Savvy Spending: 2/14/10

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Store Couponing Guides "101"

To help you with your couponing and savvy spending, I'm adding some Couponing 101 guides to my sidebar on the right. So far tonight, I've added CVS and Rite Aid. These short articles will help you learn the "in's and out's" of each store and how their coupon policy works.
Please let me know if these help or if you still have questions. I'm hoping these guides will help you to plan your shopping strategy before you even step foot in the door.
I'll be posting these 101 Guides for stores I shop at here in Michigan- CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Meijer, Kroger, Target, and WalMart. I may add some other stores like Aldi later on.

CVS -- 101 Guide

CVS SHOPPING

CVS Offers:

Extra Care Bucks- CVS has a loyalty program and tracks purchases with a card called the Extra Care Bucks card. If you don't have an Extra Care Bucks card, you can get one in the store and use it immediately.
The Extra Care Bucks program gives you cash back on purchases you make in stores and online. You will earn 2% cash back in the form of Extra Care Bucks every three months. They will print in the form of a little coupon on the bottom of your receipt.
CVS will also have Extra Care Bucks deals each week in the store. There is a limit on how many of the same product you can buy AND get the ECB's. (If the limit is 2, you can still buy 3, you just won't get the ECB's back for any the 3rd item.) Sometimes you will get the entire purchase price back in the form of Extra Care Bucks, essentially making the item free.

You can also use coupons on these deals to turn it into a moneymaker. For example:
Crest toothpaste- $2.99, get $2.99 ECB (limit 2)
Buy 2 Crest toothpastes= $5.98
Use 2 $1.00/1 coupons = pay $3.98
Get back ECB's for both items purchased = $5.98
= after ECB's you made $2.00 and you have 2 free tubes of toothpaste.

Rolling of ECB's- Once you get used to shopping at CVS, you can start "rolling" your Extra Care Bucks and keep your out of pocket expenses low. For example, in the scenario above, you could use the $5.98 you have in ECB's the next week at CVS on something else that is generating ECB's. For example:
week 1:
Crest toothpaste- $2.99, get $2.99 ECB (limit 2)
Buy 2 Crest toothpastes= $5.98
Use 2 $1.00/1 coupons = pay $3.98 out of pocket
Get back ECB's for both items purchased = $5.98
= after ECB's you made $2.00 and you have 2 free tubes of toothpaste.
week 2:
Pantene hair care products- $2.50, buy $10 worth, get $5 ECB (limit 1)
Buy 4 Pantene hair card products = $10
use 4 $1.00/1 coupons = $6
pay with your $5.98 in ECB's from week 1 (pay tax out of pocket)
Get back $5 in ECB's
= free! You "rolled" your ECB's into new ECB's for the next week!

CVS Store coupons- CVS offers their own store coupons that can be stacked with manufacturer coupons. You can find these coupons at the end of your receipt, by scanning your ECB card at the red kiosk in the front of the store, you can sometimes print them online, or find them in newspapers and magazines. In the scenarios above, if there were CVS store coupons available, you could use them WITH the manufacturer coupons to save even more.

*CVS also has "Money off a certain amount" coupons that you can use with all your other coupons. For example, they often have $5 off $25 coupons that will take $5 off your grand total BEFORE any other coupons you're redeeming. This helps to bring your total down, cover the left overs that your coupons didn't cover, and helps you to get things for free. You'll want to give this coupon to your cashier first. These coupons will also be at the end of your receipt, at the card scanner kiosk at the front of the store, or in your email! Make sure you sign up with or update your email address with your Extra Care card and you'll start receiving these coupons.

Any questions? Feel free to email me if something isn't clear!

Rite Aid -- 101 Guide

RITE AID SHOPPING

Rite Aid offers:

Single Check rebates- if you flip through an ad for Rite Aid, you'll notice that many items will say SCR by it. This stands for Single Check Rebate, which means that you can enter your receipt information online here (you'll need to register first) and get a rebate check for buying that item. There is a limit of how much of the same product you can get money back on- sometimes it is just 1 or 2 and sometimes it is more. You can enter numerous separate receipts for the month, but you can only request one check, so don't click "request rebate" until you are sure you're ready. (You can also see the items eligible for SCR's here)

You can use coupons with items that are eligible for Single Check Rebates and turn these deals into moneymakers! For example:
Crest toothpaste- $2.99, SCR or $2.99 (limit 2)
Buy 2 Crest toothpastes= $5.98
Use 2 $1.00/1 coupons = pay $3.98
Submit for (2) $2.99 rebates
= after rebate check, you made $2.00 and you have 2 free tubes of toothpaste.

You will see your rebate approved online within about 48 hours and your check will arrive in the mail a few days later. You can contact the Rite Aid Single Check Rebate Customer Care number for assistance: 1-888-213-9920 (8 AM – 7PM EST) or contact them here.

Rite Aid Coupons- you will also see Rite Aid store coupons in their sale ad that you can stack with manufacturer coupons to save even more. If, in the Crest toothpaste scenario above, there was an in-ad coupon for Crest, you could use that WITH the $1.00/1 manufacturer coupon (=stacking).

*Rite Aid also has "Money off a certain amount" coupons that you can use with all your other coupons. For example, they often have $5 off $25 coupons that will take $5 off your grand total BEFORE any other coupons you're redeeming. This helps to bring your total down, cover the left overs that your coupons didn't cover, and helps you to get things for free.

