Walgreens Deals 9/21-9/27

Reach Ultra Clean Dental Care sale 2/ $5 & get $5 RR, Toothbrush, Floss 30 yards-use (2) $1 MFQ Reach Toothbrush = FREE or Moneymaker w/coupon.

Crest Whitestrips 56 pack, sale $19.99 get $8.00 RR back= $11.99 use recent $7.00 (P&G) coupon= $4.99.
Alka Seltzer Plus 20 ct, $4.99 Buy 2 get $3 RR & use (2) $1 off alka seltzer= 2 packs for $5.

Robitussin & Dimetapp liquid 4 oz, buy 2 get $5 RR, Buy 3, get $10 RR , use $2.00 Robitussin printable & Dimetapp $2.00 printable coupons.

Plan: Buy 3 products for $15 get $10 RR back & use (3) $2.00 coupons= FREE + $1.00 Profit
Triaminic sale $4.99, get $2 RR back & use $2.00 printable coupon= $0.99
Theraflu sale $4.99, get $2 RR back & use $1.00 Printable coupon= $1.99

Mitchum Deodorant sale $1.99, use $1.00 Printable coupon (page 3) = $0.99

Lingo: RR- Register rewards- Walgreen's coupon printed at register & used for next purchase.

MFQ- Manufacturers coupon, P&G- name of coupon insert.

CVS Deals 9/21- 9/27 Lots of great deals!

9/21 & 9/22 only L'Oreal Advanced Revitalift anti wrinkle serum $11.99 - get $11.99 ECB= FREE use $1 MFQ (or $3 MFQ if you are buying an additional Loreal product)= Moneymaker $1.

Adidas Deodorant $4.99 - get $4.00 ECB & use $1 MFQ (RP 9/7)= FREE.

Nivea Men Body Wash $4.99 - get $4.99 ECB & use $1 MFQ =FREE and $1 Moneymaker.

Dr Scholl's insoles starts at $3.99 - get $2.00 ECB & use $2.00 or $3.00 Printable & Printable = FREE.

Crest Pro Health Toothpaste or rinse - $2.99 get $2.00 ECB & Use $1.00 MFQ for toothpaste (P&G)= FREE.

(4) 12 pack Pepsi 4/12.00-get $3.00 ECB use printable (get free 2L Sierra Mist when you buy (3) 12 packs Pepsi)= 4/$9.00 + Free Sierra Mist w/coupon.

TIP: Check out with this item individually and use CVS $2/$10 printable coupon (page 30):

4 packs Pepsi products+ 1 Sierra Mist= $12.00, use $2.00 CVS coupon= $9.00 use Sierra Mist free coupon, get back $3.00= 4 packs+ Sierra Mist for $7.00!

$10.00 ECB When you buy $25 Kimberly Clark offer: Viva paper towels, 8 pack $6.49, Cottonelle, 12 pack $6.49, Kleenex tissues, 120 ct $1.00, Depends and Poise $13.00, Kotex liners,pads,tampons $6.00, Huggies mega pack diapers $15.00, Huggies cleanteam wipes $2.99.
TIP: Check out with these items individually and use the $2/$10 CVS printable coupon (page 30), then use as many MFQ you can find for the above products also there are some printables, Viva Printable, Cottonelle Printable, Kotex Printable, Depend Printable, and get some great deals!

Mennen 24/7 Speed Stick Deodorant $3.99 -get $2.00 ECB and use $1.00 printable=$0.99

Schick Quattro For Women Razor or Refill is BOGO use (2) $2.00 MFQ from recent inserts.

Veet is B1G1 Free use (2) $2.00 Printable.

Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaner on sale 2/$5 Use $0.75 MFQ (SS 9/21)= $1.75

Clorox Wipes sale 2/$3, get 3rd one for free with this printable= 3 for $3.00.

Nature Made Vitamins on sale B1G1 50% off. Use (2) $3.00 Sam-e Printable.

Centrum or Caltrate sale $6.99 use $1 recent coupons or $1.00 printable.

