Monday, August 31, 2009

Wonderful Mail Day!

I was delighted to receive FOUR rebate checks in the mail today totalling $60.00! :) Rebates do work and I hope each of my readers is submitting them.

Also, do you remember my post HERE about the free Lipton Tea coupon? Well, I received my coupon in the mail today and it's for a FREE box of Lipton Teabags (up to $4.00). What a great freebie!

Do you
receive any goodies in the mail today? If so, please share.

Three More Tear Pad Coupons

I found three more tear pad coupons at Martin's this morning.

Save $2.00 on Beef with the purchase of any two jars of Chi-Chi's Salsa (16 oz. or larger). Expires October 30, 2009.

Save $2.00 on Sara Lee Hot Dog Buns with the purchase of any two Ball Park Franks. Expires September 30, 2009.

Save $2.00 on Apples when you buy any two Marzetti Carmel Dips (12 oz. or larger). Expires November 30, 2009.

I have extras of each if anyone is interested!


Target: Great Deals on Special K Bars and Ice Cream

I love having Target so close to home! They are having two great promotions this week.

1. Special K promotion: Get a $5 Target Gift card when you buy 4 Special K items listed below (11.4 to 13.4 oz cereal, 6ct bars and selected others) priced at $2.39 each

In my first transaction, I purchased four boxes of Speical K 90 calorie bars. I used four of the Target store coupons for .50 cents off Kellogg's Grain or Fruit Snacks HERE. I also used two $1.00/2 manufacturer printable coupons HERE. After coupons, my total was $5.56 plus sales tax. Then, I received a $5.00 Target gift card for purchasing four participating Special K items. It's like paying .56 cents for all four boxes of bars!

2. Ice Cream promotion: Get a $5 Target Gift Card when you buy 5 of the following: 14-oz. Häagen-Dazs or 1.5-quart Edy’s ice cream, 4-ct. Nestlé Drumstick treats and selected others.

In my second transaction, I purchased five 1.5 quarts of Edy's ice cream. They were priced $2.50 cents at my local store. I used five Target store coupons for $1.00 off Edy's ice cream HERE. After coupons, my total was $7.50 plus sales tax. I paid with the $5.00 gift card received in the previous transaction and $2.50 cash. I also received another $5.00 Target gift card for purchasing five participating Edy's products. This made the final cost of each container of ice cream just .50 cents. I still have the $5.00 Target gift card to use in the future.

I'm planning to go purchase more of the Special K bars later this week!

Sunday, August 30, 2009

CVS: August 30, 2009 Shopping Trip

I had a $10.00 ECB that was about to expire, so I ventured into CVS this morning. The following purchases were made:

1 Glade Soy Candle (
$6.99; used $2.00 printable coupon HERE)

1 Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color (on sale $4.99; used $4.00 coupon from the August 2, 2009 P&G insert)

5 boxes of Nabisco crackers/cookies (on sale for $1.00 each; used two $1.00/2 manufacturer coupons from the Kraft Back to School Booklet discussed HERE)

5 CVS candy: three Swedish fish and one gummy worm (.99 cents each)

Total before coupons was $21.93. In addition to the coupons detailed above, I used a $4.00 off $20.00 coupon from the auto fill booklet. This brought my total down to $9.93. I paid with my $10.00 ECB and a few cents change from my pocket. Then, I earned $9.99 in Extra Care Bucks to use next time ($6.99 for the Glade Candle, $2.00 for the Clairol Hair Color and $1.00 for the Nabisco crackers and cookies).

Walgreens: Jello for .25 cents per box

Walgreens has Jello (regular and sugar free) on sale 2/$1.00 this week. You must use the store coupon inside the sales circular to get this price. I purchased four packages and also used two .50/2 manufacturer blinkie coupons. My total for four boxes was $1.00--just .25 cents per box! I love having extra of the orange flavored Jello on hand for Orange Dreamsicle Cake. You can find the recipe HERE.


Saturday, August 29, 2009

Free Box of FruitaBu


Go HERE to sign-up for the FruitaBu Smooshed Fruit Squad (be sure to click the box to Join the Squad) and you'll receive a coupon for a free box of any FruitaBu product. (Thanks, Money Saving Mom)

Food Lion: Great Deal on Boneless Chicken

I found packages of boneless chicken breasts and tenderloins marked down at Food Lion today. The chicken was nearing expiration and each package was marked down by at least 75%. I purchased seven packages and my mom purchased four packages. She also purchased a very large package of ground beef. We combined our orders (hers is not pictured) and used the $5.00 off $20.00 meat department FLIP coupon HERE. My total was $7.05 for six packages of boneless chicken and one package of boneless tenderloins. I froze all of the chicken and will defrost it as needed.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Weis: Great deal on Thomas English Muffins

Weis is running a fantastic sale on Thomas English Muffins. They are buy one package, get TWO free! I didn't have any coupons for this product, but paid $3.34 for three packages--just $1.13 each. These freeze well and two packages are in my freezer for use in the near future.

