CVS - Who Doesn't LOVE Them? XOXOXO

My week began kind of crazy so I wasn't even sure if CVS was in the cards for me this week.  Things have settled down and I was able to make a go of it last night!  Yippee!

Here's what I snagged and notice the first two didn't require any coupon to make them FREE:

Thermacare Lower Back and Hip Heat Wrap, 1 ct. = $3.79
ECB generated = $3.79
Makes it FREE!

Excedrin Extra Strength, PM or Migraine, 8 ct. = $.99
ECB generated = $.99
Makes it FREE!

(3) packs of Trident gum, $1 each = $3
-$1/3 Trident gum, single pks, SS 9/18
ECB generated = $1
Makes them $.33 each pack

Pantene Pro-V Shampoo and Conditioner at 2/$6.97
(2) - Get a FREE Pantene Pro-V Shampoo, Conditioner or Styling Product (received these two coupons in the mail)
ECB generated = $1
Makes both the shampoo and conditioner FREE, plus $1 money maker!

Schick Quattro for Women Razor, 1 ct = $8.99
-$5 off Schick Quattro Razor printable (limit reached)
ECB generated = $4
Makes it FREE!

(2) Ajax Dish Liquid, 16 oz, $.88 each = $1.76
- $1/2 Dynamo, Ajax, Fab, or Niagara products, SS 8/14
Makes it $.38 each

John Frieda Precision Foam Colour = $13.79
- Get a FREE John Frieda Precision Foam Colour, $12.99 maximum (received this coupon in the mail)
Makes it $.80

John Frieda Full Repair Root Lift Foam = $7.39
- CVS was running a promotion, when you buy John Freida Precision Foam Colour (above), you get John Frieda Collection Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler for FREE!
Makes it FREE!

So I paid $2.56 + tax for $56.05 worth of merchandise, saving 95%!
BTW - The bottom of my CVS receipt says "Year to Date Savings = $829.52!"

Free Sample of Tom's of Maine Toothpaste!

Hurry on over here  and fill in your contact information.  In 4 to 6 weeks, you should receive a FREE sample of Tom’s of Maine Silly Strawberry toothpaste!

Limit one per household.

Brusha, brusha!  :-)

Wendy's ~ FREE Dave's Burger with Purchase!

How about scoring a pretty cheap lunch or dinner at Wendy's? 

• Just head on over to the Wendy’s Facebook page and“like” them.
• Click on the “Tour of America” tab.
• Scroll down to where you see an orange block that states “FREE Dave’s Hot ‘N Juicy Single” – click on it.
• Then you will be redirected to print a coupon valid for a FREE Dave’s Hot ‘N Juicy Single with the purchase of small fries and a small drink.

 The coupon expires October 20, 2011.

*HOT* $2 Money-Making Schick Coupon!

This coupon will go FAST so print NOW if you think you want it! 

On www.Coupons.com there is a coupon for $6 off any 2 packages of Schick disposable razors (excludes 2 count).  Search under "Personal Care."  Here's how the deal works:

• Buy 2 packages of Schick disposable razors, 12 pack at $1.97 each = $3.94
• Use the $6/2 packages of Schick Disposable razors (excludes 2 count)
• Final cost – 2 packs for FREE + $2.06 in overage to go towards other items!

I did this deal today and purchased 4 packs of razors, used 2 coupons and had $4.12 in overage.  The coupon did beep on the cashier, but it was just to validate the $6 amount.

Another bonus, inside the package of razors was a $3 off coupon!

CVS: FREE Candy Corn, Autumn Mix or Pumpkins!

Three Day Sale:  Sunday, Monday and Tuesday only!  Get Gold Emblem candy corn, autumn mix or pumpkins, 8 oz for $.99 and you'll get back a $.99 Extra Care Buck!  It's like getting it for FREE!  Happy, happy, joy, joy!  Limit one.

CVS Free Gift Offer!

CVS has their free gift offer back! 

• Just "like" CVS on Facebook, and look for the "special offers" tab. 
• Enter your CVS card number and your email address. 
• Then check your email for their coupon! 

Free gift offer for one candy or beverage available through 9/22/11.

Publix: $80.78 Worth of Groceries for $20.41 + Tax!

