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GIVEAWAY Time! 4 Readers Win FREE Olay Whips Moisturizer (72-Hour Giveaway!)

September 2, 2018 at 9:27 pm PDT May contain affiliate links. Read disclosure.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is now over! Winner announcement has been posted on my homepage. See more Giveaways being dropped on my blog here.

Hello! the Daily Reader giveaway today will be a jar of Olay Whips Moisturizer to 4 Readers. The winners can choose a jar from any Olay Whips variety available. These sell for $28 at Target and Amazon. These moisturizers are perfect for under makeup. They absorb in the skin quickly. As usual, this giveaway ends in 72 Hours! Don’t miss out! And look back at the giveaways from the last few days to see other giveaways that are still active that you may have missed.

If you are new to this site, I am posting a NEW Giveaway everyday here on the blog, just for those of you who reads this site each day. All the giveaways are short lived (between 24-72 hours). Remember to check back on the homepage for more giveaways being dropped at random times, latest deals and winner announcements. Winners for these reader giveaways are only announced on the blog.

1. Want to Enter?

Tell me: what are some of your favorite skincare products and brands (if any)? And tell me where you’re reading from (city and state). Let me know by leaving a comment on this post. Me? I’m a big fan of Clinique Moisture Surge. I also love makeup wipes from Yes To.

This giveaway starts on September 2nd and ends on Wednesday, September 5th at 11:59pm PST. The 4 Winners will be selected at random and announced on Thursday morning before 12pm PST on this blog only. You will have 48 hours to claim your prize. More details later.

*Please DO NOT email me or send messages on social media about entering. You can only enter by commenting on this post. See Additional Ways to Enter below:

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GIVEAWAY Time! 10 Readers Win FREE $10 Starbucks Gift Card! (72 Hour Giveaway)

September 2, 2018 at 2:34 pm PDT May contain affiliate links. Read disclosure.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is now over! Winner announcement has been posted on my homepage. See more Giveaways being dropped on my blog here.

Hey You! Hope you’re having a Great start of the day so far! If you’re a fan of PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte ), they are BACK at Starbucks this week. To celebrate, I thought it would be fun to Giveaway $10 Starbucks Gift Cards today to 10 of you! So even if you aren’t a fan of PSL, you can get something else that’ll make you smile.

If you are new here, I am posting a New Giveaway everyday here on my blog, just for those of you who reads this site each day. All the giveaways are short lived (ending in a few days). Remember to check back on the homepage daily for more giveaways being dropped at random times, latest deals and winner announcements.

Winners for these reader giveaways are only announced on the blog. And look back at the giveaways from the last few days to see other giveaways that are still active that you may have missed.

1. Want to Enter?

Tell me: what is your favorite drink at Starbucks? Or what do you typically order? And tell me where you’re reading from (city and state). Let me know by leaving a comment on this post. Me? I get Pumpkin Spice Latte when they are back (YES!) or when they are out of season, I’ll get “Blonde Vanilla Latte” or a “Flat White”. I also love the chocolate croissant (warmed up).

This giveaway starts on Aug 30th and ends on Sunday, September 2nd at 11:59pm PST. The 10 Winners will be selected at random and announced on Monday morning before 12pm PST on this blog only. You will have 48 hours to claim your prize. More details later.

*Please DO NOT email me or send messages on social media about entering. You can only enter by commenting on this post. See Additional Ways to Enter below:

2. Want Another Entry?

Did you know you can find everything on sale at Target listed in one place on this post? Here, I’ll show you how.

Try it: Click on “STORES” from the horizontal site menu above. Then Click on “Target” (or CVS or Walgreens or Rite Aid). The post at top with pink background is called “Weekly Matchup”. Click on it to see everything on sale. This is updated regularly thru out the week.

Try the above, and copy the current week’s weekly matchup URL (web address) and paste it in a separate comment to let me know you tried the above.

3. Want a Third Entry?

Are you on Pinterest? Follow Free Stuff Finder on Pinterest. Then leave a separate comment below to let me know that you’ve followed.

If you already follow me on Pinterest, just leave a comment.

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Daily GIVEAWAY! 2 Readers Win RARE Mermaid Yeti Tumbler for FREE ($50 Value)‍

September 2, 2018 at 8:33 am PDT May contain affiliate links. Read disclosure.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is now over! Winner announcement has been posted on my homepage. See more Giveaways being dropped on my blog here.

