Sharing my deal-finding adventures in the land of no CVS
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Walgreens Coupon $5/$20 Tomorrow (7/31)!
Since I already used up all my Olay coupons, I'll probably be checking out the following:
Buying 4 Hershey Bliss packages with 2 BOGOs and 2-$1 and then sending in for the EasySaver.
Maybe I'll fill up my ink cartridges!
Getting some Scrubbing Bubbles shower refills which are on rebate this month (limit 2) and there is a $1.50/2 Q.
Overage BOGO band-aids that I totally forgot to blog about - use the $1 Q from the Walgreens Children's coloring book (it's .99) and then use 2 - $1 MQ = $1 overage!
Buying some of the FAR items this month (Thanks Money Saving Mom!)
P.S. I didn't jump for joy over the Albie's ad this week, nor the Safeway ad (what's up with limit one on the Super Coupons?) What are you heading there for this week?
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Deals This Week 7/27
I'm excited about overage!!!
There are 2 FAR Garnier Fructis items:
Instant Melting Mask or Conditioner (use w/ $1 Beauty the Rite Way Q -expires 7/31!- and $1 MQ from any of the recent papers) = $2 overage!
Hydra Curls Shampoo or Conditioner (use w/ $1 Beauty the Rite Way Q -expires 7/31!- and $1 MQ from any of the recent papers) = $2 overage!
Update: Both coupons do work with no beeps for both items, tried it today!
Colgate is .99 and you can find .50 Qs in the last paper's insert
Speed Stick is .99 and there is a .75/2 Q in the last insert
Purina dog/cat food is $3.49 again and you can use these $4 printables to get 2 free bags + overage!
Visine is $4 and it qualifies for the Buy $25 worth of products, get $10 Visa gift card (SCR #59), use the $4 MQs from the paper a while back to make money! There will also be some good deals with Monistat and KY next week and they also qualify for this deal.
Walgreens:
I just went out and bought 6 Olay Body Washes, did you?
Here's the deal:
Buy $10, Get $3RR or Buy $20, Get $7RR when you buy Olay/Secret/Herbal Essences/Infusium, etc.
The best deal is this (before 7/31! That's when all the P&G Qs expire!)
Buy 6 Olay Body Washes = $20
Use 6 -$2 P&G Qs or there is another insert from recently that also has these =-$12
Total = $8 and you'll get $7 RR (great way to roll your diaper RRs!)
Pringles are 10/$10 and you'll get a $3 RR (use the recent .30/3 Qs)
Grab the free after mail-in rebate form in this week's ads for the Nivea Lip Care and buy it at Walgreens since they have a .50 Q in their EasySaver Catalog.
You can also do the Purina dog food deal here too, but it's not as sweet as Rite Aid, since it's priced at $3.99
There is also a deal with Hershey's Bliss chocolates if you still have the BOGO Qs - buy 4, use 2 BOGOs, 2 $1 MQs and the $2 Wags Qs. Then send in for the ES rebate!
Here are some good school supply deals courtesy of Money Saving Mom!
Get Your Free Cheerios!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Today = Overage Day!
I Saved $220.22 and Made $6.48!!!
I am going to make $6.48 after everything! As you can tell I did quite a few transactions!!! And no, I did not clean out the Walgreens that I went to, there were still plenty of diapers and training pants for other couponers to get. Also, I will be donating whatever I don't end up giving to friends or stockpiling.
Walgreens:
Made use of the July/August ESC overlap as well as the pharmacy coupon for the diapers and training pants. I did the math and I ended up with $3.03 overage each time, so I used that to buy little things that I needed: Candy for keeping me awake while I grade boring COEs, .05 mechanical pencils, FreshSacks diaper bags (will send in for this rebate), diaper cream, FAR G2 pens and Crayola markers.
I used my some of my $5 RRs from the diapers to finally buy JULY's FAR items - Therabreath kit, NatureMade vitamins, and the yummy chocolate bar!
Office Depot:
I ran in really quickly to pick up my free after rebate scientific calculator - nice deal! I thought for sure they wouldn't have any left.
Staples:
I guess that I missed the .01 and .05 supply deals, but I did get some of the super cute Zadoodles pencils that were FAR.
