Staying in Budget: 2009

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Taco Cabana FREE Fajita Taco Dinner

Sign up for the Taco Cabana eClub and receive a printable coupon for a FREE Fajita Taco Dinner with the purchase of any soft drink AND a gift on your birthday!

Sunday, August 2, 2009

School Supply Roundup 2009 (Update #2)

As I mentioned before, I'm on a quest to see how much of my son's school supplies I can get for FREE with all of the great deals going on. This is a list of his current school supplies and where/when I think I can get them for free or, if not free, then super cheap. ;) I should note that I'm getting a late start and have missed several great sales in which some of these things were already free. :(

As of August 6th, we have 4 different school supply lists for my son's first year of Kindergarten. One came in the school packet at Kindergarten Roundup, the second one is the list of items included in the package you can buy at Kindergarten Roundup (also came in the school packet), the third is from the school's website, the fourth list I received at Registration 8/6. I just combined them and noted any differences.

Kindergarten School Supply List:
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2 facial tissue (large box)
- Previous Kroger sale w/coupon = FREE

2 12x18 Manila paper (50 count) (school list says 1 pk)
- 7/19 - 7/25 Target 50pk $1.67 (I *think* the seasonal price is $1.99)

12x18 Asst. construction paper (50 count)
- 7/26 - 8/1 Walgreens: 96 ct $.99
- 7/19-7/25 Target .88 - my Target was sold out of these and I didn't have time for a rain check :(

#2 pencils (12)
- 8/2 - 8/4 CVS: Caliber or CVS Brand (10ct) $.99 w/$.99 ECBs = FREE (limit 2) -- (rain check)

2 glue sticks
- 8/2 - 8/4 CVS: Caliber or CVS Brand (3pk) $.99 w/$.99 ECBs = FREE (limit 2)

4 bottles white glue (4oz.) (website says 2, school list says 3, pre-purchase pkg from school=4)
- 7/26 - 8/01 Walgreens: .39 each Elmer's brand (limit 6)
- OR 7/26-8/1 Staples: .25 each Elmer's brand (limit 2 per customer)
- Target .25 each seasonal pricing (Elmer's Brand)
- Walmart .25 each seasonal pricing (Elmer's Brand)

1 Water-based (washable) markers (8 count) (some lists said washable, some didn't)
- Target $1.79 each seasonal pricing (Roseart washable)

2 Boxes waxed crayons (24 count) (school list says 2 boxes of 16)
- Walmart $.25 seasonal pricing (Crayola brand 24 ct) - my Walmart was out of these :(
- Target $.27 seasonal pricing (Crayola brand 24 ct)

2 pocket folder (website says 1, Registration list says 1)
- 8/2 - 8/4 CVS: 2-Pocket Poly Folders (too fancy?) $.49 w/$.49 ECBs = FREE (limit 2)
- OR 7/19-7/25 (and 8-2 - 8/8) Walgreens: 9 cents each.
- OR 7/19-7/25 Office Depot $0.05 (limit 5)
- 7/19-7/25 Walgreens: 9 cents each. (Wags substituted these for the 2 pocket folders so I got 3 total at 9 cents each.)

1 folder with brads (on website list only)
- 7/26-8/1 Walgreens: 3/.59
- 7/19-7/25 (and 8-2 - 8/8) Walgreens: 9 cents each. (Wags substituted these for the 2 pocket folders so I got 3 total at 9 cents each.)

2 Spiral wide-ruled notebook (website says 1)
- 8/2 - 8/4 CVS: Caliber or CVS Brand $.99 w/$.99 ECBs = FREE (limit 2)
- Walmart $.15 each seasonal pricing

Scissors (sharp point)
- 8/2 - 8/4 CVS: Caliber or It's Academic $2.99 w/$2.99 ECBs = FREE (limit 2) -- (rain check)

Box of water-color paints with brush
- 7/26 - 8/1 Target 8ct $.50 (Roseart washable)

1 composition book (not on the school list, on website and pre-purchase pkg from school lists)
- 7/26 - 7/28 CVS: $.99 w/.99 ECBs = FREE

1 box “ziploc” type bags — quart or gallon size
- FREE after sale/coupons from Target in June (previously posted)

I updated this post with seasonal pricing on some items and any items that I purchased are in red.

Total spent so far: $6.64

Estimated final total: $8.43

NOTE: If CVS is sold out of their ECB deals when you get there, you can always ask for a rain check which will give you the sale price including ECBs! Walgreens (to my knowledge) does not give the Register Rewards with rain checks.

Wanna go on your own quest? Check out this cool forum entry "Back to School 2009" - I wish I had found this list BEFORE I started this post. lol.

Another CVS Moneymaker for 8/2

I just got back from CVS and discovered an incredible moneymaker deal. My CVS had the CVS Readyfill coupon booklets laying out on the counter at the pharmacy so I grabbed a couple. There's a coupon for $4 off $20 purchase and $3 off $12 eyecare coupon.

Here's the scenario:

Buy (3) Visine-A @ $3.99 each, get $5 ECB wyb $10 (ad scan on iheartcvs.com says 4.50 but my ad says 3.99)
Buy (1) Blink @ 7.99, get $7.99 ECB
Buy 1 CVS/Caliber Poly Portfolio @ $0.49, get $0.49 ECB
Total is now $20.45
(Hand clerk $4 off $20 CVS coupon now - BEFORE any other coupons!!)
- $4.00 off $20 CVS coupon (link on iheartcvs.com) OR (use the $4 off $20 from the Readyfill booklet) -- I used the printable one since it expires 8/2 and the other is good till Sept.
- (3) $3/1 Visine coupons (SS 6/14/09)
- (1) $3/1 Blink coupon (RP 8/2/09)
- $3.00 off $12 eye care purchase CVS coupon (from Readyfill booklet)
Pay $1.45, get back $7.99 ECB, $5 ECB, $0.49 ECB
= $12.03 PROFIT after coupons and ECBs!