Hello! Today’s daily giveaway is a Yeti Tumbler (Yeti Rambler 30oz) with custom Mermaid Metallic print on it. We’ve posted deals on these tumblers before but they are usually sold out (Right now they are all sold out). I ordered some from the last time we had a deal on them so I could give them away on the blog. YAY! TWO readers will win this beauty! And look back at the giveaways from the last few days to see other giveaways that are still active that you may have missed.

As usual, I am posting a New Giveaway everyday here on my blog, just for those of you who reads this site each day. All the giveaways are short lived (ending in a few days). Remember to check back on the homepage for more giveaways being dropped at random times, latest deals and winner announcements. Winners for these reader giveaways are only announced on the blog.

1. Want to Enter?

Tell me: What are some of your dreams or goals for the future? (Or somethings you look forward to in the future?) And tell me where you’re reading from (city and state). Let me know by leaving a comment on this post.

This giveaway starts on Aug 29th and ends on Sunday, September 2nd at 11:59pm PST. The 2 Winners will be selected at random and announced on Monday morning before 12pm PST on this blog only. You will have 48 hours to claim your prize. More details later.

*Please DO NOT email me or send messages on social media about entering. You can only enter by commenting on this post. See Additional Ways to Enter below:

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GIVEAWAY! 2 Readers Win FREE Benefit They’re Real Mascara! 72 Hour Giveaway!

September 1, 2018 at 9:40 pm PDT May contain affiliate links. Read disclosure.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is now over! Winner announcement has been posted on my homepage. See more Giveaways being dropped on my blog here.

Hey! I am posting a NEW Giveaway everyday here on the blog, just for those of you who reads this site each day. All the giveaways are short lived (between 24-72 hours). Remember to check back on the homepage for more giveaways being dropped at random times, latest deals and winner announcements. Winners for these reader giveaways are only announced on the blog.

Today, the daily reader giveaway will be They’re Real Mascara by Benefit Cosmetics to 2 readers! They have this limited edition package now that comes with a smaller mascara, which I can order instead if you’re a winner. This is one of my FAVORITE beauty products. It makes eyelashes look super long, as if you’re wearing fake lashes, and it never irritates my eyes As usual, this giveaway ends in 72 Hours! Don’t miss out! And look back at the giveaways from the last few days to see other giveaways that are still active that you may have missed. There are usually at least 3 active posts at a time.

1. Want to Enter?

Tell me: what is your favorite brand of mascara? And tell me where you’re reading from (city and state). Let me know by leaving a comment on this post. Me? I love both “They’re Real Mascara” from Benefit AND GrandeLash Mascara.

This giveaway starts on September 1st and ends on Tuesday, September 4th at 11:59pm PST. The 2 Winners will be selected at random and announced on Wednesday morning before 12pm PST on this blog only. You will have 48 hours to claim your prize. More details later.

*Please DO NOT email me or send messages on social media about entering. You can only enter by commenting on this post. See Additional Ways to Enter below:

2. Want Another Entry?

Favorite Things Friday: Get Organized with KonMari Folding Method + Dream Drawers ❤️

August 31, 2018 at 9:18 pm PDT May contain affiliate links. Read disclosure.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is now over! Winner announcement has been posted on my homepage. See more Giveaways being dropped on my blog here.

(This is a new series of articles on Fridays called “Favorite Things Friday” where I’ll be sharing some of my favorite things, products & life tips, in hopes that you might find it useful in some way for your family. Join me back here every Friday. Plus, every Favorite Things Friday article will have a giveaway on it!)

I’ve been on a journey this year to declutter my life and my house. As a child, I didn’t grow up in a very organized household. There was clutter and things everywhere. Every drawer you opened. Every surface… had clutter. And as an adult, I never learned the skills and habits to keep a home organized.

Seeing that my home reflected that of the cluttered environment I grew up in, I felt really determined to take some action this year and to change. I wanted to learn new habits and to invite more peace into our home. Plus, I didn’t want my kids to grow up in and to adopt the same bad habits I did.

While I still have a lot to learn, and changing one’s habit is a process that will take time and practice. I’m really proud of what I’ve started to adopt into my family’s life so far.

Marie Kondo’s book “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” was LIFE Changing! I started with the physical book but ended up listening to the Audiobook instead. If you wanna dive in quickly like me, I highly recommend that you listen to the audiobook – You’ll get thru it much faster, plus you can listen and tidy at the same time (that’s what I did lol).

