New Moms

 

If you’re expecting, or have recently given birth to your beautiful bundle (congratulations!), you’re likely already realizing how expensive feeding, changing and clothing your new little bundle of joy is going to be – it’s all worth it, but extra savings can always help! I’ve started a list here of how and where to get newborn and baby freebies in Canada and coupons for baby products. If you know of more, please share them and I will add them to the list below.

 

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Baby Leggings
Baby leggings are the perfect accessory to any baby ensemble and you can get 5 FREE Pairs of Baby Leggings ($50 Value) with our exclusive promo code MOADLEGGING5. There are many styles and prints to choose from for both infants and toddlers and they are great for protecting little knees, changing diapers without undressing bottoms, keeping baby arms and legs warm and perfect for layering. They ship to Canada, however please be aware that shipping costs are added to your order. Order your 5 free pairs with promo code MOADLEGGING5 at babyleggings.com

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Carseat Canopy
If you head over to carseatcanopy.com, you can get a FREE Baby Carseat Canopy ($50 Value), when you enter our exclusive promo code MOADCANOPY5 at the checkout. Carseat canopies are great for keeping light and sounds out of baby’s way while they sleep, and we love that they come with a snuggly minky interior cover too! You can apply the code to a canopy order or add it to their Whole Caboodle Package. The Whole Caboodle is a complete matching set of all five Carseat Canopy products. Each Whole caboodle fits most makes and models of infant car seat and you get the carseat canopy with minky interior, minky slip cover, minky head support pillow, baby lap blanket with minky underside and a replacement umbrella with minky lining. You can also add optional embroidery to add a personal touch to your baby’s canopy and also make a great baby shower gift! They ship to Canada, however please be aware that shipping costs are added to your order. Use code MOADCANOPY5 and grab your FREE carseat canopy today at carseatcanopy.com

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Udder Covers
Take advantage of this great freebie from Udder Covers for a FREE Nursing Cover ($35 Value) when you enter our exclusive promo code MOADCOVER5 at checkout! They have lots of great patterns and prints available and you can apply the code to the nursing cover or to get a discount on their gift sets too! The 3 piece gift set includes a printed nursing cover, a nursing bracelet and 2 pairs of 5 ply washable breast pads! You can also add optional embroidery to add a personal touch to your baby’s nursing cover and also make a great baby shower gift! They ship to Canada, however please be aware that shipping costs are added to your order. Order your free nursing cover today using code MOADCOVER5 at uddercovers.com

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Baby Sling Carrier
Mother’s around the world love carrying their baby close to them in a sling and here’s an opportunity from sevenslings.com for a FREE Baby Sling Carrier ($40 Value) when you enter our exclusive promo code MOADSLING5 at checkout! The slings are made from 97% cotton and 35% lycra so they’re super comfortable to wear for both you and your baby and won’t lose shape over time. They come in lots of lovely patterns, prints and colours so you can easily find something you like and even match them with your own outfits! They are suitable for infants and toddlers up to 35lbs and machine washable too! You can also add optional embroidery to add a personal touch to your baby’s sling and also make a great baby shower gift! You can apply the code to your choice of baby sling to get one absolutely free or to get a discount on their gift sets too! The 3 piece gift set includes a baby sling, one coordinated pair of baby leg warmers and a matching diaper pod! These gift sets also make a great baby shower gift! They ship to Canada, however please be aware that shipping costs are added to your order. They’re a great way to carry your baby and look awesome too so order your free baby sling today using code MOADSLING5 at sevenslings.com

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Nursing Pillow
Here’s a freebie from nursingpillow.com for a FREE Nursing Pillow ($40 Value) when you enter our exclusive promo code MOADPILLOW5 at checkout! They have lots of lovely patterns and prints available and you can apply the code to the printed nursing pillow to get one absolutely free or to get a discount on their minky nursing pillow or minky pillow gift sets too! The 3 piece gift set includes a minky nursing pillow, a nursing bracelet and 2 pairs of 5 ply washable breast pads! The pillows and gift sets also make a great baby shower gift! They ship to Canada, however please be aware that shipping costs are added to your order. Order your free nursing pillow today using code MOADPILLOW5 at nursingpillows.com

