Total - coupons = total saved!

Ladies' Home Journal $4.99/year

2011-04-04T21:33:00.004-05:00

Get a subscription to Ladies' Home Journal for $4.99 a year (buy up to 4 years) at Tanga.

The way Tanga works as more people purchase this magazine subscription, the price on Tanga (after the coupon code) may start going up. So if you are interested in getting a subscription, do it quickly so that you can get the lowest price!

(Thanks, Hip2save!)

Target: FREE reusable bag on Earth Day!

2011-04-04T21:04:00.002-05:00

Note from target's website:

"Earth Day exclusive: On April 17, 2011, we'll be giving

away free reusable bags in stores (with purchase) to our
first one million guests. Limit one per guest. Last year,
most stores ran out within a few hours. So get yours while
supplies last."

Target Trip ~4/4~

2011-04-04T19:52:00.007-05:00

This was a good trip (as you'll see in my totals), but it should have been a GREAT trip. I'll explain at the end.

Total before coupons: $51.87
Total after coupons: $10.00 (also received two $5 GC for Olay...so in other words, it was all free) :)
Total saved: $41.87

Total time spent preparing coupons: 15 minutes
Total time spent shopping: 30 minutes

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Now for the frustrating part. I added up all my coupons (which he pushed through) and subtracted them from the actual cost of the items and I should have spent around $5-$7....however the total after tax was $11.26. The problem is that Target's receipts are SOOOOO hard to read if they "mess up". (you can see on the receipt I was trying to count the number of coupons just to be sure they were all there...and I STILL couldn't find them all!) I've even been at the costumer service desk before trying to fix problems like this one and the employees themselves can't even read the receipts!!!! So, tonight, I'm just going to have to let it go (which is HARD for a couponer to do! :))....after all, my total was $10 and I got $10 in Gift Cards. So, I'll be satisfied with getting it all FREE!!

FREE hat from Paypal Advantage

2011-04-04T14:16:00.006-05:00

Are you already a member of Paypal? If so, just watch this short two minute video to get a new hat. :) (allow 4-6 weeks for delivery)

(Thanks, Free Sample Freak!)

Chance at a $5 Target giftcard!

2011-04-04T11:04:00.005-05:00

Here's a fun giveaway! With Easter around the corner, itsThoughtful.com is giving away 200 $5 target gift cards. Now through April 10th you can enter your email address once a day. itsThoughtful.com will randomly select 200 winners on April 12th and all gift cards will be emailed to winners on this date. Good luck, everyone! :)

FREE Purex sample or $2/1 coupon

2011-04-04T10:44:00.007-05:00

Hurry over here to receive a free sample of Purex Complete with Zout. After registering you will have the option to receive the sample in the mail OR print out a $2/1 coupon.

(Thanks, Hip2save!)

FREE Light bulb!

2011-04-04T10:27:00.003-05:00

Hurry on over here to get a free CFL light bulb from Rodney Strong's "RSV Green Light". This offer is good while supplies last so request yours soon!

Similac Money Maker at Walmart!!

2011-04-04T07:56:00.005-05:00

Not only will Walmart take off the full $5.00....they will hand you back the change if this is the only item you purchase! :) See their coupon policy here.

Similac Ready to Feed = $3.84
Use the $5/1 from 4/3 SS
Get it FREE + $1.31 in overage!! :)

*If you don't have small children consider this for a baby shower gift or donation*

FREE Purex at Target

2011-04-04T07:25:00.006-05:00

Purex Complete Crystals $2.99

Use the $1/1 Target store coupon found here
Plus, stack with the $2/1 coupon 3/13 RP
Final cost as low as FREE!

(if they are priced higher at your store...which some people are reporting...be sure and do a price check. We were able to get them at this price on Saturday at our store.)

Olay Money Maker at Target!

2011-04-04T07:11:00.013-05:00

For those of you who received the Target beauty bag in the mail (pictured above) there is a great deal to be had this week.

Buy 2 Age Defying Cleanser ($4.69) = $9.38
~ use two $2/1 Olay Facial Cleanser 3-27-11 SS
~ use one $1/1 Olay Facial Care (Target Coupon Beauty Bag Mailer)
~ $.62 money maker after coupons and Gift Card!

Even if you don't have the Beauty bag coupon you can still get a great deal:
Buy 2 Age Defying Cleanser ($4.69) = $9.38
~ use two $2/1 Olay Facial Cleanser 3-27-11 SS
~ $.38 for both after coupons and Gift Card!

(Thanks, Totally Target!)

Target trip ~4/2~

2011-04-03T14:47:00.004-05:00

They were out of several things on my list that were out of stock -including one thing that I would have gotten a $5 gift card for - so my out of pocket ended up being a little bit more. Plus we were out of cheese so that was a " must purchase". Anyway here's a pic of my deals....

