Monday, November 30, 2009

Don't Throw Away Your Expired Coupons!



Don't you hate throwing away expired coupons?  I know I do, and I always have a ton at the end of the month!  Well, I recently found out that overseas military families can benefit from them, as they are able to use them at their commissaries for 6 months past the normal expiration date!  I'm sure most seasoned couponers are aware of this, but if this is news to you (like it was to me), you can get more information from the Krazy Coupon Lady's website here.   She has the lowdown on how to package them and where to send them to.

What a great way to help support out troops!

Week In Review: 11/22 - 11/28

As expected, after spending only $27 the previous week and eating out of the pantry, this week's bill was a bit steeper!  I needed to stock up on diapers and buy holiday food, and my spending amount definitely reflects this.  Here's a wrap-up of my weekly spending for Nov. 22 through Nov. 28.


Walgreens:
Purchased: 4 packs of diapers, 3 packs of gum, 2 Coffee-Mate Creamers
Amount Spent: $23.51 with tax
Adjusted with Caregivers Market Place Rebate: $19.76
Amount Saved: $29.93
Highlight: Diapers Average out to $4.25 each!



Safeway:
Purchased: 14 Can't Believe It's Not Butter
Spent: $13.86
Amount Saved: $28.00 and
Earned: $19 Off My Next Order Catalinas!
Highlight: $5.14 Money maker!



Fred Meyer:
Amount Spent: $35.45
Amount Saved: $33.84
*Two half gallons of ice cream not pictured.
Highlights: Meat marked down to $1.49 & had 55¢ off coupons,
Soy Sauce ended up being around $1 each after coupons, bacon was $1.75 each
after coupons!

Fred Meyer Transaction #2: (no picture taken)
Amount Spent: $12.00
Amount Saved: $14.50
Highlights: Had to buy some Thanksgiving fixings in a hurry, but I lucked out and didn't have to buy the turkey this year!

Total Savings this Week: $106.27 or 56%
and still have $19 in catalinas!

Free Chocolate & Bandaids At Walgreens

I made a quick trip to Walgreens today and scored a couple of freebies. 
Toblerone Chocolate: 2/$3.00
Used (2) $1/1 from 11/15 SS insert
Used (1) $1/2 from Wags December Coupon Book
Final Price: Free

Band-Aid Character Bandages: 2/$3
Used (1) $1.50 off coupon from Childrens Activity Book
Final Price: Free



Here are my complete transactions:

Transaction #1:
Complete Mulit-Purpose Solution: $6.99 after coupon
Plastic Cookie Cutter: 34¢ (filler)
Used $2 Register Reward from last week:
Total: $6.12 with tax
Earned an $8.00 Register Reward

Transaction #2
(2) Character Band-Aids: Free after coupon
(2) Toblereone Choclates: Free after coupon
Gillette Fusion Power Razor: $4.99 after coupon
Eyelash Curler: $2.99 after coupons (details below)
Cookie Cutter: 34¢ (filler I didn't need)
Used $8 Register Reward from previous transaction
Total: $1.68 after tax
Earned $5 in Register Reward

Total Out of Pocket after Register Rewards: $2.90!

Eyelash Curler: $4.99 (sale)
Used $1/1 from 11/15 SS insert
Used $1/1 from Wags Dec. coupon book
(I tried to use the $3 off from Dec coupon book, but casheir refused it.)
Final Price: $2.99

Go here to see how to get the rest of these deals!

Disney MP3 Player $7.99!


Amazon has a great deal on a Disney 512 Mix Stick Princess Flower MP3 Player here. It is only $7.99 plus shipping is FREE! List price is $49.99, so that is 84% off! Better hurry, there are only 10 left!
 
Details:
  • Holds up to 120/8 hours of WMA music or 60 songs/4 hours of MP3 music.
  • Has an 8 hour built in rechargeable battery.
  • It Includes: Software CD, Stereo Earbuds, Lanyard w/ Safety Release.



$5 Bears from Build-a-Bear Workshop!


Build-A-Bear Workshop has several of their pre-stuffed animals for the special price of $5 for Cyber Monday. There is a limit of 5 here while supplies last!  You can get any of the following:

  • High School Musical Bear 15 inch
  • White Fluffy Puppy 16 inch
  • Cuddly Hugs Teddy Pink 15 inch
  • Cuddly Hugs Teddy Blue 15 inch
  • Sparkly Snow Leopard 15 inch
Updated Promo Codes, Thanks to Maygan:
You can get $3 off of a purchase of $15 or more using promo code 091241.
Free Shipping for orders $35 and over using the promo code 94590.

You can also get free shipping on orders of $50 or more by entering the promo code 94476 at checkout!


Thanks STL Mommy!


