Saturday, October 31, 2009

Free Chipotle Today 10/31

I LOVE CHIPOTLE!! And today is my birthday :)

If you dress up like a burrito, taco or bowl, you get a free one!! I called my local Chipotle to see if they were participating, and at what time. Mine is from 6-10pm.

I would recommend calling ahead to see if your local store is participating, at what time, and if you need anything.

I plan on wearing a white shirt and a foil hat. Check back for pictures :)

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Kroger Mega Event - Day 1 (Profit $7.38)

So here is what I came out with on Day 1 of the Kroger Mega Event. There were several items that I was able to get some overage, so I got some staples with that overage, like milk :)

Transaction #1 (Brian’s card)

Mega Event Items:
1 Bird’s Eye Veggies - $1.99
-Used $.35 MFQ
2 Bumble Bee Tuna - $1.00 each
-Used (2) $.50 MFQ
1 YoPlus Yogurt - $1.99
-Used $1.00 MFQ
-Used $1.00 eCoupon
2 Dole Mandarin Oranges - $1.00 each
-Used (2) $.50 MFQ
2 Carnation Milk - $1.00 each
-Used (2) $.50/2 MFQs
1 Heinz Ketchup - $1.99
-Used $.75 MFQ
1 BC Potato Pouch - $1.00
-Used $.40 MFQ, and
-Used $.40 eCoupon

Non-Mega Event Items:
1 Welch’s Jelly - $2.49
-Used $.75 MFQ
1 Springdale Milk - $2.29
-Used $.55 MFQ wyb Welch’s Jelly

-$5.00 for buying 10 participating items

Total OOP - $1.47
According to my receipt, I saved $19.54.

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Transaction #2 (Leah’s card)

Mega Event Items:
4 Tombstone Pizzas - $2.49 each
-Used (2) $1.50/2 MFQ
2 Bird’s Eye Veggies - $1.99 each
-Used $.35 MFQ & $.50 MFQ
2 Bumble Bee Tuna - $1.00 each
-Used (2) $.50 MFQ
1 YoPlus Yogurt - $1.99
-Used $1.00 MFQ
-Used $1.00 eCoupon
1 BC Potato Pouch - $1.00
-Used $.40 MFQ, and
-Used $.40 eCoupon

Non-Mega Event Items:
1 Kroger Shredded Cheese - $1.39

-$5.00 for buying 10 participating items
-$2.00 CAT from Ziploc deal
-$2.00 CAT from Ziploc deal

Total OOP - $1.15
Will submit for Tombstone Rebate - $10.00 MIR wyb 4 pizzas.
According to my receipt, I saved $29.87

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Grand Total OOP - $2.62
$10.00 MIR - $2.62 OOP = $7.38 PROFIT!!!!

Go HERE for Kroger deals & matchups. I plan to go back and do some more deals.

HOT deals at Target!!

Here are a few deals at Target:

Archer Farms Artisan Bread mini loaves, Brownie Bites, Macaroons, Rice Krispie Treats, Muffins, Chocolate Chip cookies - $.99 each
-Use $1.00 Archer Farms Bakery coupon HERE
= FREE

Duncan Hines Cake Mix - $.97 each
Buy 2 and use the $.55/2 coupon from 10/11 SmartSource insert
Use 2 $.50 Target coupons HERE
= $.20 each

Kraft Marshmallows - $1.02 each
Buy 2 and use $1/2 Target coupon HERE
= $.52 each

Thanks, MoneySavingMom

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Ziploc MoneyMaker at Kroger

Currently, there is a Ziploc catalina deal at Kroger until 10/31/09.

Buy 3 participating Ziploc products, get a $2.00 catalina ($2.00 off your next purchase).

The ones I saw ran from around $2.19 to $4.00.

THEN, submit for the SC Johnson $5.00 rebate, when you buy 3 products. You can do this rebate up to 3 times, YAY!! Details HERE.

Here is what I did:
2 Sandwich Bags - $2.19 each
1 Snack Bags - $2.89 each (they didn't have any $2.19 ones)

-Used $1.50 off 2 Ziploc printable AND
-Used $.40 MFQ from 9/13 SS (doubled to $.80)

Paid $5.38 OOP, got back $2.00 catalina
Will submit for $5.00 rebate.

I did this transaction twice!

SO...
Grand total OOP - $10.76
Got back $2.00 CAT & $2.00 CAT
Will get back (2) $5.00 rebate checks
Total Profit - $3.24

YAY!! We've been needing some plastic bags for our lunches. And the LORD shall provide!!

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Walgreens Trip 10/25 - Profit $4.52

I had a $9.00 RR that I wanted to get rid of, especially before it expired. Sometimes it is hard using the high value RRs. But here is what I came up with:

2 Stacy Chips - $3.00 each ($2.00 RR wyb 2)
-Used (2) $1.00 printables
2 Bacon - 2/$3.99
-Used $1.50/2 MFQ
2 Trident - 2/$2.00 ($1.00 wyb 2)
-Used $1/2 printable
1 Fiber Choice - $2.49 ($2.50 RR)--this was my filler item
-Used $9.00 RR

Total OOP - $.98
Got back - $2.00 RR, $2.50 RR, $1.00 RR
Total Profit - $4.52

Go HERE for more Walgreens deals and coupon matchups this week!

FREE Taco Bell on HALLOWEEN!!

Thanks to Tracey for the heads up!!

On Halloween day 10/31, you can head to Taco Bell to get a FREE Black Jack taco! It is limited to one per person, from 6 pm-midnight! Details HERE.

Upcoming Mega Deal at Kroger - starting 10/28

There is a HUGE Mega Sale deal starting Wednesday 10/28. Buy 10 items (mix and match) and receive $5.00 off your order instantly. Sales like this are when you should stock up!

TONS of FREE items!!

Make sure to print all your coupons, get your eCoupons loaded, and start organizing and planning your transactions! Be aware that some Krogers only double/triple up to 3 like coupons, so you might have to split up your transactions.

Prices below reflect that after the promo discount.
Bumble Bee Tuna Pouch 2.5 ounce - $.50
-$1.00 off printable coupon
=FREE

Dole Mandarin Oranges or Tropical Fruit - $.50
-$.50 off printable coupon
OR
-$.55/2 coupon tropical fruit, expires 10/31
=FREE - $.23 each

Carnation Evaporated Milk - $.50
-$.50/2 coupon 9/27 or printable
=FREE

Hormel Chili with Beans - $.50
-$2.00/3 coupon 10/18 SS
=FREE

Betty Crocker Pouch Potatoes - $.50
-$.25 off coupon 9/13 SS, 10/04 SS
combine with $.40 off eCoupon
=FREE

Chex Mix - $1.49
-$.50 off printable coupon
combined with $.50 off eCoupon HERE or HERE
=FREE

Uncle Ben's Ready Rice - $.99
-$1.00 off any Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Rice, 10/11 Parade Magazine Sunday Paper
OR
-$1.00/2 printable
=FREE - $.49 each

Land O Lakes Spreads or Sticks - $.99
-$.35 off coupon 10/18 SS
-$.50 off coupon 10/18 SS
=FREE

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, tubs, spray or sticks - $.99 each
-$1.25/2 I Can’t Believe Product RP 9/13
-$1/2 I Can’t Believe Product RP 9/13
-$1 off I Can’t Believe Sticks Parade Mag 8/09
-$.75 I Can’t Believe Spray printable (IE) or printable (FF)
-$.75 I Can’t Believe Sticks printable (IE) or printable (FF) (makes it $.24 each)
=$.24 - $.49 each

Heinz Ketchup 36 oz Regular or 32 oz Easy Squeeze - $1.49 each
-$.75 Heinz Tomato Ketchup 10/4 SS
=$.74

Nestle Toll House Morsels 12oz., - $2.00 each
-$.50/2 Nestle Morsels printable
-$1/2 Nestle Morsels RP 9/13 (exp 11/1)
-$1/2 Nestle Morsels June All You Magazine
-$.50 Nestle Morsels RP 9/13 (exp 11/1)
=$1.00 - $1.50 each

Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies - $.99
-$1.50/2 printable coupon
=$.25 each

Cheez-It Crackers 7.5-10.5 oz - $.99 each
-$1.50/2 Cheez-It Crackers 10/4 RP
=$.24 each

