Sunday, February 28, 2010

Prevacid MoneyMaker!!

Thanks to Stephanie for alerting me to this deal.

There is a Prevacid Rebate on the back page of the Parade insert in the Sunday newspaper. It is a 50% rebate for any 14 ct, 28 ct or 42 ct. So whatever the purchase price is, they will give you 1/2 of that back. What's great about this is there are some awesome coupons you can combine to give you a PROFIT!!

*$6.00 Printable Coupon (for the 14 ct or 28 ct)* --PLUS--
*$6.00 Kroger eCoupon (for the 14 ct or 28 ct)*

*$10.00 Printable Coupon (for the 42 ct)* --PLUS--
*$10.00 Kroger eCoupon (for the 42 ct)*

Kroger has the 14 ct at $11.99, the 28 ct at $19.99 and the 42 ct at $25.99
Here are a couple of deal scenarios you could use:

Purchase the 14 ct @ $11.99
-Use $6.00 Printable Coupon & $6.00 Kroger eCoupon
Pay $0.00 OOP, Submit Rebate and get back $5.99
= FREE + $5.99 PROFIT

Purchase the 28 ct @ $19.99
-Use $6.00 Printable Coupon & $6.00 Kroger eCoupon
Pay $7.99 OOP, Submit Rebate and get back $9.99
= FREE + $2.00 PROFIT

Purchase the 42 ct @ $25.99
-Use $10.00 Printable Coupon & $10.00 Kroger eCoupon
Pay $5.99 OOP, Submit Rebate and get back $12.99
= FREE + $7.00 PROFIT

CVS Deals 2/28 - 3/6

Here are the best deals at CVS this week:

COUPON DEALS:
Campbell’s or Swanson Soup - $.49
- $.40/4 Campbell's MFQ (1/3 SS) --OR--
- $1/5 Campbell’s MFQ (1/3 SS) --OR--
- $1/4 Campbell’s Printable Coupon
= $.24 – $.39 each

Excedrin - $2.50
- $2.00 Excedrin Printable Coupon
= $.50

Keebler Club Crackers 16 oz. - $1.88
- $1.00 MFQ (1/24 SS)
= $.88

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EXTRA CARE BUCKS DEALS:
Power Bar Energy Gel Blast - $1.50, Get $1.50 ECBs (Limit 1)
- $1.00 Power Bar MFQ (1/3 SS)
Pay $.50, Get back $1.50 ECBs
= FREE + $1.00 Profit!

Aveeno Ageless Vitality Day, Night, or Eye Treatment - $19.99, Get $5.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
- $5.00 Aveeno Printable Coupon
Pay $14.99, get back $5.00 ECBs --AND-- Submit for $10.00 Rebate HERE
= FREE

Accu-Chek Aviva Diabetes Monitoring Kit - $14.99, Get $5.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
- $10.00 Accu-Check MFQ (11/8 SS)
Pay $4.99, Get back $5.00 ECBs
= FREE

Softsoap or Irish Spring Body Wash - $4.99, Get $4.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
- $1.00 SoftSoap MFQ from the March All You Magazine) --OR--
- $.75 SoftSoap Printable Coupon
= FREE – $.24

Spend $15 on any L’Oreal Face, Eye or Lip Products, Get $5.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
Buy 3 L’Oreal Eye Shadow Singles @ $5.49 each = $16.47
Use (3) $3.00 MFQ (1/3 RP)
Pay $7.47, Get back $5.00 ECBs
= $.82 each

Pepsi 2 Liter Bottle - 3/$4, Get $1.00 ECB wyb 3 (Limit 1)
= $1.00 each

ThermaCare Heat Wraps - $6.99, Get $5.00 ECBs wyb 2 (Limit 1)
- Use (2) $3.00 ThermaCare Printable Coupon
Pay $7.98, Get back $5.00 ECBs
= $1.49 each

Buy 2 HP Inkjet Print Cartridges, Get $10.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Prices Vary

Gain 2X Ultra Liquid Laundry Detergent - $5.99, Get $2.00 ECBs wyb 1 (Limit 2)
- $.50 Gain MFQ (2/7 P&G)
Pay $5.49, Get back $2.00 ECBs
= $3.49

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Walgreens Deals 2/28 - 3/6

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

COUPON DEALS:
Reach Toothbrush or Floss - $.99 with in ad coupon
- $1.00 Reach Printable Coupon --OR--
- $1.00 Reach MFQ (6/14 SS, 10/4 RP or 10/18 RP inserts)
= FREE
*Make sure to hand over the MFQ before the in ad coupon to avoid beepage!*

Nabisco Cookies or Crackers 3-8 oz. - $.99
- $1.00 Nabisco MFQ (1/10 SS insert)
= FREE

Dentyne Gum 12 piece - $.69 with in ad coupon
- $1/2 MFQ (2/28 SS insert)
= $.19 each

Starbucks Frappuccino - $1.25 with in ad coupon
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
= $.25

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

Nivea Lip Care - $.99 after in ad coupon
- Buy 1, Get 1 FREE Nivea Lip Care MFQ (2/07 RP)
= $.49 each

Icy Hot - Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
- Use (2) $1.00 Icy Hot Medicated Patch Back & Large Areas 1 ct. MFQs (1/3 SS insert)
= $.50 each

Campbell’s Soup Cream of Chicken or Mushroom - $.79 with in ad coupon
- $1/4 Printable Coupon
= $.54 each

409 Formula cleaner - $1.99
- $1.00 Formula 409 MFQ (1/17 SS insert)
= $.99

Quaker 1-Min Oats - $2.49
- $1.00 Quaker Oats or Instant Oatmeal printable coupon
- $1.00 Quaker Oatmeal printable coupon HERE (IE) HERE (FF)
= $1.49 each

Starbucks Pint Ice Cream - $2.50
- $1.00 printable coupon HERE (IE) HERE (FF)
= $1.50

Pepperidge Farms Cookies - $2.00
- $1/2 Pepperidge Farm Cookies MFQ (2/21 SS insert)
= $1.50 each

Jimmy Dean Bowls - $2.00
- $1/2 Jimmy Dean MFQ (11/1 RP insert)
= $1.50 each

Aunt Jemima Mix - $2.00
- $1/2 Aunt Jemima MFQ (1/3 RP insert)
= $1.50 each

Nestle Eggs - $2.50
- $1/2 Nestle Eggs Printable Coupon --AND--
- $1/2 from Walgreens March Coupon Booklet (found near Registers & ads)
= $1.50 each

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REGISTER REWARD DEALS:
Schick Intuition or Quattro - $8.99, Get a $3.00 RR wyb 1
- $4.00 Schick MFQ (2/28 SS insert) --AND--
Submit for Schick Quattro FREE after MIR found in the 2/7 SS insert
Pay $4.99, Get back $3.00 RR + $8.99 MIR
= FREE + $11.99 Profit!!