Weis: Yoplait Yogurt Cups for .25 cents


Weis has individual cups of Yoplait Yogurt on sale 20 for $8.00. I used three .50/6 printable coupons HERE (each of which doubled) and paid $5.00 for twenty cups--just .25 cents each. You could also use the coupon from the August 9, 2009 General Mills insert.

Four New Tear Pad Coupons

I found the following new tear pad coupons at Food Lion this afternoon:

Free Tostitos Salsa when you buy any two bags of Tostitos (9 oz. or larger) Expires 9/19/2009.

Save $1.00 when you purchase any one 20 oz. Coca-Cola product and one package of Orbit Gum. Expires 11/30/2009.

Save $1.00 when you buy any two Hormel Compleats mocrowave meals. Expires 10/25/2009.

Save $2.00 on Food Lion Chicken when you buy two Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinners and one Kraft Barbecue Sauce. Expires 9/15/2009.

I have extras of each if anyone is intere
sted!

Walmart: Free Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers

I made a quick trip to Walmart on Wednesday and purchased two Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers meals. They were on sale for $2.50 each and I used two $2.50 printable coupons discussed HERE. Both of the meals were FREE and my husband enjoyed eating them for lunch.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Walgreens: Planters Trail Mix for .49 cents

Walgreens has bags of Planters Trail Mix on sale for .99 cents when you use the store coupon that is in the sales circular this week. I purchased four bags and used two manufacturer coupons for $1.00/2 from the Kraft Back to School Booklet discussed HERE. Final price for four bags was $1.96--just .49 cents per bag!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Food Lion: Printable Coupons (expire 9/8/2009)



Go HERE to print the Food Lion printable coupons that I received today. The coupons are for:

$1.00 off Food Lion Mayonnaise 32 oz.

$1.00 off any Food Lion Refrigerated Juice

$1.00 off Food Lion Fig Bars

$1.00 off any purchase of $3.00 or more from the floral department

The coupons expire on September 8, 2009.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Martin's: Organic Baby Carrots for .50 cents


Martin's has bags of Nature's Promise Organic Baby Carrots on sale for $1.50 this week. Yesterday, the store was giving away samples and coupons. One of the coupons was for $1.00 off any Nature's Promise produce product. I used it on the carrots and paid just .50 cents for the bag.

$10.00 Coors Rebate (No beer purchase required)



I found another mail-in rebate today at Food Lion. Save $10.00 on your purchase of $30.00 worth of Pepsi Max, Tostitos Tortilla Chips, Dips, and/or Salsa; and/or Meat, Bottled Water, Ice, Paper Plates, and/or Condiments (any brand, any size). NO beer purchase is required. This rebate is valid for residents of the following states: AL, AR, CT, HI, KY, ME, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, SD, UT, VA and WV. Purchases must occur between 7/15/2009-10/31/2009. I have few extras if anyone is interested.

Martin's: Free Santa Cruz Organic Raspberry Tea


Martin's has 32 oz. bottles of Santa Cruz Raspberry Tea on sale for $1.50. I used the .75/1 printable coupon (no longer available) which doubled and got it for FREE. Other flavors are on sale too. The raspberry just happens to be my favorite!

Friday, August 21, 2009

Another $10.00 Rebate


I found another great mail-in rebate today at Food Lion. Save $10.00 on your purchase of any Salty Snacks, Ice, Charcoal, Propane, Condiments, Dips, Buns, Meat Snacks, Deli Sandwiches, Bottled Water or Pizza. Purchase price of qualifying items must exceed $10.00. NO beer purchase is required. This rebate is valid for residents of the following states: AL, AR, CT, HI, KY, MA, ME, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, RI, SD, UT, VA and WV. Purchases must occur between 8/1/2009-10/4/2009. I have extras if anyone is interested.

Walgreens: Free Scrapbook Page (August 21, 2009 only)

Walgreens is offering another wonderful freebie today. Get a FREE 8x10 Scrapbook Page when you enter coupon code SCRAPIT at checkout. Don't forget to select in store pick-up to avoid shipping fees. This deal is only valid on August, 21, 2009!

