Monday, December 30

FREE Pantene at Jewel-Osco


The above Pantene was on clearance for $1.99 at my Jewel-Osco.  There were $2/1 peelies on the products.  I paid just $.60 in tax!

(Thanks, Nancy of TheCouponCafe!)

Mini-Target Shopping, $0.29


I got everything pictured above using only my smartphone!  The up&up mobile coupons are available by texting UPUP to 827-438.  Use the Target Cartwheel App to save a little more.

Up&Up Amonia, $1.12
Used $1/1 up&up household cleaning item mobile coupon
Stacked 5% off on Cartwheel (took off another penny)
=$.11

Up&Up Hand Soap, $.67
Used $50/1 up&up personal care item mobile coupon
Stacked 5% off on Cartwheel (took off another penny)
=$.16

Up&Up Nail Polish Remover, $.97
Used $.50/1 up&up nail polish remover mobile coupon, but took off full $.97
=FREE

Subtotal: $.27, Total: $.29

Sunday, December 29

Target 70% off Christmas Clearance Shopping, $37.61


Target his 70% off Christmas items!  I found lots of great things for my baby's first Christmas (next year).  Dollar Spot items with black triangles are also 70% off.  (Sales may vary by store.)

Here's what I got:

8 packages of Up&Up Elf Diapers (size 2, 42 ct), regular $6.99, clearance $2.09 each
Used 5% off Up&Up Diapers Cartwheel, which took off $0.11 on 4  of the packages
Fisher-Price Penguin Rattle, regular $5, clearance $1.50
Teethers, regular $5, clearance $1.50
Baby Elf Outfit, regular $15.00, clearance $4.50
Baby Elf Hat, regular $5, clearance $1.50
Onesie, regular $4.99, clearance $1.49
Bib, regular $3.99, clearance $1.19
Hair Bows, regular $4.99, clearance $1.49
Stocking, regular $10, clearance $3
Penguin Window Clings, regular $2, clearance $.60
Colander, regular $5, clearance $1.50
Taggies, regular $3, clearance $.90
3 Penguin Craft Foam (10 ct), regular $1 each, $.30 each
Bath Stackable Cups, regular $1, clearance $.30

Subtotal: $36.65,
-$1.83 for using REDcard debit
$2.79 tax
Total: $37.61

Saturday, November 30

Walgreens Shopping, $126.89 Money Maker


Nature Made vitamins are a HUGE money maker today only, at Walgreens!  Deals from this week and next week (if your store activates early) are causing a double dip.

Nature Made $3/1 and $5/1 coupons are found in the winter/holiday edition of Diabetes and You magazine.  This is a FREE magazine that is found in some stores near the diabetes supplies or pharmacy.  If you don't see them, try asking at the pharmacy.

Here are the scenarios I did.

Transaction 1 (test)
2 Vitamelts, BOGO $4.99
Get 6000 points for every 2 purchased
Used $3/1
Subtotal: $1.99, Total: $2.08
"Paid" with $1 Register Reward and $1.08 OOP
Got back 6,000 points
$3.92 Money Maker

Transaction 2
20 Vitamelts, BOGO $4.99
Get 6000 points for every 2 purchased
Used 5 $5/1 and 8 $3/1
Used Spend $10, get 2000 points Catalina that printed for me yesterday
Subtotal: $.90, Total: $1.77 OOP
Got back $62,000 points
$60.23 Money Maker

Transaction 3
8 Vitamelts, BOGO $4.99
Get 6000 points for every 2 purchased
Used Spend $10, get 2000 points Catalina that printed for me yesterday
Subtotal: $19.96, Total: $20.31
"Paid" with $19 in Register Rewards and $1.31 OOP
Got back $26,000 points
$5.69 Money Maker

Transaction 4
14 Vitamelts, BOGO $4.99
Get 6000 points for every 2 purchased
Used 3 $5/1 and 6 $3/1
Subtotal: $1.93, Total: $2.54 OOP
Got back $42,000 points
$39.46 Money Maker

Transaction 5
2 Vitamelts, BOGO $4.99
Get 6000 points for every 2 purchased
4 Adult Gummies, BOGO $6.99
Get 6000 points for every 2 purchased
2 L-Lysine, BOGO $6
Get 3000 points for every 2 purchased
Used 4 $5/1 and 1 $3/1
Subtotal: $1.97, Total: $2.41 OOP
Got back $21,000 points
$18.59 Money Maker

For everything pictured, a net gain of $126.89.
(I "spent" $20 in Register Rewards and $10.11 OOP, but earned 157,000 points.)

(Thank you, Derick at couPWNing!)

Thursday, November 28

Walgreens Shopping, $14.45 Money Maker


Almost everything pictured above was FREE after Register Reward and I had coupons for several items.  Here are my match ups:

Tums Freshers, $4.50
Buy 1, Get back $4.50 Register Reward
$1/1 from 10/13 RP and 11/10 RP

Cepacol Sensations Lozengers (4 pk), $1
Buy 1, Get back $1 Register Reward

Ultra Thin Maxi Pads with Flexi-Wings, $1.99
Buy 1, Get back $1 Register Reward

Pssssst! Instant Dry Shampoo, $4.99
Buy 1, Get back $5 Register Reward
$2/1 hanging on product

Reach Toothbrushes, $3
Buy 1, Get back $3 Register Reward
$1.50/1 multipack and $.75/1 single from 11/3 SS

Blistex Nurture & Nourish Lip Protectand (15 oz), $2
Buy 1, Get back $2 Register Reward
$.25/1 from 11/10 SS

Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner, $2.99
Buy 1, Get back $3 Register Reward