Woo Hoo!! I love CVS!

I did several transactions on this visit, here's some additional tips...

You can also get a "select writing utensil" for a penny with any stationary purchase (according to the store manager, that's anything on that wall - ie. the Poly Folder) - the store manager let me have a large Sharpie Marker as my penny item.

I also used the $4 off $20 coupon with the Electrasol deal, which makes it a $4 moneymaker!! (see CVS 8/2 deals post for additional info)

Also look at the bottom of your receipt and you'll find a freebie (only the first time you scan your CVS card in August). I have 2 cards, with one I got a free chapstick and the other gave me a free CVS aspirin. YAY!

Saturday, August 1, 2009

CVS 8/2-8/8

There's some AWESOME deals coming up at CVS starting Sunday. Lots of basic school supplies for FREE, plus Electrasol FREE after coupon and more!

There's also several printable $$ off coupons that expire 8/2, which when combined with these deals can actually make some of them money makers!!

Here's a list of my favorite deals for this week.
Blink tears or gel tears $7.99 get $7.99 EB Limit 1
-$3 Blink Tears or Blink GelTears Lubricating Eye Drops 8/2/09 rp
-$1.50 blink Tears lubricating eye drops, any
= FREE + $1.50-$3 profit

Caliber or cvs brand 20 ct Pens or wooden pencils 10 ct $.99 get $.99 eb limit 2
= FREE
(Sun-Tues only)

Caliber or it's Academic Book Covers $.99 get $.99 eb limit 2
3 Day Sale: Sun, Mon, Tue - after tues, no eb

Caliber or it's Academic Compass/Protractor $1.50 get $1.50 eb limit 2
3 Day Sale: Sun, Mon, Tue - after tues, no eb

Caliber or it's Academic Flexi Ruler $.99 get $.99 eb limit 2
3 Day Sale: Sun, Mon, Tue - after tues, no eb

Caliber or it's Academic 5" Scissors $2.99 get $2.99 eb limit 2
3 Day Sale: Sun, Mon, Tue - after tues, no eb

Caliber sticky Notes 2 ct, Glue stick 3 pk, or Pen Eraser $.99 get $.99 eb limit 2
3 Day Sale: Sun, Mon, Tue - after tues, no eb

caliber or cvs pharmacy 1 subject notebook $.99 get $.99 eb limit 2
3 Day Sale: Sun, Mon, Tue - after tues, no eb

Poly Portfolio $.49 get $.49 eb limit 2
3 Day Sale: Sun, Mon, Tue - after tues, no eb

$10 EB WYB $20 Limit 1
Electrasol, Resolve or Woolite $4.50
-$2.50 Finish/Electrasol Quantum, Powerball Tabs or Gelpacs SS 7/12/09

Scenario:
Buy 5 Electrasol @ $4.50/ea
- (5) $2.50/1 coupons
pay $10 out of pocket, get $10 ECB back
= FREE after ECB's

Softsoap Nutri Serums 15 oz $4.99 get $4 EB Limit 1
3 Day Sale - Sun, Mon, Tue
-$2 Softsoap® Body Wash or Irish Spring™ Body Wash 15 oz + may not display for all zip codes - worked with zip 45435
-$1 Softsoap scrub or Irish Spring body wash 15-18 oz, exp 9/15/09 (if this product comes in a "Scrub") reinventing beauty magazine coupon
= FREE or $1 profit after ECBs depending on coupon

stayfree $5 / Visine drops or wipes $4.50 / Tylenol $4 get $5 EB WYB $10 Limit 1
-$5 off 2 Stayfree Product (excludes Jumbo pack) (bogo up to $6.99) SS 6/28/09 or buy this coupon
-$3 Visine Totality Multi Symptom Relief or Visine Total Eye Soothing Wipes SS 6/14/09
see list below of qualifying items and more deals!

Scenarios #1
Buy 2 Stayfree $5/ea
-(1) $5/2 Stayfree coupon (SS 6/28/09)
Pay $5, get $5 ECB
= FREE after ECB's
Scenario #2
Buy 3 Visine Drops $4.50/ea
-(3) Visine coupons (SS 6/14/09)
Pay $4.50, get $5 ECB
= $0.50 PROFIT after ECBs!

Other deals...

CVS Ped Pro $7.99
- $2 off CVS Ped Pro Printable coupon
= $5.99

Centrum 100ct $9.99, $2 ECB
- $3/1 Printable Coupon
= $4.99 after ECB

$5 EB WYB $10 Limit 1 (see ad for qualifying items)
Bengay $6
-$2 Bengay SS 6/28/09

Scenario for Bengay/Tylenol
Buy 1 Bengay and 1 Tylenol
- (1) $2/1 Bengay coupon
- (1) $2/1 Tylenol coupon
Pay $6 , get $5 ECBs
= $1 for Bengay and Tylenol after ECBs

Viactiv $8
-$1 Viactiv V 5/10/09
Stayfree $5 (see scenario in FREE section above)
-$5 off 2 Stayfree Product (excludes Jumbo pack) (bogo up to $6.99) SS 6/28/09 or buy this coupon
-$1 stayfree and here
O.B. Tampons $5
-$1.50 O.B. SS 6/28/09
Carefree Pantiliners $5
-$1 off 2 Carefree 34 ct + SS 6/28/09
Mylanta $5
-$1.50 Mylanta V 6/7/09
Tylenol $4
-$2 Tylenol Extra Strength, any except trial size SS 6/21/09
-$2 Tylenol Arthritis V 5/17/09 or SS 6/21/09
-$1 Tylenol Extra Strength V 6/7/09
-$1 Tylenol Arithritis Pain SS 7/19/09
-$1 Tylenol PM V 6/7/09
-$2 Tylenol PM SS 6/21/09

