Sign up here: http://www.rightathome.com/ and go to special offers in the right hand column toward the bottom for a free gift pack mailed to your house. Nothing big, but I love getting free stuff in the mail - it's way better than bills! :)-
*I think I have to put a disclaimer on here - if your kid plays in the toilet (?) I don't think I would use this product. Okay, if your kid plays in the toilet like on a regular basis, I have a different post for you, but...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
where'd you go??
Whoops! Did I forget to say I quit posting for the summer? ;) Okay, so it was totally unplanned. This was my first summer to be able to stay home with my kids and it was WONDERFUL! Of course, the term "stay home" has a bit of a different meaning when you're searching for ways to get out of the house, but anyway...
I had the best time at Target today, and you can bet that I'll be going back! Here's the deal (pun intended):
For every 4 Special K marked items you buy at $2.39, you will receive a $5 Target gift card.
So, 4 x $2.39 = 9.56 out of pocket, plus a $5 card in yours. Now this will sweeten the deal:
$1 mfr coupon on Special K bluberry cereal, $1/2 SK cereal bars, $1 on SK crackers, .75 on SK chocolatey pretzel cereal bars, - these could reset again on Sept 1st, so print tonight and check back tomorrow!
.50 off Kelloggs grain or fruit snacks store coupon
So, depending on how you work it, you could get 4 boxes for as low as $4.81+tax (even with only one computer) and get the $5 card back!
AND, if you didn't do it yet, print out your Kellogg's Fuel for School Rebate form (the link is in the bottom right corner after you sign up/log in) and receive a $10 rebate check by mail after purchasing 10 of the items listed. (Make sure all items are on one receipt - but this will be easy at Target this week! You can purchase multiple sets of 4, receiving gift cards for each set.)
If you work your math (and have access to more than one computer), you could potentially MAKE $10 AND have 10 boxes of snack stockpile. Go back again, use your gift cards to buy more, and get more gift cards, repeat, etc. Now, THAT'S what I call Special! Thanks Kellogg's and Target!! :)
I had the best time at Target today, and you can bet that I'll be going back! Here's the deal (pun intended):
For every 4 Special K marked items you buy at $2.39, you will receive a $5 Target gift card.
So, 4 x $2.39 = 9.56 out of pocket, plus a $5 card in yours. Now this will sweeten the deal:
$1 mfr coupon on Special K bluberry cereal, $1/2 SK cereal bars, $1 on SK crackers, .75 on SK chocolatey pretzel cereal bars, - these could reset again on Sept 1st, so print tonight and check back tomorrow!
.50 off Kelloggs grain or fruit snacks store coupon
So, depending on how you work it, you could get 4 boxes for as low as $4.81+tax (even with only one computer) and get the $5 card back!
AND, if you didn't do it yet, print out your Kellogg's Fuel for School Rebate form (the link is in the bottom right corner after you sign up/log in) and receive a $10 rebate check by mail after purchasing 10 of the items listed. (Make sure all items are on one receipt - but this will be easy at Target this week! You can purchase multiple sets of 4, receiving gift cards for each set.)
If you work your math (and have access to more than one computer), you could potentially MAKE $10 AND have 10 boxes of snack stockpile. Go back again, use your gift cards to buy more, and get more gift cards, repeat, etc. Now, THAT'S what I call Special! Thanks Kellogg's and Target!! :)
Friday, May 22, 2009
no paper weekend
No, this is not an entry to encourage you to be frugal and earth conscious with reusable plates instead of paper ones for your Memorial Day BBQ... it's just a reminder that there aren't any coupon inserts in this Sunday's paper. So, save your $2.00 and use your time to organize the coupons you've got, or better yet, take a nap! ;)
Monday, May 18, 2009
extra kraft coupons
I was THRILLED to hear someone tell me today she had used all her Kraft coupons and was wanting more! Really, it made my day :) Here's a flink to a few sites you can get more of those infamous Kraft coupons from:
http://www.dealseekingmom.com/more-resources-for-the-50-in-kraft-coupons/
http://www.dealseekingmom.com/more-resources-for-the-50-in-kraft-coupons/
Sunday, May 17, 2009
more free lunch
Go here after 11:00 pm tonight (Sun. May 17th - central time) and be one of the first 100,000 - you'll get a coupon for a free DiGiorno Flatbread Melt in the mail!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
go to target - now!
I know, I'm a LOUSY blogger - I "plan" to be better this summer when I'm not working. Even working just 20 hours a week leaves me with very little time each day, and of course, no matter how excited I am over deals, family comes first! They're why I spend the time finding these deals - so that I only have to work part time! I highly recommend it! :)
I just got back from Target where I took advantage of some great deals as I stocked up! My husband could live off of crackers and cheese, so this was a great week! Stocking up doesn't always have to mean something is free or almost free. If it's something you normally buy anyway and are getting a great deal on, it will really benefit you! Think about it, if I buy a box of crackers each week at the store (a small understatement) for $2.99, that's more than $150 over a whole year. If I can find those same crackers and pay $1.50 instead, I've just saved my family $75 dollars! And that's just for one product. Enough of the math lesson - here's the deals:
To do these, you'll need to print off both Target coupons from their store website, a full cup's target coupon generator (my favorite - it's the fastest way to print multiples of only the ones you want), or from the kiosk at the front of the store AND the matching manufacturer coupons from http://www.kraftfoods.com/ and/or http://www.coupons.com/. The store coupons are unlimited and each of the mfr coupon sites should let you do 2 each for a total of 4, unless you have more than one computer at your house. You ready?
Family Size Wheat Thins - $1.16 each (wyb2) ~ $2.66 use $1 off 2 (target) & 2 $1 (mfr)
Family Size Triscuits - $1.16 each (wyb2) ~ $2.66 use $1 off 2 (target) & 2 $1 (mfr)
Regular Size Triscuits - $1.04 each ~ (wanted to try the fancy new flavors :) $2.04 use $1 (mfr)
Nabisco 100 calorie packs - $0.04 ~ $2.04 use $1 off (target) & $1 off (mfr)
Kraft Salad Dressings - $0.79 each (wyb2) ~ $2.29 *2 = 4.58 use $1 off 2 (target) & 2 $1 off (mfr) *there was one variety marked down to $1.99 which would make them 59 cents each
Ritz Crackers - $0.54 ~ $2.54 use $1 (target) & $1 (mfr)
Miracle Whip - $0.99 each (wyb2) ~ $2.49*2= 4.98 use $1 off 2 (target) & 2 $1 off (mfr)
Kraft Mayonaise - $0.49 each (wyb2) ~ $1.99*2 = 3.98 use $1 off 2 (target) & 2 $1 off (mfr)
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh lunchmeat - $1.89 each (wyb2) ~ $2.89 each, use $1 off 2 (target) & $1 off 2 (mfr)
Kraft shredded cheese - $1.09 each (wyb2) - $2.09 each, use $1 off 2 (target) & $1 off 2 (mfr)
Gold N Plump Chicken - assorted sizes, prices, etc - You can get a whole chicken for $3, family pack of drumsticks for $2.50, 3 chicken breasts for $3.50- see what works for you, but use the $1 (target) and combine it with the $1 or $1.50 off coupons you can get here -
*Here's some other things I picked up using some coupons from the Sunday papers
Dove Go-fresh 4 pk soap - $2.54 ~ $4.54 use $1 (target) & $1 (mfr) - there was another flavor clearanced for less, but I thought it smelled a bit too fruity
Diet Dr Pepper 12 pk - $2.75 each (um, no coupon, but a good price!)
Shick Quattro Razors - $0.25 each (wyb2) ~ $6.49 each, use $2 (target) & $4 (mfr) & bogo (mfr)
Cottonelle Toilet Paper - $4.75-5.00 ~ $6.49 use $1 (target) and .75 or .50 (mfr)
If your pre-tax total is over $75, go ahead and give them one of those $5 off $75 coupons you get on your receipts (let me know if you need one) - it won't matter that your total in the end is way under $75. Then give your mfr coupons, then your store coupons last. You shouldn't have any problems using multiple coupons (for the correct number of items, of course), just don't go crazy with 20 boxes of wheat thins - this tends to draw attention to yourself! ;)
I just got back from Target where I took advantage of some great deals as I stocked up! My husband could live off of crackers and cheese, so this was a great week! Stocking up doesn't always have to mean something is free or almost free. If it's something you normally buy anyway and are getting a great deal on, it will really benefit you! Think about it, if I buy a box of crackers each week at the store (a small understatement) for $2.99, that's more than $150 over a whole year. If I can find those same crackers and pay $1.50 instead, I've just saved my family $75 dollars! And that's just for one product. Enough of the math lesson - here's the deals:
To do these, you'll need to print off both Target coupons from their store website, a full cup's target coupon generator (my favorite - it's the fastest way to print multiples of only the ones you want), or from the kiosk at the front of the store AND the matching manufacturer coupons from http://www.kraftfoods.com/ and/or http://www.coupons.com/. The store coupons are unlimited and each of the mfr coupon sites should let you do 2 each for a total of 4, unless you have more than one computer at your house. You ready?
