Free activities for your kids this weekend!

Michael's craft stores are having an "Out of this World" event co-sponsored by Crayola and HP. There will be an out-of-this-world 3D experience (glasses provided) and treasure hunt. Kids can also make their own 3D mini poster, finger puppet and Monster vs. Aliens™ coloring page -- all for FREE! This event is Saturday, April 4th from 10am to 2pm. This is part of a new program for kids called The Knack you can join online for free HERE! Find a Michael's store near you.


Toys R' Us is having an Easter Adventure this Saturday, April 4th from 12pm to 2 pm. It's an event sponsored by Nickeloden and it looks like kids will get a free gift and be able to do some fun activities. Check out their information page HERE! Find a location near you!


At Home Depot's Kids Workshop children get to build a bird house this Saturday, April 4th. This activity will be available from 9am to 12pm. To learn more about this program, go HERE! Find the nearest Home Depot to you.

Yet Another Massive Post!

Grocery Store >>

Fill in your info and get a "Step into Spring Gift Pack", HERE! MEMBERS ONLY, become a member, HERE! (Only first 18,000 to respond will receive a free reusable Nature's Source™ tote bag so hurry over!)

New coupons available at Shortcuts.com! (You have to have an account there and a store card account to send your coupons to electronically.)

Subscribe to their newsletter and get a free sample of Teeccino Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee, HERE!

Get a free sample of Pero coffe, HERE!


Another Gevalia offer, try 4 Boxes of Gevalia Kaffee for $19.95 and get a coffeemaker and travel mug FREE (approx retail value of $130), HERE!

Sign up and get a coupon to try Mighty Dog for free, HERE!


Medicine Cabinet >>
Need to lower your cholesterol? Try Pink Lemonade and Berry Burst Metamucil®, fill in your info and get free samples, HERE!

If you own a website or blog you can get a free 1 oz sample tube of Revitacil Wrinkle and Eye Cream ($19.95 value) by mentioning them (just as I have now) on a posting. Go HERE to participate!

Fill in your details for a free TENA® sample, choose from 11 products, men or women, HERE!

Take the pledge to live a sexually healthy lifestyle and get a free Trojan sample, HERE!

Get a free sample of Men's Degree deodorant, HERE!

Sign up for a free P&G Brand account and then request your free sample of Head & Shoulders shampoo, HERE!

Fill out a short survey and get a free sample of ID Glide personal lubricant, HERE!

Complete the survey to receive a free sample of Beyond Seven Condoms, HERE!

Free Sample of Playtex Sport, includes 2 regular unscented, 1 super unscented, and a coupon for $1.00 off, HERE!

Free Sample of CankerMelts, an all natural canker sore solution, HERE!

Free Sample of Ibunex (muscle and joint therapy), HERE!


Beauty >>

Get a free sample of one of Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers Fragrances, HERE!!!!

Get a free sample of Scents of Nature perfume, HERE!

Save $1.50 on any No Nonsense product at your favorite store, get the coupon HERE! (The coupon offer will make the item free at most retailers!)

Get a free sample of Nelsons Pure & Clear Purifying Daily Facial Wash, HERE! (Samples are available to residents of the UK, Republic of Ireland, Eire & USA.)


Retail Stores >>
Save $5 off any order of $25 or more at Oriental Trading with coupon code MARBB09 expires 4/30/09. OR get $10 off $30 or more through March 19th using code RHO9L2357 (Could be a 0 instead of an o or a 1 instead of an L, be sure to try that if the code doesn't work!!)


Restaurants/Fast Food >>
Join Bob Evan's B-Mail and receive a free Kids meal and drink offer in your confirmation e-mail, HERE!


Other >>

Subscribe to Babies Online FREE Newsletter and get a free Mommy To Be Wristband, HERE! (You also get weekly Pregnancy Development Emails, Free Offers, Coupons & Special Deals!)

Get a free birthstone of the current month by sending in a self-addressed stamped envelope, details HERE!

Get a free NO FEAR sticker and a contest entry for a signed jersey, HERE!


Free Baby's Dream 36-page design guide booklet for expectant women who want to create a perfect nursery, HERE!

FREE recipe booklet, "Cooking with Stock, 6th Edition", full color booklet with over 50 recipes, HERE!

