10/7/11: Friday Roundup: Links I Loved (and Shared) This Week

Every Friday features a roundup of links that I've found during the week and that I'm loving! These links are generally frugal in nature, but they will also be eco-friendly and just generally fun. Check back each Friday for that week's batch of great links.

• Who can't resist a free ebook? Download Self-Empowerment Through Self-Hypnosis for free at Amazon.com—this offer is only good through the end of October, so download your copy today!
• You work hard for your money, so it makes sense you want to see more of it in your wallet at the end of the week. MSN has a great video and article detailing 10 Ways Americans Waste Money so that you can take notice—and keep more of your hard-earned cash.
• Who knew that certain smells, times of day, or even certain shopping partners could make you spend more? Check out 8 Odd Reasons You Spend More.
• Originally from Kiplinger, this article on 10 Fees You Should Not Be Paying has some great money-saving tips.
• This one is for the DIYer (and is sooo right up my alley): 50 Alternative Uses for Toothpicks.
• And lastly, a new sweepstakes from Better Homes & Gardens! Enter now to win $25,000 in the Switch and Save Sweepstakes!

Be sure to check back next Friday for another great batch of links. Have a great (and safe!) weekend, everyone!

Free Kindle eBook Download: Self-Empowerment Through Self-Hypnosis

For the month of October, check out this fabulous book from Llewellyn for free! Self-Empowerment Through Self-Hypnosis is a great resource to help you achieve your full potential for happiness. Take charge of your life today with this book!

Download Self-Empowerment Through Self-Hypnosis for the Kindle eBook for FREE now through the end of October!

More Fabulous CVS Deals

I love shopping and saving at CVS (as evidenced here). On Saturday, I went to CVS with my mind on shopping (and saving! :). As is my ritual, I always scan my ExtraCare card to see what coupon goodies are waiting for me. Between the coupons I brought with me and what was waiting to be printed off, here's what I scored:

My purchases:

John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color: Price $13.49

John Frieda Smooth Start Conditioner (full-size): Price $7.39

Colgate Optic White Toothpaste: Price $2.99 (on sale from $4.89)

Revlon ColorStay eyeshadow: Price $7.29

Revlon Double Twist Mascara (Bonus Double Pack): Price $6.99 (on sale from $9.99)

2 Gallons of Land-o-Lakes Milk: $4.38 (on sale from $6.98)

Total I should have spent: $42.53 plus tax

Coupons I redeemed:

John Frieda Hair color (manufacturer): $2

John Frieda Shampoo (manufacturer): $1 (found this on bottle of shampoo while in store)

John Frieda Shampoo (CVS): $7.39 (Free with purchase of JF hair color, if using ExtraCare Card)

Colgate Optic White (manufacturer): $1.50

CVS ExtraCare Coupon: $5 off purchase of 2 Revlon Lip/Eye cosmetics

CVS ExtraBucks: $3.50

Total Coupons: $20.39

Total I Spent: $22.14 plus tax (that's a 52% savings!!)

I also got $4 in ExtraBucks to be used by October 31, so I suppose I could argue that I truly only paid $18.14 for my loot :)

Yay for CVS!