Scunci No Damage Elastics (18 ct), 2/$3
Buy 2, Get back $3 Register Reward

Crest 3D White Arctic Fresh or Vivid Toothpaste (4 oz), $2
Buy 1, Get back $3 Register Reward
$.50/1 from 10/27 P&G

Opti-Free Pure Moist Multipurpose Solution (2 oz), $2
Buy 1, Get back $2 Register Reward

Nelimed Sinufrin Nasal Decongestant Spray or Gel (.5 oz), $5
Buy 1, Get back $5 Register Reward
$2 peelie found on product

Pert Plus 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner (13.5 oz), $.99
$1/1 in 11/17 SS

GUM Micro Tip or Deep Clean Toothbrushes (2 pk), $.49

After 11 transactions rolling RRs, using points, and spending little OOP, my net GAIN for everything pictured above (and 7 FREE Redbox rentals) was $14.45.

Sunday, November 24

CVS Shopping, $5.73 Money Maker



Transaction 1:
2 GUM Toothbrush (2 pk), $2 each
Buy 1, Get back $2 ECB (states limit 2, but appears to be limit 3)
Used 2 $.75/1 I got in the mail after e-mailing the company
Children's Advil, $2.37
Buy 1, Get back $2.37 ECB (limit 1)
Used $1.50/1 printable
Total Home Laundry Detergent (20 oz), $1.79
Buy 1, Get back $1.79 ECB (limit 1)
Hershey's Single, $.79
Buy 1, Get back $.79 ECB (limit 1)
Hershey's Theater Box, $.99
Buy 1, Get back $.99 ECB (limit 1)
5 Gum (15 ct), $1
Buy 1, Get back $1 ECB (limit 1)
Orbit Gum (14 ct), $1
Buy 1, Get back $1 ECB (limit 1)
2 Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, $.99
Buy 1, Get back $1 ECB (limit 1)
Used $1/2 from 11/8 SS (Spanish Edition)
CVS Ultra-Soft Cleansing Wipes (12 ct), $.99
Buy 1, Get back $.99 ECB (limit 1)
CVS Pantiliners (20 ct), $.99
Buy 1, Get back $.99 ECB
Glade Plugins Scented Oil Warmer, $1.25
Buy 1, Get back $1.25 ECB
Used $1/1 printable

Used $3/$15 e-mailed to me
Subtotal: $9.15, Total: $10.05 OOP
Got back $17.15 in ECBs
$7.10 Money Maker

Transaction 2:
GUM Toothbrush (2 pk), $2 each
Buy 1, Get back $2 ECB (states limit 2, but appears to be limit 3)
Advil Film-Coated (4 ct), $.99
Buy 1, Get back $.99 ECB (limit 1)
Sparkle Single Big Roll Paper Towel, $1
Buy 1, Get back $1 ECB (states limit 1, but appears to be more)
2 Colgate Total Advance White Toothpaste (4 pk travel size), $3.29 each
Buy Colgate Multi-pack toothpaste, Get $3 ECB (limit 2)
Subtotal: $10.57, Total: $11.36
"Paid" with $10.35 in ECBs and $1.01 OOP
Got back $9.99 in ECBs
Net Cost: $1.37

Overall, a $5.73 Money Maker

Walgreens Shopping, $1.01


Walgreens 1; Transactions 1-4:
Swisse Multi-Vitamins, $10
Buy 1, Get $10 Register Reward
Used $5/1 from 10/6 SS or 11/24 SS
Russel Stover Chocolate, $.29 (filler)
Subtotal: $5.29, Total: $5.49
"Paid" with $5 Register Reward and $.49 OOP
Got back $10 Register Reward
$4.51 Money Maker x 4 Transactions = $18.04 Money Maker

Walgreens 2; Transaction 5:
Gelusil Antacid/Anti-Gas (20 ct), $3
Buy 1, Get $3 Register Reward
Used $2/1 printable
Tums Freshers, $4.50
Buy 1, Get $4.50 Register Reward
Used $1/1 from 11/10 RP or 10/13 RP
Living Solutions Toaster, $12.99
Buy 1, Get 3000 pts
Royal Dansk Butter Cookies Tin (12 oz), $1.99
2 Russel Stover Chocolates, $.29 each
Subtotal: $20.06, Total: $21.32
"Paid" with $20 in Register Rewards and $1.32 OOP
Got back $7.50 in Register Rewards and 3000 points
Net Cost: $13.82

Walgreens 2; Transactions 6 and 7
Gelusil Antacid/Anti-Gas (20 ct), $3
Buy 1, Get $3 Register Reward
Used $2/1 printable
Tums Freshers, $4.50
Buy 1, Get $4.50 Register Reward
Used $1/1 from 11/10 RP or 10/13 RP
Nice! Kitchen Trash Bags (80 ct), $4.99
Bumble Bee Chunk White Albacore (5 oz), $.99 with in-ad coupon
Subtotal: $10.48, Total: $11.03
"Paid" with $10 Register Reward and $1.03 OOP
Got back $7.50 in Register Rewards
Net Cost: $3.53 X 2 Transactions = $7.06

Walgreens 3; Transactions 8-10
Tums Freshers, $4.50
Buy 1, Get $4.50 Register Reward
Used $1/1 from 11/10 RP or 10/13 RP
Russel Stover Chocolate, $.29 (filler)
Subtotal: $3.79, Total: $3.89
"Paid" with $3 Register Reward and $.89 OOP
Got back $4.50 Register Reward
$.61 Money Maker x 3 Transactions = $1.83 Money Maker

Overall Net Cost for Everything...$1.01

Friday, November 22

FREE Brats at Menard's


I picked up FREE brats at Menards today!  I used rebates to roll into a new rebate.

