Freebies (6/1-)

Free Limeade Sparkler (no purchase necessary)

Get a coupon, they won't last long! Free Limeade Sparkler from Taco Bell

Valid until 7/11 or 500,000 run out! 

Carl's Jr. "Wheel of Awesome"

 

FREE STUFF. Introducing The Wheel of Awesome. Every time you spin you get something, from burgers to Blu-ray players. EVERYONE GETS ONE SPIN TO START. Add spins by inviting friends. Oh, and set your “Things I Like” privacy setting to “Everyone” or The Wheel of Awesome won’t work properly. Now go get awesome! - Happy Star

Other Freebies:

• Free Sample of EB5 Face Cream
• Free Thumb Socks (have to be 25 or younger) 
• Free Kotex Pack (your choice from 4 packs) 
• Free Bully Sticks Sample (Dog Treat) 
• Free Lanacane Anti-Chafing Gel 
• Free sample of Camocare Organic Clinical Anti-Aging Skincare
• Free South of France Spa Naturals sample kit.
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Sign up here for $4 in coupons for Cheerios (four emails w/ $1 coupon) and a chance to win a full sized box. Over 50,000 full sized boxes will be given out.

Dryel Coupons

I just got an email from Dryel. You can get a $2 coupon mailed to your home or via email. You also get $10 in coupons for oneCare products.

"Receive a coupon for $2 OFF DRYEL and a total of  $10 in coupons for other oneCARE products in the mail."

http://dryel.com/get-free-coupons/

Quick Reviews: Skin Lightening

Let me start off like this. We all have our perceptions of beauty, and we all have our preferences. Finished! lol. 

My skin color is light with a strong yellowish undertone. I think this is very much due to the fact that i am Latina with Asian ancestry, and the latter overtook my skin genes. I think pale skin is beautiful. I have freckles, which i don't mind, they're cute, right? Unfortunately when i was younger (as if I'm even old, I'm only 21) i had light acne. A few pimples here and there would pop up and i would pick at them. So, over the years I've been left with subtle hyper-pigmentation because of this and was looking for a way to rid of them. I was looking to lighten my skin at the same time since I've gotten a little tan the past 2-3 weeks.

I searched, searched, and researched. I have a lot of cosmetics at home. However, a lot were "anti-aging", "anti-wrinkles" so i never touched them because i thought i had no need for that. Need or no need i looked into the stash and found a little gem, Anew Clinical Luminosity Pro Brightening Serum. I researched online and found almost no reviews on the product so i decided to test it out. Let me share with you my routine;

Morning, Evening or Night 

I use Olay's Dual Action Cleanser + Pore Scrub to wash my face.

Once or twice a week i substitute Co Bigelow's Honey Almond Scrub (Retail: $18)

Morning and Night i apply the Anew Clinical Luminosity Pro Brightening Serum. I rub it in for about 3 minutes and it takes a little bit for it to be absorbed.

Right after the Anew Luminosity PRO I use Clearly Remarkable Skin Lightening Gel by Paula's Choice on the hyper pigmentation areas only. This gel has 2% hydroquinone which is a skin lightener.

When i go out, i apply Benefit You Rebel in Light. I was never into any sort of make-up in my life but fell in love with this product. I treat it as a foundation, it is a tinted moisturizer with SPF 15. I also have Olay's Color Recapture that i use here and there.

Ok, well i just started this routine... about 5-6 days ago. BUT, let me tell YOU something. I am amazed at how fast it has worked. The hyper-pigmentation on my face is not gone... not all at least. I have seen them fade at least 25%. Keep in mind, i have only been doing this for 5-6 days. Amazing. If your looking for a way to accomplish what i'm doing, there are hundreds of combinations you can use, but this works for me. The Anew Luminosity Serum retails at $54 but you can find it on ebay for under $20.

Quick Reviews:

Anew Clinical Luminosity PRO Brightening Serum - I have fallen in love with this product. I sleep with it next to me in bed lol. I have seen results in less than a week with this serum. My face has gotten a big lighter, my pores have gotten smaller, my skin feels better. When i wake up i don't have to apply moisturizer, this serum has hydrated my face wonderfully. It is a gel that doesn't feel oily when applying it to our face, nor does it feel heavy when you have it on. Also, the smell of this serum is intoxicating, i love it! 

