Kroger 02/18 - 02/24/09

My Kroger will Triple coupons up to $0.39 and Double coupons up to $0.50. They will only Triple and Double 4 of the same coupon. Check your local Kroger’s coupon policy before shopping.


Here are the best deals that I see going on at Kroger this week:


* Okay Deals *

~ Kroger Yogurt, 4-6 oz - $0.40

~ Organic Bananas – $0.59/lb

~ Idaho Russet Potatoes, 5 lbs – $1.99


* Great Deals *

~ Large Navel Oranges – $0.25 each

~ Broccoli Crowns – $0.99/lb.

~ Nectarines – $0.99/lb.

~ Simply Orange or Apple Juice, 59 oz – $3.00 each
<$1.00> 01/25 SS or here = $2.00
(Coupons are for Simply Orange with Pineapple or with Mango)

~ Progresso Light Soup, 18.5-19 oz. - $1.50
<$0.25> 02/08 GM = $0.75

~ Springdale Milk, Gallon - $1.99

~ Lipton (Knorr) Noodles or Side Dishes, 4.5-6.4 oz - $1.00
<$0.75>/2 01/18 RP = $1.25/2 or $0.63 each

~ Kraft Cheese, Bars or Shredded, 8 oz - $2.00
<$0.75> blinkie = $1.25


* Total Steals *

~ General Mills Multi Grain Cheerios, 9-10.7 oz – $1.66
<$0.50> 01/18 SS
<$0.75> here
<$0.75> Cellfire
(Varies, don’t forget e-coupons can be stacked with paper coupons)

~ Yoplait Yo-Plus, 4 ct – $2.00
<$1.00> 01/18 SS
<$1.50> here
<$1.00> Cellfire
<$1.00> Shortcuts
(Varies, don’t forget e-coupons can be stacked with paper coupons)

~ Fiber One, 4 ct – $2.00
<$0.50> 02/08 GM
<$1.00> Cellfire
<$1.00> & <$0.75> Shortcuts
(Varies, don’t forget e-coupons can be stacked with paper coupons)

~ Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, 11.5 oz – $2.00
<$0.35> 01/04 GM
<$0.50> Cellfire
<$0.50> Shortcuts
(Varies, don’t forget e-coupons can be stacked with paper coupons)


Click here to view the weekly ad online


Happy Couponing!

Albertson's is Coming...

I am unbelievably slow in getting Albies ad up due to the fact that their ad is mostly all BOGO's. Normally I can score some really great deals when they have this sale and I am planning on getting up there this weekend to check the prices and will post the coupon match-ups later. Sorry to make you shop on the last days of the sale. Stay tuned....

Happy Couponing!

FREE Easy Bakeware

My blogger-friend, Rachel over at Surviving the Stores, found this deal and like her I was skeptical so I tried it first before I blogged about it but looks like it's legit so here you go.

Click here to get one free item from Easy Bakeware for FREE with only $1 shipping!

Rachel outlined it so well here are her instructions:


1) Click here to go to the Easy Bakeware site or on the pic in my sidebar.

2) Pick the item that you want to get (there are all kinds of items to choose from)

3) Fill in your information to check out and check $1 shipping (you have to check $1 shipping to see the details of #4 - DON'T enter your credit card info until you see the details in #4 and #5 below)

4) You will be automatically enrolled in a trial (7-day) membership to one of four companies (I was enrolled in Stay Safe). This is how they are able to offer the products for free with $1 shipping because they get paid by these companies for everyone who does the free trial.

5) MAKE SURE to write down the phone number in the details for canceling (it is in the right column on the page). They will charge your credit card a monthly charge of $14.95 or $19.95 in 7 days if you do not cancel.

6) MAKE SURE to write down the phone number in the details for canceling (it is in the right column on the page). They will charge your credit card in 7 days if you do not cancel. (Yes, I put this in twice for a reason!)

7) Place your order!

I called the cancellation number immediately after I placed the order and canceled very easily. I didn't even have to talk to a real person to cancel... it was all automated.

So you get whatever awesome product you choose for $1! Yay!

FYI: If you don't want the hassle of canceling the enrollment, you can pay $7.95 for shipping (still much less than one of the pans at the store).

Happy Couponing!

