Here's my drugstore shopping list for this week. Actually, I won't go to CVS unless my area has the milk deal. Remember to check out the links on my blog for some great sites that list even more deals. *Note - My grocery store ads run from Wednesday-Tuesday, so I will post my grocery lists on Wednesday.
CVS - see the ad courtesy of Hot Coupon World and Slick Deals
Gallon of milk, all varieties ($1.79) It's on sale for $2.79/gallon - earn $1 ECB (limit 2) - Offer not in all states!
Memory Foam Pillow ($9.99)
iTunes Gift Card - spend $50, get $10 ECBs (limit 5)
Walgreens - see the ad courtesy of Hot Coupon World
Bayer Contour or Breeze 2 Meter ($10 money-maker) They're on sale for $10 - earn $10 RR. Use an "up to $30 off" coupon from 10-26, 2-1, or 3-22. If you don't need the meter, donate it (or give it to FIL to replace the one that your children broke while they were visiting!)
Ecotrin, 40 ct. ($2 money-maker) It's on sale for $2 - earn $2 RR. Use the $2/1 coupon from the 5-17 insert for overage. (You'd better do this deal five times, mom, since I gave you all five of my coupons!)
Bic Soleil disposable razors, 4-pack (99¢) They're on sale for $4.99 - earn $1 RR. Use the $3/1 coupon from the 5-17 insert.
Kellogg's Nutri-Grain bars, 8-pack ($1.75) They're on sale at 4/$10 - earn $3 RR when you buy 4.
Duracell Batteries ($1.99) There's an in-ad coupon making these $2.99 each. Use the $1/1 coupon from the 5-17 insert.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Expectations
One of my common phrases has always been, "Expect the worst; then you'll be pleasantly surprised!" Being disappointed in something you've had high expectations for can so easily ruin your day that I've always thought it easier to avoid disappointment altogether.
DH has wanted an iPhone for so long now that it's been a daily topic of conversation for at least three months. With our two-year contract halfway completed, he went to the cell-provider's store to make his purchase as his birthday present. To make a long, complicated story short, he was told he couldn't get an iPhone for another 4 days. He went to another store, which not only confirmed that he couldn't get one that day, but said that according to the fine print, he'd have to wait until January 2010! Angry, frustrated, and disapointed, he returned home empty-handed.
He decided that he would return to that first store after four days to see if he could get his iPhone anyway. Those four days were miserable for the entire family. He could not hide his anger and frustration from dealing with incomprehensible policies. He had little expectation that the phone company would pull through, but he was going to try anyway just in case.
When my Bible study was interrupted by his triumphant phone call from his new iPhone, the first thing I (jokiningly) said was, "So you put yourself and the WHOLE family through this for nothing?!" After hanging up, I looked again at the focus verse.
DH has wanted an iPhone for so long now that it's been a daily topic of conversation for at least three months. With our two-year contract halfway completed, he went to the cell-provider's store to make his purchase as his birthday present. To make a long, complicated story short, he was told he couldn't get an iPhone for another 4 days. He went to another store, which not only confirmed that he couldn't get one that day, but said that according to the fine print, he'd have to wait until January 2010! Angry, frustrated, and disapointed, he returned home empty-handed.
He decided that he would return to that first store after four days to see if he could get his iPhone anyway. Those four days were miserable for the entire family. He could not hide his anger and frustration from dealing with incomprehensible policies. He had little expectation that the phone company would pull through, but he was going to try anyway just in case.
When my Bible study was interrupted by his triumphant phone call from his new iPhone, the first thing I (jokiningly) said was, "So you put yourself and the WHOLE family through this for nothing?!" After hanging up, I looked again at the focus verse.
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." - Philippians 4:8"Of course," I thought smugly, "DH's whole outlook on life was brought down by his negative thinking. And his attitude affected all of us for days! How much better it would have been if he didn't expect the worst!" There was that phrase... my phrase... my advice. "Expect the worst; then you'll be pleasantly surprised." Okay, DH may have frustrated me for 4 days, but this has been my mantra for at least 15 years! How many others have I made miserable in that time? How many hours have I wasted bemoaning catastrophies that never came to pass? Think about these things...
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Grocery Deals (5/27-6/2)
Vacation is good, but sometimes you need to take a break from "family time" and get some alone time. What a great chance to check the grocery circulars for this week and start my shopping list for our return. I always try to clean out the fridge before a long trip, but it always means we come home to an empty fridge! So unless we want to eat ketchup & pickle quesadillas for supper... Remember, these are my local deals that run from Wednesday-Tuesday. Check your stores' ads to see if the same ones are in your area.
Kroger
10 for $10 continues!:
Other Deals:
Schnucks
Boneless Round Steak - $1.99/lb
Fresh Express Premium Garden Salad, 9-12 oz - $1.49 each
Florida's Natural OJ, 64 oz - $2.88
Dole Juice Blends, 64 oz - $2.50
Bertolli Pasta Sauce, 13.5-24 oz - 90¢ each - on sale $2 each (coupon from 4-5 insert)
Kroger
10 for $10 continues!:
- Kroger frozen veggies, 9-16 oz
- Green Giant frozen veggies, 7-10 oz (many coupons available)
- Dial bar soap or pumps (35¢/1 coupon from 3-8 insert)
- Cattlemen's BBQ sauce, 18 oz (50¢/1 printable from Cattlemen's website)
- Cool Whip ($1/2 printable from coupons.com)
Other Deals:
- Kroger Milk, all varieties, 1/2 gallon - $1.29
- Kroger Eggs, large or ex-large, dozen - 88¢
- Gala Apples - 99¢/lb
Schnucks
Boneless Round Steak - $1.99/lb
Fresh Express Premium Garden Salad, 9-12 oz - $1.49 each
Florida's Natural OJ, 64 oz - $2.88
Dole Juice Blends, 64 oz - $2.50
Bertolli Pasta Sauce, 13.5-24 oz - 90¢ each - on sale $2 each (coupon from 4-5 insert)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Sunday Sales (5/24)
Hope you got your shopping fix last week, because there's not much going on this week. I'm helping someone find some good makeup deals, and the deodorant, toothpaste, and bandaids are just fillers to use my RRs or ECBs before they expire (that's called "rolling" your RRs, by the way.) These are the deals I'm planning on checking out at the drugstores. Check the links on my blog for sites that list even more deals. Oh, yeah! Remember, it's Memorial Day weekend, so there are no coupons in today's paper. Don't waste your money trying to save it!
CVS - see the ad courtesy of Hot Coupon World
Sunday & Monday ONLY:
Walgreens- - see the ad on Walgreens.com
Covergirl Cosmetics (price varies) It's on sale Buy One Get One 50% off. Use two $1/1 coupons from the 5-3 insert.
Loreal Face & Lip Cosmetics (price varies) It's on sale Buy One Get One Free.
