Rachel's sweet savings'n'cravings

Cooking adventure - lunches!

2010-04-25T14:33:00.000-05:00

I've decided that I'm sick of paying $2-4 for lunch every day..but I also don't want to have to eat a sandwich every day for lunch either....

I found this really great site : Gina's WW recipes. She's so great at making healthy food that tastes great! And, her photos of the food are amazing! Anyway, I decided to make her Puerto Rican Beans (and serve it with rice)

Made with my new favorite stuff:

I also decided to make her lasagna rolls.

All in all today, I made about 20 lunches -- no more buying frozen meals!

Rainbow shopping: 4/21

2010-04-22T13:31:00.000-05:00

Today was a great shopping trip at Rainbow! They had double coupon day, doubling up to 10 coupons! I got all of the stuff below (missing 3 lean cuisines and one pkg of lunch meat) for only $3.97. Pretty good if you ask me =)

(fuzzy, I know)

OAMC COOKING ROUND 2

2010-04-11T13:53:00.003-05:00

Today marked my second month of OAMC or once a month cooking.

I did not plan as much as I did before because I sort of knew what the process was like already. I have to say, all of our meals did last us just over a month (and I did throw one away because I did not like it at all. I love healthy food, but this one was too healthy).

Yesterday (Sat. 4/11) I cooked up all of my chicken in the slow cooker because I needed a lot of shredded/diced chicken for my recipes. I cooled it and cut it all last night so I would not have to do that today.

Then, I got all of my pots and pans ready.... (please note: you will need a VERY large saute pan if you want to work efficiently. I got a great one on sale at Kohls for about $20).

Then, got all of my ingredients ready:

and more....

This time, I estimate that I spent about 4 hours cooking today. I had to boil pasta in 3 separate pans as well as cook brown rice on the stove, so that took up a lot of my time.

All in all, here is what I made:

Enchiladas (red sauce)

Enchiladas (white sauce)

Taco meat: 3 bags full

(yes, we really LOVE this stuff. I make tons of nachos, tostadas, salads, taquitos etc.)

Beef taco skillet

Buffalo shrimp and beans (2 lbs)

Easy Taco Bake

Weight Watchers chicken and cheese pasta casserole

Taco pie

"Magnificient" casserole

(yes, that is what it is called)

Pork and brown rice

Chicken and gravy

(will be good with mashed potatoes!)

Brown rice for my orange chicken (I buy it from Trader Joe's)

Brown bag burritos (for my lunch)

(this isn't even everything. I had to put some in my freezer in the garage!)

Please know that each of these meals will feed Louie and I for at least 2-6 servings (depending on how hungry we are and how large of a batch it made).

All in all I figure I spent about $115 for a month's worth of dinners (and about half or more of my lunches). I think that's pretty good considering my monthly budget for food is $200 or $50/week. That means I still have $85 to buy fresh fruit, veggies and a few splurges =)

To get the most for my money, I stock up on things I know I'll use when they are on sale for a great price. For example: cheese, boneless skinless chicken, ground beef, onions, beans, ground turkey, corn tortillas, shrimp, guacamole, pasta, sour cream, rice etc.

I won't pay more than $1.99/lb for boneless skinless chicken breast

I try not to pay more than .99/8 oz. of cheese

I don't pay more than .69 for cream of ____ soup (the 98% ff kind)

$2.49 or less for 93% ground turkey

I also add beans to just about everything I make to make the meat stretch farther. Also, we love beans and they cheap as well as super healthy.

The only thing I didn't get to today was homemade pizza dough and my muffins. I honestly don't even have room for them, so I didn't even attempt to make them. I'm pooped anyway!

I thought this was funny. I guess Noche was pretty tired too....she is so tired that she is sleeping with the chair as her pillow...

Rainbow shopping trip today: $8 total

2010-03-20T11:43:00.001-05:00

Here is a pic of what I got:

12 boxes of cereal

1 carton of eggs

1 pkg breakfast sausages

1, 3 lb bag of apples

1 package lite hot dogs

1 package oatmeal

5 pizzas

Plus, I got 2 coupons for $3.25 off milk (can really be used on anything)

Pretty good if you ask me!

OAMC cooking!

2010-03-07T14:02:00.002-06:00

So...I'm excited to start and share my OAMC (once a month cooking)! Basically, I'm going to try and use the food I get from using all of my coupons (plus a few additional ingredients) to try and cook all of our meals for one month -- all in one weekend. This is a great way to make our meals even more affordable (who knew they could get any cheaper?!) as well as for those nights where I'm super tired after work and don't feel like cooking. When you buy pre-made foods, you really are paying a lot more. This way, I have the best of both worlds, but it is a lot more affordable. I'm excited to start this new journey...

I took an hour or two yesterday to prep my recipies and buy the ingredients I needed to make all of my OAMC meals. Then today I made my first attempt to cook them all. Here are a few pics from along the way...

All of my pots for my meals

All of the meat/rice/beans I made for my meals...

Noche trying to get any scraps that fall on the floor...

Starting to put it all together...

All of my ingredients out on the counter to make things move along faster

And lastly: my freezer full of food!

For about 5 hours of work total (pre-planning, actual cooking and clean up) here is what I made:

Lasagna

Chicken spaghetti bake

sloppy joes

Meatballs

Meatloaf

Cheesy broccoli, chicken and rice

Taco meat

Easy taco bake

Buffalo shrimp

Chicken taco bake

Mexicali Casserole

Black bean burgers

Oatmeal bake (breakfast)

Walgreens .49 John Frieda shampoo

2009-12-22T08:40:00.000-06:00

John Frieda volumizing products: $5.99 (this week only at Walgreens)
Use the $2.50 coupon here
AND the $3 Walgreens coupon from the December booklet (found in the front of the store)
Final cost: .49!

Don't forget, you will need a filler item since you have 3 coupons and 2 products!
(Thanks, couponingtodisney)

Rainbow double coupons days plan for tomorrow

2009-12-22T08:33:00.001-06:00

Hi everyone,

Are you getting ready for Rainbow's double coupons day tomorrow? Did you know they are doubling up to 10, yes 10 manufacturer coupons?!?! Time for some really great deals! Here are some of the things on my list:

Buy 8 Kelloggs products @ $2.50 each, get $10 off your order
So, get 8 products for $10
(This will go GREAT with double coupons)
If you haven't printed out your kelloggs coupons yet, you can find them in many different places:

coupons.com
Kelloggs web site
RedPlum
Snackpicks
B1G1 Special K (if you have a $1/2 coupon, the B1G1 coupon makes them free plus OVERAGE!)

Asian Sensations: B1G1 (priced at $3.65 or so)
Use 2, $1/1 MQs
Free after both coupons

Sara Lee pies: B1G1 (usually priced around $5.99)
Use 2, $1/1 internet coupons from their web site
Final cost: $1 for each pie

Roundy's eggs: .88 (with a $25 purchase)

Milk: $1.68 (with a $25 purchase)

Nabisco, Wheath thins, Triscuit or chicken in a buskit: $1.78 (limit 2)
Use in-ad coupon (with $25 purchase)
Stack with $1/1 coupon from their web site
Final price: free plus OVERAGE after doubled coupon

Pepsi products: $1.45 WYB 4 (with $25 purchase)

Nestle jingles: 50% off
Use $1/1 MQ from smart source or from their web site
final cost: free or very low

*Buy 2 Milk bone or Pupperoni dog treats, get $1.50 OYNO (off your next order)
Pupperoni sticks: $3.29
Use $2/1 coupon (if you want to use other coupons for doubling) from coupons.com
Or, use $1/1 coupon doubled
Final cost: $1.39

Kings Hawaiin rolls: 2/$2
Use $1/1 MQ
Free after doubled coupon

Rainbow Double Coupon day deals-12/16

2009-12-16T20:51:00.003-06:00

I haven't posted in awhile, but I did so good at Ranbow today (and yesterday) I had to post a pic of most of my stuff from my 3 transactions today. I got all of the below for $0.85! Check out my recepits!

Yes, you are seeing that right! I got:

4 boxes of egg rolls (2 not shown b/c they are in the freezer already)

4 boxes of club crackers

4 boxes of flip crackers

2 boxes of club sticks

2 boxes of cookies

2 boxes of bagel bites (not shown as they are in the freezer already)

9 boxes of cereal (one not shown- I gave it to a co-worker)

1 carton of eggs

1 twix

1 box of all-bran crackers

1 box of cheez-its

Yesterday, I got 15 boxes of cereal, 2 boxies of cookies and 2 boxes of garlic bread for around $3

Not in the mood to use coupons?

2009-12-07T12:06:00.003-06:00

Well, then I have some good news for you! Somtimes, I just don't feel like using coupons. Yes me, the coupon queen! I do have a few strategies that seem to work so that I can still plan to make some good, healthy meals but not have to use any coupons at the store!

First tip: shop at Aldis!

Have you ever tried shopping there? If not, here are a few things to keep in mind so you aren't totally shocked when you enter their not-so-typical store!
#1) You have to make sure you have a quarter so that you can check out a cart. Don't worry, you will get your quarter back as long as you return your cart! That is one of the many ways Aldis keeps their costs down and pass their savings onto us!

#2) Bring your own reusable shopping bags. For many retailers, they have to up the cost of their food simply by offering bags for your groceries. I have gathered a few up along the way and have even gotten some for free. They are great to use, plus you are really helping out the environment!

#3) You can't be brand-loyal. Sure, there are a few things that I am super brand loyal - (one of them being Hidden Valley low-fat ranch. There is nothing better!) But for just about everything else, you should be open to other brands.

#4) Make sure to pay with cash or debit - they do NOT accept credit cards.

Those are my tips for shopping at Aldis. A few things that I regularly buy at Aldis that are much cheaper than at other stores:

Eggs: typically about .79 for a dozen eggs
Block of cheese: $1.69
Milk: $1.79 for a gallon!
93% lean ground turkey: $2.49
French fries: $1.69 or so
Apple juice: $1.19
Onions (very cheap) but this week I got a whole bag for just .49!
Celery: .99
Apples: $1.99 for a 3 lb bag!
Strawberries (when in season) .99
Grapes (whenin season) $1.99 for 2lbs!
Tangerines: $1.99 for an entire bag!
Soup (like cream of mushroom etc.) .49? I can't recall, but they are relatively cheap
Tortilla chips: .99
"doritos" off brand chips .99
"fritos" off brand chips .99
jalapenos: $1.29/jar
refried beans: .69-.99
Pinto beans: .99 (for a 32 oz. jar)
Those are the main things I tend to buy there, but they also randomly have brand name things in their store on sale. I hope this helps show you how you can save money without using coupons!

I would also reccomend making a list of typical prices of things that your family uses on a regular basis. Then, when they go on sale at a "rock bottom" price, it is time to stock up!

Second tip: Use what you have in your pantry! I know you've probably heard this before, but you don't have to make every meal using meat. I try to eat 3 meatless meals a week - and they are still tasty and satisfying! One great meal I make are bean tostadas. I toast up some corn tortillas with a little cooking spray in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. Then, once they are crispy, I use some pre-made refried beans I got from Aldis, along with some shredded cheese, lettuce, jalapenos and sour cream! Two of these are very filling, and delicious!

I know I also always have some frozen fish or chicken in the freezer that needs to be used up. You can always make an easy meal of chicken and rice! All you need are 4 chicken breasts, 1 cup of brown rice and one can of reduced fat cream of mushroom soup (I have found the fit and active brand of reduced fat soup to be a great deal at Aldis). Combine the rice, soup and a can of water. Mix that up and put the chicken on top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for one hour and you have a delicious meal, that took no prep at all! Serve with some frozen veggies you have in the freezer and you have a balanced meal that took no effort at all!

Friday night movie

2009-12-04T15:19:00.001-06:00

So I don't know about you, but sometimes (more often than not) I am exhausted when the work week rolls to and end. And especially this time of year, work has been VERY busy! Now I don't mind being busy, but when I go home I want to relax. How about renting a movie? I love watching movies, it is a great way to unwind and relax - that and a glass of 3 buck chuck from Trader Joes. Have you used this movie code ( DLLNS26, GANTS9, DVDONME or BREAKROOM) yet to score your FREE movie rental from Red Box? Nothing is better than FREE! :)

Another sale at the Limited

2009-12-04T15:16:00.000-06:00

Are you sick of my posts about sales at the Limited? I guess I must shop there a LOT! I got another e-mail in my inbox about getting 40% off of everything in the store this Saturday ONLY! Yes, that means sale items too! Check it out here.

American Eagle- sweet deal!

2009-12-03T12:12:00.000-06:00

Thanks, Hip2Save, for this deal.

American Eagle currently has a 20% off coupon code: 95877752 . You can use this 20% off your on clearance and sale items! Did you know that all tops are on a buy one get one 50% off sale? The best part is, if you purchase any AE Gift Guide Styles item you'll score FREE shipping!

Here's a deal scenario:

Purchase this AE Black Vintage Bracelet $11.95 (Click on the under $25 women's gift category and you should see the bracelet)--this will get you FREE shipping since it's part of the AE Gift Guide Styles line!

Purchase 2 adorable $29.95 sweaters. These qualify for the buy one get one 50% off sale.

At checkout apply discount code 95877752 and your total will come to just $45.50 (no shipping charge)

Also, remember to go thru Ebates (like many of you did for the sweater deal at Victoria's Secret)! You'll get a $5 sign up bonus if you're a new member and 3% Cash back from your American Eagle purchases! Just go on over here and login or register, then in the store drop down menu find American Eagle.

Attention all you bride-to-be's!

2009-12-03T09:24:00.001-06:00

Are you getting married but you still haven't found the right wedding dress? Well, after I was looking online last night as I am also looking for a wedding dress, I saw that Bridal Accents Coture in Savage, MN is going to be having a sample sale this Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m with sample gowns 30-90% off! Check out their site here...

Another Coach coupon

2009-12-03T08:51:00.000-06:00

Yes, there is yet ANOTHER coach coupon available.....get an additional 20% off here at any outlet store to get someone special in your life something nice! :) And don't worry, it is valid until Dec. 13th!

One more Rainbow trip

2009-12-03T08:49:00.000-06:00

I made one more trip to Rainbow since I had so many great deals to score on double coupon day!

My last trip I got all of the below for just under $5

-6 lean cuisines
-4 coffee creamers

That means that for all 3 of my transactions at Rainbow yesterday, I only spent $11 and got:

18 lean cuisines
8 coffee creamers
2 packages of napkins

Pretty good considering I also get money off gas AND each lean cuisine runs around $3-4 when not on sale!

My deals at Rainbow today

2009-12-02T13:31:00.000-06:00

Hi everyone,

I had a great trip today to Rainbow. I only spent $6.02 OOP and here is what I got:

-12 lean cuisines (great for lunch at work!)
-4 coffee creamers
-2 packages of napkins

Proof is here: :) (click to enlarge)

Rainbow Double coupon days 12/2

2009-12-02T08:31:00.001-06:00

Here is my plan of attack for today: (Remember, your total needs to reach $25 - SHELF price and you can double up to 5, $1 coupons)

Lean cuisines $1.99 (shelf price is around $2.50-$3.50) -(buy 6 of them)
Total: $12
Minus two, $1/3 coupons from their e-mail I signed up for or from Target's Web site b/c it is a MQ(doubled)
Total after coupons: $8
Total towards $25: about $20-$23)

International delights coffee creamer: $1 (buy 2)
Total: $2
Minus 2, $1/1 internet coupons from here (doubled)
Total after coupons: FREE PLUS a $2 money maker!
Total towards $25 (not sure, but at least $1 each)

Marcal Napkins: $2 (buy 1)
Total: $2
Minus 1, $1/1 coupon from 11/15 SS (doubled)
Total after coupons (free)
Total towards $25 total: $2

Use $3 off coupon I got from last week for purchasing Freschetta pizza

*Total after all coupons: $3 (that means I get 6 lean cuisines, 2 coffee creamers and napkins)

Walgreens mid-week ad

2009-12-02T08:19:00.003-06:00

Did you know that for the holiday season Walgreens will have a mid-week ad available every week until Dec. 25? For this week, the ad starts today, 12/2 and runs through Saturday, 12/5!

Thanks to Hip2Save for these deal!

Here are the best deals that I see:

Register Reward Deals

-Coke 2 Liters $4.50/3=$2.50RR (on 3)

(Must buy 1 Diet Coke)

Final cost just $0.67 per 2 liter!

-Complete Multipurpose Solution $7.99=$8RR

Use the $1/1 coupon from the 10/25RP

Final cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

-Dentek Floss Picks (35-90ct) or Floss (55yd) $1.99=$2RR

Use the $1/1 coupon from the 10/11SS or from here

Final cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

-Goody Ouchless hair Accessories $2=$2RR
Final cost FREE!

-Natrol Acai $4=$4RR

Use the $3/1 coupon from here

Final cost FREE + a $3 moneymaker!

