On Hiatus

I'm going on an indefinite break. Google has decided to drop me from both Google Adsense and their Affiliate Network. I've written to them to find out why my account is being deactivated, but have heard no word back. Thus, I won't be posting for a while. Thanks Google, you sure do know how be a buzzkill. (As a reaction, I'm now going to cancel my gmail and officially become a proud and loyal Yahoo account user).


Hope you enjoyed the rebates and samples I posted, some are still active so feel free to explore some older posts. Take care.


~Katherine

P.S. I feel like Google has ripped out my guts and destroyed my livelihood, in a way.

Tip of the Week

There are a lot of great Deal websites available today - such as Groupon, LivingSocial, KGBDeals, and a few others. But there in my experience there is 1 Deal Site I will NEVER use again called HOMERUN.com . I purchased a deal from here once and that was a Huge mistake. I spent $10 in order to receive $20 worth of baked goods at a selected bakery near my home. When I finally went to go use the certificate the place didn't seem to exist. Not only that but I also tried to call the number of the bakery and it was just a recording, so I assume the establishment went out of business.
Now, I can certainly understand that. In the past, when something has occurred of a similar nature -which rarely happens, but it does - Groupon and LivingSocial were quick to kindly credit me the money I was owed. I called the HomeRun.com customer service number half a dozen times and left messages as well. I also wrote several emails stating the problem. It was 2 weeks before anyone got back to me with any sort of response. I was told I'd be refunded the money in check form. It's now over 2 months and I've yet to see that check. I'm still sending numerous emails a day trying to pester the company into refunding my money. AVOID Homerun.com.

Be careful with lesser known websites, but don't ever feel shy to fight for your money back. That's my tip, stick with the more common and reliable deal sites like Groupon.

*I've checked online recently, and this company HomeRun has had numerous complaints about refund refusals for the services they could not provide, so I'm not the only one.

2 Movie Tickets for $9 from FANDANGO - Deal

Fantastic, awesome, fabulous, terrific, super cool deal to pay only $9 for 2 movie tickets. Instead of paying $25 (or more) for you and your friend, date, mom? (lol), you only pay $9.
GET IT!!!


Deal Expires: March 4, 2011 at Noon

http://livingsocial.com/deals/28498-two-movie-tickets?msdc_id=3

Free U by KOTEX Sample

Get either some tampons or pantyliners samples from U by Kotex. It's up to U to click the link and sign up. Never can have enough feminine items lying around the house.

http://www.ubykotex.com/mobile/mission/index.shtml

Free PURINA ONE BEYOND Cat & Dog Sample

Walmart's got a free sample of the new Purina One Beyond pet food - choose a sample of either cat or dog food. Does anyone else love a pet freebie like I do?
:-)

http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid82797.aspx#/home/pov3

Free KIRKLAND HOUSEHOLD SURFACE WIPES Sample

Get a sample of Kirkland Wipes and see how they match up to your Clorox or Lysol wipes. When you get the sample there'll be no excuse not to wipe down a few surfaces that you've been neglecting.


**Now it's only for Costco members, but wasn't when I posted it originally.

https://secure.startsampling.com/sm/wipes101556/captureAddress.iphtml?item=101556&source=

Free NATURAL NIBBLE Dog Food Sample

Time to sign up for yet another dog food sample, I'm sure your dog isn't sick of these samples yet :)

http://naturalnibbles.com/free_samples.html

Free NEILMED SINUS RINSE BOTTLE

Sign up for a free NeilMed Sinus Rinse Bottle and receive 2 sinus rinse packets too.  Finally clear up your sinuses which must have been clogged all winter like mine.

