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Walgreens Black Friday Deals

2011-11-06T18:15:00.001-08:00

WALGREENS BLACK FRIDAY

MM = Moneymaker!

Item	Price	Coupons	OOP Cost	Rewards	Price After Rewards
Advil PM Pain Relief 4 ct	$0.99	-		$0.99	FREE
Walgreens Naproxen Sodium 20ct	$2.00	-	$2.00	$2.00	FREE
Oral B Indicator Toothbrush	$1.50	-	$1.50	$1.50	FREE
ThermaCare HeatWrap	$2.49	$1/1 RP 10/30	$1.49	$2.29	MM -$0.50
Cortaid Max Strength Anti Itch Cream	$2.99	-		$2.99	FREE
Gum Deep Clean Toothbrushes 2 ct	$2	-		$2	FREE
NutraLife SAMe Mood Joint	$10	-		$10	FREE
Colgate Pro Clinical, Total Advanced or Gum Defense Toothpaste	$3	$1/1 Printable or $.50/1 P&G 11/6	$2.00	$3	MM -$1.00
Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste	$2.50	$1/1 Crest P&G 10/16	$1.50	$2.50	MM -$1.00
Sheets Energy Strips 10 ct	$3.99	-		$3.99	FREE
Renew Life Ultimate Chialife Seeds	$10	-		$10	FREE
Preperation H Totable Wipes, 10 pk	$2.75	$2/1 Printable	$0.75	$2.75	MM -$2.00
Culturelle Probiotic Digestive Health, 30 ct	$9.50	$2/1 PDF on Laptop	$7.50	$9.50	MM -$2.00
Scunci Hair Elastics	$3/2	-	$3	$3	FREE
DenTek Floss Picks 75, 90 ct	$2	$0.75/1 SS 10/23	$1.25	$2	MM -$0.75

Rite Aid - 11/24/11 to 11/26/11 3 Day Sales

2011-11-06T15:37:00.000-08:00

Here's my start on Rite Aid's black friday sales! I'll fill in more coupon info once I find it but this gives you an idea on what coupons you should keep an eye out for. Also note that some of the coupons listed expire on 11/26, the first day of the sale! Click here for the ad scan.

In the coupons column: GM, SS, RP, P&G are your coupon inserts from your newspaper!
Rite Aid has video value coupons: http://riteaid.adperk.com/

You can use 1 Rite Aid Coupon + 1 Manufacturers Coupon per item

Item	Limit	Price	Coupons	Rewards	Price After Rewards
Phillips 3 device remote control or earbuds w/ case	4	$5.00		$5.00	FREE
SCUNCI elastics	2	$1.99		$2.00	FREE
Gillette Series or Satin Care Shave Gel 7oz or Foamy 11oz	4	$1.99	$0.55/1 or $1/1 P&G 10/16	$1.00	$0.44 or FREE
Gillette Sensor3, 4ct disposable razor	4	$5.49	$2/1 P&G 10/16	$2.50	$0.99
General Mills Cereal 10-16.2 oz OR Nature Valley Bars 6ct	2	$5.00 / 2	$1/2 Printable?	$2.00	$2.00 / 2
General Mills Cereal 10-16.2 oz OR Nature Valley Bars 6ct	2	$5.00 / 2	$0.75/2 GM 10/2	$2.00	$2.25 / 2
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap	4	$2.97	$0.75/1 SS 10/30	$2.00	$0.22
Old Spice or Secret Deoderant 2.6-3.25 oz	4	$5.00 / 2	$1/2 P&G 10/30 (old spice)	$3.00	$1.00 / 2
Wet n wild 9 piece nail polish gift set	2	$3.00		$2.00	$1.00
Revlon Nail Polish	2	$2.99	$2/1 Rite Aid Nov Video	$2.00	FREE, $1.00 Moneymaker!
Hot Wheels Cars	4	$1.50 / 2		$0.50	$1.00 / 2
Skittles Holiday Mix 10.5oz or Lifesavers Storybook 6.8-7oz	4	$4.00 / 2		$2.00	$2.00 / 2
Russell Stover Bagged Chocolates 2.95-3 oz	2	$5.00 / 5		$2.00	$3.00 / 5
$50 Home Depot Gift Card	2	$50	N/A	$10	$40

RITE AID PRODUCTS
Rite Aid Holiday Gift Wrap	N/A	?			B1G2
Rite Aid Mini Lights	4	$2.97		$1.00	$1.97
Rite Aid Fleece Throw	2	$5.00 / 2		$2.00	$3.00 / 2
Holiday Cozy Socks	N/A	$1 / 2			$1.00 / 2
Candle-Lite 3 Layer 19oz	N/A	?			B1G2

Overwhelmed...