All said and done (including sale prices, rebates and coupons) I saved $220.22 and will actually make $6.48 (that is taking into account the tax that I paid), plus I still have $20 in RR to use!!!! Wow!!!
Check out other awesome deals at the Centsible Sawyer's Drugstore Divas!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Walgreens Diaper Deal Is Even Better 7/25-7/26
Buy 3 packs of diapers @ $5.99 each = $17.97
Use July ES Q $5/2 (works on all 3) = -$7.50
Use August ES Q $5/2 = -$7.50
Use Pharmacy $2 Q = -$6
Potential moneymaker and you'll get $5 RR! Wow!
YMMV with this deal, but it's worth a try! Even if one of the Qs doesn't work, it's still a great deal!
Click here for the August ESC to print the Q in case your store doesn't have the catalog out yet.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Feeling The Love!
Albertsons:
After the last few weeks of incredible deals (I even tried to print more HBoO coups on every computer I came across!), there's really not much. Yes, there is a Spend $25, Get $10 Off Instantly deal, but it's all stuff that seems to go on sale much cheaper if you just wait. Also, the matching coupons are all for .50 or .55 off (great if you live in the land of doubles, but that's not my world!)
If I'm there anyway - maybe to get some .38/lb cantaloupe? - I might do the following:
Buy 2, Get 2 Air Wick aerosol sprays - use 2 of the BOGO Qs from the last paper and you should get all 4 free!
.69 Powerade (use with $1 or .75 Qs for some overage)
Have you been able to find the $1.24 small packs of CleanTeam wipes? These are awesome with the $3/2 Qs from the last mailer!
Safeway:
Here's one place that I'm not really feeling the love lately. They absolutely refuse to stock Tava - I have this great raincheck for 3/$5, but have been unable to use it for over a month!!! I've tried to special order it - nothing! Also, I have had a very difficult time with their promos, the catalina never prints out like it should and then I have to explain to the manager what the promo is and why I should get my cat. By the way, a catalina coupon is the skinny coupon that prints from the machine next to the receipt printer. At Walgreens these are the way you get your Register Rewards.
Safeway seems to have jacked their prices way up on everything involved with the Summer Promo and it's hard to do really well on this without wandering the store and bringing lots of coupons. That's what I've found at least. I was so excited about the $1 tofu that I was hearing about that worked for the promo (my baby loves this coated in brown sugar and baked) and so I went trying to stock up - nope, it's $1.50 here. That's why I bought 6 packs of hot dogs (they were only $1 and I know I'm going to be BBQing)!
Let's take some time and leave a comment about things that you have found (in NW prices) that fit this promo! Here's my list:
- The Kraft Singles are finally on sale (still $4.99!!!!), but you can buy some cheap qualifying items and use your Parade magazine free Kraft Singles Q.
- Are the Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs still $1? That's a great price!
- Excedrin Back & Body 24 ct. is $2.99 and has a mail-in rebate and there are Qs out there.
- If you have the $1 Nabisco tearpad Qs, these work on a few of the crackers that qualify and will knock the price down to $1.50-$2. Also nice if you have any of the free Kraft cheese peelies when you buy 2 boxes of Nabisco crackers. The deli sliced cheese are under the price of the Q.
- Betty Crocker Cake mix is $1.50 and I am in LOVE with these cookies and so I'm buying a bunch of these!!! Mommy Making Money is such a kick-butt blog!
Also, did you grab the Free Nivea Lip Care Rebate form in the RedPlum insert that came with the grocery ads this week? Nice! There was also a Flex-a-min $5 Q if you want to try the Rite Aid rebate deal, but it's not nearly as sweet without the BOGO of last week.
Lastly, there is a free shampoo/conditioner opportunity at Walgreens - the Pantene Pro-V is 2/$8 and there is a $4/2 ESR and if you use 2-$2 Qs from the P&G insert = 2 free (these smell mega good P.S.) And I've heard that there are Bic highlighters that are 2/$1 and here is a $1/2 Q.
My Target has Colgate Total on clearance for $1.58 and there is a $1 Target Q here and $1.50 Manu. Q here. Potential overage!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Done Pouting...
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Some More Rite-Aid Deals!