*Rite Aid also has a newer program called Rite Aid Video Values. You can watch short videos/advertisements online and earn credits for coupons for various products. These are also Rite Aid coupons and can be stacked with manufacturer coupons. Once you earn 20 video credits, you can print an additional $5/$20 in-store coupon. Go here to read more about the Video Values Program.

Any questions? Feel free to email me if something isn't clear!

Great deal on the movie UP!

Kristin at Couponing to Disney has the scoop on a great Disney movie deal! Amazon.com has Up on DVD on sale for $9.49. There is a rebate to get $5 back when you buy 2 Birds Eye Voila meals and an additional $5 back when you buy 2 Kernal Seasoning and the movie Up.

**Here’s the deal she cooked UP (ha ha):
Buy Up for just $9.49 on Amazon.com (ships free with a $25 purchase or Amazon Prime)
Buy 2 Birds Eye Voila meals for $3.99 ea at Walmart or anywhere else you find a good price
Use 2 $1 printable coupons for the Voila
Buy 2 Kernal Seasonings for about $1.98 ea
Submit for the $5 rebate on Birds Eye Voila here.
Submit for the $5 rebate on Kernal Seasonings here.
*The reason this works is because both rebates require a purchase tab (each DVD has 2) and a copy of the receipt.
Your total will be just $9.43 for Up, 2 Birds Eye Voila meals and 2 Kernal Seasonings. So It’s like getting Up for free!
This is only good until 2/28/10! And, Amazon prices can change quickly!

This is a cute movie. If you haven't seen it, though, let me warn you: you WILL need Kleenex in the first 5 minutes! The Voila meals are pretty good too- nice to have in the freezer on a day you just couldn't get a homemade dinner prepared!
(Thanks Couponing to Disney!)

Sweet Reward for Good Grades

Get free bakery goodies from IBC bakery outlets when your kids get good grades (K-6th). Here’s how to get a sweet reward:
1. When a child receives their report card with either all A’s, B’s or both A’s and B’s, the student or parent can print out a copy of the IBC Student Achievement Award and take it to the child’s teacher to get signed.
2. Once you have a copy of the Student Achievement Award and a teacher’s signature, bring it along with the student’s report card to the nearest IBC bakery outlet store to redeem the sweet reward!
[Rules may vary. For more information, contact the IBC bakery outlet store nearest you by using our Store Locator zip code search.]

3. The hard-working student will then receive a FREE Hostess or Dolly Madison snack cake. Parents also win! By encouraging your child to do well in school, you will also receive one FREE loaf of bread just for bringing your child and his/her report card to one of the outlet stores.

It's not a big reward, but if you have this bakery nearby, it's a simple little prize to claim, plus Mom and Dad get free bread! I didn't think I had one of these near me, but when I searched, it turned up several "Wonder Bread" bakery's in the area that I didn't realize where IBC bakery's. So, type in your zip in the Store Locator and see if there is one near you!
(Thanks, The Freebie Blogger!)

Printable coupons

Some coupons to print before they are gone:

Scotch Fur Fighters-$4.00/1 printable coupon. (print 2 if you can). Might be on sale at Target next week for $3.99= Free!
(Thanks, Totally Target!)

$1.00/1 Garnier Fructis Product: IE or Firefox (Thanks, Give Me Neither!)

$1.00/5 Kraft Macaroni & Cheese IE or Firefox (Thanks, Hip 2 Save!)

Rite Aid: $5.00/$25.00 printable here. (expiration is 04/30)

Things to do this weekend, 2/19-2/21

Visit Meijer on Saturday, February 20 from 11am – 2pm for the Dr. Seuss Celebration. They will be giving away free stickers, magnets, HP photo cards, and the official Dr. Seuss reading passport along with a chance to win some great prizes.
Check out the Super Saturday deals at Meijer here if you need some groceries while you're there!

Free Pretzel Day! If you are near an Auntie Anne's between 10 am and 3 pm on Saturday, 2/20, stop by and get a free pretzel (1 per customer). You can get Original or Cinnamon Sugar. no coupon needed.

Remember, if you haven't used your Free $5 Toys R Us or Babies R Us gift card from Facebook a few weeks ago, it expires on the 20th!

Stop by Borders at 11:00 AM for a birthday celebration for Elmo (even though he won't be there). They will have story time, games, music, and giveaways.

Watch the Olympics! This weekend is the Figure Skating Ice Dancing- one of our favorites. There are a few Detroit, Michigan natives competing! Pop some popcorn and spend a free night at home watching the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver!

If you know of any other free or cheap events going on this weekend, please leave a comment and share it with us!

Earthbound Farm Organic coupon

Go here and take the Earthbound Farm Organic Farming quiz. If you get all the answers correct, you'll get a $1/1 any Earthbound Farm product coupon by mail! If you get a wrong answer, you can go back and do the quiz again.
(thanks, Money Saving Madness)

Free Kiwi Magazine

Go here to sign up for Moms Meet and get a FREE subscription to Kiwi magazine! This magazine is about healthy eating and living and usually comes with some organic and natural food coupons!
(Thanks, GoodDealMama!)

Friday, February 19, 2010

General Mills samples and free product coupons

Join General Mills Pssst . . . and you may get some coupons for free products to try for yourself or some coupons and samples to pass out to friends and family. The registration takes about 5 minutes. I had to laugh at the question: "T or F: I actively seek out coupons and free samples." Ha, if only they knew!