Del Monte Tomatoes - $.50
-$1.00/5 coupon 9/20 RP
=$.30 each

Birds Eye Steamfresh - $1.49
-$.35 off coupon 10/18 SS
-$1.00 off 3 coupon 10/18 SS
-$.50 Birds Eye Steamfresh Lightly Sauced HERE
=$.44 - $1.16 each

Dole Fruit Bowls - $1.45
-$1.00 off Dole Fruit in Sugar Free Gel Variety printable coupon
=$.45

Smart Balance Spread - $1.19
-$1.00 off coupon 10/18 SS or printable coupon
=$.49

Dannon Danactive, Activia or Danimals - $1.49 each
-$1 off Dannon Activia SS 10/04, 8/30, 8/09, 7/26
-$1 off Danactive SS 10/04, 8/30, 8/09, 7/26
-$1 off Light & Fit SS 8/30
-$1 off Danimals SS 10/4, 8/30, 8/09
=$.49 each

Right Guard Sport Deodorant - $1.00
-$1/2 Right Guard Deodorant SS 8/16
=$.50 each

Scotch Nail Saver Sponge - $.50 each
-$.75/2 Scotch sponges, RP 9/20
-$1/2 Scotch Sponges, RP 9/20
=FREE - $.13 each

Playtex Gloves - $.50 each
-$1 off Playtex Gloves SS 10/04, 6/28, 5/03
=FREE

Kotex Pads 14-24ct., Liners 33-64ct., or Tampons 18ct., - $2.00 each
-$1 off Kotex printable (IE) or printable (FF)
-$1 off Kotex Cellfire eCoupon (use with paper coupon makes it FREE)
-$2/2 Kotex Pads SS 10/04
-$1.50/2 Kotex Liners or Tampons SS 10/04

Surf Laundry Detergent 40 load Powder - $2.99 each
-$3 off Surf Detergent RP 10/11, or Parade Mag. 9/13 (makes it FREE)
-$1 off Surf Detergent RP 10/11
=FREE - $1.99 each

Snuggle Liquid Fabric Softener 32-40 load - $2.99 each
-$3 off Snuggle 32 load + RP 10/04 (makes it FREE)
-$1 off Snuggle printable
=FREE - $1.99 each

Thanks MyPennyPile & SouthernSavers

Win a Ground Beef Coupon!!

Go HERE to play this new instant win game. You could win either a free burger timer or $.50 off your next ground beef purchase. Use code A23568.

I won a $.50 coupon! YAY!!

The Journey of a Clean Pantry

So I've been wanting to clean out my pantry.
1) Because it just needed to be re-organized.
2) It was getting to the point where I had so much stuff that I had to store them on my kitchen counter or dining room table.
3) There was probably some stuff that needed to be thrown away.

So above is a picture of what it looked like before!

I took almost everything out of the pantry and re-organized it. I also put the canned goods in chronological order, so the "older" cans were put in the front so I could use those first :)

BEFORE!!!
AFTER!!
I got my million cans of Ragu, Pastas and Rice I got for cheapo, extra cereal in the back, and my oatmeal I have every morning :)

BEFORE!!

AFTER!!
Here is where I put all my cans of soup, older ones in the front, all those potato pouches were free, Mac & Cheese, Tuna, etc.

BEFORE!!
Look what I found when I was cleaning :) Sometimes I forget what I "buy."
All those BBQ sauces, Mayo, Dressing & Mustard were all free.

AFTER!!
And the finished product!!

YAY!!!

My Walgreens Trip 10/22 - Profit $5.02

I've been so behind lately. Here is what I got at Walgreens this last week!

Transaction #1
2 Pert Plus - $2.50 each ($2.00 RR wyb 2)
-Used $1.50 MFQ
-Used $2.00 MFQ (I went to go check out, and the cashier was SO nice. She has a stack of coupons that customers give her when they don’t use them. So, she gave me a $2.00 & $1.00 Pert Plus coupon. I was planning on using my (2) $1.50, getting 2 pencils so I could use (2) $1.00 RR, BUT with the $2.00 MFQ used on this transaction, I only needed to use 1 RR.)

1 Sure - $1.50 with in ad coupon

1 Arwick i-motion Compact - $3.99
-Used $4.00 MFQ

1 Pencil - $.13 with in ad coupon
-Used $1.00 RR from Trident Gum deal

Total - $.62 (put on GC)
Got back $2.00 RR for Pert Plus


Transaction #2
3 Triaminic - $4.99 (Get $8.00 RR wyb 3)
-Used (3) $1.50 MFQ printables
-Used $2.00 WAGS Q from Healthy Savings Booklet (took off $6.00)

1 Pencil - $.13 with in ad coupon
-Used $2.00 RR from Pert Plus deal from Transaction #1

Total - $2.60
Got back $8.00 RR for Triaminic


Transaction #3
So with the 2 extra Pert Plus coupons I had (bc the cashier gave me 2), I decided to get 2 more Pert Plus 

2 Pert Plus - $2.50 each ($2.00 RR wyb 2)
-Used $1.50 & $1.00 MFQ

1 Pencil - $.13 with in ad coupon
-Used $1.00 RR from Trident Gum deal

Total - $1.76
Got back $2.00 RR for Pert Plus

Grand Total Spent - $4.98
Remaining RRs - $8.00 & $2.00
Total Profit - $5.02

Brian has been needing some “manly” shampoo, conditioner and body wash, so I’m glad I could stock up on those.

Eating at Restaurants...the smart way!


Dear Readers,

Some words of wisdom…

My husband and I try to not go out to eat at restaurants, but when we do, we try to go somewhere we have a coupon.

Sometimes we get invited to eat somewhere with friends and family. Before we go, we will look to see if we have a coupon for that specific restaurant. Some great sources for restaurant coupons are:
- Entertainment Book
- Newspaper, especially Sunday
- RedPlum weekday inserts that come in the mail
- Internet (Facebook)
- Restaurants

My mom and I went to Souper Salad the other day. They ALWAYS have coupons in the Sunday newspaper. And my mom and I just love Souper Salad! My mom had a coupon for the both of us, and then the cashier gave us 2 more coupons. AND she even said “Even if the coupons expire, we will still accept them.” YAY!!

Then my family went to OC Burger the other day. Brian and I couldn’t find a coupon in our “stash” or online. So we called the restaurant, and asked if they had any coupons. The lady said they didn’t have any out, but if you come in and tell them we are a fan on facebook, we will get 15% off our order. SWEET!!

So here’s my words of wisdom:
Restaurants are dying for people to come in and spend money at their location, so they will do anything to bring you in. If you plan to go out to eat, call ahead, ask for a manager and see if they can give you any special deal.

* Ask if they have any coupons available.
* Ask if they have any special deals going on, ie. bring in canned goods for 15% off your total order.
* Ask if they take expired coupons. If they don’t, say “well, I was planning on bringing in my family of 6, but since you won’t accept my coupon, I will just have to take my business elsewhere.”

You would be surprised as to what managers will tell you, what kind of incentives they will give you, just to get you in the door to spend money at their restaurant.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

FREE Maintenance Check at PepBoys

Go HERE to print a coupon to score a FREE Fall Maintenance Check ($29.98 value)! Includes a check of lights, wipers, coolant systems and more! The coupon is valid through 11/15/09.

FREE Piece of Grilled Chicken at KFC 10/26

Yet again, KFC is offering up FREE grilled chicken. Head over to a KFC on Monday 10/26 for your free piece.

I actually tried this when they offered a whole meal a few months ago. It wasn't half bad!

CVS Deals 10/25 - 10/31

Here are the best deals from CVS this week:

Crest Spinbrush - $6.99, get $2.00 ECBs (limit 1)
Use the $2.00 or $3.00 coupons HERE
= $1.99

Buy Fixodent Glide Multi-Packs priced around - $4.99 each, Get $3.00 ECBs (limit 2)
Use the BOGO free coupon from the 10/4 RP
Plus, (for the one you're not getting free) use the $1.00 coupon from the 9/27 PG
= As low as 2 for FREE + a $2 Profit!

