Don’t forget to enter my current giveaway: JAWS (Just Add Water System) open through 2/18!

This Giveaway is CLOSED!

Earlier this month I was given the opportunity to review a new product called JAWS (Just Add Water System). The JAWS system allows you to clean your entire home easily and thoroughly while at the same time reducing your waste! The Just Add Water System uses one reusable, refillable trigger spray bottle that comes with two cartridges of powerful concentrate that, when mixed with water, make an effective yet biodegradable cleaning solution.

THE REVIEW:

I love trying out new cleaning products, especially ones that help reduce waste! I tried out all 4 of their products: Disinfectant Cleaner/Degreaser, Glass & Hard Surface, Multipurpose Cleaner/Degreaser and Bathroom Cleaner/Deodorizer. Do you find that when you get a new cleaning product, you tend to get in the cleaning mood?  Let me tell you, my house is SPARKLING! 🙂 The products were easy to use, have a pleasant scent (that’s important to me) and stood up to the toughest household tasks (even more important!). All in all, I’d say they are a quality product worth trying out. 

Here’s how it works: Insert a cylindrical cleaning cartridge into a standard-style cleaning bottle from the company and add your own tap water. Presto – your household cleaner is ready to use. And it’s kind of fun to watch the solution release into the water. My daughter liked to watch the water turn purple (or yellow, etc.). And when you’re done, you keep that bottle and insert another cartridge. (The cartridges are 2½ inches long and are child safe.) Our recyclables pile up so quickly, it will be wonderful to be able to reuse my bottles!

How much do they cost? Your starter bottle along with 2 refill cartridges average less than $5.00, so around $2.50 per full bottle of cleaner (these are large spray bottles). The 2 count refills are $3.69, so just $1.85 each.

JAWS is available for purchase in the Cleveland Ohio area, but are also sold on Jawsclean.com.

THE GIVEAWAY:

In exchange for my review, JAWS has agreed to give ONE READER the “Just Add Water System” complete with all 4 products: Disinfectant Cleaner/Degreaser, Glass & Hard Surface, Multipurpose Cleaner/Degreaser and Bathroom Cleaner/Deodorizer which include an empty bottle and 2 refill cartridges each! You’re going to LOVE them!

There are 4 opportunities to enter. Once you’ve done each one, make sure you leave a comment. If you do all 4, but just leave 1 comment…you only receive 1 entry. You must leave a SEPARATE comment for each one…those are your tickets in!

• Become a “Liker” of Coupon Katarina on Facebook: Leave a comment here stating you have done so. Already a fan? That counts too…just leave a comment here telling me so.
• Subscribe to my daily email updates or RSS Feed:  Leave a comment that you just subscribed. If you already subscribe, that counts too…just leave a comment here telling me so.
• Follow me on Twitter: Leave a comment that you follow me. If you’re already a follower, leave a comment telling me so.
• Promote this giveaway: Post the link on your facebook page, your blog, twitter, etc. Then leave a comment telling me so.

The winner will be chosen from THE COMMENTS section, so be sure you leave one for each entry!! Facebook comments do NOT count.

This giveaway ends promptly on Friday, February 18th at 9 pm (EST) and a winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will be announced on the blog and also contacted by email. Please check your spam folder too! The winner has 48 hours to reply or prize will be forfeited.

(a note about email subscription: once you’ve subscribed, it will send you a confirmation email. You MUST activate your subscription to qualify. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder.)

***This giveaway is being provided by JAWS. All opinions remain my own.

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED!

I came accross an interesting article about Random Acts of Kindess Week in one of my parenting magazine that I wanted to share with you!

Random of Kindness Week – Feb 14th – 20th

“For seven days during RAK Week we invite you to take the Extreme Kindness Challenges.

We will suggest a new Act of Kindness each day. Choose a time when it works for you to do the Act of Kindness, but be sure to do it at least once each day for seven days. If you don’t want to do our idea but instead decide to do a challenge of your own, that counts too!  Our mission is to inspire you to act and share. We know that act of Kindness is our Ticket to a Kinder World!”

