Tuesday, October 28, 2008
CVS Deals October 26-November 1
Transaction #1:
2-Bic Comfort3 Advance Shavers 4ct 4.99 each
1-Advil PM Liquid Gel caps .99
Used 10.00 ECB from last week, Total OOP= 98 cents! Earned 8 ECB
Transaction #2:
1-Bic Comfort3 Advance Shavers 4.99
4-SoyJoy bars 4.00
Used 8.00 ECB from Transaction #1, Total OOP=1.00 Earned 8 ECBs for next week :)
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Free Max Factor at Kmart!
Monday, October 20, 2008
CVS Deals October 19-25
Transaction #1:
~2 Pumpkin Pails, 1.98, earned 1.98 in ECB (limit 2)
~2 Brach's Candy Corn, 2.58, earned 2.58 in ECB (limit 2)
~2 Funlights, 1.98, earned 1.98 in ECB (limit 2)
~2 Butler (Gum) Toothbrush packs, 7.98, earned 7.98 in ECB (limit 5)
Total: 14.52 before tax, earned 14.52 in ECB
Transaction #2:
~Powerade 32oz, 1.69, earned 1.69 in ECB (limit 1)
~Just for Men Touch of Gray 7.99, used 2/1 printable earned 7.99 in ECB (limit 1)
~2 Tylenol Extra Strength, 6.00 each, used 2 2/1 coupons from 9/14 RP, Earned 5.00 in ECB (limit 1)
Total before tax 15.68, used 14.52 from last transaction, 1.16 earned 14.68 in ECB
Transaction #3
~3 Butler (Gum) Toothbrush, packs 11.97, earned 11.97 in ECB (limit 5)
~Excedrine gel caps 1.99, used 2/1 printable Free after coupon
Total before taxes: 11.96, used 9.68 ECB from last transaction, 2.28 before Tax, Earned 11.97 in ECB
Transaction #4
~Huggies Diapers, 9.99, used 1.50 Q from home mailer, 8.49
~Huggies Pullups, 9.99, used 2.00 Q from 9/28 SS, 7.99
~2 packs of Huggies Wipes 2.79 each, used 2 .50/1 from home mailers, 4.58
Total Before Tax, 21.06, used 11.97 in ECB from Trans #3, used 5.00 in ECB from Trans #2, 4.09 OOP before tax, earned 10.00 in ECB
Total today before tax: 22.05, earned 10 in ECB for next week
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Walgreens Deals October 19-25
Transaction #1
~Pert Plus on sale for 3.49. Used Easy Saver Q for 2.50 off the Pert Plus plus 1/1 printable FREE after q's
~Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu 4.99
Total: 4.98 before tax, earned 4.99 in RR
Transaction #2
~Pert Plus (see above)
~2 Triaminic 4.99, used 2 1/1 Q's from Walgreens coloring books, 2 2/1 printables, 1.99 each after Q's
~1 Excedrin Gel Caps 5.99, used 2/1 printable 3.99
~8 Halloween pencils, used in-ad Q 1.00.
Remember that when you use coupons at Walgreens you must have a product for each item purchased. Before the pencils I had 4 items and I had 7 coupons plus a RR that counts as a coupon. I needed 4 fillers and this was the cheapest filler I could find.
Total: 8.97, used RR from last transaction, 3.98 before taxes, earned 8 RR
Transaction #3
~3 12 packs of Mountain Dew 11.00
Total: 11.00, used 8 RR from last transaction, 3.00 before taxes, earned 2 in RR
Total before taxes: 11.96, 2 in RR for next week.
Friday, October 17, 2008
3.19 out of pocket-my best shopping day yet!
Check your mailbox for your free trial size lotion-no purchase necessary!
And now for JC Penneys. I love Penneys. I am pretty sure they dont love me lol!
I received a 10 off a purchase of 10.00 or more good this weekend only. These are awesome coupons!! I hit the clearance rack. Each item pictured was 1.97.
Used 10 Q, for a total of only 1.97 OOP after taxes.
If you have a Penneys, the clearance is great whether you have a coupon or not so head over there if you can.
Happy shopping and saving!
God Bless~Lisa
CVS Deals October 12-17
Transaction #1:
Walgreens Deals October 12-18
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Kmart's Super Double Coupons-Again!!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
CVS Clearance ROCKS!
I bought the Cover Girl foundation. It was on sale for 5.49 and I had a B1GO coupon from the 9/28 insert. 2 for 5.49 was great. It gets better. I was supposed to get 5.49 in ECB but it spit out 5.79. That means they paid ME 30 cents to take 2 foundations!!