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Belly Button Band & Belly Button Body
Get this freebie and save money on maternity clothes too! Get 2 FREE Belly Button Bands OR 1 FREE Belly Button Body ($40 value) at bellybuttonband.com when you enter our exclusive promo code MOADBELLY5 at checkout! The Belly Button Band and Body are unique because they attach to your existing un-fastened pants and allow them to expand with your belly while holding them comfortably in place. This can extend or eliminate the need to wear or buy maternity pants or in between size pants in your post pregnancy! They ship to Canada, however please be aware that shipping costs are added to your order. Order your 2 FREE Belly Button Bands OR 1 FREE Belly Button Body today using code MOADBELLY5 at bellybuttonband.com

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Breast Pads
Get 10 pairs of Breast Pads for FREE ($40 value) at breastpads.com when you enter our exclusive promo code MOADPADS5 at checkout! Plus you can get every additional pair for just $2! They have lots of prints available from plain to funky! They ship to Canada, however please be aware that shipping costs are added to your order. Order your 10 pairs of Breast Pads for FREE today using code MOADPADS5 at breastpads.com

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Johnson & Johnson
FREE Parent Pack – there’s two ways you can request this: call them at 1-800-361-8068 and request your “New Parent Pack” or fill in their form and in the Question and Comment box, write “New Parent Pack”. You can also visit the Johnson & Johnson Healthy Essentials Website for coupons on handy family-friendly products.

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Nestle Baby Club
Join the Nestle Baby Club to receive a FREE Backpack, sample products & coupons.

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Milupa
Call 1-866-335-9080 ask about their FREE sample package and they’ll send you a feeding spoon, free cereal sample, nutrition guide and coupons.

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Well.ca
Sign up to receive 30 Days of FREE Express Shipping for all items on Well’s Top 100 Baby Essentials List. Everything you need without having to leave home!

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Thyme Maternity
Sign up today for a FREE Thyme ID Card and enjoy over $125 in savings, free baby samples, special offers, baby coupons and more! The Thyme ID Card gets you Avent samples, $10 ToysRUs coupon, $10 Children’s Place coupon and a Thyme VIP savings booklet worth $80!

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Save on Foods
Coupons and exclusive offers. Sign up for an online account and click “would you like to receive exclusive offers” coupons and then select offers for new moms and moms-to-be.

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Similac
Sign up to the Similac Club for Rebate cheques, Coupons and FREE samples.

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Heinz Baby Club
Newsletter, and interactive features like a nutrition guide, shopping checklist, meal planner and food journal to help in feeding your little one. Coupons are also available on their site and can be printed twice every 60 days.

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Enfamil
Coupons, samples and special offers by signing up for their Family Beginnings program.

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Canadian Mother Resource
Join the CMR for FREE samples, coupons and to be entered for contests and giveaways.

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Welcome Wagon
In some communities they throw “Baby Showers” you can attend. You can also request to have an in home visit (where available) and receive FREE samples and coupons. Fill out the form online and an agent will contact you.

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Shoppers V.I.B
Join the Shoppers Very Important Baby Club and save over $150 through exclusive offers, free samples and Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points.

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Huggies
Save with printable and mailed coupons.

Free options for cancer patients

Cancer is something very difficult to deal with, even for a family member. Coming to London Ontario with my mom for her treatment, is definitely different. First and foremost the Canadian Cancer Society is amazing, the provide free rides to and from treatment. They also will help you with your things, and make sure you get checked in. 

This is the Residence Inn by Marriott, and cancer patients stay for free( the room is $165 a night). The only thing you pay for is the meal plan, which is $65 and if you can't afford it.. the hospital has a form you can fill out and they will cover the costs. The rooms are pretty great too, 2 bedrooms, a kitchenette, a common room and a bathroom. 

These are just a few pictures from our room, we have a nice view from room. There is also a workout room, and a special room for the cancer patients. There is a shuttle that runs to and from the hotel to the hospital, every half hour. 

This is the LRCP, this hospital is huge. Not only is it a cancer program but also a  children's hospital too. It's one amazing place as well, everyone that's part of your  cancer team is great. You can ask anything and it will be answered. There is a Tim Hortons in this part of the hospital (department A) and also one with a full cafeteria in Department D and the 3rd floor. It's a hospital, so you could get lost. 