Colgate Total Toothpaste - $2.99, Get a $2.00 RR wyb 1
- $1.00 Colgate Total MFQ from the January ALL YOU magazine
Pay $1.99, Get back $2.00 RR
= FREE

Crest Dental Care - $3.00, Get a $3.00 RR wyb 3
- (3) $2.00 Crest Rinse MFQ (2/07 P&G insert)
Pay $3.00, Get back $3.00 RR
= FREE

Buy participating Kleenex: Buy 4, Get $1.00 RR; Buy 5, Get $2.00 RR; Buy 6+, Get $3.00 RR
- $.50/3 Kleenex MFQ (2/28 SS)

Deal Idea:
Buy 6 boxes of Kleenex Tissue (on sale BOGO psa. $1.99)
Use (2) $.50/3 Kleenex MFQ (2/28 SS)
Pay $4.97, Get back a $3.00 RR
= $.33 each


Buy 2 or More (*Tylenol Cold and Children’s Liquid, Sudafed PE and Benadryl*) at $4.99/ea, Get a $5.00 RR
- $1.00 Benadryl Printable Coupon HERE (IE) HERE (FF) --combine with--
- $1.00 Benadryl Children’s Walgreens Store Coupon (Walgreens Activity Book)
- $2.00 Sudafed Triple Action Printable Coupon
- $2.00 Sudafed MFQ (12/6 RP insert)
- $3/2 Select Children’s Motrin or Tylenol (1/3 RP insert)
- $2.00 Tylenol Cold Printable Coupon
= As low as $.49 EACH after coupons and RR

Buy $20 in participating Vicks Products, Get a $10.00 RR
(*20ct Nyquil or Dayquil, Liqyid 10oz*)
- $2.00 Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil MFQ (1/17 P&G insert)
- $1.50 Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil MFQ (2/7 P&G insert)
- FREE Puffs wyb Vicks Products MFQ (2/7 P&G insert)

Deal Idea:
Buy 4 Dayquil or Nyquil products @ $5.00 each
Buy 2 boxes of Puffs product
-Use (4) $2.00 Vicks product MFQs
-Use (2) FREE Puffs product MFQs
Pay $12.00, Get back a $10.00 RR
= $.50 each + 2 FREE Puffs!


Buy 3 or More participating Kimberly Clark products, and Get a $5.00 RR
- $1.50/2 Kotex MFQ (1/10 SS)
- $1.50/2 Kotex Liners Printable Coupon
- $1.50/2 Kotex Tampons Printable Coupon

Deal Idea:
Buy 3 Kotex Care Products @ $2.99 each
Use $1.50/2 Kotex Printable Coupon
Pay $7.47, Get back a $5.00 RR
= $.82 each


Speedstick Deodorant - $1.99, Get a $1.00 RR wyb 1
Pay $1.99, Get $1.00 RR back
= $.99

Purex 3-in-1 - $4.50, Get a $1.00 RR wyb 1
- Use Buy 1, Get 1 FREE Purex Liquid Detergent MFQ (2/21 RP insert)
Pay $4.50, Get back $1.00 RR
= $1.75 each

Aveeno Baby Essential Moisture Shampoo - $4.79, Get a $3.00 RR wyb 2
- $3/2 Aveeno Baby Printable Coupon HERE (IE) HERE (FF)
Pay $6.58, Get back $3.00 RR
= $1.79 each

Roots of Nature Hair Care - $5.99, Get a $3.00 RR wyb 1
- $1.00 Roots of Nature Printable Coupon
Pay $4.99, Get back $3.00 RR
= $1.99

Buy 2 or More One A Day vitamins @ $6.99 each, Get a $3.00 RR
-Use (2) $2.00 One A Day MFQ (1/3 SS)
Pay $9.98, Get back $3.00 RR
= $3.49 each

FREE Bahama Breeze $10 Gift Card

I've eaten at a Bahama Breeze before - and it was YUMMY!!! Sadly, the one near me closed down. So for anyone who has one near them, sign up to become an Island Insider HERE, and you can get a FREE $10 gift card by mail.

Walgreens 101 - For the confused... (updated)

Some of you might be confused on the coupon rules at Walgreens. Let me tell you - you're not the only one!

Let me share some rules and tips with you to help make things easier.

WALGREENS 101:

ABBREVIATIONS:
RR = Register Rewards
MFQ = Manufacturer Coupon
IP = Internet Printable (also considered a manufacturer coupon...but these aren't found in coupon inserts, but rather ones you "print")
IVC = Instant Value Coupon
WAGS = Walgreens
OOP = Out of Pocket
In-Ad coupon is synonymous with In-Store coupon (they are the same thing)

REGISTER REWARDS:
- RRs are manufacturer coupons that print out when your transaction is complete. The manufacturer actually helps finance the promotion, which is why the RRs are considered manufacturer coupons and not Walgreens coupons.
- Because RRs are considered MFQs, you cannot have more coupons than items. That would be like using 2 MFQs on 1 item.
- These DO NOT automatically come off your total. They are coupons that print with your receipt, and are to be used on your next purchase(s).
- You CAN use coupons on promotions with RRs - this is how you get items for FREE or make a profit! (*For example: Let’s say Pantene Shampoo is $3.00, and you can earn a $3.00 RR when you purchase it. Use a $1.00 Pantene MFQ - Pay $2.00 out of pocket, get back a $3.00 RR. That’s a $1.00 profit!*)
- Make sure you have 1) the right products 2) the right amount of $$ or items (*Sometimes there are deals where if you buy $20.00 worth of stuff, you get back a $5.00 RR; OR Buy 2 of the same item, get a RR back*). Meeting all the requirements is what kicks in the RR (catalina) machine. If you don't have the right items, your RR will NOT print.
- You can "roll" your RRs as long as they are not for the same deal. Using the Reward will cancel out the RR that you should be earning. But, you can use Register Rewards on OTHER deals earning Register Rewards. For example: You cannot use a $3.00 RR from buying Listerine to buy MORE Listerine and expect to get another $3.00 RR. You can however, get a $3.00 RR from buying Listerine and use that RR to buy...makeup for free or for cheap, that also produces a RR. This idea is called "rolling your RRs."

WEEKLY ADS & COUPONS:
The ad/circular comes every Sunday in the newspaper. In the ad you can find the deals for the week along with in-store/Walgreens coupons. These coupons are printed directly onto the ad, so don't expect your item to ring up for that price. You have to use the in-store or ad coupons to get that price. For example: Speedstick is on sale $1.99 with in-ad coupon. Well when you bring that item to the register, it will NOT ring up $1.99. It will ring up the retail price - you have to use the ad coupon to get the $1.99 price. Once that coupon is scanned, the register will deduct the difference. (*Note: you only need 1 in-store coupon, even if you are buying multiples of the same item. The register is set up to automatically apply the coupon to each product you’re purchasing.*) Like I said earlier, the in-ad coupons are different from the MFQs. So in this instance, you CAN use 2 coupons for 1 item. The in-ad are considered WALGREENS (or store) coupons, and the other coupons are considered manufacturer coupons. This idea is called "stacking coupons."

WALGREENS COUPON BOOK:
Each month Walgreens puts out a "booklet" of coupons. See HERE for details. These are considered store coupons, so they can be combined with MFQs. These coupons are known as IVC, or Instant Value Coupons. They even say that on the coupon. DO NOT let a cashier or manager tell you you cannot use these coupons with other MFQs. They do say "manufacturer coupon" on the back, however there is no address to redeem them, and they don't make the register beep. If you tried to use 2 MFQs for 1 item, the register will beep. But if you used 1 IVC and 1 MFQ (2 coupons total) for 1 item, the register will accept it. Personally...if you get a cashier or manager like this, simply & nicely tell them they are wrong, try it again, and if they refuse tell them you will take your business else where :)

COUPON RULES + FILLERS:
-You cannot use more coupons than items purchased (not including WAGS Ad coupons & IVCs). If you have a MFQ for every item you purchase and you try to use a Register Reward (which is treated like a MFQ), the register will beep at you. This is where you need to get a "filler item," so you CAN use your RR. In a sense, the RR has to apply to an item that doesn't already have a MFQ attached to it. So go grab a pencil, a piece of candy, or something on clearance on an endcap.
-You can use a Walgreens coupon AND a Manufacturer coupon on 1 item.
-You can use a coupon on an item that produces a Register Reward
-YOU CAN GET STUFF FOR FREE & STILL GET ANOTHER RR BACK!!!
-Sometimes but not always there will be a coupon in the Walgreens ad & the monthly booklets for the same item. YES - you can use both store coupons, as long as they are coded differently.

