Sunday, August 31, 2008
CVS Shopping
I had several $.50 off coupons left and Rite Aid was out of the $.97 Chex. I also had a $1.00 off Internet coupon which Rite Aid does not take. So, I decided to go ask if CVS would honor the Rite Aid Ad and guess what? They did! So, with that $1.00 off coupon it made it a real deal. I want to get the Kotex Pantyliner money making deal with coupon making this an even better deal, but I went three times and could never find them. If anyone knows about rain checks and ECB's how does it work? Leave me a comment if you have ever done that.
CVS
1 Cinnamon Toast Malt-o-Meal $1.00 used $1.00 off coupon FREE!
2 Colgate 360 toothbrushes B1G1 Free at $3.99 used $1.00 off coupon paid $2.99 for two toothbrushes
2 Colgate Max fresh toothpaste B1G1 FREE at $3.29 for both
4 Chex mix @ $.97 each Used 3/$.50 and 1/$1.00 off making total $1.38 (they were 2.99 regular price for 1!
1 Reinventing Magazine $.99 was suppose to be full of coupons but they all expired that day and I did not notice until I got home. Kind of made me mad thought about taking it back!
Total before coupons and B1G1 Free $19.44
Total after coupons and B1G1 FREE $6.15
Rite Aid Shopping
1 Pert Shampoo $2.99 used $2.00 off coupon paid $.99(Rebate $2.00)
2 Chex Mix $.97 used 2/$.50 off coupons paid $.94
2 Pledge Duster and refills $2.00 each used 2/ $1.00 off coupons paid $2.00 and get rebate for $2.00 so these will be FREE.
Total before coupons $8.93
Total after coupons $3.93
Rebate Due $4.00
So actually I made money on this deal!
See more Becentsable Savings Stories and Struggles here
Walmart Trip
I went back because they were stocking and I wanted the 4/$10 Mr. Clean. They had plenty the next day!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
September All You Magazine Coupons!
page 12
$1.00 off any Kelloggs Smart Start cereal
page 24
$1.00 off any Jergens Naturals, Moisturizer, or Natural Glow Moisturizer
page 29
$2.00 off Rimmel's New Glam Eyes Mascara
page 32
$1.00 off any John Frieda Collection product
page 38
$1.00 off any Pure & Natural bodywash, liquid hand soap or bar soap
page 41
$2.00 off any Jane Be Pure Mineral item
page 51
$.35 off any 20ct or larger bag of Halls
Insert
$.50 off any one Peter Pan peanut butter
Insert
$.75 off any two Snack Packs
page 59
$1.50 off any Colgate Total Advance Whitening, Clean or Fresh toothpaste
page 63
$2.00 off Whole Body Cleanse or Ultra Liver Cleanse
page 65
FREE Contour Meter when you present a prescription for a blood glucose monitoring system.
page 78
$3.00 off the Made of Honor movie
page 83
$1.00 off any Birds Eye Voila! varieties
page 87
$1.00 off any BRUT product
page 94
$1.00 off any Kotex product
page 96
Buy 2 Get 1 Free when you buy two Starkist Gourmet Choice Tuna
page 100
$1.00 off any two of The Family Table Items
page 103
$1.00 off any bag of Tyson's Any'tizers
page 107
$1.00 off any three Bird's Eye vegetables
page 111
$.55 off any one Marzetti Apple Dip 12oz or above
page 123
$.50 off any Underwood product
page 138
$.50 off any White Cloud Green Earth bathroom tissue
page 147
$.75 off any Palmolive Pure + Clear liquid dish soap
page 155
$.75 on Windex Antibacterial Multi-Surface Cleaner or Wipes Canister
page 158
$1.00 off any Sani-Hands or Sani-Hands for Kids instant hand sanitizing wipes.
page 161
$1.00 off any Colgate Max Fresh toothpaste
page 161
$1.00 off any Colgate manual or 360 Sonic Power toothbrush
page 166
$2.00 off any package of Purina Fit & Trim brand adult dog food, any size
page 168
$.75 off Little Debbie Family Pack Muffins
page 171
$1.00 off any Flexitol product
page 175
$2.00 off any 3.6lb or larger bag of Kibbles 'n Bits
Monday, August 25, 2008
Menu Plan Monday August 25-31
Dinners
Monday-Bubble-up Pizza, salad, Chips Ahoy Dessert
Tuesday-Fat Free Hot Dogs, fries
Wednesday-Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti, salad, Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thursday-Soup and sandwiches, Butterscotch Bars
Friday-Breakfast night! Scrambled eggs, biscuits, hashbrowns, "fried" apples
Saturday- Fish Fry at church I'm bringing Honey Bun Cake
Sunday-Chili, Cornbread
Breakfast
Monday-Cinnamon French Toast, fruit
Tuesday-Eat at Transition Headstart day with twins (Dh will eat Apple Struesel Muffins)
Wednesday-Baked Sugar Doughnuts, fruit
Thursday- Low fat waffles and fruit
Friday-Cereal, fruit, yogurt
Saturday-Cereal, fruit
Sunday-Cereal, fruit, yogurt
(I've gotten a lot of cereal for practically FREE lately so we are going to be eating that up!)