Dole, Mott's or Sunmaid Fruit Snacks 4 pack or applesauce or raisins 6 pack 3/$5 use $1/2 Mott's printable= 3 for $4.00

South Beach Bars on sale 2/$5 use $2.00 printable= $0.50

Kashi Cereal or Bars on sale 2/$5 use $2.00 printable= $0.50

Soyjoy Bars sale 10/$5 use $3/5 Printable = 10 for $2.00

Lingo: ECB- Extra Cash Back, MFQ- Manufacturers coupon, SS- smartsource- coupon insert,

B1G1- buy 1 get 1 free.

Learn how to play the CVS game and get things for free or nearly free like I do!

Rite Aid Savings (9/21- 9/27) Few, but great deals!

Suave Shampoo, Conditioner 18 oz. $1.99 get $1.00 SCR= $1.00 & use $1 MFQ in RP 9/21= FREE

Garnier Fructis Shampoo sale 2/$9 get $3.00 SCR on 2= 2/$3 and use (2) $1 MFQ = 2/$1

Kotex Pads 14-24 ct, sale 2/$6 get $1.00 SCR and use (2) $1.00 Kotex Printable = 2/$3

Claritin 10 ct, D- 10 ct, syrup 4 oz, sale $9.99 get $1.00 SCR= $8.99 use $3.00 Printable Claritin D coupon= $5.99

Crest SpinBrush Pro Clean twin pack, sale $12.99 get $5.00 SCR= $7.99 and use $2.00 Printable= $5.99 (for a twin pack).

Clairol Natural Instincts Hair color sale $8.49 use $2.50 in ad coupon= $5.99 & use recent $2.00 MFQ = $3.99.

Develop 25 photos for Free at Rite Aid with this coupon.

Lingo: SCR= Single Check Rebate, MFQ= Manufacturers coupon, RP= Red Plum, weekly coupon insert.

Learn more about Rite Aid's Single Check Rebate Program here.

Free Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber

Have you ever wanted to try this product without spending the extra bucks? Here's your opportunity. This week's Sunday paper (9/21) will have a manufacturers coupon for a free Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber Starter Kit. This week's paper will be worthwhile to purchase if you don't already get the subscription. Make sure to look out for the coupon, clip it and your on the way to a cleaner house (bathroom ?).

Free Toothpaste, Detergent, Diapers & more!

Free Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste sample and a $1 off coupon.

Free Crest Whitening Expressions Toothpaste Sample.
Free Purex Soft Sample.

Free sample of Huggies Supreme Diapers.

Free sample of GoodNites Underpants.

Free sample Pledge Multi Surface Wipes.

Fridays Freebies- Health in the Spotlight

Free Nature Made Vitamins- 14 day supply (7 choices).
Free Ensure Coupons (Coupon for free shake and more).

Free Sample for Jet Lag Formula Capsules.

Free Sample of NicoDerm CQ Stop Smoking Patch.

Free Sample of Airborne Power Pixies for Kids.

Free Sample of Airborne Seasonal.

Free Sample of Health Energy Drink.

Free Sample of Estroven PM for Women (& Coupon).

Free Sample of Perfect Sleep - Natural Sleep Aid

Free 2 year subscription to Traditional Home

Traditional Home is the magazine about homes, life, gardens, recipes and decorating. It is a great magazine that will help you make your dreams come true. Get a complimentary 2 year (16 issues) subscription to Traditional Home Magazine here. You'll never receive a bill. This subscription is yours, compliments of BedBathStore.com.

See more about Traditional Home Magazine.

How I get great deals @ Gymboree

One of my favorite stores to shop at for kids clothing is Gymboree. At a glance it may seem to contradict my frugal and money saving lifestyle but if you look closer you will see that I am actually getting some really great deals.

First of all, I must say that I am absolutely in love with the style, look and quality of the Gymboree clothing line. I have used them as hand-me-downs from one child to the other and the clothing have remained in excellent condition. They always wash well, do not shrink that much and I am able to get top quality clothes for great prices.

