Smiths

Was just given some information that the

Caselot is starting NEXT WEDNESDAY!!

Swagbucks

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Walgreens 3/28/10

If you remember my last Walgreens adventure I had 3 - $4 RR to work with this week. They are expiring on April 1st so I need to use them.

I had 4 transactions

Transaction #1
Buy 1 Dove Shampoo or Conditioner or Styling Product for $4 = $4RR
Use the $2/1 coupon found here(Not available anymore)
(There is also a $1.50/1 coupon available in the 3/28RP)
Pay $2
Got back a $4 Register Reward!

DenTek Floss 55 yards $2 = $2RR
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/17 SS (expires 3/31!)
Final Cost $1
Got back a $2 Register Reward!

1 Walgreen Tin Foil
Instore coupons .59

1 Walgreen Baking soda
Instore coupon .50

Total for everything was 4.09+ .53tax
I gave them my $4 RR from last week and my total was $.62
I received $4 and $2 RR for my next purchase

Transaction #2
Is the same as transaction #1

Transaction #3
Buy 1 Dove Shampoo or Conditioner or Styling Product for $4 = $4RR
Didn't have another coupon
Paid with my last $4 RR from last week $.32 OOP
Got back a $4 Register Reward!

Transaction #4
6 Reusable bags 3 for a $1
Raincheck from last weeks ad
Total $2
Used $2 RR from transaction #1 and paid the tax $.16

Total Out Of Pocket was $1.72 and ended up with $14 in RR for next time. :D

Target 3/28/10

I could have purchased 2 My Little Ponys for my daughters Easter basket for $10.79 WITHOUT COUPONS or I could get.......

NOTE 7 OREIDA POTATOES ARE NOT PICTURED!!!


2 Airwich started kits $6
2 Target $1 off
2 MQ $5 off from the SS
Making both FREE

1 Wheat Germ $4.29
No coupon just needed some :)

7 St Ives Lotions $.99ea
8 St Ives Body Wash $.97
10 MQ $1.50 facial SS 3/21
5 MQ $1.00 body SS 3/21
Making overage of $10.29

6 Arm and Hammer Travel size toothpaste $.97ea
3 MQ $2.50/2 SS 3/21
Making overage of $1.68

1 Crest $1.99
1 Target $1
1 MQ $1
Making overage of $.01

1 Neosporin 3.89
1 Bandaid 1.82
1 Target Q $1
1 MQ Neosporin and Bandaid $3
making the total for both $1.71

4 Renu travel size contact solution $1.52
4 MQ $2 found online
(I don't even wear contacts. LOL)
Making overage of $1.92

4 My little pony 4.99 ea
2 B1G1 MQ SS 3/21
Making the total for all 4 $9.98

1 Yahtzee Jr toy story $5
1 Target Hasbro $3
Making that game $2

Pictureka Flipper CLEARANCE $7.54
1 MQ $5 found in a monopoly card game last week
1 Target $3 Hasbro
Making this overage of $.46

Scrabble card game 5.24
Free with the purchase of Pictureka Flipper
So does that mean I made $.46 for getting both games. YEP!!!!

Molopoly Card game $5.24
1 MQ $5 online coupon
Making this $.24

4 3pk of Act II popcorn $1.00
4 MQ $.40
Making all 4 $2.80

9 OreIda Fries/hashbrowns etc B2G1 2.50
1 Target $2 /2
9 MQ $1/1 SS 3/21
Making all 9 $4
Only 2 are shown in picture just because of time and freezer temp.

1 Gillette Mens body wash $1.79
1 MQ $2 SS
Making this overage of $.21

My total before coupons was $114.73

after all my coupons $10.09 OOP
Guess I saved $.70 by getting everything else with the 2 My Little Ponys

That was a great shopping trip!!!

I am a Dave Ramsey follower and we are cash only and I have to admit that when I saw the total of $114.73 I was getting VERY nervous. I have 29 CENTS left from my March shopping budget. Not sure what would have happened if I went over. LOL

Walgreens/Target/Smiths

Look who got her COUP ~ ON!

Well, well, well I had another great shopping adventure. :) After reading tons of blogs and getting my game plan down, I headed for Walgreens first. I had 5 different transactions and started off with 3 $4 RR from last week.

