Master Lock Back To School Review and Giveaway CLOSED

 MASTER LOCK PROVIDES STUDENTS

‘THE SECRET COMBINATION TO SURVIVING THE TEEN YEARS’

Master Lock knows that being a teen is hard enough!  That's why Master Lock is helping teens survive this year in style with fun innovative combination locks designed to make their lives easier and to minimize everyday stress.  

The new Master Lock combination locks are the 1500iD Speed Dial^™ Set-Your-Own Combination Lock and the NEW 1590D Precision Dial Set-Your-Own Combination Lock.

These cutting edge locks not only keeps their belongings safe but also are easy for them to use.  While Master Lock was available when I was a kid, they certainly have upped the cool factor!  These locks are awesome!  

My favorite is the revolutionary Speed Dial Set-Your-Own Combination Lock which features a first-of-its-kind design that opens on directional movements – up, down, left and right – instead of a standard rotary dial. The lock is faster to open than traditional locks, saving students valuable time as they hurry to and from class. 

The innovative lock is customizable, allowing students to create their own easy-to-remember, resettable combination with any number of movements in any sequence. For those who prefer more traditional methods of recalling their combination, the lock includes adhesive letters, numbers, colors, shapes and symbols that can be applied over the lock's directional arrows. These come with your lock!!  It also offers a helpful solution for visually impaired students, as users don't need to see the dial to open it.  This lock is available in red, black, blue, and black with chrome.

For those students more comfortable with a traditional rotary dial padlock, the Precision Dial Set-Your-Own Combination Lock from Master Lock offers users a NEW resettable combination feature in a familiar format. 

Busy students can leave memorization for their history books and choose their own combination for this lock using three letters or numbers. The lock operates with a standard right-left-right movement, and an enclosed reset tool ensures students will never need to worry about forgetting their combination again.  Now that's what I'm talking about, from Gym to locking their bike up, no more worries for forgetting the combination!  This lock is available in pink, black, blue and green. 

Fun Facts!

*Both locks feature anti-shim technology.

*Students can visit www.combolocker.com

 where lock users can store multiple combinations or key numbers in a secure database that can be accessed online 24/7, 365 days a year.

*These locks are available at retailers nationwide.

*Master Lock is the world’s largest manufacturer of padlocks and related security products providing innovative security solutions for home, automotive, campus, power sports, bike and storage security needs for consumers and contractors alike.

MasterLock is also offering one lucky reader of The Frugal Bug a chance to win one of these NEW locks of their choice!! 

WINNER

April on September 5, 2010 8:11 AM said... 7

I think my family could really use the Speed Dial Set-Your-Own Combination Lock. orangeau....

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Giveaway ends Monday, September 13, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST.  Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have 48 hours to respond.

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Free Chilis Chips and Queso!!

WhooHOOO!! I really love restaurant coupons especially when you get to try something for FREE. Right now you can snag a coupon for a FREE Chili's Chips and Queso when you sign up for their email club HERE!!  I get a lot of great offers from restaurants on my birthday, anniversary and in between for signing up for their email clubs.

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Savvycents Wallet Review and Giveaway CLOSED

Frustrated with paper envelopes and disorganization with her wallet, Melinda Claudpierre wanted to create a wallet that would allow her to keep her cash in separate categories and also give quick access to her drivers license, coin holder, and all of her discount cards and coupons. The Savvycents wallet allows you to have all these things in an attractive wallet that every woman would love to carry.

I received the trendy  Savvycents wallet for review and found that it's not only fully functional but also snazzy. It's made of patent leather and contains everything you need to organize your monthly or weekly budget using a cash system. Even if you don't use a cash system, the accordion style file system inside the wallet can help you separate receipts, checks, shot records for the kids, or whatever you like to carry around all the time.

The Savvycents  wallet comes with file cards where you can label each category with blank or pre-printed labels that come with the wallet.   Some categories I chose were my totally FREE product coupons.  This way I have them on hand even if I'm just running an errand.  I also used a category for receipts that way I can easily come across them without them getting lost at the bottom of my purse.

There is also a nice coin pocket located on the backside of the wallet for quick and simple access that zips.   I've had many coin issues in the past where even though they are zipped my change still falls out.  The Savvycents zips securely so no coins fall out. I really love the Savvycents wallet and the quality is fantastic!  It also has 6 pockets where I place my bank cards, store discount cards, library card etc.  On the opposite side there is even a place for your checkbook and license!  This wallet is completely roomy and it's amazing how much stuff you can literally fit in here!  Plus, it fits in most all my purses.

