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 I have always been a loyal CVSer, only recently have I figured out that Rite Aid has an even better program to help you save money.

Rite Aid has four ways to help us keep more of our hard earned cash.

1. Wellness+
2. +Up Rewards
3. SCR (Single Check Rebates)
4. Rite Aid Video Values

Not only can you save money and get products for free, but you can actually MAKE money just from shopping.  I didn't post my money makers on Smart Mom this week because I was just trying them out, experimenting and making sure they really were making me money.

What I did:

• Nueutrogena Clinical Free With Mail in Rebate.  It cost me $39.99 Out of Pocket (OOP) I used a $5 printable coupon for Nutrogena, and $5 off a purchase of $25 or more from Rite Aid.  I sent in my rebate form to Neutrogena for reimbursement up to $40.  I only spent $29.99 and I get a check from Neutrogena for $39.99.  That's a $10 money maker and I get to try the product for FREE!  
• Zegerid OTC, I don't suffer from heartburn but there was once again a mail in rebate.  On sale for $10 I used a $3 on 1 in ad coupon, and a $3 on 1 Rite Aid July Video Values coupon, along with a $3 on 1 Zegerid OTC manufacturer coupon.  I received the product for free and then I received a $7 +Up reward.  Then I used the mail in rebate which will be a check for me for $10.  This turned the Zegerid OTC into a $17 money maker.  

So to sum it up after doing only two deals (there were many more available but it was a little over whelming for me to get everything together I'm a Rite Aid newbie) I made $27!  That is not bad.  Who is going to just give me $27?   I actually could have done better, a lot better had I added an extra money maker  or two and added the $5 off $25 Rite Aid Coupon I had for the Zegerid but I spaced out on that one until I was in the car and had completed the trip.  It was really hot and both of my babies were spent.  Oh well, I will be better next time.

Smart Mom's Rite Aid Challenge is going to be to do as many deals as I can each week that are money makers and see how much I make at the end of the week, then end of the month, and finally the end of the year.

HERE is a great resource to learn about Rite Aid programs.  Check it out and then join me on my Rite Aid Challenge!

Enter for your chance to win a coupon for a free pack of M&M's.  507,878 Coupons will be awarded during the entry period.  This is a daily entry.


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Thanks Sweeties Sweeps

Hurry this offer expires July 31! Print THIS coupon and you can take 20% off your entire purchase. Back to school will come sooner than we think. 

Thanks Surviving The Stores

Take $5 off any purchase now through July 18.  This is my kind of coupon, The Body Shop has fantastic products.  If you buy a product for $5 it will be free!  Use online or in store.

Thanks Seriously Free Stuff

If you "like" Mountain Dew on facebook, you will receive a free wristband. There are lots of colors to choose from and this offer is only good until 1800 on July 16. Click HERE to get yours! 

You will need a facebook account for this one.  If you don't have a facebook account, sign up it's free and all your friends are on there anyway.

Thanks FreeFreebies.org

Little Debbie is hosting an Ultimate Backyard Giveaway. The Grand Prize is a $10,000 backyard makeover.  Weekly entry open to the 50 US states.  Must be over 18 to participate.

Other prizes include:

• Weber Table Top Grills
• Historic Little Debbie Die Cast Race Sets

Today Wednesday July 14 you can stop by any Panda Express with THIS COUPON and score a totally free single serving of Thai Cashew Chicken.  There is no purchase necessary.

Find a Panda Express near you.

Thanks For the Mommas

Until July 22 Old Navy is having a huge sale.  July is notoriously the best sale month for all retail.  Their fundamentals sale has some prices slashed up to 75% and if you use THIS coupon you can take an additional $5 off a $25 purchase.

Toluna, which is a legitimate survey site needs iPad testers.  If you are chosen to be a tester you will get to keep the iPad.  How great is that?

Here is what you need to do, in this order:

1. Sign up for Toluna Opinions
2. Next, verify your email by checking your email and clicking the verification link.  Your email must be verified to participate.
3. Sign up HERE to test the iPad.

Toluna will randomly select iPad testers so lets hope we get picked!