Lunch
Monday-Leftovers, apple
Tuesday- Eat at Transition day at Headstart with twins
Wednesday-BLT Sandwich, apple
Thursday-Light Bologna sandwich, baked chips, apple
Friday-Cheesy Veggie Soup
Saturday-whatever we can find!!lol
Sunday- Hot Dogs, fries
Snacks (DS is in school and needs snacks to take, it is so much cheaper to make my own!)Wendy's No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Chex Party Mix
Fat Free Rice Krispie Treats
Butterscotch Bars
Low-Cal Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
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Go here to see more plans.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Walmart and CVS Trips
Pert 2 in 1 Shampoo $2.88 ($3.00/1 coupon)Got this for free!
All You Magazine Sept- $1.77
Scott Bath Tissue 4 pk $2.68 ($1.00/1 coupon) Got for $1.68
2.04 lbs Bananas $.98
Tootie Fruities $1.00 (had a $1.00/1 coupon) Got this free!
3 Kraft American Singles @ 1/$2.98 2/$3.48 Got different kinds (Got this free with buy 3 Kool Aid pack coupon)
Malt-o-Meal Corn Flakes $1.00 ($1.00/1 coupon) Got this Free!
2 Johnson Buddies EZ Grip Soaps @ $.97 each (had $2.00 off 2 coupon) Got this Free!
6 Kotex Panty liners @ $1.00 each (had 6/ $1.00 off 1 coupons) Got all Free!
2 biscuits @ $.86 each
Juicy Juice on sale for $2.08 (had a $1.00/1 coupon) Got for $1/08
French's Mustard $.92 (had $.50/1 coupon) Got for $.42
10 Huggies Clean Team Wipes $1.64 (had $3.00/2 coupons) paid $.28 each! (I got two potty training!`
2 Nestle Water 24 packs @ $3.88 each (had $1.50/2 coupon)(not shown in picture)
2 Capri Sun $1.75 each (had $1.00/2 coupon) Got for $2.50
33 pack Kool-aid @ $.20 each
Natures Own White Wheat Loaf $1.97
Nature's Own Hot Dog Buns $1.68
2 Oscar Myer 98% Fat Free @ $2.50 each (Got free after buying 3 Kool Aid packets per item)
2 Family Size Reduced Fat Wheat Thins @ $2.98 each (Got Free w/ KoolAid Coupon)
2 Crystal Light $2.98 each (Free with Kraft coupon!)
2 Kraft Dressings @ $1.58 each (Free with Kraft coupon!)
Total before coupons: $92.90
Total after coupons: $29.90!!!!
A 68% savings! Pretty good if I say so!
CVS Trip
5 Diet Dr. Pepper Buy 4 get 1 free paid $2.75
2 Glade Air Freshener @ $.88 each (Had B1G1 Free coupon)
Total before coupons and savings $26.35
Total after coupons and savings $11.88 before tax
A 55% savings!
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These were my great coupon deals, to get really cool info on coupons and deals of your own...visit The Coupon Coup. She is also having a great giveaway, go check it out!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Expired Coupons??
"Each month I send all my expired coupons to the Army base at Ansbach Germany. They are then distributed to families who need them. They accept manufacturer's coupons - including printables! - that are up to 2 months past their expiration date. I sort them into food and non-food items, total the face value, and mail them off to the base.
I would love it if you would help by sending me your expired coupons also! I'll even do the sorting and adding, and even clipping if necessary and give you credit and a link (if you have one). If you're interested, please either leave me a comment, or email me at wanderingpeanut@gmail.com for more information."
That is my big pile I plan to send her. I totaled all of the coupons and it came out to $260.18 for all of my expired coupons. Several came from boxes that I share coupons with others and pick some up for myself!
Consider sending Cherie your expired coupons.
What do I do with all of that Kool-Aid?!?!
Kool-Aid Finger Paint
2 cups flour
2 packs unsweented kool-aid
1/2 cup salt
3 cups boiling water
3T. oil
Mix wet into dry. The kids love the color change. Then finger paint away.