Coupon for $20 off your Vet Visit

In these challenging economic times, many pet owners are facing difficult choices about how to pay for and prioritize their pets’ care and wellness. And unfortunately, veterinary visits and preventive veterinary care are often cut due to financial struggles and concerns. The Help Your Pet, Get to the Vet program through Bayer Health Care, the makers of Advantage, is here to help!

Click here to receive a Mail-in Rebate form for $20 off vaccinations, wellness exams, flea and tick treatment and prevention, heartworm preventative & dental care for your pet. They only give out 1,000 vouchers a day (80 per hour) starting February 16 through February 28, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM ET every hour on the hour. More than $250,000 in Veterinary Vouchers will be awarded. No purchase necessary to obtain voucher. Any and all vets "accept" the voucher because it is just a little form they fill out and then you attach your receipt, mail it in by May 31, 2009 and then wait for your $20 rebate check.

I suggest filling out the form and then waiting until the new hour strikes before hitting send. You must have your printer set up and ready to go because you only get one shot per computer. I tried at 6:00 PM on Wednesday and had no trouble but from what I have been reading they are hard to come by, if you get one leave me a comment and let me know.

Happy Couponing!

FREE Taco's at Jack in the Box, Tuesday 02/24

In case you were unaware, Jack Box, Founder and CEO of Jack in the Box, was hit by a bus on Sunday, February 1st. In an effort to show their gratitude for supporting Jack and his broken head Jack in the Box is offering (2) FREE Taco's on Tuesday, February 24th - ONLY!

Go grab your FREE food by clicking here!

Happy Couponing!

Tom Thumb 02/18 - 02/24/09

Click here to view a post about Tom Thumb's coupon policy.

Here are the best deals that I see going on at Tom Thumb this week:

* Okay Deals *

~ Earl Campbell Smoked Links, 16 oz. – $0.99, limit 3

~ Pure Protein Bars – $0.99
<$1.50>/3 01/04 RP = $1.47/3 or $0.49 each
(This is under Okay Deals because I never pay for “Power” bars but if you needed them this would be a deal)

~ Hormel Chili, 15 oz – $0.99
<$0.55>/2 01/18 SS = $1.43/2 or $0.72 each

~ Hunt’s Manwich, 15.5 oz. – $0.99
<$0.50>/2 01/18 SS = $0.98/2 or $0.49 each

~ Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayonnaise, 24 – 32 oz – $2.47 each
<$0.75> Mayo (exp. Sunday, 02/22!!) 01/18 SS = $1.72

~ General Mills Fiber One Chewy Bars, 5 ct – $3.00
<$0.50> 01/04 GM & 01/25 SS = $2.00

* Great Deals *

~ Fresh Pork Shoulder Country Style Ribs, bone-in – $0.99/lb

~ Safeway Apple Juice, 64 oz – $0.99, limit 4

~ Lucerne Milk, Gallon – $1.99, limit 2

~ All Laundry Detergent, 100 oz 2X Liquid, 64 loads – $5.99 each
<$0.40> 01/04 RP = $5.19

~ SeaPak Seafood Frozen Selections, 8.2 – 20 oz - BOGO
<$1.00> or <$1.00>/2 here

~ Lucerne String Cheese, 12 oz - $2.99

* Total Steals *

~ Imported Red Seedless Grapes – $0.87/lb.

~ Hot House Tomatoes – $0.98/lb

~ Progresso Traditional or Vegetable Classic Soup, 18.5-19 oz. - $1.25
<$0.50>/2 01/04 or 02/08 GM = $1.50/2 or $0.75 each
<$0.25> Light Variety 02/08 GM = $0.50, if included in sale

~ Fresh Express Salads, 9 - 12 oz. – $1.00
<$1.00>/2 Safeway Printable here = $1.00/2 or $0.50 each

~ Ken’s Salad Dressing, 16 oz. – $1.50
<$1.00> 01/11 SS = $0.50 each

~ Ragu Pasta Sauce, 16 – 26 oz. – $0.99
<$0.50>/2 01/18 RP = $0.98/2 or $0.49 each

~ Crest or Colgate Toothpaste, 4.1 – 8 oz – $2.49
<$1.50> Crest 01/18 PG = $0.99
<$1.00> or <$0.75> Colgate 02/01 SS = $1.49 or $1.74
<$1.00> Crest or Colgate Safeway Printable here = $1.49

My scenario:
Buy (1) Crest TP @ $2.49
Use (1) <$1.50> 01/18 PG
Use (1) <$1.00> SW IP
+$0.01

Or

Buy (1) Colgate TP @ $2.49
Use (1) <$1.00> 02/01 SS
Use (1) <$1.00> SW IP
$0.49



Click here to view the weekly ad online


Happy Couponing!

