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Publix Deal 10/8-10/14

2009-10-11T06:48:00.001-07:00

Sorry these are late! But here are your best deals at Publix:

Classico Pasta Sauce BOGO @ $2.59
-$1/2 PRINTABLE coupon
$.79 each

Ronzoni Pasta BOGO @ $1.39
-$1/2 PRINTABLE coupon
-$.75/1 coupon in the September All You Magazine
$.19 each

Fresh Express Salad Blend BOGO @$3.99
- $.55/2 PRINTABLE coupon
-$.55/2 coupon 10/4 SS
$1.72 each

Lipton Tea Bags BOGO @ $2.53
- $1/2 or $.75/2 coupon 8/2 RP
$.76-$.89 each

Hunt's Tomato Ketchup BOGO @ $1.75
-$1/2 coupon found in the Sept or Aug All You Magazine
$.37 each

General Mills Fiber One Cereal BOGO @ $4.29
-$1/2 PRINTABLE coupon
$1.64 each

Knorr Pasta Sides BOGO @ $1.49
-$.45/1 PRINTABLE IE or PRINTABLE FF coupons
$.29 each

Betty Crocker Potatoes BOGO @ $1.75
-$.40/1 PRINTABLE coupons
$.47 each

Bertolli Olive Oil BOGO @ $6.39
-$1/1 coupons 9/13 SS
$2.19 each

Hunt's Tomatoes BOGO @ $1.39
-$1/4 coupon found in the 10-04-09 SS insert or in-store dispenser
-$.50/2 PRINTABLE coupon
$.44 each

Swanson Broth (carton) BOGO @ $2.59
-$1/2 coupon 9/27 SS
$.79 each

Nissin Original Chow Mein Noodles BOGO @ $.89
-$1/3 coupon 10/4 SS
- buy 6 and use 2 coupons
$.11 each

Orville Redenbacher Gourmet Pop Corn BOGO @ $2.99
-$1/1 coupon found in the Aug All You Magazine
$.99 each

Keebler Club or Townhouse Crackers BOGO @ $3.99
- $1/2 PRINTABLE coupon
- PLUS Use the $1/2 coupon found in the Tailgate Like a Pro booklet
$.99 each

Red Baron Pizza BOGO @ $5.79 ($2.89 without coupons - still great price!)
-$.75/1 coupons Oct Good Housekeeping or Nov Women's Day magazines
$2.14 each

Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt, BOGO @ $2.50
-$1/1 coupon 10/04 SS, 9/13 SS or printable or printable
-$1.25 off Fiber One printable (IE) or printable (FF)
FREE-$.25 each

Luigi Real Italian Ice BOGO @ $2.99
-$.50/1 coupons 8/16 RP
$.99 each

Complete Multi Purpose Solution BOGO @ $8.99
-$1/1 coupon 8/2 RP
$3.49 each

Hall's Cough Drops BOGO @ $1.99
- Use the FREE coupon if you got one
- $.75/1 coupon 9/27 SS
FREE-$.24 each

Lysol Disinfectant Trigger Spray BOGO @ $2.69
-$.75/1 coupon 9/13 SS
$.59 each

(Thanks Swaggrabber for help with matchups!)

CVS Deals 10/11-10/17

2009-10-11T05:56:00.000-07:00

There are three different $5 off $25 purchase coupons....HERE, HERE, and HERE. There is also a $3/$15 coupon HERE!

Here are your best CVS deals for the week:

SUNDAY, MONDAY, & TUESDAY ONLY:

Brach's Candy Corn @ 2/$.88 -
$.44 each

Halloween Nylong Treat Bag @ $.99, get $.99 in ECB (limit 1)
FREE

4-in-1 Pumpkin Carving Tool @ $1.99, get $1.99 in ECB (limit 2)
FREE

WEEKLONG DEALS:

Keebler or Nabisco Crackers @ $1 each
-$1/1 Wheat Thins printable coupon HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
FREE

Revlon Cosmetics BOGO @ $1.99 and up
-$1/1 coupon 10/19 SS
price varies but could be FREE

Purex Laundry Detergent BOGO @ $5.99
-$1/1 PRINTABLE coupons
- coupon is for Natural Elements which is included
$1.99 each

Buy $20 worth of Halloween Candy, Get $5 in ECBs (Limit 1)
-$1/2 candy coupon 9/27 RP
-$1/3 candy coupon 9/27 RP
-$1/1 Wonka candy printable coupon
-$1/1 Nestle candy printable coupon
Prices varies

Spend $15 in Kraft Products, get $5 in ECB
Maxwell House $8 - Planters $5 - Wheat Thins/Easy Mac $3 - Digiorno $6
-$1/1 Wheat Thins printable coupon HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
-50¢/1 DiGiorno coupon 9/27 SS
-$1/1 Maxwell house printable coupon
price varies

Kashi Cereal @ 2/$6
-$3/1 Vocal Point Mailer coupon
FREE

Energizer Batteries @ $5.99 to $8.00, buy $15 get $5 in ECB (limit 1)
-$1.00/1 coupon 10/4 SS
$3.32 each

Axe Shampoo or Conditioner @ $5 each, buy $15 get $5 in ECB
- $1.50/1 PRINTABLE coupon
$1.83 each

(Thanks to Swaggrabber and Surviving the Stores for help with matchups!)

Walgreens Deals 10/11-10/17

2009-10-10T20:17:00.000-07:00

Here are your Walgreens deals. I'm listing the monthly deals first, then the weekly deals.

MONTH-LONG DEALS THROUGH 10/31:

Chapstick Fresh Effects @ $2.99, get $3 RR
FREE

Emergen-C Immune + or alert 2 2.5 oz shot pack Booster @ $3.49, get $3.50 RR
FREE

Gillette Fusion MVP Manual or Power Razor System @ $8.99, get $6 RR
-$4/1 coupon 9/27 P&G
$1 money-maker
*(gillette fusion rr is rolling, ie you can use it to pay when buying another gillette fusion and a new rr will still print)

Halls Refresh cough drops 20 ct @ $1, get $1 RR
-$.75/1 coupon 9/27 SS
-$.50/1 coupon October All You magazine
$.50 money-maker

Robitussin To Go 2 ct @ $2.49, get $2.50 RR
FREE
(I found these by the front register)

Trident xtra care or Layers gum @ $1, get $1 RR wyb 2
-$1/2 printable
FREE

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion 6.8 oz @ $6.99, get $7 RR
-$1.50/1 printable here or here or here
-$1.50/1 coupon 8/2 RP
$1.50 money-maker

WEEKLONG DEALS

Buy 8 select Uniliever Foods, get $8 RR (Buy 6, get $4 RR)
Products include: Bertolli Meals ($.5.99); Ragu pasta sauce ($1.67), Skippy Peanut Butter ($1.67); Hellmann's Mayonnaise ($2.50)
-30¢/1 Ragu coupon 9/13 RP
-75¢/1 Skippy coupon 10/4 RP (regional coupon)
-$1/1 Bertolli coupon 10/4 RP or printable coupon
-60¢/1 Hellmann’s coupon 8/2 RP or printable coupon HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
price varies
Possible scenerio:
Buy 8 Skippy
no coupons
spend 13.46, get $8 RR
$.67 each
(I did not get the Skippy coupon, but it is STILL a good deal!)
(Buy all Ragus and they'd be $.37 each!!)
Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers or pants @ 2/$18 , buy 2 get $4 in RR
-$1/1 coupon in the Walgreens coloring book (stack with one of the coupons below)
-$2/1 PRINTABLE IE or PRINTABLE FF Huggie coupons
-$2/1 PRINTABLE or PRINTABLE Pull up coupons
-$2/1 coupon from the June All You Magazine
$4.00 each

Healthy Choice Dinners @ $2.50 each
-$2/1 PRINTABLE coupon
$.50 each

Campbell's Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Chicken Soup BOGO @ $1.59 (with in-ad coupon)
-$1/2 PRINTABLE coupon
$.29 each

Vicks Formula 44, NyQuil, or DayQuil @ $5 each, buy 2 get $5 RR
-$1/1 coupons from the 10/11 P&G
$1.50 each

Scope Mouthwash @ $3.50 each, buy 2 get $4 RR
-75¢/1 coupons from the 9/27 or 10/11 P&G
75¢ each

(Thanks Surviving the Stores for help with matchups!)

FREE breakfast at IKEA 10/10-10/12

2009-10-07T05:53:00.000-07:00

This is fun! Ikea is offering a free breakfast Oct.10-Oct.12. Limit is one per customer. You will get: one small breakfast (0.99 value) and one cup of coffee (0.99 value).

Ikea locations here. Offer not valid at IKEA Hicksville, IKEA Houston, and IKEA Direct (sorry!).

(Thanks Common Sense with Money!)

FREE princess movie

2009-10-07T05:48:00.000-07:00

Need a stocking stuffer for a little "princess" in your home? My friend Kristin told me about this---go here and click "order free DVD". No shipping!

Redbox code for FREE movie today 10/5!

2009-10-05T07:53:00.000-07:00

Use the code QNGJ7KD at any Redbox location for a free movie today only! (Rent before midnight.) You can use the code once per credit card. (Use different cards for multiple rentals.)

Rent before midnight tonight and be sure and return by 9pm Tuesday to avoid the $1 charge.

Go here for information and locations.

Walgreens Deals 10/4-10/10

2009-10-04T08:43:00.001-07:00

Wheat Thins (small boxes) @ $1
-$1/1 printable coupon HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
FREE

Jif Peanut Butter & Smucker’s Strawberry Jelly @$2 each
-$1/2 Jif Peanut Butter AND Smucker’s Jelly 8/16 SS or 8/09 RP
$1.50 each

Playtex Gloves @ 99¢ w/ in-ad coupon
-$1/1 coupon 5/3 or 6/28 SS
FREE

Rimmel Eye Makeup @ BOGO Free
-BOGO Free coupon from the October All You Magazine
Get two FREE

Jell-O – 50¢ w/ in-ad coupon
-50¢/2 printable coupon HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
25¢ each

Reese’s Candy 4 – 4.5 oz @ $1.50, buy 2 get $1 RR
-55¢/1 coupon 8/23 SS
45¢ each

Reese’s King Size Candy @ $1
-55¢/1 coupon 8/23 SS
45¢ each

Purell Hand Sanitizer 8 oz @ $2.99, get $2 RR
-50¢/1 coupon 8/2 SS
49¢ each

Ben-Gay Pain Relief @ $5 each, buy 2 get $5 RR
-$2/1 coupons 8/2 SS or 10/4 RP
50¢ each

Coffee-mate – $1.50
-$1/1 printable coupon
-$1.50/2 printable coupon
50¢-75¢ each

Swanson Chicken Broth – 69¢ w/ in-ad coupon (buy 3)
-40¢/3 coupon from the 9/27 SS
56¢ each

Glade Fragrance Collection Soy Candle – $3.99
-$3/1 coupon from the August All You Magazine or Publix "One Stop, One Store" booklet
99¢ each

Playtex Tampons @ $4 each, buy 2 get $3 RRs
-$1/1 Playtex Sport printable coupon HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
-$1/1 Playtex Gentle Glide printable coupon
-50¢/1 coupon from the 8/16 SS
$1.50-$2.00 each

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

Possible Scenario:
Buy 8 Dove Conditioners – $3 each
Use 8 $1.50/1 coupons from the 10/4 RP
Pay $12 out of pocket
Get back $10 in RRs
25¢ each after coupons and RRs

(Thanks Surviving the Stores for help with this week's match-ups and scenarios!)

CVS Deals 10/4-10/10

2009-10-04T07:13:00.000-07:00

There are three different $5 off $25 purchase coupons....HERE, HERE, and HERE. There is also a $3/$15 coupon HERE!

Here are your best deals this week:

Bayer Breeze 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System @ $14.99, get $5 ECB (limit 2)
-$30/1 coupon 2/1 RP
- coupon will be adjusted to the full price of $14.99
$5.00 moneymaker

Colgate Total Toothpaste or 360 Acti Flex Toothbrush @ $2.99 , get $2 ECB (limit 1)
-$1/1 coupon 9/27 SS
-$1/1 toothbrush PRINTABLE coupon
-$1/1 toothpaste printable coupon
FREE

Dial, Tone or Coast Bar Soap @ $1.88, get $1 ECB (limit 1)
-$1/1 printable coupon HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
$.12 money maker

Revlon Nail @ $3.99, get $3 ECB (limit 6!!)
-$1/1 coupon 9/13 SS
FREE

Neosporin Lip Health @ $5.49
-$2.50 clip-free coupon in October Flyer
-$3/1 PRINTABLE coupon
use both coupons
FREE

Fruitopia or Viologie Shampoo or Conditioner, BOGO @ $3.49
-$2/1 coupon from the CVS Reinventing Beauty Magazine (these cost 99¢ and are typically in the beauty section) (use 2 coupons)
FREE

Schick Quattro Razor (men or women), BOGO
-$4/1 coupons from the 8/23 SS
Close to free or FREE (depending on the price)
**(but I would just get Gillette razors at Walgreens and MAKE money)

Buy $20 worth of Boost Drinks (6 pack) @ $6.99 each, get $10 ECBs (limit 1)

Best scenario:
Buy 3 Boost 6-packs
-3 $2/1 printable coupons HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
-AND 3 $1/1 CVS store coupons from the Flu Savings coupon book (at the pharmacy)
Pay $11.97 out of pocket
Get back $10 in ECBs
66¢ each

Spend $10 on select Nestle products, Get $5 in ECBs (Limit 1)
Products include: Edy’s Ice Cream ($3.50); Edy’s Maxx ($2.50); Stouffer’s, Hot Pocket or Lean Cuisine ($3), Coffee-mate ($2.99), Poland Spring 1 liter ($1), Tasters Choice 7 oz. ($7)
-$1/1 Edy’s Grand Ice Cream coupon 8/23 RP
-50¢/2 Hot Pockets or Lean Pockets coupon 9/13 RP
-$1/5 Lean Cuisine coupon 9/13 RP
-75¢/3 Lean Pockets or Hot Pockets coupon 8/23 RP
-$1/1 Coffeemate printable coupon
-50¢/1 Coffeemate coupon 8/9 RP
prices vary

Spend $20 worth of select Dove or Degree products, Get $10 in ECBs (Limit 1)
Products include: Dove Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler (psa $4.49); Dove Bar Soap 6 pack, Body Wash or Lotion ($7); Degree or Dove Clinical Protection Deodorant Solid ($6)
-$2/1 body wash coupons 8/2 RP
-$2/1 Deodorant coupon 8/2 RP
-$2/1 Deodorant printable coupon
-other good coupons in today's paper...10/4 RP
prices vary
(Buy 2 body washes and one deodorant, use three $2/1 coupons,
spend $14, get $10 ECB...$1.33 each)

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

Possible Scenario:
Buy Sudafed product – $7
Buy Sudafed OM – $7
Buy Tylenol Cold, Sinus 20-24 ct. or Liquid 8 oz – $6
-$4/2 Sudafed coupon from the 10/3 RP (have to buy Sudafed OM to use it)
-$1/1 Tylenol coupon from the 9/13 RP or printable coupon
Pay $15 out of pocket
Get back $10 in ECBs
$1.67 each

Buy Pantene Expressions or Restorative Shampoo, Conditioner, Balm or Mask @ $4.99, Get $2 in ECBs (limit 1)
-$1/1 coupon 9/13 RP
-$1/1 Styler coupon 9/27 P&G
$1.99 each

(Thanks, Swaggrabber for CVS coupon links and Surviving the Stores for the great scenarios!)

