Free books for military families!

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day! Here's a special free book deal for spouses and military members.

From MilitaryOneSource: "Each service member or military family/household will be limited to 10 paperback and/or Playaway books in a one year time period. The year will begin when you order your first paperback or Playaway book. We will not be able to guarantee any titles will be replenished or available."

To get started, make an account on MilitaryOneSource Once you log in, make sure to select your branch and status on the homepage, otherwise you will not have full access to the site's content.

Once your page is redirected, click on "Library Resources" under the "Popular Links" box on the right side of the page. From there, click on "Playaway and Paperback Books" and select Fiction or Non-fiction. Choose the titles you want and add it to your basket.

Your order confirmation email will state that it takes 7-14 days, but mine came in less than 48 hours! Shipping is free too! Happy Reading!

Free Holiday Cards!

Shutterfly is offering tons of specials and new products this holiday season!

I normally order 4x8 flat photo cards to send out to friends and family, but this year, I might just have to upgrade to their new folded Christmas holiday cards. I received 6 free just by using coupon codes (valued at $15)

The print quality is amazing and they are printed on new premium cardstock. There are over 800 designs, the hardest part is picking one!

Luckily, Shutterfly offers a toolbar that helps refine a search. You can narrow your decision down by colors, prices, card sizes, and even card designers.

And while you are there, pay attention to your order confirmation. I received a special offer from Shutterfly. If you share the card or project you made on your blog or website, Shutterfly will send you an email with a $25 coupon code! (Once confirmed)

Happy Holidays!

Free Photo Book, Birth Announcements, and Cards!

Okay, so I'm a die hard fan of Shutterfly, a site where you can order photo gifts and prints.

In my email today, I received an offer from my weekly Target email subscriptions to the Kodak Gallery at Target Photo site with a hook for a free 5 x 7 photo book ($10 value)

Just visit the site and enter TARGBOOK for your free book (expires November 6, 2010). While you are there, there's also a free offer for 20 birth announcements ($17 value)

Finally, you can also get 50 free Mommy Cards ($13 value) and 50 free Contact Cards ($13 value)

Hint: You have to pay for shipping in order to receive these free offers! Unfortunately, if you select the "pick up in store" option, you have to pay for the announcements. Don't worry! Shipping isn't that expensive. Plus, you are saving soooo much!

280 Free Pampers Gifts to Grow Points!

Okay, so I know it has been a while since my last update! An internship, pregnancy, baby, and move across states has kept me quite busy these last few months.

So here's a special treat for all you moms out there to make up for my lack of blog posts!

As a new mom, I've been testing out different diaper brands. So far, I'm a huge fan of Pampers! And of course, I also try to save money and find deals. Even more so now...

I created an account on Pampers and have been entering Gifts to Grow reward points (found on diapers and wipes) Until I found these codes, I had 63 points. Now, I have 333 thanks to Deal in USA

If you don't have an account, create one! You'll be one step closer to free stuff! The rewards catalog features items such as potty seats, calendars and photo gifts from Shutterfly, toys, magazines, gift cards, and coupons for diapers!

Here you go ladies!

Promotion Code GTGGETREADYSOON 10
Promotion Code CAREFORNEWBORNS 10
Promotion Code GTGFIVEMONTHS10 10
Promotion Code GIFTS2GROWBONUS 20
Promotion Code GETSTARTEDNOW10 10
Promotion Code GTGCOUPONPOINTS 10
Promotion Code WELCOME2VILLAGE 10
Promotion Code WELCOME2GTG2010 10
Promotion Code WELCOME2PAMPERS 50
Promotion Code PUNTOSPARAMI123 10
Promotion Code 10PTSFREECODE4U 10
Promotion Code GIFTSTOGROW4MOM 50
Promotion Code JOINNOW4REWARDS 50
Promotion Code GTGTENMONTHCODE 10
Promotion Code FACEBOOKOCT2010 10 ( expires 10/31/2010)

Restaurant E-clubs

Want a better excuse to visit your favorite restaurant? Have you been yearning to try the new place in town...but want to score some freebies along the way? One of the easiest ways to score free food is to join restaurant e-clubs. Many offer free memberships in exchange for a few emails a month (or every few months).

