Whirlwind Grocery Week

**sidebar, I will be out ot town tonight through Tuesday, and won't be around a computer so everyone have a Happy Easter, and I'll see ya when I see ya!**


I love Harris Teeter during Triples week (but I'm exhausted so I'm glad it's over!) Also, it was a great week for paper goods at Food Lion! I spent WAY more than I usually do but I also bought a lot of stuff that I like to stockpile that we were low on.

First trip:

(quantity- item- retail price- what I paid)

4 Reynolds Baking cups- $4.76 $3.26
2 Mahatma rice- $1.78 FREE
4 Lysol 4in1- $11.96 FREE
3 Lysol toilet bowl cleaner- $8.07 FREE
1 Quaker True Delight bars- $2.99 $.74
4 Special K fruit crisp- $12.76 $3.76
2 Ortega refried beans- $2.58 FREE
3 French's yellow mustard- $5.37 FREE
1 French's spicy mustard- $2.15 FREE
1 French's honey mustard- $2.99 $.50
2 Frank's wing sauce- $5.98 $1.00
3 Bumble bee tuna pouches- $4.17 FREE
2 McCormick grinders- $5.58 $.75
2 Texas Toast croutons- $3.70 $.70
5.22lbs of chicken breast- $26.00 $8.98
3 lbs strawberry- $14.97 $4.99
2 Betty Crocker frosting- $3.98 $.98
2 Nestle Tollhouse morsels- $5.58 $1.08
1 Quaker rice snacks- $2.19 FREE
1 Natures Own bagels- $2.99 $.74
1 Natures Own rounds- $2.99 $.74
2 Heluva good onion dip- $3.98 $.48
2 Oscar Meyer turkey bacon- $5.98 $1.48
2 Glad forceflex- $9.98 $3.99
2 Glad odor shield - $9.98 $3.99
3 Quilted Northern 6pk - $17.97 $5.98
3 Brawny paper towels- $14.97 $5.98
2 ALL detergent- $11.98 $3.98
3 (5lb) whole fryer chickens-$19.35 $7.05

TOTAL RETAIL: $228.65
TOTAL SPENT: $61.05

TOTAL SAVINGS: $167.60 – 75%


Second Trip:


(taken separately because I left them at work for the ASPCA Drive)

1 Lysol toilet bowl Cleaner $2.69 FREE
2 No Yolk egg noodles $5.30 FREE
4 Dunkin Hines cake mix $5.00 $1.70
2 Dunkin Hines Frosting $3.98 $1.35
1 Bumble Bee Tuna $1.39 FREE
6 Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $16.14 $4.35
3 Betty Crocker Potato Pouches $4.50 $.06
15 Mighty Dog canned dog food $14.85 FREE
(used $1.50 from previous Catalina deal, and $4 Walgreens Register Rewards)

TOTAL RETAIL: $53.85
TOTAL SPENT: $.90 (!!!!!!!!!)


TOTAL SAVINGS: $52.95- 99%!

GRAND TOTALS:
TOTAL RETAIL: $282.50
TOTAL SPENT: $61.95
TOTAL SAVED: $221.45 OR 79%!

Weekly Deal Round Up!

It's time again to highlight the best deals for the coming week. So get your coupons ready cause here we go!
WEEK OF 3/28


Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste 4oz or Oral-B Advantage Toothbrush 1ct $2.99= 2 ECB (Limit 1)
.75/1 Crest Toothpaste, 4 oz+ or Liquid Gel, 3/7 PG
B1G1 Oral B Advantage Toothbrush, 3/7 PG
$1/1 Oral B Pulsar, CrossAction or Advantage Toothbrush, 2/7 or 2/21 PG
Final cost: As low as FREE (buy 2: use B1G1 and $1/1)

Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers or Pull-Ups $8.99= 5 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 1)
(excludes Overnites)
$1.50/1 Huggies Pullups Training Pants, any jumbo pack+, 2/28 SS
$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers, 3/21 SS
$2/1 Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers diapers, 3/21 SS
$3/1 any Huggies Diapers, printable or printable or printable
$4/1 Huggies Diapers AND Huggies Wipes, CVS coupon printing on receipts
$2/1 Pull Ups 3/28 SS
$1.50/1 Pull Ups 2/28 SS
Final cost: As low as $3.49 each!

Crest Whitestrips 3D White 10-20ct. or Advanced Seal 14ct. at $39.99=10 ECB (Limit 1)
$10/1 Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal, 14 ct. or Crest 3D, 2/7 PGor 3/21 RP
Final Cost: $19.99 (the $39.99 starting pice is even cheaper than Wal-mart's $43 price tag)

Listerine 500 mL or pocket paks 72ct $1.99
$1/1 Listerine 1/3 or 3/7 RP
Final cost: $.99!

Revlon Makeup B1G1
$1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic or Nail, 3/7 SS
$2/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic, 2/21 SS (expires on 3/28)
Final cost: varies

Kellogg’s Pop Tarts 8ct $1.66
$1.25/3 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts, 8 ct or higher, 3/28 RP
Final cost: $1.24 each wyb 3



Claritin 15-20 count $17.99
Get a $2 Single Check Rebate #12
Use the $3/$15 Rite Aid coupon found here (expires 3/31)
Use the $4/1 coupon from the 3/28 SS
Pay $10.99
Get back a $2 SCR
Final Cost $8.99!

