Sunday, November 30, 2008

Cyber Monday

To keep up with changing shopping trends modern retailers have dubbed today Cyber Monday. Deals can be found on most retailers websites.

Here are a few links that list sales and discount codes:

http://www.wow-coupons.com/all-online-domain.php?Id_Category=40&Name=Cyber_Monday

http://www.retailmenot.com

And of course, if you are looking for a specific discount, google company you want the discount from + discount code or + cyber monday.

Example: "Gap discount code" or "Gap cyber monday".

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Free music

http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20081118_tows_holiday/2 You can download and add them to your iTunes!

And, when you are in Starbucks, pick up the little cards with free itunes downloads. I have picked up about 20 in 6 months and it's nice to discover new music. It adds some new songs to your itunes- FER FREE!

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Wouldn't yuou like to be a pepper too?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27829616/

Being High maintenance on the cheap!




Most of us enjoy pampering: pedicures, manicures, facials, body wraps, massages. With money not going as far as it used to, here are some ways to save some money and keep up your beauty routine.

Have a girls’ day in! Remember as teens we would have slumber parties, do masks, paint each others’ toes? Well, why not do something similar? Send out a free, electronic invitation, with a service such as evite (www.evite.com). Have each person bring something to do or a beauty “ritual” to share. Then everyone takes turns giving and receiving!

You can serve spa like refreshments such as sparkling water with fruit slices and ice cubes made from all natural juice, veggie plates, hummus and pita, yogurt and herb dips, tortilla chips and fire roasted salsas and fruit compote. Google Spa recipes and try something new! Have everyone bring a dish and share!

Here are some suggestions for “beauty ritual” that are easy and fun!

Pedicures- Here are some simple steps that'll let you pamper your feet in 30 minutes or less:
• Remove old polish using a gentle nail polish remover
• Clip and file your nails. The modern look for nails is to keep them on the short side with a straight shape and slightly-rounded edge.
• Soak your feet for about ten minutes in a dishpan or plastic bowl filled with warm water and a few drops of chamomile and lavender essential oil or epsom salts (which have excellent relaxing properties that will soothe your tired, aching feet)
• Apply a cuticle softener; after a few minutes, push back the cuticles gently using an orangewood stick. Use Cuticle nippers to remove dead skin around the cuticle bed.
• Apply a callus remover liquid containing alpha hydroxy acids. Slip you feet into plastic bags for 5-10 minutes, remove the bags and use a pumice stone to remove dead skin cells.
• Use an exfoliating paste on your feet and calves, remove with a hot towel; then apply a moisturizing cream in order to hydrate the skin, as well as improve flexibility and promote relaxation. Don't forget your toes!
• Massage feet and calves with a creamy hand lotion. Rub in for a couple of minutes in order to fully hydrate the skin, particularly if you are suffering from dry winter skin.
• Use some rubbing alcohol on a cotton pad on your nail beds to remove any lotion on your nails and apply a base coat, then add two coats of your favorite nail polish color. Add nail decals, gems or paint flowers on your toes! Follow with a topcoat.

If you don’t want to go with a full pedicure, do a foot care ritual.
• Soak your feet in a tub or basin with 1 cup of Epson salts and some essential oils for 15-20 minutes.
• Use an exfoliating paste on your feet and calves, remove with a hot towel; then apply a moisturizing cream in order to hydrate the skin, as well as improve flexibility and promote relaxation. Don't forget your toes!
• Massage feet and calves with a creamy hand lotion. Rub in for a couple of minutes in order to fully hydrate the skin, particularly if you are suffering from dry winter skin.
• Slip on some socks to seal in the moisture!

Manicures- Follow these simple steps for the perfect at-home manicure:
• Remove old polish using a gentle nail polish remover
• Clip and file your nails. The modern look for nails is to keep them on the short side with a straight shape and slightly-rounded edges
• Soak your hands for about ten minutes in a plastic bowl filled with warm water and a few drops of chamomile and lavender essential oil or epsom salts.
• Apply a cuticle cream/softener; after a few minutes, push back the cuticles gently using an orangewood stick. Use Cuticle nippers to remove dead skin around the cuticle bed.
• Use an exfoliating paste on your hands and forearms, remove with a hot towel; then apply a moisturizing cream in order to hydrate the skin, as well as improve flexibility and promote relaxation.
• Massage hands and arms with a creamy hand lotion. Rub in for a couple of minutes in order to fully hydrate the skin, particularly if you are suffering from dry winter skin
• Use some rubbing alcohol on a cotton pad on your nail beds to remove any lotion on your nails and apply a base coat, then add two coats of your favorite nail polish color. Add nail decals, gems or paint flowers on your nails! Follow with a topcoat.




