The Newseum is located at Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Hours of Operation
The Newseum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Beginning July 1 through Labor Day, the Newseum will waive its admission price for all youth visitors age 18 and younger. (Up to 10 free kids with each paid adult admission.)

“Family Fun Deal” tickets, like all Newseum tickets, are valid for two consecutive days.

More information can be found HERE.

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I love Birthdays!  Birthdays are so much fun especially when you can say you’re 24 again or maybe 21.  *wink wink*

This past year after reading many blogs about birthday freebies I signed up for several of them.  I took an hour or so off from work and picked them up.   This is what I got:

Sephora – Sign up as a Beauty Insider and get a free gift from Sephora on your birthday.  This year it is a small white eyeshadow, small mascara and small eyeliner.

Cold Stone Creamery – Cold Stone Creamery will send you an email with a coupon for a free ice cream creation to enjoy on your birthday. All ages are welcome!  The server that helped me that day gave me a bigger cup!  I gave him a tip.  Thanks!  It was wonderful.

Auntie Anne’s Pretzels – Sign up for the Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Perks and not only will you get coupons for special offers all year long but you will get something on your birthday.  I got a B1G1 coupon!  Yummy!

Bath & Body Works – As I’ve mentioned in the past, Bath & Body Works sends so many coupons and in this case I combined it with a sale.  The cashier even gave me the coupon back to use again.

Godiva – The same day I was going to the mall to pick up some of my freebies I realized that you can sign up for Godiva Chocolate Rewards the same day and get 1 FREE piece of chocolate and you will get 1 FREE piece each month just by walking in.  If you don’t have the reward card make sure you remember the email address you used to sign up.

Rita’s Italian Ice – Join today and receive exclusive offers year round, a special birthday treat and the latest scoop on Rita’s– all delivered straight to your inbox.  Joining the club is FREE! Click here to sign up today!  I got a B1G1 treat and then if you sign up your kids they too will get a treat for their birthday.

Recently my daughter had a birthday!  We had a great time.  We decided to have a simple family get together but we also included a trip to Toys R Us.  It was so much fun.

Toys ‘R’ Us – Children ages 2 – 10 will receive a birthday card and surprise gift from Geoffrey when you sign them up for Geoffrey’s Birthday Club.

In the mail I got a $5 off a $25 and then a week closer to her birthday she got a $3 off a $3 purchase, the best part is you can combine these coupons!  Woohoo! We ended up getting a baby doll stroller, baby doll bottles, ball, Popsicle holders and a play shopping cart with fake food for $22!

She got there and had a great time playing with the toys. Plus she got a balloon, a crown and her name announced on the loud speaker.  She was a little princess.

Baskin Robbins – Get a free ice cream treat if you sign up for their Birthday Club.  If you also sign up your kids they too will get an ice cream treat.

To see a larger list of Birthday Freebies check out at Hey It’s Free.

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Catching up on all of my shopping trips in the last couple of weeks.

My shopping trip at CVS on 5/9/10.  I did very well.   I used about $25 worth of ECBs.  I used a gift card and spent $16.35 and got back $20.99 in ECBs for $91.67 retail value merchandise.  I saved 82% from retail amount + have over $20 ECBs to use on my next trip.

I bought the following:

• 4 Carefree pads $1.00 each – Used 4 – $1/1 coupons 4/25 SS = FREE
• 2 Stayfree pads $Stayfree pads $3.69 each – Used 2 – $1/1 coupons 4/25 SS and $4 CVS coupon = $1.38 got back $4 ECBs because I purchased 4 Carefree/Stayfree products.  This was a surprise.
• Claritin D 24 hour 10 count $12.99 – Used $2/1 coupon 5/2 SS = $10.99  I was hoping this was part of the Claritin deal but it wasn’t.
• Hydro 5 razor $8.99 – Used $5/1 coupon 5/9 SS = $3.99 got back $4.00 ECBs = FREE+ Profit $.01
• Zyrtec 10mg 30 count $18.99 – Used $4/1 coupon 5/2 SS and $5 CVS coupon = $9.99   and get back $7 in ECBs.
• Kotex U $4.99 each – Used $1/1 coupon = $3.99 and get back $4.99 = FREE + $1 Profit
• Clear Care $14.99 – Used $3/1 coupon 5/9 SS and $5 CVS coupon = $6.99 and get $3 in ECBs.
• Kleenex Cottonelle 12 pk $4.99 – Used $1/1 coupon = $3.99
• March 2010 CVS Reinventing magazine = $.99

I also used a $5/$30 coupon.

Here is my CVS shopping trip on 5/14/10.  I paid $1.33 ($.97+$.36 tax) for all of the above! I used a $6.97 ECB and I used a gift card and spent $1.33  and got back $7 in ECBs for $36.12 retail value merchandise.  I saved 96% from retail amount + have over $7 ECBs to use on my next trip.