Kool-aid Playdough
1 Cup Flour
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
1 Packet Unsweetened Kool-Aid
1/4 Cup Salt2 Tablespoons Cream of Tartar
1 Cup Water
Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and Kool-Aid in a medium pot.Add water and oil.Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes.When mixture forms a ball in pot, remove.Knead until smooth.Put in a plastic bag and refrigerate.
Kool-aid Sand Art
Inexpensive glass bottle with cork; found at craft stores or any bottle with lid
Several different and colorful flavors of Kool-Aid (8 quart presweetened) or other brands
Dry pudding mix or cocoa, if desired for brown color
Ice tea spoon
Small funnel or frosting decorating tips
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Kool-Aid Scratch & Sniff Watercolors Recipe
1 Tablespoon Unsweetened Kool-Aid
1 Tablespoon Warm Water* I recommend using several flavors of Kool-Aid for an assortment of colors and scents.
Mix water and drink mix in small containers. (small muffin tins work great)
Paint your picture the way you would with any watercolor paint. Let dry overnight before scratching and sniffing.
Fruity Scented Kool-Aid Bath Salts Recipe
1 Quart Epsom Salt
1 Packet Unsweetened Kool-Aid
Mix the Kool-Aid and Epsom salt in a bowl.Pour into a pretty container.
TIP: Make several batches of this recipe in different flavors and scents and layer the different colors.
Kool-Aid Hair Dye Recipe
Plan ahead, this takes several hours to get vibrant results!
2 or 3 Packets of Kool-Aid (Unsweetened)
1/4 Cup Hair Conditioner
Mix the hair conditioner and Kool-Aid in a bowl.Use plastic gloves to apply the mixture to your damp hair and leave it on as long as possible...several hours or overnight. You can cover your head with plastic wrap to avoid contact with clothes and skin.Rinse it out in a sink being careful not to stain clothes or exposed skin, counter tops, etc. Do not shampoo right away, just rinse. This will allow the color to set.*For darker or longer hair you will want to use more than 3 packets of Kool-Aid in order to get vibrant colors.
Kool-Aid Tie-Dye T-Shirt Recipe
T-shirt
Several Packets of Unsweetened Kool-Aid
Vinegar
Small Plastic Bowls
Plastic Gloves
Rubber Bands
Use an assortment of Kool-Aid colors!For each color of Kool-Aid, put 1 packet of Kool-Aid and 1 ounce of vinegar into individual plastic bowls. Mix until dissolved.Pull and twist your t-shirt into different shapes and use the rubber bands to hold in place. Dip rubber-banded ends in bowls.Heat set with an iron on medium-high setting using an ironing cloth between shirt and iron. Do not wash for at least 24 hours. Wash separately from other clothes the first wash in case some color is released into the water.
TIPS: Kool-Aid stains your skin so be sure to wear rubber gloves when tye-dying your shirt.Do not use a shirt that has been prewashed or dried with fabric softener because the colors will not set.
This is one I would love to make if I had the packets!
http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=812
Some of these I will probably never try, but some I will, just thought I would share some ideas I found to get rid of some of those Kool-Aid packets!
My Coupon Organizer Made Frugal!
This is the inside. My folder has two pockets. In the bottom one, I keep two envelopes marked Giveaway and Expired Coupons. I have two places that I place coupons that I do not plan to use and trade for some others I want in the boxes. I also send expired coupons to Cherie, who collects them for military families who can use them up to two months after they expire! Also, in the front is a pencil holder which I keep some scissors, pencil, pen and a small calculator. The second pocket has an envelope for each of the stores I shop at. Inside I keep coupons I plan to use at that store. I also have an empty unmarked envelope to put coupons I plan to use while at the store, so I make sure I do not forget anything. We had a big old box of envelopes so that was pretty cheap too.
I then used some plastic sleeves that I already had on hand and put one behind each tab, then I put all of the food coupons all in one spot.
This is a plastic sleeve that I keep my receipts in. I read somewhere to keep all of your receipts because if you find a rebate, you may have already bought it and you can easily find your receipt. Also, the CVS ones have some information about your Extra Care Card.
