the coupon babe

Free Pizza

2008-11-19T18:00:00.000-05:00

In case you missed this one - you can get a free pizza from Papa John's if you have a facebook page.... check the link above (Money Saving Mom) to see how!

Thanks, merrilee!!!

2008-11-18T20:35:00.000-05:00

There's a coupon for $1 off Honeysuckle Turkey that you can use with the deal at Kroger this week. Here's the link: http://coupons.smartsource.com//index.aspx?Link=5S2ZUA6PWPEPOAlso, here's a printable for Green Giant veggies-use with the 10 for $10 sale at Kroger & these will be free! http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjnkdla73172051&bt=vi&o=53860&ci=1&c=GM&p=GWPKULoVClorox Bleach is on sale Buy One, Get One Free this week at Walgreens. Here's a site to get Free Clorox disinfecting wipes when you purchase 2 Clorox products: http://www.cloroxclassrooms.com/?tqnm=rkfwfca65977334&o=53503&c=CW&p=6558&cl=&cp=&eb=1&ci=&bq=&r=〈=&cista=0 Get 2 things of bleach & a thing of Clorox wipes for $1.49 total. This will come in handy now that flu season is in full swing. . .Pillsbury Crescent or Sweet Rolls - $1 off here: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjqsade18619511&bt=wi&o=53843&ci=1&c=GM&p=QajP2BZY or $.35 off here (will double at Kroger): http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20. There's also a shortcuts e-coupon for $.50 off 1- I believe the rolls are 3/$5 this week at Kroger. Happy saving!

CVS

2008-11-18T20:31:00.003-05:00

In CVS this evening, Erica (who works there) came up and told us about Thanksgiving Day. She said that CVS would be having some really awesome deals B1G1 type things and that it starts at 7am, Thanksgiving Day.... to come see! So, I am passing it along with a big thanks to Erica!!! So cool when they tell you what is coming up.... oh, and on that note...she also told me, if you want the upcoming week's ad, you can get that on Thursdays for the following week! great way to jump start your game plan!

Check here for the upcoming "Black Friday" ad (Thursday) to see the deals!!!: http://www.iheartcvs.com/

The List November 16- November 22

2008-11-16T18:26:00.003-05:00

Kroger:

Turkeys (w/ plus card) 10-15lb $8 16-20lb $10 20-24lb $12
$10/10 items ($1/ ea): Libby's pumpkin (coupons) , Stove top stuffing (.79 @Target), Dole canned fruit, Kroger salad dressing, Green Giant frozen veggies (coupons).
Chicken breasts (bnlss/ skinlss) $1.99/lb

Target:

Theraflu $3.99
Buy 2 Enfamil @ $24.99 get $5 GC
Land O Lakes Butter $2.25/ea (coupons)
Stove top stuffing $.79
$.50 Demonte canned veggies (coupons!)

Walgreens:

RR's on: Dove, Qtips, Vaseline, Ponds, Suave, Lever, Caress, Excedrine, Claritin, Oscal, Citrucel, Beano and Fiberchoice. (Items w/ recent coupons in italics)
Butterball chicken broth cans $.39/ea w/ IA cpn
Skippy Peanut Butter 2 for $3.00 (Use $1/2 coupon = $1 each after coupon)
French's French Fried Onions--$1.29 with IA cpn +Use $0.50/1 or $0.75/1 couponsor the $0.50/1 printable here $0.54-$0.79/can after coupons
Chex Mix--$0.99Use $0.50/1 coupon from 11/09 SmartSource insert$0.49 after coupon

Rite Aid:

St. Ives Apricot Scrub $4.99 + get $4.99 SCR = FREE!
Schick extreme $4.99 (2 options: coupon for $1/1 or BIGIF coupon from recent insert)

CVS:
B1G1F: Gold emblem nuts/ cranberry sauce/ revlon lips or nails($1/1 coupon) / ajax dish soap/ Kleenex (Coupon)
B1G1 50%: L'Oreal Mascaras ($1/1 coupon)
B1G1F: Covergirl mascara get a shadow quad free ($1/1 coupon)
Buy $20 Duracell get $10 ECB's (Coupons)

Buy 4 packs of batteries at $5.99 each Use $3/$15 Rich Parents Coupon Use 4 $1.50/1 coupons from 10/26 RedPlum Spend $14.96 out of pocket Get $15 ECBs back

Buy $15.99 L'Oreal Age Perfect (coupon $1/1) get $15.99 ECB's
Buy $5.99 Vaseline ($1.25/1 coupon) get $2ECB's
Buy $2.99 Soft & Dry/ Rite Guard/ Dry Idea get $2ECB's
Buy $10 Glade products get $5ECB's (IP's and today's paper)

(Buy 4 Glade Glass Scents at $2.50 eachUse 2 B1G1 coupons from the 10/12 SmartSource insertsFree after coupons and ECBs)

Buy $10/3 Coke and get $10 off Wall-E Movie Tuesday
Buy 1 Zantrex-3 at $4.99, Get $4.99 ECBs (Limit 1)Free after ECBs

Hope it's not too brief. There was also another coupon for Toys R Us this Sunday.

Go here for a Mr. Clean magic eraser: http://www.mrclean.com/en_US/sharethelove.do
Happy Shopping!

All*You and new happenings

2008-11-16T16:28:00.002-05:00

The new All*You is on the shelves. It seems to me the price keeps rising a bit every month...does it seem that way to you, as well? I also found although there were some good coupons in there, there weren't quite as many - which was disappointing. Anyway - It's out, and on the Wal-Mart shelves. Go pick up your copy.

Lately, (if you hadn't noticed) I have found that due to time constraints and hopes of keeping what's left of my little bit of sanity, I am going to have to scale down in several areas of my life. So.... here's the thing. I am cutting down on "the list". I do still plan to post it, but I am going to minimize it a good bit. If you hadn't noticed, I didn't even have a moment to post last week's list. (I am sorry about that.) I have found that although I still can coupon, still try to find deals, still cringe at the thought of paying full price for anything these days... it's hard to find the time I need to accomplish organizing it all, and it's taking alot of time away from the hubs and my kids. They all do help, and I am very grateful for that.It's time together. But, I find I need to scale down in a lot of areas of my life right now. So, I am asking for your help as well. If you find good deals, please, please, please email me and let me know so I can share it! Thank you for being such good friends, and for your words of encouragement, love and support. It means more to me than you know!

I will post the list shortly.

Sears card and a coupon

2008-11-12T18:00:00.000-05:00

The first 10,000 Facebook users who become a fan of the Sears Facebook page and sign up to receive Sears email offers before November 30 will receive a $5 Sears gift card by mail. The gift card will be shipped within 1-2 weeks. (Thanks to Coupon Cravings!)

Here's a coupon for Smart Shots: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rkksdgy73912766&bt=wi&o=54225&c=PR&p=bwTaigkz

Adjusting to working outside the home

2008-11-11T21:50:00.003-05:00

This 'mom working full time' I have to admit, is a huge new adjustment for our family. It has been an adjustment for the kids (all 5) to pitch in and do their part with chores and such, as well as for my DH to have to pick up more of the slack of me not being around so much. Our house has also taken on an adjustment of it's own, as well.... it's a constant mess anymore. (Not that I have ever been the super clean type momma, but there are limits to acceptable levels of dirt, you know?) Lately, I have learned an all new respect for those working moms out there, now being one of the ranks. Don't misunderstand me,I have always had a respect for them anyway, but this gives new meaning to me. It's an incredible challenge to try to get everyone out the door in the morning, lunches in hand and homework at the ready. (The more accurate description would have to be "in something that won't have social services clammering to my door to ask why my children's faces are dirty and they have 3 twinkies, 2 grapes and a lollipop from Halloween for their lunch and their homework still sitting on the kitchen counter".) I have a new respect for those moms who can still find time to get a shower, manage to still coupon, get nutritious dinners on the table and still have a small shred of sanity. Not to mention those moms who also hold down their jobs at church!
I won't even get into the single mom thing. (Been there, but not as a working mom full time outside the home as well.... those moms deserve a medal of honor and comondation from the president! Although, they would probably prefer a vacation in Tahiti san the kids.....
I watched as a co-worker had to quickly leave today for a family emergency at the hospital. My heart went out to her, and it made me thankful. I know this adjustment means I have less time to read email, less time to do the things I would like to do for myself, and my family, less time with them in general. But, I am grateful that I can at least come home to them every day. I think of that as I drive home at night. I may be away from them every day for nearly all day, but I do get to see them at the end of the day, and that makes me feel very grateful.
So, even if they do have 3 twinkies in their lunch, even if the homeroom teacher must think I don't have a lick of fashion sense, even if my house looks like a tornado blew through it months ago and FEMA refused to help.... even if my DH makes Hamburger Helper for dinner becuase we have all of 3 minutes to eat before dashing out to night school and cub scouts.... it's mine.
It'll give the kids something to discuss in therapy when they are older. Right?

Samples/ Coupons

2008-11-06T19:02:00.001-05:00

Get a free sample of Mystery shampoo here (I save these samples for when my girls go off for camp, or we go away for a weekend, or if we have company (in a gift toiletries basket).... they are always nice to have on hand.: http://walmart.secrettogreathair.com/

Want a free Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion sample - go here (You DO NOT have to be a member of Costco to get this) : http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11321086&search=sample&Mo=3&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=sample&Ntt=sample&No=2&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1

Here's a sample of Degree for men (Great for Holiday travelling!): http://www.scifi.com/eureka/madeineureka/degree_form.html

Here's a Target reusable bag (free except postage) click on the "What if I don't have a People Magazine cover?" button for more information: http://sites.target.com/site/en/spot/page.jsp?title=retote_offer

Military Appreciation Monday

2008-11-05T19:17:00.001-05:00

Military Appreciation Monday

The 2008 Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 17, 2008 from 5 pm to 9 pm in all Golden Corral Restaurants.The free “thank you” dinner is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Monday dinner.To date, Golden Corral restaurants have provided over 1.8 million free meals and contributed over $2.53 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization.

Coupons

2008-11-05T18:47:00.002-05:00

Here's a coupon for Goody's ouchless hair elastics (great stocking stuffer!) : http://www.goodycomfort.com/res/pdf/ouchless_coupon.pdf

Here's one for Kotex pads: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rbdhcjf66756477&bt=wi&o=50465&c=KT&p=9UjIsJNW

One for Wet Ones (great to keep in your glove box of your car!) : http://www.wetones.com/wo_couponregistration.asp

Here's a free sample of Orville Redenbacher popcorn from Wal-Mart:
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid52190.aspx

And in the "Samples from Wal-Mart" category...... I have to admit, although I am not the world's largest fan of the store (although I do get some great deals there sometimes), I really like the samples from Wal-Mart wire. They always have come pretty quickly, and without a lot of hoopla and junk attached. Today in the mail, for example, I got a bunch of samples...several from Wal-Mart Wire. Snuggle, Crest (a bunch of different flavors of it), etc.... fun to get interesting mail!

Ok, I am NOT a coffee drinker (against my personal beliefs) but a lot of you are (so you tell me), if you are here is a coupon for Free Dunkin Donuts Coffee: http://www.dunkinathome.com/index.php

Sign up here for a coupon for a DelMonte dish (Fresh grapefruit/ or other fruit in a bowl with juice in the grocer produce section). I had a coupon for one of these last week, and used it on one at Kroger last Friday. (Grapefruit fan). They were really pretty good! Although this is a little expensive for me normally, with the coupon and the sale it was on, it ended up being the same price as buying the grapefruit individually anyway! Try it: http://thedish.icmodus.com/default2.aspx?type=Fruit%20Cup&bhcp=1

Progresso soup IP

2008-11-03T18:27:00.001-05:00

Here's a coupon for Progresso soups: http://progressotastechallenge.com/Progresso_Soup_Coupons.aspx

"The List" for Nov 2 - Nov 8

2008-11-02T17:44:00.004-05:00

Here' s this week's list. I know I am missing the CVS list, but I will look into it. As always - remember I don't post any coupons unless you also can get them either online or in the paper, or a magazine I have told you about. (None that were mailed to me, etc.) The list also changes with more coupon match ups, and in store deals. Have a great week!

Rite Aid (let me know what else is a great deal there, Merillee! ; )
Soy Joy Bars (does anyone really eat these???) 5/$10 - SCR = FREE ( + B1G1 Free mft cpn!)
Ascensia Breeze Glucose Meter $14.99 - MIR = FREE
One Touch 2 Glucose Meter $19.99 - MIR = FREE
Surge Protector $5.99 - $5.00 SCR = $.99

(Note: Make sure you look at the fine print on the in ad coupons this week. Some say "Mft coupon", and some say "Valuable coupon". You can (at most Rite Aids) stack a manufacturer coupon with a store coupon, but you cannot use 2 manufacturer coupons together. Just FYI.)

Walgreens
B1G1F Walgreens brand diapers
Prilosec $18.99 - $3/1 mft cpn = $15. 99 + Get $3.50 RR's (= $12.49)
.99 Dawn detergent (compare to Dollar General) -mft cpn .50/1 or mft cpn .25/1
2/$3 Celestial Seasons teas + $1/2 ES cpn = $2/2
4/$1 curling ribbon w/ IA cpn
8/$1 votive candles w/ IA cpn
B1G1F Hefty Onezip bags w/ IA cpn - .55/1 mft cpn
2/$12 Pantene/ H & Shoulders/ Infusium shampoos (coupons in todays paper) + get $2 RR's
2/ $9 Gillette shampoo + get $2 RR's
Quattro 3 pk razors $5.99 - $3ES cpn = $2.99
Oral B Crossaction tbrush $5.99 - $1/ mft cpn + get $2 RR's
Bayer Aspirin $4/1 IA coupon + stack w/ mft cpns!
RR's on: Nyquil / Dayquil / Vaporub $4.49/ea - mft cpns today's paper B1G$1 RR or B2G$3RR's or B3G$6 RR's!
ZiCam $9.99 - $1/1 mft cpn (today's paper) B1G$2 RR's or B2 get $5 RR's
Dimetapp/ Robitussin $5.99 (today's paper) B2 get $2RR's or B3G $5 RR's
(Remember to make these purchases first, so that you can use the RR's for the other things you were wanting to buy at Walgreens, such as Dawn, or shampoo! -This is what makes them free!!!

ULTA
20% off coupon on any 1 item
Pantene and Herbal Ess. shampoo 2/$6 - $3/2 mft cpn (today) = 2/$3 + use 20% coupon!

