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a little of this and a little of that and a whole lot of savings.

Over and Out 5/18/2009

The time has come. I am just not able to fit in posting about all the great deals out there and take care of everything else I have on my plate. At least for now. I hope I have been able to help you out in some way or get you started on the path to great savings.

Hot Coupon World has been my greatest source for hot deals and tips. So check them out if you haven't already.

Good luck with everything -

CVS: week of 5/10 5/11/2009

5/10 Sneak Peak

St. Ives 1 oz. apricot face scrub in the trial section, $1.49 (new)
Use $1.50/1 MQ, any St. Ives facial product, 5/10 SS
Final Price = Free

Bayer Quick Release 4 ct. $2 get $2 ecb (limit 1)
Final Price = Free after ecb
Look for $1/1 tearpad coupon for a moneymaker deal

Schick Quattro razor trimmer, $8.99 get $4 ecb (limit 5)
Use $4/1 MQ, 4/26 SS
Final Price = $4.99 get $4 ecb = $.99

Crest Pro health Enamel Shield toothpaste 4.2 oz or rinse 14.8 oz., $3.49 get $2 ecb (limit 2)
Use $1/1 MQ, 5/3 P&G
Final Price = $2.49 get $2 ecb = $.49

Bayer/Ascensia Contour Meter, $14.99 get $5 ecb (limit 2)
Use $30/1 MQ, 3/22 SS or 3/1 RP
Final Price = Free get $5 ecb = $5 moneymaker!

Skippy Peanut butter, 3/$5 get $3 ecb wyb $10 worth (limit 1)
Use $.40/1 MQ 4/5 Unilever insert
Buy (6) = $10 minus (6) $.40/1 = 7.60 get $3 ecb = $4.60/6 = $.77 each

Crest White Strips, 18.99 get $5 ecb (limit 2)
Use $5/1 MQ, 5/3 P&G
Final Price = $13.99 get $5 ecb = $8.99

Colgate Toothbrushes, psa $1.99 get $5 ecb wyb $10 worth (limit 1)
Use $1/1 Adult Brush MQ, 4/26 SS
Buy (6) $11.94 minus (6) $1/1 MQ = $5.94 earn $5 ecb = $.94/6 = $.16 each

Walgreens: Week of 5/10 5/08/2009

Colgate Max Fresh or White Toothbrush or Toothpaste, $2.99 get $2 RR
Use $1/1 MQ, 4/26 SS
Final Price = $1.99 get $2 RR = Free

Reach Toothbrush, $.99 with in-ad coupon
Buy (2)
Use (1) $.50/1 MQ, 3/15 SS
Combine with BOGO MQ, 4/26 RP
or Use $1/1 MQ, 4/26 RP
Final Price = $.25 each or Free

Roots of Nature Hair Care, $6 get $6 RR
Use $1/1 printable coupon
Final Price = $5 get $6 RR = $1 moneymaker

Iceland Health Omega 3 Fish Oil, $8 get $8 RR
Final Price = $8 = Free after RR

Easy Mac Cups, $1
Use BOGO MQ, 5/3 Parade Mag.
Final Price = $.50 each

Kellogg’s or Kashi Cereals, 3/$10 get $3 RR wyb 3
Use $1/1 printable coupon
Use $1/1 coupon MQ, 4/5 RP
Final Price = $7 get $3 RR = $4/3 or $1.33 each

Dr. Scholls Shoe Insoles, $10 get $10 RR wyb 2 (good all month long)
Use $10 MQ, 4/26 SS
Final Price = Free get $10 RR = $10 moneymaker

Nursing Covers 5/08/2009

Udder Covers has nursing covers (Pink or Blue are in stock) for $32. Use promotion code slickdeal and get $33 off the price. Pay $8 in shipping = $7 out of pocket.

You can't really make them for much less. So if you don't sew, this is a great option. These would also make a great gift.

$1 Summer Movies for a good cause 5/07/2009

AMC Summer Movie Camp

Families, schools and organizations alike are invited to see great kids' movies during AMC Summer MovieCamp. Proceeds go to various children's charities. Available at select AMC theatres, this fun-filled program brings you:

$1 movies from June 17 – August 5

Shows starting at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday

Great field trip opportunities – groups can purchase tickets one week in advance starting June 10 at the box office or online at participating theatres. See site for locations and movie schedule.

Regal Theatres have a similar promotion.

Free Strawberries at Safeway Stores week of 5/6 5/06/2009

If you have a Safeway store (Tom Thumb for me) near you, you can get a Free 1 lb. carton of strawberries with this coupon. or google your local Safeway store site and coupons. (There are two coupons on the site. Click through until you find the free one).

