For my UK Buddies :-)

I know I don't get too much into international stuff (aside from Kroger 10 for 10 shopping trips) but I'm posting this one for my European friends.  For those of you that want to come and visit in Canada, you should check out this company  http://www.mycanadatrips.co.uk/
They offer a bunch of affordable Canadian holiday packages complete with scenic tours.  Come and visit :-)  

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SwAgBuCkS

 

Ok a repost I know, but seriously this is one you can't go wrong with!  Constantly getting gift cards! This is for all my American and Canadian friends!

To Good to be True? Or is it....Working from Home

So a few months ago, a friend really nagged me to sign up and try  "SWAGBUCKS"  I was very skeptical and thought it was a big scam.  After her bugging me, I thought I really had nothing to lose.  I used the search bar and played a few games.  I thought maybe I'd try and redeem for a gift card.  Guess what?  On Thursday I really received a gift card for $25 in the mail!  Seriously, you should try it.  There is nothing to lose.  If your interested, click on the link.  If you want more info call me or message me.  Sign up through me at my referral and you'll receive free swagbucks to start.
 

SWAGBUCKS

 

 hlussier@bell.net
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Best Things in Life are Free!

In 2 months, we save $1987 and I really wanted to make that $2000 mark so I was brainstorming and came up with an idea.  I decided to email/call one company a day and see what I could get for free.  Lots of companies have sent me the "Thanks for your loyalty but we can't give you coupons" speech and a few actually sent stuff.

Johnsons/Aveeno:  2 Free products--I got gift baskets full of baby supplies, 6 x $1 off coupons for any Johnson product and the ability to contact them on a monthly basis for coupons to be sent out.

Colgate/Palmolive:  10 x $1 off coupons for any product

General Mills:  1 x FREE box of cereal ANY size!

Pampers:  $26 in assorted coupons

Huggies:  $17 in assorted coupons

Chapmans:  $5 off any Chapman product

Hirem Walker:  really cool personalized bookplates 

Heinz:  pass to the factory store in Leamington 

Stride:  3 x $1 off gum and some samples of new flavours

Not bad for an email a day!  I was surprised at the amount of items we were able to get. 
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FREE GLASSES, FREE BEACH TOWELS, FREE GARLIC BREAD, GREAT CAKES AND COUPONS!

So first off, I'd like to apologize for the lack of deal posting lately.  I've been sick, tired, and now that I'm a bit better...swimming :-)  I promise to make it up to you with some sweet deals.

FREE GLASSES AGAIN AT CLEARLY CONTACTS

Clearly Contacts is giving away another 10,000 free pairs of glasses again on Wednesday.  All you have to do is pay shipping and handling, which is less then 15 bucks.
Click on my link on July 7 at 9am EST and enter the code "FREEGLASSES714" at checkout.
CLICK HERE FOR FREE GLASSES!

FREE BEACH TOWELS

 So when I was out deal searching this week I came across some specially marked boxes of Cheerios that cake with a code for a FREE BEACH TOWEL.  The towels are super cute too.  There are 5 different designs:  Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Pilsbury Dough Boy, Lucky Charms, and Stripes.  With my big family and a pool, we find we are always out of towels.  I bought 9 boxes and got 9 towels.  Another tip, the Cheerios are on sale at Giant Tiger for $2.97 and Price Chopper or Freshco for $3 (you can price match at Walmart)  You have to look for the specially marked box.  I found lots of multigrain at Freshco and lots of plain at Walmart.  So grab some towels! 

FREE GARLIC BREAD

Great Facebook Freebie Today!  Olivieri is giving away a $2 coupon for their garlic bread.  When this goes on sale, it will be free!   So CLICK THIS LINK FOR GARLIC BREAD  and it will take you to Facebook.  Click "Like" on the page.  It will then take you to Websaver--one of my fav coupon sites.  Just click mail your coupons!

GREAT CAKES

Just wanted you guys to see some amazing cakes!  My bestie Bry is extremely talented and has put together some stunning cakes.  She can do just about anything!  Please take a look!  You can find her on facebook!  CAKETOPIA  CLICK HERE TO CONTACT BRY

   



COUPONS

Last but not least, it is sadly approaching July 31 which is the expiry on a ton of my coupons.  I would be happy to share if you could use any.  I have A LOT!  Let me know what you're looking for!  Well, that's it for now!  Enjoy the cool weather while it lasts!

  
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FREE FEBREEZE VIA MAIL!