Benefit You Rebel Lite - Amazing. I love that this has SPF 15 and moisturizes my skin. It rids my face of my super rosy spots i have on my cheeks sometimes. It doesn't feel heavy and provides nice coverage. It is not a foundation, but i treat it as one because i can!

Paula's Choice (Clearly Remarkable Skin Lightening Gel) - The color of this gel is odd to me, a clear brown. It has no strong odor. Results with this are pending, but it has only been 5-6 days so hopefully in a weeks time i can come and rave about it.

Olay Color Recapture - I love what this foundation does, it doesn't have an overly thick texture. It gives your face a little sparkle, that i didn't like. It covers well and is hydrating, unlike other products that make your face feel dry after applying foundation. It has SPF 15, always a good thing. I would use this product more often if it wasn't for the smell. Its just something i can't stomach for more than a couple minutes.

Monday - Mail Day

Today was a GREAT mail day, especially since last week was kind of slow. I got my FREE book from BookSneeze.com I can't wait to read it! Also, remember the Kraft Summer Sample Packs that went fast? I got mine in the mail today. It came in a mysterious white box. I opened it and found 3 bags of Wheat Thins (Tomato & Basil), 1 coupon for FREE Oscar Mayer Weiners (up to $5), one for Free Bulls Eye Barbecue sauce, 3 packets of International House's Vanilla Caramel Latte mix) and a rebate form for $10 back when you spend $30+ on Kraft items. This is great because we could use these for our family get-together this weekend.

Also, i got my P&G coupon booklet, a small bottle of Suave shampoo, and a Dr. Scholls shoe gel with a $2 coupon..

Note: My dog (1 of 3) did NOT come in the mail, lol, BUT she did come in a box when i got her. Go figure!

My 5/2 Target Shopping Round-Up (Saved 83%)

My 5/2 Target Shopping Round-Up (Saved 83%)

I made a quick trip to Target earlier today. In the Clearance (in the food aisles) were some big bottles of McCormic spices for about $2.50, some including coriander, lavender and other fancy sounding ones. Also there, Kit-Kats marked at $.56 and a variety of Del Monte Fruit Cups at around $1.60 + more things i just don't remember.

Transaction #1

So, they were out of the Schick razors (3-blade), so i got 4 (5) blade Schick razors, i finally found the Windex Window cleaner (after about 1 month). 

- 4 (5-blade) Schick Razors $31.96

-Used 4 ($5/1 Coupon)

-Used 4 ($1/1 Target coupon)

- 1 Windex Window Cleaner $12.99

-Used $5/1 Coupon

-Used $5 GC w/ Purchase of Windex Window Cleaner Target Coupon

Paid $18.48 + Got $15 in Gift Cards.

Saved $44.00 

Transaction #2

AirWick Compact IMotion: $6.99

-Used $4/1 coupon + $2/1 Target coupon

2 Kit-Kats ($.56e) $1.12

2 El Monte Tornados

-Used B1G1 Coupon (print here)

Dr. Pepper + Sprite $2.98

Loreal Paris Hair Color (Super Blonde Lightening Kit) $9.98

-Used $4/1

Dentastix $2.49

-Used $2/1 coupon + $1/1 Target coupon

Bandaid (20ct.) [Spiderman] $1.69

-Used $.50/1 + $.75/1 Target coupon
Nestle Sundae Cones (4ct) $2.49
-Used $1/1 coupons for any Lil Drums, Sundae (4 or 6 ct)
Suave Advance Therapy Lotion 3 fl. oz.(from travel section) $.99

Paid $20.39 (Used GC $15 + $5ish oop)

Saved $16.67

Click Here to see my other Shopping Round-Up Trips and how much money I've saved on other trips.