COUPON ORDER:
The easiest way to do these transactions is with this order:
1) $ off $$ (if applicable)
2) Manufacturer Coupons
3) IVCs
4) In-Store/Ad Coupons
5) Register Rewards

You want to do MFQ before anything else because sometimes you can get overage. For example: Deodorant is on sale $.99 with in-ad coupon. You have a $1.50 coupon. Like I said earlier, the item will ring up RETAIL PRICE until you hand over the in-store coupon.

-Deodorant rings up $1.99
-Hand over $1.50 coupon
=$.49
-Now hand over the IVC. The register will deduct the difference to make the deodorant $.99, which is...$1.00
= -$.51 which will come off another item. Obviously you can't do this if this is the only item you are purchasing. This is known as "overage."

Some stores won't allow you to do this, but some will. The store is not losing out because they will mail in the coupon for the full $1.50 value.

HELPFUL TIPS:
- Never throw away any coupon until it expires. You never know what deals come up. (I learned this lesson the hard way)
- The easiest way to make a profit is to use a coupon on a "FREE after RRs" item. For example: Buy 1 Body Wash $2.99, get a $2.99 RR. Essentially this is FREE after RR, but if you had a $1.00 MFQ, you would pay $1.99, and get back a $2.99 RR, netting you $1.00. Funny how that little piece of paper is like money in yo' pocket!
- Watch the expiration on your RRs. The usually expire in 2 weeks.
- If you have RRs that are expiring soon, and you don't want to lose that money, purchase items that produce RRs. You might have to pay a little OOP, but you now have 1) broken up your RR amount, and 2) lengthened the time frame you have to use it.
- Don't use a RR on the SAME item that produces RRs. They will cancel each other out, and you won't get that RR.
- Walgreens will issue rain checks for items that are out of stock. However, they cannot issue Rainchecks on Register Rewards. So if there is a deal on toothpaste - $1.99, get $1.00 RR back. They can give you a raincheck for the sale price ($1.99), but you won't get a RR. The stores cannot manually print RRs. (*tear*)
- Be friendly to the cashiers & pick your battles!!

WHAT IF...:
- If you experience problems related to your Register Reward catalina:
Contact the Catalina company at 888-322-3814. You will need to have your receipt in front of when you call.
- If you experience store related problems:
Call Corporate Customer Service: 877-250-5823

Friday, February 26, 2010

FREE Rimmel Mascara at Wal-Mart

Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara in on Rollback for $2.97. Use the $3.00 Rimmel Mascara Coupon from the March All You Magazine.
= Free

*When I purchased mine, the whole $3.00 came off, so that extra $.03 came off of another item I purchased.

Kroger Deals 2/24-3/2

The Kroger's in the North East Texas area triple coupons up to $.35 and double coupons up to $.50. My Kroger will d/t up to 3 like coupons per transaction.

Don't forget to load your eCoupons:
**Shortcuts**
**Upromise**
**Cellfire**

Tennessee Pride Sausage Gravy - $1.00
-$1.00 MFQ (1/24 RP)
= FREE

Blistex - $1.00
-$.35 MFQ (1/17 SS)
= FREE

Green Giant (boxed vegetables) - $1.00
-$.50 printable coupon --OR--
- $1/3 Green Giant Coupon (1/3 GM or 2/7 SS)
= FREE
*ALSO - Load your $.50/2 eCoupon HERE

Starkist Tuna Pouch - $1.00
-$1.00 printable coupon
= FREE

Reach Dental Floss or Access Flosser - $1.00
-$1.00 MFQ (10/18 RP)
= FREE

Reach Toothbrushes - $1.00
-$1.00 MFQ (10/18 RP)
= FREE

Listerine Pocketpaks - $1.00
-$.50 MFQ (10/18 RP)
= FREE

Wisk 32 load Laundry Detergent - $3.49
-$1.00 MFQ (1/31 RP) --AND--
-$1.50 Kroger eCoupon
= $.99

Sure for Men - $1.49 *closeout price*
-$1.50 MFQ (1/24 SS)
= FREE

FREE $5.00 Talbots giftcard

Talbots is offering a $5.00 gift card when you try on one of their new pants. Details HERE.

FREE $10 iTunes Gift Card at Saks Fifth Avenue

There is currently a Conde Nast Magazine Sweepstakes. When you enter, you can also receive a FREE $10.00 iTunes gift card.

Just make sure you print and present the confirmation page to an associate in the Men's Contemporary department at your local Saks Fifth Avenue. Go HERE for locations. Hurry, because this offer ends 3/1/10.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

FREE Blood Glucose Meter

These things are always a good thing to have on hand. And they are also very expensive. Click HERE to sign up and receive your FREE Blood Glucose Meter. (And my favorite part...you have 6 different colors to choose from!) How cool is that?

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

CVS Deals 2/21 - 2/27

Here are the best deals at CVS this week:

Coke Products 2 liter - 3/$4, Get $1.00 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
= $1.00 each

Almay Intense i-Color Shadow, Liner or Mascara - $5.99, Get $2.00 ECBs wyb 1 (Limit 1)
- $2.00 MFQ (2/7 SS)
= $1.99

Almay Smart Shade or Smart Balance Foundation - $9.99, Get $5.00 ECBs wyb 1 (Limit 1)
- $2.00 MFQ (2/7 SS)
= $2.99

Mennen Speed Stick Stainguard - $2.99, Get $2.00 ECBs wyb 1 (Limit 2)
-$1.00 coupon in the CVS Reinventing Beauty Magazine
= FREE

Spend $15 on any Clean and Clear, Get $5.00 ECBs wyb 1 (Limit 1)
Buy 3 Clean and Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser @ $5.49 each
-Use (3) $2.00 printable coupons
Pay $10.47, Get back $5.00 ECBs
= $1.82 each

Pampers Baby Dry or Cruisers Diapers 48-86 ct - $22.99, Get $3.00 ECBs wyb 1 (Limit 3)
- $1.50 MFQ (2/7 P&G)
= $18.49

Earinse Ear Cleansing Spray 1 oz. - $7.99, Get $7.99 ECBs wyb 1 (Limit 1)
= FREE!!!

Colgate Maxfresh or 2-in-1 Kids - $2.99, Get $2.00 ECBs wyb 1 (Limit 1)
- $.75 MFQ (2/21 SS) or printable coupon HERE
= $.24

Dr. Pepper, 7 Up, Canada Dry, Sunkist or A&W 12 packs - 4/$13, Get $3.00 ECBs wyb 4
= $2.50 each

General Mills Cereal or Bars - $1.99
- $1.00 printable coupon HERE (IE) HERE (FF) --or--
- $1.00 printable coupon HERE (IE) HERE (FF)
= $.99

Simply Asia Rice Noodle Soup Bowl - $.99
- $.50 MFQ (2/7 RP) or printable coupon HERE
= $.49

Bumble Bee Tuna - $.49
- $1/5 printable coupon
= $.29 each

Airwick Freshmatic Ultra i-Motion Starter Kit - $5.99
- $5.00 MFQ (2/7 SS)
= $.99

Renuzit Air Fresheners - $.88
Buy 3, and use the buy 2 get 1 free MFQ from the 1/10 RP
= $.57 each

FREE Sample of St. Ives Cucumber Melon Set

Go HERE, take a quick survey and get a FREE sample set of St. Ives Cucumber Melon Bath & body Works. This stuff smells GLORIOUS!!