Cyber Safety



Cyber Monday is here and hot deals are advertised everywhere.  I wanted to share a few tips to protect yourself while you do all of that fun and convenient shopping from home!

  1. Make sure you are ordering from a secure site. Check the URL for “https” and look for a lock in the bottom right hand corner of the page.
  2. If you have never heard of the store or the deal sounds too good to be true, check the Better Business Bureau website (here) before ordering.
  3. Check the return policy and make sure you understand it before buying.  You don't want to get stuck with something you can't return!
  4. Always keep a record of what you purchase.
  5. Remember that debit cards aren’t protected under the Fair Credit Billing Act, so credit cards are the prefered method.  The max. liability with a credit card is $50, with a debit card it's up to $500!
  6. Use a variety of search engines such as froogle.com and shopzilla.com to find the lowest prices and to make sure companies aren't just paying to have their sites listed in searches.
  7. Privacy Rights Clearinghouse recommends that you print out a copy of the webpage describing the company, their portal address, phone number, and legal terms (including return policy).
  8. The American Bar Association (Safeshopping.org) Suggests visiting sites with without revealing your identity through http://www.anonymizer.com/.
  9. Avoid clicking on email links because these links could take you to a fake website that's set up for the sole purpose of stealing your credit card information. Instead, go directly to the real website by typing the URL in your internet browser.

Update: Check out some of the many great online deals at Maybe Frugal here!  Hope this helps and all you cyber shoppers find some great online deals out there!


Resources:
43folders.com/2005
7 Safe Online Credit Card Shopping Tips
By LaToya Irby, About.com Guide
Weekend Edition by Rachael Gallaher. www2.wnct.com
Image from Photobucket.com

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Charming Children's Gifts Under $10: Land of Nod

The Land of Nod has some really charming, unique kiddy gifts under $10 right now, and they are offering free shipping on stocking stuffers!




Harmonica: $7.95


Flutaphone: $4.95



Roy G. Biv Kaleidoscope: $7.95



Cat Goody Bag: $9.95



Kiss That Frog Pull Toy: $8.95

I think these are all so cute!  Go here to order!

50% Off Photo Books at Snapfish


There have been so many great photo deals lately that it is hard to keep up with all of them.  But, one deal to take advantage of has the added bonus of helping to feed the hungry.  Snapfish is currently offering 50% off photobooks through December 2nd, and when you order they will donate $1.00 to a foodbank in your state!   Go here to order yours and make sure to use the code RRBook at checkout. 

Also, if you are new to Snapfish you will  get 20 FREE 4x6 prints.


Thanks Moms Need to Know!

Cyber Monday Deals



Cyber Monday Shopping officially starts tomorrow, but most sales are already going on.  There are a plethora of deals out there.  You can check out tons of them here and here.  These are some highlights:

Sears is offering $5 off of $50 using the code SEARS5OFF50 here.  Other savings include:
  • 50-60% off sweaters
  • Up to 40% off toys, and free shipping for toy orders over $49.
  • 33% off Christmas trees

Express is offering  $15 off your order of $75 or more, or $30 off your order of $120 or more here, using promo code 4418.

Target  is offering free shipping on select items if you spend $50 or more here.




The Land of Nod has free shipping on some really cute and inexpensive stocking stuffers here.

Toys R Us has several good deals here
  • Save $20 on Leapfrog orders of $75 or more
  • Free shipping on selected items of $49 or more
  • DS games are 2 for $40

Happy Holiday shopping from home!

Rite Aid Scenarios This Week



Rite Aid deals look slightly better this week, still not stellar.  Their new Holiday Gift of Savings starts today and you can still print a $5 off $25 coupon here.  I have a few scenarios listed below to help you get the most bang for your buck.

Gillette Fusion Power or Manual Razor: $9 (pg. 24)
Use $4/1 from 11/29 PG
Submit for a $5 SCR
Final Price: Free after rebate!

Complete Multi Purpose Solution: $7.99 (pg. 21)
Use $1/1 from 10/25 RP
Submit for $7.99 SCR
Final Price: $1 Money Maker

Always Maxi Pads or Tampax Tampons: $2.99 (pg. 24)
Submit for a $1 SCR
Final Price: $1.99

Fabreze Noticeables Air Freshener or Candle: $5.99 (pg. 22)
Use $2/1 from 11/29 PG
Submit for a $2 SCR
Final Price: $1.99

Deal Idea #1

Crest Whitestrips: $32.99 (pg. 18)
Use RA $5 off $25 coupon
Use $5/1 from 11/29 PG
Submit for $10 SCR
Final Price: $12.99

Deal Idea #2

Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers: $8.99 (pg. 1)
Buy (3) for $26.97
Use RA $5 off $25
Use (3) $1.50/1 from 11/29 PG
Final Price: $5.82 per pack (great price for Pampers!)