I've heard that these free product coupons really do come in the mail, so try it out!

Design your own Free Yard Sign!!

Okay, this is a first-- A Free Yard Sign! Go to YardSignsWork.com and create your own sign for free! Even the shipping is FREE! Click on ”add to cart”, then checkout. When you get to the shipping information page, type in what you want the sign to say in the “additional information” box. You could make Garage Sale or Yard Sale signs, Birthday Party signs, signs for events, For Sale signs... anything! :) What kind of sign are you going to make?
(Thanks Money Saving Madness!)

Win free gas at BP?

Hip2Save has the scoop on a new instant win game. If you fill up your car at your local BP Gas Station, be sure to get at least 8 gallons of gas! Then ask the cashier for your FREE Game Card. If you paid at the pump, present your receipt at time of purchase to the cashier to snag your game card. (Limit: 1 Game Card per Qualifying Transaction per visit.). Scratch off the Game play area on the Game Card and see if you are an instant winner. You could win one of 50,000 $10 BP Gift Cards! Even if you are not a winner, hang on to the game code found under the scratch off area on the game card and head on over here to enter the code. You could win gas for a year or a $50,000 BP Gift Card! Wouldn't that be cool!??!
“ELIGIBILITY.Game is open to persons who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry and who are legal residents of the following states: AL, AR, CT, D.C., DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, and WI.

Swagbucks Birthday in 6 days!

It's Mega Swagbucks Friday. How many swagbucks can you earn today by just searching the Internet? (Need an idea for a search? Try typing the name of my blog!)
If you haven't signed up yet, use my referral code by clicking here to start off with 3 swagbucks! My goal is to save all my swagbucks until next Christmas and use them to buy presents w/ multiple $5 Amazon gift cards you can get for only 45 swagbucks! Download the toolbar for really easy searching.

**Next Thursday 2/25 is Swagbucks 2nd birthday and they promise to be giving out lots of codes. If you haven't joined the easiest rewards program ever, click here to start! You'll wish you hadn't waited!!

Free Address Labels from Shutterfly

Shutterfly is offering 28 FREE address labels with code FREELABELS through February 24 (regularly $7.99). Shipping starts at just $1.99 or is free on orders over $30 with code SHIP30! You may not need them as address labels so here are a few other ideas for using them:

Gift tags for any type of present- write a cute, generic saying and skip the card!
"This Book Belongs To..." label
name label for lunchboxes and other school supplies
label your laptop bag, gym bag, umbrella
label your Tupperware or Bakeware (put some tape on top) when you plan on leaving it, like when you take dinner to someone who just returned from the hospital, or just had a baby, or for a church event.

coupon for FREE Excedrin

I just wanted to remind you to sign up for this freebie I told you about last week- a FREE bottle of Excedrin! Just go here and answer the one question survey, but do NOT choose Excedrin for your answer (this is the only way you’ll be able to score the FREE coupon). Then, fill out the form with your name and address and you'll receive a coupon in the mail for a FREE bottle of Excedrin (up to a $5.99 value)! Only one per mailing address.

I haven't received mine yet, but I'm hoping I will before 2/21 because I can use it for a deal at Walgreens to make some money. You can also print this coupon to use at Walgreens beginning 2/21 (hopefully we get this deal in Michigan).

Deal Idea:
Excedrin- $2.50 (Buy the Menstrual Complete for RR's)
Use Free coupon (if you get it in time)
Pay: $0, get back a $2 RR= $2 moneymaker!
OR
Use $2 coupon (print 2)
Pay: $0.50, get back $2 RR= $1.50 moneymaker!
(If you want to do this deal more than once, make sure to do separate transactions or multiple RR's won't print.)

Anyone want a $10 off $50 Outback coupon?

I received this in my email and it can only be printed once, so I thought I'd offer it to someone who may use it. It is good until 2/28 and gives you $10 off any purchase of $50 or more. If you are planning on going there, this could save you some extra cash.
Please just leave me a comment with your email address and I'll forward it to you asap. Enjoy!
If you'd like to join their email club, just click here to sign up to receive future deals from Outback.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Hobby Lobby 40% off coupon

In need of any craft supplies, fabric, or decor? Here is a coupon good until Saturday for 40% off at Hobby Lobby. I really like Hobby Lobby and I respect the fact that they are closed on Sundays so that their employees can attend church services, if they choose!

Whenever I think of Hobby Lobby, I think of my mother-in-law who cannot for the life of her say their name! She always calls it "Holly Hobby"! Love ya, Della! :)

Free Sample of Axe for Men.

Sign up to receive a free sample of Axe Shower Gel For Men. (You do not need a Sam’s Club membership number to request this sample.) While supplies last.

Swag Code Hunt today and more ways to earn!

There is a Swag Code hidden on the Cookie's Kids Department Store website. Figure out the swagcode and get 2 swagbucks until 3PM EST. Then the code will go down to 1 Swag Buck for the rest of the day.!!!

~~GO HERE to search for the hidden swag code~~

~~If you can't find it or don't want to waste time searching, they will give out clues later on the Swagbucks blog, so you can check back later.~~
~~Here are the hints so far:~~
Update: Swag hunt is over. Were you able to find it?

**Also, since it's Thursday, that means the Special Offers code has reset. You can get a bonus code in the Special Offers section.