FREE Sample of Quaker True Delights

Go HERE to try their new fruit snack bars dipped in real dark chocolate! Yum!!

Usually samples like this come with a coupon, and sometimes a FREE item coupon. So you'll definitely want to give these a try!!

Monday, February 22, 2010

Time to Load your Cellfire coupons - Coupons will reset soon!!

Don't forget to reload the cellfire electronic coupons onto your grocery store card for EXTRA savings.

Here is where you can start getting multiples of eCoupons. Yay!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Kroger Daytona Event 2/19 - FREE + $3.86 Profit

I was able to print and cut some more coupons to get in on the Daytona 500 Event, so here is what I did:

Go HERE for coupon matchups.

Transaction #1:
3 Purex Detergent - $2.49 each
2 Gatorade - $1.00 each
1 Oreo Cookies - $2.97
4 Pillsbury Grands - $1.29 each
2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls - $2.17 each (not part of Daytona Event, but part of Catalina promotion)

-$3.00 for buying 10 participating items
-Used (3) $.35 Purex printables
-Used (2) $.50 Gatorade MFQ
-Used (1) FREE Oreo Cookies I won HERE
-Used (2) $.30 off 2 Pillsbury Grands
-Used (2) $.95 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls printable
-I had (2) $.30 off 2 Pillsbury Grands Shortcuts eCoupon come off
-I had (1) $.40 off 2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls Shortcuts eCoupon come off
-Used $5.00 catalina from HERE

Paid $.73, got back $4.00 catalina for buying 6 Pillsbury items

Transaction #2:
Olive Oil - $3.69
No Yolk Noodles - $1.89
Bananas – $.82

-Used $.75 No Yolk printable
-Used $4.00 catalina from transaction #1

Paid $1.32
Will get back $.50 in my UPromise account from buying the No Yolk noodles.

Well after transaction #1, I was supposed to get a $5.00 catalina for buying 3 Purex detergent. And for some reason it didn’t print. So I went up to the service desk and asked about it. The guy asked if I got the information online because sometimes they are wrong. HAHA I said that I’ve done the transaction before and got the catalina so I know it works. So he called his manager to see what he was supposed to do. The manager told him to just give me a $5.00 GC. So then he proceeded to put $5.00 on a card, and I asked if tax was going to be on there because when I use a catalina coupon, it takes tax off. So I basically asked if $.41 more cents could be added. And he DID!

So basically, I left Kroger paying $2.05, will get $.50 in my UPromise account, and a $5.41 Kroger giftcard.

I profited $3.86 from buying all this stuff!!

I Got My Free Dockers!!!

Was anyone else able to get the free pair of Dockers during the Superbowl?

I was able to score one, and we got them in this week. They are SUPER nice. They retail around $50.00, so we scored big time. My husband wouldn't let me take a picture of him wearing them, so you'll just have to imagine how awesome they are :)

FREE Auntie Anne's Pretzel - 2/20 ONLY

While you're at the mall, stop by an Auntie Anne's to get your FREE pretzel. Saturday, 20th from 10am-3pm only, Details HERE.

**I LOVE LOVE LOVE their cinnamon ones.**

Friday, February 19, 2010

Swagbucks - MEGA Swabucks Day!!

Everyone knows how much I love free stuff - and you can get lots of free stuff through Swagbucks!

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. Register now, and you can get 3 FREE Swag Bucks.

I just redeemed for $15.00 worth of Amazon.com giftcards, and I still have a lot of points left. I'm planning to get a music book for my voice studio with this. ALL FOR FREE!!! Gotta love it.

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!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Big Lots - 20% off coupon

Go HERE to print your 20% off coupon. Valid only on Sunday 2/21, from 5-9 pm.

FREE Taco Bell

Go HERE to print a coupon for a FREE Taco Bell Fresco Taco.

FREE!!!! No other purchase required!

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Feb. 23rd - National Pancake Day at IHop

On Tuesday, February 23rd, you can get a free short stack of pancakes at IHop in honor of "National Pancake Day" haha

Make sure you go between 7am - 1pm, dine in only, 1 stack per person!

When I was in college (wow, that makes me sound old) I would hit up IHop late at night while I studied for a test. Ohhh the good times!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

HOT Coupons: Pillsbury + Land O' Frost

Here are a couple high value coupons to take advantage of:

$.95 off 1 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls

This would be a great coupon to use on the Pillsbury deal at Kroger.

and

MOM - Print this coupon NOW!! $2.00 off 1 Land O' Frost Lunch Meat

My mom buys this brand of meat all the time!!

This lunch meal goes on sale for $2.50 or less pretty frequently at Kroger, making it only $.50. A GREAT price for lunch meat!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Kroger Daytona Event - 2/13 - Profit $2.86

I wasn't planning on participating in this Daytona 500 Event, because frankly I was worn out from the Mega Event. I definitely stocked up the last 2 weeks.

BUT...

I mentioned a deal where you could make a profit HERE, so I went for it!

3 Purex $2.49 x 3 = $7.47
6 Pillsbury Grands $1.29 x 6 = $7.74
1 Gatorade = $1.00

Coupons Used:
-(3) $.35 Purex printables
-(3) $.30/2 Pillsbury printables
-(1) $.50 Gatorade MFQ (1/10 RP)
-I also had a $.30 Shortcuts eCoupon come off
-$3.00 for buying 10 participating items

Total OOP - $6.14
Get back $5.00 from Purex and $4.00 from Pillsbury (These are current catalina promotions going on, details HERE.)

= FREE + $2.86 Profit!!

I love profit especially when it involves laundry detergent! So we used the $4.00 catalina on our next order to buy hot dog buns and milk for less than $.50. YAY!!

Go HERE to view Kroger's Sale and Coupon Matchups. If you missed out this last week, you still have until the 23rd to take advantage of these deals!

Walgreens Deals 2/14 - 2/20

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

Dentek Floss or Floss Picks - $1.99
- $1.00 Dentek MFQ (1/17 SS)
= $.99

Trident Layers Gum - $.69 with in ad coupon
- Use $.75 MFQ (2/7 SS)
= FREE + overage!
**Hand the manufacturer coupon over before the in ad coupon to avoid beepage!**

Ricola Drops 19-24 ct - $1.29 with in-ad coupon
- $1/2 MFQ (1/17 SS)
= $.79 each

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish - $1.50
- $.75 Goldfish Printable Coupon
= $.75

Oral-B Cross Action Toothbrush/Crest Pro Health, Extra White Plus Scope, or Outlast Toothpaste/Crest Pro Health Mouthwash - $3.50 each (Get $2.50 RR wyb 2)
Buy 2 Crest Pro Health Mouthwash @ $3.50 each
- Use (2) $2.00 MFQ (2/7 P&G)
Pay $3, Get back $2.50 RR
= $.25 each

Select Varieties of Crest Toothpaste 6.4 oz - $2.49
- $.75 MFQ (1/17 or 2/7 P&G) --AND--
- Use the $1.50/1 Walgreens coupon from the February coupon booklet found near the ads, by the registers!
= $.24 each

Buy $20 of Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil 10 or 20 count or liquid 10 oz., Vapopads 5 or 6 pack, VapoSyrup 10 oz., or Formula 44 6 oz. Get $10.00 RR; Buy $15, get $5.00 RR
Deal Idea:
Buy 4 Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil @ $5.00 each & Buy 2 Puffs Tissue
- Use (4) $2.00 Vicks MFQ (1/17 P&G) --AND--
- Use (2) Buy 2 Vicks products, Get 1 Free Puffs MFQ (2/7 P&G)
Pay $12, Get back $10.00 RR
= $2.00 Total, or $.50 each item + FREE Puffs!