I was happy and ready to leave with my ECB and hold them for next week since there wasnt anything more I wanted from the add. But wait, there is something over in the clearance bin. A back pack. DD has been begging for a back pack. 90% off? 1.29? What else could I find? So once again I cleared out a lot of stuff from the clearance bin.
2 backpacks (one for me one for DD)
1 Student planner (that goes,through 2010) Will use for HS lesson planning
1 package of plastic containers
3 mini staplers
5 mini highlighters (DD wanted these)
7 tablets of paper (they did have Hanna Montana on them, but for 29 cents each I can deal)
2 Hanna Montana Pens
1 Mini ruler
Gave the cashier my 5.79 in ECB, Total OOP= 10 cents
I am very glad I went to CVS today and so is DD!
My Walgreens Deals September 28
Generally on Saturday night I am figuring out the best order of my purchases at CVS. This week, it was Walgreens. IMO Walgreens had MUCH better sales this week.
My total was 39.65. I will get 19.48 back (plus 10%) in rebates. Net purchase price of 20.17. I took advantage of the following deals:
2 Febreze Air Effects, sale 2.49, 2 x 1/1 coupons (P&G 9/28), 2.98
2 Febreze Noticables, 6.99, 2 x 5/1 (P&G 9/28), 3.98
Deal on Febreze, Swiffer, Mr Clean or Cascade: Buy 2 get 1 RR, Buy 3 get 4 RR, buy 4 get 5 RR so I bought 4 at 6.96 and got 5 RR net of 1.96
1 Bottle of Herbal Essences Conditioner (I am always short on conditioner) sale 5.99, 2.00 Q (9/7 RP)
1 Package Natural Instincts Hair Color, sale 5.99, 2 q (8/31 P&G)
Deal on Select Hair Care buy 2 get 5 RR, buy 3 get 8 RR, so I bought 2 at 7.98 and got 5 back in RR Net of 2.98
2 Gillette Fusion Manual Razors (this THRILLED DH!), sale 8.99, 2X4/1 Q, 9.98, got 8 back in RR net of 1.98
2 Puffs Facial Tissue (104 count) Wags Q .89, .25 q's from 9/28 P&G, 1.28
2 Soft soap hand soap, Wags Q .99, .35 q's from 9/28 insert, 1.28
2 Pert Plus 2 in 1 shampoo, Sale 3.49, 2.50 Easy Saver, 1.50 9/21 insert, 51 cent MONEY MAKER :) for each- 1.02 profit
3 Oral B Cross Action Tooth brush, 4.49, I had 2 .75cent coupons, total of 11.97 (these were in 3 different transactions) received RR of 13.47, 1.50 Profit!!
L'Oreal Skin Genesis Face Clothes, 6.99, 1 Q 9/21 RP, 5.99 will get 6.99 in rebate, 1.00 money maker!
Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation, 7.49, 1 Q 9/14 RP, 6.49, will get 7.49 in rebate 1.00 money maker!
2 Gillette Mens Shampoo/Conditioner 2 in 1, 2/10 sale, 2x 2.00 q's, 2/6 will get 5.00 in rebates, 1.00 net
I also came across the clearance and got 2 12.9 oz cans of Similac and 2 1 qt ready to serve Similac for 1.00 each!! I also got 2 big boxes (210) Kleenex and 2 of the small but pretty tissue boxes from Kleenex. Those were also 1.00 each but one I got for .10 because the checker was in a hurry and rang it wrong and didnt feel like fixing it.
For fillers I ended up with 3 candy bars and a marshmellow Tiger 'sucker' thing that DD begged for.
I was reminded of something today. Remember that when you are using coupons at Walgreens that you have an item for each of your coupons. I had heard this but it came back to bite me and really threw off my system. I didnt remember till the transaction AFTER the one that I ended up spending more then I wanted to.
All in all, however, I ended up with 31 items for 20.17 after rebates. And seeing that I generally spend 11.98 for one can of formula, I pretty much stole everything else. Thanks Walgreens!!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The other 28 items
If you are in the St Louis area this entry with interest you. These deals were at Shop N Save. The deal is this= Purchase 25.00 worth of qualifying General Mill's products and receive 10.00 back for your next purchase. Check your local add or download one here for the list of qualifying products. It gets much better though. Most of these items are on sale this week at Shop N Save. Add that to coupons that were in 9/7 inserts and you have a TON of savings.
