iOS 4 for iPhone NOW Available

I can't find a direct link, but learned from re-tweets that the new operating system for iPhone is now available. Apple's web site still says 'coming soon', so there's no link there, but I just plugged in my phone and was given the opportunity to download the new software in iTunes. It's taking a while, the file is big, and I'm eager to see what the new software brings.

Gillette Pro Glide Review

     I, like so many people, tried and failed, tried and failed to get a Free Gillette Pro Glide when they were giving them away on Facebook. Then all of a sudden there were dozens of sites giving them out, and I was able to get two. One for me, and one for hubby. I know! ProGlide is for Men Silly Girl, but there was so much hype, I wanted to try it. My son wanted to use it the other day, but I said 'no'; I'd posted the free links enough times he had plenty of chances to get his own.
     Today I finally got my chance to use the razor. I don't know how guys grow so much hair on their face in just one day, but in order for me to use the razor and give an effective review, I had to wait weeks until the hair on my legs was so thick, it was either use "Love My Carpet" or the ProGlide. I went for the razor. The directions were easy enough to get the battery in, but I don't recall them telling me how to turn it on. Maybe they did, I just got distracted by the sleek blue and silver look of the razor. I shot the blade off by accident trying to turn the razor on, but finally found the little button that makes it go. (Note to designers: you may want to make that button a little more noticeable for guys. We all know how men have trouble finding certain buttons - but that's a completely different blog post and probably not one that's G rated...).
     I used Gillette Fusion shaving cream since I've got a stockpile from coupons & a couple of great sales at the drug stores. Do I care that the shaving cream and the razor I'm using are really both for men? Nope. I'm too cheap to go buy woman's shave cream when I've got so many men's Gillettes sitting in the closet, and I've been dying to try out this razor. Besides, unless I used a real cheepo no-name thin shave cream, I can't imagine the brand of cream or gel would make any difference with the razor.
     The swipes of the razor up my legs was smooth, and I wasn't 'askaird around my knees as I usually am with regular razors, since the ProGlide really does seem to glide easily over and around knee bumps (so I assume face/chin bumps too). It was a bit awkward holding the razor right and I had to go over spots a couple of times, but this is understandable since it IS angled for a guy's face and not a woman's leg.
     Some reviews I've read say the vibration is a bit weird to get used to, but I really didn't notice it.  At least not until I became a victim of operator error when holding the razor in my left hand while pumping shave cream into my right hand. I forgot the razor was moving, it touched my right arm and I got a little cut. Actually it's a pretty long cut, the length of the razor blade, but it's not deep and only hurts because I'm a wimp; it was my own fault. Other than cutting my arm, (really, who does that while shaving their legs?!) I never once nicked my legs, and the shave is incredibly close and smooth.
     So now it's time to watch for a sale and use my $1.00 coupon that came with the razor to buy more blades and pass the razor down to my teenage son for his opinion. I've a feeling he's going to like it (a step up from his "Fusion" which he loves) and I know my husband will like it once he manages to get around to shaving (which will probably be tonight because it's Saturday night and if he want's to make out, he'll have to get rid of the needles growing on his face...). After all, I do have silky soft legs.

Purex 3-in-1

Free 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets from Purex can be found here. I've already received my sample, and it comes with 2 sheets and a $1.00 coupon which you'll have plenty of time to save it for a buy-one-get-one free sale because it doesn't expire until 12/31 Two Thousand ELEVEN!  I don't have much of a static problem when I don't use laundry sheets, so I can't vouch for this product's 'anti-static' properties, but believe my clothes are softer with the laundry sheet, versus not using a sheet at all (which I generally don't do). My clothes had a slight and pleasant fragrance with my 'Spring Oasis' sample, and I'm guessing there are other scents as well. These little flat sheets are great for laundromats and college students, and of course home-use for the convenience of not having to add an additional product/cost. The package warns that the sheets may be poisonous to people and pets if ingested or gets into the eyes, and isn't intended for your children's sleepwear or other products which are flame resistant as it could reduce resistance from fire.

Free Snikiddy Snacks Pack

UH OH! Too many people, and too few samples, the offer is gone. Sorry for anyone who tried and couldn't get through. I'll repost it when it comes up again. Snikiddy is a great company, and they do these freebies often.  



Snikiddy snacks are delicious "andy capp" type all natural snack chips. Even after receiving my sample from Snikiddy, I've continued to buy this product because my kids liked it, and it's free of all that muck and guck (preservatives) in regular chips. (I still love regular chips tho, and haven't/won't/can't give them up, even with all the muck and guck..)

You can receive your free Snikiddy Snack Pack when you like Snikiddy Snacks on Facebook here.

And if you've got a minute after that, my kids made a Snikiddy commercial here on Utube. It's only 38 seconds (and silly), what've you got to lose? Plus, there's a link on the side of mine to a really great commercial, HipHopKidzDance, from Snikiddy themselves.

Kraft Chipolte Mayo

"Makeover your Sandwich" with Kraft's 2 free samples of Kraft Sandwich Shop Chipotle Mayo and Garlic and Herb Mayo from Kraft's UTube Channel here. Scroll down to the bottom left for the box to click on. This is going to become my husband's favorite sandwich spread, I think. Catch a video while you're at the site.

HomeDepot3M Free Runner

Register here for a Free BIG! sample of 3M Anti-slip floor runner from Home Depot.  

FREE Ritz Crackerfuls

We're Getting Free Samples!

Ritz Crackers here on Facebook is offering a free sample of Ritz Cheddar and Bacon Flavored Crackerfuls. If my link doesn't bring you right to the "Open for Fun" tab at the top of their page, click it and scroll down to the bottom to get your free sample.

