Target Trip 04/18/09, $37.01 for +$4.99

Here is what I got at Target tonight:

8) Johnson & Johnson Safety Swabs @ $1.29 each = $10.32
Used (8) <$0.75> Target IP here = $4.32 &
Used (8) <$1.00> 03/08 RP = +$3.68

(1) B&L Soothe XP Eye Drops, Travel Size = $0.99
Used <$3.00> 01/18 or 02/08 SS = +$2.01

(2) Glade Collection Candles @ $5.79 each = $11.58
Used (2) <$4.00> here = $3.58
Earned (1) $5.00 Target Gift Card = +$1.42

(5) Secret Deodorant @ $2.19 each = $10.95
Used (5) <$2.00> 02/22 RP = $0.95

(2) Market Pantry Fruit Snacks @ $0.89 each = $1.78
Used (2) <$1.00> Target IP here = +$0.22

(1) 20 oz Coke (not pictured) = $1.39


Sub-Total: $37.01
Target Coupons: <$8.00>
MFGC: <$29.00>
Total: $0.01 (paid with Target GC, OOP - $0)
Earned $5.00 Gift Card = +$4.99

Happy Couponing!

WE HAVE A ...

So it's midnight on my b-day, I close the giveaway, enter everyone in the number of times they were eligible for, jump over to random.org, enter in my numbers and I SWEAR the number it picks - 30!!! What is the luck??


So without further ado....

Congratulations to #30 - Stephanie E.!!!!

Stephanie, I have sent you a congratulations email & requested your mailing address. Email me back in the next 48 hours or I will have to select another number.


Thanks so much to all of you who entered and I hope to have another giveaway soon.

Happy Couponing!

Last chance to enter my giveaway!!

Time is running out, I will be taking down the last clue at 7 PM tonight and closing the drawing at midnight.
Click here to enter, if you don't have the clues don't stress you can still enter. If you are a subscriber or follower that will get you an entry or 2 if you do both! If you posted about my giveaway that gets you another 2 entries.

Good Luck!

Happy Couponing!

Hey, Lieutenant Dan!!! Ice Cream!!

Ahh! I love this movie so much I just couldn't resist the chance at getting to title a post with my favorite line in the movie. Any who on with the ice cream deals....

Wednesday, April 29th - Baskin Robbins is donating $100,000 to the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program in honor of America's firefighters and to celebrate they are offering small ice cream scoops for 31¢ from 5:00 - 10:00 PM. At select locations, you may also have an opportunity to make a donation to local fire charities. Click here for more info and to get a text or email reminder.

Saturday, May 2nd - Braum's is offering a FREE Kid's Cone (4 oz) to all children 15 and under who are accompanied by a parent in the store from 1:00 - 6:00 PM, offer not available in Drive-thru. Click here for locations.


Happy Couponing!

Let the Games Begin...

As promised here is the entry form, I hope that you got both clues from the last 2 days if not then the 2nd clue will be up until 04/16 @ 7 PM. I will close the form at midnight CST on Thursday 04/16 and will announce the winner on 04/17, my birthday.

Have fun & GOOD LUCK!!!


CONTEST IS CLOSED!

Confused as to what's going on, click here

Get FREE Purex Laundry Detergent @ CVS with BOGO coupon here

Click here to get a BOGO coupon for Purex Laundry Detergent that is on sale BOGO at CVS this week. The coupon is regional so enter your zip and see if it's in your area or use zip code 44514. Hurry and print this because it will go super fast.

PS - The pic says Limit Reached because I already printed mine when I copied the image.

Thanks, A Full Cup!

Happy Couponing!

Kroger 04/15 - 04/21/09

My Kroger (in Fort Worth, Texas on Hulen) will Triple coupons up to $0.39 and Double coupons up to $0.50. They will only Triple and Double 3 of the same coupon. Check your local Kroger’s coupon policy before shopping.

After reviewing my coupon pre-views I noticed some more deals and they are posted below. Since this is a national preview that I get I can not guarantee what coupons you or I will get, but let's keep our fingers crossed for the good ones!

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

* Okay Deals *

~ Boston Market Frozen Entrees, 9.2-16 oz - $1.77
Use <$1.00>/3 here = $4.31/3 or $1.44 each

~ Idahoan Potatoes, 4-4.1 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.75>/3 here = $2.22/3 or $0.74 each
(The value of the coupon varies depending on your answers, above is what I got)

~ Nature Sweet Cherub Tomatoes, 10.5 oz - $2.99
Use <$0.55> 04/19 SS = $2.44


* Great Deals *

~ Hot House Tomatoes, on the vine - $0.99/lb

~ Organic Mini Peeled Carrots, 16 oz - $0.99

~ Celery, stalk - $0.99

~ Red Delicious Apples - $0.99/lb

~ Anjou Pears - $0.99/lb

~ Rice or Pasta Roni, 3.8-7.25 oz - $0.99
Use <$1.00>/3 here = $1.97/3 or $0.66 each
Use <$1.00>/4 03/08 RP = $2.96/4 or $0.74 each
(This is the normal sale price but I have seen it go as low as 75¢/box before coupons)

