Saturday, July 31, 2010

P&G Run #1 - 96% savings!!

I wasn't planning on partaking of the P&G event, but when I found out I could make a profit off buying deodorant & body wash, I decided to make a trip.

Here's how I came out:
Mega Event Items:
2 Old Spice Deodorant - $3.50 each
- $1/1 Fresh Collection Deodorant PGeSaver eCoupon
- Used 2 "Buy 1 BW, Get 1 Deodorant FREE (6/6 or 7/4 P&G) *exp. 7/31 (**I told my cashier these rang up $3.50, but when he scanned the coupon, it scanned in for $4.69 EACH!!)

2 Old Spice Body Wash - $2.99 each
- $2/2 Red Zone Body Wash PGeSaver eCoupon
- Used $1/2 Old Spice BW (6/6 or 7/4 P&G) *exp. 7/31

- $4.00 for buying 4 P&G participating items
(**between mega event, paper coupons & electronic coupons, my total for these 4 items = -$4.40**)


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Non Mega Event Items:
2 Ivory 3pks - $1.00
- $.50 MFQ
= FREE

1 Speed Stick - $.88
- $.50 MFQ (7/25 SS)
= FREE

2 Fast Fixin' Chicken - $1.00
- (2) $1.00 MFQ (March & May All You Magazine)
= FREE

2 Crest Toothpaste - $1.00
- (2) $.50 MFQ
= FREE

2 Oral-B Toothbrushes - $1.00
- $2/2 MFQ (7/4 P&G) *exp 7/31
= FREE

Got 2 B Hair Gel - $5.59 (Brian HAS to have this hair gel!)

Lettuce - $.25
Strawberries - $.99

Total OOP: $1.61
Total Saved: $40.77 = 96% savings

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Kroger P&G Mega Event

Well, now that the main Mega Event is over, we now have a P&G event - yay!

There are some great deals to be had.

First, let me apologize - some of these coupons expire today 7/31. I didn't get out to the store until today, and I don't like to post deals until I've at least tried them and know they work.  But if you have a chance to make a quick run today, it will be WELL worth it!!

Here are some of the deals:
**Buy 4 participating P&G items and Save $4 instantly on your order (essentially $1.00 off each item)! Be sure to buy in groups of 4. Prices listed are after instant savings!**

Gillette Body Wash - $1.99
- BOGO FREE Gillette Body Wash Coupon (6/6 P&G) *exp 7/31
- $2.00 Gillette Body Wash or Deodorant Coupon (7/4 P&G) *exp 7/31
= As low as FREE

Gillette Deodorant - $2.39
- BOGO FREE Gillette Coupon (6/6 P&G) *exp 7/31
- $2.00 Gillette Body Wash or Deodorant Coupon (7/4 P&G) *exp 7/31
= As low as FREE

Old Spice Body Wash - $1.99
- BOGO FREE Old Spice Body Wash Coupon (6/6 or 7/4 P&G) *exp 7/31
- $1/2 Body Wash or Deodorant PGeSaver eCoupon
- $2/2 Red zone, Odor blocker or Dry skin Defense Body Wash PGeSaver eCoupon
= FREE + Profit

Old Spice Deodorant - $2.50
- BOGO FREE Old Spice Coupon (6/6 or 7/4 P&G) *exp. 7/31
- $1/2 Old Spice Deodorant (6/6 or 7/4 P&G) *exp. 7/31
- $1/1 Fresh Collection Deodorant PGeSaver eCoupon
= FREE + Profit
**My BOGO coupons scanned in for the full amount, so I made a huge profit off Old Spice products**

Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner - $1.99
- $.50 Herbal Essences or Aussie Product Coupon (7/4 P&G) *exp 7/31
= $.99

Bounty Paper Towels 2 pk - $1.99
- $.25 Bounty Towels or Napkins Coupon (6/6 or 7/4 P&G) *exp 7/31
= $1.24

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Friday, July 30, 2010

Financial Friday: Once a Month Cooking

Have you heard of "Once A Month Cooking?" I've been super intrigued by this idea. I've tried it a few times at a smaller scale, haven't gotten the hang of it, but I will keep trying.