Publix Deals 10/1-10/7

2009-10-01T05:17:00.000-07:00

Remember, you can use 2 coupons for BOGO deals, and stack one store coupon with one manufacturer coupon per item. (Don't forget to use your $5 off 50 Albertson's coupon this weekend to save even more!)

Here are the best deals I see this week:

Pace Chunky Salsa BOGO @ $2.79
-$.50/1 coupon 8/30 SS
$.89 each

General Mills Cereal BOGO @ $3.99
Lucky Charms, Cookie Crisp, Kix, Reese’s Puffs, Golden Grahams or Cinnamon Toast Crunch
-$1/2 coupon 9/27 SS
-$1/2 PRINTABLE coupon
-$.55/1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch PRINT
-$.75/1 Kix PRINT
-$.55/1 Trix PRINT
-$1/2 Target PRINTABLE coupon
-$1/1 Cookie Crisp coupons in the Publix Better Home booklet
-FREE Shopping bag wyb 2 GM products 9/13 SS
-$1 off OJ wyb GM products 9/13 SS
FREE to $1.49 each plus free shopping bag and cheap OJ
**Swaggrabber says "The TRIPLE Stack - I have used a manufacturer coupon, a Publix coupon, and a competitor coupon before...my store let me. BUT the store policy says you can only use two. Might want to ask first but they will all scan!"

Ragu Pasta Sauce (big jars) BOGO @ $3.59
-$.60/2 coupon 9/13 RP
-$.60/2 PRINTABLE coupon
$1.50 each

V8 Fusion BOGO @ $3.89
-$1/1 PRINTABLE coupons
$.94 each

Cascadian Farms Organic Granola Bars BOGO @ $3.99
-$1/1 PRINTABLE or PRINTABLE coupons
$.99 each

Juicy Juice BOGO @ $3.49
-$.50/2 coupon 8/9 RP
-$1/2 PRINTABLE coupon
-$1/2 coupon June All You Magazine
$1.24 each

Old El Paso Dinners BOGO @ $2.93
-$1/3 coupon Publix Better at Home booklet
- must buy 6 and use two coupons
$1.13 each

Cheez-It Crackers BOGO @ $3.99
-$.75/1 printable coupon
$1.25 each

Thomas Bagels BOGO @ $3.99
-$.55/1 coupon 8/9 SS
$1.44 each

Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Dough BOGO @ $3.39
-$1/1 coupon 9/13 RP
-$1/1 PRINTABLE coupons
$.69 each

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls or Crescent Dinner Rolls, Grands! Buttermilk Biscuits, or Golden Layers Biscuits: Buttermilk or Butter Tastin’, 4 to 12-oz can, @ 0/$10
-$1/1 Crescents PRINT
-$1/1 PRINT
FREE

Progresso Soup, Assorted Varieties, 18 to 19-oz can, @ 4/$5
-$.50/2 from 09-13-09 GM
$1.00 each

Buy 2 Pillsbury, 2 soups, use 2 pillsbury coupons and one Progresso coupon AND use 2...
-$1 off Pillsbury Biscuits Or Bread, WYB (1) Progresso Soup from 09-13-09 SS or PRINT
FREE soup and biscuits!!!

Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Entrees or Healthy Choice Meals, Assorted Varieties, 8 to 12.3-oz box, @ 50% off
-$2/1 PRINT
-$1/2 PRINT
prices vary (maybe free??)

General Mills Chex Mix, Assorted Varieties, 8.75-oz bag, or Gardetto’s or Bugles, 7.5 or 8.6-oz bag, @ 3/$5
-$1/1 Target IP PRINT
-$1/2; $.50/2 from 9/13 SS
-$.50/2 from 8/9 GM
-$1/2 Better at Home Booklet
-FREE Shopping bag wyb 2 GM products from 09-13-09 SS or Publix GM Big Savings Leaflet
-$.50/1 PRINT
-$.50/1 Chex Mix® Select Chocolate Turtle, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate OR Sweet ‘n Salty Trail Mix” PRINT & PRINT
Use Target and .50/1
$.17 each

Hamburger Helper BOGO @ $1.99
-$1/3 coupons 9/13 SS
-$1/3 coupons in the Publix Better at Home booklet
Buy 6; use two of each coupon
$.66 each
**You can also get a free reusable bag and $1 off ground beef with THESE!

Clear Eyes BOGO @ $3.99
-$1/1 coupons 8/9 SS or 10/4 SS
$.99 each

Earth's Best Baby Food BOGO @ $.99
-$1/10 PRINTABLE coupon
-$1/10 coupon in the One Stop, One Store booklet
$.39 each

Lysol Disinfectant All Purpose Cleaner BOGO @ $3.19
-$.50/1 coupon 9/13 SS
$1.09 each

Solo Plastic Cups BOGO @ $2.99
-$.75/1 PRINTABLE coupons
$.74 each

The Glade Fragrance Collection Small Candles @ $3.19
-$3/1 from one Store One Stop Booklets
$.19 each
*buy three and submit $5 rebate here...$4.43 moneymaker!

Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner BOGO @ $3.29
-$1/1 from One Store One Stop Booklets
$.65 each
*buy four and submit $5 rebate here...$3.05 moneymaker!

Windex Glass Cleaner @ 2/$4
-$1/1 printable
$1.00 each
* buy three and submit $5 rebate here...$2 moneymaker!

(Thanks Swaggrabber and IheartPublix for help with matchups)

CVS Deals 9/27-10/3

2009-09-28T06:43:00.001-07:00

Here are the best deals I see at CVS this week.

Take a flu quiz and get a $5/25 coupon here. (At CVS, this can be used BEFORE your other coupons, making for a great deal!!)

For a guide to CVS deal shopping, go here.

SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY ONLY:

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion 6.8 oz @ $7.99, get $7 ECB (limit 1)
-$1.50/1 printable here or here or here
-$1.50/1 coupon 8/2 RP
$1.50 money maker

Reese's 8 pack @ 88¢
-55¢/1 coupon 8/23 SS
33¢ each

WEEKLONG DEALS:

Accu-Chek Aviva Diabetes Monitoring Kit @ $14.99, get $5 ECB (limit 2)
-$10/1 coupon 8/23 SS
FREE

Wrigley's Slimpack Gum @ $1 each, buy 3 get $1 ECB (Limit 1)
-B1G1 coupon 6/28 SS
(buy 4, use 2 coupons)
25¢ each

Proctor and Gamble, spend $25 get $10 ECB (limit 1)
Bounce Dryer Bar 1 ct or Tide Stain Release $4
-$1/1 Bounce Dryer Bar 8/30 PG
-$1/1 Tide product 9/27 PG
Bounty Basic 6 Big Rolls $6
-$.25/1 coupon 8/30 PG
Charmin Big Rolls 16 pk $10
-$.25 coupon 8/30 PG
Dawn 10.3 oz or Puffs 60-108 ct $1
-$1/1 dawn plus hand renewal p&g mailer
-$.25/1 Dawn coupon 8/30 PG
Duracell AAA or AA 16 pk, C or D 8 pk or 9V 4 pk $10
-$1.50/1 coupon 8/30 PG
-$.75/1 coupon 8/30 PG
Tide liquid 24-32 loads or powder 31-40 loads $6
-$1/1 coupon 8/30 PG or 9/27 PG
prices vary

My scenerio (I'm out of paper towels and toilet paper, so here's my plan):
1x Bounty $6
2x Charmin $6
1x Tide $6
1x Dawn $1
-$5/25 coupon
-.25/1 Bounty coupon
-.25/1 Charmin coupon (use 2)
-1/1 Tide coupon
-1/1 Dawn coupon
pay $17.25 + tax out-of-pocket
get $10 ECB
cost:$7.25 + tax
(It's like I get free Dawn and Tide, Bounty, and 2 Charmins for $1.81 each!)

Listerine Total Care @ $3.99, get $1 in ECBs (Limit 3)
-$2/1 coupon 3/15 SS or 4/26 RP
99¢ each

Buy Scope Outlast @ $3.49, get $1.50 in ECBs (Limit 2)
-75¢/1 coupon 8/30 or 9/27 P&G
$1.24 each

(There are more deals at Surviving the Stores)

Walgreens Deals 9/27-10/3

2009-09-28T05:26:00.001-07:00

This is an AWESOME week at Walgreens!! If you have never taken advantage of drugstore deals, start this week!! Since I have not posted a guide to Walgreens yet, go here to read Surviving the Stores posts about "Surviving Walgreens". Some of these deals are month-long, and will last through the end of October. I'm posting those first, then the weekly deals.

There is also a coupon here that you can use for $5/25 on Tuesday 9/29 and Wednesday 9/30. This could make for BIG savings with all these RR deals!!! Remember with Wags, though, the $25 total is AFTER you have used all your coupons, so you out-of-pocket will be higher--at least $20. Still, do this in conjunction with the RR deals and MAKE money!!

If you have questions, feel free to email me or post a comment. Happy saving!!!

MONTH-LONG DEALS THROUGH 10/31:

Chapstick Fresh Effects @ $2.99, get $3 RR
FREE

Emergen-C Immune + or alert 2 2.5 oz shot pack Booster @ $3.49, get $3.50 RR
FREE

Gillette Fusion MVP Manual or Power Razor System @ $8.99, get $6 RR
-$4/1 coupon 9/27 P&G
$1 money-maker
*(gillette fusion rr is rolling, ie you can use it to pay when buying another gillette fusion and a new rr will still print)

Halls Refresh cough drops 20 ct @ $1, get $1 RR
-$.75/1 coupon 9/27 SS
-$.50/1 coupon October All You magazine
$.50 money-maker

Robitussin To Go 2 ct @ $2.49, get $2.50 RR
FREE
(I found these by the front register)

Trident xtra care or Layers gum @ $1, get $1 RR wyb 2
-$1/2 printable
FREE

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion 6.8 oz @ $6.99, get $7 RR
-$1.50/1 printable here or here or here
-$1.50/1 coupon 8/2 RP
$1.50 money-maker

(There are other monthly RR deals that may make for GREAT deals as items go on sale this month. I will keep you posted each week. For a full list of monthly deals, see iheartwags.)

WEEKLY DEALS:

Dentek Floss 55 yd or picks 35 ct @ $2, get $2 RR
-$1/1 DenTek Floss Picks $2 (may not display for all zip codes, 90210 works

Herbal Essence Hair Care @ $2.99, get $2 RR
-$1/1 coupon 9/13 RP or 8/23 RP
FREE
*(herbal essence rr is rolling-- ie you can use it to pay when buying more herbal essence and a new rr will still print)

Oral-B Advantage 1-2-3 Toothbrush @ $3, get $3 RR
**warning: RR's are not printing for this deal (hopefully will be fixed soon!)
-$.75/1 coupon 9/27 PG
$.75 money maker

Theraflu cold, cough, flu or sinus relief @ 2/$8, buy 2 get $4 RR
* or buy 3/$12 get $8 RR
bonus packages w/ 2 extra packets also produce RR's
-$2 Theraflu Healthy Savings Book (will automatically deduct $4 wyb 2, $6 wyb 3)
$2 money maker wyb 3

DayQuil, NyQuil, Vick's @ 2/$10, buy 2 get $5 RR
-$1/1 coupon 9/27 PG
$1.50 each

(Thanks iheartwags for help with matchups)

FREE movie Blockbuster Express

2009-09-24T07:14:00.001-07:00

Here are two codes for free movies from Blockbuster Express. These are kiosks, similar to Redbox, usually found in local grocery stores. You can use each code one time per credit card.

GW99A4
(expires 9/28)

GE99A2
(expires 10/2)

For kiosk locations, go here.

HOT deal* Free Keurig K-cups!

2009-09-24T06:02:00.000-07:00

***UPDATE****I received an email from Keurig that they will not be honoring this coupon and have cancelled my order.

I saw this deal over at Swaggrabber. She warns it may be a fluke and is not sure how long the deal will last. But I just placed my order for two boxes of K-cups (any flavor--coffee or tea--the ones priced at $13.95). At checkout, I entered the code "survey09" and my order total was $0.00---and no shipping cost!! They didn't even ask for a credit card! Wow!!

Go here to order your coffee!

She warns: This is one of those deals we find that "MAY" be a mistake and the company may or may not honor it. Don't get too excited until your free stuff arrives!

Publix Deals 9/24-9/30

2009-09-24T05:53:00.000-07:00

Here are the best deals I see at Publix this week:

Dole fruit, gel, or parfait bowls, BOGO @ $2.49
-$1/1 printable sugar free gel -$.75/2 or .55/1 coupon 8/9 SS
$.25 each for sugar free

Aunt Jemima syrup, BOGO@ $3.89
-$1/2 coupon 8/30 RP
$1.45 each

Aunt Jemima Pancake & Waffle mix, BOGO@ $2.59
-$1/2 coupon 8/30 RP
$.80 each

Post Honey Bunches of Oats cereal, BOGO@ $3.99
-$2/1 printable
FREE

Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles or Special K, BOGO @ $1.99
-$1/1 Peelie (found on product)
-$1/2 coupon 8/2 Kellogg's (expires 9/27)
-Save $2.00 on Fresh Fruit WYB 2 Eggo Frozen Waffles- Fuel For School Booklet*
-FREE Reuseable Shopping Bag wyb Any 2 Kellogg’s Products- Publix Yellow Advantage Buy
FREE to $.50 each, PLUS free fruit and a free reuseable shopping bag!
(* I have some of these if you need them)

Rozini pasta BOGO@ $1.39
-$1/2 coupon 8/2 RP
-1/2 healthy harvest printable
$.20 each

Campbell's Select harvest soup BOGO @$2.45
-$.50/2 coupon 8/16 SS or 9/13 SS2
$.98 each

Zatarian's New Orleans style mix, BOGO @ $2.05
-$.75/2 coupon 9/13 RP1
$.65 each

Mt. Olive sweet relish or pickles BOGO@ $2.19
-$.50/1 coupon 8/16 SS
-$.50/1 printable
$.60 each (On sale just in time, Melissa! LOL)

Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, BOGO @ $11.99
-$1/1 printable
$5.00 each

Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies or Wafers or E.L. Fudge, BOGO @ $3.49
-$1/1 printable (FF) or printable (IE)
-FREE Reuseable Shopping Bag wyb Any 2 Keebler Products- Publix Yellow Advantage Buy
$.75 each AND a FREE reusable shopping bag

Smart Balance 50/50 Butter Blend Sticks, BOGO @ $3.49
-$1.50/1 coupon 9/13 RP2
$.25 each

Yoplait Yo-Plus or Yo-Plus Light Yogurt, BOGO @ $2.50
-$1/1 coupon 9/13 GM
-$1/1 printable
$.25 each

New York Texas Toast BOGO @ $3.29
-$.40/1 coupon 8/23 SS
$1.25 each

Quaker Oats Oatmeal BOGO @ $2.83
-$1.25/2 coupon 8/30 RP
$.80 each

Fantastik cleaner BOGO @ $2.99
-$.75/1 coupon 8/2 SS
$.75 each

Sara Lee Desserts @ 50% Off
(prices range from $3.39-$4.99)
-$1/1 coupon 8/23 RP
$.70-1.50 each

Nestle Coffeemate @ 2/$5
-$.50/1 coupon 6/28 RP
$2.00 each

Birds Eye Steamfresh Frozen Vegetables @ 50% Off
(prices range from $1.79-$2.49)
-$.50/1 coupon 9/13 SS2
$.40-.75 each

Sabra Hummus @ 2/$5
-$1.50/1 printable
$1.00 each (***HOT***love this--best hummus ever!!!!)

