CVS Trip: Thanksgiving Edition!

My dad and I went up to CVS as soon as they opened this morning.  I left the girls home with Jerry.  ;-)  We had a pretty good trip today!  I was surprised at how many people were there waiting for them to open this morning.  I've had several cashiers there tell me in the past that I am the only one who shops there that plays the drug store the way that I do.  Here's my trip:

Transaction #1:
Bought:
2 Colgate Sensitive Toothpastes @ $3.99 ea.:  $7.98
1 LA Looks Styling Gel:  $2.99
Used:
2 $1.00/1 Colgate Sensitive
$9.00 ECB (from last week)
Total Spent:  $0.98 (my subtotal before tax was -$0.03)
Total Saved:  $13.60
Got Back:  $10.97 ECB

Transaction #2:
Bought:
1 Eucerin Body Lotion:  $6.99
1 Old Spice Fresh Collection deodorant:  $4.00
1 Advil PM 4 ct.:  $0.99
Used:
$1.00/1 Eucerin
$10.97 ECB
Total Spent:  $1.12 (my subtotal before tax was $0.01)
Total Saved:  $13.76
Got Back:  $11.98 ECB

Transaction #3:
Bought:
2 Herbal Essences @ $3.99 ea.:  $7.98
1 Listerine Pocketpack 3 pk.:  $2.99
1 Carmex:  $0.99
1 Snickers King Size:  $1.59
Used:
$1.00/2 Herbal Essences
$0.30/1 Carmex
$11.98 ECB
Total Spent:  $1.52 (my subtotal before tax was $0.27)
Total Saved:  $16.18
Got Back:  $13.55 ECB

Transaction #4:
Bought:
2 Renpure Organics @ $4.99 ea.:  $9.98 (NOTE:  Look for ones with TRY ME FREE handtags to make these a moneymaker after mail-in-rebate!)
1 Listerine pocketpacks 3 ct.:  $2.99
1 Reese's singles:  $0.79
Used:  $13.55 ECB
Total Spent:  $1.48 (my subtotal before tax was $0.21)
Total Saved:  $19.15
Got Back:  $13.76 ECB

Transaction #5:
Bought:
1 Xtra Laundry Detergent:  $1.99
1 Snickers King Size:  $1.59
4 Resse's singles @ $0.79:  $3.16
1 Excedrin Extra Strength 8 ct.:  $0.99
1 Phillips Ear Phones:  $6.99
1 Bioluxe Shampoo trial size:  $1.99
1 Huggies Little Movers jumbo pack:  $11.99

Used:
$5.00/$25.00 CVS coupon
Free gift Twitter coupon (for Bioluxe)
$3.00/1 Huggies CVS coupon
$2.00/1 Huggies
$13.76 ECB
Total Spent:  $4.96 (my subtotal before tax was $2.95)
Total Saved:  $30.05
Got Back:  $13.73 ECB

Transaction #6:
Bought:
3 King Sized Snickers @ $1.59 ea.:  $4.77
Used:  $4.75 ECB
Total Spent:  $0.46 (my subtotal before tax was $0.02)
Total Saved:  $5.05
Got Back: $4.77 ECB

Grand Total Spent:  $10.52 (before tax $3.43)
Grand Total Saved:  $97.79
ECB Remaining:  $13.75

$10 for $20 Worth of Photo Books or Holiday Cards, Plus Four Free Accordion Desktop Calendars at KODAK Gallery!

Today's Groupon is a national deal where you can get $10 for $20 Worth of Photo Books or Holiday Cards, Plus Four Free Accordion Desktop Calendars at KODAK Gallery!  Go here to check it out!  This Groupon expires February 15th, 2011.

Check The Front Page Of Your Newspapers Today!

If you got a newspaper today, be sure to check for this peelie!  The front page of today's Tennessean had a peelie for $10.00 off any purchase of $20.00 or more at Kohl's!  The coupon is valid Friday, November 26th and Saturday November 27th until 1:00 PM only.

I Am Most Thankful For...

My two beautiful girls!  My munchkins are my whole world!  I don't know what I would do without them!  This Thanksgiving is extra special to me.  Not only is it Savannah's first, but we also have Alex for the first time in many years!  My dad and sister drove down from St. Louis, and my mom and step dad are coming down today as well.  Plus tomorrow is my dad's birthday!  So, Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!  I hope you have a wonderful day filled with good food, good company, and good times!

New CVS Twitter FREEBIE!

Go here and enter in your Extra Care card number and email address to receive a coupon for a FREE Gift from CVS/pharmacy! Choose from a travel size Bioluxe® shampoo or conditioner OR a CVS/pharmacy Brand toothbrush.  Offer ends November 24, 2010 and the coupon expires on November 27, 2010.

Check your in boxes as well!  I received a coupon for $5.00 off a $25.00 purchase valid Thanksgiving day through Saturday!  I may need to redo my plan a little bit!

FREE Nature's Bounty Multivitamin Gummies Sample!

This sample is available again is you missed it last time (like I did)! Just fill out this short form on the Nature's Bounty site to request your FREE sample of their adult multivitamin gummies. If you've recently requested a sample from Nature's Bounty, you may not be able to get this sample.  Your sample will take up to eight weeks for delivery.

Enter The Dingo Contest and Get A FREE Sample of Dingo Jerky Treats!

Register your e-mail with the Dingo Brand site and enter the "Great Things Come in Small Packages" Photo Sweepstakes (you'll have to write a short story about your dog and upload their photo). All entries will get a FREE sample of Dingo Jerky Chewz Chicken Chips!

Go here to get started!

FREE Sample of Purina One SmartBlend Dog Or Cat Food!