Facials- Have every one can bring their favorite product to share, or a quick trip to the beauty supply and through the market can get you everything you’ll need for a soothing facial.
• Cleanse your skin using a gentle cleanser in order to remove surface oil, dirt and germs. If you have oily or combination skin, use a foaming gel cleanser; if you have dry skin, look for a creamier blend that won't dry out your skin
• Exfoliate. Natural exfoliators include: Ground oats and pineapple. Grind oatmeal in your food processor and add 3 T. oats to 2T. plain natural yoghurt or whole milk. Apply to the face and remove after 10 minutes with a warm towel. Or put ¼ cup pineapple and 3 T. plain natural yoghurt into the food processor and pulse. Once combined apply to the face and remove after 10 minutes with a warm towel
• Massage- This is where having a partner to help is great. Here is a great protocol for facial massage:
• Apply the massage cream or lotion and begin massaging the face and neck areas in small symmetrical circles. The strokes should move up the neck and along the contour of the face. Do not leave out any facial muscles.
• Next, gently glide the back of the hands across the fore-head with light pressure. Placing the thumbs side by side on the center of the forehead with the hands cradling the face, draw the thumbs outward towards the temples and make a gentle sweeping movement around the temple. Repeat the movement several times to relieve tension in the temples.
• Apply pressure in the hollow areas under the eyebrows by placing the hands along the sides of the face; use the thumb to press gently under the ridge one spot at a time. Move the pressure point from the inner to the outer edge of the brows and repeat the thumb pressure. This technique can help relieve tension headache.
• Position the thumbs alongside the nose bridge with hands cupping the face. Firmly slide the thumbs downward to the nostrils and outwards along the contour of the cheeks applying pressure along the way. Gently release the pressure when the thumbs reach the hairline. Then pull both hands up alongside the face towards the top of the head and away from the face. Repeat this motion two more times.
• Position fingertips in the cheek muscles and gently make circling movements counter-clockwise for a few times moving along the cheek muscles. This motion alleviates tension in the cheek area.
• Gently stroke the ears with the index fingers and thumbs while moving along the rims of the ears. This technique is very relaxing and enjoyable.
• Position the fingers just behind the neck while pressing with a thumb pad on a spot in the jaw area and circling this spot before moving to the next one. Holding the chin with the fingers, stroke the chin with the thumbs using circular motions downward. Finish the jaw massage with gentle strokes alongside the chin. This movement releases tension in the mouth and jaw.
• Make circular motions on the scalp and comb the fingers through the hair to release tension from the face and the head and to stimulate the scalp.
• Finally, remove the massage cream or lotion with fresh and damp cotton pads. Most facials end with a special lotion applied to the face.
• Apply a mask. If you have oily or combination skin, use a clay-based mask; for dry skin, look for a hydrating mask. Most beauty supply stores or drug stores sell masks in small sachets if you do not already have a favorite mask. Apply mask to the skin, being careful to avoid the eye area (this can lead to sagging skin). Leave mask on for 10 to 20 minutes or as directed. Remove the mask with warm towels and follow with a light spritz of toner.
• Moisturize. Apply a light moisturizer in order to prevent dehydrating the skin. Look for a moisturizer with SPF 15 or higher in order to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays.

The next several beauty rituals require more room or specialized equipment, namely a massage bed or facial chair. A recliner can be substituted, cover it with a flat bed sheet to protect it.

Massage- Who doesn’t love a neck and back rub? Here are some great websites that show how to give a great back massage!
http://www.easyvigour.net.nz/backpain/h_BackMassage.htm
http://www.ehow.com/video_8066_give-back-massage.html
http://www.mahalo.com/How_to_Give_a_Back_Massage

Remember to ask about the pressure- too much, not enough, just right? Always have clean hands and trimmed nails. After the massage, remove any excess oil or lotion with a warm towel. If you don’t have a massage table or a recliner, have the person receiving the massage sit in a low back chair or sit backwards in a chair, so their chest rests against the back of the chair.

