Friday, January 27, 2012

Survey program for adults age 18-30

And if you are 18-30 sign up for  I-Say Young Adults Survey. Ages 18-30 Qualify. As part of the Ipsos i-Say Community, you get to see new products and ideas before anyone else.  


















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Opinion Panel/Survey Opportunity

Mindfield is similar to other opinion panels and surveys. Users are rewarded for their opinion with cash, prizes, and other incentives. Looks like this month they've been giving away a lot of iPhones, iPods, and iTouchs! They have a low payout threshold of only $5, so you can get your rewards quickly! 




Check out my recent story about my experience as a Focus Study Panelist and how I love surveys!










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Final Friday Create for the Cure Benefit

If you get the chance to go to Final Friday tonight, make sure you go by T&J Studios at 144 N. Emporia.  It's an art auction and benefit to raise money for a local mom who is fighting breast cancer. Bid on selected works from area and regional artists, and get information on how to comfort those with a cancer diagnosis.

Our friend Beau, from somethingedible.com will be there with some cookies to sample I hear.  (His cooking is phenomenal, and is website is fabulous.)   See Beau's post on the benefit, with links to more information, here.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Homemade Baby Wipes

I started using cloth diapers about a month ago with my newest little one.  I was apprehensive to get it started, but once I just made myself start using them, and educated myself a little, I am thrilled with it and don't miss disposables one bit. Not to mention when you add up the savings....let's just say my husband is thrilled too.

I had heard that you can take that savings a step further by making your own baby wipes.  I like the idea of having home sewn wipes made from fabric such as flannel, that could simply be thrown into the laundry with dirty diapers. Still working on enough fabric ones to get set up, but decided to go ahead and try out this other money saving idea of homemade wipes using paper towels.  With a toddler and an infant we go through quite a few of these daily.

Using this recipe I found on Pinterest. (Find my boards here.)


Measuring spoons, measuring cup, baby oil, wipes container,
baby bath wash, paper towels, cloth wipes, folded paper towels.


2 cups of water.  (Distilled or boiled for a few minutes to kill bacteria. The water can get moldy.)
1 tablespoons of baby bath. I just used good ole' Johnson's.
2 Tablespoons of baby oil.
A roll of paper towels.  (I used Bounty, several sites I researched had said that Bounty is the best for this because they are thick and absorbent. Make sure you get the select a size. That seems to be the best size for wipes)
A wipes container or container with lid.



1. Boil your water.  I have a tea kettle that I use for boiling water, but you can do this in your microwave too.  Let the water cool.


2. Add the measured baby bath wash, and baby oil to the water.  I just poured these all together into my wipes container.  Stir gently.

 3.  There's two ways you can do the paper towels. It mainly depends on your container.  One way is to take a knife, and, carefully, cut your paper towel roll down the middle. You then can pull it out and tear at the perforations. If you are using a wipe container, pull about 10 perforated lengths of towel out and fold accordian style. Like in the picture (left).










4. Then just cut your stack down the middle so that they fit into your wipes container



My little helper. :-)
 5. Once you have filled up your container, you can shake it a little to make sure it gets to all of your wipes but you'll be amazed how much the towels absorb on their own.

and Voila! Wipes! You can even pull them through the dispenser hole on your container.  

So far so good, and so far no complaints from any of the littles. 




I've estimated my savings to be about $20 a month. Which over a year is $240. Over the next 3 years:  $720.  

It's good to be frugal!  Have any unique or creative ways you're saving money for your family? I'd love to hear about it! Your tip could be featured on a future post!! Just leave your tip below, or email me at Wichitacitymom@gmail.com.









Discount movie tickets to Warren and Northrock Theaters

image from movietickets.com
The latest movie deal to hit internet deal buzz is tickets to Man on a Ledge from Living Social and Movietickets.com.  I checked this out, and this deal is good for The Warren Theaters and Dickinson's Northrock Theater here in Wichita.  The deal is $12 for two tickets to see Man On a Ledge, opening tomorrow.  A suspenseful looking thriller that involves in ex-cop, a diamond heist, and a love affair.  Sounds like the makings of a good show. With this great deal on the tickets, this would make a great date night or girls night out, super affordable!  (Tickets must be bought and deal redeemed at the movietickets.com website. A $26 value)
Now if I could just find a deal on popcorn....



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Free IHOP meal, Free DVD, Versace fragrance sample, software add-on and more, free.

Some freebies in my mailbox last week:

Here's some new ones for you for this week!!

Free DVD of DiscoveryHealth CME programs.  Fill out a small form and receive in 2-3 weeks.

25 RecycleBank points from Hellmann's
RecycleBank is giving 25points for clicking this link and going through 3 screens.


Sample Of Versace Yellow Diamond Fragrance For Women
Easy form on their Facebook page.



15% Barnes & Noble Coupon
Print coupon for a 15% discount on any one item or book. Exp. January 29, 2012

IHOP-meal when you register you'll receive this on your birthday, when signing up, and at your anniversary of signup.  So 3 free meals!!!