Savvycents has also offered on lucky reader from The Frugal Bug a chance to win their very own Savvycents Wallet!
WINNER

April on September 5, 2010 8:09 AM said... 13

I think I would have to get the black one. I love the pink and red too, though! orangeaugust....

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Mailbox Monday Wk 8/29

 

 

 Home Depot Home Improvement Club HERE - They send coupons and tips!

Veria Lip Care Full Size Sample

Cheetos Zingers Sample HERE

Time Magazine

Woman's Day

Bloomsburg Business Week

All You Subscription HERE - TONS of HOT coupons in every issue!!

Nexxus Sample + $3.00 coupon

How about you?  What was in your mailbox?  
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Come Share Your Giveaways Linky!

Have a great giveaway you'd like to share??  Come link up - We LOVE giveaways here!!!  

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Pop-Tart Rewards

If you aren't already a member of Pop-Tart Sprinklings then you can do so HERE.  Since I've been a member I get exclusive benefits like free samples in the mail of new flavors and coupons!  

I've also discovered that when you sign up for Pop-Tart Rewards HERE (no need to re-register if you are a sprinkling member) you can earn points for free stuff!!  How it works - when you purchase Pop-Tarts that have a special code inside the box (over 25 flavors) you can enter that code at their website.  After 5 codes you can submit for a reward and you can only submit one per flavor. This promo is going on now through 9/29/11 and is limited to 5 rewards per person.

Pop-Tart Rewards
2 Boxes of Pop-Tarts
25 Snapfish Photo prints
5 Music Downloads
1 Movie Ticket (up to $12)
1 Magazine Subscription

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Quick Coupon Offers!

Colgate SmileTalk Sign up HERE for $8 in coupons, special offers, product previews and feedback opps!!





Arm & Hammer Coupons Sign up HERE for up to $10.50 in coupons from Arm & Hammer Clumping Cat Litter!!



JCPenney Sign up HERE for JCPenney emails and receive great online offers and valuable in-store coupons.

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WOW - Free Rachael Ray and Taste of Home 1 YR

This is a fantastic magazine freebie for a 1 yr subscripion to Every Day with Rachael Ray HERE Thanks to Money Saving Maine-iac for finding this deals!! 

Also, you can also score a FREE subscription to Taste of Home as well HERE Thanks again to Money Saving Maine-iac for finding this deal!

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Make Money Monday

 NPD Online Research


This is another survey/research program you can sign up for HERE where members earn points redeemable for prizes and cash, as well as cash prizes and other giveaways. Last month over 75 $100, 5 $1000, and a $5000 cash prizes were awarded. This month members could win a caribbean cruise, 42" plasma HDTV, or a mini laptop in addition to other cash prizes. 






Synovate

Synovate is an online legit research company that you can sign up for HERE.  I have heard good things about this company so I have already signed up. Basically you take surveys and sometimes you receive free products to try in exchange for your opinion.  It reminds me of Pinecone Research (which is awesome).

Being a Panel member is easy and provides many rewards.  The rewards are easy to earn by simply spending some time each month answering questions about your likes and dislikes. In addition to being first to try and test new products before they hit the store shelves.

You can sign up HERE.




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Shelf Reliance - Can Consolidator Review and Giveaway CLOSED!!

 

Do you stockpile?  I admit that I would love to do more of it but I've always had a space issue when it came to my kitchens.  We had a very nice Kraft Maid Pantry that was sweet and had a lot of space inside it!  Recently we gave it to my mother in law to use for her storage since our current kitchen is too small for one.  Even so, it was still hard to find what you needed and it was easy for cans or flour to get shuffled to the back thus going out of date.  Believe me can products do get "gross" just like other items when they get too old.  Shelf Reliance specializes in supreme organization, rotation, freeze dried & dehydrated food storage and emergency preparedness kits for your home.

Comes with easy to assemble instructions - Made of sturdy plastic - Designed for stackable units

I recently received the Can Consolidator Pantry from Shelf Reliance to try and I must say that it has been working great.  These come in cabinet size or pantry size and rotates the cans for you thus extending the shelf life of your stockpiles. I was able to fit mine in one of my bigger cabinets.  The main items we try to have and stock up on are soups, chef boyardee (not my choice), tuna, and tomato sauces.  These are what we use most often so it's essential for us to stock up when there is a sale.  Also, keep in mind even if you don't have a big family but have pets, this is awesome for can pet foods as well! 