Body treatments- these can be messy. I recommend doing these in a tiled area of your home, or cut apart trash bags and lay them down, put down newspaper, a tarp or a drop cloth.

You may want to wear a bathing suit or a bra and panties you don’t mind getting wet. I recommend doing body treatments 1st before you start the rest of your day or rituals.

Body scrub- sometimes known in spas as a sugar shimmer, salt glow, or full body exfoliation. Whatever you call it- it’s FUN and a great way to sweep away dead skin cells. I like using sugar. It has natural alpha hydroxy acids in it that break up the web of expired skin calls clinging to your skin.
Here is my recipe:
2 parts sugar (1 white and one brown) to 1 part oil (olive oil, coconut oil, etc), add any essential oils you like. You can also add any leftover ground oats you have or a few tablespoons of baking soda to add a little extra exfoliation. Apply to your body and rub in circular motions. Remove with warm towels or hop in the shower and rinse off. Towel dry and apply a moisturizing lotion or crème.

Body mask- In day spas, this can be called a body wrap. Mud and herbs are applied to your body and you are wrapped in a cocoon of blankets while the mud and herbs do their thing- softening, mositurising, toning.

Apply a body mask (available in most beauty supplies or drug stores) and wrap yourself in a silver thermal blanket or in saram wrap to keep the heat in. Relax for 4-50 minutes. Remove with warm towels or hop in the shower and rinse off. Towel dry and apply a moisturizing lotion or crème.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

In Praise of...

99 cents Only! 

http://www.99only.com/

They have amazing canned food, a great selection of fresh fruits and veg, and misc. household items.  Name brands- Libby, Del Monte, Jello, Progresso, Starkist. 

They carry the fruit and veg that isn't pretty enough or large enough to be sold at grocery stores, but the quality is the same that you'd find at any market.

They also have refridgerator cases with name brand foods- they buy over stock from food wholesale companies and grocery brokers.   In the past I have bought South Beach lunches, Lean Cuisine,  Pillsbury products, milk, eggs, Sargento Cheese.

Check it out- if there is a store near you and you haven't bee in- it's worth a gander!

They do not accept coupons, but the prices are so great- it doesn't matter!

fiber one taste guarantee- toaster pastries

They're like pop tarts - With fiber! 

www.fiberone.com/tasteguarantee/   (it doesn't like Safari- FYI)

Monday, November 17, 2008

Midwestern/east coast couponers?

 I've got a bunch of coupons for stuff that isn't sold out here (no name meat- wth?).  Anyone interested in them?  there's about 20 of them, so I won't list them all.

I can shoot them out in tomorrow's mail.

Drop me an email with your address. 

Friday, November 14, 2008

70% off!

Save 70% at Restaurant.com with the code DESSERT and all certificates were re-stocked today!  Pay only $3 for a $25 certificate.  Code expires Sunday 11/17.  These make great gifts too and don't expire for a full year. 

Thursday, November 13, 2008

your opinion=money!

I am generally not a big fan of doing surveys for $$, but in this case, with Synovate, I have actually made and recevied $25  since I joined in May.  every 5000 points is $5.  Each survey is between 500-1000 points on average. 

If you are interested in joining, leave a comment with your email address and I'll send you a referral email.  I'll get a couple hundred bonus points, and you'll be on your way ot earning cash!

 

Coupon stacking!

FYI-

The goody ouchless Q I posted the other day, you can stack it with the goody hairbrush coupon in the walgreeens super saver catalog this month- for a grand total of $4 savings.  

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

so not really a coupon but..

A pretty tasty recipe.  There are usually cake mix coupons and stores are usually GIVING soda away (buy 3, get 3), so it's a pretty cheap, pretty yummy dessert.

1 box cake mix (any type!)

1 can diet soda or carbonated water

Mix the two together and bake as per the box directions.

The only calories are those in the cake mix- since diet soda is calorie and sugar free. 

Combinations like:
White cake and orange or cherry soda
chocolate with orange or cherry or strawberry
yellow with cream soda or ginger ale
red velvet with cream soda

Nom nom nom!

Looking for cheap gas?

Check out this link:

http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip&src=Netx


 

Yankee Candle- Buy 2 get 2 free!

