HOT MoneyMaker at Walgreens!!

This week, Walgreens has a great moneymaker on medicine. And the best part is - you won't even have to spend anything out of pocket!

Triaminic Strips - $5.00 each (Get a $5.00 RR wyb 2)
-Use (2) $3.00 Thin Strips Coupon from the 12/6 SS -AND-
-Use $2.00 Walgreens Coupon (Walgreens Healthy Savings Coupon Booklet) *will take off $4.00 (I found these at the front of my store. If they aren't there, try asking the pharmacy)

Pay $0.00 OOP, get back $5.00 RR

CVS Deals 12/6 - 12/12

Here are the best deals at CVS this week:

3 Day ONLY Sale (Sunday - Tuesday)

Essence of Beauty Bath and Body - $4.99, get $4.00 ECBs (limit 2)
= $.99
**CVS was passing out samples of Essence of Beauty products last week and the samples have $1/1 coupons attached to them. If you were able to get one, your final cost will be FREE!

Merry Brite Plush Santa Hat - $3.99, get $3.99 ECBs (limit 2)
= FREE

Merry Brite Mini Ornaments 12 ct. - $1.99, get $1.99 ECBs (limit 2)
= FREE
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Extra Care Buck Deals

Buy 2 Crest Toothpastes (Baking Soda & Peroxide, Cavity or Tartar protection 6.4 oz) 2 for $4.50, get $2.50 ECBs (limit 1)
- Use (2) $.75 MFQs (11/29 P&G)
= $.25 each

Covergirl Clean Liquid Foundation or Pressed Powder - $4.99, get $1.00 ECB (limit 1)
Use the $1 MFQ (11/29 P&G)
= $2.99

Buy $15 worth of Revlon Cosmetics or Beauty Tools, get $7.00 ECBs (limit 1)

KY Yours+Mine - $19.99, get $10.00 ECBs (limit 1)
Use the $5 MFQ (5/10 RP or 12/6 SS)
= $4.99 after coupon & ECBs

Zantac 150 or 75 24-30ct - $8.99, get $8.99 ECBs (limit 1)
Use the $1 MFQ (10/18 SS or 11/15 SS)
= FREE + a $1.00 Profit!

Select varieties of Sudafed - $6.99, get $3.00 ECBs (limit 1)
Use the $2 MFQ (12/6 RP)
= $1.99

Emergen-C Immune Booster 2 pk - $3.99, get $3.99 ECBs (limit 1)
= FREE

Bayer Contour Meter - $14.99, get $5.00 ECBs (limit 1)
Use the $30 MFQ (10/25 RP)
(will have to be adjusted down to $14.99)
= FREE + a $5.00 Profit!
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Other Great Deals

12 pk. Sunkist 3/$11, get $3.00 ECBs
Use (3) $1.00 MFQs (11/8 SS & 11/15 SS)
= $1.67 per 12 pack

Nestle Jingles - $2.50
Use the $1/1 printable coupon
= $1.50

Hershey's Pot of Gold - $4.99 (regularly $9.99)
Use the $1.00 MFQ (12/6 SS)
Or the $1.00 MFQ printable coupon
(this is a manufacturer coupon--NOT a Target coupon)
= $3.99!

Mars Single Candy Bars - 2/$1
(Snickers, Twix + more)
Use the buy one get one free coupon from the 11/15 RP
= $.25 per bar!

L'Oreal Lip and Nail Care - Buy one get one FREE
Prices starting at $3.49
Use (2) $2.00 MFQ (11/15 RP)
= As low as 2 for FREE?

Gillette Shave Gel - $1.99
Use the $1.00 MFQ (11/29 P&G)
Plus, use the $1.00 coupon from the CVS Flu coupon booklet
= FREE

Thanks, Hip2Save

Homemade Stromboli

So I saw on MoneySavingMom's blog where she made some Stromboli, so I thought I'd give it a try.
The hubby made one for himself. He loaded it with Ham, Bacon, Pepperoni, Cheese & Parsley.

The one I made for me had Ham, Bacon, Pepperoni, Turkey Pepperoni, Onion, Tomato, Cheese & Parsley.

We rolled them up, and they looked like this before we placed them in the oven.They came out looking like this - and OMG!! They are SO delicious. Several meals can come out of this. Exciting!
I followed this recipe, but made my own adjustments. Yum!!

*Note, I LOVE tomatoes, but I really don't like cooked tomatoes. I will have to say, the tomatoes I put on my stromboli made it taste SO GOOD! You should try it! Even Brian said it was good, and he hates tomatoes.