You can get TWO Free Audiobooks here if you are new to audible.

If you listen to the audiobook, I do have to warn you that the narrative is a little dry. Listen for the content and power thru it. It’s worth it. 🙂 Okay. You’ve been warned … so you’re not surprised.

If you follow me on SnapChat, you may have seen my transformation this year with decluttering my closet and re-doing the dresser drawer for each of my kids (and myself). Many of you wrote in and started doing the same (see pics below).

One of the sweetest new habits I picked up from Marie Kondo is her method and philosophy on folding clothes:

Fold as much as you can instead of hanging
You can fold almost anything into a little rectangle shape (more on this later below) – Even underwear and socks
Store folded clothing vertically (standing up)
Give everything a home

Ever since converting over to the “KonMari” folding method. Opening my drawers each morning to pick out a pair of tees, leggings, and socks has turned into a joyful ritual. I can’t explain it. You have to experience it to understand. And folding fresh laundry no longer feels like a chore. It feels like a peaceful medication that’s calming and fulfilling.

How to Fold Clothes Using KonMarie Method

I had a hard time visualizing and understanding her folding method from the audiobook, so I googled videos of Marie Kondo actually doing it. And it made so much more sense to see it visually. There are tons of video on YouTube you can look into, but here are a few to get you started:

I found that by converting to her folding method, not only does it look nice, you can fit a lot more into a dresser than stacking them flat. I used to use 3-4 drawers for the same content I now keep in one drawer.

Tools I Love for Keeping Drawers Organized

While you don’t need to buy any tools for KonMari folding method (you can use cardboards as dividers), I ended up using these Dial Dream Drawer Organizers as dividers for my dressers. It looks so much nicer to have these plastic dividers to separate the different sections. I’ve also tried these wood dividers but didn’t like them (they were hard to use and I don’t recommend it).

For my kid’s drawers, I also got some of these clear storage trays for socks, underwear and swimsuits.

That’s it! 🙂

Here are more pics of examples using the clear trays for my daughter Sophie:

When I started converting our dressers, I first started with my own clothing. I used to have several drawers and shelves, now have two fully converted dresser drawers that fit everything. One drawer each for socks, underwear and bras. And one drawer for tops and leggings. I breakdown tops into tank tops, short sleeve tees and long sleeve tees.

Both my kids dressers are now fully converted too. My kids have a lot more clothes than me. So they have a drawer for tops, a drawer for bottoms, a drawer for PJs, and since we’re in SoCal and swim a lot, a drawer for swimsuits.

My son is on the Autism spectrum. Like all children who has ASD, he needs (and craves) structure. One of our biggest daily struggles is getting him ready in the morning, groomed and dressed. It’s chaos every morning! I started using the dream drawer dividers to carve out a spot for each day of the week in his dresser. I would pick out his clothes (including underwear and socks – not shown in pic above) at the start of the week, so mornings during the school week can go a little smoother.

I wanted to share this pic of my son’s “days of week” drawer, just in case it’s helpful. I have been brainstorming different ideas and found this to be helpful for our family. I think even for children who doesn’t have Autism, this can be helpful in morning routines to get your young kiddos ready for school.

I Want to See Your Progress

If you plan to adapt this folding method into your life, I would LOVE, love, love to see pictures of your progress. Here are some pictures some of you already sent to me on SnapChat. I love seeing your pics. They make my day. ❤️

Thank you @isabel_mn and @bluebudderfly for sharing these pics.

Giveaway Time! Win a Set of Dream Drawers + Tray

As I mentioned last week, I’m gonna include a Giveaway to go with each of these Favorite Things Friday articles every Friday. Check back every Friday for more of my Favorite Things.

For today’s giveaway, I’m giving away a Prize Pack to THREE People. Each Prize Pack includes:

TWO packs of Dial Dream Drawer Organizers (each pack comes with 2 dividers. So you’ll get 4 dividers to help you get started)
One Clear Storage Tray

This giveaway starts on Friday 8/31 and will end on Monday 9/3. Winners will be announced on this blog only on Tuesday 9/4 before 12pm PST. You’ll have 48 hours to claim your prize.

To enter in this giveaway: leave a comment below with a useful tip you use at home or something you recently learned or tell me about one of your favorite products. Or you can tell me about some of your frustrations that you would love help with. And tell me where you’re reading from (city and state). Let me know by leaving a comment on this post.