In store, the 800 # or online:

Buy 2 of the 22oz Housewarmer® jar candles at regular price and receive two 22oz Housewarmer® jar for free. (Higher price prevails) Online sales will show a 50% discount off the retail price for any qualifying merchandise to calculate the buy two get two free offer. You may call our catalog sales department at 1-877-803-6890 and mention code XF81121.  

Their website is: http://www.yankeecandle.com

Sign up for their e-club and receive all kinds of coupons and great deals: 

https://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/register.jsp

Sunday, November 9, 2008

other ways to save money

Coupons and rebates are all fun and great, however there are a lot of other ways to save money. Here are somethings that we have done:

Netflix-We asked for a netflix membership for X-mas. DH's parents have bought us one each year for 3 years. It saves us a lot of money- we don't run out to see every movie that comes out that looks semi interesting. Most movies go to video within 6 months, so we just add them to the queue and when they come up, we get to see them. Netflix send out mailers with free offers as well. Check out their website for more info.

Matinees.- If you gotta go to the movies, go on a weekend and see a matinee. They are typically $3-4 cheaper than an evening showing. I like to stop at Walgreens and pick up a couple boxes of movie candy (usually $1/box) and take those in my purse.  I also carry a bottle of water in my purse with me, so I make sure it's full.  IF you have to indulge in snacks- stick to a popcorn.

The Library-  This is great if you have little ones, especially.  Most libraries have story time each week.  You can check out books, dvd's and cd's.  Save money by checking out cd's and dvd's before you buy them to see if it's something you will be interested in.

Recycling-  This is something most of us do anyway, but why not take your pop cans and plastic bottles to the recyler and get some cash? in CA, we pay a deposit on almost all pastic bottles, we might as well get that money back!

Pot luck-  It's great to get together with friends and family, but eatting out is insanely expensive.  Invite everyone over and ask that everyone bring a side dish.  THe hosts can provide the main dish and a simple dessert.   

Bring your lunch from home-  When planning your meals, plan on making 1-2 extra servings of the evening meal.   Package it up right away before you eat, and take it to work for lunch the next day.  Canned soup and crackers or chips with hummus makes a great lunch.  A pouch of tuna or salmon and a bagged salad is filling, nutrious lunch.

Trade- Everyone does something or has something that someon else wants.  Check out craigslist and see who is in need.  Own a carpet steam cleaner?  Trade someone carpet cleaning for what they can do.  Are you a tradesperson or handyman?  I have traded house cleaning for massages and facials for a few years (for those who don't know, I am a licensed esthetician and certifed massage tech).

Freecycle-  In need of something or have something you don't want anymore?  Check out: www.freecycle.org/   There are local branches all over the world.

Consignment- In need of new clothes, or have some that just don't fit?  There are tons of consignment shops around where you can sell or consign your clothes.
Most shops will give you more vlaue if you trade for something in the shop as opposed to just taking the cash.  There are kids consignment shops too!


I'd love to hear about ways you and your family have saved $$!


Thursday, November 6, 2008

$2.00 off Goody Ouchless Products!

http://www.goodycomfort.com/res/pdf/ouchless_coupon.pdf

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Presidental freebies?

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977496840&nav=Namespace

Vote and get something free!!

Monday, November 3, 2008

Printable Coupons...

Here are some that are a .pdf:

http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/printables/163944-approved-printable-pdfs-jpegs-jpgs-gifs.html

Soleil razors for $1.29!!!

 In the latest Easy Saver catalog for Walgreens:
http://a1061.g.akamai.net/7/1061/5412/home/www.walgreens.com/rebate/RebatePeriod112.pdf

There is a $3 off Coupon for Bic Soleil Razors, and there was a $3 off Coupon in the 11/2/08 newspaper coupons, and they are $7.29.  That means you get a razor for $1.29!!

Toothbrush savings

At CVS:  Oral-B Pulsonic Rechargeable power toothbrush  $59.99 with a $20 ECB (extra care bucks)
 
it’s like getting it for...$39.99 after extra bucks
thru Nov 8

http://cvs.shoplocal.com/cvs/Default.aspx?action=browsepagedetail&storeid=2506680&rapid=610827&pagenumber=16&listingid=-2090822754 

Plus there was a $15 rebate in the Sunday paper 2-3 weeks ago if you clipped it.  When I bought mine there was a $10 pre-aid credit card offer when you complete their online survey.

so let's add up the savings
$20 ECB (use it on holidays gifts!!)
$15 rebate
$10 prepaid credit card

That's a savings of $45 making your $59.99 toothbrush (originally $79.99) $14.99!!

