FREEBIE: Pedometer!

Grab your free pedometer now!  I was able to snag one as a homemaker - just choose none for all other industry/job title.

GO HERE NOW!

ENTER DAILY TO WIN: Pack it Back to College - Ends 10/4

Enter HERE daily for your chance to instantly win dorm room kits or one of 1400 Target gift cards!  Or, if you're feeling lucky, enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a 2014 Chevy Sonic!

GOOD LUCK!

ENTER TO WIN: GLADE prize packs or getaway

Enter for a chance to win Glade prize packs or one of four amazing getaways!

ENTER HERE

FREEBIE: Weleda Skin Food Sample

Head over to the Target Sample page to sign up for your free sample of Weleda Skin Food!


Get your sample HERE

ENTER TO WIN: Walmart Gift Card

Test your doggy dental knowledge and be entered to win a $500 Walmart gift card!

ENTER HERE

ENTER TO WIN: Skinny Cow Glamping Sweepstakes (DAILY) - ends 8/4

Skinny Cow is sponsoring a giveaway for girls going glamping!

Enter everyday until August 4, 2014 to win daily prizes! 

Every week winner will be chosen to take two of their friends on a three night glamping trip.

No purchase necessary, they will give you a code if you don't have one!

Enter HERE

FREEBIE: Airborne Everyday Chewables Sample

Fill out the form HERE to receive your sample!

ENTER TO WIN! International Delight Iced Coffee Tumbler

It's back!  International Delight is giving away 100 Tumblers per week!
I won one last time and it's a great tumbler!

Enter on their facebook page NOW!

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Perdue Crew

Have you heard?  You can join the Perdue Crew to receive exclusive coupons, rewards and news!
As a part of their crew, you also get the chance to share ideas directly with Perdue!

It's free to join and easy to earn points.  Check it out today!

This is what I see on my dashboard when I log in.  Easy to earn!

FREEBIE: Emergen-C Sample

Head HERE to sign up for a free sample from Emergen-C!

Share a Coke - Get a free Coke coupon at Target

Share a Coke with a friend on Facebook to receive a coupon to use at Target - good for a free Coke!

ENTER TO WIN: Pillsbury Soft and Mini Daily Win - ends 8/31 (MOBILE)

Head to www.softandmini.com on your mobile device to enter to win prizes from Pillbury!  You must enter with a mobile device and enter your phone number to win!

You can choose between soft prizes like plushes and sweatshirts, or play to win mini prizes like an iPad mini or a mini Amazon shopping spree!

GOOD LUCK!

FREEBIE: Huggies Sample

Huggies is giving out free samples!!!

Head to the site, sign in or register and submit for a sample!

ENTER TO WIN: Waggin' Train Walmart Giftcard Giveaway

Head to Walmart's website to enter to win a Walmart Gift Card!

You must watch the video to get to the entry form.

Good luck!

FREEBIE: Support the American Heart Association for a Free Pin

Head over to the Go Red for Women facebook page and show your support to raise awareness for heart disease!

ENTER TO WIN: Apple iPod Touch from BIC - DAILY

It's a different prize everyday during BIC's 100 days of giveaways!

TODAY... an Apple iPod Touch!

ENTER HERE

SAVE MONEY: Walmart Savings Catcher Update

I hope many of you have been enjoying the Walmart Savings Catcher program mentioned last month on the Shorter blog!

This is an update to let you know, getting $$$ back just got easier with Walmart.

You can now SCAN the receipt with the Walmart app for android or iPhone.

Here are the simple instruction as per Walmart ----->

HAPPY SHOPPING AND SAVING!

COUPON SNAPSHOT: Harris Teeter Super Doubles 6/25

Here is a part of my shopping trip this morning to Harris Teeter.
Here is how I did it... (head to Living Life of Riley for AMAZING breakdowns for coupon matchups)