This post is NOT sponsored by anyone. I just really love this product and wanted to share my experience. All prizes are paid for by myself.

Do You Have a Favorite Product or Life Tip? Want to be published in a future “Favorite Things Friday”? Shoot me an email with your write up and pictures. If I accept your submission and publish your tip, I’ll also send you a $50 Gift Card to the store of your choice. Send an email to tina@FreeStuffFinder.com with subject “Favorite Things Friday Tip”.

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GIVEAWAY Time! 2 Readers Win FREE JanSport 17″ Pink Backpack ($40 Value )

August 31, 2018 at 8:13 am PDT May contain affiliate links. Read disclosure.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is now over! Winner announcement has been posted on my homepage. See more Giveaways being dropped on my blog here.

The daily reader giveaway for today will be the Trans By JanSport 17″ Pink Backpack to TWO readers! As usual, this giveaway ends in 72 Hours! Don’t miss it! And look back at the giveaways from the last few days to see other giveaways that are still active that you may have missed. There are usually at least 3 active posts at a time.

I am posting a NEW Giveaway everyday here on the blog, just for those of you who reads this site each day. All the giveaways are short lived (between 24-72 hours). Remember to check back on the homepage for more giveaways being dropped at random times, latest deals and winner announcements. Winners for these reader giveaways are only announced on the blog.

1. Want to Enter?

Tell me: What did you want to be when you were younger (or now)? And tell me where you’re reading from (city and state). Let me know by leaving a comment on this post. When I was a little kid, I wanted to be a diplomat, because they get to travel and live in other countries. As a kid, I thought that was pretty fancy! lol

This giveaway starts on Aug 28th and ends on Friday, Aug 31th at 11:59pm PST. The 2 Winners will be selected at random and announced on Sunday morning before 12pm PST on this blog only. You will have 48 hours to claim your prize. More details later.

*Please DO NOT email me or send messages on social media about entering. You can only enter by commenting on this post. See Additional Ways to Enter below:

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GIVEAWAY! 4 Readers Win FREE Original BeautyBlender – 72 Hour Quick Giveaway!

August 30, 2018 at 8:30 am PDT May contain affiliate links. Read disclosure.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is now over! Winner announcement has been posted on my homepage. See more Giveaways being dropped on my blog here.

Today, the daily reader giveaway will be the Original BeautyBlender to FOUR readers! This is one of my FAVORITE products that I cannot live without. As usual, this giveaway ends in 72 Hours! Don’t miss it! And look back at the giveaways from the last few days to see other giveaways that are still active that you may have missed. There are usually at least 3 active posts at a time.

1. Want to Enter?

Tell me: what makeup items do you wear daily (if any)? And tell me where you’re reading from (city and state). Let me know by leaving a comment on this post. Me? On a daily basis, I don’t wear any makeup. I only “put my face on” when I’m about to shoot a video for YouTube.

This giveaway starts on Aug 27th and ends on Thursday, Aug 30th at 11:59pm PST. The 4 Winners will be selected at random and announced on Friday morning before 12pm PST on this blog only. You will have 48 hours to claim your prize. More details later.

*Please DO NOT email me or send messages on social media about entering. You can only enter by commenting on this post. See Additional Ways to Enter below:

GIVEAWAY! 2 Readers Win FREE Urban Decay Born to Run Eyeshadow Palette ($49 Value )

August 29, 2018 at 8:15 am PDT May contain affiliate links. Read disclosure.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is now over! Winner announcement has been posted on my homepage. See more Giveaways being dropped on my blog here.

Hello! I am posting a NEW Giveaway everyday here on the blog, just for those of you who reads this site each day. All the giveaways are short lived (between 24-72 hours). Remember to check back on the homepage for more giveaways being dropped at random times, latest deals and winner announcements. Winners for these reader giveaways are only announced on the blog.

Today, the daily reader giveaway will be the Urban Decay Born to Run Eyeshadow Palette that sells for $49 each to TWO readers! As usual, this giveaway ends in 72 Hours! Don’t miss it! And look back at the giveaways from the last few days to see other giveaways that are still active that you may have missed. There are usually at least 3 active posts at a time.