Target
B2G1F Wii games ($49.99/ea)
Free gallon of milk w/ purchase of 5 boxes of Kelloggs cereals @$2.75/ea
AirWick Freshmatic Ultra + Flameless candle $5.99/ea (IP coupons)
Airborne $4.99 - $2 mft cpn = $2.99 (compare to Dollar General)
3/ $11 Coke 12 pk 12 oz cans (Coke Rewards coupons)
Buy 2 Pampers cruisers diaper @$29.99/ea get a $10 Target Gift Card

Kmart
3/ $9 A&W/ 7Up/ Sunkist (cheaper than Target by $1)
Kelloggs Cereals 4/$10

Food Lion
Boneless chicken breasts $1.87/lb
Tyson Family pack chicken B1G1F

Kroger -( don't forget Kroger doubles coupons to $.50 so a $.50/1 coupon would be $1/1!!!)

4/ $11 Pepsi 12pk 12oz cans
*** Kroger is having a good sale this week where if you buy 10 of the partcipating items, you get $5 off your order... making most things .50 less/ item. See the ad for all the products listed - too many to list here. But I tried to match coupons to alot of them for you! With this promotion, all you need to do is buy 10 items in any of the categories and you'll receive $5 off instantly at the check-out. There is a limit of 3 per transaction. If you need more than that, just do another transaction for more savings.***
Kroger canned veggies 20/ $10
Deer Park 3Ltr water - $1/1 mft cpn
Scotch Brite Scrubbers $1/1 mft cpn
Campbells soups $10/10 ($1/10 mft cpns) (Remember - you don't have to buy all 10 unless the coupon states you do.)
Land O Lakes Butter .55/1 mft cpn
Stouffers red box entrees $1.50 - $1/1 mft cpn
Zatarains rice - mft cpn $.75/2
Hunts Tomato sauce - mft cpn $.40/2
Viva towels $1.50/ea - .50 IP cpn or .75/1 mft cpn
Quaker Oats - $.50/1 mft cpn
Fruit Gushers - .50/2 mft cpn
Eagle sweetened cond milk - .55/1 mft cpn
Nestle toll house chips $1/3 mft cpn
Duncan Hines - .75/1 wyb cake mix too
Activia $1/1 mft cpn
Welch's juice - $1/1 mft cpn

Toys R Us
$10 Gift Card wyb $75 in toys (IA coupon)
$10 Gift Card wyb $149.99 in Ipod items

Dollar General (yes, you can use coupons there.)
Arm & Hammer detergent $3/ea
Joy/ Dawn dish soap $1/ea
Campbells soups $1/ea
Secret Clinical twin pack deodorant $5

Happy couponing!!!!! Let me know the great deals you find!!!

Told you it was a work in progress! here's some CVS deals!

Prohealth toothpaste $3.49 $1/1 mft cpn get $3.49 ECB!
Dawn Handsoap .99 -$1/1 mft cpn or .50/1 mft cpn
$9.99 ECB wyb Nova Max $9.99
Pampers jumbo packs 2/$20 + Get 5 ECB -2 $1.50/1mft cpns = $12/2 + ECB's!!!

More IP's!!!

2008-10-31T18:00:00.002-04:00

Here's a coupon for Honey Nut Cheerios: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rj3tbwy42098874&bt=wi&o=53951&ci=1&c=GM&p=G30wnhPJ

Here's a Libby's vegetable coupon: http://www.getbacktothetable.com/

Here's a Progresso coupon: http://www.progressotastechallenge.com/Progresso_Soup_Coupons.aspx

Aleve coupon here: http://www.bayercare.com/

For those of you who like SoyJoy bars (We personally think they are awful around here, but did consider giving them as Halloween 'candy' (haha) anyway, here is a coupon for those: http://www.soyjoy.com/specialoffers.aspx

Here's a Hunt's coupon: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjmodfh40938440&bt=wi&o=53853&c=HN&p=LYJDBhly

An Aquafresh coupon: http://www.aquafresh.com/default.aspx?startPage=savings

A Duncan Hines Coupon: http://www.duncanhines.com/carrotcake/

Printable coupons (IP's!)

2008-10-30T18:00:00.002-04:00

Ok, so I was wrong - I had over 500 emails to go through...

Anyway, here are some coupons for you.

Here's a coupon for a Kashi fruit and cereal bars: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rj3sdjo12499161&bt=wi&o=54212&c=KS&p=9Ic7ASgv

Here's a juicy juice coupon: http://www.juicyjuice.com/Coupon/Default.aspx?CouponId=58A75813-1F55-4D0C-9F85-686C57DC6BB7

Here's one for Chex Mix bars:http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=ri3peuo59687503&bt=wi&o=53740&ci=1&c=GM&p=TyQrvJAY

Here's a Kellogg's coupon: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjnefah1098550&bt=wi&o=54148&c=KC&p=uU1wzMHO

Here's one for Ronzoni Bistro: http://www.ronzonibistro.com/step1.cfm

Here's one for Stouffer's (registration requ'd): http://www.stouffers.com/User/Index.aspx?from=../Promotions/coupons/Coupons_2008_10_easy.aspx

Johnson's coupons are here: http://www.johnsonsbaby.com/special-offers-expanded.jsp;jsessionid=RL8-UqGdT9qS9xzLBpSLLSHqDi4

A Blue Bunny Ice Cream Coupon is here: http://www.bluebunny.com/coupons.aspx

Gorton's coupons are here: http://www.gortons.com/coupons_promotions.htm

Furmanos coupons are here: http://www.furmanos.com/

Cheerios coupons are here: http://www.cheerios.com/promotions/challenge/

A Filipo Bertoli coupon is here: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rj3tdje71632979&bt=wi&o=53100&c=SA&p=UgkIPdMY

The List

2008-10-29T20:26:00.007-04:00

First off - I am indeed sorry it has been since Saturday since I posted. It has been an incredibly busy week for our family, and I have not had even a moment to check email, blog or go on the computer at all! (I am dreading getting over to check on my email, last time I went for just a few days without checking them I had over 300 to go through!) I am thinking with the change in job, the holidays and life in general, I won't be able to post as often as I was (if there were just three or four more hours in a day it might be different!) But until I can find my niche, I think I am going to have to tone it down to just twice a week or so. So, please bear with me! I am still here.... just trying to find some time to breathe these days!

Here's the list for this week - (Once again, I am sorry it is so late in being posted.) As always, it may change a bit as I (hopefully) continue to add coupon matches, or find in store deals. I do not list coupons you cannot also find (like coupons that have been mailed to me, or coupons that I found on store packaging - unless I know you can get them, too.)

Kmart
Kmart is having double coupon days again! (Until November 1, they will double coupons up to and including $2. However, they do not accept internet printable coupons, just manufacturer (Sunday paper type) coupons, and only 75 per person/ per day. You can buy up to four of the same item and use 4 coupons, but no more than 4. )
3/ $9 Hershey, Nestle, M&M Mars Candy coupon here: http://www.verybestkids.com/CelebrationCorner/Default.aspx
3/ $9 12pk 12oz Coke
B1G1 L'Oreal products
B1G1 Wet and Wild Makeup
$10/10 sale on select items such as snack pack, 2 ltrs, Pringles, Kraft Mac and Cheese...

Food Lion
Grade A Whole Fryer .57/ lb
Cauliflower/ Broccoli B1G1
General Mills/ Post Cereals B1G1
Gortons products B1G1
Doritos/ Lays B1G1

Rite Aid
(There are a TON of B1G1 items - too many to list - please check the store ad)
Kotex $3 + use IP coupons $1/1 + SCR $3 = FREE + Overage
Axe $3.99 + SCR = FREE
Charles Worthington Shampoo $6.99 + 6.99 SCR = FREE!
Citre Shine Shampoo $3.99 + $6.99 SCR= FREE (Bummer the IP just expired on that!)
Oral B Toothbrush $2.49 + $2.49 SCR = FREE
L'Oreal Age Perfect $15.99 - mft cps (Last few Sundays papers) + get $15.99 SCR = Free + Ovrg
Air Wick $7.99 - mft cps - $1 SCR
B1G1 All Detergent (mft cpns)

CVS
4/ $12 A&W, 7Up prods + get $3ECB's
Buy $15 Duracell get $5 ECB's (this Sunday)
Buy $20 Gatorade/ Aquafina/ Propel/ Quaker/ Doritos get $5ECB's (Quaker coupons)
Buy $10 Maybelline mascara/ mineral lipstick/ age rewind foundation get $5ECB's (mft cpns)
Buy $10 Men's 24/7 deodorant (IP's), Lady Speed Stick (mft cpns), Softsoap (mft cpns), Irish Spring (mft cpns) or Colgate (mft cpns/ IP coupons) and get $4 ECB's
L'Oreal Beauty Tubes Mascara $10.99 get $2ECB's
Buy $20 Playskool products get $5 EB's Coupons here: https://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/promoContent/promoLandingTemplate.jsp?promoLandingId=1039#
Crest Spinbrush $5.99 get $2ECB's
BIC Comfort 3 Advance razors get $4 ECB's (If you can find them - the CVS store around me were all out as of Monday morning.)
Spend $20 on the following and get $10ECB's:
Airborne (mft cpns) , Robitussin (Ip's), Delsym, Sudafed PE (mft cpns), Afrin, Mucinex (mft cpns), Blistex, Hand Sanitizer Spray Pens (these make a great filler), Simply Saline, Tylenol (mft & IP coupons), Boiron Childrens, Hall's Naturals (mft cpns), Oscillococcinum (IP's), Advil Cold (mft cpns) coupon:http://www.wyeth.com/specialoffers?rid=/wyeth_html/home/user_group_landing/for_pc/coupons.html ,
Children's Motrin, Digital Thermometers, Benadryl (mft cpns), Zyrtec (mft cpns), Claritin (mft cpns), Tylenol Cold (mft cpns) Theraflu (mft cpns), Alka Seltzer (mft cpns) IP coupons here: http://www.bayercare.com/ , Nyquil (mft cpns), Breathe Right Strips, Triaminic (mft cpns), Dimetapp, Similisan, Zicam, Alavert (mft cpns).
DON'T FORGET to use your October Richmond Parent's $3/$15 coupons before any manufacturer coupons!!! And remember, you do not have to purchase all $20 worth of the above products at the same time (same purchase) in order to get the ECB's. You just have to purchase them all before the end of the week.

Oh, and BTW - this month's Richmond Parents magazine (sadly) has no $3/$15 coupons.... someone should write a letter. Hint, hint....

Target
2/ $4 Skittles, Reeses, Butterfingers, Snickers
3/ $10 12pk 12oz Pepsi Products

Walgreens
5/$11 A & W, 7Up, Sunkist 12oz 12pk cans
B1G1 L'Oreal
St. Ives Body Polish $6.99 ES Coupon $3 = $3.99
Buy 2 Rembrandt (toothpaste and tooth whitener) get $10 in RR's
Buy 2 Listerine products get $5.49 in RR's coupon: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjgnfsj56452535&bt=vi&o=53669~53670&pt=&lang=&ws=&ct=&ci=&cl=&cp=&eb=1&c=LS&p=2730625&z=&r=53669~53670&pc=&tc=
$9/2 Pedialyte get $2 RR's coupon: http://pedialyte.com/registration.aspx
Excedrine $5.99 + get 40 CT free
Claritin $24.99 + get $5RR's (mft cpns)
RR's also on: Midol, Aleve, Bayer (mft cpns), Alka Seltzer (mft cpns)
L'Oreal Age Perfect $19.99 - MIR = FREE (mft cpns = overage!)
Almay Mascara $6.99 - MIR = FREE + Overage

Kroger
Sirloin Tip Roast $1.99/lb
Frz Turkey Breast .99/lb
Campbells Condensed soups $10/10 (mft cpns)
Buy $15 Hershey's (in a single transaction) get $5RR's! (Buy this first, then go back and use it for remaining purchases...)
Coke products 3/$11 12pk 12oz cans

(Lots of candy sales due to Halloween....) Be safe Trick or Treating! Happy Shopping!

All*You/ Coupons/ Deals

2008-10-25T11:50:00.002-04:00

The new issue of All*You Magazine is on the shelves! Yay! The cover this month is purple... be sure to keep an eye out. It seems to me the price increased, though... it was $1.97 and I noticed this month it was $2.12....

Go to www.growupstrong.com for a $2/2 coupon off General Mills Cereals.

Sign up with www.bizisbetter.com and they will send you some biz coupons via email.

Coupons

2008-10-21T17:00:00.000-04:00

Here's a Yoplait coupon: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjtpetx11737199&bt=wi&o=53504&ci=1&c=YL&p=f06aZDdM

Sign up for the Ore-Ida newsletter and they will email you coupons: http://www.oreida.com/promotions/signup.aspx

Here's a $5/25 coupon for Whole Foods Market. The Richmond store is located in Glen Allen.
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/wholedeal/index.php
While you are at their site, check out the recipe for pumpkin cream cheese truffles...they sound really yummy!!! (Wish I had seen that recipe last Thursday for the recipe club!) If I actually can get around to find time for making them, I will let you know how they turn out.

If you hadn't checked it out yesterday, go to Moneysavingmom.com to check out some of the freebies and samples she had listed! I ordered the tshirt and the bag! Don' t you love getting fun stuff in the mail?

coupons

2008-10-21T16:00:00.000-04:00

Here's a Hunt's tomato sauce coupon: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjmodfh40938440&bt=wi&o=53853&c=HN&p=LYJDBhly

A buddies coupon (although personally I couldn't get it to print - so let me know, ok?):
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rhgiclh82944432&bt=wi&o=9993&c=JB&p=VRJhjsmv

Toaster Strudel Coupons: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjngeqb99124421&bt=wi&o=53096&ci=1&c=TP&p=xsXGKIZi

Here's one for Excedrine (check the list): http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjtqcua72833088&bt=wi&o=54125&c=EX&p=TjoBqapO

Here's one for Totinos: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rgvrehc76602271&bt=wi&o=53324&ci=1&c=TP&p=dOyJ0RMj

Omaha Steaks Giftcard

2008-10-20T19:05:00.002-04:00

Ok, this one is all over the Blogosphere -

Geico Priviledges is offering a $25 gift card when you sign up with them here: http://www.geicoprivileges.com/members/home.php?sid=26XXdKrlo2601 .
You don't have to belong to Geico when you sign up and the site offers discounts on things like flowers, car rentals, etc. When your giftcard is emailed to you a few hours after you sign up, go here: http://www.omahasteaks.com/servlet/OnlineShopping?Dsp=1&SRC=RZ0308&SOURCE=LINKSHARE&SiteID=UO85MF6im%2F8-hrxgsd1%2FqY2vAKpR0xe0AQ . Watch for the free knives and cutting board, and there are also reports of people being able to get six free hamburger patties as well. I would love to know the deals you make with this one! Check out this blog for even more info on this one: http://thecoupongame.blogspot.com/2008/10/amazingly-great-omaha-steak-deal.html

What can you get for $.34 these days?