Trident gum (FREE) It's on sale 3/$2. Use the 75¢/1 coupon from the 5-10 insert.
CVS - see the ad courtesy of Hot Coupon World
Sunday & Monday ONLY:
- Band-aids (FREE) They're on sale for $2.99 - earn $2 ECB (limit 2). Use the $1/1 coupon from the 2-8 or 4-26 insert.
- Clearasil Stayclear facewash (earn $1) It's on sale for $3.99 - earn $3.99 ECB (limit 1). Use the $1/1 from the 4-19 insert.
- Revlon Nail Color (FREE) It's on sale for $3.99 - earn $3 ECB (limit 1). Use the $1/1 cosmetic coupon from the 4/26 insert.
- Colgate Total Advanced (FREE - possible overage) It's on sale for $2.99 - earn $2 ECB (limit 1). Use the $1/1 from the 5-10 insert, the $1/1 printable from colgate.com, or the $1.50/1 from the March issue of All You Magazine.
- Speed Stick Pro deodorant, 2.7 oz (FREE) It's on sale for $3.99 - earn $3.99 ECB (limit 2).
- Loreal True Match compact Makeup ($8.99) It's on sale for $12.99 - earn $2 ECB (limit 1). Use the $2/1 coupon from the 4-5 insert.
- Covergirl Simply Ageless foundation ($11.99) It's on sale for $12.99. Use the $1/1 from the 5-3 insert.
Walgreens- - see the ad on Walgreens.com
Covergirl Cosmetics (price varies) It's on sale Buy One Get One 50% off. Use two $1/1 coupons from the 5-3 insert.
Loreal Face & Lip Cosmetics (price varies) It's on sale Buy One Get One Free.
Trident gum (FREE) It's on sale 3/$2. Use the 75¢/1 coupon from the 5-10 insert.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Grocery Deals (5/20-5/26)
My grocery store sales run Wednesday to Tuesday, so here are the grocery deals I'm planning to purchase. Kroger's got some great deals that match up with coupons, so it's stock-up time! Schnucks doesn't have any deals that are worth my time and gas, so I'll pass them up this week.
Kroger
10/$10 sale -
Other deals not part of the 10/$10 sale -
Kroger
10/$10 sale -
- Kool-aid sugar-sweetened 8 qt. canisters (50¢) - Get two and use the $1/2 printable coupon from coupons.com. We don't usually drink it, but Kool-aid is great to have on hand just in case, especially at that price!
- Michelina's entrees, 5-9 oz frozen (80¢) - Use the $1/5 printable Lean Gourmet coupon or the $1/5 printable Traditional recipe coupon.
- Clif Builder's Protein Bar (77¢) - Use the $1/3 coupon from the Go Organic for Earth Day booklet found in Kroger last month.
- Kroger Frozen Vegetables, 9-16 oz - No coupons that I know of, but I'm getting some anyway!
- Kroger dozen large or ex-large eggs
- Kroger value baby wipes, 80 ct.
Other deals not part of the 10/$10 sale -
- Ball Park Franks, ($1.50) - They're on sale 2/$4. Use the $1/2 coupon from the 5-17 insert.
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise, 30-32 oz ($1.53-$2.23) - It's on sale for $2.73. Use the coupon from the 5-17 insert (50¢/1, 60¢/1, 60¢/2, or $1/2 depending on your region).
- Kraft Miracle Whip, 30-32 oz ($1.73) - It's on sale for $2.73. Use the $1/1 printable coupon from coupons.com.
- Pepsi 12-packs ($2.40 each) - They're on sale 4/$12, buy 4 - get 1 free. That's 20¢/can.
- Mentos gum (FREE) - Though it's not advertised, it's on sale in most stores for 99¢. Use the $1/1 or the 55¢/1 coupon (doubled) from the 5-3 insert to get them
- Kraft Barbecue Sauce, 18 oz (6/$1 without coupons, money-maker with coupons!) - Now this is a good deal. Buy six bottles. They're on sale 4/$4 - get two FREE when you buy 4. So you get 6 bottles for $4. But wait! Use up to six of the BBQ sauce coupons from the 5-3 insert (either 75¢/1 or $1/2 depending on your region) to make them even cheaper. But there's more! When you get six bottles on the same receipt BEFORE 5-24, when you check out, you will get a catalina coupon for $3 off your next order!
- DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen Pizza, assorted varieties 11.9-34.2 oz (as low as $2.24 each) - They're on sale for $4.99 each. Use the $1.50/1 DiGiorno coupon from the 5-17 insert or the $1/1 printable from coupons.com. Use the$1/1 California Pizza Kitchen Pizza coupon from the 5-17 insert or the $1/1 printable from coupons.com. But wait; there's more! There's another catalina deal where if you purchase 4 in "any combination of 12" DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen Pizza varieties" you will receive a catalina for $5 off your next order.
- Mangos - They're on sale 3/$1!
Monday, May 18, 2009
All You Magazine Subscription Deals
I've mentioned before that All You magazine is a great source for coupons... and also a quality read! Amazon has a special deal going on right now where you can get a full year's subscription for $10 IF you order by May 31. It's regularly $15 through Amazon, but if you purchase in May, you get an instant discount of $5 applied at checkout. Not a bad deal at all! Of course, Marli at Womanly Excellence still has a two-year subscription for $18 through Southern Living at Home. That's obviously the better deal, and she's great to work with. However, if you're not sure you want to commit to two years, the Amazon deal is a great opportunity to get a year's subscription at a good price.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Sunday Sales (5/10) - Target & Walmart
I don't usually make a list for Target or Walmart. I get frustrated because the prices vary so much by area. The best deals are usually found in the clearance section when you use your coupons. However, I saw some deals in yesterday's fliers, so I'm making my list! Remember, I'm listing the deals I plan to get. This is essentially my own personal shopping list.
Target - Check out the Target forum on Hot Coupon World or A Full Cup to see more.
Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs (FREE) They're ranging in price from $1.95-$2.05 depending on where you are. Use the $1/1 Target printable coupon AND the $1/1 printable manufacturer's coupon from coupons.com to get them nearly free (depending on the price in your area). Remember to hand them the manufacturer's coupon first!
Bertolli Frozen Meals ($3.00 each) They're on sale for $6.00 each, buy 3 and get a $5 gift card. Buy 3 and use two $1.50/1 printable coupons from the Bertolli website, and one of the $1/1 coupons from the 3-15 insert. Get back a $5 Target Gift Card.
Circo Rash Guard T-shirts ($6.99) My boys lived in these last summer, and I've got hand-me-downs for Little Brother to wear, but Big Brother is without any. It's not the best price in the world, but I don't have time to go searching right now! Besides, I received a coupon in the mail last week for $5 off when I spend $50, and these shirts (and maybe a cute top for me) will help get me there.
Walmart - Check out the Walmart forum on Hot Coupon World or A Full Cup to see more.
