designated area for tent camping. A pavilion that accommodates up to 200 people is also available for rent.

1. 124 Forest Park Road
   Flora, MS 39071
   601.879.8189
   Get Directions

LivingSocial - El Potrillo $20 for $10 (1 day left!)

Hop on over to LivingSocial to get this deal! Spend $10 to get $20 to spend toward food and drink at El Potrillo. (Excluding drink specials)

We like to go get the big quesadilla because it will feed us all and is so delicious. Still end up spending $20 easily with drinks, queso, and dessert so this is a great deal for anyone craving some El Potrillo!

Good at these locations:

• 100 Laurel Park
  Suite A
  Flowood, MS 39232
  601-939-9900 | get directions  


• 123 Grandview Blvd
  Madison, MS 39110
  601-605-9321 | get directions

• 1390 Hwy 80 East
  Brandon, MS 39042
  601-591-1314 | get directions

Red Dress Pin for National Wear Red Day

Visit National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute here to order your Red Dress pin to wear on February 3, 2012 for National Wear Red Day^®! There are also other resources available and you can register your event if you are having one to celebrate on that day.

From the NHLBI website:
The primary goal of The Heart Truth campaign is to raise awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women. To support this goal, The Heart Truth, campaign launched the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness in February 2003. The Red Dress Tack Pin symbolizes the message that "Heart Disease Doesn’t Care What You Wear -- It’s the Number 1 Killer of Women." Features a delicate heart accent on red enamel.


^®National Wear Red Day is a registered trademark of HHS and AHA.

Friday! Roundup Day!

Sorry for this week, I have had sick kids and a tax conference so I have been anywhere but seeing deals! I will be posting things off and on today! If you know anything around Jackson or Tupelo that is going on this weekend, let me know!

Sunday Paper - CVS coupon insert

Not sure about anyone else, but my Clarion-Ledger only had one insert aside from the CVS coupon insert. Please note that some of the CVS coupons are store coupons and some are manufacturer, so pay attention if you are trying to stack them!

Facebook - The Lazy Lizard

My friend Kristi is opening a shop soon! Check out her Facebook page for The Lazy Lizard. The Lazy Lizard is located at 83 North Dunn St., Eupora, MS.

From Kristi's personal page:

I am opening a store October 8 in Eupora, The Lazy Lizard. If you are crafty and looking for somewhere to sell your handmade/homemade/refurbished/repurposed item, give me a call at 662-258-2726 or email me at lazylizardstore@gmail.com

Family Dollar - $5 off $25 coupon (9/23-9/25)

There are several places that are now doing $ off $$ coupons and Family Dollar is one of them! Click here to go to the Family Dollar website to print the coupon. Check out their weekly ad while you are there to see what is on sale that you could be saving on!

Facebook - Little Bow Sheep!

My cousin makes cute hairbows and is doing a giveaway on her Facebook page for her 200th like! Click here to like Little Bow Sheep!

From Little Bow Sheep on Facebook:

Little Bow Sheep is a home based business that supplies hair bows, headbands, and hair bow holders.

Just some thoughts!

I may not be the best blogger, but I am working on some things like matchups for the local circulars around Jackson. It may not include everything under the sun because I don't go shopping every week, but it will matchup the sales with the coupons at least. If anyone would like to guest post with some deals or anything like that, that will be great. I love CVS so I will be posting CVS deals as much as possible. Otherwise, yes, the stuff I post here may be stuff that has already been found by another coupon/deal blogger or website, but there will be other stuff here as well! Starting soon, I am going to try to do a recipe at least once a week that we have tried and liked. It may be something simple, maybe not. Surely I will not guarantee that anyone will like it because I am an impulse cooker and will add seasonings that are not called for when using a recipe, but I will try to include what I did in case someone else would like to try it that way!

Just a few things that were on my mind this morning. I want to improve this and be able to make something bigger out of it so suggestions and guest posts and anything else is always welcome!

Recipe Book - Land O'Lakes

Land O'Lakes will send you their Little Joys holiday recipe book free! Either by mail or you can download the PDF. Click here to order or download!

House Party - Spin Master Games It's All Fun 'N Games House Party

It's All Fun 'N Games!

I was selected on House Party to host a Spin Master Games party featuring Quelf and Logo. My party kit came today and needless to say, I am super ready for this party! I have wanted to play Quelf for a while and now I get a chance and I didn't have to run out and buy the game because the awesome folks at House Party and Spin Master sent it to me to play with my friends! Also included in the party kit are coupons for my guests and party favors.

If you are not signed up at House Party, what are you waiting for?!

BzzAgent - Burt’s Bees® Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin BzzCampaign

I signed up for the Burt’s Bees^® Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin BzzCampaign through BzzAgent. My kit is coming soon and I will be so happy to try it and share how it works because I love Burt's Bees products!