2008-10-20T18:30:00.005-04:00

Would you like to see what you can get for $.34 at CVS these days??? Take a look!

I bought these things in 4 transactions. Sadly, when I went I only had a $1 ECB in my wallet from the previous week. But, it was a start!!!

I bought the pumpkin first for .99, used the $1 ECB I brought with me, and got .99 in ECB's back. (I also got $10 in ECB's from the CVS advisor survey I had done a week ago. I told you about becoming one in one of my older posts...you really should sign up.) Ok, so I used that $1ECB for the lightstick, and also got another $1 ECB back, which I turned around and used to buy the bag of candy (1.29) and got $1.29 back in ECB's. Then I bought the four deodorants (I had four coupons $1/1) and the L'Oreal wipes (my fav brand) and got the cleanser for free. (I also used my $3/2 L'Oreal coupon.) I bought the Powerade in that same transaction, too ($1.69 and no coupons). I used my $10 ECB, my $8 in coupons and the total came to .04!!! That was so fun!!!

"The List" for October 19-October 25

2008-10-19T21:42:00.005-04:00

As usual, please keep in mind it is impossible to post EVERY deal out there, and every coupon match-up, and keep in mind there are also in-store deals I may not have found (not shopping every day). So please, email me with any great deals you find, and let me know if you see something I may have missed. The abbreviations are listed at the bottom of my blog.
I really appreciate the comments you leave, and the deals you find- thanks!
Happy Shopping!

"The List"

Walgreens
10/ $10 Pringles + get $3 RR's
3/ $11 Pepsi 12oz 12pks +get $2 RR's
Pert plus $3.49 + ES Coupon - $2.50 = $.99 (compare to the CVS deal this week)
Listerine (dbl pack) $4.99 - $.75/1 mft coupon = $3.74 (also compare to CVS deal this week)
Buy 2 get $4RR's/ Buy 3 get $8RR's on:
Triaminic $4.99 $2/1 mft cpn
Theraflu $4.99 $1/1 mft cpn
Excedrine $5.99 ($2/1 this week)
Maalox/ Gas X $4.99 (both) have a $1/1 mft cpn
Buy 3 get $5 RR's on:
Motrin $4.99
**Sudafed $3.99 $1/1 mft cpn
Benadryl $6.99
Rolaids $4.99
Mylanta $4.99 $1.50/1 mft cpn
Tylenol $7.49 $1/1 IP cpn or $1/1 mft cpn
**Alka Seltzer Plus Cold $4.99 + get $4.99 RR's!! - Do this one to get you started, then use those RR's to purchase $6.00 of other items that also give you RR's......

Food Lion
Split Chicken Breasts $.88/lb
B1G1F: Hormel Ham, Red Potatoes, Zesta Crackers
$10/ 10 sale (vs Kroger also has a $10/10 sale right now on similar items - see that list)

Rite Aid
Coke 12oz 12pk cans 3/$9.99 + $1/1 IA coupon = 3/$8.99 (Coke Rewards Coupons make it less)
Rite Guard/ Dry Idea Deodorant $5.99 - $3 SCR -$1/1 mft cpn = $1.99
Crest Pro Health TPaste $3.19 - $1/1 PGE coupon + $3.19 SCR = Free + Overage!!!

Kroger
($10/10 sale see vs Food Lion)
Hamburger Helper - $.75/1 - Buy 3 makes them .75/ea)
Pep Farm Gfish, Little Debbie Cakes, Clorox Bleach, Celestial Seas Teas, Betty Crocker Cakes(mft cpns) Kroger frozen veggies, Snack Packs, Aquafresh, Red Grapes,
Campbells Soups (mft cpns)
Pilgrims Pride Boneles Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.88/lb
3/$7 12oz 12pk Pepsi (also have to buy a jack o lantern though)
Buy 4 Schweppes or Sierra Mist, get 2 free

CVS
Monday only: Pumpkin Pail $.99 get$.99 ECB's
Brachs candy corn 1.29 get $1.29 ECB's
Funlight(Glowstick) .99 get .99 ECB's

All week:
3/$10 Coke 12pk 12oz cans + get $2 ECB's (Coke Rewards Coupons)
Sally Hansen Lip Treatment $5.99 up get $3 ECB's (IP cpns)
Buy certain L'Oreal products get other L'Oreal prods free (mft cpns)
Spend $10 Pert Plus/ Sure Deodorant get $5ECB's (mft cpns for both)
Butler Gum Toothbrush $3.99 get $3.99 ECB's (.75/1 mft cpn)
Schick Quattro Razor $9.99 - $2/1 mft cpn =$7.99 +get $3ECB's
Listerine Whitening Pen $9.99 - $3/1 mft cpn = $6.99 get $5ECB's
Agent Cool Blue $4.49 -.50/1 mft cpn = $3.99 + get $3ECB's (.99 OOP!)
Colgate Max Fresh $2.99 - use $1/1 PG&E cpn = $1.99 + get $2ECB's!
Buy2 childrens Tylenol, Motrin, Pepcid or Mylanta get $5ECB's (mft cpns)
Buy Powerade $1.69 get $1.69ECB's

Happy Couponing!

2008-10-16T20:00:00.001-04:00

Yesterday remember I told you Lone Star sends you you a coupon for a free dinner? Well, when you sign up for Red Lobster they also send you a coupon $5/ entree. I might actually be able to go somewhere good for date night this week! Here's the Red Lobster link: http://www.redlobster.com/

Here's a rebate from Sucrets
(Remember those? I used to eat them like candy when I was a kid - yuck.): http://www.sucrets.com/Sucrets_Rebate2008.pdf

Here's a rebate for Zout. (I tried it, like it, and also got the rebate!) http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjmjdsu98351213&bt=wg&o=52886&c=DZ&p=Q2IOUlpA

Ben and Jerry's free scoops!

2008-10-15T19:11:00.003-04:00

If you come visit a Ben and Jerry's after voting on Voting Day, you can score a free scoop on them! (saweeet!) One scoop per voter. To find your closest Ben and Jerry's go here: http://www.benjerry.com/scoop_shops/ In Richmond, it is on Cary Street.

And don't forget to go exercise your right to check out the candidates and VOTE!

And speaking of freebies - I signed up for Lonestar Steakhouse's mailing list (email) and got a free dinner coupon for my birthday this Tuesday! Make sure you sign up! That link is here:
http://www.lonestarsteakhouse.com/files/home.aspx

Here's a $1/1 coupon to use in the Whole Foods Market for Bhuja snacks:
http://www.bhuja.com/us/mambosprouts/

Wendy's coupon

2008-10-15T19:01:00.003-04:00

Here's a coupon for Wendy's for the flavor dipped chicken sandwiches. http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjoqacd84648920&bt=wi&ct=MlLloyd&o=54128&c=WY&p=125684721

And here are some from Very Best Baking: http://www.verybestbaking.com/promotions/newsletter/mot/email/oct_08DTR/thankyou/nrg.aspx

Giveaway

2008-10-15T17:51:00.002-04:00

Check out this fun giveaway about lunchbox cards! Great blog, too! Click the link above.

Here's a free sample of Always Infinity Pads: http://startsampling.com/sm/100319/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100319&source=

Food Lion

2008-10-15T17:49:00.001-04:00

Merilee just sent me this -
"I just got the Food Lion insert & thought I'd pass along some great deals!
For 3 days ONLY (Oct 17-19):Edy's ice cream-$1.99 (limit 4)
Stouffer's lasagna-$7.99 (and there's a $1 off IP!)
Michelina's entrees-77 cents
Spring Natural spring water (24 pack)- $2.99
Cottonelle or Scott bath tissue-$4.99 (I know there's some coupons to go with these!)
Trix, Cookie Crisp, & Cocoa Puffs cereal- B1G1 Free, ends up being $1.50-$2 a box, but there are IP's for 55 cents off a box out there.
Hamburger helper is 10 for $10 (also a coupon from the Sunday inserts for these)."

Thank you!

2008-10-13T14:17:00.000-04:00

Try this new link for some General Mills Coupons (registration required): http://www.family-cents.com/default.aspx

"The List" for 10/12 - 10/18

2008-10-12T19:03:00.004-04:00

Here's this week's list - as always, please remember it is impossible for me to list EVERY deal and match every coupon to it, but I try to find the "interesting" items out there in my area each week. I only list coupons you can also find in the Sunday paper or on the internet. Also remember- during the week, the list will change, so if YOU see intresting sales/ deals, please let me know so I can hopefully post that, too!

CVS
B1G1 Revlon makeup
Nestle Pure Life Water 4.49 + get $1 ECB (.50/1 mft coupon) IP coupon here: http://www.everydayeating.com/SpecialOffers/Default.aspx
Buy $15 Dove Candy/ Premium M&M's get free Susan G. Komen bag by mail
2/$3 M&M's/ 3Musketeers fun size ($1/2 coupon)
Buy 2 Garnier Nutritionist Nutri Pure get $3ECB's ($1/1 this Sunday)
Buy 2 Garnier Nutritionist Skin Renew/ Ultra Lift get $7 ECB's ($1/1 this Sunday)
Buy $10 Swiffer get $5ECB's ($1/1 this Sunday - use several)
Buy $10 Cover Girl get $3 ECB's ($1/1 coupon this Sunday)
Buy $10 Dove, Caress, Lever get $3 ECB's (Bunch of coupons this sunday)
($3.50/1 Revitalizer, $1/1 bar soap, Lever $1/1, $1.50/1 Dove Haircare, $2/1 Deodorant, $1/1 Body Wash IP coupon, $2/1 Dove Haircare, $1.50/2 Deodorant, $1.50/1 Body Wash/ Lotion- also: Buy $15 Dove and send in manufacturer special coupon and get a free Dove T-shirt).
Skin Vitals Mask $2.99 get $2.00 ECB's
Buy $10 Jergens, Curel get $3ECB's ($1/1 Parade last week, $1/1 All You, $1/1 this sunday)
Buy $15 John Frieda get $5 ECB's ($1/1 mft cpn + $1/1 this sunday)
Colgate Toothpaste $3.49 get $2 ECB's (1.50/1 All You, .75/1 mft cpn)
Oral B Pulsonic Toothbrush $59.99 (Ok - there are some $10/$50 CVS ECB coupons that people got this month with their ECB's so watch for those -but other than that I found no match ups yet) BUT - $59.99 - $20 ECB's + $15.00 MIR (comes with purchase) = $24.00 and if you have a $10 off $50.00 ECB = $14.00!
Accu Check glucose monitor 19.99 - get $10 ECB's + MIR 9.99 = FREE
5/$5 Lifewater/ Gatorade get $3 ECB's limit 1
B1G1 All detergent (.40/1 mnft cpn (use 2) , $1/1 IP coupon, $1/1 this sunday)
3/ $10 Pepsi products
B1G1 Almay ($1/1 this sunday)

Target
2/$4 Butterfinger/ KitKat fun size bars ($1/3 this sunday or $1/1 IP coupon) http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjifdgu3148495&bt=wg&o=53811&c=VK&p=Bsnq9fmZ
$10/10 Vitamin Water buy all 10 and get a $5 Gift Card for Target
Buy 2 Purina Dog Food @ 9.99/ea and get $5 Gift Card
Buy 2 Pampers Super Mega Packs @ 18.99/ea and get $5 Gift Card
3/ $11 Coke Products (have rewards coupons???)
Cottonelle 12pk $6.99 (IP coupon $1/1)

ULTA
They had their 3/$10 back this Sunday (Yay!)
B1G1 Ulta Nails/ Lips/ Eyes
B2G1F Essie Nail Polish (Jin go get your orange nail polish now!)
L'Oreal 4.99 (certain selection) ($2/1 mft coupons)

Food Lion
Quilted Northern TP 6.99 (IP coupon $1/1)
Maxwell House Coffee $5.99 (w/o MVP card = $10.45) (I don't drink coffee so I have no idea about the coupon match ups for this - but if I remember correctly, there were some recently, weren't there? I didn't notice in today's paper - sorry!)
B1G1 Nilla Wafers
Ragu 3/$5 ($1/2 mft coupon)

Kmart
2/$4 Revlon Colorsilk color ($1/2 mft coupon)

Walgreens
(Once again it is RR's galore!- Have fun, Merillee! ;)
Buy $5 Participating products get $5RR's
Country Crock 2/$3 (.25/1 mft cpn)
Bertolli $6 ($1/1 IP or $1.75/1 sunday)
Hellmans 2/$7 (.60/1 mft cpn - use 2)
Ragu 3/ $5 ($1/2 mft cpn)
Skippy 3/$5 (.40/1 or .60/1 mft cpn)
6/$1 Halloween votives w/ in ad coupon
B1G1 Plastic cutlery w/ in ad coupon (great for food storage)
Reynolds Wrap .89 w/ in ad coupon
Bounty Basic towels .89 w/ in ad coupon (.25/1 PG & E)
B1G1 Hefty Sandwich Bags $3.29 (.55/1 mft coupon - use 2 = $2.19/2)
Buy 4 Dove Products get $3 RR's (compare to CVS for coupon match-ups - this is why it pays to buy more than 1 sunday paper!!!)
Bic comfort 3 razor 4pk $3.99 ($1/1 ES coupon + use $2/1 mft cpn this sunday) = .99!
Crest/ Oral B/ Glide 2/$6 (.75/1 oral b mft cpn or $1/1 crest coupon (use 2) = 2/$4 +
get $2 RR's = $1/ea!
Aquafresh 2/$3 (.50/1 mft cpn + in-ad coupon = $2/2

Also get RR's for the following when you purchase several:
Dimetapp ($1/1 mft cpn) IP printable here: https://j.ovm1.net/wch1/universalreg/Registration.aspx?reg=true&product=di&c=1490&s=01&p=DIM06002
Robitussin IP coupon here: https://robitussin.origindata.com/wyeth/robitussin/index.html
Centrum ($1/1 IP coupons)
Caltrate
Advil IP coupon here: http://www.wyeth.com/specialoffers?rid=/wyeth_html/home/user_group_landing/for_pc/coupons.html
Alka Seltzer ($1/1 IP coupon)
Dayquil/ Nyquil ($1.50/1 & $1/1 this sunday)
Claritin
Mucinex ($1/1 this sunday)
Motrin
Tylenol ($1/1 mft coupon)

Don't forget to purchase your items in stages to earn RR's. You can stack those RR's with in-ad AND manufacturer or IP coupons to get items for FREE!

Happy Couponing!

