Going out of town!

We will be leaving tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon for Billie Swamp Safari.  We won't be back until Sunday evening!  This is exactly what my family needs, a few days out of town!  I just won't be ready to come home and unpack!

$1/1 Oreo Cakester coupon!

There's a new $1/1 Oreo Cakester coupon out!  Go here and print yours.  You should be able to hit the back button to print a second time.

[Thanks to Coupon Mamacita]

$10 Bahama Breeze Gift Card!

Bahama Breeze is offering a $10 gift card, just provide them your mailing address!  It takes 7-10 business days.

[Thanks to Saving A Bundle!]

Pictureka Flipper game ONLY $1.98 @ Toys R Us!

Toys R Us has the Pictureka Flipper Game on sale for $6.98!  You can print out a $5/1 coupon and get this for only $1.98! What a deal!!!   If Toys R Us is sold out, you can take your ad to Wal-mart or Target and do a price match.  Hurry though, this sale ends 2/27! 


I will be checking Toys R Us on the way to the Safari Thursday!  This would be GREAT to put away for Christmas or birthday's.  I'm thinking my little brother!

Walgreens trip 2/21

This is what I got @ Walgreens in order to send off for the SC Johnson $5 Rebate.  I had 2 transactions.
1st Transaction
1 Triaminic & 1 Theraflu cold syrup on sale @ 2/$10 receive $5 Register Rewards (RR)
-Used 2 $1.50/1 coupons
TOTAL $7
Received $5 RR
2nd Transaction
4 Glade candles on sale 2/$5
-Used 2 $3/2 coupons making the candles $1 EACH! ($4 for 4 candles after coupons, that's better then the sale itself!)
2 Trident Layer gum (1 isn't pictured!) on sale $.99 each
-Used 2 $.75/1 coupons ($.24 EACH!)
Walgreens Chap Aid $.99 (quick filler item, didn't remember picking one up!)
TOTAL $5.47

 Just wanted to show you what I got on Saturday before the sale was over! 
(2) compact Air Wick i-motions  on sale @ $3.99
-Used (2) $4/1 Compact Air Wick i-motions (yes, that made them FREE plus a $.01 overage)
1 Air Wick i-motion Freshmatic on sale @ $7.49
-Used 1 $5/1 Air Wick i-motion Freshmatic.

My prices my not be exact, I ended up paying $3.49 OOP!  How great was that!?

CVS trip 2/22

 

I was in need of diapers so I decided to run to CVS and get the box of 96ct Pampers diapers, along with a couple of other things.

I got 1 box of Pampers diapers, 1 bottle of Tide,  1 bottle of Tide in-wash stain release, 2 boxes of Pampers baby wipes and 1 Air Wick Freshmatic.  This was all bought in 1 transaction.

(2) Pampers baby wipes @ 2/$5 - ON SALE
   - Used (2) $.50/1 Pampers baby wipe
96ct Pampers diapers @ 22.99 and receive $3.00 ECB
   - Used 1 $1.50/1 Pampers diaper
Tide laundry detergent @ 10.99 and receive $2.00 ECB
   - Used 1 $.35/1 ANY Tide detergent
   - Also used Buy ONE Get ONE - Tide Stain Release product - FREE ($4.49)
Air Wick Freshmatic @ $5.99 - ON SALE
   - Used a $5/1 coupon making it only $.99 - that's great considering they are regularly priced @ $12.49

Total BEFORE coupons -  $64.94
Total AFTER coupons - $22.12
Total SAVED - $42.82
ECB's EARNED - $5
 

Manic Monday!

Here it is!  My first ever 'Manic Monday'!  I'm excited to see how this turns out, and if you're a new reader, please join in!  

The title 'Manic Monday' came when I was sitting down one Monday, trying to figure out what all I had to do that week.  I felt still feel like I was just so overwhelmed I couldn't think straight.  I'm normally a good lists' person, but even that particular  Monday, I couldn't seem to get my mind straight and put pen to paper.  I feel as if Monday's are the busiest days for my M I N D!  Everyone seems to dread Monday's (just check out your Facebook friend status')

Every Monday here on Today On... I will host 'Manic Monday'.  You will be able to link up your blog post for YOUR 'Manic Monday'.  Include only what you want your readers to know, nothing personal - I think you get the idea :) - What's your week's to-do list look like?  Doctor's appointments?  Hair appointments?  School meeting?  Shopping?  You can even include your grocery list and menu plan!  If you have more then one blog post that includes any of these things (and more if you think of them!) feel free to link them up separately.