-Quilted Nothern Toilet Tissue (9-rolls) $4.29=$1RR

Use the $1/1 coupon from here

Final cost $2.29!

-Soft & beautiful Botanicals $5=$5RR

Final cost FREE!

-Softsoap Ensembles Pump $5.99=$2RR

Use the $2/1 coupon from the Walgreens December coupon booklet

Final cost $1.99!

Other Deals

-Ricola Cough Drops (19-24ct) $0.99

Use the $0.50/1 coupon from the Walgreens Diabetes & You coupon booklet

Final cost $0.49!

-Big Roll Bathroom Tissue, 2/$1 with in ad coupon

-Deerfield Farm Cheese, 2/$3 with in ad coupon

-Starbucks Ice cream Pint $2.50

Use $1/1 coupon from here

Final cost $1.50!

-Sunkist 2 liter $1 with in ad coupon

Use the $1/2 coupon from the 11/15SS

Final cost just $0.50 per 2 liter!

-Ocean Spray Juice or Drink buy one at $4.79, get one FREE

Use 2 $1/1 peelie coupons found on the juice

Final cost $1.40 each!

SWEET Victoria's sweater deal

2009-11-30T10:43:00.001-06:00

Thanks to Common Sense with Money for this deal:

Here’s another sweet deal from Victoria’s Secret: you can get three sweaters and a scarf for $31 or so, shipping included. Here’s how to get this deal:

Sign up or login to your Ebates account. Look for Victoria’s Secret in the Ebates search bar.

Once you are at the Victoria’s Secret website click on “Clothing” and then on the right side you will see the offer 3 Sweaters for $30. Click on that to see the eligible sweaters.

Choose three sweaters from that page. Then look for item EG-257630 and choose the scarf with the color of your choice.

Head to check out and use the following three codes at checkout (you can use up to three codes):

vssave20 to get 20% Off A Single Clothing Item

scarf09 to get Free Scarf

3for30 to get Three Sweaters for $30

Your total after you have done this should be $30.99 plus taxes. In addition to this, today is the last day of the Victoria Secret Secret Rewards card, so you will get a card included in this shipment that you can use from 12/1-12/24. The value of the card could be from $10-$500 but you won’t know until you go to the store to use it. But even a $10 card should get you some freebies. Going through Ebates will get you an additional 6% off your purchase in cashback, plus if you are new to Ebates you get $5 bonus for signing up. If you don’t want to bother with Ebates click on this page to see the 3/$30 sweaters.

A few good Walgreens deals for this week

2009-11-30T10:17:00.002-06:00

Thanks to Hip2Save for compiling these:

Get a free Toblerone chocolate bar through 12/26. Toblerone chocolate is on a mega-saver 2/$3!
Buy two and use two $1/1 coupons from the 11/22SS + stack with the $1/2 coupon from the new Walgreens December coupon booklet.
Final cost 2 bars for nada!
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Walgreens is offering up a promotion on Olay products: buy Olay Quench Body Lotion for $7.99 and get a FREE Olay In-Shower Body Lotion ($4.99 VALUE)! Combine this deal with manufacturer coupons to get an even better deal!

Deal Scenario:

Buy one Olay Ribbons body wash $2.99

Buy one Olay Quench body lotion $7.99

Buy one Olay in shower body lotion-- FREE with lotion purchase above

Use the buy Body Wash, get Lotion FREE coupon from the 11/29PG

(will deduct $7.99)

And use the $1/1 in shower body lotion coupon from the 11/1PG

(exp. 11/30)

Final cost ONLY $1.99 for all 3 products--just $0.66 each!

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Revlon Eye Beauty Tools are on sale for $4.99 at Walgreens this week! Plus, in the new December Walgreens coupon booklet there's a $3/1 Revlon Beauty Tool coupon! Combine this with the Revlon manufacturer coupon to get an even better deal!

Deal Scenario:

Buy one Revlon Eye Beauty Tool $4.99

Use the $1/1 coupon from the 11/15SS (regional coupon)

Plus, use the $3/1 Walgreens December coupon booklet coupon

Final cost $0.99!

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Also, another great deal is on the Nivea Lip care products and Nivea lotion!

Deal Scenario:

Buy 6 Nivea Lip Care Products $0.99 each

Buy 2 Nivea Lotions

Use 3 buy one get one FREE Nivea Lip Care coupons from the 11/1RP

Plus, use 2 buy 3 Lip Care products get lotion FREE coupon from the 11/1RP

Final cost ONLY $2.97 for 6 Lip Care products and 2 lotions!

Cyber Monday: 40% off at Limited and 30% off at Ann Taylor Loft!

2009-11-30T08:45:00.001-06:00

Did you know that today is Cyber Monday? For those of you that already know your sizes in a particular store (like I do at the Limited) this is a great way to score some sweet deals! Everything online is 40% - please note that the prices online already show the discount. To make this an even BETTER deal, use code 276 to get an additional 20% off your already marked down stuff!

See the e-mail I got here.

If I were you, I'd also try to spend $50 because you will get an adorable free red scarf!

Also, you can get 30% off of your total at Ann Taylor Loft today only! See more details here. Just enter code Monday at checkout!

Walgreens trip for $2.73

2009-11-27T14:01:00.001-06:00

Hey everyone,

I made a trip to Walgreens today to get some of the Red Baron pizzas that were on sale for $1.99 today only. I ended up making three separate transactions - so between those three transactions I rolled my RRs to get all of the stuff pictured below for $2.73 (that INCLUDES tax- tax is killer!). That is pretty good considering one pizza is $1.99. Can I also say what a GREAT price $1.99 is? Red Baron typically costs at least $3-$4. =)

-6 Red Baron pizzas
-4 coffee creamers (don't expire until 3/10)
-2 infusium shampoos
-1 toothpaste
-2 triamincs
**Oh, and I still have $10 in RR to spend!

What deals did you get today?

Black Friday food deals

2009-11-25T20:35:00.000-06:00

So with all of the black Friday shopping, you're going to need to fuel your body to keep going. In order to do that, here are some great specials! :)

big thanks to Hip2Save for compiling all of these:

If you become Baja Fresh's fan on Facebook here you can get Burritos for $1.99 on November 27th from 11am-8pm! Make sure to print the entire page advertising this promo on Facebook. Also, read the fine print as it states you must have your ID corresponding to the name on your Facebook page. Limit one $1.99 Burrito per person.

Boston Market has a coupon available here to use on November 27th-29th! This coupon will get you 50% any Family Meal or Market Feast.

IKEA is offering up lots of deals! On November 27th after 11am, you can get a Swedish Meatball dinner for $1 which includes 10 meatballs, mashed potatoes and cream sauce! Not valid at IKEA Hicksville, IKEA Houston and IKEA Direct. Check out more details here.

Caribou Coffee is offering up free sample of their new mocha beverages and a buy one mocha or hot chocolate beverage, get one FREE--No coupon needed! This is ONLY available on Black Friday, November 27th. You can go here for more details.

On November 27th only, Denny's is offering up a FREE Build Your Own grand Slam breakfast with the purchase of one. Just bring along this coupon available on their Facebook page.

P.F. Chang's is offering up FREE Lettuce Wraps with the purchase of an Entree on November 27th-28th! Just say the Black Friday secret phrase--LETTUCE WRAP YOUR GIFTS to your server from 10am-noon and you'll score FREE Lettuce Wraps. More details here.

Rainbow double coupon days 11/25

2009-11-25T13:57:00.000-06:00

Hi everyone,

Did you make a trip to Rainbow today? I know I did and I am very glad! I did two separate transactions, and here is what I got:

Transaction #1
2 freshetta pizzas 2/$9
-use the $1/1 IP coupon from here
(doubled)
Total: $5 for both
PLUS got back $3 off my next purchase

2 coffee filters: $1 each
Plus, use the $1/2 coupon from here
(doubled)
Final cost: FREE

2 Sara Lee Pies: B1G1 @ $5.99
Use 2, $1/1 IP coupons from here
(doubled)
Final cost: $2 for both

Milk: $2.49 (is on sale for $1.78)
-used FREE milk coupon I got from 2 weeks ago
Final cost: FREE

Toal for all of the above: $2.07, PLUS I got a $3 coupon to use on any future purchase
That is really a $1 money maker!

Transaction #2 (I will post when I get home)

40% off everything at the Limited this Friday only!

2009-11-24T14:28:00.000-06:00

I just got an e-mail from the Limited stating that everthing on Black Friday will be 40% off! I don't know about you, but I feel like this is one place that won't be overly crowded like Walmart or Target.

Also, did you see that you can get FREE shipping? That is also really great. You can ALSO get a free ruffle scarf with any $75 purchase.

One tip that I just read: You can go in right now and save things to your cart that catch your eye. Then, all you have to do on Black Friday is check-out and get an amazing 40% off! I think that sounds pretty sweet- and you never even have to change out of your pajamas or leave the house! I LOVE the Limited!!!!!

Coach outlet coupon

2009-11-24T14:12:00.000-06:00

Do you have someone in your life that loves Coach purses? I absolutely love them, and probably have too many purses (I think I own about 5 purses and a few coin purses, too). I have some good news - Coach has released yet ANOTHER 20% off coupon to use at the outlet stores. The closest one for me is in Albertville. Anyway, get the coupon here to make someone really happy this holiday season!

Psst: They never have to know how LITTLE you spent on them! It can beour little secret :)

Thanks for the coupon, Hip2Save)

Black Friday shopping: Good or bad idea?

2009-11-24T10:44:00.000-06:00

I read an interesting article in the Star Tribune about shopping on black Friday....you can read it here.

I am always wanting to go to the stores and buy the great deals advertised, but are the long lines and the headache worth it? Most stores that have such great deals have limited quantities and no rain checks. Remember the stampede at WalMart?

What John suggests, which many of my fellow Target shoppers already do, is to use a stores' price matching policy. We do know that Target does do price matching, with some limitations. Target doesn't match door busters, limited-time or quantity offers or coupon items, although most other items are matchable.

The most interesting part of the article is that someone mentioned they do all of their shopping on black Friday at WalMart because they price match all competitors' ad prices. John, the writer of the article, even called WalMart to verify that they would match the prices- and they will. This even includes door busters from 6-8 a.m. Even those ads with the fine print stating "limited quantities." The only issue you might encounter is that the item has to be EXACTLY the same.

You can check out Black Friday deals in advance on sites like www.bfads.net.

Cheap Magazines

2009-11-23T10:01:00.000-06:00

Do you love getting magazines in the mail? I know I do, but I defintiely don't love how much they can cost. There are a few sites, yes they are legitimate, where you can get really cheap magazine subscriptions.

Best Deal Magazines - they offer some pretty good deals on magazines. A current deal that really sticks out to me is the Rachael Ray magazine. It is currently only $7.49 for a whole year. That is a GREAT price considering the fact that each magainze costs between $4-6! Check out other deals here.

Another site I frequent is Low price subs. They've got over 15 magainzes right now for about $2 for an entire year! A few ones that stick out to me are Marie Claire, Shape and Weight Watchers. That is a GREAT deal! Check out those specials here.

Deals for 11/22 at Wags/Cub (*with a pic now!)

2009-11-22T15:32:00.002-06:00

I made two trips today, one to Walgreens and one to Cub.

Cub has birds eye frozen veggies on sale for .48...and I used the .35 MQ from the 11/15 SS. I got 4 bags for only .52!

I also made a trip to Walgreens where I scored a lot of great stuff for only $13....althought the receipt I have pictured here only shows my first transaction.

Overall today, here is what I got for around $14 (and I still have a $10 RR)

3 Lubriderm lotions
2 boxes Ritz Crackers
3 boxes triscuits
1 Almay Foundation
2 large bottles of Nexxus Shampoo
2 Lindt truffles
2 coffee mate creamers
2 children's triamincs
3 pkgs carefree liners
3 reynolds foil
4 bags frozen veggies
16 holiday cups

Bakery Outlet

2009-11-21T16:24:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to post what I got today so that you can see how much you really can get at a bakery outlet:

4 loaves of bread
4 packages of hot dog buns
2 packages of lite hamburger buns (my fav)
1 package of Earth's best lite sammie buns
2 bags of mini bagels

The bread was on special for .50 as well as the hamburger/hot dog buns. And the bagels were $2/2.....plus when you spend $7 you get a FREE item (which I got the Earth's best sammie buns). I think that is pretty good since bread costs at least .90 at most stores :)

Shopping trips I plan to make today

2009-11-21T09:01:00.000-06:00

Hi everyone,

Sometimes, I just don't feel like using coupons, but I still want a good deal. Here is a tip that many of you might not even think about. When you need bread, bagels, hot dog buns or hamburger buns, do you typically pay full price? Even if they go on sale, it still can be really expensive! Here is what I found....a bread outlet! I frequent a bread outlet in Eagan, MN. It is a Taystee outlet that sells cheap products. I can get bread there for around .75 a loaf. I also get an entire pack of hamburger/hot dog buns for about .50! Even with a coupon, you couldn't really get it this cheap. My wonderful hubby to be bought me a freezer for my b-day (I really wanted one) so I can make one trip a month or every other month and stock up for such a great price! Happy shopping!

I also plan on going to Toys R Us today to get a free or cheap Mr. Potato head for my niece. They are currently a doorbuster special for only $3.99. Check it out here. You can pair that with a coupon from here for a sweet deal. What a great auntie I can be! =)

40% off of outerwear at the Limited TODAY only

2009-11-20T10:35:00.001-06:00

I got an e-mail a few minutes ago that you can get 40% off of outerwear (original prices) online ONLY.

All you need to do is enter code 105 at checkout.

Click here to see the promotion....

More retail coupons for the weekend

2009-11-20T09:29:00.000-06:00

Get 30% off at New York and Company through Nov. 22 here

Coach outlet also has another sweet 20% off coupon you can print here. This makes for a great deal at outlets!

PINK deal at Victoria's Secret

2009-11-19T09:12:00.000-06:00

Ok, I know I'm now 26 years old, but I have to confess that I still LOVE to wear PINK sweats around the house - perhaps it makes me feel like I am in college again ;) Anyway, thanks to Hip2Save, here is a SWEET deal!

First off, if you aren't already a member of Pink nation, then you will want to join. They have a lot of great coupons they send out. You can join here to get your $10 off $50 coupon.

Then, make sure to use this coupon by November 23rd. The OTHER good news is that there are TONS of hoodies and sweats on sale for around $25.
Plus, don't forget to get a FREE Lacie cupcake Panty with any $30 purchase-just use coupon code CUPCAKE or get more details here.

Lastly, there is a Mystery Rewards Card promotion going on right now. With every online purchase and any in-store purchase of $10 or more thru November 30th. The reward card value is a mystery until you make a purchase December 1st-24th. Each card is at least worth $10 and thousands are worth $100 or more!

My Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Pink Hoodies or Sweatshirts =$50 for both
Plus, get a Lacie Panty for free with the coupon code
Total=$50
Use the $10 off $50 coupon from above
OR, if buying online, get 25% off a single item with coupon code FA918289

Pay $40 for 2 Pink Hoodies or Sweatpants and a Lacie Panty OR pay $43.75 if you buy online
(you could also potentially get back a Rewards Card worth at least $10)

This is a relly good deal!

New cereal coupons

2009-11-19T08:27:00.003-06:00

If you love to have cereal as a snack like I do, then make sure you print these off. I am sure they will go great with a cereal deal at either Walgreens, Target, Cub or Rainbow. I try not to pay more than .50 -$1.00 per box of cereal. It's not that hard with coupons like these!

And finally, there are lots of new Kellogg's coupons available:

$1/1 Kellogg's Corn Flakes Touch of Honey Cereal (12oz or larger)
here

$1/1 Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites Cereal (14.5oz or larger)
here

$1/1 Kellogg's Smart Start Cereal (14.7oz or larger, any flavor)
here

$0.75/1 Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal (10oz or larger, any flavor)
here

$1 off store brand coffee when you purchase one package of Kellogg's Corn Flakes or Kellogg's Crispix Cereal (12oz or larger)
here

$0.75/1 Kellogg's All-Bran Cereal (11.4oz or larger, any flavor)
here

(Thanks, Hip2Save)

Coffee Mate coupon

2009-11-18T08:15:00.003-06:00

Don't you just love the holidays? I have to say, I LOVE coffee, and I also LOVE coffee creamer. Right now, there is a $1/1 high value coupon on their Web Site here. If you haven't already registered, I would do so because I have gotten a lot of high value coupons from here lately. (Thanks, Hip2Save)

*Pssst...wanna know the best part? Next week, Walgreens has a sale on these, B1G1. Use two coupons, and score them both for around .49 (YMMV). Sweet!

Rainbow double coupon days

2009-11-18T07:50:00.006-06:00

Have you tried doing double coupon days at Rainbow? I've recently started, and have learned how to get the most for my money. What double coupons days means is that if you spend $25 in the store on anything, then you can double up to 5 coupons- up to $1 but no more than that. One thing to keep your total as low as possible is to know the way the register works. To reach $25, it counts the shelf price of a product. Here is an example.