Another facebook freebie!  So hurry and click my link...it will take you to the Febreeze page.  Like the page, and then click on the 'free sample' tab on the left side.  Fill out your info and you'll get it in the mail.  Quantities are limited so act quick~

 FREE FEBREEZE

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FREE GLASSES AGAIN!!!!

Clearly Contacts is giving away another 10,000 free pairs of glasses again on Wednesday.  All you have to do is pay shipping and handling, which is less then 15 bucks.
Click on my link on July 7 at 9am EST and enter the code "FREEGLASSES77" at checkout.

1. We're giving away 10,000 pairs of glasses with prescription lenses! Visit ClearlyContacts.ca on the date above to get your free pair.
2. Get prepared! You'll need your glasses prescription and a selection of 2 to 3 frames in your size (use our Find Your Perfect Fit tool) in case they sell out. Note: valid for coupon eligible frames only.
3. If you're not happy with the glasses that we send you, simply
   send them back (we pay the shipping!) and exchange
   them for another free pair

CLICK HERE FOR FREE GLASSES!
hlussier@bell.net
http://itmakecents.blogspot.com/

Homemade Gel Ice Packs

This is a great one for the summer season that's usually full of scrapes and bumps.  So everyone who knows me knows now that I'm at home I love to do DIY or Do it yourself everything.  I love crafts and homemade stuff but my DIY has expanded to other areas.  Everyone always asks me how they should make something or do I know any home remedy.  So I'm going to give one of my fav tips to save and keep saving so I can stay at home with my kids.

1.  DIY Gel Ice Packs -- So I discovered these a few months back when my son had a fall and needed an ice pack and low and behold are gel pack was leaking.  I made my own gel packs.  I used the vaccu seal bags but I've made them with Ziplocs too.  Fill a bag with half a cup of Dish Soap, take the air out and freeze.  Now you have a flexible gel pack that's whatever size you want to make it.  I've also seen it made with 1 cup alcohol and 2 cups water but I find the soap one lasts longer.  It lasts way longer then the store bought packs and the vacu seal bags are much more durable.

So it's not the most interesting tip I've posted but I thought it might be useful.


 

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To Good to be True? Or is it....Working from Home

So a few months ago, a friend really nagged me to sign up and try  "SWAGBUCKS"  I was very skeptical and thought it was a big scam.  After her bugging me, I thought I really had nothing to lose.  I used the search bar and played a few games.  I thought maybe I'd try and redeem for a gift card.  Guess what?  On Thursday I really received a gift card for $25 in the mail!  Seriously, you should try it.  There is nothing to lose.  If your interested, click on the link.  If you want more info call me or message me.
 

SWAGBUCKS

FREE FREE FREE AT CANADIAN TIRE :-)

 So today is the big scratch and save day at Canadian Tire.  Every card is a winner:  $5 off purchase, $3 Tim Horton's, or $5 off M&M meats.  I collected about 10 scratch and save tickets from neighbours and friends and headed to CTC.  I got A LOT for F R E E!!!

Purchase 1:  Tide @ $5.97 - $5.00 scratch card - $1.00 off coupon
Purchase 2:  Febreeze $2.99 x 6 - $5.00 scratch card - $3.00 off coupons
Purchase 3:  Bounty Paper Towels $5.47 - $5.00 scratch card - 0.50 coupon
Purchase 4:  Scottie's Tissues - $5.47 - $5 scratch card = $0.47

I got lots of the tide deal.  Great day!  So basically $50 worth of stuff for free or close to it :-)

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FREEBIE FOR THE LADIES!

Ok this freebie is a girls only one.  Sorry guys.   "Like" Always on Facebook and receive a coupon for a free box of Always Infinity pads. Limit of 20,000 coupons. One per household, multiple submissions will not be acknowledged. Must be 18 or older. Not available in Quebec. 

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR COUPON

GREAT FREEBIE! NICORETTE!!

 

 

Living Well website has a great freebie today, Nicorette Extreme Chill Gum.   They also have really great coupons including $5 off coupons for other Nicorette products.   You must log into your account to get it.  If you don`t have one you can register for an account for free.  They have great coupons updated on a regular basis for products such as tylenol, smoking cessation aids, vitamins, and antcids.  CLICK HERE FOR NICORETTE!hlussier@bell.net
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FREE BOX OF SHREDDIES

More Freebies!!  So I received an email from one of my facebooker's asking for more FREEBIES!  So I thought I'd share 2 with you for now.  First one is for everyone.  It's a free box of Shreddies .
Via Facebook, you have to "Like" their page in order to get this promotion.  It's going to link you to a websaver page to order your coupon.  CLICK HERE FOR FREE SHREDDIES
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REMEMBER it's Free Glasses Day today at 9am EST!!!!!