Total before coupons: $23.92
Total after coupons: $6.02
Total saved: $17.90

Time spent preparing coupons: 20 minutes
Time spent shopping: 20 minutes

Walgreens: FREE 8x10 today only!

2011-04-03T14:38:00.005-05:00

*EXPIRED*

I'm so excited about this deal! I've been waiting to do an 8x10 picture of my kids! Today only you can get a FREE 8x10 photo from Walgreens. Just head over here to get started. Then enter code: DEAL8X10 at check out and choose to pick up in store for shipping. I love free things! :)

Walgreens: $0.50 Crayola activity

2011-04-03T14:30:00.008-05:00

Here's a great addition to your Easter baskets!

Crayola Color Wonder On the Go Packs on sale 2/$3 (pg 8 in the Walgreens ad)
Use $1/1 from the 4/3 SS
Final cost only $0.50!!

(thanks Hip2Save!)

Free popcorn sample

2011-04-02T16:55:00.011-05:00

UPDATE : The sample is gone. :(

Hurry over here to get a FREE sample of the new Orville Redenbacher’s Pop Up Bowl courtesy of Walmart! This would be a great snack for your next movie night! :) (You can also print off $1/1 coupons.)

Speaking of movie night....we are having a family move night tonight watching a new DVD that came in the mail today. I got it FREE with my Disney Movie Rewards. (This is a great rewards program… especially if you have kiddos that love Disney movies. Basically every time you purchase a Disney DVD you earn points. There are also free codes - which is how I get most of my points!- Once you’ve earned enough points, you can then redeem them for a reward! They have lots of different rewards available from electronics to toys, DVDs and more! If you want to sign up here is a 5 point code to get you started: K2HM73MC9L )

Free Zyrtec at Target

2011-04-01T21:39:00.009-05:00

Check out this possible money maker on Zyrtec at Target. The coupon states that it can't be used on travel sizes, but the 5 count is by the other meds and is not the travel size. I'm hoping to get to Target tomorrow and do this deal myself! :) *update* - I went and they didn't have any left on the shelf. :(

Zyrtec 5ct Package – $4.76
$2/1 Zyrtec Product
$4/1 Zyrtec Allergy Relief TARGET coupon
Final Price: $1.24 Money Maker! YMMV (your mileage may vary)
Target's policy is to price adjust the coupon, but most times the cashiers just push it through. Worst case scenario ~ you still come home with free Zyrtec. ;)

Cub Foods Trip ~3/31~

2011-04-01T12:40:00.007-05:00

Hope you are all able to get in on this great deal on cereal! There are certain varieties on sale 3/$5. There is a also a Kellogg’s Cereal FREE MILK Catalina:

Buy 3 Participating Kellogg’s Cereals get a catalina coupon for ONE gallon free milk (up to $3.99 in value). Buy 6 Participating Kellogg’s Cereals get 2 Gallons FREE Milk. Buy 9 Participating Kellogg’s Cereals get 3 Gallons FREE Milk

I bought 10 boxes of cereal using MF coupons. Find some printable ones here . Also keep an eye out for peelies on the boxes. All of the Rice Crispies that we purchased had a peelie for a free bag of M&Ms (value up to $2.99) with the purchase of 2 boxes of Rice Crispies. We used one during this purchase.

There is also a mail in rebate available when you send in 10 UPCs from participating Kellogg's cereals. Details here.

(I had two coupons for FREE items that I received in the mail which I used on this transaction as well.)

Total before coupons: $25.43
Total after coupons: $11.53
Total saved: $12.90
Also received 3 vouchers for milk and will get $10 rebate.

Total time spent preparing coupons: 20 minutes.
Total time shopping: none...sent Nate to the store! =D

Check this out...

2011-03-30T15:06:00.002-05:00

My friend, Trisha, is doing a fun give away on her blog. Check it out here! While you're there be sure to check out all the other great deals she has posted! :)

Shopping trip ~3/29~

2011-03-29T18:45:00.016-05:00

Went to Target and Walgreens tonight...when it was all said and done I saved over 90%! Here's the pics and stats:

~TARGET~

Total before coupons: $54.46
Total after coupons: $3.13
Total saved: 51.33

~WALGREENS~

Total before coupons: $69.08
Total after coupons: $9.39
Total saved: $59.69

~Trip total~
Total spent: $12.52
Total saved: $111.o2!!

WAHOO!!!!

And that, my friends, is why I coupon! :)

Target Trip ~3/26~

2011-03-27T14:42:00.006-05:00

Nate picked up a few of my coupon items when he went shopping Saturday night. Here's what he got....

