Blockbuster now does quick rentals like Redbox kiosks.  Blockbuster Express is only in limited locations right now.  But if you have one nearby (check here for locations), for today only, you can rent a free movie when you use the code B1WX9X8.

Here are some other codes that might work for you: BBXPUB and PTPX9X9

Or you can rent one DVD, and get one Free using this code CKVPX9C7, between 8/10-8/24.

Don’t forget to enter the Giveaway.

The Redbox code to rent a free movie rental for one night before 7/7/09 is 7HE79B.  Remember, you have to use this code before Midnight Tuesday night for it to be free.

If you’re not familiar with Redbox, keep reading:

To find your nearest location, go here.  Once you’re there,

• Choose “Rent with a Promo Code.”  This is on the very first screen in the bottom left hand corner.  Then, enter the above code.
• Choose a movie.
• Complete the transaction.  You’ll have to enter a debit/credit card to check out, but you won’t be charged unless you don’t return the movie by 9:00pm the next evening (you can return the movie to any Redbox location).  If you want to rent more than one free movie, you need to use different debit/credit cards.  As long as you return the movie the next day, you will not be charged.

So, for the past five years or so, I’ve been really sick of movies.  Before we watch any movie, we always check for reviews– not so much for plot but for “nastiness factor.”  In other words, we don’t wanna see boobies or other sexual content.

The first site I check is Dove.

I like their site the best, but I’ve found that the search engine is really sensitive.  Meaning that, when I search for “The Proposal,” nothing comes up.  But if I type in “Proposal,” it will have the review.

Some other sites you might wanna check are: Kids in Mind and Plugged In Online.  They are free, and they’ll give you a heads up of the sexual and drug content, language, and violence.

They’re very very specific, almost in an annoying way.  Like, I don’t need to know if it shows a guy with his shirt off, but they let you know.

So, I’m not saying I agree with their approval ratings.  I’m just saying that I like to figure out what type of nudity and bad language is being shown.

Some friends of ours use another movie review service (I’ve forgotten the name now), but it requires a  subscription fee.  Is there a review site you like?

*Be sure to enter the YoBaby Giveaway here.

Jonathan and I are gearing up for a Garage Sale.  We started thinking of how we could get more money than we would at a Garage Sale for selling certain items.

I’m not sure if this got me more money than it would’ve from a Garage Sale, but I took some of Abigail’s clothes to Once Upon a Child.  I do this every few months.  The last time, I got $16+ dollars.

Then, I thought about books.  So, I started calling used book stores to see if they would buy the books.  A lot of them would only take them for store credit (trade) in return.  So, I thought about selling books on Amazon or something like that, but decided it’d be too much work for not a lot of money.  Then, I thought of Hastings.

So, we took a bunch of books and DVDs to Hastings in a big tub.  They bought 32 books and offered us $110 in store credit OR $75 in cash.  We took the cash!  Just one trip, no shipping costs, no conditions, just cash back!

I took some brand new DVDs in shrink wrap, and they only offered $2 for them.  So, I didn’t sell them to Hastings because I hope I can get more at the Garage Sale.

The next day, as we were sorting through other boxes for the garage sale, we found more books.  So, we took them to Hastings.  Not sure how many they took this time, but they gave us $47.

So, if you wanna sell to Hastings, call before you go, to make sure someone is there to look through and price your books.  Also, take your Drivers License, and be prepared to get your thumb printed (they said Police come by each week and check the records to make sure you didn’t steal the dvds/books/cds).

Our Hastings would not take the small sized paper back novels.  But other than that, they took back most everything.  I think the most I got for a book was $6 (Hardback Twilight books).  I think the least was $1.  So, it’s more than you would get from a Garage Sale; we’re happy with the $120 cash.

The Redbox code to rent a free movie for this Monday and Tuesday is RBXTHXU6.  Remember, you have to use this code before Midnight Tuesday night for it to be free. I’ve been told that these codes might work as well; not sure about an expiration date: BREAKROOM and DVDONME.  And these codes only work at certain locations: MC6AF39 - works at McDonald’s locations (exp 6/30) and DVDATWAG - works at Walgreen’s locations.

If you’re not familiar with Redbox, keep reading:

To find your nearest location, go here.  Once you’re there,

• Choose “Rent with a Promo Code.”  This is on the very first screen in the bottom left hand corner.  Then, enter the above code.
• Choose a movie.
• Complete the transaction.  You’ll have to enter a debit/credit card to check out, but you won’t be charged unless you don’t return the movie by 9:00pm the next evening (you can return the movie to any Redbox location).  If you want to rent more than one free movie, you need to use different debit/credit cards.  As long as you return the movie the next day, you will not be charged.