• Nutella 
• $4.15
• - $1.00 doubled
• = $2.15
• Hefty One Zip Bags
• $2.00
• Bought 3 = $6.00
• - $2.00/3 doubled to $4/3
• - $1 ZVR
• =$1.00 for all three
• Motts Tots Juice
• Bone Support on sale at my store for $2.19, reg. 2.99
• - $1.00 doubled
• =$0.19
• Orville Red. popcorn B1G1Free
• 2/$3.39
• Bought 4 for 6.78
• Used (2) -$1.50/2 doubled for total coupon - $6.00
• - $1.50 ZVR
• $0.72 overage
• Mueller Linguine B1G1
• 2/1.99
• Bought 2 for $1.99
• - $1.00/2 doubled
• = $0.01 overage
• Olay Bodywash
• $4.59
• - $1.50 doubled (now gone, get $1.10 here)
• - $1.00 ZVR
• = $0.09 (or with new coupon, $1.39)
• Old El Paso Seasoning Packets
• $0.95 each
• Bought 3 for $2.85
• - $1.00/3 doubled
• = $0.85 total
• Barilla Plus Rotini 
• $2.19 each
• Bought 2 for $4.38
• - $1.00/2 doubled
• - $1.00 ZVR
• =$1.38 total
• Always Infinity 14pk 
• $5.29
• - $1.00 doubled 
• - $1.00 ZVR
• = $2.29
• Vidal Sassoon Firm Hold Spray
• 4.99
• - $2.00 doubled
• =$0.99
• Vidal Sassoon Dry Shampoo 
• $4.89
• - $2.00 doubled
• = $0.89
• Clear Shampoo
• $5.99
• -$1.50 doubled
• -$1.50 ZVR
• $1.49
• Oral B Complete Toothbrush
• $2.49
• -$1.00 doubled 
• -$1.00 ZVR
• = $0.51 overage
• Duracell 4ct (AA or AAA) B1G1
• $2.50
• -$1.00 doubled
• =$0.50 ZVR
• =free
• Command Hooks
• $4.29
• -$2.00 doubled
• = $0.29 
• Hormel Pepperoni
• 2.39
• Bought 2 for $4.78
• - $1.00/2 doubled
• - $1.00 ZVR
• = $1.78 total
• Excedrin Migrane 
• $4.89
• -$2.00 doubled
• $0.89
• Starbucks K-Cup 10pk
• 7.99 sale
• - $1.50 (does not double)
• - $1.50 ZVR
• = $4.99

REVIEW: Influenster's SPRING VOX BOX

I was fortunate enough to be selected to receive a Vox Box from Influenster for the launch of the Labor Day Movie!  Influenster will select individuals to receive items in a "vox box" pertaining to theme, and have those individuals talk about these items!

Here I go, the shorter blog's short-and-to-the-point review of the Spring Vox Box.

1. RIMMEL LONDON SCANDALEYES RETRO GLAM MASCARA (phew!)

I have mixed feelings about this one.  It worked amazingly the first three-four days.  I loved the curve of the wand, it gave uniform coverage especially to the corners of my eyes.

Then came the week after.  The wand clumps up SO bad with product that I can't even see the wand bristles anymore.  I have to wipe off a lot of excess, which means lots of wasted product.

Not sure I'm a fan of this mascara.

2. PLAYTEX SPORT FRESH BALANCE TAMPONS

I've always been a fan of the Playtex Sport line.  They are the only ones I trust for longer outings or activities that involve more movement.  I don't trust any other product because I've tried and tested the other big brands.  Enough said, go buy this one.








3. KISS EVERLASTING FRENCH NAILS

I have not used fake nails like this since high school prom when I was in a rush.  For the exact reason why I would buy this item- if I was in a rush to get somewhere and my nails looked awful.

We all know what artificial nail glue does to your nails (my nails are still recovering 2 weeks later), and the nails start popping off three days later.

If you need a quick fix for a wedding or party, get this- it's a small fraction of the cost to get your nails done at a salon, and easy to remove!




4. NIVEA SKIN FIRMING HYDRATING BODY LOTION

This product is tricky to review... Though I have been using it for over 2 weeks now on my stomach, my biggest problem area after having kids.  I have also been exercising more so I can't tell if the change is from toning by exercise or from the skin firming lotion.

As far as the scent/texture goes, I loved it.  I know other reviews say the scent was overpowering.  But I have very sensitive skin where I will break out with strong scents.  That did not happen with this lotion.  I would buy it in the future and recommend it to others.

SOCIAL COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: PINCHme

Do you like trying out products for free?

You should join me on PINCHme.

The site gives out samples on Tuesdays at noon- they have great samples to send out first come, first serve.  