I placed a button for 'Manic Monday' on the left hand side of my blog.  I'm working on placing the button on this post but am having a difficult time linking it up.  I'm also working on the side, pretty much, this button is a temp!  I'm also hoping I get the Mr.Linky to work right. 

My Manic Monday!
This week is going to be VERY hectic.  We leave on Thursday to go to Billie Swamp Safari for 4 days - should be getting home Sunday.  We went last year while I was 6.5 months pregnant.  It was a lot of fun!  You can check out more about what it is here.

Anyways, I have a LOT to get ready.  So much in fact, I've decided to have a separate post about it.  You know before you go on vacation, even if it's a short one, you still seem to have a lot to get done, you just want to be organized.  I LOVE being organized so that when we return home, it's not so overwhelming while we're ALL tired and wanting to go to bed!

1. -I have to remember to tell my son's teacher he won't be in school Friday, and possibly Thursday.  I'm hoping we can just take him out of school early Thursday.
2. -I have an appointment with a lady some time this week, I need to figure out WHEN that appointment is.
3. -Send out invoices to all of our customers - MONDAY! (including printing, enveloping AND stamping!)
4. -Send out $15 OLAY mail in rebate AND $5 SC Johnson rebate. My FIRST ever rebates and I'm real excited about the OLAY rebate, I purchased 2 OLAY Botanical Fusion body washes @ Dollar General for $2.50 each - regular price  - and used TWO $1/1 ANY OLAY product coupons.  I paid $3 for both and my 3rd item was my free OLAY body wash when you purchase a Venus Embrace razor, paired with a $2 off Venus Embrace, I made a GREAT deal as well as a money maker!  I will end up getting my 2 body washes FREE, PLUS a $12 MONEY MAKER!  
5. Make up a couple batches of baby food.
6. Clean up the kitchen - dishes seem to have overflown and the table is a mess!

Walgreens Deals 2/21 - 2/28

Walgreens Deals 2/21 - 2/28

 These are just the deals that look good to me. 


 Register Reward Deals


Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-a-Clean $7.99 = $3RR
Use the $0.75/1 coupon from the 1/10 SS
(there is also a $0.50/1 coupon from the All You Mag March issue)
Final Cost $4.24!
 
Buy 2 or more Tylenol Cough, Cold, Sinus or Allergy Relief $4.99 = $3RR
Use two $2/1 coupons from here (or use the $3/2 coupon from the 1/3 RP or 2/7 RP)
Final Cost ONLY $1.49 each!

Goody Ouchless Elastics 26 pack $2.99 = $2RR
Final Cost $0.99!

Other Deals
 
Trident Layers Gun $0.99
Use the $0.75/1 coupon from the 2/7 SS
Final Cost $0.24!

Mentos Gum $0.99
Use the $1/2 Mentos Gum coupon from the 2/21 SS (good for sugar-free variety)
Final Cost $0.49 each!
 
Almay Intense i-Color, Shadow, Liner, Mascara or Eye Make-Up Remover $4.99
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 2/7 SS
Final Cost $2.99!

Softsoap Liquid Handsoap 7.5 oz. $0.99 with in-ad coupon
Use the $0.50/1 coupon from the All You Magazine March 2010 issue
Final Cost $0.49!

Arm and Hammer 2X Laundry Detergent Buy 1 at $6.99 and Get 1 Free
Use the $1/2 coupon found here
Final Cost $3 each!

Monthly Register Reward Deals
 
Buy 2 or more of participating Triaminic or Theraflu products 2/$10 = $5RR
Buy 2 Theraflu 2/$10
Use 2 $2/1 coupons found here: IE or Firefox or here or here or here
Pay $6
Get back a $5RR
Final Cost $0.50 each!

Buy $20 of Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil 10 or 20 count or liquid 10 oz., Vapopads 5 or 6 pack, VapoSyrup 10 oz., or Formula 44 6 oz. = $10RR; Buy $15 = $5RR
Deal Scenario:
Buy 4 Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil
Buy 2 Puffs Tissue
Use 4 $2/1 Vicks coupons from the 1/17 PG
Use 2 Buy 2 Vicks products and Get 1 Free Puffs coupons from the 2/7 PG
Final Cost ?

Buy 2 select Children’s Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, Sudafed or Imodium products = $3RR
Deal Scenario (based on on-line price):
Buy 2 Children’s Tylenol priced at $6.49
Use the $3/2 coupon from the 1/3 RP
Plus, use the $1/1 Walgreens coupon from theWalgreens Children’s Activity Booklet (will deduct $2)
Pay $7.98
Get back a $3RR
Final Cost $2.50 each!