Transaction #1
2 Sudafed 4.99 (WYB 2 get $5 RR)
used $4/1 and $2/1 coupon
6 kleenex instore coupon making them $.89 each
Use 2 $.50/3 SS
1 Extra 15pk gum instore coupon $.79
total was 9.24
I used 2 of my $4 RR making my OOP total $1.24
Received $5 RR from the Sudafed and $3 RR from the Kleenex

Transaction #2
1 Colgate sensitive Toothpaste 3.99
use $.75 MQ
1 bubble envelope Instore coupon $.33
use $3 RR from kleenex transaction #1
total OOP $.68
Received $4 RR from the Colgate

Transaction #3
2 Excedrin 5.99 B1G1
use 2 $.75 coupons SS and March coupon book takes off $2 each
1 Bubble envelope instore coupon $.33
1 G2 twin pack pens instore coupons $.99
1 Colgate Sensitive toothpaste 3.99
use $1 off coupon All YOU Magazine
use $5 RR from Transaction #1
Total OOP $.98
Received $4 from the Colgate

Transaction #4
6 Kleenex instore coupon $.89
use 2 $.50/3 from SS
use $4 RR from last weeks transactions
Total OOP $.77
Received $3 RR from the Kleenex

Transaction #5
1 Colgate Sensitive toothpaste 3.99
Use $1 off from ALL YOU Magazine
1 Extra 15pk gum instore coupon $.79
use my $3 RR from transaction #4
Total OOP $1.10Received $4 RR from the Colgate

TOTAL OOP IS $4.88 AND STILL HAVE 3 $4 RR for next time. :)
NOTE: 1 Sudafed was on sale for $4.99 + tax. I got all of this for less than that. I don't need ALL of these products but when I do I have them for CHEAP!

On to Target....

7 kids Colgate CLEARANCE $.86 NO coupons but that is a good price.
2 Dial Soap 1.37
Use 2 $1 Target coupon (target.com)
Use 2 $.35 RP
Making it .02
2 Rimmel Masc 2.99
use 2 $3/1 Mascara March All You Magazine
Bandaid 40pk 1.77
Use $1 Target coupon
Neosporin 3.89
Use $3 off Neosporin+Bandaid
Airwick $6
Use $1 off Target coupon
Use $5/1 SS makes it FREE
3 Johnson and Johnson Bath Buddies .97
Used $2.50 Catalina from before
Total OOP $8.97


Smiths was next....
Smiths March to Saving Match 8
If you purchase 8 of a participating item then get $4 off.
*These prices are after $4 off

*4 American Beauty pasta $.49ea
*6 Kraft Cheese
Use $1/2 found right in front of the cheese at my Smiths (they love me today)
*8 Classico Sauce $1.49
1 beef round steak $1.71
Use $1.50 off meat if you purchase 2 Classico sauce SS 3/14
1 beef round steak $1.64
Use $1.50 off meat if you purchase 2 Classico sauce SS 3/14
1 beef round steak $1.75
Use $1.50 off meat if you purchase 2 Classico sauce SS 3/14
1 beef round steak $1.50
Use $1.50 off meat if you purchase 2 Classico sauce SS 3/14
*12 Irish Spring soap 3pk $1.00ea
use 6 $.50/2 coupons SS
*3 Diet Coke $.89
*6 Tuna Pouch $.49
Use $.55/1 from SS 3/14/10
*2 Best Foods Mayo $2.49

3 Mountain Dairy Milk $2.19
My total was $59.19 and if I get to $60 I had a coupon to double my points you know I had to do it.
2 Peanut M&Ms $.50ea
After all my coupons my total OOP was $44.86

*** I know that if you count my * for the Match 8 I have 41 I am not sure why it made me get another Diet coke to get the $4 off but whatever I am tired and ready for a massage. :)

Thank you Sandy/Kelly, Collin and Kristin you guys make this addiction so fun! :)

What I think of my binder

I absolutely LOVE IT!!! My binder might have taken a long time to organize it but the benefits are well worth it!!

I just glanced at this weeks ads and could immediately find the coupons that match with the sale.

Here are some of the items I found in just 5 minutes

Smiths
Mix and Match 8
when you buy 8 this is what the price will be.

American Beauty pasta .49

Classico Pasta Sauce 1.49
WYB 2 get $1.50 off fresh meat 3/14 SS

Bumble Bee tuna pouch .49
$.55 / 1 found in the SS. Not sure which one because I just cut all of my coupons yesterday
and today to fit into my binder and now I am confused. :)

Kraft Cheese 1.69
$1/2 blinkie at Smiths

Scotch Brite 1.00
$.75 /2 SS coupon

Aquafresh Kid's toothpaste 1.00





Albertsons and Vons didn't impress me at all.

It's done~~~ HALLELUJAH!!!!

I did it! I made the switch. I am now a binder coupon holding customer. :)

I put a spiral notepad in the front for my shopping list. :) Thanks for the idea E.P.

Everything is organized and I can see all of the them without taking out all my coupons at the store and shuffling through 3' of cut coupons.
This is with a 2' binder, 60 baseball card holders and 16 dividers and 2 long days of organizing. I have to tell you now that I am done with the major organizing, I think it will be easy to maintain and use. :)

I will let you know how it works today when my ads get here. I really think it is going to be alot easier matching coupons/sales items with this method.

