Frugal Talk

How to Properly Dispose of Paint

Do you have a bunch of paint sitting around? Need some ideas on what to do with that left over paint? Well check out this great YouTube video, How to Properly Dispose of Paint, to inform yourself. If you have any helpful tips, please share!

How to create a list on Facebook to quickly find Coupon Pro?

Well once again, Facebook has made lots layout changes this month (April 2012) and because of it you may be missing a lot of our posts. One of the best tips is to “LIKE” and “SHARE” our posts because that tells Facebook your interested in our page. But you can also follow the simple steps below so you’ll be able to quickly access Coupon Pro and all our savings and deals with one-click every time you login to Facebook.

Here are the 5 easy steps so you’ll never miss a deal:

1. Login to your Facebook account and go to the Coupon Pro Facebook Page . After doing so, “Like” us if you haven’t already then hover over the “Liked” button then click the “+ New List…” section to create a new list, as shown above. Go to step #2!

2. Now a popup window like shown above will appear. Coupon Pro should already be added for you, so all you have to do now is click the Next button on the lower right. Go to step #3!

3. You will now be asked to create a list, so type “Coupon Pro” in the text area and we suggest you choose the Public option so your friends and other can your see your Coupon Pro list too. After doing so, all you need to do is click Done. Go to step #4!

4. You will be brought back to your News Feed page. Now once again, find the Interests section (you may need to click MORE for it to appear) on the left hand side. Simply click your new interest list “Coupon Pro” then carefully scroll over the Coupon Pro tab shown above and a tiny pencil should appear to the left. All you need to do click the pencil. Once you click the pencil, a drop down menu should appear and you will need to click “Add to Favorites”. Go to step #5!

5. Now Coupon Pro will appear in your favorites section in the top left of your News Feed but make sure you once again carefully scroll over the Coupon Pro tab shown above and a tiny pencil should appear to the left then click the “Rearrange” and move Coupon Pro up or down your favorites list however you please.  We hope you’ll put us at the top of the list! All done! 😀

Yay! And now you can access all our posts straight from your wall by simply clicking the Coupon Pro tab anytime you login to Facebook. 😀

Did this help you? Let us know!

It’s the little things in life that make it all better. Staying positive helps too! 🙂

(thanks for sharing @Justin, Chris’s friend)

Did you receive a FREE Full-Sized Mist from Victoria’s Secret?

If you shop at Victoria’s Secret often, you are probably aware that they often send out their loyal customers some awesome coupons redeemable for totally free stuff. Well hopefully my mom won’t find out I opened her mail because inside the Victoria’s Secret booklet picture above are 3 valuable coupons including one for a FREE Full-Sized Victoria’s Secret Mist (a $25 value) pictured below. No purchase necessary! Coupon is valid 2/28 – 3/26/12.

Did you receive this or any other freebie from Victoria’s Secret lately?

Dollar Stores: What to Buy and What Not to Buy

We know y’all love to save money but is everything you buy at the Dollar Store worth your buck? The answer is simple: No. You have the idea that if it’s only a dollar it must be worth it, but there are many things you need to consider and may easily get for cheaper at Walmart or Target when using coupons.

What to buy at Dollar Stores:

• Greeting Cards – I buy greeting cards from the dollar store quite often! 😀
• Paper products (Towels, plates etc.)
• Cleaning Products – These items are often just as good as some of the name brand products.

What not to buy at Dollar Stores:

• Food – You need to always look at expiration dates as some items may be already expired.
• Make Up – These items are often dry or packaging may be distorted/partially open, so watch out when buying items for your personal use.
• Extension Cords 

Fun Fact: There are more dollar stores than drug stores in the US now.

We’d love to hear from you! Do you shop at dollar stores? If so, what do you buy or stay away from?

(thanks @kcal9)

Infants Tylenol Recall 2012

FEBRUARY 17, 2012 – Johnson & Johnson is recalling its entire U.S. supply of infants Tylenol, aprrox 574,000 bottles, due to a design flaw. What’s the reason?  A part of the cap intended to restrict the flow of liquid can fall into the bottle, and that shouldn’t happen nor should parents use this medicine if it does. For full details, go to Infants Tylenol Recall 2012!

How to get a refund on your recalled products?

If you have any of the products stated, you can fill out this refund form online or make sure to contact McNeil (maker of Tylenol) toll-free at 1-(888) 222-6036 (available Monday-Friday 8 am to 8 pm ET or between 9 am to 5pm ET on Saturdays) for information on how to return the affected products and receive reimbursement.

(thanks @WSJ and @Stephanie)