Lypsyl Lypmoisturizer Lip Balm Orig Stick .10 oz. $2.99 = $2RR
Final Cost $0.99!

Buy 1 or more participating Old Spice, Secret or Gillette anti-perspirant/deodorant products = $1.50RR
Deal Scenario:
Buy 1 Gillette Deodorant $4.49 (based on on-line price)
Buy 1 Gillette Body Wash
Use the Buy 1 Deodorant Get 1 Free Body Wash coupon from the 2/7 PG
Use the $1/1 deodorant coupon from the 12/27 PG or 2/21 PG
Pay $3.49
Get back a $1.50RR
Final Cost $1 each!

Buy $10 worth of Participating Hershey’s and/or Twizzler’s Products=$5RR
Deal Scenario:
Buy 4 bags of Hershey’s Pieces 2/$5
Use 4 $1/1 coupons from the 1/31 SS
Pay $6
Get back a $5RR
Final Cost $0.25 each!

3 Musketeers Truffle Crisp Bars are the “Item Of The Month” prices at 3/$2
(these bars should be near the registers)
Buy 3 bars=$1RR Buy 4 bars=$1.50RR
Deal Scenario:
Buy three 3 Musketeers Truffle Crisp Bars for $2
Get back a $1RR
Final cost $1 total, just $0.33 each!

[Thank you Coupon Mamacita!]

CVS deals 2/21 - 2/28

CVS Extra Care Buck Deals 

These are just the deals I see I'm liking for this week!


2X Ultra Tide or Gain Detergent 48-64 loads $10.99 = $2Ecb (Limit 2)
Deal Scenario:
Buy 1 2X Ultra Tide Detergent $10.99
Buy 1 Tide Stain Release 10ct-18ct Duo Pac, 20-36oz Liquid, or 14-26oz Powder
Use the Buy 1 Tide Detergent and Get 1 Tide Stain Release Free coupon from the 2/7 PG
Use the $0.35/1 coupon from the 1/17 PG or 2/7 PG
Pay $10.64
Get back a $2Ecb
Final Cost $8.64 for both!
  
Spend $15 on any Clean and Clear = $5Ecb (Limit 1)
Buy 3 Clean and Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser $5.49 each (based on on-line price)
Use 3 $2/1 coupons found here (must use 2 computers)
Pay $10.47
Get back a $5Ecb
Final Cost $1.82 each!

Spend $10 on Colgate Toothbrush (360, Maxfresh, Plus, Wave, or Kids Toothbrush) = $5Ecb (Limit 1)
Deal Scenario (based on on-line prices):
Buy 2 Colgate Actiflex Toothbrushes $4.49 each = $8.98
Buy 1 Colgate Plus Toothbrush $1.99
Total = $10.97
Use 2 $1/1 Actiflex coupons from the All You Magazine February 2010 issue or found here
Pay $8.97
Get back a $5Ecb
Final Cost $3.97 for all 3!

Pampers Baby Dry or Cruisers Diapers 48-86 count $22.99 = $3Ecb (Limit 3)
Use the $1.50/1 coupon from the 2/7 PG
Final Cost $18.49!

Earinse Ear Cleansing Spray 1 oz. $7.99 = $7.99Ecb (Limit 1)
Final Cost FREE!

Advil Bonus Size Tablets, Caplets or Gelcaps $8.99 = $1Ecb (Limit 1)
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 1/31 RP
Pay $6.99
Get back a $1Ecb
Submit for the $5 Advil rebate found in the 1/10 newspaper (this was a regional rebate so it may not have been in your paper)
Final Cost $0.99!

Mennen Speed Stick Stainguard $2.99 = $2Ecb (Limit 2)
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the CVS Reinventing Beauty Magazine
Final Cost FREE!

Colgate Maxfresh 4.6-6 oz. or 2-in-1 Kids 4.6 oz. $2.99 = $2Ecb (Limit 1)
Use the $0.75/1 coupon from the 2/21 SS or from here
Final Cost $0.24!

OTHER DEALS

L’Oreal Eye Shadow,Liner, Colour Riche Lipcolor, Lip Liner, Voluminous or Extra-Volume Collagen Mascara $5
Use the $3/1 coupon from the 1/3 RP
Final Cost $2!

Rimmel Cosmetics Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
Buy 2 Rimmel Powder Blush $3.49 each (based on on-line price)
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 12/13 RP
Final Cost $0.75 each!