Here is the run down:
2 Pillsbury toaster strudels, on sale 5/10, 55 cents off two, 3.45
1 Yoplai Kids, on sale 4/10, 50 cent Q, 2.00
2 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, sale 3/5, 2X40 cents off one, 2.54
1 Chex Mix, sale 2/5, 60 cent coupon, 1.90
2 Pillsbury cookie dough, sale 4/10, 1.00 off 2 q, 4.00
4 Betty Crocker fruit snacks, sale 3/5, 2x50 cents off 2, 5.68
1 Pillsbury crescent roll, sale 3/5, 25 cent coupon, 1.42
Total OOP= 26.02
**I asked if the total was before or after coupons and she thought after so I didnt risk it and put up enough to get 25 after coupons.**
I receive 10.00 in Rewards plus an additional 2.50 because I bought 4 boxes of Betty Crocker fruit snacks (I didnt know about that one!).
So my second transaction included things we needed and a couple of extras that I had thrown in incase my math from the above transaction was off. In the end I got everything in my cart.
3 Hamburger Helper on sale for .89 cents a box, .80 off 3 q, 1.87 (and BTW one box is usually over 2.00!)
1 Jar Spaghetti Sauce, on sale for 1.49 (this bit the dust at home this evening when the kids knocked it on the floor. *Sigh* at least it was free).
1 Package of Wonderbread Hamburger Buns, 1.88
1 Package of Spaghetti noodles, sale 1.00
2 Packages of Nestle Morsels, sale 2.17, 2x1.50/1 Q, 1.34
1 Pouch Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, 1.67
1 Yoplait Kids, 2.50
1 Vegetable Oil (need that for the cookie mixes!), 1.88
Total: 13.85, minus 10.00 from first transaction, minus 2.50 from first transaction, total OOP=1.35
Total at Shop N Save= 27. 37 for 28 items. Very cool!!
$40 for 40 items of food
12 boxes of cereal=12.00!! Thank you to MoneySavingMom for this awesome tip. I read the add but for some reason I didnt see this deal. Buy 4 General Mills cereals for 11.00 and receive a gift card of 5.00. Net of 4/6 1.50 per box. I really was a good deal to start but it gets better. Oh and in case you are wondering this isnt for the 8 oz tiny boxes. These were 11.5 oz (Lucky Charms) to 16.5 boxes (Cocoa Puffs) and everything in between. The GOOD stuff!
Transaction #1 was for 4 boxes of Cheerios. I used 4 coupons for 1.00 off a box of Cheerios. Follow this link here and this one here. Print a coupon and then hit the back button to get a second one from each link. That will give you 4 coupons. So 2.75/box, 4 boxes, 4 coupons, total OOP=7.08 plus I got a 5.00 gift card.
So next transaction was a little different. It included a box of Kix and I had a coupon for 75 cents off. However, the Kix was priced at 2.99 (it was included in the gift certificate deal but not in the 4/11). But what was beter is that 2 of the other cereals (which ones I dont know) where marked down further to compete with competators. So I bought 4 boxes at 10.87, 75 cent coupon, used 5.00 GC from the first transaction, total OOP= 5.19
Transaction #3 4 more boxes 2 of which were 2.54 2 were 2.75. Used a coupon for 1.00 off 3 General Mills cereals. Then I used the 5.00 GC from trans action #2, total OOP= 4.65
Total at Target=16.92, and still one 5.00 gift card=Net of 11.92 WOW!
PS. I added 15.00 to the 5.00 card and I now have a gift for the birthday party we will attend on Friday.
This post is getting long. I will follow up with another for details on the rest of the food.
Free Buddies
Monday, September 15, 2008
CVS, Walgreens, Park N Shop 9.68
Here is my haul for today. Total paid OOP 22.67. 7.99 in rebates, 3.00 in ECB and 2.00 in RR= a net of 9.68. This picture is missing sliced cheese and frozen corn (they were in the fridge/freezer).So here is how I did it:
CVS Transaction #1. For the record, this was not the transaction I intended at first. I went to get my Arnicare. For that matter I intended to get as many as 5 Arnicare as it is a money maker this month. However, my tiny CVS doesnt carry the product. They are going to order some from another store and call me. So, I figure I will only get one but I guess that is better then none?
What I DID get was:
Just for Men Hair Color, on sale for 7.99, 2 off coupon= 5.99 earned 2.00 in ECB and can submit this for a rebate of 7.99! Made me 4.00!
Ambi face wash (I think this will be in SIL stocking as it wont work with my skin tone), 6.99, 3.00 off coupon=3.99 earned 3.00 in ECB.
Used 2/10 printable coupon
8.84 OOP, earned 5.00 ECB, rebate of 7.99 made 4.15!
Just for Men Coupon, Just for Men Rebate Form, Ambi SkinCare Coupon, 2/10 coupon page 30

CVS Transaction #2
We were getting ready to leave when I noticed that there were still some items left in the summer clearance bin. So, I dove in. This is when I found out about the awesome scanner (see following post).
