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!

FREE Whataburger in December

Remember my "heads up" on the 12 Days of Whataburger HERE? Well I just wanted to remind you that December is coming up, and Whataburger is offering FREE food coupons every other day in December. Go HERE to sign up.

Walgreens Black Friday Deals - yay!!

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

Deals for 11/26-28 ONLY
Infusium 23 Hair Care - $4.99, get $4.99 RR
- $2.00 MFQ (11/22 SS)
= FREE + a $2.00 Profit!

Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth Antiperspirant/Deodorant - $3.99, get $3.99 RR
- $2.00 printable coupon HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
- $1.00 MFQ (10/4 RP)
= As low as FREE + a $2.00 Profit!

Right Guard Sport Antiperspirant/Deodorant - $2.49, get $2.49 RR
= FREE

Nivea for Men Shave Gel - $2.49, get $2.49 RR
- $1.00 MFQ (10/11 RP or 11/1 RP)
= FREE + a $1.00 Profit!

Aquafresh Cavity Protection Toothpaste - $1.99, get $1.99 RR
= FREE

Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion 10 oz. - $1.99
- $1.00 MFQ (10/18 RP or 11/15 RP)
= $.99

Johnson's Softwash - $5.99, get $5.99 RR
= FREE

Crayola Crayons with Sharpener 64 pack - $1.99, get $1.00 RR
= $.99

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Black Friday Deals - 11/27 ONLY

Ben & Jerry Ice Cream - $1.99 (Limit 2)

Red Baron Pizza - $1.99 (Limit 2)

M&Ms 12.6oz - $1.50 (Get $1.00 RR wyb 2)-Limit 4
= $1.00 each

Kraft Rebate + Walgreens - $12.60 Profit

There is a new Kraft Holiday Rebate HERE. Matched with this new Walgreens deal, and some manufacturer coupons & register rewards, I will make a nice, little profit.

Walgreens Deal - Buy 5 participating Nabisco products @ $2.00/ea, get a $3.00 RR
Kraft Rebate Deal - Buy 10 participating products, get a $10.00 rebate

Transaction #1
4 Wheat Thins - $2.00/ea
-Used (2) $1/2 MFQ
1 Triscuits - $2.00/ea
-Used $1/1 MFQ
-Used $1/2 Walgreens Nabisco coupon (took off $2.50)
2 Gift Sacks - $.10/ea with in ad coupon
-Used $1 RR & $2 RR

Paid $1.70, got back $3.00 RR

Transaction #2
5 Wheat Thins - $2.00/ea
-Used (2) $1/2 MFQ
-Used $1/1 MFQ
-Used $1/2 Walgreens Nabisco coupon (took off $2.50)
2 Gift Sacks - $.10/ea with in ad coupon
-Used $1 RR & $2 RR

Paid $1.70, got back $3.00 RR

Total OOP - $3.40, got back $6.00 in RR. And I will submit for the $10.00 Kraft Holiday Rebate.

Total Profit - FREE + $12.60

Wal-Mart: $.98 Bacon Wrapped Beef Filets

The 10 oz packages of Chef's Requested Bacon Wrapped Beef Filets are on sale at Wal-Mart for $3.98. Use this $3.00 HERE. Pay $.98 for 2 filets! Now that's a nice, cheap, tasty dinner!

Financial Update - November 2009

Wow, November is going by SO fast!!

If you have been reading our financial updates (HERE, HERE), you know we started our debt snowball in September. Here are some of our goals:

Baby Step #2 – Debt Snowball
Credit Card #1 – September 2009 - DONE-9/11
Credit Card #2 – December 2009 - DONE-11/23
Car Loan – September 2010
Student Loans – March 2011

Our goal was to have CC#2 paid off by December. Well, luckily, we were able to pay this completely off in November. So Brian and I officially have no more credit card debt!! Yay!! It is such a great feeling to not owe any CC companies money! And with the debt snowball, all that money can go to paying off other things.

The beauty of the "debt snowball" is to start with your smallest debt, and once that is paid off, the money you were using to pay that off can now go to the next biggest thing. So all we have left is 1)Car Loan & 2)Student/School Loans. Actually our school loans aren't that much, but we don't have to start paying these off for a year or so, so we decided to start on the car...get that paid off, then start on the school loans. It's going to be a great feeling paying a HUGE chunk off on our car each month!

Total Debt Paid Off: 30.53%

CVS $5 off $30 coupon

This coupon should help with the upcoming Black Friday sales!! YAY!!

Go HERE for a $5/$30 CVS Coupon. You will have to take a short, 3-question survey on Medicare Part D.

Gearing up for BLACK FRIDAY!!

Even though, I believe Black Friday doesn't always have the best deals around, 2 stores never fail me around this time. Walgreens & CVS. Both with be having some great Black Friday deals, especially CVS. I remember this time last year...I bought $146.26 worth of stuff for only $1.00 by rolling over my ECBs - including several Christmas gifts. It was such a thrill!!

Anyways, I thought I'd give you a heads up on some deals so you could start cutting, collecting, and organizing those coupons:

Here are some coupons you need to save:

CVS Deals:
- $2.00 Just For Men coupon
- $1.25 Degree Deodorant (9/13 RP) OR $1.00 printable
- $1.00 Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion (10/18 RP)
- $1.00 St. Ives Body Wash (11/15 SS)
- $2.00 Schick Quattro Razor/Refill (10/4 SS)
- $2.00 Bic Soleil Razor/Refill printable OR $2.00 MFQ (11/15 SS)
- $1.00 Colgate 360 printable
- $.79 off 2 Hersheys Bliss Bar (9/20 SS)

Walgreens Deals:
- $1 or $2 Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth Deodorant (10/4 RP)
- $2.00 Infusium 23 (11/22 SS)
- $1.00 Johnson’s Melt Away Body Wash printable

There's tons of deals, where you can get FREE stuff after RRs/ECBs. These are just the ones with coupons!!

I will be posting the "real deals" later on in the week. So stay tuned...

Walgreens Deals 11/22 - 11/28

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

Tic Tacs - $.99 with in-ad coupon
- Use $1.00 MFQ (9/20 RP) - hand over MFQ first, then in ad.
= FREE

Buy $10 worth of Nabisco Crackers @ $2 each, get $3.00 RR
- Use $1.00 MFQ (11/8 SS)
- And Use the $1/2 Walgreens coupon from the Diabetes & You coupon booklet
(will deduct $2)

There is also a $10.00 Nabisco Rebate, when you buy 10 boxes HERE!! Matched with sales and coupons, you should be able to make a profit on this!

