ANOTHER Free Walgreens photo deal!

Walgreens....I'm fallin' back in love with you (after our little break-up regarding a rebate misunderstanding).

I just picked up 45 4x6 photos for a grand total of .27. I can find that much change in a parking lot (well, in nice parts of town, at least).

Here's the latest photo deal:

An 8x10" scrapbook page from your uploaded images for free via coupon code "SCRAPIT". (Click "Photo" at the top.)

You can have them shipped to your home, but the best bet is to visit a local Walgreens to pick them up (for FREE S/H). They're typically ready in one hour.

FREE Splenda Samples

I love Splenda in my coffee! Here's a great way to try it or to expand to some flavors...

Free Splenda SamplesSplendidLife.com, the website of the sweetener Splenda, offers samples of Splenda Sweetener with Fiber, Splenda Flavors for Coffee Hazelnut, or Splenda Flavors for Coffee Mocha for free by filling out this form. Each sample includes two packets of the no calorie sweetener of your choice. One-sample limit per household.

More FREE photos from Walgreens!!!

The photo deals just keep comin'! Don't forget, choose the option to pick these up at the store for FREE S/H.

Today, August 20, 2009, Walgreens is offering a (20) FREE 4″ x 6″ Photo Prints with Promo Code 20FREE4ME. No other purchase is necesary.

Super-cute Girl's shoes at a Super-Cute price!

Great deal on some super cute girlie shoes!! Too bad my daughter is one size off what they have left in stock...oh well, hopefully some of you can take advantage of this one!

L.L. Bean offers its L.L. Bean Girls' Adventure Mary Jane Shoes in Berry Pink (pictured), Blue Wave, French Lilac, or Pink Lilac for $6.99. With free shipping, via coupon code "3011921", that's $28 under list price.

They are available in sizes from 1 to 6, 10 - 13 although not all size/color combinations are available.

MORE Walgreens photo deals! WOW!

Walgreens offers 25 4x6 prints from your uploaded images for 25 cents via coupon code "PENNY".

The catch? You have to order at least 25 photos...I just tried to order 18 and it wouldn't let me. UMMM, OK Walgreens, if you insist that I order more photos and still just pay .25, who am I to argue??

You can have them shipped for about .12/print, but the best bet is to visit a local Walgreens to pick them up - that would be FREE shipping! I just ordered 25 prints and, with tax, I paid .27 TOTAL for 25 photos!!

That's a GREAT deal...and trust me, I know great deals ;-)

Walgreens Photo Deals - FREEbies!

FIRST DEAL: 50 4x6 photos for only $5! Not free, but still a great price! Be sure to pick them up at your local store to save on S/H!

click here to go to their site...type in EASY50 now through Saturday, August 22nd.

SECOND DEAL: Also available, a FREE 8x10! Again, have it shipped to the store for free delivery. It might make a great Christmas gift! Use code 8x10 (no spaces).

BIGG's Kraft Deal - $25 FREE

OK, so better late than never, right?!? Until 11:59 pm on 8/16/09, Bigg's is running the following deal:

Purchase $25 of participating items, receive a $5 on your next order coupon AND You will also receive a $20 mail in rebate form on your receipt!

The $5 coupon will expire after 2 weeks and you can only use 1 per transaction.

**Also available at Cub foods, Jewel-Osco and some select Albertson's stores**

Participating Items include:

• Capri Sun,


• 10 ctCrystal Light


• Kraft Natural Shredded or Chunk cheese,


• 8 oz Maxwell House,


• 33-34 oz Starbucks coffee,


• 12 oz Kraft Singles,


• 10.5-12 oz Chips Ahoy cookies,


• Ritz crackers,


• 13-16 oz Kraft Easy Mac or Velveeta cups


• Jello Gelatin Snacks 6 pk


• Kraft String Cheese,


• 12 ozKraft Mayo or Miracle Whip,


• 18 oz Kraft Natural Cheese Slices,


• 7-8 oz Oscar Mayer Deli Creations,


• Planters Trail Mix,


• 4-6 oz Oscar Mayer lunchables,


• Oscar Mayer Deli Shaved meats,


• Oscar Mayer meat,


• 10 oz Wheat Thins or Triscuits,


• 7-10 oz Nabisco Toasted Chips


• Crackerful Crackers,


• 6 oz Teddy Grahams,


• California Pizza Kitchen & Digiorno For One & Flatbread melts,


• California Pizza Kitchen & Digiorno Pizza, 12 inch,


• Kraft Mac & Cheese Dinner,


• Philadelphia Cream Cheese,


• Nilla Wafers,


• 12 packs Ritz Bitz crackers,


• Tombstone Pizza, 17.5-29 oz

The Kraft string cheese also has .05/gallon Pump Perks deal and whenever you spend $10, you get an additional .01/gallon (so you'll get a minimum .02/gallon just for buying the $25).

NOTE: Although Bigg's does NOT double their coupons, it still saves quite a bit of money on these deals. AND, the $25 minimum order is BEFORE coupons. Even better!!

Here are a few of the match-ups I've been able to find:

• Buy Ritz crackers, get a free Wheat Thins SS 5/17 (NOTE: these are on sale for $2.99 and the $2.99 free box DOES count toward your $25 total!) Only one of these per transaction, though


• Ritz assorted crackers - SS 7/12


• Nabisco assorted coupons - SS 7/26


• Digornio pizza (flat bread melts is for .75/1 and the Crispy crust is for $1.50/1) - RP 5/10 and SS 6/14


• Planter's snacks - SS 6/28 (not all areas got this one)


• California pizza Kitchen $1.00 printable from the coupons.com link on the right hand side of my blog (can print twice)


• Kraft singles - $1.00/2 RP 8/09/09


• Philly cream cheese - $1.00/2 RP 8/09/09


• Kraft assorted cheese (chunk, shreds, slices, etc.) - $1.00/2 RP 8/09/09

Also, all of the products included are also on sale, even those not listed in the ad (eg. Starbuck's coffee and Maxwell house, both $2.00 off the regular price).

Don't forget your cloth bags....when you remind the cashier :-) you'll get .06 off your order and a "wooden nickel" to contribute to your charity of choice.

Bigg's also has a great milk sale this week - 1 gallon of milk for $1.98 AND you get .10/gallon of gas. For example, I bought two gallons of milk last night for $3.98 total and will now save .20/gallon off our gas next time we fill up!

I got lots of great stuff for $23 OOP, plus .35/gallon for our next gas fill up, PLUS the $20 check I'll be getting in the mail PLUS the $5 instant savings on my next purchase (which I used last night in a second transaction). I'll try to post the picture later today...ENJOY!

FREE coffee

Click HERE for a free 6-pack of Taster's Choice instant, flavored coffee.

Even if you don't drink coffee, these are good to have on hand for when someone visits who DOES drink coffee, you can offer them a cup (can also be a good addition to a kitchen-themed gift basket).

Enjoy!

The FREE Chiquita coupon is back!!

Click here to print a coupon for Free Chiquita Bites singles. If you printed this coupon a few weeks ago, you should be able to print it again. The coupon has been reset! I printed it 2 times today.

Thanks to Cindy from her great blog!

New Coupons

All the coupons at coupons.com have been reset with some REALLY great new ones! Be sure to click on the coupons.com icon on the right hand side of my site to get the good ones right away....you should be able to print each one twice...but the good ones go really fast.

Good photo deal at Walgreens

Walgreens is running a good deal on digital photos through August 8th. 75 prints for $9.99 (that's about .13/photo). Have them shipped to your closest store for pick up to save the S/H costs.

Code is PARADISE. Click here for all the details.

Awesome Kraft deal coming your way soon!

