2.27.2010

"Frugal is the New Black" E-Book NOW FOR SALE!


I'm so very excited about this! I have worked long and hard to put together a guide to help beginner couponers get one foot in the door!

This E-book covers:

*Where to get coupons
*Coupon lingo
*Decoding deals
*When to use your coupons
*Stockpiling
*Organization
*Tips to shopping at CVS and Rite Aid
*Resources


The best part is, you can purchase it right here at My Quarter Life Crisis!
You see the little PayPal button right up top? Just click, and your on your way :)

The "Frugal is the New Black" E-Book is only $5! I PROMISE that you will save at least that much on your first shopping trip :)

I hope that everyone finds at least an hour a week to help keep your hard earned money right where it belong...in your pocket!

If you have any questions about anything, please email me at jupchurch84 (at) yahoo (dot) com!

GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY COUPONING!

Weekly Deal Round Up!


Here are the highlights of the best deals for the WEEK OF 2/28-3/6



Schick Quattro for Women Razor or 4 ct refill cartridge $8.99=3 ECB's
Use the $4/1 Schick Quattro for Women Razor or Refill from the 2/28 SS
Final Cost: $1.99

Softsoap or Irish Spring Bodywash 15-18oz $4.99= 4 ECB's (Limit 1)
$1/1 in Reinventing Beauty Magazine or coupon booklet
$1/1 from ALL You Magazine March 2010
.75¢/1 printable
Final Cost: As low as $0.01 Money Maker!

Gain 2x Ultra 24-32 load or 40 load powder $5.99= 2 ECB's (Limit 2)
Use the $1/1 Gain Detergent from the 2/7 PG
Final cost: $2.99

Earn $5 ECB's wyb $20 L’Oreal Skin or Hair Products, prices starting at $6.00 (Limit 1)
$1/1 L’Oreal Skincare Product from the 1/31 RP
$1/1 L’Oreal Skincare Products from the 1/24 RP
$3/2 L’Oreal Skincare Products from the 1/24 RP
$2/1 L'Oreal Everstrong Shampoo, Conditioner, or Treatment 2/21 SS
$1/1 Skincare printable
$1/1 Any L'Oreal Product pintable (complete questionnarie)
Final cost: Varies

Earn $5 ECB wyb $15 L’Oreal Face, Eye, Lip Product, prices starting at $3.89 (Limit 1)
$2/1 Eye product printable
$5/1 L'Oreal 24 hr Lash Boosting System from the 1/24 RP
$2/1 L'Oreal Eye Product from the 1/24 RP
$1/1 L'Oreal Paris Cosmetics from the 1/31 RP
$2/1 L'Oreal True Match or L'Oreal Foundation, Powder, Blush or Concealer from the 1/31 RP
Final Cost: Varies

Thermacare Heatwraps (excludes 1 ct.) 2/$13.98= 5 ECB's wyb 2 (Limit 1)
Use 2 of the $3/1 printable
Final Cost: $1.49 each wyb 2!

Mennen Speed Stick/Lady Speed Stick 2/$5.98= 3 ECB's wyb 2 (Limit 2)
Final Cost: $1.49 each wyb 2

Colgate Total Toothpaste 2/$5= 2 ECB's wyb 2
Use 2 of the $0.75 printable
Final Cost: $0.75 each wyb 2

Listerine Original, Cool Mint, Smart Rinse or Agent Cool Blue $3.99= 1 ECB (Limit 1)
$1/1 Listerine Agent Cool Blue printable
$1/1 Listerine printable


Accu-Chek Aviva Diabetes Monitoring Kit $14.99= 5 ECB's (Limit 1)
Use the $5/1 Accu-Chek Aviva System from the 1/31 SS
Final cost: $4.99




Make sure you take your $5/$25 coupon or $3/$15 coupon!