Triaminic - $5.00 (Get a $3.00 RR wyb 2)
- Use the $3/2 MFQ (10/18 SS)
- AND Use the $2.00 Walgreens coupon from the Health Savings booklet
(will deduct $4 for purchasing 2)
Pay $3, Get back a $5.00 RR
= 2 for FREE + a $2 Profit!

Coffeemate Creamers 16 oz - Bbuy one @ $2.49, get one free
- Use (2) $1.00 printable coupons
= $.49 for 2

Select Kellogg's cereals - $2.50 (Get a $1.00 RR wyb 2)
- Use (2) $1.00 printable coupons HERE, HERE or HERE.
- Or the $1.00 Smart Start coupon here: IE or Firefox
= As low as $1.00 per box

Quaker Quick 1 Minute Oats 18 oz - Buy one @ $3.19, get one FREE
- Use the $1.25/2 MFQ (8/30 RP)
= $.97 each

Dinty Moore Beef Stew 15 oz - $.99
- Use the $2/3 MFQ (10/18 SS)
= $.32 per can

Hormel Chili 10.5 or 15 oz - $.99
- Use the $2/3 MFQ (10/18 SS)
= $.32 per can

Campbell's Tomato soup - $.59 with in ad coupon
- Use the $1/4 printable coupon
= $.34 per can

Campbell's Select Harvest soup Bowls - 4/$5 with in ad coupon
- Use the $1.50/3 printable coupon
(remember you only have to buy 3 and you'll still get the in ad discount)
= $.75 each

Starbucks Ice Cream - $2.50
- Use the $1.00 printable coupon
= $1.50

Lindt Chocolate Bars 3.5oz - $1.99
- Use the $1/2 coupon from the November coupon booklet
- Plus, use the $1/2 MFQ (10/4 SS)
= $.99 per bar

Werther's Original 5.2 oz - Buy one @ $2.19, get one FREE
- Use the $1 off 2 coupon from the November coupon booklet
= $.60 per bag

Rimmel Lip & Eye Cosmetics - 50% off
- Use $1.00 MFQ (9/13 RP)
= prices vary

Arm & Hammer toothpaste - Buy one get one FREE
- Use the $3/2 MFQ (8/16 SS)
= prices vary

Carefree Ultra Protection Pantiliners 16 pk - $1.99
- Use the $1.00 MFQ (8/30 SS)
= $.99

Kleenex Facial Tissue 78 or 110 ct - $.89 with in ad coupon
- Use the $.75 MFQ printable
= $.14

Scotch Scissors - $3.99
- Use the $1.00 printable coupon
= $2.99

Select Kitchen Appliances - $9.99
(omelet maker, food processor, rice cooker + more)
- Use $3.00 in ad coupon
= $6.99 (not bad!)

Ricola Cough Drops - $.99 with in ad coupon
- Use the $.50 coupon from the Diabetes and You coupon booklet
= $.49

Thanks, Colin

CVS Deals 11/22 - 11/28

Here are the best deals at CVS this week:

Buy $15 worth of Clean and Clear Products, get $5.00 ECB (Limit 1)
- Buy 3 Clean & Clear products $5.49 each = $16.47
- Use (3) $2.00 printable coupon
Pay $10.47, Get back $5.00 ECBs
= $1.82 each

Tums - $3.99, get $1.00 ECB (limit 2)
- Use the $1.00 printable coupon
- AND Use the $2.00 CVS coupon from the $100 Flu coupon booklet (ask the pharmacy)
= FREE

Complete Contact Solution - $8.99, get $8.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
- Use the $1.00 MFQ (10/25 RP)
- Use the $1.00 printable coupon
= FREE + a $1.00 profit!

Libby's Canned Veggies - $1.00
- Use the $.50/2 printable coupon
= $.74 per can

Kleenex Facial Tissue - $.99
- Use the $1.00 CVS coupon from the $100 Flu coupon booklet
= FREE

Domino Sugar 2 lb - $1.49
- Use the $.40 printable coupon
= $1.09

Glade Air Freshener Spray - $.99
- Use the buy one get one free MFQ (11/1 SS)
- Or Use the $.75/2 MFQ (11/1 SS)
= As low as $0.49

Walgreens Trip 11/19 - Profit $7.23

So I went to Walgreens today for several reasons:
1) I have a big break in my day on Thursdays, so I like to use my time wisely.
2) I had $29 in RR expiring, so I needed to use those up.
3) I haven't been to Walgreens yet this week.
4) I didn't bring my lunch & I didn't want to spend any money OOP for it.
(it's hard to rationalize eating at Subway for $6, when I can cook dinner for 2 for less than $2.00)

Nothing in the ad really interested me this week, however I didn't really feel like rolling the RRs. There were some good medicine deals, but I just didn't feel like getting $30 worth of medicine, so I got some things that I wanted or needed, and some things that yielded another RR. I had to get a little creative...

It took me a while to get all my transactions figured out. In fact, I went through the store not really knowing what I was going to get, so I just threw some stuff in my cart, wrote down the price and tried to figure out how I could use my RRs and still spend very little OOP. I went to go check out, did 2 transactions, did more shopping, came back and did 2 more transactions. I needed to break it up so I could figure out my math correctly.

