Target.... has about Ticked me off!

Without going into details and I will when it's over and corporate has called or emailed me back with their answer. I am so put out with Marion Target that I could write a very detailed review on them but I'll hold my thoughts and tongue until tomorrow and I'll let you all in on it. Time to take a walk and cool off

KMart match up's

No Doubles this week! Here is the match ups though

Bounty Basic Paper Towel 8 Ct., $6
$0.25/1 from 9/27 P&G insert
Final Price: $5.75

Charmin Basic 12 Big or Charmin 8 giant rolls, $6
$0.25/1 from 9/27 P&G insert
Final Price: $5.75

Nestle 24 pack water, $3.99

Hershey Snack Size Bags, 3/$7
$1/3 from 9/27 SS insert
Final Price: $2/each

Poise 12-30 pads or 44-48 ct. liners, $5
$1.50/2 Poise Pads or liners from 9/13 SS insert or 8/9 SS insert
$2/1 Poise Pads/Liners from September Parade Magazine
Final Price: as low as $3/each

Gillette Fusion or Venus Razor, $8
$4/1 Gillette Fusion from 9/27 P&G insert
$2/1 Venus Razor from 9/27 P&G Insert
Final Price: $4 – $6


Gillette Series, Satin Care, or Mach3 Shave Gel, $2.50
$1/1 Gillette Shave Gel from 9/27 P&G insert
$0.55/1 Gillette Series shave gel from 10/4 RP insert
Final Price: as low as $1.50


Opti-Free Care, $8
$4/2 from 7/26 SS insert
Final Price: $6/each

Garnier Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler, $3
$0.75/1 from 9/13 SS insert
Final Price: $2.25

Kellogg’s Cereals (Select), $2.50
$2/2 from 8/30 RP insert
Final Price: $1.50/each

Ziploc 2-5 ct. containers, or 20-25 ct. storage, 15-20 ct. freezer, 8-12 ct. vacuum, 15 ct. produce, 100 ct. snack or sandwich, $2.50
$0.55/1 bags from 9/13 SS insert
$1.50/2 containers from October Good Housekeeping magazine
$1/2 containers from October Good Housekeeping magazine
Final Price: $1.75 – $2/each

Clorox Bleach, $1.67

Glade 4 oz candles, scented oil candle holder, tin or refills, plug in gels, scented oil fan warmer, refills, sense & spay or WISP refills, fabric & Air or Oust, $3
$1/1 Sense & Spray Refill from 8/23 SS insert
$2/1 Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator, Any 9/27 SS insert
$1/1 Glade Scented Oil Candle Refill Packs from 8/23 SS insert
B1G1 Free Glade The Fragrance Collection Soy Based Candle 2 oz FREE up to $3.49 from 8/9 SS insert
Various Printable coupons
Final Price: Varies
**Lysol, Buy 3, Get $5 Rebate Qualifer


Poise pads 30-72 ct. or Depends 14 -52 ct., $11.99
$1.50/2 Poise Pads from 9/13 SS insert or 8/9 SS insert
$2/1 Depends printable
$2/1 Poise Pads from September Parade Magazine
Final Price: as low as $9.99/each
**Free $5 Kmart gift card via mail in rebate when you buy (2) of the above Depends or Poise Products (Excludes Poise 30 ct. Ultra thin pads)

Non Grocery Deals:

All summer apparel clearance $2.99
40% off all handbags and accessories
$3 Joe Boxer Ultra Plus Sweet Dreamer Standard Pillow
$20 off $100 purchase of home fashions bedding or bath purchase
25% off all Halloween Costume and Capes

CVS deals week of 10/4/09

Extra Care Buck Deals

Buy $10 in participating Nestle products=$5Ecb (limit 1)
Edy’s 48oz $3.50
Edy’s Maxx 16oz $2.50
Stouffer’s, Hot Pockets or Lean Cuisine $3
Coffee-mate 15-16oz $2.99
Poland Spring 3 liters $1
Taster’s Choice 7oz $7

Deal scenarios:

Buy 3 packages of Edy’s Ice Cream 48oz $3.50 each=$10.50
Use 3 $1/1 coupons from the 8/23RP
Pay $7.50
Get back a $5Ecb
Final cost $2.50 total, just $0.83 each!

Or

Buy 2 Coffee-mate 15-16oz $2.99 each=$5.98
Buy 2 Hot Pockets $3 each=$6
Total=$11.98
Use 2 $1/1 Coffee-Mate coupons from here
Plus, use 2 $0.75/1 Hot Pocket coupons from the 9/27RP
Pay $8.48
Get back a $5Ecb
Final cost $0.87 per item!
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Buy 2 Welch’s Grape Juices 64oz=$2Ecb (limit 5)
Use 2 $1/1 Welch's coupons from here: IE or Firefox or from here
Final cost ?

Buy $20 of Halloween candy=$5Ecb (limit 1)
Deal Scenario:
Buy 4 Lindt Excellence Bars $2 each=$8
Buy 2 Ghirardelli LUXE MILK Chocolate Bars $2 each=$4
Buy 2 bags of Hershey's Kisses Harvest Candies $3 each=$6
Buy 1 Hershey's Snack Size Reese's Peanut Butter Cup bags $2.50
Total=$20.50
Use 2 $1/2 Lindt coupons from the 10/4SS
Use 1 $1/2 Ghirardelli coupon from here
Use 2 $1/1 Hershey's Kisses coupons from the 9/13SS
Use 1 $0.55/1 Reese's coupon from the 8/23SS
Pay $14.95
Get back a $5Ecb
Final cost $9.95 total, just $1.11 per item!
**Add $5 more in FREE CVS items and use the $5 off $25 coupon. Final cost will end up being just $4.95 total--Just $0.55 per item!
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Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste 4oz or 360 Acti Flex Brush $2.99=$2Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1/1 toothpaste or toothbrush coupons from the 9/27SS
Or use the $1 Acti Flex Toothbrush coupon from here
Final cost FREE!

Revlon Nail products $3.99=$3Ecb (limit 6)
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 9/13SS
Final cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

Dial, Tone or Coast Bar Soap 2-3 pk $1.88=$1Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1/1 Dial soap or body wash coupon from here: IE or Firefox
Final cost FREE + a $0.12 moneymaker!
**There is also a $0.35/1 in the 8/16 & 10/4SS.

Secret Deodorant $2.99=$1Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $2/1 coupon from the Kmart coupon booklet
Final cost FREE!

Buy $20 in select Dove products=$10Ecb (limit 1)
Deal Scenario:
Buy 1 Dove Body Wash $7
Buy 3 Dove Conditioners $4.49=$13.47
Total=$20.47
Use 1 $2/1 Dove Body Wash coupon from the 8/2RP
Use 3 $1.50/1 Dove Conditioner coupons from the 10/4RP
Pay $13.97
Get back a $10Ecb
Final cost $0.99 per item!
**Add $5 more in FREE items from other CVS weekly deals and you'll be able to use the $5 off $25. Final cost will be all FREE!

Pantene Expressions or Restoratives hair care $4.99=$2Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 9/13RP
Final cost $1.99!

Or do this deal to qualify for the $20 Olay/Pantene rebate:
Buy one Pantene Expressions or Restoratives $4.99
Buy one Olay Anti-Aging Eye Roller $21.99
Total=$26.98
Use the $5 off $25 CVS coupon
Plus, use the $1/1 Pantene coupon from the 9/13RP
Pay $20.98

BUT then get back a $2Ecb for the Pantens and a $20 Rebate for the Pantene and Olay purchase! Final cost all FREE + a $1 moneymaker!
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Slim-Fast Optima Shakes $6.49=$1Ecb (limit 2)
Use the $1.40 coupon from the 8/30RP
Final cost $4.09!

Buy $20 of select Johnson & Johnson products=$10Ecb (limit 1)
Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Tylenol Cold, Sinus, Cough, Cold or Sore throat liquid $6 each=$12
Buy 1 Tylenol extra Strength 80-100ct $8.50 each
Total=$20.50
Use the $3/2 Tylenol coupon from the 9/13RP
Plus, use the $2/1 Tylenol coupon from the 7/26SS
Pay $15.50
Get back a $10Ecb
Final cost $1.83 per item!
**Add $5 more in FREE CVS items and use the $5 off $25 coupon. Final cost will be just $0.50 total!

Buy $20 in any Benefiber=$10Ecb (limit 2)
(prices starting at $4.99)
Deal Scenario:
Buy 7 Benefiber items priced at $4.99 each=$34.93
Buy 1 Benefiber item priced at $5.49
Total=$40.42
Use the $5 off $25 CVS coupon
Plus, use 8 $2/1 Benefiber coupons from the 7/12SS
Or from here: IE or Firefox
Pay $19.42
Get back a $20Ecb
Final cost 8 FREE Benefibers + a $0.58 moneymaker!

Bayer Breeze 2 Blood glucose monitoring system $14.99=$5Ecb (limit 2)
Use the $30/1 coupon from 2/1RP
(will have to be adjusted down to $14.99)
Final cost FREE + a $5 moneymaker!

Buy $20 in Boost Drinks 6 pk $6.99=$10Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 3 for a total of $20.97
Use 3 $2/1 coupons from here: IE or Firefox
Plus, use the $1 CVS store coupon from the $100 Flu Savings Booklet
Pay $13.97
Get back a $10Ecb
Final cost $3.97 total, just $1.32 per 6 pack!

Other Great Deals

Mom's Best Naturals Oatmeal regularly priced at just $1
Use the $0.75/1 coupon from here
Final cost $0.25!

Crystal Light single packs $0.50
(found in the cooler door)
Purchase 4 for a total of $4
Use the $2/2 coupon from the 9/13SS
Final cost 4 for FREE!
(Thanks, WhoSaidNothingInLifeIsFree!)

Fruitopia Shampoo or Conditioner buy 1 at $3.49, get 1 FREE
Use 2 $2/1 coupons from the new CVS Reinventing Beauty Magazine
Final cost 2 for FREE!

Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser (travel size) $0.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 8/2SS (no size restriction)
Final cost FREE!
(Thanks, WhoSaidNothingInLifeIsFree!)

Women's Degree Deodorant Invisible Solids (travel size) $0.99
Use the $0.75/1 or $1/1 coupon from the 8/2RP
(the value depends on your region)
Final cost as low as FREE!
(Thanks, WhoSaidNothingInLifeIsFree!)

Schick Quattro Razor or Cartridges buy 1, get 1 FREE
Use 2 $4/1 coupons from the 8/23SS
Final cost 2 for ?

Neosporin Lip Health $5.49
Use the $3/1 coupon from here: IE or Firefox
Plus, receive $2.50 off Instantly (CVS Clip Free Coupon)
Final cost FREE!
(Thanks, CouponGal!)

Purex Complete 3-in-1 20ct Laundry Sheets buy 1, get 1 FREE
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 8/16 or 10/4SS or from here: IE or Firefox
Final cost 2 for ?

