Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Free Tomato Seeds
Code 1- CX
Code 2- 15
Variety- vegetarian vegetable
While we're talking about plants, did anyone else fall for the Gurneys ad within the coupon inserts a few months ago? The deals in the ad were better than what I could order directly from the website even with coupon codes (weird)! (I ended up paying less than $20 for the one blueberry & 1 set of 3 raspberries) Well, I mailed in my order for a Blueberry Patio Plant and Raspberries and they came while I was gone over the weekend. Now I have to find a place to plant them before they die a terrible death in the shipping box. HOPEFULLY I won't have to use their no-risk gaurantee!
CVS & Wags through 4/4
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Leaving on a Jet Plane
CVS:
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Previous Post updates
From left to right:
Sorel winter boots for Jake, reg price: $69, my price $10.80. Hopefully they'll fit next year, I went two sizes higher...but I think I'm okay even if they don't fit.
Keen sandals, reg price $94.95, my price $24
Salomon hikers, reg price $114.95, my price $29
Ahnu janes, reg price $89, my price $22.50
Sorel boots for Jeremy, reg price $149.95, my price $22.50. And I figure if Jeremy doesn't like them I can sell them on EBay and get my money back! (holy cow)
Not pictured: Timex watch for Jeremy, reg price $60, my price $15.
Total Spent: $133.23
Total Saved: $454.05 = total savings of 70%
The three shoes I picked out were wonderful. They fit great and are SO comfortable. I guess that's what you get when you buy expensive shoes!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
CVS through 3/28 & excuses, excuses
*Crest Pro-Health $3.49, with $3.49 ECB, $.50 - $1 coupons in previous papers will give you a profit!
*CVS Vitamin D 400, 100 ct $2.99, with $2.99 ECB = free (monthly deal)
*Post Trail Mix $4.79, BOGO, print 2 - $2 off coupons and get 2 for $.79!
I found some more deals at Wags this week , so check the post again for the updates!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Free Women's Day
There are lots of free magazines subscriptions out there. For this offer , you don't have to enter your credit card info or anything. They only glitch is that you're probably going to get a bunch of junk e-mail. SO, put in an e-mail address that you don't mind getting a bunch of junk in...or create a new account at hotmail or yahoo, just for these occasions.
Click here to sign up. I have to admit, Women's Day isn't my first choice of magazines, but when they have covers with fancy cookies like this, I am intrigued.
Wags through 3/27
**Hunt's Tomato Sauce is $.39 after the in-ad coupon. In the EasySaver Catalog there is a rebate for $5 when you purchase $10 worth of Con-Agra products. For this rebate you may either get 13 cans for $.17 or make a profit of $1.21 on 11 cans. Please see below for math...+++
**Crest Pro Health Night is still on clearance for $1.09. Use any of the coupons $.50 - $1 and ALSO get a $1 Register Reward for up to $.91 profit.
**Bic Soliel 4 pk razor cartridges are on clearance for $3.59. Use the $2 newspaper coupon and $2 EasySaver Coupon for $.41 profit
**Since you're at Wags, pass on through the freezer department and see if there is any clearance available, you might find something good!
**Good deal but not free - Tuf Trash bags are 2 for $7 with a $3 rebate (on 2) after the 10% GC bonus, they are $1.85 per box...trash bags are one of those things that are difficult to get for free. **Pledge is $2 for 7. Print 2 - $2 off Pledge coupons or here is another $2 coupon off Pledge Sweeper which I HIGHLY recommend for those that have pets. Anyways, you may submit up to six cleaning products for EasySaver rebate#23 for $1 (+ 10% GC bonus) back. SO, with the 2 $2 coupons you'll pay $.40 per item after the rebate, but mix and match however you like!
**If you like Diet Pepsi here is a good deal: It is on sale 3 for $10.92. Use the in-ad coupon to get a 4th pack of Diet Pepsi free. Use this coupon to get 1 flavored Diet pepsi free. So buy 4 Diet Pepsi (at least one flavored) and get 4 for the price of 2, about $7.28. Clear as mud?