Gillette Fusion Razor - $9.99, get $5.00 ECBs (limit 1)
Use the $4.00 coupon from the 9/27 PG
= $1.99

Spend $20 on Covergirl products, get $8.00 ECBs
Prices starting at $2.88

Deal Scenario:
Buy 7 Covergirl products @ $2.88/ea = $20.16
Use (7) $1.00 Covergirl coupons from the 9/27 and/or 10/11 PG
Pay $13.16, get back $8.00 ECBs
= $.74 each
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Revlon Colorsilk Hair Color - 2/$6 (Get $2.00 ECBs wyb 2) (limit 1)
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 10/4 SS
= $1.50 each

Buy $20 worth of select Dove or Degree products, get $10.00 ECBs (limit 1)
- Several Coupons in the 8/2 and 10/4 RP inserts

Spend $20 on select Allergy & Cold Remedies, get $10.00 ECBs
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Nature’s Bounty Supplements - BOGO Free (Get $3.00 ECBs wyb 2) (limit 3)
Use $2.00 Printable Coupon *You can use a coupon on the “free” one too!
= Prices Vary

Nova Max Glucose Meter - $9.99, get $9.99 ECBs (limit 1)
= FREE

Buy 2 Picture Frames or Albums, get $7.00 ECBs (limit 4)
Prices starting at $6.99 each
Final cost as low as $3.49 each!

Other Great Deals


Campbell’s Tomato Soups - 2/$1
Use the $1/2 coupon HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
= 2 for FREE

Mom's Best Naturals Oatmeal regularly priced at just $1.00
Use the $.75 coupon HERE
= $.25

Mentos Gum - $.99 with in ad coupon
Use the $.55 coupon from the 8/16, 9/13 or 10/11 SS
= $.44

Hershey’s, Reese’s or Kit Kat Snack Size Bag Candy - $2 each
Use the buy three get one free coupon from the 10/18SS
= $1.50 per bag

Wonka Mix Ups 2 lb bags - $5.99
Use the $2.00 coupon HERE
= $3.99

Reese's 8 packs - $.99
Use the $.55 coupon from the 8/23 SS
= $.44

Thanks, Hip2Save

Walgreens Deals 10/25 - 10/31

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

Weekly Register Reward Deals

Each snack below - $3.00 each (Get a $2.00 RR wyb 2)
Doritos
Tostitos or Salsa Con Queso
Stacy’s Pita Chips
True North Chips or Clusters

Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 True North Chips or Clusters @ $3.00/ea = $6.00
Use (2) $1/1 True North coupons HERE
Pay $4, Get back a $2.00 RR
= $1.00 each

Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Stacy’s Pita Chips @ $3.00/ea = $6.00
Use (2) $1.00 coupons HERE
Pay $4.00, Get a $2.00 RR
= $1.00 each
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Dove Hair Care - Buy 1 @ $4.99, get 1 FREE (Get a $10.00 RR wyb 8)
Buy 8 Dove Conditioners = $19.96
Use (8) $1.50 coupons from the 10/4 RP
Pay $7.96, Get back a $10.00 RR
= 8 for FREE + a $2.04 Profit!


Dulcolax Balance - $7, Get a $4.00 RR
Use the $2.00 coupon HERE or $3.00 coupon on Package
Send in for $5 Rebate
= Free + $4 or $5 Profit

Fiber choice (10 ct) or Beano to Go (12 ct) - $2.49, Get a $2.49 RR
= FREE

Super Poligrip Denture Adhesive - $2.00, Get a $2.00 RR
= FREE

Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel Insoles - $10.99, get a $5.00 RR
Use the $2.00 coupon HERE
= $3.99

Glade Fabric and Air Sanitizers - $2.99, Get a $1.00 RR
Use the BOGO free coupon from the August or September issue of All You mag.
= $.99 each
**These also qualify toward the $5 SC Johnson Rebate!

Glad Trash Bags 25-80ct. - $5.99, get a $1.00 RR
Use the $1.00 coupon HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
= $3.99

Other Great Deals

Oscar Mayer Ready to Serve Bacon - Buy 1 @ $3.99, get 1 FREE
Use the $1.50/2 coupon from the 8/30 SS (exp. 10/25)
= $1.25 each

Quaker Quick Oats - Buy 1 at $3.19, get 1 FREE with in ad coupon
Use the $1.25/2 coupon from the 8/30 RP
= $.97 each

Simply Asia Bowls - $.89
Use the $.50 coupon from the 8/30 RP
= $.39

Nestle Large size Candy Bags - Buy 1 @ $5.99, get 1 50% 0ff
Use (2) $2.00 coupons HERE
= $2.49 per bag!

Reese's Pumpkins 1.2 oz - 3/$2 with in ad coupon
Use the $.55 coupon from the 8/23 SS
= $.12 each

Wonka Candy (large bags) - 2/$8
Use the $2.00 coupon HERE
= $2.00 each

Mentos Gum - $.99 with in ad coupon
Use the $.55 coupon from the 8/16, 9/13 or 10/11 SS
= $.44

Act II Popcorn (individual bags) - $.25 with in ad coupon
**These would make great filler items for your coupon to item ratio!

Rimmel Cosmetics - 50% off
Use the $1.00 coupon from the 8/23 or 9/13 RP
= price varies

Revlon Cosmetics - Buy 1, get 1 50% off
Buy 2 Revlon Colorstay Foundations $11.99 each
Minus BOGO50% off sale=$17.99
Use (2) $1.00 coupons from the 10/11 SS
Plus, use (2) $4.00 coupons from the October coupon booklet
(will deduct $8 since you're purchasing 2)
Final cost $3.99 for each foundation

ConAir Infiniti Cord-keeper Dryer $17.99
Use the $5.00 coupon HERE
= $12.99

Dove Bar Soap - $.99 with in ad coupon
Use the $1.00 Dove face care coupon from the 10/4 RP
= FREE
**Make sure to hand over the manufacturer coupon before the in ad coupon to avoid any beepage!

Listerine Quick Dissolving Whitening Strips (56 ct) - $9.99 with in ad coupon
Use the $3.00 coupon HERE
= $6.99

Clorox Bleach - $1.29 with in ad coupon
Use the $.50/2 coupon from the 10/4 RP
= $1.04 each

BIC Multi-Purpose Lighter - $2.50 with in ad coupon
Use the $1.00 coupon from the 8/23 SS or HERE
= $1.50

Bayer Contour or Breeze2 Blood Glucose Monitor $14.99
Use the $30.00 coupon from the 2/1 or 10/25 RP
(will have to be adjusted down)
= FREE

October Monthly Deals

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion (6.8 oz.) - $6.99, Get $6.99 RR
- $1.50/1 Printable Coupon HERE
= Free + $1.51 Profit

Gillette Fusion MVP Razor (manual or power) - $8.99, Get $6 RR
- $4/1 Q (9/27 P&G)
= Free + $1.01 Profit

Halls Refresh Sugar Free Drops - $1.00, Get $1 RR
- $.50/1 Q (All You Mag October Issue) OR
- $.75/1 Q (9/27 SS)
= Free + Profit

Trident Layers Gum - $1 (Buy 2 and Get $1 Register Reward)
- (2) $.75/1 IP HERE
- $1/2 IP HERE
- BOGO coupon from 10/18 SS
= Free + Profit

Emergen-C Booster (2 pack Energy or immune Defense) $3.49, Get $3.49 RR
= Free

Robitussin DM To Go (2 pack) $2.49, Get $2.49 RR
= Free

ChapStick Fresh Effects $2.99, Get $2.99 RR
= Free

Thanks, Hip2Save

Financial Update - October 2009

As you may remember, Brian and I have been following Dave Ramsey for a few months now. We have officially started our debt snowball, and are on our way to financial freedom. Go HERE to read September's update!

Baby Step #2 – Debt Snowball

Here are some of our goals:
Credit Card #1 – September 2009 - DONE
Credit Card #2 – December 2009 - We are set to have this done by November!
Car Loan – September 2010
Student Loans – March 2011

Last month we paid off CC #1. THIS month, we paid a HUGE chunk off CC #2. It felt SO great! You have NO idea. My husband said, "see...imagine what it will feel like when we get the car paid off...or a house!" Dave Ramsey says to celebrate when you have reached some of your goals - so Brian and I went to Chick-fil-A :) And YES we did have a coupon!

Because we were able to pay a big chunk this month, we are hoping to have CC #2 paid off by November - and by doing that we can even start paying off our car next month as well.

Total Debt Paid Off: 25.99%

Monday, October 19, 2009

Walgreens QuikTrip 10/19 - Profit $9.63

I made a quick trip to Walgreens today to get a few items. They were already out of the FREE Sure deodorant, so I will have to either get a raincheck or go to another store.