Soleil, Comfort3 Advance, Hybrid or Flex 4 Disposable Razor 3-6 count $4.99
Get a $2 Single Check Rebate #41
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 3/28 SS
Final Cost $0.99!

Old Spice High Endurance Deodorant 3-3.25 oz./Secret Invisible Solid 2.6-2.7 oz. 2/$5
Get a $2 Single Check Rebate #45 (must purchase 2 deodorants to qualify)
Use the $1/2 Old Spice coupon from the 2/7 PG or 2/21 PG (both expire 3/31!) or from the 3/7 PG
Final Cost $1 each!

Hershey’s, Reese’s, Nestle or Cadbury Easter Bagged Candy 8-10 oz. $1.99
Use the $2/3 coupon from the 3/14 SS or found here
Final Cost $1.32 each!

General Mills Cereal (Fiber One, Honey Nut Cherrios, Total) Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Use $1/2 coupon from the 3/7 SS or 3/21 SS
Final Cost: ??

Coke and Coke Products 6 pack bottles 2/$5
Use the $1/2 in-ad coupon
Final Cost $2 each!

Excedrin 20-24 count 2/$5
Use 2 $1/1 coupons found here
Final Cost $1.50 each!

24 Hour Prevacid 42 count $25.99
Use the $5/$25 Rite Aid coupon found here (use zip code 43666)
Use the $10/1 coupon from the 3/28 SS
Final Cost $10.99!!

Clean & Clear Skin Care Products Save $2 with in-ad coupon
Buy 1 Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub $4.99 (based on on-line price)
Use the $2/1 coupon from here
Use the $2/1 in-ad coupon
Final Cost $0.99!

Dove Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers 2/$6
Use the $2/1 coupon from here
Final Cost $1!


Del Monte Canned Veggies 14.5 to 15.25 selected $.65$1/5 Del Monte Canned Fruits, Vegetables (11-15.25 oz) 2/7 RP
$1/8 Del Monte Canned Fruits, Vegetables(11-15.25oz) 3/21 RP
Final cost: as low as $.45 each

Revlon Color Stay 12 hour eye Shadow $4.99
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick $4.99
Revlon 1oz PhotoReady Liquid Makeup $9.99
Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick $6.99
$1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product or Nail Enamel, 3/7 SS
$1/1 Revlon Lip Color Cosmetic MQ on Target Site PRINT
$1/1 Revlon Face Color Cosmetic MQ on Target Site PRINT
Final Cost: varies

Air Wick iMotion or Freshmatic $6
$1/1 Air Wick I Motion Starter kit Target Q printable x4/3
$5/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra i-Motion Starter Kit,, 3/7 SS
$1/1 Air Wick Scented Oil Twin REfill pack OR 2 single Refills, 3/28 SS
$4/1 Airwick scented oil i-motion starter kit, 3/7 SS

Easter Candy $2.69
Reese’s Miniatures 11oz
$2/3 Hershey’s Easter Candy (Cadbury Reeses Etc) 8-16 oz PRINT
-$2/3 Hersheys Reeses or cadbury candy 8.oz or larger, 3/14 SS
Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Eggs 10oz
$2/3 Hershey’s Easter Candy (Cadbury Reeses Etc) 8-16 oz PRINT
$2/3 Hersheys Reeses or cadbury candy 8.oz or larger, 3/14 SS
Cadbury Mini Eggs 10oz
$2/3 Hershey’s Easter Candy (Cadbury Reeses Etc) 8-16 oz PRINT-$2/3 Hersheys Reeses or cadbury candy 8.oz or larger, 3/14 SS
Jelly Belly Jelly beans 9.25oz
Hershey’s Kisses 11oz
$1/2 Hershey’s Kisses Product, Any – All You, February 2010
Snickers Eggs 6pk
$1/3 Candies for Easter (9.8oz+), M&M’s Speckled Chocolate Eggs (9.8oz+), M&M’s Fun Size Candies for Easter, Snickers Minis, Twix Minis, 3 Musketeers Minis, Milky way Minis, Minis Mix Spring Variety Bag, Dove Silky Smooth Egg (8.5oz+), 3/7 RP

Life Savers Jelly Beans 14oz $1.88
$1/2 Lifesavers Jelly Beans PRINT

Starburst Jelly Beans 14oz $1.88
$1/2 Starburst Jellybeans, Any 14oz, 3/7 RP

Bliss Chocolate Eggs 8.8 $2.99
$1/2 Hersheys Bliss 8.6oz or larger, 3/14 SS

Dove 9.5 oz $2.99
$1/3 Asst. Candy Q (Dove Silky Smooth Egg (8.5oz+) included), 3/7 RP

30% Off Old Navy/Gap/Banana Republic Coupon

Incase anyone is in the market for cute summer clothes, thought I would just let you all know there is a 30% off Old Navy/Gap/Banana Republic coupon HERE that is valid through the weekend. You can use it as many times as you like, and it's good for everything in the store, including sale and clearance.


Enjoy!