Happy couponing!

Albertsons Part 2

I just got home from Albertsons and scored some great deals.

I had 3 seperate transactions but they were well worth it.
Note: Albertsons has PIZZA FRIDAY which means that all frozen Pizzas are 20% off.

Transaction #1
10 Red Baron Pizzas. 2.99ea $29.90
Pizza Friday 20% off -$6.00
Coupons 10 x 75 cent off -$7.50 found at Smiths one day in the aisle (blinkie)
$4 Catalina from Wednesday -$4.00
total OOP $12.40
then it printed me out a $10 Catalina coupons for my next purchase.

Transaction #2
10 Red Baron Pizzas. 2.99ea $29.90
Pizza Friday 20% off -$6.00
Coupons 3 x $1/2 -$3.00 found in last weeks newspaper I think, maybe 2 weeks ago.
coupons 4 x .75 -$3.00 found at Smiths one day in the aisle (blinkie)
Double coupon matcing
from the paper -$3.00
$10 Catalina from transaction #1 -$10.00
Total OOP $4.90
then it printed me out a $10 Catalina coupons for my next purchase.

Transaction #3
10 General Mills Cereals 1.97 ea. $19.70
Coupons I had from here or here-$6.00
Double coupon matching
from the paper -$3.00
$10 Catalina from transaction #2 -$10.00
Total OOP $.70


With the Albertsons trip I made on Wednesday, that gives me a grand total of:
8 boxes of Kelloggs cereal
10 boxes of General Mills Cereals
20 boxes of Red Baron Pizzas
for a total of $20.54 or 54cents an item. :)

Kmart~ Double coupons

Double coupons is coming back to Kmart the week of April 4th and finally VEGAS has made the list! Here are a few things to know about Kmart doubles:

■They double up to $2
■Only 5 coupons are allowed per person per day
■If the coupon is for buy one, get one free and the item cost less than $2, both will be free.
Not all stores are participating. Go here to see a list of participating stores.


Thanks CouponingToDisney

31 Days to a Better Grocery Budget: The Buy Ahead Principle

I found this on MoneySavingmom Crystal says it better than I can. I wanted to share this with you.

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31 Days to a Better Grocery Budget: The Buy Ahead Principle

Last night when I went grocery shopping, I bought 18 sticks of deodorant. Yes, I said 18!

Did I buy all this deodorant because I heard that there was going to be a shortage of deodorant for the next 4 years? Um, no.

I bought 18 sticks of deodorant because I had coupons which made them free or more-than-free.

Never Pay Retail

One of my biggest secrets for grocery saving success is that I practice the Buy Ahead Principle. Which means, basically, other than dairy products and produce, I aim to never pay full price for anything.

If you’re willing to be patient and observant, you can almost always buy most items at 50% off their retail price or more. Because I’ve been using coupons and bargain-shopping for over 10 years now, I aim to purchase most things when they are 75-100% off of the retail price.

I don’t just buy one of an item when it is at it’s rock-bottom price. Instead, I purchase as many items as I can afford in my grocery budget to tide me over until the next sale.

For many people who are used to buying only what groceries you’ll use in the next week, the concept of buying ahead can be mind-boggling. However, it makes complete sense if you stop and consider it.

Paying Retail vs. Buying Ahead
If your family uses 10 tubes of toothpaste in a year’s time and the retail price of toothpaste is $2.49, if you bought it at retail, you’d be paying $24.90 per year for toothpaste.

If, however, you practiced the Buy Ahead Principle, and you collected your $1/1 toothpaste coupons and waited until toothpaste went on sale for $1 (which it does a few times per year in our area), you could buy 10 tubes of toothpaste for free.

That’s a savings of $24.90 per year!


How to Build a Stockpile of Food and Toiletries
What if you were to practice the Buy Ahead principle on when buying the majority of your groceries? Think about how much you would save! From my best estimates, I would say we routinely save at least $30-$50 each week by practicing the Buy Ahead Principle.

Would you like to see significant savings by Buying Ahead as well? Here are some suggestions:

1) Designate a Small Portion of Your Grocery Budget to Building Your Stockpile
If this is a new concept for you, don’t go out and spend $500 tomorrow trying to build up a stockpile. Instead, designate a small percentage of your grocery budget each week to buying extra of those heavily-discounted items which you know you will use sometime in the next few months.

Even $5 or $10 a week devoted to stocking up on deeply-discounted items can go quite far. If you don’t find any really great deals one week, save your designated “Stockpile Money” for the next week.

