Walgreen's Deals Nov 23-29

::: Sure Deodorant $1.99 - $1.00 MFQ (SS 10/19) or $1.00 Printable - $1.50 December ESR Coupon= Free + $0.51 Moneymaker

::: Gillette Fusion or Venous Razors $9.49 - $4.00 MFQ (from Vocal point Mailers if you got them) - $6.00 RR= Free + Moneymaker or $3.49 (without MFQ) Venous Embrace Razor Money Back Guarantee (if you are not 100% happy with the product)

::: Hunts Tomato Sauce 8 oz $0.29 with in ad Coupon, buy (2) and use $1.00/2 Printable= Free + Moneymaker or $0.40/2 MFQ (SS 9/21)= $0.18/2 or $0.09 each.

::: Hershey's Holiday Candy 4/$10.00 - $1.00/3 Printable - $5.00 ESR Rebate= 4/ $4.00 or $1.00 each.

::: Werther's Originals $2.29 B1G1 Free, buy (2) Werther's Chocolate Carmel 5.2 oz at $2.29, use (2) $1.00 Printable & Printable & use $1.00/2 December ESR Coupon = Free + $0.71 Moneymaker

::: Russel Stover Boxed Chocolates $3.99, use $2.00 MFQ (RP 5/4)= $1.99

::: Excedrin Express Gels 20-24 ct $4.49 B1G1 Free, use (2) $2.00 Printable = $0.49/2 or $0.25 each.

::: Listerine Mouthwash 2/$9.00, buy (2) Listerine Whitening at $9.00 & use (2) $1.00 MFQ (RP 9/28) - $4.50 RR = $2.50/2 or $1.25 each. Or buy (2) Smart Rinse or Agent Cool Blue and use (2) $1.00 Printable - $4.50 RR= $2.50 or $1.25 each.

::: Dimetapp Cough Relief & Robitussin 4 oz $3.99 Offer: Buy 3 & get $5 RR back! Buy (3) at $11.97, use (30 $2.00 Printable or Printable = $5.97 & get $5.00 RR back= $0.97/ 3 or $0.33 each.

::: Skintimate Shave Gel or Edge Advanced $1.99 - $1.00 RR= $0.99

::: Airborne $5.99, use $2.00 MFQ (SS 11/23)= $3.99

::: Claritin $14.99, use $3.00 Printable & get $5.00 ECB= $7.99

::: Kleenex Tissues $0.89 with in ad coupon (limit 2)

::: Bounty Basic Paper Towel Roll $0.89 with in ad coupon, use $0.25 MFQ (P&G 11/2)= $0.64.

::: Quilted Northern Bathroom Tissue (9 big rolls) $4.00 - $1.00 Printable= $3.00

::: Gain Laundry Detergent 24-40 loads $5.99 - $0.25 MFQ (P&G 10/12) - $1.00 RR= $4.74

::: Kashi Cereal $2.50, use $2.00 Printable (new members only)= $0.50

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Lingo: MIR- Mail in rebate (can do it online), P&G- name of coupon insert, ESR- Easysaver-Walgreen's coupon & rebate booklet located at stores, RR- Register Reward- Walgreen's printable coupon that prints at checkout can be used for next purchase, SS- smartsource- coupon insert, RP- Red Plum= coupon insert, P&G -coupon insert, B1G1- buy 1 get 1 free, OOP- Out of pocket.

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CVS Deals Nov 23-29

::: Maybelline Mineral Foundation $8.99, use $3.00 MFQ (RP 10/26) -$8.99 ECB= Free + $3.00 Moneymaker (limit 1)

::: Complete Multi Purpose Solution $8.99, use $2.00 Printable - $8.99 ECB= Free + Moneymaker (limit 1)

::: Right Guard Deodorant $7.99 - $0.50 Printable - $7.00 ECB= $0.49 (limit 1)

::: Crest Spin Brush Pro $5.99 - $2.00 Printable - $2.00 ECB= $1.99 (limit 1)

::: Dial Bar Soap 3 pk $1.99 - $0.30 MFQ (SS 10/5)- $1.00 ECB= $0.74 (limit 5)

::: Corcidin HBP $6.49 - $2.00 Printable - $2.00 ECB= $2.49 (Moneymaker with Try me Free Rebate)

::: Revlon Cosmetics B1G1 Free starts at $3.49, buy (2) at $3.49 and use (2) $2.00/1 MFQ (SS 8/24 & 9/14)= Free + Moneymaker

::: Energy Drink Monster 2/$3.00 & get $1.00 ECB=$2.00/2

::: All Small & Mighty $7.49 B1G1 Free, use (2) $1.00 Printable = $5.49/2 or $2.25 each

::: Life Fitness Vitamins & Supplements B1G1 Free, use (2) $1.00 MFQ (SS 11/23)= Price varies (save $2 on 2).

