About Swagbucks and How They Generate Gift Cards

Swagbucks.com is an online portal dedicated to helping you earn digital dollars called "Swag Bucks", which can be redeemed for gift cards and other prizes. To me, this is the easiest way to add a little extra to your budget. I only redeem my bucks for gift cards at CVS, and this way I stacked the gift cards with the store deals, coupons and the store extrabucks and so far I got over $3,000 worth of products for free.

From toothpaste to paper towels, diapers, dish soap, beauty items, everything I would normally use and need in the house I get from CVS. I also shop at Walgreens and Target for freebies and good deals as well. These are some of the gift cards I got. You get to print them online, and use them as a regular gift card.

These are some ways you can earn swagbucks. I earn them mostly from searches after I installed their toolbar, surveys, daily polls, codes, noso, coupons, and shopping using their links. I stay away from a lot of the 'special offers'. You will learn why yourself.

Sign up today, and start earning just for doing what you usually do online. If you have questions on how to earn, please feel free to ask me!

100 % All Natural Health Meal Replacement Bar - Review

Pure Fitness Nutrition is a company based in Florida that offers a healthy alternative to meals on to go in the form of bars and energy drinks. All the ingredients are carefully chosen to provide customers with the proper nutrition and healthy source of energy while exercising, or doing any physical activity.

I was very eager to try these bars when I read the labels. The main ingredients in these bars are: Raw Oats, Whey Isolate, Chia Seeds, Agave Nectar, Natural Honey. For a while now, I got into the habit of checking the labels on products. I get excited when I see healthy products, and if they taste good it's a plus. These bars not only that they are healthy and filling, they are tasty too. I had a small meal before I tried them. I split them in half with my husband, and after we tried them we didn't feel the need for desert anymore. We first tried the Dark Chocolate Cranberry bar. A soft, yet a very rich texture, where the chocolate and cranberries are in just the right amounts.

Later on I tried Peanut Butter Jelly Crunch. This bar had a mild taste of peanut butter and strawberry jelly.
 Banana Chocolate Nut was my favorite. The bits of chocolate are richer, and the banana smell and taste makes it really delicious.

Having these bars along when you travel, or go to exercise, helps you stay away from the unhealthy food choices we are bombarded at every corner.
They retail for $18.99 and come in a pack of 6, or $29.99 a pack of 12. I would recommend this to everyone.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Walgreens Shopping Trip- Paid $0 out of pocket, Saved $60 4/19/13

I took advantage of the 15% off coupon that Walgreens had on their website today only 4/19/13, and the clearance items I staked with coupons. I started with a $7 gift card.

First Transaction:

Crest ProHealth- $2.99

1 Plate- $0.12

Used $1/1 P&G  

15% coupon took $.47 off

Paid with gift card $1.83 got back $2 RR

Second Transaction:

Right Nasal Aid- $7

1 Plate- $0.12

Used $1/1 Sleep Right Nasal Breathe Aid printable

 15% coupon took off $1.07

Used $2 RR

Paid $3.03 with gift card, received $7.00 RR

Third Transaction:

2 Colgate Sensitive Clearance $1.58 each

Nexcare Blister BandAid $3.50

Morton Salt $4

Used 2 $1/1 Colgate coupon SS 4/7/13

Used $7 RR from transaction 2

15% coupon took off $1.61

Paid: $0.78 got back $7.50 RR from Morton & Nexcare

Fourth Transaction clearance found:

3 Colgate 1D 2in1 $1.98 each

Ear Plugs- $1.12

2 Plates $0.12 each

4 Headbands 2/$3

Used 3 Colgate $1/1 SS

Used $7.50 RR from transaction 3

15% coupon took off $2.03

Paid with gift card $1.48 got 2 coupons $2 off $10 & 2 coupons $5 off $20

Cheesecake Brownies Quick and Delicious Desert

 

This is a quick to make and delicious desert! 

Cheesecake Brownies
Prep:10 min/ Total 40 min
1pkg 19.0oz. brownie mix
1/2 cup apple sauce
3 egg whites divided
1/4 cup water
1 pkg 8 oz Philadelphia Neufchatel cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream cheese, softened
1/2 sugar (I put less)
1/4 flour
Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix brownie mix, applesauce, two of egg whites and water. Pour into 13x9-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
Mix N. cheese, sugar, flour and remaining egg white until well blended. Spoon over brownie batter. Cut through batter with knife several times for marble effect.
Bake 28-30 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudge crumbs attached. Cool in pan on wire rack.

Enjoy!!!!!!

FREE Tall House Blend Coffee at Starbucks 4/19

 Tomorrow (4/19) between open and noon, you’ll be able to pick up a FREE Tall House Blend Coffee at Starbucks! No coupon or purchase is necessary!  Starbucks Facebook page offer.

FREE Olay FreshEffects sample!

Go here to get a FREE Olay FreshEffects sample! Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

No Longer a Slumdog - Free Book

 

Read the heartbreaking stories of poor children of India, and the hope brought to them by Bridge of Hope centers.  No Longer a Slumdog demonstrates God’s tender mercy at its best! It’s a story of redemption, a celebration of lives transformed from despair to hope. Prepare yourself to be humbled, shocked, and amazed! 

Request a FREE copy of the book HERE

FREE Target Reusable Shopping Bag with Samples and Coupons on 4/21 at 10:00 am

Get a FREE Reusable Shopping Bag Full of Samples and Coupons for Earth Day, April 21st starting at 10AM.
 In honor of Earth Day, Target^® will give away 1.5 million reusable bags at stores across the country, as well as sustainable product coupon books that offer over $40 in savings. Of the 1.5 million reusable bags, 250,000 will also contain samples of sustainable products, including method Dish Soap, Annie’s Bunny Grahams, Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent and Burt’s Bees Moisturizing Cream. Target's Earth Day giveaway encourages guests to take advantage of Target's five-cent reusable bag discount and experience a selection of products that are environmentally friendly, while effectively balancing price, performance and convenience.