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+++Rebates are counted BEFORE coupons, so the $10 requirement would be based on the product original price which is 5 for $4 or $.99 if you do not buy in sets of 5.
ConAgra in one transaction - -13 cans of Hunt's 8oz:
10 cans at 5/$4 = $8
3 cans at $.99 = $.97
Total: $10.97
In-Ad Coupon: $5.30 ($.41 off 5/$4 cans and $.60 off $.99 cans)
Out of Pocket: $5.67 + tax
Rebate w/ GC bonus: $5.50
New cost: $.17
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ConAgra in 3 transactions - - 4 cans, 4 cans & 3 cans
4 cans at $.99 = $3.96
In-Ad Coupon:$2.40
Out of Pocket: $1.56 + tax
repeat
3 cans at $.99 = $2.97
In-Ad Coupon: $1.80
Out of Pocket: $1.17 + tax
Total out of pocket: $4.29
Rebate w/ GC bonus: $5.50
Total profit: $1.21 profit
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Wags through 3/21
**Reach & Listerine are 3 for $9, if you buy 3 you get $6 Register Rewards. In Sundays paper there were coupons for $3 off when you buy one floss, one toothbrush & one Listerine.
The difficult thing about these two deals is Wags has to have it all in stock or you have to walk away....8 Dove products, the correct toothbrush and floss, etc. I struck out at my first Wags when they only had 3 soap bars and I didn't have enough deodorant coupons to make it all "free." AND they didn't have the Reach floss....2nd store I thought that the .99 trial size deodorant would work with the buy 8 deal...I was wrong and I'm taking it back tomorrow...
update 3/18/09:
**I heard that Bic Soliel 4 pk razor cartridges are on clearance for $3.59. Use the $2 newspaper coupon and $2 EasySaver Coupon for $.41 profit
**Also, Crest Pro Health Night Toothpaste 4.2 oz is on clearance for $1.09. Use the $.50-$1 newspaper coupons and receive a $1 RR (part of a March promotion) for up to $.91 profit.
--I'll be checking out Wags during my lunch break - I'll tell you how it goes! - CONFIRMED!!!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Zappos Outlet
Jeremy got some Keens there are a few weeks ago and we drove back down to get some hiking boots. We ended up with NorthFace boots regularly $100 + for $25. Jacob also got some cute sandals. As for me, I have huge size 11 feet, and while the sizes go to 12 (and there is plenty of selection) I just couldn't be satisfied. Shipments come in twice a week so I'll be sure to go back before the end of the month. The Zappos Outlet has shoes that are sent back from website orders and shoes that the couldn't sell on the website (only a few sizes or colors left so not worth keeping them on the website, etc.).
Anyway, you should really visit the store in Shepherdsville for 50% off already super reduced prices. Their number is 502-921-4901 for directions.
CVS through 3/21
**Irish Spring Body Wash $4.99, with $4.99 ECB. Use $.50 coupon from yesterday's paper for .50 profit...Isn't that festive.
The rest of the week:
**Dry Idea $2.99, with $2 ECB. Print $2 off Dry Idea Roll-On for $1.01 profit
**Colgate MaxWhite Toothpaste $2.99, with $2.99 ECB. Use $.75 coupon from paper a few weeks ago for $.75 profit.
The rest of the month:
The monthly deals are pretty weak for March:
**CVS Vitamin D 400, 100 ct $2.99, with $2.99 ECB = free
I'll update if I see anything more exciting!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Mmmm Arby's & Dr.P
Here is a printable coupon for another free roastburger with the purchase of a drink. Good today and tomorrow.
Here is a printable coupon for a free 20 oz or 2 liter Diet Dr Pepper. Mmmm almost as good as the original
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
CVS through 3/14
Not free, but good deals:
**General Mills 3 for $10, get $5 ECB. There were $1 off 3 coupons in the 2/8 paper, but there are a lot more out there. Here is $.75 off Cheerios. With the $1 newspaper coupon only - you would be paying just $1.33 per box!