I hit Publix this week and here's what I got followed by the corresponding store and manufacturer coupons:

(2) Birds Eye Voila! Meals, 21-23 oz. = $5.49 (BOGO)

(2) -$1 off Birds Eye Voila meals, family size printable

Makes it $3.49 for both

(2) Pillsbury Egg Scramblers $2.50 each = $5.00

(2) -$1 off Pillsbury Grands! Biscuit Sandwiches, 7.4 oz, or Egg Scrambles, 8 oz, (Publix Coupon) Yellow Advantage Flyer

-$1 off Pillsbury Frozen Egg Scrambles or Biscuit Sandwich, SS 9/11

-$1 off Pillsbury egg scrambles or biscuit sandwiches printable or printable

Makes it $1.00 for both

(2) Yoplait Smoothie Mix, 7.6oz. = $3.19 (BOGO) 

(2) -$1 off Yoplait frozen smoothie (Facebook) printable

Makes it $1.19 for both

(2) Progresso Soup, 18-19oz. = $2.29 (BOGO)

-.50/2 Progresso Light soup, September Weight Watchers magazine *Doubles to $1*

Makes it $1.29 for both

Peter Pan Peanut Butter, 13-16.3oz. = $1.67

-.50/1 Peter Pan product, September All You magazine *Doubles to $1*

Makes it $.67

Van's Organic Waffles, 7.5-12oz. = $1.50

-$1 off Van’s product (Facebook) printable

Makes it $.50

Old Bay Seasoning, 6 oz. = $2.15

Kern's Pear Nectar, 46 oz. = $1.28

V8 V-Fusion Cranberry/Blackberry Juice, 46 oz. = $2.00

-.50/1 Campbell’s V8 V-Fusion juice, 46 oz +, SS 8/07 (EXP 09/18)  *Doubles to $1*

Makes it $1.00

Pam Olive Oil Spray, 5 oz. = $3.19

-.35/1 Pam cooking spray, SS 8/07 (EXP 09/18)  *Doubles to $.70*

Makes it $2.49

Publix Canola Spray, 6 oz. = $2.69

Part of the "Buy Theirs, Get Ours FREE" Promo

Makes it FREE!  (Since I bought the national brand, Pam)

(2) Fiber One Chewy Bars $3.69 each = $7.38

(2) -$2 off Fiber One Cereal, 14.25-17.25 oz, or Fiber One Chewy Bars, 4.1-14.1 oz, (Publix Coupon) Yellow Advantage Flyer

(2) -.40/1 General Mills Fiber One or Fiber One 90 Calorie bars, (zip 77458) printable *Doubles to $.80*

Makes it $.89 each

Pepperidge Farms Milano Cookies, 5.75-7.5 oz. = $1.85

-.50/1 Pepperidge Farm distinctive cookies, SS 6/26 (EXP 09/18)

Makes it $.85

ReaLime Lime Juice, 8 oz. = $1.50

Kettle Brand Potato Chips, 8-8.5 oz. = $1.84

 -$1 off Kettle brand potato chips, 5 oz +, RP 8/07

Makes it $.84

(3) Trident 12 ct. $1.00 each = $3.00

 -$2/3 Trident products, SS 7/24 (EXP 09/17)

Makes it $1 for all three

(2) Combat Quick Kill, 6 ct. $4.69 each = $9.38

(2) -$3 off Combat Ant or Roach Bait or Gel Kill, (Publix Coupon) Yellow Advantage Flyer

(2) -$2 off Combat product printable

Makes it $.31 MONEY MAKER EACH!

(2) Whiskas Wet Food for Cats, 3.5 oz. $.45 each = $.90

-B1G1 Whiskas trays, max .69, RP 7/24 (EXP 09/17) *$.45 Doubles to $.90*

Makes both FREE!

FREE Cottonelle Brand Toilet Paper Roll Cover!

To snag this freebie, head on over here and fill in your contact information:

Free Cottonelle Brand Roll Cover

You can designate which color you would like, either orange, blue or green.  Below is the UPC code you will need to enter on the form.

 Enter UPC code: 3600013396

Enjoy!

Rite Aid: Paid Nothing for $19.96 Worth of Merchandise!

Now that the office supply stores are no longer running their awesome "back to school" sales, my focus has shifted back to the drug store deals.

