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Monday, March 30, 2009

$.50 or Less Shopping

by Lori on March 30, 2009 · 9 comments

New to couponing? Start HERE first. Learn the couponing lingo HERE.

Walgreens
Quaker Life Cereal 2/$5
-$1.00 printable HERE
-$2 RR wyb two
Final Price: $.50

Equal Brand Sweetener 2/$5
-$2.50 from 1/4 SS (coupon amt depends on region)
Final Price:FREE

Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil 20 sq ft $.89 (with insert coupon)
-$1.00 from 2/8 SS – this one only excludes the 25 ft
Final Price: FREE

SoyJoy Bars 2/$1
-B1G1 free from 2/22 SS
Final Price: 2/$.50

No Nonsense Pantyhose from $2.49 B1G1 free
-$1.00 from 3/29 SS, use two
Final Price: $.25 each
(thanks, Mercedes)

Halls Cough Drops $1.39 (with insert coupon)
-$.75 printable HERE or from April ALL YOU magazine*
Final Price: $.64
*Subscribe HERE
**look for a FREE Halls coupon in the 3/29 SS insert (may be regional)

Chapstick Naturals or True Shimmer Lip Balm or Butter $1.99
-$1.99 RR at checkout
Final Price: FREE

Mentos Gum 2/$2
-$1.00 from 3/1 SS
Final Price: FREE

Printer Cartridge Refill $7.50
-$7.50 EasySaver rebate
Final Price: FREE

One-A-Day Multivitamin Drink Mix $1.49
-$1.49 EasySaver rebate
Final Price: FREE

Wal-tin Allergy Relief $6.99
-$6.99 EasySaver rebate
Final Price: FREE

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Makeup
spend $10+, get $10 rebate
-$1.00 from 3/22 SS
Final Price: FREE, possible overage

Skintimate Shave Gel $2.99*
-$2.99 RR at checkout
Final Price: FREE

Edge Infused/Energy Shaving Gel $3.59*
-$3.59 RR at checkout
Final Price: FREE
*same manufacturer – must do in two separate transactions to get both RR’s

Orajel Toddler Toothpaste CLEARANCE $.95
-$1.00 from 1/11 SS
Final Price: FREE (Thanks, Heather)

CVS
TWO DAY SALE (Sun-Mon only)
Paas Easter Egg Coloring Kit $1.99 (Limit 2)
-$1.99 ECB
Final Price: FREE

Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber Starter Kit $2.99
-$2.75 printable HERE
Final Price: $.24

Sally Hansen Nail Polish $2.49 B1G1 free
-$3/2 from the CVS Beauty Book (exp 3/31)
Final Price: $.51 overage

Pond’s Towelettes $3.49, buy 3
-$1.50 from 3/29 RP, use three
-$5.00 ECB wyb $10 worth
Final Price: 3/$.97

Accu-Check/Aviva $9.99
-$9.99 ECB
Final Price: FREE

Ensure 6 pk $6.99
-Try Me Free rebate HERE
-$1.00 from 3/1 SS
Final Price: $1.00 overage

Rimmel Cosmetics B1G1 free
-FREE Sexy Curves Mascara from April ALL YOU magazine*
-$1.00 from 3/8 RP
Final Price: $1.00 overage on two
*Subscribe HERE

Natural Dentist Healthy Gum Rinse $6.99
-$4.00 ECB (limit 3) STARTS 4/1
-$2.00 printable HERE
-$10/2 rebate HERE
Final Price: $8.02 overage on two

Rite Aid
Take advantage of the insert coupons for up to $100 in Rite Aid gift cards when you transfer prescriptions ($25 per, up to 4).

M5 Magnum Razor $4.99
-$4.99 SCR
Final Price: FREE

Trident Extra Care gum $.99
-$.75 from 3/8 SS
Final Price: $.24

Stride Gum $.99
-$2.00/3 from 3/22 SS
Final Price: 3/$.97

No Nonsense Pantyhose from $2.99 B1G1 free
-$1.00 from 3/29 SS
Final Price: $.50 each
(thanks Mercedes!)

Target
Renu Multiplus Contact Solution (trial size) $.99
-$1.00 printable HERE
Final Price: FREE

Johnson’s Baby lotion (2 oz.) $.97
-$1.00 from 3/8 RP
Final Price: FREE

Shout Wipes (trial size) $.97
-$1.00 printable HERE
Final Price: FREE
(thanks, Deal Seeking Mom)

Pledge Furniture Polish or Multi-Surface $2.74
-$2.00 printable HERE
-$1.00 Target printable HERE
Final Price: FREE

Cheetos (snack size) $1.25
-$1.00 Target printable HERE
Final Price: $.25
(thanks, Money Saving Mom)

Johnsons Buddies Soap $.99
-$3/3 printable HERE or $1 printable HERE
Final Price: FREE

Artisan mini loaf bread $.99
-$1.00 Target printable HERE
Final Price: FREE

Pop Secret Popcorn $1.49
-$1.00 Target printable HERE
Final Price: $.49

Market Pantry Fruit Snacks (3.8 oz) $.89
found near checkout
-$1.00 Target printable HERE
Final Price: FREE
(thanks, iMommies!)

Wal Mart
Kraft Salad Dressing $1.58
-$1.50 3/29 SS
Final Price: $.08

Wheat Thins Artisan Cheese Crackers 8oz $2.00
-B1G1 free from 3/15 SS and
-$1.00 from 3/15 SS
Final Price: $.50 each
(thanks Centsible Sawyer!)