Purchase $25 of participating items and get: $5 off your next purchase & $20 via mail-in rebate *OFFER VALID: 8/7/09 - 8/23/09. All purchases must be made in a single transaction. Coupon for $5 will print at register valid on your next shopping trip. Coupon expires 2 weeks after date of purchase. Limit one $5 coupon per transaction. $20 rebate form will print at register. Cash register receipt must be dated between 8/7/09 - 8/23/09. Allow 6-8 weeks for shipment of rebate check. Limit one rebate per address/household. Offer ends 8/23/09. Learn More

Thanks to Wendy for this awesome heads-up!

Round-up of Back-to-School Deals

I was going to write up some of the best school supply deals - but so many bloggers have done such a great job - why recreate the wheel?

Check out this blogs for the best summary I've seen of some great Back-to-School deals!

Couponing 101


Remember, even if you don't have a little one who needs these supplies - there are lots of kids who could use your donation to give them a strong start to the school year. For only $1 or $2 you could really help a less-fortunate child with some great items! Almost every church, grocery store or foodbank has a supply-drive right now...

Kashi Clearance at Meijer

Whilst spending some quality time with my young son (shopping at Meijer) we (well, mainly me) were thrilled to find lots of fresh clearance items. I spoke with an employee and they are discontinuing lots of things to make room for new and/or better selling items.

Here are a few good ones to look for:

• Meijer Brand organic coffee, in a can. Both dark roast and medium are marked down, from $3.99 to $1.86. Had some this morning and it's really, really good! There were recently some catalina coupons for $1.50/2 Meijer brand organics, so this would make for some super cheap 'joe'!
• Kashi Go-Lean Strawberry (with flax seed) waffles - marked down to $1.67/box. If you have any remaining Kashi waffle coupons (I had several from a recent Vocalpoint mailer for $1.50/1 box), you get some super cheap waffles! I got 5 boxes for only .17 each!
• Several brands/flavors of frozen juice concentrate
• Much, much more throughout the store...Just look for the bright orange stickers on the self tag (my son and I made a game of looking for the stickers....Good times).

KMart - Super Double Coupons are Returning!!

Thanks to Common Sense with Money blogger for this great tip!

Kmart is bringing back their Super double coupons once again - drumroll please...
August 16 - 22nd.

Same rules as last time -

1. you are only able to double 10 coupons;


2. with a face value up to $2 each;


3. with a $25 or more purchase order.


4. the $25 requirement is before coupons.

To see if your local store is participating, or to find your closest KMart store, contact customer service at You can email them at help@customerservice.kmart.com or call 1-866-562-7848

FREE sample of Total Cereal

There's a new flavor in town! Click here for your free sample box of Total Blueberry Pomegrante. Remember, one of the best things about FREE samples, is that they almost always come along with great, high-value coupons!

There's also a Total coupon for .75/1 box on the coupons.com link on the right hand side of the site.

Enjoy!

Kellogg's Sweet Treat from Target

Target has a great deal on these new "healthy" (Really??) sweet treats. Until 7/27, these are on sale for $1.75 for a box of 6....on my coupons.com link on the right side bar of my site, there is a $1.00 off printable coupon for these....you can print it twice. That's a pretty good deal....only $.75 for a box of six sorta-healthy treats! Print them fast - these will go quickly!!

FREE Enfamil Baby formula

Enfamil LIPIL® Formulas. Free sample Click Here

These samples also come with high value coupons! Not a new parent? That's ok, give the samples to a friend or to add to a baby shower gift basket!

AND click on the link below for tips on breastfeeding and more free samples & coupons!

Great deal on digital photos prints from CVS

Register with CVS for some CHEAP digital photos. Don't forget - have them shipped to your local store instead of to your home to save on the shipping costs!

FREE Toilet paper pack

Walmart is offering a really generous Scott Sample Pack. Sample Pack includes a Free Scott Extra Soft Double Roll and a 10-count Travel Pack of Scott Naturals Disposable Wipes. Hurry, this one won’t last long!

Great Produce Deals at ALDI

Once again - Aldi has some really great deals on produce.

• Strawberries = .99/lb
• Whole Watermelons - seedless or seeded = $2.99/each
• Cantaloupe = .79/each

They also have a nice sale on ice cream and sundae toppings, including .99/10 oz jar of Maraschino cherries (also great in many adult beverages!)

Cheap photo deal at Walgreens!

Get 50 4x6 photos for only $5!

Enter the code KICKOFF at checkout - be sure to select the "pick up at store" option so you don't have to pay for shipping.

Enjoy!!

CVS - FREE 8x10 photo

Currently, CVS is offering a free 8X10 when you pick up in the store. Enter code FREE8X10 before June 21st. It does mention you cannot order this with other deals. So, you may have to do a second order after you set your account up and order your free prints.
As an additional bonus, if you are new to CVS Photos, you get 50 free when signing up ( which you need to do anyway, to get that Free 8X10 )
You get your original 20 free for signing up. Then, register your CVS Extracare card and you get the other 30 free, too.
Click here to set up your account and get your free prints!

The 8x10 could make a great Father's Day present!

Save $$ on Super cool items & help a good cause

Have you heard of Global Girlfriend?

This incredible company sells incredibly cool, handmade items from all over the world...these items are Women-made, eco-friendly and are made by women in economic distress (for example, my fav t-shirt from GG was made in a co-op run by Catholic Nuns in India which employees only local, handicapped women who have been shunned by society, using only organic cotton grown by local, small-scale farmers). It's a cool company and their wares are amazing!

Check it out here. Until June 5 at midnight PT, enter the code SUNGIRL to receive $5 off $25 and part of the proceeds will go to feed malnourished children in Africa.

Cute clothes/purses/soaps/etc. and feeding starving children? What could be cooler?

Save $$$ on gas

Well, the prices at the pump are up again. I'm trying to drive less, but since I still have to get places, I've found some great tips for saving money on gas, and I thought I'd share them with you...

• Not maintaining your engine properly can lower MPG by 4%. Be sure to get your oil changed every 5,000 miles and get manufacturer recommended tune-ups.


• Each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $.23/gallon for gas! Maintaining a speed of about 60 mph on the highway will get your best gas mileage.


• Running on tires that are as little as 20% under-inflated increases fuel consumption by 10%!!!! Imagine how much money we could all save (and have a lower impact on the environment) if we just checked our tires once every few weeks! It's easy to check your tires and most oil-change places will do it for free (hoping to get your oil-change business)


• "Aggressive" driving (fast starts and sudden stops on a regular basis) can lower your fuel economy by 35%!


• Drive with an empty car - the more your car weighs, the more fuel it takes to move it (duh). So dump the "junk in your trunk"! For every 100 lbs of "stuff" in your car, your fuel economy is reduced by 2% (think golf clubs, kids toys, the kitty litter you keep in the trunk for extra winter traction, stuff you've been meaning to drop-off at Goodwill, etc.)


• Don't idle! Idling for only 10 seconds or more takes more fuel than turning off and then restarting your car. I turn mine off whenever I'm at the bank or pharmacy drive-thru window.


• Pack it inside when travelling - A loaded roof rack can decrease your fuel economy by 5%. And driving with an empty roof rack can decrease your fuel economy by 1%.


• Combine trips whenever possible and plan your route ahead of time.

GREAT deals at Meijer w/o 5/31

I'm going to only highlight the "really" good deals at Meijer this week...and there are some GREAT ones!

• Chex mix - Sale $1 AND print .50 coupon from my coupons.com widget on my right side bar. NET PRICE = FREE! (should be able to print two times)


• Pompeian Products - Sale 30% OFF AND $1 & .50 Printables here AND $1 via Meijer Mealbox . NET PRICE = varies. Vinegar is ~ $1.48 - $2.18, use both coupons, = FREE - .68!


• Splenda Products - Sale 25% OFF AND .55 Printable here AND $1 via Meijer Mealbox . NET PRICE = varies, example: a box of 50 count packets is $2.01, use both coupons for a NET PRICE = .01!