::: Duracel Batteries $2.99, use $1.50 MFQ (RP 10/26)=$1.49 (if you find $5.00/2 tearpads at CVS, buy (2) batteries at $5.98 & use $5.00/2 CVS tearpad & use additional MFQ (many)= Free)

::: Energizer Batteries Offer: Spend $20 & get $10 ECB
Energizer AA Max 16 pack or Rechargable 4 pk $10.00
Buy (2) at $20.00
Use (2) $1.00 Printable & get $10.00 ECB= 2 packs for $8.00

::: Viva Paper Towels 8 pk $7.49, use $0.75 MFQ (SS 10/12) & get $2.00 ECB= $4.74 (limit 3)

::: Ban Deodorant $1.99, use $0.75 MFQ (SS 10/12)= $1.24

::: Mentos 15 ct $0.99, buy (2) at $1.98, use $0.55/2 MFQ (SS 9/28)= $1.43/2 or $0.71 each

::: Bayer Aspirin 48 ct $1.99, use $1.00 MFQ (RP 10/26)= $0.99

::: Ricola drops or Lozenges $1.99, buy (2) at $3.98 & use $1.00/2 MFQ (SS 10/5)= $2.98/2 or $1.49 each.

November ECB Deals:

::: Crest Pro-Health Whitening Toothpaste 4.2 oz, $3.49, use $1.00 MFQ (P&G 11/2) & get $3.49 ECB= Free + $1.00 Moneymaker

::: Sambucol $12.99 & get $10.00 ECB= $2.99, submit for MFR Mail in Rebate and get $12.99 back= Free (Rebate is a PDF, I got mine the other day!)

Great Fillers + Free/Almost Free Items:

::: Johnson's Buddies Soap Bar $1.19, use $1.00 Printable = $0.19

::: Johnson & Johnson First Aid To Go $0.99, use $1.00 CVS Coupon from Diabetes Book= Free or buy (2) at $1.98 and use $3.00/2 Printable = Free + Moneymaker (Thanks, The Thrifty Mama )

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Pick up your copy of CVS Beauty Book (located near pharmacy) has over $25 in coupons! (New Beauty Book is out!)

Pick up your copy of CVS Diabetes Booklet (located near pharmacy) has over $100 of savings!

Lingo: ECB- Extra Cash Back (CVS printable coupon), MFQ- Manufacturers coupon, MIR- Mail in Rebate, SS- smartsource- coupon insert, RP- Red Plum= coupon insert, P&G name of coupon insert, V-Valassis = Coupon insert, B1G1- buy 1 get 1, OOP- Out of Pocket.

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

My Shoppers Trip-- Saved $52.40

I went to Shoppers Food yesterday to take advantage of the Triple Coupons Deals and ended up with a whole lot of groceries and household items for just $29.98. I saved $52.40 just with coupons alone (not including sale prices, Shoppers does not include the amount saved with sale prices on their receipt), that is a savings of 65%. Here is what I bought:
(8) Barilla Piccollini Pasta $1.33 each x (8)= $10.64, used (2) $1.00/4 MFQ (doubled to $2.00= $4.00)= $6.64 or $0.83 each
(2) Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate $1.25 x (2)= $2.50, used $1.00/2 MFQ (doubled to $2.00)= $0.50/2
(3) Domino Sugar 1 lb, $1.00 x (3) = $3.00, used (3) $0.30 MFQ (tripled to $0.90= $2.70)= $0.30/3 or $0.10 each.
(1) Argo Corn Starch $1.59, used $0.45 MFQ (tripled to $1.35)= $0.24
(4) Frozen Hanover Broccoli $1.50 x (4) $6.00, used (2) $1.00/2 MFQ (doubled to $2.00= $4.00)= $2.00/4 or $0.50 each
(2) Turkey Hill Iced Tea 1/2 gallon, $1.89 x (2) = $3.78, used (2) $0.35 MFQ (I got directly from MF) (tripled to $1.05= $2.10)= $1.68/2 or $0.84 each.
(1) Gold Medal Whole Wheat Flour $3.19, used $1.00 MFQ (doubled to $2.00)= $1.19
(2) Daisy Sour Creams $1.33 x (2)= $2.66, used (2) $0.60 MFQ (doubled to $1.20= $2.40)=$0.26 or $0.13 each.
(2) Dannon Fusion Smoothies 4 pk $3.49 x (2)= $6.98, used (2) $1.00 MFQ (doubled to $2.00= $4.00)=$2.98 or $1.49 each.
(1) Arm & Hammer Toothpaste $2.29, used $1.00 MFQ (doubled to $2.00)= $0.29
(1) Kiwi Shoe Polish $2.99, used $1.00 MFQ (doubled to $2.00)= $0.99
(2) Rubbermaid EZ Lid Containers $2.11 x (2)= $4.22, used (2) $1.00 MFQ (doubled to $2.00= $4.00)= $0.22/2 or $0.11 each.
(4) Nature's Bounty Vitamins (sale B1G1 Free) Total for (4)=$10.46, used (4) $1.00 MFQ (doubled to $2.00= $8.00)= $2.46/4 or $0.61 each.
(2) O-Cello Sponges $1.29 x (2)= $2.58, used $1.00/2 MFQ (doubled to $2.00)= $0.58/2 or $0.29 each.
(3) Vanity Napkins $2.00 x (3)= $6.00, used (1) $1.00/1 FQ (doubled to $2.00) + (1) $1.00/2 MFQ (doubled to $2.00)= $2.00/3 or $0.66 each.
(2) pkg Chinet Plates $2..50 x (2) $5.00, used (2) $1.00 MFQ (doubled to $2.00= $4.00)= $1.00/2 or $0.50 each.
(1) Hefty Garbage Bags $4.99, used $1.00 MFQ (doubled to $2.00)= $2.99
(8) Sweet Potatoes- sale $0.50 per lb= $2.26/8 pieces or $0.28 each