This can cause quite a stir at noon, causing the site to go down for a few minutes.  However, if you can get in, you can get great products!

Join today and see for yourself!

COUPON TIP: Harris Teeter's SUPER DOUBLE COUPONS coming up!

ALERT ALERT!
HARRIS TEETER SUPER DOUBLES STARTS TOMORROW!

During Super Double week, Harris Teeter will double your coupons up to a $2.00 face value, for a maximum of $4.00 off an item.

Read through their coupon policy - they recently updated so you can use THREE identical internet coupons per item per day!

Make sure you print out those valuable coupons and organize before your trip!

ENTER TO WIN: Free pizza for a year... and more! Ends 7/11

Quikly is sponsoring a Domino's giveaway!
By signing up, you will get a notification before the sign-up goes live.
The fastest responders will receive amazing prizes - the fastest gets free pizza for a year!

Go HERE and click "I WANT IN" and share with others to increase your notification heads-up time!

FREEBIE: Garnier Clean+ Samples

Submit your info HERE to receive free samples from Garnier!

ENTER TO WIN: Nokia Prize Pack - ends 6/27

Head over to Nokia's facebook page to enter to win a #MoreColorful Nokia prize pack!

Nokia has a lot of "RT to WIN" (retweet to win) contests on twitter, so check them out there too!

Nokia's facebook contest

Nokia's twitter page

COUPON SNAPHOT: Harris Teeter 6/19 - PAID $1.22

My first of many coupon snapshots, I will take a pic of cheap or free items purchased with coupons, with breakdowns on how to get the same deals.

HARRIS TEETER 6/19

• e-VIC Deal - Arm and Hammer Detergent 50oz: $1.97 each, limit 2
• Use $3.00/2 A&H Detergent coupon (SmartSource)
• Pay $0.94 total
• Reynolds Baking Cups: $1.19 each, buy 2 = $2.38
• Use $0.55/2 PRINTABLE Coupon (doubles to -$1.10)
• ZVR -$1.00/2 Reynolds Baking Cups
• Pay $0.28 total
• Lipton Tea Bags 16ct: 2/3.00, buy 2 = $3.00
• Use $0.75 PRINTABLE Coupon (print 2, doubles to -$1.50 ea)
• FREE!

Make sure you keep up with your e-vic coupons saved on to your card, these can be stacked with paper manufacturer coupons!

FREEBIE: Send a Yogi Tea Well Wish to a Friend

Send well wishes to a friend via e-card!

Your friend will receive instructions via email on how to receive their free Yogi Tea. After they redeem, have them send one back!

Submit HERE

ENTER TO WIN - Revlon by Marchesa - Ends 7/20

Revlon is running a sweepstakes with great prizes up for grabs!

500 Winners will win a set of four Revlon by Marchesa Beauty tools

4 Winners will win a chic clutch plus four Revlon by Marchesa Beauty tools

Enter at their facebook page

ENTER TO WIN: Le Creuset Cast Iron Starter Set - ends 6/30

Enter at the Earth Balance Facebook Page to enter to win a Le Creuset Cast Iron Starter Set!

Ends 6/30

ENTER HERE

GIVEAWAY: Purex Crystals

Our first ever giveaway on The Shorter Blog!

One lucky winner will win a coupon to receive a free bottle of Purex Crystals Limited Edition in Fabulously Fresh!

Enter under the GIVEAWAY TAB
Good luck, and thanks for following The Shorter Blog!

Giveaway ends on June 24th at 11:59 PM EST

FREEBIE: Meow Mix Cat Food Sample

Sign up now to receive a free sample of Meow Mix Tender Centers Cat Food!

GO HERE

ENTER TO WIN: Step 2 Up & Down Rollercoaster

ENDS TONIGHT...

Head to Step 2's facebook page and enter their Fan Fridays giveaway!

You can win a fun Up & Down Roller Coaster!

ENTER HERE

FREEBIE: P&G Savings Booklet

Sign up to receive a booklet of P&G coupons!  These have high value coupons that come in very handy!

GO HERE!

FREEBIE: Nivea Lotion Sample

Grab a sample of Nivea Smooth Sensation or Extended Moisture from their website!

