Contesting Monday

Welcome to Contesting Monday! This week things are crazy around here. Hopefully, entering a few giveaways will help relieve the stress;).

So here is the deal. I will start you guys off with a giveaway and then you put yours, or your finds, into Mr. Linky. If you are hosting a giveaway or have a post about someone's giveaway just leave a link. Make sure this link is to the giveaway post itself and not just the blog or it will be deleted. If you listed it last week but your giveaway is still open, list it again! Also your link must be to something family friendly or it will be deleted.

We start off at An Island Life. Kalani is giving away a copy of I Spy Private Eye game. This game looks like a lot of fun. Hopefully I will win!

Now go put your contests into Mr. Linky or go enter some contests. Just let them know that Contesting Monday sent you!




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Printable Food Coupons

Here are some awesome coupons just waiting for you to print thanks to One Frugal Chick!

First is a $2.25 coupon for Silk soymilk. All you have to do is fill out a simple form. The cool thing is that it is 1 per person not household. We love both their vanilla soy but also their chocolate milk. Yum!

Next is a $1 coupon for Bertolli's Premium Pasta Sauce. Once again, just fill out the form and get ready to print.

Woman Within Coupon exp: , 9/2 & 9/4

Store: Woman Within
Deal: 40% off 1 item
Code: WW26099
Expiration: 9/4/08
Percent back from Ebates: 3%

Store: Woman Within
Deal: Free Tote with the purchase of 3 or more items
Code: WW26065
Expiration: 9/2/08
Percent back from Ebates: 3%

Fashion Bug Coupon exp: 9/2

Store: Fashion Bug
Coupon: Free Shipping on $50 purchase or more
Code: 776230807
Expiration: 9/2/2008
Percent Back from Ebates: 2%

Crayola Store Coupon exp 9/30

Store: CrayolaStore.com
Coupon: 15% off
Code: CRAYOLA15
Expiration: 9/30/2008

Contesting Monday

Welcome to Contesting Monday! This week I am feeling better and ready to go! I hope all of you are prepared for the fall to get going. Hopefully, entering a few giveaways will help relieve the stress;).

So here is the deal. I will start you guys off with a couple of giveaways and then you put yours, or your finds, into Mr. Linky. If you are hosting a giveaway or have a post about someone's giveaway just leave a link. Make sure this link is to the giveaway post itself and not just the blog or it will be deleted. If you listed it last week but your giveaway is still open, list it again! Also your link must be to something family friendly or it will be deleted.

So first up is a fun preschool giveaway at 5 Minutes for Mom. They are giving away the brand new Wiggles DVD, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing. The Wiggles are a big hit and a great way to get out the kids energy, especially when they can't go outside.


Next, An Island Review has a great giveaway to help us clean up! She is giving away 3 Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaning Gel Kits.

Now go put your contests into Mr. Linky or go enter some contests. Just let them know that Contesting Monday sent you!




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The Ultimate Bargain: Mystery Shopping

I mystery shop and I love it. If you do it right you get stuff for free and sometimes an extra couple of bucks. I have gotten many meals, drinks and other purchases.

So your first question is probably, "What is mystery shopping?".

Mystery shopping is when you part take in a company's service (or just go to a store without buying) and observe how they do business. Then you usually fill out a report detailing everything you have seen. You have to find a way to remember the details until you get to a spot that you can take notes in unseen. Then you submit receipts and wait for reimbursement. Yes, you put out money first. Sometimes they tell you what you have to order, what courses or what questions you need to ask.

So your first question is, "How do you do it right?".

First off, never ever pay to mystery shop. Reputable companies never charge you for jobs (equipment maybe, but I will get to that later). If it seems fishy, don't do it without personal recommendations.

Secondly, remember that time is money. I don't do every shop that I am offered. As a matter of fact, I am down right picky about what assignments I accept. If the spot I am supposed to go to is across town at a spot I don't normally go to and it takes 20 minutes and the report is detailed and only pays $10, it isn't worth it. The only time I take that kind of shop is if I am trying to break into some of the nicer jobs that I know a company has and I haven't really worked for them before. Schedule your shops with other things going on with your life or the time and gas you waste will keep you from seeing any benefits.

Lastly, pay attention to details. Be very clear on what the company is looking for. The easiest way to do that is print out a blank report form and look at all the questions that you will be asked.

So I am sure that you want to know how to get started. Well here are a few companies that I have personally worked for. I will post more later. When you go to sign up be thoughtful as you answer all their questions. They are checking to see if you are well spoken.

Business Evaluation Services

IntelliShop

Second to None (This is the company that is an exception to the "pay no money rule". They charge a deposit for some equipment. When you find out who the client is, trust me it is worth it.)

Duncan Hines Coupons

Duncan Hines is doing a promotion for their Carrot Cake. Just go over to the site and click on the coupon you want and print! It is that simple.

(HT: One Frugal Chick)

Seattle's Best Coffee Sample

Just go fill out a form to get a free sample of Seattle's Best Coffee while supplies last!

