Wags through 1/2

**Buy 2 Cinnamon Toast Crunch @ $2 each + 1 Gallon Milk get a $2RR, print 2 - $1 coupons here = 2 free cereal plus milk…for the cost of the milk
**LaCross Implements BOGO, use the BOGO coupon from the December All You mag = 2 free
**Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner $13.99 + FREE Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Refill. Print the $7 coupon here, then print this BOGO cleaner refill here (You’re going to buy one cleaner and 2 refills…but both refills will be free, one with the offer and one with the coupon) = $6.99 out of pocket. Submit for the $5 SC Johnson Rebate = all 3 for $1.99.

CVS through 1/2

**Ivory Bar soap (3 pack) $.99, use the $1 coupon from Sunday’s paper = free
**Colgate Total Advanced $2.99 with $2ECB, use the $1 coupon from the All You magazine or print one here = free
** Buy 2 Olay Regenerist scrub cleansers (5 oz) $6.99, use 2 - $3 coupons from the paper, THEN submit for this $15 Olay rebate = free + $7.02 overage (they may just give you the cost of the products though)…there is also a rebate on that link for 2 free Olay Quench Lotion!

Wags & CVS through 12/26

There are just a few deals this week, but it still might be worth your time!

Wags
**Kids Oral B toothbrushes & toothpaste 4 for $10 with $5 RR. Use 2 - $1 off 2 coupons from the paper plus the $1 Wags coloring book coupon (it will mult. by 4) = 4 free + $1 overage
**Kleenex $.79 with in-ad coupon, print $.75 coupon here = $.04 per pack
**Hot Wheels are $.49 with in-ad coupon, I'm thinking stocking stuffers...
**Arm & Hammer detergent is BOGO $6.99, as I said previously I'm out of detergent, so I'm going to print a $1 off 2 coupon = $3 each

CVS
**Alteril Sleep Aid $1.99 with $1.99 ECB = free
**Crest Pro Heatlh Toothpaste $2.88 with $2 ECB, use $.75 coupon = $.13
**Nivea Body Wash $5.99 with $5 ECB, print a $2 coupon here = $1 overage
**Thermacare $2.49 with $2.49, print a $1 coupon here = $1 overage

Hello!

The baby and I are doing great. I have a trip or 2 planned to use up some soon to be expiring ECBS and RRs....and I've run out of detergent, paper towels and saran wrap over the past week - it's amazing how essentials disappear so fast. I'll post some deals tomorrow! I hope you're having a good week leading up to Christmas!

Rite Aid through 12/19

I am planning one more trip to Wags today and a trip to RA...among dishes, laundry and other things I don't want to come home to in a few days.

**Covergirl Liquid or Powder Makeup $3.99 with a $2 Single Check Rebate (SCR), use $1 from the paper = $.99 (limit 5!) There might also be CG nail polish 75% off, so free with coupon
**Chapstick Fresh Effects $2.99 with a $2.99 SCR = free
**Nivea Lip Care $2.99 with $2.99 SCR = free
**Prell Shampoo 13.5 oz $.99 with a $2 SCR = $1 overage...without a coupon...weird rebate. You may get up to 5 of them, so up to $5 overage!

What I plan on doing today:
3 Nivea Lip Care @ $2.99 = $8.97
Nivea Body Lotion $7.99 (must say 'body')
Chapstick $2.99
Covergirl $3.99
2 Prell @ $1.98

Total: $25.92

Coupons:
$5 off $25 (give first)
$2.99 off - Buy 2 Nivea Lip Care get one free (from paper)
$7.99 off - Buy 3 Nivea Lip Care get Nivea lotion free (from paper)
$1 off Covergirl

Out of Pocket: $8.94

Rebates Received: $11.99 ($2 Nivea Lip Care, $1 Nivea Body Lotion, $2.99 Chapstick, $2 Covergirl, $4 Prell)
Overage: $3.04

Wags through 12/19

There isn't too much free stuff this week at Wags, but there is a super diaper deal!