2011-08-22T14:20:00.000-07:00

Well I've done it again, seems like every time I try to start a new blog I just can't keep up with it! One blog is enough to write (sharonsphoto.blogspot.com) so I'm moving MORE FREE TOOTHPASTE to facebook for a while because its easier and faster for me! I have this blog linked to the facebook as well so its like one stop shopping!

Like me here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/More-Free-Toothpaste/110823255686234

King Soopers Best Grocery Deals 8/17 - 8/23

2011-08-16T19:17:00.000-07:00

King Soopers

Dial Soap 2-3 bars or 7.5-9.38 oz - $0.88
- Use $0.35 / 1 (8/7 RP)
= $0.18 each

Bolthouse Juices 15.2 oz - $1.99
- Use $1/1 (Emailed Manufacturer)
= $1.00 each

Dole Fresh Salad Kit $2.99 (Last week it was $2.88)
- Use $0.55 / 1 (Coupons.com Printable)
= $1.99 each

Buy 10, Save $5 Instantly: Essentially gives you an extra $0.50 / item

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat 7-9 oz - $3.49
- Take off 0.50 if buy 10 participating items
= $2.99 each

Red Baron Pizza 7.3 - 22.6 oz - $3.49
- Take off 0.50 if buy 10 participating items
- $1/1 Tearpad Coupon (I believe I found it at Albertsons a few weeks back)
- or $1/1 Kroger / King Soopers eCoupon
= $1.99 each

La Victoria or Herdez Salsa 16 oz - $1.99
- Take off 0.50 if buy 10 participating items
= $1.49 each

Pop Tarts 8 ct - $1.79
- Take off 0.50 if buy 10 participating items
- $1/3 Kellogg's Pop Tarts or Mini Crisps 7/24/2011 RP Insert
= $0.95 each WYB 3

Sunny D 64 oz - $1.49
- Take off 0.50 if buy 10 participating items
- $0.25/1 Sunny D Beverages 8/7/2011 SS Insert
- or $0.55/1 Printable HERE The link says I've already printed it so I have no idea if it really works
= FREE or $0.49 each using newspaper coupon

Campbell's Spaghettios Meatless 14.75 - 15 oz - $0.99
- Take off 0.50 if buy 10 participating items
- Use $0.50/5 Campbell’s Spaghetti0’s Pasta Campbell's Kitchen
= $0.29 each

Pop Secret Popcorn 6ct - $2.49
- Take off 0.50 if buy 10 participating items
- Use $1/2 Pop Secret Products Campbell's Kitchen

- or Use $1/3 from MDA coupon booklet found in Safeway
= As Low As $1.49 each

Yoplait Yogurt 8ct - $4.29
- Take off 0.50 if buy 10 participating items
= $3.79 each, means each yogurt costs $0.47 each
I have a lot of Yoplait coupons however I can't find one that matches this product.

There are many other items in the list but I don't feel that there is anything else really good, let me know if you have something that you feel is a great deal I missed.

Suave shows as $0.89 , but last week it was $0.88 and you didn't have to buy 10 to get that deal
Kashi Cereal shows at $2.99, but last week it was $2.99 without having to buy 10.

New Coupon Booklet Find! - King Soopers!

2011-08-11T08:11:00.000-07:00

King Soopers:

There is a back to school display that has coupon booklets I found it at the back of the store by the meat counter - I think the coupons are hard to use:

All coupons expire 9/30/11

- FREE vitamin water wyb 2 packages of Kelloggs Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars
- FREE Keebler Sandwich Crackers or Keebler / Sunshine Right Bites wyb 2 Powerade Ion4 (8 pk, 20oz)
- Save $1.50 wyb 1 Hi-C Juice Boxes (10ct) & 1 pkg Kelloggs Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmellow Squares (8ct +)
- Save $1.50 wyb 1 Sprite (12pk cans, 8pk, 12pk bottles) & 1 pkg Sunshine Cheez-It Snack Crackers (13oz +)
- Save $2.00 on 1 Gallon of milk wyb 2 pkgs Keebler Cookies (8.5oz +)
- Save $1.50 on store brand bread wyb 2 pkgs Kelloggs Fruit Flavored Snacks (10ct +)
- Save $1.50 on Fresh Fruit wyb 2 pkgs Keebler or Sunshine Multi Packs (12ct +)
- Save $1.50 on store brand Meat wyb 2 pkgs Keeblre or Sunshine Gripz products (6 ct +)
- Save $2.00 on 1 Gallon of Milk wyb 2 Kelloggs Eggo Frozen Products (5.3oz +)
- Save $1.50 on Fresh Fruit wyb 2 Kelloggs Frosted Mini-Wheats, Froot Loops, Apple Jacksk, Frosted Flakes, or Corn Flakes Cereals (10oz +)

I have an extra so if you can't find it let me know and you can come get it from me.