Airwick Freshmatic Ultra i-Motion Starter Kit $5.99
Use the $5/1 coupon form the 2/7 SS (there is also a $4/1 coupon found here)
Final Cost $0.99!

Renuzit Air Fresheners $0.88
Use the Buy 2 Get 1 Free coupon from the 1/10 RP
Final Cost $0.57 each!

Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap 7.5 oz. $0.88
Use the $0.50/1 coupon from the All You Magazine March 2010 issue
Final Cost $0.38!


Pampers Wipes 44-72 count 2/$5
Use the $0.50/1 coupons from the 2/7 PG
Final Cost $2!

Scott Choose-a-Size Mega Rolls 6 pack $4.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the All You Magazine 2010 issue
Final Cost $3.99!

Blogroll

I've come across numerous blogs so I figured I needed to have a separate place to keep all of the fabulous blog buttons!

Ways to earn FREE stuff!

I thought it was about time I share with everyone, ways I get free stuff!  Here will be one list of things I do to EARN stuff without paying!  I love programs like these :)

Pampers Gifts to Grow - I update my points as I get them, on the left hand side of my blog!
Huggies Enjoy the Ride - I also update my points on the left hand side!
Disney Movie Rewards - I have yet to add these points, but they will be listed on the left hand side!

Swagbucks - I just signed up for this and am excited to get going!  Right now I have only 11 Swagbucks, but I've just downloaded my Swagbucks Toolbar, so I'm hoping that will change soon!  This is a great reward system, all you do is use the Swagbucks search engine and you get what they call "Swagbucks".  You can then exchange your Swagbucks for 'gifts'.  I see where a lot of people are cashing in on some Amazon gift cards!

Something else you can do while out shopping, check the travel/trial size section!  Sometimes you will find coupons that have NO size limit listed, that means you can possibly score FREE stuff!  I never knew this, and am glad I found out about it!

Sign up for 'freebies by mail'.  I list freebies periodically on this blog, so keep checking back!  There are tons of great freebies out there.  Remember, just because you aren't getting a LOT of one product/item, you're getting something that could be potentially great for travel!  That's what we use a lot of our 'freebies by mail' for.

Sample of Sun Vibes Shower Gel - FREE

Get your FREE sample of Sun Vibes Shower Gel from the Sun Vibes Spa, here!

[Thanks to Smart Couponing!]

$1 Yoplait YoPlus Printable Coupon!

There is now a new $1/1 Yoplait YoPlus yogurt coupon!

[Thanks to Frugal Living & Having Fun]

$2/2 Right Guard deodorants - FREE?

Go here to SmartSource and print off your $2/2 Right Guard deodorants coupon.  You can possibly get TWO FREE travel sized deodorants! 

Calculator please?!

Sad, yet true, I do NOT own a working calculator! While out shopping today (I plan on going to Winn Dixie, Walgreens & CVS) I will need to see about purchasing one. I always use the one on the computer @ home, but while out shopping, my cell phone calculator just isn't cutting it anymore!

I'll be posting about my Winn-Dixie trip later this evening. Depends on if I do good or not! HA HA

Another reminder to get ready for 'Manic Monday' ! I'm excited for this, I've been busy getting ready for our 4 day trip to the Everglades this Thursday, I'm hoping a couple of my readers will tag along for 'Manic Monday'!

Crest 3D White Strips - FREE sample!

 

I love getting stuff for FREE!  And Walmart is a great place to start!  They are currently offering a FREE sample of Crest 3D WhiteStrips w/ Advanced Seal!   Click SKIP on the bottom right of the screen to get past the intro.  Then click on the last tab on the right. 

Pampers Gifts to Grow

Pampers has a great rewards program, Gifts to Grow.  Every time you purchase a Pampers product, there should be a sticker with a code on it.  (I believe they are normally yellow and rectangle) You can then enter that code here, after you sign up!  You can then redeem your points for some great gifts! 

I signed up for this program when my oldest was a baby, sadly I don't remember what my sign in name or password was.  I don't even use the same email address anymore, so I don't even remember what the password for that account is! 