I went into Rite Aid with no +UP rewards and ended with none as well.  I didn't want to end up with any +UP rewards, so my plan was to "roll" any +UP rewards that were generated into the next transaction and ultimately use them up with the third transaction.  Here's what I did:

Transaction #1
Bayer Aspirin 20-36 ct., at $2.99

Coupons used
-$2 off Bayer Advanced Aspirin product, RP 9/11
-$1 off Bayer Advanced Aspirin, (Rite Aid coupon) printable

Subtotal was -$.01 (cashier had to adjust down the Rite Aid store coupon to $.99 to make the subtotal zero)

Out of pocket = Zero + tax

+UP generated
$1 +UP Bayer Aspirin 20-36 ct



Transaction #2
Caldesene baby powder $4.99

Coupons used
-$1 off Caldesene baby powder printable
-$1 +UP from transaction #1

Out of pocket = $2.99 + tax

+UP generated
$4 +UP Caldesene baby powder


Transaction #3
(2) GE soft white light bulbs, 2 pk - $2 each = $4

Coupons used
-$4 +UP from transaction #2

Out of pocket = Zero + tax

Filed receipt from transaction #3 online at RiteAid.com to get a $3 Single Check Rebate from the two packs of light bulbs.  And that offsets the $2.99 out of pocket from transaction #2!

MAKES IT ALL FREE!

FREE Nivea Women's Body Wash!

Do you have a Dollar General near you?  If so, here's a deal to help you score some FREE Nivea Women's body wash!

Look for the 8.4 fl. oz. size of Nivea Women's body wash.  On the shelf it is marked $2.50 but get them to price check it at the register.  Mine rang up as $2 instead of $2.50!  Next use any of the following coupons:

-$2 off Nivea Women's body wash, 8.4-16.9 oz, RP 7/31 (expires 9/30)

-$2 off Nivea Women's body wash, came in a sample of Nivea Touch of Cashmere Cream Oil Body Wash

I had two sets of inserts from 7/31 and had just received the Nivea sample in the mail this week, so I got three bottles!  Only cost me the tax, which was $.42!!

Woo-Hoo!

$13.57 Worth of Merchandise for $3.28 at CVS!

Yesterday at CVS I saved 76%!  Remember, when I hit the drug stores, I am only getting what's either a money-maker, free or less than $1!  I went in with $2 in ECB from a previous week.

Here's what I got:

First transaction
Dawn dish soap - $.99
CVS Allergy Relief Loratidine, 5 ct., $3.69

subtotal = $4.68

Coupons used
-.50/1 Dawn product, PG 8/28
-$2 ECB from previous trip

Out of pocket = $2.18 + tax

ECBs generated
$3.69 ECB - CVS Allergy Relief Loratidine, 5 ct.
$1 ECB - Used my green bag tag the 4th time

Second transaction
Rephresh Brilliant pH Tampons, 18 ct., $6.79

Coupons used
-$1 off RepHresh Brilliant Tampons Super or Reg printable
-$3.69 ECB - CVS Allergy Relief Loratidine, 5 ct.
-$1 ECB - Used my green bag tag the 4th time

Out of pocket = $1.10 + tax

ECBs generated
$6.79 Rephresh Brilliant pH Tampons, 18 ct.

Began with $2 ECB
Value of merchandise = $13.57
Out of pocket = $3.28 + tax
Ended with $6.79 ECB

Final cost:
Dawn dish detergent = $.49
CVS Allergy Relief Loratidine, 5 ct. = FREE
Rephresh Brilliant pH Tampons, 18 ct. = $1 MONEY MAKER

YEAR TO DATE SAVINGS AT CVS = $783.42

National Guacamole Day!

In honor of today being National Guacamole Day, Wholly Guacamole is offering a HIGH VALUE coupon on their Facebook page!

 

Just head on over there, click on the Coupons tab to print a HIGH VALUE $2 off any one Wholly Product coupon!

 

Any who don't love 'dem some guac?!  TGIF!

 

 

Free Playtex Tampon Sample!

Head on over here to request your FREE Playtex Tampon Sample. 

After filling out the short form, you’ll be able to choose from one of four samples!  You can choose Playtex Sport Super Plus, Playtex Sport Multi, Playtex Gentle Glide Ultra or Playtex Gentle Glide Regular.