Free Recipe Book, O-live It Up from California Ripe Olives, HERE!

Get a free sample celebration candle set, HERE!


The Humane Society of the United States is giving away free "Give Wildlife a Break" bumper stickers, HERE!

Fill out the forum and encourage five friends to learn more and you'll get a FREE eco-friendly BPA-free reusable bottle, HERE! (If you need help with the 5 e-mail addresses, post a comment and I'll help you out!)


Get a Free ADT Pet Alert Window Cling that alerts emergency workers that there are pets in your home that also need rescue, HERE!

Free Bookmark from The New Yorker, HERE!

Find out what issues may be present in your home's water supply with a free test kit, HERE! (Fill out the form and check the box next to "Send me a test kit.")

Free Grainger Screwdriver, HERE!

Complete the survey and get a KinderStart fridge magnet, HERE!

Includes fashion, groceries, medical, beauty, fast food, toys and more!!

Grocery Store >>
Several new coupons over here at Red Plum!

FREE One-Day Pass to Sam's Club until March 31st, HERE (PDF Format)! (This coupon avoids the 10% service fee applied to all non-member purchases.)


Try 3 boxes of Gevalia for $3 (free shipping) and get a FREE stainless steel travel mug, HERE!

Buy the Windex Outdoor All-In-One Starter Kit, Get a Refill Pack FREE, HERE!

$1.50 off coupon for Pup-Peroni treats, HERE!

At Target this week, you get a $5.00 Target Gift Card when you buy 5 selected Quaker products, use coupons (there were some in the 3/8 Sunday paper, or a couple HERE at the Quaker Oats website) with your purchase to get even more for your money!

$1 off 1 Fiber One yogurt coupon and enter to win sweepstakes, HERE!


Sign up to receive a free gift bundle including a 3-pack of Lindt truffles, a DVD sample w/3 recipes, a coupon booklet and pamphlet! Go HERE!

$.75 off 1 Hostess 100 calorie snack packs coupon, HERE!

Viva paper towel coupon, HERE!


Medicine Cabinet >>
Pedia-lax coupon, HERE!

$2 off 1 Zyrtec coupon, Sign Up then print coupon HERE!

Get heartburn? Sign up and reveive a free sample of Prilosec OTC, HERE! Before you toss Sunday's (3/15) paper, clip the $3 OFF any size Prilosec OTC coupon in Parade Magazine.

Hylands Forte (sleep aid medication) free sample, HERE!


Retail Stores >>

Leap Frog has a large clearance sale going on now, prices reduced up to 75% off! Check it out, HERE!

FREE SHIPPING on Fashion Bug's newest dresses (valid online from 12:01 A.M. PT on 3/17/09 until 11:59 P.M. PT on 3/18/09) enter code 776265704 at checkout, click HERE to shop!

Get 10% off your next Torrid order, enter code EDVD0309 at checkout, click HERE to shop!

Get 30% off at Aeropostale from 3/19-2/22, HERE!


Go into IKEA on March 20th thru the 22nd to check out their current deals and get a FREE small breakfast with THIS coupon!


Restaurants/Fast Food >>

New Arby's coupon's straight from my inbox, HERE!

Fill in your info and you'll recieve coupons good toward your next purchase of any SUPERPRETZEL® product, HERE!

Join the POPEYES BONAFIDE™ KREWE to receive offers, promotions and coupons by mail, HERE! (They ask for your birthday which usually means a coupon for a free meal as a birthday gift!)


Other >>

Today's (Monday 3/16) Redbox Movie Rental's FREE code is 2GR4N8! Good for a one night rental FREE, code expires at midnight CST tonight.

Order a 20 page (or more) PhotoBook and get 10 additional pages FREE from MyPublisher! Use code MPFREE.

Get a FREE Toby the Train Coloring Book, HERE!

Get a free spatula! Go HERE, scroll to the bottom of the page and fill in your info! Only 7000 will be given away so hurry!

