Monday, January 31, 2011

CVS and Walgreen's deals for 1/30 to 2/5

I have run out of time to get these posted so, to save myself some sanity and time I would like to post a link to another blog I follow.

CVS deals HERE

Walgreen's deals HERE

You can print the deals you want to utilize right off her blog!  How cool is that?

Smith's Game Day Sweepstakes!

I just wanted to give another post to this.  The other night I won a FREE box of Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn (3 pk) and tonight I just won a FREE bag of Bugle's or Chex mix.  The coupon is added to your Smith's card and the price comes off right at the register!  I already purchased my popcorn...you can see it in the last post HERE.

Go HERE to enter to win!!! 

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Shopping Trip to Walgreens and CVS 1/28/11

I had a great shopping trip to CVS.  Walgreen's wasn't too bad either...but diapers are always a big spending item.  All in all, Not too shabby!

I did get one wrong item so I do need to go and exchange it.  I will give you the totals I got and then let you know what I am exchanging and how much my return will be and then give you the grand total after the exchange.






The two AirWick items were on sale a couple of weeks ago for $6 (origianlly $13 something) and CVS was out of them so I got a raincheck (YES you can get a raincheck!!!).  I had 2 $4 off coupons so they were $2 each!!!  The Your Life vitamines were still on sale this week B1G1 Free ($9 something each).  I had 2 $2 off coupons so both of them came to a little over $5.  The three Reach flosses were on sale 99¢ each.  I had 3 $1 off coupons.  I purchased another floss but didn't realize till later that it was not the one on sale.  It was $2.39.  I need to exchange it.  I had $11 extra bucks so total spent out of pocket at CVS was a $3.86 including tax.  I will get back about $1.50 once I exchange the Reach floss.

I went over to Walgreen's after and got the Colgate toothpaste ($3.49 and had a 50¢ off coupon) which had a $2.50 RR after purchase, Huggies Diapers ($8.99 and had a $2 off coupon) which had a $2 RR after purchase.  The Crest mouthwash was $4.99 and I had a $2 off Walgreen's coupon and a $2 off manufacturers coupon.  I purchased 4 Keebler cookies as well, 2 for $5 and had a $2 off 2 Walgreen's coupon and $1 off 2 manufacturers coupon.  Total spent out of pocket was $16.32 including tax and I took home $4.50 in RR!

Oh yeah, and the Popcorn was FREE at Smith's!

Grand total spent :  $18.68
GRAND TOTAL SAVED:  around $65.00

Saturday, January 29, 2011

This week has been crazy!

I am sorry everyone for my lack of attention to my blog this week.  School started and I just seem to be going and going and going!  I am going to sit down today and get the Walgreen's and CVS deals up.  I hope you used a coupon this week!

Dove VisableCare Body Wash

This Dove product is supposed to be on sale at CVS and Walgreens for around $2.00.  HERE is a link to a $1 off coupon.  I think you have to sign up to get the coupon. 

Another site to print off coupons!

Just saw this site on a Facebook post.  It is called Coupon Network by Catalina.  Like any of the other sites you have to install the printer program specifically for this site.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Smith's Game Day Sweepstakes!

Go to the Smith's website a play to win on the Game Day Sweepstakes HERE.  I just won FREE popcorn.  The coupon for the FREE item got posted to my Smith's card so all I have to do is go pick up my popcorn!  WooHoo!!!!

Skittles and Starburst Coupon

HERE is a coupon for 50¢ off 2 Skittles or Starburst candies.

Friday, January 21, 2011

CVS Coupon Policy

I called CVS Customer Relations today and the person was more than happy to help me with the policy set as of right now.  The coupon policy can change and she stated that they have the right to change any or all of it...but here is what she e-mail to me.  You can print this out if you like and take it with you to your local CVS when you are trying to use coupons.

CVS/pharmacy®
Dear Ms. Sharon Cabangon:  

Thank you for contacting CVS/pharmacy regarding our coupon policy.  We appreciate the time you have taken to contact us with your inquiry. 

I sincerely apologize for the confusion.  Below I have listed a copy of our coupon policy for your convenience.  Please keep in mind; we do reserve the right to change this policy at any time.  