Chinet Plates, $2.50 (Limit 1 with in-ad coupon)
Use $1/1 Chinet coupon HERE or 5/3 SS
Final Price = $1.50

Pasta Roni, 10/$10
Use $1/4 MQ, 3/8 RP
Final Price = $3/4 or $.75 each

Basic Lunchables, 10/$10

Buy 5 and save $5 sale:

Capri Sun, $2.49 - $1 = $1.49
Use $1/1, 4/19 SS
Final Price = $.49

CVS: Clearance 5/05/2009

Look for these finds on your CVS trip. Always price check.

Herbal Essences Degunkify shampoo and Herbal Essences Break's Over conditioner, $1.17
Use $2/2
Final Price = $.34 for two

Sun Light Dish Soap on clearance for $.35 ea.
Use $.25/1, 2/22 SS
Final Price = $.10 ea.

Adidas Deodorant on clearance for $2.50 - $1.25 (look for the Intense or Sure Enough scent)
Earn $2 eb's (limit 3)
Use $1/1 MQ, 4/5 RP
Final Price = overage after coupon and eb's

Essence of Beauty Cherry Blossom scented soaps, creams sprays and lotions on clearance for $1.25
Look on the main EoB display for free samples of EoB body wash, with a coupon you can tear off of the sample for $1/1 EoB product 3.5 oz or larger.
Final Price = $.25 after coupon

Look for Huggies swimmers and the pampers version on clearance for $1 or less

O.B. Ultra Tampons (40 count) on clearance for $1.56
Use $1/1 MQ, 2/22 RP or 4/26 RP
Final Price = $.56

Also look for Tampax to be on clearance

Best Buy Pizza & Movie Promotion 5/04/2009



Best Buy is offering a promotion in which you can get a coupon for a Free Medium Domino's Pizza with the purchase of a select DVD from as low as $8.99. DVD may be picked up in store to save on shipping, otherwise it's $2.49 to ship to home.

The Pizza must be ordered online
via slickdeals

Several Staples Deals 5/04/2009

I love these deals

Casio KL - 60L Label Maker, $19.99
Send in for FREE Casio Label Maker after rebate (limit 2)

Ghiradelli Luxe Chocolate Bag, $3.99
Send in for $3.99 rebate (limit 1)

HP Multipurpose Paper 500 sheet ream, $7.29
Send in for $6.29 rebate (limit 2)
Final Price = $1 ea. after rebate

Staples Photo 4″x6″ paper 60 pack, $9.99
Send in for $8.99 rebate (limit 2)
Final Price = $1 ea. after rebate

12 pk. box Bic Pens, $1
Print (2) $1/1 off Bic pen coupons here.
Final Price = Free

See ad for details and dollar specials here. Type in rebates in your weekly ad.

CVS: week of 5/3 5/04/2009

Yeah I am back. I have been so busy with girls camp, teaching and birthdays that I missed all the deals last week. Let's look at this week:

Zantrex 3 power shot, $4.99 get $4.99 EBs (limit 1)
Final Price = Free after eb

Adidas Deodorant, $3.99 get $3 EBs (limit 3)
Use $1/1 MQ, 4/5 RP
Final Price = $2.99 get $3 eb = $.01 overage

Colgate Max Fresh or Max White toothpaste, $2.99 get $2 EBs (limit 2)
Use $1/1 or $.75/1 MQ, 4/26 SS
Final Price = $1.99 get $2 eb = $.01 overage

Kellogg’s Cereals 3/$10 get $5 EBs (limit 1)
Use $1/1 printable and/or 4/5 RP
Buy (3)
Use (3) $1/1 coupons
Final Price = $7 get $5 eb = $2 for 3 or $.67 each!

Listerine Total Care, $3
Use $2/1 MQ, 3/15 Ss
Final Price = $1

Buy $15 in Biore, Curel, Jergens or John Freida ($5 ea.) get $5 EBs (Limit 1)
Use $2/1 John Freida MQ, 4/5 SS
Final Price = $9 get $5 eb = $4 for 3 or $1.33 ea. wyb (3) John Freida

Spend $20 in participating Coke or Mars products, get $10 in EBs
Vitamin Water - 3/$4 (limit 6 items per transaction)
Buy (16) split in 3 transactions (6, 6, & 4)
Use (16) $1/1 MQ, 4/5 SS (if you have 'em)
Final Price after 3 transactions = $5.32 earn $10 eb = $4.68 moneymaker

Disney Movie "Cars" MP3 $1.99 4/23/2009

Download the "Cars" Disney Movie soundtrack from Amazon for $1.99 ($13.85 if you were to buy all the songs)

Free Schick Razor & More 4/23/2009


Sign up to receive a free Schick Quattro Titanium Trimmer. The site is extremely slow right now and it may take a few times to get the page to load completely.