Gillette Series or Satin Care Gel, 7oz $1.99 (Limit 1 Rebate)
Submit for $1 SCR #3
Use the $1 Gillette Fusion Pre-Post Shave from the 2/7 PG
Use the $1 Satin Care Shave Gel from the 2/7 PG
Final Cost: FREE

Listering PocketPaks, 72 count $3.99 (Limit 1 Rebate)
Use the $1/1 24 count or higher from the 1/3 RP
Submit for $3 SCR
Final Cost: FREE

Free Olay Bodywash when you buy a Venus Razor-around $7
(Buy 1 razor and 2 body washes)
Use the $2/1 Venus razor from the 2/7 PG
Use the Buy a razor get a free Olay bodywash coupon from the 2/7 PG
Final Cost: around $7

Ricola 19-24 ct. .99
Use the $1/2 from the 1/17 SS
Final Cost: $.49 cents each wyb 2

Snicker Candy Bars $.50
Use the $1/3 from the 2/21 RP
Final Cost: 3/$1

Kotex Lightdays Pantiliners $.99
Use the $1.50/2 printable
Final Cost: $.24 each wyb 2

Revlon Cosmetics Buy One Get One Free
Use 2 of the $2/1 from the 2/21 SS
Final Cost: Varies

Schick Quattro or Intuition Razor $6.99
Use the $4/1 from the 2/28 SS
Final cost: $2.99

Halls Cough Drops $.99
Use the $1/2 from the 2/21 SS
Final Cost: $.49 each wyb 2

Nivea Lip Care $.99
Use the B1G1F from the 2/7 RP
Final Cost: $.49 each wyb 2





Listerine Products (Smart Rinse 500 ml Bonus 2-Pack, Listerine Whitening 16 oz, Freshburst & Coolmint 1 Liter) $4.49 Each= FREE $5 GC wyb 3!
$1/1 Listerine HERE
$1/1 Listerine SmartRinse Bottom Right Listerine Kids Manuf Site HERE
$1/1 Listerine Manuf Site HERE
$1/1 Listerine Whitening Rinse from the 1/3 RP
$1/1 Listerine Smart Rinse, Agent Cool Blue Any from the 1/3 RP
$1/1 Listerine Antiseptic, fro the 1/3 RP
$1/1 Listerine Antiseptic or Listerine Smart Rinse, or Listerine Agent Cool Blue, or Listerine Whitening Rinse from the 12/6 RP
Final cost: $1.82 each! (and these are the big 1L bottles!)

FREE $5 Gift Card WYB (2) Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent 75oz $9.99
DEAL IDEA
Buy 2 tide laundry detergent
Buy 2 Tide Stain Release
Use the $.35/1 or $1/2 Tide Detergent from the 2/7 PG
Use the Free Tide Stain Release wyb Tide Detergent 75oz from the 2/7 PG
Final Cost: $3.50 per item!

Kashi Cereal 12.4oz Heart to Heart $2.88

Use the $1.50/1 printable


I'll be back with more Target Deals as they pop up! Happy Couponing :)

2.26.2010

Shopping Trip!

This past week was Super Double's at Harris Teeter (super doubles= they double any coupon up to $1.98. So a $1.50 coupon becomes $3.00. Yes, I know, amazing)

I went a few times but only managed to get a picture of 1 shopping trip.
Here is the run down:

Pictured above:
16 Yoplait Lights- $0.50/1, Used 2 $1/8 (becomes $2)= $.25 each
4 Seventh Generation Paper Towels- $1.99/1, Used 4 $1/1= FREE
6 AquaFresh Advanced 2x Whitening- $3.99/2 (they were BOGO free), Used 6 $1/1= FREE
1 J&J baby powder- $1.79/1, Used $1/1= FREE
5 Barilla Whole Grain Pasta- B2G3 FREE at 2/$3; NO COUPONS, =$3
3 Uncle Ben's Ready Rice- $2.29/1, Used 3 $1/1= $.29 each
1 Quaker Oats- $2.25, Used $1/1= $.25
2 Soft Scrub Foaming Gel Cleaner- 2/$5, Used 2 $1.50/1= FREE
1 9 Mega Rolls Quilted Northern Ultra Plush- $5.99, Used $1/1= $3.99
2 Edy's Slow Churn Icecream- $2.97, Used 2 $1/1= $.97 each
Retail Cost (sales included): $58.81
Final Cost: $9.59!
84% SAVINGS!