Here's what I came up with:
Transaction #1
1 Aussie Shampoo - $2.99, get $2.00 RR wyb 1
- Used $1.00 MFQ
1 One A Day Women's - $7.99
- Used $1.00 MFQ
1 Ricola Mixed Berry 19ct - $1.00, get $1.00 wyb 1
- Used $.50 Walgreens coupon
1 72ct Paper Plates - $.89 with in ad coupon
- Used $10.00 RR

Total OOP - $.37
Got back - $1.00 RR & $2.00 RR
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Transaction #2
3 DP 2L - $1.00 with in ad coupon
- Used (3) $.55 peelies
1 Aussie Conditioner - $2.99, get $2.00 RR wyb 1
- Used $1.00 MFQ
1 Ricola Mixed Berry 19ct - $1.00, get $1.00 wyb 1
- Used $.50 Walgreens coupon
2 Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice - $2.50 with in ad coupon
- Used (2) $2.00 printable coupons
1 Lunchable - $2.99 (not pictured - I ate this for lunch)
1 Dole Oranges Cup - $1.69 (not pictured - I ate this for lunch)
1 Cheez Its - $.50
- Used $10.00 RR

Total OOP - $.02
Got back - $1.00 RR & $2.00 RR
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Transaction #3
4 Nexxus Mousse - 2/$5.00
- Used $4.00 Walgreens November coupon booklet (took off $10.00)
1 Ricola Mixed Berry 19ct - $1.00, get $1.00 wyb 1
- Used $.50 Walgreens coupon
1 72ct Paper Plates - $.89 with in ad coupon
1 DP 2L - $1.00 with in ad coupon
1 Got2Be Gel - $3.99
- Used $4.00 RR & $2.00 RR

Total OOP - $.38
Got back - $1.00 RR
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Transaction #4
2 Nexxus Mousse - 2/$5.00
- Used $4.00 Walgreens November coupon booklet (took off $5.00)
1 Ricola Mixed Berry 19ct - $1.00, get $1.00 wyb 1
- Used $.50 Walgreens coupon
2 DP 2L - $1.00 with in ad coupon
1 Cheez Its - $.50
- Used $3.00 RR

Total OOP - $0.00
Got back - $1.00 RR
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Grand total spent - $.77
Remaining RRs - $8.00
Total Profit - $7.23

...so I like to put things into perspective. Had I not used any MFQs, Walgreens Qs, or RRs, I would have spent $76.73.

Go HERE for this week's deal & coupon matchups for Walgreens.

Green Bean Casserole - on a budget!!

In light of my recent post, and in thinking about Thanksgiving, I thought I'd share a great deal on a simple recipe!

One of my favorite dishes is GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE!!

Here is how you can make this dish with spending little out of pocket!

*I usually make mine with 2 cans of soup & 3 cans of green beans...we have a large family*

3 cans of green beans at Target (details HERE) = $.60

2 cans of Campbell's Mushroom soup at Target = $.48
*Deal*
Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup - $.49
- Use $1/4 Printable Coupon
= $.24 each

I know people like to put different things on the top of the dish, like fried onions. These can vary in price, but typically run around $2-$4, depending on the size. Go HERE for French's Fried Onion MFQ. Or you could try an off-brand.

*UPDATE: I totally forgot, French's Fried Onions 2.8oz are $.99 with in ad coupon at Walgreens this week. There is a $.50 printable and a $.50 MFQ from the 11/8 SS insert, making them $.49 each. I'd probably need to get 2-3 of these for the size dish I make.

Thanks, Tracey for the reminder!

So...
$.60 - Green Beans
$.48 - Soup
$1.47 - Fried Onions (updated, see above)

= $2.55 total

This general serves 10-12 people, which is ~$.21 per serving. Not bad!!

Target: Del Monte Canned Vegetables ONLY $.20!

Target has a GREAT deal on Del Monte canned vegetables! They are currently priced around $.45 each.

Buy 8 cans @ $.45 = $3.60
- Use the $1/8 coupon from the 11/15 RP
- AND Use the $1/6 Target coupon
= $.20 per can!

**Don't forget to bring in your own "green" bag for a $.05 bag credit (aka $.05 off your total!)

This would be a great time to stock up!

Also, there are tons of places that are offering deals like "bring xx # of cans, get $5.00 off your next order..." My husband just told me that you can get a free ticket to the UTA Basketball game when you bring 4 canned goods. So...$.80 to go to a basketball game?? That's some pretty cheap entertainment! And lots of schools are having canned food drives. So stock up while they are at an amazing price!

J C Penney $10 off $25 coupon

Getting ready for Christmas? J C Penney just released a new coupon. Save $10 off any $25 purchase. Valid through 11/23.

Time to get-ta shoppin'!!

Possibly 2 FREE Hasbro Games at Kroger

Don't forget to look in the USA Weekend/Parade found in the Sunday newspaper. There is a BOGO Hasbro coupon for card games.

Also this coming week, Kroger will have select Hasbro card and board games on sale, buy 1 get 1 free.

Remember - when you pair a BOGO sale with a BOGO coupon, you get both for FREE.

These would make great stocking stuffers and/or great gifts! And they will cost you NOTHING OUT OF POCKET!!

CVS Deals 11/15 - 11/21

Here are the best deals at CVS this week:

Dry Idea or Right Guard Deodorant - $2.99, Get $1.00 ECB (Limit 1)
- $2.00 printable (no longer available?) OR
- $1.00 printable HERE PLUS
- Stack with $1.00 from the CVS $100 Flu Booklet (found near pharmacy)
= FREE after ECBs

Buy $15 or more of iTunes GiftCards, get Star Trek DVD for $9.99
So for $24.99, you can get 2 gifts = $12.50 each

Buy $50 Dinner & a Movie OR Tee Time Giftcard, get $10 ECBs

Buy $12 worth of Glade products, Get $4 ECBs (Limit 1)

*Deal Idea*
Buy 2 Sense and Spray at $6 each
Use (2) $4.00 MFQs (10/18 SS)
= FREE after ECBs

Buy 3 Suave Conditioner, Shampoo, or Styler @ $2 each, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)

*Deal Idea*
Buy 3 products at $2 each
- Use Buy 2 Get 1 Free MFQ (9/13 RP) AND
- Use (2) $.50 MFQs (for the ones you aren't getting free)
= $.33 each

Buy $10 worth of select Hellmann's, Lipton, Ragu, or Skippy Products, Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
*Deal Idea*
Buy 3 Skippy at $1.66 each & Buy 3 Ragu at $1.66 each
- Use (3) $.40 Skippy coupon (10/4 RP or 11/15 RP) AND
- Use $1.25/3 Ragu coupon (11/15 RP)
= $.76 each

Buy 1 package of Duracell Batteries @ $2.99, Get $1 ECB (Limit 1)
- $1.00 MFQ (11/1 P&G)
= $.99 after ECBs

Buy 2 General Mills Cereals @ $3 each, Get $2 ECBs
- Use (2) $1.00 Total printables HERE (IE) or HERE (FF) OR
- Use (2) printables HERE or from the 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, or 11/1 SmartSource inserts
= As low as $1 a box after coupons and ECBs