Our registers are set to allow one CVS coupon and one manufacturer coupon per item.  Free coupons or “offers at the register” (OAR’s) are unearned and issued to you as a valued member of the CVS/pharmacy ExtraCare program.  These coupons take the form of “open ended” coupons such as $3 off $15 or a certain dollar amount off a specific item.  In any given transaction our registers will allow only one “open ended” coupon per transaction.  CVS Extra Buck coupons are earned when you make a qualifying purchase.  These print out instantly at the register upon reaching the threshold for the offer.  You can use more than one Extra Buck coupon provided the purchase threshold has been met for each offer amount on a per-transaction basis. 

In the case where a particular item is on sale for “buy one get one free” (BOGO), you are only allowed to use one manufacturer’s BOGO coupon.  For instance, if Revlon lipstick is on sale for BOGO, you can use one manufacturer’s BOGO coupon.  You would get both items free and pay any applicable tax.  We reserve the right to limit quantities.  If our store is running a sale for BOGO, you can use two manufacturer’s coupons for a specific dollar amount off.  For example, if Revlon lipstick is on sale at our store for BOGO, you can use two $1.00 off Revlon lipstick manufacturer coupons. 

CVS/pharmacy does accept manufacturers’ coupons that have been obtained from manufacturer sponsored and/or authorized Web sites.  The coupon should be complete and contain a bar code that can be scanned at the register.  If the coupon does not scan, the cashier should politely inform you that we cannot accept your coupon.  We do not allow manual overrides at the register for coupons printed from the Internet.  CVS/pharmacy will not accept offers printed from unauthorized Ineternet postings or reproductions, copies, or facsimiles.

We do not accept competitors’ coupons for front store items.  We feel that our sales and ExtraCare program are comparable if not better than any sales or coupons offered by our competitors.  We also do not accept any expired coupons, CVS or otherwise.  We do not "double" or "triple" coupons.

Thank you again for contacting us Ms. Cabangon.  We value your business and we look forward to serving you in the future.  Have a wonderful afternoon!

Sincerely,

Patty
CVS/pharmacy
Customer Relations 
582977

Kikkoman Coupons

Go HERE to print off some Kikkoman coupons. 

Coupon Inserts for 1/23/11

You should get the Red Plum and Smart Source inserts in your Sunday paper on 1/23/11.

Also, check frequently on coupons.com, smartsource.com and redplum.com for new printable coupons.

Walgreens Deals 1/23 to 1/29

Natures Bounty Vitamines - BOGO Free
-$1 off 1 (1/23/11 RP) or HERE (USE 2 coupons)

Campbell's Soup - 49¢ each

Kleenex - 89¢ each
-50¢ off 3 singles (1/2/11 SS) or HERE (I am not sure if the printable is still available)

Starbucks and Ben & Jerrey's pints - 2 for $5
-$1 off 2 printable HERE 

Kraft Mac and Cheese - 69¢ with WG in ad coupon

Keebler Cookies or Crackers - 2 for $5
-$2 RR
-$1 for 2 Keebler Crackers (12/12/10 RP)

 Hershey's Candy Bars - 49¢ with WG in ad coupon

Russell Stover Chocolates 5.1 to 5.5 oz - $2.99
-50¢ off 2 (12/12/10 SS)

Hershey's Valentines Candy - 2 for $4
-$1 WG coupon in coupon booklet where the ads are located.

Select L'Oreal Products - Spend $15 get $5 RR

Nivea For Men Arctic Freeze Shave Gel or After Shave - $3.99
-$3 RR

Colgate Pro Clinical Toothpaste - $3.49
-$2.50 RR
-$1 off Colgate (1/2/11 SS) or 50¢ off any (1/2/11 SS)

StayFree Maxi Pads - $1.99
-BOGO FREE printable HERE
or BOGO FREE (1/9/11 SS)
and $1 for 1 Stayfree product printable HERE (I don't know if it is available still)

Colgate Total Toothpaste or 360 Clean Toothbrush - BOGO FREE
-$1 off Toothpaste (1/16/11 SS)

PediaCare - $5.99
-$4 RR
-$1 off printable HERE or (1/23/11 SS)

Gold Bond Body Wash - $4.99
-$3 RR
-$1 off printable HERE

Huggies Diapers - $8.99
-$2 RR
-$1.50 off any or $2 off Little Snugglers or Little Movers (1/23/11 SS)

Huggies Wipes - $5.99
-50¢ of 64+ ct. (1/23/11 SS)

Smiths Deals 1/19 - 1/25

Buy any 10 participating items get $5 off your total at Checkout (or 50¢ each item)!