This week, Folgers coffee is on sale for $4.99- the BIG tub. That is a rock-bottom price. That alone is a good reason to buy this because there are coupons from 11/8 RP insert. If you double it, then the coffee is only $2.99. But, keep in mind that this coffee's shelf price when not on sale is around $9.99. This will make it really easy to reach your $25 total.

Here is what I plan on doing today:

Buy 3 air wick freshmatics kits for $4.99
-use the $5 MQ from 11/15 SS
Final price: free

That will bring my total up to $15 (at a minimum), without having to pay for anything. Sometimes, rainbow makes the shelf price the sale price. (Tricky Rainbow)

Folgers coffee: $4.99
-Use $1 MQ (doubled)
Final price: $2.99

My total spent at Rainbow should now be at $25......so here is what I will get free after coupons (same transaction)

Ragu Pasta Sauce (2): .87 (on sale through today only)
Buy 2 and use $0.75/2 coupon from 11/15 RP
Final price: .24 after doubled coupon

Nabisco Triscuit, Wheat Thins or Chicken in a Biskit $2.00 (3)
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 11/8 Smartsource insert
Final price: Free after doubled coupon

So, my total OOP should be about $3.25, and I will get: 2 Ragu pasta sauces, 4 Air wick kits, one tub of coffee and three boxes of triscuits. Not bad!

Sweet coupons for Gap and Ann Taylor Loft & JC Penny

2009-11-18T07:41:00.004-06:00

Are you looking for some retail coupons to use to either buy yourself something new, or perhaps someone special for a holiday gift?

Right now, there is a 30% off coupon for Ann Taylor Loft....the coupon is good through Sunday, November 22 and you can get it here. You could use this on sale items to score a really sweet deal. I love their clothes...so adorable.

There is also a 20% off Gap coupon here....good through January 30, 2010. Again, use this one some clearance or sale items to make a really great deal. I recently got some cute black sinny jeans for only $13.99, and I was able to use a coupon on top of that.

If you shop at JCPenney they just snet a sweet new coupon valid thru November 23: Save $10 on any purchase of $25 or more! Get it here. (Thanks, Hip2Save)

A few good Cub Foods deal for week of 11/15

2009-11-17T11:44:00.004-06:00

Here are a few REALLY great deals this week at Cub:

Foldgers Coffee: $3.98
-use the $1/1 MQ from 11/8 RP
Final cost: $2.98- that is a rock bottom price

Cub foods brand butter: .98

Pepsi products (12-pack) $1.98, limit 2

Del Monte Veggies: .37
-use the $1/5 MQ (expired- remember, Cub takes expired coupon up to 90 days)
Final cost: .85 or .17 each!

Philadelphia Cream Cheese: .88

3 lb tub of Ground Beef (97% lean) $7.44 - that is a good price!

Target Deals For week of 11/15

2009-11-17T11:30:00.005-06:00

Hi everyone,

I've been shopping a lot at Target lately because there have been a lot of great deals. Here are a few that I've found:

Ocean Spray Juice: $1.98
-use the $1 target coupon from here
-use the $1 MQ found on the bottle of juice (you may have to search for one)
Final cost: FREE
(good only through TODAY)

Golden plump boneless, skinless dark meat on temporary price cut(TPC) for $1.89
-use the .75/1 Golden plump coupon from here
Final cost: $1.14 - that is REALLY cheap!

Jenni-O spicy turkey sausage on TPC for $1.99 - another GREAT price!

I can't believe it's not butter priced around $2
-use the Target coupon for .75/1 here
-use the .75/1 MQ from here
Final price: around .40!

(Thanks, Hip2Save)

Del Monte canned veggies $0.45
Use the $1/8 coupon from the 11/15RP
Then, stack it with the NEW Target coupon from here
Final cost $.20 each - Time to really stock up for green bean casserole!

Hot Payless coupon

2009-10-29T13:48:00.002-05:00

Thanks to my girl Oprah, you can now get 50% off at Payless through tomorrow, 10/20 on EVERYTHING in the store! Check it out here.

Heads up if you plan on doing Theraflu or Triaminc deal

2009-10-18T15:32:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone,

I'm sure you all know this already (or maybe some of you don't) as even I forgot once today....if you plan on doing the theraflu or triaminic deal where you end up using the Healthy Savings coupon booklet (to subtract $6) on top of 3, MQs, please make sure to have your cashier scan the coupon in the booklet LAST or the register won't take your last two MQs....just a friendly reminder if you want to get the most for your money! =) HTH!

Pic of my RRs from today at Walgreens

2009-10-18T12:47:00.002-05:00

Here is a pic just of my RRs I got today, just in case you can't see the other one very well. And if you don't believe me :)

Walgreens deals for week of 10/18

2009-10-18T12:38:00.006-05:00

Click on photo to enlarge)

See what $7.21 can get you (oh, and make you a PROFIT of $56 in RRs)

6 boxes of Zantac (perfect to give to my mom)
2 newspapers (more coupons, yay!)
6 boxes theraflu
6 pkgs of Emergen-C
1 baby powder
1 Vaseline sheer lotion
1 chapstick
6 bottles of triaminc
5 pkgs of Halls cough drops

I did have to make 9 separate transactions today, but I did very well =) I started with $8 in RRs, had to spend a TOTAL of $7.21 OOP but I did end up with $56 in RRs....that is a HUGE profit. I'm too lazy to spell out my transactions, but most of them went something like this:

Transaction #1:

3 Theraflu = $14.97
minus $6 in MQs
minus $6 from Wags Healthy savings coupon booklet
Total: $2.97
Get back $8 RR
PROFIT of $5.03

1 Zantac = $8.99
minus $5 MQ
Total: $3.99
PROFIT of $5

Halls $1= $1 RR

I had 6 coupons (I used my previous $8 RR) and 5 items, so I needed a filler and got a newspaper

So, in the entire transaction, I spent about .75, and got back $18 in RRs

Then, I'd take one of my RRs (either from Zantac of Theraflu) and use it on something else:

Transaction #2:

1 Zantac = $8.99
minus $5 MQ
Total: $3.99
PROFIT of $5

Emergen-C $3.49= $3.49 RR

Halls $1= $1 RR

Total: $8.50, use $8 RR...etc. etc. :) Do that over and over again, and that's how I made so much money!

Rainbow Double Coupon day deals-10/14 Trip #2

2009-10-14T20:29:00.004-05:00

I went to Rainbow for the second time tonight...and am too lazy to post how my deals went, but I got all of the above, doing two separate transactions, for $5. Here is what I got:

2, 6-packs of Dannon yogurt
2 packages of bagel bites
4 boxes of rice crispie treats
4 boxes of nutri grain bars
2 boxes of special k bars
6 packages of cookies
1 thing of salt

That meant that today total, I only spent $13!

Rainbow Double Coupon day deals-10/14

2009-10-14T18:16:00.004-05:00

(Click on photos to enlarge them)

I got some AMAZING deals at Rainbow....but I'm still a newbie so my 2nd transaction for $6 could have been less, but hey, I'm not complaining. Here is what I got today for $8:

5 boxes of Special K granola bars
2 boxes of Cinnabon bars
4 boxes of cookies
1 box of cereal
1 pack of gum
1 shampoo
1 hair spray
4 boxes of crackers
1 gallon of milk
2 tubs of Promise butter

Happy shopping!

See what $9 can get you at Rainbow and Walgreens

2009-10-11T15:32:00.008-05:00

Rainbow has some fantastic deals this week, and I got a really great deal because I had quite a few RRs from last week at Walgreens.

Here is what I got at Walgreens and Rainbow for a total of just $9!!!

7 boxes of cereal
8 jars of Ragu sauce (good to make lasagna)
2 cover girl foundations (which cost $12.99 EACH)
4 boxes of cheez-its
3 large boxes of pop tarts
2 boxes of Cinnabon bars

I saved over $80 today =) AND, the best part is, I haven't even done double coupon day at Rainbow on Wednesday.....I had to go today because my cereal coupons expired today. They were $2/2, which is a really hot coupon.

*Note: don't forget to print out the newly re-set Triaminc, Theraflu and Zantac coupons for Walgreens next week for some MAJOR money making deals! For example:

Deal #1
$14.97 wyb three Theraflus
-$6 when you use three printable coupons (can print two per computer)
-$6 when you use coupon in Healthy Savings Coupon Booklet
Pay $2.47 plus tax out of pocket and get a $8 register reward back!

Deal #2:
$14.97 wyb three Triaminics
-$4.50 when you use three printable coupons (can print two per computer)
-$6 when you use coupon in Healthy Savings Coupon Booklet
Pay $4.47 plus tax out of pocket and get a $8 register reward back!

The Zantac will be a $5 money maker!

Thanks, CommonSenseWithMoney

Rainbow Double Coupon day deals-10/7

2009-10-07T18:01:00.006-05:00

So I haven't really given Rainbow a fair chance yet...meaning I never thought of doing their double coupon days. Basically, you have to buy $25 worth of items and then you can double up to 5 coupons. Check out what I got for $28 today in two separate transactions:

Two 7 lb roasting chickens (whole)-B1G1 (about $11 each)
Two mesquite pork loin roasts (2lbs each about $11 each)- B1G1
4 packs of Ronzoni pasta
2 wishbone dressings
6 Tony's pizzas
2 Buitoni fresh pastas
1 lite alfredo buitoni sauce
Coffee creamer
2 jars of skippy peanut butter
4 packs of floss

Not bad, but I'm hoping to learn how to make these deals even sweeter. Meat is always expensive, so I don't think this is too bad of a price =)

*Oh and the natural skippy p.b. printed out a $1 Cat...that I can use on next Wed. for double coupon days

Walgreens deals for 9/27

2009-09-27T16:10:00.006-05:00

WAGS

Today I ended up spending $13 OOP (out of pocket) at Walgreens, which is WAY more than I normally spend, but I bought my niece three care bears (her new fav thing) which cost me $6.50....so take that into consideration.

I also made $11.50 in RRs today...so it's like I really only spent $2.00 OOP...I started with $10 in RRs and ended up with $21.50! Pretty good! Here is what I got:

3 care bear stuffed animals ($2.00-2.50 each)
3 fusion razors ($8.99 each) used $4.00 MQ, $6 RR (that is a $1 profit on each one!)
3 things of Emergen-C ($3.49, $3.49 RR)
3 bottles of Herbal Essences Shampoo ($2.99-$1.00 MQ, $2 RR each)
2 bottles of Robutissin To Go ($2.40, $2.49 RR each)
A big box of kleenex: $.50 (filler item)
3 bottles of Vaseline sheer lotion (new) ($6.99, $.150 MQ,$6.99 RR=) $1.50 PROFIT!)
3 packs of Dentek flossers ($2.00-$1.00 MQ, $2 RR=$1 PROFIT)
3 packs of sugar free halls cough drops ($1.00=$1 RR-only had one .75 MQ)
1 newspaper ($1) for a filler item, and more coupons! =)
2 Oral B toothbrusher ($3-$/75 MQ, $3 RR=.75 PROFIT)
2 chap stick fresh effects ($3=$3 RR)

I had to do 6 different transactions to roll my RR and make all of the money I did. All in all I saved almost $140!

I also plan on rolling my RRs ever more this week...but thought that 6 transactions was enough for one day ;)

money maker at Wags!

2009-09-14T17:34:00.004-05:00

Hey everyone, I made $4 at Walgreens today, woot woot! Then, I plan on rolling that to get other items for free, and then hopefully make another $4....we'll see how many times I can do it before the stuff runs out!

I had $7 from rolling my previous deals....see that here.

Then, I did this Deal scenario:
Buy 2 Triaminic Night Time Cold and Cough Syrup $5 each=$10
Use the $2/1 coupon from the Walgreens Healthy Savings coupon booklet
(Will deduct $4 since you're purchasing two)
Pay $6 (use $6 in RRs)
-plus use 2 filler items because I had 2 items and 4 coupons
Get back 2 $5 Register Rewards
Final cost 2 for FREE + a $4 moneymaker!

Then, I will buy this, to equal $5 (do this twice to get my $10 in RR back WITHOUT spending any money)

True North Nut Crisps or Clusters 4.5-5.5 oz $3=$3RR
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 2/8SS
Or use the $1/1 coupon from here (will print immediately)
Final cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!
PLUs buy

Carefree Ultra Protection Panti-liners $1.99=$1.99RR
Use the $1 coupon from here or from the 8/30SS
Final cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

*If I purposely don't use any coupons, my total will equal $5 and I will get back $5 in RRs...

THEN, I can do the triaminic deal ALL over again to make $4 MORE dollars (as long as they aren't sold out) AGAIN :)

$5 high value Luvs coupon

2009-09-14T15:29:00.001-05:00

Do you have kids who use Luvs? The Luvs $5/1 coupon is now available! Go here and click on the Luvs Welcome Kit link in the bottom right hand corner. You will then be able to join the Luvs Network and request your very own $5-off coupon! Thanks, Hip2Save!

CVS deals 9/13-19

2009-09-12T14:38:00.001-05:00

A special thanks to Thrifty Mama for compiling these:
3-Day Sale Sunday Through Tuesday Only
Brach’s Candy Corn 9 oz 2/$1

Weekly ECB Deals
Colgate Total Advanced or Acti Flex Toothbrush $2.99 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 1
Use $1/1 printable coupon or from the 8/30 and 9/13 SS inserts
FREE after coupons and ECBs

Dove Ultimate Clear Deodorant $3.50 Buy 2 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 1
Use $2/1 printable coupon (IE Link) or (FF Link) (can print twice)
Pay $0.50 each after coupons and ECBs

Dyna Pep energy micro-shot 2 pk $4.99 Earn 4.99 ECBs Limit 2
FREE after ECBs

Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color $5.99 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 1
Use $3/1 from the 8/30 PG insert
Pay $0.99 after coupons and ECBs!

General Mills Cereal ($3 ea) Buy 2 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 1
-$1/1 printable coupon (IE Link) or (FF Link) or assorted $0.55-$0.75 printable coupons
Pay as low as $ for two boxes after coupons and ECBs

Listerine Total Care, Reach Toothbrush 2 pk, or Reach Floss 30 yd $3.99 Earn 2 ECBs limit 3
Use $2/1 from the 3/15 SS, 4/26 RP or 6/14 SS inserts
FREE after coupons and ECBs

Purex Concentrated Laundry Detergent $3.29 Earn 1 ECB Limit 5
Use $1/1 printable coupon (IE Link) or (FF Link)
Pay $1.29 for one after coupons and ECBs

Suave Hair and Body Products ($2 ea) Spend $6 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 1
Use $0.75/2 printable coupon or from the 8/2 RP insert
Use B2G1 coupon from the 9/13 RP insert (Buy 3 and use both coupons)
Pay $1.25 for 3 or .41 cents each after coupons and ECBs

Non ECB Deals
Buy Glucerna Shakes ($5.99) Get a Free Box of Cereal
-$1.25 printable coupon (buy both and use two coupons)
Pay $3.29 for two after coupons (Be in the lookout for $2 CRTs printing at the scanners)

Schick Disposable Razors (trial size) $1.29
Use $3/1 from the 8/16 SS insert
FREE after coupon

Clean and Clear (trial size) $0.99
Use $1/1 from the 8/23 SS insert
FREE after coupon

Walgreens Deals 9/13-9/19

2009-09-12T14:36:00.000-05:00

A Special thanks to Hip2Save for compiling these:

True North Nut Crisps or Clusters 4.5-5.5 oz $3=$3RR
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 2/8SS
Or use the $1/1 coupon from here (will print immediately)
Final cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

Buy 2 Hershey's Harvest Candy 8.50 oz at $2.50 each=$1RR
Use 2 $0.55/1 Reese's coupons from the 8/23SS
Final cost $1.45 per bag!

Buy 2 Crest Outlast or Whitening + Scope Paste or Mouthwash $4 each=$5RR
Use 2 $0.75/1 coupons from the 8/30PG
(some regions received $1/1 coupons)
Final cost $0.75 each!

Listerine mouthwash Advanced or Total Care 250 ml $2.99=$2RR
(no coupons available for this size)
Final cost $0.99!

Buy 2 Softsoap Nutri Serums $4 each=$4RR
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 8/30SS or September All You mag.
Or use the $1/1 coupon from here
Final cost $1 each!

Buy $20 worth of Garnier Products=$10RR
Deal Scenarios:

#1
Buy 4 Garnier Hair Colors $5 each=$20
Use 4 $2/1 coupons from the 8/16 or 9/13RP
Pay $12
Get back a $10RR
Final cost $0.50 each!