Buy 1 CoverGirl Simply Ageless Foundation @ $13 and 1 CoverGirl Blush @ $10, Get $10 ECBs (Limit 1)
- Use BOGO MFQ (11/1 P&G) AND
- Use $1.00 MFQ (11/1 RP)
= $1.50 after ECBs

Colgate Total and Cavity Protection--on sale Buy One, Get One Free (2 for $2.99)
Buy 2 and use 2 $1.00 MFQ (11/8 SS) AND
- Stack with $1.00 coupon from the CVS $100 Flu Booklet
= FREE

Kleenex Facial Tissue - $.99
- $1.00 coupon from the $100 CVS Flu Booklet
= FREE

Lindsay Olives - Buy One, Get One Free (2 for $1.99)
- $1/2 printable HERE
= 2 for $.49

Tone 2-pack Bar Soap - $1.79
- $1.00 printable HERE
= $.79

Thanks, MSM

Walgreens Deals 11/15 - 11/21

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

Aussie Hair Care products - $2.99, get a $2.00 RR
- $1.00 MFQ (10/11 P&G)
= FREE after RR

Dove Conditioner - $2.99, get a $2.00 RR wyb 4
- Use (4) $1.50 MFQs (10/4 RP)
= $.99 each after RR

Ricola Mixed Berry Cough Drops 19 ct - $1.00, get a $1.00 RR
- $.50 Walgreens coupon from the Health Savings booklet
= FREE + $.50 Profit!

Thermacare 8 Hour HeatWraps - $5.99, get a $4.00 RR wyb 2
- Use (2) $3.00 printables HERE
= $.99 each after RR

French's French Fried Onions - $.99 with in ad coupon
- $.50 printable HERE
- $.50 MFQ (11/8 SS)
= $.49

Betty Crocker Au Gratin potatoes - $.99 with in ad coupon
- $.40 printable HERE
= $.59

Lindsay Olives - $.99 with in ad coupon
- $1/2 printable HERE
= $.49 each

Skippy Peanut Butter - $1.50
- $.40 MFQ (10/4 RP)
- $.75/2 MFQ (11/15 RP)
= As low as $1.10

Welch’s Sparkling Grape Juice - 2 for $5 with in ad coupon
- $2.00 printable HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
= $.50
**Remember you do not have to buy 2 to get the in ad coupon discount.

Maxwell House Coffee 11.5 oz - 2/$5 with in-ad coupon
- $1/2 printable HERE
= $2.00 each

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish - $1.50
- $.75 printable HERE
= $.7

Cheez-it Crackers & Keebler Cookies (small boxes) - $.50
This is a great price for these! They usually go on sale for $0.99!

Select Kellogg's Cereals - $1.99
- $1.00 or $1/2 MFQ (11/8 RP) or HERE
= As low as $.99

Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers - $2.50
- $2.00 printable HERE
= $.50

Breyers Ice Cream - $2.99
- $.75 MFQ (9/13 SS)
= $2.24

Nestle Jingles bags - $3.00
- $1.00 printable HERE
= $2.00

Demet’s Turtles 7 oz - $2.50
- $1.00 MFQ (11/15 SS)
= $1.50

Blistex Lip Care - $.99 with in ad coupon
- $1/2 MFQ (11/15 SS)
= $.49 each

Air Wick i motion Scented Oil Warmer 50% off--$4.00
- $3.00 printable HERE
= $1.00

Air Wick Freshmatic Starter Kit 50% off--$7.50
- $5.00 MFQ (11/15 SS)
= $2.50

Lysol Neutra Air Freshmatic 50% off--$7.00
- $4.00 printable HERE
= $3.00

Snuggle Fabric Softener 80 sheets or 32 loads - 2/$7 with in ad coupon
- $3.00 MFQ (10/4 RP) (exp. 11/15)
= $.50

Knox Nutrajoint Plus 12o ct - Buy one @ $24.99, get one free
- Use (2) $7.00 MFQs (11/15 RP)
= $5.50 each

Ziploc Bags (select varieties) - $1.99
- $1.50/2 printable HERE
= $1.24 each

Deal Scenario:
Purchase 4 Ziploc Bags $1.99 each=$7.96
Use (2 $1.50/2 printables (see above)
Pay $4.96, Submit for the $5 SC Johnson rebate
Final cost 4 packages of Ziploc bags for FREE!
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Scotch Magic Tape 3 pk - $1.99
- $.50 MFQ (8/9 RP)
= $1.49

Scotch Transparent Tape - $.39 with in ad coupon
Great filler item for your coupon to item ratio!
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Monthly Register Reward Deals

Select Rolaids - Get a $5.00 RR wyb 2
Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 100 ct Rolaids $4.99 each=$9.98
Use the $4/2 coupon from the 10/4 SS
Pay $5.98, Get back a $5.00 RR
= $.98 for 2 Bottles

Comtrex (20 count) - $5.99
- $1.50 MFQ (11/1 SS)
AND Use the $3.00 coupon from the November coupon booklet
Plus, use the $2 coupon from the Healthy Savings Booklet
= FREE + $.51 overage!

Theraflu is on a mega-saver all month long priced at $5--buy 2, get a $3.00 RR
Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Theraflu products $5 each=$10
Use (2) $2.00 MFQs (10/18 SS)
Plus, use the $2/1 Walgreens coupon from the Health Savings booklet
(will deduct $4 for purchasing two)
Pay $2, Get back a $3.00 RR
= 2 for FREE + a $1.00 profit!

Dulcolax Balance $7, get a $4.00 RR
- $3.00 printable HERE
(you may also find $3.00 coupons attached to the packages)
Pay $4.00, get back a $4.00 RR
= FREE
Plus, submit for the $5 rebate to make money on this deal! Rebate found on package!

Buy Almay Pure Blends Foundation $9.99, get a $10.00 RR
= FREE
Go see what I scored HERE!!

Buy other select Almay Pure Blends Cosmetics $6.49-$7.99, get a $5.00 RR
Almay Pure Blends Mascara
Almay Pure Blends Eye Shadow
Almay Pure Blends Lip Gloss

Nexxus Mousse on sale - 2/$5
Buy 2 and use the $4.00 coupon from the November Coupon Booklet
(this coupon will automatically deduct $5)
Final cost 2 Nexxus Mousses for FREE!