Your sample should arrive in 4 to 6 weeks!

Publix Stocking Spree Coupon Booklet

Its time to order your Publix Stocking Spree coupon booklet again!  It contains over $70 in coupons!  Just click on the link below to order yours:

 Stocking Spree coupon booklet

Should come in the mail in 2 to 4 weeks!

Sunday, September 4th Newspaper...

...will not have any coupon inserts in it.  Holiday weekends usually do not have coupon inserts, so take a break from the coupons. 

Rest up, enjoy the long weekend and next week you can get your "coup"-on!  Happy Labor Day!

Simply Orange $1 Off Coupons!

Here's a couple printable coupons I thought were great:

$1/1 ANY Simply Orange, any variety or size


$1/1 Simply Limeade, Simply Lemonade or Simply Lemonade with Raspberry, any variety or size

Using Up End Of Month Coupons!

With this being the last day of the month, many of my coupons expire today.  I am not going to buy something just because the coupon expires today, but items I do buy...well, I'd hate for that coupon to expire before I can use it.

So here's how I used a few of my end of month coupons.


Kroger
(3) boxes of Skinny Cow Dark Chocolate Dreamy Clusters - $1.89 each (The boxes were damaged, so the price was reduced - yeah for me!)
(2) Bumble Bee Premium Light Tuna Pouches - $1.33 each

Used these coupons:
(2) -$1 Skinny Cow boxed candy, RP 7/31
(1) -$1 Skinny Cow boxed candy, All You Magazine, June 2011 (exp. 8/31)
(2) -$.50 Bumble Bee Premium Light Tuna Pouches (Catalina coupons)

After coupons, paid:
$.89 for each box of Skinny Cow - regular price is $2.99
$.33 for each pouch of Bumble Bee tuna because the $.50 coupon doubled to $1 since I was at Kroger!


CVS
Dawn dish detergent - $.99
(2) Oral-B Satin Floss - $1.99 each
Always Pantiliners, 20 ct. - $1.57

subtotal = $6.54

Used these coupons:
-$.50 off Dawn detergent, PG 7/31 (exp. 8/31)
(2) -$.75 off Oral-B Floss, PG 7/31 (exp. 8/31)
-$1.57 FREE Always Pantiliners, 20 ct. (up to $1.77 value) CVS store coupon from the magic coupon machine
-$3 ECB from previous week

Total out of pocket was -$.03 + tax AND I got $2 ECB from the two packs of Oral-B floss to use next time!  Year to date savings at CVS = $764.99!!

Walmart
Domino Organic Agave Nectar, 23.5 oz - $5.94

Used this coupon:
-$1 off Domino Organic Agave Nectar, All You Magazine, July 2011 (exp. 8/31)

After coupon, paid:  $4.94 + tax

High Value Old Orchard Naturals Coupon on Facebook!

Head on over to the Hy-Vee, Inc Facebook page and "like" them.  Then you can print a $2 off Old Orchard Naturals Juice Drink coupon!  Don't forget to hit your "back" button to print two!

This is a manufacturer's coupon and should be accepted anywhere.  On the coupon it does say "Redeem at Hy-Vee" but don't let that throw you off!

Maxing Out Office Max!

Today I ran into an Office Max store and grabbed their sales flyer.  Deeply discounted merchandise on the front of any sales flyer is considered a "loss leader" meaning these items are used to "lead" you in to the store and they are willing to take a "loss" on the items just to get you in the door!

Their hope is while you're in the store you'll buy something else in addition to the loss leaders to make up for the lost profit.  I don't play like that.  I just go in, purchase the loss leaders and quickly get out!  So here's what I got with regular prices in parenthesis:

• (2) SCHOOLIO Colored Pencils, 12-pack $.01each ($1.99) = $.02
• (3) Office Max Clear Zippered Binder Pockets $.25 each ($.59) = $.75
• (3) Sharpie Singles $.25 each ($1.79) = $.75

Out of pocket = $1.52 + tax
Merchandise value = $11.12
That's an 86% savings!

FREE Chick-fil-A Breakfast!

Chick-fil-A is giving away FREE breakfast September 6-10 (next Tuesday-Saturday).  You're probably thinking "free food = a madhouse at Chick-fil-A and NO THANK YOU!" 