Deal Idea #3

Use $5 off $25 Coupon
Gillette Fusion Power or Manual Razor: $5 after coupons
Complete Multi Purpose Solution: $6.99 after coupons
Tampax Tampons: $2.99
Fabreze Noticables: $3.99 after coupons
Before All Coupons: $25.97
After Coupons: $12.97  OOP
Final after SCR: $3.02 Moneymaker!

Submit for Rite Aid Gift of Savings Program at the end of the month for an even bigger moneymaker.  Remember, the total is calculated before manufacturer coupons!

You can submit your Rite Aid Single Rebate checks or get more information on their program here.


Thanks to Fistful of Coupons for help with these deals!

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Best of Walgreens This Week



It looks like there are some nice deals this week at Walgreens.  These prices are good 11/26 through 12/5.  I've added page numbers next to the deals to make it easier to cross reference.  If you are new to shopping at Walgreens start here. For my coupon lingo go here.


My Favorite Deals this week:

Complete Multi-Purpose Solution: $7.99 (pg. 34)
Use $1/1 from 10/25 RP
Receive $7.99 RR
Final Price: $1 Moneymaker!

Colgate Toothpaste: 2/$5 (pg.33)
Use (2) $1/1 from 11/1 PG or 11/29 PG or
Receive $1 RR
Final Price: $1 each when you buy 2

Dove Beauty Bar: (pg. 32)
Use $1/1 from 10/4 RP
Use Wags ISC: 99¢
Final Price: Free

Fabreeze Air Effects: $2/5 (pg. 8)
Use $1/1 from 11/1 PG or 11/29 PG
Final Price: $1.50

Glade Sense &Spray: $5.99 (pg. 8)
Use $4/1 here
Receive $4 RR
Final Price: Free

Gillette Fusion Razor: $8.99 (pg. 31)
Use $4/1 from 11/29 PG
Final Price: 99¢

Head and Shoulders: 2/$8 (pg. 30)
Use $1/2 from 11/1 PG
Receive $3 RR
Final Price: $2 each when you buy 2

Nivea Lip Balm: 99¢ (pg. 33)
Use B1G1 free from 11/1 RP
Final Price: 2 for 99¢

Nyquil or Dayquil: 2/$10 (pg. 40)
Use (2) $1.50/1 from 11/1 or 11/29 PG
Receive $5 RR
Final Price: $1 each when you buy 2

Oral B Floss: 2/$5 (pg. 33)
Use (2) $1/1 from 11/29 PG
Receive $3 RR
Final Price: Free

Wags Children’s Ibuprofen: B1G1 free $4.99 (pg. 36)
Use 50¢/1 from Wags Children’s Activity Book ($1 deducted)
Final Price: 2 for $3.99

Aunt Jemima Syrup: 2/$5 (pg. 2)
Use $1/2 from 11/2 RP
Receive $2 RR
Final Price: $1 each when you buy 2

Folgers: $2.50 (pg. 40)
Use $1/1 from 11/8 RP
Final Price: $1.50

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars: 2/$5 (pg. 2)
Use $1/2 here
Receive $2 RR
Final Price: $1 each when you buy 2


Deal Ideas:

Transaction # 1:
Glade Sense & Spray: $1.99 OOP
Oral B Floss: $3.00 OOP
Total OOP: $4.99
Earn $7 in RR

Transaction #2:
Complete Multi-Purpose Solution: $7.99
Cheap Filler 10¢
Use $7 in RR
Total OOP: .09¢ (depending on filler)
Earn $7.99 in RR

Transacion #3:
Colgate Toothpaste (2): $3.00
Dove Beauty Bar: Free
Fabreeze: $1.50
Gillette Fusion: 99¢
Nivea (2): 99¢
Folgers: $1.50
Cheap 10¢ filler
Use $7.99 RR
Total OOP: 9¢ depending on filler and end up with $1 RR

For all 3 Transactions: $5.07 OOP after final RR!



Thanks to STL Mommy for help with these match-ups!