Kraft Miracle Whip, 16.5-18 oz ($1.00) They're on sale for $2.00. Use the $1/1 printable coupon from coupons.com.
Hershey's Bonus-Sized Syrup ($1.18) They've got the 26 oz. size for $1.68. Buy two and use the $1/2 coupon from the 5-17 insert. The 24 oz is regularly priced at $1.95, so it's a decent deal. FYI, I started couponing in November, and last week was the first time I've seen a coupon for Hershey's syrup. I think the next batch will be coming in August, so if you want some, go get them now!
Hone Maid Graham Crackers, 14 oz. ($1.50) It's on sale for $2.50. Use the $1/1 printable coupon from coupons.com.
Breyers Ice Cream, 48 oz. ($1.75) It's on sale for $2.25. Use the $1/2 coupon from the 5-17 insert.
Ball Park Beef Franks ($2.00) They're on sale for $2.50. Use the $1/2 coupon from the 5-17 insert to get two packages for $4. Not the best price in the world, but when Ball Park Beef Franks are the only ones your kids will eat... I'd be perfectly happy to never buy hotdogs again if only they wouldn't request them daily. Oh, well.
Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars, 6 pack ($2.50) I like to have these on hand. At 42¢ each, they're not a great price, but if CVS doesn't include the plain Hershey bars in their candy deal, this is the best I can do right now.
Target - Check out the Target forum on Hot Coupon World or A Full Cup to see more.
Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs (FREE) They're ranging in price from $1.95-$2.05 depending on where you are. Use the $1/1 Target printable coupon AND the $1/1 printable manufacturer's coupon from coupons.com to get them nearly free (depending on the price in your area). Remember to hand them the manufacturer's coupon first!
Bertolli Frozen Meals ($3.00 each) They're on sale for $6.00 each, buy 3 and get a $5 gift card. Buy 3 and use two $1.50/1 printable coupons from the Bertolli website, and one of the $1/1 coupons from the 3-15 insert. Get back a $5 Target Gift Card.
Circo Rash Guard T-shirts ($6.99) My boys lived in these last summer, and I've got hand-me-downs for Little Brother to wear, but Big Brother is without any. It's not the best price in the world, but I don't have time to go searching right now! Besides, I received a coupon in the mail last week for $5 off when I spend $50, and these shirts (and maybe a cute top for me) will help get me there.
Walmart - Check out the Walmart forum on Hot Coupon World or A Full Cup to see more.
Kraft Miracle Whip, 16.5-18 oz ($1.00) They're on sale for $2.00. Use the $1/1 printable coupon from coupons.com.
Hershey's Bonus-Sized Syrup ($1.18) They've got the 26 oz. size for $1.68. Buy two and use the $1/2 coupon from the 5-17 insert. The 24 oz is regularly priced at $1.95, so it's a decent deal. FYI, I started couponing in November, and last week was the first time I've seen a coupon for Hershey's syrup. I think the next batch will be coming in August, so if you want some, go get them now!
Hone Maid Graham Crackers, 14 oz. ($1.50) It's on sale for $2.50. Use the $1/1 printable coupon from coupons.com.
Breyers Ice Cream, 48 oz. ($1.75) It's on sale for $2.25. Use the $1/2 coupon from the 5-17 insert.
Ball Park Beef Franks ($2.00) They're on sale for $2.50. Use the $1/2 coupon from the 5-17 insert to get two packages for $4. Not the best price in the world, but when Ball Park Beef Franks are the only ones your kids will eat... I'd be perfectly happy to never buy hotdogs again if only they wouldn't request them daily. Oh, well.
Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars, 6 pack ($2.50) I like to have these on hand. At 42¢ each, they're not a great price, but if CVS doesn't include the plain Hershey bars in their candy deal, this is the best I can do right now.
Sunday Sales (5/17) - CVS & Walgreens
I hadn't even thought about this week's sales and coupon match-ups until I saw the massive number of coupon inserts in today's paper, but now I'm chomping at the bit to see what kind of deals I can get this week. I also saw some promising deals for Wal-Mart and Target, so I'll be doing those in another post.
CVS - see the ad courtesy of Hot Coupon World
Purex (2 for FREE) They're on sale for $6.99 - Buy One, Get One free. Use the BOGO internet printable coupon if you still have it (it's not available anymore) to get 2 detergents for free. If only they had HE detergent!
Schick Disposable Razors, trial size (FREE) They're sold for 99¢. Buy two and use the $2/1 coupon from the 5-10 insert to get them free!
Colgate Sensitive Whitening, Enamel Protect Toothpaste, 6 oz or Colgate Visible White, 4 oz. (99¢) They're on sale for $3.99 - Earn $2 ECB (limit 1.) Use the $1/1 coupon from the 5-17 insert.
Honey Maid Grahams, 14.4 oz ($1.50 each) They're on sale 2/$5. Buy 2 and use 2 of the $1/1 printable coupons from coupons.com.
CoverGirl Outlast lip color or lip stain ($2) It's on sale for $7 - earn $3 ECB. (limit 1) Use the $2/1 coupon from this week's insert (5-17) to bring the price to $2. Great price for my favorite, must-have lipstick! I'm just disappointed that the limit is only one...
Tropicana OJ, 64 oz ($2 each). They're on sale 2/$5. Use the $1/2 coupon from the 5-3 insert.
Sally Hansen products (various prices) They're on sale Buy One, Get One free. There are various coupons from the 3-8, 3-29, 5-10, and 5-17 inserts. The May and June issues of All You Magazine have some BOGO coupons that would work wonderfully with this!
Walgreens - see the ad courtesy of Hot Coupon World
Colgate Visible White Toothpaste (earn $1) It's on sale for $4.99 - earn $4.99 RR when you buy one. Use the $1/1 printable coupon from colgate.com.
Dry Idea Clinical Complete (earn $1 or FREE) It's on sale for $5.99 - earn $5 RR when you buy one. Use the $1/1 coupon from the 4-19 insert. If you can find the roll-on, use the $2/1 printable coupon from coupons.com to make this a $1 money-maker. I've also heard that some people have found a $2/1 coupon on the box for the Clinical Complete.
Purex (2 for FREE) They're on sale for $8.99 - Buy One, Get One free. Use the BOGO internet printable coupon if you still have it (it's not available anymore) to get 2 detergents for free. Walgreens doesn't usually have HE detergent either, though!
Bayer Quick Release Crystals, 4 ct. (FREE) They're on sale for $2.49 - earn $2.49 RR.
Right Guard Antiperspirant/Deodorant Professional Strength (FREE) It's on sale for $5.99 - earn $5 RR when you buy one. Use the $1/1 coupon from the 4-19 insert. I've also heard that some people have found a $2/1 coupon inside the box for the Professional Strength deodorant.