~ Capri Sun, 10-ct box - $1.79
Use <$1.00> 04/19 SS = $0.79

~ Red Baron Pizza, 7-25 oz - $3.33
Use <$1.00>/2 03/01 RP = $5.66/2 or $2.83 each

~ Driscoll's Strawberries, 16 oz - $2.00/each

~ Driscoll's Blackberries, 1/2-pint - $2.00/each

~ Ataulfo Mangos - $0.50/each


* Total Steals*

~ Angel Soft TP, 4-pk - $0.99
Use <$0.50> 04/19 RP = FREE

~ Red Seedless Grapes - $0.87/lb

~ McCormick Grill Mates, 2.5-3.4 oz - $0.99
Use <$1.00> 03/15 RP = FREE or
Use <$0.25> 01/18 RP = $0.24
Use <$0.75> 04/05 RP = $0.24

~ Powerade, 32 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.50> Home Mailer = FREE

~ Quaker Quakes, 3-3.5 oz - $0.99
Use <$1.00> 03/29 RP = FREE

~ Green Giant Frozen Veggies, 7-10 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.50> here = FREE &
Use <$0.50>/2 Shortcuts e-coupon = +$0.50

~ Bird's Eye Steamfresh Veggies, 10-12 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.35> 03/29 SS = FREE

~ Fast Fixin' Chicken, 6-8 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.30> here = $0.09
(This coupon prints 10 at a time for new members only, save your UPC's for MIR here)
Use <$0.75> March '09 All You = $0.24

~ Lawry's Marinades, 12 oz - $0.99
Use <$1.00>/2 04/05 RP = $0.98/2 or $0.49 each

~ Pillsbury Brownie Mix, 19.5 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.35> 03/29 RP = FREE

~ On-Cor Entrees, 27-28 oz - $1.99
Use <$0.30> 01/25 & 03/01 RP = $1.09

~ Kraft BBQ Sauce, 18 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.35> peelie = FREE

~ Suave Invisible Solid Deodorant, 1.4 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.50> 03/29 RP = FREE

~ Brut Solids, 2-2.5 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.55> 04/05 SS = $0.44

~ Suave Shampoo & Conditioner, 15 oz - $0.99
Use <$2.00>/2 Kroger Best Customer Home Mailer Coupon = 2/FREE
Use <$1.75>/3 03/01 RP = $1.22/3 or $0.41 each or
Use <$1.00>/2 03/01 RP = $0.98/2 or $0.49 each or
Use <$0.50>/2 03/29 RP = $0.98/2 or $0.49 each or



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Happy Couponing!

How I Keep It All Organized - Part 3

COUPONS & MORE COUPONS

I have been asked by you my readers, by fellow shoppers, family, friends, & neighbors, "How do you organize all your coupons?" So here is the answer:

When I get my Sunday papers I separate the inserts & then group each like page. For example: When I flip through my 8 copies of RP, I flip each like page 8 times. Sometimes I staple the like pages so that I only turn the page once but now that I only have 1 week (04/05!!) of un-clipped coupons I really don't do this anymore since I find it more time consuming than flipping the extra pages. I write the date on the top of each insert in black sharpie then file it in pocket folders with brads, that I got FREE at Staples (August '08). Next I make up a label for the folder (see left) & place it at the top of the folder. My inserts stay in these folders until I have time to clip them.

Pictured here is after I have clipped the coupons & then filed them alphabetically in baseball card holders, I get these 3/$11 at Office Max. I use the front & back of the holders to save space & money! My MIL gave me a $10/$10 Office Max coupon that she FOUND, so that got me started with the holders, since then I have only gotten another 3 & haven't even opened 1 package. Clipping takes a lot of time but I clip while I watch TV & then I don't feel so guilty for just sitting in front of the boob-tube - "Hey! I am doing somethin', I am not just watching American Idol!!" I also don't clip as soon as I get the inserts I wait a week or 2 & that thins the inserts out as I use the coupons. I also cut 2 pages at a time, I am OCD so if I miss the line just a little it drives me nuts, if you are not a whack-o like me then be wild, cut more at time. At the beginning of each month I clean out my holders & if I took a lot of coupons out of 1 folder then I will move them around to free up a holder. When the folders start getting thin I will consolidate them as well.

Here is my Coupon Briefcase that I call Big Daddy, again you guessed it I got it at Office Max for around $17. I love it! It is very strong & should last at least a couple of years. The snap closure is REALLY strong so it's not a cheap little snap or Velcro. It is surprisingly not too heavy, I carry Big Daddy, Pinkie, my purse, a sippy cup, Grady Quinn & hold Lawson's hand with no more trouble than any other Mom you see at the grocery store! A lot of people prefer the big binder which is a way cheaper route but I had trouble with the coupons falling out the tops of the holders so this is what works for me, it might not be the route that you are looking for.

Here is a side & open view of Big Daddy.

In the top pic you can see that I labeled the folder once on the top and once on the side, I do the side label instead of making tabs for Big Daddy & the top label is just for me. In these pics I have all current inserts plus current All You coupons & miscellaneous (peelies, tear pads, etc) coupons filed in here.