You can also download Wyclef's new single "17" (which I'm not familiar with, I'm sorry to say) when you fan/or 'like' Ritz on Facebook. (Same tab as above.)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Penny-Wise/116803925018531?ref=sgm

ProGlide Give Away Gillette

Gillette has THREE more giveaways this week on their YouTube channel here. Starting today (Tues. 5/25) at noon (eastern time) enter for your chance to get one of 4,000 Fusion ProGlide Samples. You'll find the blue box to click on, halfway down the page on the right. Today's giveaway starts at 12 o'clock eastern time. (Go to What Time Is It here to convert your time zone to eastern time - and bookmark that link for future reference.) I was able to get a ProGlide Sample when Gillette had their Facebook giveaway (find Gillette on Facebook here). My husband says it's one of the greatest shave's he's had in his life, and he usually uses an electric razor. I'd like to snag another one to try it for myself. Your sample comes with one razor, a battery and a $5.00 coupon.

Crystal Light from VocalPoint

If you're a member of Vocalpoint, they've got another great try-n-tell today, which you can sign up for here. You may have to log in first and then go back to the try-n-tell page, or find it from Vocalpoint's home page here. Today's sample is Crystal Light Pure Fitness, which are little packets filled with flavor crystals which you add to water. These little packages are great for on the go, and you can keep some in your glove compartment or purse for when you want to add a little kick to your water. My son keeps a full pitcher of water in a britta filter in his dorm fridge, and uses the Crystal Light packages all the time.  They're great for a quick drink for the little ones too, and the best part is that it's naturally sweetened and contains no preservatives. Healthy and Free! 

Starbucks Ice Cream Coupon

                                 Print your coupon here for .75c off one pint of Starbucks Ice Cream. If your grocery store doubles coupons, you can get deeee-licious ice cream for a low price. I'm shopping at Shaws today where it's on sale for $2.99. With my double coupon I should be able to snag a pint for 1.49. Shaws seems to change their coupon policy on a whim, so hopefully they're still doubling internet coupons. (I know they will no longer take coupons for 'free' items printed off the internet.)

DiGiorno $3 Coupon

This is so much fun! Go on DiGiorno's Facebook Page here  to fool your friends on Facebook into thinking something incredible happened to you, via short news story. They've got different scenarios - cops bursting into your house - you finding something rare and turning it in for a reward - making a one-in a million blindfolded basketball shot and winning 5 grand. A short blurb gets posted to your page and links to a "Gotcha!" page. You don't even have to 'like' DiGiornos to get in on the fun. At the end you can print your $3 coupon (off Digorno Pizza and Breadsticks - on sale for $6.99 at Shaws - you can get it for $3.99 w/the coupon till Thurs.), or you can skip the whole story thing and print your coupon anyway. 

ProGlideChallenge

American samples are gone, but Canadians can still get their free razor. Get ready for the Pro-Glide challenge here with a FREE sample of the new Fusion ProGlide 5 blade razor. Scroll down to the yellow box on the right hand side. The ProGlide Challenge begins again on  May 25, 26 & 27 -  like Gillette on facebook here to get a reminder on your page when the Challenge starts again. They're giving away 4,000 a day!  

Prilosec FREE from Eversave

Free Sample of Prilosec OTC (over the counter) if you have heartburn, from Eversave here.  Luckily, I can skip this freebie.

Crest 3D Whitestrips

I've posted whitestrips before, because I've received the sample myself, with a $10.00 coupon. Get them here and be on your way to white teeth. I'm a true believer in Crest whitening strips and have been in many a conversation about them (and my white teeth... :) ). I've always used the Professional Whitestrips (which are quite slippery) and am happy that the 3D whitestrips stay on so well. To test the Crest's theory that you can do anything and the 3D's won't fall off, I wore them while running an errand and had no issues with the strips slipping and could even hold a conversation with a store clerk. I was a bit scared pulling the strip off my teeth, tho, because the bond is really strong. I wouldn't want to use these with a loose tooth, but my happy, bright smile is proof that Crest Whitestrips really work. Information on the whole array of whitestrips can be found at the Crest site here.

TacoBell Limeade FREE

Taco Bell is offering a "free" Limeade Sparkler (no purchase necessary). You can print the coupon here. This drink sounds yummy, and even better, they're coming out with Frozen Margaritas!

New England Coffee

I LOVE New England Coffee! Through Redplum, New England Coffee is offering a .50 coupon (and they don't even mind if you print it twice) which the grocery stores will double. A double coupon and a sale will get you some great tasting coffee at a great price. We consider this our 'gourmet' coffee. It is our FAV! Go to New England Coffee here. You can also get a reusable BPA-free cold cup by sending in 3 UPC's. They want you to try it iced! 

Stayfree Sample

Click for a free Stayfree sample.

AllYou May 8 Freebie

Today's All You Freebie is WAS S'mores South Beach Living Bars. Just as I finished this post and tested the link I'm told here there are no more left. Maybe because it's Saturday all the samples went quick! I guess this post was all for not, but since it was available last month, hopefully the offer will reset next month. I'll keep my eyes open. 

I requested this sample recently and it came with a $1.50 coupon off 1 box, which doesn't expire until December, and gives me plenty of time to find a good sale.  I'm eating it right now (I hate to try before I blog) and it's yummy. A chewy granola bar encased in chocolate and marshmallow. I don't know how expensive they are in the store, but if they're generally priced, I would buy this 'fiber fit' bar again (with coupons of course...). Thanks All You for trying! :) 

Free Surf Sample

Free Sample of Surf with Essential Oils here when you share your tough stain cleaning tip. You just might see your tip on their web-page too.
                                                              

Dove Sample

Free Sample of Reinvented Dove Hair Care with Fiber Actives. I see fiber in everything these days and now it's made its way to shampoo! Your free sample from Walmart can be found here.