Family Size Wheat Thins - $1.16 each (wyb2) ~ $2.66 use $1 off 2 (target) & 2 $1 (mfr)
Family Size Triscuits - $1.16 each (wyb2) ~ $2.66 use $1 off 2 (target) & 2 $1 (mfr)
Regular Size Triscuits - $1.04 each ~ (wanted to try the fancy new flavors :) $2.04 use $1 (mfr)
Nabisco 100 calorie packs - $0.04 ~ $2.04 use $1 off (target) & $1 off (mfr)
Kraft Salad Dressings - $0.79 each (wyb2) ~ $2.29 *2 = 4.58 use $1 off 2 (target) & 2 $1 off (mfr) *there was one variety marked down to $1.99 which would make them 59 cents each
Ritz Crackers - $0.54 ~ $2.54 use $1 (target) & $1 (mfr)
Miracle Whip - $0.99 each (wyb2) ~ $2.49*2= 4.98 use $1 off 2 (target) & 2 $1 off (mfr)
Kraft Mayonaise - $0.49 each (wyb2) ~ $1.99*2 = 3.98 use $1 off 2 (target) & 2 $1 off (mfr)
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh lunchmeat - $1.89 each (wyb2) ~ $2.89 each, use $1 off 2 (target) & $1 off 2 (mfr)
Kraft shredded cheese - $1.09 each (wyb2) - $2.09 each, use $1 off 2 (target) & $1 off 2 (mfr)
Gold N Plump Chicken - assorted sizes, prices, etc - You can get a whole chicken for $3, family pack of drumsticks for $2.50, 3 chicken breasts for $3.50- see what works for you, but use the $1 (target) and combine it with the $1 or $1.50 off coupons you can get here -
*Here's some other things I picked up using some coupons from the Sunday papers
Dove Go-fresh 4 pk soap - $2.54 ~ $4.54 use $1 (target) & $1 (mfr) - there was another flavor clearanced for less, but I thought it smelled a bit too fruity
Diet Dr Pepper 12 pk - $2.75 each (um, no coupon, but a good price!)
Shick Quattro Razors - $0.25 each (wyb2) ~ $6.49 each, use $2 (target) & $4 (mfr) & bogo (mfr)
Cottonelle Toilet Paper - $4.75-5.00 ~ $6.49 use $1 (target) and .75 or .50 (mfr)
If your pre-tax total is over $75, go ahead and give them one of those $5 off $75 coupons you get on your receipts (let me know if you need one) - it won't matter that your total in the end is way under $75. Then give your mfr coupons, then your store coupons last. You shouldn't have any problems using multiple coupons (for the correct number of items, of course), just don't go crazy with 20 boxes of wheat thins - this tends to draw attention to yourself! ;)
Friday, April 10, 2009
busy busy
*Too busy to blog, but I Hope you're all celebrating a wonderful Easter weekend with your family!
*I've taken advantage of lots of the great deals out there this week. Too much to list, but off the top of my head it was Dunkin Donuts coffee, shave gel, toothpaste, oh, and I'm still picking up a few packs of fruit snacks each time I go into Target :) - and yes, you can print out their store coupons from the kiosk - you have to click shop on line, then print them out as you would at home. Pretty sneaky.
*In case you hadn't heard/read - no coupon inserts in the paper this week.
*Most importantly, I wanted to point out that Mardel (71st & Mingo) has The Beginner's Bible on sale for $5 (must be the ones off the value table, not the back wall). What a WONDERFUL deal! I picked one up for my 3 year old. Sometimes when I find a great kids' Bible, I'm reluctant to actually let them use it and read it without me there making sure it stays "looking new." So, I can get rid of that little perfectionism this Sunday! I thought this would also make a great inexpensive gift to have on hand for someone that could use one. You never know!
*Also, while you're at Mardel, you might want to get a set of Resurrection Eggs on sale for $10. I love using these in my class - they are a great visual and hands-on activity for kids, and you can use them over and over each year! Oh, how my heart just melted the first time I heard my son tell the Easter story with these to his cousins. Like I said, for $10 they are a good deal, but really, they are priceless!
*Have a blessed weekend! - E :)
*I've taken advantage of lots of the great deals out there this week. Too much to list, but off the top of my head it was Dunkin Donuts coffee, shave gel, toothpaste, oh, and I'm still picking up a few packs of fruit snacks each time I go into Target :) - and yes, you can print out their store coupons from the kiosk - you have to click shop on line, then print them out as you would at home. Pretty sneaky.
*In case you hadn't heard/read - no coupon inserts in the paper this week.
*Most importantly, I wanted to point out that Mardel (71st & Mingo) has The Beginner's Bible on sale for $5 (must be the ones off the value table, not the back wall). What a WONDERFUL deal! I picked one up for my 3 year old. Sometimes when I find a great kids' Bible, I'm reluctant to actually let them use it and read it without me there making sure it stays "looking new." So, I can get rid of that little perfectionism this Sunday! I thought this would also make a great inexpensive gift to have on hand for someone that could use one. You never know!
*Also, while you're at Mardel, you might want to get a set of Resurrection Eggs on sale for $10. I love using these in my class - they are a great visual and hands-on activity for kids, and you can use them over and over each year! Oh, how my heart just melted the first time I heard my son tell the Easter story with these to his cousins. Like I said, for $10 they are a good deal, but really, they are priceless!
*Have a blessed weekend! - E :)
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
diet coke junkies
Because I REFUSE to pay these ridiculous prices of over $4 each, I stopped by Reasors on the way to church tonight to get some Diet Dr. Pepper 12 packs for $2.50 each (when you buy 4 with their in-ad coupon) and to my surprise - Diet Coke cases were priced at $5.99 each. Then I noticed bright yellow $2 peelies on some of them that could be used when you bought two. (For those of you too tired to do the math, that's like a $2.50 12 pk...) So, those of you that can't live without it - stock up, sisters! :)
OH - and Christina found Market Pantry fruit snack 10 pks at Target for 36 cents after you print their store coupon. You can do this from their website OR -rumor has it- from one of the kiosks. Seriously? Print on their paper and ink? You bet! I think I'm in such disbelief over it that I'll have to print my own to take so it's not a wasted trip, but I do hope that I am proven wrong! I'm going to try it out on Friday morning I think. I'll let you know what I find.
OH - and Christina found Market Pantry fruit snack 10 pks at Target for 36 cents after you print their store coupon. You can do this from their website OR -rumor has it- from one of the kiosks. Seriously? Print on their paper and ink? You bet! I think I'm in such disbelief over it that I'll have to print my own to take so it's not a wasted trip, but I do hope that I am proven wrong! I'm going to try it out on Friday morning I think. I'll let you know what I find.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Chick-fil-a -- here's the deal!
The Chick-fil-a at Eastside Market (71st & Garnett) seems to just keep the deals coming. If you have unlimited texting - text CFA1448 to 411-247 - they will send you texts with upcoming promotions and occasional coupons.
Tomorrow (Tues, Mar. 31) is the last free breakfast for awhile, I think. They're giving away a chicken biscuit to every customer until 10 am. I usually at least order a drink so they make some profit off of me, but they just texted a coupon for a free drink, so...
Tomorrow (Tues, Mar. 31) is the last free breakfast for awhile, I think. They're giving away a chicken biscuit to every customer until 10 am. I usually at least order a drink so they make some profit off of me, but they just texted a coupon for a free drink, so...
Target - leapster 2
If any of you need a good "big gift" or just some peace and quiet on a car trip, Target has Leapster 2 on sale for $50 this week ($49.99 if you're being exact...). You can print a $10 off coupon from www.coupons.com and even a $5 off game cartridges too. I think you can print off 2 of each. This week, there's a Star Wars and Wall-E game for $15 ($10 after coupon) and the others are $19 (or $14 after coupons). I really haven't seen a better deal on these - and they keep my kids very quiet when I need them to be!