After page loads up, at the bottom on the right side click on the blue dot that says "Trim Your Style".

Starting May 5, 2009, bring the June 2009 cover of Seventeen magazine or a printout of the Seventeen.com homepage to any participating Charlotte Russe store to receive a free pair of sunglasses (a $6 value). One per person. Giveaway ends June 8, 2009. While supplies last.
Click here to find a store near you.


Thanks to Freebieblogger

Walgreens: Free Soy Candles 4/22/2009

In case you missed it last month, the $4/1 Glade candle coupon has been reset.

Glade Fragrance Collection Soy Candles 4.9 oz., $5.99
Use $4/1 printable coupon
Stack with $2/1 EasySaver coupon, pg. 21
Final Price = $.01 overage (get and extra 15% off if you go on Earth Day 4/22)

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Mascara, $5.99 (40% sale), Look for specially marked try me free mascara for manufacturer rebate.
Additional 15% off on 4/22 purchases = $5.09
Buy (2) Mascaras = 10.18
Use $1/1 MQ, 3/22 SS = $8.18
Submit for ESR #6, get $10 back
Then submit for manufacturer rebate and get and additional $5.09 back.

Earth Day 4/22/2009

Don't forget these deals:

This Earth Day, Try Reynolds Wrap® Foil from 100% Recycled Aluminum Free with mail-in rebate (up to $3.99). Rebate available for download on Earth Day, (April 22nd, 2009) only starting at 4:22 am EDT.Quantities are limited! To say thank you for visiting our website early, and to help you remember to come back on April 22, register to receive an email reminder. We'll send you a link to the mail-in rebate when it goes live at 4:22 am EDT

Disney Stores are offering a FREE reusable water bottle when you bring in (3) empty plastic water bottles to your local Disney Store. This offer is good 4/22 only.

Walgreens is offering 15% off and a free tote with this coupon. Use at photo and cosmetic counters 4/22 only.

Kroger: Pasta & Toilet Paper & more 4/20/2009

Check your local Kroger ad for these deals:

Barilla Whole Grain Pasta, 4/$3 or $.75 each
Use $.50/1 MQ, 3/29 SS
Final Price = Free (if your store doubles coupons. My stores will only double 3 of the same coupon so my coupons would be worth $3.50 if I used (4) coupons = $.50 overage)

Angel soft toilet paper 4 pack, $.99
Use the $.50/1 MQ, 4/19 RP
Final Price = Free (again if your store doubles coupons)

McCormick Grill Mates Blends , $.99
Use 1/1 MQ, 4/19 RP
Final Price = Free

Quaker Quakes 3-3.5 oz , $.99
Use $1/1 MQ, 3/29 RP
Final Price = Free

Scott Paper towel single mega roll, $.99
Use $1/1 MQ, 3/29 SS (regional, mine was for $1/4)
Final Price = Free

Suave Invisible Solid Deodorant 1.4 oz , $.99
Use $1/1 MQ, 3/29 RP
Final Price = Free

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables , $.99
Use $.35/1, 3/29 SS
Final Price = Free

Pillsbury Brownie Mix 19.5 oz , $.99
Use $.35/1, 3/29 SS
Final Price = Free

Don't forget to get a rain check if your store is out!

Walgreens: Week of 4/19 4/20/2009

Skintimate Shave Cream, $2.99 get $2.99 RR
Final Price = $2.99 get $2.99 RR = Free

Edge Infused or Energy Shaving Gel, around $2.99 get $2.99 RR (monthly deal)
Final Price = $2.99 get $2.99 RR = Free

Mitchum Deodorant, $2.99 get $2 RR
Use $.75/1 MQ, 3/22 SS
Final Price = $2.24 get $2 RR = $.24

Reach Toothbrush and floss, $.99 with in-ad coupon
Use $3/2 or $1.50/2 MQ, 3/15 SS
Final Price = $1.02 overage or $.24 each

Pledge MultiSurface Cleaner, $3.50 get $1 RR wyb 2
Use (2) $2/1 printable coupon
Final Price = $3 get $1 RR = $1 each

Post Trail Mix Crunch Cereal, 2/$5
Use (2) $2 printable
Final Price = $.50 each

Unadvertised RR deal: Dead deal
Buy 3 boxes Get $2 RR
Buy 4 Get $3 RR
Buy 5 or more and get $5 RR

Buy 5 boxes = $12.50
Use (5) coupons = $2.50
Earn $5.00 RR = moneymaker!