$25 Gift Card Giveaway to Kroger

2008-10-12T18:59:00.001-04:00

Stretching a Buck is giving away a $25 gift card to Kroger...check out her blog and comment for a chance to win! Imagine the possibilities!

Be wedgie free!

2008-10-12T18:54:00.001-04:00

Every Wednesday, Hanes gives away some wedgie free underwear.... if you would like to enter to hopefully be wedgie free in the future, click on the link above.

Welch's coupon

2008-10-10T15:04:00.001-04:00

Here's a coupon for Welch's jam (click link above) that may have come to your inbox recently, if you signed up for the newsletter.

Coupons

2008-10-10T13:54:00.002-04:00

It's all over the couponing world these days, but in the off chance you may not have known...
there are some great printable coupons for Scrubbing Bubbles stuff/ Pledge and Windex that can be paired up at Walgreens so you can really clean up (bad joke I know, but it's a Friday....) Anyway - check out the link above for Right at Home (S C Johnson products).

Here's a coupon for EPT pregnancy tests: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjfnblh13003540&bt=vi&o=53480&c=ET&p=LSodnXNz

Here's a Johnson's coupon: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjjldcu88646472&bt=wi&o=51879&pt=&lang=&ws=&ct=&ci=&cl=&cp=&eb=1&c=MS&p=l0umoif1qv1dyz16&z=&r=&pc=&tc=
Or you can go to the original site: https://johnsonsforyou.eprize.net/wishes/index.tbapp?affiliate_id=1k and play the game to get a $1/1 Johnson's coupon.
If it doesn't print, since it is a Bricks coupon, you can have them mail it to you here:
http://bricks.coupons.com/help/InstallGuide.asp?tqnm=rjiodoy19992380&bt=wg&o=51879&pt=&lang=&ws=&ct=&ci=&cl=&cp=&eb=1&c=MS&p=lfzk7tldlzzimu0l&z=&r=&pc=&tc=

Uncle Bens

2008-10-09T18:07:00.003-04:00

Here's a coupon for Uncle Ben's Rice: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjipbqc31115761&bt=wi&o=53944&c=UB&p=bJnZykWF

Here's in one for Reynolds Parchment Paper (check out CommonSensewithMoney.com- great site!) : http://www.reynoldspkg.com/reynoldskitchens/parchment_paper/en/home.asp

Here's one for Chex Mix Bars (my kids love these - especially the turtle bars): http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=ri3peuo59687503&bt=wi&o=53740&ci=1&c=GM&p=TyQrvJAY

Ukrops

2008-10-09T18:01:00.002-04:00

For those of you who like to shop at Ukrops (I don't seem to find many deals there) here is the website for the weekly circulars (link above). They don't often appear in our Sunday papers. They do have a feature to load coupons to your card, however, I have yet to get this to work for me. Let me know if you have success with it.

Halloween Game

2008-10-09T17:50:00.002-04:00

Go to food lion.com (link above) to play the Halloween game and get a $1 coupon toward some Food Lion goodies. It will let you play several times, and get a few coupons.

Speaking of Food Lion, Merillee tells me they have a good deal on chicken right now, as well as General Mills Cereals! Check it out!

Coupons

2008-10-09T07:56:00.002-04:00

Here is a coupon for Tabasco: (*HugsJinhee*) : http://tabasco.com/main.cfm

Here is the latest from Very Best Kids (Nestle) : http://www.verybestkids.com/SpecialOffers/Default.aspx

Here's one from Bic Solei that was in my inbox (love those):
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjifbbh40826599&bt=wi&o=52327&c=SL&p=sjclo1Bd

Couponing advice

2008-10-08T22:43:00.003-04:00

Here are some of the things people commented on during the contest - I felt they were all wise comments! Thank you everyone! Keep checking back for my next contest!

Best couponing advice - when I was just starting out couponing, I would only clip coupons for items I "preferred". Then I watched the couponmom.com video and she mentioned that we shouldn't be BRAND LOYAL because you never know which item will end up free when combined with a sale!

"Always check for coupons at the entrance of every store."

"Check the grocery stores in your area to see if they offer double or triple coupon days."

"Save every coupon--you never know what could end up making you money! I made $18.51 on Glade items that I never would've purchased otherwise."

"Don't use a coupon just cause it is about to expire. Another one will come around and only use it with a sale or good deal."

"If you don't need the product, unless the coupon is for a free item, you are not saving any money." (I especially liked that one!)

Winners of the CVS Coupon contest!

2008-10-08T22:27:00.002-04:00

What fun - I really enjoyed hearing the comments everyone left either on here or by email! Thank you all for participating! Two winners have been chosen by random.org, and I am notifying them by email as well as posting them here:

Caprice and Monica

Congratulations!

"The List" for Oct 5 - Oct 11

2008-10-06T20:58:00.003-04:00

Hi all... sorry this is so delayed (again). It has been an incredibly busy few weeks. I hope it slows down soon. As a general reminder, I do/ will update this list periodically as I am either out shopping myself, or hear from you all, or find in-store deals/ coupon match ups.
Remember to click on the IP coupons on the Left side of my blog for various Internet printables.
The blogs I listed as ones I check, also have various internet printables.

Kroger:
Bone in Pork Chops $1.99/ lb
Yoplait Yogurt Cups 10/ $5 (Use SS IP coupons .50/6)
Activia 2/$4 (Catalinas $1/1 makes them $1/ ea!)
Perdue Oven Roasters .99/lb
Pepsi 12 oz 12pk 4/$11
Frozen Turkeys .59/lb
Sargento Cheese 2/$5 (All*You coupon .50/1)
Campbells Tomato/ Chicken noodle 5/$3 use SP coupons $1/10
Pillsbury Grands $1/ea (Use IP .50/1 coupons/ Mft Coupons .30/1)
B1G1F L'Oreal Makeup ($5/1 mascara coupon in SP)
Buy Sleeping Beauty DVD*** GET FREE: Rotisserie chicken, 1 Ltr Dasani, Dole Salad Kit, 6pk sunmaid cranberries, Bag Sunkist almond accents, 10oz bottle martinellis! (Dinner and a baby chick flick!)

Walgreens:
Crest Toothpaste or Oral B indicator $1.99 (use $1/1 ES coupon + $1/1 PG & E = FREE!)
Glade Flameless candle $5.99 use IP coupon $3/1 + get $3 RR's back! = FREE!
Glade/ Oust Candle Holders $3.99 - Use IP coupons B1G1 or $3/1! (Kmart also had .75/1 coupons on a tear pad display last week for these, so keep an eye out for those if at Kmart.)
Downy Liquid/ sheets $3.99 (use .25/1 PG & E coupons) OR do the Glade Candle Holder deal, turn around and do this as a second transaction with your $3 RR's (above) to get it for .74!!!
Mars/ Nestle Candy 2/$3 (Use verybestbaking.com IP coupons $1/2) = $1/ea!
Garnier Hair Care $5.99 (use $1/1 ES coupon) + ($1/1 SP coupon) = $3.99
VO5 Shampoo Buy 2 @.99 get 1 free! (= 3/1.98)
Schick Quattro/ Extreme 3 razors $6.99 - $2.00 ES coupon + Mft Coupon $2/1 = $2.99/ea
Aquafresh White Trays $37.99 - $7/1 ES coupon + $7/1 Mft coupon = $23.99
Playtex Tampons 2/$6 - (use 2) $2/1 ES coupon + (use 2) $1/1 SS coupon = $1/ea!!
Listerine Smart Rinse 2/$9 -use 2 mft coupons (.50/1) = 2/$8 + get $4 RR!
Visine - use $2 in ad coupon + $3/1 mft coupon = Free!
Gen Mills Cereal 3/$7 - use 3 Cheerios challenge coupons ($1/1) = 3/$4

CVS
(I do love CVS!)

Colgate Fresh Max $2.99 use $1/1 mft coupon = $1.99 + get $2 ECB's!
Colgate Toothpaste .99 (can also use mft coupons here! = Free!)
Vitamin Water $2.29 + get $2.29 ECB's!
Purex $2.99 - use .35/1 mft coupon $2.64/ea
(use the Vitamin Water ECB's to buy the Purex = $.35+ tax!!!)
Sleeping Beauty DVD $19.99
Spend $20 on Tylenol cold, Sudafed, Pediacare, Childrens Tylenol or Motrin, Tylenol PM, St. Josephs, Mylanta, pepcid, Imodium, Viactiv, Serenity, KY, EPT or Monisat - get $10 ECB's
(Use coupons: $1/1 Tylenol PM, $1/1 Sudafed, $1.50/1 Mylanta, $1/1 St. Josephs, $1/1 Tylenol Warming...)
Buy 2 Centrum (use 2 $1/1 mft coupons) get $4 ECB's
One Touch Ultra Mini glucose meter $19.99 get $5 ECB's = $14.99
Bayer Breeze 2 glucose meter $14.99 get $10 ECB's + MIR $4.99 = FREE!
Schick Quattro $8.99 - use $2/1 mft coupon = $6.99 get $3 ECB's
Bic Solei Razor/ Refill Blades $5.99 Use $2/1 Mft coupon = $4.99 get $4 ECB's! = .99!
Buy $20 Gas X, Benefiber, Maalox - get $10 ECB's (Use $1.50/1 Maalox mft coupon/ $2/1 Benefiber, $1/1 Gas X coupons)
Buy CVS hand sanitizer pen (I have 2 of these - like them!) @$1.99 get $1 ECB (use this as a filler item for using the $3/$15 Richmond Parents coupons)
Spend $20 on Nexxus products get $10 ECB's
All Pure Black Rice Product - Get $5 ECB's
B1G1 50% L'Oreal/ Rimmel products (L'Oreal has had lots of recent coupons)
Always Infinity Pads $4.98 get $4.98 ECB's
Head & Shoulders/Gillette/ Pantene $4.99 use $2/1 Gillette or $1/2 H&S or $1/2 Pantene + get 1 ECB

Rite Aid
(Not a big fan of Rite Aid yet)
Crest Mouthwash $3.99 use $1/1 PG&E coupon = $2.99 + MIR = Free + Overage of $1!!!

Target
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $1.75 use $.50/2 mft coupons or $1/2 IP coupons = $1.25/ea
L'Oreal Bare Natural Mascara $6.99 - use $5/1 mft coupon = $1.99/ea!
Sleeping Beauty DVD $15.99
Buy 2 Huggies super mega packs @$18.99/ea get $5 Gift card
Buy: 2 Carvers or Beggin Strips @$10.59/ ea get $5 G card
Buy: 1 Pedigree Dog Food @ $18.99 get $5 G card
Buy: 2 Tidy Cat @$10.99 get $5 G card
Buy: 2 Fresh Step @ 2/$25 get $5 G card

Buy 5 of the following + get $5 G card:
Pepsi/ Aquafina/ Doritos/ Lipton/ Gatorade
$3.33/ $5 $4 $6 $4

Money Saving Mom has the Wal-Mart deals (& coupon match ups) for this week here: http://www.moneysavingmom.com/money_saving_mom/2008/10/wal-mart-deals.html

The List

2008-10-05T23:52:00.002-04:00

I am sorry about the delay in posting "The list" - it has been a very busy day and I will post it on Monday! Hope this doesn't mess up your shopping!

CVS Coupon Giveaway

2008-10-03T21:48:00.001-04:00

Don't forget about the CVS Coupon giveaway (see below).
The contest ends on October 8th at 9:00pm! If you haven't already entered, you may want to do that soon!

Kmart double coupon days

2008-10-02T20:20:00.003-04:00

I have gotten several emails and friends advising me of Kmart doubling coupons for a short time.
Merrilee said: "Just FYI, from now until Oct 5, Kmart is having double coupon days where they will double any coupon up to $2 in value. Nestle bagged halloween candy is on sale 2 bags for $4. I used my $1 off coupon, which doubled to $2 and since I had 2 coupons, I got 2 bags for FREE! Yippee! Also, there is a coupon for $1 off Kellogg's Smart Start Strawberry Oat Bites cereal. I used that at Kmart, which doubled to $2 off. The cereal was originally $3.99. I paid $1.99 out of pocket (using the coupon) and will fill out the rebate form at http://www.smartstart.com/swf/Mail-In_Rebate_Offer.pdf for a free box. Does this mean I just made $2.00??? :)
Thanks, Merrilee!

Some money saving advice for prescriptions

2008-10-02T20:11:00.002-04:00

In the mail today, along with my free Kashi cookie (which, btw, I didn't care for - yuck), I got a letter from my insurance company. They were advising us as to how to save some money at the drug store. They suggested that when we ask the doctor for a prescripton refill, to see if he would be willing to make the dosage larger. For example, if a prescription we take is 10 milligrams, to ask if he would be willing to double it to 20 milligrams (the same amount of pills - say a one month supply), and once that prescription is filled, to simply cut the pill in half. Voila! 2 months worth of prescription for 1 month's price at the drug store. Although I was skeptical, they also sent a letter, saying this would be paid for, and was acceptable to them as an insurance company, and that we could take that with us to the doctor and pharmacy. Interesting! So, before you run off to CVS to do this, check with your insurance carrier. (As a note - the insurance campany that sent us this letter is from Anthem Blue Cross.)

Samples/ Freebies/ Letters

2008-10-01T22:01:00.004-04:00

Here is a free sample from Alterna Hair Care: http://www.alternahaircare.com/allure/

Here is a new free MP3 download from Wal-Mart: http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-Music-Downloads.aspx

Here is a free sample of Windex Multi-Surface Wipes from Wal-Mart as well: http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid51024.aspx

I was reading on another blog about how people sometimes are given a hard time by clerks about their Internet Printable coupons (particularly SmartSource) when they go to the store. Here is a good letter to keep with you in your coupon organizer, in case such a thing should happen to you. (I have been fairly lucky so far, and have had very few run-ins with clerks to date, however, I am keeping a copy of this one, just in case. You never know.) That letter is here: http://coupons.smartsource.com/mnmedia/BottomNavs/LettertoRetailer.pdf

For those of you with a wee one in diapers, you may want to check out what Adventures of Frugal Girl has to say about Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards Program - she rated it with Pros and Cons (something I always find useful) here: http://adventuresoffrugalgirl.blogspot.com/2008/09/program-review-pampers-gifts-to-grow.html

Go here to get some free MP3 downloads of childrens books for your MP3! It's to support RIF, and children's literature. Go here and scroll down to the bottom to RIF and click. You will be directed to the free downloads. Very cool. http://kids.audible.com/adkd/site/k/homepageGuest.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0973211212.1222916767@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccckadeffjedggfcefecekjdffidfmi.0

2008-10-01T21:39:00.004-04:00

You can sign up here and get a free subscription to Shape Magazine: http://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/shape/sg_shape_pg1b.htm

$3 off $15 CVS coupon contest

2008-10-01T21:16:00.007-04:00

In hopes of boosting visitors to my blog, I have started a contest. My First!!! I have several copies of the Richmond Parents Magazine with the CVS $3 off $15 coupon in it (expires 12/30/08 and can be used at any CVS. This coupon is not valid unless it is from the Richmond Parents Magazine, as no internet copies/ reproductions are accepted.) I will pick names at random and will pick not one, but two winners for this contest, and send each winner two copies of the coupon. If you would like to take part especially if you do not live in an area where this coupon is readily available, you may want to enter. All you need to do is comment on my blog telling me the best couponing/ savings advice you ever received. I will notify the winners on 10/08/08 by email, so leave me your email address. Good luck!