• DiGiorno pizza 12"- Sale $5 AND $1 off from Meijer mealbox AND $1.50 5/17 SS (you can use both coupons!). NET PRICE = $2.50


• Ken’s Salad Dressing or Lite Accents - Sale $1.50 AND $1 in 5/3 SS Net Price =.50 each


• Kraft Chunk Cheese - Sale $2 AND $1/1 Kraft 2% Milk Natural Cheese package, Shredded, Chunk, or Sliced, Any (Bricks Link) AND $1/2 printable here NET PRICE = $1 to $1.50


• Daisy Sour Cream - Sale $1.50 AND .50 in 4/5 SS AND .50 in 5/31 RP NET PRICE = .50 each
  
  AND...Here's a great deal on Crystal Light and bottled water from Cindy at her great blog.


• Buy 2 - 24 packs of Meijer Water at $2.99 each AND Buy 4 Crystal Light to Go boxes at $2.99 each. TOTAL=$17.94. Use 4 $1 Meijer Mealbox and 2 $2/2 or 4 $1/1 printable Crystal Light coupons here (if you printed the B1G1 Free coupon it would be a good time to use it)


• total = $8 in coupons


• Store Deal Buy 2 Cystal Light products get a FREE 24 pack of water!


• AND You will also get a OYNO CATALINA coupon for $2 for buying 4 Crystal light products! WOW!


• Here is the math. $17.94 - $8 coupons - $5.98 free water - $2 catalina coupons = $1.96!
  
  

Aldi Deals - week of 5/31

As always, Adli comes through with some great produce deals. Many Walmart's will meet these prices, but call and ask your local manager first. Also, I've noticed that Aldi's produce is a higher quality than my local Walmart, so it's worth the extra stop.

• 1.49 Pineapple
• .99 Cantaloupe
• .99 Strawberries
• 2.99 Whole Seedless Watermelon

Don't forget - at Aldi they DO NOT accept credit cards or checks and you need to bring your own bags. Also, if you want a shopping cart, you have to rent one for .25 (you get it back when you return the cart).

Energy Saving Tips

As summer approaches, we'll all be using even more energy to cool our homes. Here are some tips to help you cut back on your utility bills:

• Cook with your microwave whenever possible - it uses 65% LESS energy than your oven - not to mention that your oven heats up your kitchen! It's also a great time of year to use your grill...



• Close the drapes/blinds - Everyone (well, almost everyone) loves natural light...but leaving curtains & blinds open during the heat of the day can make your room/house about 10 - 15 degrees hotter - which makes your a/c run harder & longer - costing you big bucks. Early morning and evening sunlight is great and can light a room for free without heating up your home.



• Wait to put leftovers away - your fridge has to work harder to cool down warm food - wasting energy! So, let leftovers sit on the counter and cool down a bit before putting them in the fridge. Set a timer for about 25 to 30 minutes so you won't forget....leaving it out for too long can promote bacterial growth. I usually left leftovers sit in the storage container while I finish cleaning the kitchen from dinner....when I'm done cleaning, the food is cool enough to store for a later meal!


• Fill up your freezer - a freezer expends extra energy to chill all unused space! If you don't have your freezer filled with stock-piled food, fill it up with bags of ice or empty containers of water (which will become ice, duh). I sometimes use these "space fillers" in the bottom of a cooler.


• Doing some landscaping this year? Plant some deciduous trees (those that lose their leaves) on the south and west sides of your home - these will block the sun in the summer, but let the sun warm up your home in the winter!


• Save on water - After the kids take a bath, don't drain the tub right away! Fill up a plastic watering can and water your potted plants and garden vegetables. FREE water and the plants love slightly soapy water (natural insect repellent).

FREE Custom T-Shirt

OKAY - So I think this is too cool. Make your own custom t-Shirt FOR FREE (just a few bucks for S/H). They've got easy tools to walk you through the process. You can put a photo on the shirt, designs, words, phrases. The possibilities are endless: (note: your own photo or company design is an additional $8, but they've got TONS of cool stock designs to pick from..and, really $8 is less than you'd pay anywhere else for a custom shirt)

• "Maggie's Mommy" or


• "Happy Birthday *****" with a photo of your loved one when he/she was young and pretty/goofy/firm/whatever


• Bridal Showers


• Baby Showers


• Bachelor/Bachelorette parties


• Reunions


• Sales Meetings (either to motivate or frighten, as appropriate)


• Sarcastic comments you feel compelled to share with the world....


• Or the old classics like "I'm with Stupid" or "Give Peace a Chance" or "God Bless America"

I'm totally making my shirt tonight, friends, so click the link above and get crackin' on your shirt!! "Wear custom or go topless", as Grandma used to say...

FREEbies

These are a day early this week. Enjoy...there are some good ones this week!

• Check out the great freebies at Walmart (playtex, kotex, sun crystals and more!) Click here for all the goodies...
• This is a GREAT freebie site!

• Free Book Summary: "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Powerful Lessons in Personal Change" Click Here
• Get your FREE sample of Gillette Clinical Strength here.
• TOTALLY FREE Sales & Marketing Magazines Click Here Would make a great Father's Day gift or a nice way to sharpen your own mad-skillz!
• Educators can receive a FREE Lego Kit here.
• I just love these free motivational books...are you a procrastinator or just need a little extra Kick in the Pants? This is a great e-book - Enjoy! Free Book Summary - "The Art of the Start - The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything". Click Here
• Free Subscription to Accounting Today Magazine - The Business Newspaper for the Tax & Accounting Community. Click Here
• FREE Fitness plan - NO obligation. Join Curves Now and Get 50% OFF & 30 DAYS ON US! Click Here for more information
  
• I just ordered my blueberry plants and can't wait to save TONS of money eating my home-grown, organic blueberries! Click below for yours.

Meet Me at Meijer w/o 5/24

Here are the "good" coupon match-ups for this week. Enjoy!


• $2.50 Ball Park Beef Franks - AND $1/2 in 5/17 RP$2.50



• $1 Chi-Chi's Salsa - AND .55 in 5/17 SS. NET PRICE = Free!
  


• $2 Bertolli Pasta Sauce - AND .60 in 4/5 Unilever NET PRICE = $1



• $1.75 Quaker Life Cereal - AND $1 printable if Quaker Life Maple & Brown Sugar Cereal is included NET PRICE = .75



• B1G1 Free Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn - AND Coupons in 5/17 SS & 4/19 SS. Net Price varies



• $.99 Aunt Millies Buns - AND .35 in 5/10 RP. NET PRICE = .29



• $1.33 I Can't Beleive It's Not Butter - AND .50 in 3/29. NET PRICE = .33


• $1.67 Triscuit or Wheat Thins - AND $1 Printable in the coupons.com widget in right side bar NET PRICE = .67 each

• $3 Sargento Deli Style Natural Sliced Cheese - AND .40 in 4/19 SS. NET PRICE = $2.20



• $5 California/DiGiorno Pizza - AND $1 printable here & $1 Meijer Mealbox . NET PRICE = $3



• 1/2 Price SuperPretzel - AND .75 in 5/10 RP. Price Varies (Should be REALLY cheap!)

FREEbie for Responsible People!!

Suze Orman (I love her!)

Free online will & trust kit! Suze Orman offers a free Online Will and Trust Kit via coupon code "people first". (This is an online version, not a download, but still works great and fills a need for many of us!).

Note that you can have the site save as much or as little private information as you choose.

Now get busy and scratch this off your list of "grown-up" things-to-do!

Aldi Deal w/o 5/24

Another week of great Aldi produce deals -

• Tomatoes - .69/20 oz package
• Mushrooms - .69/10 oz package
• Red Onions - .69/2 lb bag

Stock up on the red onions! They freeze really well (see my post on this here).