Check out Random Act of Kindness for kindness Ideas, Kindness links, and other resources.

With that being said I decided to “Pay it Forward” Coupon Katarina Style…as my random act of kindness I will give away a $10 Starbucks Card to someone who leaves a comment with their own Random Act of Kindness this week. It can be something as small as taking an interest in someone else, being a “coupon fairy” (leaving coupons on the shelf), or something you come up with.  Big or Small the point is to show kindness to others.  So, enjoy a coffee on me or share it with a friend, either way look for ways to “pay it forward”.

To be eligible for this random act of kindess you must leave a comment on my blog. That’s it! I will choose a recipient from the comments section of this post on Friday at 10 pm (EST).

You may also consider Becoming a “Liker” of Random Acts of Kindness Foundation on Facebook! Not mandatory, but highly recommended. 🙂

Be sure to enter to win an Xbox 360 4gb, courtesy of Tanga! Giveaway ends 2/13.

Be sure to enter to win an Xbox 360 4gb, courtesy of Tanga! Giveaway ends 2/13.  ♥

This Giveaway is CLOSED.

If you’ve been reading my blog for some time, you already know how much I love Tanga!  Well, just to show their appreciation for great customers like you, the have agreed to give one Coupon Katarina reader an Xbox 360 4gb!! Yes, you heard me right – a stinkin’ Xbox!! Woohoo!! 

THE GIVEAWAY:

There are 6 opportunities to enter. Once you’ve done each one, make sure you leave a comment. If you do all 6, but just leave 1 comment…you only receive 1 entry. You must leave a SEPARATE comment for each one…those are your tickets in!

Mandatory for entry:

• Become a “Liker” of Tanga on Facebook: Leave a comment here stating you have done so (this is MANDATORY for entry)
• Become a “Liker” of Coupon Katarina on Facebook: Leave a comment here stating you have done so (this is also MANDATORY for entry)

While the above 2 are mandatory for entry into the giveaway, you can also grab 4 more entries by leaving comments for the following:

• Subscribe to my daily email updates or RSS Feed, then leave a comment that you just subscribed. If you already subscribe, that counts too…just leave a comment here telling me so.
• Follow me on Twitter, then leave a comment that you became a liker. If you’re already a follower, leave a comment telling me so.
• Subscribe to Tanga’s daily email updates or RSS Feed, then leave a comment that you just subscribed. If you already subscribe leave a comment here telling me so.
• Follow Tanga on Twitter, then leave a comment that you are a follower. If you already do, leave a comment telling me so.

The winner will be chosen from THE COMMENTS section, so be sure you leave one for each entry!! Facebook comments do NOT count.

This giveaway ends promptly on Sunday, February 13th at 11 pm (EST) and a winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will be announced on the blog and also contacted by email. Please check your spam folder too! The winner has 48 hours to reply or prize will be forfeited.

(a note about email subscription: once you’ve subscribed, it will send you a confirmation email. You MUST activate your subscription to qualify. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder.)

***This giveaway is being provided by Tanga. All opinions remain my own.

Thank you to everyone who entered to win the $25 Visa Gift Card, courtesy of Daily Deals for Toledo Moms!

Congratulations, Andrea B. – Comment #41!

You were randomly chosen as the winner!! Please check your email for further instructions!

I am super excited to be a part of my first Twitter Party!! Thrify and Chic Mom will be hosting a Genesis Today Twitter party Monday, February 7th at 10PM (EST) and I of course will be there too!

Since it is a Twitter party, they will of course have great prizes!! 10 people will each win a 64 oz bottle of Genesis Today Cranberry Gogi juice! Plus, Dr. Robert Wildman, a nutrition expert from Genesis Today will join us to answer all your nutrition questions.

Let’s fill up that RSVP with Coupon Katarina Readers!