December should not be stressful!

I don't know why December is stressful. Shouldn't it be a time of relaxation and enjoying the holidays?

December is ALWAYS a stressful time for me. I am a private music instructor by profession, and during the month of December, I am planning recitals, holding after school rehearsals for students to practice. This wouldn't be so difficult if I was only at 1 school, but I am splitting my time between 4 schools. YIKES!!!

Not to mention Christmas shopping, grocery shopping, sale-searching, deal-finding, coupon-cutting, Christmas programs, Holiday parties, family, blah blah blah, and my husband has finals coming up so I'm really just a 1-woman show for the next week.

My point: Sorry for the lack of posts. I think I've stressed myself out to the point of physical exhaustion. Because I am sick today. :(

So if you feel yourself getting stressed and CRANKY - STOP and sing a Christmas Carol.

Walgreens Trip 11/29/09 - Profit $12.91

4 Zooth Toothbrushes - $2.50 each (Get $5.00 RR wyb 4)
-Used (3) $1.00 MFQ
-Used $1.00 Walgreens Coloring Book coupon (took off $4.00)

1 Complete Contact Solution - $7.99 (Get $7.99 RR wyb 1)
-Used $1.00 MFQ

3 Ecotrin 45ct - $3.49 each
-Used $10 off 3 MFQ
-Used Walgreens in-ad coupon, making each one $1.99 (took off $4.50)
*you can get overage if you hand over MFQ first, then Walgreens coupons

2 Character Bandaids - $1.50 each (Get $1.00 RR wyb 2)
-Used (2) $.50 MFQ
-Used $2.00 Walgreens Coloring Book coupon (took off $3.00)

1 Holiday Pencil - $.13 with in ad coupon
-Used $4.00 RR

I could have used my $5.00 RR to make my total even lower, but I just wasn’t thinking. Oh well, I still made a good profit.

Total OOP: $1.09
Got back: $5.00, $8.00, $1.00 RR
Total Profit: $12.91

HUGE! Ecotrin MoneyMaker at Walgreens

This week, Ecotrin 45ct. will be on sale for $1.99 each after the in-ad coupon. There are several coupons that make this deal FREE or with overage!

$2.00 MFQ from the 10/11 RP - makes it FREE
*make sure to hand over MFQ first, then in-ad coupon!

OR

Buy 3 & use the $10/3 Advantage Brands MFQ from the 10/11 RP (Ecotrin is included in this brand)
*make sure to hand over MFQ first, then in-ad coupon!
This will give you $4.03 in overage - Make sure you have $4.03 in other items!!

OR

Buy 2 & use the $7/2 Advantage Brands MFQ from the 10/11 RP (Ecotrin is included in this brand)
*make sure to hand over MFQ first, then in-ad coupon!
This will give you $3.03 in overage - Make sure you have $3.03 in other items!!

This might be a great deal to go ahead and get those items that hardly ever have coupons, like eggs & milk.

Walgreens Deals 11/29 - 12/5

If you are new to couponing and Walgreens, please read WALGREENS 101 before continuing.

Complete Multi-Purpose Solution - $7.99 (Get $7.99 RR wyb 1)
- $1.00 MFQ (10/25 RP)
= FREE + $1.00 Profit

Glade Sense & Spray - $5.99 (Get $3.00 RR wyb 1)
- $4.00 printable coupon
= FREE after coupon & RRs

Nivea Lip Balm or Gloss - $.99
-Buy one get one free MFQ (11/1 RP)
= $.99 for 2

Ecotrin 45ct - $1.99 after in-ad coupon
- $2.00 MFQ (10/11 RP)
= FREE after coupons

Sunkist 2 Liter - $1.00 with in ad coupon
- $1/2 MFQ (11/15SS) - regional coupon
= $.50 each

Aunt Jemima Mix or Syrup - $2.50 each (Get $2.00 RR wyb 2)
- $1/2 MFQ (8/30 RP)
= $1.00 each after coupon & RRs

Oral B or Zooth Stages Toothbrush - $2.50 each (Get $5.00 RR wyb 4)
- Use (4) $1.00 MFQ (11/1 P&G - expire 11/30) OR
- Use (2) $1/2 MFQ (11/29 P&G) AND
- Use (1) $1.00 coupon from Walgreens Children activity book (will deduct $4)
= As low as $2.00 OOP & Get $5.00 RRs

Character Band Aid Bandages - $1.50 each (Get $1.00 RR wyb 2)
- Use (2) $.50 MFQ (8/2 SS) AND
- Use $2.00 coupon from Walgreens Children activity Book (will deduct $3)
Total coupons = $4.00, so you will need to have $1.00 worth of other items so your total doesn't go negative!
= FREE + $1.00 RR Profit!