8 Packages of Klements Precooked Brats, $2.00 each with $2.00 MIR (NO LIMIT, valid through 11/30/13)

You can read more about How to Submit and Use Menards Rebates here

Tuesday, November 19

Walgreens Shopping, $0.98 Money Maker


2 Suave Lotions (18 oz), $3 BOGO 50% off ($3.00, $1.50)
Buy 2, Get 2000 points
Used 2 $1.50/1 from 11/17 RP

4 Wet N Wild Nail Color, $.99 BOGO 50% off ($.99, $.49)
Used 4 $1/1 from 11/17 RP (These should have been adjusted down, but cashier pushed through.)

Subtotal: $0.46, Total: $1.02
Got back 2,000 points (equivalent to $2)
$0.98 Money Maker

Monday, November 11

!!! Print Alert !!! Upcoming Money Makers at Walgreens

You'll want to print these coupons now and hang on to them to use at Walgreens November 28-November 30.


$1.50 off ONE REACH 2-pk or multi-pack toothbrush
$1.50 off ONE REACH 2-pk or multi-pack toothbrush
$0.75 off ANY ONE (1) REACH Toothbrush

Head to Walgreens November 28-30 when Reach toothbrushes (2 pack) will be $3 with a $3 Register Reward back.  With coupon, this will be a $.75-$1.50 money maker!

$2.00 off ONE BOTTLE OF GELUSIL ANTACID & Antigas
$2.00 off ONE BOTTLE OF GELUSIL ANTACID & Antigas

Head to Walgreens November 28-30 when Gelusil Antacid and Antigas (20 ct) will be $3 with a $3 Register Reward back.  With coupon, pay only $1 and get back a $3 Register Reward, making it a $2 money maker!

Sunday, November 10

Walgreens and CVS Shopping, $2.91


Walgreens
2 Glad Cling Wrap (200 sq ft), 2/$4 with in ad-coupon
Used 2 $1/1 printables
Subtotal: $2, Total: $2.22 (Paid with 2000 points and $.22 OOP)

CVS
CVS Pain Relief, $4.99
Used $4.99 coupon printing for everyone from red coupon machine
Dawn with Hand Renewal, $.88
Used $.50/1 printable (no longer available?)
Marvel Heroes Taffy, Halloween Clearance $.25
Subtotal: $.63, Total: $.69

Kmart Shopping, $2.27


A huge thank you to Aubrey over at couPWNing for sharing her Kmart 10 cent finds!  I was able to score the following:

9 Joe Boxer Earrings, $.10 each
1 Joe Boxer Hair Clip, $.10
10 Bongo Earrings, $.10 each
1 Jacklyn Smith Earrings, $.10
1 Halloween Barette, Regular $.99, 70% off, $.29
Used 10% off Friends and Family coupon found in store.
Subtotal: $2.15, Total: $2.27

Kmart has several things on unmarked clearance for $0.10.  Scan clearance items at a scanner to see if it will ring up for 10 cents!

Saturday, November 2

Walgreens: 6 Double Rolls of TP for just $1.25 per package


There's a nice "double dip" at Walgreens today!  Most stores activate their Sunday sales on Saturday.  When it overlaps with a sale going for the current week, it's a "double dip."  Through today, Nice! Toilet paper (6 double rolls) are 2/$5.  Starting tomorrow, they're buy 1, get 1 free.  Since these deals are overlapping at most stores today, it works out to Buy 1 at $2.50, get 1 FREE...or $1.25 per 6 double rolls!  That works out to just over 10 cents per single roll!

I ended up buying 20 packages.  I used 4 $4.50 Register Rewards, 10000 points, and just paid just $3.28 out of pocket.

(Thanks, Nancy of TheCouponCafe!)

Babies R Us Shopping, $4.82


A couple great deals to watch out for at Babies R Us!

1. Right now there is a promo on select BabyGantics items.  Save $3 when you buy 2.  Some stores have some trial sizes marked under a $1, so FREE when you buy 2.  (No overage, but no tax either!)  You can check the prices and make sure they're included in the promo by scanning them at a price scanner in the store.  I had to go to 3 stores to find them this cheap.  At some stores, they are more expensive.  Good luck!

2. My Babies R Us also had Halloween clothes, accessories, and costumes for 75% off.

Here's what I bought?

"My First Boo!" Onesie, Regular $12.99, 75% off clearance, $3.25
Halloween Bib, Regular Price $4.99, 75% off clearance, $1.25
6 BabyGantics Bed Bug Repellent (3.38 fl oz), $0.98 each
-$3/2 promo making them all FREE
4 BabyGantics Stain Stain Go Away Stain Remover (2 fl oz), $0.48 each
-$3/2 promo making them all FREE
26 BabyGantics The Grime Fighter All-Purpse Household Cleaner (2 fl oz), $0.48 each
-$3/2 promo making them all FREE
Subtotal: $4.50, Total: $4.82

Even better, I paid using part of a $10 gift card I got for free when I created a baby registry at Babies R Us...so really I got everything for FREE!

(Thanks, Lori of couPWNing!)

Sunday, October 6

Walmart Shopping, $0.49



Per Walmart's Coupon Policy:
If coupon value exceeds the price of the item, the excess may be given to the customer as cash or applied toward the basket purchase.