For Part 1, click here, Part 2, click here

How do you like to keep your coupons organized? I would love to hear your tips.

Happy Couponing!

How I Keep It All Organized - Part 2

THE STORES - PART 2

Now that I have told you about my wonderful little Office Max Pocket Cabinet Files, here, I want to show you how I keep all of them together.


Again at Office Max, on the same aisle as the Pocket Cabinet Files, I found this neat little pink zippered "bag" that the files fit in perfectly. I don't remember exactly how much it was since Grady Quinn tore up the receipt but I am thinking $5.99 or so.

So now I've got my Pocket Cabinet Files for each store stuffed with the current ads, coupons, lists & such. I store them all in the pink zippered "bag", that I call Pinky, with a notebook, pen, scissors & a calculator. When I am ready to shop I grab Pinky and my coupon briefcase (I will tell you about that next) & I am ready to hit the stores. I do take Pinky & my briefcase into each store since #1 the catalina's can be used anywhere & #2 you never know what you are going to find on an un-advertised sale or on clearance.

As for the notebook, pen, scissors & calculator - I got those during Back to School sales this past year. That time will be here before we know it so just keep it in mind to look at the office store ads this August. I got the notebooks at Wal-Mart for 5¢ each, the scissors & calculator were FREE after MIR from Staples & I did get lots of pen's FREE after coupons & MIR but this one my hub picked up from a client.

Happy Couponing!

How I Keep It All Organized - Part 1

THE STORES

I shop at several stores (ok so I shop at 8 - no judgement) and when you have CVS ECB, Walgreen's RR, Albertson's Monopoly Coupons, Kroger's Home Mailer's, Target IP, just to name a few, here and there - your house/car can get cluttered in a hurry with papers and coupons. I was drowning, I was having such trouble keeping all my store "coupon stuff" organized that is until my wonderful Mom gave me a gift card to Office Max for my (early) birthday. I got several different items to help keep me and my coupons organized, here is Part 1 on the Office Max Pocket Cabinet File:

There is a handle at the top & the pockets are a durable thick vinyl. The back pocket is letter size & has an expandable 1-in bottom, the back is a sturdy black plastic that I use as a hard place to write on as I shop & I have even used it to stick peelies on until I get to the register. The front 2 pockets have snaps to hold everything in place. I labeled each file with the stores name that it belongs to, as you can see in the pic.

I keep ads, lists, home mailers & such in the large back pocket. In the left snap-pocket I keep receipts, coupons for that week & anything else that I need to take care of at that store. In the right snap-pocket I keep my catalina's & as I shop I take the coupons from the left pocket & switch them to the right pocket for more ease at the register.



As you can see in this pic it is small, skinny & light plus it's only $2.99! You would think that Office Max is paying me to say all this but unfortunately for me they are not I just really, really think that these folders make couponing easier. Also when you are the one that is at the register scrambling to gather your coupons you sure don't make any friends with the people in line behind you!

Click here to find an Office Max near you and here to learn how to earn $10 in Max Rewards, this week only.

PS - Thanks, Mom! I love ya!

Happy Couponing!

Albertson's 04/15 - 04/21/09

My Albertson’s 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 Albertson’s coupon policy before shopping.

Right now when you shop at Albertson’s and when you buy certain items you earn game pieces (just like McDonald’s) to attach to a game board in hopes of winning prizes. At the bottom of your receipt there will be a number of how many pieces your earned, your cashier will give you the pieces. Each piece contains (4) stickers and (1) Albertson’s coupon that can be combined with a MFGC for double savings!

Has anyone won anything with this promo??? Leave a comment and share.


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

* 3-day Sale, Friday-Sunday *

~ Albertson's Butter, 8 oz - $0.88, limit 2

~ Huggies Diapers, Pull-Ups or GoodNites, Jumbo 21-56 ct - $7.88
Use <$1.50> Diapers 03/01 SS = $6.38
Use <$2.00> Pull-Ups 03/22 SS or here = $5.88
Use <$2.00> GoodNites 03/22 SS or here = $5.88
(If anyone still has the $3 & $5 coupons it would make this deal better, my last one expires Friday so check your dates!)


* Okay Deals *

~ Ritz Bits or Kraft M&C Crackers, 7.75-9 oz - $1.88
Use <$1.00>/2 03/01 SS = $2.76/2 or $1.38 each

~ Teddy Grahams, 9.5-10 oz - $1.88
Use <$1.00>/2 03/01 SS = $2.76/2 or $1.38 each

~ Green Bell Peppers or Cucumbers - $0.88/each
(They are cheaper at Kroger's everyday price)

~ GM Cocoa Puffs, 11.8 oz - $1.88
Use <$0.75> here = $1.13
(In the last 5 years I have never paid a penny more than $1/box for ALL cereals)

~ Pillsbury Toaster Strudels, 10-11.5 oz - $1.88
Use <$0.35> 02/08 GM = $0.83


* Great Deals *

~ Dr Pepper, Pepsi, Mt. Dew or Sunkist 12-pks, 12 oz cans - $2.96, limit 3
(Dr Pepper is cheaper at CVS until 04/18)

