Free Shout Wipes

Head over to the Shout! facebook page to sign up for a free sample of Shout! Wipes. Just "like" their page, then click on the offers tab. These are great to throw in your purse or diaper bag, and work well.

Free 4th of July Card

Tiny Prints is offering a free card for Independence Day. Choose between Forever Flag or American Heroes. Just enter the promo code TROOPS to get the card and shipping for free! You can also mail it to someone else for just $.44, the cost of a stamp! This is a great treat for a veteran or service member in your life.

I have ordered from Tiny Prints before, and they are great quality cards. They are made of thick card stock, and are seamless in printing. I got my dad a Father's Day card from them, and it was great! Take advantage of this deal while it's hot!

Better Than Free Honest Tea at CVS

If you are a member of Recycle Bank (and I hope you are!) then you can print off coupons for $1/1 Honest Tea. Honest Tea is on sale 5 for $5 this week, and you receive 2 Extra Care Bucks when you buy five, making this a $2 money maker at CVS! They are going to go fast, so get a rain check if your store is all out! CVS honors all sales and ECB deals if you have a rain check slip, and they don't expire!

CVS: Shopping on Pocket Change

There is nothing I love more than getting great products for rock bottom prices. Except when I am paid to take things from the store, and that is precisely what this deal at CVS does!

If you remember, a couple weeks ago I grabbed some drink coupons from a pad at a gas station. One of those was $.75 off any Smart Water. Luckily I grabbed quite a few, and that is how I made this deal work! Smart Water is one sale 5 for $5 this week at CVS, and when you buy 5 you get 2 Extra Care Bucks. I used 5 of the coupons, paid $1.25 out of pocket, and got 2 ECBs, making this a $.75 money maker!

Another small money-maker is Colgate Total toothpaste. There is a $1 off coupon from May that you can use. They are on sale for $2.79, and you get 2 ECBs. When you use the coupon, you make around $.01 after tax, but still, it is a great deal! Remember, NEVER pay for toothpaste or toothbrushes, you should ALWAYS be able to get them for free!

A final great deal that I took advantage of today was Kashi Go Lean cereal. I love it, but it is rather expensive, around $4 per box! I managed to get two boxes for $.50 each today, and this is how! First things first, you will need two $2/1 Kashi coupons. You can get these from Recycle Bank, a site dedicated to green living. The cereal is on sale at CVS 2 for $6 with 1 ECB printing when you buy two. Use both the coupons, pay $2 out of pocket, at get 1 ECB, making them $.50 each!

I did three separate transactions, paid a total of $4.24 out of pocket, and walked away with 4 ECBs, meaning I got 5 bottles of water, 2 boxes of cereal, and toothpaste for only $.24!

Free G Series at Walgreens

I know that my boyfriend has been dying to try the whole G Gatorade series, but they are usually so expensive ($2-3) that I just don't see the point. However, there is a great deal this week at Walgreens when you buy all three! Here's how it works:

Buy all three:
Gatorade Prime $1.50
Gatorade Perform $1
Gatorade Recovery $2.50
for a out of pocket total of $5 plus tax

At the register, a mail-in rebate for $5 will print, making them FREE except tax! I can't wait to take advantage of this great deal!

NoMoreRack.com

I am always skeptical of those "deal" sites that have items priced way lower than their retail price, but NoMoreRack.com is the real deal. They offer 8 different deals every single day, from clothes, to cosmetics, jewelery, to toys. Usually up to 90% off. And yes, it IS legitimate.

The best part is, when you sign up, you get a $10 account credit. They have SO MANY deals under $10, and many $10-20. With that credit, you can make a sweet deal even sweeter. Sign up today, check out the deals, and check back every day for what's new.

Let me know what deals you find!

Household Stockup: Toilet Paper

Toilet paper is something you NEVER want to run out of, so stock up while it's cheap. A good price point to stock up on is around $.25/roll, and that is just the deal that you can grab this week at Staples.

Staples has a 12 pack of Quilted Northern double rolls priced at $5.99. You can print out a coupon from Staples, for $3 off any purchase. So you'll be getting 12 rolls for $2.99! I am definitely planning on heading there tomorrow to stock up.

Don't Toss Expired Coupons, Send Them to the Troops!

Did you know that families on military bases can use manufacturer coupons up to two months expired? While they are of no value to you, they have great value to these service members, who live on a limited budget, often with a family. I have pledged to donate my expired coupons to the troops, will you?