Friday, March 27, 2009
let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
I know, kind of an odd thing to say on March 27th, but Chick-fil-a (71st & Garnett) is (once again) giving food away...that is, if it snows. Here's the deal: 1 item per person, if we get 1 inch - a kid's cone, 2 inches - a large fry, 3 inches - a chicken sandwich! Best case scenario for my family of 5? We see 3 inches of snow and snag 3 sandwiches and 2 fries as we go through the drive thru - because there's no way we want to go in with all 3 kids! :)-
Also, if you haven't seen it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsJHqstPuNo
Also, if you haven't seen it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsJHqstPuNo
free bowling - 15 and under
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
YAHOO!!
If you could only see how happy I got today after getting the mail - it's ridiculous! If you're lucky enough to be in the right area to receive Target's mailer, you'll receive a $5 off $25 grocery coupon, another $10 gift card offer when you use their pharmacy, free fruit smoothie from their cafe and (my fav...) a FREE starbucks drink!! I still have a $5 gift card from last weeks offer, so I will surely be heading there next time I have a few grocery needs!
Monday, March 23, 2009
HOT deal!
Okay, it's for hot sauce. Get it? Sorry - first day back from Spring Break was a long day :)
$4 pace picante coupon - scroll down to the Ps -takes a long time... be patient - it will be worth it if you like free things!
$4 pace picante coupon - scroll down to the Ps -takes a long time... be patient - it will be worth it if you like free things!
Friday, March 20, 2009
odds and ends
Sorry for no post in awhile. Things got busy, kids got sick, things stayed busy, you know how it goes. I really haven't been shopping much till today anyway, which of course, means saving LOTS of money! :) Here's a few good finds:
*$5 game card to Incredible Pizza after taking a quick survey
*free adult admission to the Tulsa Zoo after taking a survey (click on the survey link at the right)
*Target's deal this week on select quaker products is awesome! The worst you could do without any coupons is $12.50 for 5 boxes and get a $5 gift card back. Some things are priced at $2, others $2.50. IF you've been saving coupons and use one for each of the 5 items, you'll do a lot better! I paid $7.50 for mine, then got the $5 gift card back. I suppose you could turn around and go get more, doing the same transaction over and over again using your gift card each time and getting a new one back... if you have enough time, coupons, and patience. I was happy with 5 boxes. :)
*Also at Target, print two applesauce coupons from here (mfr) and here (target coupon generator) to get two six packs of applesauce for 14 cents each. Wow!
*I love the target coupon generator b/c you save paper and can make some awesome deals combining store & mfr coupons. I also printed out a few more of the ones for $2 off Sutton and Dodge beef. Find the cheapest packs of meat and you can make a pretty cheap meal. I picked up some stew meat for 43 cents and chuck eye steak that will work in fajitas for 87 cents. Nice. Just make sure you check the top if it's for SuperTarget or Target before you try and use it at the "new" non-super-target - I'm not sure if they will work there or not. I don't want to endorse any coupon fraud! ;)
*Another neat thing I got to do (well, depends on how you look at it...). A week ago, we had to get some meds for Riley. I remembered the $10 gift card offer when you fill a new rx in the Target ad. So we used that, got the gift card, and also were given a neat bag of free goodies from the new pharmacy at 71st & Lynn Lane. Carrie had left a comment about this in my most (not so) recent post. It worked - thanks! :) And since we know we'll be refilling the prescription, I'll be transferring it to Walgreens where I have a coupon for a $25 gift card waiting for me if I transfer it there! Awesome! Well, not that Ry has to have meds, but... might as well make the most of it, or at least get them paid for! I see coupons like this all the time, and I plan on using them!
*And...speaking of Walgreens - it's been a really good month there too. I'm all stocked up on Dove deodorant, soap, toothpaste and cereal thanks to coupons, register rewards and rebates! I'm not posting details on that since the week is almost up, but I hope you found those deals out in bloggyland.
*I had a really encouraging week. I received my $2.50 Windex rebate, $6.99 Ensure rebate, ate free meals with lots of coupons, got tons of free/really cheap groceries, oh, and did I mention my mother-in-law has my two oldest?!? Made deal shopping a whole lot easier!! Only one coupon insert in Sunday's paper, but get it anyway - it will be a useful one. See you next week!
*$5 game card to Incredible Pizza after taking a quick survey
*free adult admission to the Tulsa Zoo after taking a survey (click on the survey link at the right)
*Target's deal this week on select quaker products is awesome! The worst you could do without any coupons is $12.50 for 5 boxes and get a $5 gift card back. Some things are priced at $2, others $2.50. IF you've been saving coupons and use one for each of the 5 items, you'll do a lot better! I paid $7.50 for mine, then got the $5 gift card back. I suppose you could turn around and go get more, doing the same transaction over and over again using your gift card each time and getting a new one back... if you have enough time, coupons, and patience. I was happy with 5 boxes. :)
*Also at Target, print two applesauce coupons from here (mfr) and here (target coupon generator) to get two six packs of applesauce for 14 cents each. Wow!
*I love the target coupon generator b/c you save paper and can make some awesome deals combining store & mfr coupons. I also printed out a few more of the ones for $2 off Sutton and Dodge beef. Find the cheapest packs of meat and you can make a pretty cheap meal. I picked up some stew meat for 43 cents and chuck eye steak that will work in fajitas for 87 cents. Nice. Just make sure you check the top if it's for SuperTarget or Target before you try and use it at the "new" non-super-target - I'm not sure if they will work there or not. I don't want to endorse any coupon fraud! ;)
*Another neat thing I got to do (well, depends on how you look at it...). A week ago, we had to get some meds for Riley. I remembered the $10 gift card offer when you fill a new rx in the Target ad. So we used that, got the gift card, and also were given a neat bag of free goodies from the new pharmacy at 71st & Lynn Lane. Carrie had left a comment about this in my most (not so) recent post. It worked - thanks! :) And since we know we'll be refilling the prescription, I'll be transferring it to Walgreens where I have a coupon for a $25 gift card waiting for me if I transfer it there! Awesome! Well, not that Ry has to have meds, but... might as well make the most of it, or at least get them paid for! I see coupons like this all the time, and I plan on using them!
*And...speaking of Walgreens - it's been a really good month there too. I'm all stocked up on Dove deodorant, soap, toothpaste and cereal thanks to coupons, register rewards and rebates! I'm not posting details on that since the week is almost up, but I hope you found those deals out in bloggyland.
*I had a really encouraging week. I received my $2.50 Windex rebate, $6.99 Ensure rebate, ate free meals with lots of coupons, got tons of free/really cheap groceries, oh, and did I mention my mother-in-law has my two oldest?!? Made deal shopping a whole lot easier!! Only one coupon insert in Sunday's paper, but get it anyway - it will be a useful one. See you next week!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
hope you can't use this,
but just in case you can, here's some free drugs. No really, check it out! My husband gets the credit for this find - I think he's starting to like my free/cheap game! ;)
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
walgreens 3/1-3/7
Sometimes, it's just too good for my rambling words - so here's what I got today:
#1
4 oz colgate total - 1.79 (clearanced @ the 51st & 145th store) - $1.50 Easy Saver Coupon
2 old spice deodorants - 1.49 each - $1 off 2 coupon from the paper
2 starbucks chocolate truffles boxes - 2/$10 - $6 ESC - 2 $1 mfr coupons I got out of those pull machines one time
6 oz colgate max - 3.29 (printed a $3.50 Register Reward)
10 oz vaseline lotion - 2.69 - .55 coupon from the paper (printed $2 RR)
axe styling stuff (yes, Paul laughed, but...)- 5.99 (will receive 6.58 on my Easy Saver Rebate)
"walgreens brand excedrin" 20 ct - 2.99 (will receive 3.29 on my ESR)
- used $9 in RR from last week and the last .97 from January's gift card to end up paying $10.95 out of pocket
#2
Riley's RX (well... it's what I bought) - 10.00
2 pantene naturals 2.99 each - $1 coupon from the paper - (will receive $3.30 ESR)
- used my $3.50 RR (colgate) from first transaction, I think my total was $11.99, but Paul has my receipt for medical tax stuff...)
#3
garnier fructis shamp/cond - $3.50 - $2 ESC and $1 coupon from the paper
garnier fructis styling product - $3.50 - $2 ESC and $1 coupon from the paper
6 oz colgate max - 3.29 (printed a $3.50 RR)
- used my $2 RR (vaseline) from first transaction, after tax paid $3.17 and earned 3.50 in RR
So, my total cost tonight was $26.11, (okay, 10 of that was Riley's meds - does that really count?). I will receive $13.17 of that back next month and I still have a $3.50 RR to use next time. Needless to say, I was pretty excited tonight! ..hey, it doesn't take much... Just an FYI - I had to use separate transactions b/c if you use your RR (for example) from the toothpaste to buy more toothpaste, it will not print another RR for you. So, you have to keep track of what your RR are from if you want to use them in that sneaky continuous loop!