This is the radiation machine used at the hospital, it's worth a few million dollars.

• Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells by damaging their DNA.
• Radiation therapy can damage normal cells as well as cancer cells. Therefore, treatment must be carefully planned to minimize side effects.
• The radiation used for cancer treatment may come from a machine outside the body, or it may come from radioactive material placed in the body near tumor cells or injected into the bloodstream.
• A patient may receive radiation therapy before, during, or after surgery, depending on the type of cancer being treated.
• Some patients receive radiation therapy alone, and some receive radiation therapy in combination with chemotherapy.

The local YMCA has a program called Wellspring, it's just for cancer patients and their families. Some of the programs are: - yoga

       - T'ai Chi

       - Qi Gong

       - Expressive Programs like art                  therapy            

       - body-mind meditation 

They also have a programs for kids with cancer. They have some support groups you can participate in as well. 

All of which are FREE!!! 

I took a bit of a different way with this post, but this is something that means a lot to me. Check out things in your local community, to see what places you have or what services you have available to you and your family. So in closing today, hug your family a little tighter today. 

Women don't forget to check yourself everyday for lumps, it could save your  life. 

How To Get Free Stuff and Products from Companies

Did you know that you can get companies to send you free products and samples... just by asking? That's right, no surveys or gimmicks, just writing them an email or letter could get you some free stuff or coupons. Most people think that you have to participate in dodgy surveys or enrol for free stuff on even dodgier websites but with this, you just ask the company yourself. Or you may think that it is a little degrading to ask them for free stuff, but trust me, they have so many products to give away that they will be glad you did ask! Some companies may not reply at all and some might, it depends a little on luck, but you are bound to get something. Some things you could get are:

• Samples
• Perfume Samples
• Makeup Samples
• Coupons (for free products or 50% off)
• Full size products
• Discounts and vouchers

In this hub you will learn the in's and out's of getting free stuff, what companies you should write to, how to do it yourself, my story and Tom Lockes' story (he wrote to 100 companies which cost him $39, shows his results, what he got and more on his website. Enjoy! 

How Did I do it?

I recently encountered the $39 dollar experiment which was conducted by Tom Locke. In this experiment, he wrote to 100 companies asking them for free products. It appears that you can be sent free products from a company by saying how much you enjoy using their products and you would like to express how much of a fan you are of their amazing creations. He received many items and products from a variety of companies, I was impressed. I wanted to try this out for myself.

So, I tried it out with a few companies, I wrote them a letter, I'll explain how exactly below and waited. One day, a huge package arrived in the post and I received so many products from one company. Some companies never wrote back to me or sent anything, I expected that. But, I realized that it isn't all that difficult to get some free products.

I will now explain how you can do it too.

1. Make A List Of Companies

The very first thing you have to do is to make a list of the companies you want to write to, you can write to one or two or you can write to four or five, the choice is yours. Look at items in your cupboard, bathroom and office, get the names of these companies. Here are a selection of companies that you can write to, but remember, these companies are not guaranteed to send you samples, you will have to see for yourself. If I have written to a company and received free products, I'll let you know.

• Make Up, Perfume - Are you interested in makeup or perfume? Try writing to makeup companies for some samples such as: Clinique, Rimmel, Carma Labs (others have received products from Carma Labs, I don't live in America so I couldn't contact them), Chap Stick, Burts Bees, Lush etc.
• Food - Kraft, Celestial Seasonings, Twinnings, Pepsi, Coca Cola, McDonalds, Wrigleys. You'll mainly get coupons but you could get a few samples too.
• Office Supplies - 3M, Staedtler, Stabilo, Daler and Rowney, Pentel, Sharpie, Crayola.
• Other: Colgate-Palmolive, Nestle, Apple (sent me stickers)

2. Get Addresses or Email

Once you have your list of companies you will need to get their contact details. You can do so by either looking at their website under the 'Contact Us' or 'About Us' links and making note of their address or email address or, by taking a look at the 'Contact Us' heading on your product. It may be quite difficult sometimes to find their address, if you don't, forget about that company and move on. Sometimes, you might not find their address but their email on their website. Write them an email instead of a letter. Gather up some addresses and get ready to start writing!