Blistex or Chapstick - $1.00 with in-ad coupon
- $1/2 Blistex MFQ (12/13 SS)
- $.35 Blistex MFQ (1/17 SS)
- $1/3 Chapstick MFQ (1/31 RP)
= $.50 – $.67 each

Welch’s Grape Jelly - $1.50
- $.55 Welch’s Jelly MFQ (1/3 SS)
= $.95

Gillette Fusion or Venus Embrace Razor System - $8.99 (Get $4.00 RR wyb 1)
- $2.00 Venus MFQ (2/7) P&G)
- $4.00 Fusion MFQ (2/7 P&G)
- Free Olay Body Wash wyb Venus Razor (2/7 P&G)
= prices vary

Olay Body Wash - Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
Deal Idea:
Buy 4 Olay Body Wash + Ribbons 10 oz. - $4.49 each
- Use (4) $1.00 MFQ (1/17 P&G or 2/14 RP)
Pay $9.48, Submit for the $15 Olay rebate HERE
= FREE + a $5.00 Profit!

Starbucks Bottled Frappuccino $2 with in-ad coupon
- $1.00 Starbucks Printable Coupon
= $1.00

Select Laundry Care $3.99 (Buy $10 Worth & Get $2 in RR)
Products Include: Bounce Dryer Bar or Sheets, Tide Stain Release, Downy Liquid or Sheets
- $1.50 Bounce Dryer Bar MFQ (1/3 SS)
- $1.00 Tide Stain Release MFQ (1/10 RP or 2/7 P&G)
- $1.00 Downy Liquid MFQ (2/7 P&G)
- $.20 or $.50 Downy Sheets MFQ (2/7 P&G)
= prices vary

Campbell’s Select Harvest or Chunky Soup - $1.50 with in-ad coupon
- $1.50/3 Campbell’s Soup Printable Coupon
= $1.00 each

Select Kellogg’s Cereal (Rice Krispies, Raisin Bran, Frosted Flakes) - $1.99
- $1.50/2 Printable Coupon
= $1.24 each

Revlon ColorSilk Hair Color - $1.99 with in-ad coupon
- $1/2 ColorSilk MFQ (1/17 SS)
= $1.49 each

Bausch & Lomb Renu Multi-Purpose Solution - $7.99 (Get $2.00 RR wyb 1)
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
= $3.99

Pampers Jumbo Pack Easy Ups or Baby Dry Diapers - $8.99 (Get $1.00 RR wyb 1)
- $1.50 Pampers MFQ (2/7 P&G)
= $6.49

Air Wick i-Motion or Freshmatic 50% off
- $5/1 or $4/1 Air Wick Coupon (2/7 SS)
= Prices Vary (but I’m guessing free or very cheap!)

Air Wick i-Motion or Freshmatic 50% Off
Buy 1 Air Wick i-Motion Scented Oil Warmer regularly priced at $7.99
- Use the $4.00 MFQ (2/7 SS) --OR--
- $3.00 Printable Coupon
= FREE - $1.00 each

Lysol Cleaners - B1G1 Free
- There are several Lysol coupons in the 2/7 SS insert or Printable Coupons HERE
= Prices Vary

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Saturday, February 13, 2010

NEW Olay Rebate + Deal Ideas

There is a new rebate available from Olay. Through March 12th, get a $15 rebate when you purchase any 3 Olay Facial Moisturizers, Facial Treatments, Facial Cleansers, Hand & Body Lotions, Body Washes or 6+ Bar Soap Packs. Get the rebate form HERE.

There are several places you could take advantage of this deal, Wal-Mart, Target, Walgreens-(BoGo 50% this week), CVS, Kroger, etc. Use the $1.00 MFQ from the 1/17 P&G insert to maximize your profit!

Here is the best deal I can forsee:

Dollar General
Buy 3 Botanical Fusion Body Wash 8.4 oz @ $2.50 each
-Use (3) $1.00 MFQs from the 1/17 P&G
Pay $4.50, Submit for the $15.00 Olay Rebate
= 3 for FREE + a $10.50 Profit!

There is a pretty sweet deal at Target next week HERE, but I don't need any more razors, and I HATE Target. They are such a hassle to work with when you are a couponer. It's just not worth the hassle to me for the extra $2.00 profit!

CVS Deals 2/14 - 2/20

Here are the best deals at CVS this week:

Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield Toothpaste or Rinse - $3.50, Get $3.50 ECBs (Limit 2)
- $.75 Toothpaste Coupon (2/7 P&G)
- $2.00 Rinse Coupon (2/7 P&G)
= FREE + up to $2 Profit

SoBe Life Water - BoGo Free
- BoGo Free SoBe Printable (IE) (FF)
= 2 FREE

Reach Floss - $1.99
- $3/3 CVS Printable Coupon --AND--
- (3) $1.00 MFQs (10/18 or 1/3 RP)
= FREE

Aussie Conditioner, Shampoo or Styler - $2.99, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
- $1.00 Aussie MFQ (2/14 RP)
= FREE

Colgate Advanced Toothpaste - $2.99, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
- $1.00 MFQ (January All You Magazine)
= FREE

Buy 2 CoverGirl Items (Lashblast Length Mascara, Smoky Shadowblast or Shineblast Lipgloss $7; Clean Liquid Foundation or Pressed Powder $6; Simply Ageless Concealer or Corrector $10) Get $5.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
**Deal Idea**
Buy 2 CoverGirl Clean Liquid Foundation or Pressed Powder - $6.00 each
-Use the BoGo MFQ (2/7 P&G) --AND--
-Use the $1.00 MFQ (1/17 or 2/7 P&G)
Pay $5, Get back $5.00 ECBs
= FREE

Neutrogena - Buy 2 and Get $5.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
- $2.00 Neutrogena Printable Coupon
= prices vary

Gillette Disposable Razors - $5.79, Get $2.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
- $3.00 MFQ (1/10 RP)
= $.79

Wisk 3x HE or 2x Ultra ($6.79-8.49) B1G1 Free
- Use (2) $2.00 MFQs (1/31 RP)
= $1.40 each

Kroger Deals 2/10 - 2/16 (Daytona 500 Event)

The Kroger's in the North East Texas area triple coupons up to $.35 and double coupons up to $.50. My Kroger will d/t up to 3 like coupons per transaction.