There are tons of other deals out there this week - so go through the ad, easy saver catalog, your own coupons (and needs) and see what works best for you! I'll probably go again this week, b/c I can't stand to know that I left some good deals there!
#1
4 oz colgate total - 1.79 (clearanced @ the 51st & 145th store) - $1.50 Easy Saver Coupon
2 old spice deodorants - 1.49 each - $1 off 2 coupon from the paper
2 starbucks chocolate truffles boxes - 2/$10 - $6 ESC - 2 $1 mfr coupons I got out of those pull machines one time
6 oz colgate max - 3.29 (printed a $3.50 Register Reward)
10 oz vaseline lotion - 2.69 - .55 coupon from the paper (printed $2 RR)
axe styling stuff (yes, Paul laughed, but...)- 5.99 (will receive 6.58 on my Easy Saver Rebate)
"walgreens brand excedrin" 20 ct - 2.99 (will receive 3.29 on my ESR)
- used $9 in RR from last week and the last .97 from January's gift card to end up paying $10.95 out of pocket
#2
Riley's RX (well... it's what I bought) - 10.00
2 pantene naturals 2.99 each - $1 coupon from the paper - (will receive $3.30 ESR)
- used my $3.50 RR (colgate) from first transaction, I think my total was $11.99, but Paul has my receipt for medical tax stuff...)
#3
garnier fructis shamp/cond - $3.50 - $2 ESC and $1 coupon from the paper
garnier fructis styling product - $3.50 - $2 ESC and $1 coupon from the paper
6 oz colgate max - 3.29 (printed a $3.50 RR)
- used my $2 RR (vaseline) from first transaction, after tax paid $3.17 and earned 3.50 in RR
So, my total cost tonight was $26.11, (okay, 10 of that was Riley's meds - does that really count?). I will receive $13.17 of that back next month and I still have a $3.50 RR to use next time. Needless to say, I was pretty excited tonight! ..hey, it doesn't take much... Just an FYI - I had to use separate transactions b/c if you use your RR (for example) from the toothpaste to buy more toothpaste, it will not print another RR for you. So, you have to keep track of what your RR are from if you want to use them in that sneaky continuous loop!
There are tons of other deals out there this week - so go through the ad, easy saver catalog, your own coupons (and needs) and see what works best for you! I'll probably go again this week, b/c I can't stand to know that I left some good deals there!
Monday, February 23, 2009
free sandwich
Sign up here to receive an e-mail with a printable coupon from Quiznos for a free sub! This is for the first million to sign up! One thing I noticed is that your coupon will expires 5 days after printing it, so plan accordingly. More free lunch! I love it! ;)
Thursday, February 19, 2009
fun freebies!
*Friday, February 20, 2009 - upload/order photos from walgreens.com and enter the code ONEDAY to get 20 free 4x6 photos. That's it. Pretty simple. Don't forget you can add borders, tints and all sorts of fun things to your pictures for free - might be able to make cute gifts for grandparents, etc.
*Go here for a free stuffed animal/baby blanket combo.
*It's here! FREE LUNCH! Sign up here to get a coupon by mail for a free Kashi entree.
*Monday, Feb. 23 - Save your receipt day at Chick-Fil-A (Tulsa) and receive the same items free any day in March when you present your receipt.
*Tuesday, Feb 24 - Chick-Fil-A (yes, again) is giving away free biscuits and gravy (must be present to order) from 6 till 10 am.
*Glade Sense&Spray - I've got a free one for anyone that wants it - just let me know (um, sorry, not shipping it anywhere ;)
*Go here for a free stuffed animal/baby blanket combo.
*It's here! FREE LUNCH! Sign up here to get a coupon by mail for a free Kashi entree.
*Monday, Feb. 23 - Save your receipt day at Chick-Fil-A (Tulsa) and receive the same items free any day in March when you present your receipt.
*Tuesday, Feb 24 - Chick-Fil-A (yes, again) is giving away free biscuits and gravy (must be present to order) from 6 till 10 am.
*Glade Sense&Spray - I've got a free one for anyone that wants it - just let me know (um, sorry, not shipping it anywhere ;)
Sunday, February 15, 2009
no coupon Sunday...
This is one of the few Sundays I won't be heading to QT for an exciting afternoon of buying a paper and cappucino :( But I thought I'd post a few things that might be worthwhile for you to print out at home.
*Manufacturer Mail-in Rebate (up to $2.99) - Kraft Mac&Cheese Crackers - this offer is good all year - wait for a coupon to make a profit on your purchase, wait for a buy one get one free sale to stretch out your savings
*Want to try out SAMS Club? Here's an offer for a free day-pass. You won't have to buy a membership or even pay the usual 10% upcharge on these day-passes! As I've said before, we love SAMS at our house. No, you can't use your coupons, but I think it keeps our freezer stocked up to keep me out of Wal-Mart a bit more - and you know what happens every time you go to Wal-Mart...
*I've enjoyed these coupons for Yo-Plus Yogurt. I don't usually fall for these gimicky kinds of items and stick with the classics, but using these coupons can get you 4 yogurt cups for around 50 cents depending on where you shop. They are a great shape for my kids' lunch boxes since they are shorter with a wider top.
*If you haven't gone here to the SC Johnson site yet, do this today in place of cutting your coupons if there are any cleaning products you might use. Some of them can be used with a $1 each Easy Saver Rebate at Walgreens this month (hope you got it last week while they were on sale, but you might not have made it there).
*btw - I have an extra mfr rebate form for windex wipes or antibacterial trigger for anyone who wants it - this would MAKE you money when used with a printed coupon - I'll put it in my purse - just ask when you see me - gee, I hope I don't get mobbed next time I walk out of my house ;)
*Print these Yes to Carrots - these are on sale this week at Walgreens. And here's a Walgreens coupon for $1 you can print - yes you can combine these two coupons for some free fun!
*Manufacturer Mail-in Rebate (up to $2.99) - Kraft Mac&Cheese Crackers - this offer is good all year - wait for a coupon to make a profit on your purchase, wait for a buy one get one free sale to stretch out your savings
*Want to try out SAMS Club? Here's an offer for a free day-pass. You won't have to buy a membership or even pay the usual 10% upcharge on these day-passes! As I've said before, we love SAMS at our house. No, you can't use your coupons, but I think it keeps our freezer stocked up to keep me out of Wal-Mart a bit more - and you know what happens every time you go to Wal-Mart...
*I've enjoyed these coupons for Yo-Plus Yogurt. I don't usually fall for these gimicky kinds of items and stick with the classics, but using these coupons can get you 4 yogurt cups for around 50 cents depending on where you shop. They are a great shape for my kids' lunch boxes since they are shorter with a wider top.
*If you haven't gone here to the SC Johnson site yet, do this today in place of cutting your coupons if there are any cleaning products you might use. Some of them can be used with a $1 each Easy Saver Rebate at Walgreens this month (hope you got it last week while they were on sale, but you might not have made it there).
*btw - I have an extra mfr rebate form for windex wipes or antibacterial trigger for anyone who wants it - this would MAKE you money when used with a printed coupon - I'll put it in my purse - just ask when you see me - gee, I hope I don't get mobbed next time I walk out of my house ;)
*Print these Yes to Carrots - these are on sale this week at Walgreens. And here's a Walgreens coupon for $1 you can print - yes you can combine these two coupons for some free fun!
*If you didn't get your Revlon Creme Lip Gloss from Walgreens this month yet, do it this week! It's buy one, get one free! So, that's TWO free after the online EASY saver rebate (emphasis on it's so easy - try it this month!)
*Here is a manufacturer rebate (up to $9.99) for Ensure 6 pk drink - go here and print this $3 coupon to make a profit on this one. The chocolate one isn't bad - kind of a nice grab-and-go-because-I'm-running-sooooooooooooooo-late breakfast!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
walgreens week
TONS of awesome deals this week! (IF you've been clipping those coupons...)
EASY SAVER REBATES - Don't forget when you submit these online (um, who wouldn't?) you automatically get a 10% bonus added to the rebate value. I don't add this in since I figure it just covers tax, then put the extra 1.5% toward the cost of stamps for rebates - pretty even I think.