Contesting Monday

So welcome to this week's Contesting Monday! This week you are all on your own to start the game. Hopefully I will add some entries later but I just got home from the ER so this post is being thrown together even quicker than usual;).

So here is the deal. I will start you guys off with a couple of giveaways and then you put yours, or your finds, into Mr. Linky. If you are hosting a giveaway or have a post about someone's giveaway just leave a link. Make sure this link is to the giveaway post and not the blog or it will be deleted. If you listed it last week but your giveaway is still open, list it again! Also your link must be to something family friendly or it will be deleted.



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Avenue Coupon exp:8/20/2008

Store: Avenue
Deal:10 OFF a purchase of $50 OR spend $100 or more and receive $25 OFF
Code: AV81221
Expiration: 8/20/2008
Percent back from Ebates: 6%

Jessica London Coupon: exp 8/15/2008

Store: Jessica London
Deal: 15% off
Code:JLW5356
Expiration: 8/15/2008
Percent back from Ebates: 3%

Contesting Mondays

So welcome to this week's Contesting Monday! I am still in shock over the summer fading away. Hopefully I will get more done this week;).

So here is the deal. I will start you guys off with a couple of giveaways and then you put yours, or your finds, into Mr. Linky. If you are hosting a giveaway or have a post about someone's giveaway just leave a link. Make sure this link is to the giveaway post and not the blog or it will be deleted. If you listed it last week but your giveaway is still open, list it again! Also your link must be to something family friendly or it will be deleted. Here are just a couple of giveaways to get you all started!

5 Minutes for Mom has a great back to school giveaway. They are offering a $50 gift certificate to EZ School Supplies. If you want to do shopping there, 5 Minutes for Mom also has a 10% off coupon code.

The An Island Life has a great giveaway for a cute summer tote from Ju-Ju-Be. While summer is dwindling it is still a great bag and here in Fresno it will still be hot for a while.

Now go show up all your giveaways and enter a few yourself. Just let them know that Contesting Monday sent you!



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Woman Within Coupon exp. 9/9

Store: Woman Within
Deal: Free Shipping with any size purchase
Code: WW23146
Expiration: 9/9/08
Percent back from Ebates: 3%

Help a Girl Out and Try Something for Free!

Amazon wants to promote their free Amazon Prime Trials. So I get a financial incentive (yes, money;) for every person who signs up for a free trial. Can you believe it? It is a great program to begin with.

Amazon Prime members enjoy the following benefits:

1. Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping on millions of Amazon.com Items
2. Overnight Shipping upgrades for only $3.99 per item
3. Shopping with no minimum order size
4. Ability to share benefits with up to 4 household members

So what do you have to do to try this for 1 month free? Just click on the banner and sign up. As long as you cancel before your month is up nothing will be charged. I know because I have done it my self. During that time I did a lot of my Amazon shopping to make the most out of the deal. Can you get a better deal than that?

If you like it and it is worth it to you, DON'T CANCEL. With Christmas coming up think about how much you spend in shipping and handling alone. That may pay for a year long membership. So help me out and go try it!



(This will be cross posted to all my blogs)

Vivre Coupon Exp: 8/11

If you have a penchant (and a budget) for fancy designer stuff now is the time to shop at Virve.

Store: Vivre
Deal: 25% off
Code: SSRTW25
Expiration: 8/11/08

Contesting Monday, the August 3rd Edition

So welcome to this week's Contesting Monday! Can you believe that we are already into August? I had so many great plans for the summer. Oh well...

So here is the deal. I will start you guys off with a couple of giveaways and then you put yours, or your finds, into Mr. Linky. If you are hosting a giveaway or have a post about someone's giveaway just leave a link. Make sure this link is to the giveaway post and not the blog or it will be deleted. If you listed it last week but your giveaway is still open, list it again! Also your link must be to something family friendly or it will be deleted. Here are just a couple of giveaways to get you all started!

Props&Pans is up first. They are giving away a $50 gift certificate to organic clothing store Nina & Tom. You have to hurry and enter this one because it is only going until August 7th.

Then we are on to a totally decadent giveaway at the Bag Snob. Just sign up for their newsletter to enter the drawing for an orange Laguna Crocodile Tote. If you have signed up previously, just sign up again to enter.

Now go show up all your giveaways and enter a few yourself. Just let them know that Contesting Monday sent you!



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Office Depot Back to School Deals 8/3

Office Max has some great back to school deals in the paper today. If you want them I wouldn't wait very long because they always seem to run out.

1 Cent Deals: Office Depot Brand Slider Pencil Boxes, Office Depot Brand 12" Wooden Rulers, TUG Pencil Sharpeners (limit 5 each)

5 Cent Deals: 16 count Crayons, Office Depot Brand 2-pocket Folders (limit 20)

25 Cent Deal: 10-pack Paper Mate Write Bros Stick Pens (limit 5)