~ Cantaloupes, large - $1.88/each

~ Strawberries, 1-lb - $1.88/each

~ Lipton/Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides, 4-5.9 oz - $0.88
Use <$0.75>/2 04/05 UN - $1.01/2 or $0.50 each

~ Fresh Express Salad Bags - $1.88
Use <$1.00> leaflet coupon = $0.88
(I found these coupons at Albies 2 weeks ago, if you can't find them ask the produce associate)

~ Navel Oranges, large - $0.88/lb

~ Red or Green Leaf Lettuce - $0.88/each

~ Pillsbury Grands Biscuits, 10.2 oz - $0.88
Use <$0.50>/2 here = $0.76/2 or $0.38 each or
Use <$0.50>/3 02/08 GM, 03/15 or 04/05 SS = $1.64/3 or $0.55 each

~ Dannon Yogurt, 6 oz - $0.44
Use <$0.60>/6 03/15 SS = $2.04/6 or $0.34 each

~ Le Sueur Peas, 15 oz can - $0.88

~ Dole Pineapple, 20 oz can or Mandarin Oranges, 15 oz - $0.88
Use <$0.55>/2 02/01 or 03/29 SS = $1.21/2 or $0.61 each

~ Puffs Cube, 60 ct - $0.88
Use <$0.25>/3 04/05 PG = $1.89/3 or $0.63 each


* Total Steals *

~ Powerade Hydration, 32 oz - $0.68
Use <$0.50> Home Mailer = FREE!!!
(Check your Monopoly Coupons for for savings)

~ Libby's Canned Veggies, 14.5-15.25 oz - $0.88
Use <$0.50>/2 here = $0.76/2 or $0.38 each
(Thanks, Stephanie!)

~ Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, 7.3 oz - $0.88
Use <$0.30> 02/08 GM = FREE!!! or
Use <$0.40>/2 04/05 SS = $0.96/2 or $0.48 each

~ V-8 Vegetable or Fusion Juice, 46 oz or 5.5 oz 6-pk - $2.98
Use <$2.00> 46 oz Fusion here = $0.98
Use <$1.00> 5.5 oz 6-pk Vegetable here = $1.98


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Happy Couponing!

Central Market 04/15 - 04/21/09

New to shopping at Central Market? Click here to get coupons and to learn the ins & outs of shopping at CM.


Coupons available for redemption this week:

04/06-04/19/09 (EXPIRES THIS WEEK)
~ CM Patties & Sausage, Your Choice or Mix & Match - $10.00 off with your purchase of $40+

04/13-04/26/09
~ 1-lb, 36/40-ct, Key West Pink Shrimp - FREE, up to $7.99, with your purchase of $40+

04/20-05/03/09 (DOESN'T START UNTIL MONDAY)
~ Prepared Foods - $10.00 off with your purchase of $40+


Here are the best deals that I see from this week's ad:

* Produce Department *

~ Hass Avocados, large - $0.99/ea

~ 1015 Sweet Onions - $0.79/lb

~ Beefsteak Tomatoes - $1.29/lb

~ Portobello Mushrooms - $3.99/lb

~ Grilling Vegetable Medley Kit - $4.99/each

~ Freshly Squeezed Lemonade, 1/2 gal - $1.99/each


* Meat & Seafood Department *

~ CM Premium Choice Angus T-Bones & Porterhouse Steaks - $8.99/lb

~ Boneless Pork Chops- $5.99/lb

~ Marinated Pork Tenderloin - $6.99/lb

~ Ground Sirloin - $4.49/lb

~ Baby Back Ribs - $3.99/lb

~ Beef Pinwheels - $7.99/lb

~ CM Shrimp Burger - $3.99/each

~ Hawaiian Albacore Tuna - $9.99/lb

~ Grill-Cut Shrimp, 8/12-ct - $10.99/lb

~ Pederson’s Natural Farms Beef Franks, 16 oz - $5.99/each
~ Sprecher Sodas, 4-pk - $4.99/each
Use FREE Soda in-store coupon wyb both


* Beer & Wine Department *

~ La Ferme Côtes du Rhône, 750 mL - $8.95/each

~ Sierra Salinas MO 2006, 750 mL - $9.95/each

~ Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, 6-pk - $5.99/each


* Grocery Department *

~ Native Texan BBQ Sauce, 18 oz - $3.99/each


* Bakery Department *

~ Pain au Lait Hamburger Buns - $1.99/each


* Cheese Department *

~ Grafton Cheddar - $8.99/lb


* Cafe on The Run/Chef Prepared *

~ Chicken Salad - $4.99/lb


* Floral Department *

~ Marguerite Daisies - $4.99/each

~ Alstromeria, 10-stem bunch - $4.99/each



*** Click here to see what I got last time so that I could use my FREE wyb $40+ coupon. Click here for a good selection of coupons for organic & all natural products that you can find most if not all at CM.

Happy Couponing!