HOT New Coupon

Get a coupon mailed to you for a FREE 20 oz or 2 ltr Dr Pepper or Diet

* On my left sidebar, below my profile, there is a printable coupon widgit
* Scroll the coupons or Select All Coupons
* Select the coupon for a FREE Dr Pepper
* Click it
* A new page will open taking you to a page where you fill out your info
* DONE!

I got mine a few days ago so it's legit!

Happy Couponing!

CVS Trip 02/18/09

Here is what I got at CVS this week:

(3) Suave, 1 Shampoo, 1 Conditioner & 1 Body Wash @ $2.00 each = $6.00
Used (2) coupons I got in the mail for FREE Suave <$6.00> (should have only taken $2 off but the computer gave me $3 off each, idk)
Used (1) <$0.50> Body Wash coupon
Earned $2 in ECB = +$2.50

(2) Herbal Essences, 1 Shampoo & 1 Conditioner @ $2.99 each =5.98
Used <$3.00>/2 = $2.98
Earned $2 in ECB = $0.98/2 or $0.49 each

(5) Stayfree Pads @ $3.99 each = $19.95
Used (2) BOGO coupons = $11.97
Used CRT for <$2.00> that printed today! = $9.97
Earnerd $10 in ECB = +$0.03

(2) Neutrogena Facial Soap @ $2.99 each = $5.98
Used CRT for <$2.00> = $3.98
Earned $10 in ECB = +$6.02

(1) Gillette Fusion Gamer Razor @ $7.99
Used <$4.00> = $3.99
Earned $4 in ECB = +$0.01

(5) Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste @ $2.99 each = $14.95
Used (5) <$1.00> = $9.95
Earned $14.95 in ECB = +$5.00

(1) CVS Brand Antiseptic Mouth Rinse @ $2.59
Used CRT to get it for FREE!

(4) CVS Premium Cotton Rounds, 25 ct @ $0.99 each = $3.96
Earned $4.00 in ECB = +$0.04

(1) Extreme Energy 6-Hour Shots @ $4.99
Earned $4.99 in ECB = FREE!

(1) Playskool Rompers, 34 diapers @ $10.99
Used CRT for <$3.00> = $7.99


Total before coupons: $83.37
Used <$10>/$50 CRT: <$10.00>
Coupons: <$36.07>
Sales Tax: $0.91
Total Spent: $38.21 (I paid for this in ECB and a GC I got from a Rx transfer)
Total ECB Earned: $51.94
TOTAL COST: +$13.73, yes that's right I made money! Yippie!

For coupon match-ups for the above items click here

So that how I did, how did you do??? Leave me a comment and share your deals & steals.

Happy Couponing!

FREE Origins Night Creme

Click here for a FREE 10-day supply of Origins Night Health Bedtime Balm

Click here for store locations

Thanks to Denise at The "Cent"sible Sawyer

Happy Couponing!

FREE Pink Lotion at Victoria's Secret

Click here to print a coupon to Victoria's Secret for a FREE Pink Energizing Body Lotion, 1 oz.

Happy Couponing!

Coupon Talk

If you are wondering, "So what does '<$1.00> 02/08 P&G' mean?", below you will find your answers.