Scenario for Tylenol:
Buy 3 Tylenol $4/ea
- (3) $2/1 coupons from selection above
Pay $6, get $5 ECBs
= $1 for 3 bottles of Tylenol after ECBs

Visine drops or wipes $3.99 (see scenario in FREE section)
-$2 visine, any
-$2 Visine A or Visine AC V 4/26/09
-$1 Visine, any SS 6/14/09 or V 4/26/09
-$3 Visine Totality Multi Symptom Relief or Visine Total Eye Soothing Wipes SS 6/14/09 or buy this coupon
-$2 Visine .5 oz +, or total eye soothing wipes All You magazine 8/28/09 issue pg 41
Listerine $3
-$.50 Listerine Antiseptic 500 ml V 4/26/09
Pepcid $9
-$1 Pepcid V 6/7/09
Tylenol Cold $6
Benadryl-D $4.50
-$1 Benadryl V 5/17/09
-$1 Benadryl Allergy SS 6/28/09

Thanks to iheartcvs for these deals, printable $ off coupons and coupon matchups!

Friday, July 31, 2009

Grocery Lineup 7/29 - 8/4

Happy Couponing has the coupon matchups and best ad deals for the DFW area.

One addition to her Albertson's lineup:

Scotch Packaging Tape 2" x 800 in. 10/$10 or $1 each
- $.50/1 Scotch Packaging Tape (7/26 RP)
- $.50/1 Scotch Packaging Supply (7/26 RP)
= FREE

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Walgreens 7/26 - 8/1

These are the deals that I find of interest this week at Walgreens. As always, more great deals can be found at Couponing101.

Goody Ouchless Headband $3.99, Earn Free Mail-in Rebate
- $1/1 Printable Coupon
= Free + $1 Profit

Scotch Bubble Mailer 39¢
- 50¢/1 Q (7/26 RP)
= Free

Starbucks Frappuccino $1.25
- $1/1 Q (6/21 SS)
= 25¢

Listerine 500 ml Advanced, Natural Citrus, Total Care, Smart Rinse, or Agent Cool Blue $4, Buy 2 and Earn $3 Register Rewards
- $1/1 Agent Cool Blue Printable Coupon
- $1/1 Smart Rinse Printable Coupon
- 50¢/1 Printable Coupon
- $2/1 Total Care Q (3/15 SS or 4/26 RP)
- Various Qs (3/15 SS, 4/26 RP, or 6/14 SS)
= 50¢ ea. & up

Thanks to iheartwags and Couponing101 for these great matchups and ad scans!

CVS 7/26 - 8/1

These are the deals that I find of interest this week. As always, there's more great deals available, please visit Couponing101 for more great local deals.

Sunday – Tuesday ONLY:

Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste $2.88, Earn $2 ECBs (limit 1)
- $1/1 Q (7/12 SS) OR
- $1.50/1 Q (All You Mag March Issue) OR
- $1/1 Printable Coupon
= Free + Profit

Caliber Composition Book 99¢, Earn 99¢ ECBs (limit 2)
= Free

Caliber or CVS/Pharmacy Erasers, Push Pins, or Binder Clips 99¢, Earn 99¢ ECBs (limit 2)
= Free

Caliber Pencil or Index Card Case 99¢, Earn 99¢ ECBs (limit 2)
= Free

Pilot EasyTouch Pen 2 pk 99¢, Earn 99¢ ECBs (limit 2)
= Free

Swingline Tot Stapler or Caliber Sticky Notes 2 pk 99¢, Earn 99¢ ECBs (limit 2)
= Free

Week-long Deals:

Select Candy, Spend $15 & Earn $5 ECBs (limit 5)
$1/2 Snickers, Twix, MilkyWay, or 3 Musketeers, Single Bars Q (7/26 RP)
55¢/1 Mentos Gum Q (5/3 or 6/21 SS)
$1/2 Dentyne Gum Q (6/14 SS)
$1/3 Twizzlers Q (6/28 SS)

Scenario:
(18) Snickers, Twix, Etc 3/$2
(3) Mentos Gum $1
- (9) $1/2 Mars Qs
- (3) 55¢/1 Mentos Qs
= $4.35, Earn $5 ECBs
= Free + 65¢ Profit

CVS/Pharmacy Tampons 10ct $1.89, Earn $1.89 ECBs (limit 1)
= Free

Kashi Cereal, Crackers, or Bars or Kellogg’s Smart Start Cereal 3/$10, Spend $10 & Earn $5 ECBs (limit 1)
- $1.50/1 Cereal Printable Coupon
- $1.50/1 TLC Snack wyb Go Lean Crunch Printable Coupon
- $1.50/1 Cereal or TLC Printable Coupon
= 17¢ ea.

Thanks to iheartcvs.com and Couponing101 for these matchups and ad scan!

School Supply Roundup 2009 (Updated)

I'm on a quest to see how much of my son's school supplies I can get for FREE with all of the great deals going on. This is a list of his current school supplies and where/when I think I can get them for free or, if not free, then super cheap. ;) I should note that I'm getting a late start and have missed several great sales in which some of these things were already free. :(

I find it interesting that I've gotten 3 different school supply lists for my son's first year of Kindergarten. One came in the school packet at Kindergarten Roundup, the second one is the list of items included in the package you can buy at Kindergarten Roundup (also came in the school packet), the last came from the school's website. I just combined them and noted any differences.

