Don't forget as Alaskans we need Sunscreen too - Coppertone CLEARYSheer Sunscreen Review.

One of the ways I get to try out products for free is through BuzzAgent.  I love the programs and great products I've gotten to review.  Love that they ship to Alaska and Fred Meyer is one of the retailers in the program.  Coppertone CLEARLYSheer sunscreen is one of the best products I've gotten to try through the program.

But I digress....

I was lucky enough to sample Coppertone CLEARLYSheer sunscreen.  I did my first test drive when I planted all my seedlings in the garden.  It was such a sunny and beautiful day!
I used the spray on for my 4 year old daughter.  She thought it was cool that I was spraying it on.  I liked that I didn't have to to squirt on my hand, mash it around in my hand, and then apply.   It worked very well on her very fair, 1/2 Norwegian skin!

I opted for the tradition lotion kind.  It smelled so good.  It didn't have a chemical scent like some other sunscreens.  It was such a pleasant smell, but not overhelming.  It felt great on my limbs and neck.
Now, usually, I skip putting sunscreen on my face.  All sunscreens I have ever tried have made my face burn and sting.  I'd rather wear a hat and deal with a little burn on my face.  Since this lotion felt so light on my arms and I wanted to truly test this product, I went ahead and used it on my face.  I am happy to say that it didn't sting my face at all, even when I was in the sun and sweating.  That to me is a small miracle.  I mean, I've tried almost everything for my face for sun protection, including baby sunscreen in various forms.

The only thing I do not like about this sunscreen is that I doubt its waterproof protection. When I was sweating, it ran down into my eyes and it stung A LOT.  I was not happy with this.  I wish it had not run so much.  I don't I would recommend this lotion for children' faces for this reason.
I've used this sunscreen on myself for every outside event I have gone too.  Usually I get freckles on my face in the summer when I have been in the sun.  So far, I have no new freckles!

I recommend you always stay protected from the sun.  It is not worth the risk of skin cancer cause you want to get bronzed or you just forgot your sunscreen.  If you want a nice, pleasant, light weight, and effective sunscreen, try Coppertone CLEARLYSheer Sunscreen.

Coppertone Makes the following claims about this product and I find all of them to be true!

• Absorbs in seconds for a clean and light feel
• Moisturizing formulas help leave your skin soft and smooth
• Won’t clog pores or cause breakouts (clinically tested on acne-prone skin)
• Matte finish is perfect for use under makeup

If they could make this product to include mosquito repellent that smelled good and was still light weight, it would be perfect for Alaskans!

I am hoping Carrs will have these during $5 Friday again soon.  I want to make sure I am stocked up for the rest of the summer.

Free kid's Craft- Eagle River McDonalds

April 12 - 2pm- 4pm

Viva Paper Towels - My Take

I was fortunate enough to be able to sample Viva Vantage Paper towels for free through Crowdtap.  YAY!

I was sent 4 rolls - 1 to keep and 3 to share.  I hated parting with the other 3 rolls, but I gave them to two coworkers and my mom stole one before I could stop her!

The paper towels worked really well.  I had a huge mess on my kitchen table ranging from soil to marker to dried juice.  It just took two paper towels to clean the mess.  I was happy with that.

Viva is a strong and stretchy towel.  I was impressed by its usage.

I was not, however, impressed by the texture.  It has a coarse texture and it just felt horrible on my skin.  It weirded me out.  That, combined with the price, means I most likely won't be getting these paper towels, unless I get a killer deal.

I was happy to have tried them.  You should check them out if you want to try a nice, strong paper towel.

Fred Meyer Friday freebie 4/4: Greek Yoplait

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Hurry and download this coupon to your Fred Meyer card.  Its only downloadable today, but it's good for two weeks!

Two new Target Mobile codes!

Text Easter and/or spritz to 827438 for these mobile coupons to help you get ready for easter:

Easter:  FREE 
$5 Target GiftCard® 
with Easter candy and/or basket 
purchase of $20 or more 

 

FREE 

$5 Target GiftCard® 

with Spritz Card & Party Department 

purchase of $20 or more 

Excludes Oh Joy for Spritz items

First of the Month - Load your coupons!

The first of the month is busy for me as a couponer.  First, I have to go through the binder and clear out all the expired.  (and have a moment of silence for all the coupons I end up throwing into the recycling bin.)

I always makes me rounds to all the coupon sites and see what new goodies there are.

Here are some of the paces I go:
Savingstar
Upromise
Cellfire.com

Carrs Match Up - 4/2 - 4/8

I haven't fallen off the face of the earth.  I just haven't been inspired by any sales this past week.  Last $5 Friday, I only bought the Drumsticks.