Kmart match ups for doubles

Thanks you Kim for the match ups

Hershey Kisses, $1.25 Thanks LadyJ
(9/13, SS) save $1.00 ($2.00)
Final Price, free

409 Cleaners, $2.50 Thanks LadyJ
(8/30, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $0.50

Hormel Completes, $2.00
All You Magazine October save $2.00
Final Price, free

Scotch Pop Up Tape $3.99
Printable $2.00 ($4.00)
Final Price, free

Playtex Gloves $1.79
6/28 SS save $1.00 ($2.00)
Final Price, free

Honey Bunches of Oats $2.75
Printable $2.00 ($4.00)
Final Price, free

Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gel, $3.50
Printable Coupon save $2.00 ($4.00)
Final Price, free

Starbucks Frappuccino 2/$4.00
Printable Coupon save $1.00 HERE (IE) or HERE (FireFox)
Final Price, free

Beggin Strips $2.79
Printable Coupon save $1.50 ($3.00)
Final Price, free

Ceasar Bistro, $0.99
(8/16, 8/30, RP) B1G1 (regional)
Final Price, 2/free

Goodlife Cat Treats $1.99
Printable Coupon save $1.00 ($2.00)
Final Price, free

Purina Friskies Natural Sensations Brand Cat Treats, $1.99
(9/27, SS) free coupon
Final Price, free

Pupperoni Dog Treats $2.99
Printable Coupon save $1.50 ($3.00)
Final Price, free

Visine Products $3.99
(8/2, SS) save $2.00 ($4.00)
Printable Coupon save $2.00 (A) (IE), (FF, here)
All You August save $2.00 -($4.00)
Final Price, free

Johnson Gauze $1.79
(8/2 SS) save $1.00 ($2.00)
Final Price, free

Reach Toothbrushes 2pk $2.99
(6/14 SS) save $1.00 - $2.00 ($2.00 - $4.00)
Final Price, free - $0.99

Dove Visibly Smooth Deodorant $3.99
Printable Coupon save $2.00 ($4.00)
Final Price, free

LaCross Pedicure Stone, $3.49 (Thanks Nicole!)
All You September save $2.00
Final Price, free

Bic Twin Select or Silky Touch Disposable Razors, $3.49 (Thanks Nicole!)
(9/20, SS) save $2.00
Final Price, free

Ajax Dish Soap, $1.99
Printable Coupon save $1.00 ($2.00, use zip code 85712)
Final Price, free

Hartz Dog Treats, $3.59
Printable Coupon save $2.00 ($4.00)
Final Price, free

Chinet Lunch Plates, $3.49
(8/9, SS) save $2.00 -($4.00)
Final Price, free

Reeses, $1.00
(8/23, RP) save $0.55 -($1.10)
Final Price, free

P&G Coupon Match Up:

If you spend $25 you can also send in the Mail in Rebate for a free football!

**The P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book was a rebate offer earlier in the year that came to our home as a home mailer.

Tag Body Spray, $3.89 **
(8/2, PG) Save $2.00 (exp. 9/30)
(9/27, PG) B1G1 Free
Final Price, 2/free (if your register/Kmart allows stacking)

Crest Kids Toothpaste, $2.39 **
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $0.39

Crest Pro Health, $3.50
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $1.50

Crest Premium Paste, $3.49 - $3.79
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $1.49 - $1.79

Fixodent Adhesive, $3.59 - $4.79
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
Final Price, $2.59 - $3.79

Oral B Satin Floss or Glide, $3.29 - $3.79
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $1.29 - $1.79

Oral B Advantage Toothbrush, $3.19
(9/27, PG) save $0.75
Final Price, $1.69

Scope Mouthwash, $4.29
(9/27, PG) save $0.75
Final Price, $2.79

Always Pad, 14-18 ct, $3.49
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $1.49 - $2.49

Always Pantyliner, $3.49
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
Final Price, $2.49

Tampax Tampons, $4.29
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $2.49 - $3.29

Gillette Deodorant, $3.89
(9/27, PG) save $2.00/2
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $1.89 or 2/$3.78

Gillette Body Wash, $4.45
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $2.45

Gillette Fusion Shave Gel, $4.39
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $2.39

Gillette Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler, $4.49
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $2.49

Old Spice Body Wash, $3.95
(9/27, PG) save $1.00/2
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $1.95 or 2/$5.90

Old Spice Deodorant, $2.69
(9/27, PG) save $1.00/2
Final Price, 2/$3.39

Olay Body Wash, $4.99
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $4.49

Olay Bar Pack, $4.99
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $2.99

Olay Ageless Cleanser, $6.59
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $4.59

Olay Facial Moisturizer, $7.49
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $5.49

Secret Flawless, $3.89
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $1.89 - $2.89

Secret Smooth Effects, $2.49 **
(9/27, PG) save $2.00/2
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $0.49 or 2/$0.98

Pantene Styler, $4.09
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $2.09

Nice and Easy, Hair Color Product, $7.79
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $5.79

Venus Embrace or Breeze Family Cartridges, $7.00
(9/27, PG) save $2.00
Final Price, $3.00

Venus Embrace or Breeze Family Systems Razor, $8.79
(9/27, PG) save $2.00
Final Price, $4.79

Metamucil Fiber Bars, $5.39
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $3.39

Metamucil 48.2 oz, $11.00
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $9.00

Vicks Vapo Inhaler, $5.95
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $3.95

Pepto Bismol, 16 oz, $4.75
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book save $1.00
Final Price, $2.75 - $3.75

Duracell Hearing Aid Batteries with Easy Tab, $9.99
(9/27, PG) save $1.50
Final Price, $6.99

Duracell CopperTop, $4.39
(9/27, PG) save $0.75
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $2.39 - $2.89

Bounty Napkins, $3.69
(9/27, PG) save $0.25
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $1.69 - $3.19

Bounty Paper Towel (1 roll), $2.19 **
(9/27, PG) save $0.25
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $0.19 - $1.69

Cascade Rinse Agent, $3.89
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $1.89

Dawn, $1.99 **
(9/27, PG) save $0.25
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $0.50
Final Price, $0.99 - $1.49

Dawn Plus Hand Renewal, $2.99
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $0.50
Final Price, $1.99

Febreeze Fabric Refresher, $3.09 **
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $1.09

Prilosec OTC, 14 ct, $11.29
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book save $2.00
Final Price, $7.29 - $9.29

Pringles Snack Sticks, $3.49
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book save $1.00 (exp. 9/30)
Final Price, $1.49 - $2.49

Pringles Cans, $1.50
(9/27, PG) save $1.00/4
Final Price, 4/$4.00

Swiffer Dust and Shine, $4.29 **
(9/27, PG) B1G1 Free
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
Final Price, 2/$3.29

Tide 2x with Downy, $8.45
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $6.45

Tide to Go, $3.59
(9/27, PG) save $0.35
Final Price, $2.89

Puffs Singles, $1.99
(9/27, PG) save $0.25/3
Final Price, 3/$5.47

Luvs Diapers, $12.99
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $10.99

Kmart/Walgreens

Kmart


If you don't allready have your coupons clipped for the double coupon event at KMart get to clippin. These sales normally produce several items that you can get for free. Here is what I'm heading after this morning

Dove Deodorant
skintimate Shave gel
Edge Shave gel
Tag body spray
Chinet Plates
Soft Scrub
Glade Reed Diffusers
Glade Candles
Scotch pop up tape dispensers

These items I know are free and a couple have overage. Like the tag is BOGO and I have a 2.00 off for the one I have to get for free so I get 3 for 2 coupons. Because the BOGO coupon doubles making it 2 for free. Then the 2.00 coupon doubled will make it 4.00 off and that one will be free. I know there are several more things that are almost for free and I'll be checking them out.

Walgreen's

This is the one I am looking forward to the most. Even though the checkout guy gives me a fit every time. Yesterday I had to take Zeke to the doctor so I ran though to finish up the therma care deal and he wanted to know if I was planning on getting the flu. I said this isnt for the flu it's heat wraps. Then he went on to tell me that the register knew who I was and it would not let him do 5 transactions. I said don't insult my intelligence. So today I'll make him happy and do 16 transactions. Here is what I'm getting


6 Emergen Boosters 3.49
6 Robitusson DM 2.49
4 Vaseline Sheer Lotion 6.99
6 Chapsticks 2.99
6 Dentek Dental 2.00
16 Herbal Essense Shampoo 2.99
4 Gillette fUSION razors 8.99

All the above you get the amount back that you pay in RR. With the exception of the razor and it's 6.00 RR. Making it CHEAP. Mine will be free because I have 22.50 to roll over on the previous RR. Then I'll roll the RR every transaction untill the last one and I'll end up with around 40.00 in RR for next week. Just keep rolling the RR and you will get up there.

Well time to get moving and head for the first store. Happy couponing!

KMart

Well I know I told you in class that Kmart was not having any more super doubles. Well let me eat my words. According to what I found out on September 27 they will be having a double coupons week. So keep watching and I'll keep digging to see what I can find out about our area Kmart store.

Hang on to those high dollar coupons. They will come in handy if they follow though with having this. Let's hope they do. : )

First up CVS!

:: 3-Day Deals – Sunday Through Tuesday Only
Sally Hansen Nail Color, psa $0.99 (BOGO)
$0.50/1 Sally Hansen Nail Color printable (regional)
$1/1 Sally Hansen Nail Color, exp. 9-30-09 (RP 8/2/09 — regional)
$1/2 Sally Hansen Nail Color, exp. 9-30-09 (RP 8/2/09 — regional)
As low as FREE after coupon!

:: ECB Deals
Neutrogena Products, psa $3.49
Get $5 ECBs wyb $15 (limit 1)
$3/1 Neutrogena Cosmetic Product, exp. 11-9-09 (ALL YOU October ‘09)
As low as better than FREE after 5 coupons and ECBs!

Crest Pro Health Toothpaste, Pro Health Rinse, or Oral-B Floss Multipacks, $2.99
Get $2 ECBs (limit 1)
$0.75/1 Crest Premium Paste, exp. 9-30-09 (P&G 8/30/09)
$0.75/1 Crest Rinse, exp. 9-30-09 (P&G 8/30/09)
$0.24 after coupons and ECBs!

Aquafresh iso-active Toothpaste, $3.99
Get $2 ECBs (limit 1)
$1/1 Aquafresh iso-active Whitening Toothpaste printable
$1/1 Aquafresh iso-active Whitening Toothpaste printable
$1/1 Aquafresh iso-active Whitening Toothpaste, exp. 11-30-09 (RP 9/20/09)
$0.99 after coupons and ECbs!

Dry Idea, Right Guard Sport or Xtreme, $2.99
Get $1 ECB (limit 3)
$1/2 Right Guard, Dry Idea or Soft & Dri Products, exp. 10-31-09 (SS 8/16/09)
$1.49 after coupons and ECBs!

Zantac, $9.99
Get $3 ECBs (limit 1)
$5/1 Zantac printable
$1.99 after coupon and ECBs!

Pepsi Products, $3
Get $3 ECBs wyb 4 (limit 1)
$0.25/1 Pepsi Product printables
$2 ea. after coupons and ECBs!

:: Other Deals
Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser, $0.99 (trial size)
$1/1 Clean & Clear Product, exp. 10-18-09 (SS 8/2/09)
FREE after coupon!

Schick Disposable Razors, $1.29 (trial size)
$3/1 Schick Disposable Razor, exp. 9-27-09 (SS 8/16/09)
$1/1 Schick Disposable Razor, exp. 10-4-09 (SS 8/23/09)
As low as FREE after coupon!

Mars Candy Bars, $0.50
FREE Chocolate Fridays Mars coupon
FREE after coupon!

Excedrin (20 to 24-ct.), $2.49
$1.50/1 Excedrin, exp. 10-18-09 (SS 8/30/09)
$1/1 CVS Excedrin Menstrual Clip-Free Coupon
As low as FREE after coupon!