When your total comes to less then the toilet paper would have been at full price, you know you've done good :)

2.24.2010

The Writings on the Pillow... literally

I can't sew. I have a great new sewing machine from my boyfriend's mom, but I haven't had any success with the self taught method. I am hoping next time we visit her (at the beach, just thought I would throw that in there), I will get a crash course.
Until then, I will buy pillows, or in this case, just buy a pillow slipcover. I got this one at Target for $4 a while back, and it's a great cover, just a little bland. It's currently in the guest room (still under decoration construction), and now it has a tad more pizazz. FYI: I didn't take a picture of the pillow case by itself, I'm easily excited and forget things! Oops :)

First, I got to use my brand new software, Sure Cuts Alot, for my Cricut. L-O-V-E. I just cut it on basic white card stock.


Then I sprayed the back of the card stock with this wonderful product. Works like a charm every time!

(believe it or not, we are NOT looking for a new place that isn't on the suns surface)
Pressed it into place


Using a foam brush and black fabric paint, started filling it in


Let it sit for a just a minute or 2. Didn't want the paint to crack when I peeled it off, so I removed it before the paint dried.


Here she is! I may add a graphic later on, but I wanted to make sure it was going to work before I got crazy. I really like it. It's sweet, simple and to the point.






I'm curious as to how you other non-sewers make your pillows special. Share your secrets :)
Linking up over at Shabby Chic Cottage for Transformation Thursday!

2.23.2010

Time for a Tip!


Welcome back for another "HATT"!

TODAY'S TIP:
Have you ever gotten home a gorgeous glass, mirror, or picture and you are just itching to get your hands on it? If your reading this blog, the answer to that is probably yes. Now, how many of those times do you have a pesky price sticker that you wrestle with for WAY to long, only to leave a sticky, papery mess?
Here is the solution. Don't knock it until you try it, I know this sounds crazy!

First, of course, take your glass, mirror, etc...

Then take a peice of plastic wrap.

Run it under water (stick with me, I promise)

Make sure it's really wet, and fold it in half and place the wet wrap on the sticker. Give it a good pat down to cover the sticker really well.

Wait 3-5 mintues


Just pick up the plastic wrap and it's gone. Goo and all!


I'm way to excited to that little 10 second video, but it is my first one I've ever posted!!

Hope that saves you some time, and few gray hairs!

Not really a DIY, but a helpful hint nonetheless! Linked over at ASPTL and Todays Creative Blog!
Hooked up over at Transformation Thursday and TSCC!

2.22.2010

$5 Taste of Home Cookbooks



I know that with the internet available, cookbooks have taken a back burner (pun intended). But if you enjoy looking at beautiful food photos as much as I do, now is your chance to snag them on the cheap!

Check out the list of $5 cookbooks from Taste at Home here.

Enter code 347 at checkout to score free shipping!

Just my thoughts...


From the outside looking in, blogging just sort of looks like an online journal documenting things like baby's first steps and family vacations. I have to admit, I used to be one of the outsiders. I never knew what really was behind it all until I began my "online journal" last October.

Sure, blogging is an amazing a way to document the things I'm doing at such a wonderful time in my life. And as long as the Internet exists (could you imagine? How else could I have found out who sings the song in the Kia commercial with the sock monkey and that red thing from Yo Gabba Gabba?) I will be able to look back with a smile on my face at the things I've accomplished and the kind words, strangers and friends alike, have said to me along the way. I know one day when I am old and gray, I will be grateful for every second I sat in front of the computer typing away.

But what the outsiders don't know, is how influential these .com's can be. I'm very passionate about this little piece of real estate I have here in Blogland, and I don't ask or expect anyone else to be. I LOVE to write, and I love to be creative and I've found this blog to be a great outlet for both. I am proud of the projects I have done, and of the information I have shared. But both of those pale in comparison to how proud I am to have inspired the people in my life to take a step outside the box and try something new. Receiving a text message with a photo of a monogrammed tote bag a friend had made (Renee it was perfect) or hearing stories of couponing success from people who had never thought twice about clipping a coupon (hey Kerri), truly make my day.

