on my soap box...

Well not really. I got an offer for 15% off my order from the new site Soap.com (it's like Alice.com) and free shipping over $25 or more for a first time order. I needed some new laundry detergent so I checked it out. One less trip to the store!

Anyway, I found a huge gigantic bottle of Era and after the 15% off it was cheaper than the no-name brand I had been buying. Score! So I bought 2 bottles and some toilet cleaning refill thingys and my total came to $27. That was yesterday. Guess what was on my doorstep today?

My stuff! Wow! Kazaam! Pow!

I will be ordering from them again, that's for sure.

Here is the link: http://www.soap.com and if you enter the code: AMSH5630 in the checkout page, you'll get 15% off and enter SHIP25 you'll get free shipping (you can stack the codes).

Also, if you use the code, I'll get some credit to spend there as well (and you will be able too as well if you tell your friends). So that is my soap box message for the day. Go save some money!

How I get stuff for free....

Since Brian has been chronically unemployed, I've gone back to my first love: couponing for free things.

Here is a picture of a recent haul. Most of this was either completely free, less than $1.00 or they paid me to take it. The girls get the list I generate from The Grocery Game and then sit down to cut coupons. This takes 45 minutes a week.







This mostly works for household items but I get great deals on food too. Since we make most of our meals from scratch, I ignore the convenience food. The kids love cereal and so I stock up when I can get it for less than $2.00 for 15 oz. Right now I'm spending $1.00 - $1.50 at Albertsons for some cereal which makes the girls happy.

I used to match up ads with the coupons on my own and it took a few hours. The Grocery Game does that for me know so it saves time. I would recommend it! She gives out a trial for $1.00 so it's worth it to try it. Be sure to start saving a few weeks of Sunday paper ads before you start, otherwise you will not be able to do many deals.

Oh and if you go to sign up, you can use my email address : amy shearer @ alittle busy .com and I can get some weeks free!

Okay a new cheap stocking stuffer through Ebates!

I came across another cheap deal if you have just signed up for Ebates but haven't made your purchase.

Super cute mini gel pens from Staples, 2% back from Ebates. $1.99 for a dozen with free shipping. Go to Ebates and then search for Staples. Once there do a search for Mini Gel Pens. There are a couple of different variations. I got the assorted! My girls will love these. Hope this helps!

Follow up to Ebates - some deals

So I'm on the couch with a massive sinus head cold. Bri is taking care of the kids (and made dinner), so I've been scouring the net looking for deals. If you signed up with Ebates (via my last post) you know you need to make a purchase in order to get your bonus.

Here are two great (and cheap deals). I'll post the links but you will need to open up Ebates, search for the store and click their link. Then find the item so you will get credit.

First is Neiman Marcus. You can get Ralph Lauren bath & hand towels for $7.99 shipped. You can even have them monogrammed for free! Go to http://www.neimanmarcus.com and click on Sales & Values (all the way on the right hand side, top bar). Type Towels in the Search Sale box at the top of the page. The towels say Ralph Lauren Closeout. When you want to check out type in WINTER in the promotion box for free shipping!

Here is a direct link to the page but don't order from that link. Go to your Ebates account first.

Next is a 5" black and white TV for $5.00 shipped from Office Depot. This is great when your power goes out. Again first go to your Ebates account and find Office Depot. Then search for 5" Black-And-White TV With Radio, add it to your cart. Shipping is free! Here is what it looks like: . Tv here...

Hope this helps