Free Domino's Artisan Pizza

Here at The Educated Beauty we totally adore Domino's Pizza. Unpopular as it apparently was, we thought the old recipes were great... but the new ones are SPECTACULAR! That garlic-buttery crust... mmmmm. We haven't tried an Artisan Pizza yet, but--with a sweet deal from Domino's--we're going to be able to for free!

This is the second time Domino's has offered this deal, so we give them major props. If you head to their Facebook page (just click here) you can score a free pizza, no strings attached. The coupon is only good until May 6th, and only the first 75,000 will score one, so be sure to hurry over and indulge ASAP!

Save the date for our Mother's Day Giveaway!

I love the feel of a paperback book as much as the next person; I spent most of my childhood and early teenage years devouring historical epics, romances, and Agatha Christie mysteries. Unfortunately, I've found pages and binding to be less than convenient during days on the go, on the beach, or even in the car. I usually make it through books quite quickly, so when I'm traveling I have to carry at least half a dozen books around with me. While it took me a while to warm up to the idea of eBooks, there's no denying that they are the most convenient sort of device for a busy literature lover!

Since no one is more busy than mom, we've decided to celebrate with a gift that can be as versatile and busy as she is. Beginning at 12:01 AM, May 1, a group of us bloggers will be giving away a FREE Kindle! All you have to do is drop by The Educated Beauty (or another participating site) to enter. Each day gives you a chance at more entries, so the more you visit us, the more you can win! Why not check out all the features at https://kindle.amazon.com/ to get yourself pumped up?

Swagbucks: Why You Should Be Using Them

We've all seen dozens of rewards programs online. Some seem too good to be true (they are), some require you to fill out obnoxiously long surveys just to earn a few cents, and some entice you to make major purchases you don't need just for "points." After searching far and wide, there seems to be very few rewards programs online that are legitimately exciting and worthwhile. The exception to this rule? Swagbucks, a favorite of mommy bloggers and young adults alike.

Show me the numbers!
Let's look at ways to earn points and the amount of points it takes to earn a reward.
A $25 PayPal gift card is 3,215 SB (that's Swag Bucks)

One time opportunities:
For signing up, you get 30 SB

Daily reward opportunities:
For watching a one-minute video: 2 SB
For answering a quick poll: 1 SB
For searching using the Swagbucks toolbar: ~5-10 SB

So, if this is all you do over the course of a year, it would take approximately 300 days to earn this reward. I'm willing to bet this wouldn't be worth your time, even if it only took three minutes a day, total.

So, what makes it worth my while?

Do you shop? Do you use coupons? If the answer is yes, then Swagbucks is a way to cash in more than ever on your coupon-cutting. Swagbucks is affiliated with coupons.com, one of the most popular coupon-clipping sites on the web. Via the Swagbucks website, you can clip-and-print the coupons available on coupons.com. Alternatively, you can register your Savings Card from stores like Giant Eagle and send the coupons straight to that card, eliminating the fuss and cost of printing. When you use these coupons, your Swagbucks account is automatically credited (although you need to allow 8-12 weeks for processing). You receive 10 SB per coupon used. This means that you're compounding your coupon savings with a totally free rewards program... completely hassle-free.

Swagbucks also allows you to earn points with deals that include liking a company on Facebook or entering codes from events like their Music Bracket. It's a really easy site to navigate and even has a games section, where you can apparently earn points as you play for free. For a major boost of points, check their special offers each day; they're diverse enough that, after a while, you'll find a deal on a product or service you've been waiting to buy anyway. And if you're feeling lucky, there are even sweepstakes you can enter, using SBs as entries.

Bottom line: Any online reward program will take time to show benefits, and you can't expect to win prizes overnight. But if you use coupons from sites like coupons.com, Swagbucks offers you extra rewards without hassle.

Beyond being a new member of Swagbucks, I am in no way affiliated with the program. They did not request me to write a review, nor am I being compensated for this review. I simply enjoy the site and think you will too.

Free One Year Subscription to Shape Magazine!

We've brought you Rewards Gold prizes before-- it's a totally legit program where you fill out a super-fast survey and get a free year of subscription to a magazine. Right now, they're offering a one year subscription to Shape Magazine for free. We like this giveaway because they don't ask for your credit card AND you'll never be billed for a second year. It only takes a second to get your subscription-- just click here!

Free Sample of Gucci Flora Garden Fragrance

Now THIS is an awesome free sample. Super easy to get-- just go to Gucci's Facebook page and like it. Fill out the form, but be sure to check ALL THREE boxes and fill your city out correctly the first time. If you fail to do this, the app won't let you correct it unless you refresh the page. Basically, do it right the first time and you'll come out smelling like flowers! ;)

Free Sample of Carnation Breakfast Essentials!

It's like companies can't get enough of giving away free samples on Facebook! You can get a free sample packet of their No Sugar Added drink AND a coupon for $1 off! Click here to like them on Facebook and fill out a shipping form. You'll have to wait six to eight weeks for shipping, but the coupon is good right away! Hurry before they're gone-- I've never tried the packets before, but the shakes are pretty darn great!

L'Oreal Gold Rewards Program

Did you know about L'Oreal Gold Rewards? Basically, all you have to do is sign up and enter the codes you find on your L'Oreal hair color boxes. Last we checked, you can enter up to two codes a month. Once you enter five codes, you get a coupon for a free box! The best part? You can use any of their brands to score a freebie. Click here to join!

Our suggestion? We just LOVE L'Oreal Excellence Cream-- but be careful not to buy 1, 2, or 3 unless you want jet-black hair! Never used L'Oreal before? Check their color matchmaker to find your perfect shade.