Clearly contacts is having another give away today.  Free glasses!  Click my link to see my original post on the whole deal with all the details.  FREE GLASSES OFFER  Good luck!!!

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http://itmakecents.blogspot.com/

Remember to use your Cereal coupons today!

For all of my friends who received the free cereal coupons from  www.save.ca Today JUNE 21 is the ONLY day you can use them!!!!  While your at it get your free Skinny Cow Ice Cream.   Jason (my dh) and I scored 12 ice cream and 4 boxes of cereal...$54.97 before coupons...after coupons...  FREE !

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http://itmakecents.blogspot.com/

FREE GLASSES AGAIN!!!!

Clearly Contacts is giving away another 10,000 free pairs of glasses again on Wednesday.  All you have to do is pay shipping and handling, which is less then 15 bucks.
Click on my link on June 22nd 9am EST and enter the code "FREECANADA622" at checkout.

1. We're giving away 10,000 pairs of glasses with prescription lenses! Visit ClearlyContacts.ca on the date above to get your free pair.
2. Get prepared! You'll need your glasses prescription and a selection of 2 to 3 frames in your size (use our Find Your Perfect Fit tool) in case they sell out. Note: valid for coupon eligible frames only.
3. If you're not happy with the glasses that we send you, simply
   send them back (we pay the shipping!) and exchange
   them for another free pair

CLICK HERE FOR FREE GLASSES!
hlussier@bell.net
http://itmakecents.blogspot.com/

FREE ICECREAM!!!

 So I guess this is the week for icecream!  I have 2 deals for all my facebook fans!  Metro is offering a BUY 1 GET 1 deal on all the Selection Ice Cream, Sorbet, or Frozen Yogurt.  This deal is valid until June 23 so get moving on this one.  Click on my link and it will take you to facebook where you can print your coupon!





CLICK FOR YOUR COUPON!

Offer number 2!  The FREE CUP OF SKINNY COW is back!!!!!  Same coupon as last time but with a new expiry date.  Click the link and it will take you to facebook.  Look on the left hand side for the "coupon" tab.  Print and enjoy!  FYI this coupon clearly states ONE per CUSTOMER which means you can't load up at one store.  None the less, it's free so enjoy!


CLICK HERE FOR YOUR SKINNY COW COUPON!

hlussier@bell.net
http://itmakecents.blogspot.com/

Great Deal on creating your New Now Today! 3 DAYS ONLY

 

Great deal today!  My sponsor Synergistic Effect Inc is opening up a coupon savings for the next three days. Purchase a New Now $9 plan and you will receive a customized Feedback Report from him. This is a $149 value. To receive your report purchase the $9 plan and e-mail him at info@synergisticeffectresults.com with the "Heather's Coupon" in the subject line.

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Postal Strike :(

Well what we dreaded has happened...Hopefully they are able to resolve things quickly!  As an ebay seller, I'm screwed big time.  My buyers are already asking for refunds.  DISLIKE.   I'm sure that nobody wants to be out of work in this economy either.  It's a lose-lose for everyone.

Following 12 days of increasingly costly rotating strikes by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), Canada Post has suspended operations across the country.

The accelerating decline in mail volumes and revenue combined with the inability to deliver mail on a timely and safe basis has left Canada Post with no choice but to make this decision.
Specifically, we have taken this action for the following reasons:

• Rotating strikes have had a significant impact on short-term revenue. Canada Post’s losses are approaching $100 million since the rotating strikes began – and that figure is climbing daily;
• Over the past few days, several incidents have raised concerns about the ability to move the mail while keeping employees and customers safe;
• Canada Post and CUPW remain far apart on several fundamental issues and there has been no progress made at the negotiating table for weeks.

If we allow the uncertainty created by the rotating strikes to continue, we will not be able to remain financially self-sufficient and risk becoming a burden on Canadian taxpayers.
We believe that a lockout is the best way to bring a timely resolution to this impasse and force the union to seriously consider proposals that address declining mail volumes and the $3.2-billion pension deficit.
Canada Post continues to believe that the best result from this round of bargaining is a negotiated settlement.
The company had hoped to reach an agreement without a disruption in postal services, which is why the company has made every effort to protect the pay, pension and job security of existing employees.
Plans are in place to secure all mail that is left in the system during the lockout, and to resume normal operations quickly once the current situation is resolved.
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Clearly Contacts Discount Codes

For those who didn't quite make the 10,000 free pairs of glasses yesterday, I have some discount codes for you that you can apply towards your purchase from Clearly Contacts.