Should I Send a Letter or Email?

Usually letters suggest to the company that you value their products so much that you took the time to write them a letter. I have had more success writing a letter than an email. However, you will have to pay stamps and envelopes if you decide to write a letter, but you will have more success than an email. 

Sample Address

Carma Labs:

Carma Laboratories, Inc.
Customer Service
5801 West Airways Avenue
Franklin, Wisconsin 53132
U.S.A.

3. Write Your Letter/Email

Once you have your company address, it is now time to write them a letter. Tell the company how much you value their products and their company, why they are the best company for making that product, what you love about their product, perhaps add a personal experience and then add that you would love to try more of their range and you would like to receive some samples. Here is a step by step overview:

1. How Much You Love Their Company: Say why you like their products so much. For example; 'Your pens are so smooth to write with and are absolutely flawless, or your lotion is so soft and dissolves into my skin instantly!' Make a good paragraph on this and maybe explain two to three of their products.
2. Say that you have built trust in them: 'I always buy your brand because I like to be in the know that you will deliver only excellence every time.' or 'Your brand has always produced excellent bath products time and time again. I now always buy your brand as I know that you will deliver only the best every time.'
   
3. Add a personal experience: 'When I wash my hair with your silky shampoo, all my family comment on how soft and luscious my hair is!'
4. Say how much you would like to try more of their range: I have become such a loyal customer of yours and a fan of your company that I would love to try more of your range. Could you send me some samples of your products? Thank you, I would be so grateful!

When writing you letter keep the following points in mind:

• Do not write to them just for receiving products, they will notice this and won't send you any. Be honest in what you tell them, you more than likely enjoy using their products so tell them that.
• Say what your favourite products are and why.
• Maybe give a personal experience (if you can)
• Be concise and stick to the point. There is no need to go overboard.

Sample Letter 1

Here is a sample letter to a fictional organic shower gel company called "Organic Soaps". This company is fictional and any resemblance to any company is purely coincidental.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to tell you how much I adore your shower and bath products. I believe that Organic Soaps are the creators of the finest shower and bath products in the world. Your shower gels remind me of nature. I feel in paradise when I use your shower gel. I particularly love your lavender and tea tree shower gel. It is so soothing to the skin and the lavender is so strong. I love the way you pack so much lavender flowers into the gel. It's natural and organic. Most shower gels nowadays are packed with harsh and synthetic chemicals but yours are completely natural. Well Done. As a feel-good enthusiast I always strive for excellence in shower and hair products and Organic Soaps do just that. I am such a fan of your company and I know that Organic Soaps always create the finest. I have recommended your products to my family and friends and they love your products just as much as I do. I would love to try more from your top class range. Could you please send me samples of your shower, bath and hair products to my address. I would be so grateful if you would send me some samples. Thank you.

Handy Phrases

Here are some handy phrases you can use to sprinkle here and there in your letters.

• I believe that your company make the finest ... in the world.
• I have built so much trust in your company as you deliver five star excellence every time.
• Your brownies are absolutely delicious! They melt in my mouth and make me feel like I am in paradise.
• Thank you for creating such amazing/life-changing products.
• My dog is very choosey in what dog treats he will eat, but his mouth waters at your brand! He absolutely loves them!
• Your ... are so well-designed and are made so intricately.
• I love the way your ... are 100% organic and natural. Most ... are synthetic these days but yours will always be homemade and eco-friendly, that is what I like so much about your company.
• I use your ... all the time, in the home, in the office.
• I have recommended your products to all my friends and they love your ...! We have become ...(name of company) No.1 fans!
• You have changed the world with your fantastic ...
• I would love to try more of your amazing range. Could you please send me some samples of your new products? I would be so grateful. Thanks!

As you can see, most of the phrases are very repetitive so you will get into the hang of things after a while.