The one thing I never expected from this, was the amazing camaraderie. It is a remarkable thing to read comments and emails from people I have never met, who support me like we've been BFF's since the third grade. This feeling of sisterhood is actually what inspired me to write this post. My new friend Jan from Bobbypins Boardwalk (check out her master bedroom walls, thank me later), has been incredibly supportive and a huge inspiration. She wrote a post thanking me for a package I sent her, that I literally had to stop reading because it made me tear up. Not sure when I became such a huge wimp. Nonetheless, it made me realize that it doesnt matter if you were born decades apart, or live hundreds of miles away, we are all here for the same thing. We are here to share our stories, our successes, our failures, and our love of all things creative.

Thank you so much for accepting me into such a wonderful soriety, for taking the time to read my little blog, and for being such amazing and supportive people.

You guys rock! :)

2.21.2010

Sunday Visitor

This is Coast, our friends Josh and Rachel's 6 week old. So happy they stopped by this afternoon!




What a doll! Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone. I'm headed back outside to enjoy the 63 degree weather :)

2.20.2010

UPDATED Weekly Deal Round-Up!!



WEEK OF 2/21 THRU 2/27
Happy Saturday Everyone! Welcome to my FIRST Weekly Deal Round-Up. If you are new here, please check out this Here's a Tip Tuesday post to make the most out of the information below!

These are the HIGHLIGHTS for the week from 3 national chains that will definitely score you some great deals :)

First up:

EARinse Ear Cleaning Spray $7.99=$7.99 ECB (Limit 1)
**No Coupons as of now to use towards this**
Final cost: FREE

Colgate Max Fresh 4.6-6 oz $2.99=$2ECB (Limit 1)

Use the $1 off Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste from the January All You Magazine
Use the .75/1 Colgate Toothpaste from the 2/21SS
Final cost: as low as FREE

Almay Intense i-Color $5.99=$2ECB (Limit 1)
Use the $2 off Almay Cosmetic Product from the 2/07SS
Final Cost: $1.99 (This is my FAV eye liner)

Almay Smart Shade or Smart Balance Foundation $9.99=5 ECB (Limit 1)
Use the $2 off Almay Cosmetic Product from the 2/07SS
Final Cost: $2.99

Mennen Speed Stick Stainguard 2.3-2.7oz $2.99=$2 ECB (Limit 2)
Use the .50/1 Speed Stick or Ladys Speed Stick Deodorant from the 1/31 SS
Final Cost: .49 cents!

Bioluxe Shampoo and Conditioner 15.5 oz BOGO Free starting at $9.99
Check the bottle for a $9.99 Mail-in-Rebate to get both bottles for FREE!

Bumble Bee Canned Tuna 49¢ (Limit 10)
Use the $1/5 from here (you must register)
Final Cost: .29¢ each wyb 5

General Mills Cereal $1.99

$1/3 General Mills Cereal from the 1/31 SS or the 2/07 SS
.75/1 Multigrain Cheerios printable
$1/1 Cheerios printable
$1/1 Total Cereal printable
.75/1 Fiber One Cereal printable
$1/1 Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix or Cocoa Puffs printable
Final Cost: As low as .99 cents

Coke Products 2 liter 3/$4 = $1Ecb (Limit 1)
Final cost: $1 each!

Simply Asia Rice Noodle Soup Bowl $0.99
Use the $0.50/1 coupon from the 2/7 RP or found here
Final cost: $0.49

Quaker Instant Oatmeal or Granola Bars 10 count 2/$5
Use the $1/1 oatmeal coupon from the 2/7 RP
Final cost: $1.50 each

L’Oreal Excellence or Excellence to Go $5.99
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 1/3 RP
Final Cost $3.99! (makes me wish my hair wasn't SO long so i could use a home dye. I have alot of grays for a 26 year old!)

Crest Pro-Health 1 liter or Whitening Rinse 16 oz. $3.99
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 2/7 PG
Final cost: $1.99

Airwick Freshmatic Ultra i-Motion Starter Kit $5.99
Use the $5/1 coupon form the 2/7 SS
Final cost: $0.99


Next up:


Sign up for the SCR Program here. SUPER SIMPLE! Just hang on to your receipt and come home and enter a couple numbers from the top and thats it!