Smartsource has several $3 off coupons for Family Movies, HERE!! Included titles are: Because of Winn-Dixie, The Sandlot, Robots, The Pebble & The Penguin, Garfield The Movie, Dr. Doolittle 2, Cheaper By The Dozen 1 & 2, and All Dogs Go to Heaven. I believe most of these movies are between $5-$9 at Walmart which means CHEAP post coupon! =)


Register to Universal Music Enterprises "Elect To Save" and receive one of six posters, HERE!! (Choose from The Who, Kiss, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye or Nirvana!)

Grate Chef FREE Grill Wipes sample, HERE!

Sign up to receive Team Chevy decal sticker and become an official member of their "team", HERE!

Includes freebies and savings on fashion, beer, magazines, fast food, garden, contact lenses and party supplies!

Get a FREE Brewmasters Tasting Kit from Killians Beer! Includes: 4 beer glasses with Killian’s logo, bottle opener keychain, a Brewmaster’s Tasting Guide and more! (Must be 21 year of older to receive and not valid in CA or TX.) [-- Awww man! Anyone wanna order one for me? I live in TX =(] How to get it: Visit George Killian’s Brewmaster site and register. Make sure to check you want to be emailed when your kit is shipped. Click you don’t have a code yet and enter P3W9L4T or M9N7K3K for the code.

Enjoy the April and May issues of Redbook magazine FREE, HERE!

Get half dozen doughnuts and a cofffee mug FREE on your birthday from Krispy Kreme! Participating locations only, register thru Friends of Krispy Kreme, HERE!

Home Depot Garden Club coupons, HERE!

FREE trial pair of Acuvue contacts Certificate, HERE!

Free Campbell’s Tomato Seeds, HERE! The Free seeds link is on the right, you will need to enter Code 1: P8039 and Code 2: U6 and choose any variety. The next screen will promt shipping info. Be sure to also click and help with their campaign to the left of the screen!

Get a FREE taco on tax day, (Wed April 15 2009) from Taco Del Mar! Complete a forum and submit to receive your coupon by email for one FREE taco on tax day from Taco Del Mar. Find one near you with their Store Locator!

Great Savings Direct from my Inbox:
- Victoria's Secret, buy 1 push-up bra get the second $15 off! Use code PUSHUP for online orders ($6 shipping) or shop in-store for this deal. Ends Sunday (3/15)!
- Free standard shipping (within USA) at Oriental Trading on orders over $49! Enter key code WC97862 during checkout, code expires March 17, 2009.
- Free Shipping This Weekend Only on orders over $75 + $29.99 Right Fit Pants & Jeans until March 22nd at Lane Bryant, use code 006955779!

Massive Freebie, Coupons and Samples Post!

I've created a Penny Pinch Plugs community with open membership where I will be posting all of my blogs that can save you money! Likewise, I would hope you will join and share any deals that you find! You can find it here, Penny Pinch Plugs. I will continue to update my personal blog with updates that can be found at Penny Pinch Plugs, but I wont be posting the full lists here anymore. Thanks for reading! =)

Get a 1 Year Subscription to Glamour Magazine for $1.50!! Glamour is celebrating their 70th anniversary and going retro with the subscription price - $1.50 was the price in 1939! Hurry overe HERE to get this deal, because the offer is only good until March 15, 2009.

Hurry! The first 5,000 that register will get a free full size Essie nail polish. Make sure to say "No" for the subscription and only the red asterisk need to be answered - the four questions at the bottom! HERE!

Jack in the Box is giving everyone a free drink and fries! Only TODAY, March 10th! No other purchase necessary. Just walk in with your coupon and come out with the freebies!!

The Arby's coupon has been extended! If you liked your FREE roastburger (I did!!) go get another one, HERE! Also, join Arby's Extras e-mail club and you'll get coupons, my welcome coupon was another free roastburger expiring on the 23rd!

$4 Rebate on Disney's Pinocchio AND/OR FREE Blue's Clues Book from Sunmaid Raisins, details HERE!

Save 80% on Restaurant.com certificates with code MENU, pay only $2 for a $25 gift certificate! Now is a great time to stock up for yourself, or buy extra to hand out for gifts. They last for a full year.

Get a FREE 11"X17" Monsters VS. Aliens movie poster at Office Depot! Just print THIS coupon!

Free Nine Inch Nails The Slip Album Download, HERE!

Free soft baby blanket with stuffed animal from One Step®, HERE! Offer expires March 15 2009 or until supplies run out. You will have to confirm a link in your e-mail to complete the freebie offer.