Thanks, Hip2Save

$.50 Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice

There is a new $2.00 MFQ for Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice HERE (IE) or HERE (FF).

There are several places that have these priced under $3.00. Wal-Mart has them at $2.88, Dollar General $2.50. Starting Sunday, 11/15, Walgreens has them for $2.50. Use the $2.00 MFQ to get Sparkling Grape Juice for as low as $.50 each!

This would be a good time to stock up for Christmas dinner or even New Years!!

FREE Thanksgiving Crafts eBook

Sometimes with the holidays coming up and no school, it's hard finding things to entertain the kids with...without costing a fortune! Click HERE for a FREE Thanksgiving Crafts eBook. This eBook includes 30 free craft projects for home decorating, gift-giving and fun crafts for kids.

Operation Christmas Child 2009

Ever since I was little, I remember being so excited to buy Christmas stuff for someone else. I can remember going to the mall in November, and grabbing an "angel" from the Angel Tree. Then I would go to Wal-Mart and buy items for somebody. My mom always says, "There are people less privileged than myself, so be grateful for what I have."

Every year, through our church home, Bethesda Community Church, we participate in Operation Christmas Child.

Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations worldwide through simple, gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love.

I love doing this every year, and now that I have developed quite a "stash" from couponing, I am able to give more than I have in the past. In fact, I was able to fill 3 boxes for me and my husband, and 4 boxes for my mom and dad.

Here is a picture of some of the items we put in our boxes:I had tons of hi-lighters, pens, pencils, writing pads, batteries, lip gloss & chapstick, bars of soap, deodorant, toothpastes, toothbrushes, and little, fun knick-knacks.

We were able to make 1 boy & 2 girl boxes :)Then we did go buy some socks and a toy of some sort. I just love doing stuff like this, and I am so grateful that I have the knowledge, skill and tenacity to stock up on these free or cheap items I get from couponing, so I can give to other people.

If you have a "plethora" of items that you would like to give away, consider doing it through an organization like Samaritan's Purse - Operation Christmas Child. You will touch the lives of many children!

FREE Nexxus Mousse at Walgreens!!

Score 2 free Nexxus Mousse at Walgreens - AND you don't even need to cut a coupon!

Nexxus Mousse are on sale this week - 2 for $5.00
Buy 2 and use the $4.00 coupon from the November Coupon Booklet (found at the front of the store, near the registers & weekly ads)
**Coupon will automatically deduct $5.00**
= TWO FOR FREE!!!

Kroger Mega Event, Day 3 (Saved 92.79%)

I was needing some "breakfast foods" and I remembered there was a deal on Sausage for the Mega Event, so I thought I'd head over to Kroger one last time for a quick transaction. BOY was I wrong! I found a killer deal, so I made it harder than my trip was supposed to be!

Here is what happened:
Lah-dee-dah-dee-dah...walking through the store quickly...ready to go. Oh - here's an endcap for the mega event. $1.00 for the Propel water, but $.50 when you buy 10, WITH $.55 MFQs attached to them. So each water was -$.05!!! Of course you don't have to get 10, but getting 10 bottles at -$.05 each yielded me -$.50, only to come off of another item.

Hence:

Transaction #1:
10 Propel - $1.00 each
- (10) $.55 MFQ

1 Dozen Eggs - $.99

- $5.00 Mega Event

Total OOP - $.45
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Transaction #2:
10 Propel - $1.00 each
- (10) $.55 MFQs

3 Sausage Patties - $1.25 each

1 Dole Fruit - $1.99
- $.50 MFQ (doubled to $1.00)

1 Activia Yogurt - $1.99
- $1.00 MFQ

4 Carnation Evaporated Milk - $1.00 each
- (2) $.50/2 MFQs

1 BC Potato Pouch - $1.00
- $.40 MFQ

- $5.00 Mega Event x 2 ($10.00 bc I bought 20 items)

Total OOP - $1.98
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I bought $33.72 worth of groceries.
Grand Total OOP - $2.43
I saved 92.79%

**Thank you hubby for setting the picture up! I appreeshitate it!**

See other transactions HERE and HERE.

Kroger Mega Event, Day 2 (86% Savings)

I've been trying to hit the Kroger Mega Event a few times, so I can stock up on some items while they are cheap or - FREE!! Here is what I came out with on Sunday:

Transaction #1:
Heinz Ketchup - $1.99
- $.75 MFQ

Birds Eye Vegetables - $1.99
- $.50 MFQ (doubled to $1.00)

Nestle Morsels - $2.49
- $.50 MFQ (doubled to $1.00) - I got these cheap so we can have them for Christmas cookies and candy-making!

Chex Mix - $1.99
- $.50 MFQ (doubled to $1.00)
- $.50 eCoupon

2 BC Potato Pouches - $1.00 each
- (2) $.40 MFQ (doubled to $.80)
- (1) $.40 eCoupon (my other didn't come off, and I didn't want to bother with it. I still got overage anyways)

Halls Cough Drops - $1.69
- $.35 MFQ (tripled to $1.05)

2 Carnation Evaporated Milk - $1.00 each
- $.50/2 MFQ (doubled to $1.00)

Surf Detergent - $5.69
- $3.00 MFQ

- $5.00 for buying 10 participating items.

Total OOP - $3.29
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Transaction #2:
Chex Mix - $1.99
- $.50 MFQ (doubled to $1.00)
- $.50 eCoupon

Birds Eye Vegetables - $1.99
- $.50 MFQ (doubled to $1.00)

Nestle Morsels - $2.49
- $.50 MFQ (doubled to $1.00)

2 Carnation Evaporated Milk - $1.00 each
- $.50/2 MFQ (doubled to $1.00)

3 Hormel Chili - $1.29
- $2.00/3 MFQ

BC Potato Pouch - $1.00
- (2) $.40 MFQ (doubled to $.80)
- (1) $.40 eCoupon

Halls Cough Drops - $1.69
- $.35 MFQ (tripled to $1.05)

- $5.00 for buying 10 participating items.

Total OOP - $1.41
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I bought $34.87 worth of groceries.
Grand Total OOP - $4.70
I saved 86.52%

See other transactions HERE and HERE.

FREE Whataburger

Whataburger has a couple of upcoming deals over the holiday season. Here is what their website says:

11/10/09 - Orange Night Out
On Tuesday, November 10th from 5-8 pm, we invite you to get decked out in orange from head to toe for an Orange Night Out. So dress up, dine in, show us how much orange spirit you have and get a Free Whataburger.