Weekly Deal Round-Up

Later then usual but it's Saturday again (whoo hoo!) and it's time for the Weekly Deal Round-Up highlights for the week of 3/21-3/27. I spent this gorgeous 78 degree outside working on something I'll post next week!

(personally not loving CVS this week, the toothpaste and mouthrinse will probably be all I get)
Colgate Total Advanced, Enamel or Sensitive Toothpaste at $3.99=$3.99 ECB's (Limit 1)
.75 off Colgate Total, printable
$1 off Colgate Total Toothpaste 3/7 SS
Final Cost: $.75-$1 Money Maker!

Pampers Diapers Jumbo pk or Easy Ups $8.97= 3 ECB's (Limit 2) (I don't have kids, but people are excited about this deal so I'm guessing it's a good price for diapers!)
$1.50/1 off Pampers Diapers or Pants 2/7 PG
$1.50/1 off Pampers Easy Ups Trainers 2/7 PG
$1.50/1 off Pampers Extra Protection Diapers 2/7 PG
$2/1 Pampers Swaddlers, Cruisers or Extra Protection Diapers, PG 2/21 or RP 3/14
Final Cost: As low as $3.97!

Crest or Oral B Products Listed at $3.99=2 ECB's wyb one of the following items(Limit 1)
Pro Health Toothpaste 7.8 oz, or Rinse 14.8-16.9 oz
$.75/1 Crest Toothpaste 3/7 PG
$1/1 off Crest Rinse 3/7 PG
$2/1 off Crest Rinse 2/7 PG
Scope Outlast Toothpaste 7.6 oz., or Rinse 25.4 oz
$1/1 off Scope Rinse, 710mL 2/21 or 2/7 PG
Glide Floss or Picks 30ct
.75/1 off Crest Glide Floss, 35m or Glide Floss Picks, 20 ct. or more 2/7 PG
Cross Action Toothbrush
.75/1 Oral-B Pulsar, Cross Action, Advantage Toothbrush 2/7 or 2/21 PG
Final cost: as low as FREE with the $2 Crest Rinse coupon

Dawn Dish Soap 96¢
-.25/1 off Dawn, PG 3/07, “Home Made Simple” home mailer
-$1 off Dawn Renewal “Home Made Simple” home mailer

Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, All Bran, Frosted Flakes, Mini Wheats, or Special K $1.97
$1/2 Kellogg’s All Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, or Raisin Bran 3/7 RP
$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereals 2/7 RP (expires on Sunday 3/21)




Always maxi pads 12-22 ct, pantiliners 40-60 ct or wipes, Tampax tampons 20 ct (excludes Pearl) $2.99
Submit for $1.00 SCR #51 (limit 1)
$2/1 Always Infinity 3/7 PG
$1/1 Tampax Product 3/7 PG
$1/1 Always Pads 3/7 PG
$1/1 Always Pantyliners 3/7 PG
Final Cost: as low as FREE

Huggies Goodnights, Pull-ups, or Jumbo pk diapers $8.99
Submit for $1.00 SCR #53 (limit 1)
$3/1 Huggies diapers printable (no longer available, hope you grabbed this one!)
$2/1 Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers 3/21 SS
$1.50/1 Huggies Pullups Training Pants 2/28 SS
$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers 3/21 SS
$2/1 Huggies Diapers Jumbo Pack AD PERK or
$2/1 Huggies Pull-Ups or Goodnites AD PERK
Final cost: as low as $2.99!

Buy Almay Foundation, get Concealer Free
Submit for $5 SCR #7 wyb (2) (limit 1)
$1/1 Almay Cosmetic 3/7 SS
$2/1 Almay Cosmetic product 2/7 SS
Final cost: FREE for any 2 products $9 or less

Cover Girl Mascara B1G1
B1G1 Cover Girl Face product 2/7 PG(makes both FREE)
$1/1 off Cover Girl products 2/7 PG
$2.50/2 Cover Girl products 2/7 PG
$1/1 off Covergirl Product 3/7 PG
Final cost: as low as FREE




Monopoly $7
$5/1 printable

Dial NutriSkin Hand Soap $1.37
$1/1 Dial Nutriskin Target Coupon
.35/1 Dial Liquid Hand Soap 3/7 SS
Final cost: .02!

Airwick Freshmatic Ultra iMotion Starter Kit $6.00
$5/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra i-Motion Starter Kit, 3/7 SS
$1/1 Air Wick I Motion Starter kit Target Coupon
Final cost: FREE

Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo or Conditioner $3.44
$2/1 Dove Hair Care Shampoo, Conditioner, or Daily Treatment Conditioner HERE
$1/1 Dove Hair Care Product (Shampoo or Conditioner) ETS Target Q HERE x4/17
Final cost: .44!

Weekly Deal Round-Up!

Hey everybody!! I'm at the beach this weekend and didn't get a chance to fnish up my Weekly Deal Round Up so I took some help from Jenny @ Southernsavers.com, Collin @ Hip2save.com and Kerry @ TotallyTarget.com. For a full list of store deals, go visit these wonderful women!
Here are the highlights for the week of 3/14-3/20!
This week is fairly quiet one after such an awesome week last week!



Revlon Cosmetics BOGO Free
Use (2) $2/1 from the 2/21 SS
Final cost: Varies (but should make for some cheap makeup!)