BTW- it's a freaking awesome toothbrush. It makes your teeth dentist office clean feeling. 

There are a lot of oral hygiene coupons in the paper combine that with on going sales, and there are a lot of opportunities for free stuff!!

Fake coupons?

Here is a great post about how to spot a faux coupon:

http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/its-got-real/6536-tips-how-spot-counterfeits-fakes.html 

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Walgreens!

 So the Walgreens circular came out today and...

I spent $23.92. I saved $74.99.

I bought:

4 Johnson and Johnson kidlet wash/shampoo thingies (for the new Ford kidlet). They were B1g1 50% off. The total for all 4 $7.98 I had a $1.00 off each Q for each one.

6 Glade oil candle starter kits. I had 3 B1G1 Q's, plus 3 $2 off Q's, and they were on sale for $3.99 each. So I got 6 of them for $5.97.

The candle refills were 2/$5, and I had 3 b2g1 q's, and 2 $2/2 q's. I got 6 refill packages for $6.00.

2 tubes of toothpaste. They were on sale for 2/$5, and I had 2 .75 q's. So they ended up as 2/$3.50, and they are usually $5.99/each.

And finally, they had movie theatre boxes of candle for $1 each when you buy three. I bought 3 for the movie later.

I had a $6 Register reward and $2.20 on my rebate gift card that I used as well. 

The candles are going to be X-mas gifts for the girls at work, each one gets a starter kit and a refill. Wags didn't have gift bags like they advertised, but the manager said they'd be up by the end of the week.

Printable grocery coupons

Here are some ways we save bucks:

When the junk mail comes- don't just throw it away.  Look through it first.  In our neighborhood, there are usually pizza coupons, as well as coupons to local eateries we like.

Buy the Sunday paper-  Our City paper (The Union Tribune) has an option where at the local 7-11 you can get 2 Sunday papers for $2.20.  We go down the street each Sunday and buy a set.  It only takes an hour or so each week to go through the paper and clip the coupons you will use.

I like to go through the circulars first and see what's on sale and what we might need and then clip coupons.  Many times retailers (such as Walgreens, CVS and Target) will actively mark down or put items on sale that have corresponding coupons in the paper. I save the coupons I won't use and once a month or so, I get together with other local couponing friends and we swap.  I also belong to an online community (http://www.hotcouponworld.com) and trade coupons with other couponers all over the world!

Stores like Walgreens and CVS have instant rebates that print out at the time of purchase.  Walgreens calls them Register rewards (RR) and CVS calls them Extra Care Bucks (ECB).  They are like gift certificates that you can use on your next purchase.

Remember to sign up for the store club (CVS has one, as do most grocery stores).  They are free to join and they help you save more money!

Once I have checked sales and clipped my coupons, I make my list and head off to the store with my coupons paper clipped to my list.

I like to shop on Sundays- That is the day that mass merchandisers (target, etc) and Drug Stores (Walgreens, etc) sales start.  Most Grocery sales start on Weds. and run until the next Tuesday night.  If you shop the first few days of a sale, you will likely get everything on your list.

I only buy what is on my list.  I only buy what we will use. If a sale is really good, I will buy extra.  This only applies to canned foods or foods that can be stored safely without fear of a upcoming expiration date.

Many times there will be a coupon for an item I want, but even with the coupon, the item is out of my price range.  I'll save the coupon, and usually within the next coming weeks, the item goes on sale!  Walgreens allows you to stack coupons: Their circulars contain coupons which you can use with manufcaturers coupons for extra savings.

Example:  Dawn dish soap $.99 with the walgreens circular coupon, plus there was a .50 coupon in the Sunday paper a few weeks ago.  That means you get a bottle of Dawn Dish Soap for .49!  If you buy multiple papers or trade coupons with friends, you can enjoy that price up to the limit on the store coupon (usually 3) that you have corresponding manufcaturers coupons for.

Stockpiling- This concept is not new.  Buying items that are on sale at a very low price to use at a later date.  With couponing, this is very easy, especially when you buy multiple papers or trade coupons with friends.