Fred Meyer Toy Deals This Week

UPDATE: If you use the 10% Off Coupon before manufacturer coupons it makes for even better deals!
There are some good toy deals at Freddies this coming week.  These prices are good Nov. 29th through Dec. 5th.  Use the  7-Day Bonus Coupon: Take an Extra 10% off Toys & Bikes, no limit, to get even better prices.  You can get the Playskool Sit & Spin for $6.91.  I've listed this and other toy deals below:

Best Deals:



Playskool  Musical Sit & Spin: $16.99
Use $10 off here
Use 10% Bonus coupon
Final Price: $6.91
*New Price: $5.29

Playskook Explore N' Grow Tumble N' Twirl Top: $14.99
Use $5 off here
Use 10% Bonus coupon
Final Price: $8.99
*New Price: $8.49

Playskool Dino-Roars Monty Rex: $59.99
Use $10 off here
Use 10%  Bonus coupon
Final Price: $44.99
*New Price: $43.99

My Little Pony So Soft Sleep & Twinkle: $24.99
Use $5 off here
Use 10% Bonus coupon
Final Price: $17.99
*New Price: $17.49

Star Wars Turbo Tank Vehicle: $79.99
Use $5 off here
Use 10% Bonus coupon
Final Price: $67.41
*New Price: $66.99

Big Buck Hunter Pro: $24.99 (50% off)
Use 10% Bonus coupon
Final Price: $22.49

Fischer-Price Trio Kings Castle: $39.99 (almost 50% off)
Use 10% Bonus coupon
Final Price: $35.99

Board games are included but prices vary.  You can print various Hasbro board game coupons here.

If you find any deals I missed, please leave me a comment!

Fred Meyer Deals 11/29 - 12/5

Becentsable
 

These are the Fred Meyer deals for the week of November 29th through December 5th.

For my coupon lingo start here.
If you are new to shopping at Fred Meyer start here.

These are my favorite deals of the week:

Skippy Peanut Butter: 99¢ w/ ISC, first 2
Use 50¢/1 from 11/15 RP or
Use $1/2 from 10/4 RP
Final Price: 50¢ each!

Nestle Toll House Morsels: $1.99
Use $1/1 here (sign in or register)
Final Price: 99¢ each!

Sun Laundry Detergent 62.5 oz
Update: $1 coupon doesn't work on this size!
Use 50¢/1: Final Price: $1.16
Use $1/1 from 11/8 RP
Use 3/$5 ISC, first 3
Final Price: 66¢ each!



Meat:
Beef Chuck Roast: $2.98/lb
Beef Loin T-Bone or Flat Iron Steak: $4.99/lb
Country Style Pork Spare Ribs: $1.79/lb
Fresh Lean Ground Beef: $1.79/lb
Fresh Boneless Skinless Fryer Breasts: $2.48/lb
Pork Loin Top Loin Chops: $3.49/lb

Produce:
Braeburn, Cameo, Fuji, or Gala Apples: 78¢/lb
Jumbo Artichokes: 2/$5
Large Avacodos: 5/$5
Large Hothouse Tomatoes: $1.68/lb
Mayan Sweet Onions: 78¢/lb
Northwest Grown Root Veggies: Turnips, Rutabegas, Carrots or
Parsnips: 2 lb/$1

Coupon Match-Ups and Deals:

Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna: 2/$1

Healthy Choice Frozen Meals
Use 6/$10 ISC
Use $1/2 from 10/18 SS
Final Price: $1.16 if you buy 2

Fred Meyer Unsalted Butter
Use 2/$3 ISC, first 4

Fred Meyer Salad Dressing
Use 10/$10 ISC, first 10

Hillshire Farm Rope Style Smoked Sausage or Links
Use 2/$5 ISC

Nestle Refrigerated Cookie Dough: 2/$4
Use $1/1 here
Final Price: $1 each

Organic Litehouse Dressing: 2/$5
Use $1/1 (any) from 8/30 or 9/20 SS or
Use $1/2 here
Final Price: $1.50 to $2 each

Pillsbury Cake Mix
Use 69¢ ISC

Pillsbury Cookie Dough: 2/$5
Use $1/2 from 11/15 GM
Final Price: $2 each if you buy 2

Post Cereal (Raisin Bran, Grape Nuts, Honey Comb, Shredded Wheat, or Fruity Pebbles)
Use 2/$3 ISC

Starbucks Coffee 12 oz Assorted Blends
Use $5.99 ISC
Use $1/1 from Dec. All You Magazine or
Final Price: $4.99

Sun-Maid Raisins 24 oz : $2.98
Use $1/2 from 11/8 SS
Final Price: $2.48 each if you buy 2

Wesson Oil 48 oz
Use 50¢/1 here
Use $1.99 ISC, first 2
Final Price: $1.49 each

10 for $10 Deals:
Banquet Dinners
Barilla Pasta
Chef Boyardee Pasta
Fred Meyer English Muffins
Gatorade
Michelina's Entrees
Pasta Roni Sides
Rice-A-Roni Sides

Holiday:

Fresh-Cut Douglas Fir Christmas Tree 5-7 ft. $17.99
Holiday Home Mini Light Set: $1.99
Select Christmas Ornaments: $2.99
Save 25% on all Holiday  Fashion Gift Wrap
Save 30% on all Holiday Home Boxed Christmas Cards
Save 30% on all Holiday Decor

