CVS Christmas Decoration Shopping - Profit $5.55

CVS has had some great deals on Christmas decorations lately. Here is what I got today:

1 Advil PM 4ct - $.99, get $.99 ECB
2 Bows 12ct - $2.99, get $2.99 ECB
2 Tissue Paper 20ct - $1.99, get $1.99 ECB
2 Sticky Gift Tags 50ct - $1.99, get $1.99 ECB

I did 7 different transactions, so I could roll over my ECBs to pay as little out of pocket as possible.

I spent $.43, but have $5.98 in ECBs left.
Total Profit - $5.55

Last week I got 2 free Santa hats, I just didn't post about them. :)

These "FREE AFTER EXTRA CARE BUCKS" deals run from Sunday-Tuesday, so hurry and get to CVS before they sell out!

Old Navy coupons issued through mail

Do you have an Old Navy credit card? I do - in fact, it was one of the first credit cards I got (back in the day) haha.

Obviously, I don't run a balance on my card, but I do keep it open for the perks. Old Navy issued 3 $10.00 off cards for the month of December. I don't know if everyone got them, but I know my mom and myself got them.

Well, I went to Old Navy today to see what I could get, and I asked if the amount could be exactly $10.00, making my total $0.00. And the cashier said YES! (One of the $10 cards expired today. My mom is out of town, and she wasn't going to have time to use it...so I used it hehe)

I was able to get $20.00 worth of stuff at Old Navy, all for FREE!! And I still have 2 $10.00 coupons left.

FREE Bath & Body Works Item with $10 purchase

Looking for some cheap, great stocking stuffer ideas?

Bath & Body works has a coupon HERE for a FREE ITEM (up to $13) when you buy $10.00 worth of stuff. Valid thru 12/24.

They have a section of "under $10 items." This is a great section to shop in. I was able to get a ton of little knick-knacks for way cheap!

The Limited: $15 off $15 purchase

If you are looking for some great stocking stuffers, or something inexpensive to get someone, The Limited has an awesome coupon HERE. (Valid thru 12/13!)

There are 3 offers listed on the coupon:
1) $15 off any $15 purchase (excludes accessories)
2) $30 off $100
3) $50 off $150

The Limited has several items available for around $15, so you should be able to score some free or cheap items.

What $.01 can buy you!!

I had a RR that was expiring, so I decided to get a few things. So - with sale-watching, coupon-matching, and my calculator, my total came out to $.01. I'LL TAKE THAT!!

My husband used to make fun of me for picking up pennies and coins off the ground - but look who's laughing now.

I've picked up several dollars worth of coins, so in my eyes, I got all this for free!!

FREE Whataburger 12/10 ONLY

Go HERE for a free JustaBurger at Whataburger. Valid 12/10 only!

HOT MoneyMaker at Walgreens!!

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

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

Pay $0.00 OOP, get back $5.00 RR

CVS Deals 12/6 - 12/12

Here are the best deals at CVS this week:

3 Day ONLY Sale (Sunday - Tuesday)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks, Hip2Save

Homemade Stromboli

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

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

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

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

December should not be stressful!

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

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

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

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

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