4 Chapstick, $0.98 each
Used 4 $1.50/1 peelies previously found on Children's Advil
Schick Disposable Razors (12 ct), $1.97
Used $3/1 from 10/06 SS
Fisher Price Ball, $5.97
Used $5/1 Fisher Price Product Coupon found in Baby Bag I got for registering at Target
Garanimal Socks, $.87
Bic Shimmers, Clearance $.75
Baby Wonders Washcloths (4 pk), Clearance $.25

Subtotal: -$0.27, Total: $0.49

Target Shopping, $0.51



This afternoon, Super Target was handing out samples and coupon books like crazy!  My boyfriend and I were able to the following for FREE:
6 Up&Up Diapers (2 pk)
2 Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes (5 pk)
3 Auto Dish Packs (2 pk)
2 Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel (2 oz)
2 Waxed Dental Floss


I also did a little shopping with some mobile coupons.  To get the mobile coupons mentioned below, text FRESH to 827-438

Broccoli (.71 lbs), $1.20
Used $1 off Fresh vegetable purchase of $1 or more mobile coupon
Market Pantry Bread, $1.27
Used $1 any brand sandwich bread mobile coupon
Bananas (1.72 lbs), $1.01
Used $1/1Fresh fruit purchase of $1 or more mobile coupon
Up&Up Paper Towel (single roll), $.99
Used $1 off 6-pk. or larger any brand paper towels mobile coupon (working on single rolls)

Subtotal: $0.48, Total: $0.51

Thursday, September 5

Jewel Shopping, $3.25


Wow, do I miss couponing deals like this!  Jewel is currently running a "Buy 3, Save $5 instantly" off participating P&G products.  I bought the following at 3 Jewel stores.  (It's next to impossible to find the Puffs in stock, but try looking for special displays.)  I could have done better, but I only had one P&G insert.

3 Mr. Clean All Purpose Cleaner (40 oz), $2.79 each
Used B2G1 from 9/1 P&G
3 Mr. Clean Magic Erasers (2 ct), $2.79 each
Used B2G1 from 9/1 P&G
Febreeze Set & Refresh, $2.59
Used $1/1 from 9/1 P&G
11 Puffs with Lotion (124 ct), $1.79 each
Used $.25/3 from 9/1 P&G
3 Febreeze Air Effects, $2.59 each
Used B1G1 from 9/1 P&G

-$35 in Instant Savings

Subtotal: $2.37, Total: $3.25

Sunday, September 1

Walgreens: $.50 Pampers Wipes


Check out what I spotted at Walgreens today!  The shelves had tags saying Pampers wipes were on sale for $2, with a $1.50 Register Reward back!  I didn't remember seeing that advertised.  (The ad shows diapers producing a $1.50 RR.)  I bought one and no Register Reward.  The manager came and said he'd just put it on a gift card for me.  So here's what my transactions looked like:

Transaction 1:
Pampers Wipes, $2
Subtotal: $2, Total $2.15
"Paid" with $2,000 points and $.15 OOP

Transaction 2:
5 Pampers Wipes, $2 each
Subtotal: $10, Total: $10.75
"Paid" with 10,000 points and $.75 OOP

Got back $9 Gift card (6x$1.50=$9)
Net cost for 6 packages of wipes: $3.90

This is a YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary) situation!  The RR did not print for me.  Make sure your store has the tag, as pictured above, and hopefully you get a friendly manager. :)

Sunday, July 28

Old Navy Shopping, FREE


3 Pack Onsies, Regular $12.94, Clearance $3.99
Socks, Regular $1.45, Clearance $.99
Subtotal: $4.98
Used $5 "Snap Five" coupon from the "Snap Appy" Old Navy App (read more about it here)
FREE

Walgreens Shopping, $1.89


I did 9 transactions, split among 2 stores...

Reach Toothbrush(es), $2.99
Buy 1, Get $2 Register Reward
Used $1/1 from coupon book I found ages ago
*You can also print a $1/1 Reach Toothbrush or $2/1 2-Pack Reach Toothbrush
Subtotal: $1.99, Total: $2.21
"Paid" with 2000 points and $.21 OOP
Got back $2 Register Reward and a $5/$20 good for the next 2 days
Net Cost $.21

times 9 transactions....$1.89

Office Max Shopping, $2.46


2 Sharpie Highlighter (4 pk), $3 each
FREE with in-ad coupon (limit 2)

20 Notebooks, $0.01 each
(limit 5 with $5 purchase, limit 20 for teachers)

Backpack, $29.99
$.01 after MaxPerks Rewards (limit 2)

Subtotal: $30.19, Total: $32.44
"Paid" with MaxPerk Rewards ($0 OOP)
Will get back $29.98 in MaxPerk Rewards
Net Cost: $2.46

Ross Winner

Congratulations to "brandon.we...@gmail.com" who commented "I would buy some things for my new home!"  for winning the $25 Ross Dress for Less gift card!  An e-mail has been sent.  Respond within 24 hours to claim your prize!

Monday, July 22

Ross Dress for Less: Review and Giveaway


Ross provided me with a $25 gift card to experience their store AND are offering up another $25 to one of my lucky readers!  More on that in a bit.

About Ross:
Ross Dress for Less offers significant savings of 20 to 60 percent off department store regular prices, featuring an exciting mix of nationally advertised brands in clothing and gifts.  Check out the Ross website and "like" Ross Dress for Less on Facebook.

Ross Dress for Less just opened four brand new stores in Chicagoland on Saturday, July 20.  They're located at:
Water Tower Plaza, 1555 North State Route 50, Bradley, IL 60915
Lincoln Village, 6103 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659-2313
Rivercrest Shopping Center, 13200 S. Cicero Avenue, Crestwood, IL 60445-1426
Hillside Town Center, 140 S. Manheim Road, Hillside, IL 60162-1821

You can find a Ross near you by using their store locator.