Companies I Have Written To

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Company	Response	Explanation
Cadbury	No samples or coupons	"Due to the hundreds of requests we receive each year, it is not our policy to send them out."
3M	Yes, see image above. Products worth $250
LUSH	No samples or coupons	Does not have access to samples in their office but I should try getting samples online when placing an order
Mars (Pedigree)	Yes, a 5.00 coupon
Apple	Yes, eight stickers of the Apple logo
Stabilo	Yes, four to five products
Oxford Copy Books (UK)	Yes, a project 300 page limited edition copy book
Wei East	No	No response...yet
Wrigley's	No	Did not respond
DermOrganic	Yes! Two boxes containing 6 sample bottles of their Argan Oil shampoo range, and skincare range. Worth $12. I recieved a coupon for 25% off next order online too.

Tapping Your Inner Freeloader

1. Free Music

Many companies offer free downloads ... no strings attached. Few people realize that Amazon has offered free MP3 downloads for a while. Even MTV offers a few select free downloads that are updated monthly. If you are just looking for a great online playlist that can be customized to your liking, try Pandora.com or last.fm. All of these options are 100% free and can bring you the tunes that you want without having to spend a dime!

2. Free Movies & TV

The Internet has made it possible to easily (and legally) download full length programs and movies free of charge. So instead of paying high rental fees, or ridiculous cable television subscriptions, watch online at sites like Hulu.com, where you can legally watch hundreds of network television programs and full length movies.
The majority of cable stations offer full episodes of their main shows. These do feature commercials, but don’t feature any cable bills. A few cable stations that offer full episodes of their original programming:

• MTV
• VH1
• ESPN

3. Getting Free Hookups from Your Friends

If you think about your friends, you probably have a few that work at jobs that provide them with some really great perks. Usually they are more than happy to share these perks, especially if you can reciprocate.
Here are a few examples:

• Radio Industry: Know anyone that works at a local radio station or college station? Many artists give out promotional copies of albums before the full album is released. Stations usually give them away. Many of the copies have special remixes and other tracks that might not be on the full album.
• Bouncers: Bouncers are often given a great deal of discretion on who they charge covers, and are usually more than happy to let their friends in for free.
• Clothing Retail: Friends who work in retail clothing get a sizeable employee discount. Most stores have a special “Friends and Family” discount that can save you some dough.
• Auto Industry: Having a friend who can demystify buying or repairing a car can easily save you thousands of dollars. With a friend in the biz, you can be sure you aren't being scammed.

4. Free Live Entertainment

There are often many opportunities for great live local entertainment that is free or extremely cheap. Check out Jambase.com for local musical acts in your area. Local theater is also an excellent opportunity for free or cheap entertainment. Community theaters often put on well-known plays, with very talented actors and actresses, so give them your support and have a great time in the process.

5. Free Prizes From Contests

Did you know that you can use the power of the Internet to find contests that you can actually win? Try searching for "contest" using Google's Blog Search . Local college radio stations, company blogs and individual bloggers use contests for publicity, often times only a handful people enter these contests. Give it a shot, you will find a huge variety of prizes being offered. From free concert tickets, to iPods, to flat screen TVs.

6. Free Education

Many colleges and universities now offer their classes online, some going as far as making them freely available to the general public. While you can't earn a degree by taking these online classes, you can learn a great deal on a wide variety of topics, and maybe make yourself more marketable to employers. Here's a quick list:

• University of Washington : Greek mythology, American Revolution, Heroic Fantasy and more.
• University of Nebraska : Economics
• Michigan State University : Sign Language
• Covenant Seminary : Theology
• Whatcom Community College : Mathematics
• Carnegie Mellon : Biology, Causal Reasoning, Statistics, and more
• Stanford : Computer Science
• Full List 

7. Get Paid By the Casino

Most casinos use incentives in the form of "free plays" or vouchers of varying amounts ($20-$100) to acquire new member players. If you can avoid the temptation of gambling, you can usually cash out these incentives and go home with some free money. Once you're a casino member, be sure to keep your eye out for future monetary incentives in the mail.

8. Free Boxes and Shipping Supplies

The United States Postal Service and other shipping companies will provide you with shipping material... for free. Just please be respectful and don’t create an entire FedEx furniture collection like computer programmer Jose Avila did when he created a couch, dining room table and a desk out of FedEx cartons. So if you do a lot of mailing, sell anything on eBay, or just need a few boxes USPS, FedEx and UPS offer complimentary shipping material.