- Purina Dog and Cat food is $3.49, use this $4 Q to make some money! (You have to fill out the info to get the coupon, but it's a good cause and free dog/cat food when you're done! Make sure to hit the back button, so that you can print 2 Qs!)
- Lysol Neutra Air is BOGO, use your BOGO Qs from last month's and this month's papers to get 2 free!
- There is a hidden deal with the Flex-a-min Glucosamine (the red topped bottle, 60 ct., not in a box). It is BOGO this week for $12.99. You can use 2 of the $5 Qs from the paper a while back and then both should qualify for a SCR. Potential $$$ = ~$7 and free glucosamine! This deal is good all month.
- Also, the John Frieda travel-size hairspray is reportedly working for the SCR. Buy 3 and get $5, then use the $3/2 or $1/1 tearpad Qs from the cardboard display to make more $$. I couldn't find any of these, but I'll keep looking. Good moneymaker! This deal is good all month.
I paid $4.52 (my subtotal was only $1.97!), but if all goes well with my rebates, then I should be getting $10 back = a profit of $5.48! I'll let you know!
I actually had a cashier apologize to me because she had turned away my internet coupons last time that I was there. I guess after I left, she had a meeting with her manager and now they accept internet coupons. YMMV (your mileage may vary), but the RA that I hated shopping at, is now a bit better. Plus, my doggies love free dog food!
Monday, July 14, 2008
4 New Books for .52!!!!
- Go to Half Price Books and pick up some reading logs (the program runs from June 1-August 2, so 8 logs???)
- Fill them out and return them to the store for $3 gift cards - you get one card for each week.
- You cannot use the cards in the same transaction, so you will have to break up your purchases into separate transactions. Best deal is to buy books that are right around $3.
Here's what I got for .52:
3 Sparkly DK books $2.98 each (these are brand new and I love them because they have pics of real little girls playing dress-up!)
1 Make Believe Princess book $3.49 (also brand new!)
I didn't pay tax on anything under $3, so the first three books were totally free! I will be going back to turn in the rest of my logs by August 2 for sure! Also, if you are a teacher they have a great teacher discount card.
.32 @ Albies
Sunday, July 13, 2008
A Few Deals...
Rite-Aid:
I was excited about a few things and excited to get out of the house - so here's what I went out and bought:
Electrasol Powerball Tabs $2.99 (used a $2.25 Q from this week's paper and will get a $2 rebate = $1.26 overage!)
Wisp Flameless Candle $7.99 (used a $5 printable here and will get a $3 rebate = .01 overage)
Crest Whitening Expressions toothpaste $2.49 (used .75 P&G Q and will get $2.49 rebate = .75 overage)
2 L'Oreal Hydra Vive Conditioners $4.99 BOGO (used BOGO Q from this week's paper = 2 free conditioners!)
The Electrasol is what I was really excited about. It's tough to find free dishwasher detergent, let alone one with overage!!!
Also, grab the $30 Prescription transfer Q in the ad, this one has a longer expiration date.
Walgreens:
Pretty lame RR week, I'm glad I rolled my diaper RRs on batteries last week. Nothing that I'm dying to do.
If you haven't done the Hershey's movie deal, you can get 6 Hershey's bags 2/$5 or 8 Twizzlers 2/$4 and then get $5 back when you buy $15 worth (EasySaver Catalog rebate).
You can also use your BOGO Q for L'Oreal to get 2 free here as well.
I'm hoping for a $$/$$$ Q this week. Then maybe I'll make the trek to Walgreens!
Top Foods:
The Super Coupons that they have on the front of their ad, aren't so super - but I'm saving the $10/$50 Q to try and use at Albertsons.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Sorry!
So here's what's up at Albertsons this week:
When you buy 10 General Mills products, you get 2 free movie tickets - (there are so, so many General Mills Qs out there - check out this link, this one, this one or just go to HCW's Coupon Database and search for what you need!)
$1.49
Bisquick
Betty Crocker Cake Mix and Frosting (there are reportedly some peelies on the product)
Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad or Potatoes
Progresso Bread Crumbs
Betty Crocker Brownie Mix
Betty Crocker Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna Helper
Pop Secret Popcorn
Bugles
Chex Snack Mix
$1.99
GM Cereals (this includes Cheerios!!!)