Purina One cat food @ 2/$10
-$3/1 coupon 9/13 RP1
-$2/1 coupon 9/13 Publix flyer in paper
-$2/1 Target printable
stack a store coupon with a manuf. coupon
FREE

Drugstore Deals 9/20-9/26

2009-09-24T05:44:00.000-07:00

I was not super excited about the drugstore deals this week, but there are a few good deals and money makers to be had. Here's some links to check out if you are interested:

Check out some of the Walgreens deals going on over at Common Sense with Money.

Check out the CVS deals going on over at Common Sense with Money.

One good thing to note is there’s a new $5 off $25 purchase printable coupon available at CVS.com. Take the quiz here and print your coupon! Use this before your manufacturers coupons for the lowest out-of-pocket expense!

FREE Chick-fil-A and FREE Ice cream today, 9/24!!

2009-09-24T05:26:00.000-07:00

You can get a FREE chicken sandwich Thursday 9/24 between 6-7pm at Chick-fil-A. The sandwich is on a whole wheat bun, promoting the options you have for a healthier sandwich. (Call your local Chick-fil-A to verify the time & that they are participating.) YUM!!

****************

There are TWO options for free ice cream today as well!

Carvel is offering a free lil' rounder from 3-7pm. Look here for a Carvel in your area.

**OR**

Head over to Cold Stone Creamery and get a FREE 3 oz. Jack's Creation (Sweet Cream ice cream with brownies, sprinkles and caramel) when you make any sized donation to the Make a Wish Foundation! Get more details HERE.

(Thanks, Surviving the Stores!)

Publix Deals 9/17-9/23

2009-09-17T05:49:00.001-07:00

Here are your coupon match ups for the best deals this week!

Nabisco Crackers BOGO @ $4.49
-$1/1 PRINTABLE IE or PRINTABLE FF coupons
-$1/1 coupon Sept Kraft Food & Family Magazine
$1.24 each

Kraft Mayonnaise BOGO @ $4.69
-$1/2 coupon Sept Kraft Food & Family Magazine
$1.84 each

Hebrew National Franks BOGO @ $4.99
-$1/1 PRINTABLE coupons
$1.49 each

Perdue Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets BOGO @ $4.39
-$2/1 coupon 8/23 RP (I did not see this coupon in my insert)
$.19 each

Tyson Breaded Chicken Patties BOGO @ $6.59
-$1/1 coupons 8/2 SS
-$1/1 coupon August All You Magazine
$2.29 each

Kellogg's Special K Cereal BOGO @ $3.99
-$1/2 PRINTABLE TARGET coupon
-$1/1 Blueberry PRINTABLE coupon
-$1/2 coupon 8/2 RP
-get a free reusable bag wyb 2 w/ coupon in yellow advantage flyer
$.49 -.99 each + free reusable bag!

Post Cereal BOGO @ $3.89
-$2/1 PRINTABLE Trail Mix Crunch coupons
FREE

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars BOGO @ $2.99
-$1/2 coupon 8/30 RP
-$1/2 PRINTABLE coupon
$.99 each

Quaker Instant Grits BOGO @ $2.79
-$1/2 coupon 8/30 RP
$.89 each

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks BOGO @ $2.73
-$1/2 PRINTABLE coupon
-$.50/2 coupon 8/9 SS
$.86-1.11 each

V8 Splash Beverage BOGO @ $3.29
-$1/1 PRINTABLE coupons
$.64 each

Ken's Steakhouse Dressing BOGO @ $3.19
-$1/2 coupon 8/2 SS
$1.09 each

Breyers Ice Cream BOGO @ $4.99
-$.75/1 PRINTABLE TARGET coupons
$1.74 each

Weight Watchers Desserts BOGO @ $2.59
-$2/5 coupon found in the Toss for Cash flyer
-$4/10 PRINTABLE IE or PRINTABLE FF coupon
-Buy 4 Get 1 Free Smart One’s Desserts August All You Magazine
-buy 10 use two $2/5 coupons and one $4/10 coupon, and B4GO coupon
$.23 each

Keebler's Sandies Shortbread cookies BOGO @ $3.99
-$1/2 coupon 8/2 RP
-.55/1 printable (IE) or printable (FF)
- $2 off Milk wyb (2) Keebler Cookies “Fuel for School” booklet
$1.45 each and $2 off milk

Glass Plus Glass & Multi-Surface Cleaner BOGO @ $2.50
-.50/1 coupon 6/28 or 8/23 SS
$.75 each

Oscar Meyer Bacon @ $3.00
-$1.50/2 coupon 8/30 SS
$2.25 each

Pillsbury Rolls @ $1.67
Rolls, Squares, Twists, Breadsticks, Pizza Crust, Crescent, or Loaf
-$1 off Pillsbury Sweet Rolls printable (IE) or printable (FF)
$.67 each

Mahatma Rice Mixes @ $.89 each
-.55/1 Mahatma Rice RP 8/30
-.75/1 Mahtama Rice printable
$.14-.34 each

Produce

Chiquita Bananas, .57¢ lb
Western Cantaloupes, $2 ea
Red, Golden Delicious, or Gala Apples, 3lb. bag, $2.49
Fresh Express Salad Blends, 4.5-12oz., $2.50
California Bartlett Pears, .78¢ lb
Broccoli Crowns, .99¢ lb

Meat

Top Sirloin Steaks, $4.99 lb
7-Bone Chuck Pot Roast, $2.49 lb
7-Bone Chuck Steaks, $2.79 lb
Whole Boneless Pork Loin, $1.99 lb
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, $1.99 lb
Large White Shrimp, 31-35ct., $4.99 lb
Fresh Tilapia Fillets, $4.99 lb

5 coupon inserts today and sorry for late posts!

2009-09-13T06:36:00.001-07:00

Today is definitely a day you want to pick up papers! 5 inserts today!! Stock up--there are some great coupons (preview a list of the good ones on Swaggrabber).

Becuase of a busy week/weekend and a special project I am working on, I am behind posting my Publix deals and drugstore deals. So here are some links if you need to see coupon match-ups:

Publix deals at Swaggrabber
CVS and Walgreens deals at Surviving the Stores

Have a great rest of your weekend!

90% off Resaurant.com gift certificates!

2009-09-09T07:04:00.000-07:00

I know I recently posted about this website, but I have never seen this kind of deal before! Since today is 9-09-09, Restaurant.com is offering 90% off their gift certificates for 99 hours. $25 gift certificates, which usually cost $10, are $1!!

Remember to read the fine print, since there is a minimum purchase and usually some exclusions. But it is still a great deal. AND, I've never seen such a discount at the beginning of the month, when they have just restocked and so many restaurants are available! We just bought some to try an Ethiopian restaurant in Tampa!

Go here to browse and use the code NINETY when you check out. (Deal ends Sept. 13th at 3:01am PST)

Publix Deals 9/3-9/9

2009-09-06T07:25:00.000-07:00

These deals are good through Wednesday.
(Sorry these are late. I had a busy weekend fundraising for our adoption!)

Hellmann's Mayonnaise BOGO @ $4.69
-$.60/1 coupon 6/28 or 8/2 RP
-$1/2 PRINTABLE coupon
-$1/1 off Hellmann’s product “Raise Your Hand for Savings” booklet (exp 9/9)
$1.74 each

Ball Park Franks BOGO @ $3.99
-$1/2 PRINTABLE
$1.49 each

Curly's Chicken or Pork w/ BBQ Sauce BOGO @ $5.69
-$1/1 PRINTABLE coupons
$1.84 each

Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken Breasts BOGO @ $4.99
-$1/1 PRINTABLE coupons
$1.49 each

Dannon Lite & Fit Yogurt BOGO @ $2.49
-$1/1 coupon 8/30 SS
$.24 each

Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dip BOGO @ $2.00
-.50/1 Heluva Good! Dips printable (IE) or printable (FF)
$.50 each
(Don't know why you'd need these when you have Tastefully Simple...but here you go, Erica! : ))

Kraft American Cheese Singles BOGO @ $2.59
-$1/2 coupon 8/9 RP
$.79 each

SuperPretzel Soft Pretzel BOGO @ $2.99
-$.50/1 coupon 8/16 RP
$1.00 each

Mrs. Pauls Fish BOGO @ $4.49
-$1/1 coupon found in the "Toss for Cash" Publix flyer
$1.24 each

Mt. Olive Dills BOGO @ $2.79
-$.50/1 coupon 8/16 SS
$.89 each

Lawry Marinade BOGO @ $2.69
-$.50/1 coupon 8/30 RP
- $1/2 coupon 6/28 RP
$.84 each

Honey Nut Cheerios BOGO @ $4.29
-$1/1 PRINTABLE coupon
-$1/2 PRINTABLE coupon
-$1/2 General Mills Cereals 10 oz or larger printable (Target)
-$1 off any General Mills Cereal printable (Target)
$.14-.64 each

Kellogg’s Cereal BOGO @ $3.99
Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Corn Pops, Apple Jacks or Rice Krispies
-$2/2 Kellogg’s Cereals with new fiber RP 8/30
-$1/2 coupon 8/02 Kellogg
$.99-1.50 each

Duncan Hines Deluxe Moist Cake Mix BOGO @ $1.69
- $1/2 coupon found in the Toss for Cash Publix Flyer
$.34 each

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix BOGO @ $2.19
-$.40/1 coupon 8/9 GM
-$.40/1 printable
$.70 each

Cheez-It Crackers BOGO @ $3.99
- $.75/1 PRINTABLE coupons
$1.24 each

Breakstone Sour Cream @ $1.25
-$1/2 coupon 8/9 RP
$.75 each

Meat:
Pork Spareribs, Publix Pork, $1.59 lb
Ribeye Steaks, $6.95 lb
New York Strip Steaks, $6.95 lb
Porterhouse or T-Bone Steaks, $6.35 lb
Top Sirloin Steaks, $4.19 lb
Top Sirloin Fillets, $4.79 lb
Fillet Mignon, $10.19 lb
Ground Chuck, $2.29 lb
Pork Steaks, $1.99 lb
Boneless Chuck Pot Roast, $2.99 lb
Hormel Black Label Bacon $3 ea
Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage or Polska Kielbasa,14-16 oz, $2.50 ea
Boston Butt Roast, $1.79 lb
-$5/20 meat dept. purchase Food Lion coupon

Kraft Chunk Cheese or Shredded, Cubes or Cracker Cut, 6-8 oz, @ $1.66 ea
-$1/2 coupon 8/9 RP
$1.06 each

Lysol Bathroom Cleaner BOGO @ $3.69
-$1/2 coupon 8/9 SS
$1.34 each

(Thanks SwagGrabber and Southern Savers for help with matchups!)

Target Deals 9/6-9/12

2009-09-06T06:45:00.001-07:00

There are some good gift card deals this week as well as ongoing deals. Remember, you can use one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon per item.

GIFT CARD DEALS:

Buy 5 select Fiber One products, get $5 GC

Fiber One Cereal @ $2.50
-$.75/1 here or
-$1/2 here and in 8/23 SS
-$1/2 General Mills Cereal Target coupon here
$0.25-0.50 each

Fiber One Bars @ $2.50
-$0.40/1 coupon 7/19 SS
-$0.40/1 Bars here, here here and here or
$1.10 each

Nabisco Wheat Thins @ $2.84, buy 5 get $5 GC
-$0.75/2 coupon 7/26 SS (HURRY-EXPIRES TODAY 9/6!)
-$1/1 in Fall 2009 Kraft Food & Family Magazine
$.84-1.47 each

Huggies Snug & Dry, Little Movers or Little Snugglers Diapers (big pack, boxes) @ $18.99, buy 2, get $5 GC
-$1.50/1 here and in 8/16 SS
$14.99 each

ONGOING DEALS:

Market Pantry String Cheese @ $.50
-$1/2 Target coupon here
FREE

Artisan Mini Loaves of Bread @ $0.99
-$1/1 Target coupon here
FREE

General Mills Cereal Cups @ $1
-$1/1 Target coupon here
FREE

Kotex Liners (48 ct) @ $2.94
-$2/1 Target coupon in 7/26 SS
-$1/1 coupon 7/26 RP
FREE

Kellogg's Cinnabon Bars @ $1.75-2.79 (price varies by store)
-$1/1 here
$.75-1.79 each
* Receive $10 back via the Kellogg's Fuel for School Rebate when you purchase 10 of these products in one transaction.

Kellogg's Pop Tarts @ $1.25-1.52 (price varies by store)
-$1/2 in 8/2 Kellogg's insert or $0.55/1 here
-$.75/1 Target coupon here
FREE or $.22-.27 each
* Receive $10 back via the Kellogg's Fuel for School Rebate when you purchase 10 of these products in one transaction.

Kellogg's Yogos @ $1.75
-$.50/1 here
-$.50/1 Target coupon here (Kellogg's snacks coupon)
$.75 each
* Receive $10 back via the Kellogg's Fuel for School Rebate when you purchase 10 of these products in one transaction.

Chef Michael's Dry Dog Food @ $4.49 each
-$3/1 coupon 8/23 RP
-$1.50/1 Target coupon here
FREE

Trial size deals:
(These coupons do NOT state that they cannot be used on trial size, AND Target's corporate policy is to accept these. However, these coupons might beep and some cashiers refuse them. It is up to you if you want to try to use them.)

All Laundry Detergent (travel size) @ $1
-$1/1 when you sign up here
FREE

Head and Shoulders Shampoo (travel size) @ $1
-$1/1 coupon 8/30 P&G
FREE

Tide Detergent (travel size) @ $1
-$1/1 coupon 8/30 P&G
FREE

(Thanks to Stretching a Buck for help with matchups!)

Chick-fil-A free sandwhich on Labor Day!

2009-09-06T06:20:00.001-07:00

In celebration of Chick-fil-A's second-annual Kickoff football game, they are offering a free Chick-fil-A original chicken sandwich to all customers wearing ANY sports-related apparel on Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 7th).

What team's colors will you be sportin"??

Details here.

(Thanks, Laura H : ), and Surviving the Stores!)

CVS Deals 9/6-9/12

2009-09-06T05:40:00.001-07:00

Have you signed up for emails from CVS yet? I got one this weekend for $5/30 through Labor day! It's worth it, so register your card today!

SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY ONLY:

Neutrogena Cosmetics, BOGO
-$1/1 coupon 7/26 RP (exp 9/6)
-$2/1 coupon 7/26 RP (exp 9/6)
-$3/1 coupon from the August All You magazine
Prices varies (remember to use TWO coupons!)

Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner or Sytler @ $2.99, Get $2.00 ECB
99¢ each

Coppertone NutraShield Sun Care (excluding sticks) @ $6.99
-$5/1 printable coupon
$1.99 each

WEEKLONG DEALS:

LifeLock DVD starter kit @ $2.99, get $2.99 ECB (limit 1)

Mom's best naturals quick oats @ $1
- 75¢/1 printable coupon
25¢ each (Thanks, Money Saving Mom!)

Buy $10 worth of Dove Chocolate, Get $5 in ECBs (Limit 1)
Dove Silky Smooth bags @ $3.50 each
-$1/1 coupon 8/16 RP
Buy 3, use three coupons
$.83 each

Scope Outlast 750 ml or Crest w/ Scope Outlast Toothpaste @ $3.49, get $2.50 ECB (limit 2)
-50¢/1 coupon 8/30 P&G
$.49 each

Revlon, Nailine or Fing’rs Artificial Nails @ $3.89, get $3 ECB (limit 1)
89¢ each

Schick Slim Triple ST3 disposable razors @ $6.99, get $4 ECB (limit 1)
-$3/1 coupon 8/16 SS
FREE

Schick Quattro for Women Razor 1 ct or Cartridges 4-8 ct, BOGO @ $9.99
-$4/1 coupon 8/23 SS
-$4/1 coupon from the August All You Magazine
98¢ each

Covergirl Clean Liquid Foundation or Pressed Powder @ $4.99, buy 1 get $2 ECB (limit 1)
-$1/1 coupon from the 8/30 P&G
-FREE Covergirl Face Product when you buy any Covergirl Foundation coupon from the 8/30 P&G
98¢ each wyb foundation and another face product

Osteo Bi-Flex, BOGO @ $15.99
-$6/1 coupon 8/2 RP
$1.98 each

(View ad at iheartcvs)

(Thanks to Surviving the Stores and iheartcvs for help with matchups!)

Walgreens Deals 9/6-9/12

2009-09-06T04:43:00.001-07:00

Carefree Ultra Protection Pantiliners @ $1.99, get $1.99 RR
-$1/1 PRINTABLE coupon
-$1/1 coupon 8/30 SS
$1.00 money maker

Glade Scented Oil Candle Holder or 2 oz Candle @ $2, buy 2 get $1 RR
-free candle coupon 8/9 SS (use 2)
$1 moneymaker

Trident layers gum @ 2/$2, buy 2 get $1 RR
-$1/2 printable
FREE

Buy select Glade products @ $5.99 each, Get $2 in RRs
-$4/1 Sense & Spray coupon 8/23 SS
-$4/1 printable
FREE

Chex Mix @ $.99
-$1/2 printable
$.50 each

Campbells soup at hand $.99 w/ in-ad coupon (limit 3)
-$.50/1 coupon 8/30 SS
$.50 each

Smuckers Jelly or Jif Peanut Butter, 2/$4 w/ in-ad coupon (limit 4)
-$1/1 wyb a Smuckers AND a Jif coupon 8/9 RP
buy one of each
$1.50 each

Spring water 24 pack @ 2.99 w/ in-ad coupon (limit 2)
(This is the best deal I have ever found on bottled water; I usually get mine here)

Starbucks products, buy $15 get $5 RR
Ice cream $3 (also: coffee $7, frappuccinos $5)
-$2/1 ice cream coupon 6/21 SS
-$1/1 ice cream printable or coupon 8/9 RP
-$1/1 frappuccino coupon 6/21 SS
FREE-$1 each (ice cream)

Crest Dental Care products @ $3.50 each, buy 2 get $5 RR
-75¢/1 coupon 8/30 P&G
$.25 each

Aquafresh Iso-Active Toothpaste @ $3.49, get $1.50 RR
-$1/1 printable coupon
$.99 each

Buy TWO participating products listed, Get $5 in RRs
Producs include: Tylenol Severe Allergy 20-24 ct ($5.99), Tylenol Multi-Symptom Liquid 4 or 8 oz ($5.99), Sudafed PE 20-24 ct ($5.99), Children’s Sinus Congestion Liquid 4 oz ($5.99), Nasal Spray .5 oz ($5.99), Children’s Liquid 4 oz ($4.99), or Benadryl Severe Allergy/Sinus Headache ($4.99)
-$1/1 Benadryl Allergy 6/28 SS, 8/23 RP or 8/2 SS
-$1/1 Benadryl Childrens Allergy Product 8/2 SS or 8/23 RP
-$2/1 Sudafed, Sudafed PE or OM 8/2 SS
-$2/1 Sudafed OM Nasal Spray
-$1 Tylenol Allergy or Sinus, any except trial 8/2 SS

Sudafed scenerio:
buy 2 @ $5.99 ($11.98)
use 2 $2/1 coupons
pay $7.98, get $5 RR
$1.49 each

Benadryl scenerio:
buy 2 @ 4.99 ($9.98)
use 2 $1/1 coupons
pay $7.98, get $5 RR
$1.49 each

Duracell Batteries 4pk @ $2.99, get $1 RR
-75¢/1 coupon 8/30 P&G
$1.24 each

Windex Window Cleaner or Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Cleaner @ $9.99, get $3 RR
-$7/1 shower cleaner printable
FREE

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent, BOGO @ $6.99
-$1/2 printable coupon
$3 each

There are still some decent school supplies deals if you still need them. For the ad scan, go to iheartwags.

(Thanks to Surviving the Stores and iheartwags for help with matchups.)

No coupons today 9/9

2009-09-06T04:35:00.001-07:00

There are no coupon inserts in today's paper, since it is Labor Day weekend, so you get a little break from your clipping and organizing! Enjoy your holiday!

Target deals 8/30-9/5

2009-08-30T06:51:00.000-07:00

Some worthy mentions for this week:
(Remember, you can stack one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon per item)

Edy's Ice Cream, Haagen Daaz, or Drumsticks @ $2.50 each, buy 5 get $5 gift card
-$1/1 Edy's PRINTABLE Target coupon
-$1/1 coupon 8/23 RP
Buy 5, use 5 coupons of each
spend $2.50
get a $5 gift card
$2.50 money maker
(and free ice cream???! boy will my kids be happy!)

Special K bars or cereal @ $2.39, buy 4 get $5 gift card
-$1/2 bar coupons 7/12 RP insert or PRINTABLE
-$.50/1 Kelloggs snack Target coupon printable (stack with above coupon)
-$1/1 PRINTABLE Blueberry Special K cereal (you'll need 2 computer to print 4 coupons)
$.14 bars and/or $.14 cereal

HP Ink Cartridges @ $23.49, buy 2 get $10 gift card
$18.49 each

Pop Tarts 12 count @$2.39, buy 2 get a Free Gallon of Milk
-$1/2 coupon found in the fuel for school insert or 8/2 Kellogg's
$3.78 for 2 pop tarts and a gallon of milk!

(Thanks swaggrabber and common sense with money for help with matchups!)

Walgreens Deals 8/30-9/5

2009-08-30T06:21:00.000-07:00

Some great free stuff and money makers! Here are your Walgreens deals for the week:

Carefree Ultra Protection Pantiliners @ $1.99, get $1.99 RR
-$1/1 PRINTABLE coupon
-$1/1 coupon 8/30 SS
$1.00 money maker

Colgate 360 ActiFlex Toothbrush @ $2.99, get $2.99 RR
FREE

Men's Zone 6 Blade Razor System @ $3.99, get $3.99 RR
FREE

Rembrandt Toothpaste @ $5, get $5 RR
-$1/1 coupon 8/2 SS
$1 money maker

Theraflu Cold, Cough or Sinus Relief @ $4.99, get $3 RR
-$2/1 PRINTABLE coupon
FREE

Nutri-Grain Bars, Special K Bars, Raisin Bran, Smart Start BOGO @ $3.99 (price est)
-$1/2 coupon in the Fuel For School flyer or 8/2 Kelloggs insert
$1.49 each (estimate)

Coffee-Mate Creamer @ $1.50 each
-$1.50/2 PRINTABLE coupon
$.75 each

Monthly Deals - should be valid until 8/31

Band Aids $2.99 or Neosporin $3.99, buy 2 get $4 RR
-$1/1 Band Aid coupon 8/2 SS
-$1/1 Neosporin coupon 8/2 SS
FREE band aids or $1.00 neosporin

Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrient 3 Minute Treatment @ $3.99, get $2 RR
-$1/1 coupon 7/12 RP
$.99 each

(Thanks to swaggrabber and iheartwags for help with matchups!)

CVS Deals 8/30-9/5

2009-08-30T05:26:00.000-07:00

Are you signed up to get emails from CVS? I got a coupon this week to get a free cvs handsoap or cvs nuts. It's worth it to be on their list!

Also, if you haven't already done so, click here to get a coupon for $5 off a 25 purchase.

Here are your deals:

Clairol Natural Instincts Loving Care Hair Color @ $4.99, get $2 ECB (limit 1)
- $4/1 coupon 8/2 PG (exp 8/31!)
$1.01 money maker!

Glade Scented Reed Diffuser or Soy Candle @ $6.99, get $6.99 ECB (limit 1)
-$3/1 August All You Magazine
-$2/1 PRINTABLE coupon
$2-3 money maker
(These candles smell awesome!)

Keebler or Nabisco Cookies 5/$5, buy 5 get $1 ECB (limit 1)
-$.75 off 2 coupon 7/26 SS
$.50 each

Planters Nuts @ 2/$6, buy 2 get $2 ECB (limit 1)
-$1/2 coupon 6/28 SS
$1.50 each

Welch's Grape Jelly or Skippy Peanut Butter @2/$6, buy 2 get $2 ECB (limit 1)
-$.60 Skippy Peanut Butter 8/2 RP
-$.75/1 Welch's jelly printable
$1.25 jelly or $1.40 peanut butter

Bounce Dryer Bar 2 ct or Tide Stain Release @ $3.99, get $1 ECB (limit2)
-$2.50/1 Vocal Point Bounce Bar coupon (if you have it)
-$1/1 Bounce Bar coupon 8/3 PG
-$1/1 Tide Stain Release coupon 8/16 SS
-$1.50/1 Tide Stain Release PRINTABLE coupon
$.49 - $1.99 each

Tide @ $5.98 each (limit 3)
-$2/1 coupon 8/9 RP
-$1/1 coupon 8/30 PG
$3.98-4.98 each

Dawn @ $.97 (limit 4)
-$.25/1 coupon 8/30 PG
$.72 each

Gillette, Head and Shoulder, Pantene Restoratives Shampoo, Conditioner, Treatment, Mask or Balm @ $4.99, Get $1 ECB

Best scenario (this scenario will NOT be valid after 8/31):
Buy Gillette Fusion Razor - $8.99
Buy Gillette Shampoo - $4.99
Use $2/1 Fusion coupon 8/16 RP
Use FREE Shampoo coupon from the 8/2 P&G (exp 8/31)
Pay $6.99 out of pocket
Get back $4 in ECBs ($3 for the Fusion, $1 for the Shampoo)
$1.00 each after coupons and ECBs (Thanks Surviving the Stores)

Revlon Cosmetics BOGO, prices starting at $3.90
-$2/1 coupon in the Aug Glamour Mag
-$1/1 coupon 8/16 SS insert
price varies

(Thanks to swaggrabber and iheartcvs for help with matchups)

Have you tried restaurant.com?! $25 gift cirtificates for $2!!

2009-08-27T07:36:00.000-07:00

If you have not already tried this site, head on over and check it out. You can get gift certificates to restaurants all over the country at a discount: $10 for $25 certificates and so on. They usually have a minimum purchase requirement and do not include tax & tip, but it still ends up being a good deal.

However, towards the end of the month, it can be a GREAT deal. because they discount the certificates even more! Right now through 8/31, you can get a $25 certificate for $2!!! Even if your minimum purchase is $35, you'll end up only spending $12 plus tax & tip!! We have done this a couple times and had nice dinners at a deep discount, plus we usually end up trying a place we wouldn't have otherwise.

Go here to see what is available and use the code TASTE at checkout for the discount.

Publix Deals 8/27-9/2

2009-08-27T06:06:00.000-07:00

Here are the Publix deals for the week! Remember, you can use 2 coupons for BOGO deals, and stack one store coupon with one manufacturer coupon per item. (Don't forget to use your $5 off 50 Albertson's coupon this weekend to save even more!)

Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs, BOGO @ $3.99
-$1/1 coupon in the Kraft Food & Family, August 2009
-$1/2 coupon 8/23 SS
$1.00-1.50 each

Lipton Tea Bags, BOGO @ $3.91
-$.75/2 coupon 8/2 RP
- PLUS use two $1/1 coupon in the “Raise your Hand For Savings" flyer
$.58 each

Ken's Steakhouse Marinade, BOGO @ $2.79
-$1/1 coupon 8/2 SS2
$.39 each
(Seriously--try the buffalo wing marinade--yum-o!!!)

A1 Steak Sauce, BOGO @ $4.19
-$2/1 coupon 8/16 SS
$.09 each
(I don't like A1, so let me know if you need my coupons!)

Kraft Easy Mac, BOGO @ $3.39
-$1/2 coupon 8/9 SS
$1.19 each

Post Cereal, BOGO @ $4.19
Selects, Grape Nuts, Grape Nuts Flakes
-$1/2 coupon 7/26 SS
-$2/1 PRINTABLE coupons (if Trail Mix Crunch is included)
$1.59 each ($.09 if Trail Mix Crunch is included)

South Beach Diet Bars, Granola Clusters, or Granola Bars BOGO @ $3.49
-$1/1 PRINTABLE IE or PRINTABLE FF coupons
-$1/1 PRINTABLE IE or PRINTABLE FF Granola coupons
IF Yours store accepts Walgreens coupons use the $1/2 coupon in the Back to School flyer
$.74 each (FREE w/the Walgreens coupon)

McCormick Grinders, BOGO @ $1.99
- $1/1 coupon in the "Nothing Goes To Waist" flyer (exp. 8/31)
FREE

Campbell's Harvest Select Soups, BOGO $2.39
-$.50/2 coupon 8/16 SS
$.95 each

Keebler Club Crackers, BOGO @ $3.99
-$1/1 PRINTABLE coupons
$.99 each

Orville Redenbacher Pop Corn, BOGO @ $2.99
-$.40/1 coupon in the 08-02-09 SS
-$1/1 coupon in the August All You Magazine
$1.10 each

Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes or French Toast, BOGO @ $2.69
-$1/2 coupon 8/16 SS
$.84 each

Dial or Tone Body Wash, BOGO@ $4.49
-$1/1 PRINTABLE
-$1/2 coupon 8/16 SS
$1.24 - $1.74 each

Lysol Sanitizing Wipes, BOGO @ $4.99
-$1/1 coupons 7/12 SS
-$1/2 found in the 08-09-09 SS insert
$1.49 - $1.99 each

Lysol Neutra-Air, BOGO @ $3.59
-$1.50/1 coupons 7/12 SS
$.29 each

Solo Plastic Cups or Plates, BOGO up to $4.69
-$.75/1 PRINTABLE
$1.59 each

Wish Bone Dressings BOGO $2.79
-$1/1 or 1.50/2 coupon 6/28 RP
$.39-.64 each

Ritz Crackers, BOGO @ $3.69
- Buy Ritz get free Crackerfuls coupons 8/23 SS (use 2)
-OR Buy Ritz get free Wheat Thins coupons 5/17SS (use 2)
$.92 each (for 2 Ritz and 2 Crackerfuls OR for 2 Ritz and 2 Wheat Thins)

International Delights @ $2.50 each
-$1/1 PRINTABLE coupons
$1.50 each

Hillshire Farm Deli-Select Lunchmeats, @ 2/$6
-$1/1 Target IP PRINT
-$.55/1 coupon 8/16 RP
-FREE Sara Lee Classic Bread (up to $2.89) wyb any (2) Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunchmeats (8 oz or larger) tearpad
-FREE Insulated Lunch Tote WYB any 3 Pkgs Hillshire Farm Lunchmeats 8 oz + (Mail In Offer) go HERE for details and form
$2.90 for 2 lunchmeats and a loaf of bread

(Thanks to Swaggrabber and iheartpublix for help with matchups)

Free Movie code for Blockbuster Express

2009-08-27T05:53:00.001-07:00

I haven't used these kiosks yet, but they are like Redbox. Rent a movie for $1, and return it by 9pm the following day to any Blockbuster Express kiosk (or you get charged for another day). Well, I have two FREE movie codes for you! Use GSNX9X8 or PTPX91X to get one free rental each! (I have used the same code and different credit cards, too, in order to get more than one movie at a time. It's one code usage per credit card.)