Remember the new Target Sample Spot?  Right now you can request a FREE sample of Purina One SmartBlend dog or cat food!  You will have to answer 3 short survey questions (at least I did for the dog food, not sure about the cat food) and then fill out your info.  Your sample should arrive within four to six weeks.

Bath and Body Works: FREE Item (Up To $13.00) With Any $10.00 Purchase!

Here's a fun create-your-own-sale coupon from Bath and Body Works!  Make any purchase of $10.00 or more in store or online and receive any product up to $13.00 for FREE!  Limit of one offer per customer.  The coupon is valid through December 24, 2010.  Go here to print yours or, if shopping online, use coupon code:  FREE4U

Amazon Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals Start Today!

From Amazon,"You shouldn’t have to stand in a long line to get a great deal. We’re searching for the best Black Friday deals everywhere--including deals other stores are planning--so we can meet or beat their prices and bring them to you even earlier. These limited-supply offers will go quickly, but we’ll add new ones throughout the day, every day this week, so you can skip the long lines and still save a bundle."

Some of my favorite deals today include:

• The Blind Side DVD:  $3.99  (this is an AMAZING price for the DVD, but if you are like my family and prefer Blu Ray, it will be $10.00 at Wal Mart on Black Friday)
• The Ultimate Vacation Collection (National Lampoon's Vacation / Vegas Vacation / European Vacation / Christmas Vacation):  $16.99
• Zhu Zhu Pet 3-Pack (Hamsters Will Vary):  $11.99  (That's $4.00 per Hamster, same as the Wal Mart Black Friday Price!)

All these deals ship for FREE with Amazon Prime.  If you haven't already, go sign up for Amazon Mom and you will get a FREE three month trial of Amazon Prime!

FREE $3.00 Amazon MP3 Credit

Whoo-hoo for FREE Music!  Head over to Amazon and type in coupon code GET3MP3S in the coupon code box to get a FREE $3.00 MP3 download credit added to your account. There are tons of songs available for $0.99 each, so you shold be able to get up to 3 songs for FREE!  This offer is available through November 29, 2010.  Aren't you loving the FREE MP3 download offers today?

Disney Movie Rewards Members: FREE Holiday MP3 Download!

These codes printed out on the bottom of the page when I printed out my coupons for A Christmas Carol and Santa Paws this morning.  If you are a Disney Movie Rewards member, log in and enter in either of the codes SCROOGE or PAWS (both codes are for the same thing) for a FREE MP3 download of Dug's Night Before Christmas!  The codes are valid though December 25th, 2010.

Target Trip: 11/21/10

I have lots of deals to post today and Savannah is taking her morning nap right now, so I am going to try to power though these!  I wanted to get this up yesterday, but it was impossible with Alex snooping around last night.  If you are looking for toy deals, I highly suggest you grab yesterday's Target ad (or go here and print the in ad coupons) and go to Target before Wednesday!  It was super crowded when I went, but it was worth it!  I'm almost done shopping for Alex, and I got a big chunk of Savannah's gifts bought as well.  Here's the picture and the breakdown:

1 Bright Stars Lion Light Up Rattle (org. $4.99):  $4.24
1 Bright Stars Pink Rattle (org. $2.99):  $1.90
Toy Story 3 Blu Ray (org. $27.99):  $14.99 after sale price of $19.99 and $5.00 coupon
Zhu Zhu Pets Speed Boat (org. $15.59):  $5.00 after sale price of $10.00 and $5.00 coupon
Twister Hoopla game (org. $18.09):  $9.00 after sale price of $14.00 and $5.00 coupon
Cuponk game (org. $13.99):  $2.00 after sale price of $7.00 and $5.00 coupon
VTech Learn and Discover Driver (org. $17.69):  $12.69 after $5.00 coupon
Fisher Price Learning Kitchen (org. $39.99):  $24.99 after sale price of $29.99 and $5.00 coupon
2 Littlest Pet Shop 2 pk pets (org. $4.99 ea.):  $2.50 ea. after 50% wyb 2 coupon
Total Spent:  $79.80
Total Saved:  $75.73

The Fisher Price Learning Kitchen was something I really wanted to get Savannah for Christmas, but just couldn't bring myself to pay that much for it, so I was really excited to get a deal on it.  I bought the Zombie version of the Cuponk game (since Alex is obsessed with zombies) and am sending Jerry back today after he gets off of work to see if he can find another one for my sister (she is obsessed with zombies too, and Colleen, if you are reading this, just act surprised if you get one!).  I also am sending him to try to get Disney's A Christmas Carol on Blu Ray.  It's on sale for $24.99 and if you use the $5.00 Target coupon and the $10.00 Disney Movie Rewards coupon it will only be $9.99!  I know all the deals that I posted are pretty much just for girls (sorry, but I only have girls!), but I also spotted several good deals on Thomas the Train and Legos with the sales and coupons!  Happy shopping!