1 Airwick Compact i-motion Start Kit - $3.99
-Used $4.00 MFQ from 9/13 SS (also in 10/11 SS)

2 Trident Layers Gum - $1.00 each ($1.00 RR wyb 2)
-Used $1.00 off 2 Printable HERE or HERE

1 Zantac - $8.99 ($8.99 RR wyb 1)
-Used $5.00 Printable HERE

1 Halloween Pencil - $.39 (I forgot to use the in ad coupon, to make it $.13, oh well)

-Used $5.00 RR

Paid $.37 OOP, got back $9.00 RR (Zantac) & $1.00 RR (Trident)
Total Profit: $9.63

**Had I remembered to use the in ad coupon for the pencil, I would have only spent $.11 OOP...maybe I should go back to Walgreens and fix it? hehe**

More Walgreens deals HERE.

Pert Plus MoneyMaker at Walgreens!!

Wondering how I make a profit "buying" products?

Here is a great example:

Walgreens has a Pert Plus Register Reward deal going on - then to top it off there is a manufacturer rebate offer...which could yield a little money maker!!

Buy 2 Pert Plus 12 or 13.5 oz FOR MEN @ $2.50 each (Buy 2, get a $2.00 RR)
Use (2) $1.50 MFQ from the 10/18 SS insert
Pay $2.00, get back $2.00 RR

THEN - Submit the PERT PLUS FOR MEN REBATE OFFER. (Make sure there is a "try me free sticker on the bottle)

After all is said and done - you will get bottles for FREE and make $.50 profit!

If you have already done this deal, no worries - you can still get 2 FREE bottles of PertPlus!!

FREE Sure Deodorant at Walgreens

This week, Walgreens has Sure Deodorant on sale 2 for $3.00.

Use the $1.50 MFQ found in the 10/18 SS insert to get these for FREE!!

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Walgreens Deals 10/18 - 10/24

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

Weekly Register Rewards Deals

Herbal Essences (23.7oz) - $5.99, get $2.00 RR
Buy the above and a Herbal Essences Styling product
Use the FREE Herbal Essences Styling product with Shampoo or Conditioner purchase from the 10/11PG
Plus, use the $1.00 coupon from the 9/13 RP
= $1.50 each

Pert Plus (12-13.5 oz) - $2.50 (Buy 2 & get a $2.00 RR)
-Use (2) $1.50 coupons from the 10/18 SS (if the "For Men" variety is included)
-Or use (2) $1.00 coupons from the 9/13 SS or from HERE: IE or Firefox
Final cost as low as 2 for FREE!
**Don't forget about the FREE after rebate Pert Plus For Men offer --this will make for a nice little moneymaker!

Bic Comfort3 4-pk Disposable Razors - $3.99, get $1.00 RR
-Use the $2.00 coupon from the 9/20 SS or 10/18 SS
= $.99

Oral B Crossaction Toothbrush - $3.00 (Buy 2 & get a $3.00 RR)
-Use (2) $1.00 coupons from the 10/11 P&G or 9/27 P&G
= $.50 each

Select Glade products - $2.50 each (Buy 2, & get a $1.00 RR)
Jar Candle 4oz
The Fragrance Collection Candle 2oz
Scented Oil Candles Holder, Warmer, Candle Tin, or 4-pk Refills
Plugins Scented Oil Warmer, Refills, or 3-pk Scented Gel Refills

Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Glade Fragrance Collection 2oz candles $2.50 each
= $5.00
-Use the $3.00 coupon from the August issue of All You mag.
-Plus, use the $1.00 coupon from the 10/4 SS
Pay $1.00 OOP, get back a $1.00 RR
= 2 for FREE!!
**There is also a $3/2 coupon HERE. Using this coupon would make each candle just $.50!

**Or there is a $2/2 coupon HERE. Using this coupon would make each candle $1.00!
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Zantac 24 or 30 ct - $8.99, get $8.99 RR
-Use the $5 coupon HERE
(you'll need to register - use your junk email address)
Pay $3.99, get back $9.00 RR
= FREE + $5.00 Profit!

Theraflu - $4.99 each (Buy 3 & get an $8.00 RR)
-Use (3) $2.00 coupons from HERE: IE or Firefox
-Plus, use the $2.00 Walgreens coupon from the Health Savings booklet
(will deduct $6 for purchasing three)
Pay $2.97, Get back an $8 .00 RR
= FREE + a $5.00 Profit!

OR

Triaminic - $4.99 each (Buy 3 & get an $8.00 RR)
-Use (3) $1.50 coupons from the 10/18 SS or IP HERE
-Plus, use the $2.00 Walgreens coupon from the Health Savings booklet
(will deduct $6 for purchasing three)
Pay $4.47, get back an $8.00 RR
= FREE + a $3.50 Profit!

Zyrtec 30 ct - $18.99, get a $7.00 RR
-Use the $4.00 coupon from the 8/2 SS or 9/13 or 10/11 RP
= $7.99

Buy $30 worth of Mylanta @ $4 each, get a $10.00 RR
(Buy $20 worth=$5RR)

Deal Scenario:
Buy 8 for a total of $32.00
-Use (4) $4/2 coupons from the 10/4 RP
Pay $16.00, get back a $10.00 RR
= $.75 each
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Other Great Deals

Rice Krispie treats - $1.75
-Use the $1/2 coupon HERE
= $1.25 each

Pop-Tarts 8 ct - $1.75
-Use the $.55 coupon from the 9/13 RP
= $1.20

Indiana Kettle Corn 3.5-4 oz - $1.50
-Use the $.30/1 coupon from the October coupon booklet (found at the front of the store)
= $1.20 per bag

Starbucks Frappucino - $1.29 with in ad coupon
-Use the $1.00 coupon HERE: IE or Firefox
= $.29 each

Lindsay Olives - $.99 with in ad coupon
-Use the $1/2 coupon HERE
= $.50 each

Sure Antiperspirant/Deodorant - $1.50 with in ad coupon
-Use the $1.00 coupon from the 10/18 SS
= $.50 each

Quilted Northern toilet paper 9 rolls - $3.99
-Use the $1.00 coupon from the 10/11 RP
-Or the $1.00 coupon IP HERE
= $2.99 ($.33 per roll)

Hefty One Zip bags - Buy one @ $3.29, get one FREE
-Use (2) $1.00 coupons from the 8/30 RP
= $.65 each

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner - Buy one @ $2.79, get one FREE
-Use (2) $.50 coupons HERE
= $.90 each

Dawn Dish Liquid - $.99
-Use the $.25 coupon from the 9/27 P&G
= $.74

Ester-C 500 mg (90 ct) - Buy one @ $10.99, get one FREE
-Use (2) $5.00 coupons from the 10/4 RP
= $.50 each

Ricola - 2/$3 with in ad coupon
-Use the buy one get one free coupon from the 10/11 SS
-Plus, use the $.50/1 Walgreens coupon from the Healthy Savings Booklet
(will deduct $1 for purchasing 2)
= $.25 each

Bayer Pain Relief - $1.99 with in ad coupon
-Use the $1.00 coupon from the 7/26 RP
= $.99

Scotch Magic or Gift Wrap Tape 3 pk - $1.99 with in ad coupon
-Use the $.50 coupon from the 8/9 RP
= $1.49

Scotch Packaging Tape with Dispenser - Buy one @ $3.49, get one FREE with in ad coupon
-Use (2) $.75 coupons HERE
= $1.00 each

October Monthly Deals

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion (6.8 oz.) - $6.99, Get $6.99 RR
- $1.50/1 Printable Coupon HERE
= Free + $1.51 Profit

Gillette Fusion MVP Razor (manual or power) - $8.99, Get $6 RR
- $4/1 Q (9/27 P&G)
= Free + $1.01 Profit

Halls Refresh Sugar Free Drops - $1.00, Get $1 RR
- $.50/1 Q (All You Mag October Issue) OR
- $.75/1 Q (9/27 SS)
= Free + Profit

Trident Layers Gum - $1 (Buy 2 and Get $1 Register Reward)
- (2) $.75/1 IP HERE
- $1/2 IP HERE
= Free + Profit

Emergen-C Booster (2 pack Energy or immune Defense) $3.49, Get $3.49 RR
= Free

Robitussin DM To Go (2 pack) $2.49, Get $2.49 RR
= Free

ChapStick Fresh Effects $2.99, Get $2.99 RR
= Free

Thanks, Collin

CVS Deals 10/18 - 10/24

Here are the best deals from CVS this week:

Buy $20 in any Halloween candy, get 5.00 ECBs (limit 1)
Use any of these coupons to "sweeten" this deal:
-$.55 Reese's candy from the 8/23SS
-$1/1 Hershey's Kisses from the 9/13SS
-$1/3 Hershey's Fun Size snacks from the 9/27SS
-$1/2 Hershey's Bliss bags from the 9/20SS
-Hershey’s buy 3, get 1 FREE coupon from the 10/18SS
-Trident Layers Gum, buy one get one free from the 10/18SS
-$.75 Trident Layers Gum HERE
-$1/2 Trident Layers Gum HERE
-$1/2 Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats HERE
-$1/1 bag of Nestle Candy HERE
-$1/1 bag of Wonka Candy HERE

Spend $15 on Revlon Cosmetics, get $7.00 ECBs (limit 1)
-$1.00 MFQ from the 10/11SS

Glade Reed Diffuser or Soy Candle $6.99, get $6.99 ECBs (limit 1)
-Use the $3/1 coupon from the 10/4 SS
Final cost FREE + a $3 moneymaker!
**Don't forget to submit for the $5 SC Johnson Rebate!