* <$1.00> means a coupon for $1.00 off

* 02/08 means February 8th, each packet or booklet (inserts) of coupons that you get in the Sunday paper is printed on the spine with the date of the newspaper it was included in

* P&G means Proctor & Gamble, written on the top of each insert of coupons is either Proctor & Gamble (P&G), Smart Source (SS), General Mills (GM), Kellogg's (K) or Red Plum/Vlassis (RP)

Here are some more abbreviations, lingo & terms that you will see:

* exp means expiration date, this is when the coupon expires and is no longer valid

* Stacking coupons means when you use a store coupon along with a Manufacturers coupon

* Peelie means a coupon that you find stuck to a product and you have to peel it off in order to use it

* Blinkie means those little machines clipped to the shelf's in stores and when you pull a coupon out it spits out another, most of the time there is a little blinking red light on top

* Mailer means coupons that you received in the mail

* MFGC means Manufacturers General Coupon

* IP means Internet Printable coupon

* Q means coupon

* Catalina means those receipt like paper coupons that print out from a seperate machine at the register

* MIR means Mail in Rebate

* psa means Prices Starting At

* wyb means When You Buy

* GC means Gift Card

* OOP means Out of Pocket or the actual amount of cash you pay/paid for an item

* BOGO means Buy One Get One FREE, also you will see B2G3 and such which means Buy 2 Get 3 FREE but sometimes if it says BOGO 50% off then it means Buy One Get One 50% off and so on

* 2/$5.00 means 2 items for $5.00, of course there are numerous other combination's

* $1.00/2 means a coupon that is $1.00 off of 2 items, so you have to buy 2 items to use this coupon, of course there are numerous other combination's for this as well

* WAGS means Walgreen's

* ESR means Walgreen's Easy Saver Rebate booklet

* RR means Register Rewards at Walgreen's, which are printed from the Catalina machine and are coupons that can be spent just like cash on anything at Walgreens except prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards or lottery tickets

* CVS'ing means going coupon shopping at CVS

* ECB means Extra Care Bucks at CVS, which are coupons printed at the bottom of your receipt and can be spent just like cash on anything at CVS except prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards or lottery tickets

* CRT means Cash Register Ticket at CVS, these print off after your ECB and are either coupons for an item that can be stacked with a MFGC or are coupons for a dollar amount off of a particular amount spent, like <$4>/$20, <$5>/$25, <$10>/$50, etc.

* Rx means prescriptions


Hope I answered all your questions on coupon lingo or did I leave something off, leave me a comment and I will be more than happy to explain or update.

Happy Couponing!

How did I get started

I have been getting asked quite a bit,
"So how in the world did you get started doing this?"

It all began on a chilly day back in late 2004.... (LOL!)
My husband, Larry Don, was changing positions in his company and for the first 3 months of his new job it would be about a $30k/year pay cut then it would pick up. When he told me that I was freaked! I am a stay-at-home Mom so we are a single income family and come on $30K is a lot of money! I was telling my Mom about this new position and she suggested that I use her Sunday inserts and start clipping coupons to save money until his salary stabilized. I reluctantly agreed. After flipping through the pages of coupons I started looking at the CVS ad for whatever reason and at that time I had never even been inside a CVS!!! The horror!! I noticed in the ad that there was a Venus Razor on sale for $1.99 and I thought that's a good deal and then I remembered that in one of those inserts was a coupon for $2.00 off any Venus Razor! Holy Smokes, Batman! Am I going to be able to turn in this little piece of paper and get a Venus razor?? Well the answer to that is YES! I look back and laugh now at how nervous I was but the checker of course acted like it was no big deal and just said, "Miss, here is your change" Change??? What?? Yup I got the penny back, I was hooked! I jumped right in full force and only stopped for a brief time while I was miserably sick with our second child and then nursing and you know what I didn't have to buy toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine products, shampoo, conditioner, stylers etc. the entire time! I started up again in July of 2008 and it just keeps getting better and better. My friend, Chasity, was wanting to learn my "secrets" so I had her over one day, gave her the 411 and then took her to Walgreen's and CVS for a little shoppin' and she was hooked too. She discovered this entire online world of couponing that has really changed my life and how I shop. So in February of 2009 after lots of encouragement from my family and friends I started Happy Couponing as a way to help want-to-be couponers make the most of their dollars spent at the grocery, drug and mass merchant stores. I hope you enjoy my blog and leave me a comment anytime to let me know what you think!

Happy Couponing!

CVS 02/15 - 02/21/09

Don't forget if you don't want to do ECB (Extra Care Bucks) you can price match at Wal-Mart with the ad and still take part in the savings, click here for more details. Also to print more than one copy of a coupon hit the back button after the first copy prints, most sites will only let you print 2.

Never been CVSin' before click here because Denise at The Centsible Sawyer has written a post all about the ins and outs of CVS and of course you can contact me if you have any other questions!