CVS Deals week of 5/24

Sunday/Monday ONLY Deals

• Clearasil Stayclear Face Wash - $3.99

AND Get $3.99 in ECBs (limit 1)

AND $1 in the 4/19 SS

NET PRICE = FREE/PROFIT

• Bandaids - $2.99

AND Get $2 in ECBs (limit 2)
AND $1 in the 2/8 & 3/15 SS OR $1 in the 4/26 RP
NET PRICE = FREE

• Revlon Nail Color - $3.99

AND Get $3 in ECBs (limit 1)
AND $1 in the 4/26 SS
NET PRICE = FREE

• Folger’s Coffee B1G1 FREE $3

AND $1 Folgers in the 5/3 RP. NET PRICE = .50 each (use 2 coupons)

• Planter’s Nuts B1G1 FREE $3

AND $1 Printable in the coupons.com widget in right side bar. NET PRICE = .50 each (use 2 coupons)

• Playtex Gentle Glide or Sport Tampons - $3.99
  AND Get $3 back in ECBs (limit 1)
  AND $1 in the 3/22 SS
  AND $1 Printable here
  NET PRICE = FREE

Weekly ECB Deals (not only Sunday & Monday)

• Speed Stick Pro Deodorant - $3.99

AND Get $3.99 back in ECBs (limit 2)
NET PRICE = FREE

• Colgate Total - $2.99

AND Get $2 back in ECBs (limit 1)
AND $1 in the 5/10 SS
AND $1 on Printable here
NET PRICE = FREE/PROFIT

Post Trail Mix Cereal - B1G1 FREE AND $2 Printable here

CVS coupon codes

At CVS, sign into your account and get 20% off any nonprescription purchase via coupon code "SALE20". Plus, spend over $60 and receive an automatic extra $10 off. Combined with free shipping (on orders over $49), that's one of the best discounts we've seen from CVS.
Of note, MasterCard users can receive an extra $5 off. (That includes FSA MasterCards.)

Good deal on diapers...

At Amazon.com, knock 15% off select Pampers diapers via coupon code "PMPRSJN9". Choose "Subscribe & Save" (where applicable) and and receive an additional 15% off your order. Cancel "Subscribe & Save" after at anytime (it's easy to cancel) or you'll be billed for subsequent shipments. Plus, get free shipping on orders of $25 or more. Combined, that's the best deal we've seen on Pampers diapers from Amazon.com since December. Offer ends May 31. Notables, with with applicable discounts:
Pampers Size 1 Swaddlers Diapers 92-Count (pictured) for $13.99
Pampers Size 5 Easy Ups Trainers For Girls 66 Training Pants for $20.99
Pampers Size 3 Baby Dry Diapers 144-Count for $24.71
see all discounted Pampers diapers at Amazon.com

Quiznos - Coupons, FREEbies, etc.

I don't know about you, but I could really go for a toasted sub right about now....know what would make it taste even better? If it was free or REALLY cheap with some free coupons!

And here's how I'm gonna do it...click the link below and sign up for the Quizno's Q club - High value coupons and freebies - Get a free cookie on your birthday! Plus, get a free flatbread sammie with sign-up!
. Enjoy!

FREE coupons & recipes

There are lots of great manufacturer sites, that offer high-value coupons, great recipes, kitchen tips/ideas and NO spam. Be sure to sign up for all or some of these...the coupons are WORTH IT! Enjoy...

$5 off at Walgreens!

$5 off your $25 purchase, in-store OR on-line. Two days only (May 20 and 21). click here for coupon. Enjoy!

Get a Free DiGiorno Flatbread Melts Coupon on May 18 click here. Offer good for the first 100,000.

I tried at 6:49am EST and got mine - so good luck! I'll be enjoying this FREE dinner very soon.

WalMart Deals

WalMart prices are different by region - some of these may/may be in your area. Hopefully, Most of them are! Thanks to Stephanie at her fabulous blog for many of these...

• Kraft BBQ Sauce - 98¢ - $1/1 printable coupon from my coupons.com widget on the right hand side = Free ***Kroger has these on sale 10 for $10 PLUS a catalina deal...details later tonight.
• Evercare Lint Rollers (trial size) - 97¢ - $1/1 printable coupon from my coupons.com widget on the right hand side = Free
• Cottonelle Toilet Paper 4pks - $1 - $1/1 Printable Coupon (take the pledge)= Free
• Johnson’s Buddies Soap 97¢ - $1/1 Q (3/8 or 4/26 RP) = Free
• Kraft Salad Dressing $1.58 - $1.50/1 Q (5/10 SS) = 8¢ *** Better deal at Meijer this week if you have one in your area!
• A-1 Steak Sauce - $2.56 - $2/1 Q (5/10 SS) = 56¢
• Crystal Light On the Go - $1.97 - $1 Printable in the coupons.com widget in my right side bar AND B1G1 FREE Printable in the coupons.com widget in my right side bar = .49¢ each
• Wheat Thins or Triscuits - $2 - $1/1 printable coupon from my coupons.com widget on the right hand side = $1
• Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs - $1.50 - $1/2 Printable in the coupons.com widget in my right side bar = $1 each
  

FREE popcorn

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FREE Stuff Thursday!

The All-Bran 10-Day Promise is a simple way to help your body work a little better. Register for an All K-pass to get a Free Kellogg’s All-Bran Promise Pack! The Pack will include:

• Sample of Strawberry Medley Cereal
• Strawberry Drizzle Fiber Bar
• Red Raspberry Fiber Drink Mix
• $4 in Coupons!
  Hurry! These will go fast!
  Thanks Freebies 4 Mom!

Meet me at Meijer - week of 5/11

Thanks to Cindy at her great blog here for some of these match-ups....check out her site for more Meijer deals (I've just got the REALLY good deals here)

• $1.19 Aunt Millie’s Bread - .35 in the 4-26 RP NET PRICE = .50 each
• $1.80 Kellogg's Cereal AND $1 in 4-5-09 RP or $1 printable here and here.NET PRICE = .80
• $1.25 Oscar Mayer Meat Hot dogs - AND $1/2 in 5-10-09 SS AND $1/2 here AND $1/2 Meijer Mealbox (use both coupons) NET PRICE = .25 each
• $1.50 Birds Eye Steamfresh Veggies- $1 on 2 in 4-19 SS AND $1 on 2 via Meijer Mealbox. NET PRICE =.50 each
• Buy 4 General Mills Cereal get $5 off instantly - LOTS OF GREAT COUPONS ON MY coupons.com widget on the right hand side & the bottom of my site. NET PRICE = Approx. $1/box
• $2 Nestle Refrigerated Cookie Dough - $1 in 3-29-09 RP (use 2 coupons) AND $1.10/2 Meijer Mealbox (use both coupons) NET PRICE = .90/2
• $3.33 DiGiorno 8" Pizza - $1.25 printable here AND $1/1 Meijer Mealbox (use both coupons) NET PRICE = $1.08
• $1 Hunt's Manwich - $1/5 Meijer Mealbox NET PRICE = .80 each
• $1 Hunt's Ketchup - .20 in 5-10-09 SS AND $1/5 Meijer Mealbox * Deal idea: use 5 MQ coupons and MB coupon$2.60/5 or $.52 each!
• $2 Kraft Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip - $1 in 4-26-09 SS AND $1 printable here AND $1 Meijer Mealbox Coupon (use both coupons) NET PRICE = Free
• $1.58 16 oz Kraft Salad Dressing - $1.50 in 5-10-09 SS AND $1 here $1/1 Meijer Mealbox (use both coupons) NET PRICE = Free
• $21.49 Similac Formula - $2 in 5-10-09 SS NET PRICE = $19.49
• $2 Colgate Children’s Toothpaste or Toothbrush - .75 in 4-26 SS. NET PRICE = $1
• $3 Finish Automatic Dishwasher Detergent - $2.50 in 4-19-09 RP NET PRICE = .50

Happy Mother's Day!