Printable $1/1 Kraft Mozzarella Cheese Coupon!

2011-08-09T08:07:00.000-07:00

Print $1/1 Kraft Mozzarella Cheese Coupon HERE.

This one won't last long so hurry and print it!

Walgreens 8/7 - 8/13

2011-08-06T17:40:00.000-07:00

Here are my plans for this Sunday assuming everything works out & the ad is the same as the one I've been planning off of. It all depends on Crayola Crayons 24ct being on sale for $1 and earning $1 everytime I buy them. I have no coupons for them so that means it can count as a "filler" item so that I can use my past RR.

Transaction 1:

Crayola 24ct Crayons $1 = Earn $1

Listerine Smart Rinse $3.00 - $1/1 MQ = $2 – Earn $2

Revlon $1.49 Nail File - $2 MQ

$2.49 - $2 From Goody Last Week = $0.49

Transaction 2:

Keri Lotion = $5.99 - $2/1 MQ = $3.99, Earn $5

+ Crayola Crayons $1, Earn $1

Revlon $1.49 Nail File - $2 MQ

$4.48 - $3.50 Last Week Cottonelle = $0.98

Transaction 3:

2 - Colgate 360 TB $6 – (2) $1/1 MQ = $4, Earn $4

Crayola Crayons $1, Earn $1

$5 - $5 Keri Lotion = $0

Earn $4 + $1

Transaction 4:

2- Dove Mini’s 9oz Bags $5 – (2) $1/1 MQ = $3, Earn $1

Crayola Crayons $1

$4 - $4 from Colgate = $0

Total Spent: $1.47

Earnings: $2 + $1 + $1 + $1 +$1 = $6

Cost Out of Pocket Without Coupons or RR = $26.97

Note there is a really great deal on Huggies Wipes, large bag $5.99

-$2/1 in Walgreens August Booklet

-$2/1 in Walgreens Infant Care Booklet

-$0.50 in 7/17 SS

=$1.49

Problem is our store doesn't have the infant care book on hand and I wasn't couponing back in March when it was released - so I don't have those coupons, but if you do that is a great deal!

Tide Deals @ King Soopers This Week

2011-08-03T13:39:00.000-07:00

Buy 2, Save $2 Mix or Match!

Tide Laundry Detergent Liquid – $4.99
   Use $1/1 Tide Detergent – 7/31 P&G
   Final Cost: $3.99

Downy Fabric Softener – $3.99
   Use $0.25/1 Downy Liquid or Dryer Sheets – 7/31 P&G
   Final Cost: $3.49

Bounce (100-120 sheets) Fabric Softener – $3.99
   Use $0.25/1 Bounce Dryer Sheet or Dryer Bar Refill – 7/31 P&G
   Final Cost: $3.49

I have 5 of each of these coupons so if you are interested let me know and I can get them to you so you can pick up this deal! I'm allergic to Tide =(

Free After Coupons @ King Soopers - Today =)

2011-08-01T16:53:00.000-07:00

King Soopers Doubles Coupons up to the value of $1.00, it shows the double as a "bonus coupon"

Safeguard Bar Soap ($1 each) Bought 3
   Used (3) $0.50/1 Coupons from P&G 7/31 [Denver Post]
   Received (3) $0.50 Bonus Coupons from the Double
   FREE!!!

Dawn Dish Detergent ($1 each) Bought4
   Used (4) $0.50/1 Coupons from P&G 7/31 [Denver Post]
   Received (4) $0.50 Bonus Coupons from the Double
   FREE!!!

Glade Carpet Powder ($0.99 on clearance) Bought1
   Used (1) $1/1 Coupon from Coupons.com [Printable Online]
   FREE!!! or actually I earned $0.01! woohoo

Crest Toothpaste ($1 each) Bought 4
   Used (4) $0.50/1 Coupons from P&G 7/31 [Denver Post]
   Received (4) $0.50 Bonus Coupons from the Double
   FREE!!!

Reach Floss ($0.95 each) Bought 4
   Used (4) $1/1 Coupons from Coupons.com [Printable Online]
   FREE!!! or actually earned $0.20!! Woohoo!