Skintimate Shave Gel (24¢) It's on sale for $1.99 - earn $1 RR when you buy one. Use the 75¢/1 coupon from the 4-26 insert.
Benefiber, 20 dose powder or 16 dose packets (99¢) It's on sale for $4.99 - earn $2 RR when you buy one. Use a $2/1 coupon from 2-22, 4-5, or 5-10.
Ball Park Franks (2 for $2.29) They're on sale Buy One at $3.29, Get One free. Use the $1/2 coupon from the 4-26 insert (expires 5/17) or the 5-17 insert.
Splenda (2 for $2.98) It's on sale for $2.99 after in-ad coupon. Buy two and use the $3/2 coupon from the 3-29 insert or the April issue of All You magazine.
Q-tips, 375 pack (2 for $3.40) They're on sale 2/$4 with the in-ad coupon. Use two of the 30¢/1 coupons from the 4-5 or 5-17 insert. Not a great price, but with DH's ear troubles, we seem to go through Q-tips amazingly fast.
Brawny Paper Towels, 8 rolls ($5.49) They're on sale for $6.49 with the in-ad coupon. Use the $1/1 from the 5-17 insert to make them just 68¢/roll.
Off Clip-on Mosquito Repellent plus... ($5.99) It's on sale for $8.99 - earn $3 RR when you buy one. Use the free refill printable coupon from off.com to get the starter kit AND refill for $5.99. OR use the BOGO printable coupon from off.com to get two starter kits for $5.99.
Cheap Chocolate Alert!
Head to CVS:
Hershey's or Reese's Single bars (33¢ each) They're on sale 2/$1 - Spend $15, earn $5 ECB. So, if you buy 30 candy bars, you will essentially get them for 33¢ each (which is under my 40¢ limit). If you have any of the $1/1 coupons left from the 4/19 insert, they would obviously bring the price even lower. Yes, you will have to store them, but you won't have to buy candy for a LONG time!
Hershey's Extra Large Bars (FREE) They're on sale Buy One at $1.99, Get One free. Use two of teh $1/1 coupons from the 4-19 insert. (This may or may not be part of the ECB deal shown above.)
CVS - see the ad courtesy of Hot Coupon World
Purex (2 for FREE) They're on sale for $6.99 - Buy One, Get One free. Use the BOGO internet printable coupon if you still have it (it's not available anymore) to get 2 detergents for free. If only they had HE detergent!
Schick Disposable Razors, trial size (FREE) They're sold for 99¢. Buy two and use the $2/1 coupon from the 5-10 insert to get them free!
Colgate Sensitive Whitening, Enamel Protect Toothpaste, 6 oz or Colgate Visible White, 4 oz. (99¢) They're on sale for $3.99 - Earn $2 ECB (limit 1.) Use the $1/1 coupon from the 5-17 insert.
Honey Maid Grahams, 14.4 oz ($1.50 each) They're on sale 2/$5. Buy 2 and use 2 of the $1/1 printable coupons from coupons.com.
CoverGirl Outlast lip color or lip stain ($2) It's on sale for $7 - earn $3 ECB. (limit 1) Use the $2/1 coupon from this week's insert (5-17) to bring the price to $2. Great price for my favorite, must-have lipstick! I'm just disappointed that the limit is only one...
Tropicana OJ, 64 oz ($2 each). They're on sale 2/$5. Use the $1/2 coupon from the 5-3 insert.
Sally Hansen products (various prices) They're on sale Buy One, Get One free. There are various coupons from the 3-8, 3-29, 5-10, and 5-17 inserts. The May and June issues of All You Magazine have some BOGO coupons that would work wonderfully with this!
Walgreens - see the ad courtesy of Hot Coupon World
Colgate Visible White Toothpaste (earn $1) It's on sale for $4.99 - earn $4.99 RR when you buy one. Use the $1/1 printable coupon from colgate.com.
Dry Idea Clinical Complete (earn $1 or FREE) It's on sale for $5.99 - earn $5 RR when you buy one. Use the $1/1 coupon from the 4-19 insert. If you can find the roll-on, use the $2/1 printable coupon from coupons.com to make this a $1 money-maker. I've also heard that some people have found a $2/1 coupon on the box for the Clinical Complete.
Purex (2 for FREE) They're on sale for $8.99 - Buy One, Get One free. Use the BOGO internet printable coupon if you still have it (it's not available anymore) to get 2 detergents for free. Walgreens doesn't usually have HE detergent either, though!
Bayer Quick Release Crystals, 4 ct. (FREE) They're on sale for $2.49 - earn $2.49 RR.
Right Guard Antiperspirant/Deodorant Professional Strength (FREE) It's on sale for $5.99 - earn $5 RR when you buy one. Use the $1/1 coupon from the 4-19 insert. I've also heard that some people have found a $2/1 coupon inside the box for the Professional Strength deodorant.
Skintimate Shave Gel (24¢) It's on sale for $1.99 - earn $1 RR when you buy one. Use the 75¢/1 coupon from the 4-26 insert.
Benefiber, 20 dose powder or 16 dose packets (99¢) It's on sale for $4.99 - earn $2 RR when you buy one. Use a $2/1 coupon from 2-22, 4-5, or 5-10.
Ball Park Franks (2 for $2.29) They're on sale Buy One at $3.29, Get One free. Use the $1/2 coupon from the 4-26 insert (expires 5/17) or the 5-17 insert.
Splenda (2 for $2.98) It's on sale for $2.99 after in-ad coupon. Buy two and use the $3/2 coupon from the 3-29 insert or the April issue of All You magazine.
Q-tips, 375 pack (2 for $3.40) They're on sale 2/$4 with the in-ad coupon. Use two of the 30¢/1 coupons from the 4-5 or 5-17 insert. Not a great price, but with DH's ear troubles, we seem to go through Q-tips amazingly fast.
Brawny Paper Towels, 8 rolls ($5.49) They're on sale for $6.49 with the in-ad coupon. Use the $1/1 from the 5-17 insert to make them just 68¢/roll.
Off Clip-on Mosquito Repellent plus... ($5.99) It's on sale for $8.99 - earn $3 RR when you buy one. Use the free refill printable coupon from off.com to get the starter kit AND refill for $5.99. OR use the BOGO printable coupon from off.com to get two starter kits for $5.99.
Cheap Chocolate Alert!
Head to CVS:
Hershey's or Reese's Single bars (33¢ each) They're on sale 2/$1 - Spend $15, earn $5 ECB. So, if you buy 30 candy bars, you will essentially get them for 33¢ each (which is under my 40¢ limit). If you have any of the $1/1 coupons left from the 4/19 insert, they would obviously bring the price even lower. Yes, you will have to store them, but you won't have to buy candy for a LONG time!
Hershey's Extra Large Bars (FREE) They're on sale Buy One at $1.99, Get One free. Use two of teh $1/1 coupons from the 4-19 insert. (This may or may not be part of the ECB deal shown above.)