Spend $20 in select products below, get $10.00 ECBs (limit 1)
Advil $4.50
-$2.00 Advil HERE
Centrum Ultra $10
Chapstick $1.50
Dimetapp or Robitussin $5.50
-$2.00 Robitussin HERE

Progresso Soup - Buy one @ $2.99, get one FREE
-Use (2) $1.00 coupons HERE
(Keep refreshing the page until you see a banner Progresso Advertisement!)
= $.50 each

Lindsay Olives - $1.25
Use the $1/2 coupon HERE
= $.75 each
(*these are cheaper at Walgreens this week)

Mom's Best Naturals Oatmeal regularly priced at $1.00
-Use the $.75/1 coupon HERE
= $.25 each

Simply Asia Bowls - $1.25
-Use the $.50 coupon from the 8/30 RP
= $.75 each

Sobe Life Water - 2 for $1.59
-Use (2) $.25 coupons HERE
= $.25 each

Bic Disposable Razors buy one, get one FREE
-Use (2) $2.00 coupons from the 9/20 SS
= price varies

Women's Degree Deodorant Invisible Solids (travel size) - $.99
-Use the $.75/1 or $1/1 coupon from the 8/2 RP
(the value depends on your region)

Glade Sense and Spray or Lasting Impressions - $5.00
-Use the $4.00 coupon HERE or from the 10/18 SS
= $1.00

Thanks, Hip2Save

Friday, October 16, 2009

HOT new Flour coupon!!

There is a HOT, NEW $.50 off any 5 lb. bag of Gold Medal Flour coupon HERE.

HURRY and print this coupon as it will be gone very quickly!

And SAVE it for a holiday sale :)

I'M VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS COUPON!!!!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

FREE Hot Beverage at 7-Eleven

*UPDATE: Apparently, 7-Eleven has retracted their offer. That is why the link is no longer working.

7-Eleven is offering up a great freebie! Bring in THIS coupon to get a FREE 12-oz Hot Beverage. Coupon is valid thru 10/31/09.

Thanks, Collin!

NEW Trident Layers Q - FREE Gum at Walgreens

Save $1 on any 2 packs of Trident Layers Gum HERE. Walgreens has a register reward promotion running all month long on this gum and the coupon makes it free!

Buy 2 Trident Layers Gum $1 each
Use the $1/2 Printable Coupon
Pay $1
Receive a $1 Register Reward

These would make great stocking stuffers!!

Thanks Stephanie!

Scored at Kroger - Pillsbury CAT deal!! (Profit $3.28)

I decided to do the Pillsbury deal again while I still had coupons. AND when I walked in the store, I saw the Manager's Special stickers. Boy did this make me happy :)

I split this up into 2 transactions, so I could get 2 catalinas. Here is how I came out:

Transaction #1:
4 Grands Jr. Biscuits 5ct - $.99 each (I didn't think the smaller size was part of the promotion, but Kroger had a sticker right below it explaining the CAT deal)
-Used (2) $.30 off 2 IP HERE (tripled to $.90)

Paid $2.16 BUT got back a $2.50 "off your next order" coupon
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Transaction #2:
4 Crescents 5 ct - $.39 each :)
1 Crescents - $1.67
-Used (3) $1.00 IP HERE

Paid $.06 BUT got back a $3.00 "off your next order" coupon

GRAND TOTAL OOP - $2.22
AMOUNT IN CATALINAS REMAINING - $5.50
TOTAL PROFIT - $3.28
...so basically Pillsbury paid me to buy their products...

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Walgreens Trip 10/13 - Profit $.66

I split this up into 2 transactions so I could roll my RRs.

Transaction #1
2 Trident Gum - 2/$2.00 (Get $1.00 RR wyb 2)
-Used (2) $.75 IP

1 Dentek Floss - $2.79
-Used $2.00 IP

1 Plastic Tumbler - $.17 with in-ad coupon (my filler item)
-Used $2.00 RR

Paid $.50 OOP, used GC
Got back $1.00 RR
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Transaction #2:
4 Quaker Oatmeal - $2.50 (Get $5.00 RR wyb $10.00's worth)
-Used (2) $1.25 off 2 MFQ

2 Plastic Tumblers - $.17 each with in-ad coupon (my filler items)
-Used $3.00 RR & $1.00 RR

Paid $3.84 OOP, put on GC
Got back $5.00 RR

Grand Total OOP = $4.34
Remaining RRs = $5.00 RR
Total Profit = $.66


Not very good - buy I LOVE oatmeal in the mornings. It's so quick and easy...and fiberlicious!! :)

More Walgreens deals HERE

Target Trip 10/13 - Saved 85%

There are several items at Target where I could get overage using coupons. So here is what I got:

2 All Detergent (2 loads) - $1.00 each
-Used (2) $1.00 MFQ off any size from 8/2 RP insert
=FREE

1 Air Force One DVD - $5.00
-Used $2.00 StayCation HERE
=$3.00

2 Wonka Gummies - $1.39 each
-Used (2) $1.00 MFQ HERE
-Used (2) $1.00 Target coupon HERE
= -$1.22 (-$.61 each)

1 Kashi Cereal - $2.75
-Used $3.00 MFQ from VocalPoint
= -$.25

1 Gold 'N Plump Chicken - $5.99
-Used $1.00 MFQ
=$4.99

4 Arm & Hammer Travel Size Toothpaste - $.97 each
-Used (2) $3.00 off 2 MFQ from 8/16 SS insert
= -$2.12 (-$.53 each)

So obviously SEVERAL items I was able to get overage, so I added the chicken and the movie to account for that.

My grand total OOP was $4.40.
I saved $30.34 on this trip.

Not bad!

$10 coupon for HoneyBaked Ham!!

Thanks to Collin for this heads up!!

Get a coupon for $10.00 off an 8 lb or larger HoneyBaked Ham! Just go HERE, fill out the form, and they will automatically email you the coupon. Valid through 12/31/2009. What an AWESOME coupon!!

Local Metroplex HoneyBaked Ham stores are:
4201 S. Cooper #717
Arlington, TX 76015
(817) 465-1800

728 Grapevine Hwy.
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 581-7710

4710 Southwest Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 737-9595

Go HERE to view more locations.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

FREE Wonka Gummy Candy at Target!!

*UPDATE: These rang up $1.39 at my Target off 377 :)

The Wonka Gummy Candy bags are regularly priced $1.59 at Target. Use the $1.00 MFQ HERE (IE) or HERE (FF). Plus, use the $1.00 Target coupon HERE. (I plan to stock up) hehe

Final cost = FREE + a $.41 moneymaker! Make sure you have a filler item to account for the overage.