Register for a FREE do-it-yourself workshop at Home Depot and get a $10 coupon, HERE!

Free Ziploc samples, HERE! (Sends you to Costco's site to click another link from there, NOTE: You do not have to be a Costco member.)

Free Cyberdog Dog Food samples, HERE!

FREE Juicy Juice Sippy Cup & FREE Guide to Your Child’s Nutrition, go HERE!

FREE Purina Essential Kitten Care Kit, HERE!

Free Astroglide samples, HERE!

Get your FREE Trial Pair Certificate for Acuve Advance, HERE!

FREE Sample of Loreal EverPure, HERE! (Register or log in using the link on the upper right of the page. Then click “My Loreal” on the very far right at the top of the page and then to “Special Offers” on the left hand side. You should see some links to get coupons and there’s one to get a FREE sample of EverPure. You will also get coupons by mail if you enter in your mailing address!)

Free Total Cereal Sample, HERE!

Get a free sample of Tide Total Care, HERE!

Free Mystery Spot bumper sticker, HERE!

Free Life’s A Dog sticker, HERE!

Free movie tickets to see Miss March, HERE! (Select cities, promotional screenings are on a first-come, first-served basis and not guaranteed seating. No purchase necessary. Seating is limited to theater capacity.)

Receive a free 3.75 oz package of flavored, sliced almonds from Sunkist® Almond Accents®, HERE!

Free sample of Flush Doggy® flushable dog waste bags, HERE!

Join Friends of Krispy Kreme today and receive a coupon good for One FREE Original Glazed® doughnut, HERE!

FREE 2-pack of training socks at and Lucy Store, HERE! Find a Store Near You, no purchase necessary, not valid online, print coupon and bring it to the store!

Free sample of Mary Kay® Miracle Set, HERE!

Free sample of Mary Kay® Mascara, HERE!

Free sample of Carmex® chapstick, HERE!

Free sample of Aveda® Color Conserve, HERE!

Free sample of Skin Breakthroughs®, HERE!

FREE Nursery Water Bag Tag, 100 bag tags per day while supplies last, HERE!

Free sample of Degree® Men Absolute Protection, HERE!

Free sample of Dermitage® Anti-Aging System, HERE!

Free sample of Aquafresh® extreme clean with micro-active foaming action, HERE!

Free sample of Sure® Deodorant Rebate offer, HERE!

Free sample of Armani Code® Cologne, HERE! Further more, use code "MAXIM8" at Giorgio Armani Beauty for free shipping on any fragrance order!

Free sample of O.B® Pro comfort tampons, HERE!

Free sample of GoodNites® Boxers, HERE!

Free sample of PARENTS CHOICE® Formula, HERE!

Free test kit for Crypton® Freedom from stains™ spills™ odors™ & bacteria, HERE!

Free sample of Rachael Ray Nutrish® Premium Dog Food, HERE!

Free samples of Always and Tampax® tampons and liners, HERE! (You have to be a Teen [or enter a teen b-day] for this offer because I entered my info and it said I was not eligible.)

Free sample of Trident®gum, HERE!

Free St. Pauli Girl Beer Poster, HERE! Maximum of 400 individual poster orders will be processed each day.

Free sample of Greenies® products, HERE!

Free sample of Gas-X® Thin Strips, HERE!

Free sample of Aquaphor® Healing Ointment, HERE!

Free sample of Emergen-C®, HERE!

Free sample of Myoplex®, HERE!

Free sample of Metamucil® Pink lemonade and Berry Burst, HERE!

Free sample of ACTIV-FLEX® lightweight cohesive tape, HERE!

Back Alley Coffee Free Spoon, HERE!

FREE Taylor Hicks song Seven Mile Breakdown download at Amazon, HERE!

Get 100 Free Business Cards (no shipping or processing fee) from Marketsplash by HP, HERE! Offer limited to one order per address or user and you will be required to give your credit card information to receive your order. Your card will be authorized by not charged.

Free jogger wallet, HERE!

