4/22/2010

Ok so here's my first blog...
I think among most of my circle I would say I'm the thriftiest, and it is my duty as a woman to help the others out. I am a stay-at-home mom of three girls--Emma 8, Bella 4, and Sophia 1 year old. I find so many things for us to do and stuff for us to get that we stay busy on little money. I'm not ashamed to use coupons, and ask for free stuff, many companies are happy to give stuff away because they look at it as free advertisement too. I will post all of my findings and help you to stay "in the know."

Today is Earth Day and I have found many things to do at our local mall.

#1) Pottery Barn Kids has a kids book club every Tuesday from 11:00-11:30 am and today was a special Thursday Earth Day story time. They gave away free seed packets after the Earth Day story.
#2) Origins gave away free full size face wash--choice of two--if you bring in your old face product. They also have free 25 minute mini-facials--includes consultation, exfoilation, and mask, specially for your skin type. If you made a purchase they would have planted a tree in your name as well.
#3) The Disney Store gave away free baseball caps if you bring in 6 bottles or cans to recycle.
#4)Build-a-Bear Workshop gave away free crowns for King/Queen of the Day promotion.
#5) Aveda had 3 free large hair care samples and for a $5 donation to a water saving organization you get 3 more! Aveda also has free "rituals" including anti-stress aromatherapy, head/neck/shoulder massage, and hand massages, they give free samples at the end and serve you tea while you are there--no purchase necessary.

All this for free, I only spent $5 for the extra travel sized items, and it was for a charity, so, on Earth Day, does that really count?? Besides, things like that are good learning experiences for my girls anyway.