Black Friday Deals

I meant to get this up yesterday, but with two sick girls everything else was on hold.  I read an article that unless you plan on buying electronics you should stay home this Black Friday.  Unfortunately I can't remember where I saw that article, but I must saw I have to agree from the ad previews I have seen so far.  I remember as a child (and even a teenager) shopping on Black Friday with my mom and getting all kinds of freebies just for being one of the first ones at the store.  It seems like no one does that anymore.  Southern Savers has a list of all the ad scans thus far for Black Friday deals.  So far the only place I am considering is Wal Mart, which is surprising for me.  I try to avoid Wal Mart at all costs.  Most of deals start at 12:01 AM, so if I go I might be cutting it close.  Jerry's store opens at 3:00 AM so he has to be at his store by 2:00.  Some of my favorite Wal Mart deals include:

• Select Blu-Ray movies $5.00 and $10.00
• Kid's 2-piece character sleepwear sets:  $4.00
• KitchenAid Stand Mixer:  $149.00
• Zhu Zhu Pets:  $4.00

The drug stores have some awesome four day deals.  I don't have a Rite Aid near me and I am not a fan of Walgreens, but I am going to try to sneak to CVS as soon as they open on Thanksgiving to take advantage of all the good deals there.  You can go to Southern Savers for the full lists and some scenarios.  Simply CVS has the ad scan and several scenarios as well.  Below are the scenario I will be doing (I will be starting will $9.00 ECB) and a scenario for beginners.  If you are a beginner, you will be doing lots of transactions, but it is the best way to keep your total OOP as low as possible.  Apparently there are several good coupons out there to go with this ad, but I guess I live in an area with a severe lack of coupons.

My scenario:
Transaction #1:
Buy:  2 Colgate Sensitive toothpastes @ $3.99 each:  $7.98
1 LA Looks Styling gel 20 oz.:  $2.99
Use:  2 $1.00/1 Colgate found here or in the 11/14/10 SS and $9.00 ECB
Total due:  Just tax!  Get back:  $10.97 ECB

Transaction #2:
Buy:  1 Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Body Lotion 8.4 oz:  $6.99
1 Old Spice Fresh Collection or Gillette Odor Shield Deodorant 2.6 oz:  $4.00
1 Advil PM 4 ct.:  $0.99
Use:  $1.00/1 Eucerin product found here and $10.97 ECB
Total due:  $0.01 plus tax!  Get back:  $11.98 ECB

Transaction #3:
Buy:  2 Herbal Essences Hydralicious Shampoo or Conditioner 10.01 oz @ $3.99 ea.:  $7.98
1 Listerine Pocket pack 3 pk. 72 strips total:  $2.99
1 Mars King Size Assorted Candy Bars 1.94-3.63 oz.:  $1.59
1 Carmex lip balm  0.15-0.35 oz.:  $0.99
Use:  $1.00/2 Herbal Essences products from the 10/31/10 P&G
$0.30/1 Carmex from the 11/7/10 SS and $11.98 ECB
Total due:  $0.27 plus tax.  Get Back:  $13.55 ECB

Transaction #4:
Buy:  2 Renpure Organics Shampoo or Conditioner 13.5 oz or Amazing Miracle Reconstructer 8 oz. @ $4.99 ea.:  $9.98
1 Listerine Pocket pack 3 pk. 72 strips total:  $2.99
1 Reese's Singles candy 1.4-2 oz.:  $0.79
Use:  $13.55 ECB
Total due:  $0.21 plus tax.  Get Back:  $13.76 ECB

Transaction #5:
Buy:  1 Phillips In Ear Headphones or Universal Remote Control:  $6.99
4 Mars King Size Assorted Candy Bars 1.94-3.63 oz. @ $1.59 ea.:  $6.36
1 Reese's Singles candy 1.4-2 oz.:  $0.79
Use:  $13.76 ECB
Total due:  $0.38 plus tax.  Get back:  $14.14 ECB

Transaction #6:
Buy:  1 Excedrin Migraine, PM, or Extra Strength 8 ct.:  $0.99
3 Reese's Singles candy 1.4-2 oz. @ $0.79 ea.:  $2.37
1 Xtra 2X Laundry Detergent:  $1.99
1 Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers:  $8.99
Use:  $3.00/1 Huggies CVS Home Mailer Coupon
$2.50/1 Huggies found here
$6.99 ECB and $0.79 ECB
Total Due:  $1.06 plus tax.  Get Back:  $4.36 ECB

Total Spent:  $1.93 plus tax
ECB Remaining:  $10.72

Scenario For Beginners:  (Note:  If you do not have an Extra Care Card, ask for one at the register.  It will only take a minute and they will hand it to you right then and there!)

Transaction #1:
Buy:  1 Colgate Sensitive toothpaste:  $3.99
Use: $1.00/1 Colgate found here or in the 11/14/10 SS
Total Due:  $2.99 plus tax.  Get Back:  $3.99 ECB

Transaction #2:
Buy:  1 Colgate Sensitive toothpaste:  $3.99
1 Excedrin Migraine, PM, or Extra Strength 8 ct.:  $0.99
Use:  $3.99 ECB (always hand over ECB first) and $1.00/1 Colgate found here or in the 11/14/10 SS
Total Due:  Just Tax!  Get Back:  $4.98 ECB

Transaction #3:
Buy:  1 Advil PM 4 ct.:  $0.99
1 Carmex lip balm  0.15-0.35 oz.:  $0.99
1 Listerine Pocket pack 3 pk. 72 strips total:  $2.99
1 Reese's Singles candy 1.4-2 oz.:  $0.79
Use: $4.98 ECB and $0.30/1 Carmex from the 11/7/10 SS
(some area inserts also have had several $.50/1 Listerine product in them, if you have this coupon, use it as well)
Total Due:  $0.48 plus tax (or just tax if you have the Listerine coupon).  Get Back:  $5.76 ECB

Transaction #4:  
Buy:  1 Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Body Lotion 8.4 oz:  $6.99
Use:  $1.00/1 Eucerin product found here and $5.76 ECB
Total Due:  $0.23 plus tax.  Get Back:  $6.99 ECB

Transaction #5:
Buy:  2 Herbal Essences Hydralicious Shampoo or Conditioner 10.01 oz @ $3.99 ea.:  $7.98
Use:  $1.00/2 Herbal Essences products from the 10/31/10 P&G and $6.99 ECB
Total Due:  Just tax!  Get Back:  $7.98 ECB