**Coke is 4 for $13 with $3 ECB. That's cheaper than Big K guys! Speaking of K...roger I got a mailer a few weeks ago with a coupon in it for $2 off 3 Coca-Cola products. These are manufacturer coupons (says so at the top!) so I will use it when purchasing this week. There is often a little Kroger symbol at the bottom, I usually cut that off so the CVS people don't freak out...it's a manufacturer coupon with or without the little symbol.
still looking...I'll post more..
Monday, March 9, 2009
Wags through 3/14
Besides the diaper deal this week, there are quite a few free items including:
**Garnier Shampoo/Conditioner/stylers $2.99, use the $2 coupon in the EasySaver Catalog and $1 coupons from the 1/4 or 3/8 paper to make it free
**Coffeemate Creamer is BOGO at $2.49, print two $1.50 off coupons for $.50 profit.
**Glade Lasting Impressions or Sense & Spray is $7.99, use the $4 coupon in the EasySaver Catalog and this BOGO Sense & Spray coupon and this BOGO Impressions and get four for free. update 3/10/09: I had a super smart cashier last night that knew I used a $4 Wags coupon for each of the Glade and only gave me $3.99 free instead of the full $7.99. He would have been totally correct in giving me $3.99 or $7.99. So, they ended up being $2 each. Oh well, you win some you lose some.
There are no register rewards or rebates in the above items, so you'll want to add a few things to your cart so you don't go negative. With 1 shampoo, 2 creamers, and 2 Glade you'll be at negative $.53 at the register! So buy some Huggies or a rebate item
Diaper deal @ Wags through 3/14
Last week I gave you a heads up to print $5 and $3 Huggies coupons. Well, coupons.com did run out of those coupons, but they reset them with additional language. Last week's $5 coupon said any gentle care product, which is diapers (size 1 & 2) and wipes. Then the $3 coupon was for any Huggies. When the $5 coupon reset, it specifies gentle care diapers, so this wouldn't work for those of us with bigger kids. Since the coupons reset, you may go back and print 2 more of each.
Size 1 & 2 diapers scenario:
2 Gentle Care Diapers $20
1 Gentle Care Wipes $6
Coupons:
3 - $5 off Gentle Care
Out of Pocket: $11
Register Rewards Recieved: $10
Caregiver's Rebate: $1.50
Total Profit: $.75
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Sizes 3 & up:
2 Huggies Diapers $20
1 Gentle Care Wipes $6
Coupons:
2 - $3 off Huggies
1 - $5 off Gentle Care
Out of Pocket: $15
Register Rewards Recieved: $10
Caregiver's Rebate: $1.50
Total Cost: $3.50
Caregiver's Marketplace gives you $.75 back on every pack of Huggies you buy (among other things). After you make 5 qualifying purchases you may send in the rebate.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Bakeware for $1
Go to easybakeware.com and click on one of the 18 FREE items offered this month. I don't really need anything but I do love spoonulas! In the check out you will choose $1 shipping, and on this same page you will see the phone # you will need in which to cancel the 7-day free trial you are agreeing to which leads to a $14.97 monthly fee. But don't be scared by this mumbo-jumbo, just call and cancel.
In case you miss it, the number is 1-800-544-1528, I called the number within 5 minutes of placing my order. The call was completely automated, it asked for my phone # and then I hit the appropriate numbers to cancel my "subscription."
I love spoonulas!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Huggies Deal Next week
I'll tell you more about the Wags sale next week, but for size 2 and under you may get 2 jumbo diapers & wipes for $1 after RRs. For bigger boys & girls you be able to get 2 diapers & 1 wipes for $5 after RRs.
Print now, seriously...
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
I need detergent
Trip #1
Blink Eye Care $7.99
Sambucol $11.99
Coupons:
$1.50 off Blink
$4 off Sambucol
$10 off Sambucol from ESC
Out of Pocket: 4.48 + tax
RR received: $7.99 from Blink
Profit: $3.51
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Trip #2
Tide $5.99
Colgate MaxFresh $3.29
Vaseline $2.61 (25% off $3.49)
clearance pen $.10 (needed 4 items in order to use 4 Q's)
Total: $11.99
Coupons used:
.35 Tide from paper
$1 off Maxfresh
$1.50 off Vaseline
$7.99 RR from Blink
Out of Pocket: $1.15
RR recieved: $6.50 ($1 Tide, $3.5 Colgate $2 Vaseline)
Total Cost: $2.64
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Over the two trips:
Out of pocket:$5.63 <--less than I would have spent buying Tide alone
Total profit: $.58
Value of products: $33.14
p.s. in these two transactions I got all the great deals from this week except for Dove ($2.08 profit) and free crackers...I was afraid I wouldn't find 8 Dove bars and I already used my $2 off 2 cracker coupon....