To be prize eligible you must do the following:

1. RSVP in the Linky found here. Enter your Twitter name plus My blog name. It will look like this:

• Under Your Name, enter: @YourTwitterName ref Coupon Katarina
• Under Your URL: enter your twitter url (the link to your twitter homepage – mine is http://twitter.com/CouponKatarina)

2. On Monday 2/7, Tweet the following: Twitter Party tonight Mon 2/7 at 10 pm EST with @GenesisToday via @ThriftyChicMom http://tiny.cc/f4lta #GenesisToday #LiveGive

The party will be HERE and of course be sure to follow @ThriftyChicMom during the party! Winners will be drawn during the 10 PM EST hour from those who have met the requirements and are actively participating in our discussion. If you are not on Twitter, this is a perfect time to start!! Follow Coupon Katarina on Twitter today!

Be sure to enter my giveaway for a $25 Visa Card, courtesy of Daily Deals For Moms of Toledo! Ends 2/6.

 

This giveaway is CLOSED.

I am excited to tell you all about this new site called Daily Deals for Moms! This is something as Mothers you can appreciate…local moms sharing darn good deals! Moms are responsible for 85% of household spending and the large conglomerates are not catering to that group. This company is a grass roots company that is all about keeping our dollars local! It truly is a win win for everyone involved.

As some of you know, I am from the Northwest Ohio area, and so I am showcasing the Daily Deals for Toledo Moms today, but you can find the Daily Deals for Moms location nearest you when you choose a city here. They also will be featuring some nationwide deals, so no one is left out!  Become a “Liker” of Daily Deals for Toledo Moms and find local moms sharing good deals. Even if you aren’t on facebook you can check out DailyDealsforMoms website for the daily deal or for more information.  Read about Daily Deals for Moms featured on 13 ABC News here!

Head Toledo Mother, Jen Myers has agreed to give one Coupon Katarina reader a $25 Visa Gift Card!

THE GIVEAWAY:

There are 5 opportunities to enter. Once you’ve done each one, make sure you leave a comment. If you do all 5, but just leave 1 comment…you only receive 1 entry. You must leave a SEPARATE comment for each one…those are your tickets in!

• Become a “Liker” of Daily Deals for Toledo Moms: Leave a comment here stating you have done so (this is MANDATORY for entry)
• Sign up for the Daily Deals for Toledo Moms e-newsletter: Do this by Clicking the “email sign-up” tab on facebook, then leave a comment here stating you have done so (this is also MANDATORY for entry)

While the above 2 are mandatory for entry into the giveaway, you can also grab 3 more entries by leaving comments for the following:

• Subscribe to my daily email updates or RSS Feed, then leave a comment that you just subscribed. If you already subscribe, that counts too…just leave a comment here telling me so.
• “Like” Me on Facebook, then leave a comment that you became a liker. If you’re already a fan, leave a comment telling me so.
• Follow me on Twitter, then leave a comment that you are a follower. If you already do, leave a comment telling me so.

The winner will be chosen from THE COMMENTS section, so be sure you leave one for each entry!! Facebook comments do NOT count.

This giveaway ends promptly on Sunday, February 6th at 11 pm (EST) and a winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will be announced on the blog and also contacted by email. Please check your spam folder too! The winner has 48 hours to reply or prize will be forfeited.

(a note about email subscription: once you’ve subscribed, it will send you a confirmation email. You MUST activate your subscription to qualify. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder.)

***This giveaway is being provided by Jen Myers, Head Toledo Mom.  All opinions remain my own.

Thanks to everyone who entered to win the Thirty One Gifts Organizing Tote! 

Congratulations, Ali – Comment #31!  

Please check your email for further instructions (check your spam folder too)! 

I also wanted to give one more shout out to Andrea Brouwer who sponsered this giveaway! If you love Thirty One Gifts, consider hosting a party and earn yourself some free product! 

Just wanted to give one last reminder for everyone to enter my giveaway for a Thirty One Gifts Organizing Utility Tote! The giveaway closes at 5pm TODAY (1/31)! Don’t miss out! This bag is AWESOME and perfect to carry your coupon binder!

Remember, Facebook comments do NOT count as valid entry. Go here to enter.

This Next Monday I am super excited to be a part of my first Twitter Party!! Thrify and Chic Mom will be hosting a Genesis Today Twitter party Monday, February 7th January 31st at 10PM (EST) andI of course will be there too!