*Zucol Cold Care Lozenges -$8.99 - 7.99 rebate#1- $2.00 coupon if you printed it = $1 PROFIT
*Revlon Age Defying Spa Concealer or Foundation - FREE after rebate#2
*Garnier Fructis Wonder Waves products - $1 coupon from paper = $1 PROFIT after rebate#3
*Revlon Creme Lip Gloss - FREE after rebate#4
*Walgreens Multi-Purpose Solution 4 oz - FREE after rebate#5
*ThermaCare Trial Size Heat Wrap - FREE after rebate#6
*Glade Lasting Impressions - $9.99 - BOGO - $4 coupon from paper - $6 rebate#28 = 2 for FREE
*Glade Sense & Spray -$9.99 - BOGO - $4 coupon from paper - $6 rebate#28 = 2 for FREE
*Windex Wipes - $2.50 - $1.50 printable - $1 rebate#30 - mfr rebate from paper = $2.50 PROFIT
*Windex - $2.50 - $1.50 printable - $1 rebate #30 = FREE
OTHER DEALS
*Progresso Soup 4/$5 in ad coupon combined with this printable for $1.10/1 (I printed it twice and had my husband do the same for 4!) = 15 cent cans of soup! If you don't have two computers to print 4 $1.10s, you can use this one too - still a nice deal.
*Ensure 6 pks - print this $3 coupon and combine with this mfr rebate for a $3 PROFIT - make sure you do this on a separate transaction if you plan to turn in the Windex mfr rebate as well (you need two receipts)
*Colgate toothpaste - some are on sale for 99 cents - .75 coupon from this week's paper = 25 cents
*Shick xtreme 3 disp razors - $4.99- $2 coupon in easy saver booklet - $2 coupon from paper = 99 cents
*Schick slim twin razors - $4.99 - $2 easy saver coupon - $2 coupon from paper = 99 cents
*Gillete Fusion razor - $8.99 - $4 coupon from paper = $4.99 (plus you will get a $6 registar reward printed out at the register!)
*Venus Embrace razor - $8.99 - $2 coupon from paper = $6.99 (plus a $6 RR)
EASY SAVER REBATES - Don't forget when you submit these online (um, who wouldn't?) you automatically get a 10% bonus added to the rebate value. I don't add this in since I figure it just covers tax, then put the extra 1.5% toward the cost of stamps for rebates - pretty even I think.
*Zucol Cold Care Lozenges -$8.99 - 7.99 rebate#1- $2.00 coupon if you printed it = $1 PROFIT
*Revlon Age Defying Spa Concealer or Foundation - FREE after rebate#2
*Garnier Fructis Wonder Waves products - $1 coupon from paper = $1 PROFIT after rebate#3
*Revlon Creme Lip Gloss - FREE after rebate#4
*Walgreens Multi-Purpose Solution 4 oz - FREE after rebate#5
*ThermaCare Trial Size Heat Wrap - FREE after rebate#6
*Glade Lasting Impressions - $9.99 - BOGO - $4 coupon from paper - $6 rebate#28 = 2 for FREE
*Glade Sense & Spray -$9.99 - BOGO - $4 coupon from paper - $6 rebate#28 = 2 for FREE
*Windex Wipes - $2.50 - $1.50 printable - $1 rebate#30 - mfr rebate from paper = $2.50 PROFIT
*Windex - $2.50 - $1.50 printable - $1 rebate #30 = FREE
OTHER DEALS
*Progresso Soup 4/$5 in ad coupon combined with this printable for $1.10/1 (I printed it twice and had my husband do the same for 4!) = 15 cent cans of soup! If you don't have two computers to print 4 $1.10s, you can use this one too - still a nice deal.
*Ensure 6 pks - print this $3 coupon and combine with this mfr rebate for a $3 PROFIT - make sure you do this on a separate transaction if you plan to turn in the Windex mfr rebate as well (you need two receipts)
*Colgate toothpaste - some are on sale for 99 cents - .75 coupon from this week's paper = 25 cents
*Shick xtreme 3 disp razors - $4.99- $2 coupon in easy saver booklet - $2 coupon from paper = 99 cents
*Schick slim twin razors - $4.99 - $2 easy saver coupon - $2 coupon from paper = 99 cents
*Gillete Fusion razor - $8.99 - $4 coupon from paper = $4.99 (plus you will get a $6 registar reward printed out at the register!)
*Venus Embrace razor - $8.99 - $2 coupon from paper = $6.99 (plus a $6 RR)
Monday, February 9, 2009
no cook tuesday??
Tomorrow morning 6:00-10:00am, Chick-Fil-A at 71st & Garnett is giving away a free 3 count Chick-n-Mini - limit one per guest.
All day (although I'm guessing it might mean after their breakfast menu is finished?) McDonald's Day of Love - 49 cent hamburgers, 59 cent cheeseburgers - proceeds go toward Ronald McDonald House. I'm not really a big fan of McD's food (lots of reasons...), but when I'm in a hurry...
All day (although I'm guessing it might mean after their breakfast menu is finished?) McDonald's Day of Love - 49 cent hamburgers, 59 cent cheeseburgers - proceeds go toward Ronald McDonald House. I'm not really a big fan of McD's food (lots of reasons...), but when I'm in a hurry...
"but I don't have any coupons!"
Well then, it's time to get some!! You have to start somewhere and you can create a "stash" much faster than you think. You'll be surprised how much you have within one month. After two months, you'll be saying "I've got to find a different way to organize these - there's just too many!"
*This week's paper had FOUR awesome coupon inserts inside. Go pick one up. It's not too late.
Just a side note, next week's paper will not have any, so save your money - unless you get the paper to actually read the news. I hear some people do that. Weird, huh? ;)
*Of course there are a lot of coupons on the internet you can print right from your computer - coupons.com, smartsource, manufacturer sites, the list goes on and on. I try to restrain myself from printing too many. After you get started, you'll be able to tell which ones you should print and which ones you can pass. It all kind of depends on the product, the value, etc. You will also learn which items are commonly found on sale at stores to be able to combine them with other deals for those awesome cheap, free or for profit items.
So if you're just getting started - here's your homework - go get yesterday's paper - cut EVERY coupon out. I don't care if you don't use that brand of vitamins. Cut it out. Remember the $8 I got paid for "buying" the cold sore medicine? Yeah. Cut 'em all out! ;)
This is a GREAT week for Walgreens - I had a really fun trip yesterday - I'll post that tonight. And I'm sooooooo excited about the new Target right by my house! There are lots of hidden deals there too when you combine store coupons with manufacturer coupons. Okay. Enough rambling. Now, go get your paper!
*This week's paper had FOUR awesome coupon inserts inside. Go pick one up. It's not too late.
Just a side note, next week's paper will not have any, so save your money - unless you get the paper to actually read the news. I hear some people do that. Weird, huh? ;)
*Of course there are a lot of coupons on the internet you can print right from your computer - coupons.com, smartsource, manufacturer sites, the list goes on and on. I try to restrain myself from printing too many. After you get started, you'll be able to tell which ones you should print and which ones you can pass. It all kind of depends on the product, the value, etc. You will also learn which items are commonly found on sale at stores to be able to combine them with other deals for those awesome cheap, free or for profit items.
So if you're just getting started - here's your homework - go get yesterday's paper - cut EVERY coupon out. I don't care if you don't use that brand of vitamins. Cut it out. Remember the $8 I got paid for "buying" the cold sore medicine? Yeah. Cut 'em all out! ;)
This is a GREAT week for Walgreens - I had a really fun trip yesterday - I'll post that tonight. And I'm sooooooo excited about the new Target right by my house! There are lots of hidden deals there too when you combine store coupons with manufacturer coupons. Okay. Enough rambling. Now, go get your paper!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
are you kidding me?!?
Well, I don't know much about $25 lip gloss, (like, does it have diamond dust inside?), but I do know you can receive a coupon for a free one here from Ulta!
Haven't done any shopping this week yet - just trying to use what we already have. I'll probably try to get to Walgreens tonight before church if my kiddos are cooperating, but I just had to post the lip gloss thing - it just sounds fun to pull out $25 gloss out of your purse, doesn't it??
Haven't done any shopping this week yet - just trying to use what we already have. I'll probably try to get to Walgreens tonight before church if my kiddos are cooperating, but I just had to post the lip gloss thing - it just sounds fun to pull out $25 gloss out of your purse, doesn't it??
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
great coupons
Here's a great site to get some coupons from. Try and wait for a good deal and you might be able to score a few free items!!
Also, you can print a few of these and take them to Homeland this week. (I know, not my favorite store...for so many reasons...). Anyway, there is a store coupon for $3 off when you buy 5 participating Quaker products in their weekly ad that came in the mail yesterday. 5 boxes of oatmeal =$10 - $3 = $7, - $6 (3 $1 coupons, doubled) = $1. That's the best scenario I can come up with, but I'd say that's pretty good!!