Also - sign up HERE to get a free item coupon emailed to you every other day in December. See below:

12/1/09 - 12 Days of Whataburger
The holidays are all about giving and so is Whataburger. So, we are happy to share “The Twelve Days of Whataburger” with you—a special promotion starting December 1st, where every other day until December 23rd, we’ll email you a coupon for a Free Food item.

CVS Deals 11/8 - 11/14

There's really nothing exciting going on this week at CVS. Regardless, here are the best deals this week:

**Don't forget the new $/$$ coupons you can use to sweeten these deals.**
- $5 off $20 (click "peel away")
- $5 off $30 - Take a short quiz on Medicare

EARinse - $7.99 (Get $7.99 ECBs wyb 1) - Limit 1
= Free

Nova Max Blood Glucose Meter - $9.99 (Get $9.99 ECBs wyb 1) - Limit 1
= Free

Root Awakening from John Frieda - $5 each (Buy $10 & Get $5 ECBs) - Limit 3
- $5/2 Q (10/11 SS)
= Free
(NOTE: Since the limit is high on this deal, you could buy 4 or 6 products, use the $5/$20 or $5/$30 coupon, pay $5 out of pocket & get back $10 in ECBs — which would make this a $5 Money-maker!!)

KY Yours+Mine or Intense (Get $10 ECBs wyb 1) - Limit 1

Scenario:
(1) KY Yours + Mine $19.99
(1) other small item (or another ECB deal) to get your total above $20
- $5/$20 CVS Printable Coupon (see above)
- $5/1 KY Q (5/10 RP)
= $10, Get $10 ECBs
= Free

Crest ProHealth Toothpastes (w/ Scope, Vivid White or Sensitivity) - $3.49 (Get $ ECBs wyb 2) - Limit 1
- (2) $1/1 or $.75/1 Qs (10/11 P&G or 11/1 P&G)
= $.49 – $.74 each

Rimmell Mascara - $6.99 (Get $4 ECBs wyb 1) - Limit 1
- $2/1 Q (All You Mag. November Issue) or
- $2/1 Q (8/23 RP) or
- $1/1 Q (8/23 RP or 9/13 RP)
= $.99 – $1.99

Children’s Allergy or Cold Medicines (Buy $20 Worth & Get $10 ECBs) - Limit 1
Products Include: Children’s Benadryl ($5), Children’s Zyrtec ($12), Children’s Claritin ($10), Children’s Robitussin ($6), Children’s ucinix ($8), Children’s Delsym cough suppressant ($9), Children’s Triaminic Syrup ($6), Children’s Sudafed, PediaCare or Tylenol Plus ($6), Children’s Oscillococcinum by Boiron ($12), Little Colds or Noses ($4.50), Dimetapp ($6), Nature’s Way Umcka Cold Care ($8), NeilMed NasaDrops ($10)
- $1/1 Benadryl Q (8/23 RP)
- $2/1 Claritin Printable Coupon
- $3/1 Claritin Printable Coupon (you get it after you take the quiz)
- $2/1 Robitussin Printable Coupon
- $1/1 Mucinex Q (10/11 SS)
- $1.50/1 Triaminic Printable Coupon HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
- $1.50/1 or $3/2 Triaminic Q (10/18 SS)
- $1/1 or $3/2 Tylenol Q (9/13 RP)
- $1/1 Tylenol Q (11/8 RP)
- $2/1 Oscillococcinum Printable Coupon
- $2/1 Boiron (Oscillococcinum) Q ($100 CVS coupon book-found near pharmacy)
- $2/1 Dimatapp Printable Coupon
- $2/1 Umcka Nature’s Way Q (11/1 SS)

Buy 2 Children's Claritin 4 oz liquid or 10 ct $10 each = $20
Use the $5 off $20 coupon, PLUS (2) $3.00 MFQs (see above)
(scroll down and look in the lower middle box)
Pay $9, Get back $10.00 ECBs
= FREE + a $1.00 Profit!

Maxwell House Coffee ($4.89 & up) - B1G1 Free
- $1/2 Printable Coupon HERE
= $1.95 ea.

Clairol Natural Instinct - $6.99 (Get $3 ECBs wyb 1) - Limit 1
- $2/1 Q (10/11 P&G) *some areas got a $5/1 coupon which would make this deal a money-maker!
= $1.99

Bengay - $5.99 (Get $2 ECBs wyb 1) - Limit 2
- $2/1 Q (8/2 SS, 10/4 RP, or 11/8 RP)
= $1.99

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent ($6.99 & up) - B1G1 Free
- $2/2 Q (10/11 SS)
= $2.50 each

Glade Spray - $.99
- $.75/2 Q (11/1 SS)
= $.62 each

Thanks, Stephanie

Walgreens Deals 11/8 - 11/14

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

Walgreens has some great deals this week! Check them out:

Bayer Contour or Breeze2 Blood Glucose Meter - $14.99 (Get $5.00 RR wyb 1)
- $30.00 MFQ (10/25 RP) *will be adjusted down to $14.99
= Free + $5 Profit

Select Cold & Allergy Medicine - Buy $20 Worth & Get a $10 RR
Products Include: Benadryl 10 – 24 ct or liquid 4 oz $4.99, Tylenol Cold or Allergy 20 – 24 ct or liquid 8 oz $4.99, Zyrtec Allergy 30 ct $18.99, Children’s Zyrtec 12 ct or liquid 4 oz $9.99, Sudafed PE or OM 20 – 24 ct or Children’s 4 oz or Nasal Spray OM .5 oz $5.99
- $1/1 Benadryl Q (8/23 RP)
- $1/1 Benadryl Allergy Q (ABC Coupon Booklet - found near pharmacy)
- $1/1 Children’s Benadryl Q (ABC Coupon Booklet)
- $1/1 Tylenol Q (9/13 or 10/4 RP)
- $2/1 Tylenol Printable Coupon
- $1/1 Tylenol Walgreens Q (Healthy Savings Booklet)
- $2/1 Zyrtec Q (9/13 or 10/11 RP)
- $2/1 Zyrtec Printable Coupon HERE or HERE
- $2/1 Zyrtec Children’s Printable Coupon
- $2/1 Children’s Zyrtec Q (ABC Coupon Booklet)
- $2/1 Zyrtec Q (ABC Coupon Booklet)
- $1/1 Sudafed Children’s Q (12/7 RP)
- $1/1 Sudafed Spray (12/7 RP)
- $1.50/1 Sudafed PE (12/7 RP)
- $2/1 or $4/2 Sudafed Q (10/4 RP)
- $2/1 Sudafed Spray Printable Coupon
- $1/1 Sudafed Printable Coupon
- $2/1 Sudafed Q (ABC Coupon Booklet)