Transaction #6:
Buy:  1 LA Looks Styling gel 20 oz.:  $2.99
1 Listerine Pocket pack 3 pk. 72 strips total:  $2.99
1 Mars King Size Assorted Candy Bars 1.94-3.63 oz.:  $1.59
1 Reese's Singles candy 1.4-2 oz.:  $0.79
Use:  $7.98 ECB (and $0.50/1 Listerine coupon if you have one)
Total Due:  $0.38 plus tax (or just tax if you have the Listerine coupon)  Get Back:  $8.36 ECB

Transaction #7:
Buy:  1 Mars King Size Assorted Candy Bars 1.94-3.63 oz.:  $1.59
1 Phillips In Ear Headphones or Universal Remote Control:  $6.99
Total Due:  $0.22 plus tax.  Get Back:  $8.58

Transaction #8
Buy:  1 Renpure Organics Shampoo or Conditioner 13.5 oz or Amazing Miracle Reconstructer 8 oz.:  $4.99
1 Old Spice Fresh Collection or Gillette Odor Shield Deodorant 2.6 oz:  $4.00
Use:  $8.58 ECB
Total Due:  $0.41 plus tax.  Get Back:  $8.99 ECB

Transaction #9
Buy:  1 Renpure Organics Shampoo or Conditioner 13.5 oz or Amazing Miracle Reconstructer 8 oz.:  $4.99
3 Mars King Size Assorted Candy Bars 1.94-3.63 oz. @ $1.59 ea.:  $4.77
3 Reese's Singles candy 1.4-2 oz. @ $0.79 ea.:  $2.37
Use:  $8.99 ECB
Total Due:  $3.14 plus tax.  Get Back:  $12.13 ECB

FREE Jiffy Recipe Book!

Fill out this form to request a FREE Jiffy Recipe Book.  The book is available online too if you would prefer the electronic format.   Limit of one per person.  You will receive an email shortly afterward to verify your information.

FREE Personalized Video Card From Santa!

Ok, this is pretty cool.  Alex is at the age where she questions if Santa is real or not, so I think she would love this!  Go here and enter in some information about your child and you will receive back a FREE personalized video e-card from Santa!  Note:  This company is out of Canada, so for location you will have to choose "other".

Thanks, Mojo Savings!

A New Way To Earn Swagbucks: Redeem Coupons!

Yes, I am slightly Swagbucks obsessed, but who doesn't love FREE money?  Now there is a new way to earn Swagbucks:  by redeeming coupons!  If you look under the "earn" tab and click on "coupons" you will see a page of coupons (they are the same ones available on coupons.com).  Print the coupons you want and when you redeem them, you will receive 10 Swagbucks per coupons!  The fine print says it could take up to six weeks for your Swagbucks to show up on your account, but what better way to earn some extra Swagbucks than to do something you already do?

It's Mega Swagbucks Friday!

Huh?  What does that mean?  Swagbucks is a search engine similar to Google that pays you to use it.  Every time you use it to do an Internet search, you have a chance of earning Swagbucks.  These can be redeemed for prizes, including gift cards.  On Fridays, you will have a chance at winning higher than average bucks, for instance: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 or even 500!  You can also earn Swagbucks by taking polls and surveys on their site.  My favorite prize is the $5.00 Amazon gift card for only 450 Swagbucks.  I know $5.00 doesn't sound like a lot, but it's easy to earn 450 Swagbucks and those $5.00 gift cards add up quickly.  Go to Swagbucks now to sign up!  You will get 30 bonus Swagbucks just for joining!

Cellfire Cinderella Surprise Coupon!

Cellfire is giving away their Cinderella coupons again.  Although this time they are doing it differently, and I must say, I think this way will go must more smoothly than it has in the past.  I had decided that I wasn't going to waste my time chasing after them anymore but we'll see how this one goes.  Beginning at 2:00 PM today and ending at 2:00 PM tomorrow, Cellfire is giving away 10,000 Cinderella coupons worth $1.00, $5.00, or $10.00 off your next purchase at Kroger or any of the Kroger family stores.  Just log into your account during the 24 hour time period and if you see the Cinderella coupon on your page, add it to your card.  Good luck to all of you!

UPDATE:  I got a $1.00 coupon!  This was way easier than in the past!  Hopefully they continue to do it this way in the future!

Groupon: Half Off At American Apparel!

Today's Groupon for Nashville is $25.00 for $50.00 worth of clothing and accessories from American Apparel!  Their products are a bit on the pricey side, but they have super cute stuff!  This Groupon is for in-store only; however you may use it at any store in the US.  The fine print:  Groupon expires on February 19th, 2011.  Limit 1 per person; however, you may buy 1 additional as a gift. $50 minimum purchase (i.e., you must use your entire Groupon in one transaction).  Not valid on Multi-Packs, California Select Vintage, Multibrand products, or shoes. Not valid at outlet locations. Not valid with other offers or sale items.

Go here to take advantage of this one!

Publix Trip: 11/17/10

I made my trip to Publix today to purchase a few little things we needed and all the Thanksgiving food I needed as well.  My mom and I are splitting the Thanksgiving dishes, so I only bought my share.  I am super excited about Thanksgiving this year.  My dad and my sister are coming down from St. Louis, and my mom and my stepdad will be here as well.  It's Savannah's first Thanksgiving and my dad's birthday is on Black Friday, so we will have a lot of celebrating to do!  Even with my Thanksgiving purchases, I still saved more than I spent!