Cheerios Individual Serving Cups, $1
$1/1 Cheerios printable
FREE after coupon!

Honey Bunches of Oats, BOGO
$2/1 Honey Bunches of Oats printable
Possible FREE after 2 coupons!

Mom’s Best Naturals Oatmeal, $1
$0.75/1 Mom’s Best Naturals printable
$0.25 after coupon!

Select Varieties Nabisco Cookies, 5/$5
$0.75/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers, exp. 10-4-09 (SS 8/23/09)
$0.63 ea. after coupon!

Kleenex Tissues, $0.97
$0.50/3 Kleenex Facial Tissue printable
$0.50/3 Kleenex Facial Tissue , exp. 9-30-09 (SS 8/2/09)
$0.80 ea. after coupon!

Pop-Tarts (8-ct.), $1.50
$0.55/1 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts, exp. 11-8-09 (RP 9/13/09)
$1/2 Pop-Tarts, exp. 9-27-09 (Kellogg’s/Keebler Insert 8/2/09)
As low as $0.95 ea. after coupon!
*Qualifies for Kellogg’s Fuel for School MIR

Combos (7-oz.), $1.50
$1/2 Combos Snacks Bags, exp. 11-15-09 (RP 9/13/09)
$1 ea. after coupon!

Is anyone reading this?

If so let me know. Leave me a comment so I know I'm not spinning my wheels.

Anyways, This next week I will not be on here much. John is having surgery on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week and we don't expect to be home before Saturday and that is if everything goes allright. Please keep him in your prayers and throw one in there for me too. I'll update you when I know something. They are going to try and put the new knee in Wednesday and I can't tell you how ready I am and I know he is. 6 months without a knee is long enough. The good Lord has tried my patience and I've come though so I am now hoping that it's all down hill from here.

Have a good week and remember to leave me a comment

NEWSPAPER'S

If you sitting here reading this. Log off and run out and buy multiple papers. There is 5 yes I said FIVE inserts in todays papers. You need to get these. This would be a excellent way for you to get off and running on your coupons. Me I bought 11 papers this morning. :)

Walgreen Deals this week

6 RR wyb Murine Ear Drop Kit for $6
Price= FREE after Register Reward


$3 RR wyb True North Nut Crisps/Clusters 4.5-5.5oz for $3
-$1 off True North Brand Nut Snacks printable coupon
Price= $1 MONEYMAKER after coupon and Register Reward!!


$5 RR wyb (2) Triaminic Allergy, Sinus or Cold Relief $5 each
-$1.50 off Triaminic Thin Strips printable coupon
-$2 off Triaminic (Walgreens coupon) “Healthy Savings” booklet - found at checkout register
Price= $2 MONEYMAKER after Register Reward WYB 2 and use both the in store coupon and the printable coupon!!


$2 RR wyb Advil 16-50ct at $4.49
-$1 off Advil PM 9/13 RP insert
-$1 off Advil 8/23 RP insert
-$2 off Advil PM printable coupon
Price= as low as 49¢ after coupon and Register Reward


$5 RR wyb (2) Crest Outlast or Whitening + Scope Paste or Mouthwash at $4 each
-.75/1 Crest Premium Toothpaste 8/30 P&G insert
-$1 off Crest Premium Toothpaste 8/30 P&G insert
Price=as low as 50¢ after coupons (use 2) and Register Reward


$4 RR wyb (2) Softsoap Nutri Serums or Irish Spring Body Wash or Bar Soap at $4
-$1 off Softsoap Nutri Serums Body Wash 8/30 SS insert
-$1 off Softsoap Nutri Serums Body Wash printable coupon
-$1 off Softsoap Nutri Serums Body Wash in Sept All You Magazine
Price= as low as $1 each after Register Rewards wyb 2 Softsoap and use 2 coupons!


Nutritioniste Ultra Lift $12
Nutritioniste Ultra Lift Pro $14
Nutritioniste Skin Renew $10
-$1 off Garnier Cleanser or Moisturizer 8/16 RP insert
-$1 off Garnier Nutritioniste Cleanser or Moisturizer 9/13 SS insert
Nutritioniste Nutri Pure $5
-$1 off Garnier Cleanser or Moisturizer 8/16 RP insert
-$1 off Garnier Nutritioniste Cleanser or Moisturizer 9/13 SS insert
Garnier Hair Color $5
-$2 off Garnier Nutrisse Color 8/16 RP or 9/13 SS inserts

Scenario:
Buy (6) Fructis Hair Care products 3/$10
Use: (6) -.75/1 coupons
Total Due: $15.50
Get Back: $10 RR makes it 91¢ each


$3 RR wyb 2 of the following:
Neosporin spray, .26 oz. or ointment .5oz $3.99
-.50/1 Neosporin 8/23 or 8/2 SS insert
-$1 off Neosporin antibiotic printable coupon
-$2 off Neosporin from Children’s Coloring Book (Walgreens coupon) *found near check out counter
Bandaid 8-20 ct Tough Strips, Ultra strips antibiotic bandages $2.99
-.50/1 Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages Product 8/2 SS insert
Price= as low as 99¢ after Register Rewards wyb 2 Neosporin and use Walgreens store coupon and 2 manufacture coupons!


$2 RR wyb Listerine 250 ml Advanced or Total Care at $2.99
Price= 99¢ after Register Rewards


Other Deals


Progresso Soup 4 for $5 w/in-ad coupon
-$1/2 Progresso Soups 9/13 SS insert or
-$1/3 Progresso Soups printable coupon
Price=as low as 75¢ each wyb 5 and use (1) printable coupon and (1) 9/13 SS insert coupon


Kleenex Facial Tissue 89¢ w/in-ad coupon
-$1/4 Kleenex Tissue 8/2 SS insert
Price=64¢ a box wyb 4 and use both in-ad and manufacture coupon!


Dove or Degree Deodorant/Antiperspirant $1.99 w/in-ad coupon
-$1 off Degree Deodorant 8/2 RP insert OR
-$1/2 Degree Deodorant 9/13 RP insert
Price= as low as 99¢ after in-ad coupon and manufacture coupon


Rimmel Eye and Lip Cosmetics B1G1
-$1 off Rimmel product, RP 9/13, 8/23
-$2 off Rimmel Mascara, RP 8/23, Sept All You


Cottonelle Fresh Wipes 42 ct. $1.99
-.50/1 Cottonelle Fresh Wipes, Aug All You
-.50/2 Cottonelle Fresh Wipes printable


Kashi Cereal $2.50 each
-$1.50/2 Kashi Cereals printable coupon
-$1.50 off Honey Sunshine Cereal printable coupon
Price= as low as $1 each wyb Honey Sunshine

CVS Deals week of Sept 13

where it says: Printable coupon. In your search bar put the item and it will pull it up for you.


Buy 1 Schick Slim Triple ST3 Razors (8-count) at $6.99, Get $4 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $3/1 coupon from the 8/16 SmartSource insert
Free after coupon and ECBs

or use this one

Buy 1 Schick XT3 razor pack at 6.99
Buy 9 Schick disposable razors (trial size) at $1.29 each
Use 6 $3/1 coupons from the 8/16 SmartSource insert (these coupons are for any disposable razor!)
Use 1 $1/1 coupon from the 8/23 SmartSource insert (they will probably need to adjust it down)
Spend $0.00 plus tax out of pocket, Get back $4 in ECBs
Free plus $4 overage after coupons and ECBs!



Buy 2 Secret deodorant at $2.25 each

Use 2 $2/1 coupons from the KMart coupon booklet (these are manufacturer's coupons which can be used at any store)

Spend $0.50 plus tax out of pocket, Get $1 ECBs
Free plus $0.50 over after coupons and ECBs

Colgate Total Advanced or Acti Flex Toothbrush $2.99 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 1
Use $1/1 printable coupon or from the 8/30 and 9/13 SS inserts
FREE after coupons and ECBs

Dove Ultimate Clear Deodorant $3.50 Buy 2 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 1
Use $2/1 printable coupon (IE Link) or (FF Link) (can print twice)
Pay $0.50 each after coupons and ECBs

Dyna Pep energy micro-shot 2 pk $4.99 Earn 4.99 ECBs Limit 2
FREE after ECBs

Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color $5.99 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 1
Use $3/1 from the 8/30 PG insert
Pay $0.99 after coupons and ECBs!

General Mills Cereal ($3 ea) Buy 2 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 1
-$1/1 printable coupon (IE Link) or (FF Link) or assorted $0.55-$0.75 printable coupons
Pay as low as $ for two boxes after coupons and ECBs

Listerine Total Care, Reach Toothbrush 2 pk, or Reach Floss 30 yd $3.99 Earn 2 ECBs limit 3
Use $2/1 from the 3/15 SS, 4/26 RP or 6/14 SS inserts
FREE after coupons and ECBs

Purex Concentrated Laundry Detergent $3.29 Earn 1 ECB Limit 5
Use $1/1 printable coupon (IE Link) or (FF Link)
Pay $1.29 for one after coupons and ECBs

Suave Hair and Body Products ($2 ea) Spend $6 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 1
Use $0.75/2 printable coupon or from the 8/2 RP insert
Use B2G1 coupon from the 9/13 RP insert (Buy 3 and use both coupons)
Pay $1.25 for 3 or .41 cents each after coupons and ECBs

Non ECB Deals
Buy Glucerna Shakes ($5.99) Get a Free Box of Cereal
-$1.25 printable coupon (buy both and use two coupons)
Pay $3.29 for two after coupons (Be in the lookout for $2 CRTs printing at the scanners)



Clean and Clear (trial size) $0.99
Use $1/1 from the 8/23 SS insert
FREE after coupon

Target NEW DEAL

Buy 5 Fiber One Cereals – $2.50
- Use five $1 General Mills Target coupons from the target generator
- Use five $1.00 Fiber One cereal coupons from 8/23 SS
TOTAL = $2.50 PLUS get a $5 gift card back!

You actually make money on the cereal!

Remember in the class how I told you how to pick up free monitor's? Here's your chance:


Accu-Chek Diabetes Monitoring Kit - $9.99
~ Use $10.00/1 in 8/23/09 SS
Final price = FREE

Also

Kroger Deals week of Sept 6

Bounty Paper Towels, 1 roll
- Use $0.25/1 Bounty Paper Towel or Napkins P&G 8/30
- Use $0.50/1 Bounty Paper Towels SS 6/21
- Use $1/1 Bounty Paper Towels RP 8/23
Final Price: As low as FREE

Aunt Jemima Frozen Entrees
- Use $1/2 Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancake Items SS 8/16
Final Price: $.49/ea

Hunt’s Ketchup, 24 oz — $1 ea
- $1/2 Hunt’s Ketchup September All You Magazine
- $.20/1 Hunt’s Tomato Ketchup SS 6/21
Final Price: As low as $.50

Dial Antibacterial or SoftSoap Liquid Soap, 7.5-11.25 oz — $1 ea
- $.35/1 Dial Foaming Hand Wash, Liquid Hand Soap Or Multibar Pack SS 8/16
Final Price: $.30/ea

Couponing 101

Give it some time. Couponing is simple

I only got to the expert level of couponing by working at it & that involved some hit & miss. And I'm still learning. I normally pay 5 to 10 percent for a item and that is usually the tax part of the item.