Lean Cuisine, Lean or Hot Pockets - $2.09
-$1 off 4 Lean Cuisine printable HERE
As low as $1.34

Green Giant Steamers 11-12 oz. - $1.99

Toaster Strudel - $1.99
-add 50¢ off 2 onto your Smith's card HERE
-50¢ off 2 printable HERE
As low as $1.49*

Hungry Man Dinners - $2.49
As low as $1.99*

Tombstone Pizza - $2.69
As low as $2.19*
Freschetta or Red Baron Pan Pizza or Pasta - $4.49
-$1/1 Red Baron Pan Pizza (SS 1/23/11)
As low as $2.99*

Tyson Chicken (select varieties) - $4.49
-Various $1/1 coupons in the 1/2/11 and 1/23/11 SS inserts
As low as $2.99*

Totino's Pizza Rolls or Pillsbury Savorings - $2.99
-add 40¢ off 2 on your Smith's card HERE
-40¢ off 2 printable HERE

Other good deals:

Yoplait Yogurt - 50¢ each
-add 40¢ off 6 onto your Smith's card HERE
-40¢ off 6 printable HERE

10 for $10 Mix and Match

Coca-Cola 2 ltr. - $1 each
Mission Flour Tortillas - $1 each
Angel Soft Bathroom Tissue 4 rolls - $1
Select Colgate Toothpaste  and Colgate Plus Toothbrush - $1

Buy 3 GM Cereals get a FREE box of Cinnamon Burst Cheerios FREE
3 boxes a $2.49
-add 55¢ off on Cheerios (original only), Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and/or Trix onto your Smith's card HERE
-and add 75¢ off on Cheerios (various flavors listed on coupon), Golden Grahams, and/or Kix HERE
As low as 4 boxes for $5.22 (varies depending on cereal purchased and coupons used)

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Shopping trip to Walgreens and CVS last week!!!


This picture is from my Walgreens trip last week.  I was super happy about this trip!!!    I had B1G1 coupons for the Orbit gum at $1.49 each.  But could also use the in ad coupon that brought them down to 69¢ each so for those I paid  68¢ for those, the Bid pens were on sale for $1.99 and I had $2 off coupons (had to adjust down to $1.99 each (both for FREE!), and the Quaker oats were on sale for $1.50 each and I had $1 off coupons.  To top it off I had $1 RR!!! 

Subtotal:  68¢   Total out of pocket:  99¢!!!
Total if I had paid full price:  $20.38



This was on the same day.  I stopped into CVS and found these L'Oreal eyeshadows on clearence for $2.12 each.  I had 2 $5 off coupons.  Subtotal for all 5 was 60¢.  The 8pk of Olay bar soap was on clearance as well for $3.24 and I had a $2 off coupon.  The Dove conditioner was...you guessed it, on clearance for $1.19.  I had a $1 off coupon so I paid 19¢ before tax.  The Dove dark choc were 89¢ each with 50¢ off coupons.
Subtotal:  $2.81  Total out of pocket:  $3.97
Total if I had paid full price:  $58.17!!!

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Coupon Policies

Print these out and take them with you when you go!

HERE is the Walgreens Coupon Policy.

HERE is the WalMart Coupon Policy and HERE is their Price matching policy.

CVS doesn't have their coupon policy available on their website (or anywhere for that matter).  I will make it my mission to get a policy this week from their customer service department.

Walgreens Deals 1/16 to 1/22

So Far these are all the deals I have had a chance to look up...I will update with more.