Aside from valuable coupons, many restaurants will email you first about new promotions and specials...before the general public finds out!

Here are some suggestions and what they offer:

-Papa Murphy's e-club: A coupon for buy one get one half off pizza (immediately after you sign up) and free take 'n bake cookie dough on your birthday
-Bruster's Sweet Rewards: coupons about once a month for ice cream! And a heads up on new seasonal flavors...with a coupon to try them!
-Atlanta Bread's VIP e-club: offers about once every month or two.
-Coldstone Birthday Club you get a free creation on your special day!
-Moe's e-worldoffers you a free entree on your birthday, as well as a coupon for a free cup of queso that is normally worth $3
-Firehouse Subs will give you a free cookie with any purchase as well as a free cherry lime-ade with any purchase. I've also gotten a coupon for free chips.
-O'Charley's eclub offers a free appetizer with any purchase.

And don't forget about local restaurants that aren't a part of chains.

For instance, Hyman's Seafood Company (a local Charleston, SC favorite), offers a mailing list (you sign up after you eat) that lets you know when specials are! Some are email inclusive.

For a place that charges between $10-20 an entree, you get quite the savings. For instance, my latest email from Hymans offers an email only invitation for all you can eat snow crab and shrimp, plus one side, coleslaw, hushpuppies, AND homemade potato soup for only $19.95. Imagine what you would normally pay for a meal like that!

In addition to the emails, Hyman ALWAYS has a link to their website for free crab dip

So take a look around and ask local businesses if they offer special mailing clubs or e-clubs. You might find a hidden treasure.

Baby on the way? Friends with infants or toddlers? Read on!

For those of you expectant mothers, new moms, and experienced moms...if you haven't already, you need to sign up for the
Publix Baby Club Babies are expensive, and what better way to start saving then logging online, filling out a 30 second form, and clicking submit? Even if you aren't expecting anytime soon, fill one out for a friend who you know is! They'll definitely appreciate your thoughtfulness!

Most importantly, they will provide valuable coupons for free items (trial size and full size) Hello, Diapers?

Among the FREE coupons I received:

-Free 16oz Publix Brand Cocoa Butter
-Free 16oz Publix Rubbing Alcohol
-Free 2oz Publix Hand Sanitizer
-Free 8oz box of Beech Nut Rice Cereal Baby Food
-Free 14 day supply of antibiotics

Some of the BOGO (Buy one, get one) deals:

-Buy Huggies diapers, get wipes free
-BOGO Kotex Maxi Pads
-BOGO NUK Pacifiers
-BOGO Custom Baby Announcements
-BOGO Playtex Nursing Pads

And finally, among the value saving coupons:

-$10 off when you buy ANY two Huggies Boxed Diapers
-$1.00 off Lysol Disinfectant Spray
-$3.00 off Ensure High Calcium Formula

These are only some of the coupons I received, there are about 22 in total.



Did I mention you get a FREE book ($20 value) The parenting books if from the American Academy of Pediatrics and covers birth to age 5 of your child's life.



You also get a newsletter about every three months with tips and information about family life and baby care.

And don't forget, you will still receive coupons for up to 2 years!

When your child is a preschooler (they grow up fast, don't they?), you can register them for Publix Preschool Pals. Your little one will receive birthday cards, newsletters, prizes, and a CD-rom full of educational games.


So remember, free stuff is only a click away and the savings are always sweet!

Sweet Savings

Finally.

I've been thinking about it for months. I need to start a blog about saving money and teach others how to get free stuff. Little things YOU can do that will add up in the long run.

I'm usually the "go-to" person when anyone wants to know about coupons, deals, and savings. And I've decided it's time to share that experience with the world.

Now granted, yes, I'm only 20 (almost 21), but I guarantee you I can help you save and get a lot more (in the long run) than some of those older folks who speak at conventions and seminars. And believe me, my advice will be a lot easier to comprehend (and more fun).

So now, brace yourself, as I drive you into the world of coupon clipping, how to get free stuff from Walmart, baby stuff from Publix, free samples from companies, and coupons for free products. And if you're an online shopper, I have good news for you too.

I'll also tell you how to save on textbooks, prom dresses, and more :)

I told you I had lots of ideas built up. Look out!