Grand Total including Tax= $82.38
After Coupons doubled & tripled= $29.98

Friday Freebies- Lots of Goodies!

::: Free Sample of Aquaphor Cream.
::: Free Sample of Lancaster Anti Age Cream.
::: Free Sample of Oxyfresh Toothpaste.
::: Free Sample of Glad Food Storage and Freezer Bags (from Walmart).
::: Free Sample of Folger's Coffee (from Walmart).
::: Free Sample of Yogi Tea.
::: Free Sample of Betty Crocker Warm Delights.

Double Dipping at Walgreens Nov 21 & 22

Double Dipping occurs the last (2) days of the current month's Easysaver Booklet and the first (2) days of the upcoming Easysaver Booklet. These are the two days that both coupon booklets overlap, allowing Easysaver Coupons & Easysaver Rebates from both booklets to be used on the same item(s). Most months there are items that become free when they are bought during these days using the Easysaver Coupons, Manufacturers Coupons and/or submitting for a rebate. This month's Double Dipping will be on Friday & Saturday, November 21 & 22.

Most double dipping deals involve using some coupons from the upcoming Easysaver Booklet. This booklet is available online during the double dipping days, so in case your store does not have the booklet available- you can print the coupons at home.

Here are some items that will be Free or very cheap during the Double Dipping Event at Walgreen's:

::: Bioinfusion Hair Care is on sale 2/$20 this week. Buy (2) Products for $20 and use the $5.00 December ESR Coupon (you only need one coupon, it will deduct $5 per item= $10). Pay only $10 and get $10 back with November ESR Rebates (#3) = Free.

***Note: The following Bioinfusion Products will qualify for this deal: (Thanks HCW)

-BioInfusion Naturals Shampoo or Conditioner, Rosemary Mint 33.8 oz

-BioInfusion Smoothing Shampoo or Conditioner with Silk Proteins 33.8 oz

-BioInfusion Color Care Shampoo or Conditioner 33.8 oz

-BioInfusion Hydrating Shampoo 33.8 oz

-BioInfusion Hydrating Conditioning Balm 16.9 oz

-BioInfusion Smoothing Serum with Silk Protein 6.75 oz

::: Crest Pro Spinbrush Toothbrush is on sale $4.99, use $2.00 Printable Coupon and use $3.00 December ESR Coupon = Free.

::: Hershey's Chocolate Kisses is on sale 2/$5.00. Buy (4) at $10.00 and use (4) $1.00 MFQ (SS 11/9) and use $1/2 November ESR Coupon (you only need one coupon, it will deduct $2.00) and then submit for $5.00 December ESR Rebate (#33) = Free + $1.00 moneymaker.

::: Holiday M &M's (11-14 oz) is on sale 4/$10.00, use $1.00/2 December ESR Coupon and use $1.50/3 MFQ (SS 11/16) & submit for $5.00 November ESR Rebate (#46)= $1.50/4.

Learn more about Walgreen's Easysaver Coupons, Rebates, Register Rewards
and more.
See other great deals at Walgreen's this week.

Super Fresh Triples Coupons from Nov 21-27

Super Fresh will Triple Manufacturers Coupons up to $0.99 all week long from November 21-27, 2008. Here are some highlights & coupon match ups from this week's flier:

::: Barilla Pasta Sauce (24 oz) $1.34- $1.69, use $0.75 Printable Coupon, tripled to $2.25= Free.
::: Birds Eye Vegetables in Sauce $0.69, buy (4) at $2.66, use $1.00/4 MFQ (SS 11/2)= $1.66/4.
::: Arnold Bread $2.00, use $0.55 MFQ (SS 10/12) tripled to $1.65= $0.35
::: Kraft Salad Dressing 16 oz, $2.00, buy (2) at $4.00, use $1.00/2 MFQ (SS 11/16) = $3.00/2.
::: Thomas English Muffins $2.50, use $1.00 MFQ (SS 5/11)= $1.50
::: Dawn Dish Soap 15-16 oz $1.00, use $0.25 MFQ (P&G 11/2) tripled to $0.75= $0.25
::: Smart Balance 50/50 Butter Blends $2.50, use $1.00 MFQ (RP 9/7)= $1.50
::: Lean Cuisine Frozen Entrees start at $1.19, buy (2) at $2.38 & use $1.00/2 Printable Coupon= $1.38/2 or $0.69 each.
::: Kleenex Facial Tissues 3/$4.00, use $0.50/3 MFQ (SS 11/2) tripled to $1.50= $2.50/3 or $0.83 each.
::: Daisy Sour Cream 8 oz $1.00, use $0.50 MFQ (SS 11/16) tripled to $1.50= Free

Find any additional deals, please post in the comment section!