**Complete Multi-Purpose Solution 12 oz. $7.99 with $8RR = free
**Huggies $8.99 with $2RR, use coupons from the paper or print a few $2 coupons here or here. Also, use the $1 off Wags coupon in the coloring book. THEN submit for the $.75 rebate from the Caregivers Marketplace (PS all receipts for 2009 are due by 1/10/10) = $3.24 per pack!
**Dulcolax Balance $7 with $4RR, use $3 coupon from bottle or print one here = free
**Select toys buy one for $6.99, get one free

If you can wait until Wednesday, they are offering another $5 RR for spending $25. I listed some of the $5 Holiday RR rules at the bottom of last week's post. This week the Holiday RR is just for Wednesday and Thursday, then supposedly there is a 15% off your total purchase coming out for Friday (watch the Wags website). Sounds like a lot of fun...too bad, scratch that, HOPEFULLY I will be in the hospital having a baby by the time Wednesday rolls around.
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Wed/Thur Scenario
Complete $7.99
Huggies $8.99
Dulcolax $7
3 Jell-O $1.17...something for $1.02 to get to $25, try these?

Total: $25.15

Coupons:
$2 Huggies
$3 Dulcolax
$.50 off 2 Jell-O
$1 off Huggies from Wags Coloring Book
any RRs you may have (except Holiday RR from last week)

Out of Pocket: $18.65

RRs: $19 ($8 Complete, $2 Huggies, $4 Dulcolax, $5 Holiday)
Profit: $.35 (HELLO free diapers!)

If you are not into diapers, trade it out for 12 packs of Coke. Starting Wednesday they are 3 for $10 with a $2 RR. That's just $2.66 each and with the Holiday RR it's even better!

QDoba score

I had a free entree waiting for me on my QDoba card, so we decided to visit last night. I feel like we scored a major deal.

• First I purchased a $25 gift card in order to receive a $5 bonus for Jan/Feb.
• Then we purchased our 2 burritos (one free on card) + a kids meal. I used the gift card in the first transaction to purchase it.
• Tuesday is double points night! I only got points for the one burrito I paid for, but I'm still 400 of 1000 points on my way to another free one!
• Both my receipts for the gift card and food offered an online survey for which I would receive a free order of chips & queso on my next visit!

In total: free rewards entree, free $5 in Jan/Feb, double points to add up to my next free entree, and 2 free chips & queso! Woohoo!

Don't neglect those receipt surveys! You'll get lots of free stuff! Every time you order something at Arby's you can take an online survey to get a free beef and cheddar. Burger King also has a phone survey for a free Whopper on their receipt (the survey is REALLY long though)

Kroger through 12/12

I never know if the next grocery trip will be my last for a while...There are some great deals at Kroger this week. Visit Cellfire.com (CF) and Shortcuts.com (SC) to add coupons to your Kroger card. For the sake of posts that are too long, below are only items that are 60% off or more...

**Betty Crocker (BC) Pouch potatoes $1, print $.40 off at Coupons.com (which will double), add $.40 SC and $.40 CF to card = $.60 overage
**BC Warm Delights Bowls $1.66, print $.50 off at Coupons.com (which will double), add $.50 SC and $.50 CF to card = $.34 overage
**Progresso Veggie Classics Soup $1, use $.50 off 2 from paper, add $.50 off CF and $.50 off SC = 2 free
**Tony's Crispy Crust Pizza $1, use $.50 off from paper = free
**Marcal Paper Towels $1, use 'free' coupons from paper = free
**BC frosting $1.66, print $.50 from Coupons.com which will double), add $.50 CF to card = $.17
**Pillsbury Sweet Rolls $1, use $.40 off 2 from paper, add $.40 off 2 CF to card = $.40 each
**Bumble Bee Tuna $1, use $.55 off from paper = $.45
**Pillsbury Crescent Rolls $1, use $.25 off from paper = $.50

**Dole canned pineapple $1, use $.35 off 2 = $.65 each

**Fleishmans Yeast 3-strip $1.49, use $.40 off from paper = $.69

**Dole Trop Fruit mix or mand oranges $1, use $.55 off 2 from paper = $.73 each

**Green Giant Steamers $1.66, use $.40 off from paper = $.87
**Bunny Bread Whole Grain White $1.39, use $.25 off from paper = $.89
**Mt Olive Pickles $2, use $.50 off from paper = $1
**Hostess Donettes $2, use $1 off from paper = $1
**Sargento Shredded Cheese $1.66, use $.50 off 2 from paper = $1.17 each
**Oscar Meyer Bacon $2.50, use $.75 off from paper = $1.75

Heading Out

I'm due with baby #2 in 6 days, so I am feverishly trying to update posts and get out the door with all my coupons! I have a bunch of RRs and ECBs in hand and hoping my wonderful husband will use them correctly just in case I have to send him out into the drug stores (with a very detailed list) over the next few weeks!

