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These deals are good from December 20-December 26. I plan to spend next Saturday taking up many of these great offers!
Also, don't forget to get your paper on Sunday! In some cases it pays to buy two, just check ahead of time to make sure there are coupon booklets in that Sunday's paper.
Robitussin is $6.99 each. If you spend $10 on Robitussin products then you get back $3 in RR's! There were several $1/1 coupons in the paper which means after Q's and RR's you could pay as little as $4.49 each.
Dove shampoo/conditioner/styling products - Buy 2 get one FREE ($4.99 each)
$1.50/1 conditioner
$1.00/1 any hair care product
Pay as little as $2.49 each.
Kleenex 78 or 110 sheets - Walgreens Q for $.79 each
$.50/3 manufacturer's Q
Makes them $.62 each!
Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato soup - Walgreen's Q for $.59 each
$.40/4 manufacturer's Q
Makes them $.49 each!
Russel Stover Boxed Chocolate 11 to 12oz - Walgreen's Q for $3.99 each
$1/1 maufacturer's Q
Just $2.99!
Hot Wheels Vehicle - Walgreen's Q for $.49 each (limit of 10)...this isn't something I intend to buy, but it's a great deal for those of you with kids into Hot Wheels OR a great item to buy and donate to Toys for Tots.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Back in the game
It was really weird getting back into hard core couponing again after a several month hiatus. The big disadvantage? Having to re-build our stash/stockpile. There are a few things we still have together but there is even more that we don't and unfortunately it takes money to build that up. Anywho. Here's how this week has gone so far...
Since I'm not working and Steven only gets paid bi-weekly, I try to do the majority of our shopping on payday and just get essentials and really great steal deals the following week. My big tip for you is to check out IheartPublix an amazing blog IMHO. She posts the weekly ad information along with links to some printable coupons on Monday night. This is a great help because not everyone is lucky enough to have it come in their mail on Tuesday, and if you don't get it then, you have to wait until the store releases it on Thursday! It's a big help for me to know what is on sale the upcoming week so that I can save even more. Example: We ran out of mayo. I was planning on just grabbing a jar during my trip today something that would have cost me $3-4 for one jar, however, after checking out IheartPublix, I found out that mayo is going BOGO next week! Same price for two!
Currently we aim for $60-70 each week for groceries since we have to provide for 2 adults, 1 toddler and 2 large dogs. Which means I had a cap of $120 today for two weeks worth of groceries and I did it! We'll need a little more than normal thanks to Chirstmas next week and multiple Christmas parties and celebrations between now and then (which require extra baking and cooking). Plus, I got extra of a few things to fill the cabinets.
Total before tax, coupons and savings: $188.76
Total saved: $77.24
Total spent before tax: $111.52
My best deals of the day: (after sales and coupons)
Juicy Juice bottles (BOGO) normally - $3.49each paid - $1.25 each!
Tylenol Cold and Sinus (on sale) normally $5.69each paid - $1.99
Kraft Mac N Cheese (BOGO) at $1.29each - B3G1 FREE coupon = $.32 each!!!
Chex Cereal (BOGO) normally - $3.49each paid - $1.25 each
Betty Crocker Mufin Mix (BOGO) normally - $2.59each paid - $.90 each!
Green Giant Steamers (BOGO) normally - $2.39each paid - $.75each!
There are many other great sales out there but stock up quick because they end tomorrow!
Since I'm not working and Steven only gets paid bi-weekly, I try to do the majority of our shopping on payday and just get essentials and really great steal deals the following week. My big tip for you is to check out IheartPublix an amazing blog IMHO. She posts the weekly ad information along with links to some printable coupons on Monday night. This is a great help because not everyone is lucky enough to have it come in their mail on Tuesday, and if you don't get it then, you have to wait until the store releases it on Thursday! It's a big help for me to know what is on sale the upcoming week so that I can save even more. Example: We ran out of mayo. I was planning on just grabbing a jar during my trip today something that would have cost me $3-4 for one jar, however, after checking out IheartPublix, I found out that mayo is going BOGO next week! Same price for two!
Currently we aim for $60-70 each week for groceries since we have to provide for 2 adults, 1 toddler and 2 large dogs. Which means I had a cap of $120 today for two weeks worth of groceries and I did it! We'll need a little more than normal thanks to Chirstmas next week and multiple Christmas parties and celebrations between now and then (which require extra baking and cooking). Plus, I got extra of a few things to fill the cabinets.
Total before tax, coupons and savings: $188.76
Total saved: $77.24
Total spent before tax: $111.52
My best deals of the day: (after sales and coupons)
Juicy Juice bottles (BOGO) normally - $3.49each paid - $1.25 each!
Tylenol Cold and Sinus (on sale) normally $5.69each paid - $1.99
Kraft Mac N Cheese (BOGO) at $1.29each - B3G1 FREE coupon = $.32 each!!!
Chex Cereal (BOGO) normally - $3.49each paid - $1.25 each
Betty Crocker Mufin Mix (BOGO) normally - $2.59each paid - $.90 each!
Green Giant Steamers (BOGO) normally - $2.39each paid - $.75each!
There are many other great sales out there but stock up quick because they end tomorrow!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Kmart Deals
There are some pretty good deals and coupon using opportunities currently out there for Kmart. These can be seen in their current ad, and they are good until 1/2/2010.