Target Ad for 5/16

Here is a partial list of deals for Target week of 5/16/10. I don't list the whole ad, just Grocery, Pets, Beauty, Household and Patio/Outdoor. Mainly, only things that can be matched with coupons. Not a great week but some nice deals. I'm going to stock up on the $1 (8'') basic planters :) Also, the 50 ft water host for $8 is a good deal as i need a new one since the old one got ruined. If you need the full ad, visit Target.com

Grocery:

Free $5 GiftCard w/ purchase of 5 select Kashi items

Kashi frozen meals, cereal or snacks  $2.88

Buy 4 selected Market Pantry snack items, get 1 FREE.

Select Market Pantry snacks $1.50 

20-pk fruit snacks or 8-ct cracker snacks + select others 

Market Pantry white milk   $2.39

Market Pantry water (24-pk. 16.0-oz)|   $2.99

Market Pantry water (1 gal.)|   $.89

Market Pantry frozen blueberries (12 oz)   $.2.29 

Market Pantry Ice Cream (1.5-qt)   $2.50

Archer Farms $2.09

15-ct. Bites, 7-oz. crackers + select others

Other select Archer Farms snacks $2.50

Archer Farms Trail Mix $2.99

+ select others

Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunchmeat $2.99
-Use $.35/1 Hillshire Farm Deli Select packages from 5/2 RP
-Use $.55/1Hillshire Farm Deli Select Hearty Slices packages from 5/2 RP

Menege a Trois wine - 10% off

White or red blend + select others

California Pizza Kitchen or DiGiorno 4 for $10 

-Use  $1/1 California Pizza Kitchen Pizza Save $1/1 (exp. 6/30) from 5/2 SS

Coca-Cola products 4 for $12

6-pk, 16.9-oz, bottles or 8-pk, 7.5-oz. cans, sale 3 for $10

Yoplait Cups 10 for $5

6-oz. Light or Tick & creamy yogurt
-Use $.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups, includes original, light, thick & creamy, or whips OR Original or Light Smoothies Save (exp. 6/19) from 4/25 SS
-Use $.50/8 Yoplait Yogurt Cups, includes original, light, thick & creamy, or whips OR Original or Light Smoothies Save (exp. 6/19) from 4/25 SS

Thomas' English muffins or bagels $2.04

Kellogs Bars $2.50

Kellogg's (8-ct.) or Pop-Tarts (12-ct.)

  

Coffee $6.99

Dunkin Donuts (11 or 12-oz.) or Folgers (27.8 - 33.9-oz.)

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish $1.66

Twizzlers (24-oz.) or Wrigleys 5 React gum (3-pk.)  $2.49 

Lay's Classic Chips 2 for $5

Babies: 

Free $5 GiftCard w/ purchase of 2 Huggies big packs
Huggies Big Packs  $19.99
Select Snug & Dry, Little Movers, Overnites, Little Snugglers, Pure & Natural or Pull-Ups

-Use $2/1 Pull-Ups Training Pants (Jumbo Pk or larger) (exp. 6/12) from 5/16 SS 

-Use $1.50/1 Huggies Pull-Ups Training Pants, Any Jumbo Pack Or +  (exp. 5/16) from 04-18-10 SS
-Use $4/2 Huggies Little Movers or Snugglers Diapers (printable coupon)
-Use $3/1 Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers (printable coupon)
-Use  -$3/1 Huggies Little Snugggler or Little Movers (printable coupon)

Luvs Jumbo Pack Diapers $6.99

Lansionoh Breask Milk Storage Bags $8

Baby Wipes Refills $5.49
Pampers (180 to 216ct), or Huggies (184-216 ct.)
-Use $2/2 Huggies 64 ct Wipes or larger (printable coupon) 

Gerber 2 pk, 2nd Foods 10 for $9

Beauty:

Suave $2.50
32 oz. Men's 2-1 Shampoo & Conditioner or 22.5oz Kids 3-1 shampoo, conditioner and body wash.

Sally Hansen Hair Remover Wax Strip Kit $4.49

Irish Spring or Softsoap Body Wash (15 or 18 oz.) $2.99

Select Deordorant $3.89 
Old Spice (3.25 oz) or Secret (2.6 or 2.7 oz)

Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen $5.99
Complete Salon Manicure nail polish  +select others

Sally Hansen Polish Remover (10 oz.) 1.99

Sally Hansen Continuous Treatment Nail Strengthener $7.99

Household:

Dawn dish soap $2.25

19 or 24oz liquid or 10.1-oz. foam.
-Use $.25/1 Dawn (exp. 5/31) from 5/2 PG

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes $3.99

Select Cleaning Products $2.49

Pine-Sol (32-oz.), Formula 409 or Tilex or selected 22- to 32-oz. Clorox.