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Announcing the arrival of....


Goldie and Henry! My son, Aiden, has been asking for a pet fish for quite some time. Last night, we headed to Pet Smart and let him he pick out two gold fish.

Words cannot describe the excitement of this experience! I'm happy to report that both fish have survived the night. Motherhood is awesome! :)

What was your child's first pet?

Walgreens: 20 Free Prints (August 20, 2009 only)


Walgreens is offering another fabulous photo deal today. Get 20 FREE 4x6 Prints when you enter coupon code 20FREE4ME at checkout. Don't forget to select in store pick-up to avoid shipping fees. This deal is only valid on August, 20, 2009!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Food Lion: Organic Canned Vegetables for .15 cents per can


Food Lion has Nature's Place organic canned vegetables on sale for $1.15 this week. Use the $1.00/1 Food Lion printable coupon HERE and pay just .15 cents per can. What a great deal! (Thanks, Money Saving Mom)

Food Lion: Printable Coupons (expire September 1, 2009)



Go HERE to print the Food Lion coupons that I received today.

The coupons are:

$1.00 off three Food Lion Soda 2 liters

$1.00 off Food Lion pizza (23.4 oz or larger)

$1.00 off Home 360 Party Cups 50 ct

$1.00 off two (2) Healthy Accents Hand Sanitizers 8oz

The coupons expire on September 1, 2009.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Food Lion: Free Bacon and Yogurt


Remember my post HERE about the $3.00 printable coupon for Smithfield Bacon? Well, Food Lion has it on sale buy one, get one free. I made the following purchases this afternoon:

2 Smithfield Bacon ($4.99 on sale BOGO; used two $3.00 printable coupons)
1 large tub of Food Lion Yogurt ($1.99; used $1.00 Guiding Stars FLIP)

After coupons, everything was FREE and I paid only sales tax.

Walgreens: Free 11x14 Poster




Walgreens Photo is offering a FREE 11x14 Poster when you use the code FREEPOSTER at checkout.

This offer
is only valid today--Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Be sure to select in store pick up to avoid shipping fees. (Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom)

Monday, August 17, 2009

Weis: August 17, 2009 Shopping Trip

I made a quick stop at Weis this morning and purchased the following items:

2 six packs of Deer Park Bottled Water (on sale for $1.00 each; used $1.00/2 coupon from the August 2, 2009 Red Plum insert)
4 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks (on sale for $1.00 each; used two .40/1 coupons and one .50/2 coupons from the August 9, 2009 Smart Source insert-all of which doubled)
2 Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mixes (on sale for $1.67 each; used .40/1 coupons from the August 9, 2009 insert-both coupons doubled)

Total before coupons was $9.34. After using the coupons listed above and a $2.50 catalina coupon discussed HERE, my total was $1.64.

Plus, I earned another catalina coupon for $2.50 off my next shopping order for purchasing the Betty Crocker fruit snacks. The fruit snacks and cookie mixes also earned me another certificate for 30 Bonus Box Tops for a school of my choice.


Walgreens Photo: 25 Prints for 25 Cents

Walgreens Photo is offering 25 4x6 prints for just .25 cents when you use the coupon code PENNY at checkout. Be sure to select in store pick up to avoid shipping fees. (Thanks, Common Sense with Money)

I just finished placing my order and my total was .27 cents including sales tax. This photo deal is only valid today, August 17, 2009.

HOT: $3.00 Smithfield Bacon Printable Coupon

Go HERE and click on the sign-up tab at the top of the page. After registering with Smithfield, you will be able to print out a $3.00/1 Smithfield Bacon coupon. Be sure to click the back button and refresh to print the coupon twice. When combined with a sale, this coupon should get you some free or very inexpensive bacon. The coupon is good for two months. Hurry because this one won't last long!

Thanks to Lisa at Crazy Over Coupons for letting me know about this wonderful coupon.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Fresh Tomato & Black Bean Salsa Recipe


Ingredients:

3-4 medium sized fresh tomatoes, stems removed, finely diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño pepper (stems, ribs, seeds removed), finely diced
Juice of one lime
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (approximate)
1/2 can of black beans (drained)
Salt and pepper to taste

I used my mini food chopper to dice all ingredients-except for the black beans. Then, I combined everything in a bowl and stirred in 1/2 can of drained black beans. I'm planning to use this salsa (instead of salad dressing) in the salads I'm packing for my husband's lunch for this week.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Free Kraft Barbecue Sauce Peelie

Check your local grocery stores for the following peelie coupon: Get One FREE Kraft Barbecue Sauce when you purchase any two Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Chese . I spotted the coupons today at Martin's on boxes of Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese. The coupons expire on March 31, 2010.