CANUCKSJUN$10 off + Free Shipping minimum order $129
CANUCKSSPECS20% off eyeglasses minimum order $49
All codes valid until July 31st 2011.

hlussier@bell.net
http://itmakecents.blogspot.com/

41% Off Canada's Wonderland Tickets!

 

Another great deal for my Canadian friends!  Paypal sent me this offer today that allows you to save 41% off the front gate price when you buy single day admission tickets to Canada's Wonderland.  This works out to one single day admission ticket for $32.99 (plus HST).  This offer begins today and ends June 28 2011 at 11:59pm.  This Offer applies to transactions at www.canadaswonderland.com. To receive this Offer, you must complete an eligible purchase within the promotion period and enter the code "PAYPAL" at the coupon/discount portion. Tickets are valid for a regular daytime admission through October 31st. Not valid for Halloween Haunt.  If the payment for the purchase is refunded or cancelled at any time, you are not eligible for the Offer.  Like any other big company Canada's Wonderland reserves the right to cancel, suspend or modify part of, or this entire offer, at any time without notice, for any reason in their sole discretion. This Offer cannot be resold, transferred or combined with any other Offer.  None the less, it's a great deal for the whole family!  Enjoy.

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Thankyou to my Sponsor--www.synergisticeffectresults.com

I would like to give a big thanks to  www.synergisticeffectresults.com who has agreed to sponsor my blog!  Thanks for allowing me to keep going on something I really enjoy doing--helping others save money!  Synergistic Effect helps you create your new now today!  They provide you with the tools you need  to begin achieving new results today in your goals and visions.  They have some really neat planning tools that will help you and/or your business achieve success complete with step-by-step instructions.  It's a really neat sight especially for my entrepreneur friends.  It's worth the look!

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Always looking forward to hearing from you  hlussier@bell.net

FREE EYEGLASSES TODAY! Act fast!

Clearly Contacts is giving away free glasses again June 14!

Ok, I don't know exactly how many people are familiar with Clearly Contacts but I used them to purchase my daughter brand name glasses last year and they were amazing.  Great quality and great price.  They deliver them right to your home and have a great return policy.  Well on June 14 they're giving away 10 000 pairs of glasses (with prescription lenses) for FREE!

What you need to know:
1. Visit ClearlyContacts.ca on June 14, 2011 to get your free pair.
2. You need your glasses prescription. 
3. If you’re not happy with the glasses that they send you, simply send them back and exchange them for another free pair at their expense.
4.  It begins at 9am and there are only 10 000 pairs so try to be early!
5.  Use the FREECANADA614 code.
6.  Limit one per person.

NOTE I MISREAD IT IS 12PM EST AND 9AM PDT.  SO FOR ALL YOU FELLOW ONTARIO FRIENDS 12PM!  THANKS



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THANKYOU CONTEST! FREE COUPON LOTS! $100 value

So I was really excited today when I saw that I had over 1000 visitors to my blog in just over a week of it up and running!  I really really want to thank you for all of your support and encouragement, especially my Facebook friends who have inboxed me with all the positive thoughts, questions, and compliments.  This has also given me the drive to coupon more then ever and I have saved over $1607 in one month!  My basement looks like a drugstore lol.  Thanks again!

In honour of all my 1000 visitors, I am having a coupon draw for my blog followers for $100 worth of coupons!  Please message me for details of how to participate.


Lot 1 --FAMILY
1x$2 off Little Swimmers (exp July 8 2011)
2x$2.00 off Pull ups (expires July 8 2011)
3x$2 off Disney Vitamins (expires Feb 2 2012)
1x$1.50 off kids Spinbrush(expires May 30 2012)
1x $1.00 off Adult Spinbrush(expires May 30 2012)
10x$4.50 off Pampers big pack diapers(Expires June 17 2011---coming up quick)
4x$0.50 off Real Fruit Minis(Expires Sept 30 2011)
3xAquafina Vitamin Water--buy 2 get one 3 (Expires December 31 2011)
1xFree Lysol Bi-touch Soap system mail in rebate (expires Aug 15 2011)
8xChucke Cheese Specials
4x$1.00 off Finish Dishwasher Detergent
1x$1 off Bandaids
2xBuy one Get one Scrubbing Bubbles/Fantastic(expiresOct 31 2011)
2x $0.50 off Toilet Duck(expires Oct 31 2011)
1x save $1.00 on St. Ives Hand and Body lotion




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FREE PUDDING/MOUSSE!