Bought:
1 Publix Hot Dogs:  Penny Item
1 Publix Frozen Turkey @ $0.59/lb:  $7.71
2 Publix Turkey gravy mix:  $1.00
2 McCormick Turkey gravy mix:  $1.98  (There were only 2 of the Publix turkey gravy mix left, so I bought both of them and had to buy the McCormick as well.)
1 lb of Publix swiss cheese:  $5.69
3 Sister Schuber's Dinner Rolls @ $2.50 ea.:  $7.50
1 box Wheat Thins BOGO:  $1.35
1 box Triscuits BOGO:  $1.34
1 2 liter diet Pepsi:  $1.69
2 boxes of Orville Redenbacher's popcorn BOGO:  $4.89
2 Cool Whip BOGO:  $1.95
2 Breyer's Ice Cream BOGO:  $4.99
6 Betty Crocker muffin mixes BOGO:  $8.07
3 Stove Top stuffings @ $1.69 ea.:  $5.07

Used:
2 $0.50/1 Sister Schuber's from 10/3/10 SS and
1 $0.50/1 Sister Schuber's from October All You magazine (made each bag $1.50)
$1.00/2 Nabisco crackers Target coupon  and
$1.00/2 Nabisco crackers from 11/14/10 SS (made each box $0.35)
$1.50/1 Pepsi 2 liter wyb 2 Orville Redenbacher's popcorn Publix coupon from the Yellow Advantage flyer (made it $0.19)
2 $0.40/1 Orville Redenbacher's popcorn from the 11/14/10 SS (made each one $1.65)
$0.50/2 Cool Whip Target coupon (made each one $0.73)
6 $0.50/1 Betty Crocker muffin mix found here or here (made each box $0.35)
$1.00/3 Stove Top Stuffings from peelie coupon booklet found on Maxwell House coffee (made each box $1.36)

Total Spent:  $43.59
Total Saved:  $49.53, or 53%

New Hamburger Helper Coupon!

MyGetTogether from General Mills has asked me to share this rare coupon with you guys!  It is for $0.35 off any one Hamburger, Chicken, or Tuna Helper.  I have never seen a coupon off one before.  The coupons I see are usually for $0.75/3.  This is a Bricks coupon, so be sure to hit the back button to print a second time.  The coupon will expire one month from the date you print it.  I would not hold off on printing though, they only have a limited number of them!  I must admit, I love having this stuff on hand.  Some nights Jerry doesn't get off of work until 10:00 and is usually hungry when he gets home.  It's so easy for me to whip up some Hamburger Helper right before I go to bed and have it ready for him when he walks in the door.  Hold on to those coupons until a BOGO sale at Publix or a 10/$10 sale at Kroger to score a great deal!

Publix Trip: 11/14/10

I made a mini Publix trip on Sunday.  I was getting low on Lysol wipes, so I was glad that they were on sale.  My dad is coming in town for Thanksgiving and his birthday is the day after.  He can't have chocolate, so I needed some cake mix and frosting for his birthday and was glad it was on sale too!  Here's how I did:

Bought:
2 Lysol wipes BOGO:  $4.99
1 Betty Crocker cake mix:  $0.88
1 Betty Crocker frosting:  $0.78
1 Vigo yellow rice:  $0.65
2 Heluva Good dips BOGO:  $2.00
1 Bird's Eye Voila meal:  $1.96
6 Dannon Lite and Fit yogurt on sale 20 for $8.00:  $2.40

Used:
$0.50/1 Vigo rice from the 10/3/10 RP (made it FREE plus $0.35 overage!)
$0.50/2 when you buy both Betty Crocker cake mix and frosting found here (made each $0.33)
2 $0.50/1 Heluva Good product found here (made both FREE)
$1.00/1 Bird's Eye Voila meal Publix coupon from the Harvest of Savings booklet (made it $0.96)
$1/2 Lysol wipes from the 11/07/10 SS (made each one $1.99)
$0.50/6 Dannon Lite and Fit found here (made each one $0.23)

Total Spent:  $7.60
Total Saved:  $18.81, or 71%

CVS Trip: 11/14/10- One Of My Best Trips!

I had not been to CVS in about two weeks since the sales have been super slow lately.  But I think I made up for it this week.  I usually try not to dip below keeping $10.00 ECB on hand at any time, but I did slightly this week.  But I know I will make up for it next week during the Thanksgiving weekend sales.  Here's what I did over 3 transactions:

Transaction #1:
Bought:
1 Oral B Vitality toothbrush:  $23.00
1 Newspaper:  $1.00
1 roll CVS paper towels:  $1.00
2 packs of Mentos gum @ $0.99 ea.:  $1.98
Used:
$5.00/$25.00 CVS email coupon
$10.00/1 Oral B Vitality from the 11/14/10 RP
2 $1.00/1 Mentos gum from the 10/3/10 SS
$10.00 ECB (from 2 weeks ago)
Total Spent:  $1.96 (just tax)
Total Saved:  $39.32
Got Back:  $13.00 ECB  (for the toothbrush)
Transaction #2:
Bought:
1 Oral B Vitality toothbrush:  $23.00
Used:
$10.00/1 Oral B Vitality from the 11/14/10 RP 
$13.00 ECB (from previous transaction)
Total Spent:  $2.13 (just tax)
Total Saved:  $32.99
Got Back:  $13.00 ECB (for the toothbrush)