The Caregiver's Marketplace
Do you take care of someone who is sick, elderly, or even a child under 5? We'll I have 3 children under 5 that I take care of and they are in pull-ups and diapers. So, when I learned that The Caregivers Marketplace will reimburse some of your money for diapers/pull-ups I decided to give it a try. I have always bought generic diapers and thought I was saving money. Last week I got some great deals on diapers and pull-ups from CVS with my coupons and the sale. I bought 4 jumbo packs of pull-ups and 1 pack jumbo diapers that I planned to get a $5 rebate back from The Caregivers Marketplace, making my deal even better! Here's how it works go to The Caregivers Marketplace web page and sign up online. You will then get a savings number. You need to remember this number. Then you print off the reimbursement form and put your savings number on it. You then must buy 5 qualifying products for reimbursement. Huggies and Huggies Pull-ups are the only ones on there. You mark the ones you bought and add up your reimbursement amount due. You get $1 for each pack of diapers/ pull-ups. Then you circle the products on your original receipt and put this with the form and then put a stamp on and mail. It's that easy! you get a check back within 4-6 weeks. It really is easy. So, if you find a great deal on Huggies, you might want to consider this rebate. From my understanding, you can do this as many times as you buy the $5 products at least. I mailed mine off the other day so I will have to let you know about how soon I get it back. Hope this helps you out.
Here is an example of the savings from last week at CVS:
CVS Huggies Pull-ups $8.99 -$2.00 coupon and -$1.00 Marketplace rebate =$5.99 total for jumbo pack pull-ups. I also used the $2/$10 coupon 4 times so they were actually a little less than that. Not too bad when trying to save money on diapers/ pullups
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
My Walmart Grocery Shopping Trip
1st Transaction
3 EZ Grip Johnson Buddies soaps-$.97 (after coupons I got these FREE)
5.57 lbs Bananas-$2.67
4 Yoplait light yogurts- $.58 each and I had a $1.00 off 4 coupon
Bread- $1.97
2 Gogurt-$2.43 each and used $1.00 off 2 coupon
2 Malt o Meal Cereal- $1.00 each and I used two $1.00 off coupons so both boxes were free.
2 Hormel Turkey Chili- $1.52 each and I used $.55 off two coupon (from a Family Circle Issue)
1 pint blueberries- $2.88
4/6pks Sunny D- $2.00 each and I used two $.55 off 2 coupons(from Aug All You Mag)
Just Bunches Cereal-$2.50 and I used $2.00 off coupon, so I paid $.50 for this!
Kashi Go Lean Crunch-$2.98 and I used a $2.00 off coupon, so I paid $.98 for this!
2 Juicy Juice 8 packs-$2.50 each and I used a $1.00 off two coupon
2 packages Bic Pens- $.88 each and I used a $1.00 off two coupon
All You Magazine- $1.77 Yes I bought another one because the free food coupons pay for this!
2 Eggo Waffles-$1.50 each and I used $1.00 off 2 from Sunday Paper coupons
Total before coupons: $47.60
Total after coupons: $33.40
Total savings: $14.20
2nd transaction
2/98% Fat Free Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs- $2.50 each (FREE with coupon)Aug All You Mag
2 Family Size Reduced Fat Wheat Thins-$2.98 each (FREE with coupon) Aug All You Mag
2 Kraft American Singles- $2.98 each (FREE with coupon) Aug All You Mag
2 Crystal Lite- $2.98 each (FREE with coupon) Aug All You Mag
2 Kraft Fat Free Italian Dressings- $1.98 (Free with coupon) Aug All You Mag
30 packages Kool-Aid- $6.00
12 pack Diet Dr. Pepper- $2.50
1 Checkout Diet Dr. Pepper- $1.25
2 Spaghetti jars(Great Value brand)- $1.25 each
Aug All You Mag- $1.77 (Yes, I bought another one!)
Total before coupons $40.17
Total after coupons $14.13
Total savings: $26.04
So, I spent $47.53 and saved $40.24!!!!! Wow!!!! That's about a 48% savings!
Actually some things were on rollback so I saved even more!
RE: Richmond Parenting Magazine CVS $2/$10 Coupon
Ok, fellow CVS shoppers, it is my sad duty to pass along a bit of information that came my way via Hot Coupon World (Click to see original text).
"CVS has LEGALLY requested that online printable coupons no longer be posted anywhere on the interent. CVS has contacted several of the larger websites, not just HCW. It is their position that the only valid printable coupons will be sent to you directly through their email system.
As to the online magazines and newspapers. Their online version is simply a convenience service. It's not meant to be printed out and replace their paper magazines and newspapers, otherwise they'd lose their income from their product. Same goes with the coupons in those situations, they are not meant to be printed out and replace the paper ones. My guess is CVS doesn't have the time to police every single newspaper or magazine's online source to make sure that their coupons are blacked out or made unprintable.
In the end, we at HCW are intent on following the parameters stated on the legal notice that we received. And that is that the only valid internet coupons will come directly to you in your email and that any other sources of internet coupons are not legitimate, not approved by CVS and will not be allowed to be posted on HCW."
Suffice it to say, going forward that Richmond Parent's Magazine $2/$10 coupon should only be used if you picked up a hard copy of the magazine and are using a clipped version.