Here is how I do it: First of all I always shop at the end of the season for the following year, for example I am buying now the discounted summer line for my children to wear next May (2009). Clothing at the end of the season is typically 50% or more less the original price. Then I will only shop when I get an additional coupon in the mail or online for 20% to 30% off already discounted prices. One of the perks Gymboree has is sending you these great coupons when you have the Gymboree Visa card in addition to that every time you use the Gymboree Visa for a purchase online or in store you will receive an additional 5% off the total. Gymboree Visa points also accumulate with purchases and eventually will get you some $10 gift cards too. I only use this Visa for Gymboree purchases and always pay in full at the end of the month. Gymboree offers additional bonuses during specific dates throughout the year- Introducing Gymbucks. Gymbucks are earned during special shopping periods. For every $50 spent you get $25 Gymbucks to use during later dates where you spend $50 and get $25 off by redeeming the Gymbucks.

Here's the bottom line:

50% off prices at the end or near end of the season (at least 50%, sometimes as high as 75% off)

20% coupon ( I get in the mail or online code, many times I get 30% off coupons too)

5% off using Gymboree Visa
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75% off Regular prices (at least) + Bonus earn Gymbucks $25 for every $50 spent, ($25 off $50, $50 off $100 etc)

Important things to know: In the past I have bought and sold Gymbucks on ebay. The amount of the Gymbucks will usually sell for about half its Gymboree value. I have sold a $50 Gymbucks on ebay for $27. There is a large demand for those items on ebay. Gymboree 20% or 30% coupons sell on ebay as well for a fraction of its shopping value. They all have online codes and can be emailed from the seller to you within an hour of your purchase and save you lots of money too.

I typically shop online since the discounted coupon can be used for outlet priced items. The 20% off ( and others) coupons cannot be used when shopping at a Gymboree outlet. However shopping in an outlet with the Gymboree Visa at the end of the season in a tax free state ( such as Delaware, New Jersey and New Hampshire- I live in Maryland) can also yield tremendous savings.

Last chance to use $10 "Kelloggs Fuel for School" Rebate

If you have not yet used your $10 "Kellogg's Fuel for School" Rebate offer (Smartsource 8/3) then this might be your last chance to get the 10 cereals for Free or a great price. The rebate is valid on purchases 8/5-9/30. Safeway stores have an ad out today in their weekly advertisement (9/17-9/23) with some Kellogg's cereals on sale for 2/$5 & when you buy any 5 products listed in that part of the ad Safeway will take $5 off the bill (Buy 10 and get $10 off).

So here's the Deal:

Buy 10 Kellogg's Cereals ( Frosted Mini Wheats 24 oz or Frosted Flakes 17 oz) for $2.50 each

10 X $2.50= $25.00

Get $10 Off your bill (Safeway deal when you buy 10 products get $10 off)= $15.00

Use (5) $1/2 Kellogg's coupons (exp 9/28) - $5.00

Total out of pocket= $10.00

Submit $10 Kellogg's Fuel for School Rebate and get all these cereals for FREE!

Tips:

This rebate form is not available online. If you do not have this rebate form and like the deal. Buy the cereals now and then buy the rebate form on ebay they are available now for $1 and can be mailed out tomorrow. Another option is buy the rebate form as well as some Kellogg's coupons that are up for auction or "Buy it Now" on ebay too.

See my purchase of these items at Safeway (with picture).

Free 25 Photos at Rite Aid

Good time to develop pictures at Rite Aid. Here's a deal- FREE 25 digital 4 x 6 prints at Rite Aid. This is a savings of $7.25! This coupon is valid until 12/31/08. Bring your memory card to Rite Aid and enjoy the Free pictures!

Free 1 year Subscription to Rouge Magazine

P & G Beauty ( a coupon insert company) has a new beauty, fashion and style magazine coming out this fall. This magazine will have the seasons’ fashion trends, hot beauty looks, helpful how to's as well as expert advice. This magazine will also have tons of P& G coupons inside- can't wait! You can get your Free one year subscription here.