Since it is a Twitter party, they will of course have great prizes!! 10 people will each win a 64 oz bottle of Genesis Today Cranberry Gogi juice! Plus, Dr. Robert Wildman, a nutrition expert from Genesis Today will join us to answer all your nutrition questions.

Let’s fill up that RSVP with Coupon Katarina Readers!

To be prize eligible you must do the following:

1. RSVP in the Linky found here. Enter your Twitter name plus My blog name. It will look like this:

• Under Your Name, enter: @YourTwitterName ref Coupon Katarina
• Under Your URL: enter your twitter url (the link to your twitter homepage – mine is http://twitter.com/CouponKatarina)

2. On Monday 2/7 1/31, Tweet the following: Twitter Party tonight Mon 2/7 at 10 pm EST with @GenesisToday via @ThriftyChicMom http://tiny.cc/f4lta #GenesisToday #LiveGive

The party will be HERE and of course be sure to follow @ThriftyChicMom during the party! Winners will be drawn during the 10 PM EST hour from those who have met the requirements and are actively participating in our discussion. If you are not on Twitter, this is a perfect time to start!! Follow Coupon Katarina on Twitter today!

 Be sure to enter my giveaway for a Thirty One Gifts Organizing Utility Tote! Enter through 1/31.

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED!

I was recently given the opportunity to try a new product from Thirty-One gifts and I’m really excited to share it with you! If you’re not familiar with Thirty-One, they make the cutest bags (and more) – one being the “organizing utility tote” which is perfect for your coupon binders! My coupon binder used to have a nice handle on it, but with all of the abuse it’s taken over the years I had to start carrying it in a bag. The organizing utility tote houses my binder and everything else in a convenient and fashionable way! The extra pockets on the outside are great for carrying keys, wallet, little scissors, anti-bacterial wipes, my daughter’s water cup, snacks and more! I actually didn’t even take my purse into the store…This bag does it ALL! Thirty-One products really do provide style and convenience. The prices are very affordable too! You will find so many options to fit every personality type and every situation.

Andrea Brouwer, Indpendent Thirty-one Gifts Consultant has generously offered ONE Coupon Katarina reader an Organizing Utility Tote to carry your coupon binder – or anything else!

THE GIVEAWAY:

There are 5 opportunities to enter. Once you’ve done each one, make sure you leave a comment. You can do any or all, depending on how many chances you would like! If you do all 5, but just leave 1 comment…you only receive 1 entry. You must leave a SEPARATE comment for each one…those are your tickets in!

• Become a “Liker” of 31 Gifts Andrea Brouwer on Facebook: Leave a comment here stating you have done so (this is MANDATORY for entry)
• View the Thirty-One Gifts Catalog, then leave a comment here letting us know what your favorite product is!
• Subscribe to my daily email updates or RSS Feed, then leave a comment that you just subscribed. If you already subscribe, that counts too…just leave a comment here telling me so.
• “Like” Me on Facebook, then leave a comment that you became a liker. If you’re already a fan, leave a comment telling me so.
• Follow me on Twitter, then leave a comment that you are a follower. If you already do, leave a comment telling me so.

The winner will be chosen from THE COMMENTS section, so be sure you leave one for each entry!! Facebook comments do NOT count.

This giveaway ends promptly on Monday, January 31st at 5 pm (EST) and a winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will be announced on the blog and also contacted by email. Please check your spam folder too!

(a note about email subscription: once you’ve subscribed, it will send you a confirmation email. You MUST activate your subscription to qualify. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder.)

***This giveaway is being provided by Andrea Brouwer of Thirty-One Gifts. All opinions remain my own.

Congratulations to the 3 random winners of the 20 Whole Coupon Inserts Giveaway:

• Comment #85 – Mila
• Comment #217 – Barbara Davis
• Comment #270 – Kandace

Please check your email (check your spam folder too!) for further insructions!

And a HUGE thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway! This will definitely be something we will do again in the future as I can see it was VERY popular!