2) Designate a Small Area of Your Home to Store Your Stockpile
The argument I often hear when I suggest people practice the Buy Ahead Principle is “But I don’t have any space to stock up.” Well, in very rare cases (say, if your family of 6 is living in a one-bedroom apartment!), I’d agree. But in most cases, there are plenty of creative nooks and crannies in your home you could use to store extra non-perishable food and household supplies.

Maybe you need to clear out some items you’re not using to make room. Or maybe you could install some extra shelving in a closet. Perhaps you could store things under the bed or in a few boxes in a closet. Get creative, think outside the box, and I’m guessing you’ll find someplace you can use!

When we were living in a one-bedroom apartment which only had one small closer, I used a little cabinet in the living room to store extra stuff. When we were living in a two-bedroom apartment, I used the cupboards over the washer and dryer to store extra stuff. I was amazed at how much I could fit in a small space when I set my mind to it!

3) Determine When Enough is Enough
I think it’s extremely cost-effective to Buy Ahead. However, I also think it’s just as important to know when enough is a enough. If you have mountains of unopened tubes of toothpaste falling down on top of you when you open up the bathroom cupboard, you probably don’t need to go out and buy 55 more tubes!

Yes, I bought 18 sticks of deodorant yesterday. That’s more than we’ll use in the next 2 years. But what I didn’t tell you earlier was that I’ll likely donate at least half–if not more–of those. I love being able to share from our surplus of items with those in need. Or just pass on a great deal to a friend, too!

My philosophy is that if there is plenty of an item on the shelf, I have a lot of coupons, the item is free, it’s something we’ll use, and it’s something I can easily donate if we have a surplus, I’ll buy as many as I have coupons for.Your philosophy might be different. So decide when enough is enough for you, and then stick to that.

Twice a year, I go through all of our stockpile of groceries and household items and pare down to the basics which will last me for 4-8 weeks. This way, we never have an over-abundance. In addition, taking the Eat From the Pantry challenge is a great way for us to make sure and use up some of our stockpile.

If you don’t apply any of the other 30 ways to cut your grocery budget that I’ll be sharing in this series, but you adopt the Buy Ahead Principle and stick with a grocery budget, I guarantee you will see a significant savings in your grocery bill. And you’ll likely be shopping less and eating better than ever before!

Albertsons Part 1 MONEY MAKER

I just got home from Albertsons.

I purchased 8 Kelloggs cereals $1.88 ea
2 Fruit Loops
2 Raisin Bran
1 Frosted Flakes
2 Corn Pops
1 Coco Krispies
Total 15.04

I had to go today because I had 5 coupons totaling $7 that were expiring. NOTE: none of the coupons were for the exact cereal I purchased but they were for Kelloggs.
If you got last Sundays newpaper, Albertsons had 3 coupons that would double any 3 of your coupons up to a $1 each.

Total $15.04
coupons $7
Doubled 3 coupons $3
New Total $5.04
But wait I had a Catalina for $2.50 from the Fruit snacks last week.
That totals $2.54 for 8 Large Kellogg cereal boxes.

I also got a Catalina for $4 for my next purchase. I guess that was a money maker of $1.46

Today is the last day to get the Catalina coupon for your next purchase. To see other Catalina offers See the post that follows this one. :)

Catalina schedule though May

Before I continue I should explain that a Catalina is also known as “check-out coupons”. These offer incentives good on your next shopping trip to that retailer.



These are the ones that are good across all the stores that do Catalinas



Purchase three (3) Kellogg’s Kids Cereals, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Kellogg’s Kids Cereals, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Kellogg’s Kids Cereals, Receive $4 OYNO
ends 3/10/10

Purchase four (4) Kleenex (60ct+), Receive $1 OYNO Catalina
Purchase five (5) Kleenex (60ct+), Receive $2 OYNO Catalina
Purchase six or more (6+) Kleenex (60ct+), Receive $3 OYNO Catalina
ends 3/21/10


Purchase three (3) Fiber One Bars Boxes, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Fiber One Bars Boxes, Receive $2.50 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Fiber One Bars Boxes, Receive $3.50 OYNO
ends 3/21/10


Purchase three (3) Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Receive $2.50 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Receive $3.50 OYNO
ends 3/21/10


Purchase two (2) Oscar Mayer Bacon, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) Oscar Mayer Bacon, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) Oscar Mayer Bacon, Receive $3 OYNO
ends 3/21/10


Purchase four (4) Post Cereals, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Post Cereals, Receive $4 OYNO
ends 3/21/10


Purchase two (2) Depends, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase three (3) Depends, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+), Receive $4 OYNO
ends 3/21/10