I've tried both and LOVE them!
Their products are never greasy
The scents are SO light and refreshing

Let them know via Twitter or Facebook how much you love their products!!!

REQUEST A SAMPLE HERE

ENTER TO WIN: Hawaiian Tropic Prize Packs

Hawaiian Tropic is giving away a luxurious prize pack every week, it includes everything you need to enjoy a day at the beach - such as an e-reader!

Enter on their FACEBOOK PAGE

Enter weekly - good luck!

FREEBIE: Finish Dishwashing Sample

Head over to the Finish page and grab your sample now!!!!

Take the Finish Challenge by filling out the form.

FILL OUT THE FORM HERE

Note, if you have already received a sample from Finish, you will not be eligible for this sample

REVIEW: Kiss Everlasting French Manicure

As a member of Influenster I recently received a Spring Fling Vox Box full of fun items to try out!  One of the items, a box of Kiss Everlasting French Manicure glue-on nails.

You can buy these at Walmart for under $5!

Here is my Shorter Blog review.

PROS
Easy to apply
Comes with everything you need
Longlasting - I've had them on for a week in this pic
Looks like an expensive french manicure
Doesn't feel bulky

CONS
These are the shorter lengths, and I have long nail beds.  One was too short to cover my nail
Make sure you get glue on the nail AND press-on.  Or else air bubbles will cause it to pop off.

Overall, great product to use to get instant glam nails!

ENTER TO WIN: International Delight Tumbler

International Delight is giving away 100 free tumblers per week!

Head to their FACEBOOK PAGE to enter weekly!

TWITTER PARTIES PAGE

From now on to make finding twitter parties easier on my blog, you can find the parties scheduled for that week under the Twitter Parties Page!

GO THERE NOW AND BOOKMARK IT!

TWITTER PARTIES: 5/30

* All Times in EST
Make sure you follow the hosts before the party!

TIP:  Submitting your link... Use your twitter profile URL for URL space, twitter handle for name
Don't forget your email address!!!!

Hunt's Dinner Done
12:00PM - 1:00PM
HASHTAG:  #DinnerDone
HOSTS:  @HuntsChef @dawnchats @MsMissy62 @ruralmoms @MudpiesandTiara @tsue1136
PRIZES:  (1) Early Bird $50 Walmart Giftcard, (5) $100 Walmart Giftcard
RSVP HERE

Rethink Clean with Hoover
3:00PM - 4:00PM
HASHTAG:  #RethinkCleaning
HOSTS:  @dawnchats  @SweepTight  @HooverUSA
PRIZES:  (4) $50 Walmart Giftcards
RSVP HERE

Twitter parties: 5/29

*all times in EST

DYSON FAN PARTY
12:30PM - 1:00PM
HASHTAG:  #DysonCool
HOSTS:  @Dyson @ModernDayMoms
PRIZES:  TWO (2) Dyson Fans
RSVP HERE


Her Health Walgreens Chat
1:00PM
HASHTAG:  #HerHealth
HOSTS: @dentistmel @agirlsgottaspa @miscfinds4u @mammamoiselle @jmanmillerbug @Walgreens
PRIZES:  (1) Early Bird $50 Walgreens Giftcard, (5) $100 Walgreens Giftcards
RSVP HERE

Going Beyond Thanks Chat
1:00PM
HASHTAG:  #ChevySalutes
HOSTS:  @ArmyWives101 @CandyPO @MrsTeeH
PRIZES:  (2) iPad Minis, (4) $100 Giftcards
NO RSVP, INFO HERE

Huggable Heroes
3:00PM - 3:30PM
HASHTAG:  #HuggableHeroes
HOSTS:  @BuildABear @CooperMunroe @EmilyMcKhann @TheMotherhood25 @TheMotherhood
PRIZES:  (3) $25 Build-A-Bear Giftcards
RSVP HERE

PERK Vent Wrap Twitter Party
3:00PM
HASHTAG:  #PERKFresh
HOSTS:  @Smiley360
PRIZES:  (1) RSVP prize: $50 giftcard, (8) Prize Packs including vent wraps, mug, $25 giftcard
RSVP HERE

Chalky Finish with Deco Art
4:00PM - 4:45PM
HASHTAG:  #ChalkyFinish
HOSTS:  @decoart_inc @snapconf
PRIZE:  (1) Prize pack full of items from Chalky Finish by DecoArt
RSVP HERE

