Save $1.25/1 Nestle Nesquik Powder

I'm very excited about this coupon!  I have a son who refuses to drink white milk and we've been all out of Nesquik!  Right now when you "like" NESTLÉ Family on Facebook you can click on the Coupons tab and print up to $11 worth of coupons on Nestle family brands including a coupon to save $1.25 on any 1 Nesquik Powder.

Sign Up for Special Offers from Shane's Rib Shack

You can sign up to become a Shaniac and you'll receive a welcome gift for signing up plus an exclusive birthday offer from Shane's Rib Shack.  We love Shane's.  It's great food plus it's very family friendly.

Month End Printable Coupons Reminder

 
Be sure to print your favorite coupons still available on Coupons.com before they are gone.  There is also a new coupon to Save $1.00 on any one package of Velveeta Spicy Buffalo Loaf.  Not sure about that one.  Has anyone tried it?

Sweepstakes of the Day - Fort Lauderdale Getaway


You can enter to win a VIP Vacation Package to Sunny Fort Lauderdale from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Contest ends July 11, 2011 and only one entry per person.  Good luck and let me know if you win!

Love to enter sweepstakes - find more sweeps here!

Dahl's Extreme Money Savers through 5/1


Dahl's has some Xtreme Money Savers right now with prices good through Sunday 5/1.

Hunt's Pasta Sauce $0.77

Barilla Pasta $0.77 

Hunt's Snack Packs 4 pk. $0.59

Hi-C Drinks 10 pk. $1.50

Dahl's Bakery Fresh French Bread $0.99

Free Cottonelle Wipes for You and Friend


Cottonelle has brought back their Give a Tub - Get a Tub promotion!  When you share Cottonelle Fresh Moisture Wipes with a friend you'll get a tub free! 

(Thanks Deal Seeking Mom!)

80% Off Restaurant.com Certificates Ends Today

Restaurant.com Weekly Promo Offer 125 X 125

Right now you can get gift certificates at Restaurant.com for 80% off.  That means you can pick up a $25 gift certificate for only $2!  Be sure to enter code BONUS at checkout to get the discount.  The code is valid through the end of today 4/30/11.

Plus right now with every gift certificate you purchase you will receive one entry into the Restaurant.com April Sweepstakes for a chance to win 1 of 10 Xbox 360 with Kinect!

Some Des Moines area resturants you'll find on there include Gino's, Felix & Oscars, Dos Rios, Christophers and many more.  Be sure to read the stipulations for each deal as they might be a little different.

What I Earned in 2011 - Week 17


One of my goals for the year is to keep track of all the extra money I make from reading emails, taking surveys and collecting Swag Bucks.  Now I know this will not seem like much, but keep in mind the little things really do add up over the course of a year and $5 or $10 here and there can pay for some of the fun stuff. 

Here's what I earned this past week: 

$5.00 Amazon e-gift card from Swag Bucks ($100 for the year so far!)
$0.50 PayPal deposit from FGI Research

Total for 2011 $ 431.25


Did you earn any extra "fun money" this week?  How did you do it?

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$5 for Doughnuts at Topped Doughnuts in Ankeny


The Groupon deal for Des Moines is making me way too hungry this morning!  We visited Topped Doughnuts in Ankeny pretty recently because I had been reading so much about the Maple Bacon Bar I just had to try it.  It didn't disappoint.  We enjoyed all of the gourmet doughnuts we selected that day.  Today's deal will get you 6 of their Gourmet doughnuts for only $5.  You must use your deal by November 4, 2011.

If you are new to Groupon you can sign up HERE to receive great daily deal offers for your city.

Swag Bucks Code on the Blog until 7:00pm CST


Head over to the Swag Bucks blog and read the 2pm blog post to choose a code worth 6 swagbucks until 7:00pm CST.

If you are new to Swag Bucks you can join HERE.  You will get 30 swagbucks just for signing up and it only takes 450 for a $5 Amazon gift card!  This is the easiest way to earn in my opinion!  All these swagbucks add up!

Free Sample of Purina Pro Plan Roasted Slices


Head over and "like" Purina Pro Plan on Facebook to request a free sample of Pro Plan Roasted Slices.

(Thanks Hip2Save!)

Save $1.00/1 Better Oats Oatmeal


Head over and "like" Better Oats on Facebook to be able to print a coupon to Save $1.00 off any Better Oats Oatmeal product (excluding Mom's Best Naturals varieties).