Here are the best deals that I see going on this week:

Okay deals:

* Kleenex, 65 or 110 ct. are B1G1 for a penny, limit 6
Use <$0.40> 01/04 SS = Varies
Use <$0.50>/3 01/04 SS or 02/08 SS = Varies


Great deals:

* Lysol Neutra Freshmatic Automatic Sprays are $5.99
Use with <$4.00> here = $1.99 or
Use with <$5.00> 01/11 SS = $0.99

* Suave Body Wash, Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers are $2.00 each
Buy $6 worth and get $2 in ECB
Use <$2.00>/3 01/11 RP = $2.00/3 or $0.67 each or
Use on any Suave coupon that was from the FREE Suave Campaign, that has now expired but if you got one of the coupons you can use it until 02/28/09
My Scenario:
Buy (3) Suave products = $6
Use (2) <$2.00> FREE coupons = $2
Use (1) <$0.50> Body Wash coupon from 12/14 RP = $1.50
Get back $2 in ECB = +$0.50

* Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers are $2.99
Earn $1 in ECB on each, limit 5 = $1.99 after ECB
Use <$3.00>/2 02/08 P&G = $0.98/2 or $0.49 each

Total steals:

* Stayfree Pads, 14 - 24 ct. are $3.99
Earn $2 in ECB on each pack, limit 5 = $1.99 after ECB
Use BOGO coupon 01/04 RP
My Scenario:
Buy (2) Pads @ $3.99 ea = $7.98
Use <$3.99> BOGO Coupon = $3.99
Get back $4 in ECB on (2) = +$0.01

* Pringles Minis, 1.58 oz are $1.00 each
Use <$1.00> 01/25 RP = FREE!

* Neutrogena Facial Soap, 3.5 oz bars are $2.99 each
(UPC 070501010105 & 070501013502)
Buy (2) and get $10.00 in ECB = +$4.02

* Gillette Shampoo or Conditioners are $4.99 each
Earn $3 in ECB on each product, limit 5 = $1.99 after ECB
Use <$2.00> 01/18 P&G = +$0.01 each or
Use <$1.00 02/08 P&G = $0.99 each

* Gillette Fusion Gamer, Venus Embrace or Spa Breeze Razor, 1 ct are $7.99
Earn $4 in ECB, limit 1 = $3.99 after ECB
Use <$4.00> on Gamer 02/08 P&G = +$0.01
Use <$2.00 on Venus 02/08 P&G = $1.99

* Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste, 4 oz. is $2.99 each
Earn $2.99 in ECB, limit 5!!!!! = FREE after ECB
Use <$1.00> 02/01 SS = +$1.00 or
Use <$0.75> 02/01 SS = +$0.75


Don't forget the February Extra Value Book deals here (Thanks to Denise at The "Cent"sible Sawyer) and my shopping trip deals here!

Happy Couponing!

Walgreens Trip 02/17/09

Slow week for me at Walgreen's but here is what I got:

(2) Colgate Toothpaste, 4.6 oz. @ $0.99 each = 1.98
Used (2) <$0.75> = $0.48

(2) Yes to Carrots Organic Lip Butter @ $2.50 each = $5.00 (I know in my post I said $2.77 each but it was a Managers Special at that store only)
Used (2) <$2.00> = $1.00
Used (2) <$1.00> = +$1.00

(2) Walgreen's Pocket Packs of Facial Tissues @ $0.29 each = $0.58

Total before coupons: $7.56
Walgreen's Printable coupons: <$2.00>
Manufactures coupons: <$5.50>
TOTAL SPENT: $0.06 that's a savings of 99%!
(Actually I am not sure what happened but I got a credit of $0.03 for tax so I only shelled out 3 pennies! WAHOOO!)

For coupon match-ups for the above items click here

So that how I did, how did you do??? Leave me a comment and share your deals & steals.

Happy Couponing!

Walgreens 02/15 - 02/21/09

Don't forget if you don't want to do Walgreen's RR (Register Rewards) or ESR (Easy Saver Mail-in Rebate) you can price match at Wal-Mart with the ad and still take part in the savings, click here for more details. Also to print more than one copy of a coupon hit the back button after the first copy prints.