TJ Maxx offers a Tote Bag for free with any in-store Mother's Day purchase! Deal ends May 10.

FREE chocolate coupon

FREE CHOCOLATE. Are you kidding me? I'm all over this one!!
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There are no strings attached, no scam. Just a coupon for free chocolate. Free chocolate that I will eat secretly in my car, all alone, with no hubby or children asking for a bite. 'Cuz when it comes to chocolate, that how I roll!! ;-)

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FREE coupons from KRAFT

Have you signed up for the FREE Kraft newsletter yet? Trust me on this one...do it today! They have great tips, recipes, HIGH VALUE COUPONS & lots of great FREEbie offers almost every month. I've gotten lots of fantastic "free" item coupons from this site. It's free, you'll get NO SPAM and it's totally worth it....'nuff said!

FREE stuff Thursday

• This is a free and easy way to help out your local schools. The Box Tops for Education program gives hundreds of thousands of $$ to schools all over the country each year. Imagine, if at least half of the parents at your local schools participated, with the average family contributing $150/year in box tops ....that could easily be $5,000 per school per year. Think of the great sports equipment, computers, etc. each school could get - without spending your tax dollars! Click below to learn more and get 5 FREE box top points for the school of your choice!

• The Entertainment book is a fantastic way to save money! Eat out for 1/2 price at your favorite restaurants, save $$ on movie tickets and much more! Most area Entertainment books also have coupons for local grocery stores (the Cincinnati area book has Meijer coupons!). The book will pay for itself the first time you use it. GREAT low price....would make a good gift, too. ONLY $15, NO tax and FREE shipping!

• 25 FREE Music Downloads from eMusic. Click Here
• Get a FREE dessert with any entrée on 5/10 at TGI Fridays here.
• Trying to stop smoking? Get a free sample and $7 coupon for Nicoderm CQ with SmartControl Click Here
• Always great freebies from Walmart, click here
• FREE samples & coupons for SlimFast. Start your free weight-loss program today Click Here
• Get a FREE pair of Charlotte Russe Sunglasses (valued up to $6). Details are here.

FREE 8x10 photo

A great deal from Walgreens: Free 8x10" print - Today only!

Walgreens offers an 8x10" digital print for free via coupon code "MOTHER".

You can have them shipped, but the best deal is to have it "sent" to a local Walgreens to pick them up (FREE photo and FREE shipping with in-store pick-up). They're typically ready in one hour.

This would be a great Mother's Day gift OR Father's Day gift! Enjoy....

FREE DINNER at KFC

This is a very cool deal! Click here to print out your coupon for a FREE DINNER at Kentucky Fried Chicken - this is for their new "unfried" marinated chicken - includes two pcs of chicken and two side items!

PRINT TODAY, IT'S ONLY AVAILABLE MAY 5 AND 6th. You can use the coupon between 5/5 and 5/19!

Meet Me at Meijer - updates!

Another fabulous week of savings for me! Spent $26 on 30 items! (including 3 gallons of milk, lots of organic carrots, 2 bags of Lay's chips, organic apples, canned beans, bags of frozen corn and of course, lots of BBQ sauce!).

Here are two additional deals I saw today at the store for you to take advantage of:

• Mentos Gum - Sale .99 AND .55 coupon (insert 5/3 SS) NET PRICE = FREE
• McCann's frozen french fries - Sale $2 AND $1 coupon (insert 5/3) NET PRICE = $1 **Be sure to get a rain check if they are out of these. These sweet potato fries are AWESOME and pretty darn healthy!!**
• A-1 marinades - Sale .89. There are no coupon match-ups for this one, but these marinades are usually $3.98, are much larger than Lawry's bottles and are really, really good! I use the Classic A-1 marinade in beef stew. This is the best price I've ever seen...

BTW - If you ever need a raincheck at Meijer (which I always do!) you DO NOT need to go to the customer service counter - your cashier can give you one....even in self-serve lanes....just ask the "cashier helper" at the self-serve lanes for one.

Meet Me at Meijer - w/o 5/3

Here are the coupon match-ups I see so far for this week...Enjoy!

• Meijer Milk - (the only Hormone-free milk at this price!) Now an EVERYDAY low price of $1.75/gallon!
• Meijer Eggs - Now an EVERYDAY low price of only .98/dozen!
• Kraft BBQ sauce - Sale $1 AND .75 (insert 5/3 SS). NET PRICE = FREE
• BOGO Free Smart Balance Popcorn - $1/2 printable here AND $1/2 (insert 4/5 RP) AND $1/2 Meijer Mealbox (use both coupons)
• Freshlike Veggies - Sale $1 AND $1/2 printable here AND $1/2 Mealbox. (use both coupons). NET PRICE = Free
• Pillsbury Grands Biscuits - Sale $1.25 AND .50 (insert 4/5 SS). NET PRICE = .25/can
• Dynamo Laundry Detergent - $12 AND B1G2 FREE. NET PRICE = $4 each
• Lays Potato Chips BOGO FREE - Plus the coupon from the Pepsi rebate (no longer available)

Let's Go Krogering! W/O 5/03

Not too many GREAT deals this week, here are the coupon match-ups I found intersting:

• Kellogg's cereal - Sale $1.99 per box! Print the $1 coupons (for lots of varieties and flavors) from here or the coupons.com widget on my side bar RIGHT NOW before they reach their print limit!!! Also in the 4/5 RP insert. NET PRICE = .99/box
• Comforts Diaper sale is still on! Buy $15 worth of any Comforts products (diapers, wipes, toddler snacks, diaper ointment, etc.) and get $3 off your order. Several $2 coupons came out via a Kroger mailer last month and printables here.
• McCormick spices - the marinade packets and packets of taco seasoning (with the envelopes of gravy, boxed potatoes, etc.) are on sale for $1.04 AND .75 coupons (insert 3/15 RP and 4/19 RP and 5/3 RP). NET PRICE = .04 each

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Some Great deals...

Here are two great deals for expectant, new, bottle-feeding and/or breast feeding moms... The items you receive also make nice "basket stuffers" for baby shower gifts!

FANTASTIC Deal on Cereal at CVS

Starting on Sunday, May 3 - CVS will have a great deal on Kellogg's cereal! Here's the scoop:

Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Frosted Mini Wheats, & Special K Cereal

• Sale 3 for $10, earn $5 ECB
• Coupons for $1 off each box (print and use three) from my coupons.com link here and/or the widget on my right side bar (PRINT THESE SOON AS THEY WILL GO FAST!!)
• NET PRICE = After the $3 coupons AND the $5 you earn for your next purchase = 3 for $2 (that's .67/box)!

Many people ask me about what I consider a "good price" for something. This is a good example - I will NOT pay over $1.00 for a box of cereal and I don't like to buy generic cereal. Using coupons combined with sales, I typcially pay between .35 and .87 for a box of brand name cereal....I'm telling you friends, couponing works!

Be sure to get a rain check if your store is out!

FREE Stuff Thursday

• FREE "Do-It-Herself" clinic at your local Home Depot - would be a really fun "Girl's night out". This month's topic - Gardening tips for your local area! Click HERE to reserve your free spot in the class.
• Click here for a $1 off a Wendy's Frosty.
• Get a FREE magazine full of info on vacationing in Colorado and tons of coupons....AND be entered for a free Colorado vacation! Colorado Vacation Click Here
• Several FREE coupons and samples from Dove over here.
• FREE newsletter with tips on saving money AND living "green"! Ideal Bite - Click Here
• Here is a request for a coupon (by mail) for FREE Hunts ketchup
• Great deal on VOIP (using the internet for your phone service) - free 1st month, free phones and more! Using VOIP.com will save you 60% from your phone bills by using your high speed internet connection. Click Here
• Click here to receive a FREE 2009 Life Transformation Calendar from Joyce Meyer ministries
• Click here to create your mom a FREE Mother’s Day Card. And, receive FREE shipping on print orders of $4.99 or more (no coupon necessary)!
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Walgreens Deals w/o 4/26

You may have already heard the news - Walgreens has discontinued the Easy Saver booklet & rebate program. Looks like they are going to focus more on RR (Register Rewards, which is FREE money to spend at the store). Bascially, almost the same program that CVS offers.