Kindergarten School Supply List:
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2 facial tissue (large box)
- Previous Kroger sale w/coupon = FREE

2 12x18 Manila paper (50 count) (school list says 1 pk)
- 7/19 - 7/25 Target 50pk $1.67 (I *think* the seasonal price is $1.99)

12x18 Asst. construction paper (50 count)
- 7/26 - 8/1 Walgreens: 96 ct $.99
- 7/19-7/25 Target .88 - my Target was sold out of these today :(

#2 pencils (12)
- 8/2 - 8/4 CVS: Caliber or CVS Brand (10ct) $.99 w/$.99 ECBs = FREE (limit 2)

2 glue sticks
- 8/2 - 8/4 CVS: Caliber or CVS Brand (3pk) $.99 w/$.99 ECBs = FREE (limit 2)

4 bottles white glue (4oz.) (website says 2, school list says 3, pre-purchase pkg from school=4)
- 7/26 - 8/01 Walgreens: .39 each Elmer's brand (limit 6)
- OR 7/26-8/1 Staples: .25 each Elmer's brand (limit 2 per customer)
- Target .25 each seasonal pricing (Elmer's Brand)
- Walmart .25 each seasonal pricing (Elmer's Brand)

1 Water-based (washable) markers (8 count) (some lists said washable, some didn't)
- Target $1.79 each seasonal pricing (Roseart washable)

2 Boxes waxed crayons (24 count) (school list says 2 boxes of 16)
- Walmart $.25 seasonal pricing (Crayola brand 24 ct) - my Walmart was out of these :(
- Target $.27 seasonal pricing (Crayola brand 24 ct)

2 pocket folder (website says 1)
- 8/2 - 8/4 CVS: 2-Pocket Poly Folders (too fancy?) $.49 w/$.49 ECBs = FREE (limit 2)
- OR 7/19-7/25 (and 8-2 - 8/8) Walgreens: 9 cents each.
- OR 7/19-7/25 Office Depot $0.05 (limit 5)
- 7/19-7/25 Walgreens: 9 cents each. (Wags substituted these for the 2 pocket folders so I got 3 total at 9 cents each.)

1 folder with brads (on website list only)
- 7/26-8/1 Walgreens: 3/.59
- 7/19-7/25 (and 8-2 - 8/8) Walgreens: 9 cents each. (Wags substituted these for the 2 pocket folders so I got 3 total at 9 cents each.)

2 Spiral wide-ruled notebook (website says 1)
- 8/2 - 8/4 CVS: Caliber or CVS Brand $.99 w/$.99 ECBs = FREE (limit 2)
- Walmart $.15 each seasonal pricing

Scissors (sharp point)
- 8/2 - 8/4 CVS: Caliber or It's Academic $2.99 w/$2.99 ECBs = FREE (limit 2)

Box of water-color paints with brush
- 7/26 - 8/1 Target 8ct $.50 (Roseart washable)

1 composition book (not on the school list, on website and pre-purchase pkg from school lists)
- 7/26 - 7/28 CVS: $.99 w/.99 ECBs = FREE

1 box “ziploc” type bags — quart or gallon size
- FREE after sale/coupons from Target in June (previously posted)

I updated this post with seasonal pricing on some items and any items that I purchased are in red.

Total spent so far: $5.15

Estimated final total: $8.92

NOTE: If CVS is sold out of their ECB deals when you get there, you can always ask for a rain check which will give you the sale price including ECBs! Walgreens (to my knowledge) does not give the Register Rewards with rain checks.

Wanna go on your own quest? Check out this cool forum entry "Back to School 2009" - I wish I had found this list BEFORE I started this post. lol.

Thanks to iheartcvs.com and iheartwags.com for posting ad scans and deals!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Grocery Lineup 7/22 - 7/28

The grocery deal line up for the DFW area can be found at Happy Couponing! I'll post any additional deals that I may find in the post as well.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Blockbuster Express Kiosk FREE Rental Codes

Blockbuster has joined the kiosk realm and is offering several new rental codes. Check their website for local kiosks (hint - there's one at Circle K's in Lake Dallas and McKinney!). The valpak flyer I received says $1/movie day rentals.

One FREE rental: CKVPX9A7 (valid 7/20-7/27)

Rent One, Get One FREE: CKVPX9B7 (valid 7/27-8/10) or CKVPX9C7 (valid 8/10-8/24)

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Upcoming CVS Deal: FREE Finish/Electrasol Dishwashing Detergent

I always get excited about good FREE stuff and this one is no exception...

CVS will have Electrasol on sale for 2/$9 during the week of 8/2. You’ll earn $10 in ECBs when you buy $20 of select Electrasol, Lysol, Resolve and Air Wick products. Stock up on the $2.50/1 Electrasol coupons on eBay to get FREE dishwasher detergent!

Electrasol Dish Detergent, 2/$9
Get $10 ECBs wyb $20
$2.50/1 Finish/Electrasol, exp. 8-9-09 (SS 7/12/09)

Here's a scenario you can use:

Buy 5 Electrasol Tabs or Gelpacs $4.50 each
- (5) $2.50/1 coupons (7/12 SS)
= OOP $10.00, get $10.00 ECB!
=FREE after ECB's

Also, here's a link to several printable coupons for Electrasol/Finish, Airwick, Lysol and more (if that link doesn't work, try this one and sign up for their list). Coupons for Resolve (also in this sale) can be found under the Fabric Care Tab.

Thanks to DealSeekingMom, NPRA and iheartCVS for the information!

Free Lunch Box Recipe Book from Ziploc

You'll need 2 UPC codes from Ziploc products - you can use the following code for both fields:

0 25700 13895 2

then hit "Enter Now". You don't have to fill in the address info below that to get the free downloadable recipe book - though they do send out printable coupons from time to time.

When the recipe book comes up, don't forget to hit "download" and save an offline copy!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Kroger 7/8 - 7/14

Here's some Kroger deals I see for this week. My Kroger triples coupons up to .39 and doubles up to .50 cents.