Scenario:
(3) Tylenol @ $4.99 each
(1) Sudafed @ $5.99
= $20.96
- (3) $2.00 Tylenol Printable Coupons (see above)
- (1) $1.00 Tylenol Walgreens Q (Healthy Savings Booklet)*will deduct $3 since you’re buying 3
- (1) $2.00 Sudafed MFQ (10/4 RP)
= Pay $9.96, Get a $10 RR
= Free

Jell-O - $.50 with in-ad coupon
- $.50 off 2 Printable Coupon
= $.25 each

Betty Crocker Warm Delights - $.99 with in-ad coupon
- $.50 Printable Coupon HERE
= $.49

Betty Crocker Frosting - $1.29 with in-ad coupon
- $.50 MFQ (10/25 SS) or Printable Coupon HERE
= $.79

Ocean Spray Drink or Juice 64 oz - $1.99
- $1.00 Walgreens Q (Walgreens November Coupon Booklet - found at front of store)
= $.99

Gold Medal Flour - $1.50 with in-ad coupon
- $.50 Printable Coupon
= $1.00 (I'm excited about this!)

Clabber Girl Baking Powder or Corn Starch - $.50 with in ad coupon
- $.50 Printable Coupon HERE
= FREE
**Make sure to hand over the manufacturer coupon before the in ad coupon.

Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk - $1.79 with in-ad coupon
- $.55 MFQ (11/1 RP)
= $1.24

Nestle Semi-Sweet Morsels 12 oz - $1.79 with in-ad coupon
- $.50 MFQ (11/1 RP)
= $1.29

Sun-Maid Raisins - $2.00 with in-ad coupon
- $1 off 2 MFQ (11/8 SS)
= $1.50 ea.

Windex - $2.50
- $1/1 Printable Coupon
= $1.50

Vicks NyQuil or DayQuil - $6.00 each (Get $5.00 RR wyb 2)
- (2) $1.50 MFQs (11/1 P&G)
= $2.00 each

Glade Spray 9 oz - $.99
- $.75 off 2 coupon (11/1 SS) AND
- Use the $1/2 coupon from the Walgreens November coupon booklet
= $.23 for 2 Glade Sprays
**Buy 6 for a total of $.69 and then submit for the $5 SC Johnson rebate. Final cost FREE + a $4.31 moneymaker! Make sure you do these in separate transactions)

Almay Pure Blends Foundation - $9.99 (Get a $10.00 RR wyb 1)
= FREE
*See my AWESOME buy on this product HERE

Other select Almay Pure Blends Cosmetics - $6.49-$7.99 (Get a $5.00 RR wyb 1)
Almay Pure Blends Mascara
Almay Pure Blends Eye Shadow
Almay Pure Blends Lip Gloss

See other deals all months long at Walgreens HERE.

Thanks, Stephanie!

Walgreens & Target Trip - Profit $30.04

Wow I totally scored at Walgreens today – I am SO excited!

I had some RRs expiring today, so I thought I’d run by and do a couple transactions so I could roll over my RRs. But I ended up doing WAY more than expected. All thanks to 2 wonderful cashiers WHO ARE AWESOME!!

Transaction #1
2 small bags of chips @ $.35/ea (we ate these before I could take a picture)
2 Theraflu @ $5.00/ea ($3.00 RR wyb 2)
2 travel Pantene @ $1.29/ea ($2.00 wyb 2) – travel size is not excluded from this deal!
1 Dulcolax @ $7.00 ($4.00 RR wyb 1)
1 Sunflower Seeds @ $1.50 (I was going to use 2 RRs, BUT this was supposed to be $1.99, so that threw off my math. I didn’t want to deal with it, so I just saved the other RR and paid a little more OOP)

Coupons Used:
-(2) $2.00 Theraflu printables
-$2.00 WAGS Theraflu coupon (took off $4.00)
-$1/2 Pantene (coupon did not exclude travel size)
-$3.00 Dulcolax (I had a printable, but there is also a $3.00 MFQ right on the bottle)
-$8.00 RR

Total OOP - $1.78
Got back - $2.00 RR, $3.00 RR, $4.00 RR
Will submit for the $5.00 Mail in Rebate for buying 1 Dulcolax
Total Profit - $12.22
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Transaction #2
2 travel Pantene @ $1.29/ea ($2.00 wyb 2) – travel size is not excluded from this deal!
1 small Cheetos @ $.35
1 Halloween gummy @ $.10 (not pictured…I ate this fast!) hehe

Coupons Used:
-$1/2 Pantene (coupon did not exclude travel size)
-$2.00 RR

Total OOP - $.03
Got back - $2.00 RR
Total Profit - $1.97
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Before I did these transactions, 1 of the cashiers who was on her lunch break did an Almay makeup transaction. All week the Almay makeup is “buy 1, get 1 50% off. Now, I had heard and read that there was a glitch in the programming, and the makeup was actually ringing up “buy 1, get 1 FREE.” I thought “surely corporate would have this fixed by Thursday.” So I didn’t even bother worrying about doing this deal. Well, after I saw the cashier do it, I asked about it, and she said that they were still ringing up B1G1FREE!! So…I decided to partake! AND…they had MFQs for me to use! Hehe

Here’s how it went:
Transaction #3:
4 Almay Mascara @ $6.99 each
2 Almay Pure Blends Foundation @ $9.99 each

-2 B1G1Free Mascara @ $6.99 each (the register automatically took these off)
-1 B1G1Free Foundation @ $9.99
-Used (6) $1.00 MFQs
-$4.00 Almay 1 coat Mascara WAGS coupon (found at front of store – took off $16.00)

Total OOP - $1.05
Got back - $10.00 RR
Total Profit - $8.95
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I was SO excited about all this (essentially) FREE makeup + profit! So I called my mom, told her and asked her if she wanted me to get her some. And of course, she said YESSssssssssssss!!! Therefore…transaction #4 –

I asked the cashier if she had anymore MFQs for me to use, and she only had 3. Bummer. BUT – I was doing some calculations, AND with the B1G1Free sale, and the $4.00 WAGS coupon for EACH mascara purchased, it’s like I would get -$.50 for each mascara purchased. So to compensate for the lack of MFQs, I just purchased more mascara.