Here are some good deals for this week:

• Buy $10 in select products: $4 RR Includes: $3 Band-Aids and $4 Neosporin or Benadryl Ointment AND $1 Neosporin Printables here AND $1 (insert 4/26) NET PRICE = 2 Band-Aids, 1 Neosporin and pay $3 total after coupons & RR!
• Nivea Body Wash - Sale $4.99 AND $4.99 RR AND $1 Printable here AND $1 (insert 4/19 RP) NET PRICE = .99 PROFIT after coupon and RR
• Rembrandt Toothpaste or Mouthwash - Sale $5.99 AND $5.99 RR. NET PRICE = FREE
• Bayer Quick Release Crystals 4 pack - Sale $2.49 AND $2.49 RR NET PRICE = FREE
• Revlon Hair Appliances - $24.99 AND $10 RR NET PRICE = $14.99
• Suave or Dove Hair Care - Sale $1.67 AND $2 RR (purchase 3) AND $1.75 on 3 (insert 3/1 RP) AND .50 on 2 (insert 3/29 RP) AND $1 Dove Printable here. NET PRICE = FREE - $1.09 each for 3
• Quattro Trimstyle, Quattro or Intuition Plus Razor - Sale $8.99 AND $3 RR AND $4 on Quattro (insert 3/22 SS) AND $4 on Intuition (insert 3/22 SS) NET PRICE = $1.99 each
• Listerine - Sale $4 AND $4 RR (when you purchase 2) AND $1.50 (insert 3/15 SS) AND $1.50 on 2 (insert 3/15 SS) NET PRICE = .50 - $1.25 each
• Gum Dental Care - Sale $2 AND $2 Printable here. NET PRICE = FREE

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Meet Me at Meijer w/o 4/26

They are offering the Buy 10 for $10, get the 11th for free again, but this time, it's primarily on the Meijer brand items (no coupon match ups) - still some good deals if they are items that you need, so check your ad for more details!

• Kellogg’s Pop Tarts - Sale $1.16 AND $1 on 2 (insert 4/5 RP) NET PRICE = .70 each
• Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats - Sale $2.75 AND $1 (insert 4/5 RP) AND $1 via Vocalpoint Mailer. NET PRICE = .75 each
• Buy any 10 Kellog's breakfast and/or snack items and receive two free movie tickets - see ad for details...
• Meijer Soup - Sale $1.25 AND .50 Meal Box (Meijer website coupon). NET PRICE = .75
• Eckrich Smoky Links - Sale $2.50 AND .55 (insert 3/29 SS). NET PRICE = $1.50
• Crest Toothpaste or Oral B Plus/Advantage Toothbrush - Sale $2 AND .75 (insert 4/5 P&G) AND $1 on 2 (insert 4/5 P&G) NET PRICE = $1 - $1.50 each
• Colgate Wisp 4 ct - Sale $1.67 AND .50 in the April ALL YOU magazine. NET PRICE = .67 each
• Colgate Total or Wave Toothbrush - Sale $1.67 AND .75 (insert 2/22 SS) NET PRICE = .67 each

Great produce deals at ALDI w/o 4/26

Do you shop at Aldi? It's not a regular stop for me, but they often will have great loss leader (read: super cheap) deals on produce and the product quality is a little better than Walmart. Here are some great deals:

• Yellow onions - Sale .59/3 lb bag! (that's only .19/lb) - Don't forget, you can flash freeze these for futue use (see details here and here)


• Avocados - Sale .59 each


• Tomatoes - Sale .69/20 oz pack


• Garden salad mix (mainly iceberg lettuce, so I probably won't buy it, but it's still a good deal) - .69/12 oz bag


• All natural Ground Beef 73/27 - Sale $1.89/lb (good deal, but not the lowest I've seen lately)

Can you say Taco Night?? You could also make some fantastic homemade salsa and/or guacamole with this sale and freeze for future use!

Don't forget - Aldi only accepts cash or debit card AND you should bring your own bags - they charge for theirs!

Great FREEbies!

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• Free Sample of Axe Just Clean Shampoo.
• Click here to request a Free Schick Quattro razor
• Get a Free Sample of Nivea Touch of Happiness Body Wash
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Target update

Ok, call it bragging....or call it an update. Whatever you call it, I got some SWEET deals today at Target. Here's the breakdown:

First Transaction:
2 - Glade Soy candles (see post below for coupons - these candles are really nice!)
= $3.99 Out of pocket AND earned a $5 Target giftcard

Second Transaction:
1 - J&J baby cotton swabs $1.29 - .75 Target IP AND $1.00 coupon (insert 3/8 RP) - (we'll use these as "grown-up q-tips)
1 - Starbucks candy .90 on clearance - 1.00 coupon (insert ***)
1 - Dry Idea deodorant $2.00 - $2.00 coupon printable from the coupons.com widget on my right hand side bar
1 - 10 pack of Marketplace fruit snacks $1.52 - $1.00 Target IP
1 - pack of Trident White gum .95 (had to buy 'cuz the register beeped, 'cuz the store was going to owe me money and they don't do that!)
= $1.09 - paid for with giftcard earned above

Bottom line: I got 7 items for $3.99 OOP and left with a $3.91 balance on my Target gift card (when you add in the gift card, I only paid .08 for all of that!)

Side note: The woman behind me almost stroked out when the register beeped and the cashier and I had to discuss what I could buy to make the transaction work. The conversation took about 35 seconds, but the DIVA behind me with NO coupons (gasp!), in very expensive, very tight jeans and $500 boots sighed so loudly that I thought one of her lungs had collapsed. This was enhanced by my two year old trying to climb out of the cart to "ride" on the conveyor belt...Ahh, adventures in couponing!

GREAT deal on nice candles

Thanks to Stephanie at her great blog for the following:

$4 off any Glade Fragrance Collection Product Printable Coupon ...Print it quickly before it’s gone! Here are some ways you can use it now:

Target

Buy two Glade Fragance Collection Soy Candles 4.9 oz at $5.79 each and get a $5 Target Gift Card!

(2) Glade Soy Candles $5.79
- (2) $4/1 Printable Coupons
= $3.58 plus tax
Receive a $5 Target Gift card!

Final Cost = $1.42 Profit!

Walgreens

Glade Frangrance Collection Soy Candles $5.99 (reg. price)
- $4/1 printable coupon
AND - $2/1 Walgreens EasySaver Coupon (from the monthly booklet)
= Free after Both Coupons

FREE Stuff Thursday

Here are some FREE deals and some REALLY cheap deals - enjoy!