My Experience:


As you can see from the picture above, Ross Dress for Less has many clothes!  They have so much beyond clothes too.  Around the perimeter, I found purses, shoes, housewares, electronics...really a little bit of everything!

Because I'm pregnant, I'm not really buying clothes right now.  I was happy to see that Ross carries maternity clothes.  Most were summer, and since I'm due in the winter, I decided to see what I could find for Baby instead.


I ended up getting:
Burp Cloths (3 pk), Compare at $8.00, Ross Price $3.99
Snuggle & Teethe Toy, Compare at $6.00, Ross Price $3.99
Quick Read Ear Thermometer, Compare at $20.00, Ross Price $4.99
Prop & Play Mat Set, Compare at $20.00, Ross Price $12.99
Compare at Total: $54.00, Ross Price Total: $25.96, Total including tax = $27.91
I saved 52% off the Compare at prices!

For price comparison, I decided to look up some of the items I bought on Amazon.  While the play mat was slightly cheaper on Amazon, the teethe toy and thermometer were significantly more expensive on Amazon.  I'd say I definitely got a deal at Ross!

The Giveaway:
One Bargain Barton reader will win a $25 Ross giftcard.  To enter, comment below and tell me what type of items you would buy with your gift card and leave a valid e-mail address.  One entry per person.  Entries without an e-mail will not be counted. Enter through 11:59 pm central, Saturday, July 27.  Winner will be announced and contacted via e-mail on Sunday, July 28 and will have 24 hours to respond with their mailing address.  In the event that the winner cannot be contacted or does not respond within 24 hours, an alternate winner will be chosen.  Good luck!

Sunday, July 21

CVS Shopping, $0.93


UPDATE: This deal is DEAD.  ECBs are printing as advertised.  Still a good deal if you need diapers!

WARNING! This deal is a glitch and may be fixed at any time.  I did this deal on 7/21/13 at 6:42am.

This week there's an ECB deal on Huggies.  Spend $15, get $5 (limit 2).  Currently, when you spend $30, it's printing a $20 ECB, instead of a $10 ECB.

Here's what I did:
3 Huggies Jumbo Packs, $9.99 each
(This totals $29.97, but is close enough to trigger the ECB.)
Used 3 $2/1 printables
Just the Basics Single Roll Paper Towels, $.79
Used $.79/1 coupon printing for everyone from the in-store coupon machine
Also used $5/$25 Purchase that printed for me from the in-store coupon machine
Subtotal: $18.97, Total: $20.93
"Paid" with $12.50 in ECBs and $8.43 on gift cards
Got back $20 ECB
Net Cost: $0.93

(Thanks, Nancy of TheCouponCafe!)

Thursday, July 11

Office Max Shopping, $0.75


1 Ream Multipurpose Paper, $6.99
Get $6.98 in MaxPerk Rewards (limit 2)

20 Paper Folders, $.01 each (limit 10 with $5 minimum purchase; limit 20 for teachers)

Subtotal: $7.19, Total: $7.73 paid with MaxPerks Rewards
Will Get back $6.98 in MaxPerks Rewards
Net Cost: $0.75

Thursday, July 4

Walgreens: FREE 8x10 Photo Collage (TODAY ONLY!)

Walgreens Photo is offering a FREE 8x10 Photo Collage TODAY ONLY!  Just use code 8X10GH at checkout and select in-store pick-up to avoid shipping fees.

(Thanks, Derick at couPWNing!)

Monday, July 1

Adventures in Pinterest: DIY Ribbon Baby Mobile, $8.10


I've been searching for some DIY baby projects that don't require sewing or knitting.  Last night I came across a ribbon mobile and gave it a go today!  I don't think it turned out as nice as the example (below), but it could be worse.  I was able to score all the materials (5 spools of ribbon, wooden embroidery hoop, and double-sided tape) for just $8.10, using sales and coupons at Michael's, Walmart, and Hobby Lobby.

Photo Credit: My So-Called Mommy Life
Here is the link to the original "pin," as pictured above. You can find all the directions to this and other DIY baby projects there!

Tuesday, June 25

CVS Shopping, $4.98


All part of the "Spend $30, Get $12 ECB" deal:
Desitin Ointment, $3
Used $1/1 from 5/5 SS (Spanish insert)
3 Johnson's Baby Wash, $3 each
Used 3 $1/1 from 5/5 SS (Spanish insert)
2 Pampers, $9.49 each
Used $5/1 and $3/1 that I got through the mail from P&G.  I had previously bought a package of Pampers that advertised $10 in coupons inside.  There was only a $2 coupon, so they sent these to make up for the difference.
Used $4/$20 sent to me through e-mail.
Subtotal: $14.98, Total: $16.98
"Paid" with $13 in ECBs and $3.98 on gift card that I got for free from Viggle.
Got back $12 ECB
Net Cost: $4.98

Why it's been so quiet around here...


Sorry about the abrupt stop in posts.  I was feeling under the weather, but got the best news of my life!  I'm expecting and am due this January!  Between morning sickness and making some major changes in my life, couponing has taken a bit of a back seat.  Most of my hauls have been baby related.  I hope to get back on track, though I'm not sure how much I'll be posting.  Thanks for sticking with me!

Saturday, May 11

Dominick's (Safeway) Shopping, $1.21


8 Herdez Salsa (7 oz), $.39 each on JustForU (limit 8)
Used 4 $1/2 found in Cinco de Mayo booklet found by Corona at Jewel (scanned at full value!)