Here is what to do: While you're at the SB home page, click on the left where you see "Special Offers". Then, look for the blue box on the right that says "No Obligation Offers". Click on that and you'll see a few offers- just scroll to the bottom and click on "skip" or "see next offer" until you get to the end (usually 5-6 offers). There you'll see a unique code for 1 swagbuck. Copy it, then click on "swagbucks" at the top to get back to the home page and paste the code on the right where it says "enter a code". You can come back once a week to scroll through the special offers and get 1 free code.

If you haven't signed up yet, use my referral code by clicking here to start off with 3 swagbucks! My goal is to save all my swagbucks until next Christmas and use them to buy presents w/ multiple $5 Amazon gift cards you can get for only 45 swagbucks!

Finally, next Thursday 2/25 is Swagbucks 2nd birthday and they promise to be giving out lots of codes. If you haven't joined the easiest rewards program ever, click here to start! You'll wish you hadn't waited!!

Have you tried Gevelia coffee? Try 3 for $3!

I was telling a friend at church about this coffee and this great deal, so I thought I'd share it with all of you.

Gevalia has VERY good gourmet coffee and to get you to try them out, the will often offer 3 boxes of coffee and a free Gevalia travel mug for just $3. When you sign up they automatically enter you into their delivery program, but if you don't want to continue to purchase coffee from them, just call the number that will come with your shipment and cancel. They didn't pressure me at all- it's very hassle free.

For the 3 Boxes for $3 and a travel mug, go here and make your choices.

For the 2 Boxes for $15 and a 12 cup programmable stainless steel coffeemaker and a coffee scoop, go here and make your choices.

(We love the Breakfast Blend and the French Vanilla.) Enjoy!

Hot Prints- FREE full size photo book!

Remember the photo deal I told you about earlier with Hot Prints? This is the photo website that allows you to get on free photo book each month!
There is a new deal at Hot Prints starting today, 02/18! They are offering a full page photo layouts book and they have several new themes including a baby and wedding theme!

Just go here and get all the information about your free photo book and order! If you already make the free smaller book this month, you may not be eligible for this one, but you should be able to in March!
This would make a GREAT gift for a number of different occasions!
(Thanks, For the Mommas!)

Free Johnson's, Yo Baby, Renu

When you see a coupon for $1/1 and there is no size restriction on the coupon, is it totally okay to buy the smallest size. In fact, it's the best deal. I often use coupons on smaller items or travel size items to score things for free. I'd rather have 10 small packages of something for FREE than to get the same total amount in one package and have had to pay for it!

Here are some coupons that you can print for free small products:

*Johnson's Soap Buddies- use this $1/1 any Johnson’s product printable coupon to get it for free at Target and Walmart.

*Yo Baby Yogurt- use this $1.00 on 1 YoBaby Whole Milk yogurt to get the individual cups free at Walmart. You may be able to print more than 2. If you register first, then come back and click this link to sign in again and print (and maybe again and again).

*Renu contact solution- go here to print $1/1 to get the travel size free at Target and Walmart.

If the item is less than $1, your cashier can "adjust it down". Most store's coupon policies state this, but often I have to inform the cashier.

Another free taco from Taco Bell?

If you printed the free fresco taco from Taco Bell back around Christmastime, you may be able to print 2 again. It may have reset for you, so give it a try (no other purchase required!). Click here to print.
(Thanks, Hip2Save)

Coupon for Free Digiorno Pizza in the mail!

~~Hurry to sign up for this coupon for a FREE package of NEW DIGIORNO 200 Calorie Portions Pizza! This may go quickly! You will get a coupon in the mail in about 6-8 weeks. Only one per household.~~
Update: Gone already! Did you get one?

You should get a message after submitting that says "your coupon is in the mail". If it says "the campaign is over", don't worry- I think you'll still get it and that message is a mistake. If you get a message that says "that code has already been used", go back and try again.

Family Circle Free Subscription!

~~Mercury Magazines is offering up a new free magazine subscription! Hurry over here and fill out some info about yourself to see if you qualify for this freebie!~~ These usually go quickly, so go now! :)
Update: Yep, they went quickly!

(Thanks, GoodDealMomma!)

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Groupon Contest- you could win $100,000!

I heard a teaser on the news tonight for a COUPON CLIPPING CONTEST, so I immediately paid attention.
The new coupon website, Groupon (have you seen the ads on my site? They are coming to Detroit soon I heard), is sponsoring a contest in which you have to literally LIVE OFF COUPONS for an entire year. I'm thinking, "Hmmm, I could do this. Everything I buy is with a coupon anyway."
..... But that's not quite all. It turns out, you have to give up your job, your home, your money, your clothes (you'll be given a suit made out of Groupons!) and literally live off Groupon coupons for a year. IF you are the lucky person selected and you are able to do this for a year, you'll win $100,000.
......Okay, I'm out. How can anyone with a family and commitments really do this? As I read the FAQ, it seems you are expected to travel around the country to the cities in which there are Groupon coupons. You basically won't be around for a year. But, it does sound great for the right (single, without kids) person and could be a really cool experience!
If you're interested, check out the information here and see the news clip I saw here.
What do you think? Is this possible? Will you apply? :)

New 30 Point Gifts To Grow Code!