Transaction #3:
Bought:
3 jars of Ragu pasta sauce:  3/$5.00
3 jars of Skippy peanut butter:  3/$5.00
2 boxes of Kellogg's cereals:  2/$4.00
1 bottle of Herbal Essences conditioner:  $2.99 
1 box of Fiber One granola bars:  $3.99
1 box of CVS spaghetti:  $1.57
Used:
FREE pasta when you buy 2 jars of Ragu from the 11/14/10 RP (took off $1.25)
2 $0.50/1 Skippy Peanut Butter from the 11/14/10 RP
$0.50/1 Herbal Essences from the 11/14/10 RP
$1.00/2 Kellogg's cereals found here
$0.50/1 Fiber One granola bars found here
$5.00 ECB (from a CVS survey)
$13.00 ECB (from previous transaction)
Total Spent:  $1.70 (my subtotal before tax was $0.30)
Total Saved:  $34.47
Got Back:  $9.00 ECB ($3.00 for Fiber One, $3.00 for Skippy/Ragu, $1.00 for Kellogg's, and $2.00 for Herbal Essences)
 
Grand Total Spent:  $5.79 (all but $0.30 of it was tax)
Grand Total Saved:  $106.78, or 95%!

So It's Been A While Since I Have Posted Anything...

And I apologize for that.  Life has been hectic and good deals have been slow lately.  Halloween was very busy since it was Savannah's first and we ended up making Alex's costume.  The week after that I hosted my first House Party (which was awesome, by the way) for Play Station Move and Sing Star Dance.  Then I had some family issues.  And now Savannah has her first cold.  I hate seeing my poor baby sick, especially since there isn't much I can do to make her better since she is so young.  So life has been very busy, but God will not put in front of me anything that I cannot handle.  If He has faith in me then I must too.  Here are a few pictures of what I have been up to, and I promise to try to post more regularly.  I don't want anyone to miss any good holiday deals out there!



My little pink poodle slept all the way through Trick-or-Treating!



Alex the cow and Savannah the pink poodle.

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The birthday boy singing and dancing at the SingStar Dance House Party.

Possibility To See Tangled For FREE At A Pre-Screen!?

I just saw this on Couponing To Disney and tried it.  Immediately afterwards I received an email stating that I should receive and email confirmation 24 to 48 hours before the pre-screen date that I selected, so I'm not 100% sure if this works, but how awesome would it be to see the new Disney movie, Tangled, in 3D for FREE!?  If you would like to try this, here's how:

1. Just go HERE to USeeItFirst and register for your free account
2. Under registration code enter wingclips
3. After registering click on “find a screening” at the top of the page
4. Select the movie Tangled
5. Choose the location you want to see this movie
6. You should receive an email confirming your RSVP.

Here are the locations available:

Albany, Albuquerque, Boston, Charlotte, Cleveland, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Hartford, Honolulu, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Oklahmoa City, Norfold, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pheonix, Pittsburg. Raleigh/Durham, Sacremento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Fransico, St. Louis, Tampa, Tuscon, West Palm Beach

LOCATIONS ALREADY FULL:

Atlanta, Austin, Denver, Portland, Seattle

Thanks so much to Kristin at Couponing To Disney for posting the info!

It's Mega Swagbucks Friday!

Huh?  What does that mean?  Swagbucks is a search engine similar to Google that pays you to use it.  Every time you use it to do an Internet search, you have a chance of earning Swagbucks.  These can be redeemed for prizes, including gift cards.  On Fridays, you will have a chance at winning higher than average bucks, for instance: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 or even 500!  You can also earn Swagbucks by taking polls and surveys on their site.  My favorite prize is the $5.00 Amazon gift card for only 450 Swagbucks.  I know $5.00 doesn't sound like a lot, but it's easy to earn 450 Swagbucks and those $5.00 gift cards add up quickly.  Go to Swagbucks now to sign up!  You will get 30 bonus Swagbucks just for joining!

New Crayola Rebates!

Crayola just released this awesome new rebate promotion! You can get up to $23.00 back in rebates on select Crayola products purchased between October 15th and December 31st. This is a great rebate promotion since Christmas is just around the corner!

The Toy Story 3 Coupon Has Arrived!

The coupon for the Toy Story 3 Blu Ray Combo pack can be found here.  It's for $8.00 off instead of the usual $10.00  I would print this one now, you don't want them to run out!  The movie doesn't come out till Tuesday, so hang on to it.  As soon as I know the deals, I will post them.

CVS Coupon: $5.00 Off A $15.00 Purchase!

Print this offer and present it to the practitioner at any MinuteClinic inside select CVS/pharmacy stores. You’ll receive a $5 off coupon to use on a $15 purchase at CVS/pharmacy.* Use this coupon for front store items (See exclusions, coupon cannot be used on pharmacy purchases). It only takes a minute! No appointment necessary. Simply stop by a MinuteClinic and meet the practitioner to redeem this offer. We're open 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends.
*Valid at MinuteClinic locations inside CVS/pharmacy only. Offer must be given to practitioner to receive coupon. No purchase necessary, while supplies last.No substitutions. Offer valid only for intended recipient. Limit one coupon per customer. No cash back.
CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic will not accept offers printed from unauthorized internet postings or reproductions, copies, or facsimiles of this offer. Original coupon must be relinquished at the time of purchase. Coupon is void if copied, transferred and where prohibited by law. Coupon excludes alcohol, gift cards, lottery, money orders, prescriptions, MinuteClinic services, postage stamps, pre-paid cards, and tobacco products. Tax charged on pre-coupon price where required. Coupon cannot be combined with any other CVS/pharmacy coupons. Limit one coupon per customer. No cash back.
Please note: All images may not print in your internet browser. Just print the coupon in black and white or color, and bring it to MinuteClinic as is.
Expiration date: November 21, 2010

FREE Sample Of Tom's Of Maine Toothpaste!