Spend $15 in Dove or Degree, $2.50= 5ECB's. (Limit 1)Use any combo of coupons from here
Final cost: as low as $.15 each!
(there are more things included in this deal, but nothing will get you better prices than this)

Aussie or Herbal Essence Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler $2.99= 1 ECB (Limit 1)
Use $1/1 off Aussie Product from the 2/14 RP
Use the $1/1 Herbal Essence from the 3/14 RP
FREE Herbal Essences Styler wyb Herbal Essence Hair Care Product from the 2/07 PG
Final cost: $.99 for shampoo and stlyer (Herbal Essence)

Gillette Cartridges 4-12 ct, starting at $9.99= 3ECB's (Limit 1)
Use the FREE Gillette Fusion Razor wyb Gillette Fusion Cartridge Pack from the 3/07 PG
Final cost: $6.99 for razor and refills

Schick Quattro Titanium $8.99= 5ECB's (Limit 1)
Final cost: $3.99

Right Guard Sport, Xtreme or Dry Idea $2.50= 2 ECB's WYB 2 (Limit 1)
Use the $2/2 any Right Guard Deodorant here
Final cost: $.50 each WYB 2

Kashi TLC Bars or Crackers $2.50
Use the $1.50/1 Kashi Crackers printable
Final cost: $1.50

South Beach or Kudos Cereal Bars $2.50 (that ones for you Jan)
Use the $1/1 printable (South Beach bars)
Final cost: $1.50

Colgate Total Advanced or Sensitive Toothpaste BOGO Free
Use 2 $1/1 Colgate Total or Sensitive from the 3/7 SS
Final cost: ?





Planters Mixed Nuts, Cashews, Dry Roasted or Cocktail Peanuts Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Get a $3 Single Check Rebate #47 (must purchase $15 of Planters products)
Deal Scenario (based on on-line price):
Buy 10 Planters Peanuts 12 oz. $3.29 each
Minus BOGO sale = $16.45 total
Use the $3/$15 Rite Aid coupon found here
Use 5 $1/2 coupons from the 3/7 SS
Pay $8.45
Get back a $3 SCR
Final Cost $0.55 each!


Prilosec OTC 28 count + 14 count free $18.99
Get a $5 Single Check Rebate #14
Use the $3/1 coupon from the 2/7 PG
Final Cost $10.99!

Claritin 24-30 count
Get a $3 Single Check Rebate #9
Buy 1 Claritin 12 Hour Redi-tabs 30 count $22.99 (based on on-line price)
Use the $5/$20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon found here
Use the $4/1 in-ad coupon
Use the $4/1 coupon from the 2/21 SS
Final Cost $6.99!

Almay Foundation, Concealer, Powder or Blush Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Get a $5 Single Check Rebate #7 (when you buy 2)
Buy 2 Almay Clear Complexion Concealer $7.99 each (based on on-line price)
Use 2 $2/1 coupons from the 2/7 SS (expires 3/14!); there is also a $1/1 coupon from the 3/7 SS
Pay $3.99
Get back a $5 SCR
Final Cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

Starburst Jelly Beans 2/$3
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 3/7 RP
Final Cost $1 each!

Select Post Cereal $1.88
Use the $2/1 coupon found here
Final Cost FREE!

Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers $2.99
Buy 1 Herbal Essences Styling Product
Buy 1 Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Styling Product
Use the Buy 1 Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers and Get 1 Styler free coupon from the 2/7 PG
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 3/14 RP
Final Cost $0.99 each!

Right Guard Extreme Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Buy 2 Right Guard Extreme Deodorant $3.99 each (based on on-line price)
Use the $2/2 coupon found here
Final Cost $1 each

Tide Stain Release 20 oz. $3.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 3/7 PG
Final Cost $2.99!



FREE $5 GC wyb any 2 Gillette Razors or Cartridges Listed:
*Fusion, Venus Embrace or Breeze on sale $7.00 each.
*Cartridges for Fusion, Venus Embrace and Breeze
-$4/1 Gillette Fusion Razor, Any – 02-07-10 PG x3/31
-FREE Gillette Fusion Razor wyb Gillette Fusion Cartridge Pack 03-07-10 PG
-$2/1 Venus Embrace or Spa Breeze System Razor3-07-10 PG
-FREE Venus Embrace Razor wyb Olay Pro-X Facial Moisturizer Or Facial Cleanser 02-21-10 PG
-$2/1 Venus Embrace Spa Breeze System Razor 2-7-10 PG x3/31

Herbal Essence Shampoo & Select Others $3
-$1/1 Herbal Essence Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler 3-14-10 RP
-B1G1 FREE Herbal Essences styling product wyb HE shampoo, conditioner or styling product, Any – 02-07-10 PG x3/31
Buy a Shampoo and a Styler and use a BOGO Q & a $1/1 to pay $1 each. Also look for certain lower priced HE Hydralicious Shampoos sold at some stores for $2.68

Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread $2
-.55/1 Pepperidge Farm Bread Any PRINT
The .55/1 makes it 1.45 each

Lifesavers Jelly Beans 14 oz $2
-$1/2 Lifesavers Jelly Beans PRINT
$1.50 for each bag after Q wyb 2

Clorox Bleach 82 or 96oz on sale 3/$5
-.50/2; $1/2 Clorox Regular Bleach, any (2) 82 oz+ – 01-31-10 SS x3/15
If you got the $1/2 it will be $1.17 each

Ill be back next week with more goodies for you!! (thanks ladies!!)