I see locations in Seminole, St.Pete, and Clearwater. You can check here for a location near you. (There is a chance these codes will only work at kiosks inside Publix, since that is where the free code was advertised.)

(Thanks, Swaggrabber!)

Free eos lip balm!

2009-08-27T05:40:00.000-07:00

Ok, I love lip balm anyway, but how cute is this new little sphere lip balms from eos! And free?! Even better! Sign up here for yours.

(Thanks, Surviving the Stores!)

Wags special deals and $5 off 25 from 8/26-8/29

2009-08-23T05:54:00.000-07:00

Maybe you should hold off on your Walgreens trip until the end of the week when you can use this great coupon. Remember, your purchase has to be $25 AFTER all coupons, so try to do as many RR deals as you can to get you best return for so much spent out-of-pocket.

Don't forget to use your cereal coupons from 8/2 to get the cereal for $1!

Walgreens Deals 8/23-8/29

2009-08-22T19:37:00.000-07:00

I'm not super thrilled about Wags deals either, but here ya go...

Reach Prevent Toothbrush @ $.99 w/ in-ad coupon
-$1 coupon 6/14 SS
FREE

Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balm, BOGO @ $2.99
-$1/1 printable coupons
50¢ each

Goody Ouchless Accessories @ $2.99, get $2 in RRs
99¢ each

Select Listerine Products @ $4 each, Buy 2 get $3 RR
Products include Listerine Smart Rinse Berry, 16.9 oz, Listerine Mouthwash Cool Blue Bubble Blast, 16.9 oz, Listerine MouthWash Advance Arctic mint 16.9 oz, ListerineTotal Care, Advanced or Natural Citrus

Best Scenario:
Buy 2 Listerine Smart Rinse Berry, or Listerine Cool Blue Bubble Blast @ $4 each
Use B1G1 coupon from the 8/2 SS
AND use $1/1 coupon from the 3/15 SS, 4/26 RP, or 6/14 SS
AND use $1/1 Walgreens coupon from the Walgreens Children’s Activity Book (it costs 99¢, but has $20 worth of coupons in it – it’s buy the coloring books on the toy aisle) -- FYI you just need 1 coupon, but it will take off $2
Pay $1 out of pocket
Get back a $3 RR
$2 Money-maker after coupons and RRs!

Advil Pain Relief @ $4.49 AND Thermacare Heat Wraps @ $5.99, buy both get $4 RR
-$1/1 Advil coupon 6/21 RP, 7/12 RP, or 8/23 RP
-$3/1 Thermacare printable coupon
Pay $6.48 out of pocket, get $4 in RRs
$1.24 each

Nutri-Grain Bars, Rice Krispie Treats, Cheez-Its, Keebler Cookies, PopTarts or Club Crackers @ $2.50 each, Buy $10 get $5 RR
-$1/2 Pop Tarts 8/2 RP
-55¢/1 Pop Tarts printable coupon
-75¢/1 Cheez-Its printable coupon
-$1/2 Keebler Cookies printable coupon
Pay $7 - $8 out of pocket
Get back $5 in RR
50¢ - 75¢ each

(Thanks Surviving the Stores!)

CVS Deals 8/23-8/29

2009-08-22T18:55:00.000-07:00

I don't see a ton this week. Let me know if you see anything good!

SUNDAY-TUESDAY ONLY:

Caliber or CVS brand composition notebook @$.99, get $.99 ECB (limit 2)
FREE

WEEKLONG DEALS:

Mennen deoderant 2.3-3.25 oz (excludes men's 24/7 and pro) @ $2.49, get $1 ECB (limit 2)
-$1.50/1 printable
FREE

Carefree Ultra Protection 16 count @ $3.79, get $3.79 ECB (limit 4)
-$1/1 coupon from June 2009 Ladies Home Journal, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping or Cosmopolitan magazines
-$1/1 printable
$1 money maker

Poise liners 10-16 count @$2, buy 2 get $1 ECB
-$2/1 printable
-$1.50/2 printable or 8/9 SS
$.50 each

Select Glade products, buy $10, get $3 ECBs (limit 3)
Sense & Spray $5
-$4/1 coupon sense and spray 8/23 SS
Buy 2, use two coupons, spend $2, get $3 ECB
$1 money maker
or
Lasting Impressions $5
-$3/1 coupon LI 8/2 SS
Buy 2, use two coupons, spend $4, get $3 ECB
$.50 each

Buy $15 worth of Revlon face, eye, lip or nail, Get $7 in ECBs (Limit 1)
Prices starting at $3.49
Use $1/1 coupon from the 7/19 SS

HP inkjet print cartridge @ $19.99 and up, buy 2 get $10 ECB (limit 2)
$15.00 each

Thanks iheartcvs and surviving the stores!)

$20 off $20 purchase at Ann Taylor today 8/22

2009-08-22T05:58:00.000-07:00

Use this coupon to save $20 off any $20 purchase at Ann Taylor today, 8/22. (This is Ann Taylor, NOT Ann Taylor Loft.) It also must be used on regular priced merchandise (not sale items). Could make for a great almost free accessory or top! Have fun shopping!
(Thanks, Surviving the Stores)

Headed to the mall anyway? Here's some other good freebies from Common Sense with Money:

Get a free sample Pack of Smooth Infusion Haircare at Aveda Stores with this printable coupon. Coupon valid through 12/31/09. Thanks Forthemommas!

Bath and Body Works is offering a free lip item (up to $7.50 value) when you buy another one with this printable coupon. Coupon expires 8/23. Or you could grab a free lip item (up to $7.50 value) with ANY purchase with this other printable coupon. Coupon also expires 8/23. Thanks Deal Seeking Mom!

Get a free 1oz Victoria’s Secret Pink Body Lotion with this printable coupon. No purchase necessary and coupon expires 8/24.

Free Marie Claire or Business Week magazine subscription

2009-08-22T05:37:00.000-07:00

Sign up here to get your FREE **3** year subscription to Marie Claire! You do not enter any credit card information--it is totally free and all you have to do is fill out a short survey! This is how I got my subscription to Martha Stewart Living and InStyle as well as Shape and Self. (I have more magazines than I will EVER actually read!!) (Thanks, Swaggrabber!)

More interested in Business Week? Click here for a free one year subscription.

I spent $55 for $186 worth of groceries at Publix!!

2009-08-21T10:17:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure if you can read this from the receipt, but I spent $55.22 and saved $131.24!!! That's $186.46 worth of groceries for $55.22, or a savings of over 70%!!!! This was all using coupons listed on my earlier post of Publix matchups. What did I get? Cheez its for $1, General Mills cereal for $1 (be sure and check for peelie coupons on these boxes for a free reusable shopping bag---I got 2!!), 4 pak yogurts for $.25, tuna for $.60, Hebrew National hotdogs for $1.50 (for my BBQ tomorrow!!), 2 free shout sprays, free Edward's pie singles, $.90 Morningstar farms, applesauce for $.33, garlic bread for $.90 among many other things. I even bought luncheon meat and bacon that I had no coupons for ($10 worth), and I STILL had a great percentage of savings!!

You CAN do it! Sure, it took me an hour to print all my coupons and prep before I left for the store, but I figure for $131 of savings, it's worth it!!

Old Navy One Day Wonder Sale 8/22!

2009-08-21T05:39:00.000-07:00

More deals at Old Navy this Saturday! Adult basic tees are $3 and kids and toddlers socks are $1. (Limit 5, except for toddler socks which have no limit).

I had no problem getting my tank tops a week ago. There were only a few of us there when the store opened. But I would still recommend that you go early before things are picked through.

Publix Deals 8/20-8/26

2009-08-20T06:59:00.001-07:00

Yea--finally some good deals at Publix! Plus, I got a $5 off $30 purchase coupon in the mail a few days ago--did you?? Let me know how much you save this week! (There's alot of internet printables for GREAT deals, so let me know if any links give you trouble.)

(unadvertised deal)
Juicy Juice, 64 oz. BOGO@ $3.65
-$.50/2 coupon 8/9 RP
-$1/2 June All You
-$1/2 coupon printable (Harvey's)
Stack manuf. coupon and competitor coupon
$1.08 each

Kellogg’s Special K Cereal, 16-18 oz, at $4.99
-$1/1 printable
$1.50 each

General Mills Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cookie Crisp, Reese's Puffs, BOGO @ $4.99
-$1/2 coupon 8/16 SS
-$1/3 coupon 8/9 GM
-$1/2; $.50/1 coupon 8/2 SS
-$.55/1 printables
-$1/1 Target printable
use $1/2 and 2 Target coupons
$1.00 each

Lipton Tea Bags BOGO @$2.99
-$.75/2 coupon 6/28 RP or 8/2 RP
$1.12 each

Back to Nature Granola BOGO @$3.50
-$1/1 printable
$.75 each

McCormick Pure Ground Black Pepper BOGO@ $3.59
-$.75/1 coupon 5/10 RP
$1.05 each

Uncle Ben's Rice BOGO @ $1.49
-$.75/1 or $.75/2 coupon 7/26RP
-$1/2 PRINT
-$1/2 PRINT
$.25 each

Kraft Mac & Chesse BOGO @ $.99
-B3G1 printable
$.25 each

Kozy Shack Pudding BOGO @ $3.19
-$.55/1 coupon 8/16 SS
$1.03 each (Thanks, Erica!)

Pompeian Olive Oil BOGO @ $10.99
-$1/1 printable
$4.50 each

Cheez-it snack crackers BOGO @ $3.29
-$.75/1 printable
$.90 each

Morningstar Farms BOGO @ $3.79
-$1/2 coupon 8/2 Kelloggs insert
-$1/1 printable
-$1/1 printable
$.90 each

Kraft Velveeta Cheese product BOGO @ $3.59
-$1/1 coupon 8/9 RP
$.80 each

Yoplait Yo-Plus and Fiber One Yogurt, 4 pack, BOGO @ $2.50
-$.50/1 and $1/1 coupon 8/9 GM
-$1/1 PRINT & PRINT & PRINT & PRINT & PRINT (thanks iheartpublix!)
(Remember, hit the back button to print twice from each link)
$.25 each

Edwards Pie/Cheesecake singles BOGO @ $2.59
-$1/2 coupon 6/14 SS & 7/26 SS
-$1/1 printable
-$1/1 Harveys IP PRINT
FREE or $.30 each

Cole's garlic bread BOGO @ $2.79
-$.50/1 printable
$.90 each

Back to Nature Cookies or graham sticks BOGO @ $2.99
-$1/1 printable
$.50 each
(These are great for Tastefully Simple cheese balls...just sayin...)

Starkist Tuna BOGO @ $3.19
-$.50/1 printable (play game)
-$.50/1 Target printable
$.60 each

Hebrew National all beef franks BOGO@ $4.99
-$1/1 printable
$1.50 each

Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles @ $2
-$2 off Fresh Fruit WYB any 2 pkgs Kellogg’s Eggo Frozen Waffles “Fuel for School” (I found these at Albertsons near the milk)
FREE waffles with your fruit

Shout Laundry Stain Remover BOGO @ $2.99
-$.55/1 coupon 7/12 or SS 8/2 SS1
-BOGO from Publix booklet "Smart Summertime savings"
2 FREE with Publix coupon! (I have extra of these coupons...hollaback if you want one!)

These are the best deals I see. For full list of sale items, go to iheartpublix.

Get $5 RR when you spend $25 at Walgreens through 8/22!!

2009-08-20T05:27:00.000-07:00

It looks like you will get a $5 RR for ANY purchase of $25 at Walgreens through Saturday! This could make for a great deal! I will head over there today anyway to pick up my free prints, so why not? This looks like it mean $25 BEFORE coupons too, so your out-of-pocket can be lower once you use all of your coupons! Let me know how you use it to save!

Walgreens photo deals

2009-08-20T05:22:00.000-07:00

Today, get 20 free prints from Walgreens! Upload online here and enter in coupon code 20FREE4ME.

And here's a couple more coupon codes for the end of your week:
Friday – $.99 Scrapbook Page 8×10 use coupon code: SCRAPIT
Saturday – 50% off Everyday Photo Books use coupon code: PHOTOBOOK

Thanks, Swaggrabber!

CVS Deals 8/16-8/22

2009-08-16T06:17:00.000-07:00

Some more free school supplies and a few other good deals. Enjoy!

SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY ONLY:

Caliber or CVS/Pharmacy Filler Paper 150 sheets @ 99¢, get 99¢ ECB (limit 2)
FREE

Paper Mate Write Bros. Pens 10 pk @ 99¢, get 99¢ ECB (limit 2)
FREE

Caliber Recycled School Box @ $1.99, get $1.99 ECB (limit 2)
FREE

Caliber or CVS/Pharmacy Mini Composition Book 80 sheets @ $1.99, Get $1.99 ECB (limit 2)
FREE

Phillips Earhook Headphones @ $6.99, get $6.99 ECB (limit 1)
FREE

Buy FOUR Aquafina or Pepsi 12 pks @ $3 each, Get $4 ECB (limit 1)
$2 each

Ladies Fleece Robe - $5

WEEKLONG DEALS

Sobe LifeWater, BOGO @ $1.99
-BOGO (up to $1.59) printable coupon
$.25 each

Band-Aid Bandages, Neosporin, or Red Cross Products, Buy 2 Get $2 in ECBs (Limit 5)
Use 50¢/1 Band-Aid coupon 5/17 RP, 6/28 SS or 8/2 SS
Use $1/1 J&J Red Cross coupon 5/17 RP or 8/2 SS
Use 50¢/1 Neosporin coupon 5/17 RP, 6/28 SS or 8/2 SS
Use $1/1 Neosporin printable coupon
prices vary

Deal: Buy 2 J&J travel size first aid kits @$.99
Use 2 $1/1 J&J coupon
Pay $0, get $2 ECB
$2 Moneymaker
(The coupon from 8/2 states that it excludes trial size;
while it can be argued these are not trial size, YMMV)

L’Oreal Advanced Revitalift Deep-Set Eye Wrinkle Repair @ $14.99 and L’Oreal Cleanser @ $5.99, Buy both and get $10 ECB (limit 1)
-$5/1 Wrinkle Repair printable coupon (link in bottom left corner)
(-$1/1 cleanser coupon 8/2 RP
-$4/20 facial skin care readyfill coupon booklet (ask for in pharmacy)
Pay $1o.98 OOP, get back $10 in ECBs
$.49 each ($2.49 w/o readyfill coupon)
Also: mail in offer FREE cosmetic case w/ samples wyb 2 L'Oréal items 07/21-08/24 (Thanks, Iheartwags!)