Go fill out this form to request a FREE sample of Tom's of Maine Wicked Fresh toothpaste!  Hurry, this sample is only for the first 100,000.  You should receive yours in 4 to 6 weeks.

Halloween Candy Buy Back Program!

I just came across a nifty program!  If you want to limit your kids' candy intake this year (or in my case, you sneak your kid's candy and you still have 10 lbs. of baby weight to lose and don't want to be tempted) there is an awesome program called Halloween Candy Buy Back Program!  Go here to find a dentist or community center in your area that is participating.  On the day of the event, they will buy back your Halloween candy for $1.00 per pound of candy.  Then, they will send the candy to troops overseas!  What a great way to get rid of your Halloween candy and brighten up a soldier's day!

FREE Sample Of Thomas Coffee!

I am a coffee addict.  I get up at 5:00 AM every day and I am so not a morning person.  I rely on my coffee to wake me up and get me through my day.  So what's better than coffee?  FREE coffee of course!  If you are like me, fill out this form to request a FREE sample of Thomas Coffee!  I've never heard of this brand, so I have no idea if it is good or not, but what better way to find out than a FREE sample?  You should receive your FREEBIE within one week.

FREE Bag Of Food Should Taste Good Crackers!

Get a FREE bag of Food Should Taste Good Crackers when you “like” them and register on Facebook.  This is good for the first 100,000.  You will receive a coupon for a FREE bag via mail.

FREE Sample Of Rachel Ray Nutrish Dog Food!

Go fill out this form to request your FREE sample of Rachel Ray Nutrish dog food!

FREE Cheese Quesadilla At Denny's!

Head on over and grab this Denny’s printable coupon good for a FREE Cheese Quesadilla with the purchase of any entree of $2.50 or more. Hurry, this coupon expires October 31st.

Thanks, Mojo Savings!

Today's Groupon: Half Off At The Body Shop!

Today's Groupon is a nation wide deal:  $20 for $40 worth of products from The Body Shop!  I'm sure you could score some awesome deals with this one!  Remember you can only get this deal today, so grab it while you can!

Old Navy Doorbusters Online Only!

Old Navy has daily doorbusters now through Tuesday online only.  They change daily, so if there isn't anything you want today, be sure to check back tomorrow.  Here are today's deals:

• Performance fleece accessories for the family:  $3.00 each (reg. $7.50)
• Adult and kids sleep pants:  $10.00 (reg. $12.50 to $19.50)
• Men's waffle knit tees:  $10.00 (reg. $17.50)
• Jeans for baby:  $10.00 (reg $16.50)

Jerry gets a new pair of jammie pants every year for Christmas from Alex.  He wears his so much that they are always worn out by the time the next year rolls around, but I'm not too crazy about any of the men's sleep pants they have.  The fleece scarves look like they would make nice gifts too.  If you don't like/want/need any of today's deals, tomorrow Adult Frost Free Vests will be $20.00, plus there will be more deals that they haven't announced yet.

FREE Sample Pack From Playtex Sport!

Go fill out this form to receive a FREE sample pack from Playtex Sport.  Your sample pack will include 2 regular unscented tampons, 1 super unscented tampon, and a coupon for $1.00 off!  You should receive your sample pack within 4 to 6 weeks.

FREE Big Taste Meal Coupon For A&W!

Here's another food deal for you!  Head over and "like" A&W on Facebook and click on the welcome tab to receive a FREE $3.00 Big Taste Meal coupon with the purchase of a 32-ounce fountain drink.  The coupon is valid October 24th through November 1st.

Thanks, Mojo Savings!

Check Your USA Weekend In Today's Paper!

I found a nice surprise in today's USA Weekend!  It's a coupon for a FREE doublicious sandwich with the purchase of a 30-ounce drink at KFC!  The coupon expires December 5th.  You can also register for KFC coupons here.

50% ANY Outerwear At Old Navy Coupon!

To celebrate one million fans on Facebook, Old Navy has released a HOT coupon for 50% any one piece of outerwear!  You can print this coupon through Sunday, October 24th and the coupon is valid in store and on line Tuesday, October 26th through Thursday, October 28th.  

New Pampers Gifts To Grow Code!

Here is a new Pampers Gifts To Grow code worth 10 points:

PAMPERSGTG10PTS

FREE 2011 Calender From Orential Trading!

Grab a FREE 2011 Calendar from Oriental Trading Company.  Just fill out this form (note it is optional to fill out an organization name and phone number You are required to fill out your email address, but have the option to uncheck the box about receiving promotional emails. You should receive your calendar in 7 to 14 days.
The calendar includes:

• A special money-saving offer for you each month!
• New tips & idea starters to help you plan fun events all year long!
• Shopping reminders for guaranteed holiday delivery.
• Tons of unique dates to celebrate every month, such as "National Ice Cream Day!"

Thanks, Mojo Savings!

Kroger Trip 10/22/10

It's been an insane week here.  Jerry's grandmother passed away Sunday so he was gone all week for the funeral, then on his way home the car started acting up and after doing some research he found out it is going to cost anywhere from $600 to $900.  Grrr...  I started taking care of a new child in my in home day care.  Luckily, she is a great kid and it has gone rather smoothly so far.  But since I was so focused on her and Jerry was gone, I've fallen behind on cleaning, laundry, and this blog!  Today will be a complete catch up day as long as Savannah behaves.  Last night I went to Kroger.  On the way there I found out my grandmother in Chicago is in the hospital.  I was planning on making a trip to Target and Publix too, but I was so distracted after I got the phone call that I just bought everything at Kroger.  So I didn't do as well as usual, but I still saved more than I spent, and my deep freezer is now full again.  It was pretty bare and sad before yesterday.  Jerry is a retail manager and often comes home really late and really hungry, so it's always nice to have a freezer full of meals and snacks that he can just pop in the microwave or oven when I'm already in bed!