Lamisil $7.99 (Limit 1 Rebate)
Submit for the $6 Single Check Rebate #46
Use the $3/1 coupon from the 12/13 SS
Final cost: $1.01 Moneymaker!

Finesse Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers $2.99 (Limit 1 Rebate)
Submit for the $2 Single Check Rebate #60
Final Cost: .99 cents

L’Oreal Lip & Face Cosmetics 40% off (Limit 1 Rebate)

Submit for the $3/2 Single Check Rebate #5 on selected products
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/31 RP or the 2/21 RP
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/3 RP (lip product)
Use the $3/1 coupon from the 1/3 RP (face product)
Final Cost: Varies

Febreze Fabric Refresher $4.99
Submit for the $2 Single Check Rebate #95
Use the Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupon from the 1/17 PG
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 2/7 PG
Final cost: $1 each wyb 2

Old Spice Red Zone Antiperspirant/Deodorant, Body Spray, or Body Wash $2.99
Use the Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupon (body spray) from the 2/21 PG
Use the $3/2 coupon (body wash) from the 2/21 PG
Final cost: $1.50 each

Halls Refresh, Naturals or Breezers Cough Drops $1.49
Use the $0.50/1 coupon from the 2/21 SS
Final cost: $0.99 each

L’Oreal Excellence or Excellence to Go Hair Color $7.99

Use the $2/1 coupon from the 1/3 RP or 2/21 RP
Use the $2/1 in-ad coupon (found in the weekly ad in the paper of in the store!)
Final cost: $3.99

Glade Scented Oil Candles $1.99
Use the $2/2 coupon from the 2/7 SS
Final cost: $1 each

Kleenex Tissues $0.89
Use the $0.50/3 coupon from the 1/3 SS
Use the $1/3 Rite Aid Video Values coupon found here
Final cost: $0.39 each

Quaker Instant Oatmeal 10 pack 2/$5
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 2/7 RP
Final cost: $1.50 each

7-Up or Diet 7-Up 2 liter bottle 3/$3.99

Use the $1/3 in-ad coupon
Final cost: $1 each

Last but not least:

Target Deals are updated! You can use 1 Target coupon and 1 Manufacturers coupon per item!

Men's Gillette Body Wash 8oz. $1.99
Use the $4/2 from the 2/21 PG
Final cost: 2 for FREE
(I saw these 8oz ones on the side of an end cap by the make-up, not on the wall with the other body wash)

Listerine Products (Smart Rinse 500 ml Bonus 2-Pack, Listerine Whitening 16 oz, Freshburst & Coolmint 1 Liter) $4.49 Each= FREE $5 GC wyb 3!
$1/1 Listerine HERE
$1/1 Listerine SmartRinse Bottom Right Listerine Kids Manuf Site HERE
$1/1 Listerine Manuf Site HERE
$1/1 Listerine Whitening Rinse from the 1/3 RP
$1/1 Listerine Smart Rinse, Agent Cool Blue Any from the 1/3 RP
$1/1 Listerine Antiseptic, fro the 1/3 RP
$1/1 Listerine Antiseptic or Listerine Smart Rinse, or Listerine Agent Cool Blue, or Listerine Whitening Rinse from the 12/6 RP
Final cost: $1.82 each! (and these are the big 1L bottles! This was running last week as well, and I have 9 bottles, being able to roll the gift card is wonderful!)

Scotch Fur Fighter $3.99
Use the $4/1 from here
Final cost: FREE! (make sure to have a copy of the ad for this one, been reported the sale price on the display is $7.99, but they are honoring the price of $3.99. Just be prepared, and DONT be disappointed if it doesn't work out! There are many more great deals to be had.)

Nabisco Triscuits 9.5 – 10 oz. $1.93
Use the $1/2 Target Coupon for 5.5- to 10-oz. Select Nabisco crackers (Wheat Thins or Triscuits) HERE
Use 2 of the the $1/1 Nabisco Crackers from the 1/24 SS
Final cost: .43 cents each when you buy 2!