Bengay ($4.75 each) Bought 1
   Used (1) $5/1 Coupons from Coupons.com [Printable Online]
   FREE!!! or actually earned $0.25!! Woohoo!

I also bought some deli meat, not shown here b/c it wasn't free, but the moneymakers went to help bring down the cost of the meat!

You can get "YES!" delivered on Sundays for free and it has the coupons from the Denver Post you just have to call up the Post and tell them you would like "YES!" delivered, again its FREE and its a great source for coupons.

My Walgreens Trip 7/31!

2011-07-31T14:44:00.000-07:00

WALGREENS 7/31/11:

1) Crayola 8ct Markers, 4 @ $2 = $8
2) Goody Hair Clips, 1 @ $2 =$2
3) Complete Multipurpose Solution, 1 @ $8 - $1 MQ = $7

4) Celadrin Inflame Joint Health, 1 @ $10 = $10

5) Bioglan Kids Smart Fish Oil Supplement, 1 @ $8 = $8

6) Cottonelle Toilet Paper, 2 @ $5 -$1 SQ - $1 SQ - $0.75 MQ - $0.75 MQ = $6.50

I broke this into 4 transactions to maximize the number of Crayola Markers I could get.

Transaction 1:

- Celadrin InflameAway Joint Health (60 ct) – $10
Earn $10 RR when you buy 1

- Crayola Washable Markers (8 ct) – $2
Earn $2 RR when you buy 1
-------------------------------

Total = $12, paid for with Credits from last week = FREE!
Earned $10 RR + $2 RR

Transaction 2:

-Complete Multipurpose Contact Solution (12 oz), $8 - $1/1 MQ (SS 7/31) = $7
Earn $8 RR when you buy 1 [MONEYMAKER]
-Goody Colour Collection Snap Clip (6 ct) – $2
Earn $2 RR when you buy 1
- Crayola Washable Markers (8 ct) – $2
Earn $2 RR when you buy 1
-------------------------------

Total = $11.00 Use $10 RR from Transaction 1
Paid $1, earned $8 RR + $2 RR + $2 RR

Transaction 3:

-Kids Smart Hi DHA-Omega-3 Fish Oil (30 ct) – $7.00
Earn $7 RR when you buy 1
- Crayola Washable Markers (8 ct) – $2
Earn $2 RR when you buy 1
-------------------------------

Total = $9.00 Use $8 RR from Transaction 2
Paid $1, earned $7 RR + $2 RR

Transaction 4:

- Cottonelle Toilet Paper (12 ct) – $5.00 x 2
Use (2) $0.75 / 1 SS 7/17
Use $1/1 Walgreens July Booklet (will take $2 Off)
Earn $3.50 RR when you buy 2
- Crayola Washable Markers (8 ct) – $2
Earn $2 RR when you buy 1

-------------------------------

Total = $8.50, Use $7 RR from Transaction 3
Paid $1.50, earned $3.50 RR + $2 RR

Total Paid = $3.50
Rewards Left To Spend = $11.50

I might go back later in the week to pick up Keri Lotion & Allegra I might also pickup more hair clips and crayola markers since you can do infinite transactions with that combination by doing this:

Transaction 1:
Crayola Markers $2
Pay with $2 RR from Goody Hair Clips

Transaction 2:
Goody Hair Clips $2
Pay with $2 RR from Crayola

On & On, as long as your store has it in stock!

Walgreens - 7/31 FREE Keri Lotion

2011-07-29T20:48:00.000-07:00

***DEAL IDEA STARTING 7/31 – 8/27***
Buy Keri Lotion $6.99
-$2/1 Keri Lotion PRINT or 07-17-11 SS exp 10/31
= $4.99, Get Back $5 RR
= FREE, after rewards!

from ‘wild for wags’

HOT Printable REACH Floss Coupon

2011-07-29T14:55:00.000-07:00

Hurry and print this $1 off any Reach Floss Product coupon, for mac users use safari & make sure you have the coupon printer installed. While you are at coupons.com look for the $1 off dole salad kit coupon too, along with $1 off Listerine.

Remember all coupons.com coupons can be printed twice per computer!

$1.00 off any REACH® Floss Product http://t.co/R41lAFE = FREE floss at target, walmart & king soopers!!!

Try different zip codes if you don't see it, 30303, 90210, 77860, etc.

Walgreens HOT 7/31 ONLY - Cottonelle Toilet Paper

2011-07-25T19:02:00.000-07:00

Cottonelle Toilet Paper $0.12 / roll!!!