Great Coupon Deals! >>
Get $10 in coupons from General Mills when you sign up for the Eat Better America newsletter.
Buy 5 Frozen Food items from the selected list (Mrs. Pauls, Duncan Hines, Van De Kamp, Hungry man, Lender’s, Aunt Jemima) and get $5 savings by mail. Purchase these items from 3/1/09 to 3/31/09. Use this rebate form. You will receive your savings coupons to be redeemed by 7/31/09. Further details, HERE!
Get $1 off Boboli HERE!
Get $2 off any 2 Purell Hand Sanitizer HERE!
Get $1 off Quaker Life Cereal HERE!
Get $2 off any Excedrin Express Gels HERE!
Get $1 off a bag of Hershey's Bliss HERE!
Get FREE Fresh Broccoli at Super Target using this coupon for $1 off 1 HERE!


Codes and Coupons for http://www.godaddy.com
OYH3 - $2.50 off / $7.45 any .COM (renewals too)
BTPS7 - 20% any order of $50 or more
OYH1 - 10% off whatever
OYH2 - $5 off a $30 purchase
BTPS4 - 10% off anything
chill1 - 10% off
chill2 - $5 off $30
chill3 - $7.45 .coms
hash1 - 10% off
hash2 - $5 off $30
hash3 - $7.45 .com registration
gdd1101c - 10% off any order of $40 or more

FREE Food, Magazines, Drinks, Meals and a Victoria's Secret Tote Bag!!

So, with our economy the way it is now, who doesn't need to save money where ever possible? Or hell, even get stuff for free?! I've been keeping tabs on all sorts of money saving sites lately and I thought I'd post the best of what I've read here for you. Like-wise, I'd hope you'd fill me in on anything you see/hear! =) This is the first in a series of blogs to be posted so keep watching!

♥ Sign up for Betty Crocker's newsletter here and they will send you a free sample of Warm Delights Minis.


♥ Get a Free bottle 20 oz or 2 liter of Dr Pepper, HERE.


♥ Planning on going to the movies? Go to IMAX at AMC and get FREE popcorn! Use this coupon! (PDF format) (print as many as you want for each person and movie you go to!)



♥ Get a one year subscription to Maxim and/or Blender for FREE! Simply sign up and fill out their short survey and get a free one year subscription to both magazines. No obligation and no subscription to cancel and no credit card asked for. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for them to arrive. Gotta Love Free Magazines!


♥ Get your free one-year subscription to Elle Decor magazine here. (Same site as above, fill out a survey and get a magazine!)


♥ Get Michael Angelo’s Meat Lasagna FREE! Here's what you have to do::

1. Purchase one 12oz Michael Angelo’s Meat Lasagna and one 10.5oz Stouffer’s Meat Lasagna

2. Perform your own taste test comparison

3. Download and fill out and mail the rebate form (PDF format), must be postmarked by April 15, 2009

4. Attach the required proof of purchases and mail the form to Michael Angelo's

5. If you like Michael Angelo's lasagna better they will send you 3 coupons for 3 free single serve entrees / if you like Stouffers better - you will receive a full rebate on the Michael Angelo's lasagna. Either way, you get something free!




♥ FREE Victoria's Secret tote!! Sign up and get a free tote worth $19.50 and get $10 off any $35 Pink purchase at Victoria Secret. All you have to do is go HERE to sign up! Once you have signed up they will email you a link where you can print out your coupon. Take the coupon to the store and they will give you a tote - no purchase required!!!! (FYI - There have been mixed reviews about this working for some and not for others. Apparently store workers are just now learning of the news. I'd go quick before they are all out! Worth a shot if you are going near a VS store any time soon!) The photo is supposedly some of the bags that you can choose from!


♥ FreeBirthdayTreats.com - This site has a database by state of of free birthday offers available for adults, children and even pets! Most Texas offers are for a free meal or dessert at a restaurant when you join their birthday club.


♥ MyKidsEatFree.com - This site has a database by State and City that lets you know what restaurants in your area offers free kids meals and what nights of the week they offer the free meal!



♥ Go HERE to print this coupon for a FREE Roastburger with any drink purchase at Arbys. Valid through March 9, 2009. One coupon per person per visit. Also, I read that On March 8th ALL Arbys nationwide will be giving away FREE roastburgers to all customers that say they would like to "change their burger".


Let me know if you wind up using any of these! =)