If any of you remember my rambling about blogging, then you know how interesting blogging can be at times. Lately, I have been going nuts over product reviews. Product reviews can be great ways to try different products without necessarily paying for them.

BuzzAgent is one company that loves it when you give their products away and buzz all about it. Although this is a great company, I wondered how to get my blog to be one of the amazing blogs I have been reading as of lately. It was time for research. I found that there are some very important steps to follow when you want to get into doing product reviews on your blog.

You will want to start by securing a domain name. This is just the url for your website. Follow that up by setting up your blog on a hosting platform like Blogger, Wordpress, etc. I went into more detail on this in prior blogging posts so I will not repeat that information.

Next you want to start doing your own reviews. Find out what you want to review (toys, appliances, books, etc.) and begin writing your own reviews about products you already own. Follow that up by visiting HOT and popular blogs to see how they do it. Its also a great idea to leave comments so that you can get your name out there. I could go for taking my own advice in this area. I find so many blogs that I just love but one of the MAJOR rules in blogging is to leave comments.

Another area where I am dropping the ball is the social networking arena. When you are a blogger, you should join several social networking sites to help promote your blog. I have joined Myspace (which I don't use or promote from like I should), Twitter (which I use religiously), and LinkedIn (who could easily be referred to as LinkedWho? since I never use it). These are just a few sites that would help you promote your blog.

Another way to promote is by joining blog directories like BlogCatalog. Its a great way to appear on other people's blogs and gain some great attention. I am guilty of not doing enough in this area as well.

One thing I am NOT guilty of is not taking this next step. I have hosted several blog giveaways but I just do not have enough visitors to give stuff away. I host a contest and no one ever enters. Its sad but this is an AMAZING way to draw traffic to your site. Everyone loves a freebie.

If you have been successful in all of these steps, then your blog rating is probably growing tremendously. Once you have a great following, you may want to develop a press kit to give to PR Reps. Don't worry if that sounds Greek, I am going to elaborate later this week.

The work does not end there, you want to contact the PR group and beg for a product to review. No you are not really begging. You will want to send them your press kit and let them know what product you want to review and find out if there are some freebies they would like for you to offer on your blog. This could be coupons, certificates, gift cards, or even an additional product for your readers.

One blog that has truly inspired me lately is Cutie Booty Cakes. This lady has truly put the "R" in product reviews. In just the past few days, I have been blown away by the things she has reviewed. There was a range, the cutiest little potty seat, an external hard drive, air filters, clothes, etc. Looking at the things this lady has been blessed to experience is inspiration for all bloggers experienced or novice. Don't take my word for it, see for yourself. She is a testament that all things are possible.

Okay guys in an effort to continue to provide you guys with free and legit ways to work at home as well as keep you "ballin" on a budget, I am going to bring you grocery and store lists for your favorite stores. I brought you Walgreens the other day so its only natural that I get you a headstart on next week.

First I need to give you a lesson on coupon lingo so look over in the column on the side and check out the coupon lingo. This will help you understand what I am talking about when I post the deals you love!

Check the ad Thanks to PennyWatcher @ A Full Cup
Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste 4 oz, Overage
TOTAL: $1.5 MM!
SALE: $3.49
MQ: $1.50 March All You
RR: $3.49 RR
MATH: Use $1.50 manq to pay $1.99, earn $3.49 RR = $1.50 MM!!


Glade 4oz. Jar Candles, GDA
TOTAL: $2.48/2
SALE: $2.99
MQ: $1.50/2 - 03-15-09 SS
ESMIR: Rebate #20, April, Limit of $4 in rebates
MATH: $5.98 - $1.50 mfq - $2 rebate



Glade PlugIns Scented Oil refill, GDA
TOTAL: $2.98/2
SALE: $2.99
MQ: $1.00/2 - 03-15-09 SS
ESMIR: Rebate #20, April, Limit of $4 in rebates
MATH: $5.98 - $1.00 mfq - $2 rebate


Visine A.C., MM
TOTAL: -$1.02
SALE: $3.99
MQ: $3.00/1 03-15-09 RP
RR: Buy 2 or more products & get $3RR
MATH: $3.99*2 - $3.00mfq*2 - $3RR = -$1.02


Garnier Nutrisse, GDA
TOTAL: $2/4
SALE: $5
MQ: $2/1 03-08-09 RP
ESMIR: Rebate #3 April
MATH: $5*4 = $20 - $8 ($2mfq*4) - $10 ESMIR = $2


Glade Lasting Impressions, Overage/GDA
TOTAL: $0.01MM or $0.99 (depending on which coupon you have)
SALE:$5.99
MQ:$4/1 and $3/1(Home Mailer, Inside Package)
ESMIR:$2, April Rebate #18
MATH:$5.99 – ($4MQ or $3MQ) - $2ESR = $0.01MM or $0.99


Hershey's Candy, GDA
TOTAL: 4/$2.50
SALE: 4/$10
MQ: Buy 3, get 4th FREE (SS 3/15)
ESMIR: $5 WYB 4 (#25in April)
MATH: Sale = 4 bags for $10 - 4th free Q($2.50).
OOP total is $7.50. Rebate will be $5 giving you 4 bags for $2.50!