Save $1.00/1 Food Should Taste Good Chips


Here is another offer for these yummy chips!  Head over to the Food Should Taste Good site then click on the purple $1.00 off button on the bottom of the page to register and print your coupon.

Swag Bucks Code on the Blog until 2:00 CST


Head over to the Swag Bucks blog and read the 11am blog post to get a code worth 5 swagbucks until 2:00pm CST.

If you are new to Swag Bucks you can join HERE.  You will get 30 swagbucks just for signing up and it only takes 450 for a $5 Amazon gift card!  This is the easiest way to earn in my opinion!  All these swagbucks add up!

Sweepstakes of the Day - Mother's Day Getaway from Texas Roadhouse


When you "like" Texas Roadhouse on Facebook you can enter to win a 2 Night Stay in a Four Star Resort in Amelia Island, Florida including round trip airfare for two.  Good luck and let me know if you win!

Love to enter sweepstakes - find more sweeps here!

Frito Lay Giveaway on Facebook Today 2pm CST

Frito-Lay will be giving away 24,000 free bags of chips at 2pm CST today.  Head over and "like" Frito-Lay on Facebook then watch their wall for the giveaway to go live.

Save $3 on any Eversave Deal Today

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Today you can save $3 on any Eversave deal they are offering.  Just be sure to enter promo code KATE at checkout.  Remeber Eversave recently just added a benefit called "Take 2" - if you buy a deal and then share it they will add $2 credit to your account!

If you are new to Eversave you will also receive a $2 credit on your account which you will be able to use toward a future save.

Swag Bucks Code on the Widget until 7am CST


Check my Widget on the right hand side of this page for a code worth 5 good until 7:00am CST!  Just copy & paste to enter the code

If you are new to Swag Bucks you can go HERE to sign up and start earning swagbucks to redeem for things like Amazon gift cards.  You'll get 30 swagbucks just for signing up!   Plus right now you can enter code HelpJapan at sign up for an additional 50. This is the easiest way to earn in my opinion!

Foto Friday ~ Slinkies!


Time for Mega Swagbucks!


Swagbucks is a search engine that rewards you with swagbucks for using it to do your normal day to day searches on the internet.  You'll randomly be awarded between 7 to 12 swagbucks once or twice a day.  You can then redeem these swagbucks for rewards like Amazon and Starbucks gift cards.

Every Friday is Mega Swag Bucks Day which means better odds of winning our BIG Swag Bucks! Search normally through your toolbar or the Swag Bucks site and with a little luck, you'll be winning large bills starting at 20 Swag Bucks and up.  There is no guarantee that you'll win high value Swag Bucks, but I have noticed I tend go get 11 and 12 SB for searches on Fridays more than other days.

If you are new to Swag Bucks you can join HERE.  You will get 30 swagbucks just for signing up!  Right now you can enter code HelpJapan at sign up for an additional 50. It only takes 450 swagbucks to get a $5 Amazon gift card!  This is the easiest way to earn Amazon gift cards in my opinion. 

Free Sample of Dove Deoderant

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Request a free sample of Dove go Sleeveless deoderant.

Check out all the these ways to score more freebies!

(Thanks Frugal Playground!)

Free Subscription to Field & Stream


You can fill out a form to see if you qualify to receive a free subscription to Field & Stream Magazine.  This offer is through Mercury Magazines and you will never be charged.

(Thanks Savings & Stewardship!)

Save $2.00/1 Jose Ole Product via Facebook


Head over and "like" Jose Ole Frozen Mexican Food on Facebook then click on the Cinco de Mayo Coupon tab to be able to print a coupon to Save $2.00 on any one Jose Ole product (16 oz. or larger).  Coupon is available to the first 25,000.

(Thanks MoJo Savings!)

Swag Bucks Code Hunt in the Swag Store until 4:00 CST


There is a Swagbucks code worth 8 until 4:00 CST.  To find this code you need to search the Swag Store for something active and click on the various items until you find the one with the code hidden in the description.

If you are new to Swag Bucks you can join HERE.  You will get 30 swagbucks just for signing up and it only takes 450 for a $5 Amazon gift card!

Support Special Olympics at Texas Roadhouse in Urbandale on Friday


Texas Roadhouse in Urbandale is hosting a free lunch fundraiser tomorrow (Friday, April 29th) to benefit Special Olympics.

