Saving Sunday - Shrinking Packages?

Is it just me or are P&G packages getting smaller? At the beginning of the year Tide went from 50oz to 40oz. (Did anybody else catch it?) Now they are making their dish soap smaller. It's easy to miss the changes until you see the bottles side by side. I wish companies would just raise the prices rather than shrink the package size. It just feels sneaky.

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

Okay, I'm posting this on Monday. (Luckily I can back date this.) I'm behind on my blogging. I thought I was all caught up, but nope. Running late, again. Why? My boss let me know that as of the 23rd I would no longer be employed at my part time job. He would keep me if he could ("I want to take this out as long as I can"), but the company acquiring his doesn't need me. That doesn't really inspire me to blog much. The good news is I'll get one more paycheck this month, so I can keep my current budget. ^_^

These are items I've gotten in the past month. I haven't been keeping up the the free items as much as I would like. I still love getting these in the mail. A gift to make me smile.

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

I love getting samples in the mail. It makes me smile. ^_^

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

Just a quick picture post. Does instant coffee make for a good coffee milk shake? Just wondering.

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

It's been a long week. These are some of the surprises I've gotten in my mailbox. I must say I was rather shocked to see the full sized bottle of shampoo & conditioner. (Actually 30% bonus size!) I love getting freebies in the mail. It just brightens my day.

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

Free 20oz coke, body wash sample & Root Awakening samples. ^_^

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

I haven't done one of these in a while! I didn't get anything for a while, but now I have about two or three weeks worth of stuff. Feast or famine. Coffee, cereal, Coke 12-pack (Coke Rewards), dog treats, shampoo, detergent, sweet potato fries and that cute bag from Coinstar! What a fun collection. ^_^

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

When I received the cup I didn't know what it was at first. I didn't bother to open it until after I took the picture. I sign up to get free things and often forget in the process what I've signed up for. I was very happy to open it and find the goodies below. Oh Vocal Point! How I love thee!

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

Free pancakes! Dog food sample & Pyrex Pot Holder!

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

~Star Shaped Treat for the girls (Dixie & Noel)
~Cute Beauty Bag From Target. Loads of great Target Q's plus the other items pictured here.

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

Not much in the way of samples. Two BOGO coupons. I'm a little disappointed with the BOGO as I was under the impression they would be 'free' coupons. Hope there's a good sale to go with these. At least I'll have my Coffee Mate. ^_^

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

Too tired. It's been a long and busy weekend at CVS. I wonder why everyone procrastinates for Christmas and Valentines Day? I think it's strange.

Saving Sunday - Late edition

There's has been so little in the mail of late. I actually got something, but forgot about it until today! Better late than never. Hoping for something in the up coming weeks.

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

Thoughts:

~Kashi! This was a sample from Vocal point & it came with a high value coupon. I'm hoping to score some cereal for cheap with this.

~Purina, more goodies for Mutti's girls.

~Burt's Bee's, I had forgot about this. I love all natural products.

~Coffee, I'll take these to the office as a special treat. That or buy myself a french press so I can have some at home. That sounds like a good idea. ^_^

Saving Sunday - Mailbox & More!

Thoughts:

~Excedrin Coupons! W00t! Two free and one $3.50/1 this will be great! I think CVS or Rite Aid will have some kind of deal on these really soon to make this such a sweet deal. ^_^

~Purina, dog food samples are always welcomed at my parents house. (Epically since Noel would eat us out of house and home if we let her.)




Pictured above are some clothes from a friend of a friend. I'm in desperate need of pants at the moment and these could not have come at a better time. I haven't tried everything on as of yet, but I believe that all of the clothing should fit. Some pieces aren't my favorite color, but who am I to judge? They were free and I'm thankful I'm able to get clothing in such great shape.



I was also was in need of shoes. Thanks to Common Sense With Money, one of the blogs I follow I was alerted to a great deal on Sketchers shape-ups, 2 for $60! (Just one would have been $40, 25% off wyb 2.) I've been saving up my amazon e-cards from Swag Bucks just for something like this. In the end I paid about $35.00 total! That's an amazing deal for Sketchers. I'll be set on shoes until next year.

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

Thoughts:

~ Starbucks, the only item I actually had last week.

~ Coke, YEA! I love coke reward points. I'm buying all this coke anyway so why not get rewarded for my loyalty? Two coupons for a free 20oz drink. I'll save these for work.

~ Larry's Seasoning, looks good. Now I just need some chicken.

~ Sheetz. Not exactly sure how we got that one. It's addressed to Sweetheart's brother who he lived with before we moved in together. The brother doesn't drive and the nearest one to him is over an hour walk. And he doesn't drink coffee. I can have it! Sweet!

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

Thoughts:
~A bit small this week. Something is better than nothing. ^_^

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

I missed out on this last week. To much to do. *sighs* If only my schedule could be the same every week. Being in retail means that is not likely. At least it means be open on holidays and get time & a half. ^_^ YEAH!

Thoughts:

~The Eagle's shirt is from Rite Aid. They are running specials with some teams linked to specific areas where you buy $x between y and z you get a shirt. You can't pick the team, but my Dad LOVES the Eagle's. I plan on giving it to him as a X-mas gift. I have something else in mind for him, but this will be nice for him as well.

~Three samples from Target! Wisk, Moisture Rescue & a trash bag! Hoping to see many more in the future. Fingers crossed for Target coupons so I can combine with manufacture coupons.

~Barilla PLUS game bowl & coupon for free pasta. Also came with BOGO coupons. I'm hoping to spy a good sale within the next month. If not I'll just use the free coupon. I'm stocked up on pasta otherwise for the moment.

~Dunkin Dounuts, one last birthday freebie. No need to buy, just stop in for a free drink. I like the fact I've got longer to use it. One problem with a lot of Birthday coupons is you only have a week. As busy as I am there's not enough time. I think there is one of these on the way to my new store. Sweet!

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

Thoughts:

~ My P&G quarterly samples/coupons came in on Saturday. YEAH! More tampons & some pads. Not all bad though. P&G has great coupons and is the company I most often get free or close to free products on all the time between sales & coupons.

~ Night Food, my mother told me these are fantastic! I'm going to try one on a day I don't have to get up and then I think I will let her have the other one. She has trouble sleeping sometimes.

~ Florida's Natural wasn't actually a sample, but did have a $1 coupon. I already used it. ^_^ This is one of two brands that I buy. I LOVE this orange juice.

~ Tide, actually this one is from Target. My first Target mail freebie! I hope there will be lots more to come.

~ Radio Survey, anyone remember when I got a mailer with $3 cash about TV? Well I gave it to my Sweetheart and he filled it on out. (With an additional $5 after.) He was invited to fill out a radio survey and could enlist other household members. Another $2 each and a bonus after completing the survey. Awesome!

Saving Sunday - Mailbox!

Thoughts:

Gum - YEAH! I really wanted to try the Key Lime Pie! I love key lime!

Black Card - It's a card for a free drink from Star Bucks for my up coming Birthday! I'm so happy to have this freebie. Pumpkin Spice Latte here I come!

Lip Gloss - I don't remember where this one came from. I might not be to big on makeup in general, but I love lip gloss.