CVS through 3/7
FYI if you are so lucky to find these items:
--Carnation Instant Breakfast $4.99, with $4.99 ECB - there was a $.75 coupon in the March All You Magazine = $.75 profit
--Act Trial Size $.99 with $.99 ECB = free
--Gillette Fusion Gamer $7.99 with $4 ECB, use the $4 newspaper Q to make it free (has this deal been going on for a month, or what?!)
--SlimQuick Energy Shot $4.99 with $4.99 ECB = free
--Hershey bars 2 for a $1. Use the $1 off 2 Reese's Whipps to get two for free
Maybe they'll get another truck in and I try at the end of the week. Hohum.
Wags through 3/7
--Vaseline lotions are 25% off this week and produce a $2 RR. Many items are $3.49 or less which would make them $2.61 or less...there have been coupons in the paper for Vaseline lotions ranging from $.55 to $1.50 off. When you use the $1.50 coupon, you'll pay $1.11 out of pocket and get a $2 RR back = $.89 profit. Additionally, here is a $1 off coupon
--Blink Tears Eye Drops are $7.99 with a $7.99 RR. Supposedly there were $2 coupons in the paper this Sunday, but I couldn't find them. Otherwise, you can click here and print out a $1.50 coupon, for a $1.50 profit.
--Colgate MaxFresh (not total) is $3.29 with $3.50 RR. Use the .75 coupon from the paper or print a $1 coupon here, for $1.21 profit. Since the RR you're getting is actually higher than the cost you're making a profit if you walk in and forget all your coupons at home...
--in March when you buy 6 Dove items you get $6 RRs, when you buy 8 Dove items you get $10 RRs. On page 9 of the weekly ad there is a coupon for $.99 Dove bars. SO, buy 8, get $10 back for $2.08 profit. The only catch would be finding 8 bars in one store!
--Nabisco 4-6 oz cookies & crackers (yeah, that's really small) are BOGO at $1.99. Use the $2 off 2 Nabisco coupon from the paper and get them both for free.
Use Sambucol profit to make your out of pocket lower!
Also, use your Excedrin Register Rewards from last week to buy RR items for this week! Just remember, you must have as many items as coupons. You may do the above RR deals as many times as you want, but you cannot use the RR to buy the same product. For instance you may pay for the Blink with the Colgate & Vaseline RRs but not with the a Blink RR. Clear as mud? Check out Wags How To and perhaps it will help!
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YTD Out of Pocket: $73.95
YTD Saved: $172.92
YTD Profit: $8.73
as of 3/4/09
Walgreens Monthly Deals
Free after rebate:
--Axe Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers up to $6.99 - up to $.69 profit with 10% GC bonus
--Wags Memory Formula $19.99 - up to $1.99 profit with 10% GC bonus
--Wags Extra Strength Quick Gels $2.99 - up to $.29 profit with 10% GC bonus
EasySaver Coupons:
--Sambucol Cold Relief is $11.99, use the $10 off EasySaver Coupon on page 26 (or page 14 online) and this $4 off coupon and make a $2.01 profit each time. This is profit at the register - so you must get an additional $2.01 in products so you will not go negative. I gave them the manufacturer coupon first, then the EasySaver coupon and it went great!
Monthly Register Rewards
--Dove products are buy 6 get $6RR, buy 8 get $8RR. For the first week of March Dove Soap Bars are .99 which would give a $2.01 profit when you buy 8. However, I have heard that the trial size deodorants & soaps work also, I'll let you know how it goes when I get a chance...and when I find 8 of them in one store...