*Note: Hand the MFQ over BEFORE the Target coupon to avoid any beepage! :)

Thanks, Hip2Save

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Walgreens Deals 10/11 - 10/17

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

Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom or Chicken Soup - Buy 1 @ $1.59, Get 1 FREE (w/in-ad Q)
- $1/2 IP HERE
= $.30 each

Ban Antiperspirant/Deodorant - $1.50 (Buy 2 & Get $1.00 RR)
- (2) $.40 Qs (10/11 SS)
= $.60 each

Quaker Instant Oatmeal or Granola Bars - $2.50 (Buy $10 worth & Get $5 RR)
- $1/2 Granola Bars IP HERE
- $.75/2 Q (8/30 RP)
- $1.25/2 Oatmeal Q (8/30 RP)
= $.63 – $.86 each

Scope Mouthwash - $3.50 (Buy 2 & Get $4 RR)
- (2) $.75 Qs (9/27 or 10/11 P&G)
= $.75 each

Starbucks Frappuccino - $2 w/ in-ad Q
- $1/1 IP HERE
= $1.00

Nivea for Men - $4.50 (Buy 2 & Get $4 RR)
- (2) $1/1 Qs (8/30 or 10/11 RP)
= $1.50 each

Vicks Formula 44, NyQuil, or DayQuil - $5 (Buy 2 & Get $5 RR)
- (2) $1/1 Qs (10/11 P&G)
= $1.50 each

John Frieda Hair Care - $5.99, Get $3 RR
- $1/1 Q (10/11 SS)
= $1.99

Huggies Diapers, Training Pants, or GoodNites - $9 (Buy 2 & Get $4 RR)
- $2/1 Diapers IP HERE
- $2/1 Pull-Ups IP HERE
- $2/1 Q (All You Mag June Issue)
= $5 each

Select Unilever Foods; Buy 8 and Earn $8 RR, Buy 6 and Earn $4 RR
Includes: Bertolli Meals $5.99, Ragu Pasta Sauce or Skippy Peanut Butter $1.67, Hellmann’s Mayonnaise $2.50
- $.30/1 Ragu Q (9/13 RP)
- $.75/1 Skippy Q (10/4 RP) *regional coupon
- $1/1 Bertolli Q (10/4 RP) or IP HERE
- $.60/1 Hellmann’s Q (8/2 RP) or $1/2 IP HERE
= Prices Vary

Scenario:
(4) Skippy $1.67 ea.
(4) Ragu $1.67 ea.
- (4) $.75/1 Skippy
- (4) $.30/1 Ragu
= $9.16, Get $8 RRs
= $1.16, $.15 each
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October Monthly Deals

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion (6.8 oz.) - $6.99, Get $6.99 RR
- $1.50/1 Printable Coupon HERE
= Free + $1.51 Profit

Gillette Fusion MVP Razor (manual or power) - $8.99, Get $6 RR
- $4/1 Q (9/27 P&G)
= Free + $1.01 Profit

Dentek Dental Care - $2.79, Get $2 RR
(Floss 55 yards or Floss Picks 35 ct pack)
- $1 coupon IP HERE
= FREE + Profit!

Halls Refresh Sugar Free Drops - $1.00, Get $1 RR
- $.50/1 Q (All You Mag October Issue) OR
- $.75/1 Q (9/27 SS)
= Free + Profit

Trident Layers Gum - $1 (Buy 2 and Get $1 Register Reward)
- (2) $.75/1 IP HERE
= Free + $.50 Profit

Emergen-C Booster (2 pack Energy or immune Defense) $3.49, Earn $3.49 Register Reward
= Free

Robitussin DM To Go (2 pack) $2.49, Earn $2.49 Register Reward
= Free

ChapStick Fresh Effects $2.99, Earn $2.99 Register Reward
= Free

Thanks, Stephanie

CVS Deals 10/11 - 10/17

Here are the best deals from CVS this week:

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday ONLY:

4-in-1 Pumpkin Carving Tool - $1.99, Get $1.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
= Free

Halloween Nylon Treat Bag - $.99, Get $.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Free

Brach’s Candy Corn 9 oz. - $.44 each (Limit 4) - YESSS!!!!!!
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Week-Long Deals:

Keebler or Nabisco Crackers $1 ea.
- $1/1 Wheat Thins IP HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
= Free

Revlon Cosmetics - B1G1Free (Limit 6)
- $1/1 Q (9/13 SS)
- $2/1 Q (Cosmopolitan magazine Sept. 2009 issue)
= Price varies

Sally Hansen Nail - B1G1 50% off ($.99 – $10.99)

Deal Scenario:
Purchase (2) Nail Treatment items $2.99 & $1.50 ($4.49 total)
- (2) $1/1 Qs (9/13 RP) AND
- (2) $1/1 CVS Qs ($100 Flu Coupon Book)
= $.25 each

Tums 36 – 150 count - $3.49
- $1/1 Q (8/30 RP) AND
- $2/1 CVS Q ($100 Flu Coupon Book -found by the pharmacy)
= $.49

Kraft Products, Buy $15 Worth and Earn $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Products include: Maxwell House Master Blend Cofee ($8), Planters Mixed Nuts, whole cashews, Nut.ration or smoked almonds ($5), Oreo Cakesters, Triscuit, Wheat Thins, Ritz, Easy Mac or Velveeta Shells & Cheese ($3), DiGiorno pizza ($6)
- $1/1 Wheat Thins Printable Coupon (see above)
- 50¢/1 DiGiorno Q (9/27 SS)
- $1/1 Maxwell House IP HERE

Deal Scenario:
Purchase (5) Boxes of Wheat Thins crackers $15
- (5) $1/1 Printable Coupons
= $10, Get $5 ECBs
= $1 ea!

Gillette Products - Buy $15 Worth and Earn $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Products include Gillette shaving items, Gillette Deodorant, Gillette shampoo or conditioner (11.5 – 12.2 oz) or Gillette Body Wash (12 oz)

Deal Scenario:
(1) Gillette Fusion Razor $9.99
(2) Gillette Shave Gels $3.29 ea.
- $4/1 Razor Q (9/27 P&G)
- (2) $1/1 Shave Gel Qs (10/4 RP)
- (2) $1/1 CVS Gillette shave gel Qs (CVS $100 Flu coupon book – found by the pharmacy)
= $8.57, Get $5 ECBs
= $1.19 each

Picture Frames or Albums - Buy 2 and Get $7 ECBs (Limit 2)
= Prices Vary

Halloween Candy - Buy $20 Worth and Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
- $1/2 Candy Q (9/27 RP)
- $1/3 Candy Q (9/27 RP)
- $1/1 Wonka candy IP HERE
- $1/1 Nestle candy IP HERE
= Prices Vary
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Ongoing Deals

Schick Disposable Razors (trial size) - $1.29
- $3/1 Q (8/16 SS)
= Free + possible overage

Crystal Light on the Go Single Packs - $.50 each (Buy FOUR)
- $2/2 Q (9/13 SS)
= Free

Clean & Clear Cream Cleanser (trial size) - $.99
- $1/1 Q (8/23 SS)
= Free

Mom’s Best Natural Cereal or Oatmeal - $1.00
- $.75/1 IP HERE
= $.25 each

Thanks, Stephanie

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Kroger Trip 10/8/09 - $1.70 for all this!!

Brian and I had a craving for something sweet...so naturally I wanted to go to CVS or Walgreens, but I didn't want to pay out the butt for ice cream. So I mustered up some energy to go to Kroger, PLUS I could get in on the current Mega Event while I was there. I came home with a bunch of bags, and my husband said "You left to go get ice cream, and you came back with all this stuff!"

And my response was...well, I got all this for LESS than what the ice cream would be by itself...and it's TRUE! See below:

So naturally I wanted to set up to take a picture, and my husband decided he was going to help (haha). Grocery set-up and photography by Brian :)

4 Campbells Soup - 2/$1.00 (not part of Mega Deal)
-Used (2) $1/2 MFQ

6 Steamers Vegetables - $1.99
-Used (6) $.50 MFQ that doubled

3 Healthy Choice Meals - $2.27
-Used (3) $2.00 MFQ

1 Breyers Ice Cream - $2.49

-$5.00 Mega Event for buying 10 participating items
-$2.50 catalina from Pillsbury deal HERE

Paid $1.70 for all this stuff!!

Fleischmann Yeast Catalina Deal at Kroger

Kroger has a yeast catalina deal going on right now.

Buy Any Fleischmann's yeast strip and get $.50 off OYNO. Buy any Fleischmann's yeast jar and get $1 off OYNO. Offer good from 9/7/09 - 11/29/09.

The strips are on sale for $1.79 with your Kroger card.
There is also a $.40 MFQ in the 10/4 insert.

Buy 1 strip @ $1.79
Use $.40 MFQ that doubles to $.80

Pay $.99, get back a $.50 catalina

=$.49 for a strip of yeast. Not bad!!