From my experience couponing you should never pay for things like toothpaste, deodorant, home fragrances, make-up, lotion, dog treats, frozen vegetables, razors, soap, shampoo, or candy, School Supplies, toilet paper and the list is endless. These are all things that can easily be free after combining a coupon with a sale price. However, its taken some time for me to find that I don't need to spend more than $1 on a 12-pack of Coke
Once I find a super low price, I stock up & don't pay more than that amount again. Since I have a stockpile - I don't have to. I can use my stockpile until the sale comes around again. And it will come around again.

If you start couponing tomorrow (SUNDAY) and get at least 2 coupon inserts a week you will start seeing your free stuff in about 4 to 6 weeks. You might have to hold onto that coupon till the item goes on sale. But rest assured it will go on sale and you will get it for next to nothing.

Coupons basic’s

Where to find them:

1) Sunday Newspapers - These are the biggest sources of coupons. To find additional copies, check recycling bins or ask your family/friends if they are using theirs. There are anywhere from none to three inserts per paper. For a preview of upcoming coupons, click here.

Newspapers- If there are 4 insert’s in the newspapers then I might buy 10 papers. The cost of the paper will be given back with the use of the coupons

COUPON INSERT SCHEDULE:
September
9/6 — Procter and Gamble
9/13 — Smart Source & 2 Red Plum
9/20 — Smart Source & Red Plum
9/27 — Smart Source & Red Plum
October
10/4 — Smart Source, Red Plum, & Procter and Gamble VERY GOOD
10/11 — Smart Source & Red Plum
10/18 — Smart Source & Red Plum
10/25 — Smart Source & Red Plum
November
11/1 — Smart Source, Red Plum, & Procter and Gamble VERY GOOD
11/8 — Smart Source & Red Plum
11/15 — Smart Source & Red Plum
11/22 — Smart Source
11/29 — No Inserts scheduled
December
12/6 — Smart Source, Red Plum, & Procter and Gamble VERY GOOD
12/13 — Smart Source & Red Plum
12/20 — No Inserts scheduled
12/27 — No Inserts scheduled

2) Mail - You can sign-up for coupons from Red Plum

http://www.redplum.com/Pages/ViewArticle.aspx?articleid=3173

3) Free Samples - Signing up for free samples is a great way to get some higher dollar coupons. I'd advise creating a separate email address for "freebies."

4) In-Store - You can often find coupons called "blinkers," which are the little machines that spit out coupons by the products they are for. There are also "tear-pads as well. You can sometimes even find "peelies" right on the products themselves.

5) Printable Sites - Two of the big printable sites are Coupons.com and Smart Source. These coupons rotate week after week and sometimes even have maximum printings that when the limit is reached, they are pulled off the site. So if you see one you think you might need, you should print it. (You can usually print two per computer.) Other sites are Cool Savings and Ever Save.

Show example of Smithfield Bacon Coupon

6) Blogs - Blogs are a great place to find coupons. I stumble upon several at my fellow blogger's sites throughout the week.

7) Search Engines - If you are looking for a specific coupon, just type the brand name followed by the word coupon and you might be able to find one that way.

8) Join Groups/Surveys - There are some groups you can sign-up for that will offer/mail you coupons from time-to-time. Some are:
Vocal Point
Shoppers Voice
Upromise
Ebates
Cashbaq

9) Manufacturers Websites - More and more manufacturers are hosting coupons on their own sites now. If you use a lot of a particular item/brand, check their website to see if they offer coupons. If they don't, email/mail them and request some. I've gotten a few this way.
http://www.couponsinc.com/corp/source/cp_clientlist.asp This site has them by name

10) Magazines - By far, the magazine with the most coupons lately has been All You magazine, which you can only get by subscription or at Wal-Mart. The price of the magazine is well worth the coupons inside. Make sure you check your magazines to see if there are some inside.

11) Free Periodicals - Some stores will have local news books that have local area coupons inside. (For Chicago, try Chicago Parent and Family Time)

12) eBay - There are several coupon clippers that sell their services and send you coupons for a fee. Just type in the product and the word coupon to see what's available. Be sure to go through Ebates to earn 3% more.

13) Forums - There are several great forums out there to check into. The top ones I've found are WeUseCoupons, HotCouponWorld and AFullCup. You have to register at each of them, but it's free.

14) Store Websites - Make sure you sign-up for your local store's loyalty programs and register at their websites so you can get emailed coupons. Here's a list of some stores with their links. You can also sign-up to have them pre-loaded at Shortcuts or Cellfire.

15) Phone Book - Don't forget to check your phone book for coupons for your local area businesses.


Here are a list of common sites that regularly offer coupons:
Coupons.com
Smart Source
Pillsbury
Very Best Baking - Nestle
Family Cents
Eat Better America
Box Tops for Education
Red Plum
Target Coupon Generator
Shortcuts.com
Cellfire.com


Join a Coupon Exchange - Anyone interested in starting one in our area?

Where to use them:
Every Store you purchase from use a coupon. Whether it’s .25 off or 2.00 off. Use the coupons for your purchases

Stockpiling:

In order to truly stockpile...you have to have more than 1 coupon. You can only use 1 coupon per item, so 1 coupon will get you only 1 item. Stockpiling requires more than 1 coupon...which is why I always get 10 newspapers or more per week. I get mine for free from family, friends, and neighbors. I encourage you to do the same.


Stockpiling is where I am now. (SHOW PICTURES) When I find something that is free I buy as many of that item as I can get for free. WHY? Because even if I don’t use it I always know someone that does.

Example: Reese’s Candy bars 90 candy bars from Target free. Everybody loves candy!

General Mills Cereal: 1.00 coupon/they are .99 at Target



Coupon Lingo

B2GO- Buy two get one free BOGO

CRT- cash register tape aka receipt

ECB- Extra Care Bucks- the store credit that prints on receipts from CVS

IVC- Instant Value Coupon from Walgreens

MF Q - Manufacturer's coupon

OOP- Out of pocket - The amount of money you spend

Peelies- the coupon found on the package

Q - Coupon

Rain Check- when a store is out of a sale item get a rain check so you can still take advantage of the sale price when the item comes in
RR- Register Reward - Walgreens form of a Catalina

Stockpile- multiples of the same item

UPC- bar code of an item

Blinkies - Coupons that are spit out of those automatic boxes in the aisles at the grocery store. eQ - Coupons that are loaded on your store card (like Kroger). Usually through Cellfire, eShortcuts and P & G.

CVS

Tip #1
If you don't have a CVS card, stop by your local store, and fill out an application. You will get your card right away. I also recommend picking up the weekly ad, and the Extra Value Book ( a booklet that lists all of the EBC deals for the month). Normally, all of these items are located together in a centrally, easy to see location. However, if you can't find it, just ask a cashier, and they will show you where it is. After receiving these items, you will need to scan the ad, and booklet for "Free after ECB'S" offers. If these are items you or someone else in your family may use, then this is a great place to start!

Tip #2
I highly recommend shopping as early in the week, or month as possible. The deal products sell out very fast!

Tip #3
Start Simple. Start by only purchasing a couple products at a time. Once you learn the CVS game, you'll then be able to attempt the more complicated deals.

Tip #4
Only shop at CVS for the deals that are listed on this blog,
other websites or blogs, or from the CVS weekly ad. As soon as you start buying items NOT on sale, you will start spending quite a lot. You will still need to do bargain shopping at other stores as well.

Tip #5
In order to play the CVS game, I've found that usually every week, I'll buy at least one thing (that produces ecb's) which we might not need, or use. However, I know that I can use these items to donate, giveaway to friends, or family, or sell at a yard sale. My goal is to earn as many ecb's as possible, pay as little out of my pocket as possible, and leave CVS with bags full of products. Even though I might buy something that we don't necessarily need, I know that in return, I will receive ECB's, that I can then use to purchase the things that we do need, or want, with only paying very little out of pocket. However, you need to remember to primarily only buy what you will use & work on your stockpile.

Tip #6
Always make a plan before shopping at CVS. Every week I always write a list, calculate how much money I am going to pay out of pocket, then I'll gather my coupons, and paperclip them to my list. When you get to CVS, stick to your list, and don't buy anything else (unless of course it's free, a great deal you missed before, or something marked way down on clearance). If you just walk into CVS unprepared 3 things could happen, #1 you'll spend too much money, or #2 a deal you thought was good, turned out not to be, or #3 you'll be there forever trying to calculate everything! Trust me, the more organized you are the smoother it will go!

Tip #7
This is VERY Important! Always, give the cashier your CVS card first! Your ecb's will not print off if you don't give her the CVS card! After the cashier scans all of your items, then give her your special CVS coupons (if you have one).For example: if you have a coupon for $3 off any $15 purchase, or a coupon for $4 off any $20 purchase. Next, hand the cashier your manufacturer coupons. It is very important to give the cvs coupon before manufacturer coupons, because the price may be lower than $15 after your manufacturer coupons. Finally, pay with any ecbs you want to use, then you'll pay the actual out of pocket amount. If you just hand over the whole stack at once, things could get confused, and a good deal could possibly turn bad. So please remember this tip when shopping at CVS!

Tip #8
The Cvs goal is to roll over ECBS again, and again. The first time you do a transaction, you will need to pay money. But if learn to grow your ECB'S, then your next transaction will cost you very little. How do you grow your ecb's? The easiest way is to stack manufacturer coupons with free after ecb deals, to stack manufacturer coupons with any ecb deal, or to purchase any free after ecb deals.

Tip #9
I have learned a lot from reading at Money Saving Mom. Head on over there to check out her CVS deals as well!

Tip #10
Have fun with CVSing, Good Luck, and "Happy CVSing!"




EXAMPLE:

Colgate Toothpaste 2.49 limit 2
Get 2.00 EBC’s

Total cost of toothpaste 4.98
Use 2 - 1.00 off Manufacture coupon -2.00

Actual out of pocket (OOP) 2.98
EBC’s earned 4.00
You are actually now 1.98 ahead
Walgreen’s


Register Rewards- These are very similar to CVS's "ECBS." Basically, a register reward is a special coupon that prints out from a separate machine, (like a Catalina) when you buy -X- amount of products. For example, say if you buy a bottle of Advil, then you'll get a $1 register reward. Register rewards can be used just like a manufacturer coupon, or like paying cash

Unlike CVS register rewards do not roll over. Which means you can’t buy the item then turn around and buy another one and get the Register reward for it. You have to use your register reward for another item that is on sale that week or you can save your rewards for the following week and come out paying nothing.

However, I don’t tend to use Register Rewards much. What I have found with Walgreen’s is if you go into their store. Start with the first aisle and look for the tags that say clearance. These don’t mean that the item is out of date or soon to be out of date. This means they are clearing the shelf either not having them anymore or they have a over stock of the item.

A recent visit Tiffany and I got 8 33.8 oz bottles of Scope. They were clearanced at 2.49. I had 2.50 off 1 manufacturer coupon. So we paid 0 for all 8 of them. That’s stockpiling


KROGER

Kroger is one of the stores that I know will actually give you your savings back in money. I recently went in with 16 coupons for 16 packs of Smithfield Bacon.

Total: 79.84
Kroger Plus card savings: -32.00
16 coupons -48.00
Kroger coupon -3.50
They gave me back -38 CENTS

Getting Started:
I'm sure that most of you out there already have a Kroger's Plus card! However, if you don't have one yet, the first thing that you need to do is to apply for one! Go to the Customer Service desk at your local Kroger store & ask them how to get one! There are several benefits of having a Kroger Plus card!
*Get $.10 off per gallon of gasoline, for every $100 in groceries that you buy. (Points program)
*You can only get the sale price on items, with a Kroger Plus card!