Johnson’s Reach Floss 55 yds $1.00
-$1.00 from 2/8 RP
Final Price: FREE

Crunch and Munch $1.00
-$.50 printable HERE
Final Price: $.50

Starkist Tuna Creations $1.42
-$1.00 from March ALL YOU magazine*
Final Price: $.42
*Subscribe HERE

Hormel Chili (no beans) $1.00
-$1/2 from 3/15 SS
Final Price: $.50

Glucerna Cereal $3.99
-$5.00 printable HERE
Final Price: FREE

Fat Free Pringles $1.00
-$1/2 from 3/15 PG
Final Price: $.50 each

Pilgrim’s Pride Chicken Legs $.99-$1.29/lb – price depends on pkg size: get the family size for $.99/lb. Best deal: buy 1lb pkgs. @ $1.29 each
-$.75 from 1/25 SS or $.55 printable HERE
Final Price: $0.54-$.74

Yoplait Yo-Plus Yogurt $1.98
-$1.50 printable HERE
Final Price: $.48

True North Peanut Nut Clusters $1.00
-$1.00 from 2/8 SS
Final Price: FREE

Kashi crackers $2.50
-$2.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $.50

Muir Glen Fire Roasted Chopped Tomatoes $1.18
-$1.00 printable HERE and HERE
Final Price: $.18

Ken’s Salad Dressing $1.78
-$2.00 from 3/8 SS
Final Price: FREE

Campbell’s Cream Soups $.89
-$1/2 printable HERE
Final Price: $.39

Quaker Rice Cakes $1.36
-$1.00 from 3/29 RP
Final Price: $.36

Cascadian Farms Purely Steam veggies $1.22*
-$1.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $.22
*this product not available in all stores

McCormick seasoning packs $.50
-$.25/2 from 1/18 SS
Final Price: $.37

Mentos Gum $1.20
-$1.00 from 3/1 SS
Final Price: $.20

Luden’s Throat Drops, $1.12
-$1.00 from ¼ RP (exp 4/4)
Final Price: $.12

Ziploc On-The-Go containers $.93
-$1.50/2 from 3/15 SS
Final Price: $.18

Purina Cat Food $3.97
-$4.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $.03 overage

Purina Puppy Chow 4lb $4.12
-$4.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $.12

Iams Smart Puppy or Kitten Food $4.97
-$5.00 from 3/1 PG
Final Price: FREE
Thanks A Thrifty Mom!

Carefree Pantiliners $1.00
-$1.50 printable HERE
Final Price: $.50 overage

Seventh Generation Wipes $2.19
-$2.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $.19

Johnson’s Body Care lotion $.97 (trial size)
-$1.00 from 2/22 RP
Final Price: FREE

Dora and Diego Band-Aid 10 pk $1.18
-$1.00 from 3/15 RP
Final Price: $.18

Wet Ones $.97 (trial size)
-$.75 printable HERE
Final Price: $.22

Renuzit Tri-Scents, $4.00
-$4.00 from 2/22 SS
Final Price: FREE

WalMart price source: The Centsible Sawyer, Hot Coupon World, Deal Seeking Mom, Mommy Snacks and yours truly!

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Friday, March 27, 2009

Walgreens Coupon Match Up 3/29-4/4

by Lori on March 27, 2009 · 1 comment

We are part of the Grocery Gathering. Stop over and find more coupon match ups for your favorite stores! This week marks the start of a new EasySaver catalog. According to Deal Seeking Mom, this may be one of our last.
~If you are new to couponing, you can start HERE.
~Preview this week’s sale flyer HERE (peek at the 4/5 ad HERE).
~A list of coupons in this Sunday’s paper are HERE.
All ad scans are courtesy of Hot Coupon World.

PAGE A
Red Baron Pizza 2/$5
-$1/2 from 3/1 RP
Final Price: $2.00 each

Register Rewards Deal 2/$5. Buy 2 get $2 RR
Quaker Life or Cap N Crunch Cereal 2/$5
-$1/2 from 1/4 RP (exp 3/31)
Or $1 printable HERE (Life)
-$2 RR at checkout
Final Price: $.50-$1.00 each

Quaker Chewy Granola bar 2/$5
-$1/2 from 3/8 RP or printable HERE
-$2 RR at checkout
Final Price: $1.00 each

Tropicana Orange Juice 2/$6
-$1/2 from 1/ 4 RP (exp 3/31)
Final Price: $2.50 each

PAGE B
V8 Vegetable Juice 2/$6
-$1.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $2.00 each

Gorton’s Shrimp Bowl 2/$5
-$1.00 from 3/22 SS
Final Price: $1.50 each

Buy a Coke, get a free Hershey’s Candy bar
-B1G1 free 20 oz coke printable from THIS deal (not sure if it’s still available)
Final Price: Pay for one coke, get two cokes and two candy bars!