Don't forget to load your eCoupons:
**Shortcuts**
**Upromise**
**Cellfire**

Daytona 500 Mega Event - Buy 10 participating items and ave $3.00 off your total instantly. (so $.30 off per item)

*prices reflect the $.30 discount per item (make sure you buy 10)*

Pillsbury Grands Biscuits - $.99
- $1.00 Pillsbury Biscuits Printable Coupon
- $.30/2 Pillsbury Biscuits Printable Coupon
- $.30/2 MFQ (11/22, 12/6, 12/13, or 1/3 SS)
= Free – $.72 each
**Catalina Deal (thru 2/21): Buy 4 and Get $2 OYNO; Buy 5 and Get $3 OYNO, or Buy 6 or more and Get $4 OYNO**

Purex Laundry Detergent - $2.19
- $.35 Purex Printable Coupon
- $.35 Purex Coupon (1/10 RP)
- $1.00 Purex Printable Coupon
= $1.14 – $1.19 each
**Catalina Deal (thru 3/7): Buy 2 and Get $4 OYNO, or Buy 3 or more and Get $5 OYNO**

Gatorade - $.70
- $.50 MFQ (1/10 RP)
= -$.30

Chef Boyardee Pasta - $.70
- $.50/2 Chef Boyardee Printable Coupon
- $.35/3 Coupon (1/10 SS)
= $.20 – $.35 each

Campbell’s Chunky Soup - $1.29
- $.50/2 MFQ (2/7 SS)
- $1/2 MFQ (1/3 SS)
- $1.50/3 Campbell’s Chunky Printable Coupon
- $.50/4 Coupon (1/24 SS)
= $.79 – $1.04 each

Orville Redenbacher Popcorn - $1.69
- $1/2 MFQ (1/24 SS)
= $1.19 each

**Deal Idea**
3 Purex $1.14 x 3 = $3.42
6 Pillsbury Grands $1.08 x 3 = $3.24
1 Gatorade = $-.30
Total OOP - $6.36
Get back $5.00 from Purex and $4.00 from Pillsbury
= FREE + $2.64 Profit!!

11 Free Bags of Chips

Remember the free bags of Terra Chips at Babies or Toys R Us I mentioned earlier?

Well my husband and I went to Babies R Us to get them and they were ALL sold out! While we were searching for these chips, Brian got a glimpse of how expensive having children will be :) haha He had NO idea of crib prices, diapers, etc. He said, "We are SO not ready to have kids yet."

Anyways, we price matched at Wal-Mart and were able to get these 11 bags of chips for free. It was a little bit of a hassle because the cashier AND the manager accused me of copying coupons and stealing from them. But - they're just haters! I got 11 free bags of chips!

Walgreens Trip 2/12 - Profit $23.66

If you took advantage of the 15% off coupon at Walgreens, I'm sure you got some killer deals. Here's what I scored:

Transaction #1:
Sunkist/DP - 3/$4.00 (Get $2.00 RR wyb 3)
2 Joint Juice - $10 each (Get $10 RR wyb 1)

-Used 15% off coupon (-$3.60)
-Used BOGO Joint Juice (-$8.50)
-Used $10 RR

Paid $2.06 OOP, got back $2.00 RR, $10.00 RR

Transaction #2:
Men's Dove Body - $5.99 (Get $6.00 RR wyb 1)
Joint Juice - $10 each (Get $10 RR wyb 1)
1 Pencil - $.17 (my filler item)

-Used 15% off coupon (-$2.49)
-Used $1.50 Dove printable
-Used $10 RR & $2 RR

Paid $.28, got back $6.00 RR, $10.00 RR

Total OOP - $2.34
Remaining RRs - $26.00
Total Profit - $23.66

Children's Place - 15% off coupon

I don't have kids (yet), but if I did I would certainly take advantage of this deal! The Children’s Place is having great sale for President’s Day. On top of all the sale prices, print & use THIS 15% OFF COUPON to get some really cheap clothes.

Several items are as low as $1.99. There are also jeans for $10, so $8.50 with the coupon.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Walgreens Trip 2/8 - $0.00 OOP

I got ALL this for FREE. That's right - nada!!

These are on sale for $.99 each at Walgreens this week. I had several $1.00 coupons and $2.00/2 printables.

I first went in and asked the cashier if they can adjust coupons down. Since I had $1.00 coupon for a $.99 item. And she said "no." So then I asked the manager, and he said "yes." HAHA

Needlesstosay, I walked out of the store with all this for $0.00 OOP.

Why did I get all these? 1) They were FREE, 2) I need 10 boxes of Nabisco items 4.0 oz or more for the $20 rebate.

Here is a little more information on the Nabisco Rebate:
Buy 10 cookies/crackers, 5 drinks, 5 easy mac cups, get $20 back!
**5 drinks - done 1/31; spent only $4.95
**10 cookies/crackers - done 2/8; spent $0.00
**5 easy mac cups - still need this

So it looks like I'm going to make a pretty nice profit on this rebate.

Go HERE for Walgreens deals this week 2/7-2/13.

Kroger Trip 2/5 - a little late

Sorry it's a little late.

I got all this for $1.15.

I saved $26.56 (94%)

Holler!!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

FREE Terra Chips at Babies R Us (Yes-you read it right!)

Babies R Us and Toys R Us are having a Presidents Day sale from 2/12-2/15.

Here is how you can score FREE Terra chips!!

Terra Chips on sale 2 for $2.00
-Use (2) $1.00 printables HERE, HERE, OR the MFQ from the (12/6 SS)
= FREE BAGS 'o' CHIPS!!

Go HERE to view their sale ad.

**Note: You can also take this ad to Wal-Mart and price match it!**

Mom's Best Natural Oatmeal coupon

Go HERE to print a $.75 off 1 box of Mom's Best product.

CVS and Wal-Mart carry the oatmeal for $1.00, making it only $.25 after the coupon.

The CVS I went to the other day had them priced on the shelf for $1.00, but when I went to go check out, they rang up $.75! Hot dog!! I got 2 FREE boxes of oatmeal.

2/12 - 15% off at Walgreens

On Friday, the 12th, you can use THIS COUPON to get 15% off eligible store items and 20% off Walgreens brand.

Here are a few deal ideas:

Boogie Wipes 30 ct - $3.00
-Use 15% Walgreens coupon (-$.45)
-Use the $2.00 printable coupon
= $.55

Huggies Diapers - $8.99
-Use 15% Walgreens coupon (-$1.35)
-$2.00 printable coupon --AND--
-Use $1.00 coupon from the Walgreens Childrens Activity Book (I found these in the magazine/book section)
Pay $4.64, get back a $3.00 RR
= $1.64 a pack! HOLY COW!!

Crest Cavity Protection TP - $2.29
-Use 15% Walgreens coupon (-$.34)
-Use $.75 MFQ from 2/7 P&G insert --AND--
-Use $1.50 from Walgreens February Coupon Booklet (found near ads)
= FREE

Kotex Tampons 18ct - $3.00 each (get $3.00 RR wyb 2)
-Use 15% Walgreens coupon (-$.90)
-Use $1.50/2 Kotex Tampons printable coupon
Pay $3.60, Get back a $3 RR
= $.30 per box!

Dove Men’s+Care Body Wash 13.5 oz. - $5.99 (Get $6.00 RR wyb 1)
-Use 15% Walgreens coupon (-$.90)
-Use the $1.50 printable coupon OR $1.25 MFQ from the 1/31 RP
= FREE + $2.40 profit!