Here are some codes to get you started! [BIG Thanks to Hip2Save for all of these codes!  I added the last 5 pointer, hope it works for you all]
30 points
GTGTEAMUSA2010  
GTGPLAY2USA2010 

10 points
JUSTBECAUSE2009
STARTEARNINGNOW
JOINTHEFUNGTG09
THRIFTYMOMMYGTG
WELCOME2GTG0809
OHAMANDAAWGTG08
WELCOMEBONUS089
WELCOME2GTG2010 

5 points
BDTWBWZGNZKQPGB

Try NEW Tropical Lemonhead's FREE

I don't even think my son has had a lemonhead before!  I know he'll get a kick out of these though, he's a 'sucker for a lemon'! :)  Go here to get your free sample of the NEW Tropical Chewy Lemonhead's

[Thanks Hip2Save]

Rebates

Rebates.

I've personally never followed through with any rebates.  I can remember seeing forms about rebates, even as a pre-teen.  I had wondered what good they were, I just figured you'd spend the money now and get the same amount back, just 6-8 weeks later.  So yes, maybe you DO get the product for free...eventually, but I didn't feel it was worth my time.  That all changed with in a course of ONE week!  I found out about the $15 OLAY rebate and decided to dive in!  I also plan on going with the $5 SC Johnson rebate, which you can submit up to 3 times, totaling in $15!

I never knew how rebates could actually be potential money makers, but they can be and that's the beauty of it all. :)  Every extra penny counts, right?  Well, in our household, it does!!  By using coupons, you can purchase the products needed for the rebates for a good price and end up getting that product for FREE, PLUS any extra money (including the amount of your coupon...hint hint, just an example of MAKING money back).  I hope you join in on the rebate band wagon, as I hope it helps YOU save money too :)

$5 SC Johnson Rebate!

Collin, over at Hip2Save has a great post about the new $5 SC Johnson Rebate!  Please go and check out this post.  I plan on doing this rebate, and I hope to do it ALL three times!!  I bought 2 Glade products @ CVS on Sunday - using the, Spend $12 on any of the Glade products listed and receive $4 ECB deal, so I'm off to a start!

$15 OLAY rebate!

This will be my FIRST rebate and I am excited about this one!  From now until March 12, 2010, when you purchase any 3 Olay Facial Moisturizers, Facial Treatments, Facial Cleansers, Hand & Body Lotions, Body Washes or 6+ Bar Soap Packs, you can get a $15 rebate!  In order to qualify, you must complete the rebate certificate, mail in your original dated sales receipt(s) with items circled, and finally write every item's UPC code onto the rebate form.  One rebate per household.  You can download the rebate form here.

Here's what I hope to do @ Dollar General:

Buy 3 Botanical Fusion Body Wash 8.4 oz $2.50 each (regular price)
Total = $7.50
Use 3 $1/1 coupons from the 1/17 PG
Pay $4.50
Submit for the $15 Olay Rebate found here
Final cost All 3 for FREE + a $10.50 moneymaker!
[Thank you Hip2Save for showing me what rebates are really all about!]

The only difference is, I'll only be purchasing TWO of the body washes.  It works out for me because I only have 2 of the $1/1 coupons  and I used my Buy 1 Venus Razor and get 1 FREE Olay Body Wash coupon @ Walgreens, Sunday!  So, I'll be sending in two receipts but I've got no problem with that!  I'm hoping my FREE Olay body wash will count, if so I'll actually be making MORE then $10.50 (the body wash was $4.79)!

TIDE w/ Febreeze FREE Sample!!

P&G is giving away a free sample of Tide with Febreeze Freshness along with a $1 coupon!  Sign up here to get this freebie!  I just LOVE Tide!

PUREX 3 - in - 1 Sample

I just signed up for a free sample of the Purex 3- in -1 Laundry Sheets!  I am VERY excited to try these out, they seem easy to use and convenient - the 2 things a busy mom of 2 loves!  You can go here to request your free sample!

Manic Monday -UPCOMING!

I thought it'd be fun to make an official "blogging theme day" here on Today On...  It's going to be Manic" Monday".  I'm only going to give the quick run down, and hopefully you will all gear up for this next Monday! 

I will make a "Manic Monday" button and may include a Mr.Linky -I'm still learning how to work with that.  All you'll have to do is, sum up your weekly To-Do list and link that post up!  You can include your weekly menu plan, shopping list, things to do around the house, doctor's appointments, ANYTHING!  It's completely up to you.  Of course, ONLY include information you wouldn't mind your readers reading!

I will still post other deals/freebies on Monday's, if available.  I hope you all come and join me for the first "Manic Monday" February 22, 2010!

Crest toothpaste - $.04!!!!

 Walgreens has a great deal on Crest toothpaste this week!  Here's what you can do to get it for $.04!