PAGE C
Equal Brand Sweetener 2/$5
-$1.25 -$2.50 from 1/4 SS (depends on region)
Final Price: $1.25 – FREE

PAGE D
Pringles 2/$3 (with insert coupon)
-$1/2 from 3/15 PG (only good on 6.38+ oz)
Final Price: $1.00 each

Fuze 3/$3 (with insert coupon)
-$.25 from 1/4 SS
Final Price: $.75 each

PAGE 1
Pepsi 12 pk 4/$12
-$3.00 RR at checkout wyb four
-B2G1 free printable HERE (gets you a flavored diet: vanilla, wild cherry, etc)
Final Price: 4/$6 or $1.50 each

LOreal Excellence Crème Hair Color $7.99
-$2.00 EasySaver coupon
-$2.00 from 3/1 & 3/29 RP
Final Price: $3.99

Kleenex $2.19 B1G1 free (with insert coupon)
-$1/4 from 2/8 RP (exp. 3/31)
Final Price: 4/$3.38 or $.85 each

Dawn Dishwashing Liquid $.99 (with insert coupon)
-$.20 from 3/1 PG (exp 3/31)
Final Price: $.79

PAGE 2
Febreze Air Effects Spray 2/$5
-$1.00 from 2/22 SS (exp. 3/31)
Final Price: $1.50 each

Clorox Liquid Bleach 2/$3 (with insert coupon)
-FREE wipes printable HERE wyb two Clorox products
Final Price: $3 for all three

Glad trash bags$6.99
-$1.00 RR at checkout-$1.00 printable HERE and HERE
Final Price: $4.99

Cottonelle Fresh Wipes Refill $2.50 (with insert coupon)

-$.50 printable HERE
-$.50 Caregivers Marketplace rebate HERE
Final Price: $1.50

PAGE 3
Vanity Fair Napkins $2.99 B1G1 free
-$.50 from 3/29 RP, use two
Final Price: 2/$1.99

Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil 20 sq ft $.89 (with insert coupon)
-$1.00 from 2/8 SS – this one only excludes the 25 ft
Final Price: FREE

Brita Pitcher or Replacement Filters 3pk $14.99
-$1.00 from 3/29 RP or printable HERE – filters*
-$5.00 printable HERE – pitcher*
Final Price: $9.99-$13.99
*to get coupon, sign up and pledge to use reusable water bottles

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PAGE 6
Cetaphil Cleanser, Cream or Lotion $7.99
-$2.00 from Feb, Mar or Apr REDBOOK magazine*
Final Price: $5.99
*(get Redbook free HERE)

PAGE 7
Bic Soleil Razors 4 pack $4.99
-$1.00 EasySaver coupon page 9
-$2.00 from 3/15 SS
Final Price: $1.99

Colgate Wisp Mini Brush 4pk $1.99
-$.50 from April ALL YOU magazine*
Final Price: $1.49
*Subscribe HERE

Colgate Toothbrush or Toothpaste $2.99 B1G1 free
-$.75 from 3/29 SS, use two
Final Price: $1.49

Listerine 2/$11
-$5.50 RR wyb two
-$1.50 from 3/15 SS or printable HERE, use two
Final Price: $1.25 each

Softsoap Body Wash $3.99
-$1.00 from 3/29 SS
-RR good for a FREE Softsoap body wash
Final Price: $2.99 + get one free later

Aquafresh $1.99
-$1.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $.99

Gillette Fusion Cartridge pack $12.99 (with insert coupon)
-$4.00 from 3/1 PG (exp 3/31)
Final Price: $8.99

Fixodent $3.99
-$.75 from 3/1 PG (exp 3/31)
Final Price: $3.24

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PAGE 13
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara $8.99 B1G1 free
-$1.00 from 1/18 RP, use two
Final Price: 2/$6.99

Olay Pro X Skin Care $41.99
-$5.00 from 3/15 PG
-$25 rebate when you spend $50 HERE

Olay Regenerist or Total Effects Skin Care$19.99
-$2.00 RR at checkout
-$1.00 from 3/15 PG
Final Price: $16.99

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PAGE 16
Advil PM $3 off (with insert coupon)
-$1.00 from 3/8 RP

Motrin or Tylenol $8.99
-$1.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $7.99

Centrum Vitamins $9.99
-$1.00 from 3/15 RP
-free Walgreens brand Omega 30 w/purchase
Final Price: both for $8.99

Ecotrin $3 off (with insert coupon)
-$1.00 from 1/25 SS

Excedrin Extra Strength $5 off (with insert coupon)
-$1.00 from 3/1 SS

Bayer Pain Relief 24-36 ct $1.99
-$1.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $.99

SoyJoy Bars 2/$1
-B1G1 free from 2/22 SS
Final Price: 2/$.50

PAGE 17
Mucinex $3 off (with insert coupon)
-$1.00 from 1/18 SS

Afrin Nasal Spray 25% off
-$1.00 printable HERE

Halls Cough Drops $1.39 (with insert coupon)
-$.75 printable HERE or from April ALL YOU magazine*
Final Price: $.64
*Subscribe HERE
**look for a FREE Halls coupon in the 3/29 SS insert (may be regional)

Chapstick Naturals or True Shimmer Lip Balm or Butter $1.99
-$1.99 RR at checkout
Final Price: FREE

PAGE 18
Register Rewards Deal: Spend $30 Get $10; Spend $20 Get $5
MiraLAX, Fiber Sure or Metamucil $10
-$1.00 from 3/1 PG or 2/8 SS (exp 3/31)
Final Price: $9.00

Maalox $5.00
-$1.50 from 3/8 SS
Final Price: $3.50

Gas X $5.00
-$1.00 from 3/8 SS
Final Price: $4.00

Tums Quik Pak 24 ct $4.00
-$2.25 printable HERE
Final Price: $1.75

Kotex Feminine Care 2/$6
-$1.00 RR wyb two
-$1.00 from 2/22 SS, use two
Final Price: 2/$3