Save $10 off $25 at JC Penney Printable Coupon

Print a Coupon for $10 off $25 at JC Penney. Coupon can be used online too with Coupon Code JCP. This coupon is valid is valid until Wednesday November 26, 2008. Coupon excludes taxes and shipping fees. Enjoy the Savings!

Shoppers Triples Coupons Nov 20-23

Hurry to Shoppers this weekend for amazing "Doubles & Triples" on all Manufacturer's Coupons!

Only Thursday- Sunday, November 20-23, 2008.
Shoppers will Triple all Manufacturer's Coupons up to $0.50:
$0.25= $0.75
$0.35= $1.05
$0.50= $1.50
Shoppers will Double all Manufacturer's Coupons up to $1.00:
$0.55= $1.10
$0.75= $1.50
$1.00= $2.00

Here are some HOT DEALS:

::: Heinz Gravy $1.00, buy (3) at $3.00 and use $1.00/3 Printable Coupon, doubled to $2.00= $1.00/3 or $0.33 each.

::: Domino Brown Sugar $1.00, use $0.30 MFQ (RP 11/16), tripled to $0.90= $0.10

::: Hungry Jack Pancake Mix $2.00, buy (2) for $4.00 and use $1.00/2 MFQ (RP 11/9) doubled to $2.00= 2/$2.00

::: Vanity Fair Napkins $2.00, use $1.00 MFQ (RP Mailer 11/16), doubled to $2.00= Free

::: Chinet Plates $2.50, use $1.00 Printable Coupon, doubled to $2.00= $0.50

::: Kraft Salad Dressing $2.00, use $1.00/2 MFQ (SS 11/16), doubled to $2.00= $2.00/2

::: Philadelphia Cream Cheese $1.25, buy (3) for $3.75 & use $1.00/3 MFQ (SS 11/2) doubled to $2.00= $1.75/3 or $0.58 each.

::: Pillsbury Cake Mix $1.25, buy (3) for $3.75 & use $1.00/2 MFQ (RP 9/7) doubled to $2.00= $1.75/3 or $0.58 each.

::: Crisco Vegetable Oil $3.50, use $0.55 MFQ (RP 11/9) doubled to $1.10= $2.40

::: Kraft 16 Slice American Singles $2.50, buy (2) for $5.00 & use $1.00/2 MFQ (SS 11/2) doubled to $2.00= $3.00/2 or $1.50 each.

::: Advil Pain Reliever 40-50 ct $3.49, use $1.00 Printable Coupon, doubled to $2.00= $1.49

::: Nature Bounty Vitamins B1G1 Free, use (2) $1.00 Printable Coupons, doubled to $2.00 x (2) is $4.00 Coupon Value = Price varies (get (2) items that cost $4.00 each or less and use the two coupons and get both free).

::: Birds Eye Vegtatables $1.00, buy (4) at $4.00 and use $1.00/4 MFQ (SS 11/2) doubled to $2.00= $2.00/4 or $0.50 each.

::: Hanover Frozen Vegatables $1.50, buy (2) at $3.00 & use $1.00/2 MFQ (RP 10/26) doubled to $2.00=$1.00/2 or $0.50 each.

::: Blue Bonnet Margerine $1.09, use $0.50 MFQ (SS 11/9) tripled to $1.50 = Free

Have any more deals? Please post in the comment section.

New Coupon Program from General Mills

General Mills has recently started a new coupon program and I just discovered it, just in time for the holidays. Sign up for Family Cents and start getting the newsletter for families who want to live well on less. The newsletter has great saving money tips as well as tips from the readers.

Sign up today and you can print the following coupons;

Save $1.00 on any Total Cereal

Save $1.00 on Chex Mix

Save $1.00 on Oatmeal Crisp

Save $0.55 on Pizza Rolls

Save $1.00 on any Juicy Juice product

Hallmark Greeting Card Contest

Brand new Contest just out from Hallmark. Submit a kid photo and writing to make a card for either Mother's Day or Father's Day. You can submit one card for each. There will be 16 Mother's Day finalists and 12 Father's Day finalists and a Grand Prize winner for each contest.

Prizes: Finalists will receive $250 and additional $250 to be donated to a charity in honor of your mom or dad. The Grand Prize winner will receive $2500!

Hallmark is also offering great card tips, writing tips and photo tips to help you make a winning card. This contest is only available for a short time, from November 17- December 7, 2008. So take advantage of this contest, have fun and hope you win!

Get Free Coupons from Health Expressions

Register to receive the Health Expressions newsletter! You'll be among the first to hear about the latest inspired health solutions, plus you'll enjoy special offers, samples, coupons, and sweepstakes from trusted brands like Crest, Vicks, Prilosec OTC, Metamucil, NyQuil, Pepto-Bismol, and ThermaCare. This is a great way to be informed of new upcoming offers and to get additional coupons in the mail.