Miscellaneous:

All Coats for Men, Women and Children 50% Off
All Lugage 50-60% Off
All Wear-Ever Commercial & Airbake Bakeware 50% Off
All Handbags 40% Off
All Sleepwear 50% Off
Philips Norelco Cord Razor: $19.99 (50% Off)
Take an extra 10% Off Home with ISC
Take an extra 15% Off Apparel, Shoes, Accessories, Watches, Sterling Silver & Fashion Jewelry with ISC
Buy $100 of Participating Gift Cards Save $10 instantly


Extra Saving Guide Savings: Good Through December 8th

C&H Sugar Brown or Powdered 2 lb: $1.89
Use 35¢/1 from 10/18 RP or 45¢/1 HERE
Final Price: $1.24 to $1.34

DanAcive Yogurt Drink 8-pk: $4.49
Use $1/1 from 11/1 SS
Final Price: $3.49

Daisy Sour Cream 8oz
Use 10/$10 Coupon from Extra Savings Guide
Final Price: $1 each

Darigold Butter
Use 2/$4 Extra Savings Guide Coupon
Final Price: $2

Darigold Cottage Cheese: 3/$5
Use 30¢/1 from 10/11 SS
Final Price: $1.36 each

Diamond Shelled Walnuts: $4.99
Use $3/2 or $1/1 from 11/8 SS or
Use $1/1 HERE
Final Price: $3.99 each

Duncan Hines Muffin Mix: 2/$5
Use 55¢/1 Whole Grain Muffin Mix if inluded
Final Price: $1.95 each

Earth's Best Baby Food
Use 68¢ Ea. Coupon from Extra Savings Guide
Use $1/10 HERE
Final Price: 58¢ each if you buy 10

Emerald Glazed Pecans or Walnuts: $2.29 each
Use $1.50/2 from 11/8 SS
Final Price: $1.54 each if you buy 2

General Foods International Coffee: 2/$6
Save 50¢/1 from 10/4 SS or
Use $1/2 Catalina if you received
Final Price: $2.50 each if you buy 2

Good Earth Tea
Use 2/$5 Extra Savings Guide Coupon
Use $1/1 from 10/25 SS
Final Price: $1.50 each

Holland House Cooking Wine:
Use $3.99 Extra Savings Guide Coupon
Use 75¢/1 HERE
Final Price: $3.24

Hostess Donettes: 2/$4
Use 50¢/1 from 10/11 RP
Final Price: $1.50 each

International Delights Creamer: $1.99 each (great price for this size!)
Use 55¢/1 11/8 SS or HERE (goes straight to printing)
Final Price: $1.44

Jose' Ole' Mini Taquitos: 2/$7
Use $1/1 HERE or HERE
Final Price: $2.50 each

Kellogg's Cereal Select Varities: 2/$6
Use $1.50/2 Mini-Wheats HERE
Use $1.00/ Mini-Wheats HERE
Use $1.00/2 Frosted Flakes from 11/8 RP
Final Price: $3 to $5 for 2

Kellogg's Special K Bars: 2/$5
Use $1/1 HERE
Final Price: $2 if you buy 2

Krusteaz Pancake Mix: $2.49
Use 50¢ from 10/11 SS
Final Price: $1.99

Lipton Tea 12-Packs
Save $1 on two with IS coupon
Limit 1 coupon
Final Price:  Unknown

Lipton Tea 6-Packs
Save $1 on two with IS coupon
Limit 1 coupon
Final Price: Unknown

Marzetti Vegetable Dip: $2.79
Use $1/1 from Nov. All You Magazine
Final Price: $1.79

Millstone Bulk Coffee: $6.99
Use $1/1 from 8/23
Final Price: $5.99

Near East Grains
Use 2/$5 Extra Savings Guide Coupon
Use $1/2 HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
Final Price: $2 each if you buy 2

Nestle Cocoa 10-pk:
Use 99¢ each Extra Savings Guide Coupon
Final Price: 99¢ each

Oscar Mayer Deli Creations: 2/$5
Use $1/2 HERE or from 9/20 SS
Final Price: $2 each if you buy 2

Pillsbury Savorings: 2/$7
Use 55¢/1 HERE
Final Price:  $2.45

Post Cereal Select Varieties: 5/$10
Use 55¢/1 box Post Shredded Wheat
Final Price: $1.45

Quaker Omega-3 or True Delights: 2/$5
Use $1/2 HERE
Final Price: $2 each if you buy 2