Nabisco Wheat Thins 9-10 oz $1.93
Use the $1/2 Target Coupon for 5.5- to 10-oz. Select Nabisco crackers (Wheat Thins or Triscuits) HERE
Use 2 of the $1/1 Nabisco Crackers from the 1/24 SS
Final cost: .43 cents eachw when you buy 2!

Ritz Crackers Asst. Varieties $2.50
Use the $1/2 Target Coupon for 14.5- to 16-oz. Nabisco Ritz crackers HERE
Use 2 $1/1 Nabisco Crackers from the 1/24 SS
Final cost: $1 each when you buy 2!

Planters 11.5 oz Mixed Nuts, 20 oz Peanuts or 9.25 oz Cashew Halves & Pieces $3.00
Use the $1/2 or $2/2 Planters Nuts, any (5 oz. – 21.25 oz.) from the 1/24 SS (regional value difference)
Use the Target Coupon $1/2 9-oz. or larger Planters nuts HERE
Final cost: $1 each when you buy 2!

Scott Bath Tissue 8pk extra soft super mega or 12pk 1000 sheet $7.49
Use the $1/1 8-pk. or larger Scott bath tissue Target Coupon HERE
Use the $1/1 Scott Extra Soft Bath Tissue, Any 8 + Rolls from the 1/17 SS
Or Use the -$1/1 Scott 8-Roll or Larger Extra Soft Bath Tissue HERE
Final cost: $5.49

2.19.2010

$5 of $25 Rite-Aid Coupon


Click here to access this coupon! It is valid through 2/28. Might be a good one to have on hand for the Weekly Round-Up!

I'm baaaaccck

After 2 days of house arrest with a cold, I am back amoungst humans. Looking forward to getting my first Weekly Deal Round-Up post up tomorrow! Check ya later :)

2.15.2010

It's time for...


I'm so excited to be starting a series of posts! Mostly because, now I will always have something to post about... at least on Tuesday. :)

As mentioned in this post, I will kick off my "Here's a Tip" series with a little coupon knowledge. This will make my other new series "Weekly Deal Round-Up", more easily understood.

TODAY'S TIP 2/16/10:
First, let me start by saying that to take full advantage of the Weekly Deal Round-Up, you need to buy the Sunday paper for the biggest city around you. I live in a smaller town 40 minutes outside of Raleigh, but I get the Raleigh News and Observer, NOT my small town Sunday paper. They issue coupons regionally, and the values differ even from city to city around the same state.

Here we go: :) :)

This will be the format in which the Deal Round-Up will be posted. I will do my best to explain each abbreviation, and decode the deal for you.

This is how the deals will look:
Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield Toothpaste or Rinse $3.50 = $3.50Ecb (Limit 2)
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 2/7 PG (good for any Crest rinse)
Final Cost FREE + a $2 moneymaker!

This is what they mean:
Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield Toothpaste 4.2oz or Rinse 14.8oz $3.50 = $3.50ECB (Limit 2)
The first line will list the item that is for sale, the size and sale price. It will also let you know if there are any rewards for the purchase, such as ECB’s. It will also tell you if there is a limit to the number of times you can earn those rewards. Here, there is a limit of 2.
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 2/7 PG (good for any Crest rinse)
The second line will list what coupons to use. In the example here, there is a coupon for $2 off the purchase of 1 Crest Rinse, which will look like this $2/1. If there is any stipulation to the coupon, such as size restrictions, it will be listed here as well. It will also tell you where to find a coupon. Here, it's in the Proctor and Gamble Insert from the Sunday paper that came on 2/7/10.
Final Cost: FREE + a $2 moneymaker!
The Third line is the Final Price after the sale price and coupon are combined.