DermaSilk Money Maker at CVS 4/7-4/14/13

This week Dermasilk is $19.29

Buy ONE Receive $10.00  extra bucks rewards through 4/13

use this TEN DOLLARS OFF DERMASILK Coupon

Pay $9.29 and get $10.00 extra bucks rewards =.72cents money maker

Shopping trip 4/6/13 Cvs & Walgreens paid $14.76 saved $132.39

 

I needed Downy fabric softener and I didn't find it on sale anywhere, but I was able to get it cheap with the CVS 20% off coupon & manufacturer coupon.

First I will put down the Walgreens shopping trip since I only got the Old Spice there. I went in to get my 25 free prints so I went to the clearance isle, and I found the Old Spice body wash for $1.24, from $4.99. I wasn't aware that the deal was BOGO 50% which made it even better. 

Bought 4 Old Spice $1.24 BOGO 50%

Used 4 $.50/1 P&G exp 4/30

Final price: $.43 each

CVS DEALS FOR THE WEEK OF 4/7

At CVS I did 3 transactions and I started with $9 in Exrabucks, a $5 off $30 coupon, plus a 20% coupon.

 First Transaction:

Buy $30 on these items get $10 ECB

Bought 9 Kleenex Regular,  $1.77 on sale for $0.99
Used 3 $2.00/3 – Kleenex Facial Tissue, Kleenex Hand Towels, Lysol, Mucinex, Delsym, or Cepacol products, CVS Coupon – (cvssavingscentral.com)
Final Price: $0.32 each

Bought Scott  Paper Towels, 6 pk $7.49 on sale for $5.49

Used  1 $0.75/1 Scott Towels, 6 rolls or more from SS 3/17 (exp 4/27)

Bought 2 All Liquid, 33 Loads $7.99 on sale for $3.99

Used 2  $1/1 All Laundry Detergent product printable

Bought 1 Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers, $11.99 on sale $9.49

I didn't have the coupon, but you can use any of these:

$1.50/1 – Huggies Little Movers Slip On Diapers – (couponnetwork.com)

Or $1.50/1  – Huggies Little Movers Slip On Diapers, Manufacturer Coupon – (target.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Huggies Goodnites Training Pants – (walmart.com)


Used $9 ECB, $5 of $30 paid $10.16 with tax got back $10 ECB 

Second transaction:

Bought 4 Glade Spray, 9 oz $1.00

Used 2 $2.00/2 – Glade Products, Excludes 8 oz Room Spray – (rightathome.com) for 9 oz Spray
Final Price: Free

Bought 1 Infusium Shampoo & 1 Conditioner, 16 oz $5.00
Buy 2, Receive $5.00 Extrabucks, Limit 1
Used 2 $2.00/1 Infusium 23 Shampoo, Conditioner, or Leave in Treatment, 8 oz or larger, excludes 1.7 oz or trial size from SS 4/7 (exp 5/7)
Pay $6.00, Receive $5.00 ExtraBucks
Final Price: $0.50 each

Bought 6 Physicians Formula Concealer Stick $6.49, regular price $.49 on sale
Save $6.00 when you buy $6.49 I didn't have a coupon, but you can use  $1.00/1 Physician’s Formula Product from SS 2/10 (exp 4/30)

 Bought 2 Stride Gum, 14 ct $1.00
Buy 2, Receive $1.00 ExtraBucks, Limit 1
Used $1.00/2 Stride Gum, 14 piece single pack from SS 4/7 (exp 5/19)
Final Price: Free after ecb

Used $10 ECB from previous transaction paid $1.35 in tax got back $5 ECB from Infusion and $1 from Stride Gum

Third transaction:

Bought 2 Downy Fabric Softener $4.99 each regular price

Used $1.50/2 P&G expire 4/30 Used 20% Paid $1.05

Total paid $14.76 saved $132.39

ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda Mission

 Smiley360 is a social community for people who love brands. Be the first to try new products, experiences & offers for free, and share your thoughts online! 
 They offer new missions and if you qualify you get to try free products, and enjoy coupons for yourself and your friends. You can also earn new smiles for commenting on posts, updating your profile etc. 
Join for free here and enjoy!

For my next Mission I will receive:

• (1) 1 lb of ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda
• (1) booklet on the many household uses for                              
• (1) ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda shaker
• Smiley360 ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda Sharing Guide

 To find more about Arm & Hammer and get a coupon click HERE

Photo Deals: 25 FREE 4×6 Prints from Walgreens

Walgreens Photo is offering 25 FREE  4×6 photo prints when you enter coupon code PICTURES25 at checkout. Select in-store pickup to save on shipping. Limit one per customer. Valid only on 4/4/13.

Lysol Touch of Foam Creamy Vanilla Orchid Hand Soap Review

 

 As you could probably notice by now I like trying new things and sharing about them. Lysol Touch of Foam is the last soap product I tried, and I am pleased with it.  It has a rich texture, so it doesn't drip when you pump the foam in your hands. It is an antibacterial and moisturizer. It kills the germs but protects your skin at the same time.

 I tried Creamy Vanilla Orchid. It has a sweet and unique smell. It is available in three scents — Creamy Vanilla Orchid, Rose & Cherry in Bloom and Wild Berry Bliss. I would definitely like to try them all.

I received the free product from BzzAgent along with coupons to share.