Here are the good deals I see for this week:

Spend $75 or more, get a 30 cent Gas Reward.  (Even in my tiny Chevy Aveo, thats like saving an extra $3!)

$5 Fridays:

Select General Mills Cereals - 2/$5.00 (Or $2.50 each)

*Included are: Cinnamon Toast Crunch 12.2 oz or Chocolate Cheerios 11.25 oz or Multi Grain Cheerios Dark Chocolate 12.1 oz
$1/2 Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Multi Grain Cheerios, Multi Grain Cheerios Peanut Butter, Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, Frosted Cheerios, Chocolate Cheerios, Fruit Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Medley Crunch printable
$0.75/1 General Mills Multi Grain Cheerios, Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate Crunch Cereal, exp. 5/3/14 (SS 03/23/14)
$1/2 General Mills Big G Cereal, exp. 4/26/14 (SS 03/16/14)
Final Price: $1.75 each if included

Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars 8.9 oz - 2/$5.00 (Or $2.50 each)

$0.50/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars, Granola Thins, Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares, Breakfast Biscuits or Fiber One Chewy Bars or 90 Calorie Product, exp. 4/19/14 (SS 02/23/14 R)
$0.50/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars, Granola Thins, Soft-baked Oatmeal Squares, Breakfast Biscuits or Fiber One Chewy Bars or 90 Calorie Product, exp. 5/17/14 (SS 03/23/14)
Final Price: $2.25 each WYB 2

Luvs or Mom to Mom 19-50 ct Diapers or Training Pants or Huggies or Pampers 3x Wipes - $5.00

$1 off 2 Luvs Diapers Bags, exp. 4/30/14 (P&G 03/30/14)
$0.50/1 Huggies Baby Wipes, exp. 4/19/14 (SS 03/23/14)
Final Price: $4.50 each

L'Oreal Sublime or Coppertone Suncare 4.6-5 oz or 6-8 oz - $5.00 (Wishful think, huh!?)

$1/1 Coppertone Product printable
Final Price: $4.00 each

SeaPak Seafood Selections 8.2-18 oz - $5.00

$0.75/1 SeaPak Product printable
$0.75/1 Seapak Product printable
$0.75/1 Seapak Product, exp. 4/20/14 (SS 03/02/14)
Final Price: $4.25 each

Bertolli Classic, Bakes or Stouffer's Skillet Meals 23-25 oz - $5.00

$0.60/1 Bertolli Product, exp. 4/6/14 (RP 03/09/14 R)
$1.50/2 Bertolli Product, exp. 4/6/14 (RP 03/09/14 R)
Final Price: $4.25 each WYB 2

Angel Soft Bath Tissue 12 Double Roll or Safeway Home Paper Towels 6 or 8 Roll Towels - $5.00

$0.45/1 Angel Soft, exp. 4/23/14 (RP 03/23/14)
Final Price: $4.55 each

Mott's Apple Juice 64 oz or Hawaiian Punch 128 oz - 2/$5.00 (Or $2.50 each)

$1/1 Hawaiian Punch Aloha Morning, exp. 4/27/14 (SS 03/16/14)
Final Price: $1.50 each if included

 Filippo Berio or Star Olive Oil 25.3 oz or 25 oz - $5.00

$1/1 Filippo Berio Olive Oil printable
$1/1 Star Olive Oil printable
Final Price: $4.00 each

Coca Cola 6 pk 16.9 oz, 8 pk 12 oz or 8 pk 7.5 oz - 2/$5.00 (Or $2.50 each-Limit 6)

Other Good Deals:

Prego Pasta Sauce 14.5-24 oz - $2.00

$1/3 Prego Italian Sauce, exp. 5/31/14 (SS 03/23/14)
$0.40/2 Prego Italian Sauce, exp. 5/31/14 (SS 03/23/14 R)
$1/1 Prego Alfredo Sauce, exp. 5/31/14 (SS 03/23/14)
$0.75/1 Prego Alfredo Sauce, exp. 5/31/14 (SS 03/23/14 R)
Final Price: As low as $1 each if Alfredo included

Golden Grain Mission Pasta 16 oz - $1.25

$1/2 Golden Grain Pasta, Anthony's Pasta or Pennsylvania Dutch Noodles printable
$0.55/1 Golden Grain Hidden Veggie Pasta printable
$0.55/1 Golden Grain 100% Whole Grain Pasta printable
Final Price: $0.70 each if included

Garnier Fructis Hair Care 13 oz or 8.25 oz - $3

$2/1 Garnier Shampoo, Conditioner, Treatment or Style Product, exp. 4/12/14 (RP 03/02/14 R)
Final Price: $.50 each