These Coupons Don't Stink

Clever title, isn't it? He, he, I try. These printable coupons are dedicated to items that, you guessed it, make your home or your body feel clean and fresh. In other words, stink busters.

Arm and Hammer is announcing a whole cache of coupons here. Among them, you'll find all sorts of odor buster deals including $1 off Arm & Hammer Power Gel Detergent, $1 off Arm & Hammer Cat Litter, $0.50 off Arm & Hammer Scrub Free Bathroom Cleaner and $0.50 off Arm & Hammer Clean Shower Daily Shower Cleaner.

If clean little kids are more your thing, head on over here and sign up for $1 off coupon for any Kandoo product.

And finally, Colgate is currently posting a number of printable coupons, including one for Lady Speed Stick Stainguard. Click here.

Happy saving!

-Leah

What's Free Wednesday

This week's eclectic list includes FREE OTC medicines, a FREE New Testament and FREE movie tickets. I've also introduced a new web site called FreeCrapple.com (What a clever name!). Check it out below and if you like what you see, tell your friends to find me on Facebook.

FREE Emergen-C Sample
Click here

FREE New Testament
Click here

FREE P&G Samples and Coupons
Click here
-Includes FREE Prilosec as well as Gillete, Bounty, Tide and Cheer Coupons

FREE Ziploc Back to School Gift Pack (First 10,000-I won a gift pack last month so it is possible)
Click here

FREE Movie Tickets (Terms and Conditions Apply)
Click here

FREE Gas-X Prevention
Click here

FREE Better Than Ears Dog Treat
Click here

FREE Raffle for Gift Cards
Click Here for FreeCrapple.com

Make it a great day.

-Leah

Steven Ortiz is My Hero

All Steven Ortiz needed was a cell phone and a dream. For two years, the 17-year-old scanned Craigslist for opportune bartering scenarios. Starting with an old cell phone, he made a series of strategic trades, including swapping up for an iPod, a laptop and a dirt bike. Fifteen consecutive trades later, and that old cell phone had turned into a Porsche. Read more here: Autointhenews.com
That's impressive. And while I don't have Porsche dreams (okay, I do, but I'm not going to pursue it), I think there's something to this bartering thing. The Internet has enabled us regular folks to trade just about anything. Cash is no longer relevant and all you need is an item someone else might want. Here are some of the sites I found (I haven't tested them yet, so use your discretion):

Swap Treasures (General)

Trade Away (General)

Mama Barter (For Parents)

Paperback Swap (Books, Links on Site for Sister DVD and CD sites)

Of course, if you want to follow Steven Ortiz, head on over to Craigslist. Maybe in two years, I'll wave at you as you ride past in your sports car.

-Leah

Pathmark Deals Week of 7/23

Here are the best deals at Pathmark this week, along with links to related printable coupons:

Meat and Seafood
Master Choice Fresh Shoulder Bone-In Pork, $0.99/lb
Tilapia or Flounder Fillet, 16 oz., $2.99
Perdue Fresh Thin Sliced Boneless Chicken Breast or Tenders, $3.99/lb

Fruits and Veggies
5 lb. Yellow Onions, $1.99
Jersey Fresh Blueberries, $1.49
Jumbo Athena Melons, 2 for $5

Refrigerated
America’s Choice Sour Cream, $0.99
Almond Breeze Almond Milk, 2 for $5
Coupon here

Frozen
Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream or Novelties, $1.99
Coupon here
Turkey Hill Ice Cream Pints $0.99
Popsicle Novelties, 40% off

Pantry
Carolina Rice Long Grain or Par Boiled, 160 oz bag, $5.49
General Mills Cereals (Total, Golden Grahams, Cheerios, Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, Yogurt Burst Strawberry Cheerios, Reese’s Puffs), Various sizes, $1.99
Coupon here
Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies, 3 for $5
Thomas’ Original 6-Count English Muffins, $0.99
Keebler Townhouse Crackers, 50% off
Coupon here

Beverages
Pepsi 2 Liter Assorted Varieties, $0.88
Dasani Water 24-Pack, $3.33 (Note: 3-day sale item, ending 7/25)

Household Items
Angel Soft Bath Tissue, 24-roll or 12 double-roll, $4.99 (Note: 3-day sale item, ending 7/25)
Coupon here
Kotex Ultra or Maxi Pads, 14-24 count, $2.69
FAB 2X Liquid Laundry Detergent, B1G2 Free

Miscellaneous Items
Nature’s Bounty or Flex-a-Min Vitamins, B1G1 Free
Coupon here
Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers or Pull-Ups, $7.99

Enjoy and happy savings!