Purchase three (3) Kraft-Nabisco 100 Calorie Pack Boxes, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Kraft-Nabisco 100 Calorie Pack Boxes, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Kraft-Nabisco 100 Calorie Pack Boxes, Receive $3 OYNO
runs 2/27 – 3/21/10


Purchase three (3) Crystal Light, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Crystal Light, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Crystal Light, Receive $4 OYNO
runs 3/1 – 3/21/10


Purchase two (2) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $3 OYNO
runs 3/5 – 3/28/10


Purchase two (2) Good Seasons Dry Dressings, Receive 75¢ OYNO
Purchase three (3) Good Seasons Dry Dressings, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) Good Seasons Dry Dressings, Receive 2.50 OYNO
runs 3/19 – 4/11/10


Purchase two (2) McCormick Extracts or Coloring, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Purchase three or more (3+) McCormick Extracts or Coloring, Receive $2.50 OYNO
runs 3/19 – 4/11/10

Only at Albertsons
Purchase 3-4 (three or four) Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Receive Catalina good for one (1) Free Gallon of Milk
Purchase 5-6 (five or six) Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Receive Catalina good for two (2) Free Gallons of Milk
Purchase 7+ (seven or more) Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Receive Catalina good for three (3) Free Gallons of Milk
runs 3/19 – 4/10/10


Purchase three (3) Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Receive 75¢ OYNO
Purchase four (4) Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Receive $1.25 OYNO
runs 3/22 – 4/18/10


Purchase three (3) Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups, Receive 50¢ OYNO
Purchase four (4) Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups, Receive $1.50 OYNO
runs 3/22 – 4/18/10


Purchase two (2) Del Monte Dog Snacks, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) Del Monte Dog Snacks, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Del Monte Dog Snacks, Receive $3 OYNO
runs 3/22- 4/18/10


Purchase four (4) Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods, Receive $2 OYNO Catalina
Purchase five (5) Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods, Receive $3 OYNO Catalina
Purchase six or more (6+) Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods, Receive $4 OYNO Catalina
runs 3/22 – 4/18/10


Purchase two (2) Post Select Cereal, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) Post Select Cereal, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) Post Select Cereal, Receive $3 OYNO
runs 3/26 – 4/12/10


Purchase three (3) Post Pebbles Cereals, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Post Pebbles Cereals, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Post Pebbles Cereals, Receive $4 OYNO
runs 3/26 – 4/18/10


Purchase 24-35 Friskies Cat Food Cans, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase 36-47 Friskies Cat Food Cans, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase 48+ Friskies Cat Food Cans, Receive $4 OYNO
rus 3/26 – 4/18/10


Purchase two (2) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $3 OYNO
runs 4/19 – 5/16/10

Thanks Mashupmom

Kmart

Here’s one deal scenario to get ya thinkin’:

Buy 4 Gillette Deodorants $3.79 each = $15.16
Buy 4 Gillette Body Washes $4 each = $16
Total = $31.16
Use 4 buy deodorant get body wash FREE coupons from the 3/7 PG (will deduct $16)
Use 2 $4/2 Gillette coupons from the 2/21 PG (for the deodorants)
Pay $7.16
Get back a $10 Catalina
Final cost 8 Gillette products for FREE + a $2.84 moneymaker!

Thanks Hip2Save

Albertsons

I todays newspaper Albertsons has a little advertisment, well on the bottom of that ad is 3 coupons that will double any manufactor coupon up to $1. WOOHOO

Just wanted to share!

Smiths

I just got home from Smiths I had coupons for Sure Mens Deodorant $1.50 off I had 5 of them. I think they came in last weeks newspaper.

I went to the deodorant aisle and noticed that they had Women's Sure deodorant on CLOSE OUT for $1.08. I remember reading on Couponing to Disney that if the first 5 numbers of the coupon match the first 5 numbers of the UPC code on the product, the coupon will work. I wasn't really sure but I figured I would try it out. I am after all at Smiths every week and they know me by now.

It totally worked. I got the 5 deodorants for women 4 of them were $1.08 and 1 was $1.69. Not sure why one of them was $1.69 but since I was getting money back on each one I just kept my mouth shut. :)
So I made $1.49 for taking 5 deodorants off there shelf.

Albertsons 8 hr sale Thursday

Albertsons 8 Hour Sale!!

