3/20/13 Couponing Freebies Haul

3/20/13 Couponing Freebies Haul

Photos of my Couponing Haul

Pedigree Bagged and Canned Dog Food, Purina Moist and Meaty Dog Food

Aussie Family Size Shampoo, Clairol Professional Shampoo, 2 Tums 8ct

 

Receipts

 

      Let me first start by saying that this is the first time I've really tried couponing so I'm quite proud of myself.  I started out by getting the Purina Moist and Meaty dog food at a local Family Dollar Store. They were $1 each so with the 2, $1 off Purina Coupons these were free. My state does have a 6% sales tax so I had to pay that even though the coupon covered the price of the item.  I'm not sure if you have to in every state that has a sales tax.  

      I then went to Wal-Mart because I had my coupon for 1 Free Aussie Product, so I knew what I wanted.  They were out of the Extreme Clean Shampoo/Conditioner combo so I got the Aussomely Clean 2 in 1.  I wanted to try and use my Pedigree coupons so I went to the pet section. After looking for what would be the best deal I found the Pedigree 3.5lb Healthy Longevity dog food on sale for $4, it's normally $5.  I used my $3 Pedigree coupon so I knew I would have to pay $1 there.  I then got the large 22oz can of dog food for $1.18 to use with my $1 off coupon.  That was another $0.18 I would have to pay. I could have gotten the $0.75 can but chose to get the larger one.  So this leaves me owings $1.18, I then got the 2 8ct packs of tums for $0.88. I had 2, $1 off coupons so that left me with $0.24 overage to take off the $1.18.  Add all the tax up on the other items and I paid $1.68 in total.  I'm quite proud of this one.

      Finally I needed to redeem my Free Clairol Professional Hair care coupon at my local Sally Beauty supply store.  This was normally $9.99, but was on sale for $6.99, but with the free coupon I paid nothing.  So long story "not so" short that's how I got all of the products above for $1.80 total after tax.
      If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment below and I will do my best to answer them.  If you are interested in getting freebies feel free to check out my facebook page.  That is where I post and share the freebies I apply for.  I apply for the freebies first to make sure the link is working.  If they are I post the link on my Facebook page. This way my audience/followers aren't wasting their time following links with dead ends.  Since I apply for these first, I know the freebies I post are working at the time they're first posted.  If you would like to check out my Facebook page, here is the link below.  If you like what you see please hit the LIKE button so you can stay updated when I post new freebies. Have a great day.

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Boogie Wipes Review

Boogie Wipes Review

 

 Boogie Wipes are made with saline to dissolve boogies (mucus) caused by the common cold, allergies or otherwise booger-filled kid moments. 

 

Extra soft and scented in Great Grape, Fresh Scent, Magic Menthol (for extra stuffy noses), Simply Unscented and Boogieberry, Boogie Wipes are recommended by Pediatricians as a gentle, effective alternative to a dry tissue.

•  Alcohol, phthalate and paraben free

• Moisturizes with Vitamin E, Chamomile & Aloe

• Hypoallergenic 

(Picture shows towelette folded in half)

      Julie Pickens and Mindee Doney developed the first ever saline nose wipe which as you can see from above, they called  Boogie Wipes as a solution for their kids’ sore, red, runny noses.  Using the idea of Boogie Wipes and their business backgrounds they formed Little Busy Bodies, Inc. in May 2007. After a lot of research and development, they hired a chemist, surveyed consumers and interviewed manufacturers, they sold their first package of Boogie Wipes in December 2007.  After that things took off and Boogie wipes can be found in several chain stores including Walgreens, Toys 'R'Us, Target, and Walmart.

     

Product Review

 

      I first tried these a couple of weeks ago when my sister got them for my nephew because his allergies had been acting up and he was starting to get a cold. And we all know that little stuffy, runny noses always tend to come along with those. These worked wonders for him. Especially compared to using a Kleenex or even a regular diaper wipe.  The saline in these really breaks down the mucus.  Also his nose didn't get red and raw like it does with normal wipes.  I later ended up getting a stuffy nose from where our house stays so dry and mother nature couldn't decide if she wanted it to be sunny, snowy, or raining so my sinuses were out of whack for a few days. These worked great for me as well. They are soft and moist like a diaper wipe but you can definitely tell they've got something extra in there. I believe it's the combination of the saline and aloe.  These didnt cause my skin to break out either which other wipes have done in the past.
      Boogie wipes are great for the job suggested (cleaning boogies away), but I've also used them to remove my makeup and to clean up my nephew's sticky face and hands after he got pop all over himself.  These are just as versatile as diaper wipes except they are better.  The towelette is large (7x7.9 in / 17.8x 20.1 cm) so it can handle a very runny nose as well as a big sticky mess.  It's also thick and durable so no tearing while in use.  I personally suggest that if you aren't in a hurry or only have a small mess or slightly runny nose to clean you could definitely snip these in half as you take them out the package. I know this is an added step but sometimes I found these excessive for some jobs and felt like I was wasting them.
      Boogie wipes currently come in 5 (and soon to be 6) different varieties including Boogie Wipes 30ct and 45 ct which have the snapping lids to keep them from drying out, Boogie Wipes 10ct pack, Boogie Wipes 90 ct canister, Boogie Wipes Blasters 12ct pack, and finally the soon to be released Boogie Mist.  These are available in 5 scent varieties with certain scents being limited to certain varieties.  One of the "scents" is actually unscented so if you or someone you know is sensitive to smells they have a product that fits your needs as well.
      I find these to be a bit on the expensive side when compared to other products (tissues, wipes) that are used for the same purpose. 