Bought:
2 Red Barron Pan Pizzas @ $3.98 ea.:  $7.96
1 Pork Tenderloin @ $1.99/lb.:  $9.50
1 Pringles Extreme (not pictured):  $1.65
1 Ramen Noodle 6 pack:  $1.99
4 Gorton's Fish@ $2.99 ea.:  $11.96
4 Jose Ole Taquitos @ $2.49 ea.:  $9.96
2 Hungry Man Dinners @ $1.78 ea.:  $3.56
6 Crest Kid's Toothpastes @ $1.00 ea.:  $6.00
2 Yoplait Smoothie Kits @ $1.99 ea.:  $3.98
3 Kid Cuisine Meals @$1.39 ea.:  $4.17
1 Natural Light Beer (Jerry had a rough week, so this was a treat for him):  $8.49
1 Bunch of Bananas @ $0.59/lb:  $1.97
2 TGI Friday's Quesadillas @ $2.49 ea.:  $4.98
1 TGI Friday's Sliders:  $2.49
1 Cottonelle Moist Wipes:  $2.99
2 Amick Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts @ $1.99/lb:  $10.54 (one was $5.35 the other was $5.19)

Used:
$1.00/1 Red Barron Pan Pizza or Pasta Peelie found on pizza box (Made it $2.98)
$1.00/1 Red Barron Pan Pizza or Pasta from the 8/29/10 SS (Made it $2.98)
1 FREE Pringles Extreme coupon from Facebook offer (no longer available)
4 $0.50/1 Gorton's Fish Product found here (Made each one $1.99)
4 $1.00/1 Jose Ole Product found here (Made each one $1.49)
2 $2.00/1 Hungry Man Dinner found here (Made both FREE PLUS $0.44 in overage!)
3 $0.50/1 Any Crest Toothpaste from the 9/26/10 SS (Made all FREE)
3 $1.00/1 Any Crest Toothpaste from the 9/26/10 SS (Made all FREE)
2 $1.00/1 Yoplait Frozen Smoothie Kit from the 10/3/10 SS and the 9/12/10 SS (Made each $0.99)
1 $0.50/1 Kid's Cuisine Meal (Not really sure where this one came from, it was a manufacturer's coupon, but it had the Kroger logo on it, made one Kid's Cuisine $0.39)
1 $1.00/2 Kid's Cuisine Meals from the October All You Magazine (Made 2 $0.89 each)
1 $1.50/2 TGI Friday's Anytime Quesadillas from the 9/26/10 SS (Made each $1.74)
1 $2.00/1 TGI Friday's Anytime Sliders from the 9/26/10 SS (Made it $0.49)
1 FREE Cottonelle Moist Wipes (no longer available)

Total Spent:  $75.23
Total Saved $97.17, or 56%

I haven't spent that much in one trip to a store in a long time, but my freezer is full and I still saved more than I spent, so I guess I justified that trip!

Graco Recalls Two Million Strollers!

It was kind of a quiet day out there deal wise today, which was slightly a good thing for me.  I started my in home day care today and I am not going to be one of those people who sits on the computer and plops the kids in front of the TV all day.  Not going to happen!  So I thought I would be on here all evening trying to catch up on posting everything, but there isn't really anything to report!  One thing I did want to point out though is the Graco Stroller Recall.  If you own a Graco Stroller, please be sure to check and see if it is a part of this recall!  This recall is because four infants have died!  I'm sure most of you heard about it on the news, but in case you have not yet, here is the info from the Associated Press:

Baby gear maker Graco is recalling about 2 million strollers after receiving reports that four infants died in the strollers.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, which announced the recall Wednesday, said the four infants became trapped inside the strollers and were strangled. The deaths occurred between 2003 and 2005.

The strollers being recalled are older versions of the Graco Quattro Tour and MetroLite strollers and travel systems, all made before 2007 and distributed by Graco Children's Products Inc. of Atlanta.

CPSC says if babies aren't strapped into the strollers properly, they can slide through the opening between the stroller tray and bottom of the seat — where they can get stuck and be strangled. The commission also said it was aware of five reports of infants becoming trapped, resulting in cuts and bruises, and one report of an infant having difficulty breathing. 

The recalled strollers were made before the development in 2008 of a voluntary standard that requires a larger stroller opening between the stroller's tray and seat bottom in order to prevent entrapment and strangulation.

The recalled strollers were sold at retailers nationwide between November 2000 and December 2007.

For a complete list of the model numbers of recalled strollers and travel systems, visit http://www.gracobaby.com/.

If you have a recalled stroller, contact Graco at 877-828-4046 or visit the company's website for a free repair kit. The strollers can continue to be used with an infant car seat as a travel system since the entrapment and strangulation hazards caused by the space gap aren't present.

FREE Orange ‘N Crème Swirl Frutista Freeze At Taco Bell!

Taco Bell is offering this coupon for a  FREE Orange ‘N Crème Swirl Frutista Freeze!  This one is limited to the first 500,000 redeemed or through November 25th.  Don't forget to hit yoor back button to print twice!

FREE NeilMed NasoGel Spray After Rebate!

Buy NeilMed NasoGel Spray at Walmart and get a full rebate by mail for up to three products!  Just fill out the form and print it so it’s ready to mail with your UPC bar code and a copy of your receipt.  This offer expires on November 15, 2010 and must be submitted by November 30.  You should receive your rebate check within 45 days.

Thanks, Freebies 4 Mom!