Thursday, March 4, 2010 1 pm to 9 pm

Mission Tortilla Chips or Dip - $1.88 each (limit 4)
Kellogg's Cereal Frosted Mini-Wheats - $1.50 each
Mother's Cookies - $1.50 each (limit 4)
Chocolate Chip Cookies 18 count - $1.99 each
Aussie Shampoo or Conditioner - $1.99 each
Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner - $1.99 each (limit 4)
Select Varieties of Deli Meat - $3.99 lb
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts - $1.77 lb (3 lbs or more)
Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water 24 pack - $2.49 each (limit 2)
Navel Oranges 4 lb bag - .99 each (limit 2)

Swagbucks

Swagbucks is a search engine that awards you in the form of Swagbucks in which you can turn those bucks into prizes. You can chose from a variety of prizes including gift cards. I have redeemed my points for $5 Amazon.com gift card. It costs 450 Swagbucks. You can win anywhere from 20 – 50 Swagbucks a day. They also have Swagcodes out at least 5 times a week that can be worth 10 – 30 Swagbucks.


I finally downloaded the Swagbuck toolbar. Now I am earning lots more than I was before. Just imagine how many gift cards I can earn.

My goal is to earn enough swagbucks to pay for the wall paper boarder for the kiddos room. #1 wants Marvel superheros and #2 wants Cinderella. That is about $66.00 I already have $45 of Amazon dollars waiting for me. :)

Walgreens 2/28 - 3/06

Weekly Register Reward Deals

12 Pack Pepsi Products 3/$11 = $3RR
Final Cost $2.67 each!

Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets 20 loads 2/$9 = $1RR
Use the Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupon from the 2/21 RP
Plus, use the $1/1 coupon from here (for the one you’re not getting free)
Final Cost $1.25 each!
**Don’t forget that you can request a FREE sample here.

Buy 2 or more participating Aveeno bath, baby or skin care products (20% off this week) = $3RR
Buy 2 Aveeno Baby Essential Moisture Shampoo $4.79 each = $9.58
Use the $3/2 coupon found here: IE or Firefox
Final Cost $1.79 each!
(Thanks, Frugal Shopping With Julie!)

Roots of Nature Hair Care $5.99 = $3RR
Use the $1/1 coupon found here
Final cost $1.99!

Neutrogena Clinical Eye SPF 30 or Night Treatment $39.99 = $10RR
Use the $5/1 coupon from All You Magazine March 2010 issue or found here
Pay $34.99
Get back a $10RR
Submit for the $15 Neutrogena rebate found here
(rebate is limited to one per name/address)Final Cost $19.99!
(Thanks, Give Me Neither!)

Neutrogena Clinical Lifting Wrinkle Treatment System $49.99 = $10RR
Use the $5/1 coupon from All You Magazine March 2010 issue or found here
Pay $44.99
Get back a $10RR
Submit for the $15 Neutrogena rebate found here (rebate is limited to one per name/address)Final Cost $19.99!
(Thanks, Give Me Neither!)

Crest or Oral-B 3D White Dental Care 3/$9 = $3RR
Use 3 $0.75/1 coupons from the 1/17 PG (expires 2/28) or 2/7 PG (good for toothpaste)
Pay $6.75
Get a $3RR
Final Cost $1.25 each!

Schick Razor System (Intuition Plus or Women’s Quattro or Trim Style) $8.99 = $3RR
Use the $4/1 coupon from the 2/28 SS
Final Cost $1.99!
**Submit the FREE after rebate form found in the 2/7 SS. This was a regional rebate, so not all areas received it. If you did receive it, you’ll be able to turn this into a nice little moneymaker!

Speed Stick/Lady Speed Stick Antiperspirant/Deodorant $1.99 = $1RR*
Final Cost $0.99
*Look for $1/1 peelies on the product which would make this FREE!

Buy an Accucheck Aviva or Compact Plus Blood Glucose Monitor $14.99 = $5RR
Use the $10/1 coupon from the 11/8 SS (there is also a $5/1 coupon in the 1/31 SS or 2/7 SS)
Pay as low as $4.99
Get back a $5RR
**Submit for the $14.99 mail-in rebate found inside the box (limit 2 rebates per household per year)
(please note you may not qualify for this rebate if you use the $10 coupon from above. I’ve heard mixed reports on this, so I’m not exactly sure the outcome, but it never hurts to try!)
Final Cost possibly FREE + a $15 moneymaker!

Colgate Total Advanced or Enamel Strength Toothpaste $2.99 = $2RR
Use the $1/1 coupon from All You Magazine February 2010 issue (expires 2/28)
Final Cost FREE!

Buy 2 One a Day Multivitamins 50-100 ct or 18 powder packs $6.99 each = $3RR
Use 2 $2/1 coupons from the 1/3 SS
Final Cost $3.49 each!

Other Great Deals

Food

Easter M&M’s 9.9-12.6 oz. 2/$5
Use the $1/2 coupon from the Walgreens March Coupon Booklet
Final Cost $2 each!

Select General Mills Cereal 2/$5
Use 2 $1/1 coupons found here: IE or Firefox or here: IE or Firefox
Final Cost $1.50 each!