2 Liter Soda (Dr. Pepper, 7-Up, A&W, Hawaiian Punch, Sunkist, Canada Dry) - $1.25 each (Get $2.00 RR wyb 3)
-Use 15% Walgreens coupon (-$.60)
= $.47 each
**you can't even buy the off-brand for that low!**

Schick Razors - $8.99 (Get $3.00 RR wyb 1)
-Use 15% Walgreens coupon (-$1.34)
Pay $7.65, get back $3.00 RR
Submit for "Try Me Free" rebate in the 2/7 SS (get back $7.65)
Total Profit $3.00

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Walgreens Deals 2/7 - 2/13

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

2 Liter Soda (Dr. Pepper, 7-Up, A&W, Hawaiian Punch, Sunkist, Canada Dry) - 3/$4 (Get $2.00 RR wyb 3)
= $.67 each

Dove Men’s+Care Body Wash - $5.99 (Get $5.99 RR wyb 1)
- $1.50 printable coupon --OR--
- $1.25 MFQ (1/31 RP)
Final Cost FREE + a $1.50 moneymaker!

Vanity Fair Napkins 100 pack/Wet Ones Wipes 40 pack 2 for $4 (Get $1.00 RR wyb 2)
- Use (2) $.75 Wet Ones printables HERE (IE) HERE (FF)
= $.75 each

Buy $15 of select Nivea products, get $5.00 RR
- Buy 1 Get 1 Free MFQ (2/7 RP)

Select John Frieda Hair Care Products (Shampoo, Conditioners, Stylers) 3 for $15, get $5.00 RR
- Use the $5/2 printable coupon
- Use the $2/1 printable coupon

Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers, Pull-Ups, Training Pants or Goodnites - $8.99 (Get $3.00 RR wyb 1)
- Use the $2.00 printable HERE (IE) HERE (FF) --AND--
- Use the $1.00 Walgreens coupon from the Walgreens Coloring Book
Pay $5.99, Get back $3.00 RR
= $2.99 per pack!

Kotex Feminine Care - 2 for $6 (Get $3.00 RR wyb 2)
- Use the $2/2 MFQ (1/10 SS) or printable coupon
= $.50 each

Super Poligrip Denture Adhesive - $2, get $2.00 RR
- $1.00 MFQ (1/3 RP)
= FREE + $1.00 Profit!

Nabisco Cookies or Crackers 4-8 oz. - $.99 each
- $1.00 MFQ (1/24 SS)
- $2/2 printable coupon HERE (IE) HERE (FF)
= FREE!!

Schick Quattro $8.99, get $3.00 RR
= $5.99
**There is a FREE Razor rebate form in the 2/7 SS**
= FREE + $3.00 Profit!

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

Hefty One Zip Bags - Buy 1 @ $3.29 and Get 1 Free (with in-ad coupon)
- $1/2 MFQ (1/31 RP)
= $1.15 each

Bumblebee Chunk White Albacore Tuna - $.99 with in-ad coupon
- $1/5 printable coupon
= $.79 each when you buy 5

Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal 28 ct - $44.99
- Use the $10.00 in-ad coupon --AND--
- Use the $3.00 coupon from the Walgreens February Coupon Booklet (found near the front registers, by the ads) --AND--
- Use the $10.00 MFQ (2/7 P&G)
= $21.99

Schick Disposable Razors - $5.99
- Use the $1.00 coupon from the the Walgreens February Coupon Booklet --AND--
- Use the $3.00 MFQ (2/7 SS)
= $1.99

Joy Dishwashing Liquid 12.6 oz. - $.99 with in-ad coupon
- $.30 MFQ (2/7 P&G)
= $.69

Halls Drops 20-30 ct - $.99 with in-ad coupon
- $.50 MFQ (1/10 SS)
= $.49

Reach Total Care Floss - $1.99
- Use the Buy 1 Get 1 Free MFQ (1/3 RP) --AND--
- Use the $1.00 MFQ (10/18 RP, 1/3 RP) for the one you aren't getting free
= $.49 each

3 Musketeers Truffle Crisp Bars - 3 for $2.00
Buy 3 bars, get a $1.00 RR / Buy 4 bars, get a $1.50 RR

Monday, February 8, 2010

$25 giftcard - Go Drive a 2011 Kia Sorento

I love these FREE gift cards!!

Bring in this certificate to your local KIA dealership, test drive the new 2011 Sorento and score a FREE $25 gift card!

FREE Valentine's Day Dessert eBook

MEN - start a-cooking!!

My husband claims he wants to cook a special Valentine's dinner for me (we shall see if that happens) :)

If you want to make your evening special, creative and memorable, be sure to check out this FREE 36-page Valentine’s Day Dessert eBook. YUMMY!!

Sunday, February 7, 2010

CVS Deals 2/7 - 2/13

Here are the best deals at CVS this week:

Nabisco Triscuit, Wheat Thins or Ritz 9/5-12 oz. - 5/$10 (get $3.00 ECB wyb 5) (Limit 1)
- $1.00 MFQ (1/24 SS)
- $2/2 printable coupon HERE (IE) HERE (FF)
= $.40 each

Pepsi 12 packs - 4/$11 (get $2.00 ECB wyb 4) (Limit 1)
= $2.25 each

Listerine Total Care, Advanced Citrus, Arctic Mint 16.9 oz.; Reach Total Care Floss 30 yds. or toothbrush 2 or 4 pack - $3.99 (get $2.00 ECBS wyb 1) (Limit 2)
Deal Idea:
Buy 2 Reach Total Care Floss
- Use the Buy 1 Get 1 Free MFQ (1/3 RP)
- Use the $1/1 MFQ (6/14 SS, 10/4 RP, 10/18 RP, or 1/3 RP)
Pay $2.99, get back $4.00 ECBs
= FREE + $1.00 Profit

Spend $10 on Nivea Body Wash 16.9 oz., Lip Care, Body Lotion, Creme or Nivea for Men Facial Care, get $5.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
Buy 4 Nivea Hydrating Lip Care - $2.99 each
- Use (2) Buy 1 Get 1 Free MFQ (2/7 RP)
Pay $5.98, get back $5.00 ECBs
= $.25 each

Gillette Fusion Manual or Power Razor - $8.99 (Get $4.00 ECBs wyb 1) (Limit 1)
- $4.00 MFQ (2/7 P&G)
= $1.00

Buy $15 of Maybelline products, get $5.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
- $1.00 MFQ (1/10 RP)

Secret Flawless, Scent Expressions, Fresh Effects; Old Spice Ever Clear; Gillette Deodorant - $3.99 (Get $1.00 ECB wyb 1) (Limit 2)
Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Gillette Deodorants @ $3.99 each = $7.98
- Use the Buy 1 Get 1 Free MFQ (2/7 P&G) --AND--
- Use the $1.00 MFQ (12/27 P&G) for the one you are not getting free
Pay $2.99, get back $2.00 ECBs
= $.49 each

Nestle Crunch or Butterfinger Hearts 9.2 oz - 2 for $5.00
- Use the $1/2 printable coupon
= $2.00 each

Valentine Photo Card - $1 (get $1.00 ECB wyb 1) (Limit 1)
Final Cost FREE!= FREE!!