Mead 5 Star Notebooks or Binders, Buy $15, get $5 in ECBs (limit 1)
-$1/2 or $2/1 printable coupons
Price varies

AMC $25 entertainment card, buy 1 get $5 eb (limit 2)

Garnier Nutrisse or 100% color @ $5, spend $15 get $5 ECB (limit 1)
(Also includes Nutritioniste skin care & Fructis shampoo, conditioner 10.2-13 oz, or styler 2-8.5 oz 3/$10)
-$.75/1 Shampoo, Conditioner, or Treatment 8/16 RP
-$.75/1 Style product 8/16 RP
-$2/1 Nutrisse or 100% Color 8/16 RP
-$1/1 cleanser or moisturizer 8/16 RP
Buy 3 haircolors, use 3 $2/1 coupons
Spend $9, get $5 ECB
$1.33 each

Milk 1 gallon @ $2.79 get $1 ECB
$1.79 each

Purex 3-in-1 20 ct BOGO @ $5.99
-$1 purex 3-in-1
$2 each

CVS big quilts premium paper towels 8 pk @ $7.99 get $2 ECB (limit 5)
$5.99 each

40% summer clearance

(Thanks to Surviving the Stores and Iheartcvs for matchups!)

Walgreens Deals 8/16-8/23

2009-08-15T18:30:00.000-07:00

These are the deals I see this week at Walgreens. I'll add any others I see around the blogosphere tomorrow.

SoftSoap Nutri Serums Body Wash @ $3.99, get $3.99 RR
FREE

Select Kellogg’s Cereal @ 2/$5, buy 2 get $2 RR
-1/2 coupon 8/2 Kellogg's insert
$1 each

Conair Professional Brush @ $2.99, get $2 RR
$.99 each

Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups @$1, buy 4 get $1 RR
-BOGO coupon, 8/9 SS
-$1/4 Velveeta Shells & Cheese cups (Walgreens Back-To-School Coupon Booklet
-they should have this by the register)
Buy 4, use 2 BOGO coupons and 1 Wags coupon
FREE

Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrient 3-Minute Treatment @$3.99, get $2 RRs
-$.75/1 coupon 8/16 RP
$1.24 each

Scotch Mailer @ $0.49
-$0.50/1 coupon 7/26 RP
FREE

Trident Gum BOGO @ $1.29
-$1/2 Trident Gum printable
$0.15 each

Starbucks Bottled Frappuccino @ 4/$5 (w/ in-ad coupon)
-$1/1 coupon 6/21 SS
$0.25 each

Pringles @ 2/$3 (w/ in-ad coupon)
$1/2 coupon 8/2 P&G
$1 each

Hefty One Zip Bags BOGO @ $3.29
-$1/1 coupon 6/7 RP
$.60 each

School Supplies Deals

Corner Office Dividers (5-pk.), $0.49
Papermate Pens or Pencils (10-pk.), $0.49
Crayola Crayons (24-pk.), $0.49
Glue Sticks (3-pk.), $0.49
Glue, $0.49
Invisible Tape, $0.49
Protractor, $0.49
Pencil Box, $0.49
Sheet Protectors (10-pk.), $0.49
2-Pocket Folders, 6/$1

(Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!)

Vocalpoint: great coupons

2009-08-15T07:03:00.000-07:00

I highly reccomend signing up for Vocalpoint here. They give you coupons to try products and offer your feedback. I got a coupon for a free box of rice krispies and well as 6 coupons for $1 off rice krispies. Yesterday, they sent me coupons to try a new product by Bounce that you leave in your dryer, so you do not have to remember to put in dryer sheets. I will save these coupons, because at some point I'm sure these will go on sale and make for a great deal.

Give it a shot! (Again, I recommend setting up a separate email account for your coupon deals, etc. so your regular inbox doesn't get bombarded.)

Old Navy Weekly: great coupons but not for the faint at heart!

2009-08-13T10:55:00.000-07:00

In case you don't know already, Old Navy has a site, oldnavyweekly.com, where you can score some great coupons like $50 off $100 or the coveted $75 off $100 purchase! This site has little interactive things you click on that reveal hidden coupons. And the fun is in the hunt! My friend Melissa actually scored a $75 coupon, so it CAN happen!

The big coupons go quickly, since there are folks who just sit around waiting for the site to reset. (I confess I've had some late nights trying!) And tonight is the night it will reset! I know I'd love to have a coupon, since I plan to go in and get $2 tank tops anyway!

Note: You can save your coupon and keep hunting for a better one, but once you select it to print or email that's it! One per computer.

I usually go to SwagGrabber and join her chat room (which she caps at 200 people). These gals are pros and they help each other find the hidden coupons. Just open old navy weekly in another window and go to town! At a minimum, you can usually score a 30% off or something similar, which could come in handy for school shopping! One friend told me their kid's jeans are $10 and their uniform pants are $12!

If you get one tonight, let me know!!! Look for me in the chat room---I'm florida04!

Beginner's Guide to Coupons #4: CVS

2009-08-13T09:55:00.000-07:00

Hands down the biggest money saver for me as I have learned to use coupons over the last year has been the drugstore deals. I never used to shop at CVS or Walgreens. Now, I'm there at least once a week and they are definitely where I get my best deals. Things like toiletries and medicines and cleaning products, that can typically be budget-brakers, end up being cheap, free or moneymakers. Each store runs their deals differently. Let's start with CVS.

CVS

CVS has a customer loyalty card called the Extra Care card. If you don't already have one, get one next time you are in CVS. You can begin using it immediately. (Be sure and put down your email when you fill out the form--they will email you coupons.)

This will allow you to earn extra care bucks (which I call ECB's). CVS will run deals where if you buy such-n-such, you will get an ECB printed out with your receipt. This works like cash and can be used on your next purchase.

Things to know about ECB's:

Some deals are only Sunday-Tuesday. Be sure to take advantage of these early because after Wednesday no ECB will print.
All ECB deals have a limit. That means, with your card, you can only take advantage of earning that ECB a certain amount of times. Most of the times the limit is 1, but sometimes it is more. Read the fine print in the ad, and I will always list the limit with my matchups.
They are like cash. You can use as many as you want when making a purchase.
ECBs expire in 4 weeks
ECB's must be used in conjunction with the extra care card they were printed for. In other words, you cannot give me your ECBs for me to use. If the number on them does not match my card number, it will not be accepted.

So how is it that some items become money-makers? Well, let's say there is a deal on tylenol. It's 3.99, and you get a $3.99 ECB. So you pay $3.99 plus tax, but you get back an ECB for $3.99 to use later. It's cost to you ends up being free, just a little tax. BUT, if you use a $1/1 coupon, you only pay $2.99 (plus tax) , and you still get the $3.99 ECB. So you just made money on that deal! The key is to combine coupons with the ECB deals for great values as well as occasional money-makers.

A couple of tips:

Always scan your card at the kiosk at the front of the store (usually by the beauty items and/or flyers--pictures at the top of this post). This will get you store coupons, and these can make for great deals. It's always my first stop.
These store coupons can be stacked with manufacturer coupons for good deals. So even if they don't look like a great deal---hang onto them, just in case.
If you have a $5/20 purchase, or a similar coupon, use it FIRST. Sometimes, after your other coupons, your purchase would go below the amount, which would make you unable to use it. Use your manufacturer & store coupons next. Then, last, use any ECBs you have toward your purchase.
Use my list and the flyer carefully to make sure you are buying the correct item and size to earn the ECB's. Usually it is marked on the shelf, but not always. (You can use the kiosk at the front of the store as a price checker also.)
CVS will give you a rain check. Take advantage of this, especially some of the best deals go fast and may not be restocked until after the week is over.
Seasoned CVSers have figured out how to break up their purchases into multiple transactions, using ECBs from the first transaction on the second, and so on, so that there out-of-pocket is as low as possible. As impressive as that is to me, I don't always take the time to plan it out like that. But give it a shot and let me know if you can keep your OOP under $5 a week! It can be done! ; )

Mostly, have fun and don't give up! I've had my share of discouraging trips to CVS, where they wouldn't take my coupons, or the price wasn't what I expected, or they were out of what I wanted, or someone was just rude to me because I'm a coupon lady. But hang in there! There are great deals to be had and most of my local cashiers are wonderful. It is worth it--I promise!

Feel free to post any questions!

Publix deals 8/13-8/19

2009-08-13T09:13:00.000-07:00

I'm really disappointed with Publix deals this week. Maybe a few good snacks, but I was hoping for better deals on essentials. Here's the best I see:

General Mills Cereal: Total, Raisin Nut Bran, Basic 4, Oatmeal Crisp, or Honey Nut Clusters, BOGO @ $4.29
-.75/1 Total printable or printable
-.75/1 Total 8/09 GM
-$1/2 General Mills Cereals 7/19 SS or printable
$1.39 each with best coupon

Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides, BOGO @ $1.35
-.60/2 coupon 8/02 RP
-.50/2 coupon August All You Mag.
-.45/1 coupon printable
$.37 each

Nabisco Teddy Grahams, Ritz Bits or Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Crackers, BOGO @ $2.99
-.75/2 coupon 7/26 SS
$1.12 each (good beach snack)

Keebler Town House Crackers, BOGO @ $3.99
-$1/2 coupon 8/02 RP
$1.49 each

Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies, BOGO @ $3.99
-$1/2 coupon RP 8/02 RP
$1.49 each

Starbucks Coffee, 10-12 oz, $6.99
-$1 off Starbucks Coffee 7/26 SS
$5.99 each

Dannon Activia Yogurt, 4 pk, $2 ea
-$1/1 coupon SS 5/10, 7/26 or printable
$1 each

Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes, BOGO@ $2.09
-.50/1 Huggies Wipes printable (FLIP)
$ .80 each

Purina Beneful Dog Food, 3.5 lbs, BOGO@ $5.49
-$3.50/1 off any Purina brand Dog food printable
FREE

Full list of matchups at Southern Savers.

$5 off Entrees at TGI Fridays!

2009-08-11T12:27:00.000-07:00

Print your coupon here to get $5 off everyone's entree at your table (not including your own), up to 10 people! Sounds like a great GNO or family night out!! Good through 8/31.

Free tacos today 8/11!

2009-08-11T12:15:00.000-07:00

I'm a little late posting this, but there is still time to grab some free dinner! You can get two free tacos at Jack in the Box by using the coupon here. One coupon per person!

$2 tank tops at Old Navy again Saturday 8/15!!!

2009-08-09T06:15:00.000-07:00

Old Navy will have their tank tops for $2 again this Saturday. Limit is 5 per customer. I literally wear a white ON tank every day, so this would be great for me---and my girls!! Go early---they go quick! (Anyone want to meet me there??...)

CVS deals 8/9-8/15

2009-08-08T17:45:00.000-07:00

$5/25 coupon here for taking a short quiz!!

I think I'll use mine to get some soda, free make-up, and cheap sunscreen. How about you?--post a comment and let me know!

M&M Mars singles 2/$1
-$1/2 RP 7/26/09
FREE

Revlon Colorstay Mineral Mousse @ $9.99, get $9.99 ECB (limit 1)(Sun-Tues only)
-$1/1 coupon 7/19 SS
$1 money maker!

Sharpie Accent Highlighters 4 pk $.99
-$1 printable
FREE

Bic Soleil Razor 1ct or Cartridges 4 ct @ $6.99, get $3 ECB (limit 1)
-$3/1 coupon 8/9 SS
$.99 each

Coke 12 pk @ 4/$13, get $3 ECB (limit 1)
$2.50 each

Coppertone Nutrashield @ $8.99, get $2 ECB (limit 1)
-$5 Coppertone NutraShield
$1.99 each

Huggies Diapers or Pull-Ups @ 2/$18, get $4 ECBs (limit 1)
-$1.50/1 or $2/1 coupons 7/19 SS insert or $2/1 printable coupon
$5-$5.50 each

Walgreens Deals 8/9-8/15

2009-08-08T17:07:00.000-07:00

There's not very many deals this week at Wags. There are a couple money makers. Here's what I could piece together:

Colgate Total enamel strength toothpaste 4 oz @ $2.99, get $2.99 RR
-$.75/1 coupon 7/26 SS
$.75 money maker!

Bic Round Grip Pens 2/$1
Use $1/2 printable coupon
FREE

Jergens Naturals Lotion 16.8oz @ $5.99, get $5 RR
$.99 each

Reach floss or Toothbrush or Listerine 500 ml @ 3/$9, buy 3 get $6 RR
-$5/3 coupon 8/2 SS
$2 money maker!

Neosporin @ $3.99; Band Aid @ $2.99; buy 2 get $4RR
-.50/1 Neosporin 8/2 SS
-$1/1 off Neosporin printable coupon
-.50/1 Band-Aids 8/02 SS, 6/28 SS, 5/17 RP
Neosporin: $.99 each
Band Aids: $.50 each

Ecotrin $1.99
-$2/1 from 5/17 SS1
FREE

L’Oreal products 25% ; spend $20 get $10 RR
-$1/1 cleanser 8/02 RP
-$2/1 cosmetic 8/02 RP
prices vary

Glade Sense and Spray @ $6.99, get $2 RR
-$4/1 July All You Magazine
$0.99 each

Campbell’s Soup 79¢ w/in-ad coupon
-$1/2 printable coupon
29¢ each wyb 2

Back to school deals:

Penway Filler Papers $0.49 after in ad coupon

Penway one subject notebook $0.49 after in ad coupon

Mini Memo or Composition Book $0.19 after in ad coupon

Highlighters or Scented Gel Pen $0.19 after in ad coupon

Two pocket folder $0.19 after in ad coupon

(Thanks, Common sense with money!)

Beginner's Guide to Coupons #3: Decoding the coupon lingo

2009-08-08T16:29:00.000-07:00

For those of you who are new to couponing, here is a list of the common abbreviations and "lingo" used for coupon match-ups.