Safeway Savings Trip (Great for Kellogg's Rebate)

I made a quick trip to Safeway this morning when I saw the new advertisement for this week (9/17-9/23) had a big sale on Kellogg's Cereals 2/$5 and if you buy any 5 items (displayed in part of the ad) you get an additional $5 off the bill.
Here's the rundown:
(5) Kellogg's Frosted Flakes $2.50 each= $12.50
(5) Kellogg's Mini Wheat's $2.50 each= $12.50
(2) Honey Bunches of Oats $3.00 each- used in ad coupon 2/$3= $3.00
(1) 5 lb. bag of potatoes Reg price $$4.99 -used in ad coupon - total cost $0.99

Subtotal: $$28.99
- $10.00 (Safeway special this week bought 10 items listed and got (2) x $5.00 off bill.)
- $1.00 Kellogg's coupon
Total Paid: $17.99
Plan to submit for $10.00 Kellogg's Fuel for School Rebate
Total after Rebate: $7.99 for a total of 12 cereals and a bag of potatoes!

Today's Fast Freebie

HOT DEAL Free sample of Johnson's Baby Shampoo ( Verify by email to receive the sample).
HOT DEAL Free complimentary full size bottle of Pam ($6.99 value) valid until Sept 19, 2008.
Free 4 color Pen from Mivodesign.
Free Spot Remover from Register my Floor.
Free Ethrea Aromatics Home Fragrance Sample.

Tuesday's Tip- Grocery Shopping Tips

Here are some tips to save money while shopping for groceries. I personally have tried every one of these tips and will strongly advise you to give them a try!

Before Shopping:

• Check your pantry and fridge to see what you have. (Especially produce)


• Prepare a menu for the week around what you already have and whats for sale that week.


• Shop for items BEFORE you run out of them, otherwise you will pay any price to get the item when you need it.


• Browse the Supermarket flier for sales and specials.


• Make a shopping list.


• Make a coupon list.


• Avoid shopping when hungry.


• Shop without children (if you can).

While Shopping:

• Use your shopping list.


• Know what is a good price to pay for an item. Sale doesn't always mean a good price.


• Look for sale items and stock up on the things you will need.


• STOCKPILE! STOCKPILE! STOCKPILE!


• Compare prices (generic vs brand name & different sizes of packaging)


• Use store specific savings cards.


• Buy in season fruit and vegetables.


• Check for reduced price merchandise (Bread, dairy and produce).

After Shopping:

• Check your receipt very carefully.


• Send away for rebates.


• Return damaged or defective products.


• Remember what store has low prices for what items.

Coupon Basics:

• Get a coupon organizer and organize your coupons.


• Only use coupons on items you would normally buy.


• Print coupons at home for items on your shopping list.


• Know your store's coupon doubling policy.


• Combine coupons with rebates for extra savings.


• Use Coupons for sale items in stores that will double or triple the coupon value to yield maximum savings!!!