Get your paper(s) today!
Today is one of those ultra-good coupon days. The Sunday paper has TWO SmartSource inserts AND this month's Proctor & Gamble. If you're one of those lucky people who happen to live in the right area, your paper contains the Red Plum, too. I'm just limited to the one Red Plum I get on Tuesday in my mailbox.
So be sure to pick up at least one paper today. Personally, I'm getting five... well, I got one delivered, and my mom is buying me 2 double-packs of the AJC to give me when I visit next week! (That means I get 4 more Red Plums!!)
Click here to get a preview from Taylor Town. Remember, not all areas get exactly the same coupons, but at least the preview will give you an idea if extra papers might be worth buying this weekend.
So be sure to pick up at least one paper today. Personally, I'm getting five... well, I got one delivered, and my mom is buying me 2 double-packs of the AJC to give me when I visit next week! (That means I get 4 more Red Plums!!)
Click here to get a preview from Taylor Town. Remember, not all areas get exactly the same coupons, but at least the preview will give you an idea if extra papers might be worth buying this weekend.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Happy Birthday to Me!
I had this great post planned, with the title, "31 Candles, 31 Wishes." I was planning to list my hopes, dreams, and expectations for the next year. Well, after struggling to come up with #4, I decided there was no way I was going to make it to 31. How disappointing.
But, wait! What a blessing it is that I'm so happy and content with that which God has blessed me! I can't come up with 4 things I'd change! When I think of all the times I've doubted His guidance or His decisions... Today is a day of rejoicing and thanking God for his goodness.
What were those 3 things, you ask?
I guess next year I'll have to plan to spend some time on my "32 Candles, 32 Blessings" post. Until then, count your blessing and give thanks to the Lord, the father of mercies.
But, wait! What a blessing it is that I'm so happy and content with that which God has blessed me! I can't come up with 4 things I'd change! When I think of all the times I've doubted His guidance or His decisions... Today is a day of rejoicing and thanking God for his goodness.
What were those 3 things, you ask?
- That my FIL will soon get on the transplant list and find a liver doner so that he can spend more time with his grandchildren.
- That DH and I will make some good, close friends nearby since we've found it difficult to hang out with the ones that are 8 hours away, now!
- To get Little Brother potty-trained this summer... at least daytime trained! (Yes, totally selfish, but hey, it's my day to wish!)
I guess next year I'll have to plan to spend some time on my "32 Candles, 32 Blessings" post. Until then, count your blessing and give thanks to the Lord, the father of mercies.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Meal Planning (5/11)
I'm focusing on pantry- and freezer-cooking this week. We're going on vacation in a few weeks, and I'm trying to use up items we're storing instead of buying stuff that might go bad before we get back. Remember to check out the weekly Menu Plan post at orgjunkie.com to get lots of ideas for your own meal plan.
Monday: Swedish meatballs (super-easy, low-carb version from The Renaissance Wench)
Tuesday: Bertoli skillet meal (I'm NOT "cooking" on my birthday! Well, maybe some cupcakes.)
Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, peas
Thursday: Turkey & Lentil quesadillas, avocado, rice
Friday: Asian-inspired beef (DH is cooking this, and he doesn't use recipes so I can't share!)
Saturday: Crock pot chicken (use up random cuts of chicken from freezer) & mixed veggies, dinner rolls
Sunday: Leftover Buffet
Monday: Swedish meatballs (super-easy, low-carb version from The Renaissance Wench)
Tuesday: Bertoli skillet meal (I'm NOT "cooking" on my birthday! Well, maybe some cupcakes.)
Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, peas
Thursday: Turkey & Lentil quesadillas, avocado, rice
Friday: Asian-inspired beef (DH is cooking this, and he doesn't use recipes so I can't share!)
Saturday: Crock pot chicken (use up random cuts of chicken from freezer) & mixed veggies, dinner rolls
Sunday: Leftover Buffet
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Sunday Sales (5/10)
Tomorrow is Mother's Day, and I'm taking the day off. No coupon-clipping, no deal-searching, no blog-writing. So, I'm posting the deals now. Remember, I'm listing the deals I plan to get. This is essentially my own personal shopping list. Check out the links on my blog for some great sites that list even more deals. *Note - My grocery store ads run from Wednesday-Tuesday, so I will post my grocery lists on Wednesday.
CVS - see the ad courtesy of Hot Coupon World
Breeze 2 or Contour Glucose Monitor (earn $5) Its on sale for $14.99 - earn $5 ECB. There have been coupons in various inserts to make these free up to $30. Use the coupon and pay nothing but tax, then get your $5 ECB.
Bayer Quick Release Crystals, 4 ct. (FREE) They're on sale for $2 - earn $2 ECB (limit 1).
Crest ProHealth Enamel Shield Rinse, 14.8 oz (49¢ each) It's on sale for $3.49 - earn $2 ECB (limit 2). Use the $1/1 coupon from the 5/3 insert.
Schick Quattro Razor for Women (99¢ each) They're on sale for $8.99 - earn $4 ECB (limit 5). Use the $4/1 coupon from the 4/26 insert.
Coke 12-packs ($2.60 each) They're on sale for 5/$13. That's like paying 22¢ a can. Not as cheap as the Pepsi at Walgreens, but this is the best price I've seen on Coke products since I've been price checking.
Walgreens - see the ad courtesy of Hot Coupon World
Breeze 2 or Contour Glucose Monitor (earn $5) Its on sale for $14.99 - earn $5 RR. There have been coupons in various inserts to make these free up to $30. Use the coupon and pay nothing but tax, then get your $5 RR. Then, if no one you know needs the monitor, donate it!
Pepsi 12-packs ($2.40 each) They're on sale for 5/$12 with the in-ad coupon. That's like paying 20¢ a can. If you drink Pepsi or have a party coming up, that's not a bad price at all.
Walgreens Brand Baby Care - Buy one, get one FREE. Time to stock up on diapers!
CVS - see the ad courtesy of Hot Coupon World
Breeze 2 or Contour Glucose Monitor (earn $5) Its on sale for $14.99 - earn $5 ECB. There have been coupons in various inserts to make these free up to $30. Use the coupon and pay nothing but tax, then get your $5 ECB.
Bayer Quick Release Crystals, 4 ct. (FREE) They're on sale for $2 - earn $2 ECB (limit 1).
Crest ProHealth Enamel Shield Rinse, 14.8 oz (49¢ each) It's on sale for $3.49 - earn $2 ECB (limit 2). Use the $1/1 coupon from the 5/3 insert.
Schick Quattro Razor for Women (99¢ each) They're on sale for $8.99 - earn $4 ECB (limit 5). Use the $4/1 coupon from the 4/26 insert.
Coke 12-packs ($2.60 each) They're on sale for 5/$13. That's like paying 22¢ a can. Not as cheap as the Pepsi at Walgreens, but this is the best price I've seen on Coke products since I've been price checking.