#2
Buy 6 Garnier Fructis Hair Care products 3/$10=$20
Use 6 $0.75/1 coupons from the 8/16 or 9/13RP
Pay $15.50
Get back a $10RR
Final cost $0.92 each!
**************************

Buy 2 Neosporin spray, .26 oz. or ointment, .5 oz $3.99 each=$3RR
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from here: IE or Firefox
Plus, use 2 $2/1 coupons from the Walgreens coloring book
(will deduct $4)
Pay $1.98
Get back a $3RR
Final cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

Buy 3 Alka-Seltzer Plus (20 ct) on sale for $4.12 each=$5RR
Use 3 $1/1 coupons from here
Plus, use the $1/1 coupon from the Walgrens Healthy Savings Coupon Booklet
(will deduct $3)
Pay $6.36
Get back a $5RR
Final cost $0.45 each!

Buy 2 Triaminic Allergy, Sinus or Cold Relief $5 each=$5RR
Use 2 $1.50/1 coupons from here: IE or Firefox
Plus, use the $2/1 coupon from the Walgreens Healthy Savings coupon booklet
(Will deduct $4)
Pay $3
Get back a $5RR
Final cost 2 for FREE + a $2 moneymaker!

Advil 16-50 ct $4.49=$2RR
Use the $2/1 Advil PM coupon from here
Final cost $0.49!

Murine Ear Drop Kit $6=$6RR
Final cost FREE!

Other Great Deals

Progresso Soup 4 for $5 with in ad coupon
Use the $1/3 coupon from here
(remember you do NOT have to buy 4 soups to get the in ad discount)
Final cost $0.92 per can!

Lindsay Olives $0.99 with in-ad coupon
Use the $1/2 coupon from here
(must register)
Final cost $0.49!

Kashi Cereal $2.50
Use the $1.50/1 coupon from here
Final cost $1!

Select Keebler cookies $1.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from here: IE or Firefox
Final cost $0.99!

Select Arm & Hammer Toothpaste buy one around $4.39 get one FREE
Use the $3/2 coupon from the 8/16SS
Final cost $0.70 each!

Hefty One Zip Bags buy one at $3.29 get one FREE
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 8/30RP
Final cost $0.65 each!

Schick Quattro Razor or 4ct cartridges buy one around $8.99 get one FREE
Use 2 $4/1 coupons from the 8/23SS or All You mag.
Final cost $0.49 each!

Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color $5.99
Use the $3/1 coupon from the 8/30PG
Final cost $2.99!

Monthly Deals

Buy 2 Trident Layers Gum 2/$2=$1RR
Use the $1/2 coupon from here
Final cost 2 packs for FREE!

Carefree Ultra Protection Panti-liners $1.99=$1.99RR
Use the $1 coupon from here or from the 8/30SS
Final cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

Aquafresh Iso-Active Toothpaste $3.49=$1.50RR
Use the $1 coupon from here
Final cost $0.99!

Sally Hansen Register Reward deal
Go here for details!

Buy 2 Glade Scented Oil Candle Holder or 2 oz Candle $2 each=$1RR
Deal Scenarios:

#1
Buy two 2 oz Glade candles 2/$5
Use the $3/2 coupon from the 8/9SS or from here
Pay $2
Get back a $1RR
Final cost $0.50 each!

#2
Buy two 2 oz Glade candles 2/$5
Use 2 FREE coupons from the 8/9SS
Pay nothing but tax
Get back a $1RR
Final cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

#3
Buy 2 Glade Scented Oil Candle Holders 2/$5
Buy 2 Glade Scented Oil Candle refill packs
Use 2 $2/1 Glade Candle Holder coupons found inside the Holders
(I have some on hand from deals I got on these previously)
Plus, use 2 buy candle holder get refills free coupon from the 8/23SS or from here
Pay $1
Get back a $1RR
Final cost 4 Glade products FREE!
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Buy 2 participating products=$5RR
Tylenol Severe Allergy 20-24 ct $5.99
Tylenol Multi-Symptom Liquid 4 or 8 oz $5.99
Sudafed PE 20-24 ct $5.99
Children’s Sinus Congestion Liquid 4 oz $5.99
Nasal Spray .5 oz $5.99
Benadryl Severe Allergy/Sinus Headache $4.99
Children’s Liquid 4 oz $4.99

Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Benadryl Children’s Liquid 4 oz $4.99 each=$9.98
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 8/2SS or 8/23RP
Plus, use 1 $1/1 coupon from the Walgreens Coloring book
(will deduct $2 since you're purchasing 2 items)
Pay $5.98
Get back a $5RR
Final cost $0.98, just $0.49 each!

Walgreens profit

2009-09-12T14:33:00.003-05:00

So, I've made about $7 at Walgreens this week, here is how:

Did you see this deal?

Carefree Ultra Protection Panti-liners $1.99=$1.99RR
Use the $1 coupon from here or from the 8/30SS
Final cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

Well, I started off with a $1 RR I had from a previous week. I bought the above product, used a $1 MQ and a $1 RR with a cheap filler item since I had two coupons and one item. I made $1 off of that transaction.

Then...I did this deal 4 times (since I had 8 coupons)

Buy 2 Glade Scented Oil Candle Holder or 2 oz Candle $2 each=$1RR
Deal Scenarios:

Buy two 2 oz Glade candles 2/$5
Use 2 FREE coupons from the 8/9SS
Pay nothing but tax
Get back a $1RR
Final cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

Then, I took that $1 I made and used it in the Carefree deal like I did above, thus making a $1 profit every time. I plan on doing that two more times, making a total profit of $10! Then, I can roll other deals from week to week.

Target Trip today

2009-09-12T14:23:00.003-05:00

I think I had a pretty successful Target trip today. Here are some of the great deals I got:

Red Baron Pizza: sale for $3.33
-used $1 MQ
Total OOP: $2.33

-4 Healthy Choice Frozen Meals: $2.19 each (good for lunch at work)
used $2 IP coupon from here
Total for 4: .80

-4 packages of Milk-Bone Dog Essential Plus Biscuits (my dog loves them) $2.99
used 4, $2 MQs from coupons.com (awhile back)
Total OOP: $4 for all 4 packages

-morning star chix patties on sale for $2.99
-used $1 IP coupon
Total OOP: $2

Bagelfuls (love these for b-fast) $1.99
-used $1 IP coupon from here
Total OOP $2 for 2 packages (that is 8 breakfasts!)

Visine eye drops for the dog- the vet told me she had hair in her eye and this would help remove it : $3.64 (ugh, no coupon)

-2 packages of Jenny-O turkey brats: $4.39 (both had $1 off Target peelies)
-then I used a $5 MQ I got way back when the biggest loser was giving them out
-total OOP: $1.50 for 2 pkgs

-Shick intuition plus razors: $8.29
-used $4 MR and $4 Target coupon
Final cost for 2 packages: .60!

-loaf of bread: .95

Total OOP: $18.25

Total saved: $45.68

*I also plan on going back for two more razors and free dog food which I haven't bought yet.

Rainbow

2009-08-23T20:12:00.004-05:00

Hey all you COKE lovers (that is me-I prefer coke over pepsi, although the frugal side of me will buy pepsi if it is less than coke) did you see that coke is only $1.77/12 pack at Rainbow? That is only .15/can!

Also, if you like lean cuisine, all of them are 50% off....pretty good if you ask me!

Oh and a 5 lb bag of potatoes is only .99! Also a great deal!

My trip to Wags for .22 =)

2009-08-23T20:03:00.008-05:00

For .22 I got:

-2 cartons of coffee
-4 packs of chinet plates (good for when the in-laws visit. Less dishes for me = more time to spend with them)
-Organic dark chocolate bar (mom will love me)
-3 dove dish soaps
-3 things of floss
-7 pencils to donate for school supplies

This is one of the best trips I've had to Walgreens in awhile. Without the easy saver booklet, it hasn't been as easy to get good deals. My total was actually -$1.81, so I had to buy that candybar in order to leave the store. Pretty rough =) Check out my receipt if you don't believe me...all I paid was .22! I also walked out with a $1 RR...so I did make money ;)

I plan on going to Wags again to score 3 more free toothbrushes, another free floss and 2 more packs of Chinet plates, for a $1 money maker. Maybe I'll have to sacrifice and get another candybar or something :)

Rolling RR is working in MN

2009-07-13T11:14:00.003-05:00

Hi everyone,

Remember this deal at Walgreens?

Buy 3 Reach floss products (or any combo of listerine/Reach)
Use 3, $2 coupons (that I printed previously from coupons.com)
Total OOP: $3
Get back a $3 RR, it's like getting all three for free.

Well, I have some good news. This deal rolled for me yesterday. This means I was able to use the $3 RR from my previous transaction a week or two ago to do the same Reach deal and get another $3 RR.

my deals for the week of 7/5

2009-07-05T20:53:00.012-05:00

I will add more info later but all of the below cost me only $65 OOP...and that does not include the $10 I made at CVS today :)

My trip to Alids:Total OOP: $15

What I got:
-a block of cheddar cheese
-Celery-
-Baking potatoes
-Saltine crackers
-93% ground turkey
-blueberries
-strawberries
-cherries
-Cream of mushroom soup
-refried beans
-sour cream
-bread

***I know some of you shun Aldis, but for certain items, you can save up to 50%. Cheese is only $1.29 for the whole block. If you shred cheese on your own, you save over $1. And all of that fruit? I think this was a great shopping trip!

My trip tp Target: Total OOP: $40 (saved $41)

-6 boxes of Kashi granola bars
-4 boxes of Kashi cereal
-2 pizzas
-boca chix patties
-3 packages of village hearth buns
-2 packages of green beans
-can of corn
-hidden valley ranch
-laughing cow cheese
-boxed cheesy potatoes
-tomato sauce
-2 things of Pace cheesy salsa
-baked beans
-bisquick mix
-2 packages of veggies
-jiffy corn mix
-egg noodles

***The thing you need to do is stock up when things are on sale or at their lowest price. For example, the hamburger buns. They were on sale for $1.99...and are normally almost $4! That is a savings of 50%.

The Kashi granola bars deal went like this:
2 boxes of granola bars @ $2.50 each
-used 2, $1.50 coupons I printed from the internet
-used $1/2 Target coupon
Total: .50 for each box!

Market Pantry pizza:
$2.99
-use $1/off Target coupon

**This are strategies I used to cut my grocery bill cut in half, a 50% savings!

My trip to CVS: Total OOP: $2 (made $10 in ECBs)

Transaction #1 (I had a rain check from last week)

Soy Joy Bars $1=$1 ECB
-bought 4, used 2 B1G1 MQs
-Total OOP: 2, got back $4 ECB (a PROFIT of $2)

Transaction #2
Dawn Dish Soap: 2/$2 = $2 ECB
-used 2, .25 MQs

CVS brand liners: .89=.89 ECB

CVS Tape: $1.49=$1.49 ECB

Bayer meter: $19.99=$5 ECB
-used Coupon for free meter
(made a PROFIT of $5)

Total OOP: .27 (after I used my $4 ECB from Transaction #1)
Got back $10 in ECBs for all of the above!

Cub trip: Total OOP: $11

-I got 4 lean cuisines on sale for $2, and I had a $1/4 MQ
-The cereal was $2 and I had $1 coupons, getting my cereal for only $1!

Walgreens: Total OOP: .79

I used 2, $2 MQs, making the ice cream only .40 each!

CVS Year-to-date spending vs. savings

2009-06-07T15:45:00.004-05:00

For those of you who wonder how much "junk" I buy...I think this justifies what I do...according to my CVS receipt, for 2009 I've spent around $60 and have saved $416....I think that is pretty darn good! :) I bet it is double that at Walgreens because they really have no limits...maybe I should start tracking more closely :)

***On a side note: I wonder if this includes ECBs that I get back to spend like cash in the store? Who knows, it might even be more savings that they cannot catch :)

My deals for the week of 6/7

2009-06-07T15:14:00.009-05:00

My total OOP for all 3 stores: $21.54

***Can I just say how much I saved? The soda alone would have been $13 and the cashews would have been $13....but I got everything from CVS, Walgreens and JC Penny for less than that!

CVS:

Transaction #1
Coke: 4/$13
-used 4, $1 IP Qs
-used $5 in ECBS
Total OOP: $4 for 4, 12 packs

PLUS got back $3 in ECBs

Transaction #2

Dawn dish soap: 2/$2
-used .50 MQ and .25 MQ
total: $1.25 plus $1 ECB

Planters cashews. B1G1 @ $6.49
-2, $1 IP Qs
total: $4.49

Special K, B1G1 @ $4.49
-used 2, $1 MQs
total: $2.49

-used $3 ECB from first transaction

Total OOP: $5.23

JC Penny:

Free $10 coupons off any purchase of $10 or more

Got two beach towels for my cruise to the Bahamas in 1.5 weeks @ 7.99 ea

Total OOP: $6.38 with tax for two wonderful beach towels

Walgreens

Veet: $8.49 (thought this was going to ring up as $5.49 oops)$2 RR
-used $2 MQ
total: 6.49

6 candy bars: 2$1, plus used 3, B1G1 MQs
total: $1.50

Snickers minis: $2/5, $1RR
-used $1 off 2 MQ
total: $4

Carmes: $2.99, $2 RR

used $10 in RRs from last week

Total OOP: $5.39 plus got back $5 in RRs

Walgreens deals 5/17-5/23

2009-05-17T14:52:00.003-05:00

Skintimate Shave Gel $1.99=$1RR
Use the .75 coupon from the 4/26SS
Final cost .25 or FREE!

Right Guard Deodorant Professional Strength $5.99=$5RR
Use the $1 coupon from the 4/19SS
Final cost FREE

Off Clip-on mosquito repellent $8.99=$3RR
Use the buy one get one free coupon from here
Plus, use the $2 coupon from the 5/17SS(for the one you're not getting free)
Final cost $3.99 for 2, just $2 each!

BIC Bonus pack utility Lighter $2.99=$1RR
Use the $1 coupon from the 5/17SS
Or from here
Final cost .99!

The deals below are part of the same RR deal, so you can only get the $2RR back on one per transaction!

Benefiber Drink Mix $4.99=$2RR
Use the $2 coupon from the 2/22, 4/5 or 5/10SS
Final cost .99!

Maalox $4.99=$2RR
Use the $1.50 coupon from the 3/8SS
Final cost $1.49!

Gas-x $4.99=$2RR
Use the $1.50 coupon from here, IE or Firefox
Or the $1 coupon from the 3/8SS
Final cost as low as $1.49!

Buy $10 worth of Band-Aids ($3) and Neosporin ($4)=$4RR

Deal scenario:
Buy 2 Baid-Aid products $6
And 1 Neosporin $4
Total=$10
Use 2 $1 Band-Aid coupons from the 2/8SS or 4/26RP
Plus, use 1 $1 Neosporin coupon from the 2/8SS, 3/15SS or 4/26RP
Pay $7Get back a $4RR
Final cost $1 each!

Bayer Quick Release Crystals $2.49=$2.49RR
Use the $1 Tear pad coupon found at CVS & Walgreens
Final cost as low as FREE + a $1 profit!

Other smokin' deals
Ball Park Franks B1G1 ($3.29 each)
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 4/26RP
Final cost $2.29 total, just $1.15 each!

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese .69 with in ad coupon
Use the buy 3 get 1 FREE coupon from here
Final cost .51 per box!

Splenda $2.99 with in ad coupon
Use the $3/2 coupon from the 3/29SS
Or from the April issue of All You magazine
Final cost $2.98 for 2, just $1.49 each!

Blue Diamond Almonds (8 oz.) 2/$5
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 3/22SS
Final cost $2 each!

Breyers Ice Cream B1G1 ($6.29 each)
Use two .75 coupons from the 4/5 Unilever
Final cost $2.40 each!

Reynolds foil 20 ft or wax paper 75 ft .89 with in ad coupon
Use the .55 coupon from the 4/19SS
Final cost .34!

BIC Soleil Disposable Razors $4.99
Use the $3 coupon from the 5/17SS
Final cost $1.99!

Johnson’s Soft Lotion or Soft Wash $3.50
Use the $2 coupon from the 4/19RP
Final cost $1.50!

Dove Single bar Soap .99
Use the $1 Dove Face Care coupon from the 5/17RP
Final cost FREE!

Sally Hansen Hair Remover products $3 off
Purchase Sally Hansen Cream Hair Remover Kit for Face, Upper Lip and Chin (2 oz.) on sale for $2.99
Use the $1 coupon from the 3/29RP
Final cost $1.99

Buy 3 Aveeno products and get FREE travel essentials Kit!
Aveeno products are also 20% off this week!
Buy 3 Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion (2.5 oz.) $2.63 each=$7.89
Use 3 $2 coupons from here, IE or Firefox
Final cost ONLY $1.89!
Plus, get a FREE Essentials Travel Kit!

Aquafresh Whit Trays Kit (14 ct) $35.99
Use the $15 in ad coupon
Plus, use the $7 coupon from here
Final cost ONLY $13.99!

Carefree pantyliner (18-22 pk.) .99 with in ad coupon
Use the .50 coupon from here
Or the $1 coupon that's available in various magazinesFinal cost .50 or FREE!