Transaction #4:
6 Almay Mascara @ $6.99 each
2 Almay Pure Blends Foundation @ $9.99 each

-3 B1G1Free Mascara @ $6.99 each (the register automatically took these off)
-1 B1G1Free Foundation @ $9.99
-Used (3) $1.00 MFQs
-$4.00 Almay 1 coat Mascara WAGS coupon (found at front of store – took off $24.00)
-$1.00 RR & $2.00 RR

Total OOP - $1.04
Got back - $10.00 RR
Total Profit - $8.96
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Target Transaction #1:
4 Archer Farms Desserts - $.99 each
2 Windex - $2.54 each
2 Scrubbing Bubbles - $2.54 each

Coupons Used:
-(4) $1.00 off AF desserts (adjusted to $.99)
-(2) $.55 Windex MFQ
-$2.00 off 2 Scrubbing Bubbles
-$5.00 Target GC wyb 4 Windex/SC products

Total OOP - $7.06
Got back - $5.00 Target GC
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GRAND TOTALS FOR TODAY’S WALGREENS & TARGET TRIP!!

Total OOP - $10.96
Remaining RRs - $31.00 + $5.00 MIR (plus the $5.00 Target GC)
Total Profit - $30.04
**Now this should be interesting trying to get rid or roll over my $31.00 in RRs**

Chick-fil-a Goodies

Chick-fil-a has their new "Cow"lendar out, and each month has a special coupon!

Through out the month of November, you can get a free calendar when you by a $20.00 giftcard. Yay!!

Here is a list of the coupons:
Jan - FREE Chick-fil-a Chicken Biscuit or FREE small bowl of Hearty Breast of Chicken Soup
Feb - FREE Large Sprite
Mar - FREE Chick-n-Strips (3-count)
Apr - FREE Lemonade
May - FREE Small Hand-Spun Milkshake
June - FREE Dasani Bottled Water AND FREE small fruit cup
July - FREE Chick-fil-a Chicken Salad Sandwich
Aug - FREE Large Coca-Cola Zero
Sept - FREE Chick-fil-a Chicken Sandwich
Oct - FREE Large Coca-Cola
Nov - FREE Large Diet Coke
Dec - FREE Chick-n-Minis (3-count) or FREE large Waffle Fries

Brian and I LOVE Chick-fil-a. So these coupons will DEFINITELY be used!

Thanks, SouthernSavers

Walgreens November Register Reward Deals

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

Here are some great register reward deals that run all through November, through 11/28/09.

Here are a few awesome deals:

Motrin 165 ct, Tylenol 150 – 225 ct, Tena Serenity, Bengay ( 4-5 Pk pouch or 4 oz cream), J&J First Aid (4-12 pk pads, 25 pk Gauze, Tape or Guaze Roll), Lubriderm , or Neosporin; Buy 2 and Earn $2 Register Reward or Buy 3 and Earn $8 Register Reward

Deal Scenario:
Buy (3) Lubriderm Daily Moisurizer Lotion 6 oz bottles (Fragrance Free ONLY) @ $3.79 ea.
-Use (3) $2.00 MFQ (10/11 RP) or Printable Coupons AND
–Use $1.00 Walgreens coupons from the Diabetes & You Magazine (found in the pharmacy - should deduct $3 for buying 3 items)
Pay $2.37, get $8.00 RR
= Free + $5.63 Profit!

Dulcolax Balance $7, Earn $4 Register Rewards
- $3.00 Printable Coupon
Pay $4.00, get $4.00 RR
= Free
Submit for $5.00 Rebate
= Free + $5 Profit

Theraflu $5.00 - Buy 2 and Get $3.00 RR
-Use (2) $2.00 MFQ (10/18 SS) AND
-Use $2/1 Walgreens Q (November Coupon Book or Diabetes & You Magazine)
Pay $2.00, get $3.00 RR
= Free + $1 Profit

Robitussin DM To Go 2 pack - $2.49 (get $2.49 RR)
= Free

Almay Pure Blends Foundation - $9.99 (get $10.00 RR)
= Free
(*who knows...maybe Almay will put out a coupon later on this month to make this deal a money maker!)

Almay Pure Blends Mascara, Eye Shadow or Lip Gloss - get $5.00 RR
= Price varies

Thanks, Stephanie

FREE Thanksgiving Recipe Book

Want to get some new and easy ideas for Thanksgiving meals? Go HERE to download a free eBook with tons of tasty Thanksgiving recipes. AND...the eBook comes with coupons, tips from experts and much more!

Make Money Selling Books!!

Well I think Christmas season has officially started.

I heard on the radio that stores and malls are putting up Christmas decorations and sales EARLY this year in hopes to bring in a little more profit. Sales are down and they want people to BUY!!

So here's a quick and easy way to make a little extra money for the Christmas season!

One of the ways I make a little extra cash on the side is selling my old textbooks...and books in general. Between my husband and myself, we have a lot of books that frankly - need to be gone! You could sell them on Craiglist or Ebay, BUT there is a better website - Cash4Books.net.

The site is very simple! You just go and enter the ISBN #s, then you can see how much Cash4Books.net will pay for the book, or even if they aren't buying it at all. Some of my older college books that I thought I would get nothing out of, I ended up getting around $5.00 for. Hey! Better than nothing!

One of the best things about Cash4Books.net is, they pay for shipping! Unlike Craigslist, Amazon and Ebay where you pay for shipping out of pocket - Cash4Books.net has a shipping label you can print directly from their website!

AND - they deposit the money into your bank account VERY quickly.

I have had TONS of success from using Cash4Books.net, received a good amount of cash back, AND de-cluttered my closet! Yay for getting rid of old textbooks and unused books!

2010 Entertainment Book - $5 off + FREE SHIPPING!

Go HERE or click image above to order the new 2010 Entertainment Book, and get $5.00 off PLUS free shipping.

I've saved boo-koos of moola using this thing. See HERE.