$10.00 Deli/Chicken Rebate (expires 10/4/2009)

I found another great mail-in rebate today while grocery shopping at Martin's. Save $10.00 on your purchase of any Deli Items or Chicken. Offer valid on all deli items, including meats, cheese, platters or trays, chicken, fresh take 'n bake pizza, and all prepared foods from the deli. Purchase price of qualifying items must exceed $10.00. NO beer purchase is required. This rebate is valid for residents of the following states: AL, AR, CT, HI, KY, MA, ME, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, RI, SD, UT, VA and WV. Purchases must occur between 8/1/2009-10/4/2009. I have extras if anyone is interested.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Weis: Moneymaker on Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks

Weis has Betty Crocker fruit snacks on sale for $1.00 per box until Wednesday, August 19, 2009. I used four .40/1 coupons from the August 9, 2009 Smart Source insert. All of the coupons doubled and my total for four boxes was .80 cents--just .20 cents per box.

There is also a catalina promotion running on Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks from August 14, 2009 until September 6, 2009. If you purchase four boxes, a catalina coupon prints for $2.50 off your next purchase. I made a profit of $1.70! :)



I repeated the deal two more times (using various insert & printable coupons) and ended up with a total of twelve boxes. Plus, I still have a catalina coupon for $2.50 off my next shopping order. What a sweet deal!

If you don't have enough insert coupons, you can print coupons from HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Walgreens: Huggies Wipes for .54 cents

Walgreens has a Back 2 School Coupon Book located at the front of the store. Inside is a store coupon for $2.00 off Huggies Wipes. The wipes were $3.29 at my local store. I used the $2.00 store coupon and a .75 cent manufacturer coupon received in the mail. Final cost was .54 cents. I don't have any use for baby wipes at the present time, but purchased them to add to a baby gift.

Weis: 3 Boxes of Cereal & Gallon of Milk for $2.70

Weis started a promotion today where you purchase three boxes of General Mills cereals and receive a catalina coupon for one FREE gallon of milk. So, I purchased three boxes of Trix cereal which are on sale for $2.00 per box this week. I used three printable coupons for .55/1 box of Trix. Each of the coupons doubled and the cereal cost .90 cents per box. At the end of the transaction, I received a catalina coupon for a FREE gallon of milk. Printable coupons for the Trix cereal can be found HERE and HERE. Also, there were General Mills cereal coupons in the August 9, 2009 insert.

I also received a certificate for 30 Bonus Box Tops. This will mean $3.00 for a school of my choice. This made a sweet deal even sweeter!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Beachnut Cereal: Buy One, Get One Free Peelie Coupons

Check your local stores for buy one, get one free peelie coupons on Beech Nut cereal. I found the coupons at Weis last night on a display case in the baby aisle. The peelie coupons expire on December 31, 2009. What a wonderful baby coupon!

Food Lion: Printable Coupons (expire August 25, 2009)



It's that day of the week again! Go HERE to print the Food Lion coupons that I received today.

This week's coupons are:

$1.00 off any two (2) Food Lion Applesauce

$1.00 off any Degree Deodorant
$1.00 off Breyers Ice Cream
$2.00 off any one Dove Nutrimoisture 24oz Body Wash

The coupons expire on August 25, 2009.

$1.50/1 Kashi Honey Sunshine Cereal Coupon


Go HERE to print a coupon for $1.50 off one box of Kashi Sunshine cereal. (Thanks, Money Saving Mom)

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Any questions or curiosity?


Do you ever read a blog and want more information about the author or the information posted on the blog? Do you want something explained in further detail? If so, then this is your chance to get answers to your curiosity or questions. Ask me anything about....... almost anything and I'll do my best to answer.

Boston Market: $3.00 off your purchase of $6.00 or more

I love Boston Market! Go HERE to print a coupon for $3.00 off your purchase of $6.00 or more. The coupons expires on September 30, 2009. (Thanks, Coupon Cravings)

Try Me Free: Spot Shot Stain & Odor Eliminator


I found TRY ME FREE hang tags on bottles of Spot Shot Stain & Odor Elminator at Weis this evening. Check your local stores!