This was a really good coupon. I guess the saying if something is too good to be true, it probably is goes here. So, I will not be using that coupon again. I want to be an honest couponer!
2 GREAT $25 CVS Giftcard Giveaways!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Scott Freebie
Yoplait Light New Cake Flavors
BTW, I also tried the Apple Turnover and it was just as good!!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Free Food
15 packets of Kool-Aid-$3.00
98% Fat Free Oscar Mayer Bun Size Hot Dogs $2.50
24 oz. Kraft Singles- $3.48
16 oz. Kraft Light Catalina Dressing- $1.58
Wheat Thins Crackers Reduced Fat Family Size- $3.48
Crystal Lite Lemonade-$2.98
Total: $17.02
Total OOP- $3.00!!!
Total Savings- $14.02!!!
It's worth the cost of that deal for the $1.77 magazine!
I also realized when I was writing this up, that I got a 24 ounce package of cheese and the coupon said 12 oz. This was my mistake because I was looking at the total price that could be spent on each item. I had my cashier and 4 customer service managers not find my mistake or I would have gotten the right size. It was an oversight on my part and there's, I guess.
See all of the coupons in the All You August magazine here!
August All You Magazine Coupons
$0.55 off any two SunnyD Chilled Products - 11/30/08/122)
Dollar General Store Penny Deal!!!
Total OOP $.o3!
Total Cost $16.00
Total Saved $15.97
WOW! What a deal!
CVS Report from Week of Aug 10
1 pack of Huggies Diapers $8.99
1 Playskool Wipes $2.50
1 Childrens Advil $5.79
$1.50/1 Huggies diapers (huggies mailer)
$1/1 Playskool wipes
$1/1 children's advil
Total OOP: $11.78 ($12.64 with tax)
ECB's Received: $5.79 for the advil
1 Playskool wipes $2.50
Total OOP: $13.27 ($14.49 with tax)
ECB's Received: $5.00 for baby products and coupon for free CVS Toothbrush
$1.00 0ff Ban Deodorant from All You Aug Magazine
Total OOP: $13.48 ($14.44 after tax)
ECB's Received: $5.00 for candy
Total OOP: $2.17 ($2.72 with tax)
ECB's Received: $5.00 for OB Tampoons
Total OOP: $3.56 ($4.12 with tax)
ECB's Received: 0
Total OOP: $4.49 ($4.88 after tax)
ECB's Received: 0
Total OOP: $6.58 ($6.97 after tax)
ECB's Received: 0 used
Friday, August 15, 2008
CVS Plan for Friday
1 pack Pull-ups $8.99
1 pack Pull-ups $8.99
1 Playskool wipes $2.50
2 Colgate Toothpaste B1G1free- $2.79
Coupons Used:
$2 off $10 purchase (go to iheartcvs.com)
$2.00 off Pull-Ups from mailer
$1/1 Playskool wipes
$1.50 toothpaste
$1.50 toothpaste
ECB's Used-0
Transaction #3:
Dum Dums suckers(potty treats) $5.00
4 pks gum $4.00
1 Ban Deodorant $1.99
(would like to get ob tampons don’t know the price) have $1.50 coupon and will get $5EBC)
Transaction #4:
1 package Huggies wipes $2.50
Dove Shampoo $3.99
Dove Conditioner $ 3.99
2 Spongebob toothbrushes: $1.99
1 pack of Huggies Diapers $8.99
1 pack of playschool wipes $2.50
Coupons Used:
$2 off $10 purchase (go to iheartcvs.com)
$1.50/1 Huggies diapers (huggies mailer)
.50/1 Huggies Wipes
$1.50/ 1 Dove Shampoo
$1.50/1 Dove Conditioner
$1/1 Playskool wipes
ECB's Used-15.79
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Ziplock Gift Set
free Ziploc® samples
$3 off Glade® Scented Oil Candles
$2 off two Glade® Jar Candles
$1 off Pledge®
$1 off Ziploc® Bags/Containers
Potty Training Freebies
High-value coupons
Fun stickers & coloring pages
Step-by-step potty training tips
Potty Progress Chart
Dora or Diego training trophy
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Free Magazines!!!
FREE Magazines!
Free subscription to Field and Stream HERE
Free subscription to Family Fun Magazine HERE
Free subscription to Waterski Magazine HERE
Free subscription to Pink magazine HERE
Free gift from CoffeeShop apparel HERE
CVS Deal
Colgate Toothpaste is on sale B1G1--Buy 2 and use 2 $1.50/1 coupons from the May, June, and July All You magazine or this printable here. Get both free.
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