General

There are several different kinds of inserts in the papers, but the ones you get differ from week to week. Most weeks, you will get a Smart Source insert and a Red Plum insert. Once a month, you will get a Proctor & Gamble insert. Occasionally, there will be an extra smart source or miscellaneous insert. The abbreviations are:

SS: Smart source
RP: Red Plum
P&G: Proctor & Gamble

A coupon match up will read something like this:

$1/2 Kellogg's coupon in 8/2RP

This means there is a coupon for $1 off of the purchase of 2 boxes of Kellogg's cereal in the Red Plum insert of the Sunday paper on 8/2.

Blinkie: coupons found on the aisles in grocery stores in a little machine that spits out the coupon
Tearpad: coupons found on the aisles in grocery stores on a tearpad
IP: internet printed coupon (my blog will usually have a direct link to these)
BOGO: buy one get one free
WYB: when you buy
YMMV: your mileage may vary (In other words, some stores may accept the coupon, others may not.)
OOP: out of pocket

CVS

There are a few special abbreviations to know for CVS coupon match-ups, which are explained in the guide to CVS.

ECB: extra care buck (A coupon that prints out after you purchase specific item(s), good for cash value off your next shopping trip at CVS.)
CRT: cash register tape (a coupon that prints out with your receipt or at one of the machines at the front of the CVS store)

Walgreens

There are a few special abbreviations to know for Walgreens coupon match-ups, which are explained in the guide to Walgreens.

Wags: Walgreens
RR: register reward (A coupon that prints out after you purchase a specific item(s), good for cash value off your next shopping trip at Walgreens.)

That's the basics. Be sure and read my post on CVS & Wags for more details on how their programs work.

Publix deals 8/6-8/12

2009-08-06T17:09:00.000-07:00

Here are the best deals at Publix this week. Coupons may vary by region.

Fiber One Toaster Pastry BOGO @ 2.29
-.50/1 coupon SS 8/2 (use 2)
$.65 each

Post Honey Bunches of Oats, or Just Bunches! BOGO @ $3.99
-$2 off Post Honey Bunches with Pecans printable
-$1 off Post Honey Bunches with Pecans SS 7/26
-$1/2 Post Honey Bunches with Pecans SS 7/26
FREE or $1 each

Betty Crocker Premium Muffin Mix BOGO @ $2.59
-.40/1 Fiber One Muffin Mix SS 7/19 -.50/1 Fiber One Muffin Mix printable $.80 each Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta BOGO @ $1.79 -$1/2 Ronzoni Pasta printable
$.40 each

Crisco 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil BOGO @ $6.49
-$1/1 coupon RP 5/17 -.55/1 coupon RP 6/07
$2.25 each with best coupon

Wish-Bone Dressing BOGO @$2.97
-.75/1 coupon RP 8/02
$.74 each

Luigi’s Real Italian Ice BOGO @ $2.99
-.50/1 coupon RP 6/28, 7/26
$1.00 each

Red Baron Pizza BOGO @ $5.79
-$1 off coupon SS 8/02
$1.90 each

Nabisco Single Serve Tray, Variety, Munch Packs or Kraft Handi-Snacks BOGO @ $5.99
-.75/2 any Nabisco Crackers or Cookies SS 7/26
$2.24 each

Lay’s Potato Chips BOGO @ $3.99
-$1/2 Lay’s Chips July All You Magazine
$1.50 each

Kraft Chunk Cheese or Shredded, Cubes, or Cracker Cut, $1.66 ea
-$1 off Kraft 2% Cheese printable (IE) or printable (FF)
-$1 off Kraft printable (Harvey’s)
Stack to get FREE

Kraft American Cheese Singles, 12 oz, $1.66 ea
-$1 off Boca Burgers & Kraft 2% Singles printable (IE) or printable (FF) $1 off Kraft printable (Harvey’s)
$.66 with competitor coupon

Green Giant Frozen Vegetables, 7-10 oz $1 ea
-.50/1 off any Green Giant product printable
$.50 each

Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice Pouch $1.33 ea
FREE Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice, Pouch RP 6/28
-$1 Ready Rice RP 6/28
FREE to $.33 each

Welch’s Concord Grape Jelly or Jam, 32 oz jar, or Squeezable, 22 oz, $1.50 ea
-$1 or -.75 off milk wyb Welch’s Squeezable SS 7/26

General Mills Chex Mix, or Bugles, $1.66 ea
-.50/1 Chex Mix printable or printable
$1.16 each

Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Bread, 24 oz, $1.99
-.55/1 any Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Bread SS 6/14
$1.44 each

Produce Deals:

Organic Tomato On the Vine $1.99 lb
Baking Potatoes, 5 lb bag
$2.50 ea Cherries $1.99 lb
Eastern Peaches .88¢ lb
Sliced Seedless Watermelon .49¢ lb
Okra $1.99 lb
-$2 off $5 in produce printable (Harvey’s)

Meat deals:

Top Sirloin Steaks $3.77/lb
Top Sirloin Fillets $5.99/lb
-B1G2 Free Boneless Petite Sirloin Steaks Albertsons in ad coupon

Pork Sirloin Cutlets or Cubed Steaks, Boneless $1.99 lb
Publix Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks .99¢ lb
Perdue Oven Stuffer Roaster .99¢ lb
Fresh Catfish Fillets, Never Frozen, $4.99 lb
Publix Deli Sweet Ham $3.99 lb
Sunnyland Hotel Brand Bacon $2 ea
Whole Fresh Picnic, .99¢ lb

Glad Kitchen Bags or Trash Bags, 25-80 ct $5.49 ea
-$1 off Glad Force Flax printable (IE) or printable (FF)
-$1 off Glad Trash bags printable (Target)
Stack to get for $3.49

Kingsford Match Light Charcoal, 13.5 lb bag $7.99 ea
-$4 off Kingsford Charcoal RP 6/28 (regional)
$6 off Pork wyb Kingsford Charcoal & (1) other participating product
-$2 off Kinsgford Charcoal printable
Free KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce wyb Kingsford Charcoal printable

Deal idea:
Buy 1 bag charcoal
Buy 1 KC masterpiece
Buy $6 pork
use $6 off pork coupon, Free KC coupon, and $4 off charcoal
Get it all for $3.99

Buy Theirs Get Ours Free

Buy Kellogg’s Nutri-grain Bars get Publix Nutri-grain Bars FREE
-$1/2 Nutri-Grain bars RP 8/02

Buy Nabisco Honey Grahams get Publix Honey Grahams FREE
-.75/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers SS 7/26

Buy Planters Cashews get Publix Cashews FREE
-$1.50/2 Planters products SS 6/28

Thanks to Southern Savers for the match ups!

Look what I got at Walgreens for $2.99!!!!

2009-08-06T05:22:00.000-07:00

OK, so I thought I would inspire you by showing you what I got for less than $3 yesterday! (By the way, there's a box of Cheez-its I got also, but I forgot to put it in the picture!!) The funnest part, is this is stuff we really use!! I won't always post my shopping trips item by item, but, to show you how I did it, here it goes:

I bought:
2 boxes Kellogg's cereal @2.50/each
4 boxes Rice Krispie treats @$2.00/each
1 box of Cheez-its @ $2.00
1 pkg GUM toothbrushes @ $3.49
2 Hellman's mayo @ $2.99/each
2 Ragu sauces @ $2.00/each
5 Skippy peanut butters @ $2.00/each
subtotal: 38.47 (before tax)

used:
-$5/25 Walgreens coupon
-$2/1 coupon Skippy natural PB (CRT I got from Wags a couple of weeks ago)
-$.75/1 GUM toothbrushes from 6/21 RP
-2 $1/2 Rice Krispie treats from 8/2 SS
-1 $1/2 Kellogg's cereal coupon from 8/2 SS
-1 $.60/2 Ragu sauce from 8/2 SS
-2 $.60/1 Hellman's mayo from 8/2 SS
-4 $.60/1 Skippy PB from 8/2 SS
total: $23.52 ( minus $.11 for tax???--not sure how that works)

TOTAL SPENT: $23.41
GOT BACK:
$10 RR for buying peanut butter, ragu, & mayo
$5 RR for buying RKT and Cheeze-its
$2 RR for cereal
$3.50 for toothbrushes
total RR: 20.50

COST OF ALL THESE ITEMS: $2.99!!!!

See my post on Wags deals and coupon match-up here. YOU CAN DO THIS!! Almost all my coupons were in Sundays paper! The 5/25 can still be printed and used today!

Have fun!

$5 off 25 Walgreens coupon (8/4-8/5)

2009-08-05T07:23:00.000-07:00

Print your coupon here!

Coupon states your total has to be $25 AFTER all coupons.

Beginner's Guide to Coupons #2: Rethinking

2009-08-04T12:18:00.000-07:00

Ok, so the first step is to LET GO of some ideas you may have about couponing, and RETHINK your approach to grocery shopping. We'll go through these one step at a time.

LET GO OF THESE:

It is cheaper to just buy the store brand. This is just not true. The trick, which we will discuss later, is to buy items ON SALE and WITH A COUPON for the best deal. The combination of those two things will get you brand name products for alot less than store brand items.
It is cheaper to buy in bulk. SO not true. When I started, I went around my local wholesale store and literally wrote down the unit prices for all the things I regularly bought there. Then, I compared it to when I bought those same items on sale/with coupons. I was shocked at how much I had been overspending when I thought I was saving.
I hate clipping all those little coupons and filing them and sorting them--what a pain! There are so many ways to organize your coupons, and many of them are great. But I will show you, step by step, how I organize mine, and you will see, I only clip what I use. It takes time, yes, but once you have a system, it won't be as time consuming as you may think.
I don't have time to figure out what's on sale, what I have a coupon for, what store it's cheaper at, etc., etc. No problem! That's what I'm here for! And there are a ton of other great blogs out there that help you match up coupons to store deals, which saves you LOTS of money AND time!

RETHINK:

Sometimes you can't cook like a food network star. I know this sounds a little odd, but this was a big one for me. As someone who likes to cook, and likes to buy fun ingredients to cook with, I've had to learn to let my fancy menus go. And I can't always make whatever I want. I buy what's on sale, and I plan my menus around what I have---not the other way around. The more stocked my pantry is, the more creative I can get.
Drugstores are your new best friend. I will never pay for toothpaste again. I don't have to buy razors for the next 6 months. And I have enough medicine (that I got free or under $1) to stock a pharmacy. I NEVER used to shop at CVS or Walgreens. Now I'm there at least once a week. Seriously, you won't believe how much you will save, and not just on toiletries---food, too! I will dedicate one post to CVS and one to Wags (Walgreens) for details on how to take advantage of their deals.
Buy produce from a local farm stand. Some things, you just can't get a coupon for. You should shop for fruits and veggies in season--that will always save you money. But I have found a local produce stand where I can get all the fruit and veggies I need for a week for under $20. And I use alot of produce! Sometimes items are less than half of what they cost at the grocery store.
Delayed gratification. I realize that sometimes you just need something, and you have to buy it, whatever the price. But many things, if you think about it, you could do without for a week or two until it's on sale. And the more you stockpile, the more you have until it does go on sale again. Like snacks. Sometimes yogurt is on sale and we have plenty to eat. Other times, we run out of yogurt, but I have cheese sticks I got for under a dollar. Or--JACKPOT (at least for my kids)--I got pringles for 33 cents a can. What we have is what we have, and whatever we don't---we live without.
You are going to need to buy multiple copies of the Sunday paper. To start, buy 2, so you have at least 2 of every coupon (which you'll need for buy-one-get-one-free deals). I buy six every week. Hunt around for your best deal on papers--I get mine at Walgreens for 75 cents.
Internet printed coupons RULE. There are great coupons available right on the web! My blog will include links to these when I match them with a deal. Often, you can get a better coupon online for an item than in the paper! So make sure you have lots of ink and paper handy.

And the main thing is, don't give up! There will be some bumps and scratches along the way, but nothing worthwhile ever comes easy, so stick to it! I promise, you will be glad you did!

A look ahead in this series...

organizing your coupons
coupon lingo
CVS
Walgreens
Publix
tips for surviving the store clerks and cashiers

Beginner's Guide to Coupons #1: Introduction

2009-08-04T11:59:00.000-07:00

A year ago, I did not use coupons. I mean, well, not on purpose. Sometimes the store would attach a coupon to something I was buying, and then, well, sure, I used it. But I always thought clipping all those coupons looked tedious and time consuming, and I figured I would just try to buy things on sale when I could or just buy the store brand.

But last year that all changed. We have always been on a budget, and one of the biggest line items in our budget (after our mortgage) has been our groceries. Not only that, but I CONSISTENTLY would end up over my budget! I used all kinds of excuses, like...well, hey, we all need to eat!, or...my time is worth the extra money I spend, or (my personal favorite)...for crying out loud, I have four kids who eat like football players! I honestly didn't think there was much I could do, but I decided to give it a shot anyway, and after a couple months, if it didn't work...I would quit.

But it DID work. Not only have I been able to stay within my budget for groceries, but I was even able to LOWER my monthly budget amount! Sometimes I get sloppy/lazy, and spend more than I should. But I know that over all, I have already saved my family thousands of dollars over the course of the last year.

And the thing that surprised me most is that is wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. An adjustment, yes, and definitely more work than doing NOTHING. But so worth it in the end.

So this will be a series on how to begin using coupons to save TONS of money on groceries (and to clarify, I don't just mean food--toiletries, paper products, cleaning products, etc. also included!).

So follow along and post your questions or comments! I'd love to hear from you!

Walgreens Deals 8/2-8/8

2009-08-01T17:34:00.000-07:00

BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS

9 Cents Deal
Penway two pocket folders after in ad coupon

19 Cents Deals
White Poster board 22×28
10 pack Penway yellow pencils
50 sheet corner office legal pad
Spalsh mini highlighter

29 Cents Deals
100 pack paper clips
6 pack Paper-Mate Highlighters
2 pack pink eraser or 15 pencil cap
12 inch rulers

99 Cents Deals
Pilot Easy Touch Pens
Binder or Book cover
3 subject notebook

OTHER DEALS

Gum Toothbrush 2pack $3.49, get $3.49 RR
-$1 Gum Toothbrush, any V 6/21/09
$1 money maker!

Jell-o Gelatin 2/$1 after in ad coupon
-$1/2 coupon from 7/26 RP
FREE

Expo Dry Erasers $1.99
-$1/1 printable coupon
$0.99

Buy $10 get $5RR Monthly Deal 7/26 - 8/29
Cheez it 7.5 or 9oz $2
Keebler Cookies 11.5 or 15oz $2
Rice Krispies Treats 8pk $2
Pop Tarts $2
Club Crackers/Sandies Pecan Shortbread 16oz 2/$5
Fiber Plus Bars 5pk 2/$5
Nutri-Grain Bars 8pk 2/$5
Special K Protein, 6pk Bars or 4pk Shakes $5
Use assorted Kelloggs coupons from 8/2 inserts
Use $1/1 printable Special K protein shake coupon o
Use $0.75/1 printable Cheez It coupon
Use $1/2 printable Keebler coupon

Deal Idea
Buy 4 poptarts
Buy one Cheez it crackers
Use two $1/2 poptart coupons
Use $0.75/1 Cheez it printable coupon
Pay $8.25 out of pocket and get $5 Register rewards back

Buy 8 or more, get $10RR * Buy 6 get $6RR * Buy 4 get $2RR
Dove Hair Care (7 - 12oz) 2/$6
Dove or Degree Clinical Protection Deodorant $5.99
Dove or Degree Deodorant 2.6-3oz 2/$7
Dove Lotion 13.5 oz or Body Wash 24oz 25% off
Vaseline IC Lotion 25% off
Pond’s Skin Care 25% off
285pk Q-Tips Vanity or 500pk Swabs 25% off
Suave Antiperspirant/Deodorant 2.6 or 6oz 25% off
Breyers Ice Cream 48oz 2/$7
Lipton Tea 40pk Green tea, 48pk Decaf, 100pk Orig $2.99
Hellmann’s Mayo 22 or 30oz $2.99
Skippy PB 16.3oz 2/$4
Ragu 26oz 2/$4
Bertolli Dinner 24oz $5.99

Deal Idea
Buy 4 Ragu sauces
Buy 4 Skippys
Use two $0.75/2 Ragu coupons (other areas will get different values up to $1.25/2) or this $1/2 printable
Use four $0.50/1 Skippy Coupons
Pay $12.50 put of pocket and get a $10 register rewards back

Deals courtesy of common sense with money!