FYI:**YOU MUST HAVE A CVS CARD IN ORDER TO EARN THERE ECB REWARDS. It's free and simple to sign up if you do not have one**

Here is another example:

Listerine Mouthwash 1 L, Whitening Rinse 16oz, Smart Rinse 595 mL: $4.50 each- $5 Gift Card wyb (3)
$1/1 Listerine printable or printable
$1/1 Listerine SmartRinse printable
$1/1 Listerine Smart Rinse, Agent Cool Blue Any RP 1/3, 12/6
$1/1 Listerine Antiseptic, Any 500 mL. + RP 1/3, 12/6
$1/1 Listerine Whitening Rinse, Any 16 Fl. Oz. RP 1/3
Final Cost: $5.50 for 3


Listerine Mouthwash 1 L, Whitening Rinse 16oz, Smart Rinse 595 mL- $4.50 each- $5 Gift Card wyb 3
Again, first line is the item for sale, the size, and sale price. Also, there is a reward for this purchase. You will earn a $5 Target Gift Card when you buy (wyb) 3 participating items!
$1/1 Listerine printable or printable
$1/1 Listerine SmartRinse printable
$1/1 Listerine Smart Rinse, Agent Cool Blue from the 1/3 RP,
$1/1 Listerine Antiseptic, Any 500 mL. from the 1/3 RP
$1/1 Listerine Whitening Rinse, Any 16 fl oz. from the 1/3 RP

Here is an example of having multiple coupons available for a particular item. You may only use 1 manufactures coupon and 1 store coupon (issued by Target, CVS, Rite-Aid, etc, NOT the manufacturer) on an item. All of the coupons available to use are listed, that way, in case you already used a particular coupon from the paper, they are other options for printables. Or if you already reached your print limit for a coupon, there are newspaper insert options for you as well!These newspaper coupons are from the January 3rd Red Plum (RP) insert. Also, the printable coupons will be hyperlinked to direct you exactly where to print them.
Final Cost: $5.50 for 3
Final Price after the sale price and coupon are combined. This example factors in the Gift Card you will receive buy purchasing the items.

**The 3 newspaper insert abbreviations you will see are PG (Proctor and Gamble), RP (Red Plum), and SS (SmartSource). One of these 3 names will be printed on the front of the newspaper insert. Usually, Red Plum and SmartSource come weekly, while Proctor and Gamble is a monthly issue.**

**The Crest deal is actually in affect from 2/14-2/20 at CVS. This is a GREAT one to start with, as you will only pay $1.50 out of pocket, and they will give you $3.50 in Extra Care Bucks(ECB). An ECB is a dollar value good on your next purchase that will print out on your receipt. So after you buy this mouth rinse or toothpaste, you will have, essentially, a $3.50 gift card to use towards your next purchase***
**The Listerine deal is in affect from 2/14-2/20 at Target. This is one you can take advantage of if you have no accumulated any newspaper inserts**

I know this is alot to read and might be confusing, so please, if you have any questions at all, leave a comment or send me an email! Good luck and happy couponing :)

2.14.2010

And down they come...

The BF and I have been wanting to take down the ugly, dated sliding glass doors that lead from our dining room into the sunroom, and the kitchen to the sunroom. After cancelled plans for the weekend due to snow, we (he) decided to tackle that very project.
First let me start by saying that the oyster shell shaped chair you see in these photos is not ours. We inheritied it and it will be heading to Goodwill after failing to sell on Craigslist. But for now, that's where it lives.

Here is the BEFORE shot from the sunroom of both doors.

Inside the dining room looking out to the sunroom

Inside the kitchen looking out to the sunroom

Jason hard at work (my job was to photograph and sweep, and occascionally the "hold this so it doesn't fall, be careful it will cut you" person.


Then, on to taking the framing out

Here she goes!

Uh-Oh, take note of his pointer finger, if you can't make it out its pointing down. Why you ask?

Because we can now see into the foundation of our house

REWIND- let's put that bottom part back until we can fix it :)

Here is the dining room entrance doorless. I will be painting the wood where the frame was, the color of the trim.


The kitchen entry: You want somma this?

Knockin it out

Ta-Dah


BEFORE AND AFTER



Eventually we might put french doors up, but for now we are liking the openness of the missing doors. Next up for the sunroom, installing a wood buring stove. Ooooooohh, ahhhhh. Should be exciting! :)