Hair clips 10 cents
3 Flav-or-ice popcycles 15 cents each, 45 cents
Doggie chew toy (stocking stuffer for my parent's dog) 10 cents
4 Packs of plastic cups (for DD B-Day party this weekend) 28 cents each, 1.12
1 package of Floam. DD has been begging for this stuff. She carried it around Walgreens (it was 2.00 there) so I was thrilled to find it for just 23 cents!
Used my 2.00 ECB earned from the Just for Men coloring.
Total OOP= 2 cents!!!

Walgreens Transaction: Huggies Pullups (for DD) on sale for 9.99. Used 2.00 off coupon, 7.99 received 2.00 in RR net cost 5.99. Total OOP 8.65
Huggies Coupon
New Scanner at CVS!!!
Its a price scanner. Fantastic for finding out how much the 90% off summer clearance is (see future post for 15 cent popcycles). Very helpful. But the best part is, when you go in pull out your ECB card and scan it! Coupons will come out the side!! :) Today I got 1.00 off water and a 2/10 coupon!!!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Tons of Freebies and Coupons
http://www.freeflys.com/Free_Samples/Featured/Free_sample_of_AquaFresh_Extreme_Clean_toothpaste/Samp4848483fa3b0d.php
Try Freeflys.com for many more free samples!
Free Pantene Expressions Sample
http://update.pg.com/cgi-bin3/DM/z/etYU0BJ3vZ80VJQ0BbHP0ED
It also says that the next P&G Coupon pack will be out on 9/28.
Wags Deals 9/14
We spent 12.71 today but this included a 9.99 gift for DD. A friend has this cool tape recorder with 2 microphones and DD loved it. She told me she got it at Wags and I have been watching for it ever since. I hadnt seen it at our store. Today we went to a different store and I was thrilled to find it on the shelf. So, really our deals only cost about 2.71 (and probably slightly less since that would include tax on the gift).
My 2.71 purchased:
1 Bic Soliel razors, on sale for 4.99, 1/1 from Easy Saver, 2/1 from 9/14 insert=1.99
2 Colgate Max Fresh with beads 6.0 tubes on sale for .99, 2 .75 coupons from 9/7 inserts=.48
1 Soft Soap Pomagranate on sale for .99, .35 coupon from 8/24, .64
Plus the 9.99 gift
2.00 RR
Total OOP= 12.71, though as I look at my receipt I realize that I didnt get credit for my 35 cent coupon. So Sad :(.
Other Blogs about this weeks Walgreen's Deals:
Money Saving Mom
CVS 9/14 5.05 OOP
Transaction #1
Aleve Cold & Sinus, on sale for 3.99.
OOP= 4.04 earned 3.00 ECB
*I had to buy this first because I had to get it at the prescription counter (so I could be registered to verify I wasnt making meth lol).
Transaction #2
Excedrin Extra Strength, on sale for 3.99, used 3.00 ECB
OOP= 1.00 exactly
Transaction #3
1 Gallon 2% milk, 2.99
2 Glade air sprays, on sale for 99 cents, used B1G1 coupon from 9/14 insert=.99 for both
OOP= a penny
Total for all three transactions= 5.05
Saturday, September 13, 2008
My medicine cabinet is getting ful!!
I spent just 9.06 OOP and got 3.00 worth of register for next time (a net of only 6.06).
Here is what I purchased:
Transaction #1:
2 Children's Dimetapp, on sale for 3.99 each, 2 2/1 coupons=3.98
1 Robitussin, on sale for 3.99, 1/1 coupon=2.99
Total oop=7.12, received 10.00 in register rewards.
Dimetapp coupon, Robitussin coupon
Transaction #2
Princess ball (chosen by DD) on clearance=1.24
2 Scrubbing Bubbles shower kit, on sale for 3.79, one coupon (register rejected my second) 2.75 off)= 5.19
Tylenol PM, on sale for 3.49, 1/1 Easy Saver, 2/1 coupon (9/7 insert)= .49
2 Speed Stick 24/7 deoderant for DH, on sale for 3.99, BOGO sale, 1.00 off coupon=2.99
1 Sunday paper=1.50
Used 10.00 earned from first transaction
Total OOP= 1.94 I think that my coupon was rejected because I didnt end up spending enough before tax to take the 2.75 off. The clerk and I did try adding 2 candy bars but it wasnt until now that I realized I should have added 3 I think.
Earned 3.00 in Register Rewards for next time.
Scrubbing Bubbles coupon
Oh and last night I picked up my free Dove candy bars mmmm!!!
Have a great night!
Lisa