Current List from Coupons.com

Here is the CURRENT list of printables available here at coupons.com

Bausch & Lomb Alaway Antihistamine Eye Drops, $ 4.00
Bausch & Lomb Ocuvite Eye Vitamins, $ 1.00
Bausch & Lomb PreserVision Eye Vitamins, $ 1.00
Bausch & Lomb ReNu Lubricating & Rewetting drops, $ 1.00
Bausch & Lomb ReNu, $1.00
Bausch & Lomb Simplus, $ 1.00
Bausch & Lomb Soothe Eye Drops, $ 1.00
Bealls Stores, 25% off any single item
Becton Dickinson Lancets, $1.50
Betty Crocker Frosting, $0.55
Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot, $0.75/2
Big G Cereals, Cocoa Puffs, $0.75
Bridgford Frozen Rolls, Dough or Bread, $0.55
Bridgford Parkerhouse Rolls, $1.00
Dove Cream Oil Body Wash, $1.50
Dove SkinVitalizer, $3.75
Dry Idea Roll-On, $2.00
Energizer Hearing Aid Battery Pack, $1.00
EverCare Roller or Refill, $1.00
Filippo Berio Olive Oil, $1.00
Glamour May Issue, $1.00
Glen Oaks Drinkable Yogurt, $1.00
GoodNites, $2.00
Hasbro Elefun Game,$5.00
Hasbro Gator Golf Game, $5.00
Hasbro Guess Who? Extra Game, $5.00
Hasbro Sorry! Sliders Game, $5.00
Hasbro Twister Hopscotch Game, $5.00
Health Valley Organic Products, $1.00
Huggies Diapers, $1.50
Imagine Soups, Broths or Stocks $1.50/2
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes, $1.00/2
Kotex Lightdays Liners, $1.50/2
Kotex Pads, $2.00/2
Kotex Security Tampons, $1.50/2
LeapFrog Tag Book, $5.00
LeapFrog Tag Reading System, $10.00
Lice MD, $1.00
Licefreee, $2.00
Litehouse Product, $1.00/2
Lucky Magazine May Issue, $0.50
NEW Mr. Bubble Bath Product, $0.50
NEW Northland Cranberry Juice, $1.00/2
Olan Mills Package, FREE
OptiFree Multi-Purpose Solution, $ 1.00
Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough, $1.00/2
Progresso, $1.00/2
Pull-Ups, $2.00
NEW Sears Portrait Sheets, $2.99
NEW Sears Portrait, 20% off
NEW Sears Portraits Personalized Collection, $10.00
Sesame Street Bath Products, $0.50
Simple Green Product, $1.00
StaphAseptic Antiseptic/Pain Relieving Gel, $3.00
The Good Life Recipe Dog or Cat Treat, $1.00
Tyson Skillet Creations, $1.00
V8 Vegetable Juice, $1.00
Viva Paper Towels, $0.40
Wanchai Ferry Dinner Kit, $1.10
WholeMeals Food for Dogs, $4.00
Yesterday's News Cat Litter, $2.00
Yo-Plus Yogurt, $1.00


That's it! Now fire up that printer & get busy. Don't forget you can print at least 2 of each coupon by hitting the back button. I have printed more of particular coupons from time to time, just keep hitting the back button until it stops printing.

Happy Couponing!

CVS Gift Card Give-Away Reminder

Just a quick reminder that "hunting season" has begun at Happy Couponing, click here for more info.

Happy Couponing!

CVS Trip 04/14/09, $39.23 for $5.59

My CVS was sold out of a few things that I wanted to get but here is what I got so far from CVS this week :

(1) Viva Paper Towels - $7.49
Used <$0.40> = $7.09
Earned $2.00 in ECB = $5.09

(1) Softsoap Scrub Body Wash - $4.99
Used <$1.00> = $3.99
Earned $4.99 in ECB = +$1.00

(3) Dr Pepper 12-pks - $11.00
Earned $3.00 in ECB $8.00/3 or $2.67 each

(2) Colgate Enamel Protect TP @ $3.99 each = $7.98
Used (2) <$0.75> = $6.48
Earned $7.98 in ECB = +$1.50

Sub-Total: $39.23
Extra Care Card Savings: <$7.77>
Total: $31.46
<$5.00>/$25.00 purchase
MFGC: <$2.90>
Total: $23.56 ($22.96 paid with ECB, $0.60 paid with Rx GC, OOP = $0.00)
ECB Earned: <$17.97>
Cost: $5.59

For these coupon match-ups and more, click here

Happy Couponing!

CVS ECB Deals - April 2009 - UPDATE

Here is another April deal, I will add this to the monthly deals post as well:

~ Mentos Gum, 1 oz - $1.69
Earn $1.00 in ECB wyb 3 = $4.07/3 or $1.36 each
Use (3) <$1.00> 03/01 SS = $1.07/3 or $0.36 each

Not a great deal since most of the time I get these for FREE with the <$1.00> coupon but if you are needing a small purchase to get you to that $15/$20/$25/$30/$50 or $100 level this could really help out.

To see the rest of the April Monthly Deals, click here


Happy Couponing!

It's my b-day but the gift is for you!

I am turning the "Dirty 30" on Friday (but with lots of protest) and I wanted to do something to keep my mind off my looming b-day so I thought - A GIVE-AWAY!!! I love to give stuff away so why not to my wonderful readers?? Look's like a win-win to me!!!