Betty Crocker Cookie Pouch
Betty Crocker Warm Delights
Betty Crocker Premium Brownies
Fiber One Bars
Betty Crocker Muffin Mix
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel or Scrambles
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
Nature Valley, Curves or Caribou Bars
$2.49
Yoplait Yogurt, Go-Gurt or Kids Yogurt Drink
That's kinda the big thing this week at Albies. If you want to do the Planters nuts and marshmallow catalinas again those end on 7/13.
Safeway:
It's all about this promo and using your Super Coupons in this week's ad to make this deal even better. Start rolling those $20 catalinas!!! I'll let you know how I do with my Tava rainchecks!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
FINALLY!!!
Monday, July 7, 2008
My Rite-Aid/Walgreens Run
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Deals This Week 7/6
I really need batteries, so I'm excited (not a lot, but a little) about the RR offer this week.
Here's the P&G RR deal of the week:
Spend 15, get $ 3 RR, Spend $30 or more, Get $7 RR on following products:
Downy liquid, or bounce or downy sheets for $3.79
Cascade gel, 76 oz for $3.99
Gillette razor, venus or fusion manual for $8.99
Gillette shave gel for $1.99
Deodorant or body spray for 3/$10 (Old spice, tag or Gillette)
Swiffer wet jet or other items from $2.99-$17.99
Gillette disposable razors for $5.99
Clinical strength deodorant include Gillette, secret or old spice for $7.99
Duracell coppertop batteries for $8.99 - $3 Duracell AA/AAA 16pk, C&D 8pk, 9v 4pk ESR #19 July ESR LIMIT 4
Mr clean liquid or sheets for $1.99
Gillette two in one body wash 12 oz for for $3.99
Secret flawless deodorant 2.6 oz for $3.
Shampoo or conditioner 2/$12, includes Pantene, Herbal Essence 23.7 oz, Infusium, Head & Shoulders
Aussie or Herbal Essences 6-14 oz shampoo, conditioner or styler 3/$10
2/$5 oral care includes oral-b advantage toothbrush, crest whitening scoop or prohealth
Clairol, nice n easy or natural instincts hair color for $5.
Oral-b power bonus pack include vitality toothbrush, mouthwash and toothpaste for $19.
Thermcare pain relief, regular for $5.99, arthritis for $7.99
Pantene expression or restorative shampoo or conditioner for 2/$10
Prilosec OTC 40 ct tablet for $29
Metamucil or fibersure for $9
You can pretty much use any of the P&G Qs from this week's insert to lower your price. The $30 is after WAGs Qs, but before MQ.
(Thanks SlickDeals for the list)
So here's what I'll be doing:
3 Duracell 16-packs = $26.97
2 Mr. Clean Magic Erasers = $3.98
2 - .50 Magic Eraser Qs = -$1
3 - $3 ES Rebates = -$9
Total oop = $20.95 and I'll earn a $7 RR (plus I have a ton of $5 diaper RR to use up, so my oop will actually be closer to $5) Also, I think that I have some Duracell Qs - I just have to find them!
*By the way, diapers should be back on sale 7/20, so you can do the diaper deal again then.
Another cereal RR deal - buy 4/$10, get $2 RR - Smart Start is included and you can get a $3/2 coupon here.
Pledge is on sale 2/$6 with a $2 ES Rebate when you buy 2. I will be using my free pledge coupon and another coupon if I can find one to make these free or almost free!
Rite-Aid:
I've already tried to plead with my hubby to go to Rite-Aid today, but haven't been successful. There are some really good freebies this week!
Crest Toothpaste is free after SCR and P&G MQ
Honey Bunches of Oats is $1.99, so free after any of the $2 Qs on the left side of my blog.
Venus Embrace razor is .99 after SCR and P&G MQ
Herbal Essences (2 of them!) are free after SCR and P&G MQ - get the ones that work for this deal!!! And no, I still haven't gotten the list of participating salons to share with you all.
Infusium 23 is free after SCR and P&G MQ
Lypsyl is free after SCR
Lots of good free stuff this week!