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner B1G1 ($2.79 ea)
Use 2 .75 coupons from the 4/26SS
Final cost .65 each!

Lysol Disinfectant Spray $3.50
Use the $2 coupon from the 5/3SS
Final cost $1.50!

All Knox NutraJoint products B1G1
Buy Knox NutraJoint Gelatine Drink Mix (11 oz.)
Unflavored $16.99
Use 2 $6 coupons from the 5/17RP
Final cost ONLY $2.50 each!

Excedrin Migraine (24 ct) buy one at $4.79 get one FREE with in ad coupon
Use 2 $2 coupons from here, IE or Firefox
Final cost 2/.79, just .40 each!

(Thanks, Hip2Save)

CVS deals 5/17-5/23

2009-05-17T14:46:00.002-05:00

Extra Care Buck Deals

Colgate Sensitive Whitening, Enamel Protect Toothpaste (6 oz) or Colgate Visible White (4 oz) $3.99=$2Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1 coupon from the 5/17SS
Or use the $1 coupon from here
Final cost .99!

Right Guard or Dry Idea Deodorant 2/$5=$2Ecb on 2 (limit 3)
Use 2 $2 Dry Idea coupons from here
Or use the $1 Right Guard/Dry Idea coupon from the 4/19SS
Final cost as low as 2 for FREE + $1 profit!

Dial, Tone or Coast bar soap (2-3 packs) $1.99=$1Ecb (limit 1)
Use the .35 coupon from the 3/8SS
Final cost .64!

Buy $10 in the following products: ACT II Popcorn, David Sunflower kernels, Chef Boyardee, Hunt’s Snack, Poppycock or Orville Popcorn=$5Ecb (limit 1)

Deal Scenario:
Buy 4 boxes of Orville Popcorn $2.50 each=$10
Use 4, .50 coupons from the 5/17SS
Pay $8Get back a $5Ecb
Final cost only .75 per box!

OrBuy 8 Hunt’s Snack packs $1.25 each=$10
Use 3 $1/3 coupons from the May issue of All You Mag.
Pay $7Get back a $5Ecb
Final cost ONLY .25 per snack pack!

Buy $15 worth of Hershey’s or Reese’s candy products=$5Ecb (limit 4)
Use the $1 Hershey’s Special Dark Bag or Extra Dark Bar or Bag coupon from the 4/19SS
Final cost: ??

Other deals
Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Bars B1G1 ($1.99 each)
Use 2 $1 coupons from the 4/19SS
Final cost 2 bars for FREE

Kashi TLC Bars (6 ct.) $2.50
Use the 1.50/2 coupons from here
Final cost $1.75 per pack!

Skintimate shave gel (2.75 oz) $1.20
Use the .75 or $1 coupon from the 4/26SS
Final cost as low as .20!

Schick Disposable Razors (travel size) .99
Buy 2 and use the $2 coupon from the 5/10SS
Final cost 2 for FREE!

St Ives apricot Scrub (travel size) $1.49
Use the $1.50 coupon from the 5/10SS
Final cost FREE!

(Thanks, Hip2Save)

Target deals for 5/17-5/23

2009-05-17T14:35:00.003-05:00

GIFT CARD DEALS:

Bertolli Meals
Buy 4 Get a $5.00 GC (gift card) $6 each
Buy 4 = $24.00
Use 4 - $1.50/1 Printable Coupons
or Use 4 - $1.00/1 Printable Coupons
Get a $5.00 Gift Card= $3.25 - $3.75 each after coupon and gift card

Playtex Tampons
Buy 2 Get a $5.00 Gift Card
Buy 2 @ $7.14 = $14.28
Use 2 - $1.00/1 coupons from 3/22 SS
Get a $5.00 Target Gift Card Back= $3.64 each after coupons and gift card.

Other great deals:
Market Pantry Orange Juice $1.99
Use $0.50/1 Target Store Coupon= $1.49 after coupon

Archer Farms Nuts $3.99
Use $1.00/1 Target Store Coupon= $2.99 after coupon

Lucky Charms $2.50
Use $0.55/1 Printable Coupon= $1.95 after coupon

Kraft Velveeta Shells & Cheese $1.50
Use $1/1 Printable Coupon
= $0.50 each after coupon

Triscuit Crackers (12 oz. size) $2.66
Use the $1.00/1 Target Store Coupon (12. oz. or larger)
Use the $1.00/1 Printable Coupon
= $0.66 after coupons

Wheat Thin Crackers $2.66
Use the $1.00/1 Target Store Coupon(12 oz. or larger)
Use the $1.00/1 Printable Coupon

Kraft Mayo $1.99
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 4/26 insert
or Use $1.00/1 Printable Coupon
Use $1.00/2 Target Store Coupon= $0.50 each WYB 2

Nabisco 100 Calorie Snacks $1.93
Use $1/2 100 Calorie Oreo Mini Cakesters
Use $1.00/1 Printable Coupon
Use $1.00/1 Target Store Coupon
= FREE - $0.43 each when you buy 2!

Joint Juice - $1
Use $1/1 coupon from the 4/26 SS
FREE after coupon!

Dry Idea Deodorant $2.00
Use $2.00/1 coupon from Coupons.com
= Free after coupon

Dove Go Fresh (travel size) Deodorant $0.99
Use $1.25/1 coupon from the 3/15 insert
= Free after coupon
= $0.66after coupons

Rice A Roni
5/$5.00
Use $1.00/3 Printable Coupon= $0.67 after coupon WYB 3

Purex Ultra Concentrate $4.49
Use $0.50/1 Purex Ultra Concentrate Product= $3.99 after coupon
(Thanks, NWA deals)

Walgreens trip for 5/17

2009-05-17T14:26:00.001-05:00

Walgreens:

Colgate visible white: $4.49=$4.49 RR

Right Guard deodorant (professional strength) $5.99=$5 RR
-used $1 MQ

Benefiber mix drink $4.99=$2 RR
-used $2 MQ

Skintimate shave gel (as if I need more) $1.99=$1 RR
-used $.75 MQ

Filler items (I needed 4 of them since I had so many RRs to use up!) so I got one newspaper (they only had one pioneer press for $1, and I refuse to buy the Strib for $1.75) and I also got 3 of the .15 breath freshener drops-on clearance.

My total OOP: $3.63 (a bit high for me, but that is ok considering the newspaper alone was $1)

-Got back $12.50 in RRs

CVS trip today!

2009-05-17T14:13:00.003-05:00

Hi everyone,

Last week, I wasn't all that excited with the CVS and Walgreens deals, and this week wasn't much different (well, at least for Walgreens). My RRs expire today, so I figured I had better use them. Here are my deals:

CVS

I got better deals at CVS, that is for sure!

Transaction #1:

2 Right Guard deodorants: 2/$5 = $4 ECBs

-used two, $2 IP coupons

final cost: free + $1 money maker after ECBs

-used a $4 ECB I had from last week

Total oop: $1.30 after tax and ECBs

Transaction #2:

Purex B1G1 (4)

-used two, B1G1 free IP coupons from about a month ago

-Final cost: FREE

-Hershey's chocolate bars, B1G1

-used 4, $1 MQs

-final cost: FREE

Shick disposable travel razors: .99 (6)

used 3, $2 MQs

-final cost: FREE

St. Ives travel face wash (this will be great for my CRUISE next month) $1.50 (3)

-used 3, $1.50 MQs

-final cost: FREE

Snyders pretzels: 2/$5 (they did not have the 16 oz size, but let me do the deal with the 10oz size)

-used 2, $1 MQs (I really love the ones with peanut butter in between)

final cost: $3, just $1.50 each!

Total OOP for all of the above: .63

My total for both transactions: $1.93, not bad-one detergent costs $6.99

Target deals for 5/11

2009-05-11T18:58:00.001-05:00

Ok, because I had a lot of frozen food, I decided not to take a picture because I didn't want anything to melt (I was already pushing it when I had to let the dog out). I recently got a $5 off $50 coupon in the mail, along with some random Target coupons. I wanted to make sure that I got all I could out of my $50 :) Here is what I bought (by the way: I'm going to be trying an chinese orange beef slow cooker recipie that looks DELICIOUS! Check out the recipie here).

-Sugar snap peas: $2.99 (may have been cheaper to buy in the bulk section)
-Market pantry orange marmalade jam: $1.47
-Teriaki sauce: $1.89
-Barilla pasta: $1.69 (for lasagna, I LOVE the no bake noodles)
-Hunts tomato sauce $.99 (2 of them)
-2 lbs cubed beef stew meat (on sale for $3.49/lb): $8
-1lb Strawberries on sale $1.99(had $1 target coupon they sent me) $.99
-ground beef (93%) $3.99-$1.50 coupon Target sent me: $2.50
-Golden plump family pack ($on sale for $4.99): $1 Target coupon and $1.50 coupon from golden plump: $2.50 for 11 servings of chicken!
-Golden plump extra tender chicken breasts on sale $3.99: $2 target coupon they sent me along with a .75 MQ I got about two months ago from the golden plump web-site:$1.25
-Lean cuisene (on sale for $1.88) I saw some Target peelies last week for $1/2. I bought 6 of them and used 3, $1/2 coupons and one, IP coupons $1/5: $7.28
-Kashi waffles were on sale $1.79, I had two IP coupons for $1.50/1: .29 each (2)
-Vitamin water $1, I had 2, .50 IP coupons: $1
-Skinny cow ice ceam: $3.99-$1 target print out coupon
-Renolds slow cooker liners: $1.87

My total OOP: $30, a savings of $25-30

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Free Hallmark card for Father's day

2009-05-11T18:53:00.003-05:00

If you think your dad is as special as mine (yes, a 25-year-old can still be a daddy's girl) then check out Hallmark here. I recently spent $4 on a mother's day card...which is way too much. We all know how far $4 can go at Walgreens or CVS :) Pick a card, up to
$3.49 and use this code: ICTCARD. Or, if you like step-by-step directions, check it out below, thanks Freebies 4 Mom:

1. Select your Hallmark paper folded 5x7 card (remember that you can select any paper or photo card, not just the ones featured)

2. Personalize the text/photos on the front, inside, and back of the card3. Sign-in to your Hallmark account (or create one for free)

3. Mail it directly to your recipient so that Hallmark pays for that stamp if you'd be mailing it anyways. Select "I want Hallmark to mail this card for me" and enter your recipient's address.

4. Choose your arrival date and then add the card to your shopping basket.

5. Enter Code: ICTCARD. The code is not case-sensitive. The total cost without the promotion card would have been $3.91. The entire $3.91 will be deducted on the order screen. Your cost - FREE!

6. Check out and "Submit Order Now". You will not be asked for any billing information because your total was $0.00.Please note that you do need to sign-in or create a free Hallmark account in order to order your card.

Cub Foods gift card giveaway

2009-05-11T18:44:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone: Cents in the Cities (Jen) love shopping at Cub Foods! To celebrate both Cub Foods and Cents in the Cities, she is dedicating this entire week to talking Cub Foods! To make this even better, Cub Foods has generously donated 5 gift cards to give away to Cents in the Cities readers--each for $19.68 (the year Cub was started). Five lucky readers will each win a $19.68 Cub gift card!

Here are the details to enter the Cub Gift Card Giveaway!
To Enter:
1. Leave a comment on this post sharing one thing you LOVE about shopping at Cub or one TIP on how you save money at Cub! Please make sure your email address is in the comment or is easily accessible via your blog profile or blog itself. I need to be able to contact you if you are the winner!Extra Entries -- You can also earn extra entries by doing the following--make sure you leave a new comment for each extra entry:

2. Subscribe to Cents in the Cities by Email or RSS Feed (see right sidebar for details), and leave a comment letting me know that you are a subscriber--don't forget your email.

3. Post about Cents in the Cities and this Cub give away on your blog or Twitter, and then leave a comment with your post URL--don't forget your email! This giveaway runs Monday May 11th through Saturday, May 16, 9 PM CST. You must be a U.S. resident, 18 years of age or older to enter. I will choose the 5 winners using Random Number Integer, and I will notify the winners on a blog post and through email. If I do not hear back from a winner within 48 hours, I will pick a new winner. Good luck!I'm pretty excited about talking Cub this week and hearing all of your shopping and saving Cub Foods tips!

Coupons with Kraft

2009-05-11T18:25:00.003-05:00

Have you joined kraftfoods.com yet? If not, I would strongly encourage you to do so as you can get some cool perks like access to recipes, special offers and samples. Click Here to sign up. Below is a list of the coupons that you can print from the site! I'm thinking we might score some sweet deals with some of the coupons below :)

* $1.00 off triscuit* $1.00 off grey poupon* .75c off General Foods International* $1.00/2 Oscar mayer Deli Creations* $1.00/2 General foods International* $1.00/2 Breakstones or knuds cottage cheese or Sour Cream* $1.00 off Nabisco 100 calorie packs* $1.00/2 Oscar mayer Deli fresh Meats* $1.00/2 Boca* $1.00 off Velveeta* $1.00 of Kraft Mayonnaise* $1.00 off Crystal Light* $1.00 off Miracle Whip* $1.00/2 Jell-O snack packs* $1.00/2 Maxwell house* $1.00 off Honey maid graham crackers$1.00/2 Philadelphia cream cheese bricks* $1.00/2 Claussen* $1.00 off Ritz Bits* $1.00/2 Velveeta shells & cheese cups* $1.00/2 Kraft Natural Cheese* $1.00/2 Kraft Easy mac cups* $1.00/2 Tombstone pizza* Buy any Crystal light and get one Crystal light skin essentials FREE* $1.00 off Ritz or Wheat thins toasted chips* $1.00/2 Kraft singles* $1.00/2 Oscar Mayer bacon* .75c off Kraft Deli Deluxe cheese* $1.00 off Planters big nut bars 5 ct* $1.00/2 Jack's pizza* $1.00 off A1* $1.00 off Philadelphia soft cream cheese spread* $1.00/2 kool aid canisters* $1.00 off premium saltines* $1.00 off Wheat thins* $1.00/2 lunchables* Buy one Oscar mayer deli fresh meat get $1.00 off kraft cheese$1.00/2 philadelphia cream cheese bricks* $1.00/2 Claussen* $1.00 off Ritz Bits* $1.00/2 Velveeta shells & cheese cups* $1.00/2 Kraft Natural Cheese* $1.00/2 Kraft Easy mac cups* $1.00/2 Tombstone pizza* Buy any Crystal light and get one Crystal light skin essentials FREE* $1.00 off Ritz or Wheat thins toasted chips* $1.00/2 Kraft singles* $1.00/2 Oscar Mayer bacon* .75c off Kraft Deli Deluxe cheese* $1.00 off Planters big nut bars 5 ct* $1.00/2 Jack's pizza* $1.00 off A1* $1.00 off Philadelphia soft cream cheese spread* $1.00/2 kool aid canisters* $1.00 off premium saltines* $1.00 off Wheat thins* $1.00/2 lunchables* Buy one Oscar mayer deli fresh meat get $1.00 off kraft cheese* $1.00/2 philadelphia cream cheese bricks* $1.00/2 Claussen* $1.00 off Ritz Bits* $1.00/2 Velveeta shells & cheese cups* $1.00/2 Kraft Natural Cheese* $1.00/2 Kraft Easy mac cups* $1.00/2 Tombstone pizza* Buy any Crystal light and get one crsytal light skin essentials FREE* $1.00 off Ritz or Wheat thins toasted chips* $1.00/2 Kraft singles* $1.00/2 Oscar Mayer bacon* .75c off Kraft Deli Deluxe cheese* $1.00 off Planters big nut bars 5 ct* $1.00/2 Jack's pizza* $1.00 off A1* $1.00 off Philadelphia soft cream cheese spread* $1.00/2 kool aid canisters* $1.00 off premium saltines* $1.00 off Wheat thins* $1.00/2 lunchables* Buy one Oscar mayer deli fresh meat get $1.00 off kraft cheese* $1.00/2 philadelphia cream cheese bricks* $1.00/2 Claussen* $1.00 off Ritz Bits* $1.00/2 Velveeta shells & cheese cups* $1.00/2 Kraft Natural Cheese* $1.00/2 Kraft Easy mac cups* $1.00/2 Tombstone pizza* Buy any Crystal light and get one crsytal light skin essentials FREE* $1.00 off Ritz or Wheat thins toasted chips* $1.00/2 Kraft singles* $1.00/2 Oscar Mayer bacon* .75c off Kraft Deli Deluxe cheese* $1.00 off Planters big nut bars 5 ct* $1.00/2 Jack's pizza* $1.00 off A1* $1.00 off Philadelphia soft cream cheese spread* $1.00/2 kool aid canisters* $1.00 off premium saltines* $1.00 off Wheat thins* $1.00/2 lunchables* Buy one Oscar mayer deli fresh meat get $1.00 off kraft cheese* $1.00 off bagelfuls* $1.00/3 Jell-o pkgs.* $1.00/2 Cool Whip* $1.00 off Velveeta shells and cheese or kraft deluxe dinner* $2.00/2 crystal light* $1.00 off nabisco multi-packs* $1.00 off kraft salad dressing* $1.00 off california pizza kitchen* $1.00 off planters nuts* $1.00/2 Cool Whip in a can* $1.00 off digiorno crispy flatbread pizza WYB one* $1.00 off Ritz crackers* $1.00/2 oscar mayer weiners* $1.00 off Kraft BBQ Sauce* $1.00/2 Oscar Mayer bologna* $1.00 off Starbucks coffee

Walgreens deals: 5/11-5/16

2009-05-11T13:42:00.006-05:00

If you are new to Walgreens, then check out my store guide here.