I thought Staples had a good deal on Toilet Paper ($0.16 / roll) but Walgreens has them beat!

HOT Walgreens deal valid, 7/31, ONLY:

Buy 2 Cottonelle 12 packs $5 each (regular price)
Total = $10.00
Use the $1/1 Walgreens Cottonelle Coupon - Walgreens August Booklet, Available 7/31 in store
Use 2 $0.75/1 coupons found in the 7/17 SS
Pay $6.50, Get $3.50 RR WYB 2
after rewards = $1.50 each or $0.12 / roll!

Walgreens booklet coupons only need to be scanned once, they are smart enough to realize there are multiple items and in this case will pull $2 off. If you want to buy more than 2 packages, separate your transactions to maximize rewards.

Thanks Hip2Save.com

$1 Off New Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Bread!

2011-07-25T13:31:00.000-07:00

Yep its bread in the shape of a goldfish! I can't wait to get a hold of some so James has to take a goldfish sandwich to work hahaha =)

$1 Coupon Here

$10 Off $10 At Pier 1!

2011-07-25T10:49:00.000-07:00

Head over to facebook & "Like" Pier 1 to print out this coupon! It should result in FREE or almost free items =)

Once you click "like" then click Daily Deals on the left sidebar, then click "here's the deal" and it will take you to a link where you can print out your coupon. Limit 1 per customer, per store so I guess that means if you live near two stores you could print two? It is only valid through July 27!

OfficeMax: HOT! $5 off 3 Expo or Sharpie Coupon

2011-07-22T17:21:00.000-07:00

Office Max over by Ace Hardware has a ton of these coupons at the sharpie / expo marker display in the front of the store.

Pick up two packs of expo markers $5/2
One pack of Sharpie Highlighters $1/1

Get all for $1!

Emailing Companies For Coupons

2011-07-22T09:37:00.000-07:00

I've been inspired by a blog post I came along while hunting for coupons online.

Addicted to Savings - Emailing For Coupons

I haven't emailed too many companies yet, but I plan to start emailing more =)

Bolthouse Brand Juice - I love Bolthouse brand OJ, but it comes in a tiny bottle and costs $3 so I emailed the company and told them that I love their product and asked if they had any coupons! I included my mailing address in the email, and I got a response back and 10 $1 Off coupons! Target recently had one of the Bolthouse brand juices on sale for $2 so I got some Yummy juice for $1.

Driscol's Berries - Its hard to come by discounts on Meat, Veggies, Dairy & Fruit but Driscol's had a $1 off coupon for joining their mailing list, unfortunately for me I couldn't get the coupon to print so I just emailed them and I got one in the mail along with a recipe book! Our King Soopers frequently puts Driscol's Raspberries & Blueberries on sale, down to $1.50 so thats a thing of berries for $0.50! Great deal!

Buitoni Pasta - We love the Buitini pasta found in the refrigerated section, in our King Soopers it is in the dairy section by the butter. Yum! It is a little pricey so we don't get it all the time, still much cheaper than eating out and super easy to cook. Pair with free or cheap pasta sauce and the meal becomes a pretty reasonable price. Anyways, I had a $1.50 off coupon for the frozen variety, which I found at Target on sale so I picked up some and it wasn't very good (in fact we ate it last night). It wasn't spit out bad but compared to their other stuff it was meh. So I took the box down to my computer and emailed the company to tell them this. I used the "contact us" section of their website and they had a place to put the barcode & manufacturers code in so I did. I didn't ask for coupons anywhere in my email, but I did state that I used a coupon on the product I bought and that for how it tasted it was expensive with the coupon. Just got an email back this morning and they will be sending us coupons in 7-10 business days! Hopefully for ANY Buitoni Product =)

Heinz Ketchup - I used the contact us on the Heinz website and asked for coupons, no response yet.

Mott's Applesauce - I got a almost rude answer from Mott's about coupons, they just don't have time to send out coupons to everyone that requests! I think I'd rather them not reply then send me something kind of angry.

Ocean Spray - Emailed Today, hopefully I'll get a response =)

Ebates

2011-07-22T09:13:00.000-07:00

I just signed up for Ebates myself. For a limited time they are offering a FREE $10 Target (a couple other stores listed too) gift card for signing up. Follow this link to sign up.

In order to get your $10 gift card you have to make an online purchase of $25 or more in the next 90 days by clicking the link through to the website you want to purchase from. I spent $35 at Old Navy, used one of their promo codes to make my favorite shirts $3 each! I bought some long sleeve, short sleeve shirts, and a couple Christmas presents for my hubby.