Complete Multipurpose Solution $7.99
-$2.00 from 3/1 RP
Final Price: $5.99

PAGE 19
Nicoderm, Nicorette, or Commit $39.99
-$10.00 printable HERE – Nicorette
Final Price: $29.99
*Get free sample of Nicoderm and $7 coupon by mail HERE

Icy Hot or Thermacare B1G1 50% off
-$1.00 from 2/22 SS

Boost Nutritional Drinks B1G1 50% off
-$1.00 from ¼ SS, use two

PAGE 20
L Oreal Bare Naturale Lip Color or Mascara B1G1 free
-$1.00 printables after completing surveys HERE (up to 4)

Zyrtec 30 ct $18.99
-$4.00 from 3/15 RP
Final Price: $14.99

Gain Laundry Detergent 40-64 loads $11.99
-$3.00 RR at checkout
-$1.00 from 3/15 PG
Final Price: $7.99

Bounty Paper Towels 6pk $6.99
-$1.00 from 3/1 or 2/8 PG (exp 3/31)
Final Price: $5.99

Angel Soft Toilet Paper 12 double rolls $5.49
-$.50 from 2/22 RP or printable HERE
Final Price: $4.99

FAR ITEMS:
Printer Cartridge Refill $7.50
-$7.50 EasySaver rebate
Final Price: FREE

One-A-Day Multivitamin Drink Mix $1.49
-$1.49 EasySaver rebate
Final Price: FREE

Wal-tin Allergy Relief $6.99
-$6.99 EasySaver rebate
Final Price: FREE

Gevalia

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Thursday, March 19, 2009

Shine in 2009 Update

by Lori on March 19, 2009 · 2 comments

Here is an update on my 2009 goals. Posting updates keeps me accountable! It also serves as a way to share with other moms things that are working for my family:

Christmas 2009 for Free:
~Thanks to Swagbucks I have $176.00 in free Amazon.com gift cards. My goal is to have $700 by November, just in time for some serious online holiday deals.
~My ING Savings account has grown to $240. Whenever I am sent a check for completing surveys, it is deposited into this account. My goal is to have $1000 by Christmas.
Total goal is $1700 – that’s Christmas for a family of 7 plus a birthday here and there! Learn all about surveys HERE.

Earning:
~My contribution to the monthly family income comes from my blogging earnings. Read how you can earn money blogging HERE. So far this month I have earned over $1400. The biggest earner for me is Logical Media .

Saving:
~I spend about 4 hours per week clipping and organizing coupons, scanning sale flyers, and formulating my shopping plans for Walgreens, CVS, Target and WalMart. The average savings (as recorded on my receipts) is $207.41 per week. That’s for a family of 7 and includes all stockpile items. It also should be noted that these are retail prices before sales and coupons, so I never had any intention of paying anywhere near this amount! Still – not too shabby. Learn the basics of couponing HERE.
~Make Ahead Meals – I haven’t calculated how much I save by making my meals ahead. But I know it’s substantial. We have snacks and convenience foods in addition to several dinners awaiting us in the freezer so we aren’t inclined to run out for a pizza! These are good recipes too! More on Make Ahead Meals HERE.

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Friday, January 23, 2009

Walgreens Coupon Match Up 1/25-1/31

by Lori on January 23, 2009 · 1 comment

We are part of THE GROCERY GATHERING. They have a list of blogs that match up coupons and sales for various stores throughout the country. If you’re new to Walgreens shopping, stop HERE first. Find a preview of Sunday’s coupon inserts HERE, and view the upcoming Walgreens sale flyer HERE . (thanks HCW)
.
Extra coupons available from Ebay and The Coupon Clippers.

PAGE 1
Nature Made Vitamins and Supplements B1G1 free
-$1.00 from 1/4 SS or Feb ALL YOU magazine, use two

Tide Laundry Detergent $5.99 (20-40 loads)
-$.35 from 12/28 PG
Final Price: $5.64

($27 Procter & Gamble coupon booklet by mail HERE)

Red Baron Pizza 2/$5
-$1/2 from 1/11 SS
Final Price: 2/$4

Revlon Cosmetics B1G1 50% off
-$1.00 from 1/11 SS, use two

Brawny Paper Towels 8 pack $6.49 (with insert coupon)
-$1.00 from 1/11 RP
Final Price: $5.49

Quilted Northern Bath Tissue 12 pack $6.49 (with insert coupon)
-$1.00 from 1/18 RP
Final Price: $5.49

PAGE 2
White Castle Cheeseburgers 6 pack 2/$7
-$.50 from 11/16 SS
Final Price: $3.00

Tyson Anytizers 2/$7
-$.75 from 1/18 Ss
Final Price: $2.75

Pringles Cans $.99
-$.30/3 from 12/14 PG or 1/25 RP
Final Price: $.89 each wyb three

Quaker Oats $2.49
-$.60 from ¼ RP
Final Price: $1.89

Quaker Granola Bars 2/$7
-$1/2 from ¼ RP
Final Price: 2/$6

PAGE 3
Kraft Mayo $2.99 (42 oz)
-$.75 from 1/18 Ss
Final Price: $2.24

M&M’s 21.3 oz 2/$6
-$1.50/3 from 1/18 RP
Final Price: $2.50 each wyb three

Dunkin Donuts Coffee $6.99
-$1.00 from 12/28 PG
Final Price: $5.99

PAGE 4
Energizer Max Batteries $5.99
(8 pk AA, AAA; 4 pk C, D; 2 pk 9V)
-$1.00 from 1/4 SS
-free workout bag and towel wyb $20 worth (see EasySaver catalog)
Final Price: $4.99 each