Campbell's Cream of Mushroom, $1
Used $1/1 Condensed Soup JustForU ecoupon

Pantry Essentials Milk, $1.98 Persoanlized Price on JustForU

Subtotal: $1.10, Total: $1.21

(Thanks, MashupMom!)

Drugstore Freebies: May 12-18

 
Gillette Venus Razor, priced around $5.99
Use the $3/1 from 4/7 RP or 5/12 PG
Get back $3 ECB (limit 1)

Revlon Nail Clippers, priced around $2.99
Use $1/1 from 4/28 SS
Get back $3 ECB (limit 1)
NOTE: The ad says "Buy ANY Revlon Nai l (exclused clearance items), Get $3 extrabucks rewards, so I'm assuming nail clippers  count?

For more information on ECBs and shopping at CVS, please read this post.



Oral-B 3D White Vivid or Pro-health Clinical Toothbrush; Crest 3D White or Pro-Health Clinical Toothpaste (4-5.8 oz), 2/$7
Use 2 $1/1 from 4/28 P&G
Get back $5 Register Reward for buying 2

For more information on Register Rewards and shopping at Walgreens, please read this post.

Sunday Coupon Preview


Check out the Sunday Coupon Preview to see what coupons to expect in tomorrow's paper!  This week, P&G, SmartSource, and RedPlum!

Thursday, May 9

CVS Shopping, $4.59 (mostly tax)


The Spend $10 on Sally Hansen, Get $5 ECB deal is actually a limit 6, rather than the advertised limit of 1.  I did it twice on Sunday and was able to do it 4 more times today before my receipt stated that the limit was reached. I've read that you do need to do them in separate transactions for it to work though.

A huge thanks to Theresa, of The Coupon Commandos, for shopping with me and for the Sally Hansen coupons!

Transaction 1:
2 Sally Hansen Nail Polishes, $5.49 each
Used 2 $4/1 from 5/5 RP
Kleenex, $.99
Used $.25/1 from in-store coupon machine
CVS Brand Single Roll Toilet Paper, $1.27
Subtotal: $4.99, Total: $5.65
"Paid" with $5 ECB (adjusted down to $4.99) and $.66 OOP
Got back $5 ECB
Net Cost: $.66

Transactions 2-4
2 Sally Hansen Nail Polishes, $5.49 each
Used 2 $4/1 from 5/5 RP
$1 item (cotton swabs, pads of paper, travel tissues)
CVS Brand Single Roll Toilet Paper, $1.27
Subtotal: $5.25, Total: $6.31
"Paid" with $5 ECB from transaction before and $1.31 OOP
Got back $5 ECB
Net Cost: $1.31

Total Net Cost: $4.59 ($3.84 of which was tax!)

Sunday, May 5

Walgreens Shopping, $18.81


I Walgreens hopped this morning and didn't even come close to clearing any shelves! :)

New today, you can now cash in points less than 5000!  For example, I was able to cash in 2000 points for $2 off my transactions.

The $2/1 Breathe Right coupon found in the Walgreens Cold and Flu coupon booklet is scanning that it's expired, even though it's not.  All stores pushed it through for me.

Walgreens 1, Transactions 1-4:
Breathe Right (10 pk), $4
Used $2/1 from Answers at Walgreens Cold & Flu Booklet found in Cold & Flu aisle
Subtotal: $2, Total: $2.32
"Paid" with 2000 points and $.32 OOP
Got back $4 Register Reward
$1.68 Money Maker/transaction (or $6.72 Money Maker after all 4)

Walgreens 1, Transaction 5:
8 Nice! Nuts, $1.99 each
W Perfection Tampons (8 pk), $1.49

Subtotal: $17.41, Total: $17.81
"Paid" with 4 $4 Register Rewards fom Transactions 1-4, 1000 point, and $.81 OOP
Got back $1.50 Register Reward
Net Cost: $16.31

Walgreens 2, Transactions 6-10:
Breathe Right (10 pk), $4
Used $2/1 from Answers at Walgreens Cold & Flu Booklet found in Cold & Flu aisle
Subtotal: $2, Total: $2.30"Paid" with 2000 points and $.30 OOP
Got back $4 Register Reward
$1.70 Money Maker/transaction (or $8.50 Money Maker after all 5)

Walgreens 3: Transaction 11:
Olay Moisturizer, $10.99
Used $1/1 from 4/28 PG
8 Nice! Nuts, $1.99 each
Subtotal: $25.91, Total: $28.30
"Paid" with 5 $4 RR from transactions 6-10, $1.50 RR from transaction 5, and $6.08 OOP
Net Cost: $28.30

Walgreens 4: Transactions 12-13
Breathe Right (10 pk), $4
Used $2/1 from Answers at Walgreens Cold & Flu Booklet found in Cold & Flu aisle
Subtotal: $2, Total: $2.15"Paid" with 2000 points and $.15 OOP
Got back $4 Register Reward
$1.85 Money Maker/transaction (or $3.70 Money Maker after both)

Walgreens 5: Transactions 14-17
Breathe Right (10 pk), $4
Used $2/1 from Answers at Walgreens Cold & Flu Booklet found in Cold & Flu aisle
Subtotal: $2, Total: $2.28"Paid" with 2000 points and $.28 OOP
Got back $4 Register Reward
$1.72 Money Maker/transaction (or $6.88 Money Maker after all 4)

Overall Net Cost: $18.81

CVS Shopping, $3.12 Money Maker


Transaction 1:
2 Physician's Formula Perfecting Concealer Duos, $1.99 each (after $6 off sale)
Used 2 $1/1 from 4/21 SS
Physician's Formula Concealer Stick, $.49
Used $1/1 from 4/21 SS
2 Sally Hansen Insta-Dry Nail Color, $5.49 each
Spend $10, get $5 ECB
Used 2 $4/1 from 5/5 RP
*Used 25% off regular price purchase sent via email on Thursday*
Subtotal: $1.70, Total: $2.72
"Paid" with $1 ECB and $1.72 OOP
Got back $5 ECB
$2.28 Money Maker

The Sally Hansen ECB deal is advertised as a limit 1, but my receipt did not say "limit reached" so I stopped at another CVS for round 2....