I believe from Old Navy you get 2% back credited to your Ebates account, credits can be used to purchase more gift cards. So as you can see, I can use the $10 Target gift card once I get it in the mail, to buy from Target.com through Ebates, which I earn Credits through, then continuously shop with a combination of gift cards & credit. =)

Plus they have this promo running right now, and I'm not crazy thinking I'm going to get an Ipad, just hopeful that I could get 3 people to sign up!

7/17/11 - Trip!

2011-07-17T15:55:00.000-07:00

I don't usually go to so many stores in one day; on Sunday I usually only hit up Rite Aid and Walgreens but Target had deals that came out today I couldn't wait on, Safeway was on the way to Target & King Soopers was a last minute splurge to buy some deli meat for sandwiches - after we realized we didn't have any.

Note that it is important to purchase items at both Rite Aid & Walgreens that will "Roll" your rewards. Sometimes I end up purchasing strange items to keep my rewards active for another week when I can buy more useful things.

I omitted sales tax in this list for less confusion.

WALGREENS:

1) Denver Post Newspapers, 3 @ $1.50 = $4.50
2) Mitchum Deoderant 2 @ $3.00 -$0.75 MQ - $0.75 MQ = $4.50
3) Milka Chocolate Bars 2 @ 2/$3 - $1 SQ - $1 MQ - $1 MQ = FREE

Used $5 RR + $4 RR earned last week

Walgreens Total = $0.00 + Earned $4 RR from Mitchum Purchase.

RITE AID:

1) Samy Fat Hair Color $8.99 - $5 SQ - $3 MQ = $0.99, Earned $5 +UP
2) Listerine Zero, 1L $4.99 - 2$ SQ - 1$ MQ = $1.99
3) U by Kotex, 2 @ $1 - $1 MQ - $1 MQ = FREE
4) Zantac 24ct, $7.99 -$2 SQ - $5 MQ = $0.99, Earned $2 +UP
5) School Folder $0.10

Used $4 +UP earned last week

Rite Aid Total = $0.07 + Earned $7 +UP for next week!

TARGET:

1) Bic Pens [2x $0.50] - $1/2 SQ - $1/2 MQ = -$1.00, yep Moneymaker!
Purchased 6 pens total = -$3.00
2) Papermate Pens 10ct $1 - $1 SQ = FREE
3) Dove Mens Deoderant [2x $2.78] - $2/2 SQ - $2 MQ - $2 MQ = -$0.44 Moneymaker!
4) Market Pantry Hot Dog Buns $1.00
5) Mott's Cinnamon Applesauce $1.67

I guess I should have calculated the overage better, because we could have gotten $0.77 of more free stuff! The store didn't have all the things I was looking for so I was completely thrown off and I wasn't quite sure if the dove deodorant coupons would even scan since it was a bonus package so I didn't push my luck.

Target Total $0.00, we used a free gift card from our Iams purchase to put the tax on so it was really free to us!

SAFEWAY:

1) Kelloggs Mini Wheat Touch Of Fruit [5x $2.99] - $5 Store Bonus - [3x $1 MQ] - $1.50 / 2 = $5.45
2) Cascade $4.99 - $1 SQ - $1 MQ = $2.99
3) Seattles Best Canned Mocha/Latte [10x $1] - FREE MQ for each = FREE

Safeway Total = $6.94 ??? Should be $8.44
Looks like cashier rang up my $1.50 coupon twice and didn't fix it! WooHoo!

KING SOOPERS:

Foster Farms Deli Sliced Turkey - [2x $2.50] = $5.00
Hershey's Syrup [2x $1.76] - [2x $1 MQ] = $1.52
M&M's Candy [8x $0.50] - [4x $1 MQ] = FREE
3 Muskateers Candy [4x $0.50] - [2x $1 MQ] = FREE
BUY 10 GET $5 INSTANTLY MEGA EVENT
    Wisk Detergent 32 loads $3.99 - $2 MQ = $1.99
    Arm&Hammer Dryer Sheets $3.49 - $1 MQ = $2.49
Kleenex Tissue [6x $1.49] - [3x $1 MQ] = $5.94
    Gillette Shave Cream $1.27
    Kraft Miracle Whip $2.99 - $1 MQ = $1.99
    INSTANT SAVINGS -$5

King Soopers Total = $15.20

Overall Total = $22.21

I ended up spending more than I wanted on my last trip, but now we have a years supply of Kleenex & we were in need of dryer sheets, detergent and deli meat.