**Please remember, YMMV, so you may want to check out your state specific coupon database I talk about here to check the value of your coupons.)

RR deals:
Breeze2 or Contour Glucose Monitor $14.99=$5RR
Use the MQ from 3/22SS or 10/26RP (the cashier will have to enter the price of $14.99)
Final cost FREE + a $5 profit!

Bayer Quick Release Crystals $2.49=$2.49RR
Use the $1 Tear pad coupon found at CVS & Walgreens
Final cost as low as FREE + a $1 profit!

Clairol Natural Instincts $8.99=$2RR
Use the $4 coupon from the 4/19RP
Final cost $2.99!

Iceland Health Omega 3 Fish Oil $8=$8RR
Final cost FREE!

Softsheen-Carson Roots of Nature Hair Care $6=$6RR
Final cost FREE

Axe Body or Hair Care 25% off
Buy 3 Axe products=1 Movie Tickets
Buy 5 Axe Products=2 Movie Tickets
*For more info on the Axe Movie Ticket promo, click here.

Deal Scenario:
Buy 5 Axe Shower Gels (12 oz.) on sale for $4.34 each
Total=$21.70
Use 5 $1 coupons from the 4/5 Unilever insert
Pay $16.70
Plus, receive 2 Movie tickets (Up to a $24 value!)

Colgate Max Fresh or Max White Toothpaste or toothbrush $2.99=$2RR
Use the $1 coupon from the 4/26 or 5/10SS
Final cost FREE!

Kashi or Kellogg's Cereal 3/$10=$3RR
Use the $1 Kellogg's coupons from the 4/5RP
Or the $1 Kellogg's or $1.50/2 Kashi Coupons from here

Deal Scenarios:
Purchase 3 boxes of Kellogg's Cereal= $10
Use 3, $1 coupons
Pay $7
Get back a $3RR
Final cost $4 total, or $1.33 each!

Or
Purchase 1 box of Kellogg's Cereal And 2 Boxes of Kashi Cereal
Total=$10
Use the $1.50/2 Kashi coupon (from above)
Plus, the $1 Kellogg's coupon (from above)
Pay $7.50
Get back a $3RR
Final cost $4.50 total, or $1.50 per box!

Other deals at Walgreens this week
Walgreens brand Diapers buy one at $8.99 get one free
Use the pharmacy $2 diaper coupon (will take off $4 for purchasing 2)
Final cost $2.50 per pack!

Kraft EasyMac 3/$3
Use the buy one get one free coupon from here
Final cost .50 each!

Indiana Kettlecorn: $1.99 B1G1
Use 2, .50 coupons from here
Final cost ONLY .50 per bag!

Blue Diamond Almonds $1.79 with in ad coupon
Use the $1/2 or $1/1 (regional) coupon from the 3/22SS
Final cost as low as .79!

Red Baron Pizza 2/$6
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 3/1RP
Final cost $2.50 per pizza!

Reach Prevent toothbrush .99 with in ad coupon
50/1 coupon from the 3/15SS
Final cost as low as .50

Sure Deodorant $1.99
Use the $1.50 coupon from the 5/3SS
Final cost .49!

Palmolive dish liquid .99 with in ad coupon
Use the .25 coupon from the 4/16SS
Final cost .74!

(Thanks, Hip2Save for these deals)

Hot deals at CVS the week of 5/11

2009-05-11T13:14:00.012-05:00

If you aren't familiar with how CVS works, read my post here. You can view the ad for this week here.

Don't forget to scan your card at the CVS price checker as it spits out a lot of CVS coupons you could pair up this week with all of their own products on sale.

If you don't understand the lingo used below, check out my coupon lingo post here

****If you are planning on spending $25 before coupons, then make sure to use this $5 off $25 coupon here. Thanks, Iheartcvs.

Make sure to hand over your coupons in this order if you use the $5 off $25:

1. First give them the $4/20 coupon as your total will go below $20 with your MQs

2.Then give the manufacturers coupons

3. Then give your ECBs (if you have any) : this could be a MONEY MAKER if you have ECBs

Deal scenario:

Purchase the Breeze2 or Contour Meter $14.99 (see deal below), plus spend $10 on any of the deals below

Total should equal $25.00 ore more

Hand in your $5 off $25 and your Bayer MQ and all of your other MQs

Total OOP: should be very low!

Bayer Breeze2 or Contour Meter $14.99=$5 ECBs (limit 2)
-MQs in the 10/26RP, 2/1RP or 3/22SS (the cashier can enter the limit up to $30)
Final price: free and $5 PROFIT!

Buy $10 worth of select Colgate Toothbrushes $1.99=$5ECBs (limit 1)

Deal Scenario:
Buy 4 toothbrushes @ $1.99=$7.96
Plus buy one more toothbrush that costs a bit over $2
- use 5, $1 MQ from 4/26SS
Final price: 6 toothbrushes virtually free

Buy four 12 packs of Coke products for $13, get one free
Use 5 $1 coupons (if you were able to print any- I’ve heard for some people only one work. For others, all of them worked. Let me know what works for you!)
Final Price as low as: $13 for 5, 12 packs, or $1.60 each!

Bayer Quick Release Crystals (4 ct) $2=$2 ECBs (limit 1)
-$1 tear pad coupon found at CVS & Walgreens
Final price: free and a $1 PROFIT after ECBs

Schick Quattro for Women Razor $8.99=$4 ECBs (limit 5)
-$4 MQ from 4/26SS
Final price: .99 after ECBs

Buy $15 worth of Nivea products (cream, lotion, body wash) $6.29=$5 ECBs (limit 1)

Deal Scenario:
Purchase 1 Nivea Body Wash $6.99
Purchase 1 Sun-Kissed Legs lotion $9.99
Use the MQ from the 5/10RP (to get the body wash free)
Final cost: $4.99 (after ECBs) or $2.50 each

Arm & Hammer Toothpaste: $3.79, on sale B1G1
-use 2, $1 IP from here
Final price $1.80

Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield toothpaste $3.49=$2 ECBs (limit 2)
-$1 MQ from the 5/3PG
Final cost: .49 after ECBs

Buy $10 worth of Skippy ($1.66), Ragu ($1.66), Lipton or Hellmann’s ($3)=$3ECBs (limit 1)

Deal Scenario:
Buy 4 Skippy Peanut butters @ $1.66=$6.64, and use 4, .40 MQs from 4/5 Unilever
Buy 3 Ragu Sauces @ $1.66=$4.98 and use 3, .30 MQs from 4/5 RP
Final price=$6.12 after ECBs or .87 each

St. Ives Apricot Scrub (travel size) $1.49
Use the $1.50 MQ 5/10SS
Final price: free!(Thanks, Hip2Save)

Red Box: free movie code

2009-05-11T12:41:00.003-05:00

It is Monday again, but at least there is one good thing to look forward to: a FREE movie, compliments of Red Box. Just enter code 6A43JK to score your free movie. To see what new movies come out every week, just check out thier blog here.

What to do

2009-05-10T17:10:00.003-05:00

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd drop a little note about deals for this week. Honestly, I haven't posted anything for this week because I am unsure of how I want to continue with this blog. I am definitely going to be blogging about my deals that I get (and I DEFINITELY will be using coupons the same as I have before). The part I am questioning is about posting weekly deals for CVS, Target and Walgreens every week. If no one is even reading them, then why should I spend at a minimum, 4-5 hours every week putting them together? Sorry, I'm not trying to vent here or anything, but I just am unsure of how I want to proceed. I do think my posts would be beneficial if I could get a large enough following because I have definitely noticed differences in price and deals for the various stores here in Minnesota. I also think that I do find some deals that other blogs don't...so anyway, those are my thoughts. :)

A few more Target deals

2009-05-07T14:51:00.002-05:00

I hear that there are some pretty good deals on chicken this week (well, not just this week but through 5/23). Click here to print off Target’s $1 off store coupon, and pair it with one of the coupons from here or here.

Banana Boat Sunscreen in the Travel Section:$0.99-Use the $1.00/1 MQ from 5/3 RP Total cost: FREE after MQ!

Small Bags of Chex Mix by the registers: $0.99-Use the $1.00/1 Chex Mix Target Store Coupon here
Total cost: FREE after coupon!

I’ve got another Fiber one deal: (where you get a $5 gift card for buying 4)
Possible Transaction
Fiber One Yogurt 4 packs : $1.92 each
Buy 4 packs
Use 4, $1.00/1 IP coupons from here
Total= $3.68, plus get a $5.00 Gift Card, which is $1.32 PROFIT

(Thanks, attentiontargetshoppers)

Update: an even SWEETER deal on diet coke for only .40 each at CVS

2009-05-07T13:24:00.004-05:00

Soooo, I got an e-mail from CVS with a coupon for $3 off any purchase of $15 or more here OR this $4 off $20 coupon here (this expires 5/10). Pair that coupon up with the diet coke deal I posted here, and get 5, 12 packs, each for around .30-.40 after ECBs!

**Make sure that you hand over your coupons in this order:

1. First give them the $4/20 coupon as your total will go below $20 with your MQs
2.Then give the manufacturers coupons
3. Then give your ECBs (if you have any) : this could be a MONEY MAKER if you have ECBs

Sneek peak: Coupons for 5/10

2009-05-07T13:19:00.004-05:00

Wanna see what SS and Valassis (RP) have to offer next week? Click here to see the coupons here for SS and click here for valassis (RP).

**Please remember, these deals vary by state, so make sure to check out my post here to see what deals your Sunday coupons will have :)

A few coupons that look good:
A1 Steak Sauce or Marinade - $2.00 off any 1
DanActive 4-pk - $1.00 off any 1
Glade Fabric & Air Odor Elminator – BOGO up to $4.29
Kraft Salad Dressing, 16oz+ - $1.50 off any 1
Oust Air Sanitizer OR Surface Disinfectant & Air Sanitizer - $2.00 off any 1
St. Ives Body product - $1.50 off any 1
St. Ives Facial product - $1.50 off any 1 (these are usually good to pair up with deals at CVS and Walgreens)

Betty Crocker Cupcake Icing - $1.00 off any 1
L’oreal EverPure Shampoo, Conditioner, or Treatment - $2.00 off any 1
Nivea Body Wash for Women 16.9fl oz 500mL FREE, wyb New Nivea My Silhouette 7fl oz 198g – up to $6.99 value
Nivea Body Wash for Women, 16.9fl oz 500mL FREE wyb New Nivea Sun-Kissed Beautiful Legs 6.7fl oz 200mL – up to $6.99 value (these are also good for sales at CVS and Wags)

I thought I would put my two cents in about previewing coupons for the week ahead. This can be really good for people like me, who try to post really good deals for people at places like CVS, Walgreens and Target. However, it can ALSO be good for you because if there is a really good coupon, then you should stock up on that newspaper. The key to saving money with coupons is stocking up when prices are at their lowest :)

My Target trip: 5/7

2009-05-07T13:01:00.004-05:00

Transaction #1:
Bought 4 Fiber1 toaster pastries: $1.79 each
-Used 4, .50/1 MQs
Total: $5.16, plus got back a $5 gift card

Transaction #2:
Bought 2 green giant veggies: $1.29 each
-used 2, .50 MQs
Total: $1.58

Bought 2 green giant veggies: $1.29 & 2.94
-used 2, .50 MQs
Total: $3.23

Bought 4 boxes of Fiber 1 bars: $2.39 each
-used 4, $1.35 MQs
Total: $4.16, plus got back a $5 gift card (that's an .84 PROFIT)

-Bought 2 cards for Mother’s Day: $7.54 (yikes-very expensive. Should have gone to the dollar store -btw: these are not pictured above)

Total: $18.03 (with tax) minus $5 gift card from transaction #1
=$13.03 OOP

Transaction #3:
Bought 2 Dove face moisturizing creams: $4.79 each (I actually use these and prefer them)
Total: $9.58 minus the $5 gift card from above
=$4.90 OOP plus ANOTHER $5 gift card, so it’s like I got two Dove face creams for FREE

My total OOP is a little high ($18) but that is because I have two cards that I bought on here, one that is not for me :)

$1 off any 12 pack of Coke Coupon!

2009-05-07T08:30:00.003-05:00

I've got some good news! Click here to print off unlimited prints for $1 any 12 pack of coke. (Thanks, Hip2Save)The best part is, there is a deal at CVS this week on coke.

Deal scenario at CVS:

Buy 5, 12 packs of coke (diet included) $4 each
Total: $20
Use 5, $1 IP coupons
Pay: $15, get back $10 in ECBs. It's like parying $1 foreach 12 pack!!!

Freebies

2009-05-05T11:51:00.004-05:00

Sweet deal alert at KFC: 2 piece grilled chicken meal
Courtesy of Oprah, the woman who does it all, KFC is offering a FREE 2 Piece KFC Grilled Chicken Meal here! This is good 5/5/09-5/19/09 (no Holidays, so sorry if you were planning to go on Mother’s day ;) ) I would print this off TODAY as I’ve heard it may only be posted online thru the end of the day.
(Thanks, hopepls & HCW!)

Get a free Origins “Get Glowing” mini facial and skincare sample, in store from 5/11-5/31 by clicking here. (Thanks, Mineasfree)

Want some free sunglasses? Bring in the June 09’ cover of Seventeen Magaizne (or print it out from here). Bring the cover to any participating Charlotte Russe
store before June 8, or while supplies last everyone J To see where a Charlotte Russe store is near you, click here. (Thanks, Hip2Save)

Target's new return policy: Read this

2009-05-05T11:41:00.001-05:00

Basically, Target’s new return policy is getting a little bit better. Previously, you would only have been able to make two returns without a receipt per year for store credit (as long as each item was under $34). The new policy without a receipt changes the value from $34 per item to $70. To read the entire post, click here.

Another interesting article on Target vs. Wal-Mart: Which do you prefer? The article showed that Wal-Mart’s prices were about 4% lower that Target on a sample size of 30 items. However, people who preferred Target were looking for more than just cost, it was about as fair wages, employee benefits and charitable giving. To read the entire article, click here.

RedBox: Monday night free movie rental: 5/4

2009-05-04T12:11:00.003-05:00

Get your free movie today by checking out with coupon code: BT73H9

What movie are you going to rent? I think I want to see Bridal Wars :) Even my bf said he wanted to see that one ;)

Target Deals 5/3-5/9

2009-05-03T16:09:00.002-05:00

Gift card deals:

Buy 4 Fiber One products at $1.79-2.39 each=$5 Target Gift Card (Cereal, Muffin Mix and bars are included)

Possible transaction #1
Buy 4 Fiber One Chocolate Mocha Bars $1.79each
Total: $7.16
Use 4, $1.35 coupons from here (you will need more than one computer to print 4 coupons)
Total: $4.16
Get a $5 gift card
Final cost free + $1.24 Profit after $5 gift card (Thanks, NWADeals)

Possible transaction #2
Buy 4 Fiber one Toaster pastries at $1.79 each
Total:$7.16
Use 4, .50 MQ from 4/19 SS
Total: $5.16.
Final Cost: .16 after $5 gift: each box cost you 4 cents!

Possible transaction #3
Buy 2 Boxes of Fiber One Chocolate Mocha Bars = $4.78
Buy 2 Boxes of Fiber One Honey Cluster Cereal = $4.78
Use 2 $1.35/1 Fiber One Chocolate Mocha Bars
Use 2 $0.75/1 Fiber One Cereal
Get $5.00 Gift Card at Purchase= $0.09 each item! (Thanks, NWA Deals)

Buy 2 Dove Facial Lotion or Pond's Towelettes at $4.79 each=$5 Target gift card

Possible transaction:
Buy 2 Pond's Towelettes $4.79 each=$9.58
Use 2, $1.50 MQs from the 3/29RP
Total: $6.58
Get back a $5 Gift Card
Final cost $1.58 total after $5 gift card, just $.79 each!