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PAGE 6
Glade Fabric & Air Deodorizer 2/$6
-$1.25 from 1/11 SS
Final Price: $1.75

Reynold’s Wrap Aluminum Foil 20 ft $.89 (with insert coupon)
-$1.00 from 12/14 SS (only excludes the 25 ft)
Final Price: FREE

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PAGE 10
40% off Physicians Formula Cosmetics
-$1.00 from 10/5 SS

L Oreal HiP Cosmetics B1G1 free
-$2.00 from 1/4 RP, use two

Dove Deodorant $1.99 (with insert coupon)
-$1.50 from 1/18 RP
Final Price: $.49 each

Degree Deodorant $1.99 (with insert coupon)
-$1.50/2 from 1/18 RP
Final Price: $1.24

PAGE 11
Listerine Whitening Pre-Brush Mouthwash 2/$9
-$4.00 RR at checkout wyb two
-$1.50 printable HERE, use two
Final Price: $1.00 each

Polident $4.99 (108 pack tablets)
-$1.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $3.99

Neutrogena Hair Care $4.99
-$1.00 from 1/25 RP
Final Price: $3.99

Neutrogena TGel or TSal Shampoo 25% off
-$2.00 printable from coupon bar on this blog

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PAGE 14
Claritin 24 hour 40-45 count $24.99
-$5.00 RR at checkout
-$2.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $17.99

Advil Tablets, Caplets or LiquiGels 16-50 ct $4.49
-$1.00 RR at checkout
-$1.00-$2.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $1.49-$2.49

Excedrin Migraine B1G1 free (retail approx $4.79)
-$2.00 printable HERE, use two
Final Price: 2/$.79

ICaps Eye Vitamins B1G1 50% off (retail $13.99-$19.99)
-$5.00 from 1/25 SS or 2.00 printable HERE, use two

ThermaCare Heat Wraps B1G1 50% off
-$1.50 from 1/4 RP or $2 from Feb ALL YOU magazine

PAGE 15
RR Deal: Spend $30, get $10 RR – Spend $20, get $5 RR

Tums Quick Pack 24 count $4.00
-$2.25 printable HERE
Final Price: $1.75

Pepcid $15
-$4/2 from 1/4 RP or $1 from 12/14 RP
Final Price: $13 each wyb two or $14 each

Prilosec OTC $19
-$3.00 from 1/18 PG
Final Price: $16

Imodium $10
-$4/2 from 1/4 RP or $1 from 1/4 RP
Final Price: $8 each wyb two or $9

Benefiber products $10
-$2.00 from 1/4 SS
Final Price: $8.00

Carefree Pantiliners $.99 (with insert coupon)
-$1/2 from 1/4 RP or $1/1 from Feb PARENTS or COSMO magazine
Final Price: FREE – $.49 each

PAGE 16
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies, Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops $1.99
-$1.50/2 from 1/18 RP
Final Price: $1.24

Almay Cosmetics B1G1 50% off
-$1.00 from 1/11 SS, use two

Colgate Toothpaste $2.99
-$2.00 RR at checkout
-$.75 from 1/18 SS or $1.00 from 1/4 SS
Final Price: $.24 – FREE

Puff’s Facial Tissues $.89 (with insert coupon)
-$.25 from 1/18 PG
Final Price: $.64

Hershey’s Candy Bars B1G1 free (with insert coupon)
-B1G1 Special Dark free from 1/25 SS
Final Price: TWO FOR FREE

Get a $25 Walgreens GC with any transferred prescription this week. See insert coupon.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Extreme Couponing – Mom Edition

by Lori on November 4, 2008 · 3 comments

Okay, you’ve read all about couponing 101. You have your coupon stash & you’ve started your stockpile. Now what?
Well if you’re hungry for more deals, read on!

I’m starting a new segment called Extreme Couponing. Each week we’ll discuss a new way to save big for those of us who are SERIOUS about the bargains!

First things first, always know the rules.

I want to honor God with my spending, so it’s important to follow each store’s couponing rules, and to know the law. Getting a bargain at the expense of my conscience is too high a price to pay. We will all face the occasional cashier or manager that makes us feel dishonest for combining sales with coupons to get stuff for pennies. And lets face it, that hurts. But knowing the rules and following them is our greatest defense. So for your first week of extreme couponing, here’s what I suggest:

Step One: Know the Store’s Policies.

Make a list of stores you frequent and email them about their sale and coupon policy. Keep a copy of their response in your coupon stash in case you encounter a cashier or manager who refuses to allow you to use your coupons.

Some questions to ask:

  • What is your store coupon policy?
  • Do you accept internet printable coupons?
  • If you have a buy-one-get-one-free sale, may I use a buy-one-get-one free coupon and get both items for free?
  • If you have a buy-one-get-one-free sale, may I use two coupons, or just one?
  • Do you honor competitor sale prices?
  • Any store-specific questions. For example, at Walgreens you may have questions about register rewards. At Meijer you may have questions about Mealbox coupons, etc.

I have a copy of a recent email from Walgreens corporate HERE.

Step 2 – Make Sure Your Printable Coupons Are Legit.