Coupons Tips for Kroger:

*The first thing that I wanted to share with you is that Kroger has a program called Electronic coupons! E-coupons are coupons that you don't have to clip. All that you need to do is load the coupons that you want onto your Kroger Plus card! When the Kroger Plus card is scanned, the coupon automatically comes off! The best thing about E-coupons is that you can also still use a paper manufacturer coupon for the item as well, for even more savings!
For example only (not a "real" deal) say Tide laundry soap is on sale.
You load the $1 off e-coupon, and use a $1/1 MQ. So you would then get $2 off instead of just $1! It's pretty easy! There are 2 places that you can get e-coupons for Kroger

http://www.softcoin.com/Sites/PG_eSAVER/Page/HomePage/


http://shortcuts.com/


*A Catalina is a coupon that prints out from a separate machine, next to the cash register! On several occasions, Kroger will run a deal, such as buy product A, and get a Catalina coupon for $4 off your next order! Sometimes you are able to do this deal over & over again, and pay very little out of pocket!

*Kroger also runs promos pretty often, when you buy 15 products, or $10 ect. then get $5 off your order automatically at checkout! These sometimes can be very good deals, when you buy the participating products & use coupons!
Remember Kroger doubles coupons up to 1.00

Say you have a .40 cent coupon it would be worth .80 at Kroger
If you had a .55 coupon it would be worth 1.00

Even if they say Do Not Double. Kroger will double them

My local Kroger store also accepts Internet Printable coupons & they work the same way as a regular manufacturer coupon!

*During a Buy one get one free sale, you should be able to use 2 coupons-one for each item to maximize your savings. But, please keep in mind that different stores coupon policies could vary!
*During a sale like 10 for $10 or 2 for $5 (ect.) You do not have to buy 10 products (ect.) you would just get each item for $1 ea. (ect.)

*Tip--Always look through your Kroger Catalina coupons before shopping. And remember to grab your Catalina coupons that print out. And keep your eyes open for good Catalina coupons that someone else has left behind! I have found free coupons for free products, that other people have left behind!

*Kroger’s also mails out a mailer on a regular basis that has Kroger coupons in it! So make sure that your mailing address that is attached to your Kroger Plus card is correct, so that you can receive these valuable coupons!

Rain Checks If any item you were planning on purchasing is out of stock, don't forget to ask for a rain check, so that you can still get the good deal when the item is back in stock!
Earn $ while reusing bags at Kroger! Have you ever noticed the big brown bin at the entrance to Kroger? It is for recycling your plastic bags! So, never throw away those extra plastic bags! Just drop them off in the bin, on your way into Kroger! I always reuse my plastic grocery bags at Kroger! Why? Because for every bag that you reuse at Kroger, you get 5 gas points. Most of you are probably saying, 5 gas points--big deal. Well this is my theory-- every time that I shop at Kroger (at least once a week) I use at least 10-12 bags. If I use 12 bags every week, that is an additional 60 gas points. And in my family-every penny counts! Because eventually it adds up. 60 points times 52 weeks (1 year) equals about 3120 gas points a year. And that is free money in my pocket, just for reusing plastic bags & helping the environment! When I unpack my groceries every week, I put all the bags together into one bag & then I put them right back out in my car, so that the next time that I go to Kroger, I won't forget them.

TARGET

I used to think I couldn’t live without going to Wal-Mart. Now I use Wal-Mart for only free stuff or when I need a bakery item. Or of course when I can get it for free or almost free.

Target has became by favorite store. Why? Because I can walk out of Target with a ton of stuff and have only paid the sale tax’s on it.

The thing with Target is if you get a good clerk she will ring everything up at once. If you get one that is going to follow the rules to a T then you will stand there why she rings up one thing at a time. Why because it says one transaction per coupon on the Target coupons and she takes that to mean she can only do one at a time. I personally don’t mind standing there for free money. But that’s a call you will have to make.

Target has a coupon generator. You can find it here:

http://www.afullcup.com/target-coupon-generator/?referrerid=174726affid=154:10


Combine these with manufacturer coupons and you will walk away with a lot of free stuff!

Remember: Use all the coupons you can for each item. If your in a hurry don't go couponing. You may have to wait to get checked out. Happy couponing

CVS Deals for the week of Sept. 6

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday ONLY:

Neutrogena Cosmetics – B1G1 Free
Use $1/1 coupon from the 7/26 RP (exp 9/6)
Use $2/1 coupon from the 7/26 RP (exp 9/6)
Use $3/1 coupon from the August All You magazine
Prices varies after coupons (remember to use TWO coupons!)

Buy Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner or Sytler @ $2.99, Get $2.00 in ECBs
99¢ each after ECBs

Coppertone NutraShield Sun Care (excluding sticks) - $6.99
Use $5/1 printable coupon
$1.99 after coupon

All week deals:

Buy LifeLock DVD Starter Kit @ $2.99, Get $2.99 in ECBs (Limit 1)
FREE after ECBs

Buy Schick Slim Triple ST3 Disposable Razors @ $6.99, Get $4 in ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $3/1 coupon from the 8/16 SS
Pay $3.99 out of pocket
Get back $4 in ECBs
FREE after coupon and ECBs!

Mom's best naturals quick oats - $1 (not advertised)
Use 75¢/1 printable coupon
25¢ each after coupon (Thanks, Money Saving Mom!)

Buy Scope Outlast 750 ml or Crest w/ Scope Outlast Toothpaste @ $3.49, Get $2.50 in ECBs (Limit 2)
Use 50¢/1 coupon from the 8/30 P&G
Pay $2.99 out of pocket
Get back $2.50 in ECBs
49¢ after coupon and ECBs

Buy $10 worth of Dove Chocolate, Get $5 in ECBs (Limit 1)

Best scenario:
Buy THREE Dove Silky Smooth bags @ $3.50 each
Use THREE $1/1 coupons from the 8/16 RP
Pay $7.50 out of pocket
Get back $5 in ECBs
83¢ each after coupons and ECBs

Buy Revlon, Nailine or Fing’rs Artificial Nails @ $3.89, Get $3 in ECBs (Limit 1)
89¢ each after ECBs

Schick Quattro for Women Razor 1 ct or Cartridges 4-8 ct – Buy 1 @ $9.99, Get 1 FREE
Use TWO $4/1 coupons from the 8/23 SS
Or use $4/1 coupon from the August All You Magazine
98¢ each after coupons

Buy Covergirl Clean Liquid Foundation or Pressed Powder @ $4.99, Get $2 in ECBs (Limit 1)
(And buy another face product if you have the FREE face product coupon below)
Use $1/1 coupon from the 8/30 P&G
AND use FREE Covergirl Face Product when you buy any Covergirl Foundation coupon from the 8/30 P&G
Pay $3.99 out of pocket
Get back $2 in ECBs
98¢ each wyb foundation and another face product after coupons and ECBs

Osteo Bi-Flex – Buy 1 @ $15.99, Get 1 FREE
Use TWO $6/1 coupons from the 8/2 RP
$1.98 each after coupon

Buy TWO Kellogg’s Special K Protein Shake 4 pack @ $6 each, Get $4 in ECBs (Limit 1)
Use TWO $1/1 printable coupons
Pay $10 out of pocket
Get back $4 in ECBs
$3 each after coupons and ECBs

Huggies Diapers or Pull Ups Jumbo pk - $8.97
Use $1.50/1 printable coupon
Or use $1.50/1 coupon from the 8/16 SS
Use $2/1 Pull-Ups printable coupon
Or use $2/1 Pull-Ups coupon from the 8/16 SS
$6.97 - $7.47 after coupon

couponing 101 Class

Hi there.
Grab and seat and sit a spell. I'm going to start posting regularly on here starting this week. I plan on having the deals for the week posted at CVS, Kroger, Walgreen's, K-Mart,Target, Walmart and a few other's that are just to good to pass up. I'll try and get them posted by Sunday Mornings when the stores open. It's hard to post Kroger, Target etc because I don't get the sale bills till later in the evening on Saturday but as soon as I do I will post them. I'll also try to set up the transactions for you. If you have any questions please feel free to leave me comments or email me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
My blog is pretty simple it's not high society and easy to understand and I think you will enjoy it. I also will post my savings and pictures of how my shopping went. I do have a facebook page if you want to add me there but I feel you are pretty limited to how much you can post on it. This way I can do all the stores at once and you will be ahead of the game. So thanks for coming and remember to keep clipping those coupon's.

CVS deals for 8/23

Hello, sorry I've been gone so long.

Here's some deal's at CVS this week:

Lindsay Olives 2/$3.00
http://www.lindsayolives.com/go/club-lindsay/coupon.html 1.00/2
Total 2/ 2.00

2 Composition Notebooks .99 each
limit 2
EBC .99 each FREE

Energizer Battery 7.99 to 9.99
http://www.energizer.com/Pages/default.aspx 1.00 off
Spend 15.00 get 5.00 EBC

Aveeno
Body wash, sunblock, bath, positively ageless
spend 25.00 and get 10.00 EBC

Poise Pads 2/4.00
www.poise.com 2.00 off coupon
1.00 EBC

I'm BACK!

As most of you know my husband got very sick back in May. I'll post this later. It's still on going and all prayers are appreciated. We have a long road ahead of us.

However, I'm back in the coupon game. Going strong. The bad thing about not keeping up with the coupons week to week is you basically start over. So that's what I did. I know how have my coupon base back to where it was before May (and then some). So now I can start posting the deals. SO keep checking back and I'll keep posting. Let me know if you are still here and what you need.

To my coupon buddy from Marion who wanted the baby stuff give me a yell. I've got tons for you now

Long Time

It's been a long time since I posted. But, with good reason. First being that I'm trying to sift though my parents belongings and get things ready for a auction. The auction is May 16th. Talk about alot of stuff! I don't think my dad threw anything away for 50 years!!! Slowly but surely we are getting though it. It's been a long task. Then right smack dab in between going though all this the pins and plates in my foot decided that they were going to come out. So I had to have my right foot replated and that's been a trip in itself. The had forgotten the pain that came with this. I did however get the stitches out this past friday and was told 3 more weeks of no driving. ARGH! Alot of sitting with ice and my foot elevated. This too shall pass. I am so ready to get back into couponing. I havent been couponing since my father passed away. Over a month now, I guess my drive just isnt there. Somedays I sit and think what would my dad want me to do with all this stuff and it becomes so overwhelming, but I also know that I have to get my mom closer to me.
Well I won't bore you with anymore details just wanted you to know I am alive and kicking. Kicking slowly but still kicking.
Have a good day and enjoy the family and friends that surround you.

Please bare with me.......

Short post to let you know that I'm doing OK. Even though, the loss of my father has really set me back. I guess I really never did think he would pass on. But this is a given in life.

My mother, bless her has really been thrown for a loop. They lived about 2 hours south east from me and after many talks it was decided that since they lived on a farm that there was no way possible for us to drive that 4 hour trip daily or even 3 times a week to take care of her and the farm. So, after much prayer and thought we put the farm on the market Saturday. I ask that you remember to pray that the farm sells quickly so we can get her closer to us. I think it is a good thing for her and also for us. It will allow us to take care of her during this time. My mother is 68 and not in good health to begin.