• In honor of Earth Day yesterday - Office Depot offers the Office Depot Green Brand Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 3-Pack for $3.99. A best bet is to buy 16 packs for $63.84. Coupon code "99911231" cuts the price to $53.84. With free shipping, that's $1.12/bulb and the lowest total price we've seen for CFL light bulbs. These 14-watt fluorescent bulbs produce the equivalent light of a standard 60-watt bulb, but use significantly less energy (save $$ and the environment!)
• FREE Diabetes meal planner and coupons, click banner here:

• Be one of the first 500 each day and request your FREE Gillette Fusion Razor here. If you don’t get one today, you can try again each day until the promotion ends on May 16 (try early in the morning for this one!)
• Choose Any 1 Pan FREE. Get Yours Now, While Supplies Last. $20 Value! Click Here (just cancel the trial offer if you don't want to continue and then it is truly free...these are VERY cool pans!)
• Complete a simple and short survey for over $75 in coupons, click banner here:

• FREE shipping on JCPenney.com orders over $69, use code BBPREC9
• FREE sample of The Biggest Loser Protein2Go, click here.
• This isn't free, but it's very close to it....do you or anyone you know need some business cards? Click here for the best deal I've seen anywhere:

Let's Go Krogering - w/o 4/20

• Lawry’s Marinades - Sale $1 AND $1 on 2 (insert 4/5 RP) NET PRICE = .50 each
• Pillsbury Brownie Mix - Sale $1 AND .35 (insert 3/29 RP). NET PRICE = .30 each
• McCormick Grill Mates or Grinders Seasonings - Sale $1 AND $1 (insert 3/15 RP) NET PRICE = FREE
• Powerade Sports Drink - Sale $1 AND .40 (insert 3/22 SS) NET PRICE = .20 each
• Angel Soft Toilet Paper - Sale $1 AND .50 (insert 4/19 SS) NET PRICE = FREE
• Softsoap - Sale $1 AND .35 (insert 3/29 RP) NET PRICE = .30
• ALL Comforts for Baby (Kroger brand) items - Spend $15 get $3 off at the register instantly! Here's a diaper deal that might interest you:
• $6.49 Comfort Diapers buy 3 AND use 3 of the $3 Comfort Diapers IP coupons (click here.) Print twice and ask friends & family to print a few extra for you! NET PRICE = $7.47 for 3 packs of Diapers (that's only $3.49 each!!)

Some great deals from around the 'Net

• Arby's printable coupons... The coupons, all ending April 30:
  Free Swirl Shake with purchase of regular-priced Swirl Shake
  50% off Iced Fruit Tea
  $1.99 Roast Beef Sandwich
  $3.99 Roast Beef Combo
• Kroger - FREE reusable bag and a chance to win $1,000. Design your own canvas grocery bag (it's kinda fun and REALLY easy!), get a free bag sent to you and get entered to win. click here
• Help free modern-day slaves all over the world and empower these women & children to rebuild their lives - one of my favorite charities, The Emancipation Network, is offering a sale on the incredible, hand-made items they sell to support these survivors. Click here to check out the store & the cause. The coupon code is: HelpTaz (expires at the end of April) - great Mother's Day gifts!
• For the unemployed and uninsured, Walgreens announced today a plan to offer limited health care services for free in 35 major cities via its Take Care clinics. Those who lose their jobs and health insurance after March 31 are eligible upon presentation of proof of unemployment.
• Aveeno offers a free Aveeno NOURISH+ Hair Care Collection sample after you fill out a short survey. You'll receive your choice of four shampoo and conditioner combos.

Walgreen's makeup deal

Just a quick update to my earlier post on Walgreen's deals for this week...

Physician's Formula Organic Makeup is on sale 40% off AND is in the EasySaver rebate booklet for this month...Here's what I found at the store:

• Be sure to look at all the end caps around the makeup area - two of my local stores had displays (in odd places, near the pharmacy) for Physician's Formula Organic makeup with a FREE gift (Bronzer with lip gloss OR tinted moisturizer with mascara) - these items ARE 40% off AND you can use the $1 coupon mentioned in my earlier post.
• Bottom line: Sale price $7.19 -$1 coupon = $6.19. Rebate is for sale price $7.19 AND I choose to get my Walgreens rebates on a Wags gift card for the 10% bonus. NET PRICE after coupon and rebate? A PROFIT of $1.72 for tinted SPF 15 moisturizer AND a free mascara!

Pretty cool, huh?

CVS deals w/o 4/19

If you are new to CVS, please check out my CVS 101 post here for more money-saving tips!



• Act MouthRinse - Sale $3.79 AND $2 ECB AND $1 (insert 4/19 SS). NET PRICE = .79


• Kotex pads & liners - Sale $2.99 AND coupons.com widget on my sidebar has $2/2 and $1.50/2 printables. NET PRICE = $1.99


• Crest Pro Health Toothpaste, Rinse, Oral B Floss - Sale $2.88 AND .75 off toothpaste (insert 4/5 P&G) AND/OR $1 off tootpaste in P&G rebate booklet. NET PRICE = .13

• Here's great deal from Couponing101 - a great blog! "CVS has Dove SkinVitalizers on sale this week, 4/19 - 4/25, for only $4. Use the $3.75 Printable Coupon and pay just 25¢! These are regulary $12.99! You can also use the $3.50 Printable Coupon or the $3.50 coupon from the 3/15/09 RedPlum insert to get them for 50¢ each."
• One A Day, Flinstones or Citracal (prices start @ $7.49) - buy one and Earn $4 ECBs (limit 4) AND $1/1 or $4/2 One A Day Adult or Teen Multivitamin Product Coupon (insert 3/22 SS) AND $1/1 Flintstones Childrens Multivitamin Product Coupon (insert 3/22 SS) AND $1/1 Citracal Product (insert 3/22 SS). NET PRICE = from $1.49/bottle

Walgreens Deals w/o 4/19

If you are new to shopping at Walgreens or to the coupon logo, but sure to check out my posts, Walgreens 101 and/or Couponing 101 for helpful hints and moneysaving tips!

• Edge Infused Comfort or Skintimate Shave Cream or Hydrate Shave Gel - Sale $2.89 AND get $2.89 ECB. NET PRICE = FREE after ECB
• Physicians Formula Cosmetics - Sale 40% off AND $1 Coupon (insert 2/22 or 3/22 SS) AND up to $10 EasySaver Rebate in monthly booklet. NET PRICE = Free (or close to it!) after Coupon and Rebate (don't forget about the 10% rebate bonus, read more here)
• Reach Dental Care (Floss or Prevent Toothbrush) - Sale 99¢ with WAC (Walgreens in-ad coupon) AND $1.50/2 (insert 3/15 SS) NET PRICE = 24¢ ea.
• Mitchum Deodorant - Sale $2.99 AND Earn $2 Register Reward AND 75¢ (insert 3/22 SS) NET PRICE = .24
• Dawn Dish Soap - Sale with Walgreens In-Ad coupon (WAC) .99 AND .25 (insert 4/5P&G) AND/OR .50 coupon from the P&G rebate booklet. NET PRICE = .50 - .75
• Printer Cartridge Refill - Sale $10 AND get $7.50 EasySaver Rebate in Monthly booklet. NET PRICE = $2.50 after Rebate
  
  
  
  
  
  

Short vacation!

I'll be out of town and unable to post until Sunday night - but be sure to check back, as I'll be posting deals & match-ups first thing next week! Thanks...Jen

Some good deals at Walmart

These can vary by region - but here are some deals you should be able to find just about anywhere - and since Walmart doesn't really run "weekly sales" these are often available for at least two weeks.

• Kotex LightDays Pads - Price $1 AND $2 on 2 Printable in the coupons.com widget in right side bar. NET PRICE = FREE
• Hormel Chili –Price $1 AND $1 on 2 (insert 3/15 SS) NET PRICE = .50 each
• Baby Cotton Swabs - Price $1.38 AND $1 (insert 3/8 RP) NET PRICE = .38 each (great basket stuffer for baby showers or even for adults to use!)
• Betty Crocker Frosting - Price .88 AND .55 Printable in the coupons.com widget in right side bar. NET PRICE = .33 each
• Kraft Salad Dressing - Price $1.50 AND (insert 3/29 SS) NET PRICE =.08 each
• Welch’s AquaJuice - Price $3.99 AND B1G1 FREE Printable in the coupons.com widget in right side bar. NET PRICE = $2 each

FREE stuff Thursday

Here are the latest and greatest - get them while they're HOT!