CVS Deals 8/2-8/8

2009-08-01T16:31:00.000-07:00

If you really want the free school supplies, then I would go early on Sunday! Happy shopping everyone!

SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY ONLY!!

Caliber or cvs brand 20 ct Pens or wooden pencils 10 ct $.99, get $.99 ECB (limit 2)
FREE!

Caliber or it's Academic Book Covers $.99, get $.99 ECB (limit 2)
FREE!

Caliber or it's Academic Compass/Protractor $1.50, get $1.50 ECB (limit 2)
FREE!

Caliber or it's Academic Flexi Ruler $.99, get $.99 ECB (limit 2)
FREE!

Caliber or it's Academic 5" Scissors $2.99, get $2.99 ECB (limit 2)
FREE!

Caliber sticky Notes 2 ct, Glue stick 3 pk, or Pen Eraser $.99, get $.99 ECB (limit 2)
FREE!

Caliber or cvs pharmacy 1 subject notebook $.99, get $.99 ECB (limit 2)
FREE!

Poly Portfolio $.49, get $.49 ECB (limit 2)
FREE!

Softsoap Nutri Serums 15 oz $4.99, get $4 ECB (limit 1)
-$2 Softsoap® Body Wash or Irish Spring™ Body Wash 15 oz + (may not display for all zip codes - worked with zip 45435)
$1 moneymaker

WEEKLONG DEALS

Blink tears or gel tears $7.99, get $7.99 ECB (limit 1)
-$3 Blink Tears or Blink GelTears Lubricating Eye Drops 8/2/09 RP
-$1.50 blink Tears lubricating eye drops, any
$3 money maker!

$10 ECB WYB $20 (limit 1)
(Products include Electrosol, Resolve, Woolite, Lysol, and Airwick)
Electrasol, Resolve or Woolite $4.50
-$2.50 Finish/Electrasol Quantum, Powerball Tabs or Gelpacs SS 7/12/09 SS

scenerio:

Buy 5 Electrasol for $22.50
Use 5 coupons (-$12.50)
Pay $10
Get $10 ECB

5 packages for FREE!

Buy $10 of select J&J healthcare products, get $5 ECB (limit 1)
(Products include Bengay, Stayfree, OB Tampons, Carefree Pantiliners, Mylanta, Tylenol, Visine drops or Wipes, Listerine, Pepcid and Benadryl)
stayfree $5
-$5 off 2 Stayfree Product (excludes Jumbo pack) (bogo up to $6.99) SS 6/28/09
FREE!
Visine drops or wipes $3.99
-$3 Visine Totality Multi Symptom Relief or Visine Total Eye Soothing Wipes SS 6/14/09
$2 Moneymaker WYB 3 visine!

I don't need either of these, so here's how I plan to use this deal:

My scenerio:

Buy three tylenol pm @ $12
Use 3 $2/1 coupons from 6/21 SS
Pay $6
Get $5 ECB
3 tylenol pms for $1 total!

Kraft Easy Mac or Velveeta shells and cheese 2/$6, get $3 EcB WYB 2 (limit 1)
-$1.50 off 2 kraft shells & cheese
$.75 each

Hellmans 2/$6, Skippy 2/$4, Ragu 2/$4, Lipton tea 2/$6; $3 ECB WYB $10 (limit 1)
-$.50 Lipton Tea Bags, Lipton To Go, or any Iced Tea Mix 6/28 RP
-$.60 Hellmanns 18 oz 6/28 RP
- $.50/1 Skippy 8/2 RP
-$1/2 Ragu printable coupons

my scenerio:

buy 2 Hellmans and 2 Skippy ($10)
use 2 Hellmans coupons and 2 Skippy coupons (-$2.20)
Spend $7.80
Get $3 ECB
$5.50 for 2 Hellmans and 2 skippy (@$1.38 each)

Milk @ $2.79, Get $1 ECBs (limit 1)
$1.79 each

Thanks, iheartwags!

$3 movies at Target!

2009-07-31T09:07:00.000-07:00

This is from Deal Seeking Mom:

What a great way to stock up on some early Christmas gifts! Print the $2 off Movie Staycation coupon (Target version), and take it to Target to get a number of movies for only $3.

The coupon is in PDF format, so you can print it multiple times, and it’s valid on any Columbia Pictures movie, not just those shown.

Reader Teresa got the following movies for just $3 each:

Madeline
Little Women
Muppets From Space
Elmo in Grouchland

Wow! That's a good deal!

5 coupon inserts this Sunday!!

2009-07-31T08:56:00.000-07:00

Seriously---5 inserts! That's alot of coupons and there are some REALLY good ones that go great with recurring deals at Publix and the grocery stores. So NOW is the time to start couponing, if you never have!! Please buy AT LEAST 2 papers, so you have 2 coupons for buy-one-get-one-free deals. But I will get 8-10 papers probably. I buy mine at Walgreens, where they are $0.75!

Also, I will post a beginners guide to the stores, couponing methods, and couponing lingo this weekend, so hopefully that will be helpful to you!

For a full list of this Sunday's coupons go here. (Thank you, For the Mammas!) (Coupons sometimes vary by region, so this is only a guideline.)

Target toy clearance!!

2009-07-30T20:22:00.001-07:00

According the Surviving the Stores, Target's 75% off toy clearance begins today! She mentions rumors that outdoor merchandise is marked down 90%!

Stock up now for Christmas or birthdays! This is one of those situations where things get picked through quickly, so check it out soon and post a comment if you score any good deals!!

15% off a Walgreens!

2009-07-30T20:17:00.000-07:00

Here's a coupon to get 15% off your purchase at Walgreens ONE DAY ONLY, Friday, July 31st! Combine will deals listed below to save even more moolah!

Publix Deals 7/29-8/4

2009-07-30T20:03:00.001-07:00

There are some good deals at Publix this week, but not as many as I hoped. A few highlights:

Pop Tarts BOGO $2.45
- $.55/1 PRINTABLE coupons (use 2)
- stack $.75/1 PRINTABLE TARGET coupons (also use 2)
FREE!!
(My Publix allows me to use Target coupons, but not all do.)

Kellogg's Cereal or Cereal Straws BOGO $3.99
Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Corn Pops, Apple Jacks, Smacks, or Rice Krispies
- $1/2 coupon found in the 08-02-09 SS insert
- stack $1/1 FLIP PRINTABLE coupons (use 2)
$.49 each
(You'll have to do this after Sunday, of course, but a great deal!!)

Mueller Pasta BOGO $1.39
- $1/3 coupons found in the 07-19-09 SS insert
- $1/3 PRINTABLE coupon
--Buy 6 and use two coupons
$.36 each
(They had the same deal a few weeks ago, so I used all my coupons. But what's great is they include the whole wheat pasta, too---so it's a great deal!!)

Ritz Crackers BOGO $3.71
--Buy two Ritz and two Wheat Thins
- Buy Ritz Get Wheat Thin Free coupons in 05-17-09 SS insert (use 2)
$.92 each
(This is like buying one box of Ritz and getting another box PLUS two boxes of Wheat Thins for FREE!)

Check out all the deals on SwagGrabber!!

CVS Deals 7/25-8/1

2009-07-26T07:30:00.001-07:00

More free school supplies this week at CVS! Just be sure to get them by Tuesday. If you are new to couponing, read iheartcvs's post cvs for newbies. You can view a full list of deals and the ad at iheartcvs. I will be posting my own guide to cvs soon.

DEALS SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY ONLY!

Caliber Composition Book @ 99¢, get 99¢ in ECBs (limit 2)
Free

Caliber or CVS/Pharmacy Erasers, Push Pins, or Binder Clips @ 99¢, get 99¢ in ECBs (limit 2)
Free

Caliber Pencil or Index Card Case @ 99¢, get 99¢ in ECBs (limit 2)
Free

Pilot EasyTouch Pen 2 pack @ 99¢ get Earn 99¢ in ECBs (limit 2)
Free

Swingline Tot Stapler or Caliber Sticky Notes 2 pack @ 99¢, get 99¢ in ECBs (limit 2)
Free

Georgia-Pacific Copy & Print Paper 500 Sheets @ $5 each, get $5 in ECBs wyb 2 (limit 4)
$2.50 each

Neutrogena Cosmetics - B1G1 Free
(Priced $3.49 to $14.49)
-$3/1 coupon from the 6/21 RP
-$3/1 coupon from the All You Magazine July or August issue
Price varies after coupon
(I'm excited about this because I love their tinted moisturizer, usually $12, and I'll be getting them for $3 each!!)

Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste @ $2.88, get $2 in ECBs (limit 1)
-$1/1 coupon from the 7/12 SS
-$1.50/1 coupon from the March All You Magazine
-$1/1 Printable Coupon
12¢ money maker (with $1/1 coupon)

WEEKLONG DEALS

Bic triumph pen 2-4 pk $3.99 bogo
-$2 BIC® Triumph™ Roller and here and here
Free
**Update: I can't get these pen coupon links to work...the coupons must be gone

Buy CVS/Pharmacy Tampons 10 Count @ $1.89, get $1.89 in ECBs (limit 1)
Free

Kashi Cereal, Crackers, or Bars or Kellogg’s Smart Start Cereal @ 3/$10, get $5 in ECBs (limit 1)
-$1.50/1 printable coupon
-$1.50/1 printable coupon
-$1.50/1 printable coupon
50¢ each

Select Candy, Spend $15 & Earn $5 ECBs (limit 5)
-$1/2 off candy bars from 7/26 RP
-55¢/1 Mentos Gum from 5/3 or 6/21 SS
-$1/2 Dentyne Gum from 6/14 SS
-$1/3 Twizzlers from 6/28 SS

Best scenario:
Buy 18 Snickers/Twix/Etc. bars - 3/$2
Buy 3 Mentos Gum - $1
Use 9 $2/1 Mars coupons 7/26 RP
Use 3 55¢/1 Mentos coupons 6/21 SS
Pay $4.35 out of pocket
Get back $5 ECBs
65¢ money-maker after coupons and ECBs!(Thanks, Surviving the Stores!)

Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler @ $2.99, get $1 in ECBs (limit 1)
-$1/1 coupon in the 7/5 P&G
99¢ each

Clairol Perfect 10 $11.99, get $2 ECB (limit 1)
-$5 Clairol Perfect 10 Haircolor (exp 7/31/09) RP 6/21/09
-$2 Clairol product (exp 7/31/09) P&G 7/5/09
$4.99 each
(This is a great deal on this haircolor!)

Buy Arm & Hammer 2x Laundry Detergent @ 2/$6.99, Buy 2 and get $2 in ECBs (limit 3)
-TWO $1/1 printable coupons
$1.50 each

Rachel

Walgreens deals 7/26-8/1

2009-07-26T06:32:00.001-07:00

There's not much to get excited about this week at Wags, but there are a few deals for you. If you are new to couponing, read iheartwags' post on wags for newbies. Also, you can view a full list of deals as well as the ad at iheartwags. I will be posting my own guide to Wags soon.

Scotch Bubble Mailer - 39¢
-50¢/1 coupon from 7/26 RP (This may beep, but they should adjust the value of the coupon down to 39¢ )
FREE

Starbucks Frappuccino - $1.25 (4/$5 w/ in-ad coupon)
-$1/1 coupon from 6/21 SS
25¢ each

Nabisco Products 3/$10, get $3 RR wyb three
-Buy one Ritz Crackers Get one free Wheat Thins coupon from 5/17 SS insert
Pay $6.66 out of pocket and get a $3RR back.
$1.22 each

Buy TWO Listerine 500 ml Advanced, Natural Citrus, Total Care, Smart Rinse, or Agent Cool Blue @ $4 each, get $3 RR
-$1/1 Printable Coupon
-$1/1 Printable Coupon
-50¢/1 Printable Coupon
-$2/1 coupon from 3/15 SS or 4/26 RP
Use other various coupons from the 3/15 SS, 4/26 RP, or 6/14 SS
50¢ each and up

Oral B Indicator toothbrush or Crest toothpaste 6.4 oz 2/$5, get $2 RR wyb two
-$1/1 coupons from 7/5 P&G insert
50¢ each

Purina Puppy Chow - $5
-$3.50/1 printable coupon
$1.50 each

Buy Arm & Hammer 2x Laundry Detergent @ $6.99, get one free
-$1/1 printable coupons (use two)
$2.50 each
(these are cheaper at CVS this week)

Goody Ouchless Headband @ $3.99, Get a Catalina for a $3.99 Mail-in Rebate
-$1/1 printable coupon
$2.99 out of pocket
Get back $3.99 rebate
$1 money-maker!

Buy Conair Gel Grips Hair Dryer @ $14.99, get $10 RR
$4.99 each
(good deal if you need a hairdryer)

If you are already stocking up for Christmas or need some birthday party gifts, here's a few deals for you:
Webkinz Lil'Kinz are buy one get one free (2/$6.99)
Little Pet Shop Theme Pack ($14.99) comes with a free Littlest Pet Shop Pair ($4.99 value)
Tech Decks are 2/$5

Rachel

Welcome to my new blog!

2009-07-20T17:55:00.000-07:00

Thanks for stopping by to see my new blog! First and foremost I am a follower of the King and seek to honor Him in all I do. Jesus is the creator of my adventure and my greatest pursuit. He provides daily for me and my family, but I have had to learn to live on less as I order my life around the things that are really of greatest value.

I am all about a bargain, whether it comes to feeding my family, decorating my home, or adding to my wardrobe. I love sharing with others how I save money, and I hope this blog will serve to help someone else with the same goal as I have: to live on less, and have fun while doing it!

I also hope it will serve as an encouragement to others who are looking for a life of adventure and risk. Here's a few highlights of the kinds of posts I plan to include:

Weekly Walgreens & CVS drugstore deals
Weekly Publix deals
Centsable design (decorating on a budget)
Centsable fashion (cute looks for less)
Living the Adventure: thoughts on risky living in everyday life

I will begin with drugstore deals and grocery deals, and begin to add elements as I go along. Please become a follower of my blog or bookmark my site on your favorites list!

I hope you will join me on this adventure! Please post comments and offer your feedback! Thanks for stopping by!