Coupons

2008-09-29T21:54:00.002-04:00

There is a $1.50/ 1 coupon for Yoplait kids yogurts here: http://www.yoplait.com/products_yoplaitkids.aspx

And some other Yoplait coupons here: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=riijfoz24013048&bt=wg&o=53352&ci=1&c=YO&p=2x0YqOpB

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2008-09-29T20:24:00.004-04:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and therefore I am putting in my annual plug for "Please go get your mammogram!" Although this is a blog dedicated to coupons/ saving money/ shopping, this one issue is very near and dear to my heart.
My mother had breast cancer not so long ago and the things I saw her have to endure (chemo/ radiation/ losing her hair, feeling awful...) I wouldn't wish anyone to have to see their mother (or anyone else they love) have to endure. Although this only added to my already immense respect, admiration and love for my mother and all of her wonderful qualities (she's my hero), it was difficult to see her have to go through all that. I feel extremely blessed that she not only survived it, and is stronger because of her experiences, but is still here to be one of my very best friends. Please....spare those who love you as well as spare yourself, go get checked...it doesn't take long to do, and it can save your life!!!! Tell those around you to go get theirs, too!

Become a member of Viva Towels Divas and $5 will be donated in your name to breast cancer research. Here's thelink:
https://www.vivadivacafe.vivatowels.com/Default.aspx

Keeping spending low

2008-09-29T08:19:00.003-04:00

All*You Magazine's October issue is out at Wal-Mart now to mixed couponer reviews, apparently due to the coupons this month being a little more sparse than last month. I love the mag, myself. In this month's issue (the cover has cupcakes with candy spiders on it) they give a few tips to save money. (Check page 145.) They suggest: giving yourself an "allowance" by giving yourself a set limit you can spend each week and when you stay under that, reward yourself a bit. Carrying minimal amounts of cash, so you aren't tempted to buy on impulse. Using gift cards for necessities, instead of cash if you prefer, so that impulse buys will also be kept low. Ditching your credit card because they lead to overspending and large fees. Dave Ramsey (the financial guru so many of us like) suggests using cash for purchases because actually seeing it leave your hands makes it harder to spend. My personal suggestion is to plan trips to the store wisely, having a list and knowing pretty exactly what you are shopping for. Money Saving Mom (Crystal) also suggested that you limit your shopping trips to once a week as it cuts down on spending. I have found that to be valuable advice. Let me know your saving strategies! We can always use tips on this! Happy saving!

Olay for you/ Sally

2008-09-29T07:56:00.004-04:00

If you have ever gone to the drug store (during an ECB deal perhaps) and looked at all the skin care products, it can be a bit overwhelming (it was for me.) I have used many different kinds/ brands of products over the last several years... Olay has a site where you can see which of their specific products is right for your skin (tailored to individuals) and when their little presentation is finished, they ask you if they can add you to their mailing list for product samples and coupons. If you like Olay stuff, it's worth the 2-3 minutes to make sure you are getting the right products for your skin.

Sally Hansen's site has a quiz you can take (15 second thing about your likes/ dislikes) and when you enter your email address, they will send you some samples/ coupons. (Sally stuff is often an ECB deal product and their coupons often seem to have long expiration dates! LOVE those kinds of coupons, don't you?) Go here: http://www.haveuseensally.com/

Coupons

2008-09-28T18:53:00.001-04:00

Here's an IP coupon for Macaroni Grill boxed dinners: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rgcscmx74926212&bt=vi&o=52871&c=MG&p=D5jZCNUq

"The List" for Sept 28 - Oct 4

2008-09-28T17:07:00.005-04:00

Hi all. Here's the list for this week for our local stores. Let me know what great deals you find, too! I love when you comment/ email me! Don't forget I will be editing this list through the week as deals arise. (Some deals are "in store" only (so I have to go there to find out about it (unless you tell me about it)- some take a bit of figuring out.) Happy Couponing!

CVS (Don't forget to use your $3/$15 coupons from Richmond Parents Magazine!)

Iron Man DVD 19.99 ($10 off with $`10 purchase of these items: Dawn (.99), Tide (4.99), Crest (2/4.50), Charmin (6.99), Pringles (1.00), Pantene (3/$9.99 so you would have to buy a candy bar/ pack of gum as filler as well as use two $1/1 PG & E coupons 09/27), Nice and Easy 4.95, Duracell 5.99. There are coupons for nearly all these products in this Sunday's paper, as well as several fro the last few weeks that expire halfway through this week, so going Tuesday am would be a good idea. (Hint, hint)

Cover Girl Foundation Makeup $5.49 ($1/1 coupon 9/27) get $5.49 ECB's!!! (Moneymaker!)
B1G1 Covergirl
Spend $15 on Scotch/ Post it get $5 ECB's (I only had one coupon- that was for scotch brite.)
(From the Iheartcvs.com site (thank you!) - an IP coupon: http://iheartcvs.com/coupons/Post%20it%20$3%20off%202%20flag.PDF
Buy $20 in Lumene get $5 ECB's
B1G1 Revlon Lip ($2/1 exp 12/08)
Lady Speed Stick Clinical $6.99 get $2 ECB's (Coupon 09/27)
Stayfree/ Carefree $4.49 get $1.50 ECB - IP coupon .50/1 = $2.50 after ECB's and IP coupon here: https://www.stayfree.com/special.jsp;jsessionid=4zVSJ5ki9I-tY6922aAxX1CCfII
Sunsilk 2/$7 use 2 $1.50/1 coupons + get $2 ECB's
Gillette Shampoo for Men 2/$9 use 2 SS coupons $2/1 exp 10/31 + get $2 ECB's
Gillette Fusion Razor $9.99 - use $4/1 coupon (09/27) = $5.99 + get $5.00 ECB's = $.99!!!
Gillette Venus Razor $9.99 get $3 ECB's
CVS Boxed Supreme Diapers 52-60Ct $14.99 + get $2 ECB's
Bayer Contour Blood Glucose Monitor $14.99 + get $5 ECB's - MIR = Free!
Freestyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitor $9.99 - MIR = Free!
Bausch and Lomb ReNu $6.99 - get $2 ECB's IP coupon here for several products: http://www.foryoureyehealth.com/
Coke 12 pk 12 oz cans 4/$13 - use 4 $1/1 Coke Rewards coupons = 4/ $9 and get $3 ECB's
Colgate 2/$5 - use 2 IP coupons $1.50/1 or 2 SS coupons = $1/ ea + get $2 ECB's (Here's the IP coupon site: http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/HomePage.cvsp

If you were upset (as I was) about the L'Oreal ECB deal that a lot of us were unable to find last week (Monday only- buy L'Oreal for $12.00 get $12.oo ECB's) email CVS here and they may send you a free one! https://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/help/help_contact_us.jsp

Dollar General: (I don't usually include DG because they don't often have ads in the Sunday paper, but they DO take coupons!!!)

Swiffer Dusters or refills $4 use PG&E $1/1 coupon = $3
(The above is also on sale at Walgreens this week, but it's .50 more!)
Colgate $1.50 - use PG & E .75/1 coupon (you can't use the IP because it's a diff kind) = .75/ea!

Walgreens:

This week has RR's Galore!!!! Remember to do your purchases a little at a time - (buy this with coupons, get the RR's, turn around and use those to buy more things where you can get RR's....)

Dominos Sugar 5lb bag $2 use IA coupon
Pringles $10/10 get $3 RR's (still have those .30/3 coupons from a few weeks back?)
kelloggs (club crackers, nutrigrain bars, krispy treats, sandies, special K bars) 2/$5 use $1/2 Nutrigrain bars + get $2 RR's!
Dove chocolates 2/$5 - use 2 ES coupon + stack with IP coupon (B1G1F - exp 09/30)
Hershey's Harvest Candy (Kisses) Buy 4/$10 + use 4 $1/1 (Catalinas- exp 10/01) = 4/$6 PLUS get MIR for $5 so this equals 4 bags for $1!!!!!
Buy Febreze (air effects/ fab refresh/ noticeables/ candles 2.49 to 6.99) Buy 2 get $1RR Buy 3 get $3 RR's Buy 4 get $5RR's
Duracell Batteries 4pk $2.99 use IA coupon + stack with PG&E .75/1 = 2.24 each
Pantene, Head and shoulders, Infusium, Nice and Easy, Herbal Essences (PG & E coupons) - Buy 2 (@5.99/ea) get $5 RR's Buy 3 get $8 RR's
Gillette Fusion Razor 8.99 (cheaper than CVS) use $4/1 PG & E coupon = $.99!
Gillette Shampoo for men 2/$10 get MIR for $5 on 2 = $5/2 after MIR
Oral B Crossaction Toothbrush $4.49 get $4.49 in RR's!!! (Free!)
Colgate Toothbrushes/ Paste @$4.99/ea Buy 3 get $5 RR's, Buy 5 get $10RR's
Huggies (Jumbo 9.99 Wipes 5.99) / Kotex (2/$10) - RR's (below)
Spend $14.00 get $3RR's /Spend $20 get $5RR's
Dayquil/ Early Defense/ Vicks 44 - get $4RR's
Sudafed/ benadryl/ Children's tylenol/ Motrin, Mylanta and rolaids - (prices from 3.99 to 6.49) Buy 3 or more and get $5 RR's ($1/1 SS coupon exp 11/30 Benadryl and $2/2 Johnson coupon exp 11/30)

Revlon Colorsilk $1.99 (use Mft Coupon $1/2 if you want 2) and get 2@ $3.99 + 2RR's
There are also RR's for: Slim Quick, Nyquil, Claritin (SS coupon), and Delsym as well as for Dr.Pepper/ 7up products
Rimmell foundation $7.49 (use $1/1 mft coupon) = $6.49 plus use MIR and get $7.49 = Free + $1 overage!

Target:
(Didn't see much that looked like a deal at Target this week.)
Iron Man DVD $14.99

Kmart:
Pepsi 12 pk 12 oz cans 3/$9 + get 1 12pk 12 oz Diet Pepsi Max free!

Kroger:
** Look for special marked pink ribbon items - purchase helps support breast cancer research**
(I will mark these with **.)

Butterball Deep Fried Turkey Breast $2.99 ($1/1 SS exp 11/30) = $1.99
Pork Loin $1.99 lb
White Potatoes 10lb bag $5.99
Armor sliced pepperoni $.98
Coke/ Diet Coke/ Sprite 2 Ltr $.98
Crest Toothpaste 2/$4 (Use 2 .50/1 PG&E coupons exp 9/30) = $1/ea
**Pringles $1/ea
**Betty Crocker Cake Mixes $1/ea
** Quilted Northern TP 12roll pk $5.99 ($1/ 1 IP or SS coupons) = $4.99
Pillsbury Crescent/ Cinnamon Roll Dough $1.79 (SS .30/1 (doubles to .60) exp 11/30) = $.79/ea
Sargento cheese 2/$5 - use 2 (.50/1 All*you coupons) = 2/$3
** Pillsbury Grands $1/ea (buy 3 and use 3 .50/3 coupons) = 9/$6
Campbells chicken noodle/ tomato soup 5/$3 - (Buy 10 & use $1/10 SS coupon) - get 10/ $5
Healthy Choice/ Marie Callendars dinners 10/$15 (They take $5 off at register when you buy 10- makes them $1/ea) + use 2 Healthy Choice IP coupon $1/2 + 8 (catalinas) $.55/1 which makes it $3.60 for 15 frozen dinners!!!

Ukrops:
Boneless, skinless chicken 1.88/pound
Scan your Ukrops card at the kiosk and get $2 off added to your total

*** If you don't get the Sunday paper, but you would like to browse the ads for yourself to check for deals, there is a great site from which to do that here: http://www.sundaysaver.com/#3
It allows you to check any Sunday circular for most any grocery/other store out there!

*** Please note - all the catalinas I mentioned in the list this week were found at (my local)Kroger within the last two weeks. Be on the lookout for those little red boxes- they can really save you money!!!***

DelMonte

2008-09-27T23:14:00.001-04:00

It's all over Bloggerland today - the DelMonte deal.... you need to go see.
$35 in coupons if you hurry and are one of the first 50,000 people.
From what I hear, they go reaaaaallllly quickly, so check it out if you buy DelMonte stuff.

CVS Coupon Giveaway

2008-09-27T22:40:00.001-04:00

Briana is giving away CVS coupon booklets on her blog! Go see and comment about it, and you will be entered. Great blog, too, BTW. I don't know about you, but I have yet to find these booklets at any of the 3 CVS stores I frequent! How about you - found them at yours?

Brads Deals.com

2008-09-27T22:22:00.002-04:00

Every now and again you run across a great blog/ site/ whatever that just has great stuff on it. Well, this is one of those. Coupons you can print, coupons for stores online and in real life (haha) and where to go for what.
Cool site...check it out.

Coupons

2008-09-25T16:10:00.001-04:00

Here is a coupon for frozen Bertolli dinners. (Link above)

Here is a coupon for New York and Company $30 off $75 in store or online:http://email.nyandcompany.com/PS!yeYAPWIAbWEFBgIAAAAGCgFICgg0MDQ1NjM5MgoKMTM3NDIwMDA5NAkAGGrjCgkzMTUyNzE2OTMF

Looking for some cheap dinner ideas?

2008-09-25T15:16:00.002-04:00

It seems I am always looking for a new recipe to try, or a new something to take to an activity/ function these days. I love the old tried and trues, everyone does, but I found a blog that talks about keeping it cheap! Love that! Check it out for yourself (link above), if that's something that interests you, too. One of the things mentioned this week was fall fruits and veggies...what should be on the cheap about now. Good info to know so you can stock up.

K & B Coupon

2008-09-25T08:36:00.002-04:00

Register at the site above and they will send you a $5 off $5 coupon via email for K & B Toys. Sounded like a great way to score some stocking stuffers! Let me know how you do with this one!