Ground Beef (fat content??) $1.69/lb (3 or 5 lb Flavorseal packs)

Iceberg Lettuce $0.87

Kroger Tortilla Chips $1 each

Bounty Single roll Paper Towels $1 each
- .25/1 (7/5 PG)
= $0.25 each

Eggo Waffles $1.50 ea

Sundown Vitamins B1G1 Free $?? (use 2 coupons)
- $1/1 (6/28 RP)
- $1/1 Printable Coupon
= $??
(I've gotten some great deals on children's vitamins during B1G1 sales in the past)

Nature's Bounty Vitamins B1G1 FREE $?? (use 2 coupons)
- $1/1 (6/28 RP)
= $??

Albertsons 7/8 - 7/14

Here's some deals that I see for Albertsons this week. My Albertson's triples coupons up to $.39 and doubles coupons up to $.50.

24 Pack Niagara Water $2.49

Good Day Orange Juice $0.99 each

85% Lean Ground Beef $1.88/lb (wyb 3lbs or more)

Pink Lady Apples $0.99/lb

Albertson's Dozen Large Eggs $0.88

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 8oz. B1G1 Free $ ??
** normally there's alot of coupons for these, still looking.... (use 2 coupons if you find them!)

Hefty Paper Plates and Cups B1G1 Free $??
- 50¢/1 Q (5/17 RP) (use 2 coupons)
= ??

*** $2 each wyb 10 of the following ***
Cheerios (select varieties) $2.00
- $1/1 Printable Coupon (sign up for their monthly $1 off coupons)
- .75/1 Multi Grain Cheerios Printable Coupon
- .55/1 Banana Nut Cheerios (yum!) Printable Coupon
= $1 or more depending on coupon/item

Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.00
- .40/1 Printable Coupon
= $1.20

Fiber One Granola Bars $2.00
- .75/1 Printable Coupon
= $1.25

*** End Mix and Match Deals ***

Target Deals 7/5 - 7/11

I'm off to Target to snatch up this great deal - hoping that our Target has the same (or cheaper) prices as what's listed. As always, I'll update this post if I find different pricing.

Kashi Go Lean Crunch or Heart to Heart Cereal $2.66 – Buy 2
- (2) $1.50/1 Printable Coupons
- B1G1Free Target Coupon
- 50¢/1 Target Coupon (YMMV on using this coupon along with the B1G1 Q)
= Free + 84¢ overage

Kashi Crackers or Trail Mix Bars $2.50 – Buy 2
- (2) $1.50/1 Printable Coupons
- $1/2 Target Coupon
= 50¢ ea.

Thanks to Couponing101 for these matchups! Please visit her site for a long list of additional deals - prices vary (sometimes by a lot) depending on the store you shop at.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Coupon: $1.00 off Skintimate Shaving Cream

Click here to get a $1.00 off coupon for Skintimate Shaving Cream. Walgreens and CVS often run these either FREE or .99 cents after RR or ECB's, so it's a potential moneymaker! Woo Hoo!

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Walgreens 6/14 - 6/20

Here's some deals that I like at Walgreen's this week:

St. Ives Body Wash $2.99, Earn $2.99 Register Rewards
- $1.50/1 Q (5/10 SS)
= Free + $1.51 Profit after Q and RR (OOP = $1.49 + tax = $1.62 for my area)

Right Guard Antiperspirant/Deodorant 99¢ w/ in-ad Q (limit 3)
- $1/1 Q (4/19 SS)
= Free (OOP = $0)

John Frieda Root Awakening Hair Care 3/$15, Earn $5 Register Rewards
- (3) $3/1 Qs (6/14 SS)
= 34¢ ea. after Qs and RRs (OOP = $6 + tax = $6.53 in my area)

Off! Clip On Repellent $9.99, Earn $3 Register Reward (buy 2 – will only earn RR for 1)
- $2/1 Q (5/17 SS)
- B1G1Free Printable Coupon
= $2.50 ea. after both coupons and RR (OOP = $5 + tax = $5.44 in my area)

Select Unilever Products, Get $4 RRs wyb 6, Get $8 RRs wyb 8
– Ragu or Skippy PB, 2/$4
– Hellmann’s Mayo, 2/$7
– Lipton Tea, 2/$5

Suggested Deal:

Buy (4) Ragu, 2/$4
Buy (4) Skippy PB, 2/$4
Use (2) $1/2 Ragu printable
Use (2) $1/2 Skippy Peanut Butter, exp. 6-28-09 (V 4/5/09)
$0.25 ea. after coupons and RRs!

Oreo Cakesters, 2/$5, Earn $3 RRs wyb 2
-$1/1 Oreo Cakesters, exp. 7-13-09 (SS 6/14/09)
= FREE after coupons and RRs! (OOP = $3 + tax = $3.26)

Walgreens Reusable Shopping Bags, 3/$1 (w/ in-ad coupon)
(good filler item since 1 coupon is used for 3 items, or $.34 ea)

There's more "deals" but I'll let you look at Couponing101 or iheartwags or one of the other sites for more details. These are just what I think are "worthy" this week. ;)

Thanks to Couponing101 and DealSeekingMom for these matchups!

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Albertsons 6/10 - 6/16

These are some deals for Albertson's in the North DFW area. My stores double up to $.50 and triple up to $.35 on up to 4 like coupons.

Michelina's Dinner Entree's .69 ea
- $1/5 Printable Coupon
= $.49
* online says additionaly purchases at $.88 ea so the rest may be $.68 ea, still a good deal

Fresh Strawberries $.99/lb

Home Maker Orange Juice $.99/64 oz

Albertson's 93% Lean Ground Beef $2.99/lb

Thanks to Couponing101 for most of these matchups:

All items listed are Buy One Get One Free - check the ad for some that say “identical item only.”

