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Free Stuff Friday

It seems like July came and went in the blink of an eye. Everyone should now be thinking about back to school items if you have kids in school. Stay tuned for great deals on school supplies and clothing that won't break the bank.

My mailbox has not been as full as it has in the past, so let's step it up with some more mail box freebies.

FREE Chocolate- Mars chocolate relief act

Betty Crocker - Call in for a coupon for a FREE box of gluten-free dessert mix. 1-800-446-1898 and select option 4

Dunkin' Donuts - FREE sample of their ground coffee

Viva - FREE sample of paper towels

Playtex Sport - FREE sample of playtex sport

Dollar Stores - The good, the bad and the ugly

Increasing numbers of families are shopping at dollar stores these days to try and make their dollar stretch even further. There are several "dollar" stores to choose from but not all are the same. We had a chance to shop at three dollar stores last week and check out what they have to offer, the 99¢ only store, Dollar General and Family Dollar.  I want to give you a break down of each one as we saw it.

99¢ only stores - The only store out of the three that had true 99¢ priced items. All items (with the exception of milk) were either 99¢ or 2 or more for 99¢.

They have a wide variety of items from dry goods to clothing to produce and everything in between.

They DO NOT take coupons.

You can special order large quantities and have it ready for pick up at the stores.

This chain was huge compared to the other two chains we visited.

Dollar General - This chain only has a small "one dollar" section. All other items are priced up from there.

Dollar General DOES take coupons and also offers in-store rebates.

Items get marked down and go on sale several times a season.

They have "store brand" items to save more also.

Dollar General carries food, clothing and household items.

Family Dollar - This chain also only had a small "one dollar" section. All other items are priced up from there. 

They offer sales and discounts on their items.

Family Dollar WILL accept  coupons. 

They carry food, clothing and household items.

Overall, the three stores were very clean. The staff at all three stores was very attentive, checking if we needed anything. You always want to check the "best by" date when purchasing food from any store. If you are looking for particular items don't forget to ask the store manager if they can get it in. When you see an item you want at a price that is right for you, you are wise to jump on it while you can or they might be sold out the next time you shop there.

FREE Food From Schwans on 8-1

Looking for free food? Who isn't? But you're just a bit early. The Free Food giveway promotion starts Aug. 1, 2009. Complete details regarding this offer will be available on www.schwans.com/FREE on 8/1. We'll see you soon!

*No purchase necessary. Offer ends 9/30/09 and limited to the first 500,000 new residential/household customers (i.e., have not purchased any products from Schwan's Home Service, Inc. within the past 14 weeks) who are located in an existing route of Schwan's Home Service. Limited to one offer per residence/household and may not be combined with any other offer or promotion. Local and state sales taxes may apply. Other restrictions apply. For complete details, visit www.schwans.com/free. Void where taxed, limited, or restricted. For terms and conditions click here.

Cheap uniform shirts for back to school

I know when you think of Hanes you think socks and underwear, but think more...they also have clothing.

Today they have a special sale on Stay Clean Cotton Blend Kids Polo's for only $3.99 each!  They also have flat rate shipping of only $3.99 so stock up.

If you have Ebates, go there first then shop so you can earn 4% back on your purchase!

FREE Nescafe

Nescafe Taster's Choice is offering a free stick pack sample of their coffee. They are great for on the go coffee drinking.

Free Stuff Friday!

Another week down, another weekend here! 

Gain - FREE sample of Gain laundry detergent

Hugo Boss - FREE samples of their fragrances

AllYou Magazine - FREE trial issue (filled with great coupons)

Saturday

Lowes - Build and Grow Clinic 10am-11am make a helicopter

A.M. Tai Chi - LaCenterra in Katy offers free Tai Chi classes every Saturday morning 8:30 am

Kids eat FREE at Captain D's today

KIDS EAT FREE on Thursday at Captain D's. Get two free Kid's meals with any adult entree purchase at regular price, dine in only.

PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS ONLY- please check with your local Captain D's for their Kid's program details

Vaccine Requirements Have Changed

You may have heard on the news or got a letter from your child's school about new vaccine requirements.  If your child is required to get an additional vaccine this summer before returning to school in  the fall, you may be able to get it for FREE.

HISD is offering FREE vaccines on Thursday, July 23 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at Waltrip High School. While there, children will get a chance to meet Houston Aeros hockey players. For more information and requirements, please visit the site.

80% off at Restaurant.com

Restaurant.com has another coupon code going on right now for 80% off your order. Check out with keyword "NAPKIN".  That would make a $25 certificate cost only $2.00!

Restaurant.com certificates are printed at home and expire one year from date of purchase. Read restrictions before buying as some are only good on certain days of the week or with alcohol purchase.

FREE Pastry tomorrow at Starbucks

Purchase any beverage from opening until 10:30 am, or while supplies last, whichever is first,  and receive a FREE pastry when you print out this invitation.