Stretch That MI Dollar

Today's CVS Trip

2011-07-24T16:45:00.001-04:00

Papermate Grip Pens 8ct
3 Softsoap liquids
2 Oral B Satin floss
4 Edge shave cream
5 Skintimate shave cream
1 Kotex U pads

TOTAL BEFORE Q'S AND SALE PRICES: $56.36
TOTAL AFTER Q'S AND SALE: $30.21
TOTAL ECB'S RECEIVED: $20.99
TOTAL AFTER ECB'S: $9.22
SAVINGS: 84%

Quick Kroger Trip

2011-07-14T22:47:00.000-04:00

Went to Kroger to pick up some milk, bread, and see what was happening.

Ended up getting in on the Mega Event - total before Q's was $97.19 - total after was $51.29. Savings was 48%. Not the best trip ever - but I didn't spend $45.00 I would have otherwise - so........... good enough for me!

Problem is I haven't been to the store in 3 weeks (well except out in California) so there was very little here except my regular stockpile items (cereal, pasta, chips, etc.) ((a 20 year old home alone for 2 weeks can clean out a freezer! LOL)), so it's hard to save a bunch and restock at the same time! I, however, am very happy with 48%!!

Rite Aid Sneak Peek 7/17 - 7/23

2011-07-14T12:35:00.001-04:00

Kleenex 10/$10
     Use $0.50/3 (SS 7/17 x 8/14)
     Final Price $0.83 each

U by Kotex, Carefree, Always liners - $1.00
     $1.00/1 U by Kotex printable here
     $1.50/2 Kotex Products printable here
     $0.50/1 Carefree (6/26 SS x 8/30)
     $0.50/1 Always pantyliner (7/3 P&G x 7/31)
     $1.00/2 Kotex Video Value on Rite Aid site (available until 7/26)
     Final Price as low as free

Pampers Jumbo - $9.99
     Get $4.00 +UP (limit 2)
     Use $1.50/1 (7/3 P&G x 7/31)
     Final Price $4.49 each

Toothbrushes at Rite Aid - week of 7/17

2011-07-14T12:18:00.000-04:00

Here's a little deal for you all to try out at Rite Aid starting Sunday!

Buy $25 in P&G Products get a $5.00 +UP Reward

Crest Toothpaste,
3D White Rinse 287mLOralB Crossaction Toothbrush 1ct
Floss or Picks
In ad price: $2.99
     +UP: $1.50 - LIMIT 1
     $2/1 Oral-B Crossaction Toothbrushes 7/3/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
     B1G1 Oral-B CrossAction Manual Toothbrush 6/5/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
     $0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste 7/3/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
     $0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel 6/5/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
     $1/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel 6/5/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
     $0.75/1 Oral-B Floss or Floss Picks 7/3/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
     $0.75/1 Oral-B Floss or Glide Floss Picks 6/5/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)

Do 2 Transactions as follows:

Transaction #1
Buy 6 Crossaction Toothbrushes - $17.94
    Use (3) BOGO
    Use (3) $2.00/1
    Get $1.50 +UP
    Final Price for this transaction is $1.47 (pay $2.97 OOP)

Transaction #2
Buy 4 Crossaction Toothbrushes - $11.96
    Use (2) BOGO
    Use (2) $2.00/1
    Get $5.00 +UP
    Final Price for this transaction is MM of $3.02 (pay $1.98 OOP)

Total OOP = $4.95. Total +UP = $6.50. Total for 10 toothbrushes = MM of $1.55

Kmart Deal of the Week 7/10/11

2011-07-11T23:29:00.000-04:00

Sunny D 48 oz - $1.99 BOGO Free
Use $0.25/1 (5/15 SS x 8/31)
Final Price $0.75 each (use 2 coupons)

Walgreens Sneak Peek 7/17 - 7/23

2011-07-11T23:17:00.000-04:00

SCHOOL SUPPLY DEALS:

Penway #2 Pencils 10 pack or 5 pack Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils - $0.19
1 Subject Notebooks or 24 pack Crayons - $0.39
Expo Washable Dry Erase Markers 6 pk - $5.99
     Get $3.00 RR
     Final Price $2.99

OTHER DEALS:

Quilted Northern 9 Big Rolls - $3.99 w/ in ad coupon (limit 3)

Hamburger or Tuna Helper - $0.99
     Use $0.75/3 (6/12 SS x 8/6)
     Final Price $0.74 each

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese - $0.69 w/ in ad coupon (limit 3)

Schick Disposable Razors - $5.99
     Use BOGO (6/26 SS x 8/7) or $1.00/1 (6/19 SS x 7/31)
     Get $3.00 RR (limit 1 RR per transaction)
     Final Price as low as $1.49 each (with BOGO Q)

Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color - 2/$12
     Use $2.00/1 (6/12 RP x 7/31)
     Get $2.00 RR wyb 2
     Final Price $3.00 each