Mars, Nestle, or Hershey's 9,2oz-12.6oz packaged chocolate - 2 for $5
$1/2 Nestle Jingles HERE
Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Hershey's Kisses (from 12-6-09)
Playskool Swing N' Score Baseball - $10
$5/1 HERE
Playskool Mr. Potato Head Silly Suitcase Toy - $10
$5/1 HERE
ALL Star Wars Toys - Buy 2 get 1 FREE!!! (this is an amazing deal with the coupon below)
$5 off $20 on Star Wars purchase HERE
My Little Pony So Soft Starsong or Gumball Playset - $24.99 each
$5 off $20 on My Little Pony purchase HERE
Coca-Cola 2 Liters - 3 for $4
Coca-Cola 12-packs - 3 for $10*
*Your total purchase must be $25 in order to get this deal
Finally, They have a 10 for $10 deal going on some of their candy for stocking stuffers, such as Twizzlers, Marshmallow's, and Nerd's Ropes. You'll need to check with your store to find out exactly what items they are offering at this price.
Happy Shopping!
Mars, Nestle, or Hershey's 9,2oz-12.6oz packaged chocolate - 2 for $5
$1/2 Nestle Jingles HERE
Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Hershey's Kisses (from 12-6-09)
Playskool Swing N' Score Baseball - $10
$5/1 HERE
Playskool Mr. Potato Head Silly Suitcase Toy - $10
$5/1 HERE
ALL Star Wars Toys - Buy 2 get 1 FREE!!! (this is an amazing deal with the coupon below)
$5 off $20 on Star Wars purchase HERE
My Little Pony So Soft Starsong or Gumball Playset - $24.99 each
$5 off $20 on My Little Pony purchase HERE
Coca-Cola 2 Liters - 3 for $4
Coca-Cola 12-packs - 3 for $10*
*Your total purchase must be $25 in order to get this deal
Finally, They have a 10 for $10 deal going on some of their candy for stocking stuffers, such as Twizzlers, Marshmallow's, and Nerd's Ropes. You'll need to check with your store to find out exactly what items they are offering at this price.
Happy Shopping!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Being Frugal...
The last year has brought about some pretty significant changes in our lives. My husband and I have both lost our jobs, I'm unemployed and going to school full time, he's making half what he was, and we are facing bankruptcy and the loss of many things that make our lives comfortable. So, in an effort to try and lower our outgoing costs I'm looking into saving money and cutting costs anywhere, and in anyway that I can.
By looking up some amazing blogs, and searching the internet high and low for great deals and sites, I've made a huge impact already and I haven't even fully started yet.
If you are looking into starting a savings journey as well, here are a few good places to start...I hope you'll join me on this journey as I change our budgets to fit our changing life.
Coupons.com
Smartsource
By looking up some amazing blogs, and searching the internet high and low for great deals and sites, I've made a huge impact already and I haven't even fully started yet.
If you are looking into starting a savings journey as well, here are a few good places to start...I hope you'll join me on this journey as I change our budgets to fit our changing life.
Coupons.com
Smartsource
Frugal Fun and Fortune - blog
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Citizen
Citizen watches rock! I got one for Christmas and I can't tell you how many times I've slammed it into a wall, door, or as the case was this morning a toilet paper holder at work...oops. I hit it smack on the face each time and there isn't so much as one scratch! Maybe this is something silly to be impressed with, but I was just so excited that I hadn't killed it. You could seriously hear the 'hit' in the reception area.
I'm just so proud of my little present :)
I'm just so proud of my little present :)
Monday, February 23, 2009
You will NEVER believe this one
I decided to be nice and finally broke down and allowed Steven to pick what we did on Sunday. He said "lets pack a picnic and go to Fort Caroline". My reply? "there's an actualy fort on Ft. Caroline?". Well there sure was. We went and ate a yummy lunch and then did one of the shorter nature hikes. It was a blast! I never thought I would actually enjoy walking in the middle of the woods but I did...I didn't let him stop for too long though. That makes it a little too close to camping. Ick!
Anyway, I had a blast, and Bailey did too! She just talked the entire time and looked around at everything. We're hoping to go again next weekend and hike around Spanish Pond.
Anyway, I had a blast, and Bailey did too! She just talked the entire time and looked around at everything. We're hoping to go again next weekend and hike around Spanish Pond.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Experiences
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars- for like 10 minutes then I went back inside :)
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity.
7. Been to Disneyland - only if Disney World Counts.
8. Climbed a mountain.
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept in an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitchhiked
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language-does piglatin count?
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo's David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten caviar.
72. Pieced a quilt-I made a quilt purse
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book-VERY SOON!
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chicken pox
89. Saved someone's life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a lawsuit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Read an entire book in one day
2. Slept under the stars- for like 10 minutes then I went back inside :)
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity.
7. Been to Disneyland - only if Disney World Counts.
8. Climbed a mountain.
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept in an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitchhiked
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language-does piglatin count?
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo's David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten caviar.
72. Pieced a quilt-I made a quilt purse
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book-VERY SOON!
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chicken pox
89. Saved someone's life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a lawsuit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Read an entire book in one day
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