• 3 Carefree pads $1.00 each – Used 3 – $1/1 coupons 4/25 SS = FREE
• 2 Nivea Body Wash $6.99 (regular price) – Used 1 – $4/1 coupons 5/2 RP and Used B1G1 coupon from ALL You magazine = $2.99
  
• 2 Nivea Lip Products $2.99 (regular price) – Used 1 – $1/1 coupons 5/2 RP and Used B1G1 coupon from ALL You magazine = $1.99 for both
• For all 4 products  got back $5 ECBs after buy $15 worth of Nivea products = FREE + Profit $.02
• Huggies Diapers $8.49 – Used 1 – $1.50/1 coupon = $6.49 and got back $2 ECBS

I used a $5/$30 coupon.

I ran into RiteAid after my CVS trip and got the following items.  I don’t have everything pictured.  Still pretty good deals.  I used the $20 Rite Aid coupon from the Zyrtec deals I did a month ago.  I spent OOP $9.49.

• 1 Infusim $3.99 – Used $3/1 coupon 5/9 SS = $.99
• 1 Claritin D 24 HR 15 ct $16.99 – Used $2/1 coupon 5/2 SS and Rite Aid Adperks $2/1 = $12.99
• 2 Benadryl A/C Gelcaps $5.49  (Didn’t realize it wasn’t on sale was looking for $4.99) – Used $5/2 coupon 4/11 RP = $5.98 for both
• 1 Zegerid $9.99 – Used Rite Aid Adperks $2/1 and $4/1 coupon 4/18 SS = $3.99 get back $1 Rite Aid Rebate
• 1 Excedrin $1.99 – Used $1/1 coupon 4/25 = $.99
• 1 Mega Pack Diapers Clearance = $6.99
• Rite Aid Pants on Clearance = $4.99

Used $5/$25 coupon

Yesterday, I went to RiteAid and did the diaper deal that I mentioned.    I didn’t have any of the wipes coupons so I instead just bought diapers.   I didn’t take a picture because I put them away before I got my act together and took my pictures.

Today, I asked my hubby if I could run into RiteAid since it dawned on me that the wipes are on sale $2/$5 and I have these high value coupons just sitting there.   I spent $6.38 for 9 packages of wipes that is $.71 a piece.  Not bad at all!

• 3 Huggies Wipes 2/$5 or $2.50 each - Used 3 – Huggies IP coupon $2/1 = $.50 each
• 6 Huggies Wipes 2/$5 or 42.50 each – Used 3 – Huggies IP coupons $2/2 = $1.50 each

Used a $5/20 Adperks coupon.

I wanted to share some of the deals I grabbed at Walmart today.

• Bic pens for FREE,
• 2 Nivea body washes for FREE $3.97 and used the $4/1 coupon,
• M&Ms bags for $1.67 a piece after using a B2G1 coupon from 5/2 RP, and
• 2 Cetaphil products after using my $2 off any product IP coupons.   The Cetaphil products even came with 2 more $2 coupons exp in 2011.  The moisturizer SPF15 $8.97 – $2 = $6.97 and the SPF 50 $12.97 – $2 = $10.97.
• 1 Sidewalk caulk for $1 – Finding creative cheap ways to play outside.

What other deals have you found this week?

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I love Freebies!  However, I always get freebies that I know I will use or I know someone in my family will use.  It just makes sense to me.

How to get FREE stuff in the mail?

Here is a picture of some free stuff I got this week.  I got my P&G Samples which I get each quarter.  The next time I can get samples is July 1st.  I got Cascade, Pantene, Iams Cat food, Metamucil, and lots of coupons.

Then in the mail I got an invitation to order Parent’s magazine and in that packet was several coupons like the baby water coupon and Arm & Hammer coupon.

Last week on April 15, I contacted my favorite brand of nail polish Sally Hansen and told them how much I like their products in particular the top coat it lasts for over a week!  They sent me some great coupons yesterday including a $5, $3 and $1 off coupon on any Coty brand products.  Sweet! Combine these coupons with some sales at CVS or Rite Aid and I’m sure to get some nice freebies.

Check out one of my favorite blogs called Hey’s It’s FREE they post some really entertaining freebies that most of them all you have to do is fill in a form: Name, address, email and you get the item!

Walmart.com is another great place to sign up for some great samples.

Did you see the Harbor Freight coupons in the 4/18/10 SS?

There is a coupon for a FREE LED flashlight without a purchase! My hubby likes to go to to Harbor Freight to pick up tools at great prices and we always make sure we have a 20% off coupon or a FREE flashlight coupon. We really like these flashlights to have around the house, and in the cars.

In the Washington Metro area the locations of Harbor Freight are:

GAITHERSBURG MD #177 9649 LOST KNIFE RD GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
WOODBRIDGE VA #161 14250 SMOKETOWN RD WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
LAUREL MD #175 338 DOMER AVE LAUREL, MD 20707
BALTIMORE SO. MD #181 6320 RITCHIE HWY STE 3 GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
FREDERICKSBURG VA #322 2011 PLANK RD FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401
BALTIMORE NO MD #166 8884 WALTHAM WOODS RD PARKVILLE, MD 21234

The event will be May 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 14900 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge.