Wow! Here is ANOTHER new Pampers Gifts to Grow 30 point code: GTGTEAMUSA2010. Enter this code on your Gifts to Grow page for another free 30 Points. Also, I shared this code with you last week, but if you missed it, enter this code for another 30 points: GTGPLAY2USA2010.
Pampers Gifts to Grow is a free rewards program. You can find codes in select Pampers products and then enter the codes online for points. Once you accumulate enough points, you can cash them in for free gifts!
(Thanks, Stephanie!)

Victoria Secret Freebie!

If you are a member of Victoria's Secret Pink Nation Just go here and login or register to print your coupon for a FREE Deluxe Fragrance Sampler. This one doesn't require any other purchase!! (look for the link on the left side after signing in.)The coupon is good until March 8th.
If you aren't a member yet, join this free club and you'll get some great coupons all year. Right now when you join the Victoria’s Secret Pink Nation club you'll get a coupon for $10 off a $35 Pink Purchase!

AND... if you are a member when they reach 1 million members, each member will receive a FREE gift! (We won't know what the freebie is until the goal is reached!) If you haven't joined yet, I would do this now!

(Thanks, Good Deal Mama)

Free samples: Crest White Strips and Berres Coffee

Here are two new free samples:

Walmart has a new sample available for Crest 3D WhiteStrips with Advance Seal! Go here, click on “Skip” to bypass the intro, and click on the last tab on the right for the sample. Allow up to 4 weeks for delivery. Walmart Samples always come!

You can also get a free sample of Berres Brothers Coffee. The sample is a blend of carame, butterscotch, and hazelnut. I've never heard of this brand of coffee, so I'm excited to try it. Go here to request this sample; just use code 21 RR in the promo code box.

(Thanks for both deals, GoodDealMama!)

Free $5 to Olga's and other coupons!

I came across a flier and Olga's rewards card that offers $5 INSTANTLY for signing up! You will get a $5 credit to use on your next visit to Olga's, plus get $5 for every $50 spent, and other exclusive member-only benefits.
I picked up a few extra cards to giveaway to my readers, but then when I went to the website to register my card, I noticed that there is a link that says "request a card", so you ALL can get in on this deal!
Just go here to request a card. Fill out your information and they'll mail you an activated card. It says you'll get a $5 Reward the first time you use your card at Olga's Kitchen, so hopefully you can use it on your first trip (not your second). The Reward expires 30 days from registration.
I LOVE Olga's but don't go there too often, so this is a great incentive! YUM!

What's more, you can CUSTOM CREATE coupons that will be emailed to you! How cool is that? There is no limit to how many coupons you can create. Go here to try it out!

You can also print this coupon for a B1G1 free Premium Olga's sandwich, good until 3/2.
(Thanks, Saving Addiction)

More Meijer Deals-- This is a week you can't miss!

If you haven't made a trip to Meijer yet this week, turn your printer on and start making a list, because there are some AMAZING deals and you can get lots for free of for pennies after coupons and catalinas!
Here are some of the deals I got last night (spent $26 on a cartful of groceries!) and some I'm still going back for!

Pillbury Sweet Rolls- $1.09
Buy (4) Pillsbury Sweet Rolls $1.09 (5 ct.)
Use (4) $0.95/1 Coupon (will need 2 computers to print 4)
Pay: $0.56
CAT: Buy 4 Pillsbury Refrigerated Products in one transaction, get a $2.00 Catalina
checkout coupon valid on your next order; buy 5 get $3; Buy 6 get $4.oo.
Final cost =$1.44 Money Maker!

Glade Sense and Spray (Apple Cinnamon) on clearance for $3.39
Use $3/1 coupons (from the 1/24 SS or 1/31 PG) or this $3/1 Coupon
Pay $0.39 each
Get a $2 Catalina for EACH one you buy
= $1.61 moneymaker EACH!
Don't forget to submit for the $5 SC Johnson Rebate (purchase 3 and get $5) and turn this
into a big moneymaker!

Kellogg’s Raisin Bran 25.5 oz, 23 oz Frosted Flakes, 17 oz Apple Jacks or Froot Loops Cereal , $2.49
Buy 4, and use various coupons
-$1.50/2 Apple Jacks/Froot Loops/Frosted Flakes printable or $1.50/2 Raisin Bran/Rice
Krispies printable (1 per computer) or $1.50/2 Raisin Bran printable (2 per computer) and
additional prints here
Buy 4, and get $2 off instantly AND get free Meijer 1/2 gallon OJ free at register through 2/17
Buy 4, get $3 catalina on your next order!
=$0.49 each, and some of these are big boxes!

Betty Crocker boxed Potatoes- 5 for $3.00
Get a catalina for $3 onyo when you buy 5!
$1/1 here or the $0.40/1 here
=FREE or moneymaker when you buy atleast 5

Fruit Rolls Up and Gushers- $1.50
Use (2) $0.50/2 Coupons Here and Here
Use (2) $1/2 Meijer Coupons (on my Meijer Mealbox sidebar, click on specials)
Pay $3
CAT: Get back a $2.50 on your next order catalina checkout coupon
= $0.13 per box!