Save $4 on Carnation Nestle & other great Printable Coupons

New Printable Coupons:

::: Save $4.00 when you buy (3) Carnation Instant Breakfast Powder or ready to Drink mixes.

::: Save $2.25 on Tums Quick Pak (Tums that melts in your mouth, great for kids.)

::: Save $1.00 on I can't Believe its Not Butter (Coupons.com scroll bar to the right)

::: Save $1.00 off any Glad Trash Product.

::: Save $1.50 off Spice Island's Spices. (right side of page)

New Glade coupons:

::: Save $1.00 on (1) Glade Candle

::: Buy One Get One Free Glade Scented Oil Refill

::: Buy Two Scented Oil Candle Refills, Get One Free

Fellow Bloggers: Want to Win Prizes?

If you have never participated in a giveaway yet, its time to get right into it. Each week hundreds and thousands of bloggers are giving free things away to one or more of their readers. It is very easy to enter to win one of these great prizes, just post a quick comment about the prize being offered, in the post about the giveaway. Many Bloggers allow multiple entries if you subscribe to their blog, blog about their giveaway, tweet about it on twitter and so on. Each week I will display some of my favorite prizes that are being given away by my fellow bloggers. I will attach a link directly to their post about that particular giveaway and allow you the opportunity to enter into that giveaway as well.

Blogs offer giveaways to promote their blog and when you enter to win, you will promote your blog as well. Its a win-win situation. One day when you will be doing a giveaway, others will then blog about your giveaway too. If you don't have a blog, remember you can have many entries into those giveaways by either subscribing, tweeting etc. Good Luck and I hope some of us win this time!

::: The "Cent"sible Sawyer is so thankful to all her readers that she is giving away a couple of great prizes this week. 1) A large Peter Rabbit stuffed animal sponsored by Peter Rabbit Naturally Better. 2) Internet Password Organizer 3) Protect a Bed Mattress Cover.

::: Mommy Snacks is giving away a cool Customized Coloring Book for your child. This gift was sponsored by usingyourheads.com, hope you can win this for your child!

::: Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls is giving away a great educational game, called " I Spy Private Eye " Game from Briarpatch. I Spy games are lots of fun and very unique. worth to give this one a try!

::: Endure my World is giving away a Ceramabryte Gift Basket ($27 value). These are special cleaning products to clean ceramic surfaces.

::: Chief Family Officer is giving away a $25 gift card to Build a Bear Workshop. Her boys love this place and she thinks your children would love it too.

::: Keeping the Kingdom First is one of Walmart's Eleven Moms and has received a $50 Walmart Gift Card to giveaway. The opportunities are endless, hurry and sign up!

::: To Save a Penny is giving away two $5 Starbucks/ Coffee Bean Cards. Entry is easy, why not try to save more than a penny?

::: One House Schoolroom is a big fan of Dave Ramsey like I am. She is giving away "More than Enough" Book by Dave Ramsey and a second winner will win a one year subscription to My Total Money Makeover .com.

::: Frugal RI Moma knows we shop at CVS all the time and is offering to make your experience even sweeter by giving away a $10 CVS Gift Card. Hurry, you don't want to miss this offer!

::: Grocery Price Blog is giving away a $50 Target Gift Card or a $50 BP Gas Gift Card (your choice). Get an additional entry by voting for her to get a Wii game in another contest. She is also giving away a second prize $25 AMC Gift Card (movies). Enter now and have lots of chances to win.

***Do you have any giveaways not mentioned here? Please feel free to add them. Please write your blog name and in parentheses write the giveaway prize. For example: Saving Money Ideas ($10 CVS Gift Card)) and please link to the page where you describe the giveaway. Thank you!

Get (2) Free 8 x 10 Photos from the Picture People

Another Photo Deal today, this time its professional pictures from the Picture People.

Get (2) Free 8 x 10 Portraits

with the donation of an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

Offer Valid in studio only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit one coupon per family. This offer is valid from November 18-December 27, 2008.

Free Copy of Life Magazine- 100 Events that shook our World

Get your Free copy of his amazing magazine: Life, the 100 events that shook our world. This is a one time issue and is a 100% free offer. I just ordered mine and can't wait to get it!

Great New Coupons & Samples!

Here are some ways to add to your coupon collection:

::: Pillsbury offering you a $10 Coupon Booklet if you sign up. (click on link above)

::: Get Samples of Designer Beauty Products.

Stockpile 101

All the "couponers" out there can probably agree that one very important theme about saving money, is to stockpile. I wanted to do some research about the topic and looked it up on google and came across some 55 photos of "Katrina's stockpiles from couponing". After looking at the photos, I kept on hearing myself say "Oh my god" over and over. And now, I don't think my stockpiles are big in any way (especially compared to Katrina!) and I have a long way to go.