Oh, I got a good tip from Coupon Cravings - go to mycokerewards.com, login, and then search for coke zero rewards. One of the rewards is a free 20 oz. Coke Zero!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
P&G Coupons Tomorrow!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Walgreens Diaper Deal Works!
Some things to be aware of with the diaper deal:
- I was not able to get the Qs to scan on the diapers that were marked 'W', they have to say 'Walgreens'. I think they are trying to phase out the older packaging.
- The limits on the Qs do not matter, so you should be doing 3 per transaction with no problem. Don't be a meanie and do this deal so many times that everyone else misses out though!
- You can mix and match sizes and diapers/training pants, but they need to be the Jumbo size packages (they are $5.99 this week).
- Remember that you can't roll your RRs on the same deal so if you use your $5 RR from this deal to do it again, you won't get a new RR.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Supermarket Deals 7/2
Albertsons:
Buy 2 refrigerated Jell-O products (2/$6) and get a free Cool Whip aerosol. Chances are you can't use the $1 Cool Whip Q, since it's already free and my store was totally cleaned out of these anyway. There are Qs from the last insert for the Jell-O.
Ball Park beef franks are BOGO and you get free Sara Lee Hot Dog buns. Click here for Ball Park coupons.
Tillamook Ice Cream is 2/$6. I love Tillamook because their cows aren't treated with hormones.
Goldfish crackers are $1
Free 1/2 lb. of Service Deli cheese when you buy 1 lb. or more of Sara Lee sliced meat from the Service Deli
Wish-Bone dressing are 2/$4, use this $1 Q.
Top Foods:
They are actually doing a Kraft Promo! Not as good as Albies, but still! It is a spend $20, get $5 off when you buy any of the following:
Capri-Sun (5/$10)
Kraft Singles ($2.99) Use your free cheese Q from the Parade magazine.
Nabisco Snack Crackers (5/$10)
Jell-O (4/$5) More than they normally are!
Kraft marshmallows (2/$4) I forbid you to buy these for $2 each!
Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayo ($2.99)
Crystal Light (2/$7)
Cool Whip (4/$5)
Oscar Mayer Maxed Out Lunchables (2/$5)
Philly Cream Cheese (3/$5)
Starbucks Coffee ($7.99)
Yuban Coffee ($6.99)
Planters Nuts (2/$5) Use any of these 4 links, thanks Freebies 4 Mom!
Oscar Mayer Deli Creations Sandwiches (2/$5)
Nabisco Ritz Crackers (2/$5)
Kraft Dressing ($1.89 each) Use with the .75/2 Q from the paper
A1 Steak Sauce ($3.79)
Grey Poupon ($2.69)
Safeway:
Not much again this week. Where are the promos??? Here's Mommy Making Money's list of this week's lack of deals.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Finally Made it to Albies
1 Pampers diapers (used $3 cat. Q and $5/2 Target Q)
1 Pampers wipes (used $5/2 Target Q and .75 cat. Q)
5 Gerbers puffs (used $1/3 cat. Q and .75/2 cat. Q)
3 Planters nuts (used 3 - $3 Q)
3 Jell-O puddings (used .50/3 tearpad Q)
3 Marshmallows (used $1 MQ)
1 Nilla Wafers (used $1 tearpad Q)
4 Pearl Soymilk (no Qs, we just use the stuff and they're on sale for $1)
2 Digiornio for one pizzas (used 2 - $1 MQ)
1 Wild Harvest organic milk (used $1 MQ)
1 Aquafresh (used $1.50 competitor cat. and $1 MQ = .50 overage)
3 organic bananas (for the baby!)
1 Huggies cleanteam wipes (these are super cheap, but I forgot my $1 Q!)
2 Cool-whips (they didn't have the aerosol ones :(, but I used a tearpad Q that I found by the bananas to get 1 free)
This is the first time that I've had trouble getting the automatic $5 to come off, but the cashier had to actually punch it through. Weird. I put all my Kraft stuff first and my total (no tax) was $20.50, so I don't know what's up. I also rolled my $5 Baby Care cat.
My total oop: $23.61
Total savings: $65.21
Received $12 in Catalina Qs for my next trip, so really this trip cost: $11.61!!! Nice!