You assemble according to your own can sizes- First in, First out rotating basis

Whether you have a few cans or thousands, shelf reliance has something to offer for anyone!  It holds up to 40 cans and up to 100 lbs! Even if you don't stockpile but would like better organization, then this is right up your alley! What's great is that one lucky reader from The Frugal Bug has a chance to win their very own Can Consolidator!

 


Mandatory Entry - Please visit Shelf Reliance and come back and tell me what other item would be great for your home!

WINNER

Mary said... 56

I like the Emergency Food Kits.. Thanks rod....

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Mailbox Monday Wk 8/22

Not much exciting my way this week.  I did receive a Nexxus sample with a $3.00 off coupon though. I haven't been requesting as much lately as you can tell!  I've been busy with getting ready for "back to school" which just began today.  I don't know about you guys but all I've been thinking about all morning is - how the day is going on the first day back to school!   I'll guess I'll have to wait until later to get the scoop but, to be a fly on the wall would be nice, I think?

How about you?  What was in your mailbox?  
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Freebie Friday + Linky!!

Here is a round up of freebies in case you missed any. (Note - some may no longer be available)  All freebies are posted daily.  To make sure you don't miss a freebie follow me via twitter or email!  

Mr Food FREE eBook HERE


 Free Sample GoodNites UnderWear Kids HERE


 Free Sample Smead FasTab Folder HERE


Parenting Early Years 11 month FREE Subscription HERE


Free BIC Velocity Ball Pen starting at NOON HERE


250 FREE Business Cards HERE(pay ship)


FREE Fantasy Football HERE


York Photo 40 FREE Prints HERE (pay ship cheap!)


Free sample Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner HERE


Free Tampon Samples HERE


Breeze 2 or Contour Meter HERE


Free Coupon for Natural Dog Food HERE


Free Sample Super Premium Dog Food HERE


Emercen C Mixed Berry Sample HERE


Prevacid 24 Hr Sample HERE


Free Sample Playtex Sport HERE


Free Pregnancy Planner HERE

Have a freebie you'd like to share?  Feel free to link up below.   Happy Friday All!!!

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Free VS Pink Body Lotion

If you have a VS Pink account or set one up, you can print this coupon HERE for a FREE Pink Body Lotion with ANY Purchase!!!  You can choose from 2 scents.

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Back To School Personal Creations

Personal Creations specializes in personalized gifts for special occasions and holidays. This Back to School season you can create tons of great gift ideas for all kids going back to school. 

You can Personalize Backpacks, Storage Caddies, Lunch Bags, Pen Cases, Water bottles and more!   They are always 20% off and free shipping promo codes PCBTSO2 available!  Go HERE to check it out!!

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Bath and Body Works - FREE Travel Size Item

Instores or Online you can use THIS COUPON good for a FREE Travel Size Item with ANY purchase at Bath and Body Works! Remember that you could pick up a clearance item or something relatively inexpensive and still use this coupon toward the purchase! Coupon Expires August 25, 2010

We were just there within the last week.  Be sure to do the surveys on the bottom of your receipt for an extra coupon and they also gave us a coupon for a FREE Signature Body Care Item with a purchase of $10 or more.  Not to mention these cute pocket bacs were on sale for $1 each AND the covers for them were only .50 cents!!!

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Want More Twitter Followers?! Join The Hop

Welcome to Twitter Hop Thursday, hosted by Simply Stacie, The King's Court IV, Little Yaya's, Review Retreat and Moms Wear Your Tees! Would you like more Twitter followers and be introduced to more neat blogs and businesses out there? Come and join us!!

1. Add your Twitter to the MckLinky (you only have to add it to one and it will appear on all).

2. Click on the Twitter for the five hostesses and follow each of them on Twitter. We will follow you back.

3. Follow as many people on Twitter as you like, but make sure to leave comments with links so they'll know where to follow you!

Spread the word and add this MckLinky to your blog! Write your own post or copy and paste this one. Below the MckLinky box, you'll see "Want to be a part of this Blog Hop? Click here for instructions and code...." Have fun Twitter-Hopping along!

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Parenting Magazine Free Subscription!!

To snag your free 11 Month subscription to Parenting Early Years simply run over HERE!   These magazines do come and you don't have to put down any credit card information what so ever. 