Nabisco Cookies or Crackers 3-8 oz. $0.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/10 SS (good for 6 oz. +)
Final Cost FREE!

Ocean Spray Drink or Juice 64 oz. 2/$5
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 2/14 RP (good for Grapefruit variety)
Final Cost $2 each!

Lipton Tea Bags $2.49
Use the $0.60/1 coupon from the 1/31 RP (expires 2/28)
Final Cost $1.89!

Starbucks Frappuccino 9.5 oz. 4/$5 with in-ad coupon
Use the $1/1 coupons found here
Final Cost ONLY $0.25 per drink!
**Remember, you ONLY have to buy 1 drink and you’ll still get the in-ad discount.

Pepperidge Farm Cookies 2/$4
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 2/21 SS
Final Cost $1.50 each

Starbucks Ice Cream One Pint 2/$5
Use 2 $1/1 coupons found here: IE or Firefox
Final Cost $1.50 each!

Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls 7-8 oz. 2/$4
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 11/1 RP
Final Cost $1.50 each!

Jimmy Dean 2 pack Biscuit Sandwiches 2/$4
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 1/3 RP
Final Cost $1.50 each!

Aunt Jemima Syrup or Pancake/Waffle Mix 2/$4
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 1/3 RP
Final Cost $1.50 each!

Fiber One Bars 5 pack $2.49
Use the $0.40/1 coupon found here or here
Final Cost $2.09!

Chex Mix Bars 6 pack $2.49
Use the $0.50/1 coupon from the 2/7 SS
Final Cost $1.99!

Quaker Quick 1 Minute Oats 42 oz. $2.49
Use the $1/1 coupon from here: IE or Firefox
Or use the $0.50/1 coupon from the 2/7 RP
Final Cost $1.49!

Lindsay Olives $0.99 with in-ad coupon
Use the $1/2 coupon found here
Final Cost $0.49 each!

Campbell’s Soup Cream of Chicken or Mushroom $0.79 with in-ad coupon
Use the $1/4 coupon found here
Final Cost $0.54 each!

Nestle Chocolate Eggs 2/$5
Use the $1/2 coupon from the Walgreens March Coupon Booklet
Plus, use the $1/1 coupon from here
Final Cost $1.50 each!

Lindt Lindor Truffles 5.1 oz. 2/$6
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 1/24 SS
Plus, use the $1/2 coupon from the Walgreens March Coupon Booklet
Final Cost $1.50 each! Yummy! I love me some Lindt chocolate!

Dentyne Gum 12 piece $0.69 with in-ad coupon
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 2/28 SS
Final Cost $0.19 each!

Personal Care/Health Care

Nature Made Vitamins and Supplements Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from All You Magazine January or February 2010 issues (expire 2/28!)
Final Cost ?

Maybelline Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Blush, Lip or Nail Cosmetics 40% Off
Buy Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color $7.49 (based on on-line price; should ring up at $4.49 due to sale)
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 2/7 RP
Final Cost $2.49!

Olay Total Effects Skin Care or Body Wash Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off*
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 1/17 PG (expires 2/28!) or 2/14 RP
Final Cost ?
*Don’t forget to save your receipt for the $15 Olay rebate found here

Neutrogena Cosmetics Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
Use 2 $3/1 coupons from All You Magazine February 2010 issue (expires 3/2)
Final Cost ?

Nivea Lip Care $0.99 with in-ad coupon
Use the Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupon from the 2/7 RP
Final Cost $0.49 each!

Ponds Skin Care Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Use 2 $1.50/1 coupons found here (good for Ponds Wet Cleansing Towelettes 30 count)
Final Cost ?

Vaseline Skin Care Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
Use 2 $1.50/1 Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion coupons found here or here: IE or Firefox
Final Cost ?

Dove Hair Care $2.99 with in-ad coupon
Use the $2.50/2 coupon (expires 2/28!)
Final Cost $1.74 each!

Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal 28 pack $44.99 (based on on-line price)
Use the $10/1 in-ad coupon
Use the $10/1 coupon from the 2/7 PG
Final Cost $24.99!

Reach Prevent Toothbrush $0.99 with in-ad coupon*
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 6/14 SS, 10/4 RP or 10/18 RP or from here
Final Cost FREE!
*Hand over the in-ad coupon last to avoid beepage.

Right Guard Antiperspirant/Deodorant Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Use the $2/2 coupon found here or here
Final Cost ?

Icy Hot Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
Buy 2 Icy Hot Medicated Patch Back & Large Areas 1 count $1.99 (based on on-line price)
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 1/3 SS
Final Cost $0.50 each!

Thermacare Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
Buy 2 Thermacare Heat Wraps 2 count $6.99 (based on on-line price)
Use 2 $3/1 coupons found here
Final Cost $2.25 each!