Poise Life's Little Leaks
9:00PM
HASHTAG:  #LifesLittleLeaks
HOSTS:  @crowdtappers @zipporahs @brettbmartin @valmg
 @ThriftyJinxy @valerie2350 @ellenblogs
PRIZE:  $750 in American Express Giftcards
RSVP HERE

Discover Thrively
9:00PM
HASHTAG:  #Thrively
HOSTS:  @theonlinemom
PRIZES:  iPad with Retina Display
RSVP HERE

Mom Inspirations
10:00PM - 11:00PM
HASHTAG:  #MomInspirations
HOSTS:  @cafeyak
PRIZES:  Prize packs from Wet Naps and Kontos Foods
RSVP HERE

Twitter Parties: A new way to party online!

Have you ever attended a "party" on twitter?

I have been attending for the past year or so and have had so much fun!
You chat with brands and major bloggers - with the chance to win amazing prizes!

You must have a twitter account to get started, and get to know a tweeting platform you're comfortable with.  I use Tweet Deck as it has worked best for me.  However, there are a few others you can try out for yourself:

• Twubs
• Hootsuite
• Tweet Chat

There are more, but these are the ones I have tried so far.

To join a twitter party...

1. Find a few twitter parties (Check my "Twitter Parties" Page)
2. "Follow" the sponsors and hosts of the party
3. RSVP by entering your twitter handle: @example and info (if needed)
4. Use your tweet management tool such as Tweet Deck to follow the #hashtag
5. Chat!  Be involved, answer host's questions, ask questions, comment on others' tweets!

Prizes are usually given to those who participate or answer questions throughout the party.
A host may tweet "Q1. What are your plans for summer?  #summertime"

You should re-tweet in case others missed the question, then reply or send a new tweet as an answer. "A1. I plan to go to the beach! #summertime"

The hashtag is the most important part of a twitter party.  Always make sure you include the party's corresponding #hashtag to participate in the party!

GOOD LUCK and HAVE FUN!

SAVE MONEY (APP): Checkout 51

One of my favorite savings apps, Checkout 51 helps you get cash back after purchasing groceries!

Checkout 51 is available in the App Store and Google Play store

The process is easy:

• Every Thursday morning at 12:00AM new offers will be available in your account.
• Purchase items from this list
• Take a picture of the receipt in its entirety
• Check off the items you purchased in the app
• Build up your savings to $20, cash out, receive a check!

The app is very easy to use, just make sure your receipt is dated in the time frame of the offer, it changes weekly!

SAVE MONEY: Walmart Savings Catcher

NOTE:  Walmart Savings Catcher is in Beta status, only available in the following cities:

• Atlanta
• Charlotte
• Lexington
• Dallas
• Huntsville
• San Diego
• Minneapolis

Walmart Savings Catcher will give you the difference after comparing locally advertised prices for the items purchased.

COUPONER?  WSC will still give you the difference back BEFORE coupons were applied. i.e. you paid $3 for a $4 item with coupon.  WSC found a local ad with item at $3:  You still get $1 back!

ON THE GO?  Use your smartphone to input your receipt: www.walmart.com/savingscatcher

Credits can be built up in your Walmart.com account then transferred onto an eGift Card.  You may print this out to use in-store.

Rules:

7 receipts per week, 15 max receipts per month

Applies to in-store purchases only

Does not apply to most non-grocery items

Enter to Win: Daily Snuggle Bear Sweepstakes

For this one you must play a game to enter.  So if you have a minute or two to spare, play, relax and enter to win!

Click here

FREEBIE: Loreal Paris Advanced Haircare Sample

Head to the Loreal Paris USA website to sign up for a free sample now!

CLICK HERE

ENTER TO WIN: Daily Paw Patrol Sweepstakes

Head over to Nickelodeon's site to enter to win a different prize everyday!
Today is a plush toy, day 11 of 28.

CLICK HERE!

ENTER TO WIN: Daily M&Ms M-Ball Instant Win Giveaway

Everyday until June 15, 2014 you can enter to instantly win an M&Ms Brand M-Ball!

It takes a few seconds to enter daily for a fun prize from your fave chocolate company!

Enter here through their facebook page!