10 Easy Steps to Single Check Rebates at Rite Aid

10 Easy Steps to Single Check Rebate (SCR) Program at Rite Aid:

1. Start by browsing the weekly Rite Aid advertisement for items that have single check rebates. This can be done online too. All monthly rebate deals are also found in the Rebate directory available at all Rite Aid stores.
2. Prepare a shopping list ( I do that for all my stores) of items you want to buy using the single check rebate system. Rite Aid offers a Printable shopping list online to take to the store with you. This list allows you to see detailed information about the product qualifying for the rebate (exact size, quantity allowed, detailed description, valid dates etc) . Take this list with you to the store.
3. Make your purchases. Carefully chose the item that is listed. Pay attention to the detailed description of the product. Keep in mind that most similar products do not qualify for the rebate rather it must be the exact item displayed in the rebate directory.
4. Save your receipt. No receipt= No Rebate! Remember no UPC codes needed.
5. Submit Rebate online. (It can be done by mail however it takes longer to process, costs more money and in the long run you will cost you more.) First time users on Rite Aid's website will need to register first (it takes 2 minutes). Then click on "Enter Your Receipts". Using your receipt, enter in the information into the corresponding boxes. You can enter as many receipts as you want at this time.
6. A screen will then appear " Waiting for data from store". This means that Rite Aid will take your receipt info and confirm the purchase with the store to make sure you qualify for the rebate. When they have confirmed the purchase with the store you will be notified via email.
7. Within the week of submitting the receipt online you will receive an email about your single check rebates. Log in to your account and view the rebate status. Make sure you received credit for all the items you planned on. If not contact them to get the the adjustment.
8. Rite Aid allows one rebate check to be redeemed per month. So if you are planning more purchases possibly throughout the month, don't request the rebate check just yet. Wait until the end of the month until all the submitted rebates have been processed and request one (large) check. You must request your check within approx. 4 weeks after the end of the month if not it expires and you lose the money. My personal tip is I leave the email I receive from Rite Aid (when they verified my purchases from the store) in my email inbox so that I don't forget to check on it periodically and hopefully will never forget to claim the rebate.
9. After requesting the rebate check you can expect to receive it in 2 weeks or more. The check is personalized and not enclosed in an envelope. Look out for it. Checks can be used at Rite Aid as cash (you can get change for the check) or can deposited in a bank account just like a regular check.
10. Get started today and get your money back in no time!
    

This may seem complicated but its a very easy program to learn and use. It takes me 2 minutes to log in and enter my receipt info after each shopping trip. Try it and you won't regret it! Still have more questions? Read the FAQ about the Single Check Rebate Program.

Some Coupon Tips and Facts

September is national coupon month but the savings can last all year!

Click here to see Smart Shopping info and coupon clipping tips from the

National Coupon Council.

Some amazing coupon facts:

• 80% of US Households collect and use some sort of coupons.
• 118 million Americans clip coupons and redeem them each year,
• About $6.25 billion dollars worth of coupons were redeemed per year.
• Consumers have saved over 20 billion dollars in the past five years by using coupons.
• The average family spends $8,600 annually on groceries. Trimming 20 percent off by using coupons would save more than $1,700 a year.

Great Coupon Shopping Worksheet!

Free Microdermabrasion Set and more

Free Microdermabrasion Set from Mary Kay.

More Beauty Samples:

Free Comb from Redken.

Free Clean & Clear Morning Burst sample.

Try Me Free Mail- In-Rebate Offers

(1) Kellogg's Smart Start or Frosted Mini Wheats Blueberry Muffin Cereal ( Expires 7/31/09) Free after rebate. (Requires 1 UPC symbol from any of above boxes).
(1) Land O Lakes Butter 1 lb pkg. in 8 Half Sticks (Expires 10/15/08) Get up to $4.39.

(1) Dunkin Hines Moist Deluxe Carrot Cake (Expires 1/31/09) Get up $3.99 also use $1 off printable coupon= $1.00 Profit.

(1) Arm & Hammer Essentials Starter Kit (Expires 11/30/08) Get up to $3.50 also use $1 off printable= $1.00 Profit.

(1) Scotch-Brite Stainless Steel or Cooktop Cleaner (No expiration) Get up to $7.99.

(1) Alagio Professional Hair Care ( Expires Oct 31, 2009) Get up to $6.99. See stores that carry this product.

(1) Just For Men Touch of Gray Hair Color ( Expires 12/31/2009) Get up to $8.00. *** On sale this week at CVS for $7.99 - $2.00 ECB (Extra Cash back) - $2.00 Printable= $3.99 OOP + $7.99 Rebate back = $ 4.00 Profit.

Free Road Atlas

Free Road Atlas from National Gaurd.

See other new Freebies posted yesterday (Emergency Radio and more...)

Enjoy!!!