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Smead FasTab Folder Sample

Here's a  great office sample!  I like Smeads samples because I not only use them but often they send a good coupon right along with them.  Right now when you run over HERE you can score a free sample of the Smead FasTab Folder Sample!


US and Canada only and one per household!

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Come Share Your Giveaways Linky!

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Free Bic Velocity Ball Pen Reminder

NOTE - These will go super fast!!!

Bic is giving away a FREE Bic Velocity Ball Pen to the first 1000 to run over here at NOON!  The is similar to the free pen giveaway awhile back.  You can enter everyday at noon until 9/9/10 for a chance to score one.  If you aren't able to, you can still print a $1.00 off coupon.

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Walmart FREE Samples

Here are the quick samples now available through Walmart! 

Prevacid 24 hour HERE

 

 

Emercen C Mixed Berry HERE

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Quick Printable Coupons

$2/ANY ONE Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Blow Dry Prefection  IE HERE or FF HERE

  Atheno Feta Cheese Facebook Offer BOGO COUPON HERE

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Free World Map

This is for the first 15,000 only!  To score your free map simply run over here to request yours!

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Mailbox Monday Wk 8/16

This week was grand!  I won an awesome Smores Prize Pack giveaway from The Mom Bloggers Club!  I was so anxious to get this since we really love Smores around here!!

There rest of my loot was a bunch of magazines.  I did get a doggie sample of Better Than Ears with a coupon!

How about you?  What was in your mailbox?  
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Trading Phrases (Vinyl Wall Decals) Review and Giveaway CLOSED

The lovely people over at Trading Phrases specialize in custom vinyl decals for your walls or any smooth solid surface like mirrors and doors just to name a few.  They  have beautiful ideas to add inspiration and personalization to your walls whether it be from art, music, quotes, fabric and more.  These come in 64 beautiful matte colors including satin and frost options.  Their selection is dynamite and you can even customize your own!!

I was so ecstatic to do a review for Trading Phrases because I've actually never tried wall decals before.  My sister has a bunch on her walls and I think it adds a great personal touch to any room.  What I like best is that they go on so sheen that you can't tell it was done by an amateur!   For my review I received an elegant wall quote of which I picked colors for - copper and black. My order came super quick and in a tube so no bends or wrinkles during shipment. 

I was a little nervous at first because I didn't want to mess it up putting it on.  But the lovely people at Trading Phrases also sent me a couple small decals to try first!  So, I actually got to practice which was great!  They also sent a  Chizzler scraper so I can press out the image on the wall along with easy to follow instructions.

Practice Decals

Easy to Follow Instuctions

 My Order - May our home know joy, each room hold laughter, every window open to great possibilities...

In case you've never tried wall decals before here's basically how it works.  You tape the image on the wall where you want it to go.  Here's the before:

After you have it even and are satisfied, you then smooth the surface with a credit card or the Chizzler scraper they send you.

Then you just gently peel away at the outter layer. 

And Voila!

The one I actually ordered I did in 3 steps since it was much bigger.  I cut out each line and put them up separately.  I am so absolutely pleased with my first vinyl wall decal that I'm ready for another!!  I love it!  It's beautiful and such an eye catcher.  Here's a few shots of the one I ordered on the wall.

Front View

Side View

Close Up - Notice the Copper color - it's prettier in person!

After seeing how cool these turned out, I'm sure your wondering how you could personalize your own space!  Here are some fun facts about Trading Phrases:

• They ship to all 50 States!
• They offer over 1400 designs (with more added every day), 64 color options, and size and personalization options add up to over 350,000 ways to have it your way.
• Each order includes a practice piece to test the surface and the installation technique, full installation instructions, a promotional design, and a handy Chizzler scraper to make installation (and removal) a breeze.
• Their decals can be off the wall, and work well on any smooth solid surface such as tile, mirror, glass, furniture, doors, floors, and everywhere in between. 
• You can order a your very own wall decal or customize your own online at http://www.tradingphrases.com

And guess what?! Trading Phrases has offered one lucky reader from The Frugal Bug a chance to win their very own wall decal!! Here's the design you can win - Everything happens for a reason - In size 48 x 5, color Scarlet 31:

GIVEAWAY CLOSED


Mandatory Entry - Please visit Trading Phrases and come back and tell me what design is your favorite!

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Giveaway ends Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST.  Winner will be chosen at random and will have 48 hours to respond.

Good Luck!!

There was no compensation for this review. The opinions expressed are my own and I was not swayed by the items mentioned above.

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