Chex Mix- $1
Use -$0.50/1 printable coupon here, here or here (print up to 2 per computer per link)
=Free

Simply Asia Seasoning Mixes, packet $0.69
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 2-7 RP)
=Free

Betty Crocker Cake Mix- $1.00
use $0.75/1 coupon here
=$0.25

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix and Cake Frosting, $1.90
use $1/1 coupon here
=$0.90

Betty Crocker Brownie Mix , $2
use $0.50/1 coupon here
= $1

Gatorade G2 Sports Drink, $0.99
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 1-10 RP)
=Free

Beech Nut Let's Grow Microwave Meal- $0.99
-$1.00/1 coupon (from 1-3 SS) or this new $1/1 Beech Nut Lets Grow meal coupon.
=Free

Betty Crocker Frosting, 12-16 oz $1.29
use 3 $0.50/1 printable coupon or $0.50/1 from 2-7 GM
use $1.00/3 Meijer Mealbox printable,
= $0.12 each when you buy 3

Dole lettuce salad, $1
$0.75/1 Dole lettuce (use zipcode 77477 if you don't see it)
=$0.25

Ortega Taco Seasoning , $1.06
use 2 $0.75/2 coupon (from 1-24 SS)
use 1 $1.00/4 Meijer Mealbox coupon
= Free when you buy 4

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Frozen Vegetables,$1.00
Buy 5 Green Giant Bagged or Boxed Vegetables, get 1 FREE (thanks, Kate!)
use 6 $0.50/1 printable coupon or $0.40/1 coupon (from 1-3 GM)
= as low as Free

Thanks to Saving Addiction and Macomb Money Savers for some of these deals.

Lots of Freebies!

Here are some FREEBIES!

This is a fun one and a blast from the past. I went through a Lemonhead candy phase when I was younger! I just loved 'em, and I haven't had one in years! Doesn't it make your mouth start watering just remembering the taste!?! Anyways, go here to request a FREE Tropical Chewy LemonHeads and Friends Sample! You can request 2 samples per household if you use a different mailing address!
(Thanks, GoodDealMama)

If you didn't sign up for this freebie yet, now you have a choice in which Fekkai product you'll receive. Walmart is offering a free Fekkai product sample. You have your choice of Glossing Shampoo and Conditioner, Technician Color Care Shampoo and 3-Minute Mask or Glossing Cream.

With the release of The Princess and the Frog approaching, you can get a free Princess Tiana Phone Call when you log on to you Disney Movie Rewards account and enter the code GUMBO. You will then see the call credited to your account and you'll receive an email with redemption instructions.
You can also get a 2nd phone call from a princess for being a Disney Movie Rewards member: just go to Member Benefits and then to Special Offers. Scroll down the list and you will find where you can sign up for a phone call from a Disney Princess! (thanks, Couponing to Disney) My girls will flip out when they both get a phone call from a Princess!

Get a free Redbox rental at Meijer stores when you use the code SMRTRY3. The code is good through 2/19/10.

More Freebies at Rite Aid!

Here is a great way to get a stockpile of shampoo! ~~You can print a $2/1 Suave Professionals product (IE or Firefox )! Print two per computer because this will get you free products at Rite Aid this week!~~
Rite Aid:
Suave Professionals on sale- $2
Use the $2/1 coupon from here: ~~IE or Firefox~~
Final cost– FREE
(Thanks, TheThriftyCouple!)
Those coupons went fast! Bummer- maybe it will reset soon?

While you're shopping at Rite Aid, (and don't forget about the FREEBIES I shared with you HERE), you can also get some free or inexpensive Cetaphil. Go here to take a Cetaphil survey and you'll be able to print two $5/1 Cetaphil Product coupons. Use this at Rite Aid with the in-ad store coupon for $2/1 and you'll get a total of $7 off. Prices may vary, but this should get you a small Cetaphil product for free!
(Thanks, Hip2Save)

Inexpensive Appliances at Kohls-- today only!

Money Saving Madness broke the news yesterday on a great deal at Kohl’s today, February 17th ONLY! The small kitchen appliances (see listed below) are on sale for just $24.99 online and in-stores! What's more, there is a $10 rebate available for each Kitchen appliance here that you can use for EACH model you purchase! So, if you buy 3, you can get 3 rebates! The rebate is only valid for purchases today though!
You can find these in-store, but if you want to shop online AND you have a Kohl's charge card, you can use these codes: KCTAKE30 for an additional 30% off and MVC4FREE for free shipping (you can use BOTH codes!). Your total per appliance with these codes and after the rebate would be ONLY $7.49. That's a great deal, especially if you need to buy one for a birthday, housewarming, or wedding shower gift!

Also, don’t forget to go through ShopAtHome! You’ll get 4% Cash back from your Kohl’s purchases! Just go on over here and login or register, then in the search box type in Kohl’s.

Qualifying Kitchen Appliances for the Rebate:
El Paso Quesadilla Maker (we have one like this and love it!)
Bella Kitchen 2-Slice Toaster
Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker
George Foreman Grill (great for a college apartment!)
Oster Rotating Belgian Waffle Maker
Bella Kitchen 12-in. Electric Skillet

*Some of these are already sold out online, but you could possibly find them in stores. Maybe call around to check before you head out.
(Thanks, MoneySavingMadness!)

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

FREE Betty Crocker Potatoes at Meijer (no coupon required)

Meijer has Betty Crocker boxed Potatoes 5 for $3.00 this week. Plus there is a $3.00 oyno catalina when you buy 5 = FREE POTATOES without clipping a coupon!

(We love the Sweet Potato variety in our house!)

If you can print a few of these coupons for $1/1 here or the $0.40/1 here (will double to $0.80) you can turn this into a moneymaker!