CVS: Week of 4/19 4/18/2009

Bayer Aspirin Quick Release Crystals 4 ct., $2 get $2 ecbs (limit 1)
Final Price = $2 get $2 ecbs = Free

Crest Pro Health T-paste, Rinse 250ml, Oral B Floss 27-55 yds or Super Floss 50ct.
$2.88 get $2 ecbs (limit 2)
Use $.75/1 or $1/1 Crest MQ, 4/5 P&G
Final Price = $2.13 or $1.88 earn $2 ecb = $.13 cents or $.12 moneymaker

Act Rinse 18oz. $3.79 get $2 ecbs (limit 2)
Use $1/1 MQ, 4/19 SS
Final Price = $2.79 earn $2 ecb = $.79

Edge Infused Comfort or Hydrate Shave Gel, $2.89 get $2.89 ecbs (limit 1)
Final Price = $2.89 = Free after ecb

Tresemme products 3/$10 wyb 3 get $5 ecbs (limit 2)
Use (6) $1/1 printable coupon = $14
Stack with $4/$20 beauty, expires 4/19 (emailed to most CVS accounts) = $10
Final Price = $10 earn $10 ecbs = Free

L’Oreal Eye Shadow or Liner BOGO, psa at $3.89
Use (2) $2/1, 4/19 RP (regional coupon)
Final Price = $.11 overage

Rimmel Lip Products BOGO, psa $2.99
Use $1/1 MQ, 4/19 RP
Final Price = $.99 for two

Benefiber, Gas X, or Maalox, psa $5.29, get $10 ecbs wyb $20 (limit 5)
Buy (4) Maalox @ $5.29 = $21.16
Use the $5/2 CRT (if you got one) = $16.16
Stack with (4) $1.50/1 or (2) $3/2 Maalox MQ, 2/22 or 3/8 SS = $10.16
Final Price = $10.16 earn $10 ecb = $.16 for 4

or
Buy (4) Benefiber @ $5.29 = $21.16
Use (4) $2/1 MQ, 2/29 or 4/5 SS
Final Price = $13.16 earn $10 ecb = $3.16 for 4

New
Dove Skinvitalizer unadvertised sale, $4 - Thru 4/25
Use $3.75/1 printable
Or use $3.50/1 MQ, 3/15 RP
Final Price= $.25 - $.50 each

2 Year Free Subscription to Parents Magazine 4/17/2009

Receive a 2 year subscription to Parents magazine Free courtesy of Rewards Gold. Join for free, you will never receive a bill, no strings attached. Just fill out the survey and get your free magazine. Once the magazine is up for renewal you may receive a renewal notice from the magazine company to see if you would like to continue your subscription.

If you are already a member of Rewards Gold, tell a friend about the deal and you can get in on it too! I usually send the notice to DH or other family member.

I currently get this magazine along with several others all free from Rewards Gold! It's been a great way to get magazines. You could start a magazine swap. If you meet for a book club or other group or just want to get together and swap magazines it's a fun way to share.

CVS: 4/19 Tresemme Sale 4/16/2009

Starting 4/19 CVS will be running a Tresemme ecb sale, 3/$10 get $5 ecb wyb 3 (limit 2)
Use $1/1 printable (this is a pdf coupon from marie claire. Right click on the coupon to save it to your computer so you can shrink it down to fit on your paper)

Stack with $4/$20 beauty coupon (I received mine in my email today. If you didn't get one, CVS has said this coupon can be shared since it is not customer specific! Thanks to Surviving the stores for sharing this tip).
Buy (6) = $20 minus $4 coupon = $16 minus (6) $1 coupons = $10 earn $10 ecbs = Free

Free Purex at CVS 4/15/2009

Coupons.com has a BOGO Purex coupon up (use zip code 44514 if you don't see the coupon, click on household on the left side to sort by type).
CVS has Purex laundry soap on sale BOGO @ $6.99
Final Price = Free
(you get one free with the sale and one free with the coupon).

Playskool & CVS diaper wipes have been found on clearance for 75% off making them around $1.35.

Look for Playskool bowl and spoon combo to be on clearance for $1.25 (there are peelies out there making this an even better deal).

Emerson Jumbo Universal Remotes reg. $9.99, now 75% off = $2.49.
*Replace all your remotes with 1 convenient unit - fun gag gift*

Price Check please!!

via HCW