Dove lotion, antipersperant, body wash, or 6 pack bar soap - 2/$12.00
     Use Dove MenCare $4.00/1 (body wash) if included in sale
     or use $1.00/1 body wash (6/26 RP x 7/24)
     Get $4.00 RR wyb 2
     Final Price as low as free

Carefree pantyliners - $0.99 w/ in ad coupon
     Use $0.50/1 (6/26 SS x 8/31)
     Final Price $0.49 each

How To Reduce Electricity Costs

2011-07-11T15:00:00.000-04:00

I've been struggling for years with high electric bills. I have a 3,000 square foot home with 6 bedrooms. Yes - that's somewhere between 5 and 7 people in the house at all times, with up to 7 different televisions running, computers running, etc. This year I decided to really take a look at what is eating up the electricity in my home and do something about it.

While I haven't saved 90% on my energy bill, and don't expect to, I have saved a great amount of money this year along with just a few small changes.

1) Turn off the lights! Ya I know - sounds easy and we all know this one. Reality - we leave lights on all the time. In my house the kids were not in the habit of turning out a light when leaving a room - I'd go around at night and turn off all the lights, leaving a "night light" on for them (which was really a hall light with a 15 watt bulb in it). We've made a conscious effort to turn out lights when we leave rooms, and to not turn them on just because we walk in a room, but to turn them on when we really need them.

2) Unplug chargers when you're not charging. A charger plugged into a wall, with no appliance on the other end charging, still draws electricity. While it is a small amount, if you add up all the chargers around your house it adds up quickly. I had 7 phone chargers, 3 laptop chargers, and 2 ipod chargers plugged in the day I first went checking - all with nothing attached to them.

3) Use power strips to turn off power to televisions, stereo equipment, computers, etc. when they're not in use. Even though they're off, the standby power consumption can be equivilent to a 75 - 100 watt light bulb running continuously.

4) Watch that thermostat! I installed a programmable thermostat that regulates the temperature in my home. It's set to 70 during hours that we're home in the winter, and 66 during hours we're away or asleep. During the summer it's set to 75 for hours we're home, and 78 for hours we're away.

5) Got a waterbed? Keep it covered! Keeping a cover on your waterbed will keep the heat from escaping into the room, leading to less time the heater needs to run. This was a costly mistake for me - I purchased a waterbed for my 20 year old who never makes a bed. Needless to say the very next month the electric bill showed a noticeable climb. After that he learned quickly to make his bed when he's not in it.

6) Use shades and blinds. In the winter open them during the day to let the sunlight naturally warm the house. In the summer close them during the day to avoid raising the temperature.

7) Check the seal on your refrigerator/freezer. Make sure it's sealing tight and not leaking cold air out of the appliance.

8) Wash only full loads in the dishwasher.

9) Set the water temperature on your washer to cold. I only change mine to hot when I'm washing whites - everything else is set to cold. This avoids paying for running the washer, and the hot water heater.

10) Set the hot water heater to 120 degrees. This not only helps reduce energy costs, but will help reduce the risk of serious burns.

I'm saving well over $50 a month on electric charges now, and an additional $50 - $75 on gas charges. That's a huge savings over the course of a year that was literally "money out the window" previously!

Unadvertised Mega Event Items for Kroger

2011-07-10T22:15:00.001-04:00

I haven't confirmed this - but rumor has it this is a list of items also included in the buy 10 items get $5.00 rebate.   I haven't done match ups for them yet - but keep rechecking this post and I'll do the matchups right inside here as I find them!

RefrigeratedSargento Slices $2.49
Kraft singles 2% American $3.29
Kraft singles White American $3.29
Tropicana 6pk $2.99
Daisy Sour Cream $2.15
Daisy Cottage Cheese - nowhere in my store, but listed on the page
Philly Cooking Creme $2.79
     Use $1.00/1 (6/5 SS x 7/16)
     Final price $1.29

Frozen

Ore-Ida potatoes: sweet potato fries ARE included.
Stouffer's French Breac Pizza $2.49
Bagel Bites 9ct $1.99
Kim and Scott Stuffed Pretzel $1.99
Ore Ida fries and steam and mash $2.79
Pillsbury frozen grands $2.49 and cinnamon roll grands $3.09
Cole's Garlic Bread $1.99
Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread and Texas Toast $2.49
Skinny Cow frozen novelties $3.99
     Use $1.00/1 (Savings Star)
     Final Price $2.49
Edy's Fruit Bars $2.99
     Use $1.00/1 printable here
     Final Price $1.49
Nestle Frozen Novelties $2.99
Pepperidge Farm Desserts and Pies $2.49
Sara Lee Pies 30oz $4.49
Aunt Jemima Eggs and Bacon breakfast $1.89
     Use $1.00/1 printable here
     Final Price $0.39