Through May 11:Get a $5 Target Gift Card when you buy 2 Glade Fragrance Collection Soy Candles through
Glade Fragrance Collection Soy Candles (4.9-oz.) - $5.79 each=$11.58
Use $3/2 in 3/29 SS
Total:$8.58
Get back $5 gift card
Final cost: $3.58 after $5 target gifr card, or $1.79 each

I really like the Dove deep moisture facial lotion...so my suggestion since there aren't any MQs is to do the Fiber1 Deal listed above, then use that $5 gift card as follows:

Buy 2 Dove deep moisture facial lostions =$9.58
-use $5 gift card
Total: $4.58 OOP
Get back $5 gift card
Final Cost: It's like getting two for free after gift card

Deals for the week:
-Schick Quattro for Women Razor =$6.99
use $4 MQ from 3/22 SS, 4/26SS or 4/19 RP
Pair the MQ with a $2 Target coupon from here
Final cost $.99

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner =$1.69
Use the .50 coupon from 4/26 SS
Final cost: $ 1.19

Lysol Wipes $2.25
Use the $1 coupon from the 3/15SS
Final cost: $1.25

***Don’t forget to submit your Lysol products for the $3 MIR here

Possible transaction:
Buy 3 Lysol toiler bowl cleaners for $5.07
Use 3, .50 MQ’s from 4/26 SS
Final cost: $3.57 plus the $3 MIR = three for just .57!

V-8 Fusion Juice =$2.99
Use $2/1 here or from 4/`9 SS
Final cost: $0.99 each

Hershey's Bliss =$2.99
use the $1 coupon from the 5/3SS
Pair the MQ with a $1 Target coupon
Final cost : $.99

Smartfood Popcorn, selected other snacks=$3.00
Use $1/1 MQ in 5/3 SS
Pair the MQ with the $1/1 Target coupon here
Final cost: $1.00

Eggo Frozen Waffles = $1.50
Use $0.75/1 in 4/5 RP
Final cost: $0.75

SoBe LifeWater= $1
Use a B1G1 Q from here
Final cost: $.50 each

Target Brand Sponges: $ .99
Use the .75 Target coupon here
Final cost:$ .24

Target brand antibacterial soap (less than $1)
Use the .75 Target coupon here
Final cost : around $ .25

Pup-peroni dog treats =$2.54
Use the $1/2 Target coupon here
Pair the target coupon with two, $1.50 coupons from here (you will need to register-coupon may vary from $1.00-$2.00)
Final cost: almost free, $.54 or $1.00) each.
(Thanks, Brenda! & Hip2Save)

Apples (select varieties-Granny Smith) =$0.99/lb
Use $1/1 Target coupon here
Final cost: FREE after coupon (when you buy 1 lb)

Crystal Light On the Go Drink Mix - 3 box value pack = $6.99
Use $1/1 in here
Final cost: $5.99 each after coupon

Target Baby Body Wash =$1.25
Use the .75 target coupon here
Final cost ONLY .50 (Thanks, Jane & Hip2Save)

CVS Deals from 5/3-5/9

2009-05-03T12:38:00.010-05:00

I could not find any of the Adidas deodorant on clearance, but I hope that some of you can! If you did not see this week's deals for CVS, check out my post here

Transaction #1:

Diet coke: $4 each (5) - $20 ($10 ECBs)

-used a $10 ECB from last week (Roc products) and a $2 ECB (Garnier shampoo) from last week

Total: free plus $2 money maker after ECBs

(psst: Don't forget to sign up for Coke Rewards which could make each 12 pack only $1 by creating an account here)

Transaction #2

Kellogg's Cereal$ 3/$10 (get $5 in ECBs)

-Used 3, $1 IP Qs from coupons.com

final cost: $7

(psst: I would buy frosted flakes over mini wheats cereal. I looked at the serving sizes on the box and frosted flakes has 16 servings, mini wheats has only 8 and Special K has 11 servings)

Adidas deodorant: $3.99

used $1 MQ from 4/5 RP

final cost: free plus a $1 money maker after ECBs

Total OOP: $10

used $10 ECBs from diet coke

My total: FREE :)

**My total for 5, 12-packs of diet coke, three boxes of cereal and a men's deodorant was $8 (and I still have $8 in ECBs so that is like everything was free)

Also, if I submit my coke rewards I would be making even more $$. Who doesn't love free money??!! :)

If you are a new to shopping at CVS, check out my store guide here

My Walgreens deals: Week of 5/3/09

2009-05-03T12:13:00.006-05:00

Hi everyone,

I did excenptionally well today with only ONE, yes one trip to Walgreens today because of all of the RRs I was able to roll from last week. If you missed that post, check it out here. Can I also say that I love that the Sunday Pioneer Press is only $1 at Walgreens? What a great filler item! :) Here is how I did it:

-Bayer Meter: $14.99 ($5RR)
used MQ from 3/22 SS for $14.99 (cashier had to enter in amount)
final cost free (and a $5 profit)

-Aveeno active natural daily moisturizing lotion (3): $2.63 each=$7.89

used 3, $2 coupons from here

final cost: $1.89, plus a FREE travel kit. A value of $9.99! (p.s.-mine was right near the other aveeno products on the top shelf)

-Colgate sensitive toothpaste: $4.49, ($4.49 RR)

used $1, IP Q from here

final cost: free plus $1 profit after RRs

-3, 12 packs of 7-up, sunkist, A&W, Hawaiian Punch of Canadian Dry: 3/$11 ($5RR)

used two, $1 IP coupons from here (if you can, try and use three if you have access to multiple computers)

final cost: $4 after RRs

-Bayer quick release crystals, $2.49

used $1.50 IP Q

Final cost: free plus a $1.50 money maker after RRs

-Right Guard: $2.99, ($2 RR)

used $1 MQ from 4/19 SS

-Final cost: free plus $1 money maker after RRs

(pssst: if you were one of the few lucky people to get the coupon from the internet for the free right guard, I've heard that it works, so this would be a $2.99 money maker!)

-Pert Plus: 2/$5 ($2 RR)

used 2, $1.50 MQs from 5/3 RP (or is it SS? I can't remember)

final cost: free after RRs

(see info about a mail in rebate for pert below)

-Dawn dish soap: .99 with in-ad walgreens coupon

used two, .50 coupons from the home made simple coupon booklet

final cost: 2/$1.00

-Used 5 RR's from last week: 4, $5 RR (from Nivea and got2B hair products) and one, $2.50 RR from the bayer crystals

-Then I had to get 5 filler items because of the RRs...so I got two newspapers for the coupons and then down the toothpaste aisle I found a filler item for "fresh breath" for only .15 each!

Total OOP: $2.57

Total Savings: $120.46

RR's I got from this transaction: $2RR-Pert, $2RR Right Guard, $5RR from soda, $4.49 RR from colgate and a $5RR from the Bayer meter.

**You may notice that I am short one RR. I didn't get one from the Bayer crystals because I forgot that I used a $2.50 RR from last week to buy them. So, they were still free, but I lost out on a RR. I guess I didn't plan that one too well :) Please learn from my mistakes people :)

Total RRs: $18.50 (should be $21 dang it) ;)

PSS: Don't forget about the Pert Plus MIR which would make the deal even sweeter! Woot woot. Check it out here.

If you are new to Walgreens, check out my store guide here.

CVS $9 money maker!

2009-05-02T21:37:00.003-05:00

Remember last week when Adidas deodorants were on clearance for $1.25? Well, it appears as if they would work for this week's 3ECB deal according to Shopliftingwithpermission.
She used the $1/1 coupon from 4/5 RP. Here is how it worked:
$1.25 clearance,
-use $1 MQ
-pay .25 and get back a $3 ECB (limit of 3) which could be a money maker of up to $9
*FYI: the adidas deo on clearance is the one that says intensive.

Some stores have them marked, but if yours doesn't, go and check the price at the price checker!

Free sample of Playtex Sports

2009-05-02T20:25:00.004-05:00

Get a free sample of Playtex Sports here along with a $1/1 coupon!
Thanks Moneysavingmom!

**p.s. I have gotten some sweet deals on these at Wags before..I'll keep my eyes out :)

CVS Deals from 5/3-5/9

2009-05-02T18:48:00.009-05:00

Below are the CVS deals from 5/3-5-9 (Thanks, MomsByheart) and I've added some of my own scenarios and deals that I've found that were not listed on other sites so make sure to check out my post below:

If you aren't familiar with how CVS works, read my post here.
You can view the ad for this week here, (thanks hot coupon world)

**Don't forget to scan your card at the CVS price checker as it spits out a lot of CVS coupons you could pair up this week with all of their own products on sale.

PAGE 1

Kellogg’s ECB Deal: 3/$10
- buy 3, get $5 ECB
$1 off Frosted Flakes, Frosted Mini Wheats, Special K printable HERE
Final Price: as low as 3/$2
*Special K purchases qualify for free DVD offer HERE

Dawn Dish Liquid: .99 (limit 5)
-.50 MQ from Home made simple coupon booklet
Final price: .50

Lindt chocolates: 2/$6
-B1G1 from 2/1 SS or use $1/1 from 2/1 SS
Final price as low as 2/$3

Charmin 9-12ct rolls $5.88-
$.25 from 5/3 PG
-$1.00 ECB
Final Price: $4.63
**buy 2 and get $.50 in your uPromise account. Details HERE

Kleenex Facial Tissues $2.39
B1G1 free-$1/4 from 4/5 SS
Final Price: $.95 each wyb four

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Crest Advanced Seal Whitestrips $34.99-$10.00 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $24.99

Scope $3.99
-$1.00 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $2.99

Fixodent $3.99
-$.75 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $3.24

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7up 12 pack 12oz cans 3/$11
-$1.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $2.67 each (buy this at Walgreens if you want a better deal)

Tropicana Orange Juice 64oz.
2/$6
-$1/2 from 5/3 RP
Final Price: 2/$5

Nestle Drumsticks 4ct., Dibs 60ct., Fruit Bars 6ct. 2/$6
$1/2 from 4/26 SS
Final Price: 2/$5

Starbucks Ground Coffee 12oz. $6.99
-$1.00 from 5/3 SS
Final Price: $5.99 (same as Wags)

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DeMets Turtles 7oz 2/$6
-$1.00 from 4/5 SS
Final Price: $2.00

Hershey’s Bliss 2/$7-
$1.00 from 5/3 SS
Final Price: $2.50 each

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Febreze Fabric Refresher $3.99
-$.50 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $3.49

Downy Liquid 40 loads $3.99
-$.50 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $3.49

Febreze Air Effects $2.99
-$1.00 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $1.99

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Neutrogena Skin Care: Spend $15, get $5 ECB

Cleansers $7
-$1.00 from 5/3 RP

University Medical Skin Care: Spend $20 get $10 ECB
-$5.00 WrinkleFree Eyes FaceLift Product from 4/5 RP

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Physicians Formula Plump Potion lip product $9.99-$5.00 ECB
-$1.00 from 4/19 SS
Final Price: $3.99

Sally Hansen Nail Art pen $6.49
B1G1 50%-B1G1 free May ALL YOU magazine
Final Price: 2/$3.25

LOreal Hip Cosmetics B1G1 free
-$2.00 from 4/19 RP (good on eye shadow, liner or mascara)-CVS stores genererally let you use two coupons on B1G1 free items :)

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Aveeno: Spend $25 get $10 ECB

Aveeno Haircare $6.45:
-$2.00 printable HERE
or $1 from 4/5 SS

Deal Scenario:
Buy 4 Aveeno haircare products for $25.80
-use 4, $2 coupons from above
Final Price: $17.80, plus $10 ECBs. It's like getting 4/$7.80 or $1.95 each

Adidas Action3 Anti Perspirant 2.8oz
$3.99-$3.00 ECB-
$1.00 from 4/5 RP
Final Price: FREE afert ECBs

PAGE 13ECB Deal:

Spend $15 on John Freida products, get $5 ECB

John Frieda Root Awakening, Frizz-Ease, Sheer Blonde, Luxurious Volume $5.00
-$2.00 from 4/5 SS
Final Price: $3.00

Deal Scenario:
Buy 3 John Frieda Stylers, Shampoos or Conditioners =$5 each
Buy 3 for $15
Use 3 $2 coupons from the 4/5SS
Final Price: $9, plus get $5 in ECBs
It's like paying $4, or about $1.33

Select Jergens Products $6.50-$8
-$.75 from 4/5 RP
Final price: $7.25-5.75

Curel Lotion 13oz $7-
$1.00 from 4/5 RP
Final Price: $6.00

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Listerine $3 off
-$2.00 from 4/26 RP or from 3/15 SS or the $2.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $1.00

Total CareHuggies Wipes 2/$5
-$.75 from 4/19 SS
Final Price: $1.75 each

Johnsons Baby Products $2.99
-$1.00 printable HERE –
shampoo-$1.00 printable HERE
– powder-$1.00 from 4/26 RP
– Desitin-$2/2 printable HERE
Final Price: $1.99 each

Colgate Max White or Max Fresh Toothpaste
$2.99-$2.00 ECB
-$1.00 from 4/26 SS
Final Price: FREE after ECBs

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One Touch Ultra Mini Blood Glucose System $17.99
-$10.00 from 5/3 SS
Final Price: $7.99

Slim Fast Optima Bars or Shakes 6pk $6.49
-$3.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $3.49
*If you joing the Slim Fast online community, you can get more coupons HERE

Cortizone 10 B1G1 50% off
-$1.00 from 5/3 SS, use two (again, CVS generally lets you use two MQs on a B1G1 deal)

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Claritin $15.99-$3.00 ECB
-$3-$4 printable HERE
Final Price: $8.99-$9.99 after ECBs

Renu Multiplus Solution $7.99 -$2.00 ECB
-$1.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $4.99 after ECBs

Metamucil Clear & Natural $9.99-$2.00 ECB
-$1.00 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $6.99

Ensure Multipack $6.99
-$3.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $3.99

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Soy Joy Nutrition Bars 10/$5
-$2/10 from 2/22 SS
Final Price: 10/$3

Zantrex 3 InstaShot 2pk $4.99
-$4.99 ECB's
Final Price: FREE after ECBs

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Buy $20 worth of Coke and/or Mars products=$10Ecb (limit 1)
Deal Scenario:Buy 6 vitamin Waters $1.33 each=$7.98
Buy 2 M&Ms (9.9 oz - 12.6 oz) $2.50 each=$5
Buy 2 Coke 12 packs $4 each=8
Total=$20.98
Use 6 $1 Vitamin Water coupons from the 4/5SS or .50 coupons from here
Pay $14.98
Get a $10ECB
Final cost ONLY $4.98 for all the above! (Thanks, Hip2Save)

Hey everyone, if you want another deal with just soda, I found another option:
Coke is $4 per 12 pack.
Buy 5 @ $4 each=$20,
Get $10 in ECBs, which is like you are really spending $10.
That makes each 12 pack only $2 each!
This gets even sweeter! If you are a member of Coke rewards then you get: $1 Coke Rewards = $1 for each 12 pack! Check out more about Coke rewards here

Prilosec OTC 42ct. $24.77
-$5.00 ECB
-$3.00 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $16.77 after ECBs

Always Pads or Liners (14-60ct) $2.99
-$1/2 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $2.49

Pampers Jumbo Pack $8.99
-$1.00 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $7.99
*sign up for Pampers Gifts to Grow HERE

Walgreens deals 5/3-5/9

2009-05-02T17:48:00.008-05:00

If you want to see Walgreens current ad, you can click here (thanks hotcouponworld.com).

Here are some of the all of the deals at Walgreens for this week (thanks, Moms by heart) and I've added some of my own scenarios and deals that I've found that were not listed on other sites so make sure to check out my post below:
**Please remember, YMMV, so you may want to check out your state specific coupon database I talk about here to check the value of your coupons.)

*Don't forget about Walgreens monthly RRs which I have posted here...I will try to see if there are any good deals soon.

PAGE 1

Nature Made Vitamins B1G1 free-$1.00 from 4/19 SS or February ALL YOU magazine
**You can buy this currently on amazon.com here for $10/year. It will first appear to cost $15, but at the end of the check-out it will take off $5. Pretty sweet deal if you don't feel comfortable buying through a blog. (Thanks, Hip2Save).