The key to stockpiling is to actually stock up on items you need or will need in the future and not get caught up with the sales and pick up extra items, just because it's an amazing deal and you didn't want to leave it in the store. (I am guilty of that too, but instead have found myself giving things I don't really use or need to families & friends that can use it. ) Just think of it, If I stock up on so many items I really don't need or will ever use, then I won't have the space or the money to stockpile the real necessities. Some key points I keep in mind:

Why I stockpile? I stockpile staples when they’re on sale and it saves me money in two ways, by purchasing the items at the reduced price as well as cutting down on quick runs to the grocery store. Reducing the amount of shopping trips per week has been proven to reduce your weekly spending.

What can I stockpile? Household & personal hygiene products can last for a very long time. Stockpiling food is tricky, since you need to take into account the eating habits of your family and the expiration dates on the products. Medicines are similar too, they have expiration dates and you don't want to mess around with that. So stockpile anything your family uses now or will need in the future, as long as you have the space. Be creative with storage if you are tight on space such as using Rubbermaid containers and storing them under beds and on high shelves. Label the containers with its contents and write down the inventory.

How I started stockpiling? My stockpiles started with actual "free" items I have bought. If you are new to couponing and savings, you should know that each week you can get free food and household items from national stores such as CVS, Walgreen's, Rite Aid, Target, Walmart and even your local Supermarkets. That is why my blog highlights many of these deals and shows you how you can get them too. So a couple of years ago, I started getting the Free after Rebate items at Rite Aid such as toothpaste, shampoo etc and before that year was over I was stocked up with so many goodies. Today, I still have lots of stockpiles of personal & household products, but I have shifted my focus to the real necessities our family needs. I focus a lot on the foods we eat and try to stockpile those items, so I can actually reduce my weekly food spending.

Most FAQ about stockpiling that I get asked: is if I want to reduce my weekly budget to $50, why would I stock up on 14 boxes of cereal that will cost me $10 and account for 20% of my weekly spending budget? That is actually a very good question, but if you compare the regular price of a box of cereal to the sale/after coupon price, you will notice the savings upward of 50% and that makes the deal worth it. My philosophy is that if your weekly shopping includes stocking up on the "loss leaders" (items that the store will not profit on, but are priced very cheap to get you to come in to the store) each week, then for the next 2 months you will not need to buy the product at all because you are well stocked. For example, this week you stockpile cheap cereal (14 boxes for $10), frozen vegetables (15 bags for $2.00- it's possible at Walmart with the right coupons) and some free toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, batteries etc. and next week you stockpile frozen meat/poultry/fish that is on sale. If this method is done weekly you will not need to purchase the "stockpiled items" bought during for a couple of months.

Bottom Line: Stockpile each week on items that are free, very cheap and the loss leaders. Even if stockpiling on those items will contribute a decent percentage to your weekly budget (within limits obviously) it is worth it because those items will not have to be purchased for a while. So overall, it will balance out. The key is to know when the price is right for you to stockpile on that item. Knowing whats a fantastic price takes time and effort, but is well worth it.

Free Shipping at Snapfish- Today Only!!!

Snapfish is offering the best deal ever: Free Shipping on your entire order !!! This offer is valid today only- November 18, 2008. Just enter Coupon Code SHIPALLFREE at checkout. This offer is available for new and existing customers.

New Costumers: Get (50) Free 4 x 6 Photos, as a promotion for new customers + get Free Shipping with the coupon code mentioned above= (50) Free Photos with Free Shipping, what can be better than that?

Existing Customers: Keep in mind Snapfish develops prints for only 9 cents ($0.09) a piece + Free Shipping= A great deal you won't find anywhere else!!!

Snapfish is also having a sale on many items, here are the highlights:

Holiday Cards start at $0.29

Greeting Cards just $1.99

Calenders start at $18.99

Photo Books start at $5.99

Stationary start at $4.99

Mugs start at $9.99

Flipbooks start at $4.99

Plus: Everyday Prints start at just $0.09

Other Snapfish Coupon Codes available:

::: Get (25) Free 4 x 6 Prints with Coupon code PANDAPRINTS (exp 1/31/09)

::: Get (20) Free 4 x 8 Photo Cards for $0.20 with Coupon code CARD08 (exp 11/23/08)

::: Get 20% off all products in Snapfish Holiday Catalog using Coupon code WINTER08 (exp 12/31/08)

::: Save $10 off $25 or more. Use Coupon code MOMVIEWNOV (exp 12/5/08)

My Tip: I have included in this post multiple great coupon codes, so you can chose the best code that saves the most money in your transaction. Create your order and "play around" with multiple coupon codes and see which code will give you the best value for your purchase and use that code.

Great Printable Coupons for Express, Staples & More

HOT DEAL!!! Express- Save $10 off $20, Save $20 off $60, Save $30 off $100. Printable Coupon or use online code 6492. This coupon is valid until November 20, 2008.

(Personally, the only great part about the coupon is the $10 off $20, which is 50% savings!)