  • Know Where the Coupon Came From – You can feel safe with any coupons that come directly from the manufacturer’s website.
  • Beware of PDF’s. Most companies do not use PDF files to store their printable coupons. There are exceptions. Wyeth is the manufacturer of Robitussin, Dimetapp and other products. Presently, they have coupons on PDF. Check one out HERE. I am confident in this coupon because I know where it came from. I never print PDF coupons that come from a third party site like Slickdeals.

In summary, the first step to extreme couponing is to know the rules and follow the rules. Tune in Saturday for your next Extreme Couponing Tip. Here’s a sneak peek at some upcoming posts:

Why I Spend Time Each Week Emailing Manufacturers

More to come on Saturday.
Why I Trade Coupons Online

In a future Extreme Couponing post, I’ll give you the ins and outs of internet trading forums. Where to begin, how to be successful.

NOTE: This post was originally written in 2008, long before the show of the same name.  I am not what is now known as an extreme couponer.  I do not hoard mustard and toilet paper.  Just sayin’.

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Sunday, September 28, 2008

Walgreens Deals for 9/28-10/4

by Lori on September 28, 2008 · 7 comments

Okay folks here are the REAL DEALS for this week. You can find out about the medicine deals over at HOT COUPON WORLD. See notes at the bottom for an explanation of abbreviations and fillers.

Oral-B CrossAction Toothbrush $4.49
-$1PG 9/28
-$4.49RR
Note: This purchase CAN be offset by RR from last weeks toothbrush deal since they are different manufacturers. I tried it and it worked!

Pringles $10/10
-$3 RR
-$.30/3 from 8/31 PG (EXP 9/30)

Febreeze Air Effects, Noticeable refills, Candles, Fabric Fresheners, Mr Clean, Cascade or Swiffer products
-$1 RR wyb 2/-$3 RR wyb 3/-$5 RR wyb 4
- Febreze Air Effects FREE wyb Febreze Candle from 8/31 PG (EXP 9/30)
-$1 Febreze Air Effects from 9/28 PG
-$5 from 8/31 PG for Febreze Noticeable Starter Kit (EXP 9/30)
Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit $9.99 (Rebate if you aren’t happy with the product)
-FREE Swiffer Duster Starter Kit wyb Swiffer Sweeper or WetJet starter kit from 9/28 PG
-$.50 off Magic Erasers from home mailer (came with recent WalMart sample of Magic Eraser)
-$1/2 off Cascade from 9/28 PG
(see my scenarios below)

Herbal Essence/Pantene/Head & Shoulders/Infusium/ Clairol products
-$5 RR wyb 2/-$8 RR wyb 3
-$2 Herbal Essence from 9/7RP
-$2 Pantene Expressions from 8/31 PG (EXP 9/30)
-$1/2 Pantene from 9/14 PG
-Pantene Styling Product FREE wyb Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner from 8/31 PG (EXP 9/30)
-$2 Head & Shoulders Shampoo & Conditioner from 8/31 PG (EXP 9/30)
-$2 Clairol from 9/7 RP or 8/31 PG
-$2 Infusium23 from 9/28 PG

Gillette Fusion Manual or Power $8.99
-$4 RR
-$4 from 9/28 PG
Final Price: $.99

Softsoap Body Wash $3.49
-$1 from Oct EasySaver
-$1 Softsoap Printable (can only print one)
Final Price: $1.49

Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap $.99 (with Wags insert coupon)
-$.35 from 9/28
Final Price: $.64

Spend $14, get $3 RR / spend $20 or more, get $5 RR
Kotex Feminine Care $10/2
-$1/2 Kotex pantiliners from 9/7 SS
-$1 Kotex pads from 9/7 SS
-$1/2 Kotex tampons from 9/7 SS
Kotex, $1 off, Printable or $1 Printable

Huggies Wipes $5.99
-$.50 from 8/24 SS

Huggies Jumbo Pk Diapers or Training Pants $9.99
-$1 from 8/24 SS
-$1 off Huggies Supreme from 8/24 SS
Huggies, Pull Ups, $2 off, Printable

HERE ARE SCENARIOS FOR MY $25 BUDGET – please be aware that Walgreens policies differ widely. My Wags has no problem allowing me to roll RR’s. The only time they don’t print is if the manufacturer of RR #1 is the same as the manufacturer of RR#2. For example, I couldn’t use my ORAL B RR and roll it into the CASCADE RR because both products are made by Proctor & Gamble.

Transaction 1
1 Oral B Toothbrush $4.49 – $1q = $3.49
1 Gillette Fusion $8.99-$4q = $4.99
=$8.48 – $5RR from last weeks toothbrush deal – get a filler!
=$3.48 OOP + filler
Get $8.49 RR

Transaction 2
5 Softsoap body wash = $17.49 -$5 EasySaver coupons x 5
= $12.49 -$8.49 RR from transaction 1
=$4.00 OOP
Get $10 RR

Transaction 3
2 Cascade liquids $6.98 – $1q=$5.98
2 Febreze Air Effects $4.98 – $2q’s = $2.98
3 Softsoap hand soap $2.97 – $1.05q’s=$1.92
= $10.88 -$10 RR get a filler
=$.88 + filler
Get $5 RR

Transaction 4
5 Softsoap body wash = $17.49 -$5 EasySaver coupons x 5
= $12.49 -$5.00 RR from transaction 3
=$7.49 OOP
Get $10 RR

Transaction 5
4 Cascade liquids = $13.96 – $2q’s = $11.96
=$11.96 – $10.00 RR
=$1.96 OOP
Get $5 RR

Total OOP: $17.81 + tax and fillers
$5 RR for next week

I’ll have:
10 softsoap body washes
1 toothbrush
1 gillette fusion
3 softsoap hand soap
6 cascade liquid
2 febreze air effects
& a partridge in a pear tree

Abbreviations:
SS= SmartSource coupon insert (from Sunday paper of date listed).
PG = Procter & Gamble insert
RP = Red Plum insert
wyb = when you buy
oop = out of pocket
RR = register rewards (coupon that prints out at checkout good for $$ off your next purchase)
filler = Walgreens will not let your # of manufacturers coupons exceed your number of items purchased. When you have a mfr coupon for every item PLUS a register reward, you have more coupons than items. In this case, you need to grab any “filler” item: a pencil, pack of gum, etc.

