Sunshine and Sippy Cups

Momma FINALLY got a new camera! {Awesome Deal}

I am so so so SO excited!! I finally bought a camera :)

My old camera was just a simple point and click, but it worked good enough. My dream camera is this Canon Rebel , but since I’m not making millions yet from blogging (lol) it just wasn’t really in the budget.

But I have been without a camera for 4 months now, and finally needed to do something. Running a blog, and only being able to take pics with a camera phone, is tough. What’s worse though is having a BABY and not being able to take pictures of her!!

I’ve been looking for a new one for a while, and finally found a PERFECT one yesterday! It’s not my dream camera (that will have to wait), but it is a great option for this price. It’s much nicer and has a ton more features than my old basic camera, and will work great for me.

I wanted to share it, since it is such a great deal. Regular price in this Fujifilm FinePix S2950 is $329.99, but is still on sale today for only $196.95… That’s 40% off!!! Super sweet deal :)

So if you are in the market for a camera too, check this one out. And look forward to MUCH better pictures on this blog soon!!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on April 28, 2011 Filed Under: Shopping | 1 Comment

Tons of New Baby & Toddler Freebies

Having a baby is expensive!

I mean, feeding this little chunker takes some serious cash, lol. She is a H-U-N-G-R-Y baby, for sure!

So, starting when I was pregnant, I began to stock up on EVERY baby freebie or coupon that I could find! I already was a pretty big coupon user, and I learned that baby coupons help a TON.

I have been able to stock up a couple of full diaper bags (my first one, plus one as a baby shower gift) completely using free samples of diapers and formula, plus freebies that I got by combining coupons with sales! And many of the baby companies will send you coupons for FREE product too, just for joining their mailing list.

Here are some great baby freebies to take advantage of:

Most of you know that I am a big fan of Baby to Bee. They have tons of free sample offers, giveaways, and coupons. Plus, they are a helpful resource too. Love it.

Gerber is a great, trusted brand. And when you sign up to get more information about the Gerber Grow Up Plan (an insurance plan for baby) they also send you out some freebies. Last time I heard, it included a free “Baby on Board” decal for your car, plus a free Child Safety ID Kit.

Planning Family is another one that I like alot. They post TONS of diaper coupons! There are always new offers here, you can sign up for a weekly newsletter that follows your babies development, and I have found answers to so many questions on this site! Very helpful.

I only use Pampers diapers, they’ve been my favorite so far that I’ve tried for Abby. Plus, I get a great deal ordering them from Amazon with the Amazon Mom program. If you use them too, sign up for the Gifts to Grow program to earn rewards!! Even if you don’t use them, you can simply use my FREEBIE codes to earn points to redeem. You can read my list of points in this post. Plus, you get 100 BONUS points just for signing up!

Plus, you can find more newsletters to sign up for in my post here… Scroll to the bottom to read about all of the companies that feature baby products. Newsletters are an awesome way to get coupons!

And, you can WIN a BIG prize package of baby goodies from ME!!! Enter to win in my giveaway here, and find a bunch of other new giveaways to enter (not all baby themed) in this BIG contest list here.

Posted by Meagan Paullin on April 28, 2011 Filed Under: Freebies | No Comments

New Free Stuff!

I love getting the mail, and bringing in piles of freebies! All of this is from just one day last week…

My magazines are always free, I use TradePub. They have mostly business type magazines, but if you sign up they email you when new ones are available, and you can get mag’s like Cosmo or Family Circle. Love it. Click Here.
The photo luggage tags were from a promo on Facebook.
Bath & Body Works coupons are easy to get, just go sign up for their newsletters here to get on their mailing list!
Purex coupons for FREE detergent came because I’m a Purex Insider (learn more here). One is for me to try out, and the other will be going out to you guys in a giveaway!
Coupon for one FREE Bic Lighting product was from a promotion that they did a while back.

Don’t miss out on FREE stuff like this! Sign up for my daily newsletters so you stay updated!

Here are todays freebies:

Folgers: Go “like” them on Facebook to request a sample of coffee!
Craft Newsletter: Sign up to get this newsletter with tips and projects, and freebies too! Click Here.
New Samples, Coupons, Giveaways: Check out My Savings for samples from Degree, Diaper Giveaway, and new coupons!
Ebates: Find out who gets you 16% Cash Back today, PLUS how you can earn a $100-$250 gift card or an iPad2!! Click Here.
Beyond the Rack: Get up to 70% off on Designer deals daily. Check them out here. I’ve found some great stuff here lately!
Travel Book: Free book about Alaska Travel. Click Here.
$50 in FREE products: Win a super cute tote filled with over $50 in products in my giveaway here. Super low entries, so you have great odds! Tweet or Fb it for a BONUS daily entry!
Tippr: Another pretty cool daily deal site! Check them out here for a new offer each day up to 90% off!! Wooo. Click Here.
Jillian Michaels: Get a FREE week of her program! I’m really thinking about starting this one. Such a great deal. Click Here.
Mailfinity: Free letter opener. Get it here.
Vindale Research: Get paid to review FREE products. I just signed up today, I hope it’s as good as it sounds! Click Here.
Hussana: Get free skin care samples! Click Here.
Freeflys: Daily free samples!! Sign up for their newsletter to get the newest stuff… Check it out for Victoria’s Secret, Folgers, and more. Sign up here.
Coupons: Print from a top-tier coupon company! Get them here.
Botanicals: Get free samples from Oxygen Botanicals skin care! Click Here.

I’ll get you another list this afternoon, with updated goodies! And as always, share any great freebies you find today in the comments or on my Facebook page!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on April 27, 2011 Filed Under: Freebies | No Comments

Get {Super Cool} New Freebies!

More Daily Freebie Fun!