Boneless Skinless Fryer Breasts or Tenders

Breyer’s Ice Cream - up to $6.49
- 75¢/1 Q (5/17 RP)
= $2.50 ea. or less

Red Baron - up to $5.49
- 75¢/1 Q (4/19, 5/3 or 5/10 SS)
= $2 ea. or less

Sobe Lifewater
- B1G1Free Printable Coupon
= 2 Free

In-store Coupons

Kraft Ranch Salad Dressing 79¢
- $1/1 Printable Coupon (no longer available)
- $1/2 Printable Coupon
= Free - $.29 ea

Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts 99¢
- 55¢/1 Q (6/7 RP)
= 44¢

Kroger 6/10 - 6/16

These are some of the Kroger deals for the North DFW area. My Kroger doubles up to $.50 and triples up to $.35 for up to 3 like coupons.

Mini Peeled Carrots 97¢

Dulcinea Pureheart Watermelon $1.97

Peaches 77¢/lb

Daisy Sour Cream 16oz $1.67
- 50¢/1 Q (5/31 RP)
= 67¢

Kraft Cheese $1.67
- $1/1 Printable Coupon
= 67¢

Hot Pockets $1.69
- 50¢/1 Q (5/17 SS)
= 69¢

Ken’s Salad Dressing $1.49
- $1/1 Q (5/3 SS)
= 49¢

A1 Steak Sauce $2.99
- $2/1 Printable Coupon
= 99¢

Crazy Meal Deal
Buy 1 Deli 14 Inch Private Selection Pizza Cheese, Pepperoni or Supreme, Get 4 Items FREE:
Dole Ceasar Salad Kit 10 oz Package (there was a printable coupon, no longer available on this)
Big K Soda 2 Liter Bottle
Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding 4 Pack, Selected Varieties ($1/3 May '09 All You or ConAgra Mailer)
Just Bake It French Bread
Save $6.27

Thanks to Couponing101 for these matchups, see her site for more!

I also noticed these deals at my store the other night:

Hostess Powdered Sugar Donuts 2/$5
- (2) $.50/1 Hostess Coupons (6/7 RP)
= $1.50 each

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner $1.49 (part of the 40% off deal)
- $0.50/1 Lysol coupon (4/26 SS or 6/7 SS)
= $0.49

Lysol 80ct Wipes $3.49 (part of the 40% off deal)
- $1/1 Lysol Coupon (4/26 SS or 6/7 SS)
= $2.29

Tom Thumb Coupon for Rancher's Reserve Meat

Here's a coupon (IE click here) that I'm kind of excited about, it's good for $2 off of $10 purchase of Rancher's Reserve meat at Tom Thumb. I recently bought some T-Bones from the "soon to expire" section at Tom Thumb. OMG they were so delicious and tender, I've been thinking about them ever since. lol. I also used the Weber Grill Peppercorn Marinade (FREE with coupon and sale most of the time!).

Enjoy!

Recipe Share: Corn Salad AND Tomato and Grilled Bread Salad

I thought I'd share a couple of recipes that I'm love with right now. Both are from Martha Stewart's website and are oh so yummy!

The first is Corn Salad, made with fresh corn (uncooked...trust me it's sooo good), white wine vinegar, green onions...it goes together very quickly and so surprisingly delicious. I've made this probably 6 times in the last month!

The other recipe is Tomato and Grilled Brea d Salad. Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, grilled bread and red wine vinegar combine to make this yummy combo. My favorite part is when the bread soaks up just a little of the "sauce", but it's still crunchy and warm too - it's a little explosion of flavor and texture when you bite into it! Mmmm!

I've made the recipe twice now, both times I haven't had the fresh basil. The first time was good but I could tell something was missing without the basil (and cucumber, which I was also out of). I made it again last night with everything but the fresh basil, but I sprinkled some of the Pampered Chef Sun Dried Tomato Herb Mix* over the bread before it was grilled (and I dipped the bread in a plate of oil on each side, rather than brushing it because it's so much yummier that way lol) and I think it made the difference. Probably any similar seasoning would work also. I can't wait for my basil plants to get large enough for me to snip some leaves so I can try this recipe as it's written!

* I don't sell Pampered Chef...I'm just an admirer ;) but my friend Mallorie does, so the link will take you to her "site" where you can shop till you drop.

$1.00 off Eggo Twists Coupon

I came across an ad for $1 off Eggo Twists (IE users here) today on Better Homes and Garden's website and thought I'd share. Looks pretty yummy!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Target Deals for Ziploc Bags, Smartfood Snacks and Hebrew National

I found a couple of great deals at Target today.

The first was Ziploc bags: I bought sandwich bags but other sizes should be inexpensive using these coupons as well.

Buy (2) 120 ct Ziploc Sandwich Bags $2.29 ea (at my Target, ymmv)
- (2) $1/1 Target Printable for Ziploc Bags or containers
- (1) B1G1 Free Coupon Ziploc Mfg coupon (5/3/09 SS)
= $0.29 for 2 boxes of Ziploc Bags

In my excitement over this great deal, I didn't think to try adding another manufacturer's coupon for the "free" box. I am going back for more so I will try this as well. I'm not sure how this Target store handles that situation. I'll update this post if that works too - which would make those FREE or greatly reduce even the more expensive bags. Leave a comment if you are able to do this somewhere too!
UPDATE: I went back and bought about 10 boxes of ziploc bags in various sizes and was able to use coupons for the "Free" box. Oddly enough, I was able to use (5) B1G1 Free coupons and (4) $1/2 coupons (I meant to give her (5) $.50/1 Q's, but it worked anyway), plus of course, the (10) $1/1 Target coupons. This not only made ALL of the ziploc bags FREE, but also actually reduced my overall OOP by an extra $4 or $5. An unexpected but pleasant surprise for me!

Next was on the Smartfood multipacks. The price was recently reduced from $2.79/box to $2.19/box of 5.