1. Want to Enter?

Tell me: what are some of your favorite makeup items? And tell me where you’re reading from (city and state). Let me know by leaving a comment on this post. My favorite makeup item is my MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation. It’s a little compact that’s easy to apply and covers more than just a powder. I’ve used it since high school…. that’s like over 20 years ago ( Dang. I’m gettin’ old lol ).

This giveaway starts on Aug 26th and ends on Wednesday, Aug 29th at 11:59pm PST. The 2 Winners will be selected at random and announced on Thursday morning before 12pm PST on this blog only. You will have 48 hours to claim your prize. More details later.

*Please DO NOT email me or send messages on social media about entering. You can only enter by commenting on this post. See Additional Ways to Enter below:

2. Want Another Entry?

Follow me on Instagram at @FreeStuffFinder and @BeautyDealFinder(for Makeup Only Deals). Then leave a separate comment to let me know.

If you already follow me on Instagram, just leave a comment.

(Side Note: other IG accounts I have that you might like: @TargetDealFinder, @OhTarget, @BabyDealFinder, @CVSDealFinder, @WalgreensDeals)

3. Want a Third Entry?

If you’re already a subscriber to the deals text alert, just leave a comment.

4. Want a Fouth Entry?

Subscribe to my Email Updates on the sidebar (where it says “Join VIP”) or click here. Then leave a separate comment to let me know you’ve subscribed. Make sure your email that you subscribed with matches the email you’re entering in the comment field below.

If you’re already a subscriber, just leave a comment.

Rules:

This is a Thank you Giveaway to FSF readers. This giveaway will end 11:59pm PST on Wednesday, Aug 29th. The 2 Winners will be announced on Thursday, Aug 30th by 12pm PST. Giveaway open to U.S. residents over the age of 13 only. Up to 4 entries per person using the methods described above. Winners must email me to claim their prize within 48 hours of winners being announced. I will not be emailing winners.

In case you didn’t see. I’m also currently doing my Second HUGE Back to School Giveaway #2 over on my YouTube Channel. Go here to enter. And Go Here for Other Giveaways I’m currently doing.

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Daily GIVEAWAY! 4 Readers Win FREE Pack of 30-Count Gel Pens – 72 Hour Giveaway!

August 28, 2018 at 9:08 am PDT May contain affiliate links. Read disclosure.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is now over! Winner announcement has been posted on my homepage. See more Giveaways being dropped on my blog here.

Hello! Today, the daily reader giveaway will be this cute pack of U Brands Metallic Gel Pens (30 Count) to FOUR readers! This pack comes with 12 Glitter, 9 Pastel, 6 Neon and 3 Classic color gel pens encased in an acrylic case. As usual, this giveaway ends in 72 Hours! Don’t miss it! And look back at the giveaways from the last few days to see other giveaways that are still active that you may have missed. There are usually at least 3 active posts at a time.

If you are seeing this for the first time, I am posting a NEW Giveaway everyday here on the blog, just for those of you who reads this site each day. All the giveaways are short lived (between 24-72 hours). Remember to check back on the homepage for more giveaways being dropped at random times, latest deals and winner announcements. Winners for these reader giveaways are only announced on the blog.

GIVEAWAY Time! 2 Readers Win FREE $100 JCPenney Gift Card (4 Day Giveaway!)

August 26, 2018 at 9:04 am PDT May contain affiliate links. Read disclosure.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is now over! Winner announcement has been posted here. See more Giveaways being dropped on my blog here.

Hey! Today I am giving away TWO $100 JCPenney Gift Cards . One Gift Card will be given away on this blog and the second Gift Card will be given away on my YouTube Channel on this video. It takes just a few minutes to enter! Watch how I scored 30 outfits for for $100 for my daughter and see what else I bought for myself! Lots of CUTE stuff!

As always, I am posting a NEW Giveaway everyday here on the blog, just for those of you who reads this site each day. All the giveaways are short lived. Remember to check back on the homepage for more Giveaways being dropped at random times, latest deals and winner announcements. Winners for these reader giveaways are only made on the blog.

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GIVEAWAY! 2 Readers Win FREE JanSport Pineapple Backpack – 72 Hour Giveaway!

August 26, 2018 at 7:20 am PDT May contain affiliate links. Read disclosure.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is now over! Winner announcement has been posted on my homepage. See more Giveaways being dropped on my blog here.

