A few more sites

I knew I would forget some of the freebie sites that I have signed up for.

PinchMe: This site has samples once a month at a Noon central time. Here is their link and my referral code https://www.pinchme.com/ 4PCCH

 Toluna: This site has surveys after surveys and sample products, you request and wait and see if you get selected. https://us.toluna.com/

SampleSource is like PinchMe, but their samples are less frequent from what I've noticed. : https://www.samplesource.com/

Now one thing I forgot to mention is sometimes these samples take awhile to get to your home, many take 4-6  weeks after requesting and longer since you have to be approved. They do come though so be patient.
Now here are some of my favorite blogs that have the links to different sites that have brands samples.  They usually have the same samples and things, but sometimes they are different and their blogs and facebook posts are unique to the blogger.

http://juliesfreebies.com/blog/

http://www.freeflys.com/

http://thriftymommaramblings.com/

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/ This site I have a link already on the side of my blog.

I think I'll add their links to the side of my blog as well. I need to clean that up since some of the references for free activities are outdated.  

Dietz and Watson Review for Green Mom's Meet

I was accepted to become a Mom Ambassador for  http://www.greenmomsmeet.com and was selected to sample with my group of moms. I'm still trying to form one that will meet possibly once a month to either have kids play and discuss different topics and products. Since my group is not fully formed if you want to be a part of my group (you have to be in the Henderson/Vegas area), notify me either on Facebook, my phone, or comment on this blog post. Now since it was my first meeting and sampling I don't think many of my friends understood what the party was all about and only 1 of the 80+ people I invited showed up at the park the day of the party. I was resourceful and I did pass out all of the pamphlets and coupons to friends and two others that were at the park during the meeting. The friend that showed up enjoyed the meats and cheeses and her kids did as well, one who had never tried Swiss cheese ate a slice and enjoyed it so much he asked for more. Another mom that happened to be at the park during the get together liked the fact the meat wasn't slimey. The biggest draw was that the meats had no nitrates, the second best thing was the organic selection, and the third thing that was most commented about (even with the moms that I gave samples to while waiting to pick up kids from school) was the availability of the meats and cheeses. My kids aren't big lunch meat eaters, but my youngest was enjoying slices of the organic turkey without bread. My children did enjoy the ham and turkey, and cheddar and Swiss cheese in baked crescent rolls. I enjoyed the ham, organic turkey, and the cheddar cheese. I am not a huge fan of Swiss cheese to start with and the herb turkey had a strange taste to me so it wasn't easy for me to eat. Here is a picture of the meats and cheeses that were sent to me and we haven't tried the hot dogs yet but intend to soon.
     

Sites that have products to try for free

Many of my friends know about the many things that I get for free and wonder how I do it. I'm not some expert couponer that saves hundreds of dollars at the store or have the stores owe me money. What I do is use a lot of sites that you take surveys when you first sign up then apply/request to sample products. You don't always get what you want just because you applied or requested a product, the sites work with brands who have specifications of the people who they want to try their products. The sites also have a ton of people wanting samples and they try to give them to those that match the brands' requests and the sites requirements. Some requirements are pictures of you using the brand and some are only a survey after you've tried them. Another common request is to "like" or "follow" the brands and the sites on different social media outlets. Some sites even have apps, which I have currently refrained from downloading because I just don't have room and also can't remember my password, I also prefer to use my phone as a device to communicate via text or an actual call. I'm not going to always post reviews and things on my blog, but I will when I feel the products deserve a shout out like the L'Oreal hair care  review. Another must is knowing the #'s and the @'s of the brands and products most sites give you what they are and you must ALWAYS mention you got your items free or at a discount. Now on to the sites, I will try to recall all of them, but I might leave out a few.
Swaggable: https://swaggable.com/?st_uid=1143533904&st_source=sharing-link&st_type=invite-friends
SplashScore: https://my.splashscore.com/s/hollyschilling

Smiley360: http://h5.sml360.com/-/14ov

SocialNature: https://www.socialnature.com/

Influenster: www.influenster.com/r/523899

Bzzagent: http://www.bzzagent.com

Crowdtap: http://www.crowdtap.com

Houseparty: http://www.houseparty.com/ 

GreenMomsMeet: http://www.greenmomsmeet.com/welcome/

L'Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Review

I know my blog is usually about free or inexpensive events going on around town and at different businesses across the nation, but I also will write reviews of some products that I get free to sample thanks to different groups or sites I belong to. Today's post is going to be one of those reviews. Crowdtap is a site that has different surveys, polls, and actions that you can do in order to earn points and win gift cards to different businesses http://www.crowdtap.com is the website to create your own account if you don't already have one. I applied for the L'Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil regimen sample mission and was picked to try their dry hair treatment (you don't always get picked but it's worth it to try). Before using the Shampoo, Conditioner and leave in serum my hair looked dry and frizzy and was pretty damaged due to hair coloring and a dry desert climate. The ads would say that even after one time using all 3 products together you'll notice a difference, I was skeptical. I put it to the test and used all 3 products and after one time my hair looked and felt healthier . Here's my before and after pictures