Buy 1 Crest Cavity Protection toothpaste 6.4 oz. $2.29
Use the $0.75 coupon from the 2/7 P&G insert 
Stack with $1.50/1 Walgreens coupon from the February coupon booklet
Final Price $0.04!

[Thank you, Saving A Bundle]

Using Coupons!

My journey with using coupons has become something I'd never imagine....fun.  I never would have thought I'd say such a thing but I suppose it's true what they say, once you start couponing - you NEVER shop the same!  I'm not sure, to be quite honest, as to how long I'll use coupons, whether I'll use them for a few years or for as long as I can only imagine, but I know that for now I WILL be using these marvelous things!  Upon reading many of blogs here on the internet, I found myself fascinated with the idea of going grocery shopping and buying $160 worth of items, for only $10!  I thought it couldn't be possible, but it is!  As I haven't saved a LARGE amount of money (did I mention I am new to couponing) I do have faith, and I will continue to trust in God as He's the holder of our finances. 

I hope to show others who may be interested in using coupons OR shopping at CVS & Walgreens the way to save money.  I'm sure you all will have a time or 2 of thinking, "This is all so confusing!"  And, I know!  I've been there too, but now that I've gotten the hang of it, I'm hanging in there! :) 


Some of the things that helped me make up my mind on using coupons:

-Coupon clipping means YOU SAVE MONEY!  That's the most important thing to remember while clipping.  Your coupons ARE your money.  Coupons are just as good better as money!
-By clipping coupons, you can start stockpiling!  I am eager to start my stockpile and take pictures! I just LOVE the idea of stockpiling.  Stockpiling is also another good way to save money.  Also, if something as in a natural disaster  comes your way, you will have plenty of food/supplies!
-The last thing is simply the best, you can DONATE!!!  Yes, by using coupons -properly - you have the opportunity to get items for free (and of course for a GREAT deal) and you can donate them!  You can donate food and household items!  I love this, it's a great way to teach the little one's about giving!
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Walgreens trip FEB.12

FREE SAMPLE - Fekkai Glossing Cream from WalMart

Walmart is offering another FREE sample!  This time it's for Fekkai Glossing Cream!  It's for your hair!

[Thanks, SwagGrabber]

2 oz. Glade candle - MONEYMAKER @ TARGET

You can get the Glade Fragrance Collection 2 oz. candle on sale @ Target for 2/$5.

Buy 4 candles 2/$5
Total: $10
Use 2 $3/2 coupons from 2/7SS
Pay $4 OOP
Submit for $5 SC Johnson rebate
Final cost breakdown, 4 candles FREE + $1 moneymaker!

[Thanks, Collin]

Boogie Wipes $0.55 @ Walgreens -2/12 ONLY

First, you'll need to go here and print off your $2/1 coupon for a pack of Boogie Wipes. 

Then you'll want to go here to get your 15% off coupon from Walgreens.

You can then go to Walgreens - tomorrow only - to score a 30ct package of Boogie Wipes, originally $3, for only $0.55!

[Thanks Hip2Save]

FREE bottle of Excederin

You can get a FREE bottle of Excedrin here.  When you answer the question, do NOT pick Excedrin!  You'll be taken to a page where you can enter your information and coupon for FREE Excedrin!

[Thanks, Hip2Save]

Target Deals

I normally never shop at Target.  That is until I started noticing all the great deals that they have!  Well, I haven't gone there, YET, but I do plan on it either tomorrow or Saturday.  I thought I would post a couple of deals I'm looking to get:

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers – $1.66/ea
Use $0.75/1 here
Final Price = $0.91/ea

Yoplait Light Yogurt (6 oz cups) – $0.50/ea
Use $0.50/6 here
Final Price = $0.42/ea when you buy 6

Coffee-Mate Coffee Creamer (16 oz) – $1.50/ea
Use $0.75/1 here or $0.50/1 in 2/7 Red Plum insert
Final Price =$0.75-1/ea

Get a $5 Target Gift Card when you buy 2 selected Gillette Products

Gillette Fusion or Venus Embrace Razor – $6.99/ea
Use $4/1 Gillette in 2/7 P&G insert and $2/1 Venus in 2/7 P&G insert
Final Price = $2.99-4.99/ea; It’s like getting these for $0.49-$2.49/ea with gift card

*NEW* Satin Care Shave Gel (travel size) – $0.97/ea
Use $0.55/1 or $1/1 in 2/7 P&G insert
Final Price = FREE or $0.42/ea

Johnson’s Buddies Soap – $0.97-0.99/ea
Use $1/1 Johnson’s Baby in 1/3 Red plum insert (exp 3/31)
Final Price = FREE
All Laundry Detergent (travel size) – $1/ea
Use $1/1 when you sign up here
Final Price = FREE

I will also be looking for the Quaker Express deal! 
And some travel sized Cheerios, which I'm hoping to get free!