• Tons of great new freebies at Walmart
• Lots of great tips for living frugally AND eco-friendly at IdealBite Click Here
• FREE samples & coupons for Slim-Fast - Start your free weight-loss program today Click Here
• 1000's of unique, easy, frugal recipes, all made with beans (a healthy and FRUGAL addition to anyone's kitchen) click here for great recipes.
• Get a FREE Mr. Clean Magic Eraser here.
• FREE DETERGENT AT CVS! - be sure to print off the BOGO free coupon on Purex from my coupons.com widget - combine this coupon with the .35/1 Purex coupon (insert 3/8 SS) for a GREAT deal on detergent OR print 2 of these coupons and head over to CVS - CVS has Purex Detergent on sale B1G1Free this week (through 4/18). Use the B1G1Free coupon to get 2 Free! You will purchase two and one will ring up free, then the coupon will take off the amount of the non-free detergent which should bring your total to $0 for 2 detergents!
• Be sure to check out my Kroger post from earlier this week to see how you can get some FREE McCormick Grill Mates seasonings
• Tons of free recipes, kitchen tips and COUPONS from Betty Crocker - sign up on the picture here:

Cool new site for parents

Thought this was a cool, free site for rating & reviews from other "real world" parents on places and things we use all the time...check it out!

Great Home Improvement savings!

• On April 19, Home Depot retail stores will give away 1 Million Compact Flourescent Bulbs for free in honor of Earth Day 2009. The bulb is an EcoSmart 14-watt compact flourescent. There is a limit of one per customer. Click here to find a store near you.
• In Sunday's paper, there were $10 off $50 and a $25 off $250 purchase coupons inside the Lowe's ad. The coupons are good until May 10, 2009.

Meet me at Meijer - Deals for w/o 4/12

Ok, so every week, I'm falling more deeply in love with Meijer - is being in love with a grocery store so wrong?...So it IS a little odd, but look at the deals, people! I'll start this post with highlights and end with MY personal deals.






IT'S BAAAACK: 10 for $10 get the 11th Item FREE. There are lots of other items in this promotion, but I'm only listing those with a coupon match-up or those that are a really good deal. For my calculations, I calculate each item at .90 (since that's the average when they are $10 for 11 items...got it?)

• Blackberries, Broccoli, Organic Carrots, Organic mushrooms - .90 each


• Green Giant Box or Poly Bag Veggies - Sale .90 AND .50 on Steamers (insert 4/5 SS) AND .50/2 Boxed (insert 4/5 SS) AND .50/2 (insert 3/15 RP) AND .60/2 Boxed Printable here. NET PRICE = FREE - $.40 each


• Vitamin Water or Smart Water - Sale .90 AND $1/1 (insert 4/5 SS). NET PRICE = FREE


• Chef Boyardee - Sale .90 AND $1 on 2 via Meijer Mealbox. NET PRICE = .40 each


• Hunt's ketchup - Sale .90


• Aunt Millie's Bread & Buns - Sale .90 AND .35/1 (insert ***). NET PRICE = .20/loaf!

Other good deals this week:

• Kellog's cereal - Sale 5/$10 ($2/box) AND $1/1 box (insert 4/5 RP) AND $1/2 Frosted Flakes in my coupons.com widget in my right side bar. NET PRICE = $1 - $1.50/box


• Ragu spaghetti sauce - Sale $1.25 AND .30/1 (insert 4/5 RP) NET PRICE = .65/each


• Purex Laundry Detergent - Sale $2.50 AND .35/1 (insert 3/8 SS). NET PRICE = $1.80 each


• Clorox Bleach 82 to 96 oz - Sale $1.50 AND .50/2 (insert 3/29?). NET PRICE = $1.00


• Colgate, Crest or Aquafresh Toothpaste - Sale $1.67 AND .75 Colgate (insert 2/22 SS) AND .75 Crest (insert 4/5 P&G) NET PRICE = .67 each


• Softsoap handsoap- Sale - Unadvertised DEAL: $1.00 AND .35/1 (insert 3/29 SS) NET PRICE = .30

And - Don't forget - all the Easter candy is 50% off, so if you've got some candy coupons left over, now is the time to use them - the pastel-colored candy would be great for Mother's Day, birthdays or for your personal, hidden, PMS-stash!!

So, here are the fabulous deals I got this week (complete with a photo!)....

• Of course, I took full advantage of the $10/11 deal and bought lots of frozen veggies @ .40/box, organic carrots, Aunt Millie's bread (2 loafs @ .20/each!), organic mushrooms, Hunt's ketchup, & blackberries.


• 4 Cans of black beans & kidney beans - sale .60/can = $2.40
• 1 Clearance kidney beans = .38/can
• 1.5 lb clearance stew meat (angus, grain-fed beef!) = only $2.25
• 2 jars Ragu = $1.30
• 4 Clorox (96 oz) - Sale $1.50/bottle AND $1.50/2 coupons from my son's preschool lobby (lesson for all of us - ALWAYS be looking for coupons...they are really everywhere!) = $3.00 for 4 bottles (.75/each)
• 2 boxes of Kellog's cereal = $2

TOTAL SPENT OOP = $20.18
ITEMS PURCHASED = 26
TOTAL SAVED = $29.20

(The photo of my loot is at the top of this post) WOW! That's an average of only .77 per item!

Let's Go Krogering w/o 4/12

Here are this week's deals - enjoy!

• .97/pound Grapes


• .48/pound Bananas
• $1/each - Bell peppers (red, yellow, green, orange)


• $1.57/pound Ground Beef (73% Lean)


• Quaker Rice Cakes - Sale $1 AND $1 (Insert 3/29 RP). NET PRICE = FREE


• Green Giant Veggies 7-10 oz - Sale $1 AND .50 on Steamers (insert 4/5 SS) AND .50 on 2 Boxed (insert 4/5 SS) AND .50 on 2 (insert 3/15 RP)AND .60 on 2 Boxed Printable here. NET PRICE = FREE - .50 each


• Birds Eye Veggies - Sale $1 AND .35 (insert 3/29 SS) NET PRICE = .30 each


• Powerade - Sale $1 AND .40 (insert 3/22 SS) NET PRICE = .20 each


• Rice or Pasta Roni - Sale $1 AND $1 on 4 (insert 3/8 RP) AND $1 on 3 Printable here NET PRICE = $.67 - $.75 each


• Kroger Half Gallon Milk or OJ - Sale $1 - here's a tip from my friend Laura P. - milk DOES freeze well! Just take off the lid and pour a bit out to make up for the expnasion of the liquid when it freezes (DON'T waste it - pour into a cup for later use), put the lid back on and freeze!


• Yo-Plus Yogurt - $2.49 AND $1 Printable here AND here AND $1.50 Yo-Plus Printable here AND $.50 via Cellfire. NET PRICE $.49 - $1.49 each


• Suave Deodorant - Sale $1.00 AND .50 (insert 3/29 RP) NET PRICE = FREE


• SoftSoap 7 oz - Sale $1 AND .30 (insert 3/29 RP) NET PRICE = .30 each

Thanks to Cindy at her blog for these two tips:

• Lawry's Marinade - Sale $1 - AND $1/2 coupon (insert 4/5 RP). NET PRICE = .50 each
• McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning - Sale $1 AND .55 coupon (insert 3/15 RP) NET PRICE = FREE

I got TONS of stuff this week - here's the break down:

• Total items purchased - 24
• Total spent OOP (out of pocket) - $20.65
• Total savings - $26.89 (that's 56% savings and only .86/item!!)

Bascially, I took advantage of the FREE items above (3 each of rice cakes & deodorant) Several gallons of milk, pounds of grapes, lunch meat, bananas, 3 softsoaps and more!