Score a free reusable lunch tote when you mail in two UPC’s from any Annie’s Homegrown products! They are running this promotion to support eco-friendly school lunch options. This freebie is valued at $8.

I know I have a pack of Annie’s Bunny Grahams on hand (so there’s one UPC!), and I know many of you enjoy their organic macaroni and cheese (which occasionally go on sale at Fred Meyer for $1/box). So check your pantries, and send in those codes!

Thanks, Frugal Living NW!

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Rebates like these work particularly well if you find a great sale and/or coupons to use them with!

Simply purchase $30 worth of ANY Olay, Venus, Covergirl, Secret or Pantene products between 6/30 and 9/17. Then fill out this rebate form and have it postmarked by October 1, 2010.

Your purchases do NOT have to made all in one transaction.

Thanks, Thrifty NW Mom!

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There’s a new rebate currently available: buy $30 worth of at least two different P&G digestive wellness products, submit for a $10 gift card!

Participating brands include:

Metamucil
Align
Prilosec
Pepto Bismal

Your products must be purchased by July 31, 2010.

There were coupons for these products in both the 6/6 and 7/4 P&G inserts! Watch for a sale to make the most of this rebate offer.

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Today is IT if you want to take advantage of the $5 SC Johnson rebate!

What exactly is this rebate?

Buy ANY three SC Johnson items and submit for a $5 rebate. There is a limit of three per household, too.

What are the SC Johnson brands?

Ziploc
Glade
Windex
Scrubbing Bubbles
Shout
Pledge
Fantastic
Draino
Raid
Off
Saran
Nature’s Source

Your rebate form must be postmarked by 7/15 and received no later than 7/30. So I recommend getting it in the mail right away. Please note that receipts are eligible dated way back through October 1…so you might want to check your receipt stash! There have been a lot of Scrubbing Bubbles deals at Target, and don’t forget the recent Ziploc container deal at Safeway. These items should qualify.

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UPDATE: There was some discussion about this on my Facebook page, but you will NOT get the rebate if you use a gift card according to at least two other deal blogs. Please be warned. Some people have mentioned doing a CVS deal this week to get a Sears card. Be warned!

If you follow me on Facebook, you probably noticed I thought last Sunday was Father’s Day. Let’s say it turned into a rather interesting moment at church when I enthusiastically wished my friend Eric a “Happy Father’s Day!”

The REAL Father’s Day is this Sunday and if you’re without a gift or two, consider Sears’ promotion: when you spend $50 on men’s apparel, you can submit in for a rebate to receive a coupon good for $50 in men’s apparel! Basically, you’d get $100 worth of men’s clothing for $50…or 50% off. Make sense? If you’re still scratching your head, you might want to read this.

There’s a mail-in rebate form OR you can submit it online. I’ve never filled out a rebate for Sears, so I highly advise you to scour that fine print before making any purchase!

If you choose to make your qualifying purchases online, you might want to initiate your transaction at Shop at Home where you’ll earn an additional 5% cash back. (See more on how Shop at Home works.)

Thanks, Laura!

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There is a new “try me free” rebate out for the Schick Hydro Razor. The rebate pairs well with Walgreen’s sale this week:

Schick Hydro Razor 3 $7.99
$5/1 coupon from 6/13 SmartSource
Receive a $4 Register Reward
Bottom line: ($1.01)

Submit for $7.99 Hydro 3 Rebate

Bottom line:  $9 profit!

Thanks, Thrifty and Thriving!

By the way, this is definitely a HOT week at the drugstores. Be sure to see my Walgreens and Rite Aid deals for lots of great freebie and money maker ideas.

EDITED TO ADD: Be sure to check how you might be able to earn $20 by reviewing this product! This deal just keeps getting better and better…

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I wanted to remind everyone that the awesome $5 SC Johnson rebate ends June 30th!

If you’re just joining me, the rebate states you can earn $5 back when you purchase ANY three SC Johnson products! SC Johnson brands include:

Ziploc
Glade
Windex
Scrubbing Bubbles
Shout
Pledge
Fantastic
Draino
Raid
Off
Saran
Nature’s Source

Your purchases do not have to all be on the same receipt. I bet if you go back through your current receipt stash from 10/1/09 through now, you just might be able to find you’ve purchased at least three items already!

AND according to the small print, each household may submit up to THREE $5 rebates, for a potential of $15 cash back from SC Johnson! You will need to mail in each rebate separately, however.

I need to get my you-know-what in gear and get this rebate in!

Need a great idea for how to earn this rebate? I suggest Safeway’s current Ziploc container deal. You’d end up making a profit after Catalinas and the rebate!

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Right now, Precious String Cheese is priced at $2.98 at Winco. Even better, select packages have a peelie for a $5 mail-in-rebate when you buy 2!

(2) Precious String Cheese: $5.96
Less $5 Rebate
Bottom line: $0.48 each!

There is a limit of 5 rebates per household meaning you could essentially buy 10 bags for only $5 after rebate.

Thanks, Frugal Living NW!

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If you’ve been following me for awhile, you’ll see I frequently mention Shop at Home and Ebates when I feature online specials. I’ve gotten some questions before about what these sites are and how they work, so I thought I’d take the time to explain.

What are “cash back” sites?

Shop at Home and Ebates offer you cash back on your online purchases. You’ll want to start by creating a free account with each of them (I’ll tell you why I have both accounts in a minute). When you’re ready to make an online purchase, simply visit Shop at Home or Ebates FIRST. Log onto your account, search for the retailer, and click the link provided. If your retailer appears (and there are hundreds), you’ll note how much cash back to expect. It is usually a percentage. Then, make your purchases as you normally would. A few days later, your Shop at Home or Ebates account will be credited the appropriate cash back amount.

Will I see a discount at checkout?

No. You won’t notice anything different while shopping or checking out. However, when you click on the retailer link from the cash back site, you should see a “tracking ticket” pop up briefly before being redirected. Your cash back will be credited to either your Shop at Home or Ebates account.

How do I get paid?

Both cash back sites require you have a minimum balance of $20 to receive payment. I really like Ebates because they pay you via your PayPal account once a quarter. I’ve recently signed up with Shop at Home and it appears they’ll send you a check 60 days after the end of every month, provided you’ve met the threshhold.

How else can I save through these sites?

You can often find coupon codes at your favorite retailers through cash back sites! AND you can use these in conjunction with the cash back you’ll receive! Think of it like using a coupon and getting a rebate. I’ve learned to NEVER just head to an online retailer and start shopping. I ALWAYS check for coupon codes and cash back offers. You can also install a free toolbar at Shop at Home to make sure you automatically get any cash back available.

Why should I sign up with both Shop at Home and Ebates?

The cash back will generally differ between both sites, so having a free account with each one gives you the greatest opportunity to save. I always check to see who is offering the best offer before proceeding. If you’re new, Shop at Home will add $5 to your account. In checking Ebates, looks like you can opt to receive $5 cash, OR a number of gift card options, including a $10 Home Depot gift card.

My thinking is this: at some point, you’re likely to need to buy something online. Why not save some money in the process?

What have your experiences been with either of these sites? Have another cash back site you’d like to share?

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Starting today and going through Memorial Day (5/31), Ace Hardware Stores are having a special weekend sale. Of note, Home Defense Max Perimeter Insect Killer is on sale for $6.99. PLUS, there’s a $6 mail-in-rebate offer on this item, making it just $0.99! See the entire ad here.

Killing a bunch of insects…can you think of any better way to spend the holiday weekend?

Thanks, Steals and Deals!

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