Oral B floss-55 yd, 75/90 ct. floss picks, 50 ct. pre-cut floss - $2.50 each (Get $3.00 RR wyb 2)
- $1.00 MFQ (11/29 P&G)
= FREE after coupons & RRs

Nyquil 10oz - $5.00 each (Get $5.00 RR wyb 2)
- $1.50 MFQ (10/11 P&G or 11/1 P&G)
= $1.00 each after coupons & RRs

Village Naturals Sleep or Stress Therapy - $3.99 (Get $2.00 RR wyb 1)
- $1.00 printable coupon
= $.99

Gillette Fusion Razor - $8.99 (Get $4.00 RR wyb 1)
- $4.00 MFQ (11/29 P&G)
= $.99 after coupon & RRs

CVS Deals 11/29 - 12/5

Here are the best deals at CVS this week:

Accu-Check Aviva Monitor - $14.99, Get $5.00 ECBs (Limit 2)
- $10.00 MFQ (8/23 SS or 11/8 SS)
= FREE after coupon and ECBs!

Benefiber - Spend $20.00 & Get $10.00 ECBs (Limit 4)
- $2.00 printable HERE (IE) or HERE (FF) or HERE
Deal Idea:
Buy 4 @ $5.39 each = $21.56
Use (4) $2.00 coupons
Pay $13.56, get back $10.00 ECBs
= $.89 each

Gillette Products - Spend $25.00 & Get $10.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
Deal Idea:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion Razor @ $9.99
Buy 2 Deodorant @ $4.99
Buy 2 Body Wash @ $2.99

Use $4.00 Razor MFQ (11/29 P&G)
Use (2) $1.00 Deodorant MFQ (11/29 P&G)
Use (2) Free Body Wash When You Buy Deodorant (11/1 P&G)
Pay $13.97, Get $10.00 ECBs
= $.79 each

American Express Pre-paid Gift Cards - Buy 3 & Get $10.00 ECBs (Limit 4)

Oral B Manual Toothbrush - $2.99, Get $2.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
- $.75 MFQ (10/11 P&G or 11/29 P&G)
= $.24 after coupons and ECBs

Picture Frames or Albums (psa $6.99) - Buy 2 & Get $7.00 ECBs (Limit 4)
= As low as $3.49 each after ECBs

Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil - Buy 2 & Get $4.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
Deal Idea:
Buy 2 @ $4.99 each = $9.98
Use (2) $1.50 MFQ (11/1 P&G or 11/29 P&G)
= $1.49 each after coupons & ECBs

CVS Batteries B1G1 Free

Holiday Gift Wrap - Buy 1 @ $2.99, Get 1 Free
= $1.48 per roll

Black Friday 2009 at Walgreens - Profit $11.84

So there wasn't nearly as much stuff at Walgreens than at CVS, but I still got some good deals.

1 Infusium
1 Nivea Shave Gel
1 Dove Deodorant
1 Aquafresh
1 Right Guard Deodorant
2 Gift Sacks

Total OOP: $1.66
Remaining RRs: $13.50
Total Profit: $11.84

These deals are good through 11/28! Go HERE for coupon matchups and prices!

Black Friday 2009 at CVS - $26.31 Profit

CVS always has some great deals on Black Friday. Several items were FREE after ECBs. This deal matched with MFQs, I made a huge profit! Here is what I scored, and how I came out:

1 Vaseline Lotion - $7.99 (get $7.99 ECBs)
1 Degree Deodorant - $4.00 (get $4.00 ECBs)
1 Universal Remote - $6.99 (get $6.99 ECBs)
1 Schick Quattro Razor - $9.99 (get $8.00 ECBs)
1 King Size M&M - $1.59 (get $1.59 ECBs)
1 Bic Soleil Razor - $6.99 (get $5.00 ECBs)
1 Hershey's Bar - $.89 (get $.89 ECBs)
4 Herbal Essences (Used BOGO coupons) - $2.99 (get $2.00 ECBs)
1 Colgate - $2.88 (get $2.00 ECBs)
1 St Ives Body Wash - $3.99 (get $3.00 ECBs)
1 iPod Earphones - $6.99 (get $6.99 ECBs)

Total OOP: $6.27 (would have been less, but I miscalculated)
Remaining ECBs: $32.58
Total Profit: $26.31

These deals are good through 11/28!