Carefree Pantiliners - 99¢ with Walgreens in ad coupon
-50¢ coupon HERE
Total = 49¢

Starbucks 4 pk Fraps - $3.99 with Walgreens in ad coupon
-$1.00 coupon HERE (in order to get this coupon you have to follow the directions on the website)
Total = $2.99

Campbells Soup - 4/$5
Various coupons HERE

Arizona Tea - 2/$1

Check out more deals HERE!!! You can print the deals you want right off the site.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Raley's Deals 1/12 to 1/19

Here is a link to the Raley's Deals.

The Frugal Find

A Few of my favorites:

Whole Fryer Chickens - 77¢/lb

Dannon Light & Fit - 10 for $5
-$1 off coupon SmartSource 01/02/11

Hershey's Candy Bars - 2 for $1

Huggies Jumbo Packs - $7.99

Smith's Deals 1/12 to 1/17

Smith's Chicken Thighs, Drumsticks or twin pack Whole Chicken - 99¢/lb.
Kroger Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts - 4 lb bag for $7.96
Beef Back Ribs - $1.49/lb

Pepsi Soft Drinks - 4/$4
Yoplait Yogurt - 50¢ each
Buy 6 
-Load 40¢ of 6 e-coupon onto your Smith's Card
-40¢ off 6 HERE 

Barilla Pasta (select varieties) - $1.00 each
-55¢ off SmartSource 01/09/11


Get a FREE box of Cinnamon Burst Cheerios or Cinnamon Chex WYB any 3 participating GM Cereal - $2.49 each
-Various GM Cereal Coupons HERE.

Buy 10 participating items get $5 off Instantly (basically takes 50¢ off of the listed price below if you purchase 10):

Lean Cuisine - $2.09
-$1/2 Smartsource insert 01/02/11


Hot/Lean Pockets - $2.09

Toaster Strudel - $1.99

-Load 50¢ off two e-coupon onto your Smith's card through Cellfire or Smith's and
-50¢ off 2 HERE or HERE


Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers - $1.99
-Load 50¢ off 2 onto your Smith's Card


Hungry-Man Entree - $2.49

Tombstone Original - $2.69

Pepperidge Farm Bread or Dessert - $2.49

Banquet Chicken - $3.99

Tostino's Pizza Rolls or Pillsbury Savorings - $2.99

-Load 40¢ off 2 onto your Smith's Card


Freschetta Pizza or Red Baron Pan Pizza or Pasta - $4.49
-$1/2 off Red Baron Singles SmartSource 11/14/10 (ex. 01/24/11)

M&M or Dove Frozen Treats or Weight Watchers Frozen Treats - $3.49

Tyson Chicken - $4.49
-$1 Smart Source 01/02/11

Other Deals:

Schick Disposable Razors 50% off

Huggies or Pull-Ups Jumbo Packs - $8.99

Gerber 2nd Foods (2pk) - 89¢

Case Sale:

Maruchan Ramen Noodles Soup 24 ct Case - $3.00
Libby's Vegetables 12 ct Case - $6.00

February 2011 All You Coupons

Here is a list of coupons that are in the February issue of All You. Just click the link below!

February 2011 All You Coupons

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Groupon



Groupon is a daily deals website that I signed up for just before Christmas.  Right after the new year they had a deal going on for 3 Redbox rentals for $1!  They e-mail you new deals every day.  If you would like to sign up, click HERE.  They frequently have great deals on family fun.

DenTek Floss Picks Free Sample

You can sign up HERE to get a free sample of Den Tek floss picks.  You can print a $1 off coupon as well!

$1 off Classico Pasta Sauce Coupon

HERE is a Classico Pasta Sauce coupon for $1.00 off a 44 oz. jar.  I used mine at WalMart a couple of weeks ago.

Tropical Breeze (Cologne sample)

Sign up here for a free sample of a men's cologne called Tropical Breeze HERE.

Cellfire Coupons

This is just another way to add coupons to your Smith's Card.  Go HERE and sign up to save even more money!!!

Cool Diaps Sample

Go HERE to find out how you can get a FREE sample of these very cool and unique diapers!  There is a limited supply!

Cream of Wheat Sample and $1.00 off Coupon!