Coupons/ Freebies

2008-09-24T17:53:00.004-04:00

Do you like Superpretzels? (My kids LOVE them)
If you register here, they will send you coupons: http://www.superpretzel.com/offers.html

On Thursday from 5 to 8pm you can enjoy free ice cream at Coldstone Creamery in their World's Largest Ice Cream Social. This is to support Make-A-Wish Foundation and they will be collecting donations during the Ice Cream Social. I called the one closest to me, and they are participating. You may want to call the one closest to you to make sure.

Alpo

2008-09-24T08:14:00.002-04:00

Go here to play the match up game, get a coupon for B1G1F can of Alpo, and according to Money Saving Mom, go to CVS where it is on sale this week and get both free!!!

Printable Coupons

2008-09-24T07:34:00.002-04:00

Here is a coupon for Progresso Broth: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=riulcoy63413571&bt=wi&o=53726&ci=1&c=GM&p=epvo7kWE

A coupon for Orville Redenbacher Popcorn is here: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=riqrbku77306592&bt=wi&o=53893&c=CG&p=cZuxSrJQ

A coupon for Orowheat bread is here:
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rixfaaa99947925&bt=wi&o=51963&c=OW&p=RhCB6xWX

"The List"

2008-09-24T06:46:00.008-04:00

Sorry this is late - job hunting, my current job, and the kids' activities have been taking nearly all of my time.

Ok, here goes:

Kroger:
Alot of things are $.99 this week, including:
Ball Park Franks (Coupon $1/2 from SS)
Pasta Roni (IP coupon makes these Free!)
Pedigree Dog Food (Last Sunday's paper had coupons for this)
Pillsbury/ Martha White
Kroger brand bagels/ cream cheese
Hormel canned ham/ chicken (the sale is on the smaller cans unfortunately, the coupon from SS is for the larger cans, which are not on sale this week.)
Glade Aerosol
Glade flameless candle (this gives you a $4 catalina at the register when you buy it. Use the IP coupon for $3 off, and combine that with the B1G1 IP coupon to get 2 for $7, and get $8 back at the register for the rest of your groceries if you purchase them as a second transaction!)
Activia $4/2 use either catalinas for $1/1 or use SS coupons to make them $1/each!!
Jolly Time Popcorn
Pringles
Chef Boyardee canned pastas
Kroger brand cheese $5/3
Marie Callendars dinners & Healthy Choice dinners $15/10 get $5 back at register. Use coupons.com coupons plus SS coupons to make this deal even sweeter!
Revlon Colorsilk $2.29

If you plan to buy the Sex and the city DVD(as some of you have emailed me) go to Target. target has it @$15.99 and you have an opportunity to get a $5 Target card as well.
Kroger and CVS show it as $19.99.

CVS
Cvs had some great Sunday/ Monday only deals but I don't know about you, when I had a chance to swing by there, they were all out. I was not happy. Anyway- there are still some great ECB's to get still yet!
Pepsi products $12/4 12oz, 12pk cans + get $3 ECB's Limit 1
Buy $25 of Cottonelle (tons of coupons), Viva (lots of coupons, too), Kotex, Poise/Depend, huggies, kleenex get $10 ECB's
L'Oreal Bare Naturals (7.99/ 12.99) get $3 ECB's ($2/1 coupons in last several papers)
Dr. Scholls massaging (I heartCVS said products included started at $3.99, but I didn't see any that were included in that deal at my CVS stores.) There are IP coupons, though and you get $2 ECB's.

Target:
3/$9 Pepsi 12pk 12oz cans (if you don't plan a CVS trip that is)
4/$11 Cheerios (use the IP coupons, SS coupons, Cheerios challenge coupons I told you about - to make it 4/$7 and get a $5 Target card back! Which ifyou want to buy that movie, you can turn around and do a separate purchase with your Target card and get for $10.99!)
*** UPDATE*** I am told that the Giftcard doesn't apply locally. Oh, well! - Thanks, Brooke.

(Money Saving Mom had this posted as well:
This week Target has Lysol Neutra air automatic air systems on sale for $5.99. They are regularly $11.49. Use the $5/1 coupon that was in the recent Sunday paper insert and it makes these just $0.99!)

Walgreens:
3/$11 Pepsi 12oz 12pk cans get $2 RR's back
Glade Air Freshener $.99 with IA coupon, stack with B1G1 SS coupon!
Buy $25 in L'Oreal get $10 RR's back - use the SS coupons I told you about above.
Mitchum deodorant $1.99 use $1/1 IP coupon to make it $.99!
Dimetapp is on sale 2 for $10. There is also a Register Rewards deal going on that if you buy 3, you'll get $10 in Register Rewards. If you combine this deal with printable coupons can score you some free-plus-overage Dimetapp! Here's the Deal-Buy 3 Dimetapp at $5 each.Use 3 $2/1 printable coupons Spend $9.00 plus tax Get $10 in Register Rewards back! That makes it free plus approx. $1 in overage after coupons and Register Reward! Yay!
Peroxide is 2/$1 with IA coupon
Royal jello is 5/$1 with IA coupon
Joy dish detergent is $.99 with IA coupon - stack with MFT $.20 coupon to make this $.79
Crest Whitestrips $19.99 get $8 RR's + use $7/1 coupon to make this $12.99 and get $8 RR's to use for the rest of your purchases if you do separate transactions!

*** Update*** I did the Crest Whitestrips deal tonight (09/24) - having a $7/1 Crest Whitestrips coupon burning a hole in my coupon binder...hahha- and got the $8 RR back at the register. (So - Whitestrips $19.99 - $7.00 = $12.99) I was excited to get these for my daughter who has been begging for them, and wanted to turn around and repeat the deal using the $8 RR again to make it even sweeter. Since this was a P&G deal, I wasn't able to use the P&G $7/1 coupon again with it. Bummed, I went looking to see what other damage I could do, and realized the L'Oreal deal (Buy $25 get $10RR's) was also something I was interested in. So, (Merry Christmas again to my girls), I used 2 $2/1 L'Oreal's and a $1/1 Vive and the $8 RR I had just gotten and spent $15.00 I got a $10 RR and was able to use that for a second Whitestrips, making the total there $3.99!!! And I left there with another $8 RR in my pocket! Yay!

2 Crest Whitestrips (Normally $25/ ea) 16.98
1 Vive Shampoo 4.00
2 L'Oreal Bare Naturals Blush 6.99 (normally 7.99-8.99/ea)
Total OOP: $32.00 (just under)
Total coupons:$ 19.00
Total RR's $26.00

There was also a great $3.50 off $10 coupon for Ulta, but I didn't see anything exciting on sale there this week.....let me know if you did.

If you see any other great deals out there, please let me know!!!

2008-09-22T17:03:00.001-04:00

General Mills cereals are on sale at Target this week 4 for $11. When you buy 4, you'll get a $5 gift card back!
*Here's the Deal* Buy 4 boxes of Cheerios Use 4 $1/1 coupons here, here, and here (there are also coupons here) Spend $7 plus tax out of pocketGet $5 gift card backThat's $0.50/box after coupons! Remember, these Target deals have no limit on them, so if you have access to more than one computer and can print extra coupons, this is a great deal to do more than once.
(Thanks, Crystal)

Coupons

2008-09-21T19:50:00.001-04:00

Here is a Clorox Wipes coupon: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=riuqemz54311770&bt=wi&o=53503&pt=&lang=&ws=&ct=&ci=&cl=&cp=&eb=1&c=CW&p=6568&z=&r=&pc=&tc=

Go here for Dr. Scholl's product coupons: http://www.drscholls.com/drscholls/index.jsp

2008-09-21T19:43:00.003-04:00

Ok, I will post "the list" later... It has been a busy day/ busy week, busy month...)
But here are some CVS points of interest I found to get us started...

3.00 ECB WYB 4 Pepsi 12 pack 4/11.00 limit 2(advertised as limit 1, but actually limit 2)

$2.00 ECB Crest Pro Health 4.2oz $2.99 limit 2-$.75/1 any Crest 4.1 oz or larger PG 8/31-$1/1 any Crest PG 8/31

♥ $4.99 ECB Nivea for Men Bodywash $4.99-$1 Nivea For Men Body Wash, any 8.4 to 16.9 oz. SS 7/20/08

$7.00 ECB WYB $15 Hersheys/Mars/Nestle limit 2(advertised as limit 1, but actually limit 2)8 pack .88M&M large bags 2/9Mars mix 9.99Mars mix 5.99Hershey all time greats 9.99Nestle 100 pcs 9.99Dum Dums/Lemon Head 4.99Hershey bags 2/5Brachs candy .80

$3.00 ECB L'oreal Bare Naturale lip tint, eye shadow, liner, or mascara $7.99 limit 2

$2.00 ECB Dr Scholl's insoles PSA $3.99 limit 5

(All of the above is thanks toIheartcvs.com - great link, if you love CVS, check it out.)

Sierra Mist

2008-09-21T17:44:00.002-04:00

Click on the link above for a coupon for Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash.
If you sign up for Pepsi points, they will email you fairly regularly with coupons, contests, etc.
Not to mention the rewards for entering the codes from your singles/ 12 pk cans, etc...

Coupons

2008-09-20T12:18:00.002-04:00

There's a new coupon for Glade Fabric and Odor Refresher here : http://www.rightathome.com/offers/200809-glade/?sid=coupon&cid=pfe200809a&rid=113914718

There's a free detangling comb from Redken here:
http://www.redken.com/events/enter-to-win/facebook-sampling-opportunities

Breast Cancer Survey

2008-09-20T12:14:00.001-04:00

For every person who completes their breast cancer awareness survey (there are 5 little questions, Purina Cat Chow will donate $1 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in either your name or in the name of a friend. Purina Cat Chow has already pledged a $175,000 donation; they say they will donate up to $50,000.oo more for those who educate themselves about breast cancer.
Check out these links. (Love you, Mom.)

Coupons

2008-09-20T12:05:00.004-04:00

Here is a coupon for $1.10/ 1 Pillsbury Pizza Dough (which I am told sells at Wal-Mart for around $1.69 - $1.79 which would make it $.69/ $.79 each!!!) Don't forget to hit your back button and print it twice! Exp 11/19!
** Update*** I bought this at Wal-Mart and it sells for $2.08 each
With the coupon it is $1.08/ ea... still not bad for a quick and easy dinner idea.

Today I found out I won a free poster from another blog! (Education mom)
It does pay to enter those contests! (I have a free new decoration for my boys' room!)
Thank you Education mom.com!

The name Coupon Babe

2008-09-20T10:48:00.003-04:00

Recently in telling a friend about my blog address - I advised her to "just Google it". Happily, in following my own advice, just for kicks, I found many of my posts from my blog and I was excited that I found it so easily! However, I also found some posts to another blog (someone elses' blog) , describing their unhappiness with dealings with someone else who also had the name "couponbabe". These dealing apparently (from what I could gather) occurred sometime in the last year around November 2007. My own couponing obsession didn't start until July of 2008, so I was very happy these things that were being said were definately not directed at my blog or at me personally, however it did make me feel that a clarification on my blog was necessary, in case there were others who unfortunately also ran across this. Please I will reiterate again, know that those comments were NOT ABOUT ME or about this blog. Had I known someone else out there had chosen the name "Couponbabe" and was doing these things, I never would have started this blog with the name "Couponbabe".
My intention with this blog, as I stated in the description, is simply to save myself and others money, and hopefully also save them some time and trouble. I do not, and never have participated in anything illegal or immoral. It is against everything I believe in.

Coupons

2008-09-17T19:37:00.010-04:00

A Coupon for Triscuits is here:
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=riqqcqd90974523&bt=wg&o=53766&pt=&lang=&ws=&ct=&ci=&cl=&cp=&eb=1&c=KR&p=4553dded-32d5-4bc0-a2c4-0b5b3170a7f2735&z=&r=2uclll45m4mdsc55ueewbb55&pc=&tc=

A coupon for Quaker Oatmeal is here:
http://bricks.coupons.com/Install.asp?tqnm=riqibit14855015&bt=wg&o=53778&c=QO&p=KcgVJuIr&lp=1

A new Cheerios coupon is here:
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rirldai37716751&bt=wi&o=53345&ci=1&c=CH&p=zVk5UWbm

A Downy Total Care $1/1 Coupon is here: https://pgpromotions.archway.com/downy_identity/?utm_source=news.eml.200809

A $1/1 Tide Coupon is here: https://tidetotalcare.safeprocessing.com/

Love to read?

2008-09-17T19:37:00.009-04:00

If you love to read like I do... here's a blog you may want to check out. It has a listing for all kinds of places to get free books! Check it out and let me know what happens! I would love to hear from you!

Pet Coupons

2008-09-17T19:37:00.008-04:00

Get a free sample of Greenies Cat food here:
http://www.greenies.com/en_US/Freesample/?Product_ID=

A coupon for Hill's Science Diet here:
http://www.feedingisbelieving.com/believe/couponRegistrationForm.jsp

An Iam's coupon is here:
http://www.iams.com/iams/en_US/jsp/IAMS_Page.jsp?pageID=SI&campaignCode=DUALVETI

A coupon for Snausages is here:
http://snawsomescoupon08.icmodus.com/Default.aspx?bhcp=1

A Nine Lives coupon is here:
http://9livescoupon08.icmodus.com/Default.aspx?bhcp=1

A $2/ off Mambo Sprouts Pet Food Coupon is here: http://www.halopets.com/mambosprouts/

Freebies/ Rebates

2008-09-17T19:37:00.005-04:00

Free Sunsilk sample and coupons for $2/ 1 are here:
http://www.sunsilk.us/samples.php?source=roadblock

For a free sample of Mary Kay Mascara go here (registration):
http://www.marykay.com/carmel39/freesample/freesample.aspx

Buy one package of Peter Pan Peanut Butter, any variety.Send your store identified cash register receipt dated between 7/15/08 and 5/31/09, with date and price of item listed above circled and this original certificate completed with your name and address. Receive a refund of Peter Pan purchase price (up to $5.40).

