Free Stamps + UPromise @ Wags

I've posted about Wags three times already this week, but I began typing so much explanation about this deal that the other deals got lost...so here it is...

Visit the Wags photo counter, look on the wall for a photo stamp set. The box is blue and has a puppy on the front, it says $.42, but you'll get $.44's. They should be on clearance between $7.19 and $10.xx, and after your 15% off coupon they'll be $6.11 - $8.xx. What you are buying is a CD for which to put in your computer, and the code you would use to order the stamps online. There are 20 stamps included, so the actual stamp cost is $8.80, so you’re winning either way here. Those are the buying basics…

NEXT, if you have not joined UPromise.com then do it, do it now! UPromise is based on saving money for college or paying off student loans, but it looks like they now have a ‘cash out’ option too, so you can just take the money if the college things doesn’t apply. I have been a member for about 2 years (for Jacob) and only gained $16, but it is so easy to use, I just run my debit cards/shopper cards and random pennies are added to my account – and you can get your friends relatives to sign up for your kid too. There are a bunch of other ways to get money, go check it out….I’m telling you this because UPromise will put $8 in your account when you order your stamps online! SO after the UPromise deposit, your stamps will be free plus a little overage (depending on the clearance price)

Here’s the run down:
**Scan 15% off coupon
**Buy Clearance Photo Stamps
**Go online to UPromise and click the ‘shop now’ tab. Search for PhotoStamps.com.
**When you get the merchant search results, click on ‘Shop Now” located under the photostamps logo. It will take you to the appropriate website and you start creating your photostamps.
**When you add the stamps to your cart your total will be something like $18.99 plus shipping, but after inputting the code on the box you bought from Wags, your cost is $0.
**Your stamps will be mailed to you and $8 will be deposited into your UPromise account in a few weeks
**Use your stamps! Think Christmas cards, thank you cards, wedding/birthday invitations…so cute. There shouldn’t be a limit either, so buy all the free stamps you want!

I know this is a long explanation, so please comment if you have any questions!

More Wags

There are a few great scenarios I would like to add to the Wags list since we have a 15% off coupon

Deals already posted:
**Rimmel, still BOGO, no change, 2 free
**Scotch Bubble mailer new price: $.33, I would get 3 with the $1 coupon = 3 free (but I guess it could beep for the $.005 cents less than $1, who knows.)
**Garnier new price $2.84 - $1 coupon - $2 RR = $.16 overage

New deals:
**Buy 2 Listerine Total Care $4 each, $3.40 after discount, use 2 - $2 coupons from paper or print this $2 off , get $3RR = $.20 overage
**Starbucks Frappuccino, use $1.25 in-ad coupon = $1.06 after discount, print $1 off coupon= $.06
**Buy 2 Oral B Indicator Toothbrushes $2.50 each, $2.13 after discount, use 2 - $1 Oral B coupons, get $2RR = $.12 each
**Got2B styling products BOGO $5.99, $5.09 after discount, use 2 - $2.50 coupons $2.50 off or 2 - $2 coupons $2 off = between $.05 to $.55 each
**Buy 2 Head & Shoulders Classic Clean @ $11, $9.35 after discount for 2, use BOGO newspaper coupon, get $4RR = $.34 each - if you have a $1 or $2 off one this would give you overage
**Conair Hairdryer (just for fun) $14.99, $12.74 after discount, receive $10RR = $2.74
**Ultra Tuf Trash bags $2.99, $2.54 after discount…no other coupons…trash bags are just rarely on sale…

more Kroger

I mentioned before the Kroger 50% off sale today. There are many items on sale that are eligible for the Kellogg's Fuel for School Rebate. Buy any combination of 10 items – Kellogg’s Cereal, Nutri-Grain, Special K Bars, Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies, Fruit-Flavored Snacks, any Keebler product, any Sunshine product, and any 100 Calorie Right Bites and get $10 back.

Coupons.com has the following (very random) coupons that would be eligible:
$.75 off Cheez-Its
$1 off cinnabon bars
$1 Special K Chocolatey Pretzel bars
$1 Kellogs Blueberry cereal$1 Special K crackers

Kellogg’s Eggos may be free or cheap with the $1 newspaper coupon too.

Wags 15% off July 31

If you haven't been to Wags this week and have RRs expiring very soon (:::raises hand:::) then you are super smart because you have been awaiting the 15% off coupon for use tomorrow! I like this coupon because you don't have to go up and down the aisles looking for things to buy just to reach $20 or $25 minimum, and coupons have no relevance as to when you hit the $20 or $25...blah confusing.