This is another facebook freebie.  Follow my link and it will take you to facebook.  “Like” Dr. Oetker Canada and click on the coupon link that is on the left side of the page, and it will take you to save.ca where you will be able to order a coupon for a FREE Mousse.  I love freebies!
Coupon must be ordered through Save.ca.

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE MOUSSE! 
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FREE DEODORANT!! Head and Shoulders with a free razor for $2.68! Best coupon day ever!

So today I think I had the best day ever at walmart!  I price matched Old Spice Deodorant with Rexall (it was on sale for $1.49) and used my buy 2 get $3 off from the p&g insert last weekend.  This brought my total to -$0.02 per bottle!  We used another $150 in coupons on various items.   The other great buy was a Head&Shoulders shampoo with a free Gillette Razor for $4.68 and I used my $2.00 off coupon from the P&G inserts last week to make the total cost $2.68.  We bought the shaving cream again for $1.46 a bottle and used are buy 3 get $5 off coupon which meant the store paid me for it.  We also bought the Iams dogfood deal where the store owed us.  Lastly the Crest 3d white toothpaste was $0.88 after using are $1.00 coupon.  So we had a great experience with Walmart too...my fav cashier was there and it was quick.  Here's tip DON'T BE EMBARRASSED OF COUPONS!  DIVE IN RECYCLE BINS OR BUY TONS OF PAPERS!  IT'S WORTH IT!!!
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New Coupons in the SmartSource Flyer that is Coming Out This Weekend

These are the new coupons in the SmartSource flyer that is coming out this weekend:

I was not as excited as I was with the P&G but take a look anyways and start clipping.

Mail In Rebate for the lysol no-touch hand dispenser
$2 off any finish quantum (DISHWASHER)
$1 off any one finish prodcuts (DISHWASHER)
Purchase any kimberly-clark products and get FREE cars 2 gifts
$1 off on any resolve oxi action in (powder or liquid) LAUNDRY
$1 off on any resolve product (CARPET/HOUSEHOLD)
$1 off any St. ives hand &body lotion
$5 off when you buy a vielda bee mop and refill
$2 off huggies little swimmers
B1G1 Buy scrubbing bubbles and get fantastik trigger
$0.50 off toilet duck
$2.00 off  pull-ups (jumbo pack or larger)
$1.50 off  huggies dippers
$2.00 off  huggies little snugglers or little movers
$1.00 off  huggies baby wipes 64 ct ot larger
$1.oo off any splenda
$5.00 off when you buy 2 off products
$1.00 off when you buy any OFF producs
$4.00 off when you buy 2 raid products
$1.00 off when you buy any raid product
$1.00 off  Zest 18oz body wash
$1.00 off Zest 3-bar multipack or larger
$1.00 off any elasstoplast product
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FREE ICECREAM!!!

FREE ice cream! Another facebook freebie!!  Go follow my link, it will take you to facebook and  "Like" the Skinny Cow page.  This will allow you to print a coupon for a free single serve cup of their ice cream. This great offer expires on June 19, 2011.  Enjoy!  

CLICK HERE FOR FREE ICECREAM! 

hlussier@bell.net
http://itmakecents.blogspot.com/

Gifts to Grow Pampers 10 points

Just a quick 10pt code for those of you who collect the "gifts to grow" rewards from Pampers.  "10ptsfreecode4you"
 This code is good until 9/30/11. 


hlussier@bell.net

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New Kraft Coupons up today on Save.Ca

You have to have access to a Facebook account to get this one.  Log on and find "What's Cooking" (or follow my link).  “Like”  What's Cooking on Facebook, and you get access to some great Kraft coupons via Save.ca 







NEW KRAFT COUPONS
* Save $1.00 on any Kraft Cool Whip Whipped Cream
*Save $1.50 on any Kraft Coffee (Nabob)
*Save $1.50 on any Kraft Shredded Cheese (Parmesan Romano-Asiago)
* Save $1.00 on any Kraft Cheez Whiz (Jalapeno)
* Save $1.00 on any Kraft Cheez Whiz
* Save $1.00 on any Kraft Cheese Singles

Once you 'like' the page on FB, there is a "coupon" link on the left menu and it will take you straight to Save.ca.
If you've never used this site before, the coupons are mailed directly to you at no charge.  They update the site on a regular basis with different products. You will be able to get your Kraft coupons as well as some other great coupons.  This site is one of my fav sites.


Kraft Coupons Link! Click it!