Freebies/ Coupons

2008-09-17T19:37:00.002-04:00

Here's a free sample of Bearnaked Granola Bars:
http://www.bearnaked.com/postcards/sample.asp

Here's a free sample of Gorilla Glue:
http://www.gorillaglue.com/toughteam/join-tough-team.aspx
(Thanks, Money Saving Mom)

Get $10.00 mailed to you in coupons from Betty Crocker by signing up here: http://freecoupons.dinnermadeeasy.com/DinnerMadeEasy/Default.aspx?source=361

Printable Coupons/ Freebies

2008-09-16T18:48:00.010-04:00

There's a Total Cereal coupon here: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=riirffk30038116&bt=vi&o=53275&ci=1&c=TC&p=BAzDGrHZ

A coupon for Nestle Bagged Candy here: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rijodlb52897195&bt=wi&o=53811&c=VK&p=Bsnq9fmZ

A coupon for Juicy Juice is here: http://www.juicyjuice.com/SpecialOffers/Default.aspx

Subscribe to a new magazine called Rouge (It's free).
It's from P&G and although mine has yet to arrive, it reportedly has some great coupons in it. Go to this link and you can view a virtual copy (although the virtual copy has no coupons in it for obvious piracy reasons.) Anyway - go see for yourself:
http://pg-stagevip-ew14.isc.savvis.net:8188/US/Home.aspx

Here's a free sample of Johnson's Baby shampoo (registration):
http://americanconsumerstart.com/acsoffer/baby_shampoo_req.php

Blue Bunny Coupon

2008-09-16T18:48:00.007-04:00

There is a new Blue Bunny Novelty coupon available that expires in the end of October!
Click the link above to print it after you either register or log in.

CVS Advisor

2008-09-16T18:48:00.005-04:00

I had never heard of this before, but found out you can become a CVS advisor (basically answer surverys every now and again and earn free ECB's! If that interests you (it sure interested me!) then go to the link above and fill out the little survey thing....the link is above. Here's some more information about it-

The purpose of the CVS Advisor Panel is to solicit your input about CVS stores, products and services, and to obtain your suggestions for how we can improve CVS. Your guidance is especially valuable as we strive to make your shopping experiences at CVS the best they can be.Throughout the year, we will send you invitations to participate in online surveys about CVS products and services. If you choose to participate in our surveys, we thank you for your time by crediting your ExtraCare account with $5, $10 or $15 in ExtraBucks. Becoming a member of ExtraCare and the CVS Advisor Panel is FREE. Over the coming months you may be invited to participate on this site in some new ways including: * Sharing your comments on Blogs of interest relating to CVS products and services as well as general health related topics* Invitations to voice your opinion on online panel member forums* Sharing reactions to new photos and television ads about CVS* Invitations to participate in chat room discussions* Offers to participate in taking surveys approximately 4 times per yearnote: once you sign up, it may be months before you receive a survey. this is normal, surveys are not sent out very often.
(Thanks, I Heart CVS!)

Freebies

2008-09-16T18:48:00.002-04:00

There is a free sample of Crest at Wal-Mart.com here: http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid51468.aspx

Don't forget about the free MP3 download, too - here:
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-music-downloads.aspx

Make a purchase of $20 or more in a single transaction of certain products at Kroger Family stores from September 14 to October 11, and a coupon will print with your receipt good for a free subscription to Good Housekeeping!

The qualifying items include:
Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes, Butter Buds, Campbell's Red and White Adult Variety, Campbell's Select Harvest(SS coupons), Dreamfield's Pasta, Eggo Waffles, Minute Rice, Naturally Preferred, Private Selection, TGI Friday's Sizzling Steak Fajitas, Tilmook Cheese, Simple Harvest(SS coupons), Spam, Swanson Chicken Broth, Blue Diamond Almonds, Lay's Cracker Crisps, Minute Maid Enhanced Juice, Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk(RP coupons), Pepperidge Farm Cookies, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Snyder's of Hanover Pretzels and Snacks, Aussie Opposites Attract Spray Gel(SS coupons), Pantene(SS coupons), Secret Flawless, Alli, Commit, KY Liquibeads, Oxy Acne Solutions(Coupons), Tampax, Angel Soft, Brawny(SS coupons), Dixie, GE Energy Smart Light Bulbs, Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer(SS Coupons), Simple Green(SS Coupons), Vanity Fair Napkins and Woolite Oxy Deep.

Mr. Clean Magic eraser

2008-09-15T20:55:00.002-04:00

Here's a link for a free Mr. Clean Magic Eraser...don't you just love those?
(Thanks, Crystal. )

The List 09/14-09/20

2008-09-15T20:07:00.004-04:00

Here's is this weeks' "list":

Kroger:
Kroger has a buy 15/ get $3 thing going on right now you really should check out.
Included:
$4/2 Fruit Roll Ups & Gushers (IP/ SS coupons)/
$4/2 General Mills Cereals(Cherrios challenge coupons make these $1/1 Box!)
$4/2 Toaster Strudel (IP's & SS)
$6/2 Totinos Pizza Rolls (IP's and SS)
$3/5 Campbells Soups (Chicken/ Tomato) (SS coupons)
***
$1/1 Items include: Coke 2ltr/ Kroger sour cream/ Hillshire Farms lunchmeats/ Pringles/ Bread/ Manwich sauce/ Gwaltney items
$2.19/1 Nature Valley & Fiber One granola bars (SS coupons and IP coupons)
$5/3 Pillsbury Crescents/ Grands 8ct (SS coupons/ IP coupons)
$5.99/1 12 roll Cottonelle TP/ Scott 8roll (IP coupons/ SS coupons)
$11/3 12pk 12oz cans Coke products

Boneless, Skinless Tyson Chicken $1.99/lb
Aquafresh Toothpaste $1/1 (SS coupons make these $.50 and IP's make them free!)
Pantene $10/3 (although check out CVS first - they have another ECB thing going on for this.)
$4/2 Nestle Crunch Minis (IP coupon makes this $3/2)
Lloyds BBQ tubs $3.99 (MC-$1/1)

Target
Movie "Made of Honor" (Funny - not for the kids, though) $16.99 (IP coupon $3/1 = $13.99) (Cheaper than Kroger had it at $19.99)

Coke 12pk 12oz cans $11/3 (Have Coke Rewards Coupons???)

Kmart (Not a big fan of Kmart)
4/$10 Canada Dry/ Sunkist/ 7Up/ Country Time/ A&W
5/$10 Capri Suns plus get $1 off Kmart coupon for these when 5 purchased at same time)
$10/10 Pringles ($1 ea)

Walgreens
(Don't forget all the Easy Saver deals for September)
Loreal Preference Hair Color $8.99 (SS coupon exp 9/30) + ES Coupon = $5.99
Clairol Perfect 10 Hair Color $13.99 (get $2 RR) (Use $2/1 MF coupon exp 9/30) = $11.99
(***Clairol - Compare to CVS***)
B1G1 Nature Made Vitamins
Buy 1 Excedrin Express Gels 20-pack at 3.99 Free after rebate
Free after rebateWalgreens Plates $.99 w/ IA coupon
Brawny Towels 8 pk 6.49 (SS coupon + IA coupon = $6.00
Speed racer DVD $22.99 get $5 RR's
Buy $20 Garnier prods get $10 MIR (SS & IP coupons)
(Buy 3 Pantene Pro-V at $4 each Use B1G1coupon from 8/31 insert+ Use $1/2 Pantene products from 9/14 insert + Submit for $5 ES Rebate & Get all three FREE after coupons, Register Rewards and rebate)
Rimmel B1G1F
Maybelline Mascara B1G1F
Visine--$3.99(Use $3/1 coupon from August All You magazine + $2/1 coupon ES coupon)
=Free plus overage after coupons!
Colgate (limit 2) $2.99 use MF coupon = $1.99 + $2.00 Special IA coupon = Free!!!
Speed Stick 2pk $3.99 use MF coupon -.75 + Special IA coupon or printable here
(If you (use the special coupon + MF coupons) buy 2 colgates + 8 deodorants you get them all for $2.48 - combine that with RR's and you can have some money makers!)
Huggies Junbo Pk (use MF coupons) 9.99 get $2 RR's

CVS (Love CVS!)
(Forgive me - I am still working on my list for CVS this week)

B1G1 Almay & Revlon prods
Purex $2.99 get $1 ECB
3/$10 Pepsi 12 oz 12pk Products
3/ $10 7Up/ Canada Dry/ Sunkist/ A&W
Buy $10 Hellmans, Lipton, Skippy, Ragu get $3 ECB (SS Skippy)
Buy $10 Cover Girl get $3 ECB's (MF coupons SS coupons)
(Buy 2 CoverGirl WetSlicks or LipSlicks at $3.99 each Buy 1 CoverGirl Brow & Eye Makers or Eye Shadow at $2.99 Use B1G1 lip products coupon from 8/31 P&G insertUse 2 $1/1 coupons from 8/31 P&G insert$1.98 after coupons and ECBs) (Thanks MSM)

Buy $15 Jergens, Curel, John Frieda, Biore get $5 ECB's (SS John Frieda, Curel)
Buy $15 Garnier get $5 ECB's (SS coupons several weeks now)
Buy Clairol Perfect 10 Hair Color 11.99 use $2/1 coupon get $2ECB's***
Buy Acne Free get $5 ECBs
Revlon Age Def (SS Coupon) get $5ECB's
Buy $5/2 Gum Toothbrushes get $1 ECB (SS coupons .75/1)
Buy 1 Just for Men Hair Color at $7.99, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $2/1 printable coupon, then use full price rebate mail-in form
Free plus $4 overage after mail-in rebate and ECBs
Buy 1 Aleve at $3.99, Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $1/1 printable coupon (Thanks MSM)

Let me know what deals and match up's you find - as I stated, I am still working on this and will edit later. Happy couponing!

Giveaway

2008-09-13T23:53:00.003-04:00

Psychmamma has a Giggle Bug Toddler Tracker giveaway posted. You may want to check that out if you have a toddler in tow! Very cute.... very safe!

Help for new couponers

2008-09-13T22:45:00.003-04:00

I have had a lot of people ask me questions recently, and I thought I would share my answers with all of you. Let me know your thoughts! I always love to hear your comments!

You are so organized! but, doesn't that take you a lot of time every week?
I don't have that kind of time.
I have to admit, that statement always makes me laugh - "so organized"... I often feel I am probably the least organized person in America. But, as for couponing taking time well yes, it does. But you know, I look at this as a part time job that earns money for my family. I personally feel if we have to spend all the time we do making the money in the first place, we ought to be able to keep as much of it as we can! (We both work outside the home.) It may take me time, but going into a store and coming out with 5 bags of things my family needs and uses, knowing I only spent $4.15 of my hard earned money feels really worth it to me! I do spend several hours each week, clipping, printing and organizing the coupons into piles to put into my binder, as well as spending a good hour perusing the Sunday Ads to find the best place to save money on the things we need. (It also takes time to post them on here, to hopefully help you save money too, so please feel free to comment on what is/ is not helpful!) I found that getting originally organized was a bit of a bear but after that, not so bad. I have taught my kids how exactly I like my printed coupons cut, and we use the time to talk while they help me cut them out. I also came up with a poster board that is divided into the same categories as my coupon binder, so I can cut, place them on the appropriate square on the poster board, and them just put them in my binder. (A lot less time!) So, overall it may take me some time to do this, but it sure is nice to know the money that took me all week to earn is at least going as far as I can stretch it!

Do you seriously carry that thing around with you all over the place? (Binder)
Yes, I do. Much to my husband's dismay. He isn't the couponaholic that I am yet, although he loves the money we save when we use it. It's amazed me the deals I have found just having it with me (thankfully). And it has made me feel awful the deals I had to pass by when I didn't! Having my binder with me makes me feel 'prepared'. However, I try to only go shopping once a week if I can help it because I think you really save yourself a lot more money by limiting your shopping trips to once per week. I do have to admit though, I feel a little naked without my coupon binder! Tee hee!

Don't you feel poor using coupons?
Nope, not at all. Statistics show that the people who use coupons and couponing systems the most are upper middle-class women/ men with a high education level (college or higher). I have to admit, when I first thought about using coupons - before I researched anything about it, I thought people would look down on me...but the truth of the matter is, a lot of people tell me they admire me for it, and have often given me good suggestions, or told me about their own couponing experiences! These are nice, educated, smart people (both women and men!) and I am proud to be in their company! (People like you!) I often hand out coupons I know I will not use to people who are looking at that item. I have never once been told "No, thanks." People like coupons. They like holding on to their own money. Especially now it seems, with the economy the way it is.

I don't really want to use coupons because
I am afraid I will buy things I don't really want or need.
Rookie mistake, really. When people first start using coupons, alot of time they will buy things that aren't real good deals just because they have a coupon they either got from the Sunday paper they paid for or because they printed it off the internet, which they also felt they had 'paid for' because they used the ink from their printer. We all feel that way at first. It's real hard in the beginning to just let some of them expire. But you need to..... wait for the good deals, then use them! There are always deals out there....wait for a good sale or a clearance rack even, and then use it. If it expires and you didn't get a chance to use it, so what! Some coupons really aren't that useful. If you miss a deal, don't stress. Another one will come around soon enough. Just wait.

Is it really worth it to do this?
Yes, it is. I am someone who believes in having a years' supply of things your family needs on hand at your house in case of emergency. Doing this has enabled me to get a years' supply of toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razors, feminine products, cleaning products, etc., for either free or next to nothing. It does require some work but yeah, it's really worth it. It's one of the ways I feel I am making money for my family. I was telling a friend recently that going down the hair care/ beauty and housecleaning aisles in the grocery stores used to stress me a bit when I would go grocery shopping. I knew that spending money on those things would eat a chunk out of my wallet, and take food off my table, but that we needed those things. Now, I hardly ever have to pay for them, and when I do, it's usually next to nothing! When these things are on a great sale and I have matching coupons, I stock up big and don't have to buy them until they are on another great coupon-matching sale!

I don't buy all the things I post about. I don't need all of them. I post them in case you might need them. All our needs are different. If you are new to this, start slow...get one paper, print a few off the internet, and try yourself out at one store until you feel you have got it figured out. (Like CVS or Walgreens). Try a few rebate items, send them in or do them over the internet. Once you get into it, you'll see for yourself how worth it it is. You'll find yourself getting as giddy as I do over some great deal and all the money you saved. You feel as if you hit the lottery or something!

Do remember if you have any questions, send me an email or comment and I will be happy to answer the best I can. I hope some of this helps you!

Freebie/ Coupons

2008-09-13T21:44:00.002-04:00

Sign up for the Boxtops email newsletter and get a free sample of fruit roll ups as well as some coupons here: http://freesample.myfruitrollups.com/MyFruitRollUps/Default.aspx

How about a free sample of Always Infinity: http://www.always.com/infinity/always_infinity.jsp

Here's a Preparation H coupon: https://j.ovm1.net/wch1/universalreg/Registration.aspx?reg=true&product=ph&c=1249&s=01&p=PRE06001

Coupons/ Freebies

2008-09-13T21:16:00.003-04:00

Go here and get a free chocolate cookie from Kashi. You can also play unlock the cookie and get a second one if you are into online games. It only takes a minute or two! Here's the link: http://www.kashi.com/stealacookie/getmycookie (Thanks to Money saving mom for this one!)