The last time they ran this promotion we participated and it went VERY SMOOTHLY!  Here's why: 

• The event is spread out over 5 days, instead of one crazy day
• Its your choice which location you want to go to
• You have to "reserve" your time slot of when you are coming for breakfast, so not everyone ends up there at the same time (for example: 8:30am - 9:30am)
• During your "reservation", you indicate the breakfast item you want, so the restaurant knows how to plan and properly stock so they don't run out

They began taking online reservations yesterday Monday, August 29 but it's not too late!  After you make your "reservation" online, they'll email your confirmation to you.  Print the confirmation and bring it with you  the day you signed up for.  They also want you to bring picture ID, but I wasn't asked for mine last time.  YMMV!

Office Depot Deals!

Ok, so I've admitted to LOVING the office supply stores, especially during the "back to school" time of year!  Great sales!

Yesterday I spent $1.05 at Office Depot and here's what I walked out of the store with:

• 5 pencil boxes (item #100325) at $.01 each, normally $.79 each

• 1 pair of Fiskars student 7" scissors (item #502351) for $1, normally $4.69

They also had Papermate Sharp Writer mechanical pencils (12 pack) for $1, which is also a GREAT DEAL!

Stock up now before these "back to school" sales are gone!

FREE Sample of Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt!

Click on the link below, then click on "Click Here to Get a Free Cup" button on their web site and fill out a short form.      
                                  
 Get your coupon for a free Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt now while supplies last!

Your coupon will be emailed to you within 24 hours. This promotion runs until 8/27/11.

$.50 StarKist Pouch Product Coupon!

Just head on over here and print your $.50 off coupon!  Keep in mind you'll need to use this coupon by August 31 (next Wednesday) because that's its expiration date.

High Value Wholly Guacamole Coupon!

Wow!  Food of the Gods, that's what guacamole is!

Click on the link below, "like" Wholly Guacamole on Facebook and get $1.50 coupon!  It's just that simple!

Wholly Guacamole Facebook page

High Value 8th Continent Soymilk Coupon!

Head on over to the 8th Continent website and click on the "get coupon" tab on the top right hand corner.  You can print a $2 off 8th Continent Soymilk coupon!  And don't forget to hit your "back" button to print a second one.

This soymilk runs for about $2.83 at my Walmart.

Facebook: Athenos Feta Cheese BOGO Coupon!

Facebook has some of the best coupons!

• Head over to the Athenos Facebook page and “like” them. 
• Click on the coupon tab to get a Buy 1, Get 1 Free Athenos Feta Cheese coupon (up to $4.99).
• Enjoy!

Redbox: 10 Days of Deals!

Looking for some cheap/free entertainment for the next 10 days or so?! Then check out the 10 Days of Deals offered by Redbox. For the next 10 days (August 15th-August 24th), Redbox is offering different daily discounts of either $0.10, $0.25, $0.50 or $1 off the first-day rental of anything at a Redbox kiosk.

To get your daily discount, each day text DEALS to 727272 or check in on Foursquare at any Redbox location . Once you do, you’ll be given instructions on how to get your promo code.

I've already received two codes:  one for $1 off and the other for $.50 off the first-day rental.

* Fine Print: Daily deal codes expire at 11:59:59pm CST on August 24, 2011. Limit 1 code per day. 1 time use only. Valid for between a $.10 and $1.00 discount off the standard daily rental fee for the item rented at a participating kiosk for the first night of rental. Code not valid online, via app, or for prior rentals.

High Value Dog or Cat Food Coupon!

• Head on over to the Pro Plan Facebook page and “like” them. 
• Then click on the “Coupon” tab to print a high value $5/1 package ANY size ANY variety Purina Pro Plan brand dog food OR Purina Pro Plan brand cat food!
• Remember to hit your "back" button to print two!

FREE Sample of Biore' Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser!

You can get a free sample of Biore' Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser by clicking on the link below.  Fill in your contact information and complete a short survey to receive yours!


Request your free sample of Bioré Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser now while supplies last!

Blockbuster Express FREE Rental Codes!

Anyone up for renting a movie this weekend?  Head over to your nearest Blockbuster Express kiosk and use one of these free rental codes:

25JEAH6
92TGAF2
63BCRD2
76BRAB8
58ARDQ2

These codes expire Monday August 15.  And remember, the rental is only free IF you return the movie by the next day!