GO GET Make-Up at Rite Aid!

Happy Tuesday All!

I felt the need to share this infomation in case any of my couponing readers are looking to snag almost FREE MAKEUP. And when I say almost free, I mean I bought all of this...


2 Cover Girl Tru Blend Mineral Foundation- $25.98
1 Cover Girl Tru Blend Mineral Blush-12.99
1 Cover Girl Tru Blend Bronzer- $12.99
1 Cover Girl Tru Blend Compact- 12.99
1 Cover Girl/Olay Simply Ageless Eye Concealer- $12.99
1 Almay Intense i-color Mascara- $7.49
1 Almay Intense i-color Liquid Liner- $7.49
1 Almay Intense i-color Pencil- $7.49
1 Almay Intense i-color Shadow Trio- $7.49
1 Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara- $2.49
RETAIL TOTAL: $110.39 (ouch)

I PAID: $.98+tax (and even made $.50 on the Rimmel)

I know, it was amazing and the Almay stuff is what I use daily. I will also be getting a $5 Single Check Rebate back from Rite-Aid (Buy 2 Almay Cosmetics get $5)!

Here is how it's done:
SALES:
This week at Rite-Aid all Cover Girl cosmetics are BOGO FREE. On top of that, all Almay cosmetics are BOGO FREE!
COUPONS:
In the 2/7 PG insert there is a BOGO Free Covergirl Coupon (face products).
In the 3/7 RP there are $1/1 Almay i-color coupons.
You need this $5/$20 purchase for watching a series of Ad-Perk videos at riteaid.com (so simple, only takes a few minutes)

I get multiple Sunday Papers so I was able to do this transaction a couple of times, but even if you only get 1 or 2 you will still be fine!

Deal Scenerio:
Buy 2 CoverGirl Face Products @ 12.99 (most of the higher end stuff is at that price. You can also buy one thing at $12.99 and one at any price LOWER)
Buy 2 Almay i-color products @ $7.49 (most everything in this line is about that price. Again, it could also be one at $7.49 and one priced LOWER)
TOTAL BEFORE TAX HAS TO BE ABOVE $20. The lower priced item of each pair will ring up at 0$ because they are on sale for BOGO Free
Total for this scenerio is: $20.48

Use:
$5/$20
BOGO Free Cover Girl Product
2 $1/1 Almay products

So that looks like this:
20.48-5-12.99-2= $.49
I was able to do that transaction twice, and then just one Cover Girl BOGO transaction by itself.
Here is the Rite-Aid Coupon policy. I didn't have any trouble, but print it out and take it with you just incase. It states clearly here that using the coupons in this manner is 100% completely acceptable!

IF TOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK!! I know it can be hard to explain deals like this in writing, so if you need further clarification, leave me a note :)

**The Rimmel came from Target. I had a $3 coupon for any Rimmel Mascara from the March 2010 All You Magazine!

Weekly Deal Round Up!

Here are the highlights of the best deals for the WEEK OF 3/7-3/13



Oral B Cross Action Toothbrush $4=4 ECB (Limit 2)
$.75/1 Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage Toothbrush, from the 2/07 or 2/21 PG
Final cost: $.75 Moneymaker!

Nivea Lip Care $2.99=2.99 ECB (Limit 1)
B1G1 Nivea Lip Care Product, .17 oz or 0.35 oz from the 2/07 RP ONLY GOOD 3/7
Final cost: 2 Free!

Stayfree Pads, Regular 24ct at $3.89= 2 ECB (Limit 4)
B1G1 Stayfree Pads from the 1/03 RP
$1/1 off Stayfree printable
Final cost: $.89 for 2 (since the limit is 4, this deal gets sweeter)

Gillette Fusion, Venus Embrace or Breeze Razor $8.99=4 ECB (Limit 1)
$4/1 off Gillette Fusion Razor from the 2/07 PG
Free Razor wyb Fusion Cartridge Pack from the 3/07 PG
$2/1 off Venus Embrace or Spa Breeze System Razor from the 2/07 PG
FREE Olay Body Wash wyb Venus Embrace or Venus Breeze Razor from the 2/07 PG
Final cost: varies

Kellogg’s Cereals, 8.7-15 oz, Pop tarts or Rice Krispies Treats 8 ct. $2.50 ea= 5 ECB WYB 4 (Limit 1)
$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereal from the 2/07 RP
$1/3 Kellogg’s Pop Tarts 8 ct, from the 2/07 RP
$1/2 Kellogg’s All-Bran, Frosted Mini-Wheats and/or Raisin Bran - 11.4 oz from the 3/7 RP
$1/2 Kellogg’s Fruit Loops, Corn Pops and/or Apple Jacks cereal - 10 oz from the 3/07 RP
Final cost: varies

Clairol Nice N’ Easy Hair Color, root touch up Gray Solution $4.97=1 ECB (Limit 2)
$1/1 off Clairol Nice N’ Easy Hair Color from the 2/7 PG
$1/1 off Clairol hair color from the 3/07 PG
$5/2 Clairol hair color from the 3/07 PG
Final Cost: As low as $1.97 each wyb 2

Crest Whitestrips 3D White Vivid 10 ct, 3D Professional 20 ct or Advanced Seal 14 ct= 10 ECB (Limit 1)
$10/1 off Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal 14ct or 3D White Vivid Whitestrips 14ct from the 2/07 PG
$7/1 off Crest White Strips from the 3/7 PG
Final cost: not sure of the cost of these, based on the online price they are starting around $45.00

Almay Cosmetics B1G1 Free
$2/1 off Almay Cosmetics from the 2/07 SS
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Dont forget your $3/$15 or $5/$25 coupons!