Here's a coupon for South Beach Living Granola Bars:
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=riihevo8540881&bt=wi&o=53812&c=SB&p=LZf5UPKn

Here's a dollar off any tylenol product (Sure could have used this one earlier today! Registration requ'd):
https://www.tylenol.com/vcrc/manage/nmtycampaign.jhtml?oid=5315

Here are some coupons for Kraft Easy Mac (also could have used these earlier- oh, well- my kids love this stuff....):
http://www.kraftbrands.com/easymac/

Ok...if you like those SoyJoy bars (I can't stand the things myself - I completely agree with the husband of Frugal in Va- posted it earlier down, but one of my girls actually told me today she really likes them) anyway, here is a good coupon for you:
http://www.soyjoy.com/specialoffers.aspx

Want a sample of Aveeno Positively ageless and a $1.50 coupon? Go here:
https://www.aveeno.com/free-sample-lifting.jsp;jsessionid=lPYN9RnKXmUBnRdVtD4KThrZYe8

Country Bob's sauce sample

2008-09-12T15:11:00.001-04:00

Click on the link for a free sample of Country Bob's sauce (you get a coupon to get a free full sized bottle.)

Coupons

2008-09-11T17:28:00.002-04:00

There's a $5.00 coupon for Wellness Dog/ Cat food here:
http://offers.e-centives.com/siflo/reg/survey.cfm?s=Yz0xJmY9MSZjdT0xJmJxPTEmdmlkPTc3MiZvPTE4MTc4NzEmcD0xODE4MDk3JnB0PTEmY289NDcxJmZ3ZWI9MSZzYz00NzAmclVSTD0lMkZzaWZsbyUyRnBvc3RyZWdpc3RlciUyRWNmbSUzRnZpZCUzRDc3MiUyNnQlM0QxJTI2cyUzRDM4Nzc4NTIzJTI2bWIlM0Q2MDAzJTIwJTI2ZndlYiUzRDElMjZjbyUzRDQ3MSUyNnNjJTNENDcwJTI2aWQlM0Q5YmEyMTAyZiUyRGM0Y2QlMkQ0OGRjJTJEYjBkMSUyRDYwNDYyNDMwZDE3ZiZzPTM4Nzc4NTIzJm1iPTYwMDMgJmlkPTliYTIxMDJmLWM0Y2QtNDhkYy1iMGQxLTYwNDYyNDMwZDE3Zg%3D%3D

New cheerios coupons are here:
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rikodqh71498646&bt=wi&o=53347&ci=1&c=ch&p=XFlGCpO3

There is a $5/ off $25 Ace Hardware coupon here:
http://www.startrightstarthere.com/initial_flow.aspx?src=coupon

There's a new Dove coupon here:
http://content.dove.us/dimensions/coupons.aspx?utm_source=dd_online1_200809&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DDO200809&source=dd_online1_200809&p=p86508577

There's a free sample of Huggies diapers here, from Wal-Mart:
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid19518.aspx

For a chance to win some free movie tickets go here (until 09/19):
http://www.dove.us/#/thewomen/default.aspx?source=dd_online1_200809

Coupons

2008-09-10T22:07:00.002-04:00

Here is a link for Libby's coupons ($.50/ 3) : http://www.getbacktothetable.com/

Bumble Bee and Minute Rice Coupons are here:
http://www.minuterice.com/en-us/promotions/default.aspx?coupon=MR

Get a $5 off coupon for Olay here (by mail, though):
https://pgpromotions.archway.com/olaymicro/

There's a Durex Utopia coupon here:
http://www.trydurex.com/utopia081108_2_new

Children's Tylenol Coupons are here:
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=riaqbqt31102482&bt=wi&o=51410&c=TY&p=xSe9GWCE

Giveaway for a subscription to All*You Magazine!

2008-09-10T22:03:00.001-04:00

Click here to enter a giveaway for All*You magazine (great for coupons!)

Walgreens deals

2008-09-10T20:30:00.004-04:00

Walgreens is having some great deals lately -try these:

Colgate Freshmax Toothbrush--$2.99
Use $1/1 manufacturer's coupon
Use $2/1 September ES coupon=Free!

2 Dove chocolate bars$3 with IA coupon
Use $1/2 ES coupon
Use 2 $1/1 coupons (SS) =Free!

Buy 1 Pert Plus shampoo/conditioner
Use the $1.50/1 coupon (SS) or the $2/1 coupon SS =Free plus money back-
after coupon and rebate!

Freebies/ Coupons and Giveaways

2008-09-09T19:33:00.003-04:00

Here are some free samples from Wal-Mart and John Frieda: http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid50150.aspx

And a freebie from Wal-Mart and Gain:
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid49638.aspx

Here is a free subscription to Parents Magazine (act quickly on this one):
http://www.valuemags.com/freeoffer/Parents-BBS.asp

Free (or at least very cheap) chocolate:
There is a Walgreens coupon in the Easysaver catalog for $3 off two bars of Herbert's chocolate. These are usually priced $1.99 each but some people have been finding them priced at their store 2/$3. If you find them at that price at your store use the ES coupon and get them FREE. Otherwise, you'll pay $0.49/bar.

Free posters giveaway (beautiful and patriotic) are here - go see!
http://educationmom.com/2008/09/07/mondays-freebies.aspx

Here is a Burt's Bees Giveaway (check it out):
http://dealbetty.blogspot.com/2008/09/giveaway-burts-bees-sample-coupons.html

Here is a Makeup Brushes giveaway - (Visit the site and look around):
http://www.aordinarylife.com/2008/09/power-of-good-brush.html

Here's a coupon for Sunsilk
(I found some on the Target clearance racks last week and got it for free!!) :
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rhupbxj35295287&bt=vi&o=53249&c=US&p=wpEhKC8j

Here's a link for Airborne that includes a coupon:
http://www.airbornehealth.com/promotions_index.php?PID=2

Free Sample of Celine Dion Perfume

2008-09-08T21:28:00.001-04:00

Here is a free sample of Celine Dion's perfume. (Link above)

Coupons

2008-09-07T20:17:00.002-04:00

All Small & Mighty Coupons are here:
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rigofpx41011229&bt=vi&o=53066&pt=&lang=&ws=&ct=&ci=&cl=&cp=&eb=1&c=BF&p=p53066d20080907095111&z=&r=&pc=&tc=

Oh - and don't forget - there is a new CVS coupon (-$3 off $15) on the back cover of the Richmond Parents Magazine (I found one inside the door of my local CVS!)

Plus White Coupons

2008-09-07T20:15:00.001-04:00

You can print Plus White coupons here: http://www.pluswhite.com/coupon.shtml

09/09/08 Please note - some boxes of Plus White have a peel off coupon for $2off/1 good thru November. CVS gives you 5 ECB's when you buy Plus White this month, as well.

"The List"

2008-09-07T18:54:00.005-04:00

Since I don't shop on Sunday, I often use part of it as my preparation day for couponing for the upcoming week. I make a list of the local deals I find interesting, (or ones I want to check out further). I know a lot of people do this, but mine is centralized to my local area. My friends keep telling me to post them, so here we go. Let me know if you would like this to be an ongoing thing, and I will continue it. Please note, since I do not have babies in my home, I don't really keep close watch on Baby items, although I do try to spot a good deal (I give my baby coupons to friends, so it's difficult to do match-ups. Feel free to let me know the match-ups you find.)
(If my abbreviations throw you, see the bottom of the blog.)

Rite Aid (I don't often do a lot of shopping at Rite Aid, though)
50% off Schick Quattro women's refills ($2/1 SS exp 9/21)
Speed Stick Deodorant $2
Pampers Wipes Refill Pk 5.99 - 1.00SCR = $4.99 (coupons?)
B1G1 Nair (IP coupon)
B1G1 Revlon ($1/1 SS exp 10/30)
B1G1 L'Oreal ($2/1 SS exp 11/09)
Centrum 6.99 - $1 SCR = $5.99 ($1/1 IP coupon + SS Coupon today!)
Scott Extra Soft 4pk 2.99 ($1/1 IP Coupon) = $1.99
Febreze Air Effects $2.49 - $1.00 SCR = $1.49 (.50 mft cpn exp 9/30)

Walgreens (Love Walgreens- although they are frequently quickly sold out which can be a pain sometimes. So, get a raincheck!)
Gen Mills Cereal 3/$7 (Cheerios Challenge coupons! Use 3!) = 3/$4
(Also Fiber One IP .75 & Cinn Toast Crunch IP coupons .55)
Chex Mix $.99 (.50/1 SS coupon exp 10/14) = .50/ea Or Free after $1/1 coupon !http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rhvwcat41316453&bt=wg&o=52784&ci=1&c=CX&p=UzpnyjQo
Glade Sanitizer 2.99 - $1/1 ES Coupon (book) = $1.99 + $1/1 SS exp 11/30 = $.99!
Oust 2.99 -(Buy 2) $1/1 ES coupon(Use 2 from book) = $3.99 + $2/2 IP coupon = $1/ ea
Degree $1.99 - $1/1 SS coupon exp 10/12 = $.99
B1G1 Nature Made Vitamins ($1/1 IP coupon) (Other stores have same deal, so...)
Progresso 3/$4 ES IA coupon - $1.10/ 3 IP coupon = $3 or $1/ea
Excedrine 20Ct $3.99 - $3.99 MIR = Free! + (SS coupons - I used all mine already so unsure of exp date - sorry- but if you have them - moneymaker!!!) http://www.excedrin.com/offers.shtml
Crest Pro Health $4.49 - $4.49MIR = Free! ($.75/ 1 SS coupon = Moneymaker!)
Visine--$3.99Use $3/1 coupon from August All You magazineStack with $2/1 coupon from September EasySaver booklet -Free plus overage after coupons!
Speedstick--on sale B1G1 (reg. price $3.99)Use 2 $1/1 printable coupon--not all stores allow the use of 2 coupons on a B1G1 sale$0.99 each after coupon

Target (Sometimes they have great deals, sometimes not so much. The clearance aisles can be great, though. Especially matched with your coupons!)
3/$11 Coke 12oz 12pk cans (Do you have any Coke coupons from the Rewards? - Love those)
4/$11 Kashi + get a Target Gift Card for $5

Ok - here's the deal.... Last week, I did the Pop Tarts deal.... with the coupons from the full cup generator... (Hope you did, too). So here's what you do....
Buy 4 Kashi Products and use any Kashi coupons you have (If you sign up on the Kashi website they send you some in the mail, too, but there are also IP's.)
So, Buy 4 Kashi whatevers, use the coupons you have, and then pay with the gift cards from last week. (I have 2GC's, and 4 Kashi coupons, so, it would come to $11.00 - 4.00 = $7.00 then pay with the 2 cards = $0 + appx $3 left on my GC.... they will give you a $5 GC back! Now you have $8.00. Turn around and buy your Coke. It should cost you next to nothing and you get Coke and Kashi for nearly free!(Tax)

Wal-Mart (Not a big fan of Wal-Mart anymore- never seem to save very much there anymore since our Kroger doubles to $.50 here. I only go there for odd things now, really. - What are YOUR thoughts on Wal-Mart????)
Pepsi 2Ltr $1/1
Nestle Pure Life 28pk $3.88 ($1.50/2 IP coupons)

Office Max (Still need school supplies? This is the time I stockpile stuff for next year)
$.01 Sharpie Minis
$.25 Filler Paper
$.25 1 Subject Spiral Notebooks

Kroger (It has become a fav of mine now until I am convinced otherwise due to coupons doubling there- who knew?) Although be careful - their B1G1 thing really means they just chopped the price of whatever it is in half... they started putting that in bigger print on those signs I noticed now.)
Totinos Pizza Rolls 2/$6 Use 2 IP coupons or 2 SS coupons $.35/1 = $2.30 ea
3/ $9 Pepsi 12 pk 12oz cans Buy 3 get a Pepsi Max free so really it's 4/$9
5/$3 Campbells Soups (Lots of coupons in todays paper!!!)
2/$4 Gen Mills Cereals ($1/1 Cheerios Challenge coupons = $1 ea!!)
Kroger Milk is on Sale this week for 2/$7 (Still cheaper at Sam's)
Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough 3/$5 (Use $1/1 IP coupons = $2/3)
Nature Made Vitamins B1G1 (Told you they were everywhere!)
Oscar Meyer Bologna B1G1 (use $.55 Kraft Food & Fam Coupon)
Pillsbury Cookie Dough 4/ $9 (Use IP coupons!)
V8 Fusion Juice $2.99 - use 2 SS $1.50/1 coupons = 2/$3

CVS
Revlon Nail Enamel (Only Sunday & Monday) $3.99 + get $3.99 ECB's + Use $1/1 Revlon coupon = Moneymaker or Use $2/1 coupon from the 8/24 SmartSource
Chex Mix $1 ($.50/1 SS IP Coupon) http://www.chex.com/Snacks/fantasyfootball/
Rite Guard/ Soft & Dri/ Dri Idea $2.99 use $.75/1 SS Coupon + get $2.00 ECB's = $.24 OOP
Buy $15 Neutrogena get $5 ECB's (IP Coupons)
Buy $30 ROC get $10 ECB's (IP Coupons)
Buy $3 Ambi get $3 ECB's (IP Coupons)
Buy 1 L’Oreal Age Perfect, Revitalift or Skin Genesis at $5.99, Get $5.99 ECBs (Limit 1)Use $1/1 coupon from 6/22, 7/20, or 8/10 coupon insertFree plus overage after coupon and ECBs

I will try to hook up some links to the IP's as soon as I can for these, too.

Well....let me know what deals/ steals you find.... I always like suggestions/ comments/ whatever you would like to hear about/ ideas....feel free to send me a comment or email!

Bic

2008-09-06T22:52:00.001-04:00

Here are some coupons for Bic pens/ stationary items. Although a lot of the sales for these are past, you can still find some great clearance deals and with the coupons, many things are free!!!!

Purex Sample

2008-09-06T22:32:00.001-04:00

Click the link for a sample of Purex. However, due to overwhelming response, they said it will take 12 weeks (although last time I was told that it only took 3, so...) But here's the link.

Bath & Body Works

2008-09-06T22:22:00.001-04:00

Here is a coupon for a free aromatherapy item when you spend $15 at the store.
(Love Bath & Body Works!)

ROC Skincare

2008-09-06T21:53:00.002-04:00

ROC skincare is one of the ECB deals at CVS this month - you may want to print out a few coupons ($5/1) to use when you go! (Link above)

(Update: this coupon campaign has now closed. Sorry!)

Chex Mix Coupon

2008-09-06T21:46:00.000-04:00

Go here for a Chex Mix Coupon (link above).