Reddi Wip Whipped Cream
Use 2/$4 from Extra Savings Guide
Final Price: $2 each

Sara Lee Pound Cake: $2.99 each
Use $1/1 HERE
Final Price: $1.99

Sara Lee Strawberry Cheesecake: $4.49
Use $1/1 HERE
Final Price: $4.49

Smart Balance Butter Blend: 2/$4
Use $1/1 from 10/18 RP (can't confirm/unable to locate coupon)
Final Price: $1 each

Stash Tea
Use 3/$7 Extra Savings Guide Coupon
Final Price: $2.33 each

Tazo Tea: 2/$7
Use $1/1 from Dec. All You Magazine
Final Price: $2.50 each (good price)

Tetley Brittish Blend Tea: $2.99
Use 50¢/ HERE or 55¢/1 from 9/20 SS
Final Price: $2.44 to $2.49

Non-Food Items:

Aerwick Aerosol Spray: 99¢ each
Use $1/2 HERE
Final Price: 49¢ each if you buy 2

Arm & Hammer Cat Litter: $5.99
Use $1/1 HERE 
Final Price: $4.99

Clorox Wipes: $4.99
Use $1.50/1 Coupon from Tear Pad at front of store
Final Price: $3.49 each

Formula 409 Cleaner: 2/$5
Use $1/1 HERE
Final Price: $1.50 each

Freshpet Select Homestyle: Up to $2.50
Use Free coupon from Extra Savings Guide
Prices start at $1.99
Final Price: Free

Glade Aerosol Spray: 4/$5
Use 75¢/2 HERE or  from 11/8 SS
Final Price: 88¢ each if you buy 2

Iams Dry Cat Food 14 lb: $19.99
Use $1/1 from 11/1 PG
Final Price: $18.99

Iams Dry Dog Food 40 lb: $29.99
Use $1/1 from 11/1 PG
Final Price: $28.99

Kotex Pads (various): 3/$8
Use $1.50/2 Liners from 11/8 SS or
Use $2/2 Pads from 11/8 SS
Final Price: Varies

L'Oreal Kids Hair Care: $2.79
Use 75¢/1 from 11/1 RP
Final Price: $2.05

Method Hand Wash: $3.49
Use $1/1 (if you printed/no longer available)
Final Price: $2.49

Mucinex: Save $1 off Regular Prices
Use $1/1 from 10/11 SS
Final Price: Varies

Oral-B Crossaction Toothbrush: Save 50¢
Use 75¢ 11/1 PG
Final Price: Unknown

Palmolive Ultra Liquid Dish Detergent: 5/$5
Use 25¢/1 from 10/25 SS
Final Price: 75¢ each

Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent: 2/$5
Use 35¢/1 from 10/4 SS
Final Price: $2.15 each

Similasin Products: $1 off Regular Prices
Use various coupons HERE
Final Price: Varies

Simply Saline: $1 off Regular Prices
Use $1/1 from 10/18 or 11/15 SS
Final Price: Varies

Small Steps Paper Towels 2 rolls:
Use $2.99 coupon from Extra Savings Guide
Use $1/1 from 10/18 SS
Final Price: $1.99

Soft Scrub Cleaner: $2.99
Use 50/1 from 10/4 SS
Final Price: $2.49

Sparkle Paper Towels: $5.99
Use $1/1 from 9/13 RP
Final Price: $4.99

Vanity Fair Napkins: 2/$5
Use $1/2 from 11/8 RP
Final Price: $2 each if you buy 2

Zicam: 50¢ off Regular Prices
Use $1/1 or $2/1 from 10/25 SS
Final Price: Varies

Ziplock Storage Bags: 2/$5
Use 55¢ HERE
Final Price: $1.95 each



Proud to be part of the Grocery Gathering at BeCentsAble.com.

Did you see any great deals I missed?  Please leave me a comment!

Free Photos With Santa at Walmart



Participating Walmart stores are offering a complimentary photo with Santa this year.  Santa will be in the digital photo department between the hours of 10am and 2pm on the following dates:

  • Saturday November 28th
  • Sunday November 29th
  • Saturday December 5th
  • Sunday December 6th

I would call your local Walmart ahead of time before heading out!


Thanks STL Mommy!

Free Sample of Golden Tea



Another tea sample is available!  You can go here to receive a free sample from the Golden Tea Company.  It asks for address #1 and address #2, so I just put my city, state and zip code  in the latter. 


Thanks Freebie Blogger!

Friday, November 27, 2009

Super Amazon Toy Deals

Amazon.com Toy Store has several great promotions going on right now for those of you who prefer to do your shopping from home.  Currently if you spend $25 or more in the Amazon.com Toys Store in a single purchase and you can get a 1-year subscription to one of the following magazines: Parenting Early Years or Parenting School Years (a $9.97 value) included with your purchase.  For details go here.