(Thanks, Saving Addiction)

Deal Idea:

Buy 5 Betty Crocker Potatoes

Use 5 $1/1 coupon here (you'll need 3 computers to get 5, but print what you can)

Meijer will probably adjust these down, so you won't get overage.

Pay: $0, get back $3 catalina!

More Snapfish freebies- 6 pack coasters and 4x6 book!

Snapfish is offering another cool deal- but if you're interested, do it now because the last one sold out quickly!
Go here to create a new account on Snapfish.com. (It says Holiday cards, but this is the correct link) After registering for your account, click on "Your Account". Look under Account Information for Account Credits. You should see the following credits:

Free 6ct coaster set
Free 4×6 flip book
20 free 4×6 prints
Free set of 5×7 holiday cards
Free hi-res photo

You can click "create" next to these credits or you can visit the store tab to search for them.
At checkout, use the coupon code PRESDAY for free shipping. (This will not give free shipping on prints!)
Your final total will be $0 for the 6ct coasters and the 4×6 flip book shipped if you want to create them both now!
(thanks, Couponing to Disney)

New Restaurant Coupons

Bob Evans is introducing New Biscuit Bowls to their menu! You can try one with this new coupon for a FREE Biscuit Bowl ($6.99 value) with the purchase of one! Just go here to print this SmartSource coupon (will print as soon as you click the link). Check Bob Evans locations near you here.
(Thanks, Hip2Save)

Boston Market has a new coupon for $1 off any individual plate. Go here to print this coupon. Don't forget about the $5 of $10 purchase coupon, good until the 18th here.

Sign up for Wendymail and you’ll get a $1 coupon sent to your email within the next few days and other coupons sent periodically. I just got a new one in my email a few days ago!

Einstein Bagels has 6 New coupons on their Facebook page! Go here to print if you are already a fan. If you aren't a fan yet, become a fan then click on offers.
(Thanks, StayingLeanInOaklandCounty)

New coupons to print!

Update: Another new one here:
*Land O'Frost lunchmeat: $2/1 here expires 3/18. Should make for some free lunchmeat?

*Simply Asia Product: go here to print a coupon valid for $0.50/1. (the seasoning packets are on sale at Meijer this week for $0.69= free)

*Fresh Express Artisan Salad: go here to print a coupon for $1.50/1. This is a PDF coupon (so you can save it and print more) and doesn’t expire until 12/31/2010!
(Thanks, MoneySavingMadness)

*Borden's Cheese Singles: go here to print $1/1. This is a PDF coupon and doesn’t expire until 7/31/2010.

*New 2010 Lip Smackers: Go here Firefox or IE to print $1/1. Doesn't expire until 12/31/10. Items include: Lip Smacker 100% Natural, Juicy Blooms, Star Glaze, New Trio Collections, Lip Lock and Starburst FaveREDs Trio
(Thanks, Give Me Neither)

*Bagel Bites: go here to save $1/1

*Kellogg's Fruit Snacks, 6 ct. or larger: go here to save $1/1 any flavor.

*Renu Contact Solution: go here to print $1/1(no size restriction). Target and Walmart have the small bottles in the travel section= free!
(thanks, Saving Addiction)

Remember, hit your back button to print TWO of each of these!

Free Full Size Pantene!

If you are a member of Vocalpoint, then hurry on over here and login to your account! Then, fill out your information to request a FREE full-size sample of Pantene Nature Fusion Smooth Vitality shampoo! It will arrive in 4-6 weeks.
**If you aren't yet a member, just go here and register and after your free account is created, look on the lower left for the free sample advertisement and click on it to request this!
(Thanks, Free Sample Freak!)

Monday, February 15, 2010

My Walgreens Trip 2/15

I had to run to Walgreens tonight because 1) I had $10 in RR that expired today (and unlike CVS, you can't use your rewards money after it expires) and 2) we were OUT of butter (I thought I had more in the freezer; haven't bought any since getting about 10 for free last fall!)
So, I wanted to stretch my RR as much as possible and also ROLL them into new RR's.
Here is what I bought:
4 Vicks products, used 4 $1.50/1 coupons from the 2/7 PG (these expire in 2011, but I'll donate most of them b/c we just won't need them all... I hope!)
2 Puffs tissue, used 2 "Buy 2 Vicks, get Puffs free" from the 2/7 PG
1 Country Crock butter, used $0.30/1 coupon from the 1/31 RP
2 Bic Razors, used B1G1 free coupon from the 1/10 SS and Rain Check from B1G1 free past promo
2 Crest Rinse mouthwash, used 2 $2/1 coupons from the 2/7 PG
1 Oral B stages toothpaste for kids, used $1/1 coupon from the 2/7 PG
2 Trident gum, used $0.75/1 coupon from the 2/7 SS AND in-ad Walgreens coupon (making them .69)
1 M&M's Valentines bag- half off- bought so that I could use RR (since I had a coupon for everything I was buying, and RR's count as coupons, so you have to have a "filler" item)
1 small bag M&M's near register- so I could use another RR.

I spent $13 in RR and $11.81 out of pocket, but earned another $12.50 in RR's ($10 for spending $20 on Vicks products, and $2.50 from the Crest mouthwash). According to my receipt, I saved $52.40!

I'm hoping to make a trip to Target tomorrow, so I'll post those pictures tomorrow. :)

Olay $15 Rebate! Lots of moneymaking scenarios!