Kroger Trip 10/6/09 - Profit $1.49

4 Pizza Rolls - $.99 each
-Used $.35 MFQ that tripled
-Used $.55 Shortcuts eCoupon (makes these -$.14 each)

2 Crescent Rolls - 3/$5.00
-Used (2) $1.00 printable
-Used $1/2 Cellfire eCoupon (makes these $.17 each)

2 Grands Biscuits - 3/$5.00
-Used $.30/2 printable that tripled
-Used $1/2 Cellfire eCoupon (makes these $.72 each)

Betty Crocker Potato Pouch - $1.00
-Used $.40 that doubled (bonus coupon only doubled to $.20 so no overage)
-Used $.40 Cellfire eCoupon (makes this FREE)

Total: $1.01 OOP
Got back $2.50 for buying 4 Pillsbury products, see details HERE

Monday, October 5, 2009

Kroger: Pillsbury Deal Update!!

Remember my "heads up" post on the Pillsbury catalina deal HERE? Well, it starts today 10/5/09. I hope you got your coupons printed :) If not, there are SEVERAL Pillsbury coupons in the 10/4/09 coupon inserts. So if you have not purchased the 10/4 Sunday newspaper - GO GET IT!!

Buy any Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods between 10/5 - 11/1:
Buy (3) & get $2.00
Buy (4) & get $2.50
Buy (5) & get $3.00...
...coupon off your next order.

All items must be purchased in one shopping order. Offer expires 11/1/2009.

Pillsbury Products are currently 3 for $5.00, and I believe they will be 3 for $5.00 next week too!!

Pillsbury Biscuits - $1.66 each
-$1 off 2 Pillsbury Grands! IP HERE or HERE
-$1 off 3 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands! Biscuits 8/09 SS, 7/12 SS, 10/4 SS
-$.35 Pillsbury Grands! from the 7/12 SS
-$.30 off 2 or $.40 off 2 Grands! Biscuits from the 8/09 SS

Pillsbury Sweet Rolls - $1.66 each
-$1 off 2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls HERE
-$.50 off 2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls 9/13 SS, 10/4 SS
-$1 off Pillsbury Sweet Rolls IP HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls - $1.66 each
-$1 off Crescent Rolls IP HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
-$.50 off 2 Crescent Rolls from the 9/13 SS, 10/4 SS

And don't forget to get to upload your eCoupons HERE and HERE to further your savings!!

DEAL IDEA:
Purchase 2 Sweet Rolls & 2 Crescent Dinner Rolls = $6.68
-Use (2) $1.00 off 1 Sweet Rolls printable (see above)
-Use $.40 off 2 Sweet Rolls Shortcuts eCoupon
-Use (2) $1.00 off 1 Crescent Dinner Rolls printable (see above)
-Use $1.00 off 2 Crescent Dinner Rolls Shortcuts eCoupon

Pay $1.28 OOP ($.32 per item), but get back $2.50 off coupon for your next purchase!!

Go HERE for deal ideas and coupons!!

Saturday, October 3, 2009

HOT $.50 off 2 Libby's Vegetables Coupon

Go HERE to print the new $.50 off 2 Libby's canned vegetables coupon.

Buy these at Kroger or Albertsons, where $.50 coupons are doubled, and this should get you some cheap or FREE vegetables!

20% off Coupon at BigLots

Use THIS COUPON to get 20% off your next purchase at Big Lots.

Coupon valid Monday 10/5 - Saturday 10/10.

Walgreens Deals 10/4 - 10/10

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

Campbell’s Tomato Soup - $.50 w/ in-ad Q
- $1 off 2 Printable Coupon
= 2 for Free

Wheat Thins (small boxes) - $1.00
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
= Free

Playtex Gloves - $.99 w/ in-ad Q
- $1.00 coupon from the 5/3 or 6/28 SS
= Free
*Note: Use manufacturer coupon first, then use the in-ad coupon!

Jell-O - $.50 w/ in-ad Q
- $.50 off 2 Printable Coupon
= $.25 each

Purell Hand Sanitizer 8 oz - $2.99, Get $2.00 RR
- $.50 coupon from the 8/2 SS
= $.49

Ben Gay Pain Relief - $5.00 (Buy 2 and Get $5.00 RR)
- (2) $2.00 coupons from the 8/2 SS or 10/4 RP
= $.50 each

Visine Eye drops .5 oz - $3.99
-Use the $2.00 coupon HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
Plus, use the $2.00 Walgreens in-ad coupon
=FREE
*Note:Make sure to hand the manufacturer coupon over first, than the in-ad coupon!

Coffee-mate - $1.50
- $1.00 Printable Coupon OR
- $1.50 off 2 Printable Coupon
= $.50 – $.75 each

Swanson Chicken Broth - $.69 w/ in-ad Q
- $.40 off 3 coupon from the 9/27 SS
= $.56 each.

Playtex Tampons - $4.00 (Buy 2 and Get $3.00 RR)
- $1.00 Playtex Sport Printable Coupon OR
- $1.00 Playtex Gentle Glide Printable Coupon OR
- $.50 coupon from the 8/16 SS
= $1.50 – $2.00 each

Schick Quattro Razor System - $8.99, Get $3.00 RR)
- $4.00 coupon from the 8/23 SS
= $1.99

Dove Products; Buy 4 and Get $2.00 RR, Buy 6 and Get $6 RR, Buy 8 or more and Get $10 RR
Products Include: Antiperspirant/Deodorant, Bar Soap (2 or 6 pk), Body Mist, Body Wash (10 or 24 oz), or Lotion 25% off; Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler $3
- Various Coupons (8/2 or 10/4 RP)
- $1.50/1 Cream Oil Body Lotion or $1.00 Hair Care Printable Coupon
= Prices Vary

October Monthly Deals
Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion 6.8oz - $6.99, get $6.99 RR
-Use the $1.50 coupon HERE or here: IE or Firefox
=FREE + a $1.50 Profit!

Chapstick Fresh Effects - $2.99, Get $2.99 RR
=FREE

Gillette Fusion MVP Manual or Power Razor System - $8.99, get $6.00 RR
-Use the $4.00 coupon from the 9/27 P&G insert
=FREE + a $1 Profit!

Emergen-C Booster 2pk - $3.49, Get $3.49 RR
=FREE!
*Note: Since there are no coupons for this, you could use this as your filler item, and you would still get a RR!!*

Hershey's Special Dark bars 4.5 oz. - 2/$3.00 (Buy 2, Get $1.00 RR)
-Use (2) $1.00 coupons from the 9/27 SS
=2 for FREE!!

Robitussin DM To Go 2pk - $2.49, get $2.49 RR
=FREE!
*Note: Since there are no coupons for this, you could use this as your filler item, and you would still get a RR!!*

Halls Refresh Sugar Free 20ct - $1.00, get $1.00 RR
-Use the $.75 coupon from the 9/27 SS insert, OR
-Use the $.50 coupon from the October issue of All You magazine
=As low as FREE + a $.75 Profit!

Trident Layers Gum $1, Buy 2 and Earn $1 Register Reward
- (2) $.75 Printable Coupon
= Free + $.50 Profit

Thanks, Stephanie

CVS Deals 10/4 - 10/10

Here are the best deals from CVS this week:

Bayer Breeze 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System - $14.99, Get $5.00 ECBs (Limit 2)
-Use $30 coupon from 2/1 RP insert (they will have to adjust it down)
= Free + $5 Profit

Dial, Tone or Coast bar soap - $1.88, Get $1.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
-Use $1.00 Printable Coupon
= Free + $.12 Profit

Revlon Nail Color - $3.99, Get $3.00 ECBs (Limit 6)
-Use $1.00 coupon from the 9/13 SS insert
= Free

Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste 4 oz. or 360 Acti-Flex Toothbrush - $2.99, Get $2.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
-Use $1.00 coupon from the 9/27 SS insert OR
-Use $1.00 Toothpaste Printable Coupon OR
-Use $1.00 Toothbrush Printable Coupon
= Free

Fruitopia or Viologie Shampoo or Conditioner - Buy 1 @ $3.49 Get 1 Free
-Use (2) $2.00 coupons (Reinventing Beauty Mag – available at CVS for $.99)
= 2 for Free

