Free Pizza

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!!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"The List" for Nov 2 - Nov 8

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!!!