Publix: Gas Card Promotion Running Again!

At Publix this week (August 11 - August 17) the gas card promotion is running again!  But this time instead of buying $40 or more in groceries to get $10 off $50 gas card, this time its buy $25 or more in groceries to get $10 off $50 gas card!

Remember, the $10 off coupon can be found in the sales flier in the front of the store!  And the $25 in groceries is BEFORE coupons are applied!

FREE Mechanical Pencils and $.50 Ream Copy Paper at Staples!

Today at Staples, I purchased:

• Zebra Z-Grip 0.7 mm mechanical pencils, 7/pack = $2.99
• Hammermill 8.5" x 11" CopyPlus copy paper, 500 sheets/ream = $4.99

Total = $7.98 + tax

Went online to www.stapleseasyrebates.com and filed these two rebates:

• Zebra Z-Grip 0.7 mm mechanical pencils, 7/pack = $2.99
• Hammermill 8.5" x 11" CopyPlus copy paper, 500 sheets/ream = $4.49

Rebates total = $7.48

Makes the mechanical pencils FREE and the ream of copy paper $.50!  Plus the ream of copy paper also counts towards my Staples Rewards!  Boo-yah!

Rare BOGO Sun Drop Coupon!

This is smokin' HOT and won't last long!

Head on over to  Coupons.com, search under the food section and look for the Buy One, Get One FREE (up to $1.49) 20 oz of Sun Drop (Reg. or Diet) Coupon!

Remember to print twice per computer!

P.S. This one's for you Jes!

$1 Hillshire Farms Link Sausage at Publix!

Ok, now that I've gotten your attention, here's how you can get Hillshire Farms link sausage (16 oz) for $1 each, through August 19!

Purchase:
2 packages of Hillshire Farms link sausages at $2.50/each = $5


Use these coupons:
-$1/2 Hillshire Farm rope or link sausage (Publix coupon), 14-16 oz, Yellow Advantage flyer
-$1 off Hillshire Farm smoked sausage links (Facebook) printable  (*Print this manufacturer's coupon twice and use both*)

The Facebook coupon is for $1 after you share the offer with 3 friends.

Total = $2 for 2 packages of Hillshire Farms sausage links!!

Free Sample of Activia Selects Yogurt!

To request your free coupon, "Like" Activia on Facebook.  Next, fill out a short form on the Activia Selects tab and select Greek or French yogurt.  Your coupon for a free Activia Selects Yogurt will then be e-mailed to you.  This free coupon is good until 8/15/11 while supplies last.

Get your coupon for a free Dannon Activia Selects Yogurt now while supplies last!

Free Full-Size Moisturizing Body Wash at CVS!

Just "like" CVS Minute Clinic on Facebook!

CVS Minute Clinic’s Facebook page

Fill in your email address and zip code and they'll email a coupon for a free full-size moisturizing body wash!

$1.50 off Hormel Canadian Bacon!

Click on the link below to print your coupon:

Hormel Canadian Bacon coupon

Back to School Sale at Staples!

For the last three or four weeks, Staples has had something for FREE after their easy rebate!

This week Staples has Zebra Cadoozles 0.7 mm mechanical pencils, 10/pack for $5 and with the easy rebate for $5 (that you do online) it makes it FREE!  I also like the fact that the mechanical pencils are $5 because Staples' extreme deal requires a $5 minimum purchase.

Some of the great prices are:

• Extreme Deal - Staples composition books (limit 3 per customer) = $.10 
• 12" clear plastic ruler (reg. price $2, limit 2 per customer) = $.25
• Staples standard-size striped paper clips, 100/pack (reg. price $1.29, limit 2 per customer) = $.25
• Really Useful 0.14 L box, assorted colors (reg. price $1) = $.25
• Westcott Preferred 7" scissors (reg. $6.29, limit 1 per customer) = $.50
• Staples poly-covered 8" x 10 1/2" 1-subject wide-ruled notebook, assorted colors, 70 sheets (reg. price $1, limit 3 per customer) = $.50
• Avery 5-tab insertable dividers (reg. price $1.49, limit 2 per customer) = $.50
• HP everyday 4" x 6" photo paper, 100/pack (limit 2 rebates per household) = $9.99 - $9.49 easy rebate = $.50

Here's what I got:

•  Zebra Cadoozles 0.7 mm mechanical pencils, 10/pack = $5
• (3) Staples composition books = $.30
• (2) 12" clear plastic ruler = $.50
• Westcott Preferred 7" scissors = $.50
• (2) Avery 5-tab insertable dividers = $1

Total out of pocket = $7.30

Easy Rebate:
$5 from the Zebra Cadoozles

Net out of pocket after easy rebate = $2.30!