If you are new to Walgreens shopping, you can start HERE
Couponing basics HERE and HERE

Posted in: Walgreens

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Thursday, September 25, 2008

Walgreens Preview for 10/5-10/11

by Lori on September 25, 2008 · 0 comments

Want to get all the best deals at your favorite stores each week? I have a great shortcut for you: the GROCERY GATHERING! The Grocery Gathering is a list of blogs that cover dozens of different stores. They match sales with coupons to maximize your savings! Stop on over and check it out! Look for me under WALGREENS (of course!)

Here are the deals for the week of 10/5 – 10/11. New to Walgreens? Start HERE.
You can see a preview of the weekly sale ad HERE. A preview of Sunday’s manufacturers coupons HERE. October EasySaver HERE.

NEW THIS WEEK: BEST DEALS ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN!!!

PAGE 1

Crest toothpaste $1.99
-$1.00 EasySaver coupon
-$1.00 from 9/28 PG
Final Price: FREE

Pepsi 3/12 pk for $11
Use coupon for free Sierra Mist WYB 3-12pk of Diet Pepsi HERE

L’Oreal Lipcolour B1G1 50% off $7.99-$8.99 each
-$2/1 from 8/17 RP (use two)
Final Price: $8-$9.50/2

Progresso soup 4/$5 (w/Wags coupon)
-$.50/2 9/7 SS or $1.10/3 printable on the right sidebar of this page
Final Price $1 each or less

PAGE 2
Combos & other snacks 2/$3
-$1/2 9/7 RP
Final Price: $1 each

Ziploc storage bags 2/$5
-$1/2 8/3 SS or $.40/1 8/3 SS
Final Price: 2/$4 – 2/$4.20

Welchs Jelly or Jif Peanut Butter $1.99
-$.35 Jif 8/24 RP
Final Price: $1.64

Page 3
Coffee Mate liquid 16 oz 2/$3
-$1.00 printable HERE – use two
Final Cost: $.50 each

Campbells Soup – Chicken or Tomato $.69 (with Walgreens insert coupon – limit 3)
-$.40/2 (reduced sodium) from 10/5 SS
Final Cost: $.49

Page 4-5 No Coupons Found

Page 6
Downy Liquid, Downy Sheets, Bounce Sheets $3.99 each
-$.50 Downy Liquid from 8/31 PG (expires 9/30)
Final Cost: $2.49

Household Cleaners or Deodorizers – Fantastik, Shout, Scrubbing Bubbles, Windex: 2/$5
-$1.00 October EasySaver rebate #27 ($1/1 limit, 6)
-$.75 off Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner from 9/21 SS
-$1.00 off Shout from 8/10 SS2
-$1.00 Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Max Starter kit from inside Action Scrubber Starter kit
- $1.00 Windex printable HERE
-$1.00 Windex wipes from 9/21 SS
-$1.00 Fantastik from 9/21 SS
-$1.00 Scrubbing Bubbles cleaner or wipes found inside the Action Scrubber Starter Kit or
-B1G1 free Scrubbing Bubbles Flushable Wipes printable HERE
Final Price: as low as 2/$.30 including 10% rebate bonus (using B1G1 coupon plus 2 rebates)

Cleaners $3.99 – Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber or Foamer, CLR, Tarn-X
-$2.75 Action Scrubber printable HERE or $1 off found inside Action Scrubber Box -$1.00 on Mega Foamer 9/21 SS or printable HERE Use Action Scrubber Rebate form from 9/21 SS for a refund on your full purchase price!

Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Scrubber Kit $19.99
-$10 October EasySaver rebate #29
-$5 printable HERE
Final Cost: $4.99

Pledge, Pledge Wipes & Drano Gel $3.49
-$1.00 October EasySaver Rebate #27 ($1/1 limit 6)
-$1.00 printable HERE or from Oct Womans Day Magazine
Final Cost: $1.49

Bounty Paper Towels Select-A-Size 6 rolls $6.99 (with Walgreens insert coupon)
-$.25 from 8/31 PG
Final Price: $6.74

Niagra Spray Starch $.99 (with Walgreens insert coupon)
-$.25 from 9/21 SS
Final Price: $.74

Clorox Bleach 60 oz $1.19 get 2
-printable coupon for FREE Clorox wipes WYB any 2 Clorox products HERE
Final Price: $2.38 for 2 Bleach and 1 free Clorox wipes!

PAGE 7
Glade 3pk Plug-In Refills, Glass Scents, Scented Oil Candle Refills, Carpet & Room Deodorizer, Candle, Plug-Ins Gel Holders – $1.99
-$1.00 October EasySaver rebate #28 or #32
-B1G1 free Gel Holder printable HERE
-$1.00 Candle from 9/14 SS
-$1.00 Carpet & Room Deodorizer from 8/24 SS
-B1G1 free Scented Oil Candle refills from 8/24 SS
Final Price: FREE + overage with 10% bonus!