I still plan on updating next week...I think there's a good Huggies diaper deal at Walgreens next week, so I definitely don't want to miss it!

Walgreens through 12/12

A few deals throughout the week, but BIG DEALS starting Wednesday!
**Theraflu products 2 for $10 with $3 RR, print $2 coupon here, or use coupons from the paper + use the $2 off coupon from the Wags Healthy Savings Booklet (it will take off $4) = $1 overage
**Chinet Paper Plates (10-25 pk.) buy one at $2.99, get one FREE with in ad coupon, use 2 - $1 coupons from paper or print one here = $.50 each!
**Hefty One Zip Bags Buy one at BOGO $3.29, use $1 coupons from paper = $.65 each
**Dulcolax Balance $7 with $4RR, print a $3 coupon here or there should be one on the package = free, submit for $5 rebate here if you haven’t already = $5 overage
**Oral B or Zooth Stages Toothbrush 4 for $10 with 5RR, use $1 off 2 coupons from the paper and $1 off coupons from the Walgreens Childrens coloring cook (takes off $4) = 4 free!
**Triaminic 2 for $10 with $5 RR, use $2 and $3 coupons from the paper + $2 off coupon from the Wags Healthy Savings Booklet (subtracts $4) = $3 - $5 overage depending on coupons

BUT starting WEDNESDAY through Saturday:
**get $5 RRs when you spend $25 (before manufacturer coupons, but after Wags coupons) = $5 free!
**Conair brushes or Scuncii Hair accessories $2 with $2 RR = free
**Just for Men Touch of Gray Hair Color $6.99 with $7 RR, print $2 off coupon here, and send in for a &4 rebate here = $9 overage
**Neutrogena Men’s Skin Care $4.99 with $5 RR, use $2 coupon from the December All You mag = $2 overage
**Renu Multi-Purpose twin pack $9.99 with $10 RR print a $2 off here (or $1 off here, search in zip 85013 if you don’t see it) = $2 overage
**Stayfree 16 or 24 pk $1.99 with $2 RR, print $1 off here = $1 overage
**Stim-U-Dent 100 pk $2 with $2 RR = free
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Getting one of each of Wednesdays deals:
Scuncii/Conaair $2
Just for Men $7
Neutrogena $4.99
Renu $9.99
Stayfree $1.99
Stim-U-Dent $2
Total: $27.97 (you could take off one of the $2 items and still get $5 bonus RR)
Coupons:
$2 Just for Men
$2 Neutrogena
$2 Renu
$1 Stayfree
Out of Pocket: $20.97 (minus any RRs you might have)
RRs received: $33 (an RR for each of the items you bought plus $5 holiday bonus)
Profit: $12.03!!! Go buy a Snuggie with all your profit!

If you're planning on visiting Wags a few times over the next few days, there are a few things to remember:
**If you use the $5 bonus RR in paying for your next $25+ transaction, you will not receive another $5 bonus. So, use it if you are not planning on hitting another $25 total or use it Sunday or after. (but you may use other manufacturer RRs and you'll be fine)
**You may only use one $5 bonus RR in a future transaction (you may use other manufacturer RRs with it though)
**the bonus RRs expire 10 days from the time you get it rather than the normal 2 weeks. (boo)
**You must reach $25 AFTER all Wags coupons (in-ad, in the booklets, etc) in order to receive the bonus. Once all your Wags coupons are used and you are still above $25 hand over manufacturer coupons, RRs etc.
**For the manufacturer RRs: do not use an RR you received on an item to purchase that same item...for instance, if you buy Neutrogena in trip #1, either don't buy it in transaction #2 or use different RRs to pay. Otherwise you won't get the RR again.
**All this information (except for the bonus RR stuff) is in the HOW-TO Wags to the right, check it out if all this is too confusing...it's not too difficult once you get used to it!