So now we have the big task of going though everything and condensing so that she can move into a smaller home. Oh what a task it's been. This past weekend we got though the living room, 2 bedroom's and the bathroom. Now we have 2 bedrooms, dining room, laundry room/mud room, Kitchen to go though. So I still continue to pray for strength during this trying time in our lives.

Like the old saying goes " The good Lord won't give you more then you can handle" but I do believe that he takes you to the end of the rope. We are hanging on with the hope and belief that better days are ahead.

Thank you for remembering us in your prayers.

My Eulogy to my dad.

As the eternal optimist, I never wanted to believe this day would come. I really believe that a man as courageous and strong as my Dad would live forever. But I find hope and peace in knowing that Dad is at peace and in heaven. The place where he strived to be for many many years. That he means so much to me and my family – and so many of you.

I am now the middle child, but for 16 years I was the baby. The bond between a daughter and her father is strong. I always knew
My father loved me and I loved him.

When I started to put my thoughts about my father on paper, I went back in my mind to being 5 years old and standing beside my dad at the fire station so proud that he was the man that could drive the big fire truck and he was my dad.

Of the time when he arranged for Santa to catch me under the Christmas Tree shaking presents with a little coaching from him. Always looking for the laugh.

Making the man stop the carnival ride in Shawneetown to get me off because I was scared and crying. My protector, My Dad

I remember laying in my grandma Hayes back bedroom with my dad listing to the rain hit the tin roof with dad tracing around my eyebrows, eyes and lips and drifting off to sleep.

I remember Aunt Nellie and Aunt Jody watching me and waking up crying for my dad and not settling down till dad came back. My security, My dad

I remember thinking that my father was the most handsome man in the world. Even, though I don’t remember him without gray hair. But what hair he had.

Dad was strong and a bit of hard headed and for this I did take after him. We didn’t always see eye to eye but we always came back to each other and knew that we still loved each other no matter what. “When I look at all the influences in my life, my Dad is right there


He had given me his bible a few years back and in the front it says, Dot, to get you though the rough times, for happier days, love Dad

For myself, This message is still loud and clear….

I think Dad would want us to celebrate his life with Christ, To love one another, To let the little things go and embrace life head on.



I searched the bible looking for a verse that fit my father and I came upon this:

John 17:4
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.

I don’t pretend to think that dad was a saint and did no wrong. He was human. But I do know that he finished his worked that he set out to do here on earth and now dad is rocking Nerissa and asking where’s the popcorn and milk?! And asking if there’s any raisin pie.

Dad you were loved while here on earth and you are still loved in Heaven. I will miss you terribly but I have the inter peace of knowing that I will see you again one day.


I love you, Your Sam

Another week of no good deals

First we go without any coupons which was bad enough. But then, WAIT there was not any good sales that I could see. The only sale that I got was 16 Kraft Mac and cheese from CVS for free. Free because I had found coupons at our area grocery store for 1.00 off a box. I took some of them and held on to them until the sale at CVS. Good deal of the week, only deal of the week.

I sure hope this next week turns out better......did you find any good deals?

CVS Deals week of 2/15/2009

Buy 1 Colgate Total Toothpaste (4 oz.) at $2.99, Get $2.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
$1/1 from the 2/1 SmartSource insert
Free plus overage after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Gillette Fusion Gamer Razor at $7.99, Get $4 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $4/1 any Fusion Razor from the 2/8 P&G insert
Free after coupon and ECBs

Buy 3 Suave Products at $2 each, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 5)

*Deal*
Buy 3 Body Washes at $2 each
(there were also $0.75/1 coupons in the 1/11 RedPlum insert)
$0.33 each after coupons and ECBs (Thanks, SwagGrabber!)

Buy 1 Herbal Essence Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler at $2.99, Get $1 ECB (Limit 5)
Use $3/2 Herbal Essence coupon from the 02/08 P&G insert
$0.49 each after coupon and ECBs

******NON-ECB DEALS******

Pringles Minis (1.58 oz.)--$1 (look near the end caps for these)
Use $1/1 coupon from 01/25 insert
Free after coupon

Windex Wipes--on sale $2.50
Send in for full rebate from the 1/11 SmartSource insert
Free plus overage after coupon and rebate

Clorox Bleach Products--on sale Buy 1, Get 1 for $0.01
Buy 2 at approx. $2.49 and use $0.75/1 coupon from 01/25 Valassis insert
$0.50 each after coupon and sale

Lysol Freshmatic Starter Kit--on sale $5.99
Use $5/1 from the 1/11 SmartSource insert
$0.99 after coupon



******FEBRUARY ECB DEALS******

Buy 1 Renuzit TriScents at $5.49, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 5)
Use $5/1 peelies found on some packages
Free plus overage after coupon and ECBs

Buy 2 CVS-brand make-up remover pads at $1 each, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 5)
Buy in two separate transactions and use $1/1 CVS-brand skin care coupons from the Beauty Booklet
Free plus $2 over after coupons and ECBs (or free, if you don't have the coupons)

Buy 1 Cherry Extra Strength 12-oz. bottle of Mylanta at $3.56, Get $3 ECBs (Limit 5) (These are ringing up at $3.56 at many stores, be sure to price check these at your store before buying to make sure they are ringing up at this price.)
Use this $2/1 coupon or the $2/1 coupons from the 1/04 inserts
Free plus $1.35 in overage after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Stayfree pads (14-24 ct.) at $3.99, Earn $2 ECBs (Limit 5)

*Deal*
Buy 4 Stayfree pads at $3.99 each
Use 1 $1/2 coupon from the 01/04 RedPlum insert
Use 2 B1G1 coupons
Spend $6.98 out of pocket
Get $8 ECBs

Buy 1 CVS Children's Chewable Aspirin (36 ct.) at $1.99, Get $1.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 Extreme Energy 6-hour shot at $4.99, Get $4.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 Earinse at $7.99, Get $7.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 Gillette Shampoo or Conditioner at $4.99, Get $3 ECBs (Limit 5)
Use $2/1 coupon from the 01/18 P&G insert
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 BodiHeat Pain Relieving Heat Pad (3 ct.) at $3.99, Get $3 ECBs (Limit 5)
Look for $1/1 peelies on the packages
Free after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Johnson & Johnson First Aid pad with Neosporin at $4.99, Get $3 ECBs (Limit 5)
Buy 2 and use this $3/2 printable
$0.49 after coupon and ECBs


thank you Money Saving Mom for the heads up on these

Kmart Doubling coupons

Kmart will be starting another $2 Double Coupon Event in select stores all over the states. This event will run 2/22 through 2/28.

So get your coupons together

And how was your week? and coupon inserts this week

Well after our insurance episode I figured that everything would quiet down. NOOOOOOO, we still don't have the insurance completed on our house, motor home or boat. But they are working on it. Famous last words. : )
Then my youngest son had the lenses come out of his glasses so I run them over to the eye place. Get them fixed and on the way out the door I decide to grab a pot of tulips for my daughter and a bouquet of balloon's for my very special grand baby, Sophia. I rush out the door. Sit everything on the hood while I wrestle with the balloons. Then I hop in and drive off. Did you get the hop in and drive off part? No mention of getting the glasses off the hood of the CAR!!!!
Yup they are now somewhere in a 10 mile stretch....... and my youngest has no glasses. I jump back in the car and go back without finding them. So 210.00 later we have a new pair ordered Huston.........
This has been a expensive week around here. I don't dare say what next....... but you know a beach in the Caribbean is sounding so good.........

I also want to mention that there is not suppose to be any coupon inserts this week. That's a BOO! What's wrong with these people? Do they not know us couponers depend on these things?

A Insurance deal that was SOUR!

I debated about posting this, then though why not?! There are surely people out there that this has happened too or it's happening too and they need to know. So here's my story. It might be a little long but worth the reading. After you read it you might just want to check your policies and make sure you are covered. If this could happen to me, it could happen to you!

On Monday it was a hectic day around here. After work I had a doctors appointment to check my ears after having the tubes put in. I am happy to report that my hearing went up 40 percent! Yes 40 Percent, then it was hurry to my oldest son's ballgame. I made it with 2 minutes to spare before the game began (and yes they did WIN!). Then it was hurry hurry to get my youngest son who is 6 a bath and in bed. It was getting to be around 8:30 at that point and he can't function on 6 hours sleep. So I run though the shower after getting him settled down and it dawned on me that I had not checked the mail. So to the mailbox I go. Let me tell you it's a good thing my mailbox is right by my front door. I would not of wanted the passerby to see me in my Jammie's. But, hey there were clean. That counts for something doesn't it? LOL

So I get the mail and I thought wow the freebies have been great today. I got 5 magazines and a few other things including my 2 liter bottle of Diet Dr. Pepper. But back to the story, I dropped all this mail off on my desk and went to do a few other things when I thought "that was alot of mail today". So I come back and thumb though it and there was several letters in it from ABC insurance company. ABC is NOT the name of my insurance but for here it will be. We have everything though them. Trucks, SUV, RV, Pontoon Boat, jet ski's, Our home, rental home, My scooter and hubbies Harley motorcycle. So I opened it up and it says this:

Dear Mr. and Mrs. XXX

We value your service as a customer. However, do to non payment your policies will be cancelled on Feb. 22, 2009.

Thank you,
ABC insurance

I was like WHAT? We paid these policies on September 30, 2008 in full though our agent. This has got to be a mistake. So I pick up the phone, knowing that there probably wasn't someone in the office at that time of night and called. Low and behold someone picked up the phone. I explained why I was calling and she said can you hold while I pull of your accounts. I said sure, knowing that they were going to find this was a mistake and everything would go back to Happy land. Well she comes back on the line and says

Mrs. XXX your house insurance for both your home and rental has not received any payments and is due to be cancelled on the 22ND of February. I said WHAT? You got to be kidding me. I paid this in one lump sum back in September with my agent. She said well apparently you didn't. I said could you check and tell me about the other claims. Well I was told that they haven't been covered since October, 2008. I was in SHOCK. All the blood came running out of my face and ended up in my feet! Literally. I Kid you not.

SO I thank her and thought this has got to be some kind of joke. I had our insurance agents cellphone and decided to call him. I call and he says Hello, I said hello and he hangs up the phone. I'm thinking not a smart move. So I call back and this is what I said.

Mr. POS (not his real name, even though I should post it and might later)

Mr. Pos this is Mrs. XXX and I don't care if you have to stand out in the middle of the highway to get a signal you best be calling me back, because of 8 am in the morning I will be contacting the Insurance comissioners office first thing. And, with that I hung up.

And you know what? Mr. POS called me back within minutes. I mean I barely got the phone sat down and it was him calling back. So we have this conversation:

Mr. POS: I'm sorry, they made a mistake and I'll take care of it in the morning. I don't know why they can't get this thing right. I'm going to take care of it.I'm on the way back from a funeral and have been gone for 2 days.

ME: No Mr. POS your not, this is what your going to do. I'll be at your office at 8am and we will have a conference call with ABC insurance and then I can know which one of you is lieing.

Mr. POS: Ok then

ME: GOODBYE

So, I call in to work and take a personal day. Just how I wanted to spend my personal days let me tell you. So I figured I had better get ready to go to bed since I need to be on my toes to handle this. Other things were just sitting waiting and I had no idea.