A few weeks ago At Walgreens, they had garnier fructis shampoos and conditioners marked down on sale for $2.00.  In their monthly coupons book (the Super Saving Catalog), There was a coupon for $1.00 off.  You can pick up as many of those coupon books in the store as you want. There also was a coupon in the paper for $1.00 off.  Combine the two, and they were FREE!!

Last month there was a store coupon for hand soap, with a coupon from the paper, the hand soap was .10!

These great deals are usually found with HBA (home bath accessories- stuff like shampoo, razors, soap), but if you shop at a store that doubles coupons, you'd be suprised at the things you get for free (or just really cheap!).

Here is an example from a shopping trip a few months ago:

There there was a bunch of stuff that was on sale and I had a coupon for. The result was items that were insanely cheap.

Pasta sauce .59/package
Low Carb Tortillas $.79/package
Sausage $1/package
Salad dressing .49/jar
salad in a bag .79/bag
Curves Cereal $2.09/box
100 snack pack $1.00/box
large bags of shredded cheese $3/each (usually $8/each!)

So, really, I cannot recommend using coupons enough.

Printable grocery coupons

Sometimes what comes in the paper isn't nearly enough!  Below are links for printable coupons- print them out and take them with you when you shop.  Some stores don't accept them, so make sure to ask before you start shoppin'!



http://www.wow-coupons.com/grocery.php
http://www.couponsurfer.com/pg_show.cfm?pg_id=12
http://www.coupons.com -This is my fav!
Great blog for free samples and coupons:
http://www.freesamplesblog.com/category/printable-coupons/
http://couponbar.coupons.com/CouponBarWebEdition.asp
http://gp4t.tripod.com/
http://www.mysavings.com







Low cost wholesome food source

Brooke was telling me about this program and I did a little searching and found this (for so. cal folks): http://www.goldensharefoods.com/


For everyone else, check out the bottom of this article:

http://www.aarpmagazine.org/money/shopping_savvy.html

Sadly, it doesn't look like there is a program like this in Raleigh/Durham, so R/D folks sorry!

I know times are tough for EVERYONE, and any little bit helps.

Check it out:

#1 "Basic Share Package" for $25.00 Includes:

1.5 lbs. Herb Stuffed Chicken Breasts
1.0 Tarantino’s Italian Sausage (mild)
1.0 lbs. Beef Stew Meat
2.0 lbs. Beef Meatballs
1.0 lbs. Spaghetti Pasta
1 Jar Pasta Sauce
1 Bag Fresh Potatoes
1 Bag Fresh Onions
1 lbs. Fresh Carrots
1 ea. Fresh Cantaloupe
1 Bag Fresh Peaches
In addition there will be a variety
of 3-4 more, new seasonal
fresh fruits & vegetables

There are tons of other options too- an all veggie option if you are a vegetarian. Check it out! We have and the selection is great- the food is delicious and the price is WONDERFUL!

E clubs- savings in your in box!

Restaurant e-clubs- Sign up for their email lists and they’ll email you printable coupons at least once a month- free dinners for your birthday, and tons of savings!

Islands
Pick up stix
Daphne’s
Black Angus:   They will email you coupons about once a month. The month of your birthday, they email you a BOGO dinner coupon!
Coco’s Sign up for their cub- they’ll email you a coupon for a free slice of pie!
Souplantation-  Click on Club Veg. Sign up and they will email you coupons and updates about once a quarter.
Panda Express- On the back of ALL receipts is a survey you can take. Write down the code and on your next purchase, buy a 2 item combo, and receive a 3rd item for free!

Some retailers staple a flier to their receipts inviting you to sign up for their email blasts. These emails often contain coupons, specials or deals that you can only learn about if you receive the email.  Stores that have a survey on the receipt and your reward:

Bath and body works: $10 off $30 or more

Lane Bryant- Survey to win prizes/Gift cards. They take your email address and email you coupons about once a month.

Yankee Candle Co.- If you visit their website www.yankeecandle.com, enter your email address at the bottom of the screen in the appropriate box, they will email you about once a month with coupons. Buy 2, get one free housewarmers or $10 off $25 or more are two of the usual coupons.

CVS- Register you extra care on their website (www.cvs.com) and they will email you a coupon for $4 off your next purchase of $20 or more.