Proctor and Gamble Rebate
$10 Right Aid Gift card wyb $30 in P&G products (limit 1)
Align $28.99
Submit for $10 SCR #15 (limit 1)
$3/1 Align from the 3/07 PG
$5/1 off Align from the 2/07 PG
final cost: $13.99
Metamucil $9.99
Submit for $5 SCR #13 (limit 1)
$3/1 Metamucil from the 3/07 or 2/07 PG
final cost: $1.99
Crest Toothpaste or Oral B 3D Toothbrush $2.74
Submit for $1 SCR #39 (limit 1)
$1/1 Crest Toothpaste from the 2/21 PG
B1G1 Oral B 3D White from the 3/07 PG
.75/1 Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage Toothbrush, fro the 2/07 or 2/21 PG
final cost: 74¢/2 (use BOGO and $1/1 both)
Vicks NyQuil or DayQuil 10 oz, 20ct or Childrens 6 oz, $4.99
Submit for $2 SCR #19 (limit 1)
$1.50/1 Vicks from the 3/7 PG
$1.50/1 off NyQuil or Day Quil from the 2/7 PG
final cost: $1.49
Prilosec OTC 42 ct $24.99
Sumbit for $5 SCR #6 (limit 1)
$3/1 Prilosec from the 2/7 or 3/07 PG
final cost: $16.99
Always Pads 20-48 ct or Liners 68-80 ct $5.99
-$1/1 Always from the 3/7 PG
Tampax 40 ct $5.99
$1/1 Tampax from the 3/7 PG
Fixodent 2-2.7 oz $3.50
$1/1 Fixodent from the 2/7 PG
Glide Floss 35-50 meters $3.50-$1 Glide Floss PG 2/21
Scope 710-1000 mL $3.50-$1 Scope PG 2/21
Pampers Diapers Jumbo pk $9.99-$2 Pampers PG 2/21
$1.50/1 off Pampers Diapers or Pants from the 2/07 PG
Pampers Wipes 60-77 ct $2.49
.50/1 Pampers Wipes from the 2/07 PG
Gillette Razor Cartridges or Shave Gel-$1 SCR #3 wyb Gillette Fusion or Satin Care
$1/1 off Gillette Fusion Gel from the 2/07 PG
$1/1 Satin Care Shave Gel from the 2/7 PG

Almay Cosmetics B1G1
Submit for $5 SCR wyb (2) any cosmetics
$2/1 off Almay Cosmetics from the 2/07 SS

Secret, Gillette or Old Spice Clinical Deodorant $7.99
Sumbit for $2 SCR #32
$1/1 off Secret Clinical Strength from the 3/07 PG
$3/1 off Gillette Clinical Deodorant from the 2/21 PG
$2/1 off Old Spice Pro Strength from the 2/21 PG
final cost: as low as $2.99

Jergens Natural Glow or Moisturizers, Biore Products, Ban Deodorant $5 ea
Submit for $5 SCR #41 wyb 3 (limit 3)
$1/1 off Biore Product printable (Rite-Aid store coupon)
$1/1 off Jergens from the 1/17 SS
Free Biore Cleanser wyb any Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips from the 3/07 SS
final cost: varies

You can check out a full list of CVS and Rite-Aid deals at Southern Savers! (thanks!)


Dial Handsoap Select 7.5 oz Pumps $1.49
$1/1 any body wash, bar, or liquid hand soap printable
final cost: $0.49

Get a FREE $5 Gift Card WYB (2) All or Snuggle Featured items
*All detergent 100oz $7.99
$1/1 All Liquid Laundry Detergent, Any 50 Oz. Or Larger from the 2/7 RP
$2/1 All Liquid Laundry Detergent, Any 50 Oz. Or Larger from the 2/7 RP
$1/1 All Small & Mighty or 2x Ultra 75 oz printable
*Snuggle 100oz liquid or 275 ct. dryer sheets $7.99
.75/1; $1.50/2 Snuggle Fabric Softener, from the 1/31 RP

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb 2 Select Tampax & Always Products
$2/1 Always Infinity Save 14ct or larger from the 3/7 PG
$2/1 Tampax Pearl or Compak Pearl Save 18ct or larger from the 3/7 PG
$1/1 Always Pantyliners Save 34ct or larger from the 3/7 PG
$1/1 Always Pads Save Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloths from the 3/7 PG
$1/1 Tampax 18ct or higher from the 3/7 PG

Check out a full list of Target deals at Totally Target (thanks!)