Here is what to do:

Tuesday, the 14th - I am going to hide a clue in one of my post from that day, it might be the first or it might be the last post of the day. It's hidden so go hunting, once you find the clue write it down and save it.

Wednesday, the 15th - I am going to hide another clue in my post from that day and I will delete the clue from Tuesday. Again go hunting and write down the clue - now you have both clues.

PS - here is what you are looking for: CLUE: ???????

Thursday, the 16th - I am going to open up the entry form, where you will enter your name, e-mail address where I can contact you if you win! & both clues. That get's you 1 entry if you have 1 clue and 2 entries if you have both. If you are a follower let me know in the space provided, another entry. If you subscribe to my feed let me know in the space provided and that will get you another entry. If you blog about my give-away to your readers and provide a link back to me then share your link with me in the space provided - that get's you another 2 entries. So if you do all 5 things that will get you 6 entries, the more entries the better your chance at winning a.......

$30.00 CVS GIFT CARD!!!!

Here is a link back to my giveaway that you can use to attach to your blog post.

I will post a reminder that will get emailed to my subscribers and my followers will be reminded instantly, so make sure you sign up so you don't forget to enter and it will get you more entries!

Friday, the 17th (my b-day) I will announce the winner using random.org

See you all tomorrow!


Happy Couponing!

Walgreens 04/12 - 04/18/09

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 most of 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.

To see the Completely FREE After Rebate (FAR) items, click here. This is a great way to turn your RR into cash.



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

* Special Promo *

~ All of the following products are 25% off regular price
~ Buy 6 or more of the following products – Earn $6.00 in RR or
~ Buy 4 of the following products – Earn $2.00 in RR

~ Degree Antiperspirant/Deodorant, 2.6 or 2.7 oz
Use <$0.75> 03/01 RP

~ Dove Body Wash, 24 oz
Use <$1.50> Cream Oil 03/15 RP or here
Use <$1.50> Go Fresh 03/15 RP
Use <$1.00> 03/15 RP
Use <$1.00> 04/05 UL

~ Dove Antiperspirant/Deodorant, 1.7-2.7 oz
Use <$1.25> Go Fresh 03/15 RP
Use <$1.00> 03/15 RP

~ Dove Bar Soap, 6 pk
Use <$1.50> Go Fresh 03/15 RP
Use <$1.00> 03/15 RP

~ Caress Body Wash, 12 or 15oz
Use <$1.00> 04/05 UL

~ Caress Bar Soap, 6 pk
Use <$1.00> 04/05 UL

~ Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion
Use <$1.25> 03/01 RP
Use <$1.00> 04/05 UL

~ Pond’s Skin Care
Use <$1.25> 03/29 RP
Use <$1.00> 03/29 RP

~ Lever 2000 Bar Soap, 8 pk
Use <$1.50> 03/01 RP

~ Q-tips, 500 pk
Use <$0.30> 04/05 UL

~ Dove Hair Care
Use <$1.50> Conditioner 03/15 RP
Use <$1.50> Heat Defense Therapy here
Use <$1.00> 03/15 RP or here


* Okay Deals *

~ Kellogg’s or Kashi Cereals, 12-17.5 oz - 3/$10.00 or $3.33 each
Earn $3.00 in RR wyb 3 = $7.00/3 or $2.33 each
Use (3) <$1.00> 04/05 RP = $4.00/3 or $1.33 each
(PS - I NEVER pay more than $1/box)

~ Chex Mix, 5.5 or 8.75 oz. - $0.99
Use <$0.50> 02/22 SS = $0.49


* Great Deals *

~ Folgers Instant Coffee, 8 oz Reg or Decaf - $4.99 with in-ad coupon, p.1, limit 2
Use <$0.50> 04/05 RP = $4.49

~ Coffee-mate, 16 oz Liquid - $1.50, limit 4
Use <$1.00> here = $0.50 or
Use <$1.50>/2 here = $1.50/2 or $0.75 each

~ Lysol Cleaners, various - BOGO (psa $2.99)
Use (2) <$0.50> 03/15 RP = varies or
Use (2) <$0.55> & <$0.50> here = varies
Submit <$3.00>/3 MIR here = varies

~ Printer or Cartridge Refill, Black or Color Ink - $10.00
Submit <$7.50> ESR, #28 = $2.50, limit 1

~ SanDisk SD Memory Card, 1GB - $9.99
Earn $5.00 in RR = $4.99


* Total Steals *

~ Zout Stain Remover, 22 oz - BOGO @ $3.99
(If you are not satisfied call 1-800-350-4932 & you will be issued a refund, click here for more info on the very bottom of page)

~ Scunci Elastics, 18 pk - $2.00
Earn $2.00 in RR = FREE

~ Fiber Choice, 10 ct Tablets - $2.49
Earn $2.49 in RR = FREE

~ Bayer Contour Meter - $14.99
Use <$14.99> 10/26 or 02/01 RP or 03/22 SS = FREE
Earn catalina for FREE Crest Pro Health TP
Use <$0.75> 04/05 PG = +$0.75 or
Use <$0.50> 03/15 PG = +$0.50
** If you have 4 Contour coupons then buy 4 in separate transactions and get 4 catalina's. Buy the 4 TP's with the catalina's then submit for $5.00 ESR #5, p.39, possibly an $8.00 money-maker!! **

~ Colgate Max White or Max Fresh Toothbrush - $3.29
Earn $3.29 in RR = FREE
Use <$1.00> here = +$1.00
Use <$0.75> 03/29 SS = +$0.75


* ESR coupons have limits but I have never found that to be true & you don’t need more than (1) to get multiple savings on multiple items *



What kind of deal did you score at Walgreen's this week? Share your shopping trip with me, I can't wait to hear how you did!