Go HERE to get a free Sample and $1.00 off coupon!!!

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Walgreens

 At first glance this ad didn't impress me...let's see what I can find the second go around...

No Nonesense Basic Knee Highs - $0.25 (limit of 6)

Lysol Healthy Touch Hand Soap System - $11.99
-$3.00 printable here
$7.00 RR

 Lyson Cleaning Procuct - BOGO Free
Various coupons in last weeks paper or sign up here and print.

Dove for Men - $3.99
Body wash and deoderent
Get $2.00 RR

Bic Soleil Disposable Razors - $4.99
BOGO Free coupon 1/9/11 SS
-$2.00 12/12/10 SS (exp 1/9/11)
Get $1.00 RR

Reach Total Care
$2.00 off (limit 3) WGC
-$2/2 Toothbrush here
or -$1/1 Floss here

Pampers Cruiser Box - $19.99
Get $3.00 RR
-1.50/1  12/26/10 P&G (expires 1/31/11)

All Detergent/Snuggle - $3.49

CVS Deals for 1/9 - 1/15

Here are the CVS Deals starting tomorrow!  This is not a list of ALL of the deals but the one's that I like most.  Let me know if you see anything you like.

Huggies Diapers (56-96ct) - $17.99
$3 EB Reward
Price after EB - $14.99
*if you have a coupon...use it!!!  It makes the deal that much sweeter.

Ajax Dish Liquid - $0.77

Reeses Cup Minis/Hersheys Drop (King Size) - $1.59
Get $1.59 EB

Snickers singles - $0.89
Get $0.89 EB

Campbell's Soup/Hormel Chili - 2/$3
Find coupons for Campbell's here or here.
Find coupons for Hormel Chili here.

Spend $20 on the following items and get $10 EB...

Starbucks 4pk - $4.99
Use $1.00 printable found here.
Izzy 4pk - $2.99
Use $1.00 printable found here.
Amp 4pk - $4.99Pepsi 2 liter, Sobe Lifewater, Gatoraid 5/$5
Pepsi 12 pks 3/$10
Doritos/Lay Chips 2/$5

Spend $20 on these items, get $10 EB...


Lycol or Finish - $3.00 to $4.00
Airwicks - $5.00 to $6.00
Coupons in last weeks paper
or go here and sign up so you can print some coupons.

Spend $10 get $3 EB on select L'Oreal cosmetics
-$5/2 - 1/2/11 RP
-$2/1 - 1/2/11 RP

Ivory (3pk)/Dove/Yardly bar soap - $0.99





Starbucks 4 pks

Are on sale at CVS starting tomorrow.  There is a $1 off coupon if you go here.  Remember to click the back button to print it a second time!

Free Handsanitizer Sample

Click here for a Free Purell Hand Sanitizer Sample.

A little Overwhelmed

Overwhelmed -1. Bury or drown beneath a huge mass.  2. Defeat completely.

I must say that I started this blog knowing it was going to be hard.  I don't want to steer anyone wrong!  At this point...I have 3 followers and a little under 100 page views.  It isn't like I am famous or that EVERYONE in the world is looking to me...but I feel an obligation to the few of you that want to learn how to coupon.  I would like to see all of my friends and family learn how to save money...I am pretty sure that none of you have a money growing tree around.

I give you this..

  • I will do my best to teach you (as I fumble along as well) the "art" of couponing.
  • I will do my best to be timely on giving updates of weekly deals at Walgreen, CVS and Smith's...and occasionally other stores.
I am busy just like the rest of you.  I have family, church, school and a house to run.  I don't want this to get in the way of my obligations to God and my family.  Couponing should help all of us save money, but it shouldn't take our time away...there has to be balance and I am trying to find it.  It is easy to become so OBSESSED over this...LOL!  Just look at the TLC show Extreme Couponing...THAT says it ALL!!!

 

Friday, January 7, 2011

Shopping at Smith's

As promised I am updating you all on my Smith's shopping trip!  I must say...I am a goof!!!  I didn't get enough of the cereal and got extra of the P&G products and messed myself and the poor courtesy clerk all up!!!  PTL all is fixed and we left the store happy campers.  Ok, so here goes!