Spend $25 on select P&G products (Charmin 16 Big Rolls $9.99; Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers or Easy Ups $8.99; Clairol Nice N’ Easy, Root Touch Up or Gray Solution Hair Color $5.88; Clairol Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler $2.88; Select Crest Products 2/$6.98; Tide or Gain 2X Detergent $5.99; Downy Liquid or Bounce Sheets $5.99; Dawn 9.5-10.3 oz. $0.99) = FREE Duracell AAA or AA 8 pack batteries
- $1.50 Pampers coupon (2/7 P&G)
- Buy 1 Herbal Essences product and Get 1 Herbal Essences Styling Product FREE MFQ (2/7 P&G)
- $1.00 Downy MFQ (2/7 P&G)
- $1.00 Duracell MFQ (2/7 P&G)

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish - 2 for $3.00
- Use (2) $.75 printable coupon
= $.75 each

Campbell’s Soup 10.75 oz. or Swanson’s Chicken Broth 14 oz. - Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Use the $.40/4 MFQ (1/10 SS) --OR--
- $1/4 printable coupon
= $.60 - $.65 each

L’Oreal Preference - $6.99
- $3.00 MFQ (1/10 RP)
= $3.99

L’Oreal Everpure Shampoo, Conditioner or Leave-In Conditioner - $5.99
- $2.00 MFQ (1/3 RP or 1/10 RP) or printable coupon
= $3.99

Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers or Easy Ups - $8.99
- $1.50 MFQ (2/7 P&G)
= $7.49

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Toy & Game coupons

There are some great new coupons available for CHEAP toys and games.

You can find any of these games at Target, Walmart, and Toys r Us. These coupons don't have a size restriction so you should be able to get the travel size for real cheap!

Scrabble Slam Card - $5.24
- $4.00 Scrabble printable coupon
= $1.24

Scrabble Slam Deluxe Game - $12.99
- $4.00 Scrabble printable coupon
= $8.99

Pictureka Card Game $5.24
- $5.00 Pictureka printable coupon
= $.24

You can also find coupons for these games and toys:

$4.00 Monopoly coupon


$5.00 My Little Pony So Soft Newborns coupon


BOGO Free My Little Pony coupon


$4.00 Sorry coupon

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Kroger Mega Event - Round 3 (I think I have a problem...)

And the sad thing is...I'm not even done shopping during the Mega Event. I still have several coupons to use up!

Here is what I got today - Done in 2 different transactions:
* = Mega Event

Transaction #1:
1 No Yolk Noodles - $1.89
2 *SoBe LifeWater - $1.00 each
8 *Quaker Quakes - $1.00 each
1 Kroger Wheat Flour - $2.19

-$5.00 for Mega Event
-Used $8.54 in coupons

Paid $.39 out of pocket
Will get back $.75 in my UPromise account.

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Transaction #2:
2 *SoBe LifeWater - $1.00 each
8 *Quaker Quakes - $1.00 each
1 Kroger White Flour - $1.88
1 dozen Eggs - $1.39 (not pictured)

-$5.00 for Mega Event
-Used $7.00 in coupons

Paid $1.19 out of pocket

Now I've been asked before - Why do you buy all this food with just 2 people in your family?

Here is my answer - I am a huge fan of stockpiling. When I find a good deal on a product that is at a rock bottom price, I will buy multiples of them. I can't tell you how many times I have run out of deodorant or body wash, ziploc bags, paper towels, dishwasher detergent...and all I had to do was grab another one from my stash. This beats spending a crap ton of money on something you NEED at the moment, and it's probably not on sale.

I also buy things when I can make a profit. For example: each one of those Quaker Quakes was $1.00, but when I bought 10 ("participating items") they became only $.50. But on the Mega Deal, it just shows -$5.00 off your total, not $.50 off each item.

So in essence, they were:
$1.00 each
-$.75 manufacturer coupon
-$.50 for the Mega Deal
= -$.25
So each bag was -$.25, only to come off some other product. This is called overage! Because of this I was able to get 2 5lb. bags of flour, 1 dozen eggs, and pasta for SUPER cheap.

In fact, I paid $.83 total (after $.75 deposit into my Upromise account). How often can you buy 2 5lb. bags of flour, 1 dozen eggs, and pasta for that much without coupons?? Probably NEVER!!

I bought those 16 bags of Quaker Quakes so I could get the overage on my other items.

Anyways, I do have a lot of food and household items stockpiled around my house. I would rather have that than spend tons of money!

Go HERE to see my Round 2 trip.
Go HERE to see my Round 1 trip.
Go HERE to see Kroger Mega Event deals and coupon matchups.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Walgreens Trip 2/1 - FREE + $.03 profit

This is a GREAT week to shop at Walgreens. Here is what I scored.

I had to do 5 different transactions so I could roll my RRs.

Transaction #1:
1 Scalpicin - $5.99, get $6.00 RR
-Used $1.00 printable coupon

2 Post Shredded Wheat - $1.00 each
-Used $2.00 printable coupon
-Used $4.00 RR

Paid $.99, got back $6.00 RR
(saved $7.00)

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Transaction #2
1 Vitamin Lip Care - $1.99, get $2.00 RR
1 Blink Eye Drops - $7.99, get $8.00 RR
-Used $2.00 & $6.00 RR

Paid $1.98, got back $2.00 RR & $8.00 RR
(saved $12.00)

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Transaction #3
Joint Juice 30pk - $10.00, get $10.00 RR
Raisins - $1.00
-Used $2.00 & $8.00 RR

Paid $1.00, got back $10.00 RR
(saved $21.49)

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Transaction #4
10 bags of chips - $2.00 each (Buy $20 worth, get $10 RRs)
-Used $10.00 & $4.00 RR

Paid $6.00, got back $10 RR
(saved $33.90)

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Transaction #5
Joint Juice 30pk - $10.00, get $10.00 RR
-Used $10 RR

Paid $0.00, got back $10.00 RR
(saved $21.49)

Total OOP - $9.97
Remaining RRs - $10.00
Total Profit - $.03 **not bad for all those chips, 2 cereals and 60 packets of water flavor!!**

Weight Loss Goal Update - Week 3

2 weeks ago, I shared my decision to lose weight in hopes to help me actually do it!

Here's a recap of my goals. Go HERE for a more detailed description.

* No sugar
* Work out at least 2 hours a week (Rather than saying "I'm going to work out 4 days a week," doing a lump sum of time is more achievable for me.)
* Eat fish 1 meal a week

With all this, my goal is to lose 2 pounds a week. Every 10 pounds I will reward myself, and at the 20lb. and 50lb mark I will do big rewards!!

Lose 10 pounds by Saturday, February 13th
Week 1: 1/10-1/16 – DONE – Lost 2 pounds
Week 2: 1/17-1/23 – DONE - Lost 3 pounds (this means I am ahead of schedule - yay!!)
Week 3: 1/24-1/30 – So I got on the scale and it said I have gained 5 pounds. How I don't see that is possible, I have no idea how much weight I have lost. I know I haven't gained any weight back because my clothes are loose and I can tell my stomach is getting flatter :) I did work out over 3 hours this last week!! Maybe our scale will decide to work this week. (That's what I get for buying a cheap scale) I had halibut on Wednesday. I did eat a little sugar this week, but I made up for it by working out more than 2 hours. I'm still making progress, so that's what counts! I only have 2 weeks left until my 10 pound mark. I hope I can make it!!
Week 4: 1/31-2/6
Week 5: 2/7-2/13
REWARD – Manicure/Pedicure
**I need a pedi right now, so the harder I work the faster I can get the pedi. That is motivating me to lose 10 pounds faster!**

**Goal #4: Lose 20 pounds by Saturday, March 20th** BIG GOAL!!!
REWARD – Massage

Goal #5: Lose 30 pounds by Saturday, April 24th
REWARD – TBD

Goal #6: Lose 40 pounds by Saturday, May 22nd
REWARD – TBD

Goal #7: Lose 50 pounds by Saturday, July 3rd

REWARD – TBD
**I’m thinking a new wardrobe!!**