Here are the best deals that I see going on this week:

Okay deals:

* Osteo Bi-Flex is BOGO (Buy-One-Get-One-Free)
Use <$5.00> 01/11 RP or <$3.00> 01/18 SS = Varies
(This is under "Okay" because it is cheaper at Kroger when they have a BOGO sale)

* Kleenex, 90 or 110 pack are $0.89, with in-ad coupon, limit 3
Use <$0.40> 01/04 SS = $0.49
Use <$0.50>/3 01/04 SS or 02/08 SS = $2.17/$0.72 each

* Skippy Peanut Butter, 16.3 oz is 3/$5 or $1.67 each
Use <$0.40> 01/18 RP = $1.27 each

* Air Wick Freshmatic Kit, Ultra, 6.1 oz or Mini, .8 oz are $8.99
Use with <$4.00> here = $4.99
Use with ESR #34 for $3.00, limit 1 = $1.99

* Bic Soleil or Comfort 3 Disposable Razors, 4 pack are $4.99
Use <$1.00> ESR Book = $3.99
Use <$2.00> 01/18 SS = $1.99

* Aquafresh Advanced, Extreme Clean or Ultimate White Toothpaste, 5.6 or 6 oz. are $1.99, with in-ad coupon, limit 3
Use <$0.75> 01/04 SS = $1.24

* Excedrin , 40 ct Express Gelcaps or 50 ct Migraine Geltabs, Back & Body Caplets or Extra Strength Tablets are BOGO @ $6.99
Use (2) <$2.00> here for Migraine Geltabls = $2.99/2 or $1.49 each or
Use (2) <$1.00> 01/04 SS = $4.99/2 or $2.50 each


Great deals:

* Kellogg's Special K bars, 6-pk are $2/$5 or $2.50 each
Use <$1.00>/2 01/04 RP = $4.00/2 or $2.00 each

* Garnier 100% Color Hair Color is BOGO @ $7.49, limit 4
Use (2) <$3.00> 11/09 RP = $1.49/2 or $0.75 each

* Men's or Ladies' Speed Stick 24/7 Deodorant are BOGO
Use (2) <$0.75> 02/01 SS = Varies

* Colgate Toothpaste, 4.6 oz. is $0.99 each
Use <$0.75> 02/01 SS = $0.24


Total steals:

* Kellogg's Cereal, 12-14 oz is 4/$10 and you get $3 in RR
Use (2) <$1.50>/2 = 4/$4.00 or $1.00 each (after RR) or
Use (2) <$1.00>/2 here = 4/$5.00 or $1.25 each (after RR)

* Yes to Carrots, Cucumbers or Tomatoes are on sale 25% off
Organic Lip Butter (chap-stick) is $3.69 so with the 25% off it is $2.77
Use <$2.00> here and combine that with Walgreen's <$1.00> here = +$0.23

That's it guys for this weeks ad, to check out the TOTALLY FREE ESR items click here!

Happy Couponing!

NEVER PAY FOR THIS STUFF AGAIN!!

A lot of people have been asking me about getting stuff for FREE & basic Couponing 101,

* Why is saving $0.35 with a coupon going to really save me money?
First, $0.35 is $0.35 but at most stores that will triple to $1.05 and for instance Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap or Totonio's Pizza Rolls are on sale all the time for a $1 so you guessed it, totally FREE with that coupon!

* I don't use most of the items that I see coupons for in the Sunday papers, so this won't work for me right?
Yes and no, if you refuse to try let's say Crest toothpaste because you are a Mentadent girl/boy then no you will have to pay for TP for the rest of your life but come on TP is TP, who really cares? I sure don't and every penny counts so we are not loyal to brands anymore, whatever I get for FREE or cheap is what we use. Of course I have my splurges like my make-up but when I am just running up to CVS for a little shopping I swap my Dior mascara for whatever I recently got FREE. Go ahead let loose you have nothing to loose, everything to gain and you just might find that you are willing to forgo your favorite brands for whatever you have on hand to be able to pay off that credit card debt, take a vacation, quit working and stay at home with your kids or whatever your personal finincial goal is and you just might find that you like the lesser brand better!