Groceries

Del Monte Fruit Chillers $1.99
Kraft Mac and Cheese boxes $1.31
Bumblebee Tuna tins $1.39
Bumblebee tuna Pouches $1.39
Bumblebee Tuna/Chicken Salad Boxes $1.29
French's Honey Mustard $2.56
     Use $0.75/1 (6/19 SS x 8/31)
     Final Price $1.31
French's Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce $1.76
French's Horseradish $2.56
French's Dijon mustard $2.56
     Use $0.75/1 (6/5 SS x 9/30)
     Final Price $1.31
Hunts Tomato Ketchup 35oz $1.76
Nutella $3.40
Crystal Light on the go $2.50
     Use $1.00/1 (6/12 SS x 7/31)
     Final Price $2.00
Crystal Light canisters $2.69
Starbucks VIA 8ct $6.99
Melitta Coffee filters - prices differ on varieties.
Mrs Dash spices $2.49
     Use $0.50/1 (5/8 SS x 9/30)
     Final Price $0.99

Drinks

Aqua Panna Water $1.49
Motts Medleys $3.14
San Pellegrino Water 25.3oz $1.49
Honest Tea $1.25
-$1.00/2 hangtag in store.
Izze Sparkling juice 4pk cans $2.99; bottles $3.99
Perrier 33.8oz $1.49
Evian 1liter $1.49

Household

7th Generation Dish Liquid $2.99
Arm & Hammer Dryer Clots $3.49
Suavitel softener $2.99
Jet Dry $3.57
     Use $0.55/1 (6/12 SS x 8/7)
     Final Price $2.52
Libman Cleaning supplies and tools
Scotch Brite Cleaning supplies and tools
Scotch Brite Toilet Scrubber $3.99
Clorox Handiwipes $1.49
Playtex Disposable gloves $2.49
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner $1.92
     Use $1.00/2 (6/12 SS x 7/12)
     Final Price $0.92 each
Lysol Toilet Tablets $3.39
Lysol Multisurface Cleaners $2.94
     Use $1.00/2 (6/12 SS x 7/12)
     Final Price $1.94 each
Lysol Kitchen Complete $2.94
Lysol Wipes $2.54
Lysol Neutra Air Spray $2.40
Vanity Fair Paper goods $1.99-2.99
Dixie Paper goods $$1.99
Dixie Napkins 200ct $1.99
Palmolive Dish Liquid $1.99 (soft touch is included , and .55 blinkie in store now)
SOS pads 4ct $1.00
Candlelite Candles - different varieties, different prices.
3M/Command Adhesives different varieties, different prices
Scotch Tape all different kinds, different prices.
Scotch Scissors $2.79
Loctite Super Glue $2.59 and $3.59

Snacks

Snyders of Hanover - lots of varieties $2.69
Emerald Nuts 11.5oz $3.99

HBA

Dove Soap 2ct (all var) $2.79, mens $2.65
Kotex Tampons 18ct $2.79
Kotex Liners $2.79
Kotex U Liners and Tampons $3.49
Kotex Pads $2.79
Carefree Liners $2.79
Stayfree Liners $2.69
Fat Foam Hair Color $7.99
Irish Spring Soap 3pk $1.99
Irish Spring Body Wash $2.99
Nivea Body Wash Men and Women $3.49
Lever 2000 Mens Bodywash $3.49
Caress Soap 2ct $1.99
Softsoap Hand soap 8oz or 8.5oz $1.99
L'Oreal Kids Shampoo, Vive Pro $2.79
L'Oreal Studio Line Shampoo $3.99
Suave Hair Care $1.99, Professional $2.99
Olay Facial care whole range
L'Oreal Facial care whole range
Olay Total Effects $4.49 or $4.99
Nivea Body lotion and Creme $4.99
Fat/Samy Hair Care 3.99-5.99 depending on product
Q-tips 300/375ct $1.99
Suave Deodorant $1.49
Speedstick $1.99
Satin Care Shave Gel $1.70
Gillette Razors, regular and disposable, different prices, men and women
Gillette Shaving cream $1.24
Gillette Fusion Shave gel $2.58
Gillette series foam/gel $1.58
L'Oreal Tanning lotions/creams $8.99-9.99 depending
Advil -different prices for products
Thermacare 1ct $2.49
Neosporin $3.99
Bandaid $2.49
Aquafresh Toothpaste $2.49
Aquafresh Iso Active Whitening $3.49
Sensodyne Toothpaste $4.49
Arm & Hammer toothpaste $2.99
Sensodyne Pronamel $4.49
Sensodyne Iso Active $4.99
Gum Soft Picks 40ct $2.79
Colgate Wisp $1.99
Listerine regular 500ml $2.99
Listering Total Care $6.49
Listerine Zero 500ml $4.49
Reach Access Starter kit 6ct $1.99
Reach Floss (not total care)
Colgate Toothbrush $3.49
Reach Toothbrush $1.99

Baby

Pampers 3x wipes 180-216ct $5.99
Johnsons baby care -different prices, whole range
Kandoo wipes 100ct $2.99

Pets

Whisker Lickens $1.24
Tidy Cats litter 27lb $10.99
Friskies Dry Cat food 16lb $10.99
Milkbone Dog Treats $2.49
Pedigree Marrowbone $3.58
Pedigree Jumbone $3.80
Pupperoni Snacks $3.01
Whiskas Dry Cat Food 3.3lb $4.49

Miscellaneous

Kroger Water Filter Cartridge $6.99
Brita Water Filters
Oxo Kitchen Tools/Softworks
Mirro Pots and Pans
Kingsford Charcoal or Mesquite 7.9 or 8.3lb $4.99
Energizer Max batteries 4ct AA/AAA $2.99

Binder or Other?