Rite Aid through 12/13

Not much here, but if you're nearby, why not...you can still print a $5 off $25 coupon here

**Scotch Pop-Up Hand Brand Tape Dispenser 2 for $4.28 with a $3.29 SCR on 2, print 2 - $1 coupons here= $1.01 overage
**Electrosol Finish Dishwasher Detergent $3.99 with $1 SCR, print $1 coupon here = $1.99 (not free, but a good price!)

CVS through 12/8 & 12/12

Through Tuesday:
**Merry Brite Plush Santa Hat $3.99 with 3.99ECB = free
**Merry Brite Mini Ornaments $1.99 with 1.99ECB = free

Rest of the week:
**Complete Multi-Purpose Solution $9.99 with 9.99ECB = free
**Zantac 150 or 75 24-30ct $8.99 with 8.99ECB, use $1 coupon from the paper = $1 overage
**Emergen-C Immune Booster 2 pk $3.99 with 3.99ECB = free

New $5 Hallmark Coupon

If you didn't get any of the $5 Hallmark coupons in your magazines, you can print one here! It looks like the Holiday paper goods and holiday wrapping paper deals are still going on!

Restaurant Gift Cards + Bonuses

If you’re planning on getting restaurant gift cards for friends or family this Christmas, buy from a restaurant that’s going to give you some “money” back. Or, what am I saying, go buy gift cards for yourself!

Let’s say I go to QDoba once a month (understatement), if I buy 2 - $25 gift cards, I will get 2 - $5 bonuses for use in Jan/Feb. That's like 2 free burritos! If there is a restaurant you’re more than likely going to visit in January or February (when most of the bonuses are valid), plan ahead and buy the gift cards now and use the bonuses + gift cards throughout the year!

Besides QDoba, I think my favorite offer listed below is at Smokey Bones. Dine in and receive $5 off your meal when buying a gift card AND get a $10 bonus for future use! SB often has BOGO coupons or $10 off coupons online and in the paper, plus all apps are 1/2 price before 6pm during the week! The SB GC is also good at Red Lobster and Olive Garden which always have $3+ coupons in the paper. So you’re getting big savings either way you go here!

Here’s what I’ve collected! Let me know if you see any more deals out there!

Applebee's: Buy $50 gift card, get $10 bonus card free. (and they have that awesome deal for 1 app + 2 entrees for $20!)

Bravo's: Buy $50 gift card, get $10 bonus card free. Bonus card valid 1/1/10- 3/15/10

Buca di Beppo: Buy $100 in gift cards, receive a $25 bonus for use 1/1 – 3/31

Cheesecake Factory: Every $25 worth of gift cards purchased receive a card for a free slice of cheesecake. No additional purchase is necessary when redeeming the free slice of cheesecake card.

Denny's: Buy $25 gift card, get $5 gift card. (lots of newspaper coupons you could use with the GC!)

Famous Daves: Buy $25 in gift cards receive a $5 bonus

Little Ceaser's: Buy $25.00 GC get a $5.00 GC. Apparently, you can use the $5 GC after 24hrs (Needs 24 hrs to be activated). That’s 5 - $5 pizzas + one free!

Macaroni Grill: Buy a $25 GC get a $5 bonus for use 1/10-2/28 (sign up for their e-mail updates and get an occasional $5 off 2 entrees coupons)

Mitchells Fish Market: Buy $100 in gift cards receive a $20 bonus, more than likely for use in Jan/Feb

Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, and Bonefish Grill: $20 bonus card for every gift card purchase of $100. Bonus cards valid 1/1 - 2/10.

Penn Station: Buy $30 in gift cards receive a free small sub on your next visit (Tuesdays are BOGO nights)

QDoba: Buy $25 in gift cards receive a $5 bonus for use in January & February

Red Robin: Buy $25, get $5 bonus card free for use in January.

Ruby Tuesdays Buy $25 GC get a $5 coupon. Coupon good Jan-Feb 2010. (there are often BOGO coupons in the paper – PS their brunch is yummy but like $13 a plate, yikes.