Transaction 2:
2 Sally Hansen Insta-Dry Nail Color, $5.49 each
Spend $10, get $5 ECB
Used 2 $4/1 from 5/5 RP
7 Garnier Shampoo and Conditioners (3.4 oz), $.99 each
Used 7 $1/1 Tearpad coupons found at Dollar General
Subtotal: $2.91, Total: $4.16 (paid on gift card)
Got back $5 ECB
$0.84 Money Maker

My receipt still does not say "limit reached" for the Sally Hansen Deal, so you should be able to do it at least 3 times.

Saturday, May 4

Drugstore Freebies: May 5-11


Spend $10 on any Sally Hansen cosmetics (excludes insta gel strips or starter kit), Get $5 ECB
Buy 2 Sally Hansen Insta-Dri nail polish, priced around $5.49
Use 2 $4/1 Sally Hansen Nail Color from 5/5 RP
Get back $5 ECB (limit 1)

For more information on ECBs and shopping at CVS, please read this post.


Breathe Right (10 pk), $4
Use $1/1 printable, $1/1 printable, $1/1 from 3/10 RP, OR $2/1 from Answers at Walgreens Cold & Flu Booklet found in Cold & Flu aisle
Get back $4 Register Reward

Calagel Itch Relief (6 oz), $5
Get back $5 Register Reward

Charco Caps Anti-Gas Formula (36 ct), $7
Get back $7 Register Reward

Florax DS Diarrhea Relief Probiotic (.17 oz), $7
Get back $7 Register Reward

Virmax Double Strength Male Enhancement Supplement (60 ct), $8
Get back $8 Register Reward

W Perfection Tampons (8 pk), $1.49
Get back $1.49 Register Reward 

For more information on Register Rewards and shopping at Walgreens, please read this post.

Tuesday, April 30

Target Shopping, $1.09


4 L'Oreal Advanced Shampoo/Conditioner (Trial Size), $.99 each
Used 4 $1/1 from 4/28 RP

3 Poise, $2.99 each
Used 3 $3/1 from 4/14 SS

4 Cover Girl Eye Shadows, $3.14 each
Buy 4, Get $5 Gift Card
Used 4 $2/1 from 4/28 P&G

4 Colgate Optic White (2 pk), $5.99
Buy 1, Get $5 Gift Card
Used 4 $1/1 from 4/14 SS

4 Listerine (1.5 L), $5.99
Buy 1, Get $5 Gift Card
Used 4 $1/1 from 4/7 RP

Subtotal: $44.48, Total: $46.09 (Paid with gift cards)
Got back 9 $5 gift cards ($45)
Net Cost: $1.09

Sunday, April 28

Target Oral Care Gift Card Deal Is A GO! Lots of FREEBIES!

$1.00 off any 1 LISTERINE Mouthwash 1L or larger

The buy select oral care items at $5.99, get a $5 gift card, as advertised in this weeks ad, is a go at Target!  The system has been fixed to prompt a gift card after EACH item is scanned!  It seems to include all of the $5.99 oral care items found in the bulk section near the seasonal department.  In addition to the FREE Crest and Oral-B toothbrush packs, you can pick up FREE 2-packs of Colgate Optic white after $1/1 found in the 4/14 SS and $5 gift card, and FREE 1.5 L Listerine after $1/1 printable and $5 gift card

Meijer Shopping, $5.13


Transaction 1:
4 Schick Hydro Razors, $7.24
Spend $25 on Select Products, Get $10 Catalina
Used 4 $4/1 from 4/21 SS
Stacked 2 $5/2 Target coupons from 4/21 SS (Meijer's coupon policy says they take competitor's coupons.)
Subtotal: $3.04, Total: $4.38 OOP
Got back $10 Catalina
$5.62 Money Maker

Transaction 2:
4 Crystal Light, $.99
Part of Buy 8, Save $8, otherwise $1.99 each
Used 2 $1/2 from 4/21 SS
3 Kraft Chunk Cheese, $1.49 each
Part of Buy 8, Save $8, otherwise $2.49 each
1 Kraft Shredded Cheese, $1.49 each
Part of Buy 8, Save $8, otherwise $2.49 each
Kraft Fresh Take, $2.49
Used $1.50 Peelie found on Shredded Cheese wyb both
Cracker Barrel Cheese Slices, $2.50
Used $.75/1 Tearpad coupon
Used $10 Catalina from Transaction 1
Subtotal: $.66, Total: $.75 OOP
Net Cost: $10.75

Total OOP/Net Cost: $5.13

Drugstore Freebies: April 28-May 4

 
 
M&Ms, $.99
Use $.99/1 printing from in store coupon machine
 
Zyrtec (5 ct), $6
Use $6/1 from 4/28 SS



Hallmark Cards
Get 1,000 points wyb 3
Buy 3 $.99 cards
Use $2/3 printable
 
Zyrtec (5 ct) $6
Use $6 Zyrtec Product from 4/28 SS

Menards Shopping, FREE


I got everything above FREE at Menards!  I paid with a store rebate which will roll into a new store rebate when I submit the following:

4 Rain Ponchos, $3.99 each with $3.99 MIR (limit 4, valid through 5/5/13)
2 Clear Safety Glasses, $2.00 each with $2.00 MIR (limit 2, valid through 5/5/13)
3 6pk Scented Dry Wipes, $1.79 each with $1.79 MIR (limit 3, valid through 5/5/13)
2 Took Shop 4-in-1 Precision Screwdrivers, $1.00 each with $1.00 MIR (limit 2, valid through 5/5/13)
2 20pk N95 Respirators, $9.00 each with $9.00 MIR (limit 2, valid through 5/5/13)
2 Storm Door Handle/Closer Combo Packs, $10.00 each with $10.00 MIR (limit 4, valid through 5/5/13)
3 3pk Fila Socks, $6.99 each with $6.99 MIR (limit 4, valid through 5/29/13)

You can read more about How to Submit and Use Menards Rebates here

Crazy Target Trip, $11.09 Money Maker


Word is that the deal is being honored, as stated in the ad! :)

Disclaimer: This will likely be a DEAD DEAL and/or sold out at any moment (if not already)!

Drama at Target today!  Target's ad advertises a FREE $5 gift card when you buy any oral care item pictured.  The picture included 3 packs of Crest toothpaste and 4 packs of Oral B.  The items are $5.99 each and we have $1/1 coupons, so these items would net FREE.  I got my butt up early and ran to Target!  I got there about 5 minutes after they opened and the oral care aisle was packed.  Someone had grabbed the few packs of toothbrushes available and 3-packs of Crest were nowhere to be found.  There was an employee doing some stocking and he had no idea if they had any.

I decided to run over to customer service.  The customer service lady was clueless and called the manager.  Apparently the manager had already been attacked by others because it took her a good 10 minutes to come over.  They both tried calling around to find the items.  Finally, the manager figured out there 12 packs of the toothpaste in the store, but she had no idea where.  That's when I remembered the bulk area in the back of the store and asked if that might be there.  The CS lady seemed to have no idea what I was talking about.  Really?!?!  The manager called back, but I decided to run back myself.  I was so excited to find the items.  (NO thanks to the THREE employees.)  Seriously, a manager and a CS employee don't know their store?  Anyway...

I go to checkout and of course the gift cards are not prompting.  It appears this is a typo because it prompts after 3 items.  A lady the next aisle over had gotten her items because the manager okayed it.  Of course my cashier is saying it has to be a mistake, blah, blah, blah.  The manager called to make sure there had not been an urgent message from corporate saying it was misprint.  There had not, so finally I got my items (as did some others waiting.)

In all the craziness, the manager and cashier working on my order seemed to have only rang up 9 items.  I don't even feel bad with the lack of customer service and complete attitude I was given.  I'm happy with my money maker!  Here's what it looked like:

4 Crest 3-packs, $5.99 each
Used 4 $1/1 from 4/28 P&G
7 Oral-B 4-packs, $5.99 each
Used 4 $1/1 from 4/28 P&G
Used 3 $1/1 from 3/31 P&G
Subtotal: $43.91 (didn't ring 2 items), Total: $43.91...just noticed it says no tax.  Very weird.  Paid on gift cards.
Got back 11 $5 gift cards ($55)
$11.09 Money Maker

Saturday, April 27

Walgreens: FREE Band-Aids (Today Only!)


I got all of the Band-Aids pictured above for a net cost of just $0.32!

Through today, when you buy 2 boxes of Band-Aids, you'll receive 3000 points (equivalent to $3).  Some boxes are on sale for $1.99 through today (like the 30 ct fabric ones pictured above).  Well, starting tomorrow, Band-Aids are buy 1, get 1 50% off.  This kicks in early at MOST stores.  Today when I bought them, they rang up $1.99, then $.99 for the second box.  Essentially, we get the best of both sales today!  These likely won't be marked in your stores, so just have a cashier price check for you.  If you have the $.75/2 from the 4/7 RP, this deal becomes a money maker.

Here's what my 2 transactions at 2 locations looked like:

8 boxes Band-Aids, $1.99 for 4/$.99 for 4 (Buy 1, Get 1 50% off)
Subtotal: $11.92, Total: $12.13-$12.19
"Paid" with $10 Register Reward and $2.13-$2.19 OOP
Got back 12000 points (equivalent to $12)
Net Cost: $.13-$.19

Saturday, April 20

Drugstore Freebies: April 21-27


Crest 3D White, Pro-Health, with Scope (4-4.2 oz), $2.99 get $2.00 ECB limit 2
Use $1/1 from 3/31 P&G
Get back $2 ECB (limit 2)

Physicians Formula Cosmetics, as low as $5.99
Use $1/1 from 4/21, 3/10, or 2/10 SS
Get back $7 ECB (limit 1)


Air Sleep/Snore Breathing Aid Insert (12 pk), $9.99
Get back $9.99 Register Reward

Oral-B Pro-Health Toothbrush, Crest 3D White or Pro-Health Toothpaste, Mouthwash or Glide Floss, 2/$6
Buy 2 and use any 2 of the following coupons:
     $1/1 Oral-B Glide Floss from 3/31 P&G
     $1/1 Oral-B from 3/31 P&G
     $1.50/1 Crest Rinse from 3/31 P&G
     $1/1 Crest Toothpaste from 3/31 P&G
Get 4,000 points when you buy 2

Planters Nutrition Peanut Butter (12 oz), $2.99
Use $1/1 from 1/27 or  4/7 SS
Get back $2.99 Register Reward

Ultimate Flora Daily Care Probiotic (30 ct), $10
Use $3/1 from 1/6 SS
Get back $10 Register Reward