2011-07-10T19:25:00.000-04:00

I currently have 2 binders..........and they're both busting at the seams!

I'm trying to find something more "appropriate" for my coupons (i.e. something that will hold all of them so I don't have to look like a freak when I walk in a store and get the "dirty looks") and found these awesome Case-It binders in cool new designs!

Check out the Pink Print, or maybe Purple is more your style?! I'm loving all the new varieties - like this one, or this one. Yep - looks like a pink binder for me! (that'll keep my husband out of it anyway! LOL)

How do you organize your coupons? I have well over 5000 coupons total, for about 1000 different products - so there's a ton of coupons to be organized and keeping them all in one spot would definitely be beneficial!

Back to School Deals week of 7/10

2011-07-10T19:02:00.000-04:00

Walgreens

3 Subject Composition Book or Notebook - $1.99 BOGO
     Final Price $1.00 each

Single Subject Composition Notebook - $0.69 w/ in ad coupon
     limit 3

50 sheet Legal notebook or 100 pack index cards - $0.39 w/ in ad coupon
     limit 3

Filler Paper - 2/$1.00 w/ in ad coupon
     limit 4

2 Pocket Folders - 8/$1.00 w/ in ad coupon
     limit 16

25 Pack Dixon Variety Pack (pencils, erasers, etc.)
10 Pack Ticonderoga Pencils
Fiskars Scissors
Elmers Jumbo or 2 pack glue or School Glue
     $0.99 each

24 pack Crayola Crayons - $0.99

Did You Do It?

2011-07-10T18:54:00.000-04:00

Have you signed up for We Use Coupons yet? If not there's a link on the left side of this page.

When you sign up tell them stretchthatdollar sent you!

You'll find all sorts of helpful information here, as well as additional deals that I don't always get to post. Looking for a specific coupon? They have a coupon database that will tell you where to get all the coupons you're needing, whether they came in inserts or are printables!

Well worth the couple minutes it takes to sign up. But remember..........your favorite match up site is Stretch That MI Dollar! :-)

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2011-07-10T18:51:00.000-04:00

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Check the Pages

2011-07-10T18:38:00.000-04:00

Remember to check the pages above for individual store match ups. They do not get updated to the main thread here.

Coupon Insert Sneak Peek for 7/17

2011-07-10T16:56:00.002-04:00

Only 1 insert on 7/17 (Smart Source)

Benefiber $1/1 (9/10/11)
Benefiber $2/1 stick pack (9/10/11)
Betty Crocker $.50/2 fruit shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers (9/10/11)
Bufferin $1/1 130ct (10/31/11)
Cheerios $1/2 many listed (8/27/11)
Clairol $1/1 hair color (8/31/11)
Clairol $5/2 hair color (8/31/11)
Cocoa Puffs $.75/1 Brownie Crunch (8/27/11)
Comet $.35/1 spray or soft scrub cleanser (9/30/11)
Cottonelle $.75/1 bathroom tissue 12 pack+ or .75/2 4 packs (8/28/11)
Cottonelle $.75/2 flushable moist wipes ets (8/28/11)
Excedrin $.75/1 20 ct (9/3/11)
Excedrin $1.50/1 80 ct+ (9/3/11)
Fiber One $.40/1 chewy bars, 90 calorie chewy bars, or 90 calorie brownies (9/10/11)
Fiber One $.50/1 cereal many listed (8/27/11)
Fiber One $.75/1 90 calorie brownies (9/10/11)
Gas-X $1/1 (9/10/11)
Gas-x $1/1 prevention (9/10/11)
GenTeal $1.50/1 (11/30/11)
Hamburger Helper $.75/3 tuna helper or chicken helper home cooked skillet meals (9/10/11)
Huggies $.50/1 baby wipes 64ct+ (8/13/11)
Huggies $1.50/1 diapers (8/13/11)
Huggies $3/1 diapers 60ct+ (8/13/11)
Keri $2/1 lotion (10/31/11)
Kleenex $.50/3 boxes 50ct+ or 1 bundle pack (8/14/11)
Kleenex $.75/1 hand towels ets (9/11/11)
Maalox $1/1 advanced (10/15/11)
Maalox $2.50/2 advanced (10/15/11)
Nature Valley $.75/2 6ct+ granola bars (excludes granola thins) (9/10/11)
NoDOz $1/1 36ct+ (10/31/11)
Noxzema $.75/1 facial product (10/31/11)
Nylabone $1.50/1 edible chew or treat (8/26/11)
Nylabone $1.50/1 non-edible chew (8/26/11)
Prevacid 24HR $3/1 (8/13/11)
Prevacid 24HR $7/2 42ct (8/13/11)
Pull-Ups $1/1 training pants jumbo pack+ (8/13/11)
Purina $1/1 4lb+ bag of Puppy Chow, Dog Chow, Active Senior 7+, Little Bites, Healthy Morsels, Fit & Trim (8/14/11)
Raid Max $1/1 Bug Barrier refill (9/10/11)
Raid Max $3/1 Bug Barrier starter (9/10/11)
Sani-Hands $.50/1 instant hand sanitizing wipes (10/31/11)
Sani-Surface $.75/1 household disinfecting wipes (10/31/11)
Schick $1/1 disposable razor package (8/28/11)
Starbucks $1.50/1 VIA iced coffee 6ct (9/4/11)
Starbucks $3/2 11oz, 12oz or 20oz packaged coffee (9/4/11)
Tazo $1/1 filterbag tea or latte concentrate (9/4/11)
Tazo $1/4 bottles of tea (9/4/11)
Tide/Gain $2/1 powder detergent (8/31/11)
Total $.50/1 Whole Grain, Raisin Bran, Cranberry Crunch, Cinnamon Cruch, Plus Omega-3s Honey Almond Flax (8/27/11)
VIVA $.60/1 big rolls (8/28/11)
Wheaties $.75/1 regular or Fuel (8/27/11)
Wilkinson Sword $2/1 triple blade razor (9/30/11