* How much time does this take?
To get the answer for this question I tested my own site, I printed my post for Tom Thumb, highlighted the deals that I wanted to do & pulled the coupons - that took me about 15 minutes. Next I went to the store (with both of my kids so take off 10 minutes just for that!) got the items, checked out, loaded the car and was back in the drivers seat in 32 minutes. So 45 minutes and I saved over $100 bucks!

Below is a list of items that I refuse to pay for and I mean even if it's a penny!
Mustard
Pop-Tarts
Pizza Rolls
Oatmeal cylinders
Frozen Veggies
Cookie Mix
Cake Mix
Brownie Mix
Frosting
Candy
Gum
Liquid Hand Soap
Body Wash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Style Products (gel, hair spray, etc.)
Lotion
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Boxed Hair Color
Toilet Paper
Deodorant
Contact Solution
Cleaning Supplies (most of them)
Make-up (Covergirl, Maybelline, Revlon etc.)
Listerine
Razors (not the cheap kind)
Tampons & Pads
Batteries
Laundry detergent (we only use All Free & Clear)
Air Fresherners
Candles
Diapers (yes even Pampers & Huggies)
Wipes
Cards
Band-aids
Excedrin
Cold Medicines
Vitamins


Below is a list of items that I won't pay more than a $1 for:
Cereal (all kinds)
Breakfast Bars
Fruit Snacks
Canned Soup
Juice
Snack Crackers
Spices
Zip-type bags

The lists could go on and it really is simple to do! Contact me with any questions and I would love to help!

Happy Couponing!

Wal-Mart Trip 02/16/09

So here is what I got:

(6) packages of Schick Disposable ST2 Razors, 12 ct @ $1.97 ea = $11.82
(Wal-Mart's everyday price)
Used (6) <$2.00> coupons from 01/11 SS (expires 02/22) or 02/08 SS (expires 03/22)
Total: +$0.18!

(9) boxes of Durex Pleasure Pack Condoms, 3 ct @ $1.97 ea = $17.73
(Wal-Mart's everyday price)
Used (9) <$2.00> coupons from 02/08 SS (expires 03/15)
Total: +$0.27!

Sub-total (before coupons): $29.55
Less coupons: <$30.00>
Total spent out of my pocket: NOTHING they gave me back $0.45!!!

Sweet little donation to the Ronald McDonald House & Samaritan House, a nice $30 tax right-off to me plus $0.45 and knowing that my couponing skills are going to help someone out. Pure greatness!

Happy Couponing!

Wal-Mart Trip 02/14/09

In case you are unaware Wal-Mart has a policy where they will price match the current ads of their competitors. I use this policy at least once a week since I am not crazy about Walgreen's Mail-In Rebates or Register Rewards programs. Wal-Mart will match the after MIR (mail-in rebate), ECB (CVS's Extra Bucks) or RR (Walgreen's Register Rewards) price so you have less out of pocket cost. They will not match the CVS & Walgreen's deals that are FREE after ECB, RR or MIR. Also if there is a limit or purchase requirement (must spend $10 or must buy so many to get the sale price) Wal-Mart does not enforce that. Here is what I got at Wal-Mart using the price matching policy:

(2) boxes of Glucerna cereal @ $3.94 ea
(Wal-Mart's everyday price)
Used (2) <$5.00> coupons here
(you can print 2 per computer by clicking the back button after the first coupon prints)
Total: +$2.12!

(3) cylinders of Windex Wipes @ $1.50 each
(Price match with Walgreens ad 02/08 - 02/14/09)
Used (3) <$1.50> coupons here
(you can print 2 per computer by clicking the back button after the first coupon prints)
Total: FREE!

(6) cylinders of Scrubbing Bubbles Wipes @ $1.50 each
(Price match with Walgreens ad 02/08 - 02/14/09)
Used (3) <$3.00>/2 coupons here
(you can print 2 per computer by clicking the back button after the first coupon prints)
Total: FREE!

(2) 1/2 gallons of Blue Bell ice cream @ $2.99 each
(Price match with Kroger's 1-day sale ad 2/14/09)
Used (2) <$1.00> here (look under "Extra Scoops" tab)
(you can print 2 per computer by clicking the back button after the first coupon prints)
Total: $3.98

Sub-total (before coupons): $27.36
Less coupons: <$25.50>
Total spent out of my pocket: $1.86!!!

Happy Couponing!