Glade Scented Oil Plug-Ins, Glade or Oust Candle Holders $3.99
-$2.00 Glade Candle Holder from 9/14 SS
- B1G1 free Scent Oil Plug-In from October Family Circle Magazine Final Price: $1.99

Glade Scented Oil Plug-Ins with Fan or Glade Wisp Flameless Candle $5.99
-$3.00 Register Rewards – limit 1 per transaction
-$5.00 from 9/7 SS for Wisp Flameless Candle
Final Price: OVERAGE of $2.01

Pages 8-11 NO COUPON MATCH UPS FOUND
Page 12
Johnson’s Softwash 2/$8
-$1.00 printable HERE Final Price: 2/$6

Page 13
St. Ives Body Lotion 2/$7
-$1.00 from 8/10 SS2 or $2.00 printable HERE
Final Cost: 2/$3 or 2/$5

Aveeno Skin Care (excluding baby care) 20% off
-$1.50 from upcoming 9/28 RP

Roc Skincare 25% off
-$5.00 printable (NO LONGER AVAILABLE – use ‘em if you have ‘em!)
Buy $20 worth, get $10 RR!

Loreal Visible Lift Makeup $9.99
-$2.00 from 9/7 RP
Final Cost: $7.99

Maybelline Mineral Power Cosmetics 40% off
-$2.00 any Maybelline foundation from 9/21 RP

Physicians Formula Cosmetics 40% off
-$1.00 from 10/5 insert
-Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Fluid Powder Eye ShadowTry Me Free Mail-In Rebate Form HERE
OVERAGE AFTER REBATE

Page 14
Garnier Fructis Hair Care $5.99
-$3.00 October EasySaver coupon page 7
-$1.00 from 9/14 RP and various others
Final Price: $1.99

Just for Men Hair Color $6.99
-$1.00 October EasySaver coupon page
-$2.00 printable HERE
- FREE BOX Touch of Gray HERE
Final Price: $3.99 – FREE

Oxy Acne Cleansers, Treatment or Pads $4.99 B1G1 free
-$1.50 off any Oxy product printable HERE or $1.00 8/10 RP, August ALL YOU use 2
Final Price: $1.99/2

Page 15
Listerine Mouthwash $4.49
-$.50 from 10/5 SS Final Price: $3.99

Stayfree Maxi Pads or Carefree pantiliners 2/$10
-$2 RR when you buy two
-$1 off Stayfree printable HERE -$.50 Carefree liners printable HERE
Final Price: $6-$7 for two

Huggies Baby Wipes 2/$5
-$.50 from 8/24 SS
Final Price: 2/$4

Huggies Jumbo Packs, GoodNights or PullUps $9.99
-$1.00 Caregivers Marketplace Rebate HERE
-$1.00 Huggies from 8/24 SS (exp. 9/30) or upcoming 9/28 SS
-$2.00 Pull-Ups from upcoming 9/28 SS
-$1.00 GoodNights printable HERE
Final Price: $6.99-$7.99

Listerine Agent Cool Blue or Smart Rinse Mouthwash 2/$9
-$4.50 RR when you buy 2
-$1.00 printable HERE print two.
Final Price: 2/$2.50

Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste, Max Fresh Toothbrush 2/$3
-$1.00 toothpaste from Sept ALL YOU magazine or upcoming 9/28 SS use 2
Final Price: 2/$1

AquaFresh White Trays $37.99
-$7 October EasySaver coupon page 13
-$7 from Oct ALL YOU MAGAZINE, $5 from 10/5 SS or $5 printable HERE
Final Price: $23.99

Sensodyne Toothpaste $4.79
-$.55 printable HERE or $1/2 8/17 SS
Final Price: $4.24-$4.29

KY Yours & Mine $19.99
-$5.00 October EasySaver page 8
-$5.00 printable HERE under “special offers”
Final Price: $9.99

Page 16
IcyHot Pain relief $5.99
-$1.00 from 8/3 SS
Final Price: $4.99

Advil Pain Relief $12.99
-$1.00 printable HERE
Final Price: $11.99

Aleve $7.99
-$1.00 printable HERE
Final Price $6.99

Page 17
Zyrtec Childrens $9.99, adults $26.99
-$4.00 from upcoming 9/28 RP or $2 printable HERE
Final Price: $5.99-$22.99

Page 18 NO COUPON MATCHUPS
Page 19
Boost Nutritional Drink Multipack $6.99 (Boost Plus $8.49)
-$3.00-$6.00 RR when you buy 2 or 3
-$2.00 Smoothie from 9/14 RP
Final Price: $3.00 each when you buy 3

Page 20
General Mills Cereal 3/$7
-$1.00 off Cinnamon Toast Crunch HERE
-$1.00 off Lucky Charms HERE
Final Price: 3/$4

Almay Face and Eye Cosmetics B1G1 free
-$1.00 from 9/14 SS

Folgers Instant Coffee $4.99
-$.25 from upcoming 9/28 PG
Final Price: $4.74

Palmolive Dish Liquid $.89 (with Walgreens insert coupon)
-$.25 from upcoming 9/28 SS
Final Price: $.64

Puffs Facial Tissue 3/$5
-$.25 from upcoming 9/28 PG use 3
Final Price: 3/$4.25


Posted in: Walgreens,Walgreens Preview

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