Leave a comment sharing your shopping experience at Walgreens OR ANY OTHER STORE this week. Each week I will randomly choose a winner from the comments section. The winner will get a mystery envelope full of coupons.

Previous “Share Your Shopping” Random Winner: Comment #11 – Jenni (brew…37@RR dot com). Please email me your shipping address Jenni, and I will send you your mystery envelope full of coupons!! (couponkatarina at gmail dot com)

My mother is visiting from out of state this week and so I have done NO bargain shopping! I HAVE spent a lot of her money though. 😉

For this week’s Share Your Shopping, I thought I’d showcase, reader Jennifer’s Walgreens haul – especially since she took the time to send me the picture and a WAY TOO ORGANIZED spreadsheet outlining her savings. (yes, I’m jealous of her organization)

Jennifer and her husband (who is also addicted to couponing) did 12 transactions, rolling their Register Rewards. Their total out of pocket was ONLY $31 for $180 worth of stuff!! They also wanted to mention they did NOT clear the shelves, which is always appreciated. 🙂

 View the spreadsheet with the transactions details here.

Your turn. What great deals did you get this week at Walgreens or any other store?

 

This giveaway is closed!

How many times have you purchased the Sunday newspaper only to find out it doesn’t have all of the coupon inserts? Or do you now live in a region where you no longer receive certain inserts? Well, I’ve talked about ordering from Coupon Clipping Services but I also may want to just purchase complete inserts from a coupon service. 

Capri Services is my new source for whole inserts.  Kim is a one person operation running out of her home which allows her to keep her prices low!  She also provides excellent service!

Kim sells each insert in lots of 5 at a very affordable price. You can see her current pricing on her website here. Become part of the “Whole Insert Coupon Club” by emailing Kim at capriservices09 (at) gmail.com (be sure to let her know Coupon Katarina sent you!) You will receive weekly emails listing all the coupons of the upcoming inserts too!

How about a giveaway?

(3) Readers will win a large envelope filled with 20 Whole Coupon Inserts from January!

You want in??

There are 4 opportunities to enter. Once you’ve done each one, make sure you leave a comment. You can do any or all, depending on how many chances you would like! If you do all 4, but just leave 1 comment…you only receive 1 entry. You must leave a SEPARATE comment for each one…those are your tickets in!

• Subscribe to my daily email updates or RSS Feed, then leave a comment that you just subscribed. If you already subscribe, that counts too…just leave a comment here telling me so.
• “Like” Me on Facebook, then leave a comment that you became a liker. If you’re already a fan, leave a comment telling me so.
• Follow me on Twitter, then leave a comment that you are a follower. If you already do, leave a comment telling me so.
• Promote This Giveaway: Post the link on your facebook page, your blog, twitter, etc. Then leave a comment telling me so.

So that’s 4 chances to win if you leave a comment for each one! If you are viewing this in a reader or on Facebook/Twitter – please come to the blog and leave your comments here, not there.

The winners will be chosen from THE COMMENTS section, so be sure you leave one for each entry!!

Sorry to be so persistent about leaving comments, but you’d be surprised at how many people do NOT follow directions. I just want to make sure everyone has a fair chance!

This giveaway ends promptly on SUNDAY, January 9th at 12 pm (EST) and the winners will be chosen randomly. The winners will be announced on the blog and also contacted by email. Please check your spam folder too!

(a note about email subscription: once you’ve subscribed, it will send you a confirmation email. You MUST activate your subscription to qualify. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder.)

This giveaway is being provided by ME personally.

Thanks to everyone for your “tips to staying healthy”! Now if we can all just  manage to do so!

Congratulations, Jane – Comment #37! You were randomnly chosen as the winner of the big fat envelope full of healthy coupons, including (2) FREE Genesis Today Product coupons!!

Check your email for further instructions! (check your spam folder too!)

The Winner of the (2) FREE Excedrin Product Coupons Giveaway is:

Dolores Gill…Comment #10

Congratulations, Dolores! Check your email for further instructions! Hope these coupons help you get closer to that $10 CVS Moneymaker next week!! 🙂

And thanks to everyone who entered and left lovely comments! You guys make my day!