Cereal is good

gm logo Cereal is goodFatHeadDog is many things, but not a squirrel. But that’s what some people think when I pull out a box of dry cereal and start munching. On a summer vacation with friends, I caught a few ribbings for my unusual morning, lunch and dinner snack but thanks to the nice folks at MyBlogSpark, I now have validation for my nibble habit. Did you know that ready-to-eat cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters? According to General Mills, cereals also deliver important vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, making cereal a top source of key nutrients in adult’s and children’s diets.

Earlier this month, General Mills announced efforts to further reduce sugar in cereals advertised to kids under 12 to single digit grams of sugar per serving. The company has already been reducing sugar in cereals while increasing key nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, and providing whole grain. To kickoff General Mill’s new efforts, they’re offering $1off coupons for four of their most popular cereals, including Trix, Cocoa Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Lucky Charms. So enjoy the $1off coupons and try General Mill’s new reduced sugar cereals while FatHeadDog gets back to munching. Free coupon, information, and giveaway have all been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

Pampers Gifts to Go Gets a Facelift

As promised, the Pampers Gifts to Go program has undergone some major plastic surgery.

The quick and dirty:

  • Your existing points are now worth 10x the amount before, so a 1 point code is now worth 10
  • Shipping and handling is now free (with the exception of Shutterfly rewards)

So finally, those measly 1 and 3 point codes look a little more hefty. To help boost your point balance, here are some “evergreen” Pampers codes for public consumption:

  • WELCOMEBONUS089, 10 pts
  • WELCOME2GTG0809, 10 pts
  • OHAMANDAAWGTG08, 10 pts
  • THRIFTYMOMMYGTG, 10 pts
  • STARTEARNINGNOW, 10 pts
  • GROWWITHVILLAGE, 10 pts
  • JUSTBECAUSE2009, 10 pts
  • JOINTHEFUNGTG09, 10 pts
  • GRATUIT89102009, 10 pts
  • XKCMYXFVD96VXVK, 30 pts
  • How to fill your mailbox with free magazines

    rg main r2 c1 How to fill your mailbox with free magazinesThrough various sample and sponsored subscription sites, you can pick up some great finds of free magazine subscriptions. How does it work? The simple answer is free “sample” equals more exposure to new audiences who may convert their sample into a paid subscription.

    The offers change frequently, but here’s some links for free newsstand magazine subscriptions. There’s alot of  magazine titles you may not have heard of, but here are some popular ones to start off your free magazine subscription stash:

    Rewards Gold is a survey site that offers free one year subscription to popular magazine for completing targeted surveys. The ad link looks a little “splashy” but its legit. Just signup, complete the survey and they’ll offer one- or two-year subscriptions to various newsstand magazines as a reward:

    • Other recent magazine offerings that are now expired include Car & Driver and U.S. News and World Report

    Review: E-Rewards

    erewards Review: E RewardsE-Rewards Market Research is a great paid survey site–if you sign up through a good referral or sponsor link. Sponsors include Macy’s, Priority Club, Blockbuster, Borders and UPromise. You can seek these referral links through these sponsors.

    Pros: The frequency of surveys is great, which means you’ll have lots of opportunities to earn rewards.

    • Every survey is worth points, even if you disqualify. And the points–in this case, dollars, are generous amounts.
    • Redeeming rewards is fast and easy. Whenever I redeem $40 E-Rewards dollars for a $25 Macy’s gift certificate, the transaction is fast and accurate.
    • Good site for those who have frequent flyer or frequent hotel stay memberships. These rewards include Priority Club points, NorthWest Airlines miles, Airtran, Continental Airlines, Delta, Hilton Honors and Frontier Early Returns. 

    Cons: E-Rewards places restrictions on how often you may redeem certain rewards within 90 days.

    • I’ve read some complaints that the survey questions lately have become very personal–asking about health conditions and how much you have invested in various mutual funds, retirement and CDs.
    • Your reward dollars can expire after one year but E-Rewards has introduced a new VIP (not sure the name) status that exempts members from their dollars expiring.