Hello! Today, the daily reader giveaway will be this cute Pineapple Backpack by JanSport to TWO readers! I’m so excited! I absolutely LOVE this print. This is a 17″ backpack that has a ton of storage. As usual, this giveaway ends in 72 Hours! Don’t miss it! And look back at the giveaways from the last few days to see other giveaways that are still active that you may have missed. There are usually at least 3 active posts at a time.

GIVEAWAY! 2 Readers Win FREE Box of Pringles Chips (48 Count) – 72 Hour Giveaway!

August 24, 2018 at 8:15 am PDT May contain affiliate links. Read disclosure.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is now over! Winner announcement has been posted on my homepage. See more Giveaways being dropped on my blog here.

Hey there! I hope you guys are enjoying all the giveaway prizes this week. If you are seeing this for the first time, I am posting a NEW Giveaway everyday here on the blog, just for those of you who reads this site each day. All the giveaways are short lived (between 24-72 hours). Remember to check back on the homepage for more Giveaways being dropped at random times, latest deals and winner announcements. Winners for these reader giveaways are only made on the blog.

Today, I will be giving away a Giant Box of Pringles Chips (48 Snack Cups) to TWO readers. You can choose between original flavor or variety pack. My family loves these little snack packs. As usual, this giveaway ends in 72 Hours! Don’t miss it! And look back at the giveaways from the last few days to see other giveaways that are still active that you may have missed. There are usually at least 3 active posts at a time.

NEW Video: 30 Outfits for $100 at JCPenney Back to School Shopping + $200 Giveaway!

August 23, 2018 at 5:47 pm PDT May contain affiliate links. Read disclosure.

(Click Play on the video above to watch. Or Click here to watch it directly on youtube. For the Blog Giveaway Go Here)

Hey Guys! I just uploaded a video of Back to School Clothing Haul from JCPenney up on my YouTube Channel! Click on play above or click here to watch the video. I had a total budget of $200 to split between $100 in the kids department and $100 in the women’s department.

(The Giveaways Are Now Over! Winners Have been Announced) I’m also Giveaway TWO $100 Gift Cards so 2 of you can go on a little shopping spree as well. One giveaway is on YouTube (Comment on this video) and the second Gift Card Giveaway is on my blog at this post.

Here are links to some of the items you see in the video (in case you need help locating them in stores or online):

Nike Running Shoes
Unicorn Dress
Unicorn Leggings
Long Sleeve Tees
Short Sleeve Girls Red Unicorn Tee
Short Sleeve Girls Blue Palm Tree Tee
Denim Legging
Short Sleeve Toddler Tees (The Same Short Sleeve Tees also exist as long sleeve with same print and same price here)
Okie Dokie Pull On Pants Girls
Strappy Seamless Bra
Xersion Lounge Pullover Sweater
A.N.A. Short Sleeve Print BF Tee (I got “Pink Foil” and “Black Gold Splttr”)
A.N.A. Twill Shorts (Select on “misses” sizes to see this print)

Even if you aren’t interested in Giveaways. Make sure to Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for weekly shopping videos where I highlight the hottest deals to do each week. New shopping videos are posted every Monday evening.

The second Giveaway Winner will be selected and announced in the description box and comment section on YouTube on Wednesday, September 6th, 2018.

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Favorite Things Friday: FreshWorks Produce Saver (Keep Strawberries Fresh for Longer)

August 23, 2018 at 9:18 am PDT May contain affiliate links. Read disclosure.

I’m trying this new series of articles on Fridays called “Favorite Things Friday” where I will be sharing some of my favorite things, products, life tips, in hopes that you might find it useful in some way for your family. Please let me know in the comments if you would like to see more articles like this. I’m experimenting with this for the next few weeks. If you would like to see more articles like this, I can keep this series going. To go along with these Friday articles, I’ll also include a Giveaway!

My kids love strawberries and blueberries. One of the biggest frustrations I have with strawberries is that they rot so quickly in the fridge. So much so that I started avoiding buying Organic Strawberries, since they tend to go bad even faster. Often, I’ll check back after 2-3 days of buying them, and the entire pack is moldy and needs to be thrown away. I hate wasting food! (Really, I hate wasting anything that I paid for with hard earned money.)

Let me document some tips and products I found helpful in helping to keep strawberries fresh for longer (and other produce too).

How to Keep Strawberries Fresh for Longer

Here are some tips that I’ve learned on how to keep strawberries last longer than the usual 2-3 days. The key to keeping strawberries fresh is to keep them stored clean and dry.