This weeks Match Ups

2011-07-10T12:52:00.001-04:00

are going up now..........

check the pages above for the stores you want

Walgreens Sneak Peek 7/10

2011-07-08T12:43:00.001-04:00

Gum Dental Floss - $2.00
     Get $2.00 RR
     Final Price FREE

W Woman's 6 blade razor - $3.99
     Get $3.00 RR
     Final Price FREE

Infusium 23 Hair Care - $5.99
     Use $1.00/1 (7/10 SS)
     Get $4.00 RR
     Final Price $0.99

Dove Products 4/$15.00
   Sham or Cond 12oz, Stylers or Treatments 3.3-9.25oz, APDO 2.6-3oz,
   Body Mist 3oz, Body Wash 12-13.5oz, Shower Tool
$5.00RR on 4
     Use B1G1F Men + Care Wash or Tool 6/26RP
     $2.00/1 Dove Men+Care APDO 6/26RP
     $1.00/1 Body Wash or from 6/26RP
     $0.75/1 Body Mist or APDO from 6/26RP
     Final after RR: 4/$2.50 or $0.62

Rite Aid Sneak Peek 7/10

2011-07-08T12:42:00.002-04:00

Compound W Freeze Off - $10.99
     Get $10 +UP Reward wyb 1
     Use $2.00/1 printable here
     Final Price Free + Overage

Crest Pro Health Shield toothpaste - $2.69
     Use $0.75/1 (7/3 P&G)
     Get $2.69 Single Check Rebate (SCR) wyb 1
     Final Price Free + overage

Noxzema disposable razors - 4 ct - $2.00
     Use $2.00/1 (7/10RP)
     Final Price Free

Reach Toothbrushes - 2/$5.00
     Use $2.00/2 (5/8 SS)
     Get $2.00 +UP Reward
     Final Price $0.50 each

SoftSoap Bodywash - $2.99
     Get $2.00 +UP Reward wyb 1
     Final Price $0.99

CVS Sneak Peek 7/10 - 7/16

2011-07-05T11:55:00.001-04:00

Here's a sneak peek at what is going to be on sale at CVS starting Sunday 7/10. Remember - these deals may be regional, and may not be included in your area. We do our best to keep these as accurate and updated as possible, however this is not a guarantee.

Kellogg's cereal - 2/$5.00
     $1.00/2 Kellogg's Cereal (6/5 RP x 7/17)
     Get $1.00 ECB wyb 2
     Final Price $1.50 each

General Mills cereal - 2/$5.00
     $0.75/1 Cookie Crisp printable here
     $1.00/2 (6/19 SS x 7/30)
     Get $1.00 ECB wyb 2
     Final Price as low as $1.25 each

Chex Mix 2/$3.00
     $0.50/2 (6/12 SS x 8/12)
     Final Price $1.25 each

Garnier Fructis - 3/$10
     $1.00/1 (6/5 RP x 9/5)
     $1.00/1 printable here
     Final Price $2.33 each
     **Spend $15 get $5.00 ECB
         Buy 5 - $16.66
         Use 5 $1.00/1 Q's
         Get $5.00 ECB
         Final Price $1.33 each