If you are confused about any of the terminology used below (about Walgreens-check out my post here, or about coupon acronyms, check out my post here)

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Nabisco Cookies 2/$6-
$1/2 from 4/19 SS
-$3.00 RR wyb two and one gallon milk
Final Price: $1.00 each plus milk price

V8 Fusion 2/$6-$2.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $1.00 each

V8 Vegetable Juice 2/$6-$1.00 from 4/19 SS or printable HERE
Final Price: $2.00 each

Starbucks Frappucino Coffee drink 2/$4 (with insert coupon)
-$1.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $1.00 each

PAGE 3ConAgra Register Reward Deal:
Buy $10 get $3 RR
Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers $3.00-$1.00 from May ALL YOU magazine
Final Price: $2.00

Poppycock $2.00-$.50 from 3/29 SS
Final Price: $1.50

Chef Boyardee 15oz 2/$3-$1/4 from May ALL YOU magazine
Final Price: $1.25

Healthy Choice Frozen Meals 2/$5-
$1/2 printable HERE
Final Price: 2/$4

Hunts 4pk Snack Pack Pudding 4/$5 ($1.25 each)-
$1/3 from May ALL YOU magazine
Final Price: $.92 per

4 pkStarbucks Ground Coffee 12oz. $6.99 (with insert coupon)-
$1.00 from 5/3 SS
Final Price: $5.99

Dunkin Donuts Coffee 12oz. $6.99-$1.00 from 4/5 RPFinal Price: $5.99

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Cleaning Register Reward Deal: Buy $25+ get $6 RR;
buy $10 get $2 RRMr. Clean Magic Erasers
2/$5-B1G1 free from 5/3 PG
Final Price: 2/$2.50 or $1.25 each
Mr Clean Liquid 2/$5-
Buy one liquid, get a spray FREE from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $2.50 for liquid and spray (spray is not part of RR deal)
Febreze Air Effects 2/$5-
$1.00 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $1.50 each

Swiffer WetJet refills $4.00
*-$.50 printable HERE
Final Price: $3.50

Swiffer Starter Kit $18
*-$5.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $13.00

Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit $10

*-$2.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $8.00
*money back guarantee HERE
**receive a $5 or $10 debit card wyb refills HERE

Febreze Fabric Refresher $5.00
-$.50 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $4.50

Febreze Candle $6.00-
$1.00 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $5.00
Febreze Noticeables Plug In Kit $6.00
-$4.00 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $2.00**money back guarantee HERE

Cascade $4.00
-$.25 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $3.75

Deal Scenario:
Buy 3 Febreze Noticeables for $18
-use 3, $4 Febreeze noticeables MQs ( to total $12 savings) from5/3 PG
Buy 2, Mr. Clean Magic Erasers for $5
-use -1, B1G1 free Mr. Clean MQ from the 5/3 PG (to total $2.50 savings)
Buy 1, Febreze Air Effects for $2.50
-use 1, $1/1 Air Effects MQ from 5/3 PG (to total $1 savings)

Pay $10 OOP, and get a 6RR. It's like getting all of the above for $4

OR

Buy 2 febreze noticeables starter kits: $6 each to total $12
- use 2,$4 MQs from5/3 PG
Total spent:$12 - $8 (in MQs) = $4 , plus get a $2RR. It's like paying $2

OR

Buy 10 Mr Clean Magic erasers for $25(2.50 each) for $12.50
-use 4, B1G1 free MQs from 5/3 PG
Total: = $12.50, plus get a $6RR. It's like paying $6.50

Olay Body Wash $5.9
9-$1.00 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $4.99

Gillette Shampoo $3.99
-buy one shampoo get styler free from 5/3 PG

Final Price: both products for $3.99

Oral B Floss or Floss Picks 2/$5
-$1.00 form 5/3 PG
Final Price: $1.50 each

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Gillette Disposable Razors 3pk (Mach3 or Venus)
$5.99-
$2.00 from 5/3 PG (the gillette MQ is $3 if you live in MN)
-$1.50 RR at checkout
Final Price: $1.49-2.49

Register Rewards Deal:
Buy 3+ Get $10RR
Fibersure or Metamucil $9.99
-$1.00 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $8.99

Prilosec OTC $18.99
-$3.00 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $15.99

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Clorox Liquid 60 oz
$1.29-free Clorox wipes wyb spend $3 HERE
Final Price: $2.58 for all three

Scotch Paper Cutter: Sale: 2/$3
MQ: $1/1 (Peelie, Tearpad)
Final price:$0.50

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Garnier Fructis Hair Care 3/$10
-$1.00 from 5/3 RP
-$5.00 RR at checkout wyb $20 worth
Final Price: 6 for $9 or $1.50 each

L Oreal Mascara (Telescopic, Voluminous, or Lash Out) $4.99
-$1.00 from 4/5 RP
Final Price: $3.99

Neutrogena Eye or Lip Cosmetic B1G1 free
-$3/2 from May ALL YOU magazine

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Aveeno Hair, Sun, Baby and Skin Care 20% off

-$2.00 printable HERE
-buy 3, get a free Travel Essentials Kit

Deal Scenario:
Buy 3 Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion (2.5 oz.) $2.63 each
=$7.89
Use 3, $2 coupons from here
Total OOP: $1.89!
Plus, the free Essentials Travel Kit!

***(psst. I've read on hotcoupon world that the kits are not by the aveeno products, but you should look for them mixed in with the shelves in front of cosmetics with the makeup.)

Coppertone NutraShield 3-6oz. $9.99
-$1.50 from 4/19 SS
Final Price: $8.49

Nair Hair Remover $3.99
-$3/2 printable HERE
Final Price: $2.49 each

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Pert Plus or Pert Plus for Men shampoo 2/$5-$2.00 RR wyb two-$1.00 from 5/3 SS or printable HEREFinal Price: $.50 each

**Find specially marked bottles and use a Try Me free Rebate to get added money back by clicking here when you buy pert plus for men's

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Oral B Power Toothbrush (Pulsonic or Professional Care) $59.99
-$10 RR at checkout
-$3.00 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $46.99

Listerine 500mL 2/$9
*-$4.50 RR wyb two
-$1.00 from 4/26 RP
Final Price: $1.25 each

Agent Cool Blue or Smart Rinse for Kids 2/$9
*-$4.50 RR wyb two-$1.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $1.25 each
*only one $4.50 RR per transaction

Bic Soleil or Comfort 3 Disposable razor 4pk $5.99
-$2.00 RR at checkout
-$2.00 MQ from 4/19 SS
Final Price: $1.99

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One Touch Ultra Mini Blood Glucose System $17.99
-$10.00 from 5/3 SS
Final Price: $7.99

Slim Fast Multipack Bars or Shakes
2/$12
*-$2.00 RR wyb two
-$3.00 printable HERE
Final Price: 2/$4
*Slim Fast online community for more coupons HERE

Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers $9.99
-$1.50 from 4/19 SS
Final Price: $8.49

Huggies Wipes 2/$5
-$.75 from 4/19 SS
Final Price: $1.75

Tide 20-40 loads $5.99
-$1.00 RR at checkout
-$.35 from 5/3 PG
Final Price: $4.64

Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste $4.49
-$1.00 printable HERE
-$4.49 RR at checkout
Final Price: +$1.00 overage after RR

Right Guard Deodorant $2.99
-$2.00 RR at checkout
-$1.00 from 4/19 SS
Final Price: + $.01 overage after RR

Sunkist, Canada Dry, 7up or A&W Root Beer 12 pack cans 3/$11
-$5.00 RR at checkout
-$1.00 printable HERE (any flavor 7up)
Final Price: $1 each if you can print 3 (requires 2 computers w/internet access). Still not a bad deal if you don't have the coupos: 3/$6, just $2/12 pack!

$39 flights from Sun Country

2009-05-02T16:39:00.001-05:00

Do you like to travel? Are you in a tight budget like I am? Well, then this e-mail will come as good news to you! Sun Country is offering this current promotion: For a limited time, you can book a companion or second flight for just $39 one-way!* Simply book a ticket on SunCountry.com and you'll receive a special link to take advantage of the $39 one-way* offer.
Click here to see the deal. Woot woot.

Help Create a Community Garden in Apple Valley

2009-05-02T16:36:00.002-05:00

I always try to buy local produce when I can, and if you live near Apple Valley, MN then please read this or check out the text below (I got it from Valley Natural Foods, a co-op in Burnsville).

What is a Community Garden? A community garden is a piece of land shared by community members to grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers for their individual households. If your yard is too small or too shady, or if you have no place to garden at your apartment or condominium, or if or if you simply like the idea of gardening alongside neighbors, a community garden is the answer.

What benefits would we gain from having a community garden?

• Grow and raise your own food or flowers.
• Improve nutrition while reducing food costs.
• Exercise and enjoy being out-of-doors.
• Get in touch with nature.
• Reduce stress.
• Involve kids in the wonders of gardening.
• Enjoy meeting new neighbors.
• Add beauty and vitality to our community.
• Have fun!

Community Gardens are just as much about growing community as growing food!
Learning from your gardening neighbors is part of the joy of it . . .
share recipes, gardening tips, or figure out together how to grow something you’ve never tried before.

Do You Want to Get Involved? Give input? Have Questions?
Contact Pat Schoenecker at AVgarden@charter.net or (612) 963-3372

Free coupon Booklet-Alexia products

2009-05-02T15:37:00.002-05:00

I LOVE love love Alexia's sweet potato fries. Somehow I think it is ok to eat french fries if they are not white potatoes :) Click here to enter your information, and get a coupon booklet in the mail in just 4-6 weeks.

Free 22 oz fountain drink @ Holiday gas station

2009-05-01T14:49:00.003-05:00

If you live in Minnesota like me, or in Wisconsin, print off the coupon by clicking here to get a free 22 oz fountain drink with any purchase at any Holiday gas station (to locate your closest Holiday gas station, click here). This deal is good thru 5/31/09. Woot woot. Also, don't forget that Holiday does honor competitor’s gas coupons. For more info, here.

Free tote with Kraft purchases

2009-05-01T14:46:00.003-05:00

I love anything to do with Rachael Ray, which is how I stumbled upon this deal. Purchase any 5 products from the list here by 5/31/09 and get a free tote from Rachael Ray and Kraft. Check out the deals here.

Do you crave sweet treats?

2009-05-01T14:04:00.003-05:00

Me too. I just read an interesting piece from Eat This, Not That. Here is what the newsletter said: (by the way, the reccomend Kashi's new soft baked bars which would pair really well with the Kashi coupon here)

The problem with most sweet treats is they're loaded with sugar, calories, or both. Consume too much of the sweet stuff and you could spike your blood sugar, which increases your chances of developing type-2 diabetes. Not so good. The good news is that not all candies and sweets will treat your body the same brutal way—you have Eat This, Not That! permission to snack (in moderation) on these 10 totally guilt-free supermarket sweets. Another way to keep your blood sugar low is to eat these treats slowly. Japanese researchers gave the same meals to two groups of people, and then asked them to report how quickly they consumed the food. Those who inhaled their dishes had much higher blood sugar than those who took their time over the exact same plates. Are you more of a Hoover than a hoverer? Eat with friends—people who eat in groups eat more slowly, probably because they spend time talking. And try to count the number of chews you have—the more chews you take, the more full you'll feel, scientists found. Another option is to choose a snack from our list of the 15 best snacks for 100 calories or less. The best snacks are filled with protein and fiber—the more you get, the fewer calories you'll consume later in the day. And limiting your snacking to 100 calories ensures that you'll have some much-needed portion control. For more useful snacking tips, check out our 7 Smart Snacking Guidelines.

$1 off coupon and enter to win $20,000

2009-05-01T13:59:00.001-05:00

Visit www.joseole.com to geta $1 off coupon and enter the "Coolest Mom Recipe Challenge" - you could win $20,000 towards a Dream Kitchen :) Enter here.

Awesome Mambolicious Giveaways!!!

2009-05-01T13:45:00.002-05:00

Do you like to cook? Are you a good cook? Want to win $2,500? Check out all of their awesome prizes here. Simply incorporate one or more of their sponsors’ products into a healthy original recipe that you create. To learn more information, click here.

OR, enter Membo sprouts Mother's Day Giveaway by nominating your mom. All you need to do is submit how sweet she is along with a picture to enter for a chance to win a tasty Green & Black's Organic Chocolate gift basket worth $150, filled with organic chocolate treats and a recipe book. That would make you your mom's favorite child! :) tehehe. Click here to enter!

Two different $10 off $50 purchases

2009-05-01T13:38:00.002-05:00

Want to save $10 off a purchase of $50 or more? These small savings really do add up.

*At JCPenny: Extra $15 or $10 off!* Promo code 429SAVE, or print your coupon here.

*At Old Navy: (you will need to print this off)

FOR OUR FAVORITE OLD NAVY CUSTOMERSA special email coupon - just for you!TAKE $10 OFFwhen you spend $50 or more*May 1-17Valid In Stores OnlyBring this email into any Old Navy store to redeem!Find a store near youCashier: Scan all items. Select F5-Transaction. Select F2-DiscountAmount. Enter discount code and amount. Completetransaction as normal. Collect coupon and mark with an "R"to redeem. Cashier use discount code: 10FORYOU*Offer valid from 5/1/2009 through 5/17/2009 at Old Navy stores inthe U.S. Not valid online. Qualifying amount applies to merchandiseonly, not to gift cards purchased, packaging or applicable taxes.Coupon is good for one-time use only and must be surrendered at timeof purchase. No adjustments on previous purchases. Not valid forcash or cash equivalent. Cannot be combined with other offers ordiscounts, including Gap Inc. employee discount. Not responsible forlost or stolen coupons. Employees not eligible.Privacy PolicyIf you have any questions about our privacy policy, contact ourcustomer service center via e-mail at custserv@oldnavy.com, or callus at 1-800-OLD-NAVY (1-800-653-6289), option 4. You may alsocontact us by postal mail at Oldnavy.com Customer Service, 200 OldNavy Lane, Grove City, OH 43123-8605.Change E-mail Preferences Old Navy Credit Card Info Store Locator UnsubscribeIf you'd rather not receive email updates from Old Navy, you canunsubscribe from our mailing list by clicking "Unsubscribe" above.To prevent your Old Navy e-mail messages from going into your bulke-mail folder, please add updates@oldnavy.delivery.net to your addressbook now.

Great deal on cereal at Target

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Have you printed off all of your Kellogs coupons from coupons.com? There are 8 in total. Just click on the side bar where the different brands are listed, and you will be brought to a page with all of their coupons.

Target is running a deal this week that when you buy 5 Special K products, you'll get a $5 Target gift card.
Buy any combination of 5 Special K cereals or crackers at $2.39 each.Use 5 $1/1 coupons from the link above, (or if you don't have those you can get some from the 4/5 RP)
Your toal= $6.95, plus get the $5 gift card mentioned above.
That makes each box of cereal only .39!
Thanks, Cents to Save for Moms.

Is your Kmart doubling coupons?

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I've heard that some Kmart stores are doubling, even tripling coupons starting this Sunday, May 3! Check out your ad here by entering your zip code and let me know if your store is doubling! Mine in MN is not, but I hope yours is! Thanks, Ale!

Rachel's sweet savings'n'cravings

Cooking adventure - lunches!

Rainbow shopping: 4/21

OAMC COOKING ROUND 2

Rainbow shopping trip today: $8 total

OAMC cooking!

Walgreens .49 John Frieda shampoo

Rainbow double coupons days plan for tomorrow

Rainbow Double Coupon day deals-12/16

Not in the mood to use coupons?

Friday night movie

Another sale at the Limited

American Eagle- sweet deal!

Attention all you bride-to-be's!

Another Coach coupon

One more Rainbow trip

My deals at Rainbow today

Rainbow Double coupon days 12/2

Walgreens mid-week ad

SWEET Victoria's sweater deal

A few good Walgreens deals for this week

Cyber Monday: 40% off at Limited and 30% off at Ann Taylor Loft!

Walgreens trip for $2.73

Black Friday food deals

Rainbow double coupon days 11/25

40% off everything at the Limited this Friday only!

Coach outlet coupon

Black Friday shopping: Good or bad idea?

Cheap Magazines

Deals for 11/22 at Wags/Cub (*with a pic now!)

Bakery Outlet

Shopping trips I plan to make today

40% off of outerwear at the Limited TODAY only

More retail coupons for the weekend

PINK deal at Victoria's Secret

New cereal coupons

Coffee Mate coupon

Rainbow double coupon days

Sweet coupons for Gap and Ann Taylor Loft & JC Penny

A few good Cub Foods deal for week of 11/15

Target Deals For week of 11/15

*Hot* Payless coupon

Heads up if you plan on doing Theraflu or Triaminc deal

Pic of my RRs from today at Walgreens

Walgreens deals for week of 10/18

Rainbow Double Coupon day deals-10/14 Trip #2

Rainbow Double Coupon day deals-10/14

See what $9 can get you at Rainbow and Walgreens

Rainbow Double Coupon day deals-10/7

Walgreens deals for 9/27

money maker at Wags!

$5 high value Luvs coupon

CVS deals 9/13-19

Walgreens Deals 9/13-9/19

Walgreens profit

Target Trip today

Rainbow

My trip to Wags for .22 =)

Rolling RR is working in MN

my deals for the week of 7/5

CVS Year-to-date spending vs. savings

My deals for the week of 6/7

Walgreens deals 5/17-5/23

CVS deals 5/17-5/23

Target deals for 5/17-5/23

Walgreens trip for 5/17

CVS trip today!

Target deals for 5/11

Free Hallmark card for Father's day

Cub Foods gift card giveaway

Coupons with Kraft

Walgreens deals: 5/11-5/16

Hot deals at CVS the week of 5/11

Red Box: free movie code

What to do

A few more Target deals

Update: an even SWEETER deal on diet coke for only .40 each at CVS

Sneek peak: Coupons for 5/10

My Target trip: 5/7

$1 off any 12 pack of Coke Coupon!

Hot Payless coupon