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

Carson's & More: $5 off $5 Purchase


Yeah!  Head over here to print a $5 off a $5 Carson's purchase coupon!  (Also valid at associated stores.)  This is valid through Monday, May 20!


There are tons of exclusions, but you should be able to find something for close to free.  I found Melissa & Doug Happy Giddy Binoculars on sale for $5.24 (normally $6.99).  I paid just $0.25 after coupon and tax.  I also picked up an OXO GoodGrips 3-in-1 Egg Separator for $6 (normally $8).  I paid just $1.05 after coupon and tax.

Friday, April 19

Walgreeens Shopping, $2.84 Money Maker


Anyone else take advantage of the Friends and Family coupon at Walgreens today?  I did a couple transactions...

Transaction 1:
Crest Pro Health Toothpaste (6 oz), $2.99 ($2.54 after F&F coupon)
Get $2 Register Reward
Used $1/1 from 3/31 P&G
Morton Epson Salt (4 lb), $4 ($3.40 after F&F coupon)
Get $4 Register Reward
Sleep Right Nasal Breathe Aid, $7 ($5.95 after F&F coupon)
Get $7 Register Reward
Subtotal: $10.89, Total: $11.50
"Paid" with $1 Register Reward, 10000 points, and $.50 OOP
Got back $13 in Register Rewards
Net Cost: $1.50 Money Maker

Transaction 2:
Nexcare Blister Bandages (6 ct), $3.50 ($2.97 after F&F coupon)
Get $3.50 Register Reward
Used $.55/1 from 4/7 SS
Sunkist TEN 2-liter, $1 ($.85 after F&F coupon)
Get $1 Register Reward
Crest Pro Health Toothpaste (6 oz), $2.99 ($2.54 after F&F coupon)
Get $2 Register Reward
Used $1/1 from 3/31 P&G
Subtotal: $4.81, Total: $5.16
"Paid" with $4 RR and $1.16 OOP
Got back $6.50 in Register Rewards
Net Cost: $1.34 Money Maker

To top things off, I also received $2/$10 and $5/$20 Walgreens coupon Catalinas valid Saturday and Sunday! I see more money makers in my future!

Kmart Shopping, $2.22


Kmart is running a deal where you get a $10 store Catalina coupon when you buy 3 select products.  It's advertised that you need to buy Tide, Hanes, and Bounce or Downy, but the Catalina is printing when you buy a Tide and 2 Bounce.  Plus, this deal is rolling!

Remember, since this is not how it is advertised, it may stop working at any time!

Here's what I did....

Transaction 1:
Tide Pods (16 ct), $5.99
2 Bounce (40 ct), $2.99 each
Used $1.50/2 from 3/31 P&G
Subtotal: $10.47, Total: $11.08 OOP
Got back $10 Catalina
Net Cost: $1.08

Transactions 2 and 3:
Tide Pods (16 ct), $5.99
2 Bounce (40 ct), $2.99 each
Used $1.50/2 from 3/31 P&G
Used $10 Catalina from previous transaction and paid $0.57 OOP after tax
Got back $10 Catalina

Thursday, April 18

Walgreens: 15-20% Off Friends and Family Event (Tomorrow 4/19)


Head over here to print your Walgreens Friends and Family coupon!  Tomorrow you'll get 15% off almost everything and 20% off Walgreens brand products with this coupon!

If you need inspiration, Wild For Wags has a lot of great deals posted!

Family Dollar Shopping, $0.55 (Gain Fireworks/Downy Unstopables Money Maker!)


*** DEAD DEAL *** GLITCH HAS BEEN FIXED ***

Nancy over at The Coupon Cafe shared the following:

Reported glitch at Family Dollar = Money Maker
Buy one Downy Unstopables or Gain Fireworks for $5
Use $2/1 Q from 4/17 RP
Spend $3 plus tax.
Get back $4 off $4+ purchase coupon on your receipt.

Others shared the following tips:
This is only working on the smaller varieties (priced at $5).
This deal WILL roll as long as your subtotal is more than $0.
Remember this is likely a glitch and could stop at any time.

Here's what I did:

Transaction 1:
Gain Fireworks (9.7 oz), $5
Used $2/1 from 4/14 RP
6 Era (10 oz), $.50 each
Used 2 $1/1 and 2 $2/2 from 3/17 RP (all adjusted down)
Subtotal: $3, Total: $3.62
Got back $4 coupon
Net Cost: $.38 Money Maker

Transactions 2-4:
Gain Fireworks (9.7 oz), $5
Used $2/1 from 4/14 RP
Sheet Protectors (10 pk), $1.15
Subtotal: $3.15, Total: $3.31 
"Paid" with $4 coupon from previous transaction and $.31 OOP
Got back $4 coupon
Net Cost: $.31 

Monday, April 15

CVS Shopping, $0.36 Money Maker


Gillette Fusion Hydra Gel, $4.99
Gillette Series Shave Gel, $3.99
Used BOGO from 4/7 RP (took off $3.99)
Used $.55/1 from 4/14 SS

2 Gillette Venus Sensitive Sensible Disposables (3 ct), $11.49 each
Used BOGO from 4/14 RP (took off $11.49)
Used $2/1 from 3/31 P&G

Use 20% off coupon that came via e-mail on Thursday (took off $6.30)

Subtotal: $7.63, Total: $9.64
Got back $10 ECB for spending $30 on select Gillette items
$0.36 Money Maker!