Pampers Box - $19.99
     $1.50/1 (6/5 P&G x 7/31)
     Get $5.00 ECB wyb 1
     Final Price $13.49

Gain or Cheer Laundry Detergent - $4.97
     $1.00/2 (7/10 RP x 8/31)
     $1.00/1 (7/10 RP x 8/31)
     Final Price as low as $3.97 each

7/10 Insert Sneak Peek

2011-07-05T11:36:00.000-04:00

Smartsource 7/10Air Wick $4/1 Freshmatic compact starter kit (8/21/11)
Air Wick $4/1 Freshmatic Ultra starter kit (8/21/11)
Ball $1/1 accessory item (10/31/11)
Ball $2/1 canning discovery kit (10/31/11)
Bic $3/1 Soleil disposable or Soleil system razor (8/21/11)
Biotrue $2/1 multi-purpose solution 10oz+ (9/10/11)
Biotrue $4/1 2x10oz pack multipurpose solution (9/10/11)
Colgate $.50/1 toothpaste 4oz+ (7/30/11)
Colgate $.75/1 Sensitive toothpaste 4oz+ (7/30/11)
Fiber One $.75/1 80 calories cereal (8/20/11)
General Mills $.50/1 4.5oz+ Sweet 'n' Salty Chex Mix (9/3/11)
General Mills $.50/1 5oz+ Bugles corn snacks
General Mills $.50/1 Lucky Charms treats, Golden Grahams treats, Chex Mix treats or Milk 'n' Cereal bars (9/3/11)
General Mills $1/2 cereals (18 total cereals) (8/20/11)
Infusium 23 $1/1 shampoo, conditioner or leave-in treatment (8/31/11)
Lime-A-Way $1/1 cleaner (9/10/11)
Mentos $1/1 45pc+ bottle (9/10/11)
Mentos $1/2 UP2U packs (9/10/11)
Mentos $1/3 15pc+ bottles (9/10/11)
OneTouch $10/1 product with purcahse of Ultra Meter (8/6/11)
OneTouch $5/2 boxes of Delica Lancets or $2/1 box (8/6/11)
OPI $1/1 Nicole by OPI nail lacquer (9/3/11)
Pilgrim's $2/1 frozen fully cooked chicken 32 ounces or less (12/31/11)
Purina $1/1 Cat Chow or Kitten Chow ex 16-18oz (9/14/11)
Purina $2/1 4.5lb bag Chef Michael's canine creations dry (8/7/11)
Purina $2/6 cans Chef Michael's canine creations (8/7/11)
Purina $4/1 11.5lb bag Chef Michael's canine creations dry (8/7/11)
Raid Max $1/1 spider & scorpion killer (9/3/11)
Scotch-Brite $.75/2 scrub sponges, scour pads, dishwands or dishwand
     refills (8/31/11)
Shout $.55/1 product (8/21/11)
Smart Balance $.50/1 omega-3 eggs (8/24/11)
Smart Balance $.75/1 cooking spray or oil (8/24/11)
Smart Balance $.75/1 popcorn (8/24/11)
Smart Balance $.75/1 rich roast peanut butter (8/24/11)
Smart Balance $1/1 milk (8/24/11)
Smart Balance $1/2 buttery spreads or buttery sticks (8/24/11)
St. Ives $.75/1 body wash (8/17/11)
Waggin Train $1/1 2oz+ chicken jerky tenders dog treats (8/28/11)
Waggin Train $1/1 2oz+ dog treats excluding chicken jerky tenders
     (8/28/11)
WhoNu? $1/1 nutrition rich cookies (9/4/11)
Yoplait $.75/2 Go-Gurt, Kids, Trix, Splitz yogurt (9/3/11)
Yoplait $1/10 yogurt cups (9/3/11)