10:54 my phone rings

ME: Hello

Mr. POS: I wanted to call you back and tell you I couldnt talk cause I had a car full of men (not exactly what he said MEN but for the sake of this we will leave it at that) and I couldnt talk. I'm sorry you are so upset.

ME: Wait, you got it all wrong. I'm not upset. I am LIVID, no I am PISSED! You got I am literally pissed off. What did you do with my money?

Mr. POS: This is all a mistake and I can take care of it in the morning. I said you are right you will take care of it in the morning. Because I'm going to be at your office and we are going to have a conference call and if I find out you lied to me this is what I'm going to do. First I'm going to stop at the count house and I'm going to file a suit against you for stealing my money, Then I'm going to stop by the newspaper and find a reporter to print my story, then I'm going to file a complaint with the Insurance commisioner and if it's the last thing I do I'll get your license if I found out you took my money.

What he said next threw me for a loop and I am not one easlier shocked.

Mr. POS: I know I've done things that are wrong, I know I should of not done it. If you call the insurance commisioner you will be taking my lively hood from me. What can I do to make this right so you dont' do that. I have to have this job to support my family.

ME: Ok, well first off you should not of taken my money which I'm now hearing you say you did. So you can return all my money that I paid you back in September, 2008.

Mr. POS: He said how much?

Me:I gave him the figure (several thousand's of dollars). I said and I don't want a personal check either because you tried to pay for my policies back a few weeks ago and bounced a check to them and I'm not taking a personal check. Cash or cashiers check. that's the only thing I'm taking.

Mr. POS: Gave me 2 days to come up with this money.

ME: NO you have until 10 am tomorrow.

Mr. POS: Ok I'll see what I can do

With that we hung up.

I didnt sleep after that. I tried but 2 girls decided that it was prank phone call night and called for the next hour and half off and on. I finally ended it at 3 am when I called and called until their mother answered the phone and said why are you calling at this time of morning. I said lady, maybe you should ask that of your daughters........ I've had enough drama for one night. LOL

So next morning, I get the boys on the bus (thanks to the sub for working for me) and I get over to the insurance agencies office. I took my 22 year old daughter with me. You know, witness in case there was something to witness. Well we came in and was in the office and we stood by the door. he finally came out of the back room and pointed to his desk and said it's right there. Right there being a envelope with my name on it. I opened it up to find a envelope with a cashier's check in it made out to my husband and myself. I shook my head ok and he said. Take care and I hit the door with daughter in tow.

So you would think that this is the end of the story would'nt you? Well it's not. The best is yet to come.....

So now the realization has hit that I have no insurance on anything that we own. So I get on the phone and start calling and I called 7 companies

The first 6 call back with I can't help you......you have had a lapse in coverage and we can't cover you. You are high RISK! High RISK? It isnt my fault that I had a insurance agent take my money. What am I going to do?

I finally get insurance on 2 trucks and 1 SUV but nothing else.

So today I'm working on getting insurance on those. But I will say this, I feel lucky to have gotten my money back. I have since learned that the insurance agent has his home in foreclosure, That the company has pulled his license and he can't sell their insurance anymore and they have turned him in to the insurance commisioner of the state and he will probably be losing his license before very much longer.

Am I happy? No I'm not. I do not wish for anyone to lose their home, exspecially in this day and time. I'm not cold hearted. However, I also think that even in bad times you must keep your morals and with morals I do believe comes not stealing from people and lieing. I hate liar's and Thefts more then anything.

So you might what to double check your insurance and make sure you have insurance and your paid up. Even if you agent says you are. In the defense of ABC insurance I received a call from their cheif security officer and was told that they would be glad to give me to a another agent and let me keep their insurance. I just can't help but think that I need to distance myself from this mess and start over. Even if it means more money out of my pocket. I've lived and I've certainly learned.

Our Local paper and Coupon inserts

In yesterday's Sunday paper we should of gotten 4 inserts. I only got 2 of them and they were the 2 that didn't have much in them. So this morning after I got home I called our local paper. This is the conversation:

Me: Yes, I was trying to find out how many coupon inserts where in yesterday's Sunday paper.

PAPER: I believe there were 4

Me: Well my paper only had 2 inserts in it. Where would of the other 2 went?

PAPER: Well sometimes we run short and we then just don't put them in certain area's.

ME: You have to be kidding me? I pay you for the paper to get the coupon inserts and you are telling me that because you didn't have enough for whatever reason then I just don't get mine?

PAPER: Yes that is correct.

ME: Well then can I buy the inserts directly from you?

PAPER: No, You have to buy the paper

ME: Well if I am a subscriber and I paid for the paper and didn't get my coupon inserts then why would I buy another paper to get what I should of gotten to begin with?

PAPER: I have no idea.

ME: THANKS you just answered my question.


Me: Well I guess the Post Dispatch is looking better every week. Thank you.

They just lost me as a subscriber. I pay to get what I'm suppose to get. The Post Dispatch just earned my business.

New .50 Cottonelle coupons

Cottonelle has reset the .50 off coupon for the 4 pack of toliet paper. Get your's now why you can.

http://www.cottonelle.com/coupons.aspx

use this at Kroger and it's free.

NEW swagbucks code

It's


MERCH

and you have to put it in just like it is. Capital letter's!

Coupons coming in this Sundays paper

If all these hit like they say they will then you can really get your stash of coupons going. You might want to consider buying 5 or more papers.

Smart Source 2/8

(2)Huggies Diapers - $1.50 off any 1 (x3/15)
MiraLax 7 dose (4.1oz) Only - $1.00 off 1 (x3/31)
MiraLax 14 dose (8.3oz) or 30 dose (17.9oz) Only - $3.00 off 1 (x3/31)
(2)Mentos Gum – 55 cents off 1 (x4/30)
Breathe Right product, any - $1.00 off 1 (x5/31)
Greased Lightening cleaning product - $1.50 off any 1 (x3/31)
Kleenex Facial Tissue, any 3 packages or 1 Bundle Pack – 50 cents off (x3/31)
Purell product, excludes 1fl oz size – 55 cents off any 1 (x5/31)
Johnsons & Johnsons First Aid product (E-T-S) - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/31)
Neosporin product (E-T-S) - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/31)
Band-Aid product (E-T-S) - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/31)
Scott Extra Soft Bath Tissue 4-pack+ - 75 cents off 1 (x3/22)
Scott Long Lasting or Mega Roll Paper Towels, any 4 or more rolls - $1.00 off (x3/22)
Crush 2L, any flavors - $1.00 off 2 (x2/28)
Poise Pads - $1.50 off any 2 (x3/21)
Poise Pantiliners - $1.00 off any 2 (x3/21)
Right Guard Xtreme Antiperspirant Deodorant 4-pk TARGET coupon - $1.00 off 1 (x4/8) *Says Target Feature Price 9.99 – 1$ coupon = 8.99
Hormel Compleats microwave meal – 75 cents off 1 (x4/4)
Hormel Chili Master Chili - $1.00 off 1 (x4/5)
Hormel Natural Choice Deli Sandwich Meat – 55 cents off 1 (x4/19)
Hormel Entrée – 75 cents off 1 (x4/4)
Hormel Always Tender product - $1.00 off 1 (x4/4)
French’s Original or Cheddar French Fried Onions – 50 cents off 1 (x4/5)
Ronzoni Bistro item – BOGO up to 2.99 (x5/10)
TrueNorth 100% Natural nut snacks - $1.00 off any 1 bag (4.5oz-7oz) (x9/30)
Halls 20ct+ - 50 cents off 1 bag (x3/22) DND-5
South Beach Living Fiber Fit Granola Bars, High Protein Cereal Bars, Sweet Nut Creations bars, or 100 Calorie Snack bars - $1.00 off 1 (x3/21)
Jell-O Pudding, any 3 packages AND One half gallon Milk (or larger) - $1.00 off all 4 items (x3/8)
Success Rice product 14oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/9)
Pop-Secret Microwave popcorn – 50 cents off 2 boxes (x3/22)
Ziploc Brand Freezer Bags – 40 cents off 1 (x4/4)
Ziploc Brand Freezer Bags - $1.00 off 2 (x4/4)
Oust Air Sanitizer – BOGO up to 3.49 (x4/4)
Celestial Seasonings Tea Bags 20ct+ – 55 cents off 1 box (x5/8)
Michelina’s Entrees (excludes pizzas) - $1.00 off any 5 (x3/22)
Wet Ones Wipes, 40ct + Canister or 1 box of singles – 75 cents off 1 (x5/31) DND-5
Met-Rx Bars - $2.00 off any 3 bars (x3/22)
Glass Plus product – 50 cents off any 1 (x5/3)
Finish/Electrasol Powerball Tabs, Gelpacs or Quantum – 50 cents off 1 (x3/8)
Finish/Electrasol Powder or Gel – 25 cents off 1 (x3/8)
Bird’s Eye Steamfresh – Buy 1 bag of Steamfresh Meals for Two and get One FREE bag of Steamfresh Rice or Vegetables – Free up to 2.99 (x3/22)
Campbell’s Healthy Request Condensed Soups – 40 cents off any 2 (x4/30)
Campbell’s Chunky Healthy Request soups – 50 cents off any 2 (x4/30)
Campbell’s Select Harvest soups – 50 cents off any 2 (x4/30)
Prego Heart Smart Italian Sauces – 50 cents off any 2 (x4/4)
Swanson White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast – 50 cents off any 2 (x4/30)
Glade Plugins Scented Oil Lasting Impressions holder - $4.00 off 1 (x3/21)
Glade Plugins Scented Oil Lasting Impressions refill - $1.00 off 1 (x3/21)
Glade Plugins – Free Warmer wyb any Scented Oil Refill – Free up to $7.99 (x3/21)
Glade Sense & Spray starter kit - $4.00 off 1 (x3/21)
Glade Sense & Spray refill – 75 cents off 1 (x3/21)
Reynolds Wrap Foil (excludes 25 sq ft) - $1.00 off 1 (x4/4)
Delsym Adult product - $2.00 off 1 (x5/3)
Delsym Children’s product - $1.00 off 1 (x5/3)
Schick Disposable Razor - $2.00 off any 1 (x3/22)
Swanson Stock carton – 50 cents off 1 (x3/22)
Swanson Broth 16oz cartons – 60 cents off 2 (x3/22)
Lysol Bathroom Cleaner or Mildew Remover – 50 cents off 1 (x4/5)
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner - $1.00 off 2 (x4/5)
Lysol Cling 2in1 - $1.00 off 1 (x4/5)
Baush & Lomb Soothe or Soothe XP Lubricant Eye Drops - $3.00 off 1 (x5/31)
Freschetta Pizzas - $1.25 off any 2 (x5/8)