Walgreens - see the ad courtesy of Hot Coupon World
Breeze 2 or Contour Glucose Monitor (earn $5) Its on sale for $14.99 - earn $5 RR. There have been coupons in various inserts to make these free up to $30. Use the coupon and pay nothing but tax, then get your $5 RR. Then, if no one you know needs the monitor, donate it!
Pepsi 12-packs ($2.40 each) They're on sale for 5/$12 with the in-ad coupon. That's like paying 20¢ a can. If you drink Pepsi or have a party coming up, that's not a bad price at all.
Walgreens Brand Baby Care - Buy one, get one FREE. Time to stock up on diapers!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Parent Hacks
Our paper shredder died on us, but we had papers that I didn't want to just toss into the trashcan. What's a mommy to do? Pull out a hack, a Parent Hack, that is! With the torn-up papers wrapped tightly in one of Little Brother's radioactive diapers, I felt much more confident about placing them in the garbage can.
What is Parent Hacks? According to their website,
What is Parent Hacks? According to their website,
"Parent Hacks is a collaborative website that collects and publishes parents’ tips, recommendations, workarounds, and bits of wisdom – their hacks – in a single pot so we can all partake. Here’s the stuff that would have been left out of the instruction manual...if there were one. We're not experts in the pediatrician-, psychologist-, or teacher- sense. We’re just out there, raising our kids, finding the little tweaks that make this crazy adventure go a little more smoothly."This has got to be the BEST free online parenting resource. I'm shocked that I've been doing this blog for three months and haven't mentioned it yet. But, of course, with the gadget in the top corner of my Google homepage, I don't really think of it as something separate anymore. In my mind, suggesting that you check out Parent Hacks is like suggesting that you check your email! But then it occurred to me, maybe someone hasn't discovered Parent Hacks yet. I have had access to this rich source of information since Big Brother was just a few months old. I would browse the archives as I sat there nursing him, gleaning so many ideas and tricks. Now with more than 2,000 posts, there is a hack for nearly anything you need. What issue are you dealing with right now? Potty training, sleep deprivation, picky eaters, planning a birthday party, baby proofing, and more are all covered in depth. Go now and search by keyword or browse a category; the archives are full of information. Have fun!
5 (Unconventional) Mommy-Must-Haves!
In honor of Mother's Day, here are five unconventional items this mommy must have! This one's for the ladies, so any guys out there, you can stop reading now and wait for my next post. You won't get any last-minute gift ideas here. You've been warned!
As a stay-at-home-mom of a 3.5-year-old and an almost 2-year-old, it's difficult to feel like a woman at times. I don't have time to spend on myself to get ready when I'm dealing with diapers, pants that keep falling off, lost sippy cups, and last-minute potty breaks. I've found five unconventional Mommy Must-Haves that make the most of that 5 minutes I have in the bathroom to get ready to go.
1. Honey - Yes, for the bathroom. I've found honey to be a wonderful facewash. It is naturally antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant. It soothes my sensitive, irritated skin, kills the bacteria that causes acne, and provides antioxidants for my skin while moisturizing my dry skin. And it's cheaper than most of the quality facial cleansers out there!
2. 100% Shea Butter - This is my moisturizer. I use it morning and night. It's very soothing, and doesn't have any unpronouceable ingredients that will probably break me out. And my acne rarely flares up now that my skin is properly nourished and moisturized. I've been using honey and shea butter for about a year and a half, and my complexion has never been better. With these two products, I can avoid all of the acne creams, Retinol, green concealer, beige concealer, and oil-absorbing powder that I had to use just to make myself look presentable! That's a HUGE time-saver for me.
3. Everyday Minerals Pressed Powder - This is mineral make-up that is less expensive than the over-advertised ones, but better quality. The pressed powder version is a bit different, though. Instead of loose powder that you apply with a kabuki brush, this powder is pressed with natural Jojoba and you apply with a circle sponge like your basic Revlon or Maybelline. It's less messy and quicker to apply. It also travels easier! And the coverage is great.
4. Cover Girl Outlast Lipstick - It lasts all day so you don't need to reapply. It doesn't come off when you kiss your LO or eat a grilled-cheese sandwich. And if you tried it when it first came out, the formula's changed. It's easier to apply before it dries and the gloss is smoother and is slightly flavored. It's also cheaper than most of the other long-lasting lip colors.
5. Menstrual Cup - TMI warning!!! I considered not mentioning this, but it's made such a difference in my life that I just had to share. I will be pretty up-front, so if you're squeemish, you may want to skip this one. See, guys, I told you that you didn't want to read this! If you are still dealing with "Aunt Flow," you know how annoying it can be. "AF" always shows up at the most inconvenient time, your diaper bag is filled with pads and tampons instead of toys, you're constantly running to the ladies' room to deal with the situation, you're children won't let you go to the restroom without joining you, and your bathroom cabinets are full of products that DH won't touch, but your children are far too curious about. I considered getting pregnant again just to avoid AF. Enter the menstrual cup. Whether you choose the Diva Cup, the Keeper, the Mooncup UK, or another brand, the menstrual cup makes AF SO MUCH easier to deal with. It's a silicone bell-shaped cup that you insert, it collects the blood, and twice a day you remove it, dump it in the toilet, rinse it off, and re-insert. On my really heavy day, I have to empty three or four times instead of twice, but it's still great. Here is an informational brochure created by an acquaintance of mine if you want to know more.
Please comment and share your "must-haves." I'm always looking for ways to make my life easier!
As a stay-at-home-mom of a 3.5-year-old and an almost 2-year-old, it's difficult to feel like a woman at times. I don't have time to spend on myself to get ready when I'm dealing with diapers, pants that keep falling off, lost sippy cups, and last-minute potty breaks. I've found five unconventional Mommy Must-Haves that make the most of that 5 minutes I have in the bathroom to get ready to go.
1. Honey - Yes, for the bathroom. I've found honey to be a wonderful facewash. It is naturally antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant. It soothes my sensitive, irritated skin, kills the bacteria that causes acne, and provides antioxidants for my skin while moisturizing my dry skin. And it's cheaper than most of the quality facial cleansers out there!
2. 100% Shea Butter - This is my moisturizer. I use it morning and night. It's very soothing, and doesn't have any unpronouceable ingredients that will probably break me out. And my acne rarely flares up now that my skin is properly nourished and moisturized. I've been using honey and shea butter for about a year and a half, and my complexion has never been better. With these two products, I can avoid all of the acne creams, Retinol, green concealer, beige concealer, and oil-absorbing powder that I had to use just to make myself look presentable! That's a HUGE time-saver for me.
3. Everyday Minerals Pressed Powder - This is mineral make-up that is less expensive than the over-advertised ones, but better quality. The pressed powder version is a bit different, though. Instead of loose powder that you apply with a kabuki brush, this powder is pressed with natural Jojoba and you apply with a circle sponge like your basic Revlon or Maybelline. It's less messy and quicker to apply. It also travels easier! And the coverage is great.