Target Shopping, $2.12


4 L'Oreal Advanced Haircare Shampoo/Conditioner (1.7 fl oz), $.99 each
Used 4 $1/1 from 3/17 RP

4 Olay Bar Soaps, $.97 each
Used 4 $1/1 from 3/31 P&G

12 Bounce Dryer Sheets (34 ct), $1.97 each
Used 4 $3/3 from 3/31 P&G
Stacked 4 $3/3 Target Coupons from 4/14 RP

Up&Up Mechanical Pencils, $1 (filler to cover overage)

Subtotal: $.48, Total: $2.12

Friday, April 12

Master List: Retail Coupons

 
(Thanks, YourRetailHelper!)

Dominick's (Safeway) Shopping, $11.46


Transaction 1:
4 V-8 V-Fusion (46 oz), 3/$5 (Today only...or extend on Just For U)
Buy 2 get $1.50, Buy 3 get $2.00, Buy 4 or more get $3.00 OYNO
Used 2 $.50/2 from 3/3 SS
Subtotal: $5.67, Total: $5.79
Got back $3 Catalina
Net cost: $2.79

Transaction 2:
4 V-8 V-Fusion (46 oz), 3/$5 (Today only...or extend on Just For U)
Buy 2 get $1.50, Buy 3 get $2.00, Buy 4 or more get $3.00 OYNO
Used 2 $.50/2 from 3/3 SS
4 Quaker Life (18 oz), $1.88 each on Just For U Deal Match
Milk (1 Gallon), FREE with Purchase of 4 Quaker Products on Just For U
4 Cracker Barrel Cheese, $1.99 each on Just For U
Used 4 $1/1 from 3/17 SS
Oscar Mayer Carving Board Pulled Pork (11.5 oz), $5.49
Used FREE coupon from Facebook Promo a while back (Took off full value of $7)
$5/$20 Purchase on my Just For U Personalized Deals
Subtotal: $10.64, Total: $11.67
"Paid" with $3 Catalina from Transaction 1 and $8.67 OOP
Got back $3 Catalina
Net cost: $8.67

I may go back and get more V-8 V-Fusion!  I just noticed a $1.50/3 printed for each of my transactions.  Shelves were already pretty bare though...

(Thanks for the match-ups, MashupMom!)

Thursday, April 11

Walgreens Shopping, $8.28 ($2 6-Packs of Scott Naturals Paper Towels!)


There is currently an unadvertised Register Reward deal at Walgreens.  Buy 2 Scott Paper Towel 6-packs, get $2 RR.  Buy 3, get $3 RR.  There's a $1/1 Walgreens coupon in the April coupon book found by the ads in store (will take off $1 for each pack bought.)  There's also a $1/1 manufacturer coupon found in the 3/17 SS (value varies by region).  Scott Naturals 6-pack paper towels are $5.  After store coupon, manufacturer coupon, and Catalina, they are a net cost of $2 per pack, or $.33 per roll of paper towels.  I consider paper towels $.50 a roll or less a deal.

Here's what I did today:

3 Scott Naturals (6 pack), $5
Unadvertised Buy 3, Get $3 Register Reward
Used 3 $1/1 from 3/17 SS
Stacked $1/1 from April Coupon Book (took off $3)

4 Nestle Candies, Sale $.39 each
Buy 4, Get 500 points

Subtotal: $10.56, Total: $11.78
"Paid" with $7 RR, $1 RR, and $3.78 OOP
Got back $3 RR and 500 points (equivalent to $.50)
Net Cost: $8.28

Jewel Shopping, $1.10


2 Essential Everyday Bleach, Sale $1.69
Get $.50 Store Catalina for each bought
Used $2.50/2 EE Household Cleaning Products from Allergy Relief coupon book (ask for one at the pharmacy) *Coupon did not come off, but cashier put it through manually no problem.

Jewel Spring Water (24 ct), Sale $2.50
Used $1.50/1 from Allergy Relief coupon book (ask for one at the pharmacy)

Subtotal: $1.88, Total: $2.10
Got back 2 $.50 Store Catalinas
Net Cost: $1.10

Sunday, April 7

Drugstore Freebies: April 7-13


Brookside Dark Chocolate (.8 oz), $.67
Get back $.67 ECB (limit 1)

Use $1/2 Stride Gum Single Pack from 4/7 SS
Get back $1 ECB when you buy 2 (limit 1)

Menard's Shopping, $4.01 Money Maker


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:

5 Washclothes, $3.00 each with $4.00 MIR (limit 5, valid through 4/21/13)
This is the first time I've seen Menard's do this!  These are advertised on the front page of today's ad and say "Make a buck! Your net gain! $1"  I hope this becomes a regular thing!
4 Spic and Span Assorted Cleaning Supplies, $.99 each with $.99 MIR (limit 4, valid through 4/21/13)
2 Tool Band-It Magnetic Arm Band, $3.00 each with $3.00 MIR (limit 2, valid through 4/21/13)
1 Tool Rich Tool Set, $8.99 each with $8.00 MIR (limit 3, valid through 4/21/13)

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

Thursday, April 4

Jewel-Osco Shopping, $3.64 ($0.49 ALL!)


I did the following at 3 different Jewel locations:

2 All Free and Clear, Regular Price $5.44, Sale Price $2.99
Used $2/2 from 3/10 RP
Stacked $1.50/1 from Allergy Relief Savings Coupon Book (ask for one at the pharmacy)
This store coupon is"Limit two items per coupon and one coupon per customer," so it takes off $3 if you buy 2.
Subtotal: $.98, Total: $1.20-$1.22

Total for 6 All Free and Clear: $3.64

(Thanks, JillCataldo!)