Redplum 7/10
Cheer product $1.00/2 (8/31/11)
Cramp911 4.5ml $1.00/1 (7/31/11)
Cramp911 21ml $3.00/1 (7/31/11)
Era product $1.00/1 (8/31/11)
Flex-a-min supplement $3.00/1 (8/23/11)
Folgers coffee products 3 oz or larger excludes gourmet selections K-Cup
    portion packs $1.00/2 (8/14/11)
Folgers Black Silk coffee 10.3 oz or larger $1.00/1 (8/14/11)
Gain laundry detergent $1.00/1 (8/31/11)
Gain fabric softener or sheets $1.00/1 (8/31/11)
Grain Berry item $1.00/1 (8/31/11)
Hefty One Zip bags $1.00/2 (10/31/11)
Hillshire Farm lunch meat $1.00/2 (8/13/11)
Jimmy dean D-light sandwich $1.00/1 (8/31/11)
Jimmy Dean D-light bowls $1.00/1 (8/31/11)
Keebler Granola Fudge bars 6ct only .75/1 (9/4/11)
Kellogg's Special K multigrain oats & honey, Frosted Mini-Wheats touch of
    fruit in the middle, Rice Krispies gluten free, Crunchy Nut or Kellogg's
    Fiber Plus caramel pecan crunch cereal 10.8 oz or larger .70/1 (8/21/11)
Kellogg's Special K multigrain oats & honey, Frosted Mini-Wheats touch of
     fruit in the middle, Rice Krispies gluten free, Crunchy Nut or Kellogg's
    Fiber Plus caramel pecan crunch cereal 10.8 oz or larger $1.50/2
    (8/21/11)
Kellogg's Special K multigrain oats & honey, Frosted Mini-Wheats touch of
    fruit in the middle, Rice Krispies gluten free, Crunchy Nut or Kellogg's
     Fiber Plus caramel pecan crunch cereal 10.8 oz or larger $2.25/3
    (8/21/11)
L'Oreal Preference $2.00/1 (9/4/11)
L'Oreal Paris skincare item $1.00/1 (9/4/11)
L'Oreal Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition $1.00/1 (9/4/11)
L'Oreal Studio Line Styling product or Vive Pro glossy style product $1.00/1
    (9/4/11)
L'Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo .75/1 (9/4/11)
M&M's brand chocolate candies bags 1.14 - 3.27 oz $1.25/3 (8/21/11)
9Lives Wet Cat Food (one 12-can variety pack, 12 individual cans or Three
    4-packs $1.00 (9/10/11)
9Lives Dry Cat Food 3.15 lb or larger $1.00/1 (9/10/11)
Nature's Bounty vitamin or supplement $1.00/1 (8/23/11)
Nozema Spa Shave 4 blade shaver 4 pack, Super smooth triple blade shaver
    4 pack or 6 pack, Premium-Pivot twin blade 12 pack or Bikini shaver 3
    pack $2.00/1 (7/17/11)
Pounce Cat treats .50/1 (9/10/11)
Pure Silk Shave Creme 9.5 oz .80/1 (9/30/11)
Silver Palate Pasta Sauce $1.00/1 jar (8/31/11)
Silver Palate oatmeal $1.00/1 (8/31/11)
Your Life Multi supplement $2.00/1 (8/23/11)

How do you save while on vacation

2011-07-01T11:10:00.000-04:00

It's true - I carry my coupons with me where ever I go. My husband thinks I'm crazy, however I pack them up carefully so I know when I get to where ever it is they're still going to be in the appropriate place in their binder.

I have the kids in California right now on vacation for 2 weeks. We got here the night before last. Yesterday alone I went to the grocery store and saved 60% with my coupons, and then we decided we wanted Baskin Robbins, and I had coupons for that!

Today we're headed to Six Flags - yes I have a coupon!

What are some other ideas for saving money while on vacation?

Walgreens Sneak Peek 7/3 - 7/9

2011-06-30T10:50:00.000-04:00

Buy $25 in Loreal cosmetics or skin care get $10 RR

Buy $20 Gillette or Venus shave products get $5 RR

Buy 1 Coppertone SunCare (excludes sport) get $4 RR

Buy 2 Puffs (2/$3) get $1 RR

*I'll update as I get more info!**

Free Colgate 360 Surround Toothbrush at Rite Aid week of 7/3

2011-06-29T06:51:00.000-04:00

Colgate 360 Surround Toothbrush
In ad price: $2.99
+UP: $2 - LIMIT 4
$1/2 Balloon Rite Aid coupons *if you donated to CMN you got these*
$1/1 Colgate 360 Surround Toothbrush All You, Jul 2011 (exp 8/31/2011)
Final Cost: Free

CVS Sneak Peek 7/3 - 7/9

2011-06-29T06:46:00.001-04:00

ECB DEALS
Oral-B Advantage or Cross Action Toothbrush $3.00 Get $1 ECB Limit 2
Free-MM after coupons/ecb     $2 Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage, or 2 Indicator or Cavity Defense manual toothbrushes
           (P&G 7/3)
      ~BOGO Oral-B Crossaction Manual Brush, up to 3.99 equal or lesser value(6/5 PG)

Oral-B Pulsar toothbrush 1pk. $5.99 Get $3 ECB Limit 2
Free after coupon/ecb
     $3/1 Oral-B Adult or Kids Battery Toothbrush (P&G 6/5)
Axe 2in1 shampoo/conditioner 12oz, ALL Axe shower gel or deodorant (excludes twin pks) 2/$8.97
Get $2 ECB Limit 1
     Axe Deodorant or Body Spray 2.7-4 oz Buy 1 Get 1 FREE up to $5.99 ( RP 5/22)
Aussie or Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner or styler 2/$6.97 Get $1 ECB wyb (2) Limit 1     ~1.00/2 Herbal Essences Or Aussie Product(6/12 RP)
     ~3.00/1 Styler(HE or Aussie) when you purchase one other He or Aussie Product(7/3 PG)
Head & Shoulders shampoo 14.2oz or conditioner 13.5oz $4.99 Get $2 ECB Limit 1     ~Buy a Shampoo, save $1 on a conditioner(P&G HOMEMAILER BOOKLET)
     ~1.00/2 Head and Shoulders(6/5 PG)
     ~1.00/1 Head and Shoulders(BOOKLET)
     ~Buy One Get One FREE, up to 12.99(7/3 PG)