Get free the Group Project Toolbox for your Microsoft Office program, and other web apps here. Using Office 2003 or Office XP? Download a free compatibility pack at the website.  Great for students or group projects. 

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Deal of the Day savings, Save $5, and some freebies at Dillon's

Dillon's and Kroger stores are having Deals of the Day on their website, in the form of digital coupons to load to your loyalty card.  Every day a new deal is offered.  Log in and then click to load to your card. The coupons are then then good for a month! This is a great thing to get some extra savings on your grocery trips this month. These stores are also offering an MVP sale where you get $5 back at checkout when you buy 10 participating products.  If superbowl parties are in your plans, there are lots of great snack and party foods included in this deal, as well as in the deal of the day! Look for manufacturer's coupons to stack with these digital deals.
There are also some freebies at the Dillon's site:  Get a subscription to American Baby and Baby Talk Magazines for free, and score a free sample of Prilosec. Get those here. 

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Custom mug for Valentine's Day $2

This is so cute for a teacher gift or gift for a grandparent or parent for Valentine's Day, Get a personalized Valentine's mug for $2 plus shipping and handling.  Order by February 5th to get in time, shipping is $5.99.
Check it out here.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Grocery Store Helper


You may have heard me talk about the importance of meal planning as you coupon, and as a good way to make your food budget stretch. Well food on the table is a great app/website to help you do just that, pulling all your sources into one place.

 I have started using this app just recently and really like being able to see what's on sale this week at my grocery stores, and have recipes right along beside it, helping me to plan what to make. There are community shared recipes, and you can enter your own family's favorites.  There is a great blog section with tips on meal planning and saving money.  Free to sign up and super easy to use.

This month use coupon code SPRINGFREE and get the premium version of this service free for life!
Click here to see how I shop for my family with meal planning.

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File taxes for Free

It's almost Tax Time! The H&R Block will allow you to file your federal tax return for free at their website! State returns can be filed here too, but fees will apply.  Click here to get started!


 

WAHM Business Directory

SeedMommy.com is an online business directory featuring Work At Home Mom Businesses! Formally Market Mommies, SeedMommy gives you a place for listing your business, finding business help, and even a section to have your Mom Business featured, reaching you more buyers!  The Mommy Shops, brought to you by Seed Mommy, are a great place to shop for handmade items by Mom owned businesses. Check it out here.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Free Snuggle sample, Free eBook, and coupons



$2 off 2 lbs or more Tyson Wings or Boneless Wings
(Facebook)

Free Snuggle Sample

HGTV House Hunters House Party
(1,000 spots available)

Free Vplenish taste-free vitamin powder sample
Request the sample on the top right.

Free eBook - Naturally Skinny: 100 Organic Recipes Under 350 Calories

Free 12 ct. box of Cafe Escapes Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa K-Cup
(Facebook) The form is working slow and this one will go fast.

Free Sample Of Shout Color Catcher
With Color Catcher you can mix whites, lights and colors without worrying about color runs.
No need to separate clothes by color! Color Catcher traps loose dyes and dirt released during the wash cycle.
At the end of the wash, the dye and dirt come out on the Color Catcher sheet, not your clothes.

20% Party City Coupon
Print coupon for a 20% discount on your purchase of $50 or more with a football item, valid at your local party city super store.
Exp. January 15, 2011

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Free samples of Tea, Free eBook, Huggies Potty Party, and coupons

Free Celestial Seasonings Wellness Tea sample

 Free eBook: Is She Naturally Thin or Disciplined?

Free Sample Of Thinagain Weight Loss

Free sample of ProForce Glass & ProForce Heavy Duty degreaser
Roll over the white highlighted bubble on the pink bottle.
sam's # req'd (random 9 digits work)


Huggies Your Day, Your Way: Pull-Ups Potty Dance House Party
They have 15,000 available slots.
If selected, your exclusive Party Pack will contain:
- Pull-Ups coupons for hosts and guests
- Pull-Ups Potty Day Dance DVDs
- Pull-Ups Potty Day Dance Instructional Mats
- Pull-Ups Rewards Stickers

 Free "An Idiots Guide To Photoshop"
This guide starts right at the very bottom, assuming no knowledge at all, and walks you through all basic aspects in 30 illustrated pages.

 $5 TGI Fridays Coupon
Print coupon and receive a $5 discount on purchases of $15 or more.
Exp. January 31, 2012

 $1.00 off any ONE Kashi GOLEAN Cereal

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Coupons and Crafting deals

$1/1 Coupon for Sundown Naturals product.

Check out Craftsy. There are terrific online classes from amazing instructors for beginning, intermediate and advanced quilters, knitters, crocheters, sewists, jewelry makers, and other crafters.
 Astonishingly good deals on crafting supplies: organic yarn, lovely fabrics and fat quarters from top designers, high quality needles, etc... Tutorials and instructions for beginners, and community forums to meet others in the crafting community.  Check it out and sign up for the daily deals here.





Great new coupons to start off 2012!

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