Charmin - $6.99 (e-coupon for $3.00 off, paper coupon for $1.00 off)
Fabreeze Aircare - $2.49 (paper coupon for $1.00 off)
Fabreeze Aerosol - $2.49 (e-coupon for $1.00 off)
Dawn Dish Soap - $2.49 (e-coupon for 50¢ off, paper coupon for 50¢ off)
Crest 3D White - $3.03 (e-coupon for 75¢, paper coupon for $1.00 off)
Glide Floss - $2.50 (e-coupon for 75¢ off, paper coupon for 75¢ off)
OB Toothbrush x2 - $5.00 (2 e-coupon for 75¢, 2 paper coupons $1.00 off)
2X - $4 off coupons = $8 off
Total for these items = $3.24 plus tax!!!

Kashi Go Lean Crips x2 - $5.98 (2 paper coupons for $1 off)
Special K x2 - $5.98 (paper coupon BOGO free -$2.99)
In store $4 off coupon
Total for these items = $2.97!!!

Vitamin Water x2 = $2.00 (2 paper coupons for $1 off)
Both for FREE

Grand Total for everything in the picture = $6.76

MCG Coupon savings = $21.74
Freshvalues savings = $23.11
Total Saving = $44.85

Let me know how your shopping trip went!

CVS Deals: January 9 - 15 | Finish and Airwick Moneymakers and $1.67 Pepsi 12-Packs

Follow this link to the CVS deals coming up next week.  I will post some of my own as well once I have a chance to look at the add!  

CVS Deals: January 9 - 15 | Finish and Airwick Moneymakers and $1.67 Pepsi 12-Packs

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Smiths Deals 1/5 - 1/11

Yoplait Yogurt (select varieties)  50¢
Buy 6 and use 40¢ off 6 here
Load the same coupon onto your Smith's card

*Save an extra $4 when you purchase any four of these Items:
Charmin Bathroom Tissue $6.99
Load $3 off coupon onto your Smith's card
As low as $2.99


Crest Toothpaste, Oral B Advantage Plus Toothbrush or Glide Floss  $2.50
Load $.75 off Crest Toothpaste, $.75 off Glide, and $.75 off Oral B Toothbrush
As low as .$75 each

Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent $10.99
Load $1 off onto your Smith's card
As low as $8.99

Bounty $6.99
Load $1 off onto your Smith's card
As low as $4.99

Febreze Air Effects $2.49
Load $1 off onto your Smith's Card
As low as $.49

Dawn 10.1-24oz $2.49
Load $.50 off onto your Smith's Card
As low as $.99

Pampers Big Pack Box $19.99
Load $1 off onto your Smith's Card
As low as $17.99

*You can use one paper MC on each item along with the e-coupon to make this an even GREATER deal!!!

Kellogg's or Kashi GoLean Cereal or Special K, Fiber Plus or Nutri-Grain Bars
$1.99 each when you buy 4
Go to their FB page for a BOGO Free coupon or print coupons here
Price will vary.


These are the bargains that popped out at me...feel free to post any that intrigue you!





Here is a picture of my last shopping experience.  I spent a little over $8 on all of these items and got to take home $13 in EBs!!!  I will update with the breakdowns a little later!

Printable Coupons and Freebies!!!

My FAVORITE sites for printable coupons are:

coupons.com
redplum.com
smartsource.com

If you sign up for:

P&G - you get e-mails for free product samples and/or coupons they are sending out.


I will be adding to this page as time goes on!!!

Introduction...

Hello to my Coupon Companions...

I am starting this blog because I have family and friends that are in desperate need of my help!  I am in no way an expert...lets just get that out in the open!  I am still learning, but what I have already learned...I can teach!  I hope that I can show some of you how to save a little and others how to save A LOT!!!  It all depends on what you want or need from this blog. 

I am sure that I will not be perfect or that I will be as good as some of the other bloggers are...but, I will update weekly for deals going on at

CVS
Walgreens
And Smith's

If you find any deals...please feel free to post your pictures and deals!

Thank you for reading!