As you can see in the before picture my hair looked dry and frizzy. The after only one time using the L'Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil  shampoo, conditioner, and serum my hair looks and felt healthier. The more I use them the better my hair feels and looks. My oldest child liked the way my hair looked after one wash the threat was made that my product would be taken and used by her. I would recommend this to my friends and have since using it. If you want to try it here is a picture of the bottles I got.
  #L'Oreal4U #Crowdtap #GotitFree

Over a year

I've had many comment about my ability/knowledge about free items/deals to places. That was one reason I started blogging more. I stopped for awhile because my reliable links I would use stopped and it became more and more difficult to find the events and things that were happening around the Vegas Valley & national places. I was posting a bunch on Facebook about where I was eating for free due to it being my birthday month. I've tried to compile the list of birthday deals/freebies that I try to use I will include the link to sign up. That is the catch if you do not want to get e-mails/newsletter from the food locations then don't sign up. 

The Galleria Mall sent me an e-mail for $5 giftcard, not sure if they still do that or not. http://galleriaatsunset.com/insider/#signup

Sbarro you get a free slice with purchase of a drink http://www.sbarro.com/eclub/

Arby's you get a free shake with purchase and for being a member for a year you get a free roast beef with a drink purchase http://arbys.com/get-deals

Marie Calender's free breakfast http://mariecallender.fbmta.com/members/UpdateProfile.aspx?Action=Subscribe&InputSource=W

IHOP free rooty tooty fresh'n'fruity http://www.ihop.com/pancake-revolution

Denny's free grand slam https://www.dennys.com/loyalty/

HoneyBaked Ham company you get a free classic ham sandwich http://locator.honeybaked.com/

Rubios a free entree https://www.rubios.com/beach-club

Chevy's a free entree up to $12.99 http://chevys.com/chevys-eclub-signup/

Grimaldi's free pizza http://www.grimaldispizzeria.com/speakup.aspx

FireHouse Subs free sub download their app or online only http://www.firehousesubs.com/firehouse-rewards/

Ben & Jerry's free scoop http://www.benjerry.com/

Baskin Robbin's free scoop https://www.baskinrobbins.com/content/baskinrobbins/en/signin.html

A&W free rootbeer float http://www.awrestaurants.com/

Del Taco free shake http://deltaco.com/

Outback free dessert https://www.outback.com/offers

Red Robin free burger http://www.redrobin.com/eclub/findlocation

PF Chang's free appetizer, dim sum, or dessert https://www.pfchangs.com/register

Krispy Kreme you get a free doughnut & drink https://www.krispykreme.com/about/Join-eClub

Nothing Bundt Cakes you get a free bundtlet http://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/

Rita's a free Italian ice http://www.ritasfranchises.com/stores/store.cfm?store=3634&p=birthday

Lucille's free dessert with purchase http://lucillesbbq.com/preferred-guest

Famous Dave's buy one get one 50% off for adults, but free Wilbur meal for kid's birthdays http://www.famousdaves.com/email-club

New month July 7th-11th

Monday July 7:
 (Might be Tuesday night) Cosmo $3 dive-in movies : Little Giants and Friday Night Lights
http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/pdf/menu/SchedulePDF_ViewersChoice.pdf

Tuesday July 8:
$0.56 short stack of pancakes at IHOP from 7 AM-7 PM

Regal $1 at 10 AM: Lego Movie and/or Free Birds
http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express

Bass Pro Shop Summer Fun Camp Noon-2PM wooden wiggle fish
http://www.basspro.com/Event-187102/_/N-1z0tzxc?cm_ite=summercamp&cm_sp=SmrCmpMay2014_HM#

Wednesday July 9:
Regal $1 at 10 AM: Lego Movie and/or Free Birds
http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express

CineMark $1 10 AM: Smurfs 2
http://www.cinemark.com/images/smc2014/SMC-BW%20Flyer%20414.pdf

Micheals Passport to Fun $2 10 AM-Noon(is 2 hours long): Zoetrope
https://classes.michaels.com/OnlineClasses/control/dateView?storeId=2870&zipCode=89015

Storytime in TownSquare 11 AM
http://www.mytownsquarelasvegas.com/events-a-programs/town-square-events/details/1052-storytime-in-the-square.html

Thursday July 10:
Bass Pro Shop Summer Fun Noon
http://www.basspro.com/Event-187102/_/N-1z0tzxc?cm_ite=summercamp&cm_sp=SmrCmpMay2014_HM#

Movies in the Square at TownSquare: Tarzan
http://www.mytownsquarelasvegas.com/events-a-programs/town-square-events/details/1053-movies-in-the-square.html