There is a brand new Olay rebate available. You can read all the details here, but basically you have to buy three products (facial moisturizers, treatments, or cleansers, hand & body lotions, body washes, or the 6+ packs of bar soap). There are TONS of stores with sales on this product, and you can pair it with coupons to actually make money. I listed one below in the Target deals, but there are also ways to get a great deal by buying it at Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid!

My Frugal Adventures had the scoop on how to make money on this deal without cutting a coupon or leaving your house! She looked at the online grocery site called Alice.com and they have several kinds of Olay Body Wash for $2.99 right now. It automatically applies coupons to your price for you! You can get the three Olay products necessary for the rebate for $8.97 (free shipping). Submit the receipt you'll get with your shipment to Olay HERE and get $15 back. This makes it a $6 moneymaker and you don’t have to leave the house!

I haven't used Alice.com yet, but I know some people LOVE it. You can also use your swagbucks to get Alice.com gift cards! One cool thing about this site is once you spend $50 total, you'll get a $10 credit. For first time customers, you can get free shipping when you buy just 3 items (after that, you'll have to buy 6 things for free shipping).

Target Gift Card deals

Did you see all the "FREE Gift Card" deals in the new Target ad? (You can view the ad online here) If you pair these deals with coupons, you can get a great price! The nice thing about the gift card deals is you can "roll" them if you have enough coupons to repeat the scenario a few times or use the gift card from one deal to pay for a different deal! If you don't have the coupons for these deals, ask your friends, coworkers, family or buy them on ebay!

Here are some of the Target Gift Card promos with some deal ideas:

1) Buy 5 Participating Kellogg’s / Keebler Snacks and receive a $5 Target gift card! This is an unadvertised deal, good through 3/31!

Participating products: Keebler Cookies (FudgeShoppe $2.25, Cheesecake Middles $2.25, or Keebler Chips Deluxe $2.04), Keebler 100 Calorie Right Bites $2.69, Kellogg’s Pop Tarts (12 ct boxes) $2.50, Kellogg’s Special K (6 ct bars) and Nutri-Grain (8 ct bars) $2.50, Cheez-Its Original 9 oz Box or 7.5 oz Reduced Fat $2.19
(Thanks TotallyTarget!)

Deal Idea:

Buy 3 boxes of Keebler 100 Calorie Right Bites $2.69 each
Use 3 $1/1 from 1/10 RP
Buy 2 packages of Keebler's Fudge Shoppe Cheesecake Middles $2.25 each
Use 2 $1/1 from here: IE or Firefox
Pay $7.57
Get back a $5 Target Gift card
Total cost: $2.57 or about $0.51 a package!

**UPDATED DEAL:
It's being reported that the Keebler Fudge Shoppe Fudge Sticks cookies and the Fudge Shoppe Grasshopper cookies are priced at $1.52 AND they qualify for the $5 gift card!

Better Deal Idea:

Buy 5 Fudge Shoppe Fudge Sticks and/or Grasshopper cookies $1.52 each
Use the $1/3 Coupon from the Target site (it's the coupon that says "Kellogg's snacks and has a picture of an All Bran box and a 100 calorie pack box)
Pay $6.60
Get back a $5 Target gift card
Final cost ONLY $0.32 per box!
Or buy 6 and use 2 of the $1/3 coupons
Pay $7.12, get back a $5 gift card = $2.12 or $0.35 a box
*Both of these should freeze well, or donate to your church's children's department for snacks!

*If you have enough coupons, you could change this deal idea. I tried to make a deal that would be feasible to do. Also, since this deal is good until 3/31, better deals may present themselves as new coupons come out!

2) Buy 2 Venus Breeze Razors or Gillette Fusion Poser Razors $6.99 each, get a $5 Target gift card

Deal Idea:
Buy 2 Gillette Fusion Poser Razors, $6.99 each
Use 2 $4/1 coupons from 2/7 PG
Pay $5.98
Get back a $5 Target gift card
Final cost: $0.98

3) Buy 3 Olay Total Effects Body Washes (8.4 oz size) $5.49 each, get a $5 Target gift card

Deal Idea: (in combination with Razor deal and Olay rebate)
Buy 3 Venus Razors $6.99 each
Buy 1 Fusion Razor $6.99
Buy 3 Olay Total Effects Body Wash $5.49 each
Use 3 of the $2/1 Venus Coupons from the 2/7 PG
Use 1 of the $4/1 Fusion Coupons from the 2/7 PG
Use 3 Buy a Venus Razor, Get a Body Wash FREE Coupons from the 2/7 PG
Pay $17.96
Get back $15 in Target gift cards (two $5 gift cards w/ Razor deal & one $5 gift card w/ the Olay deal)
Pay: $2.96
submit for the $15 Olay Rebate found here
Final cost: ALL FREE + a $12 moneymaker!
(Thanks, Hip2Save)

4) Buy one select Stouffer’s Family Size Entree get a FREE Haagen-Dazs ice cream (14 oz)
Deal Idea:

Buy 2 Stouffer’s Family Size meals $5.99 each
Buy 2 Haagen Daz, 14 oz (both FREE with Stouffers)
Use 2 $1/1 Stouffer’s coupons from here
Use the $1/2 Haagen Dazs coupon from here
Final cost just $8.98 total for 2 family size dinners and 2 ice cream!!
(Thanks, Hip2Save)

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