"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 :)

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 :)

$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!

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 $1.49Use 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

$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!

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 :)

Target Trip

Ok all you couponers out there, if you haven't been to Target this week, grab your shoes.

Here is the breakdown of my trip this week.



TRANSACTION 1:
Quaker Oatmeal Products, Earn a $5 Target GC when you buy five

4 Quaker Easy Express Oatmeal cups- $1.19
1 Quaker Chewy Bars (only because they only had 4 cups left)- $1.99
I only used 4 $1/1 coupons

Use $1/1 Quaker Oatmeal printable (IE) or printable (FF)
Use $1/1 Quaker Oats or Instant Oatmeal printable (after you create your day)

PAID- $2.75, EARNED $5 GC (this deal has the potential to be sweeter)


TRANSACTION 2:
Fusion razor $6.99, earn a $5 Target gift card when you buy two

Use 2 $4/1 Fusion razor coupon from 2/7 P&G insert
Use $5 GC from Transaction 1

PAID- .98 FOR 2 RAZORS, EARNED $5 GC

TRANSACTION 3:
Venus razor $6.99, earn a $5 Target gift card when you buy two
2 Olay Body Wash ($5.49 each)
2 4-Pack GE Reveal Light Bulbs- On sale $1.99

Use 2 $2/1 Venus razor coupon from 2/7 P&G insert
Use 2 Buy a Venus Razor get an Olay Body Wash Free coupon from 2/7 P&G insert
Use 2 $1/1 GE Reveal lightbulbs from 1/3 SS
Use 2 Target Store Coupons for $1.50/1 GE Reveal lightbulbs from here
Use $5 GC from TRANSACTION 2

PAID- $4.48, EARNED $5 GC

TOTAL OUT OF POCKET-
$7.61
**PLUS- I STILL HAVE A $5 GIFT CARD!

Be aware that prices will vary by region. Some stores reported the Oatmeal cups for $1.02. I guess here in Raleigh we can afford to pay $1.19 for the same product!

UPDATE***
Just saw another deal to check on while you head that way-
Dove Men + Care Bonus Packs (includes 4 pk soap & small Body wash) on clearance for $3.19 (at the back of the store by the bonus pack section)

Use the $1.75/1 coupon from the 1/31RP or from here
Use the $1/1 Target coupons from here
Final cost ONLY $0.44! Again, regional clearance prices may vary!! :)

Rite Aid Trip 1/17/10

After a wonderful birthday, it was time to get back to my couponing!
By request, I am going to attempt to show you how to duplicate the deals I get.

To understand these fully, you will have to have some knowledge of the Rite Aid Rebate Progam.There is a HUGE new promotion Rite Aid is offering up called Grab the Gold. Spend $100 on select P&G items and get a $35 Visa Rewards Card; spend $50 and get a $15 card; spend $25 and get a $5 card! This promotion starts on 1/17 and runs through 2/13/10.

Here is my trip to Rite Aid this morning:

1 Crest Pro Health
2 Tampax Pearl
4 Pantene Shampoo/Conditioners
2 Olay Quench Lotions
2 Day Quil
1 Puffs plus with Lotion
1 32 load Tide
2 Olay Regenerist Face Wash

Transaction 1:
Crest Toothpaste 4.1 oz.; Crest ProHealth, Whitening Expressions or Plus Scope Paste, 6.0 oz.; Crest Neat Squeeze or Outlast Paste, 5.8-6.0 oz. or 7.4-8.0 oz. $2.99
Get a $1.25 Single Check Rebate #78
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 12/27 PG
Final Cost $0.99!

Always Pads Always Clean 28 ct., Always Infinity 28-36 ct., Always Jumbo 38-48 ct.) or Tampax Pearl Tampons 36-40 count $6.99
Get a $2 Single Check Rebate #2
Deal Scenario:
Buy 1 Tampax Pearl Tampons 36-40 count
Buy 1 Tampax Pearl Tampons 18-20 count
Use the Buy 1 Tampax 36-60 count and Get 1 Tampax 18-20 count free coupon from the 12/27 PG
Final Cost $4.99 for 2 boxes of Tampax!

Olay Quench Lotion $3.74
Use $2/1 Olay Quench Lotion from the 1/17 PG
Final Cost: $1.74

Vick’s DayQuil or NyQuil, 6 oz. or 12 ct. $3.99
Get a $1 Single Check Rebate #40
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 1/17 PG (there is also a $1.50/1 coupon from the 12/27 PG)
Final Cost $0.99!

Puffs Facial Tissue $1.99
Use the FREE Puffs when you buy 2 Vicks products coupon from the 12/27 PG
Final Cost: FREE

$5/$25 Purchase here
(use zip code 95677)

And I had a $5 gift card from the Gift of Savings program offered over Christmas time

TOTAL FOR TRANSACTION 1:
$10.36 out of pocket
Will get back- $4.25 of SCR
SUBMIT FOR THIS REBATE FOR QUENCH LOTION- Get back $$7.48$
1.37 money maker!
**PLUS This transaction counts as $29.73 Towards the Grab the Gold Promo!

TRANSACTION 2:

Tide Laundry Detergent Liquid 32-40 loads, Powder 31-40 loads $5.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 12/27 PG
Final Cost $4.99!