Be sure to give the cashier the 15% off coupon FIRST. The last time they offered this coupon I was lectured at the beauty counter because I didn't read the fine print.

So, check out the Wags deals this week and go shopping Friday! I'll see if I can find any more deals out there that would be free or close with the 15%.

Kroger through 8/1

I had a super trip to Kroger last night! A few weeks ago they had a $3 off 10 item purchase, then they had a $5 off 10 items, THIS week, it’s $4 off 4 P&G items. There are a lot of P&G newspaper coupons expiring Friday, so go through them and pick your favorites! Also, pair your newspaper coupons with P&G eSaver coupons to double your savings!

I took Jeremy with me, so of course, we bought more than what was on my list. We started out with an $88 bill (just short of the $100 I needed for the free milk) and ending up spending $46 after coupons and got back 2 - $10 gift cards from the AMP deal.

Free items this week (continued from previous weeks):
**Oral B $1, use $1 coupon = free
**Crest Cavity Protection $1, use $.50 or $1 coupon = free
**Playtex disposable gloves $1, use $1 coupon = free

There were lots of P&G items that peaked my interest, but the 4 I went for were:
**Secret PH Balanced $2.33 - $1 newspaper coupon - $1 for 4-item purchase = $.33
**Gillette body wash $3.49 - $1 newspaper coupon - $1 P&G eSaver - $1 for 4-item purchase = $.49
**Herbal Essense Shampoo/Conditioner $2.99 - $1 newspaper coupon - $1 P&G eSaver - $1 for 4-item purchase = $.01 overage
**Herbal Essense Styler $2.99 - $2.99 (buy one sham/cond get a styler free newspaper coupon) - $1 for 4-item purchase = $1 overage.

So the total of the 4 items gave me overage of $.19! Of course there are other super deals on Bounty, Charmin, Pringles, etc. but I wanted get the most bang for my…well negative $.19. With the P&G eSaver, newspaper coupons and getting $4 off every 4 items, this is a great stockupportunity. I’ll be going back later in the week and actually spending money on P&G products.

Speaking of later in the week, there is a huge 50% off sale on Friday. Most of the items don’t have manufacturer coupons associated with them, but they’ll be great deals for half price. Check out the ad .

Printable Coupons

I had a great trip to Kroger last night and will post about it very soon. However, I had to tell you about a few awesome printable coupons that are available before they disappear!

$.50 off 2 Jell-O - that would be pretty cheap when doubled

Free 1/2 gallon of chocolate milk with the purchase of 1 gallon regular milk. I did this last night and it worked great! Use zip:63090

Free 1 gallon regular milk with a $100 grocery purchase. Use zip:63090. I attempted this last night, but my initial total came to $88! So close! If you get to $100 in groceries, give them this coupon FIRST, then other coupons.

$1 off Palmolive zip: 85712

$1 off Kellogg's Cinnabon Bars this is a new product, so I would expect some great sales soon.

$1 off 2 Breyers I believe this coupon is referring to Breyers ice cream, but Breyers also makes yogurt, in a sale, this would make for very cheap yogurt!

$5 off Beneful Dog Food - what a great coupon!

This Week at the Drug Stores...

CVS
Through Tuesday
**Colgate Total Advanced or 360 Toothbrush $2.88 with $2 ECB, use $1 coupon from paper or here= $.12 overage
****All free after ECB below****
**Caliber 100 page composition book $.99
**CVS Erasers, push pins or binder clips $.99
**Caliber pencil or index card case $.99
**Pilot Easytouch pen 2 pk $.99
**Swingline Tot Stapler or Caliber Sticky Notes $.99
**Neutrogena Cosmetics BOGO prices start at $3.49, use 2 - $3 coupons from the newspaper or All You mag

The rest of the week:
**CVS Tampons $1.89 with $1.89 ECB = free
**Craig Digital TV Converter $40, use the $40 government coupon = free
**Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent $3.49 with $2 when you buy TWO, use 2 - $1 off coupons = $1.49 a piece (I know it’s not free, but what I deal!)


Wags
It’s kind of boring this week…
**Rimmel Cosmetics BOGO, use BOGO coupon from All You mag = 2 free
**Scotch Bubble Mailers $.39, use $.50 coupon from this Sunday’s paper or $1 off 2 from the 5/31 paper = free (either coupon will beep because it’s more than the price of the item, they should adjust the amount, however if you want to avoid the beeps, get 2 with the $.50 coupon = $.14 each, or 3 with the $1 coupon = $.06 each)
**Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Shampoo, Conditioner & Styler $3.34 with $2 RR, use $1 newspaper coupon = $.34


I'll be back with more today, I'm just doing some organizing...