Friday July 11:
Free Slurpee Day at 7-11 from 11 AM- 7 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/489502497850201/

Micheals Passport to Fun $2 10 AM-Noon(is 2 hours long): Robot
https://classes.michaels.com/OnlineClasses/control/dateView?storeId=2870&zipCode=89015

Saturday July 12:
Lowes Build and Grow 10 AM-Noon: Turbo
http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

Micheals Weekend $2 craft souvenir chest 10 AM-Noon every half hour
https://classes.michaels.com/OnlineClasses/control/classDetails?classId=16999%20&storeScheduleId=2467088&sessionId=1652827%20&storeId=2870&categoryId=

Bass Pro Shop Summer Fun Noon
http://www.basspro.com/Event-187102/_/N-1z0tzxc?cm_ite=summercamp&cm_sp=SmrCmpMay2014_HM#

The District at Green Valley Ranch Movie: Monsters University
http://shopthedistrictgvr.com/outdoorPicShow.php

Another review

I know my blog followers and readers read my blog for all the activities and things to do in the city we live in, however from time to time (maybe more often now), I will be posting about reviews on products I receive free from companies and websites. This post is about an awesome Box of goodies that I got free from Influenster. On the side of my blog there is a badge stating I am part of the Influenster Nation. You can be too if you want to be, leave a comment if you are interested or e-mail me. The box I got was filled with products to help pamper me and help me be a prepared mom on the go.
 The first product I want to mention is Neo-On-the-Go by Neosporin. I must be honest and admit I already carry this product with me and have it in my diaper bag for times when we are out and about and need to protect the kids' scrapes and cuts from getting infected. So the fact that I own some before getting some free says A LOT, since many know me to be very frugal and rarely pay full price for things. When I purchase something it is something worthwhile to have. One particular day at the park with my children, another child playing at the park got a scrap. The mom was trying to help her child calm down and the child asked  for a band-aid, the mom said they would have to go home to get one. I was prepared and not only had the band-aid but Neo-on-the-Go, I was #NeoReady. The child was happy and calmed down and went on playing. Weeks later I saw the mom and her children again and the mom mentioned that her child calls me a cool mom because I had a band-aid and special stuff to use.
The second product I want to mention is the Puffs with lotion to go. Having the compact tissues to go, now with lotion, helps me be able to #PassThePuffs to my children and anyone else in need. I keep them in my diaper bag to have ready. They now open on the top of the package rather than the middle (like other brands) and that makes it more accessible to get a tissue out when one is needed.
The third product I want to mention is the new Breyers Gelato Indulgences. This was not sent in the box a coupon to redeem at my store of choice and my flavor of choice. I got mine and my Smith's and the flavor I got was Vanilla Caramel. It has little curls of caramel on the top and caramel strips throughout the vanilla. I enjoy it so much and is my favorite frozen dessert now. So creamy when you put the spoon into your mouth, it's heaven. I highly recommend this for your next indulgent moments. #GelatoLove Here is my pinterest board on what I would use to eat my Gelato with and what I would do for a date night.
http://www.pinterest.com/hwschilling/breyers-datenight-gelatolove-contest/
Product number five I want to mention is Shell Fuel Rewards network. You don't pay anything for this card, you get $0.03 off the price of gas everytime you use your card. New members are getting $0.25 off the gallon price of gas when they sign up and register their card. I used my card just last night and the cost of the gallon of gas went from $3.91 to $3.66 and I saved $3.25 on my total cost to fill my van. Signing up is free and using the card is free, you can connect your Mastercard to the rewards card and purchases made on your Mastercard will help you earn fuel points. It is a rewards card like a grocery store or restaurant rewards card so it is free. #FuelRewards Here is the link to sign up for your own rewards card.
https://www.fuelrewards.com/fuelrewards/loggedIn.html;jsessionid=JUfBTcuT7irM5cxAH8d9bg__.node10
The sixth item I am going to mention is the Ivory bar of Soap that I got. I was surprised to get it since I don't use a bar of soap when I'm cleaning, but then I got onto pinterest and saw why. The Ivory soap is gentle to use to clean with, but it can also be used to do fun activities with your children.The most popular is the soap in the microwave science experiment. The results are fun to see. Here is my pinterest board on the many uses and ideas others had for a bar of Ivory Soap
http://www.pinterest.com/hwschilling/tlcvoxbox-sudlife/   
The seventh and final product (these were listed only as I thought of them,not as favorite to least or anything like that) is Avon Anew Reversalist Express Wrinkle Smoother. I am not one to use many beauty products because I just run out of  time when getting ready and I also know I have sensitive skin. I did try this product and I saw some results, however as the day went on my face started itching where I had applied the product. My fave did not turn red, it just was not something I wanted to have happen. I think if you have normal skin it would work great for you.