Smokey Bones: Buy $25.00 gift card and get $5.00 off your meal instantly when dining in AND a $10 gift card valid 1/1-2/28. SB gift cards also valid at Red Lobster, & Olive Garden.

Uno Chicago Grill: Buy $25 gift card, get $5 promo card. Bonus promo card valid from 1/1/10 to 3/31/10.

Winston's at Sullivan On Saturday, December 12th only, purchase a $50 gift certificate for $25, valid for use 1/7/10 – 7/7/10 (they’re open Fridays & Saturdays only).

Also, don’t forget about Restaurant.com. They are so easy to use and there are over 80 restaurants in the Louisville area. Because the certificates have a minimum food purchase, I would buy a $25 GC, and give the person the additional cash. For instance, if you buy a $25 GC for Seviche the minimum food purchase is $35, so give the person $10 cash too. Restaurant.com has restaurants all over the country, so think of out of towners too! The current coupon code available is “present” for 70% off, so a $25 GC would cost you just $3, you may use the code through 12/8

Another gift certificate source is Half Off Depot. Buy now for Christmas because they mail the GCs to you!

**NEW** O'Charleys: Receive a $5 egift card for every $20 egift card you buy. I'm not quite sure how the gift card is received - they may send a printable e-mail to the recipient or something. Either way, good deal for you or someone else!

Rite Aid through 12/5

There are just a few free things at RA this week, but I've got a $5 Fall Gift of Savings (the same program as their Holiday Gift of Savings) burning a hole in my pocket...

**Gillette Fusion Power Razor $9 with a $5 SCR, use $4 coupon from paper = free
**AMO Complete Multi Purpose Solution $7.99 with a $7.99 SCR, use $1 coupon from paper = $1 overage
**Assorted Holiday Gift Wrap 30", 50 Square Feet $.88!

Wags through 12/5

**Ecotrin 45 ct $1.99 with in-ad coupon, use the $10 off 3 coupon from the paper (it had a bunch of random drug options), THEN hand over the in-ad coupon = $4.03 overage!!! This is actual overage AT the register, so make sure you are buying other things to cover it! There was also a $7 off 2 coupon in the paper, so do the same thing, manufacturer coupon first, then in-ad = $3.03 overage at the register.
**Complete Multi-Purpose Solution $7.99 with $7.99 RR, use $1 coupon from paper = $1 overage

**Band-Aid character Bandages 2 for $3 with $1 RR, use $2 off coupon from the Wags Coloring Book multiplied by 2) = $1 overage

**Toblerone candy 2 for $3, use $1 coupons from the paper and $1 off 2 from the December coupon book (should be available at the front of the store with the weekly ad) = 2 free (give the manufacturer coupons first)

**Glade Sense & Spray Kit $5.99 with $2 RR, use $4 coupon here (or possibly one from the paper?) = free

**Buy 2 Trident Layers gum @ $1.49, use BOGO coupon from paper and 3 for $3 Wags in-ad coupon (you don’t have to buy 3) = $.51 for 2 (your total would be $2.98 - $1.49 for BOGO - $.98 for in-ad coupon)

**Buy 2 Glade products listed here at 2 for $5, receive a $1RR, use the $3 off 2 coupon from paper = $.50 each.

**Mentos Gum $3 for 3 with in-ad coupon, use $.55 off from paper and in-ad coupon = $.45 each

**Nivea Lip Balm or Gloss $.99, use the BOGO coupon from the paper = $.50 each.

**Buy 2 Breakfast Items at 2 for $5 receive a $2 RR. Use $1.25 off 2 or $1 off 2 Quaker coupons from paper, or print a $1 off 2 here = $.88 - $1 each. Or use the $1 off 2 Aunt Jemima coupon from the paper = $1 each.

**Buy $20 in toys/plush receive $5RR. Many toys are buy 2 @ $6.99, get one free. So you could buy 6 toys, pay $27.96 and get a $5, so each toy is about $3.83 each!

**Need a fancy toothbrush for someone for Christmas? How about an Oral-B Rechargeable Power Toothbrush here. The online price is $79.99 for the Professional Care. Use the $20 off in-ad coupon, the $10 coupon from the paper and then submit for a $15 rebate here = $34.99.