Buy (1) Smartfood Multipak box
Use (1) Target Printable
Use (1) $1/1 Mfg Coupon () ()
= $0.19 per box!!

I had been buying them here and there at the previous price point and was thrilled to see the new reduction just before my coupons were expiring!!

The last pleasant surprise for me was on Hebrew National Hot Dogs, they are marked down to $2.89 right now!! Plus there's an online printable coupon for $1/1 so $1.89 for delicious (expensive) hot dogs that my son eats like there's no tomorrow. YAY!

Hebrew National Hot Dogs on sale for $2.89
- (1) $1/1 Hebrew National printable coupon
= $1.89 /pkg !!

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Hot Printable Coupons

Target 5/31 - 6/6

Here's a few deals from Target this week:

Starbucks coffee $7
- $1.50 off HERE
= $5.50

Pup-Peroni dog treats $2.39
- $2 off HERE
= .39 cents

Silk Soymilk $2.59 64 oz.
- .55 cents off Blinkies
- .55 Printable
- $1/1 (3/22 SS) *exp 5/31
= $1.59 - $2.04

Tide travel sink 3 packets .48 cents
- .35 cents off ANY Tide from 5/4 P & G
= .13 cents

Plus this great MONEYMAKER deal good Saturday 6/6 only, see the original post here.
Fusion Power or Venus Embrace razors or cartridges at $7.99 each (get a $10 gift card wyb 2) = $15.98
- (2) $4/1 Fusion Power or Venus Embrace razors/refills (6/7 PG)
= 2 razors/cartridges + $2.02 PROFIT after gift card!

Also don't forget the ongoing deals for May/June AND the SoftSoap Target Moneymaker going on until 7/13.

Thanks AbundantFoodSavings for these matchups, check her site for more and some great clearance deals!

Target Moneymaker: Razor Deal Saturday only 6/6

If you pick up the early edition of the (6/7) Sunday newspaper on Saturday (after 4p, I believe), there should be a coupon inside for $4 off Fusion Power or Venus Embrace razors in the P&G Brand insert. Then run like the wind to Target and get in on this sweet deal:

Buy 2 razors or cartridges at $7.99 each (get a $10 gift card wyb 2) = $15.98
- (2) $4/1 Fusion Power or Venus Embrace razors/refills
= 2 razors/cartridges + $2.02 PROFIT after gift card!

Thanks to AbundantFoodSavings for this great deal!

CVS 5/31 - 6/6

Here's some deals for CVS this week....

Hefty One Zip Bags (6 to 8-ct.), $1
- $1/1 Hefty One-Zip, exp. 7-31-09 (V 5/17/09)
= FREE after coupon!

Shick Disposable Razors, $0.99 (trial size)
- $2/1 Schick Disposable Razor Package, exp. 6-21-09 (SS 5/10/09)
= 2 FREE after coupon!

St. Ives $1.49 (trial size)
- $1.50/1 St. Ives Facial Product, exp. 7-10-09 (SS 5/10/09)
= FREE after coupon!

Campbell’s Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup, 2/$1 (limit 8)
- $1/2 Campbell’s printable
= FREE after coupon!

Glade Scented Warmer, $0.99
- BOGO Glade Plugins Scented Gel Warmer, exp. 6-13-09 (SS 5/3/09)
= $0.49 ea. after coupon!

Maxwell House Coffee B1G1Free (prices starting at $4.89)
- $2/2 Printable Coupon
= $1.45 & up

Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers or Pull-Ups $8.99
- $1.50/1 Diapers Q (5/17 SS)
- $2/1 Pull-Ups Q (5/17 SS)
- $3/1 Pure & Natural Diapers Q (5/17 SS)
- $3/1 Pure & Natural Diapers Printable Coupon
- $1.50/1 Diapers Upromise Savings (read more HERE)
- $0.75/1 Mail-in Rebate Caregiver’s Marketplace
= $4.49 - $7.49 ea. (or less if using CM) after Coupons/Upromise Deposit

Hawaiian Tropic (prices starting at $7.89), Buy 2 and Earn $10 ECBs (limit 1)
- $1/1 Q (5/3 SS)
- $2/1 Printable Coupon
= 89¢ ea. & up after Coupons & ECBs

Gallon Milk $2.79, Earn $1 ECB (limit 2)
= $1.79

Thanks to Couponing101, DealSeekingMom and iheartWags for these deals, check out their sites for more!

Walgreens 5/31 - 6/6

Here's some of the deals that can be found at Walgreens this week:

Ecotrin $2, Earn $2 Register Rewards
- $2/1 Q (5/17 SS)
- $2.25/1 Printable Coupon (they will most likely have to adjust the coupon down to $2)
= Free + $2 Profit after Coupon & RR

Bayer Contour or Breeze 2 Meter $10, and mail in rebate in box
- $30/1 Q (10/26 or 2/1 RP, or 3/22 SS) (they will most likely have to adjust the coupon down to $10)
= Free + $10 Profit after Coupon and MIR

Aquafresh Toothpaste, $0.99 (w/ in-ad coupon)
- $1/1 Aquafresh printable
= FREE after coupon!

Chinet Plates $1.50
- $1/1 Q (5/3 SS)
= 50¢

Bic Soleil Razors $4.99, Earn $1 Register Reward
- $3/1 Q (5/17 SS)
= 99¢

Dentek Floss Picks $2.99 B1G1Free
- $1/1 Printable Coupon
- $1/1 Q (1/18 SS)
- $1/1 Q (April or May All You Mag)
= 49¢ ea. (use 2 coupons)

Ban Deodorant $1.50, Buy 2 and Earn $1 Register Reward
- 40¢/1, 75¢/1 or $1/2 Q (4/5 SS)
= 25¢ - 60¢ ea. after Coupons & RR

Tresemme Hair Care $4, Buy 3 and Earn $5 Register Rewards
- (3) $1/1 Printable Coupons
= $1.34 ea. after Coupons & RRs

Thanks to Couponing101 and DealSeekingMom for these matchups, check their sites for more deals!