Staples- Print a $5 off $25 Coupon to use in store. Coupon expires November 29, 2008. See Coupon for more details. (Notice that the coupon expires after Black Friday and does not have any restrictions to use on sale items, yay!)

Ann Taylor- Save 30% off any purchase, Printable Coupon or use online with coupon code FRIENDS. This coupon is valid Thursday November 20- Sunday November 23, 2008.

GNC Stores- Save $5 off $25 Printable Coupon to use in stores.

Free Planet Heroes DVD for the Kids

Get the DVD "The Ace that Jumped Over the Moon" Free from Planet Heroes. This offer is 100% Free with no shipping and handling charges. One DVD per family. The DVD is approximately 16 minutes long. Hurry, this offer is available while supplies last!

Give yourself the best Saving Money Gift

With all the Holiday Shopping going on around us, don't forget to think of yourself and your family this season. Take this opportunity to give yourself the best money saving gift ever, The 2009 Entertainment Book! Don't forget to take advantage of this special offer, save $5 and get Free Shipping.

How does the Entertainment Book Work?

:::Coupons: The book contains thousands of dollars worth of local coupons such as 50% off, B1G1 Free and more that can be used at your local attractions, restaurants, shops, sporting events and more.

::: Membership Card: Each Entertainment Book contains a membership card that can be presented to select restaurants, hotels, car rentals to receive additional savings.

::: Online Savings: Members can log in to entertainment.com and take advantage of members only online deals and exclusive discounts. You can print additional coupons for your favorite restaurants locally and nationwide. Members receive special savings packages for airlines, hotels and car rentals. Also, get cheap tickets for movies, concerts and sporting events.

Why the book pays for itself: Entertainment Books are priced from $20- $40, which includes the $5 discount advertised and get Free shipping. The price of the book varies according to city, for example San Diego is $40 and Chicago is only $20. Using the Entertainment Book for a week's worth of activities can pay for itself (even in the most expensive city- $40).

Sunday: Save $5 at the Museum & Save $20 on Dinner for 2.

Monday: Save $5 on Oil Change, Save $13 in Groceries,

Tuesday: Business Trip-Save $10 on a Rental Car and $4 with carryout Pizza

Wednesday: Save $13 on Greeting Cards and Gift Basket for a Friend and save $6 at the Dry Cleaners.

Thursday: Save $3 developing your photos & Save $10 at the Spa.

Friday: Save $15 at the Amusement Park.

Saturday: Save $10 at the Movies and $15 on Dinner for two.

Total Weekly Savings: $129 (The most expensive Book will pay for itself more than 3 times!)

Browse your local discounts and coupons before buying the book and you will see very real savings and lots of coupons that you can actually use. If you are an active "Couponer" like I am, then this book will come very handy and be very useful.

Remember, think of yourself -this Holiday season and Give Yourself "The Gift of Savings!"

Print a 15% off Toys R Us Coupon

Print this 15% off any one (1) Toy item, coupon. This coupon is valid November 16-20, 2008.
Please note that this coupon cannot be used with any other offer or coupon. (Cannot be combined with the "Spend $75 & get a $10 Gift Card" Offer.)

My recommendation would be to use this coupon on a really good priced toy that is on sale. This way you can maximize the deal.

Fine print states that coupon cannot be used for diapers, formula, furniture, baby gear, baby bedding, baby apparel, baby accessories, baby rattles and teethers, Bugaboo, video game hardware and software games, Apple Ipods, RobotGalaxy, Computer Laptops, Gift Cards, Kiddie Kandids, Motherhood Maternity, Buyer Protection Plan, Assembly fee, Breast pump rental fee, Delivery fee and shipping and handling. One Coupon per Customer. Not valid on any other "R Us" offer for the same item or on prior purchases. Coupon must be surrendered at time of purchase and value is forfeited if item is returned. Void where prohibited. Valid in USA only.

Super Fresh Deals 11/14-11/20

Friday 11/14- Monday 11/17 Deals only: (Additional purchase of $25 required)

Philadelphia Cream Cheese $0.88

Egg-Lands Best Large White Eggs $1.69

Heinz Gravy $0.79

Highlights for 11/14-11/20

Pillsbury Flour $1.99

Breakstone Sour Cream $0.99

Fresh Express Salad Mixes $2.50, use $0.75 MFQ (SS 10/26) doubled to $1.50= $1.00

Del Monte Canned Vegetables $0.59, buy (4) at $2.36 and use $1.00/4 MFQ (SS 11/16)= $1.36/4

Near East Rice or Couscous Mix 3/$5.00 or $1.66 each, use $0.50 Printable, doubled to $1.00= $0.66

Barilla Pasta Sauce $2.00, use $0.75 Printable, doubled to $1.50= $0.50

Hunts Tomato Sauce 2/$3.00, use $1.00/2 Printable= 2/$2.00

Kashi Go Lean Cereal $2.50, use $2.00 Printable (new sign ups only)= $0.50

Hungry Jack Complete Pancake Mix $1.79, buy (2) for $3.58 and use $1.00/2 MFQ (SS 11/9)= $2.58/2

Domino Organic Cane Sugar $1.99, use $0.30 MFQ (SS 11/16) doubled to $0.60= $1.39

Arnold Bread $2.00, use $0.55 MFQ (SS 10/12) doubled to $1.10= $0.90

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables $1.00 each, buy (4) at $4.00, use $1.00/4 MFQ (SS 11/2)= $3.00/4

SaniHands Hand Sanitizer Wipes (50 ct) $1.99, use $1.00 MFQ (SS 11/2)= $0.99

Rachel's Exotic Yogurt 5/$3.00 use (5) B1G1 Free Printable Coupons and get 10/$3.00

Get 20 Snapfish Photo Cards for a penny each!