Fisher-Price

If you buy $100 worth of select Fisher-Price toys you will save $20 at checkout. Just enter the code FPSAVE20. Go here to see all the qualifying toys and for details.



Playskool

If you buy $50 worth of select Playskool toys you will save $10 at checkout. Enter the promo code PLAYSAVE. You can view the toys that are included  here.







Games
Select games are also up to 60% off here.



To see all of the many other toy deals go here.  Thanks Saving and Giving!

Extra Savings at Fred Meyer Tomorrow


Fred Meyer will offer an extra discount on your purchases Saturday using  their 1 Day Savings Certificate that you can view here.  Flyers should be in stores if you didn't receive a copy in the paper.
  • You will receive $10 off when you purchase $50 or more.
  • You will receive $20 off when you purchase $100 or more.
  • You will receive $30 off when you purchase $150 or more.
That should sweeten some deals if you plan to go shopping!  There are some good prices through Saturday at 11pm that you can check out here.

Fantastic Toy Deals at Leap Frog


I love doing my Black Friday at home and Leapfrog continues to have a great online sale going on right now.  Everything in their stock is 25% to 75% off!  Prices start as low as $5 and you will get free shipping for orders over $50.  This "Black Friday" sale is good through 11/30. 



Learn & Groove® Piano: $6.99, regular price $19.99



Fix the Mix!™ game: $9.99, was $21.99


Tag Classic Storybooks Gift Pack: $49.99 regular price $119.00



FLY Fusion™ Writer's Gift Pack: $19.99, regular price $134.00



The Complete ClickStart™ Value Set: $39.99, regular price $99.99


Go here to check out the sale!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

My Week In Review: 81% Savings




Happy Thanksgiving!!!  I am sooooo late writing this.  With holiday baking, checking out the massive amount of sales out there, and the normal day to day I have been super busy.  I'm doing a quick recap of my shopping last week.  It helps me keep track, and also appreciate the time I spend clipping coupons, hunting for deals, and lately becoming a slave to the computer.  Not the last part, it's fun and completely worth it!

 This is my week in review for 11/15 through 11/22:  81% Savings!

Safeway:
Amount Spent: $3.35
Amount Saved : $19.03



Target:
Amount Spent: $6.71
Amount Saved: $33.69


Walgreens:
Amount Spent: $8.95
Amount Saved: $28.90


Wags: Had to use a $10 catalina that was about to expire!
Amount Spent: $1.21
Amount Saved: $25.77

Fred Meyer:
Amount Spent: $6.53
Amount Saved: $8.78
Earned a $2.00 Catalina for butter!

Last week was all about adding to my pantry.  I really didn't need much else.  The upcoming review will be a little heftier to be sure! I'm finding, it does take a bit of time to learn all the money saving tricks, as well as to build a decent stockpile.  I'm happy to be getting into the groove with all this couponing and deal seeking.  It's fun to share with all who stumble upon my blog.  I was in a rut at the begining of the week, but I think I've dug my way out.  Thanks for all who have left me comments this week.

Once again, Happy Thanksgiving!

Get Philly Cream Cheese for 33¢ at Albertsons

  


Get Philadelphia Cream Cheese 8 oz. packs for 33¢ each at Alberton's right now. 

Use (1) Philadelphia Cream Cheese coupon here
Use (1) Albertsons in-ad coupon: 88¢ each
Use (1) Albertson's Double Coupon
Final Price: 33¢ each for 2
Limit 2

This is good through Nov. 26th!

Thanks All Together Beautiful for the coupon find!

More Free Can't Believe It's Not Butter


I am so grateful to Maygan at Maybe Frugal for links to more $1 Off Can't Believe It's Not Butter Coupons!  You can get the four pack sticks for free at Fred Meyer, Albertsons, and Safeway right now if you factor in the $2 catalina you will earn for every two packs you buy!  This is also a moneymaker at Safeway if you do the Home For the Holidays promo (spend $25, get $5 back), go here for details!

Link 1 here,  print 5 using back button
Link 2 here,  print 5 using back button
Link 3 here (IE) or here (FF), print 5 using back button

Thanks Maygan!

Victoria's Secret Free Runway Bag




Here's another Victoria's Secret Find: On Friday you will receive a free Runway bag with a $60 or more puchase.  It looks to include a free perfume, body spray, and Beauty Rush lip gloss.  You can see it here, and print a coupon for $10 off a $50 puchase, $15 off a $75 purchase, or $25 off a $100 purchase.  Use the coupon for your purchase and you should get a pretty good deal!