Ebay, Good Coupon Resource

2011-07-16T17:28:00.000-07:00

The 6/5 SS insert came with a coupon for a free can of Seattles Best Mocha Beverage. It took me forever to find a store that carried it but one day I found it at Safeway. I tried it and it is amazing so I was looking for ways to get more 6/5 inserts since each can costs $1.69 a piece and I thought I could probably just buy inserts for cheaper than the can and get more coupons with it. I ended up looking on ebay for coupons and I found TONS!

I bought 100 coupons each for a FREE can of Seattles Best Coffee. It cost me between $4 - $5 for all of them with shipping and now I have the enjoyment of redeeming them!

Iams Dog Food.

The dogs were starting to run low on dog food so I searched ebay for any free Iams coupons and I found coupons for free 40lb bags of dog food! Woohoo! This would have cost us $160, instead it cost $20 and I'm pretty sure it will last quite a LONG time!

Rite Aid 7/17 - 7/23

2011-07-16T17:26:00.000-07:00

Items I am planning on purchasing in the upcoming Rite Aid deals. I have $4 to spend in +UP Rewards and hope to grow them into more rewards if possible.

Zantac 24-30ct - $7.99
+UP: $2
$2/1 Zantac Rite Aid Video Values – June [Store Coupon]
$5/1 Zantac Product Printable

Spend $0.99 out of pocket, get $2 +UP

MONEYMAKER $1.01

Samy Fat Foam Hair Color, $8.99

+UP $5$3/1 Samy Product printable
$5/1 Samy Fat Foam Hair Color June RA printable

Spend $0.99 OOP, Get $5 +UP

MONEYMAKER $4.01

Select Dental Care Products, $2.99
+UP $1.50 (limit 1)
Crest Toothpaste (4.1-8 oz.) / 3D White Rinse (237 ml) / OralB Cross Action Manual Toothbrush (1 ct.)

$0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 7/3)

or $1/2 Crest Toothpaste, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 7/3) $1/2 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 6/5)*BEST $2/1 Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage, or (2) Indicator Manual Toothbrushes, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 7/3)

Best Scenario, Spend $0.99 OOP, Get $1.50 +UP

MONEYMAKER $0.49

**Qualifies for $5 +UP Reward wyb $25 P&G Morning Must-Haves, See more here: WE USE COUPONS

U by Kotex 18-22ct - $1.00

$1 Printable

FREE

Excedrin 20-24ct - $1.99
$1/1 Excedrin Rite Aid Video Value
and $1.50/1 Excedrin 7/17/2011 SS
or $0.75/1 Excedrin 7/17/2011 SS
or $1/1 Excedrin PM Product
or $1/1 Excedrin Migraine Product
or $1/1 Excedrin PM
FREE

What's on your list?

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7/15/11 - Shopping Trip

2011-07-16T14:52:00.000-07:00

MQ = Manufacturers Coupon

SQ = Store Coupon, in this case Safeway

TQ = Target Coupon

TARGET

1) RE Pillow $2.50 - $2.00 TQ = $0.50

2) Hydrogen Peroxide $0.62 - $0.75 TQ = FREE (no overage with target coupons)

3) Papermate Pens $1.00 - $1.00 TQ = FREE

4) Sharpie 2 Pack $1.00 - $1.00 TQ = FREE

= $0.50 + tax

SAFEWAY

1) Rango DVD $16.99 - $5 MQ - $5 SQ = $6.99

2) Hershey Kisses, Free with Rango Purchase

3) 2 Lipton Iced Tea 20 oz, Free with Rango Purchase

4) Pop Secret, Free with Rango Purchase

5) Colgate Wisp, $0.99 on closeout - $0.50 MQ Doubled = FREE

6) Twizzlers, 2 Packages 3/$5 (bought 2) - (2)$0.50 MQ Doubled -$1.00 SQ = $0.33 for two

7) 3 Muskateers, Qty 4 (one eaten before pic taken) $1/2, used (2) $1/2 MQ = FREE

8) Haribo Gummies $1 - $0.30 MQ Doubled = $0.40

9) Seattle's Best Canned Mocha/Latte, 10 cans $1 each - FREE MQ for each = FREE

Used $5 + $1.50 Safeway Catalina Coupons from last week

Safeway Total = $1.22 + tax

Overall Total = $1.77 + tax

I really lucked out on the extra $5 SQ, which I had found in a drawer from forever ago - it stated $5 off any DVD purchase and it was a Safeway Store Coupon therefore I could combine it with the manufacturers coupon.