Also, you can print a few of these and take them to Homeland this week. (I know, not my favorite store...for so many reasons...). Anyway, there is a store coupon for $3 off when you buy 5 participating Quaker products in their weekly ad that came in the mail yesterday. 5 boxes of oatmeal =$10 - $3 = $7, - $6 (3 $1 coupons, doubled) = $1. That's the best scenario I can come up with, but I'd say that's pretty good!!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
walgreens trip 1/25
As you probably expected, I didn't get it posted as early as I thought. We've been battling coughs, colds, stomach bugs and even a fall on the ice! What am I - 80 yrs old?!? Anyway, here's what I picked up this week:
Colgate toothpaste - $2.99 - a .75 coupon I had and I received a $2 register reward - like paying 25 cents!
Revlon Matte Make up - $9.99 - it's in the EasySaver Rebate book - I'll receive $10.98 on my gift card - like being paid 99 cents for getting it!
Kelloggs Cereal - a few kinds were $1.99 each and I had a couple $1 off coupons - $.99 each
Pretty good trip - nothing too spectacular, but I'm trying to learn how to "stockpile" certain items while they're really cheap or free, so it will benefit me in the future! So far, we seem to have enough toothpaste, cereal and candle products to last us through 2010 ;)
Also, make sure you go here and sign up to receive your coupon for a free Diet Dr. Pepper in the mail. It will be a nice surprise in a few weeks - and even if you don't drink it, surely you know someone who would!
You should be able to find some nice sales on "snacky" food this week (Superbowl parties). I would love to have told you of these, but we're a little iced in at the moment. Maybe I'll get out tomorrow... then again, if I don't get out, I'm really saving money, right?!? Stay safe and warm, everyone!!
Colgate toothpaste - $2.99 - a .75 coupon I had and I received a $2 register reward - like paying 25 cents!
Revlon Matte Make up - $9.99 - it's in the EasySaver Rebate book - I'll receive $10.98 on my gift card - like being paid 99 cents for getting it!
Kelloggs Cereal - a few kinds were $1.99 each and I had a couple $1 off coupons - $.99 each
Pretty good trip - nothing too spectacular, but I'm trying to learn how to "stockpile" certain items while they're really cheap or free, so it will benefit me in the future! So far, we seem to have enough toothpaste, cereal and candle products to last us through 2010 ;)
Also, make sure you go here and sign up to receive your coupon for a free Diet Dr. Pepper in the mail. It will be a nice surprise in a few weeks - and even if you don't drink it, surely you know someone who would!
You should be able to find some nice sales on "snacky" food this week (Superbowl parties). I would love to have told you of these, but we're a little iced in at the moment. Maybe I'll get out tomorrow... then again, if I don't get out, I'm really saving money, right?!? Stay safe and warm, everyone!!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
target deals
I stopped by Target on the way home from a birthday party to snag a few good deals. I must say, it's easier to bargain shop without the little people in my cart!
In the spirit of saving money, I've been trying to deal with coffee from home instead of getting Starbucks. It's going pretty good so far, but I bet it will taste really good with this FREE Coffeemate! Print off this coupon. This week Target has some marked 2 for $3 which makes one only $1.50, or $0.00 after your coupon.
Go here and print off the yoplait and ocean spray coupons for $1 off each. Combine them with these manufacturer coupons (yes, you will hand in both the store and mnfr coupons) for the yogurt and juice. The yogurts are .52 each before coupons, but (.52x8=4.16-$2=2.16/8=) .27 each after. Not free, but still a nice deal. There are several juices marked $1.99 each, which will end up being FREE after the 2 $1 coupons.
If you didn't use up your South Beach coupons at Wgreens a couple weeks ago, you can get boxes for 33 cents a piece after using these $2 coupons. When it first came out it was an unlimited print, but they might have restricted it since then.
Print the Johnsons' Buddies coupon (link is below in the Babies R Us posting) if you'd like some free soap, but don't need/want the temptation of going into BRU. They are marked at .97 each, or FREE after the coupons.
For my girls that are just trying to get started - don't forget to pick up a Sunday paper tomorrow! Even if you don't have time or energy to clip those coupons, pull out the inserts and put them in a safe spot for later use! There should be 2 this week (Smart Source and Red Plum). I even check mine before buying it to make sure no one has pulled them out already... sad, I know, but it does happen. Hope you're having a great weekend! I'll try and post by Monday any great Wgreens deals I'm going to get this week.
In the spirit of saving money, I've been trying to deal with coffee from home instead of getting Starbucks. It's going pretty good so far, but I bet it will taste really good with this FREE Coffeemate! Print off this coupon. This week Target has some marked 2 for $3 which makes one only $1.50, or $0.00 after your coupon.
Go here and print off the yoplait and ocean spray coupons for $1 off each. Combine them with these manufacturer coupons (yes, you will hand in both the store and mnfr coupons) for the yogurt and juice. The yogurts are .52 each before coupons, but (.52x8=4.16-$2=2.16/8=) .27 each after. Not free, but still a nice deal. There are several juices marked $1.99 each, which will end up being FREE after the 2 $1 coupons.
If you didn't use up your South Beach coupons at Wgreens a couple weeks ago, you can get boxes for 33 cents a piece after using these $2 coupons. When it first came out it was an unlimited print, but they might have restricted it since then.
Print the Johnsons' Buddies coupon (link is below in the Babies R Us posting) if you'd like some free soap, but don't need/want the temptation of going into BRU. They are marked at .97 each, or FREE after the coupons.
For my girls that are just trying to get started - don't forget to pick up a Sunday paper tomorrow! Even if you don't have time or energy to clip those coupons, pull out the inserts and put them in a safe spot for later use! There should be 2 this week (Smart Source and Red Plum). I even check mine before buying it to make sure no one has pulled them out already... sad, I know, but it does happen. Hope you're having a great weekend! I'll try and post by Monday any great Wgreens deals I'm going to get this week.
Friday, January 23, 2009
babies r us
Couple things I noticed while I was there today:
1. additional 30% off sale/clearance prices at the front of the store - if you stock up for next fall/winter or just need a few things to get you by till spring
2. I picked up 2 Johnson's Buddies bars of soap (they have a mesh cover that helps your toddler/preschooler grip the soap/lather - kinda neat) for free with this coupon. Print it out twice - most internet coupons will allow for 2 printings.
3. $15 gift card when you buy 3 cases of pampers - not the best deal, but if you can pair it with 3 $2.00 off coupons it would be kinda like paying about $34 a case. Kinda. But what I DID get excited about was this next one:
4. Rewards R Us is a new program that I really wish they would have had 6 months ago... or 5 years ago, for that matter. I don't even want to think about the total amount of money we have spent at this store over that amount of time! Anyway, sign up and you can get every 10th case of diapers you buy for free! We like to stock up on cases when they have their $5/1 or $10/2 sales or coupon deals going on. You can always pair them with manufacturer coupons and it is usually the best deal we can find. So, add one free case after 9, and that's even better!! I'm guessing that coupons will be coming your way to lure you into their store, too. You'll also get $5 back after every $150 you spend. Again, not a big deal, but it's "free money" if you're going to be spending it there anyway. Did I mention I think our family alone might have paid for their newly remodeled store?? Ugh. Hopefully lots of mamas get to take advantage of this program at the beginning of their motherhood journey! ;)
1. additional 30% off sale/clearance prices at the front of the store - if you stock up for next fall/winter or just need a few things to get you by till spring
2. I picked up 2 Johnson's Buddies bars of soap (they have a mesh cover that helps your toddler/preschooler grip the soap/lather - kinda neat) for free with this coupon. Print it out twice - most internet coupons will allow for 2 printings.
3. $15 gift card when you buy 3 cases of pampers - not the best deal, but if you can pair it with 3 $2.00 off coupons it would be kinda like paying about $34 a case. Kinda. But what I DID get excited about was this next one:
4. Rewards R Us is a new program that I really wish they would have had 6 months ago... or 5 years ago, for that matter. I don't even want to think about the total amount of money we have spent at this store over that amount of time! Anyway, sign up and you can get every 10th case of diapers you buy for free! We like to stock up on cases when they have their $5/1 or $10/2 sales or coupon deals going on. You can always pair them with manufacturer coupons and it is usually the best deal we can find. So, add one free case after 9, and that's even better!! I'm guessing that coupons will be coming your way to lure you into their store, too. You'll also get $5 back after every $150 you spend. Again, not a big deal, but it's "free money" if you're going to be spending it there anyway. Did I mention I think our family alone might have paid for their newly remodeled store?? Ugh. Hopefully lots of mamas get to take advantage of this program at the beginning of their motherhood journey! ;)
raise your hand, raise your hand...