Fun, FREE Activities for the entire family.

• Enjoy food sampling at:  Uncle Julios, Wegmans, Zoes Kitchen
• Rock climbing wall, moon bounce, face painting and balloon art
• Children’s craft activities provided by: Gymboree
• Mix 107.3 FM music and prizes from 1PM-3PM
• Children’s performers and live entertainment

Event schedule and activites subject to change without notice.  In the event of inclement weather please visit www.stonebridgeptc.com or call (703) 690-2329.

More information HERE

I love freebies and P&G each month allows you to sign up for free samples and high value coupons.  Click HERE to sign up and get them.  They just reset for April!

• Free sample of Pantene
• Free sample of Cascade Action pacs
• Free sample of Metamucil
• Coupons for Tide, Prilosec and Iams pet food

I used my CVS card today and bought a couple things, including this great deal on Cetaphil.   I’ve always been a huge fan of Cetaphil and this last year I signed up for their email updates.  Click HERE to sign up.   They informed me of a survey and afterward  I could print out a $5 coupon for any 16 oz products coupon, I pressed the back button and got a second one.  If you are a member of the Cetaphil club make sure you fill out that survey and get some great deals on Cetaphil.

Click HERE and see if you can fill out the survey.  No guarantee that it will work if you aren’t a member.

CVS has Cetaphil on sale for Buy 1 Get 1 50%.

1- Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion $9.99

1 – Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion $4.99

- $5 IP coupon

-$5 IP coupon

$4.98 for 2!  or $2.49 each

A lot of bloggers have been talking about this great deal!  I tell EVERY person about CVS to go to the Red coupon machine as soon as you walk in to the store.  Today, I went in and the machine was out of paper, I lucked out because the manager of this particular store is great and she quickly added paper to the machine.  Out popped out some great coupons.   Including a $1 off ANY CVS hair care product!   That means you can get the above looking product for FREE!  It costs $.99.  I plan on donating this.  Now, you can also use this coupon for trial sizes that are also a $1.

Another option if you want to spend a couple dollars now is to look at Bioluxe shampoo and conditioner it is on sale B1G1 at $9.99.  Make sure you buy the conditioner because it has a rebate attachment on it that says you can get the CONDITIONER for FREE – a $9.99 Visa card.  Then both are FREE!

I do use 2 CVS cards, one is my personal one and one is a family members.   When there is a great deal I will use the other card and I always check them both at the Red coupon machine.  Today was my lucky day because my other card got a -$2/$10 off any Baby purchase excludes formula.   My card got a $4 off a box of Pampers that I’m hoping will have a good deal soon a box of Pampers size 5 is $23.

This is what I did:

2 – Huggies Jumbo packs $8.99

-$2/$10 any Baby purchase

-3 IP Huggies Coupon

-3 IP Huggies Coupon

$9.98 OOP  get back $5 ECB = $4.98 after ECBS or $2.49 each after ECBS limit 1

I’m a huge fan of Swag Bucks!

What is Swag Bucks?

Swagbucks.com allows web users to earn virtual currency by doing the things they do every day – search the web, shopping at their favorite retailers, and by engaging in other activities such as phone recycling, submitting polls, and completing special offers.  Swagbucks.com is the only place on the web to get what you want without ever having to spend a dime.

I download the toolbar in each of my browsers and then search using the Swagbucks toolbar.   I get 1 to 2 bucks just for opening my browser.    After 450 Swagbucks I can earn a Amazon $5 gift card.   There are hundreds of prizes to choose from.  From Starbucks gift cards, to posters, and MP3 music.

What have you earned using Swag Bucks?

I signed up in the Fall of 2009 and I’ve earned 5 – $5 Amazon gift cards, 1 – $5 Alice.com card, 1 – $5 Fragrance.net card!   That’s $35 FREE money, that I can use anyway I want.  The more you search the more you earn.

What are the search engines behind Swag Bucks?

Swagbucks.com uses Google and Ask.com.  Most of the time my search results are really good and there are times that I will have to go to a specific search engine and try again.

How do I sign up?

Click HERE or the above image and sign up today!  Just by signing up today you get 30 Swagbucks.

Do you get a referral when I sign up using your link?

Yes, I do.  When you search I get a couple Swagbucks too.  Then when you get your friends and family to sign up you too can get Swagbucks when they search.

Any one 6 oz pouch FREE, OR save $3.00 on any size bag Purina Pro Plan Dog or Cat Food, any size, any variety (manuf. q. that says “redeemable only at Petsmart”) – 01-31-10 SS – valid up to $3.00

and if your Smartsource had it

Free 6lb – 12lb bag up to $14.99 value!   01-31-10SS  It says “redeemable only at Petsmart”

I had my hubby stop by there and get 4 – 3lb bags for FREE!  Hurry ends tomorrow!