-Use  $1/2 Lysol Wipes Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Any (exp. 5/25) from 04-25-10 SS

-Use $1/2 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes (printable coupon)  

Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair $4.17
-Use $1/1 Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair (exp. 6/27) from 5/2 SS

50-load Method laundry detergent $12.99

Fabric Softener $8.49

Bounce dryer sheets (240 ct.) or 120-load Downy liquid

-Use $.75/1 Dryer Sheets or Bar Target Q (exp. 6/28) from 5/16 SS

-Use $1/1 Downy Fabric Softener Target Q (exp. 6/28) from 5/16 SS

Tide Liquid Detergent $8.99

or 25-ct. Stain Release Duo Pacs

-Use $1/1 Tide Laundry Detergent Target Q (exp. 6/28) from 5/16 SS
-$3/1 Tide Stain Release, 26-50 Oz. Powder, 15-34 Ct. Duo Pac, 36-68 Oz. Liquid from 5/2 PG
-$1/1 Tide Detergent (exp. 5/31) from 5/2 PG
-B1G1 FREE Smaller Size Tide Stain Release wyb Tide Detergent 100 oz+ from 4/25 RP
(Free Tide Stain Release = 10 Ct. Duo, 20 oz. Liquid or 14 oz. Powder)

Charmin $14.99

Charmin 30 pk. big roll or 16 pk. Mega Bath tissue

-Use $1/1 Charmin Toiler Paper Target Q (exp. 7/31) from 5/16 RP 
-Use $.25/1 Charmin product (exp. 5/31) from 5/2 PG

Quilted Northern $14.99

30 pk double roll bath tissue.

Kleenex Facial Tissue $5.99

3-pk. 280 ct. family or 180 ct. Ultra; 4-pk. 80 or 100 ct. Uprights.

Febreeze $5.99

Candle (5.5 oz) or Noticeables Starter Kit
-Use $4/1 Febreeze Noticeables Starter Kit Save (exp. 5/31) from 5/2 PG
-Use $1/1 Febreeze Candle (exp. 5/31) from 5/2 PG

Angel Soft 36pk. Double Roll Bath Tissue $14.99

Pets:

Free $5 GiftCard w/ purchase of two select Meow Mix or Kibbles 'n Bits.

Meow Mix (16lb); Kibbles 'n Bits (+ select others) $11.49

-Use $1.50/1 Meow Mix (printable coupon)

-Use $1.50/1 Kibbles 'n Bits Dry dog Food  (exp. 6/15/10) from 4/11 RP

Fresh Scoop Litter (20 lb.) $8.49

(34 lb. $12.99)

Select Dog Food $8.29 

Pedigree 8.8 lb., 12-pk Cesar Gourmet Filets, + Select others

Pedigree dog food 40 lb. ($18.99) 

-Use $2/1 Pedigree Food for Dogs 8.8lb Bag or larger from 4/25 RP

-Use $2/1 Pedigree Food for Dogs 8.8lbs or Larger (printable coupon)

Outdoor/Patio:

Stackable All-weather Mesh Chair  $17

Deck Umbrella (7.5 ft.)  $49

Decorative Planter (6'')  $2 

Basic Planter (8'')  $1 

Basic Planter (Terra Cotta-color Resin) [9'']   $4

Basic Planter (Terra Cotta-color Resin) [14'']   $8

Home 15.5 Planter  $25

Smith & Hawken Square Planter  $20 

 

Small Pop-Up Garden Bag  $8

Garden Watering Accessories:

7-Pattern nozzle $3

50 ft. Hose $8

Folding Strap Chair (assorted colors)  $9 

Folding Sling Mesh Lounger $42

Folding Mesh Chair $29

Swing or Gazebo  $99

2- Person Swing with Canopy

10x10 Tivoli Gazebo

Patio Set 5-pc  $94 

Home 4-pk. Solar Lights $19