Happy Couponing!

CVS 04/12 - 04/18/09

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 "Cent"sible Sawyer has written a GREAT post all about the ins and outs of CVS and of course you can contact me if you have any other questions!

Confused?? Want to know what all these terms mean? Click here.



Here are the best deals at CVS this week:

* Okay Deals *

~ Nature's Bounty Vitamins or Supplements - BOGO (psa .49¢)
Use (2) <$1.00> 03/01 or 03/08 RP = varies

~ Colgate Total, 4.2 oz, Cavity, Baking Soda & Peroxide, 6.4 oz, Plus or Wave TB - BOGO (psa $1.99)
Use (2) <$0.75> 03/29 SS = $0.49/2 or $0.25 each
(PS - In the 5 years that I have been couponing I have NEVER paid for TP or TB's)

~ Pantene Pro-V Shampoo, Conditioner, 12.6-13.5 oz or Styler 6.5-11.5 oz - $3.50
Earn $2.00 in ECB wyb 2, = $5.00/2, limit 3
Use FREE Styler wyb Shampoo & Conditioner 03/15 PG
Best Scenario:
Buy (2) Shampoos = $7.00 &
Buy (2) Conditioners = $14.00 &
Buy (2) Stylers = $21.00
Use (2) FREE Styler MFGC = $14.00/6 or $2.33 each

~ Colgate Visible White TP, 4 oz - $3.99
Earn $2.00 in ECB = $1.99, limit 5
Use <$1.00> April '09, All You or here = $0.99 or
Use <$0.75> 03/29 SS = $1.24

~ Irish Spring Body Wash - $4.99
Earn Irish Spring Bar Soap, 3-pk FREE wyb Body Wash
Use <$1.50> CVS Reinventing Beauty Magazine = $3.49

~ Kotex Lightdays, 105–135 ct, Pads 28-44 ct, Tampons, 36 ct - 2/$9.00
Earn $2.00 in ECB wyb 2 = $7.00/2, limit 5
Use <$2.00>/2 Pads here = $5.00/2 or $2.50 each or
Use (2) <$1.00> Pads 02/22 SS = $5.00/2 or $2.50 each or
Use <$1.50>/2 Tampons here = $5.50/2 or $2.75 each or
Use (2) <$0.75> Tampons 02/22 SS = $5.50/2 or $2.75 each or
Use <$1.50>/2 Lightdays here = $5.50/2 or $2.75 each or
Use <$0.75> Lightdays 02/22 SS = $5.50/2 or $2.75 each

~ Dove Shampoo, Conditioner, 12 oz, or Styler, 7-9.25 oz – BOGO (psa $4.79)
Use (2) <$1.50> Conditioner 03/15 RP = $1.79/2 or $0.90 each or
Use (2) <$1.00> 03/15 RP = $2.79/2 or $1.40 each


* Great Deals *

~ Dr Pepper 12-pks, 12 oz cans - 3/$11.00, limit 1
Earn $3.00 in ECB wyb 3 = $8.00/3 or $2.67 each

~ Air Wick Mini Fresh Matic, .8 oz, or Lumin Air Flameless Candle, .71 oz - $4.99
Use <$4.00> Fresh Matic 04/05 SS or here = $0.99 or
Use <$3.00> Lumin Air here = $1.99

~ Softsoap Ensembles Hand Soap - See below
Pump - $7.99
Refill, 8.3 oz - $3.99
Earn $4.00 in ECB wyb both = $7.98/both, limit 1
(PS - if you did this offer the week of 03/29 then you can't do this one too)
Use <$2.00> Pump, Reinventing Beauty Magazine or Insert
Use <$1.00> Pump or Refill, here or
Use <$1.00> Pump, Feb. '09, March '09 All You
Use <$4.00> MIR tear pad (I found mine at Tom Thumb)
Best Scenario:
Buy Pump @ $7.99
Buy Refill @ $3.99 = $11.98
Use <$2.00> = $9.98
Use <$1.00> = $8.98
Earn $4 ECB = $4.98
Submit $4 MIR = $0.98
Stamp, .42¢ = $1.40/both Pump & Refill
(PS - This is a Great Deal for the Ensembles but I use the Softsoap that's FREE after the .35¢ coupon, I mean come on it's hand soap, who cares?)