Here's the info:  Friday, April 29th from 11AM-2PM
Pulled Pork Sandwich, Applesauce, Fresh-Baked Bread with Honey Cinnamon Butter, and a drink - No Purchase Necessary
First Come, First Served


Simply leave a monetary donation at your table or with your server, and 100% of the proceeds will go to this Legendary organization. Come on out for Legendary Food and Legendary Service and help us support this Legendary cause!

Valid at the Urbandale, IA location only.

Free Sample of Soooo Sweet! Stevia Sweetner

You can request a free sample of Soooo Sweet!  Stevia Sweetner an all natural supplement.

Check out all the these ways to score more freebies!

Swag Bucks Code on the Blog until 1:00 CST


Head over to the Swag Bucks blog and read the 8am blog post to choose a code worth 6 swagbucks until 1:00pm CST.

If you are new to Swag Bucks you can join HERE.  You will get 30 swagbucks just for signing up and it only takes 450 for a $5 Amazon gift card!  This is the easiest way to earn in my opinion!  All these swagbucks add up!

Sweepstakes of the Day - Olive Garden Tour of Italy


You can enter Olive Garden's Tour of Italy Sweepstakes for a chance to win an 8 day trip for two to the Culinary Institute of Tuscany.  Plus 600 instant winners will receive a $20 Olive Garden Gift Card.  You can enter once per day until May 9th. Good luck and let me know if you win!

Love to enter sweepstakes - find more sweeps here!

Coupon for FREE 5 Count Package of Zyrtec

You can sign up to receive a coupon in the mail for a free 5 count package of ZYRTEC up to $7.00 in value!

Check out all the these ways to score more freebies!

(Thanks Coupon Katarina!)

Free Sample of Osteo Bi-Flex

You can request a free sample of Osteo Bi-Flex One Per Day plus sign up for money saving offers.

Check out all the these ways to score more freebies!

Free Sample of John Frieda Hair Care

You can request a free sample of Root Awakening Hair Care by John Frieda courtesy of Walmart.com.

Check out all the these ways to score more freebies!

**Huge** Swag Bucks Code on Facebook Until 5:30 CST


Hurry and head over to Swag Bucks facebook page to get a code worth 50 until 5:30 CST. It's an easy one!

If you are new to Swag Bucks you can join HERE.  You will get 30 swagbucks just for signing up and it only takes 450 for a $5 Amazon gift card!  This is the easiest way to earn in my opinion! 

Printable Coupons Update

Here are just a few of the printable coupons you can find right now on Coupons.com:


Swag Bucks Code on the Blog until 4:00 CST


Head over to the Swag Bucks blog and read the 11am blog post to choose a code worth 6 swagbucks until 4:00pm CST.

If you are new to Swag Bucks you can join HERE.  You will get 30 swagbucks just for signing up and it only takes 450 for a $5 Amazon gift card!  This is the easiest way to earn in my opinion!  All these swagbucks add up!

Free Sample of Brez Nasal Breathing Aide

You can request a free sample pack of Brez Nasal Breathing Aide.

Check out all the these ways to score more freebies!

(Thanks Mojosavings!)

Free Sample of Degree Women on Facebook


***This is available again right now!***
Hurry over and "like" Degree on Facebook and click on the giveaway tab to enter to receive a free sample Degree Women motionSENSE.  They are giving away 6,600 samples today and 200,000 free samples through June 1st.

While on Facebook head over and "like" Confessions of a Frugal Mind!

Check out all the these ways to score more freebies!

Swag Bucks Code on the Chat Bar until 1:00 CST


Check your chat bar at the bottom of the Swag Bucks homepage for a code worth 4 until 1:00 CST.

If you are new to Swag Bucks you can go HERE to sign up and start earning swagbucks to redeem for things like Amazon gift cards.  You'll get 30 swagbucks just for signing up!

Bright Beginnings on Diapers.com

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PBM Products for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
I find myself shopping online these days more and more often.  You just can't beat the convenience of shopping in your pajamas or finding just what you need at 11:00 at night.  For all of you parents with little ones a great site to check out is Diapers.com.  I was surprised to learn that you can find way more than diapers on the site.  Diapers.com also carries nursery furniture, baby toys, clothing, baby formula and more.  One of the more economical brands of formula you can buy on diapers.com is Bright Beginnings. It is a less expensive alternative to the major brands, Enfamil and Similac with the same benefits. Bright Beginnings formula is FDA approved, meets the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for infant formula nutrition and is made in the USA. 