Buy 1 Oust Surface & Air
*Use $2.00/1 coupon from the 3/29 SS
*Submit for a $1.00 Rebate (Rebate #20 Limit of 4 for $4 in rebates)
Final Price = FREE

Playtex Feminine Care GDA
TOTAL: $1.99
SALE: $3.99
MQ: $1.00 3/22/09 SS
ES Q: $1.00 ESC
MATH: $3.99-$1 ESC=$2.99-$1.00 mq = $1.99

Lipton Tea
1.99 for original pack of 100. -.60 Q = 1.39

Starbucks Frappuccino 4 pack GDA (BoydTeam)
TOTAL: 3/$6.98 (or $2.33 a pack or $.58 a serving)
SALE: Buy 2 Get One Free or 3/$11.98
MQ: $2.00/2 Tearpad
ES Q: $1.00 ESC on page 3
ESMIR: na
RR: na
MATH: Buy 3 for $11.98 - $3.00 (3 Easy Saver Q's) - $2.00 = $6.98 or $2.33 a pack

Walgreens RR

Betty Crocker
Cake, Frosting, Brownie Mixes 2/$3.00
Receive $1.00 RR
Your Total Cost 2/$2.00 or $1.00 each

3 Speed Aires Fan
*Desktop Fan - $15.99
Receive $3.00 RR
Your Total Cost $12.99 for Desktop Fan


*Pedestal Fan $19.99
Receive $5.00 RR
Your Total Cost $14.99 for Pedestal Fan


*Slim Tower Fan $24.99
Receive $5.00 RR
Your Total Cost $19.99 for Slim Tower Fan


Air Wick Scented Oil Refill 2/$6.00
Receive $1.00 RR
Your Total Cost 2/$5.00 or $2.50 each


*Revlon Hair Appliances: Hair Dryer / Curling Iron $19.99 each
Receive $10.00 RR
Your Total Cost $9.99 for either the hair dryer or
the curling iron.
If you are needing both hair appliances, I suggest you purchase them in seperate transactions,
so you are guaranteed to receive your RR on both items.


*Just For Me Hair Gel 2/$9.00
Receive $2.00 RR
Your Total Cost 2/$7.00 or $3.50 each

Reach dental care
2/$5 - $1.50/2q = $3.50 oop - $2.50RR = $1/2


*Reach Dental (toothbrush / dental floss) 2/$5.00
Receive $2.00 RR
Your Total Cost 2/$2.50 or $1.25 each


*Centrum Multivitamins $9.99
Receive $1.00 RR
Your Total Cost $8.99 for 1 bottle of Centrum Multivitamins

Purchase 2 or more of the following products and receive a $3.00 RR
*Zyrtec Allergy Relief $12.99
*Visine $3.99
*Tylenol Allergy, Cold, or Sinus Relief $4.99
*Sudafed PE $4.99
*Benadryl (liquid and tablets) $4.99

*Johnson's Baby Care 2/$6.00
Receive $1.00 RR
Your Total Cost 2/$5.00 or $2.50 each

*Colgate Total Toothpaste $3.49
Receive $3.49 RR
Your Total Cost $0 = FREE!




Walgreens Coupons

Pg. 1
Box of Russell Stover
Use Wags q $3.99


Pg. 1
Palmolive
$0.99 with Wags q


Pg. 1
Dansani Water (24 pk)
Use Wags q = $2.99


Pg. 1
Puffs
$0.89 with Wags q


Pg. 2
Green Giant Corn / Green Beans
Use Wags q $0.69


Pg. 2
Kraft Mac Cheese
Use Wags q $0.69

Pg. 3
Gourmet Spices
2/$1.00


Pg. 3
Swanson Chicken Broth
$0.69


Pg. 3
Royal Jello
5/$1.00


Pg. 3
Lindsay Olives (jar or can)
$0.99


Pg. 4
No Wags q GDA


Pg. 5
No Wags q GDA


Pg. 6
Hyponex Potting Soil
$0.99


Pg. 6
Miracle Gro Potting Soil
$2.99


Pg. 6
Bamboo biodegradable Planter
$0.99


Pg. 6
Coffee Filters (100 pack)
2/$1.00

Pg. 7
Niagara Spray Starch
$0.99


Pg. 7
Ajax
2/$1.00


Pg. 7
Cottonelle Fresh Wipes
$1.99


Pg. 7
Real Soft Toilet Paper
2/$3.00


Pg. 8
Envelopes or Writing Tablet
$0.69


Pg. 8
Activity Book / Coloring Book (Disney and Hello Kitty
3/$2.00


Pg. 8
Box of Crayola Crayons with Sharpener
$1.99


Pg. 8
Fun Pens/Pencils
3/$1.00


Pg. 9
Russell Stover Easter Candy
$0.39

Wonka or Nestle Easter Candy
$0.39

NEW!!Easter Faire Filled Egg
$0.39

Palmer Easter Candy
$0.39

Jelly Beans or Bubble Gum
$0.39

Sweet Time Jelly Beans
3/$2.00

Easter Plastic Tumblers
8/$1.00

Easter Basket
$0.79

Jergens Skin Care (picture includes Natural Glow) 2-21oz B1G1-50% off
IVC, Pg 7 ESR Book -- Jergens Naturals Lotions 16.8oz, $2.00/1

L'Oreal Ever Pure Hair Care 8.5oz -- $6.99
ESR pg 11, $1.00/1

Depends 14-30ct underwear -- $11.99
ESR pg 14, $1.00/1 Depends 14-20ct

Tylenol 40-50 ct (picture shows Extra Strength, Rapid Release and PM)-- $4.99
ESR pg 27, Tylenol Extra Strength, Rapid Release 50-225ct, $1.00/1

****All these specials came from contributors of sites like HCW and AFC!

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