Saving 99.97% at CVS!

I went back to CVS today because I wanted to get the good price on Kleenex and to get some cheap shampoo!  Because my ECBs were in increments of $2, my strategy was to try to have my total after coupons (but before using ECBs) to be an even amount, like $4, $6, etc.

Without the oral rinse, my total would've been $3.54 before using ECBs ($4.40 for Kleenex  + $1.64 for shampoo - $.50 Kleenex coupon and - $2/2 shampoo coupon).  To get my total (before using ECBs) over the $4, I elected to buy the oral rinse.  I only needed $.46 more, but because the net of the oral rinse would end up being $.99 AND it generated a $2 ECB, I chose that to get my total over $4.

Bought:
(5) boxes of Kleenex at $.88 each = $4.40
(2) VO5 Shampoos at $.82 each = $1.64
Crest ProHealth Oral Rinse 250 mL = $2.99

Subtotal = $9.03

Coupons used:
-.50/3 Kleenex (3) boxes 50 ct + or bundle pk, SS 7/17
-$2/2 Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylant, prints at CVS Coupon Center
-$2 ECB from Bengay Vanishing Scent Gel (see July 27 entry)
-$2 ECB from U by Kotex liners (see July 27 entry)
-$2 ECB from Crest ProHealth Oral Rinse (see July 27 entry)

Total = $.53 + tax

ECBs generated:
$2 ECB from the Crest ProHealth Oral Rinse

Total cost of each item after coupons and corresponding ECBs:
(5) boxes of Kleenex = $.78 each
(2) VO5 Shampoos = $.36 profit
Crest ProHealth Oral Rinse 250 mL = $.99

Out of pocket = $.53 + tax
Retail value = $15.92
Saved 99.97%

Year to Date Savings = $717.16

Birthday Freebies!

Since this week is the week of my birthday, I wanted to share some of the freebies I've received from different restaurants to assist in celebrating!  Most of these require you to be on their email list to get the freebie.

• Qdoba - free entree when you buy an entree (www.qdoba.com/Rewards)
• Artuzzi's  - free entree when you buy an entree and two drinks, free dessert
• Benihana - $30 gift certificate to spend on your meal, excluding specials, alcohol, tax and gratuity.  I got the filet mignon $23 and a non-alcoholic mango colada $6!   (www.benihana.com  -  join The Chef's Table)
• Provino's - free entree on your birthday, just show your ID
• Zaxby's - free Nibbler (www.zaxbys.com/join_our_clubs/zax_mail_club.aspx)
• Jason's Deli - $5 off anything (www.jasonsdeli.com/subscription)
• Holihans - free entree (www.houlihans.com/EmailClub.aspx)

Saving 97.62% at CVS!

I began the week with a $7.99 ECB (Extra Care Buck).  Jes and I hit a CVS near her house earlier in the week for my first trip.

First Trip:
PaperMate Grip ball point pens, 8/pack, blue = $1.99
Bausch & Lomb ReNu Sensitive Contact Solution, 12 oz = $7.89

Subtotal = $9.88

Coupons used:
-$2 off ReNu products, 12 oz, SS 6/12
-$7.99 ECB from previous week

Total = -$.11 + tax ($.69)

ECBs generated:
$1.99 ECB from PaperMate Grip ball point pens
$6 ECB from ReNu Sensitive Contact Solution

Total cost of each item after coupons and corresponding ECBs:
PaperMate Grip ball point pens, 8/pack, blue = FREE
Bausch & Lomb ReNu Sensitive Contact Solution, 12 oz = $.11 profit

Second Trip:
Bengay Vanishing Scent Gel = $6.29
U by Kotex Liners = $3.49
Crest Pro Health Oral Rinse, 250 mL = $2.99