Total before coupons: $44.87
Total after coupons: $4.13 (not including tax)
Total saved: $40.74

This was a complicated one to figure out since he purchased other things on the same receipt so I didn't include tax in my "after" total.

Total time spent preparing coupons: 30 minutes

Toddler Thursday

2011-03-25T08:22:00.006-05:00

We just got a new Goodwill in Hudson last year and I LOVE IT! The best part is that every Thursday all their kids' clothing is 50% off. I try to go when I can (and when our budget allows) so that I can get stocked up on school clothes for next year. Here are the treasures that I found last night. =)

Clothes for Riley:
2 split skirts
2 skirts
1 pair of capris (my sister in law can make this into a super cute jean skirt!)
1 "church dress" for next spring
1 school dress
1 turtle neck (I was so excited that it matched the dress perfectly!)

Clothes for the boys:

1 pair of bib overalls (Connor - 12mo. for next year)
1 striped fleece (Caleb)
1 pair of jeans (Caleb)
4 shirts (Charlie - school)
1 sweater (Charlie - school)
1 pair of jeans (Charlie - school)
1 flannel jacket (Charlie - school)

I'm finding out how quickly little boys go through jeans when they hit age 3 and 4....so anytime I find jeans without holes I pick them up! =)

Total before sale: $71.48
Total after sale: $35.74
Total per item: about $2

Free Magazines Pay Off!

2011-03-22T13:02:00.010-05:00

There are several "mom" magazines that I've signed up for that I get for free. Not only are they something fun to get in the mail, but often there are great coupons inside! Here's a great example. A while ago I pulled out a 20% off diapers coupon for Amazon in Parent's magazine. I knew that you could use TWO codes per purchase so I held on to it and yesterday I got another coupon for $10 off in the newest Parent's magazine. Now, on top of that if you sign up for Amazon Mom (free and can cancel at any time) you get free shipping and 30% off your order. Which made it so I could get a box of size 3 diapers (96 count) for $1.49! =)

Below is what the transaction looked like. I had a gift card balance from doing swagbucks which picked up the $1.49 so I spent $0.00 out of pocket!

Item purchased (plus S&H): $32.43
Shipping discount: -$9.44
Promotion applied: -$10.00
Promotion applied: -$4.60
Subscription discount: -$6.90
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Total: $1.49
Balance after gift card $0.00

Hooray for FREE diapers!!!!!!!!!! =)

Total time spent preparing coupons: 2 seconds :)
Total time spent shopping: 15 minutes (it took me a while to find the best deal!)

Teaching them young!

2011-03-22T12:00:00.002-05:00

Target Clearance Trip ~3/19~

2011-03-21T07:21:00.010-05:00

We put the kids in their jammies on Friday night and strolled through Target just checking out the clearance racks....there aren't many other places to go for "family fun night" with snow still all over the ground! =) I picked up a few things then and when I saw the lightbulbs, detergent, and crayola art sets I knew there were coupons for those things. So, Nate went back on Saturday morning with the coupons and got those. I LOVE seeing those red stickers!!

Here's what we got.......

Total before clearance and coupons: $207.98
Total after clearance and coupons: $35.15
Total saved: $172.83
Also received a $5 gift card for glade products

Total time spent preparing coupons: 15 minutes
Total time spent shopping: ?? We were just strolling the store... =)

Shopping trip ~ 3/17/11~

2011-03-18T16:28:00.001-05:00

We ventured out shopping with the kids last night. It was nearly a three hour adventure once you figured in drive time, bathroom breaks, and feeding the kids in the car. I had three stops: Walgreens, Target and Cub Foods. Here's how we did! :)

WALGREENS:

Total before coupons: $148.55
Total after coupons: $18.41
Total saved: $130.14
~also received $6RR to use next time....~

TARGET:

(there are 10 Propel Waters in the bag...I was too tired to unload them just for a pic!) =)

Total before coupons: $66.82
Total after coupons: $19.57
Total saved: $47.25
~also received a $5 gift card back~

CUB FOODS:

(not pictured are 36 Propel waters that I got for FREE!)

Total before coupons: $101.27
Total after coupons: $18.28
Total saved: $82.99

So, what it boils down to...if I'd walk into all those stores and paid the price on the shelf I would have spent $316.64, but I spent $56.26 and that's not including the RRs or Target gift card that I have in my wallet.

Total time spent preparing coupons: 2 hours (actually it was from 9am to noon, but I was also distracted by feeding the baby and taking care of the other kids so I'm rounding out the time I ACTUALLY worked on coupons!) =)
Total time spent shopping: about 3 hours (again, much quicker without kids, but still fun)