The Overseas Coupon Program is a not-for-profit charity that helps these bases get linked with donors. Just go to the website, go to the base list and find one that is looking to be adopted, then fill out the adoption form. There is also a FAQ about adoption, mailing, and any other questions that may arise. Every little bit helps. How better to support the troops and show your patriotism?

Walmart Deals

Snuggle Fabric Softener 40 count Sheets $1.87
$1/1 Coupon (limit 2)
Final Price:  $.87 or about $.02 per dryer sheet!

Nivea Body Wash $3.88 (Use Price Match with Target to get them for $3.04)
Use 2 $2/1 Nivea Men's Body Wash from 6/5/11 newspaper
Also use Buy two Get one free coupon from June All You magazine (available at Walmart for about $2)
The final price will be about $2.00 for all 3.

Unfortunately, my cashier did not understand the deal or the coupons and didn't let me do the Nivea deal. That is why I hate Walmart, but that's another story... I ended up going to CVS, where the clerks are always nice, and, even though their price was $4.88, with the coupons and my Extra Care Bucks, it came out cheaper than Walmart. I got 2 mens, and 1 women's.

 Now, a note about  All You magazine. It is only available at Walmart, and is basically a magazine about saving money and living frugal. It has recipes, house keeping tips, and other family friendly topics. The best part about it is the coupons! It ALWAYS pays for itself. This month, it has over $90 in coupons, and this is typical. Just by using the Nivea coupon, it paid for itself twice! Buy it the next time you're at Walmart!

BIG SAVINGS at Walgreens and CVS

I had some major savings at Walgreens and CVS today.Most of my stuff came from CVS, as they have some great Extra Care Buck deals this week. The ones I took advantage of were:

 

-Crest Pro Health Mouth Wash 1 L $4.50 each
           -Receive $2.50 ECB
           -$2/1 Crest Pro Health Mouth Wash coupon from the 6/5/11 newspaper
           -Limit of 2 per card
           -Final price: FREE (before tax)
-Colgate MaxClean or MaxFresh Smartfoam Toothpaste $2.79 each
           -Receive $2 ECB
           -$.75/1 Colgate toothpaste coupon from 6/5/11 newspaper
           -Limit of 2 per card
           -Final price: $.04 (before tax)
-Oral-B Pulsar Toothbrush $6.00 each
           -Receive $3 ECB
           -$3/1 Oral B adult or child battery operate toothbrush from 6/5/11 newspaper
           -Limit 2 per card
           -Final Price: FREE (before tax)
-Colgate 360 Surround Toothbrush $2.79
           -Receive $2 ECB
           -Use $.75/1 Colgate Manual Toothbrush from 6/5/11 newspaper
           -Limit 2 per card
           -Final Price: $.04 (before tax)

This is a great example of how you can pair coupons and store rewards for maximum savings. Some other coupon matchups that I took advantage of are:

Gillette Body Wash, on sale for $3.99 each
-I used a BOGO coupon and a $2/1 coupon from a couple weeks ago to get both for only $2 before tax.

Febreze Air Effects, on sale for $3.00
-I used a $1/1 coupon from a P&G coupon book (I don't remember where I got it)

I had 2 $1/1 Sally Hansen nail treatments in my binder that were about to expire and was able to grab two nail polishes that were on clearance for 75% off. This made them only $1-2 each, and they were originally $7-10!

I also grabbed the Revlon powder I talked about last week and of course, a pack of gum.

Total value before ECB and coupons was $63.21. I paid a little over $19 and have a $4 ECB for next time, making my total price only $15. I saved over 75%!

Walgreens was a simple trip. In this Sunday's paper, there were more of those $4/1 ProGlide razor coupons. I got 3 papers so I had three coupons, and luckily the promotion was still going on, so I picked up all 3. Now, a tip if you're going to do this: DO NOT use the register rewards from the previous razor to pay for the next, because the RR for the second will not printer. The computer is designed to prevent "double dipping". So you will have to pay out of pocket for them and use the RR for something else or save them for next week.

The total price of all my purchases today before coupons, RR, or ECB was $84.37. My total, when considering what store rewards I have more next week, is right around $18. A total savings of 79%!

Summer Stock Up: Gatorade

 

It's time for a summer stock up!