Nestle select products, Buy $10 Worth and Get $5.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
Products include: Edy’s Ice Cream ($3.50); Edy’s Maxx ($2.50); Stouffer’s, Hot Pocket or Lean Cuisine ($3), Coffee-mate ($2.99), Poland Spring 1 liter ($1), Tasters Choice 7 oz. ($7)
- $1.00 Edy’s Grand Ice Cream coupon from the 8/23 RP
- $.50 off 2 Hot Pockets or Lean Pockets coupon from the 9/13 RP
- $1/5 Lean Cuisine coupon from the 9/13 RP
- $.75/3 Lean Pockets or Hot Pockets coupon from the 8/23 RP
- $1.00 Coffee-mate Printable Coupon
- $.50 Coffee-mate coupon from the 8/9 RP

Boost Drinks 6 pack $6.99, Buy $20 worth and Earn $10 ECBs (Limit 1)

Schick Quattro Razor - Buy 1 @ $9.99, Get 1 Free
-Use (2) $4.00 coupons from the 8/23 SS
= $.99 each

Arrid or Arm & Hammer Deodorant - $1.99, Get $1.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
= $.99

Noxema Skincare - Buy $10 worth and Earn $5 ECBs (Limit 1)

Dove or Degree select products, Buy $20 worth and Earn $10 ECBs (Limit 1)
Products include: Dove Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler (psa $4.49); Dove Bar Soap 6 pack, Body Wash or Lotion ($7); Degree or Dove Clinical Protection Deodorant Solid ($6)
- Various Dove Coupons (8/2 or 10/4 RP)
- $2.00 Deodorant Printable Coupon

Welch’s Grape Juices 64oz - Buy 2 and Get $2.00 ECBs (limit 5)
-Use (2) $1.00 Welch's coupons HERE (IE) or HERE (FF) OR HERE
= Final cost varies

Johnson & Johnson select products, Buy $20 worth and Earn $10 ECBs (Limit 1)
Products include: Viactiv Soft Chews 60ct ($6); Benadryl 20-24ct, liquid 4oz, Fast Melt 18ct, or Strips 10ct ($5); Sudafed 24-hr 10ct, Decongestant 48ct, 12-hr 20ct, PE 20-26ct or OM Sinus Spray ($7); St. Joseph or Motrin IB Low Dose Aspirin 180ct or Ibuprofen 100ct ($8); Tylenol Cold, Sinus 20-24ct, Cough, Cold or Sore throat liquid 8oz ($6); Tylenol 80-100ct ($8.50); Zyrtec 10mg 30ct, or Zyrtec-D 24ct $19 each; Pepcid AC or Complete 25-30ct ($9); Children’s Tylenol or Motrin Liquid pain reliever 4oz ($6)
- $4 off 2 Sudafed coupon from the 10/3 RP
- $1.00 Tylenol coupon from the 9/13 RP
- $1.00 Tylenol Printable Coupon

Pantene Expressions or Restorative Shampoo, Conditioner, Balm or Mask - $4.99, Get $2.00 ECBs (limit 1)
-Use $1.00 coupon from the 9/13 RP or 9/27 P&G
= $1.99

Arm & Hammer 2x Laundry Detergent - Buy 1 @ $6.99, Get 1 Free
- $1 off 2 Printable Coupon
= $3.00 each

Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets - Buy 1 @ $8.99, Get 1 Free
-Use (2) $1.00 coupon from the 8/16 or 10/4 SS OR Printable Coupon
= $3.50 each

Zantac 75-80 count or Zantac 150 65 count - $19.99, Get $5.00 ECBs (Limit 2)
-Use $5.00 Printable Coupon
= $9.99

Benefiber, Gas-X or Maalox - Buy $20 worth and Get $10 ECBs (Limit 2)
- $2.00 Benefiber coupon from 7/12 SS
- $2.00 Benefiber Printable Coupon
- $1.00 Benefiber coupon from 9/20 SS
= Prices Vary

Ongoing Deals
Schick Disposable Razors (trial size) - $1.29
-Use $3.00 coupon from 8/16 SS
= Free + possible overage

Neosporin Lip Health - $5.49
-Use $3.00 Printable Coupon
- $2.50/1 CVS clip-free coupon savings (automatically comes off when you use your CVS card)
= Free (More details HERE)

Crystal Light on the Go Single Packs - 2 for $1.00
Buy FOUR and Use
-$2.00 off 2 coupon from the 9/13 SS
= Free

Clean & Clear Cream Cleanser (trial size) - $.99
-Use $1.00 coupon from the 8/23 SS
= Free

Women's Degree Deodorant Invisible Solids (travel size) - $.99
-Use $.75 or $1.00 coupon from the 8/2 RP
(the value depends on your region)
= As low as FREE!

Mom’s Best Natural Cereal or Oatmeal - $1.00
-Use $.75 Printable Coupon
= $.25

Thanks, Stephanie

FREE Neosporin Lip Health at CVS


*UPDATE: If you were unable to print this coupon, go HERE to request the coupon be mailed to you!

Every month, CVS puts out a "clip free" coupon book. Basically you don't need to clip a coupon, because the discount comes right off at the register.

For the month of October, the Neosporin Lip Health is $2.50 off, running them around $3.00. Originally they are $5.49.

The CVS I purchased mine at rang up for $2.89 with the $2.50 off "clip free" coupon.

Use the $3.00 Printable HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
=FREE LIP HEALTH!!

Hurry and print these high dollar coupons before the print limit is reached!!

Walgreens & CVS Trip 10/2 - Profit $1.35

I wanted to get Brian some more DayQuil/NyQuil before the new deals came out on Sunday. Right now, Walgreens has their Vicks products "Buy 2 for $10.00, get a $5.00 RR." So, $2.50 each after the RR.

Here is what I got at Walgreens:
Transaction #1:
Vaseline Lotion - $6.99, get $6.99 RR
Halloween Pen - $.25 w/ in-ad coupon (my filler item)

Coupons Used:
-$1.50 Vaseline coupon
-$5.00 RR

Paid $.80 (put on GC) - Got back $7.00 RR

Transaction #2:
Vicks DayQuil & NyQuil - $10.00

Coupons Used:
$7.00 RR from Transaction #1
(remember...you can't use RRs on a similar RR-producing deal. It won't produce RRs)

Paid $3.00 (put on GC) - Got back $5.00 RR
******************************************************
CVS (I did good on this one!)
Brach Candy - $.88
Neosporin Lip Treatment - $2.89
Digital Converter - $40.00 (these rang up $59.99, but I used my raincheck)
Oreo Cookies - $1.99
2 Sunflower Seeds - $.99 each

*Note: I had a $4 off $20 purchase coupon, and I saw CVS had their digital converters back in stock (which I had a raincheck AND a $40 coupon, making it free) SO...that means with the $4/$20 coupon, I could get $4.00 worth of items for free. So I got snack foods for the football game : )

Coupons Used:
-$4 off $20 CVS coupon that was emailed to me
-$3.00 Neosporin Lip coupon (adjusted down to $2.89)

-Used my $40.00 government coupon for the digital converter

Paid $.85 (put on GC)
I scanned my card at the coupon printer at the front of the store, and out popped a $1.00 ECB.

Grand Total Spent: $4.65
Coupons Remaining: $5.00 RR, $1.00 ECB
Total Profit: $1.35

For more Walgreens Deals - go HERE
For more CVS Deals - go HERE
(both expire Saturday, 10/3 at midnight...then the new deals come out!)

Friday, October 2, 2009

HOT Kelloggs Promotion: Earn $10 for buying 3 boxes of cereal!


I am SUPER excited about the new Kellogg's promotion that just came out.

Buy three boxes of specially-marked Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats, Raisin Bran, Fruit Loops, and Frosted Flakes, and you will receive a $10 gift certificate. You can use it on electronics, books, toys, sporting goods, and much more!

More details HERE.
1. Buy three (3) specially marked boxes of Kellogg's® cereal and collect the codes inside each box.

2. Enter the codes at www.kelloggbonusbucks.com.

3. Receive your $10 Bonus Bucks certificate by mail.

4. Redeem your certificate at a variety of participating retailers.

Codes must be entered all at one time in order to qualify to receive the certificate. Codes must be entered by 09/30/2010. Certificates expire 11/30/2010. You can see a complete list of participating retailers HERE.

THERE IS NO LIMIT TO THE # OF TIMES YOU CAN DO THIS DEAL!! WOW!! This comes just in time for Christmas shopping!!

Thanks, MSM