Saturday, May 30, 2009

FREE Root Beer Float Night at Sonic 6/3

Sonic is giving away FREE Rootbeer Floats on Wednesday June 3rd from 8p-Midnight! The fine print says FREE while supplies last at participating locations so you may want to call ahead.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Walmart FREE Ice Cream Day 11a - 4p Saturday

Don't forget, tomorrow is FREE Ice Cream Day at participating Walmart stores. See the original post here for more details.

Verizon FREE Preview Weekends Coming!

Verizon will have 2 FREE Preview Weekends in June (for the DFW Area at least).

June 5 - 7 Starz and Encore

June 12-15 HBO and Cinemax

I'll try to setup a reminder for us all so we can setup our Tivos!

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Target Moneymaker

Here's a moneymaker deal that I came across on HappyCouponing's awesome (and local to the DFW area!) blog:

Here is the deal:
Buy any (2) Softsoap Ensembles Refill Double Packs double pack or Single Pump at $6.00 each earn a $5.00 Gift Card.

Here are the available coupons:
<$2.00> Pump - CVS Reinventing Beauty Magazine & Insert
<$2.00> Pump or Base - here (I could only print one)
<$2.00> Pump or Base - Target Home Mailer "Get More For Less" Coupon
<$2.00> Pump - Target Coupon in 05/31 inserts (supposedly)
<$1.50> Pump - 05/10 SS (exp. 05/30)
<$0.75> Base - 05/10 SS (exp. 05/30)

Here is how to turn this into a money-maker:
Buy (1) Single Pump @ $6.00
Buy (1) Double Pack Refill @ $6.00 = $12.00
Use (1) <$2.00> Pump MFGC = $10.00
Use (1) <$2.00> Refill MFGC = $8.00
Use (2) <$2.00> Target Coupons = $4.00
Earn $5.00 Gift Card = +$1.00
Submit $4.00 MIR = +$5.00
(I saw the MIR forms at Tom Thumb in March)

If you don't have a MIR form or you don't want to buy one from ebay (that drives me nuts that people steal tearpads & peelies then resell them) and we do get the Target coupons, here is the best deal:
Buy (2) Pumps @ $6.00 each = $12.00
Use (2) <$2.00> MFGC = $8.00
Use (2) <$2.00> Target Coupons = $4.00
Earn $5.00 Gift Card = +$1.00

This offer runs until 07/13!!

Kroger 5/27 - 6/2

Here's a few of the deals at Kroger this week...

Kroger Large Eggs 18 ct .88¢

Springdale Gallon Milk $1.99

Sweet Grape Tomatoes .99¢

Quaker Quakes $1
- $1/1 Q (3/29 RP) *expires 5/31
= Free

Green Giant Frozen Vegetables $1
- 50¢/1 Printable Coupon
= Free

Reach Floss or Toothbrush $1
- 50¢/1 or $1/1 Q (3/15 SS)
= Free

Kroger Saltines $1 ea

Minute Maid 64 oz Juice Drinks $1

Fresh Express Salad Mixes $1

Kingsford Charcoal 17-18lb bags $5.99
- $6 off Pork wyb Kingsford and 1 other participating product Printable
- $3/2 Tearpad (hint: found these at Albertsons the week of -5/10/09)
- FREE KC Masterpiece wyb any Kingsford Charcoal (5-10 RP)
= varies w/coupon

Cool Whip $1
- $1/2 Printable Coupon
= 50¢ ea.

Country Time Drink Mix $1
- $1.50/2 Printable Coupon
= 25¢ ea.
Catalina Promo: Buy any two (2) Country Time Drink Mixes between 5/29 - 6/11 and receive a coupon for $1 off your next shopping order!

Kool Aid Drink Mix Canister $1
- $1/2 Printable Coupon
= 50¢ ea.

Hormel Compleats $2 - Buy 5 and save $3 instantly = $1.40 ea.
- 75¢/1 Q (4/5 SS) *expires 6/1
= 65¢ ea. when you buy 5 and use 5 coupons

Weber Grill Creations $1
- 50¢/1 Q (5/17 SS)
= Free

Dial Liquid Soap $1
- 35¢/1 Q (5/17 SS)
= Free

Carefree Liners 22ct $1
- 50¢/1 Printable Coupon
= Free

Huggies Diapers & PullUps $8.99 ea. - Buy $15 worth and save $3 instantly = $7.49 ea.
- $3/2 Diapers Cellfire e-Coupon
- $1.50/1 Diapers Shortcuts e-Coupon
- $2/1 Pull Ups Shortcuts e-Coupon
- $1.50/1 Diapers Upromise Deposit
- $1.50/1 Diapers Q (5/17 SS)
- $2/1 Pull Ups Q (5/17 SS)

Scenario:
Buy 2 Diapers $8.99 ea.
- $3 instant savings
- $3/2 Cellfire Q
- $1.50/1 Upromise Deposit
= $5.24 ea.

Kool Aid Drink Mix Packets 10¢ (rumored, don’t know first-hand)
- 50¢/10 Printable Coupon
= Free

Crazy Meal Deal:

Buy 1 Ground Chuck 5 lb, Flavorseal Package, Get 4 Items FREE: (these were 1.99/lb last week- ?? this week)
Kroger Sandwich or Hot Dog Buns 8 ct Package
Iceberg Lettuce Fresh
Hot House Tomatoes Kroger 4 Pack
Kroger Cheese Singles Selected 12 oz IWS
Save $6.23

Thanks to Couponing101 for some of these deal highlights, check her site for more!

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