Pantene Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers 2/$6
Use the $3/2 coupon from the 12/27 PG
OR use the $1/2 coupon from 1/17 PG
Final Cost $1.50 each!

2 Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Cleansers 5 oz. for $7.99 each (2nd cleanser will ring up at $3.99 due to B1G1 50% off sale)
Use 2 Olay Regenerist $3/1 coupons from the 1/17 PG
Final Cost $5.98 for 2

Use another $5/$25

TOTAL FOR TRANSACTION 2:
Out of Pocket: $15.91
Submit for this $15 Rebate for Olay Regenerist
TOTAL: $.91
**PLUS this counts as $29.97 towards the Grab the Gold Promo

GRAND TOTAL AFTER REBATES AND REWARDS:
$.46 FOR ALL OF THE PRODUCTS
AND A $15 VISA GIFT CARD

$14.54 MONEY MAKER!

thanks to hip2save for all the deal breakdowns!!

The Best Couponing Week of My Life

I want to preface this post by saying that I am not usually a “hoarder” in terms of my couponing stockpile. I don’t have enough toothpaste to last us until we’re 30. I don’t have enough toilet paper to TP every house in the Greater Triangle area. I don’t have enough canned goods to feed the Navy. I have a handful of things I got at great prices and I am fully satisfied with my methods.

BUT…

There comes a time when the stars align and the coupon God’s give you the IDEAL couponing week. I’m talking the Dream Team of couponing deals. Everyone’s perfect week is different, so others may not have thought this week was all that. I did. And a bag of chips.

Last thing, buying this many boxes of cereal doesn’t seem that crazy when you and your significant other can go through a box of it in 4 days. FYI Special K is our favorite. Stars=aligned. I did 98% of my shopping at Harris Teeter this week, with one transaction at each Walgreens and CVS.

Here’s how this will work. I am going to post the pictures and the total retail and the total cost to me. At the end of the post there will be a FULL tally of the items I bought and a grand total of actual retail, and what I paid out of pocket.
**Some of the transactions have been combined so there won’t be 100 pictures of groceries on here

Here we go! This is a judgment free zone :)


The actual retail price is: $76.26
My out of pocket cost: $14.08


The actual retail price is: $57.88
My out of pocket cost: $2.87
This was the BEST day. My total for the Lysol, Special K cereal, Special K bars, and Weight Watchers snacks was actually -.08, so I had to buy a pack of gum to get it back in the positive.



The actual retail price: $40.94
My out of pocket cost: $14.16 (Will be submitting for a $10 rebate for this transaction to J&J)
Total after rebate: $4.16
BEST SHAMPOO EVER


The actual retail price is: $59.97
My out of pocket cost: $5.54


The actual retail price: $45.20
My out of pocket cost: $.11 (yes, eleven cents)


NOT PICTURED: 8- Special K Cereal; 1 Hormel Turkey Lunch meat (I guess after so many shopping trips you just forget to take pictures of your food…)
The actual retail price: $28
My out of pocket cost: $3.20

Here are a few of the receipts so you all don't think I'm crazy:





LIST OF PRODUCTS PURCHASED:
32 Boxes of Special K
(Most don’t go out of date until December of this year so at our rate we should be fine. I felt like the crazy lady with 12 cats when I typed that number!)
12 Special K Cereal Bars
9 Kraft Shredded Cheeses
6 Weight Watcher Snack Cakes
4 Nivea Chapstick
4 Finish Dish Detergents
4 Heinz Ketchup
3 Hormel Turkey Lunch Meat
3 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes
2 Yoplait Delights
2 Wet One’s Hand Sanitizers
2 Spot Shot Carpet Cleaners
2 Oust Air Sanitizers
2 Aveeno Shampoos
2 Aveeno Conditioners
1 Aveeno Body Wash
1 Lubriderm Lotion
1 Dawn Foaming Dish Soap
1 3Pack Ivory Soap

GRAND TOTALS:
TOTAL RETAIL- $275.25
TOTAL OUT OF POCKET- $39.02
TOTAL AFTER REBATES AND ECB’S (CVS reward program)- $18.02

Nuff said.

$5 Health/Fitness Magazine Subscriptions

I am totally one of those people that gets excited about new years resolutions. And every year getting back in shape (not that I am out of shape, but after a month of cookies and mashed potatoes, I could use a few rounds on the treadmill) is one that I am most excited about. Me and the BF have started our "diet", and I use the "" because I like to think of it as a lifestyle change, but after only a week, I can hardly consider it that.
So my goal by 5/1 (just in time to slip into a bathing suit and head to the new beach house) is to lose 10 pounds. In the first week I have lost 4, and I think the mere change in eating has really helped, but the trips to the gym couldn't have hurt!

ANYWAY... enough about my personal issues, on to the point of the post...
If you also have a resolution to trim down this year, there are some fitness and health magazines on sale for $5/year on Amazon to get you on your way!
Click the magazine you want, to be redirected to the order page.
Fitness Magazine (one of my personal favorites)
Eating Well
Vegetarian Times
Yoga Journal

Have my fingers crossed that I reach my goal, and to those of you who are resolution faithful, GOOD LUCK in whatever you set to accomplish in 2010!