by C.L. R.
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March 14, 2009

What have you gotten a great deal on and now can't live without?

April 29, 2009 04:28 PM EDT
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Okay, so I am in the middle of cleaning the house and this question came to mind and I had to stop and ask it.

Is there anything you have gotten free after a rebate or nearly free that you only purchased because of the great deal but now you can't live without?

I have two things:

The floor thingy that you put "disposable dust cloths" on to sweep up the dust/dirt.  Mine is not a Swiffer, I think it was put out by Scotch Brite years ago.  I get my refills at CVS--CVS brand often is on sale buy one get one and then I often have the $2/$10 CVS brand products so I stock up using Extra bucks.

The second thing is the dusters--like Pledge dusters.  They work great.

I have a lot of physical pain and weakness that makes cleaning hard, but with these two tools I can do a lot more by myself.  I would never have spent the money to try them, but I am hooked now.

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Comments: 25

Deb A. Apr 29, 2009, 4:32pm EDT
Can't think of anything.
Tammy N. Apr 29, 2009, 4:34pm EDT
I recently discovered that the "Shark" floor steamer pads fit on my Swiffer! Since the Shark ones are terry cloth and washable.... I use those! Much cheaper than buying the replacement pads ... and more environmentally friendly!
Gul Dixon Apr 29, 2009, 4:37pm EDT
I don't think I got anything like that. I have things I have t have but pay quite bit for them.
Cynthia J. Apr 29, 2009, 4:37pm EDT
Sorry, can't remmber the name of the things, but I got them for free and really stocked up on them. One is the duster thing from Endust and the other is a toilet bowl scrubber thing in a green box.
eric m. Apr 29, 2009, 4:38pm EDT
our new dining table, we went to a ethan allen warehouse sale and got a $1300. table for $200.00 and it only has a few scratches
colleen m. Apr 29, 2009, 4:45pm EDT
I got some free samples of Natrol Carb Intercept Sprinkles that counteract the grams of carbohydrates you consume - you just mix with your food and you can't taste them at all - they work so great that I bought 3 boxes of sticks at vitacost.com.
timi A. Apr 29, 2009, 4:53pm EDT
cant really remember.
Desiree T. Apr 29, 2009, 5:04pm EDT
I get lots of free stuff that I won't be able to use for awhile. Have too many really.
Misty W. Apr 29, 2009, 5:17pm EDT
One day at walmart I seen a pair of sweat pants I wanted, so we get to cashier and I ask can I have a discount on these because there is a spot of paint on them, I thought I would not get it, but the lady did something and said ok and wrang them up, I asked how much were they and she said $5.00 I said Ill take em, thats almost $5.00 off.

Well my hubby and I are driving home I get out the recipt and look threw it and sure enuff I got a discount on those sweats allright , I got them for free. The 5 bucks was a dvd set I got my hubby.
Misty W. Apr 29, 2009, 5:21pm EDT
another product I cant live without is Aussie 3 min Miracle deeeeeep conditioning, it wasnt free but on sale I got it for $2 or $2.50
Renee S. Apr 29, 2009, 5:33pm EDT
I can't think of anything right off the bat.
Jo N. Apr 29, 2009, 5:59pm EDT
I really like the pledge dusters too.
fancy c. Apr 29, 2009, 6:11pm EDT
i can live without any thing but my kids
j - Frugal Mom - r. Apr 29, 2009, 6:36pm EDT
I received a free bottle of olay regenerist eye serum almost two years ago, and I love love love it. It is so refreshing to my eye lids. The reg. price is almost 20 dollars, but since I do not waste anything I have only bought it ones since I got that first bottle, and I got it at 10 dollars I think.
C.L. R. Apr 29, 2009, 6:42pm EDT
Wow, you guys have gotten some great deals. Sometimes the companies put out coupons and get us hooked.
kathleen w. Apr 29, 2009, 6:55pm EDT
my real wood living room table, hand made , 15 dollars at goodwill, my antique record holder I use in my entry way...dumpster dove for! Palmolive pure and clear dish soap,lasts FOREVER....if you water it down and has no harsh chemicals....my alternative down comforter in the winter ....got it at wal mart on sale
Kelly P. Apr 29, 2009, 7:14pm EDT
my free little downy ball - before I always forgot to put the softener in the water - now I add it with the clothing. I love it.
Renita P. Apr 29, 2009, 7:18pm EDT
the disposable toilet bowl scrubbers! I love those. I have 3 different ones - one for each bathroom!

Thanks for posting to Grocery Deals
Lori A Apr 29, 2009, 9:41pm EDT
I got a intuition razor as a product test from all you magazine . I would have never bought one of these and use to think they were kinda silly with that big block of soap on the end . But let me tell you I cant live with out this razor its fantastic , it never ever nicks and you can shave fast with this thing and never have to worry about anything . I now buy the refills and look for sales because it a bit pricey.
Melissa R Apr 29, 2009, 9:41pm EDT
can't think of anything... but I am sure there is something
debra g. Apr 30, 2009, 12:20am EDT
Have a great gather day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for posting to sparealine.gather.com
Nora C. Apr 30, 2009, 8:09am EDT
I agree with you on the pledge dusters. Those even make it possible for me to have my 3 year old help me dust (though I still do the delicate things). The other thing that I have gotten for free that I use are the glade flameless candles. Those are wonderful for giving me the "candle effect" while being safe to use around my daughter and the cat.
C.L. R. May 1, 2009, 5:59pm EDT
Some great things you all have come to enjoy. Neat ideas about your little one, Nora.
Laura, I will have to try the Garnier--I have some I just always pass it on to my daughter.
Lori, they are the strangest looking things! Good thing there are deals an coupons often for you to stay stocked.
Nancy Biri May 8, 2009, 12:14pm EDT
Thanks for posting at ~3,000 Here We Come!~ . Your content has reached 25 comments for which it has been removed from the group. Thanks for your support.

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