At Marsh Supermarkets this week they are having a Mega Sale; when you buy 10 participating items you receive a $5 instant savings and a $5 Catalina (printable dollars-off coupon) off your next purchase. Gatorade Thirst Quenchers 32 oz. are part of this sale. Their price is $1.09 each. With the instant savings and Catalinas, they will cost $.09 each!

Here is my suggestion. Buy in quantities in ten and do a separate transaction for each set of 10. The first will cost $5.90. For the following transactions, use the Catalina from the previous transaction. The transaction after the first will cost $.90. 

I just pre ordered 100 bottles from my local store and plan to pick them up in the morning. I will write a blog when I have completed the transaction. I suggest that if you plan to order more than 10 or 20, call ahead so they can set them aside for you! My only worry is that the Catalinas will have a restriction that they cannot be used the same day; in that case I will not be buying many, as I do not want to pay $59.00 out of pocket. I will let you know how it goes!



My Gatorade haul!



UPDATE:

When I arrived at Marsh, they had my 100 bottles in the flavors I choose already set aside and ready for me. I had called ahead to double check about the Catalina, and while the manager had told me on the phone that it would be fine, it was in fact a promotion for the following week. (meaning, the $5 catalinas wouldn't be good until June 9th). The manager, however, said he thinks it would still work and took me to the customer service desk to check out, so as not to hold up the registers. Like I planned, we did 10 transactions of 10 bottles. Tax was applied before any discounts, so $.08 was added to the price of each bottle, bringing them up to almost $.17 a bottle. This is still a great deal though!

The first transaction cost $6.66. The other nine cost $1.66, because the catalinas did indeed ring up. I paid $21.60 out of pocket today, and have a $5 catalina for next time, bringing the total cost of the 100 Gatorades to $16.60! My total savings on this trip was $125. This was my biggest haul thus far, and the trunk was packed! I am very happy with this purchase. I hope you take advantage of this great sale! Stock up while it's at a rock bottom price!

Scott Brand Coupons

Scott has coupons for toilet paper, paper towels, flushable wipes, and facial tissues available to print from their website.

Coupon Tips of the Week

A lot of you have been asking for coupon tips, so here is one for you: Always be on your toes and think ahead! Be aware of all the places you can find coupons and don't downplay ones that do not seem like a good deal, or are for something you don't use. You never know when that item might go on sale. For example, today at the gas station, there were coupon pads on the doors of the pop coolers. They instantly caught my eye because they were for Vitamin Water and Smart Water. They were for $.55 and $.75 respectively. At the gas station they were rather expensive, but having experience with sales, I know that these items go on sale for $1 frequently. I also know that Kroger and other stores will double up to a $1. So when this happens they will be FREE! So I put them in my pocket to save for when that time comes.

Another tip to keep in mind is don't just clip or collect coupons for things you need. Save them all! You can't predict the sales that will occur, and wouldn't it be a shame to lose out on a great deal because you tossed the coupons?!

My final tip this week is ORGANIZATION! I started out with an 8-pocket accordion binder, but my coupon collection go so large that my coupons became unruly and I had to pull out large stacks and sort through them at the store, causing me to drop them, get in other peoples way, and just lose precious time. I now use baseball card organizers in a binder, with dividers marking what category they belong to.

What tips do you want next week? Leave a comment and I will address it in an upcoming post!

Have a fabulous weekend!

$35 Worth of Savings

Sign up to receive a Proctor and Gamble coupon book, with $35 worth of coupons. These coupons are higher value than the ones found in inserts, so make sure you take advantage of this savings. Its completely free and you will receive it in the mail in 4-6 weeks! Also, you can sign up every 30 days so make sure you remember!

Revlon Press Powder for $.49 or possibly FREE

CVS has Revlon ColorStay Pressed Powder for $10.49 this week. At the register when you purchase ANYTHING this week, a $6/1 Revlon Product coupon will print. Also, when you buy $10+ of Revlon products you get $4 Extra Care Bucks. This makes the powder only $.49 before tax!

My suggestion, buy a pack of gum, something else cheap, or even the $2/1 Mars candy bars (and get $1 ECB) in order to receive your coupon. Next, buy your powder with your coupon ( and that ECB from the candy bars if you decided to buy them). You will pay around $4-5 out of pocket and the $4 ECB will print! Even if you don't get the $1 ECB from the candy bars, this is still a great deal!