CVS Year-to-date spending vs. savings

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

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

Register Reward Deals

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.