Motrin PM 20 count $2.99
Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Motrin PM $2.99 each = $5.98
Use the $3/2 coupon from the 11/22 SS
Use the $1.50/1 coupon from the Walgreens March Coupon Booklet (will deduct $3)
Final Cost 2 for FREE!

Tylenol PM 20 or 24 count/Simply Sleep 24 count $2.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/3 RP or found IE or Firefox
Use the $1.50/1 coupon from the Walgreens March Coupon Booklet
Final Cost $0.49!

Household

Formula 409 32 oz. $1.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/17 SS (expires 2/28!)
Final Cost $0.99!

Glade Plug-Ins Scented Oil Refills 2 pack Buy 1 at $5.99 and Get 1 Free
Use 2 Buy 1 Glade Relaxing Moments PlugIns Scented Oil Refill and Get 1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Holder FREE coupons from the 2/28 SS
Final Cost $5.99 for 2 refill packs and 2 holders!

Renuzit Adjustable Air Freshener $0.99
Use the Buy 2 Get 1 Free coupon from the 1/10 RP (expires 2/28!)
Final Cost $0.66 each!

Lysol Healthy Touch Hand Soap Kit $14.99
Use the $5/1 coupon from the Walgreens March Coupon Booklet
Use the $3/1 coupon from the 1/24 SS
Final Cost $6.99!

Monthly Register Rewards

Buy 6 Kleenex (on sale Buy 1 Get 1 Free this week) = $3RR; Buy 5 = $2RR; Buy 4 = $1RR (valid through 3/21)
Buy 6 Kleenex Facial Tissue 80-200 pack $1.99 each (based on on-line price)
Minus BOGO sale = $5.97
Use 2 $0.50/3 coupons from the 1/3 SS (expires 2/28) or 2/28 SS
Pay $4.97
Get back a $3RR
Final Cost $0.33 each!

Buy $20 of participating Vicks products = $10RR; Buy $15 = $5RR
Buy 4 Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil on sale $5 each = $20
Buy 2 Puffs Tissue (FREE with coupon below)
Use 4 $2/1 Vicks coupons from the 1/17 PG (expires 2/28); there is also a $1.50/1 coupon from the 2/21 PG
Use the Buy 2 Vicks products and Get Puffs Free coupon from the 2/7 PG
Pay $12
Get back a $10RR
Final Cost $2 for everything!!

Buy 3 or more participating Huggies, Kotex, Cottonelle, Depend, Poise, Viva or Scott products = $5RR
Deal Scenario #1:
Buy 2 Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers $8.99 each
Buy 1 Huggies Wipes 184 or 216 count $5.99
Use 2 $2/1 coupons found here: IE or Firefox (there is also a $1.50/1 coupon in the 2/28 SS)
Use the $1/1 coupon from the Walgreens Coloring Book (will deduct $2)
Pay $17.97
Get back a $5RR
Final Cost $4.32 each!

Deal Scenario #2:
Buy 3 Kotex Maxi Pads 14-24 count on sale $2.99 each = $8.97
Use the $2/2 coupon from the 1/10SS (there is also a $1.50/2 coupon found here))
Pay $6.97
Get back a $5RR
Final Cost $0.66 each!

Buy $20 or more of participating Dr. Scholl’s products = $10RR
Buy 1 Dr. Scholls Men’s Massaging Gel Heel Cushions 2 ct. priced at $6.99 (based on on-line price)
Buy 1 Dr. Scholls Men’s Knee Pain Relief Orthotics 2 ct. $14.79 (based on on-line price)
Use 2 $2/1 coupons found here
Pay $17.78
Get back a $10RR
Final Cost $7.78 for both!

Buy 2 or more participating Sudafed, Benadryl, or Tylenol products (on sale this week $4.99) = $5RR
Buy 2 Tylenol Cold or Sudafed PE $4.99 each = $9.98
Use the $3/2 coupon from the 1/3 RP
Pay $6.98
Get back a $5RR
Final Cost $0.99 each!

Buy $25 or more of participating Zyrtec, Tylenol, Simply Sleep, St Joseph or Motrin products = $10RR
Buy 2 Zyrtec Itchy Eye Drops 0.17 oz. $14.99 each (based on on-line price)
Use 2 $4/1 coupons found here (use zip code 74129)
Pay $21.98
Get back a $10RR
Final Cost $5.99 each!

Thanks Hip2Save

Coupon check!

Happy March!

It is time to go through your coupons and get rid of the expired coupons. They are now just clutter. ha ha ha

I just went through all of mine as well as cutting out all my SmartSources, PG, and Redplums. I feel so much better that my "stack" is gone and I feel more organized.

Less stress = Spend less. :)