*If you've signed up for this deal in the past, like I, you cannot get another one - only 1 per household. But keep in mind, you can still get this rinse if you only signed up for the Neti Pot last time, which is a different product.

http://www.neilmed.com/usa/cust_survey.php

Buy 1 Get 1 FREE at CHIPOTLE

Until March 3rd 2011, you can visit Facebook to get a BUY 1 GET 1 Free Coupon to use at Chipotle either on their tacos, burritos, bowls, or salads.

https://www.facebook.com/americasnextgreatrestaurant

Free CREME OF NATURE Shampoo Sample

Try the new fragrance shampoo from Creme of Nature - sunflower & coconut. Make your hair smell sweet and fruity, for free.

http://www.cremeofnature.com/nature/creme_of_nature_new_fragrance_shampoo_promotion.html

Free SILK SOYMILK - Coupon or Rebate (your choice)

Silk soymilk has a "Love it Guarantee," which basically states: you can receive a Silk replacement coupon OR your money back, when you purchase Silk and you are not very happy with the product. If you’re dissatisfied with Silk a 2nd time (after you chose the coupon option), please contact them via mail, with proof of purchase, to receive your money back. Include your printed full name, mailing address, and brief reason for why you're unhappy with Silk.


I personally don't like Silk, I much prefer ZenSoy or Greenway, so this rebate works for me :-)


http://silksoymilk.com/love-it-rules

Free DREAMFIELDS PASTA - Rebate

If you buy a box of Dreamfield's pasta and don't think it's better than your normal Barilla (or other favorite) pasta, you can get a full refund of your purchase price + an extra 50 cents for the postage.
You just have to mail your receipt, UPC code from the product, and tell them why it wasn't great.

http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com/dreamfields-pasta-guarantee.html

Free NIDODERM CQ Patch Sample + Coupon

If you're trying to quit smoking, there is no better time than now. Get a free Nicoderm patch sample and they'll also send you a $7 off coupon.

https://www.nicodermcq.com/promotions/nicodermcqsample7dollar.promo?sessioncheck=true

Free ORGANIX BEAUTY Sample(s)

Enter your name and address info until April 1, 2011. There'll be 1,000 lucky people who will supposedly get a bunch of free samples as a prize.

http://beautypureandsimple.com/FreeSample.asp

Free MIO Liquid Water Enhancer sample

I have no idea what this Mio water enhancer will taste like, but I signed up for a sample because I'm dying to find out. Their Facebook page is giving out 100,000 samples, so get it before it runs out.

And if you're wondering "What is Mio Liquid Water Enhancer?", well, it's basically like Crystal Light but as a liquid and not powder. It's meant to jazz up regular water and make it taste better, and you can add as many drops of the Mio as you like so you can choose how sweet you want to make your water (without any extra calories).

http://www.facebook.com/MiO?sk=app_181925831846437

Tip of the Week

Here's a great article called "8 Known Carcinogens to Remove From Your House." It makes you think twice about the stuff you buy and bring into your home. Purchasing more green products with less harsh chemicals will do a world of good for our bodies.

http://shine.yahoo.com/event/green/8-known-carcinogens-to-remove-from-your-house-2452966/

Free MIRACLE WHIP Mayo Sample

If you're a Hellman's kind-of person, try a Miracle Whip sample and maybe you'll make the mayo switch.

http://www.startsampling.com/sm/mw101655/captureAddress.iphtml?item=101655&source=&ss_id=&key=b36c399912a6568691d124c3129c9b52

Free WORX ENERGY DRINK Sample

Coffee just not doing it for you in the morning anymore? Try this new energy drink then, it's called Worx, but I'm not sure if it works yet since I'm waiting for my sample still.
**Free samples are gone, they'll send you a BUY 1 GET 1 coupon now.

http://worxenergy.com/freesample.php

*They'll send you an email just to confirm your address. (Remember, it's good to use a "spam email address" so you don't have too much junk email in your more important email account. I have an email address that I only use for signing up for freebies).

Free Rachel Ray NUTRISH DOG FOOD Sample

Rachel Ray has her own line of dog food now, so get your pup a sample that he can chow down on.

http://www.rachaelray.com/pets/switch.php

Free NATURAL NUTRITION Cat Food Sample

Get your kitty a yummy cat food sample. I'm sure your kitty will thank you by rubbing up on your leg, as usual.

http://www.purecat.net/sample.php