~ Pert Plus 2in1 Shampoo/Conditioner, 13.5 oz, or Sure Deodorant, Solid 2.6-2.7 oz, or Spray 6 oz - 2/$5.00
Earn $2.00 in ECB wyb 2 = $3.00/2 or $1.50 each, limit 1
Use (2) <$1.00> Pert here = $1.00/2 or $0.50 each or
Use (2) <$1.00> Sure here = $1.00/2 or $0.50 each or
Use (2) <$1.00> Sure Spray 03/01 SS = $1.00/2 or $0.50 each or
Use (2) <$0.75> Sure Solid 03/01 SS = $1.50/2 or $0.75 each

~ Nivea Skin Care, Lip Care, Body Wash, Nivea for Men or Eucerin, excluding Aquaphor – see below
Earn $5.00 in ECB wyb $15.00, limit 1
~ Nivea Body Wash, 16.9 oz - $5.00
~ Nivea for Men Facial Care, Nivea or Eucerin Lotion or Cream – Save $1.00 (psa. $2.99)
~ Nivea Lip Care, .17-.35 oz - $2.50
~ Nivea for Men Body Wash, 16.9 oz - $4.00
Use <$1.00> Nivea Body Product 02/08 RP or here
Use <$1.00> Nivea Lip Care 02/08 RP
Use <$1.00> Nivea Natural Tone Lotion 04/05 RP
Use <$1.00> Nivea, any Good Housekeeping, April ‘09
Use <$1.00> Eucerin Body Product 02/08 RP, here or here
Use <$1.00> Eucerin, any Good Housekeeping, April ‘09
Also keep your eye out for pamphlet coupons, I found them in a cardboard display at CVS on Saturday night
* Check your CRT’s for additional savings *
Best Scenario:
Buy (6) Nivea Lip Care @ $2.50 each = $15.00
Use (6) <$1.00> = $9.00
Earn $5 in ECB = $4.00/6 or $0.67 each

~ CVS Brand Glucosamine/Chondroitin, 120-240 ct - $14.99
Use <$2.00> here = $12.99
(CoQ10, 30-90 ct is also $14.99 this week)

~ CVS Brand Vitamin D 1000 mg, 90-240 ct - BOGO
Use (2) <$1.00> here = varies

~ Viva Paper Towels, 6 pk - $7.49
Earn $2.00 in ECB = $5.49, limit 3
Use <$0.50> here = $4.99 or
Use <$0.40> 04/05 SS or here = $5.09

~ Kellogg's Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Corn Pops, 12-15 oz - $2.00, limit 4
Use <$1.00> 04/05 RP = $1.00


* Total Steals *

~ Purex 2x Laundry Detergent, 24-32 loads - BOGO @ $6.99
Use BOGO here = 2/FREE!!!

~ Softsoap Scrub Body Wash, 18 oz - $4.99
Earn $4.99 in ECB = FREE, limit 1
Use <$1.50> CVS Reinventing Beauty Magazine = +$1.50 or
Use <$1.00> 03/29 SS = +$1.00
(I found the RB Mag in the beauty section of CVS, it cost .99¢ & had Jennifer Aniston on the front)

~ Sobe Life Water, 20 oz - BOGO (psa $1.59), limit 6
Use BOGO here (up to $1.59) = 2/FREE!!!

~ Colgate Enamel Protect, Sensitive Whitening TP, 6 oz, or 360 Sensitive TB - $3.99
Earn $3.99 in ECB = FREE, limit 2
Use <$1.00> April '09 All You = +$1.00 or
Use <$0.75> 03/29 SS = +$0.75


Monthly ECB deals, click here



That's all folks! Leave a comment and let me know how you did, I will try to post my shopping trip deals later.

Happy Couponing!

Happy Easter!!!

Just a quick post to let you know that I will be celebrating Easter with my family on Sunday so I won't get CVS & Walgreens up until Monday at the latest.

Need something to fill your time?? Check out this post here with lots of coupons, freebies, offers & samples.

Happy Easter to you & your family!

Happy Couponing!

My Ulta Trip 04/11/09, $37.50 for 4¢!!!!

Here is what I got tonight at Ulta:

Transaction #1

(2) Revlon Eye Brow Pencils - BOGO @ $2.99
(2) Bath Beads @ 30¢ each = 60¢

Sub Total: $3.59
Ulta 20% coupon: <$0.60>
MFGC: <$2.00> & <$1.00>
Tax: $0.04
Total: $0.03


Transaction #2

(4) Revlon Eye Brow Pencils - BOGO @ $2.99 = $5.98
(2) Revlon Nail Polishes - BOGO @ $4.49
(2) Revlon Eye Shadows - BOGO @ $4.99

Sub Total: $15.46
Ulta <$3.50>/$10 coupon: <$3.50>
MFGC: (4) <$2.00> & (4) <$1.00>
Tax: $0.05
Total: $0.01

GRAND TOTALS
Sub Total: $37.50
Sale: <$18.45>
Ulta Coupons: <$4.10>
MFGC: <$15.00>
Tax: $0.09
Total: $0.04

That's a savings of 99.89%!!!!

Did you make it to Ulta this week? I sure hope so because I was super excited about all this make-up for 4¢, I hope you guys were able to take part in the fun.

Happy Couponing!