Fred Meyer Black Friday Deals

Fred Meyer has released their Black Friday ad. There appears to be a lot of great deals, including their famous 1/2 off all socks sale. Other deals include:

Clothing
•60% off All Coats for Men, Women, and Children
•60% off All OshKosh and Carter's Childrens Playwear
•50% off All Slippers for Men, Women & Children
•50% off Men & Women's Sleepwear and Robes
•60% off Girls Boys Fashions
•60% off All Carter's for Newborns &  Infants

Home:
•60% off All Home Decor Picture Frames
•50% off All Home Decor Candles & Fragrance
•50% off All Holiday Home Christmas Lights
•Mirro Get-A-Grip 10-pc. Cookware $19.99 (60% off)
•All Bath Towels 50% off
•Everyday Living Plush Throw $6.49 (50% off)
•Black & Decker 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker or Rival Nonstick Electric Griddle $18.99 (over 50% off)

Electronics:
•Sylvania Blu-ray Player $79.99 (Reg. $179.99)
•Panasonic Blu-ray Player $129.99 (Reg. $199.99)
•Philips DECT 6.0 Dual Line Digital Phone $39.99 (Reg. $79.99)
•32" CLASS LCD $399.99
•20% off Video Games, Video Game Accessories, & PC Softwear
•Selected 9.99, 14.99 and 19.99 Special Value Video Games 50% off (with coupon, restritctions apply)
•All Music CDs, Music DVDs and Vinyl Extra 20% off (with coupon, restrictions apply)
•Any DVD in Stock 13.99 & Up $3 off (with coupon, restrictions apply)

Toys:
•All Board, Card and Handheld Games B1G1 Free, Use the B1G1 free from 11/15 USA Weekend to get 2 FREE!
•Keenway Electronic My Happy Family Dollhouse or Farmhouse $24.99 (50% off)
•LeapFrog Didj Customization Kit Combo Pack $44.99 (50% off)
•12" Boys' Wheelie or Girls' Lil' Dreamer $29.99 (50% off)
•Disney Sparkling Princess Doll or Barbie & the 3 Musketeers Basic Doll $4.99 (over 50% off)
•Selected Nerf 50% off

These are just some highlights. To view the entire ad go here. Store hours are 5am to 11am only. Have fun all you crazy Black Friday Shoppers!

For great toy prices good through today go here. Thanks Golden's Bargain Blog!

You can see all of the other Fred Meyer Weekly deals here.

Free Guitar Hero World Tour With XBox Purchase



Today only you can get the Xbox 360 for $199 plus the Guitar Hero World Tour Band Bundle free at Amazon  (a $102 value) . When you get there scroll down the page, add both items to your cart and your discount will be applied when you check out. Final price will be $199 for both!  Go here to get yours!

It's a better deal than Walmart: Xbox 360 $199 with Madagascar 2 Escape to Africa DVD and Xbox game ($53 value) or Target: XBox 360 Elite Bundle, $299 with $50 gift card both on Black Friday.  Plus, you don't have to wrestle the crowds!


Thanks STL Mommy!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Free Mocha or Frappe Western WA Only!


Mc Donald's is offering a free small mocha or frappe to Western Washington customers.  Go here to print your coupon!

Thanks Freebie Blogger!

Black Friday Deals


I have mentioned before that  I am not a Black Friday Shopper.  I really can't stand the long lines, irritated shoppers and frustrated cashiers.  To me it's madness.  I know there are some great deals, but I also know there are a lot of gimmicks just to get us into the stores.  I haven't spent much time investigating where the deals are, except Wags, because it's close to my home and I am doubtful it will be a mad house like other retailers.  That being said, I wanted to share some links to other bloggers who have graciously spent time searching out deals, because I know a lot of people do the bulk of their shopping on Black Friday and love it!

I would start HERE.  Golden, from Golden's Bargain Blog has written a great post on how to survive Black Friday.  It sounds like she is a pro!

Couponing to Disney has an extensive list of Black Friday deals for Walmart here, Toys R Us here, and almost every other major store here.  I don't know how she does it!!!

Mom's Need To Know has scoped out the best deals for IKEA here and Office Depot here.

I checked out the Walgreens ad for deals here.

You can visualize virtually every major retailer's Black Friday ad here or here.

Happy Shopping!

Rite Aid Beauty Coupon



I haven't mentioned anything about Rite Aid this week because when I scanned the ad, the deals didn't look too great.  But, Rite Aid is offering a nice coupon that one could use to get a cheap stocking stuffer. The catch is that it is one per customer.  If you are planning to do some other shopping at Rite Aid though, take advantage of this one.   And don't forget all your purchases can go to the Gift of Savings of Program through December 21st. You can print this $2 off any $2 or more beauty purchase coupon here, as well as a $3 off $15 purchase coupon.
 
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