-Leah

Deals From My Inbox

Part of my blog comeback includes digging through my yahoo inbox for deals....

My mother-in-law mentioned to me this week that she has started Christmas shopping. Banking on a sizeable demographic doing the same, LittleTykes.com has announced its Christmas in July sale. The sale runs until July 31 and the site throws in free shipping for orders over $149.00. Here are some of the hottest deals on the site:

Cozy Push & Ride Car (yep, the stroller that looks like an oh-so-cool, terrible-two-approved car):
57% off at 29.99
Click here

My Real Digital Video Camera
60% off at 39.99
Click here

Gray Shopping Cart
48% off at 13.99
Click here

Classic Dollhouse
57% off at 59.99
Click here

Auto Shifters Variety Pack
50% off at 25.96
Click here

In other inbox news, my affiliate partner Discount School Supply (see banner on the left) is offering an additional 10% off in-stock school supplies through September 3. Use coupon code BTSWDSS at checkout.

Finally, affiliate partner Restaurant.com (see banner on the left) is offering a 70% discount on restaurant gift certificates. Use coupon code TASTY at checkout and hit "apply."

That's it for now. Enjoy!

Confessions of a Lapse Blogger

Perhaps you've noticed my last post was more than a month ago. I haven't moved onto greener pastures. I haven't died, nor have I been summering in any exotic locales. The truth is way less exciting. I started this blog last November. My goal was to make it to the blog big leagues, reeling in enough click-thru revenues to shake off some of my less desirable freelance work. The reality was much different from my expectations, and in June, I gave up. It was too much work with not enough payoff.

Well, if the story ended there I wouldn't be sitting at my computer right now. As I was excitedly filling out a refinance application last week, I realized that I no longer have an outlet to share my (historically low) 4.5% mortgage rates with $0 closing costs deal. And when a box from SC Johnson arrived today with free Pledge wipes, free Ziploc bags and free toilet gel, I thought others could still benefit from my nose for bargains.

So, I have decided to give it another go. This time, hopefully, with more realistic expectations. My approach will not be "me too" anymore, trying to compete with the larger bargain blogs. Now I'm just me. You'll still see plenty of coupons and deals (because I genuinely like that stuff), but it will be a more conversational, laid-back style and I'll only post when I feel like it. I might also expand into other finance topics because I genuinely like that stuff too.

I'm interested to know what you want to read about as well, because a blog isn't really that fun if you don't have any engaged readers. Please drop me an email at toleahjoy "at" yahoo "dot" com or post on The Business-Minded Mom Facebook page about what you want to see. Have a great day!

-Leah

Printable Coupon Round-Up

Good morning! Here’s a round-up of printable coupons available online this week.

Food Coupons

$1 off Bertolli
Click here

.60 cents off 2 Skippy, .75 cents off 2 I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter (and .60 cents off 1 Q-Tips)
Click here

$1 off Hidden Valley Dressing
Click here

$1 off 2 Healthy Balance Juices
Click here

$1 off Dreamfields Pasta
Click here

Non-Food Coupons

$5 off 1 Bengay Pain Relief Plus Massage
Click here

$6 off 2 Handy Manny and $8 off 2 My Friends Tigger & Pooh DVDs
Click here

$2.50 off Duraflame logs
Click here

$2 off Brita Water Filter
Click here

$1.50 off Right Guard Total Defense
Click here

$1 off Cheer BrightClean
Click here

.75 cents off Soft Scrub
Click here

Enjoy!
Leah