4. Cover Girl Outlast Lipstick - It lasts all day so you don't need to reapply. It doesn't come off when you kiss your LO or eat a grilled-cheese sandwich. And if you tried it when it first came out, the formula's changed. It's easier to apply before it dries and the gloss is smoother and is slightly flavored. It's also cheaper than most of the other long-lasting lip colors.
5. Menstrual Cup - TMI warning!!! I considered not mentioning this, but it's made such a difference in my life that I just had to share. I will be pretty up-front, so if you're squeemish, you may want to skip this one. See, guys, I told you that you didn't want to read this! If you are still dealing with "Aunt Flow," you know how annoying it can be. "AF" always shows up at the most inconvenient time, your diaper bag is filled with pads and tampons instead of toys, you're constantly running to the ladies' room to deal with the situation, you're children won't let you go to the restroom without joining you, and your bathroom cabinets are full of products that DH won't touch, but your children are far too curious about. I considered getting pregnant again just to avoid AF. Enter the menstrual cup. Whether you choose the Diva Cup, the Keeper, the Mooncup UK, or another brand, the menstrual cup makes AF SO MUCH easier to deal with. It's a silicone bell-shaped cup that you insert, it collects the blood, and twice a day you remove it, dump it in the toilet, rinse it off, and re-insert. On my really heavy day, I have to empty three or four times instead of twice, but it's still great. Here is an informational brochure created by an acquaintance of mine if you want to know more.
Please comment and share your "must-haves." I'm always looking for ways to make my life easier!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Coupon Update!
Sunday is Mother's Day, and for a while it looked like SmartSource and RedPlum would be treating it as a major holiday by not putting coupons in the paper. I just found out that there will be coupons in Sunday's paper, including another $1.50/1 Kraft Salad Dressing! I'm much happier about eating salad when I know the dressing was FREE. So don't forget to get a paper (or four) this Sunday!
Click here to get a preview from TaylorTown. Remember, not all areas get exactly the same coupons, but at least the preview will give you an idea if extra papers might be worth buying this weekend.
Click here to get a preview from TaylorTown. Remember, not all areas get exactly the same coupons, but at least the preview will give you an idea if extra papers might be worth buying this weekend.
Saving money while shopping online
May is an expensive month for my family. In addition to Mother's Day, we have my birthday, Little Brother's birthday, the birthdays of both my nephews, and my sister's anniversary. June is slightly less expensive with Father's Day, DH's birthday, and my MIL's birthday. With two sick kids for the past month, I've not been able to get out much, and I've ended up using the internet for my gift shopping. With Ebates, I've been able to get some really good deals.
Here's a non-gift example (don't want to give away any suprises!) DH's tennis shoes have fallen apart. He's picky about his shoes, and he knows exactly what he wants (brand, size, style, color) but now that we've moved away from our usual store, he didn't know where to get a new pair. Amazon had something similar for $90, but that was too much to pay for something that would "hopefully" work. Off to Ebates. I entered the shoe brand name, and it returned 7 stores. One of which, Famous Footwear, gets me 9% cash back when I use Ebates. To the right of the store names, some had a button stating, "See Coupons." By clicking that, I see that I can get 20% off my order when I use the coupon code listed. So, I click on the Famous Footwear link. I find his shoes (originally $85) on sale for $65. I use the coupon code from Ebates to bring the price to $52 +shipping. That's it. No forms or paper work to deal with. I just sit back and wait for my "big fat check" to arrive. Yes, a $4.68 rebate doesn't seem like much, but every bit helps. Plus, during those seasons where you end up spending more (Christmas, back-to-school, May/June madness) it can really add up!
To give you an idea of the variety of stores, here are just a few that currently offer rebates through Ebates:
Adagio Teas - 6% (there you go, dad!)
Apple iTunes - 3%
Barnes & Noble - 4%
The Container Store - 4%
DSW - 4%
ebay - 3%
Holiday Inn - 5%
Hotwire.com - 2%
JCPenny - 4%
Office Max - 4%
Overstock.com - 4%
PETCO - 6%
REI - 3%
Sephora - 8%
Shutterfly - 10%
Starbucks Store - 8%
Target - 4%
Walgreens - 4%
1-800-Petmeds - 8%
Best of all, it's a FREE service! Go to Ebates and sign up to save.
Here's a non-gift example (don't want to give away any suprises!) DH's tennis shoes have fallen apart. He's picky about his shoes, and he knows exactly what he wants (brand, size, style, color) but now that we've moved away from our usual store, he didn't know where to get a new pair. Amazon had something similar for $90, but that was too much to pay for something that would "hopefully" work. Off to Ebates. I entered the shoe brand name, and it returned 7 stores. One of which, Famous Footwear, gets me 9% cash back when I use Ebates. To the right of the store names, some had a button stating, "See Coupons." By clicking that, I see that I can get 20% off my order when I use the coupon code listed. So, I click on the Famous Footwear link. I find his shoes (originally $85) on sale for $65. I use the coupon code from Ebates to bring the price to $52 +shipping. That's it. No forms or paper work to deal with. I just sit back and wait for my "big fat check" to arrive. Yes, a $4.68 rebate doesn't seem like much, but every bit helps. Plus, during those seasons where you end up spending more (Christmas, back-to-school, May/June madness) it can really add up!
To give you an idea of the variety of stores, here are just a few that currently offer rebates through Ebates:
Adagio Teas - 6% (there you go, dad!)
Apple iTunes - 3%
Barnes & Noble - 4%
The Container Store - 4%
DSW - 4%
ebay - 3%
Holiday Inn - 5%
Hotwire.com - 2%
JCPenny - 4%
Office Max - 4%
Overstock.com - 4%
PETCO - 6%
REI - 3%
Sephora - 8%
Shutterfly - 10%
Starbucks Store - 8%
Target - 4%
Walgreens - 4%
1-800-Petmeds - 8%
Best of all, it's a FREE service! Go to Ebates and sign up to save.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Meal Planning (5/6)
Yes, I'm a few days late. But it's NEVER too late to do some meal planning. I'm trying to use up some stuff from my fridge and freezer since I've not been all that impressed with the offerings at Kroger and Schnucks lately.
Monday: Chicken (in a crock pot.) It's the first time I've ever dealt with a whole chicken. Though the experience was not pleasant, at least I can say I've done it! Maybe I will be less hesitant if DH suggests it again. We had Stove Top Stuffing and steamed peas on the side.
Tuesday: Crock pot beef tips. Though good, it needed more flavor. Of course I realized after the fact that I didn't actually look at how much beef was in the package, so I may have needed to double the seasonings. At least I remembered to turn the crock pot on!