Tampax Pearl tampons 18-20ct. or Always Infinity pads 14-18ct. $3.99
Get $2 ECB Limit 1     ~3.00/2 Tampax Pearl or Compak Pearl, 18 ct or higher(6/5 PG)
     ~1.00/1 Tampax Pearl, 18 Ct or larger(7/3 PG)
      $1/1 Always Infinity 14ct+ (P&G 7/3)

BOGO SALES

Edy's ice cream 48oz
~1.00/2 Edy's Products, 48 oz(6/12 SS)

Colgate Total Advanced whitening, Advanced clean 7.6oz or Pro Clinical 4oz~1.00/1 Colgate Total, 4oz or larger(6/12 SS) *limit 4 like coupons per transaction*
~0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste, 4oz or larger(6/26 SS)
GAS CARD DEAL

Get a $10 gas card wyb $30 of the following: Limit 1

Kashi Go Lean, Heart to Heart cereal 12.4-15oz, TLC bars 6ct or crackers 9oz 2/$6~1.00/1 Kashi Cereal or TLC Snack(IP: HERE)
~1.00/2 Kashi Products(PEELIE)
Amp 16oz 4pk, or Frappuccino 9.5oz bottles 4pk $4.99~1.00/1 Frappuccino 4-pack(PEELIE)
~1.50/2 Frappuccino 4-pack(TEARPAD)

Eclipse or Orbit gum 3pk 2/$4

Cheez-It 7.5-9oz, Kellogg's Special K multi-grain crackers 8oz, or Kellogg's Cracker Chips 4oz 2/$4~0.70/1 Cheez-It COLBY Baked Crackers(IP: HERE)
~1.00/2 Sunshine Cheez-it baked snack crackers(TEARPAD)
Starburst or Skittles 14-16.8oz 2/$5

Mars Chocolate Minis assorted 10-11.5oz or Snickers 6pk 2/$7

M&Ms 19.2oz $5

Mars Chocolate Mini Mix 17.5oz $6

M&Ms 9.9-15.4oz 2/$6~1.00/1 M&M's Brand Pretzel Chocolate Candies, any 9.9 oz or larger(6/19 RP)
~1.50/2 M&M's Brand Chocolate Candy, 9.9oz or larger(5/22 RP)*this expires on 7/3!!*

Snickers Fun Size 11.18-11.5oz $2.99

Mars Chocolate Singles 1.08-2.15oz 4/$3

Mars Chocolate assorted 8pk or King size assorted 1.94-3.63oz 2/$3

Bounty Basic Paper towels 8pk $5.99
~1.00/1 Bounty Basic, 6 pack or higher(6/12 RP)

Charmin big rolls 16pk $9.99~0.25/1 Charmin product(6/5 PG)
~1.00/2 Charmin products(6/5 PG)

Tide 2x Ultra, HE, Total Care liquid 19-32 loads, or powder 31-40 loads $5.99~1.00/1 Tide product(P&G HOMEMAILER BOOKLET)
~0.35/1 Tide product(6/5 PG)

Downy or Bounce liquid 52-60 loads or sheets 120ct $5.99~1.00/1 Downy product(P&G HOMEMAILER BOOKLET)
~0.25/1 Downy product(6/5 PG)

Dawn 9.5-10.3oz $0.99
~0.50/1 Dawn, any(BOOKLET)

Puffs 95-108ct or Puffs Plus 48-72ct tissues $0.99

Pantene Pro-V shampoo, conditioner 12.6oz or styler 5.7-11.5oz 2/$6.97~3.00/2 Pantene Products(6/19 SS)
~1.00/2 Pantene Products(6/5 PG)

Always Pads 14-24ct or pantiliners 30-60ct (excludes Infinity and Maximum Protection) $2.99~0.50/1 Always Liners, 30CT or larger(6/5 PG)
~0.50/1 Always Pads, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloths(6/5 PG)

Pampers Cruisers or Swaddlers Box $18.99
~1.50/1 Pampers Cruisers, Swaddlers Sensitive or Extra Protection Diapers(6/5 PG)

Extreme Couponing Hurting Reality Shoppers

2011-06-27T21:20:00.000-04:00

I found an interesting article today on Yahoo! Finance about Extreme Couponing and the effects it's having on those of us who are couponing legitimately.

Thought I'd pass it along for you to read, then you can tell me your thoughts! You can get to the article here.

Watch Kroger this week

2011-06-26T13:31:00.002-04:00

Looks like a Mega event for Daytona 500 - buy 10 get $3.00 off. I'm trying to find an ad for the MI region right now!