How does this apply to Financial Friday? Well, cooking "once a month" can save you:
*Time - thought, preparation, cook time, clean up, dishes
*Money - eating at home (duh), bills (electricity, gas, water, etc)
*Sanity! - 'nuf said!

Cooking meals ahead of time can be a life saver. Sometimes I come home from a long day of teaching and have no desire to cook! I can just pull a meal out of the freezer and pop it in the oven...that's it!

I first got started on OAMC from reading THIS POST! I only spent a couple hours preparing these potatoes. For a month's worth of potatoes, I probably saved myself several hours of preparation, clean up, electricity-HEAT. You know how long baking potatoes takes?

These were quite convenient for lunches too!!

So there's an idea to get you started on "Once a Month Cooking!"

Oh...and if you REALLY get inspired, check out THIS SITE!! I definitely am not at this level yet...maybe one day!

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Groupon - Sanford House Inn & Spa (55% off!!!!)

Did anyone check out the Fort Worth Groupon for today?

Today's Deal:
One-Night Stay at The Sanford House Inn & Spa in Arlington - Save 55%

I've been there before, and it's fabulous!!

If you aren't familiar with Groupon, check out my post HERE.

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CVS: Dulcolax MM starting 8/8

Starting August 8th, CVS will have a FREE after ECB's deal on Dulcolax (Limit 1). Use THIS $4.00 Printable to turn it into a money maker! (I'm letting you know now before the printable is gone!)

Buy Dulcolax @ $9.99
Pay $5.99, get back $9.99 ECBs
= FREE + $4.00 Profit

Thanks, Tracey

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Swagbucks Fry-Dee

I have been able to earn over $75 worth of Amazon giftcards thru Swagbucks.  It does take patience & time, BUT is WELL worth it in the end.

What are Swagbucks?? Well...you can earn points ("swagbucks") by searching the web through their Swagbucks site. Then you can redeem those points for free stuff like giftcards, cash, other items.

Every Friday is Mega Swagbucks day! You can earn MORE swagbucks by searching on Fridays. I usually get a FREE Amazon giftcard about twice a month!! Go and REGISTER NOW.

If you have not started using Swagbucks, I would highly suggest you start now. It is so well worth it. You are probably on the internet searching everyday anyways, so why not win some free stuff while you're at it!

Now...with all those Amazon.com Giftcards, go BUY something and NOT pay for it!! hehe

Don't forget to read my post on 10 Ways to Maximize Your SwagBucks.

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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Old Navy: $2 Layering Camis (7/29 – 7/31)

Through Saturday, 31st, you can get layering camis at Old Navy for ONLY $2.00 (Reg. $8.50)! Just bring in THIS $2 Cami Printable Coupon to get the discount. Limit 5 per person.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

80% off Restaurant Gift Certificates


Have you heard of Restaurant.com? When Brian and I get the itch to go out for a nice meal, we like to use gift certificates from Restaurant.com.

Restaurant.com offers a national directory of more than 13,000 restaurants and a number of exclusive online merchants. Enter your zip code to find the perfect restaurant and gift certificates for savings. This site is so popular that more restaurants have jumped on the bandwagon!

Right now, you can get gift certificates for 80% off!! Use code "PLATE" at checkout and hit "Apply." Pay only $2.00 for a $25.00 gift certificate.

Is the restaurant you want out of gift certificates? *TIP* - If your restaurant is out of stock, buy the generic Restaurant.com gift certificate from the gift center. Then at the first of the month when they restock, you can redeem it for the restaurant you wanted.

Brian and I recently used our GC at Red Barn BBQ in Colleyville. Check out our savings HERE. It made our date night REALLY cheap!!

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