9. Free Samples Galore

Companies are eager to send out sample products or coupons to consumers in a position to publicize their products or services. If you have a blog or own a website, write to the companies whose products you enjoy and ask for samples in exchange for a review of their products. It's a win-win situation. You get free stuff, and they get a little bit of publicity. It's part of what they do to maintain good customer relations. Don’t have a blog? Write in directly to the company and express your opinions on the company's products … many times you could receive freebies for your valuable feedback.
If you love reviewing products, Amazon offers a “Vine” program that allows the best reviewers to receive free merchandise in return for an honest unbiased review. Currently it is “invite-only,” but many reviewers have been accepted after reviewing less than 30 products. So post a thoughtful review of current items you own for your chance to score brand new items for free from Amazon!

10. One Man's Trash Is Another Man's Treasure

There are several great services that eco-minded citizens use to recover products before they are hauled off. Freecycle.org is an online community of more than 6 million members that are giving and getting free stuff in their home towns. Similarly, the "free stuff" section of craigslist offers all kinds of free items including televisions, clothes, furniture, and excess building materials. Just go to yourcity.craigslist.org/zip.

11. Miscellaneous Freebies

Other sites aggregate free stuff on a daily basis like new product offers and product samples. Some of the bigger “free stuff sites” are:
www.totallyfreestuff.com
www.shop4freebies.com
So head on over to grab your share of freebies!

Tips on saving money

How to spend less money

The best way to ensure that you spend less money and save more money is to learn how to pay yourself first. This strategy might be considered an old personal finance rule, but it's also one of the most effective.

6 money saving tips

1. Make your own soap
Washing your hands with foaming soap is an expensive indulgence. Luckily, you can make your own, says Tovah Paglaro, the queen of green for the David Suzuki Foundation. "Those are crazy easy to make," she says. All you do is mix an eighth of pure castile soap with a bit of water, then put it in a foaming bottle, Paglaro explains. To make scented soap, add a drop of essential oil. Voila, you have your own version of luscious lavender soap.
Savings: $6 per month

2. Barter your skills
Invitations, a piñata and a well-decorated, tasty cake are necessary for any good party. But they're pricey to buy. Lisa Pedersen, of the website Fab Frugal Mama, suggests swapping skills with friends to save on party expenses. Pedersen used her design skills to create invitations for a friend. In return, the friend created a Barbie-themed cake for Pedersen's daughter's birthday. "Not only does it save money, it saves time, because you're breaking up the number of tasks you have to do for that party," she says.

3. Make banking a service
"You need to start thinking of the bank as providing you a service," says Jeffrey Schwartz, the executive director of Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada. "When you go into a restaurant, you order what you want," he says, so the same theory applies to banking fees—you should only pay for what you want. He advises looking at what services you pay for at the bank—overdraft protection, paper statements, etc.—and cut the services you don't use.
Savings: $2 to $15 per month

4. Stop freezing away money
It's easy to forget what's in your freezer. Then, one day, you find three packs of chicken in there, completely freezer burnt. Stephanie Holmes-Winton, CEO of The Money Finder, advises you keep a freezer log. The log shows you what food you have, reminding you to eat it before it goes bad. "What I've found is that saves you a ton of money in a year on meat because you're never wasting any of it. The same with goes with bread," she says.
Savings: $40 per month

5. Plan for the future
When there are major sales at the mall, it's hard to resist splurging on new clothes. And you can splurge, just do it on your child's wardrobe for next year, says professional home economist Tracey Drabyk-Zirk. If your children have enough clothes for this season, buy them clothes in the size they'll need for next year at this time, she suggests. Plus this takes the pressure off for next year. "When the snow hits you've already got the pair of winter boots and you're not having to get to the store and pay full retail price," Drabyk-Zirk says.
Savings: 20 to 80 percent off the retail price

8. Cook from scratch and avoid mixes

Cake mix, muffin mix, hot chocolate mix, you name it! If it's pre-mixed, it's more expensive than if you made it from scratch. And mixes often contain unpronounceable ingredients. Keep your pantry stocked with baking essentials so you have everything you need to bake, whenever the mood strikes.

Use coupons on what you can!!