...if you're Sure! Is that even their commercial anymore? I don't know, but I am sure that I like to get things for free. Here's a couple manufacturer rebates good for 3 free deoderants. Make sure you read them before you buy the product b/c it looks like you need to find specially marked packages and/or stickers on the products. It would be a money maker if you can use a coupon on it too!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
whew!
What a week! Between work, coughs, colds, and more work, I wasn't sure if I'd get on here in time to tell you about my week. But obviously, I made it!
*Walgreens this week:
2 Natural Instincts hair color @ 5.99 = 11.98(-$5 coupon) =6.98
1 Natural Instincts hair color clearanced @ 3.89 (-$2 coupon) =1.89
1 Pantene shampoo@ 5.99 (-$2 coupon) =3.99
-these 4 items before coupons were over $20, which earned me a $5 Register Reward good on my next purchase, after coupons it was $12 which is a great deal (as long as you would have bought these items anyway). And I have a "free" $5 to use another time.
2 Sunsilk shmp/cond @ 3.50 = 7.00 (-$2 coupon) = 5.00
1 eight pack of Lever2000 soap @ 5.99 (-$1 coupon) = 4.99
2 Ragu spaghetti sauce @ 1.99 = 3.98 (- .75 coupon) = 3.23
1 Skippy peanut butter @ 1.99 (-.60 coupon) = 1.39
-these six items purchased earned me a $6 Register Reward (gonna have to call that an RR from now on), so all that for around $15
1 Renu contact solution 12 oz + a travel size too (clearanced) @ 3.59 (-$1 coupon) = 2.59 (WOW!)
I used a $3 coupon off $10 or more (um, it was right on the front page of their ad for all to see - why not use it?!?), handed in a $5 RR from a previous purchase (see how those will come in handy??), used my Walgreens gift card that had about $14 dollars on it in rebates from December and paid about $12 out of pocket. I loved looking at all that stuff knowing it only cost me $12!! AND I have $11 in RR to use another day! What a good trip!
*SAMS - I bought diapers & toilet paper (pampers and charmin - we don't skimp with generic on either of these) - and mailed off my receipt to P&G to get a $10 gift card back in the mail - not bad for something I buy anyway.
*I received my $5 rebate check from Energizer - this is something I had already received a Walgreens rebate on, so it was just pure profit!
*I mailed off my Orajel manufacturer rebate for $8 - once again, already received the Walgreens rebate - cha-ching!
So there's my proof on how this coupon/rebate game really works! It seems slow till you get the hang of it, get a good coupon stash going, have enough turn around time to actually see the rebates get back to you, etc. Hang in there for a month or two before you decide if it's worth your time/energy. I decided to get serious a couple months ago and it is SO fun to see what I'm able to save! If I can save $20/week?? That's a thousand dollars over a year! In my family, that's a good two months (maybe 3?) of groceries! I know, I know, those who are true frugality experts probably just had a heart attack over spending that much in two months... I just claimed to love a good deal - never claimed to be very thrifty!! ;) Hope my pep talk can help some of you if you're just getting started! I'll try my best to post earlier in the week to give you ideas of what you can do - this week just got away from me!
*Walgreens this week:
2 Natural Instincts hair color @ 5.99 = 11.98(-$5 coupon) =6.98
1 Natural Instincts hair color clearanced @ 3.89 (-$2 coupon) =1.89
1 Pantene shampoo@ 5.99 (-$2 coupon) =3.99
-these 4 items before coupons were over $20, which earned me a $5 Register Reward good on my next purchase, after coupons it was $12 which is a great deal (as long as you would have bought these items anyway). And I have a "free" $5 to use another time.
2 Sunsilk shmp/cond @ 3.50 = 7.00 (-$2 coupon) = 5.00
1 eight pack of Lever2000 soap @ 5.99 (-$1 coupon) = 4.99
2 Ragu spaghetti sauce @ 1.99 = 3.98 (- .75 coupon) = 3.23
1 Skippy peanut butter @ 1.99 (-.60 coupon) = 1.39
-these six items purchased earned me a $6 Register Reward (gonna have to call that an RR from now on), so all that for around $15
1 Renu contact solution 12 oz + a travel size too (clearanced) @ 3.59 (-$1 coupon) = 2.59 (WOW!)
I used a $3 coupon off $10 or more (um, it was right on the front page of their ad for all to see - why not use it?!?), handed in a $5 RR from a previous purchase (see how those will come in handy??), used my Walgreens gift card that had about $14 dollars on it in rebates from December and paid about $12 out of pocket. I loved looking at all that stuff knowing it only cost me $12!! AND I have $11 in RR to use another day! What a good trip!
*SAMS - I bought diapers & toilet paper (pampers and charmin - we don't skimp with generic on either of these) - and mailed off my receipt to P&G to get a $10 gift card back in the mail - not bad for something I buy anyway.
*I received my $5 rebate check from Energizer - this is something I had already received a Walgreens rebate on, so it was just pure profit!
*I mailed off my Orajel manufacturer rebate for $8 - once again, already received the Walgreens rebate - cha-ching!
So there's my proof on how this coupon/rebate game really works! It seems slow till you get the hang of it, get a good coupon stash going, have enough turn around time to actually see the rebates get back to you, etc. Hang in there for a month or two before you decide if it's worth your time/energy. I decided to get serious a couple months ago and it is SO fun to see what I'm able to save! If I can save $20/week?? That's a thousand dollars over a year! In my family, that's a good two months (maybe 3?) of groceries! I know, I know, those who are true frugality experts probably just had a heart attack over spending that much in two months... I just claimed to love a good deal - never claimed to be very thrifty!! ;) Hope my pep talk can help some of you if you're just getting started! I'll try my best to post earlier in the week to give you ideas of what you can do - this week just got away from me!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
free samples
So, they won't fill your pantry, or really cut your grocery bill, but it sure is fun to get something for nothing! :)
Quaker True Delights
Hansen's Junior Juice Water
Boost Kid Essentials Drink
Bausch&Lomb Lens Cleaning Tissues
Total Cranberry Crunch Cereal
Cream of Wheat
various - go here from time to time to find new ones available - they're from Wmart
Quaker True Delights
Hansen's Junior Juice Water
Boost Kid Essentials Drink
Bausch&Lomb Lens Cleaning Tissues
Total Cranberry Crunch Cereal
Cream of Wheat
various - go here from time to time to find new ones available - they're from Wmart
sams club deals
Here's a good deal for me b/c I buy this stuff at Sams once a month anyway! Spend $50 on P&G products (for us, it's Charmin, Era & Downy) and they'll send you a $10 Sams gift card.
And if you're not a member and are thinking about doing it - this week is a good time! Sign up by Jan 21st and you'll get a $25 gift card. So, if you could do both deals (I can't :( - already a member) it would be like a $5 membership... kinda - depends on how you look at it.
Lots of people don't do the Sams thing, b/c the prices aren't that great. I agree, however:
1. Kids = the less trips to the store, the better
2. Fewer trips to the store = less money spent (you know how you go into Wmart for one or two things and come out with a cart totaling $75?)
3. I really have found that we eat better when I have the stuff available in our freezer (veggies & meat) - you're less tempted to go out to eat, buy ingredients to make more complicated things, etc.)
4. And lastly - (careful, this one's kinda dorky) - it's just a fun family trip for us! ...electronics when you walk in the door for the hubby, free samples for the kiddos, and someone to push the cart for me! We all win! (okay, so I like the samples, too.)
Anyway - it works for us. I'll be taking advantage of the $10 gift card deal and thought I'd pass the info on to you! :)
And if you're not a member and are thinking about doing it - this week is a good time! Sign up by Jan 21st and you'll get a $25 gift card. So, if you could do both deals (I can't :( - already a member) it would be like a $5 membership... kinda - depends on how you look at it.
Lots of people don't do the Sams thing, b/c the prices aren't that great. I agree, however:
1. Kids = the less trips to the store, the better
2. Fewer trips to the store = less money spent (you know how you go into Wmart for one or two things and come out with a cart totaling $75?)
3. I really have found that we eat better when I have the stuff available in our freezer (veggies & meat) - you're less tempted to go out to eat, buy ingredients to make more complicated things, etc.)
4. And lastly - (careful, this one's kinda dorky) - it's just a fun family trip for us! ...electronics when you walk in the door for the hubby, free samples for the kiddos, and someone to push the cart for me! We all win! (okay, so I like the samples, too.)