Todays Freebies:

HealthiFeet: Try a sample of their Foot Cream. Click Here.
Victoria’s Secret: {Still Available!} Free sample of Dream Angels Heavenly perfume. Click Here.
Free Detergent: Get a free sample of Purex with Zout! Click Here.
Free Bible Toolbar: Download the Free Bible Toolbar here.
Zantac: If you have heartburn, check out this free sample of Zantac! Click Here.
FREE Cash: Get your first $5 FREE just by siging up and completing your profile! I use this company, totally legit. Click Here.
Kellogg’s: Sign up to get up to $10 bucks in Kellogg’s coupons. Click Here.
Open Sky: Free deal updates, plus weekly giveaways! Check it out: Click Here.
FREE Diet Program: Get a FREE week of this diet program, $4 a week if you want to keep going. Click Here.
RecipeNut.com: Become a member to receive product coupons, recipes, cooking tips and more!
Click Here.
Free Dog Food: Get a free healthy dog food sample! Click Here.
Crowdtap: Join me on Crowdtap! You earn money for yourself, money for a charity of your choice, and get to try free products! I applied to host an Old Navy Spring Accessories Party *Fingers Crossed* Sign up here.
Ebates: Earn cash back every time you shop, plus right now, refer 10 friends and get a $100 gift card! Refer more for an iPad2!! I love Ebates. Sign up here.
Free ecourse: Social Media Blitz for Etsy sellers. Sign up here. I did :)
Free eCookbook: Let’s Get Grilling, 43 pages of easy grilling recipes. Click Here. There are a bunch of these ebooks, and they’re all really good!
John Freida: “Like” the John Frieda Facebook Page and click on the Smooth Style link on the left hand side to score a FREE Sample of John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start!
FREE Products: Enter to win my Great Green Giveaway! A tote bag filled with over $50 in products and FREE coupons!! Enter here.

Enjoy! To learn more about how to get FREE STUFF, read my post {Intro} “How to Get FREE Stuff” to get some great tips! And if you have any great samples to share today, post ’em up in the comments, or on my Facebook page!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on April 26, 2011 Filed Under: Freebies | No Comments

How to Get Todays New FREE Stuff!

Last week was pretty crazy for me… It was finals week at school, and I was really behind on my projects. We planned {very last minute!} to have a big Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, and an Easter dinner on Sunday… And I had a lot to do to prepare!! Plus, my little girl was extra fussy all week, and had no interest in naps :)

With all of that going on, I didn’t get to post very much on this site, which was a bummer. But I’m back on track now, and will be posting new stuff for you again daily! Woo hoo, right?

Fun New FREE Stuff:

Arm and Hammer Toothpaste: Get a free sample here.
Baby Formula: Get a free sample of formula here.
FREE Coupons: Coupons.com has new trusted coupons. Print them here.
Deal Crown: Up to the minute updated free sample and deals, check it out here.
Victoria’s Secret: Print coupon for a FREE Delux Sample of new perfume. Get coupon here.
Free at-home coupon class: Get hundreds of dollars a month in free items by learning how in this FREE couponing ecourse. Click Here.
FREE Coupon Book: Get the Organize in Style Coupon Book, with over $35 in savings on brands like Swiffer, Dawn, and Febreeze. Get it here.
Breath Right: Try the Breath Right nasal stips free by clicking here to get a free sample.
$5 Free: Join Inbox dollars today to receive a quick $5 in your account just by filling out a user profile, so signup right now for FREE. Click Here.
Dessert Cookbook: Sign up for the Mr. Food Recipe eNewsletter and receive “Mr. Food Decadent Desserts” eCookbook free. Click Here.
Aveeno: Get a FREE sample of shampoo and conditioner here.
Free Cherry Blossom Tea: Get a free sample, your choice from three flavors. Get it here.
SkinRenu Sample: Get a free skincare deluxe sample by clicking here.
Puppy Chow: Join the Puppy Chow® Healthy Start Program and get your $2 off coupon! Click Here.

If you love these freebies, feel free to use the “share” buttons to share the deals with your friends on Facebook and Twitter!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on April 25, 2011 Filed Under: Freebies | No Comments

Enter to Win {Super Cool} New Giveaways!

Check out the new giveaways and sweepstakes going on…

Enter to Win:

Week of Country: Win a trip to Nashville from CMT! Enter here.
Laser Center: Win FREE laser hair removal. This would rock! Enter here.
Time Warner: Instant Win Prizes, plus Home Theater System or Trips! Enter here.
ConservingNow: Win my new giveaway package, a super cute tote filled with products! Enter here.
Pillsbury: Win the Year of the Pie sweepstakes! Enter here.
Summer Getaway: Win a trip to Fourt Lauderdale! Enter here.
Kitchen Makeover: Win a $25,000 Kitchen Makeover from Redbook! Make sure to click the link that says you already subscribe, unless you want to start a subscription. Enter here.
Baby to Bee: Lots of new giveaways! Sign up here.
Pet Contest: Enter a photo of your cute pet to win $1,000! Enter here.
Olive Garden: Win a trip to Italy or an Instant Win $20 gift card! Enter here.
It’s Thoughtful: Giving away 200 $5 Amazon Gift Cards in a Mothers Day giveaway! I win from these pretty often, check it out! Enter here.
MyRecipes: Win a $5,000 Grocery Giveaway! Enter here.
Real Simple: Easter Giveaway! Tons of prizes, enter here.
Ebates: Giving away $100 Gift Cards and even an iPad2!! Get the details and sign up here!! I’m super excited about this one!!
Suave: Test your knowledge to win FREE products! Enter here.

You can’t win if you don’t enter!! And, to learn more about how to win contests and giveaways, see {Part 5} of my series, “How to Get FREE Stuff” right here. Winning!!