Birthday Freebies

My past birthday was great, I got some many free things on my birthday. I just love getting birthday freebies, it makes my birthday that much better. Several companies offer freebies on your birthday, some of which you have to sign up for but that's alright. Here is a list of free things you can also get on your birthday :) enjoy.

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Name: American Eagle Outfitters (Jun09)
Description: Sign up for an American Eagle Outfitters All-Access Pass, and you get 15% off your purchase at any American Eagle Outfitters store. To get your discount, show your Pass and proof of birth date within 7 days of your birthday
Location: Unknown
Link: Unknown

Name: Artbar restaurant (Jun09)
Description: Sign up and the Artbar restaurant will email you a gc about a week before your bd for a free entree up to 19.95 value. It's valid for a three week time span. Click on the whatsUP tab to sign up.
Location: Kitchener/Waterloo region
Link: http://www.artbar.ca

B

Name: Baskin Robbins you get a (May08)
Description: free kids scoop of ice cream
Location: ?
Link: ?

Name: The Boathouse Restaurant
Description: you get a printable coupon if you're on their email list; free dinner entree for you, up to $25 (or get $25 off your entree); reservation required, minimum party of 4; valid 1.5 weeks before till 1 week after your bday, excluding holidays
Location: 6 locations in Metro Vancouver
Link: http://www.boathouserestaurants.ca/

Name: Boomerang's Steakhouse (unknown)
Description: Free Main Course & Dessert.
Location: Dartmouth Nova Scotia.
Link: http://www.boomerangs.ca/birthdayspecial.html

Name: Booster Juice
Description: go to NATION and sign up on their list with proper email and make sure you put in your birthday for a free 24oz smoothie.
Note: you will get ID checked so make sure the birthday matches
Location: Booster Juice
Link: http://www.boosterjuice.com/

Name: Boston Pizza (AUG10) <=== !!OP's favourite!!
Description: Free Gourmet Pasta on EVERY Birthday, receive email a week prior to your actual birthday and expires on your birthday.!! ALSO, Free 2 item personal pizza on EVERY ANIVERSARY from sign up!! Must sign up below to get email.
Location: All
Link: http://www.fishbowl.com/clt/bstnint/...n/join.asp?l=E

C

Name: Casey's (Sep09)
Description: Free entree (max $15) when accompanied with another paying person, some reported they will only look at the lowest priced entree as free
Location: All
Link: Not Available

Name: Canaan chinese buffet(Sep09)
Description: has free birthday meal. Just show IDentree as free
Location: newmarket (404/davis drive)
Link: Not Available

Name: Comic Strip (Jun10)
Description: free comedy show on the week before or after your birthday
Location: ???
Link: Not Available
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Name: Dairy Queen (May08)
Description: Join Blizzard Fan Club, receive a coupon for a free 16 oz Blizzard. The coupon expires 12 days after your birthday. A year later they send you a 2 4 1 blizzard coupon.
Location: All
Link: ?

Name: Denny's (Jun08)
Description: show your id and get a free meal when another meal is purchased.
Location: All
Link: ?


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Name: East Side Mario's (Apr08)
Description: Spin the Wheel Prize or free dessert.
Location: Not Available
Link: Not Available

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Name: The Fire Hall (Sep07)
Description: Free meal up to $13.99 on your exact birthday (with proof)
Location: Oakville
Link: www.thefirehall.ca

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Name: iCoke.ca (Sep09)
Description: It's my b-day today and iCoke.ca just sent an email letting me know they put 1000 points in my account
Location: None
Link: iCoke.ca

Name: Imperial Buffet (Apr08)
Description: Free dinner with at least one paying ADULT
Location: Warden/Eglinton (Toronto)
Link: Not Available

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Name: Jack Astors (May08)
Description: Free Dessert (a cup cake w/ candle) and they sing a song.
Location: Richmond Hill location
Link: Not Available

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Name: Kelseys in London (JUN10)
Description: they give you a free lava cake desert
Location: London
Link: Not Available

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Name: Le Commensal (MAR09)
Description: (probably the best restaurant in Toronto, Andrewm favourite at least. It's also vegetarian, but the food is so good you'll forget that) Free meal up to 20 dollars if you bring a friend. (who gets 20% off)
Location: Bay & Elm (Toronto)
Link: http://www.commensal.ca/