I love that you can get free 2-day shipping on orders of $49 or more plus there are often other discounts available.  Right now you can get a promo code to save 20% on diapers from Diapers.com or a promo code to save 10% off everything else.

You can also head over and "like" Bright Beginnings on Facebook to learn more about Bright Beginnings Infant Formula.

Sweepstakes of the Day - Visa Power to the Shopper


This one is almost over, but better late than never right?  You can enter the Visa Power to the Shopper sweepstakes on Facebook for a chance to win one of the $100 Visa gift cards given away for each day in April.

Love to enter sweepstakes - find more sweeps here!

Downy Facebook Giveaway at 11am CST Today


Downy is giving away 5400 samples of Ultra Downy Sun Blossom today at 11am CST.  Head over and like Downy on Facebook, watch for a status update with the giveaway and move quickly for your chance to try it.

While on Facebook head over and "like" Confessions of a Frugal Mind!

Check out all the these ways to score more freebies!

$30 to Spend on Children's Items at Me 'n Mommy To Be

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I really like today's deal from DSM Daily.  You can get $30 to spend on children's and maternity clothing at Me 'n Mommy to Be for only $15.  The store carries just about anything else you need for your little ones at consignment prices.  You can use it at both store locations in Ankeny and West Des Moines.  Voucher expires in one year. 

If you are new to DSM Daily you can sign up HERE to start receiving daily deals.

$30 to Spend on Food and Drink at Angelo's Pizza



Today's Living Social deal for Des Moines is $30 to spend at Angelo's Pizza on Grand Ave. in West Des Moines for only $15.  I've never been there.  Is it good pizza?  Deal must be used by August 28, 2011.

If you are new to Living Social you can sign up HERE to start receiving daily deals for your city.

Frugal Tuesday Tip - Week 14 Link Up Your Frugal Tips!


What is the Frugal Tuesday Tip?
The Frugal Tuesday Tip is a linky blog hop, dedicated to encouraging the frugal lifestyle. It is hosted by:
Anyone with a frugal tip can share. Just post a frugal tip on your own blog, then come here to add your post (the permalink) with the linky tool. The topic of frugality is pretty wide. We only ask that you keep everything Rated G.
Your post will appear on all of our blogs! You can also share some internet love with our Frugal Tuesday Tip button. Just copy and paste the code below the button and add the button anywhere in your post in the html view. You could also put a “text” widget (WordPress) or an HTML gadget (Blogspot) in your sidebar. Thank you for spreading the word!
Everyone can follow the submitted links and find new ways to embrace the frugal life. Not a blogger? No big deal! Just leave your frugal tip in the comment section.

Confessions of a Frugal Mind

Hy-Vee Deals April 26-May 2


Here are my favorite deals I see at Hy-Vee this week from the advertised prices good through next Monday.  Please keep in mind I only share my favorite deals from the printed and online ads and not the entire weekly ad.

Hy-Vee Yogurt $0.40

Hormel Sliced Pepperoni 8 oz. $2.99

Chilean Red Seedless Grapes $0.99 lb.

Green Bell Peppers $0.50

Athenos Hummus $2.50 (B1G1 Athenos Hummus Product )

Post Great Grains Cereal $2.50 (use $1/1 Post Great Grains Cereal 4/3/11 SS Insert)

Kellogg's Mini Wheats $2.50 (use $1/2 Kellogg's Cereals 3/27/11 RP Insert)

Hy-Vee Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns $0.99

Knorr Sides $1.00

Hy-Vee Salsa $1.50

Ortega Taco Sauce $1.50 (use $0.50/2 Ortega Products 4/17/11 SS Insert)

Country Pride Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 2.5 lb bag $3.99

Palermo's Pizza Buy 2 Get 1 Free 12 pack of Pepsi product w/ in ad coupon (Print Save $1.00/2 Palermo's Premium Pizzas under zip 80005) 

Hy-Vee Tortilla Chips $1.25

Pepsi Products 2 liters $0.69

Snickers Peanut Butter Squared $0.50 (Buy 4 Get 2 Free w/ in ad coupon plus use B2G1 Mars Peanut Butter Products 3/27/11 RP Insert)

What's on your list for the week?  See any good deals I missed?