Subtotal = $12.77

Coupons Used:
-$5 off Bengay products, printable (limit reached)
-$1 off  Kotex U pantyliners, excl trial size, SS 7/24
-$6 ECB from ReNu Sensitive Contact Solution (first trip)

Total = $.77 + tax

ECBs generated:
$2 ECB from Bengay Vanishing Scent Gel
$2 ECB from U by Kotex Liners
$2 ECB fromCrest Pro Health Oral Rinse, 250 mL
$1 ECB from using my Green bag tag (on reusable shopping bag)

Total cost of each item after coupons and corresponding ECBs:
Bengay Vanishing Scent Gel = $.71 profit
U by Kotex Liners = $.49
Crest Pro Health Oral Rinse, 250 mL = $.99 or FREE when you factor in the $1 ECB from the Green bag tag usage

Began with $7.99 ECB
Out of pocket = $.66
Ended with $8.99 ECB
Retail value = $27.73
Saved 97.62% = WOOT!

Year to Date Savings = $702.46

P.S.  Kudos to the Kent State Graduate who assisted me with the math!  And you know who you are!

Saved 66% with Staples Steals!

I used to be addicted to getting deals at drug stores, but now I LOVE the deals I am seeing at office supply stores, like Staples!  With all the back to school sales, I challenge myself each week to see what I can get super cheap and either use or donate.

So here's my list of stuff (regular price in parenthesis):

• (10) 2-pocket folders ($.25) at $.01 each = $.10
• (2) 12/packs of Staples pink cap erasers ($1.29) at $.10 each = $.20
• (2) 2/pack Sharpie permanent markers, fine, black ($1.99) at $.25 each = $.50
• (2) Staples paper clips, jumbo, 50/box ($1.99) at $.50 each = $1.00
• Zebra Z-Grip retractable ballpoint pens, medium, black, 7/pack = $4.00 (Zebra pens has $4 easy rebate, so it will end up being FREE)
• Staples 8.5" x 11" multipurpose paper, 500 sheets/ream = $5.99 (Staples multipurpose paper has $5.49 easy rebate, so it will end being $.50)
• Sketch Estimate book = $10.79 (Not a great price, but Al needed it and it helped me get to the $25 mark)
• Charmin Basic, 16/pack = $4.99

Subtotal = $27.57

Coupons used:
-$5 off $25 or more purchase, on the front of the weekly sales flyer

Total out of pocket = $22.57

After $4.00 and $5.49 easy rebates, it all cost me $13.08 (for a regular price value of $38.81)!  Saved 66%!

My Rite Aid Raid!

Jes went with me to Rite Aid today and here's how we fared!  I had four $2 +UP rewards ($8 total) from previous purchases.

Purchased:
(2) Wet N Wild Megalash Clinical Serum at $6.99, B1G1 50% off ($3.49 for the second one)
Reach Toothbrush $2.99
Listerine Pocket Paks 72 ct. $2.99

Subtotal = $16.46

Coupons Used:
-$3/$15 Rite Aid store coupon
-$5 off $10 Wet N Wild (All You magazine)
-$1 off Reach Toothbrush (Rite Aid video values store coupon)
-$1 off Reach Toothbrush, July All You magazine
-$1 off Listerine Pocket Paks (Rite Aid video values store coupon)
-$.50/1 Listerine Pocketpaks 24 ct + OR any Listerine Pocketmist or any Plax Rinse or any Listerine Essential Care toothpaste, SS 1/09
-$2 +UP reward from previous week
-$2 +UP reward from previous week

Total = $.96 + tax

+UP rewards generated:
$3 +UP reward for $10 worth of Wet N Wild Cosmetics at B1G1 50% off
$1 +UP reward for the Reach Toothbrush
$1 +UP reward for the Listerine Pocket Paks

Cost of each item after coupons and their corresponding +UP rewards:
(2) Wet N Wild Megalash Clinical Serum = $2.48 or $1.24 each
Reach Toothbrush = $.01 profit
Listerine Pocket Paks 72 ct. = $.49

And when I factor in the $3/$15 coupon, the $3 coupon covers the cost of (2) Wet N Wild Megalash Clinical Serum ($2.48 for both) and the cost of the Listerine Pocket Paks ($.49) and makes EVERYTHING FREE!