I have to tell you it was Grand Central Station here today. But I am very happy with all the fun stuff that came!
Believe it or not, I only take advantage of a small percent of the online deals I post. I post so many that I have to be really choosy. But since Christmas is just a few weeks away, I am already into the holiday shopping.
Here is what I got:
- free Clarins lipstick sample (not exactly what I was expecting this to be..)
- free L’Occitane sample
- free Pringles coupon (man what a nightmare that was. I will be sending Pringles a bill for the ulcer they caused me.)
- FINALLY my rebate check for the Neutrogena Clinical arrived! So if yours has not, I bet you see it soon. I got the full value of my rebate back because I just ordered from Soap.com and didn’t use coupons. I heard some people were shorted on the rebate?
- My new Double Delicious cookbook! I can not wait to make some of these recipes
- The awesome Veggie Tales deal! I heard a few people had orders cancelled and then received packages a few days later? The little case inside for the DVDs I just love.
- My free card from Shutterfly-and I had to show the inside because it is so cute. I ordered a Halloween theme to send to a family member that hasn’t seen the girls in ages.
- Free Forbes magazine– so the free magazine subscriptions really do come!
- And for mamas of formula babies- I got some sort of card from Similac. I don’t use formula but if you happen to get the card you might take a look at it. Mine has a code for 10 free photo cards from Shutterfly.
AND I just had to post this amazing deal that reader Sara received. I hear quite a lot of disappointment from people when orders are cancelled or other issues with bad service from companies. But I just had to take a second and pass along the amazing service from Piperlime. Sara placed an order for the backpack that I mentioned the other day. Piperlime was running a promotion where ANY order got free shipping and a free $25 gift card. She received a notice that her backpack was actually out of stock and they could not fulfill her order. Well it was a bummer because the free gift card promotion ended so she missed out. Amazingly, Sara opened a big empty box on her doorstep today to find that Piperlime went ahead and sent her the gift card anyway! So how is that for a really fantastic company that clearly went above and beyond to honor their promotion?
What did you get in your mailbox today?
Melinda says
Thanks for the mailbox posts. They help me know what to expect in my mailbox!
Cali says
I got my Double Delicious today as well! I’m so excited! I love that this cookbook includes sauces and lots of desserts! 🙂
Claire says
I got my Neutrogena Clinical rebate a few weeks ago and the funny thing is the first check I got was for $35 (I did use the $5 off coupon when I bought it), but then I got another check for $5 a week or two later! Odd, but I am not complaining! A local friend did the same deal (with the coupon) and got one $39.99 rebate check back.
Jasmine says
That’s really awesome that they sent her the giftcard anyway, but it cracks me up that they couldn’t just use an envelope.
Mandm says
poo! My veggie tales got cancelled…maybe I will be one of the lucky ones to still get it?!
Emily @ Our Frugal Happy Life says
I got my first Rouge magazine today – I’ve never actually gotten one before! I love getting the mail – never know what surprises you might find!
Charlene says
Oh Claire you know what? There was a massive stink because people used RR and ECBs and such to pay and the company shorted them the money. I bet they went and redid all the rebates and that is why it took so long.
Charlene says
Oh Cali I know! I was lingering on those banana and chocolate pockets for awhile. I have some Nutella that I think would jazz that recipe right up!
Sarah says
Okay, I am really disappointed in the VeggieTales situation. Just checked on the order that I placed on the 17th. It does state “cancelled.” I’m really frustrated right now. Maybe I will also be fortunate to get one anyway? I can only hope since I was planning on giving it to my nephew for his birthday this weekend. Now I have to find a quick plan B.
Charlene says
Oh Sarah I really hope so too. Why don’t you call them? The other thing is that one reader just took her online order printout to her local store and they honored the price. Her order was cancelled and she got it the next day. I don’t know if you have a store nor do I want to make things worse but the little case and stuff is really adorable. Mine had a pricetag that said $79 on the back.
Stephanie R says
I’m really glad to hear that some companies still have good customer service. It’s funny that I just read this because I JUST posted about some terrible customer service experiences. I really am happy that some companies still see the value in keeping their customers happy 🙂 Piperlime really went above and beyond!
Carla M says
No kidding about Piperlime and hello – how freaking fast was that???? I haven’t even gotten my shipping notification yet! Good job Piperlime!
Judy says
I received my order from Philosophy the other day, it came with 3 additional items which made up the $40 ‘trick or treat’ deal, I was really impressed! I also received my order from Rue La La, I ordered the Philosophy stuff from there with the free $20 and spent $5 on shipping.
A few weeks ago, when you had the canvas on demand post up, I was able to order 2, and they turned out beautifully! One is a Christmas Present, and the other I gave to my friend’s who were just married, they were amazed.
I received a Shipping Confirmation from Sally Beauty today!
I’ve saved so much money in the long run because almost everything I’ve order through your deals are for Christmas gifts, I have 2 more gifts to buy and I’m done for the season! Thanks so much for your help! I brag about your website all the time!
Charlene says
Ohh now I am jealous about Philosophy 🙂 I should have ordered too.
Megan says
Let us know about Double Delicious, I am super curious. I am just not a fan of the purees, so I was wondering if she had recipes in there that did not include pureeing. . . her recipes on Oprah looked perfect fast, easy and healthy.
cjs says
I love your mailbox posts, too…I love getting the mail, and I am bummed on Sundays & Holidays when they don’t deliver 😉 I am jealous too about the Philosophy – I am anxious to try their products! I am sad that my order from Sally Beauty got cancelled….It said something about some item being out of stock (I think it was that free ‘nail system kit’). I did get my Neutrogena Rebate, too. It absolutely took FOREVER, but I did get the full price I paid back (before coupons). And, they did apologize profusely when I called them to check on it. Sorry for the long post!
Jenny says
I got two checks for the Neutrogena Clinical… I was one of the people that used ecb. The first was my oop amount and the second was another 8.53… I don’t think that was my FULL amount before ecb but I’ll take it!
Jennie says
I got my neutrogena rebate for the full 39.99.
Charlene says
Megan, I think the idea of the purees is more to get extra veggies in. Personally I like it not only for the girls but because it is just an easy way for adults to eat a little better. Like she has meatball subs in the book with sweet potato puree. I think if you didn’t feel like bothering with them, the recipes are just simple and good food that is healthy without seeming healthy 🙂 She has mostly entrees this time and a lot of desserts. Here are a few things I already picked to make this week:
1. Crockpot lasagna (on oprah.com not in book)
2. Banana Chocolate Tarts
3. Maple Spice Muffins
4. Egg Muffins (this is basically egg whites and cheese with bacon on top cooked in muffin tins!)
5. Chicken and biscuits
6. Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower Gratin
7. Orange Pork
I bet they have it at the grocery store and you can flip through and check it out.
Cali says
I agree Charlene. Like using applesauce instead of oil in cake, the purrees make foods moist!
julie says
my veggie tales dvds came yesterday!!!
Amber says
I love your mail posts. It’s fun seeing the deals arrive. 🙂
My BabyLegs order (60% off Halloween) arrived on the 28th and my VeggieTales order arrived on the 29th!
I was SO happy to see the VeggieTales. I was afraid that my order was going to get canceled because it was taking so long to process.
Charlene says
Oh Amber isn’t that just such a deal? I am so delighted about that one. The little CD case I love and mine had a price tag right on the back for $79.