Baby & Kids

• Child Safe Kit
• Pampers Gifts to Grow Points: WEAPPRECIATEU09 (3 points)
• *NEW* Huggies Points:CPXHJ FLTLH MWPGB (5 pts) and MQKJF FLZCH HSPGB (5 pts)
• Watch 10 Kid movies for $5 total at Cinemark.  Not sure if this is a special price just for kids or if adults can get this price, too.
• Up to 15 Free Chuck E Cheese Tokens for good report cards
• Water bottle, sippy cup, and Nutrition guide from Juicy Juice

Food & Drink

• Buy one, Get one free Entree at TGI Fridays.  Print coupon.  Expires 6/22
• Free single size bag of Mars chocolate to the first 250,000 people to go here. They’ll mail you a coupon.  (This is on FRIDAYS only!)  Limit is 4 coupons per household

Health & Beauty

• Degree Men Absolute Protection Deoderant
• Free Undies from Victoria’s Secret, if you become a fan on facebook.
• Dove Shampoos
• Carefree Liners.  Be sure to check the box
• Aveeno Nourish Hair Care Collection
• Cloud 9 Homemade Soap
• Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal

Other

• Glade Scented Oil Candle Tin if you’re one of the first 10,000
• 3 Weekends of Free Entry into 100+ National Parks
• 50 4×6 Photos by signing up with CVS Pharmacy Photo Center and adding your ExtraCare card to your account

Some tips about requesting samples or buying anything online.  I’ve never had any problems; these are just me being extra careful.

1. I always put Mrs in the “first name” column– not my first name.
2. I type in a fake number if they ask for a phone number.
3. I have set up an email account that I only use for requesting samples.  Be sure to do this, so you don’t fill up your personal email account with newsletters.
   
4. I don’t give my correct birth date; I type the same year I was born, but I mix up the month and day.
   

Be patient for your samples, some of them take up to 8-12 weeks to come.  Check out the past weeks’ samples, as many of them are still good.

The Redbox code to rent a free movie for this Monday is FM63H7.  Remember, you have to use this code before Midnight tonight.

If you’re not familiar with Redbox, keep reading:

To find your nearest location, go here.  Once you’re there,

• Choose “Rent with a Promo Code.”  This is on the very first screen in the bottom left hand corner.  Then, enter the above code.
• Choose a movie.
• Complete the transaction.  You’ll have to enter a debit/credit card to check out, but you won’t be charged unless you don’t return the movie by 9:00pm the next evening (you can return the movie to any Redbox location).  If you want to rent more than one free movie, you need to use different debit/credit cards.  As long as you return the movie the next day, you will not be charged.

*** Today is the last day for a free movie on Mondays.  Redbox is ending this program.  But on June 1st, they’ll provide a code once a month to rent a free movie.  Also, you can rent a movie anytime for only $1 (as long as you return the movie the next day.***

The Redbox code to rent a free movie for this Monday is 6A43JK.  Remember, you have to use this code before Midnight tonight.

If you’re not familiar with Redbox, keep reading:

To find your nearest location, go here.  Once you’re there,

• Choose “Rent with a Promo Code.”  This is on the very first screen in the bottom left hand corner.  Then, enter the above code.
• Choose a movie.
• Complete the transaction.  You’ll have to enter a debit/credit card to check out, but you won’t be charged unless you don’t return the movie by 9:00pm the next evening (you can return the movie to any Redbox location).  If you want to rent more than one free movie, you need to use different debit/credit cards.  As long as you return the movie the next day, you will not be charged.

Check back here on Mondays for the latest code for a free rental on Mondays.

The Redbox code to rent a free movie for this Monday is BT73H9.  Remember, you have to use this code before Midnight tonight.

If you’re not familiar with Redbox, keep reading:

To find your nearest location, go here.  Once you’re there,

• Choose “Rent with a Promo Code.”  This is on the very first screen in the bottom left hand corner.  Then, enter the above code.
• Choose a movie.
• Complete the transaction.  You’ll have to enter a debit/credit card to check out, but you won’t be charged unless you don’t return the movie by 9:00pm the next evening (you can return the movie to any Redbox location).  If you want to rent more than one free movie, you need to use different debit/credit cards.  As long as you return the movie the next day, you will not be charged.

Check back here on Mondays for the latest code for a free rental on Mondays.