1. Wash Right Away with Vinegar

Once I get home from the grocery store, I wash the Strawberries before they go in the fridge. Mold spores on the fruits are what makes them go bad quickly.

I wash my strawberries with Apple Cider Vinegar and water mix. You can do this in a big bowl or a salad spinner. Leave it soaking for a few minutes. The vinegar solution helps to remove spores and bacteria on the fruit, thus extending their life.

I typically add about 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar to a bowl of water. But you can use regular Vinegar as well. Some people add more vinegar for their wash solution (ie. 1 cup vinegar for 3 cups of water), in which case you’ll have to rinse extra well.

2. Dry Your Strawberries

Drying your berries is the next important step. You can get rid of excess water by spinning it a few times in a salad spinner. AND/OR drying it with a soft cloth or paper towel.

You can also air dry them in a colander, but with so many things going on, I’m afraid I’ll forget about the drying berries on the counter overnight (lol), so I don’t do this.

3. Storing Your Strawberries for Freshness

The quick and cheapest solution (what I used to use) for storage is to line the plastic containers (they came in) with paper towels and put the berries back in the containers.

And then a few months ago, there was a deal we posted on these Rubbermaid FreshWorks containers. I got a set to try and have been hooked ever since!

There’s a little perforated tray in the bottom of the container to keep produce from soaking in any condensation and moisture. And the lid has little “holes” in it to allow air flow in and out of the container.

I’ve since purchased a few more of these from Target (with the food storage category coupon), and I use it with all my fruit that needs washing.

One tip I found to be helpful is to wash all your fruits and veggies in one sitting. Then dry and store. It’ll save you time in the long run instead of washing one item as you need it. Plus, it’s so much more convenient to use, without the additional friction of needing to wash fruits. In the mornings, I love pulling out my green and white containers of already washed fruits and packing my kid’s lunches. SO Nice!

Giveaway Time! Win a Set of FreshWorks for FREE

To make it fun, I’m gonna include a Giveaway to go with these Favorite Things Friday articles every Friday. Check back every Friday for more of my Favorite Things.

For today’s giveaway, I’m giving away the 3-Piece set of FreshWorks Produce Saver Food Storage Containers to 4 Readers. This giveaway starts on Friday 8/24 and will end on Monday 8/27. Winners will be announced on this blog only on Tuesday 8/28 before 12pm PST. You’ll have 48 hours to claim your prize.

To enter in this giveaway: leave a comment below with a useful tip you use at home or something you recently learned or tell me about one of your favorite products. And tell me where you’re reading from (city and state). Let me know by leaving a comment on this post.

This post is NOT sponsored by anyone. I just really love this product and wanted to share my experience. All prizes are paid for by myself.

Do You Have a Favorite Product or Life Tip? Want to be published in a future “Favorite Things Friday”? Shoot me an email with your write up and pictures. If I accept your submission and publish your tip, I’ll also send you a $50 Gift Card to the store of your choice. Send email to tina@FreeStuffFinder.com with subject “Favorite Things Friday Tip”.

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Daily GIVEAWAY Time! Win a FREE Super Nintendo Classic Edition (Ends Tonight!)

August 23, 2018 at 8:03 am PDT May contain affiliate links. Read disclosure.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is now over! Winner announcement has been posted on my homepage. See more Giveaways being dropped on my blog here.

Hiya! I hope you’re having a great week! If you are seeing this for the first time, I am posting a NEW Giveaway everyday here on the blog, just for those of you who reads this site each day. All the giveaways are short lived (between 24-72 hours). Remember to check back on the homepage for more Giveaways being dropped at random times, latest deals and winner announcements. Winners for these reader giveaways are only made on the blog.

Today, I will be giving away a Nintendo SNES Classic Edition Game Console to ONE reader! If there’s enough demand for this, I can giveaway more in future reader giveaways on the blog. This little box has the original look and feel from the 90s console, and it comes fully loaded with 21 retro games – including Super Mario Kart. This has been sold out from most stores since it came out last fall. And we’re starting to see this become available on Amazon just recently (You can pre-order on Amazon for $79.96 for when it’s in stock). This giveaway ends in 72 Hours! Don’t miss it! And look back at the giveaways from the last few days to see other giveaways that are still active that you may have missed. There are usually at least 3 active posts at a time.