Catalina Coupon - is a $ off coupon that prints off a the register for use on another purchase, in this case I had $1.50 and a $5 that expired on 7/15 and I found nothing else I wanted in the store, sure I could have bought vegetables and meat but Rango was more fun and it came with freebies!

Petsmart Trip - Fail.

2011-07-15T22:34:00.000-07:00

Today I went to Petsmart in hopes of getting some free dog treats, toys or a bone. I heard that Petsmart had a closeout sale going on for the nylabone brand and I had 4 coupons all $1.50 - $2.00 off!

I guess I never really paid attention to the difference between Petsmart & Petco so I went to Petco first, realizing it wasn't Petsmart, I decided to walk around and look since I was already there. I guess I never really paid any attention before to the price of dog items because they are really really expensive compared to all the things I can get for less than a $1.

Since I was next to Target, I stopped in and bought a pillow, and a few other free things. Then headed off to Petsmart. The cheapest Nylabone toy product that our Petsmart had was $14, so that was an instant no go. I was able to find these items of interest:

FIND:

Blue Bakerie Dog biscuits for $2.37 on closeout and with my $1 off coupon = $1.37

Nylabone Edible $0.77 on closeout, my $1.50 coupon they wouldn't even scan!!!

I spoke with the manager because I was disturbed that they couldn't just ring it up for $0 if the overage was the problem. The coupon specifically stated ANY edible Nylabone Product so it wasn't the coupons fault but the manager wouldn't even scan it to see what it would do. Now at most other stores this would make you $0.73 or at least be Free!

I didn't buy it and I took my coupon back. I did buy the dog biscuits because I felt guilty for calling the manager over. I don't like to cause a fuss in the store, I just want to know what is right.

I tried to look up the coupon policy on Petsmart's website, but all I found was this and it is very vague. I did a brief search on Petsmart coupon policy and came up with at least a handful of other blogs listing troubles at Petsmart with coupons - guess I won't be back. Plus without a coupon, everything there is way over priced anyways. I'll stick to Target & Walmart for dog food - thanks.

POLICY AS STATED ON PETSMART.COM:
If using a coupon code, it must be entered during checkout in the designated Coupon Code field to redeem the respective offer. Coupons may not be combined with other coupons or promotional offers, are limited to one per transaction, and may not be redeemed for cash, credit or refund. See other restrictions in the terms of each offer. PetSmart reserves the right to restrict use of coupons on certain products, weight and destination fees, and expedited shipping charges. Online coupons are not valid in PetSmart stores unless otherwise stated in the offer terms.

Things you should consider buying NOW! Before 7/17!

2011-07-15T22:02:00.000-07:00

STAPLES - Good until 7/30/11
Staples has Charmin on sale for $4.99 - no coupon needed! I have no idea why Staples would sell toilet paper? Take advantage of great savings! We bought 2 packs, I might go back for more. While you are at Staples sign up for their free loyalty card and return ANY used ink cartridge and get $2 credit on your Staples rewards account, you won't be able to use the ink rewards until August but build them up now!

TARGET - Good Until 7/17/11

Check out Target.com for printable coupons on sharpies, papermate & pillows.

$1 - Off Sharpies, buy the sharpies two pack on sale for $1 = FREE
$1 - Off Papermate writing utensil, on sale for $1 = FREE
$2 - Off RE pillow, on sale for $2.50 = $0.50
$.75 - Off Up & Up First Aid Item, Hydrogen Peroxide $.62 = FREE

Target won't give you overage on items while using their coupons so the $0.75 coupon will = $0.62, Free is still good.

Its been 6 weeks...

2011-07-15T21:38:00.000-07:00

It's been 6 weeks since I quit my job to pursue my dream job as a photographer, www.sharonsphoto.com, if you are interested. A week after I quit I was telling one of my friends that my husband and I would be on a strict budget which meant no more fun or even brand name cereal. We would be living on one income until the business really took off and that was a scary thought.

A long time ago, one of my elementary school teachers couponed and she would bring in all sorts of supplies for us to use in the classroom so I started researching and came upon the TV show "Extreme Couponers". My first thought was, there is absolutely no way you can do that. Then I started thinking, What If. So I started collecting coupons, more coupons, printing coupons and here I am now - I'm about a month into my version of hard core couponing - which isn't extreme yet since I only buy about 4-6 newspapers depending on the coupons and according to the shows, to be extreme you need at least a hundred of each insert and I'm not about to go diving in the trash for any.

I am really starting this blog to document my coupon journey and to show my friends and family how I'm succeeding at couponing and why they should start NOW!