GM - General Mills(SS 2)
General Mills, any 3 listed - $1.00 off 2 (x3/21)
Green Giant Just for One vegetables – 50 cents off 1 (x4/4)
Progresso soups - $1.00 off 4 (x4/4)
Progresso Light soupos – 25 cents off 1 (x4/4)
Yoplait Yogurt cups or Original or Light Smoothies – 40 cents off 6 (x4/4)
Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands Sweet Rolls – 30 cents off 1 (x5/2)
Pillsbury refrigerated Grands Biscuits – 30 cents off 2 (x5/2)
Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls – 25 cents off 1 (x5/2)
Totino’s Rolls snacks – 40 cents off 2 (x5/2)
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel pastries – 55 cents off 2 (x5/2)
Pillsbury frozen Grands Biscuites, Cinnamon Rolls, Mini Cinnamon Rolls or Pillsbury Dinner Rolls – 40 cents off 1 (x5/2)
Pillsbury refrigerated Cookie Dough - $1.00 off 3 (x5/2)
Pillsbuy Peanut Butter Cup, Oatmeal Raisin, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, or Reese’s Pieces Ready to Bake Cookies – 35 cents off 1 (x5/2)
(2)Betty Crocker Warm Delights Bowls or Mini Bowls – 50 cents off 1 (x4/4)
Betty Crocker Box Supreme Brownie Mixes – 75 cents off 2 (x4/4)
Yoplait Go-Gurt, Go-Gurt Fizzix, Go-Gurt Smoothie, or Trix Multi-packs – 75 cents off 2 (x4/4)
Cheerios - Frosted, Fruity, Apple Cinnamon, or Yogurt Burst – 50 cents off 1 (x3/21)
Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt Multipacks – 50 cents off 1 (x4/4)
Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Shapes, or Fruit Stickerz – 50 cents off 2 (x4/4)
Chex Mix Bars – 50 cents off 1 box (x4/4)
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix 17.5oz+ - 40 cents off 1 (x4/4)
Betty Crocker Frosting – 50 cents off 1 tub (x4/4)

Red Plum

$16 in assorted Purina coupons include FREE 13oz. can of Purina one wholesome entree, any variety, up to $1.49 (ex. 3-8-09).
Maybelline $1 and $2 coupons
Slimfast $1.25 (2)
Thermacare $1 & $1.50 (exclude trial sizes)
Ester C $5.00
Eucerin $2
Assorted Tylenol $1
Assorted Poland Spring $1
Delmonte $1/12 & $1/2
Assorted Garnier $1 (3) and $2
Crisco $1
Frigo string cheese 50c
Quaker $1 (2)
Scotties $1/5
Zattarans 75c/2
Nivea Lip or Body $1
Centrum Cardio $2
save $1 10 delmonte veggies/fruit canned includes 4pk fruit
.40 delmonte no added salt
1.00 eucerin
$4 zyrtec
1.00 tylenol, rapid release, rapid release pm 3$1 cous
.50 listerine reg or 24ct pocket paks
1.00 reach toothbrush or ultraclean floss or efferdent
1.00 listerine whitening,agent cool blue, smart rinse or plax n s r
3.00 listerine whitening pen strips or rembrandt kit
1.00 promise supershots n 1 for blood pressure
slim fast 1.40 1 mul. pk
1.25 slimfast mulpk bars
maybelline $1 lip or lashes 2 sep cous
$2 any maybelline foundation
target cous 2.25 off 2 6pk bounty or $1 1 6pk 2 sep cous
1.00 olive crisco
75/2 zatrins
5.00 ester c
1/2 any quaker oatmeal
1.00 loreal skincare 1.00 mosturizer 2 sep cous
1.00 nivea lotion
2.00 centrum cardio
1.00 thermacare n 1.50 arthiritis

P & G

$1 any covergirl
$1 queen collection covergirl
$5 olay professional rx
$1/2 olay bar soap packs/body washes/in-shower body washes
$1/1 olay ribbons body wash/botanical fusion body wash
$1 olay facial moisturizer or cleanser
$1 olay hand and body lotion or mousse
$1/2 any pantene products
$2/2 any pantene styling products/hairsprays/treatments
$3/2 herbal essences shampoos/conditioners/styling products/hair color
$1 any cascade action packs
$.50 any cascade complete powder or gel
$.35 any tide
$.35 tide to go
$.25 any downy liquid
$.25 any downy sheet
$.25 any charmin
$.25 any bounty
$.25 any bounce sheet
$.25 folgers (7oz or larger)
$1 head & shoulders shampoo/conditioner
buy swiffer sweeper starter kit, get box of refills free
$.50 swiffer refills
$3 wetjet starter kit
$1 swiffer dusters starter kit/swiffer dust & shine
$1 febreze noticeable starter kit
$1 febreze fabric refresher
$1 febreze air effects
$1 febreze candle
$1 pringles stix/select/snack stack/mini product
$.30/3 pringles cans
$1 any bag Iams dry dog/cat food
$1/8 dog or $1/10 cat Iams cans or $1/1 multi/variety pack
$1 clearblue easy
$1 any pampers diapers/pants
$1.50 any pampers swaddlers sensitive diapers
$1 any prilosec otc
$1 any metamucil/fibersure
$1.50 vicks nyquil/dayquil
$1 any viks product except nyquil/dayquil
$2 oral b adult manual twin pack
$1 scope mouthwash (946mL or larger)
$10 crest whitestrip advanced seal
$1 any oral-b crossaction power battery toothbrush or refills
$.75 crest rinse (946mL or larger)
$1 cresh weekly clean/other4.2mL larger paste or liquid gel
$1 oral b pulsar/crossaction/advantage toothbrush or on 2 indicator manual toothbrushes
b1g1 oral b stages manual toothbrush
b1g1 crest kid's toothpaste
$1 any tag body spray/invisible solid
b2g1 tag body spray/invisible solid
$1 old spice body wash
$1/2 old spice antiperspirant or $1/1 pro strength product
$2/2 gillette antiperspirant or body wash (mix & match)
$1 gillette shampoo/conditioner/styler
$4 any fusion razor
$1 hydragel/hydracool/hydrasmooth
$2 any venus razor
$2 any spa breeze venus disposable razor
$.55 satin care shave gell

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02/01/2009 Shopping Trip CVS/KROGER'S

Can you believe it's all ready February? Well, today's shopping trip wasnt one that was really great, but I wouldnt say it was bad either. Here's what I got

CVS

Transaction 1

4 cans Progresso Soup BOGO free 12.76

used 4 $1.10 off 1 progresso soup (printed off internet)-4.40
1 -2.00 EBC

Total OOP:.02

Transaction 2

4 hershey bars 6.00

Used 4 BOGO hershey bar coupons (02/25/09 insert) -3.00
USed CVS EBC -2.00

Total OOP: 1.04

Transaction 3

4 Progresso Soups 12.76

Used 4 1.10 off 1 Progresso soup -4.40
BOGO free -6.38

Total OOP: 2.04

Transaction 4

4 Large Hershey bars 6.00
6 Bags of Hershey candy 9.00
8 cans progresso soup 25.52 ( should of be a limit of 4 but it went though)

Used 8 1.10 off 1 progresso coupon -8.80
Used 2 BOGO Hershey -3.00
Used CVS 5.00 off 25.00 -5.00
Used CVS EBC -1.00
Used CVS EBC -10.00
Used CVS EBC -8.00
Used CVS EBC -1.00

Total OOP: 3.72

KROGER

10 Totino Pizza Rolls 19.90
2 Sunny Delites 3.90

KRoger Plus Savings -8.80
7.40 off/doubled Totino -8.00
2 .45 doubled Sunny D -1.80
3 1.00 off 1 Totino -3.00

Total OOP: 2.20

So not a bad day! There was not really really good sales and I don't know about you but the inserts this week just didnt have any great coupons. But hey CLIP them anyways. You never know when something is going to go on sale and you might be able to pick it up for free or almost free.

Happy Couponing!

CVS deals for the week of 2-1-09

Extra Care Buck Deals


One of my favorite's is the Progresso Soup BOGO. I know at 2.99 it is way over priced but with the 1.10 off one coupon, you can use 2 coupons and it maked them .79 for 2. I stock up on this now. Progresso is my favorite can soup, exspecially the New England Clam Chowder one's.

Purchase 2 Loreal Revitalift Products (starting at $5.99)=$10Ecb (Limit 2)
Purchase 2 at $5.99 for a total of $11.98
Use 2 $2 coupons from the 1/4RP
Final cost FREE plus a $2 moneymaker!

Assorted Glade products 4 for $10=$5Ecb (limit 5)
Purchase four Oil Candle Refills
Use 4 $1 coupons from the 2/1SS
Final cost $1 total, ONLY .25 each!

Gillette Fusion Gamer Razor $7.99=$4Ecb (Limit 1)
If you store starts the following weeks Ecb's on Saturday evenings then you can use this $4 coupon from the 12/28PG
Final cost as low as FREE!

Excedrin 10ct. Vial $2.49=$2.49 Ecb (Limit 1)
Final cost FREE!

Excedrin Menstrual Complete Express Gels $6.99=$3Ecb (Limit 5)
Use $2 coupon from here
Final cost $1.99!

Purchase $15 worth of various Colgate/Palmolive Company products=$5Ecb (Limit 1)
Lots of coupons available in the 2/1SS
Also remember if you purchase these on Saturday evening (1/31) you will be able to submit for the Travel bag with Free samples from Colgate!

KY Yours & Mine $19.99=$10 Ecb (limit 1)
Use $5 coupon from here or from the 12/7 or 2/1RP
Final price $4.99!


Electrasol Powerball Tabs $2.99 each
Use $2.50 off coupon from the 1/4SS
ONLY valid on Sunday 2/1!
Final cost .49!

Progresso Soup buy one at $2.99 get one free
Use two $1.10 coupons from here
Final cost .79 for 2!

Sunday & Monday ONLY deal

Hershey's Valentine Kisses, Hugs, Reese's 8.5-10oz 2 for $3
Use $2 off 2 Hershey's Bags coupon from the 1/25SS
Final Price .50 per bag!

what arrived today for my ZIPLOC party

Pretty amazing is'nt it. I would say they know how to throw a party. I got all of this great ZIPLOC stuff just for hosting a ZIPLOC party titled "Get your home organized". I've signed up to host a few others including a Cheese party, Clarol party, Coffee party..... so we will see what is next. I'll let you know how it goes.

Not good for much else....

So I decided to try a few recipes out. First I made Deep Dark Chocolate Cake with strawberry ganache filling and butter cream white chocolate icing. Oh my goodness, I can't even tell you how good this cake is. It does have quite a few steps to it but the end result is just simply sinful. Next, I had seen a recipe for LoneStar mac and cheese and having 2 boys that love mac and cheese I thought I would give that a whirl too. It wasn't that it had alot of ingredients it was the steps took forever. BUT I hung in there and the end results were great. It reminded me of the Kraft mac and cheese with the actual cheese in it not the powder but at half the cost. Very good recipe and I will be using this now. I don't know about you but I don't like recipes that call for things you have to go out and get because you normally don't have them in your pantry. So while I was at it I figured I might as well make some potato salad. This is another recipe that all my kids like but they can tell mom's from someone Else's. See what happens when you get a snow day from school? MOM cooks, ALOT lol.
Right now my oldest son is out on the 4wheeler trying to plow everyone out. Of course he did mom's first. Which I am grateful. This has been one of the worst storms that I've seen in several years come though here. Ice and more Ice then snow on top of that. And it's right down COLD out there. DH had to go pick up our daughter and take her to work. (she couldn't call in, she's the boss!) She had gotten stuck 4 times yesterday and when I spoke with her last night she was pretty out of pockets so dad got up at 4am and went and got her and got her to work. He said even with a 4 wheel drive it was rough going.
So now my baby (who's 6) and I are hunkered down in the warmth of home and planning on taking it easy while dad and Eldest son are out plowing everyone out. Who knows what we will cook today.... or clean today..... or post today. But you can be sure it will be in the warmth of home. I like home, don't you?