All You - October 2011 Coupon list

These are the coupons in All You for October 2011:

• $0.50/1 Ajax Multi-Purpose Cleaners and Dish Liquid All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/22/2011)
• $1/1 All You Smart Shopping Guide All You, Oct 2011 (exp 11/11/2011)
• $1/1 Ban Invisible Solid Deodorant All You, Oct 2011 (exp 11/30/2011)
• $1/1 Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken Breasts All You, Oct 2011 (exp 11/3/2011)
• $4/1 Brita Pitcher or Faucet Mount System All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• $1/1 Colgate Optic White Toothpaste All You, Oct 2011 (exp 11/30/2011)
• $0.75/1 Dole Frozen Fruit in Cups All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• $0.75/1 Dole Fruit Smoothie Shakes All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• $0.75/1 Eight O’Clock Coffee All You, Oct 2011 (exp 11/30/2011)
• $1/1 Eucerin All You, Oct 2011 (exp 11/30/2011)
• $1.25/1 Fast Classics All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• $1/1 Fast Fixin Products All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• $1/1 Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator All You, Oct 2011 (exp 6/30/2012)
• $1.50/1 Snickers, Milky Way, Twix, 3 Musketeers All You, Oct 2011 (exp 10/31/2011)
• $1/1 GE Energy Smart or GE Halogen Light Bulbs All You, Oct 2011 (exp 1/31/2012)
• $1.50/1 I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter All You, Oct 2011 (exp 10/23/2011)
• Free Idahoan Au Gratin or Scalloped Homestyle All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• $2/1 Keri Lotion All You, Oct 2011 (exp 11/30/2011)
• $2/1 KY Products All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• B1G1 La Creme Creamer All You, Oct 2011 (exp 10/31/2011)
• $1/1 L’il Critters Gummy Vites All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• $1/1 Lysol Extra Large Wipes All You, Oct 2011 (exp 1/31/2012)
• $1/1 Michael Angelo’s Single Entrees All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• $0.50/1 Michael Angelo’s Single Entree All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• $1/2 Michelina’s Lean Gourmet All Natural Bowls All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• $1/1 Mineral Ice Products All You, Oct 2011 (exp 11/30/2011)
• $1/2 Mrs. T’s Pierogies All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• $1/2 Nestle Fun Size Bags All You, Oct 2011 (exp 10/31/2011)
• B1G1 NYC New York Color Eye Product or Nail Color All You, Oct 2011 (exp 10/31/2011)
• $1/1 Olivari Mediterranean Olive Oil All You, Oct 2011 (exp 11/30/2011)
• $2/1 Phillips Colon Health All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• $1/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal All You, Oct 2011 (exp 11/30/2011)
• $1/2 Rosetto Ravoli and Tortellini All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• $0.50/1 Sister Schubert’s Rolls All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• $1/1 Smithfield Boneless Ham and Ham Steaks All You, Oct 2011 (exp 11/18/2011)
• $4/1 Soothe Hydration Lubricant Eye Drops All You, Oct 2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
• $1.75/1 Zantac All You, Oct 2011 (exp 1/12/2012)

Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Sept 24

Cutting it close? Why yes I am. Even in podunk Mississippi there are museums that participate in Smithsonian Magazine's free admission day. Sign up here to get an email to print out free admission for two to a museum this Saturday, September 24!

Participating Mississippi Locations:

Delta Blues Museum - Clarksdale

Jimmie Rodgers Museum - Meridian

Lauren Rogers Museum of Art - Laurel

Mississippi Craft Center - Ridgeland

Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum, Inc. - Meridian

Mississippi Museum of Art - Jackson

Mississippi Petrified Forest - Flora

Rock & Blues Museum - Clarksdale

The Oaks House Museum - Jackson

Winterville Mounds - Greenville

Trick or Treat for UNICEF

Halloween is coming! Some kids may not like candy or may just want to do something to help others or this is good for the older kids too.

Whatever the issue is....Trick or Treat for UNICEF is great. It supports a great cause and keeps the cavities away!

Click here to get your Trick or Treat for UNICEF kit!

Roundup time!

Since I wasn't able to do much the past few days (sick kiddos, etc.) I am going to do a roundup today so this post might start out small and get long!

$1 Printable coupon - Velveeta Queso Blanco - here

Mary Kay perfume sample - here

Calvin Kline Beauty sample - here

Lacoste Fragrances (Men's) - here

Wet Platinum lubricant - here (there is also a link for a $1 off coupon)
Wet Synergy lubricant - here
Other Wet lubricants - here

Coupons - Finish dishwasher products - here

Facebook - SunWarrior Protein sample

Head over to the SunWarrior Facebook page to request a free sample in vanilla or chocolate of their protein drink!

Dreft - $2 off by mail

Sign up here and get a $2 off Dreft coupon in the mail!

Kroger Game

Kroger is doing another instant win game! Score a touchdown and win!

Mary Kay Microdermabrasion Sample!

*This sample is from All You's daily free sample page. Click here to sign up for their emails!*

 

Mary Kay Sample!

Facebook - Hostess Coupon

It is rare to see a Hostess coupon and I am surprised there are still any available! Go to Hostess Facebook page, like it and you will be able to print a 50 cent off coupon!

Calendars!

I love my free calendars so this post will be updated as the year draws to an end and more calendars are being printed for 2012.

Women's Health Calendar - has health tips and reminders for women

Samsung Printer Deal - Newegg

Get this sweet Samsung printer on the cheap, only $59.99 and Newegg has free shipping! Click here!

Samsung ML-2525

I have the ML-1665 and absolutely LOVE it, it prints great and is so quiet that I have to double check it sometimes to make sure that it really did print. Wonderful stuff. Would have been great to get this deal when I was looking for a printer since this one has a drawer-type paper tray instead of the fold out one like my printer. (My 2 year old likes to work the printer so my paper disappears sometimes)

Starting over...

Ok, I am starting over since I had to take so long off to finish school, but the good news is....

I have a Bachelor of Accountancy!!! (finally!)

So I will be starting back up slowly since I am teaching a tax class and doing the mommy stuff. Bear with me!

-d