Thanks Engineer A Debt Free Life

It's shopper appreciation week over at Ebates.  That means you can get double and more cash back.  Here are just a few:

• Victoria's Secret 4% Cash Back
• Macy's 6% Cash Back 
• Old Navy 10% Cash Back

New to Ebates?  Ebates is an online shopping site that you shop your regular stores just through them to earn cash back on all of your purchases.  If you do a lot or even a little shopping online you can make a nice little chunk of change.  You can even shop eBay with Ebates!  Right now there is a referral bonus, if you refer 50 people they get a $5 bonus after their first purchase and you get an iPad!  Refer 100 get a Home Theater, Refer 200 get a 55" LCD HD TV, Refer 300 Get a Trip to Hawaii!  Here is my REFERRAL LINK.  Start yours today!

 Hampton is offering you the chance to win $1000 toward the family vacation of your dreams.  All you need to do is fill out the form.  You may also upload a family photo on a vacation, birthdays, picnics or sporting events.  The photo upload is optional.  You may enter one time per day.

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There is a new Pampers Gifts to Grow code for 10 more points it is GTGGETREADYSOON.  If you don't already collect the codes it's free to join and there are some great rewards you can earn.

In my opinion Pampers has really begun to do a better job with what they offer.  In the beginning, there were not too many things I would be interested in but now they have added Diego and Dora soft potty seats, more magazine subscriptions and an AMC Gold Ticket Experience with free popcorn.  There are many more rewards available so if you haven't checked them for awhile now is a great time.

Thanks Freebies4Mom

If you are a fan of Napster on facebook you will receive a free Zen MP3 Player.  This is for today only so hurry! 

This was just posted on Napster's facebook wall:

Everyone Wins Wednesday!  Music comes alive on the stage.  Do you remember your first concert?  Tell us about the experience!  Who did you see, what year and where.  Everyone who comments will receive a 1GB Creative Zen MP3 player (Please note: Limit one win per person, only open to U.S. addresses)

Now Hot Prints is offering four Hot Books Free per month!  I really like Hot Prints.  They are based in the UK so they do take awhile sometimes to ship so order early.  Hot Prints used to offer one Hot Book Free per month, and I used to buy them also as gifts.  You can't beat free!  To order your Free Hot Book click HERE.

Wow I'm totally stoked!  Rachel at Surving the Stores has created an amazing Coupon Database.  I save a lot of money using coupons, but I often know that there are a lot of things I'm missing.  Now, all you have to do is type in the product you are looking for and it populates where you can find a coupon.  How great is that?

She also has a great little tutorial on How To Do Your Own Coupon Match-ups.  I can now add some great tricks to help me further organize my shopping trips.

Now you can try Philosophy's New Purity One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloth, Free!  Cleansing cloths are great when you've had a busy day and just are too tired to do the whole night time cleansing routine.  Just click on THIS link which links to facebook and fill out the simple form.

Thanks all4freebies

This is a great freebie for me. My 2 year old son absolutely refuses to potty train. He needs some incentive.  I have two in diapers right now and even with my savvy coupon skills it's still expensive!

Here's what you get in the Kit:

• A free sample of Easy Ups Trainers 
• High-value coupons • Fun stickers & coloring pages
• Step-by-step potty training tips
• Potty Progress Chart  
• Dora or Diego training trophy  

While supplies last!  Get yours HERE.

Thanks The Krazy Coupon Lady

I don't know about you, but I'm a CVS junkie.  I love that place.  They have all of my favorite things, hair care, make up, Red Bull, and the best chocolate.  What I love the most is finding all the deals they are always offering and Extra Care Bucks.  My last trip I spent $7 and had $55 worth of stuff.  Plus, I left with a couple of ECB's in my bag.  If you are not familiar with the CVS program you can check out my CVS 101 post.





CVS has something called an Advisory Panel.  If you join the panel, a few times a year they will send you a survey and upon completion you will receive extra care bucks.  Even if you don't qualify for the survey you will receive some type of compensation.  I notice it's usually $2 in extra care bucks.  I just completed a 15 minute survey for them and received $10 ECB's. 

I also enjoy the fact that my opinion helps better the store.  The program is completely free.  If you would like to become a CVS Advisor please click HERE.

The first 4,000 people to respond will recieve a Windex All-In-One cleaning tool starter kit and a bonus cleaning pad. Right @ home gives something away the first of each month.

I have gotten things a few times. They don't tell you when the limit has been reached so you don't really know until you receive it in the mail. It is a nice surprise when the packages come though!

Check it out HERE.