Anyway - it works for us. I'll be taking advantage of the $10 gift card deal and thought I'd pass the info on to you! :)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
walgreens 1/14
Alright. I don't really know the correct bloggy way to say all this, so just bear with me. Bottom line is that the total cost for my purchases this evening was (drum roll, please.........) $ 0.80! Yes, that said 80 cents! Here's the break down:
*2 Fuze drinks @ 1.79 each (um, not a deal, but Paul asked for some and I wasn't hitting 2 stores)
*1 2 pk of Lever soap - on sale for $2.01 (I don't know about that value, but we were OUT of soap)
*1 orajel cold sore brush for $8.49 (I don't have a cold sore, but I suppose I could before October 2010 when it expires - why'd I get it? remember those double rebates?? read on!)
*2 colgate toothpastes with a free toothbrush on each - $1.02 (they were buy one get one free with an in store ad coupon and I added a $1 coupon on one and a .75 coupon on the other - yes, you can do this - weird, I know. Seems like coupon fraud. Adding a mfr coupon onto an item that the store coupon is free for. But I suppose it makes the store more money back if the mfr gives them the value of the coupon. Now it makes sense. And I am not going to coupon frauder jail.)
*2 starbucks candy boxes - on sale 2/$10, used the $6/2 ($6 when you buy 2) coupon in the easy saver catalog, so I paid $4 for these.
*2 starbucks frappacinos - unadvertised sale I saw as I was getting Paul's drinks - it pays to be a nice wife! Anyway each one was free when you bought a box of starbucks candy. So, $4 for two fancy boxes of candy and 2 fraps. YUM! Don't be upset when you get Starbucks candy for Christmas next year! HA!
I used the $3 off any $10 purchase (in ad coupon) at the new wgreens only (51st & 145th).
Total at the register: $18.13
I'll get $9.33 back on my wgreens rebate card ($8.49 for the orajel + the extra 10%)
I'll get $8 back from the orajel manufacturer rebate.
And that's how my stuff will cost 80 cents.
Now, if I had REALLY been on the ball and not had two little distractions with me, I would have remembered to use my $1 off the orajel coupon. THEN I would have MADE 20 cents on the deal, but still, not bad! Maybe you'll remember to use it! That deal is good all month long.
Someone asked me tonight, did I have all this planned out? Not really. I knew I needed some soap and Paul's drinks, but knew that wouldn't really be a good price there. I knew of the toothpaste deal and wanted to get that. I was going to get the orajel if they had it, then thought I needed a starbucks before church and that's when I saw the candy/drink thing. So, not really planned, but kinda sorta. Some people are fanatics and can finagle all sorts of things. I think if I were on a tighter budget, that leftover money would have been used on necessities, rather than starbucks, but do whatever works for you!
*2 Fuze drinks @ 1.79 each (um, not a deal, but Paul asked for some and I wasn't hitting 2 stores)
*1 2 pk of Lever soap - on sale for $2.01 (I don't know about that value, but we were OUT of soap)
*1 orajel cold sore brush for $8.49 (I don't have a cold sore, but I suppose I could before October 2010 when it expires - why'd I get it? remember those double rebates?? read on!)
*2 colgate toothpastes with a free toothbrush on each - $1.02 (they were buy one get one free with an in store ad coupon and I added a $1 coupon on one and a .75 coupon on the other - yes, you can do this - weird, I know. Seems like coupon fraud. Adding a mfr coupon onto an item that the store coupon is free for. But I suppose it makes the store more money back if the mfr gives them the value of the coupon. Now it makes sense. And I am not going to coupon frauder jail.)
*2 starbucks candy boxes - on sale 2/$10, used the $6/2 ($6 when you buy 2) coupon in the easy saver catalog, so I paid $4 for these.
*2 starbucks frappacinos - unadvertised sale I saw as I was getting Paul's drinks - it pays to be a nice wife! Anyway each one was free when you bought a box of starbucks candy. So, $4 for two fancy boxes of candy and 2 fraps. YUM! Don't be upset when you get Starbucks candy for Christmas next year! HA!
I used the $3 off any $10 purchase (in ad coupon) at the new wgreens only (51st & 145th).
Total at the register: $18.13
I'll get $9.33 back on my wgreens rebate card ($8.49 for the orajel + the extra 10%)
I'll get $8 back from the orajel manufacturer rebate.
And that's how my stuff will cost 80 cents.
Now, if I had REALLY been on the ball and not had two little distractions with me, I would have remembered to use my $1 off the orajel coupon. THEN I would have MADE 20 cents on the deal, but still, not bad! Maybe you'll remember to use it! That deal is good all month long.
Someone asked me tonight, did I have all this planned out? Not really. I knew I needed some soap and Paul's drinks, but knew that wouldn't really be a good price there. I knew of the toothpaste deal and wanted to get that. I was going to get the orajel if they had it, then thought I needed a starbucks before church and that's when I saw the candy/drink thing. So, not really planned, but kinda sorta. Some people are fanatics and can finagle all sorts of things. I think if I were on a tighter budget, that leftover money would have been used on necessities, rather than starbucks, but do whatever works for you!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
double rebates!!
Okay. Get these manufacturer rebate forms:
http://www.autozone.com/images/in_our_stores/store_rebates/ventfresh_0911_08.pdf
and
clip the orajel cold sore med rebate from this Sunday's paper. There's ALSO a $1 coupon for it too! What?!? You don't have a Sunday paper? Well, you certainly need to get one every week if you intend to play my fun game. $2. $2 well spent. Promise. I'm pretty sure you can still pick one up at QT.
Now, if you will buy these items at Walgreens this month and take advantage of their easy-saver rebate program, you will get rebated twice (if that's not a word, it is now)! All the info you need for the easy-saver catalog is online, and if you enter your receipts online, they'll give you an extra 10% - which I just think of as covering my tax. It's not a scam - it really works! If you have questions on that, feel free!
http://www.autozone.com/images/in_our_stores/store_rebates/ventfresh_0911_08.pdf
and
clip the orajel cold sore med rebate from this Sunday's paper. There's ALSO a $1 coupon for it too! What?!? You don't have a Sunday paper? Well, you certainly need to get one every week if you intend to play my fun game. $2. $2 well spent. Promise. I'm pretty sure you can still pick one up at QT.
Now, if you will buy these items at Walgreens this month and take advantage of their easy-saver rebate program, you will get rebated twice (if that's not a word, it is now)! All the info you need for the easy-saver catalog is online, and if you enter your receipts online, they'll give you an extra 10% - which I just think of as covering my tax. It's not a scam - it really works! If you have questions on that, feel free!
you could pay more, but why?
I don't even know if that is still their catch phrase anymore, but at 12:01 am (eastern time) http://www.suave.com/nomics/index.html is giving away free hair products. To save you time on the math, that is at 11:01 pm central time. So if you're up at that hour, go ahead and fill in your info to get your free bottle! Oh, and I would imagine if a million women are logging onto their site at once, it's probably going to crash, but it never hurts to try!
Monday, January 12, 2009
here we go!
Sorry for the confusion, but there's no coupon for a free lunch on here...yet. But, I told a few friends that I would be happy to share a few of the coupon deals I use, and a blog is about the easiest way to do this.
I certainly don't have the time to be one of the moms that can feed her family of 12 on $25 a week, conquer every grocery store within a 15 mile radius, nor do I find it necessary to get 10 Sunday papers for the coupon inserts each week. However, I do think it will be fun for us to find a couple deals, share a few tips, and of course get a couple laughs out of it as well! I'll try my best to be punctual about it (for those of you that know me well, please, stop laughing) and if you run across a great deal or bargain - e-mail me or put it on a comment so everyone can benefit from it!
Of course there are TONS of coupon sites, discounted stuff, etc, out there in the blogosphere, but I plan on posting stuff that is super super cheap (and useful), free after coupons and/or rebates, or my favorite - things you make money on getting!!! (I have to admit, if I am making money on it, I don't really care how useful the item is - ie bald guys head wipes? 'nuff said...) Happy Shopping!! - E :)
I certainly don't have the time to be one of the moms that can feed her family of 12 on $25 a week, conquer every grocery store within a 15 mile radius, nor do I find it necessary to get 10 Sunday papers for the coupon inserts each week. However, I do think it will be fun for us to find a couple deals, share a few tips, and of course get a couple laughs out of it as well! I'll try my best to be punctual about it (for those of you that know me well, please, stop laughing) and if you run across a great deal or bargain - e-mail me or put it on a comment so everyone can benefit from it!
Of course there are TONS of coupon sites, discounted stuff, etc, out there in the blogosphere, but I plan on posting stuff that is super super cheap (and useful), free after coupons and/or rebates, or my favorite - things you make money on getting!!! (I have to admit, if I am making money on it, I don't really care how useful the item is - ie bald guys head wipes? 'nuff said...) Happy Shopping!! - E :)
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