Another great Photo Deal, this time from Snapfish. Get your first set of (20) 4" x 8" Photo Cards (pictured above) for just $0.20. That is a penny a piece! Snapfish has over 100 customizable holiday designs for the Photo Card. You can add your own photo and text to one side of the card.

Additional Photo Cards are sold in packs of (20) are also on sale for $0.29 a card. Snapfish is easy to use, just upload your photos, choose a design and customize your Holiday Photo Card.

Get your first (20) Holiday Photo Cards for $0.20 when you use Coupon Code CARD08 at checkout. The fee for Shipping & Handling is $5.99, so the total would be $6.19. Hurry, this offer ends November 23, 2008.

Cheap Del Monte Vegtables and more at Target

HOT DEAL! Del Monte Vegetable Cans, french style green beans, whole kernel corn or sweet peas are on sale for $0.50 !
Great Deal:
Buy: (4) cans of Del Monte Vegetables for $2.00
Use: $1.00/4 MFQ (RP 11/16)
Pay : $1.00 for all 4 or $0.25 each

HOT DEAL! Betty Crocker Potatoes $0.79, use $0.40 Printable Coupon= $0.39

Archer Farms Frozen Appetizers (select) on sale for $4.00, use $1.00 Target Printable Coupon= $3.00

Chinet Plates 35 ct or Cut Cystal Cups $4.00 each, use $1.00 Printable Coupon= $3.00

Reynolds Wrap 75 ft $2.50, use $1.00 MFQ (SS 11/16) or Printable Coupon (from Coupons.com sidebar)= $1.50

Quaker Simple Harvest Granola Bars 6 ct $2.50, use $1.00 MFQ (SS 11/9)= $1.50

Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion $2.50, use $1.25 MFQ (RP 11/16)= $1.25

Starbucks 12 oz Coffee $7.00, Buy (2) and get a $5.00 Target Gift Card = $4.50 each after gift card

Land O Lakes Butter $2.25, use $0.55 MFQ (SS 10/12)=$1.70

Hershey's Bliss Chocolates 2/$5.00, use $2.50/2 (SS 9/14) = 2 bags for $2.50

Enfamil Formula Offer:
Buy (2) of any of the following products and get a $5.00 Target Gift Card:
:: Enfamil 25.7 oz, Lipil 24 oz, Gentlease or AR, or 16 oz Nutramigen $24.99
:: Next Step Lipil 24 oz $20.99

If you have any Enfamil Formula Checks to use on any (2) of these items, plus you will get the $5.00 Target Gift Card- then this may be a good deal for you! (My youngest is 5, I forgot what good formula prices are :)

Get a Gift of Savings- up to $20 from Rite Aid

Rite Aid will be giving out a Gift of Savings this Holiday Season! The more you spend, the more you will receive!

Spend $25 - $50 receive $5 back
Spend $51 - $100 receive $10 back
Spend over $100 receive $20 back

This promotion is valid on all purchases made between November 16, 2008 and December 24, 2008 and receipts must be dates within that time period. This program seems pretty easy if you have mastered the Single Check Rebate Program at Rite Aid. Follow the simple steps and be on your way to receiving this holiday gift from Rite Aid!

1. Save all your receipts that are dated between 11/16/08 and 12/24/08.
2. Enter your personal information (if you are new to the Single Check Rebate Program) or log in and enter the codes from the receipts here.
3. Get a Gift Certificate from Rite Aid mailed to your home. The gift certificate will be mailed after 1/26/09 or sooner if you have submitted the receipts and have spent over $100. The gift certificate will expire 4/30/09.

Now, every program has some rules and fine print. So here are the details to qualify for this gift certificate. Notice that the fine print does not state anything about items bought that qualify for the Single Check Rebate Program too. My assumption would be that you can buy many SCR items and submit for both programs. This way you will get your rebate money back and qualify for the Gift of Savings as well.

Qualified purchase amount is determined before sales tax and excludes the purchase of prescriptions, prescription co-pays, lottery tickets, tobacco, alcohol products, money orders, gift certificates, Rite Aid gift cards, retailer gift cards, prepaid phone cards, prepaid internet and wireless cards, prepaid credit cards, prepaid cards of any type, stamps, licenses, other mailing services, online purchases, and any other items excluded by law.

Learn more about Rite Aid's Single Check Rebate Program and how easy it is to get stuff for Free!

***Don't forget to Save your Receipts***