[Thanks to, Stretching A Buck] 

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

I signed Brother Bear up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library about a year ago and we've received 5  or 6 books, FREE!  I love this program.  You can sign your child, ages 0-5 years, up and they will receive 1 book every month until they are 5 years old.  That means you could get up to 60 FREE books!

2010 Coupon Insert Preview

January
3 – (3) Smart Source & (2) RedPlum
10 – Smart Source & RedPlum
17 – Smart Source &  Procter and Gamble
24 – Smart Source & RedPlum
31 – Smart Source & RedPlum
February
7 – Smart Source & Red Plum
14 – Red Plum
21 – (2) Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
28 – Smart Source
March
7 – Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
14 – Smart Source & RedPlum
21 – (2) Smart Source & RedPlum
28 – (2) Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
April
4 – No Inserts
11 – Smart Source & RedPlum
18 – Smart Source & RedPlum
25 – Smart Source & (2) RedPlum
May
2 – Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter &Gamble
9 – Smart Source
16 – Smart Source & RedPlum
23 – Smart Source & RedPlum
30 – No Inserts
June
6 – (2) Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
13 – Smart Source
20 – (2) Smart Source & RedPlum
27 – Smart Source & RedPlum
July
4 – Procter and Gamble
11 – Smart Source & RedPlum
18 – Smart Source
25 – Smart Source & RedPlum
August
1 – Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
8 – (2) Smart Source & RedPlum
15 – Smart Source & RedPlum
22 – (2) Smart Source
29 – Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
September
5 – No Inserts
12 – Smart Source & 2 RedPlum
19 – Smart Source & RedPlum
26 – Smart Source & RedPlum
October
3 – Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
10 – Smart Source & RedPlum
17 – Smart Source & RedPlum
24 – Smart Source & RedPlum
31 – Smart Source & RedPlum
November
7 – (2) Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
14 – Smart Source & RedPlum
21 – Smart Source
28 – No Inserts
December
5 – Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
12 – Smart Source & RedPlum
19 – No Inserts
26- No Inserts
Sources:
Red Plum Official Schedule
Smart Source Official Schedule
Procter & Gamble - based on History (and will have changes)

[HUGE Thanks to Southern Savers]

ANY SIZE $1 Cheerios coupon

New $1 coupon for ANY SIZE Cheerios.  The small "take along" packs are often times around $1, so this coupon will make them.....F R E E!  Check it out! (IE or FF)

[Thanks, Hip2Save]

Full Sized AVEENO Stress Relief Lotion

To get your FREE full sized bottle of Aveeno Stress Relief Lotion, go here! 

I had some problems earlier with the site, just keep trying!

[Thanks, Couponers United]

1st 1,000 - FREE Lion's Energy Drink Kit

Want to take the Lion’s challenge?! 
 
For your FREE Lion’s Challenge kit (which includes both an 8.3-ounce can of Red Bull and a 12-ounce can of Roaring Lion Energy Drink), fill out the following form .

This offer is limited to the first 1,000 orders per month. Return in two months, if you do not receive your Lion’s Challenge kit in the mail; allow 8 to 12 weeks for delivery.

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FREE SAMPLE - Burt's Bee Natural Toothpaste

Burt's Bees is offering a FREE sample of natural toothpaste!  Hurry on over to request your sample.  They'll probably go fast!

[Thanks, SwagGrabber]

FREE Denny's Grand Slam 2/9

Denny's will be giving away FREE Grand Slam breakfast platters Tuesday, February 9 from 6am-2pm. 

So, go check it out!

Quaker Easy Express Oatmeal @ Target $.02!

Hurry over to Target and get a sweet deal! 

Purchase 5 of the Quaker Oatmeal Express products @ $1.02 each and receive a $5 Target gift card!
Seems Golden Brown Sugar is all that there is.  That's fine since I'm basically only paying $.10 for 5 or $.02 EACH

[Thanks, Hip2Save]

FREE Mueller's Pasta Meal Planner w/ Coupons

You can go on over here to request your FREE 12-month 2010 weekly meal planner!  It also comes with 60 great meal ideas, recipes and money-saving coupons!

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$5 Pictureka Coupon

Head over here to print out your $5 Pictureka coupon.  You can go to Target or Walmart and purchase this game for under $1!