Prices   
Boogie Wipes 10ct pack.................................$1.59
Boogie Wipes Blasters 12ct pack....................$1.59
Boogie Wipes 30ct pack................................$3.99
Boogie Wipes 45 ct pack...............................$4.99
Boogie Wipes 90ct Canister..........................$8.99
 
      However, I believe they are worth it.  They actually do what they claim they are supposed to.  If you have children or have been around them, you know nothing is worse than trying to get them to blow their nose, especially when its raw, red, and hurts.  Its not fun for us adults either.  If you use these for what they were designed for (boogies) then they should last a decent amount of time depending on the number of people using them and how often they're used. As I recommended above, you might consider snipping these in half. You can see from the last photo I posted that 1 wipe folded in half is larger than the container itself.
      I recommend these to everyone, especially parents with little ones running around. They come in very handy and are portable so you can keep them on you for whenever you may need them.  It never hurts to try something new, and I'm sure after your first purchase you'll be hooked...
      
     

       

Dove Go Fresh Restore Anti-Persperant Deodorant Review

Dove Go Fresh Restore Blue Fig & Orange Blossom Scent Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Review

 

 New Long Lasting Freshness

 

Keeps the deodorant right where it's supposed to be; on your skin, not on clothes

 

New 48 Hour Protection

 

Compared to the Previous 24 hour Protection

                          

Active Ingredient

Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex GLY (15.2%).....anti-perspirant

 Uses

• Reduces underarm wetness
• 48 hour protection

Product Review

      As you can see from above there isn't alot of background information to fill in about Dove. We've all seen their many commercials advertising their wide range of products; most notably their go sleeveless campaign.  Dove has several "product lines" ranging  from their deodorant line, bar/body wash line, hair care line, lotions, and the Men+Care line. Each of these have several products in them.
      I started using Dove when I was in high school after seeing several of their commercials. Before that I didn't have a brand preference so I would tend to use the same brand my mom was or what was cheap since I would be buying it myself sometimes. After trying Dove I was hooked.  
      I don't sweat excessively but we all know there are times when you work up a good sweat, whether it be from exercise, hot humid weather, nervousness, or just being in a hurry. I have found that in these situations because Dove is an anti-perspirant deodorant, it not only helps prevent perspiration but it deodorizes as well. Dove has a wide variety of scents which I like because I'm always wanting to try something new but I don't want to give up the quality of Dove.  Which means I get to try new scents inside the brand. 
      The Go Fresh line is probably my favorite since it has more fruity/florally scents versus the other Dove deodorant lines.  I recently found the Dove Restore and love the scent of the blue fig and orange blossom. It's not one that I thought I would like but it surprised me. I've had this for about a month and a half and think its my new favorite.  It's not as overpowering as some of the other scents I've tried such as the Revive and Rebalance. Also something that I just noticed which you can see above is that Dove Go Fresh now has 48 hour protection versus the original 24 hour protection.  There are very few occasions where I would find that you would have to wear the same deodorant application for 48 hours but its nice to know it should last.  I have found that I stay dryer for the time frame I do wear this deodorant compared to the original 24hr one.
      Since I started using Dove my underarms have become alot softer.  Any discoloration that was there has become minimal (I'm a bigger girl so this can often be an issue for plus size girls).  This deodorant doesn't transfer too bad, especially if you don't over apply. Which I'm really bad for. Still though I wouldn't recommend you wear your "little black dress" with this just to be safe.  They make several clear deodorants that will do the trick for that.  This product costs between $3-$4 (here in the US) depending on where you live; which is extremely affordable.  You can often find them in the double packs so you can have a backup because I don't know about you, but I always have one at home and one in my purse/vehicle/somewhere on me.  For me this deodorant lasts a long time as I'm not having to reapply that often which means in the long run I save money.
      Overall I would definitely recommend the Dove Go Fresh Restore Deodorant. Aside from a little bit of transfer here and there it does what is says it's supposed to.  If you don't like the scent of this one there are several to choose from and I'm sure you'll find one that's perfect for you.