Rite Aid Deals 9/14-9/21

Loreal Facial Cleansers -Revitalift or Skin Genesis $5.99 and get $5.99 back SCR(#23) = FREE many recent $1.00 Loreal coupons use them for a moneymaker!
Bonus: Get a Free Modella Cosmetic Bag (With over $25 in Rite Aid Exclusive Manufacturers Coupons) with $25 in Hair Color, Shampoo, Conditioner, Stylers, Color Cosmetics or Skincare purchases valid 8/31-9/27. ( Remember if you purchased the Loreal Revitalift Anti Wrinkle during week of 8/31 that was $14.99 (FAR) + $5.99 (This weeks Loreal cleanser FAR) = $20.98 + Pantene Expressions Shampoo or Conditioner FREE during week of 8/31 (was $4.99 - $2.00 in ad coupon - $1 mfr coupon - $2 rebate= FREE, I am not sure how much they will count- I will update later)= $25.00 (Shampoo on sale (Free with rebate) this week should count too.
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner sale $0.99 and get $1.00 back SCR (#14) = FREE + use any recent manufacturers coupons from last month. (This freebie was not advertised) Limit 1.
Cover Girl Cosmetics BOGO Cover Girl Lip Product Use B1G1 Free Coupon (8/31) and additional $1 off today's paper= 2 products for Free + overage! (9/14-9/20 only.)
GE Extra Soft White Light Bulbs 8-pack $4.00 - $3.00 Coupon (in ad)= $1.00
Post Cereals variety 13-24 oz are all $1.88

Read more about Rite Aid's Single Check Rebate Program.

Lingo: SCR- Single check rebate, Rite Aid's rebate program ( very easy to do online) BOGO- Buy 1 get 1 free. FAR- Free after Rebate

CVS Deals 9/14- 9/21

Excedrin Express Gels 20 ct $3.99 get $3.99 ECB= FREE Use $2.00 Printable and make $3 Profit.

Aleve d or Aleve Sinus and Cold or Sinus Headache $3.99 get $3.00 ECB use $1 Printable= FREE

Just for Men Hair Color Touch of Grey $7.99 get $2.00 ECB and use $2.00 Printable
= $3.99 OOP + Get up to $7.99 back using try me free mail in rebate = $4.00 Profit.
Thera Flu or Triaminic buy 2 get $3.00 ECB Prices start at $5.99 use $2 off Triaminic printable and/or $1 Thera Flu printable.
Tylenol Rapid Release ES 50 ct, PM 40 ct, Sinus Congestion & Pain, 24 ct Multi Symptom Cold or Allergy @ $6.49 Get $2.00 ECB and use $1.00 Printable = $3.49
Similasan Eye or Ear $7.99 Get $3.00 ECB and use $1.00 Printable = $3.99
Purex $2.99 Get $1.00 ECB= $1.99 Use $0.50 Printable= $1.49
Gum flossers 75 ct or twin pack toothbrush-sale 2/$5 get $1 ECB and use (2) Mfr $0.55 coupons (for any Gum toothbrush) for a total OOP of $2.90 for 2 double pack toothbrushes.
Pert Plus 2 in 1 is on sale 2/$5 Use $2.00 Mfr coupon in 9/7 insert= $50
Johnsons Baby Powder, Oil, Wash, Shampoo, Bath, Easy Comb Spray, Balm, Washcloths, Destin 2 oz $2.99 use $1 off Johnson's & Desitin Printable = $1.99
Lubriderm $6.99 Get $1.00 ECB and use $1.00 Printable= $4.99
Oust is on sale 2/$5 Use $2/2 Printable.
Powerade on sale for $0.88 Use any $1.00 Mfr coupons you may have for a profit!

Remember to make each transaction cost about $10 so you can save additional $2/$10 using this CVS printable coupon (page 30). Present this coupon first then present your other coupons. (Print out many coupons- they expire 9/31 and may not be available online for much longer).

Learn more about getting deals in CVS.

Lingo: ECB= Extra Cash Back, OOP- Out of Pocket, Mfr- Manufacturers .