Wednesday: Chicken nuggets and steamed veggies
Thursday: Meatball Pizza with a side salad
Friday: DH is going to smoke some turkey! Green beans and mashed potatoes on the side.
Saturday: Quesadillas
Sunday: Leftover Buffet
Monday: Chicken (in a crock pot.) It's the first time I've ever dealt with a whole chicken. Though the experience was not pleasant, at least I can say I've done it! Maybe I will be less hesitant if DH suggests it again. We had Stove Top Stuffing and steamed peas on the side.
Tuesday: Crock pot beef tips. Though good, it needed more flavor. Of course I realized after the fact that I didn't actually look at how much beef was in the package, so I may have needed to double the seasonings. At least I remembered to turn the crock pot on!
Wednesday: Chicken nuggets and steamed veggies
Thursday: Meatball Pizza with a side salad
Friday: DH is going to smoke some turkey! Green beans and mashed potatoes on the side.
Saturday: Quesadillas
Sunday: Leftover Buffet
Grocery Deals (5/6-5/12)
My grocery store sales run Wednesday to Tuesday, so here are the grocery deals I'm planning to purchase.
Kroger
Kellogg's Cereal (as low as 88¢ each) - It's on sale for $1.88 each. There are the $1/1 coupons from the 4/5 insert, $1/1 printable coupons from coupons.com, and $1/2 blinkies out there in the stores for several varieties.
Tuna (Chicken of the Sea, Starkist, and Bumble Bee) assorted varieties of 5 oz packages - It's on sale for 69¢ each. It only shows cans in the ad, but it says "assorted varieties. If the pouches are included, there are several Bumble Bee coupons from the 2/22 insert and Starkist coupons from nearly everywhere. I don't know of any coupons if it's just cans, but the price is still not bad. It's like paying $2.21/lb... and the way my boys devour tuna, $2.21 ain't a bad price.
Yoplait Yogurt, 6 oz cups (as low as 37¢ each) - They're on sale 10 for $5. Use the 40¢/6 coupon from the 4/19 insert (which should double at most stores) to get them for 37¢ each.
Schnuck's
Log on to schnucks.com starting May 11 to print up to $50 in coupons - sponsored by Kraft! There will probably be some good ones.
Large Green Peppers (50¢ each) - They're on sale 2/$1. I like to get these when they're on sale, chop them up, and freeze them to add to casseroles or the crockpot. I also do this with onions. It makes cooking a lot less stressful for a non-cook!
V-8 100% Vegetable Juice, 64 oz (as low as $1.50 each) - It's on sale 2/$5. There's are printable coupons from coupons.com ($1/1) and smartsource.com ($1/2) that will be great if I can get out and buy an ink cartridge soon enough.
Thomas English Muffins, 12-13 oz - They're buy one, get one FREE this week. Use two 50¢/1 coupon from 4/19 insert. Sorry, but I don't know the starting price.
Kroger
Kellogg's Cereal (as low as 88¢ each) - It's on sale for $1.88 each. There are the $1/1 coupons from the 4/5 insert, $1/1 printable coupons from coupons.com, and $1/2 blinkies out there in the stores for several varieties.
Tuna (Chicken of the Sea, Starkist, and Bumble Bee) assorted varieties of 5 oz packages - It's on sale for 69¢ each. It only shows cans in the ad, but it says "assorted varieties. If the pouches are included, there are several Bumble Bee coupons from the 2/22 insert and Starkist coupons from nearly everywhere. I don't know of any coupons if it's just cans, but the price is still not bad. It's like paying $2.21/lb... and the way my boys devour tuna, $2.21 ain't a bad price.
Yoplait Yogurt, 6 oz cups (as low as 37¢ each) - They're on sale 10 for $5. Use the 40¢/6 coupon from the 4/19 insert (which should double at most stores) to get them for 37¢ each.
Schnuck's
Log on to schnucks.com starting May 11 to print up to $50 in coupons - sponsored by Kraft! There will probably be some good ones.
Large Green Peppers (50¢ each) - They're on sale 2/$1. I like to get these when they're on sale, chop them up, and freeze them to add to casseroles or the crockpot. I also do this with onions. It makes cooking a lot less stressful for a non-cook!
V-8 100% Vegetable Juice, 64 oz (as low as $1.50 each) - It's on sale 2/$5. There's are printable coupons from coupons.com ($1/1) and smartsource.com ($1/2) that will be great if I can get out and buy an ink cartridge soon enough.
Thomas English Muffins, 12-13 oz - They're buy one, get one FREE this week. Use two 50¢/1 coupon from 4/19 insert. Sorry, but I don't know the starting price.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Sunday Sales (5/3)
What I'm doing is listing the deals I am considering snagging for myself. This is essentially my own personal shopping list. Check out the links on my blog for some great sites that list even more deals. *Note - My grocery store ads run from Wednesday-Tuesday, so I will post my grocery lists on Wednesday.
CVS
There is nothing at CVS that I really need/want this week, and my ECBs don't expire until the 19th, so I'm not going to waste the time and gas to get there and back. I can't wait until they finish building the ones closer to home. They just started building one that's less than a mile from my house, but there's one only 5 miles away that is supposed to open in June!
Walgreens
Breeze 2 or Contour Glucose Monitor (earn $5) Its on sale for $14.99 - earn $5 RR. There have been coupons in various inserts to make these free up to $30. Use the coupon and pay nothing but tax, then get your $5 RR. Then, if no one you know needs the monitor, donate it!
Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste (earn 75¢) They're on sale for $4.49 - earn $4.49 RR. Use the 75¢/1 coupon from the 4/26 insert.
Pert Plus for Men (two for FREE) They're on sale for 2/$5 - earn $2 RR when you buy 2. Use two $1.50/1 coupons from the 5/3 insert.
Bayer Quick Release Crystals, 4 ct. (FREE) They're on sale for $2.49 - earn $2.49 RR.
CVS
There is nothing at CVS that I really need/want this week, and my ECBs don't expire until the 19th, so I'm not going to waste the time and gas to get there and back. I can't wait until they finish building the ones closer to home. They just started building one that's less than a mile from my house, but there's one only 5 miles away that is supposed to open in June!
Walgreens
Breeze 2 or Contour Glucose Monitor (earn $5) Its on sale for $14.99 - earn $5 RR. There have been coupons in various inserts to make these free up to $30. Use the coupon and pay nothing but tax, then get your $5 RR. Then, if no one you know needs the monitor, donate it!
Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste (earn 75¢) They're on sale for $4.49 - earn $4.49 RR. Use the 75¢/1 coupon from the 4/26 insert.
Pert Plus for Men (two for FREE) They're on sale for 2/$5 - earn $2 RR when you buy 2. Use two $1.50/1 coupons from the 5/3 insert.
Bayer Quick Release Crystals, 4 ct. (FREE) They're on sale for $2.49 - earn $2.49 RR.
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