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Super Bowl Sunday Deal

Dockers: Score a pair of FREE Dockers Khaki Pants tomorrow, February 7th…keep a close eye on the commercials during the Super Bowl and when you see the “Men Without Pants” ad run, be among the first 2,010 people to register here and you could win FREE pants!

-Thanks Hip2Save

This Little Prayer of Mine - Book Review

I have had the oppurtunity to do a book review. It could not have come at a better time. The name of the book, This Little Prayer of Mine was written by Anthony DeStefano and illustrated by Mark Elliot.


Brother Bear will be 4 in May and we have been teaching him more about God and praying - things of that nature. This was the perfect book to do just that.

The illustrations in this book were just beautiful!

I enjoyed every thing about this book, even The Big Show and Brother Bear enjoyed it. I sense this book becoming a bedtime read every night! If you're thinking of introducing prayer into your household, this is just the book to do that. You can go here to get more information on purchasing this book and here to learn more about Anthony DeStefano

28 Day Organizing Challenge

As my readers know, I have decided to take I'm an Organizing Junkie's, 28 Day Organizing Challenge this year. I've decided to tackle a couple of areas in my home, but will only be entering my shelving unit - command center - into the challenge.




I'm sorry for the poor picture quality, I'm not sure what has been going on with my camera, and I don't see a new camera in the horizon anytime soon! This is my shelving unit my dear Kate gave to me. I love it! With The Big Show's grandma moving out in about 2 months, we've I've been doing some major Spring cleaning! So, this challenge has come at a great time! (PS I have to tell you, I had actually already started organizing this piece, but it's changed quite a bit since this was taken!)

Weekly CVS/Walgreens trip (FEB 4 2010)

TOTAL OUT OF POCKET (OOP) $10.75
# of items bought 12
Amount BEFORE coupons $36.18
Amount SAVED $38.03

They had a deal going on @ CVS:

Spend $10 get $3 ECB when you buy any of the Unilever products
That's where I got the Skippy PB & Ragu sauces 3/$5 &
2 Lipton teas 2/$5
I had used the price scanner last week and received a $3 off any Glade product so I snagged a Glade air freshener for $3.99 & receive $3 ECB (it's one of the special deals going on until the middle of this month I believe).
I used the following coupons:
-.60 off 2 Ragu sauces
-.60 off 1 Skippy PB
-.75 off 2 Lipton teas
-$3 off any Glade product
I also had $5 ECB from last weeks transaction.
My total out of pocket (OOP) $2.56
ECB received: $6

@Walgreens I did 3 separate transactions.
I first bought a Vitamin Schtick for $1.99 and received a $2 RR.

Then, I shopped around for my 2nd and 3rd transactions.
1 Blink Gel Eye drops -$7.99 (receive $8 RR)
some candy $.34
Coupons used:
-$2 off Blink eye drops
-$2 RR from first transaction Vitamin Schtick
Total OOP $4.33
RR received $8

3rd transaction
Deal of: Buy 2 particapating products from Advil & ThermaCare receive $5 Register Rewards
1 ThermaCare heat wrap - $6.99 (just NOW noticed this wasn't on sale @ my store, in the ad it states $5.99...boo:( )
1 Advil - $4.49
1 V-day tumbler - $.39
Coupons used:
-$1 off ThermaCare
-$1 off Advil
-$8 RR from previous transaction
Total OOP $1.87
RR Received $5

Overall I think I did fairly well! I'd like to go back to CVS to get a couple of other things, but am not sure if I will or not.

Mom's Best Natural Pantry Makeover Contest

I debated on whether or not I should post about this, but heck, I'm going to share the fun!

I have decided to enter the, Mom's Best Natural Pantry Makeover Contest!

Enter a video explaining why you think your pantry needs a professional makeover and your family could win some fabulous prizes!

Submit Your Video

You could WIN up to:

• A $1000 gift card!
• Pantry Makeover by Elizabeth Ward RD
• A year supply of cereal

I will post my video some time this week!

Buy 1 dozen eggs, get 1 free

Become a fan of the Incredible Edible Egg to receive a BOGO FREE dozen egg coupon. This coupon will be available on Friday, February 5th, to the first 30,000 fans who visit the Incredible Edible Egg Facebook Fan page on Friday and click on the "Free Egg" to download the coupon.

Thanks, Saving A Bundle

Free Shipping on ANY $5 order *AVON*

When you use the coupon code KISSES, AVON will offer free shipping on any order over $5.

Thanks to SwagGrabber!