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Name: Milestones (JUN10)
Description: get your meal free (with 3 regular purchases)
Location: Not Available
Link: Not Available

Name: Montana's Cookhouse (unknown)
Description: (free appetizer when you join mailing list)
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Originally Posted by Scooter
Montana's Cookhouse if you tell them it's your birthday they put a big hat on your head with horns coming out of it and give you a free birthday cake (not sure how big it is), and they sing "It's your birthday, it's your birthday, it's your birthday, celebrate. Happy birthday from Montana's. Don't forget to clean your plate." to the tune of "Found a peanut last night". Of course you'd have to already be there for a regular meal.
Location: All
Link: http://www.montanas.ca/

Name: Mother Tuckers (unknown)
Description: Free Carvery Meal w/ proof of birthday.
Location: Not Available
Link: Not Available

Name: Medieval Times (JUN10)
Description: offers a free feast and tournament for the birthday guest accompanied by a paying customer. Need to register more than 1 week before your birthday for the coupon code.
Location: Toronto
Link: http://www.medievaltimes.com/birthday.php

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Name: Ontario Place (Jun10)
Description: If your birthday falls on any day during Ontario Place’s 2010 summer operating season, you will receive a complimentary Toronto Star Play All Day Pass*. You can enjoy Ontario Place’s rides and attractions, including Froster Soak City, Toronto’s only downtown waterpark, and the state-of-the-art Cinesphere showcasing this year’s newest feature, Wild Ocean.

*Here are the details to the promotion:

Offer only valid on your birthday.
Proceed to the Guest Services Pavilion with valid identification.
Valid identification can include a birth certificate, passport, driver’s license or health card
Location: The bowels of Toronto
Link: http://www.ontarioplace.com/en/11_pr...romotions.html

Name: Orange Julius (SEP09)
Description: the email coupon received is BOGO 20oz Premium Fruit Smoothie/20oz Julius Original OR $1.50 a single 20oz Premium Fruit Smootie. This is sent a week before your birthday and expires two weeks after your birthday. (Free Light Smoothie for SPC users)
Location: ALL
Link: Not Available

Name: Pizza Pizza (Mar08)
Description: free slice of pizza and a drink on your birthday, u must sign up prior and they send birthday cards a week before their birthday
Location: ?
Link: Not Available


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Name: Red Robin
Description: Join the Red Robin eClub and receive a FREE gift just for signing up, a FREE burger on your birthday.
Location: Only in AB & BC
Link: http://www.redrobin.com
http://apps.fishbowl.com/a/redrobin/join/agegate.asp

Name: Rocky Chocolate (unknown)
Description: Kids! Get a FREE ice-cream on your birthday! Our Kid's card gives children a chance to collect points towards discounts on their favourite treats at any participating Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Canada. And don't forget to come in on your birthday, when you'll get a free ice cream.
Location: Not Available
Link: http://www.rockychoc.com/kidscard.htm

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Name: Sawmill and Moose Factory restaurants (JUN10)
Description: get your meal free
Location: ???
Link: Not Available

Name: Smiling Jacks (unknown)
Description: Offers a free meal.
Location:GTA + More.
Link: http://www.smilinjacks.ca

Name: Seven Stars Restaurant (JUN09)
Description: 7 Stars restaurant in Orangeville advertises a free meal on your birthday (minimum 4 guests) on their take out menu
Location: Orangeville
Link: Not Available

Name: Sephora (MAR09)
Description: sign up for beauty insider (it's free and instant) and on your birhtday they'll send you a coupon for a free gift
you redeem it at sephora in person ..usually you get a choice between 2 things (example: box of sephora lipglosses (x3))
Location: Toronto or US
Link: www.sephora.com

Name: Swiss Chalet (unknown)
Description: free dessert w/ purchase of entree, expires ~2 weeks after birthday
Location: Not Available
Link: Not Available

Name: Starbucks (SEP09)
Description: visit starbucks.com/card to add your mailing address and
date of birth to your Rewards Card member profile, and get an email for FREE drink at Starbucks on your birthday!
Location: Not Available
Link: starbucks.com/card