Here's my advice. Always check you receipt! Once again tonight, left Walgreens to find that once again I was charged for both items of a B1G1 free. They're always willing to correct their mistakes (and CVS, too), but it just frustrating. Most of the time, I check my receipt and ECB or RR before I even leave the register. It's easier that way than having to come back to the store (like I did tonight)!
Still recovering, but I had to get tonight since some of my coupons expired today.
Walgreens (after corrected receipt) total was 39.73 and after sales and coupons my total was 5.93. I received $3 in RR making my final total 2.93 which is a savings of 93%.
At CVS my initial total was 39.31 and after coupons, sales and ECBs my total was 7.66. I received $4 in ECB which made my savings 91%.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Catching up...sort of and a cool deal
Not having a great week, so unfortunately not listing all my deals. Did finally manage to make it to CVS, Walgreens, and Price Chopper, but it's been an effort between the heat and my health.
Ok, one thing that I'm doing right now, is sorting through my coupons and pitching expired and pulling those expiring 6/30. I'll probably run to Walmart next week and see if I can make any decent deals by using them. Waste not want not.
Here's a cool deal. You can receive a free quart of Glidden Paint in any color of your choice. Go to https://www.glidden.com/promotions/free-paint-giveaway.do and pick out your color, fill out your form and tada! a quart of paint in 3-4 weeks. I selected a color that I'm thinking about doing my living room in so that way I can try it before I buy it!
Ok, one thing that I'm doing right now, is sorting through my coupons and pitching expired and pulling those expiring 6/30. I'll probably run to Walmart next week and see if I can make any decent deals by using them. Waste not want not.
Here's a cool deal. You can receive a free quart of Glidden Paint in any color of your choice. Go to https://www.glidden.com/promotions/free-paint-giveaway.do and pick out your color, fill out your form and tada! a quart of paint in 3-4 weeks. I selected a color that I'm thinking about doing my living room in so that way I can try it before I buy it!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Price Chopper
Went to Price Chopper today. I got some great deals even though my savings was only 51%. My retail was 67.39 and my OOP was 32.91. Which when you look at it that way makes you realize that 51% is still pretty good. After all, it means I paid half of what someone else would have paid!
- Kraft Miracle Whip 1.99. I had $1/1 from 6/14 SS making the final price .99. Some of the Miracle Whip in my PC had peelie coupons attached for $1/2 which would make the final price 1.49 each.
- Speaking of peelies. Kraft Pasta Salads are 10/$10 or basically $1 each. Some of them in my store had peelies attached for $1/2 making them actually .50 each.
- Juicy Juice 6 pks were on sale for 2/$4. I had a $1/2 coupon from All You magazine.
- Kashi Waffles were not on sale but were 2.99 a box. Had printable coupons for $1.50/1 from http://site.vocalpoint.com/kashiconnect/coupon.html making them 1.49 each which was cheaper than Best Choice and better for you.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
My "System"
Many have asked about my coupon organizing system. Well, here it is. Yes, this is all my coupons!I have this box. It's just a little bigger than a shoe box. I like the fact that lid locks down which prevents coupons spilling out. It's also a very handy box to take into stores with me like when Kmart had double coupons. I also keep my scissors in it, so they are handy. (BTW, don't forget that cutting coupons is handy practice for your preschoolers!)
Yes, I do cut my coupons now, because I find they take up less space that way. I still separate my coupons by insert and then also have an alphabetical section and a few other envelopes.
OK, so if you look at the envelopes you would see for instance on labeled SS 4/19, so in that envelope, I have the coupons from the Smart Source insert from 4/19. I have one envelope for each insert for every week.
Next, I have envelopes labeled alphabetically which means in the D envelope I have coupons I printed or got somewhere else like coupons for Dial, Dove, etc.
Other envelopes I have in my box include:
- An All You envelope that has the coupons from All You magazine after I've read it. Takes less space then trying to store multiple magazines.
- Envelopes for CVS & Wags in which I keep my RR & ECB and anything else special for that store.
- An Aldi's envelope. I keep my receipts and notes about various prices there so I can check if I'm really getting a good deal.
- A Rebate envelope for things I'm saving for rebates. Duh.
- A Dining & Entertaining. Coupons to restaurants and such. The challenge here is to look at it before you leave! How many times to I get frustrated knowing I have a coupon for the restaurant at which we're eating at home!
Well, I hope that gives you some ideas. One thing I've learned is not everything works for everyone. This is my second organizing system since I started in March.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Free Chick-fil-A Combo on July 10
Come to any Chick-fil-A® restaurant on July 10
dressed as a cow and receive a FREE combo meal.
Q: What is Cow Appreciation Day?
A: For one day only, black and white spots, cow bells and furry ears will be appropriate attire in the nation’s second largest chicken chain. In celebration of July 10, Cow Appreciation Day (an unofficial yet nationally recognized holiday), Chick-fil-A will award a free combo meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) to any customer who comes to one of the chain’s 1,300-plus restaurants fully dressed as a cow.
A: For one day only, black and white spots, cow bells and furry ears will be appropriate attire in the nation’s second largest chicken chain. In celebration of July 10, Cow Appreciation Day (an unofficial yet nationally recognized holiday), Chick-fil-A will award a free combo meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) to any customer who comes to one of the chain’s 1,300-plus restaurants fully dressed as a cow.
Q: What does “fully dressed as a cow” mean?
A: “Fully dressed as a cow” means an effort to be dressed like a cow from head to toe. For customers who want to join us in partial cow attire (such as the cow headband, a cow-printed hat, vest or purse) a free entrée will be given.
Costume Tips:
1. Start with items that you already have at home–cow-printed accessories stashed in your closet will work perfectly. Hats, vests, scarves, neckties, pants, shoes, pajamas–just about any cow-spotted item will work. Just make sure you’re covered head to toe.
2. Wear white and then just add cow spots. Throw on a white T-shirt with white pants (even sweatpants) and stick on your cow spots using black contact paper. Cut spots out of construction paper and tape them to your shirt and pants. If nothing else, you can grab an old white T-shirt and color black cow spots all over it with a magic marker, and you’ll still get a free entrée.
3. Go to your local paint or hardware store and get a white painter’s hat and overalls. Then decorate yourself with cow spots made out of contact or construction paper.
4. If you’re not feeling too creative and want an easy costume, search the Internet for “cow costumes,” and you will be flooded with full-body costumes available for purchase. Feel free to use the cow items provided here.
See you on July 10!
Arby's is offering free things w/ purchase every Wednesday during the summer.
No coupon is needed but you may want to check with your local store before heading out to make sure they are participating.
Here's what they are offering:
JUNE 10 - Free Roast Chicken Club with any soft drink purchase
17 - Free Regular Sidekickers® with any sandwich purchase
24 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
JULY 1 - Free Regular Beef ‘n Cheddar with any soft drink purchase
8 - Free Orange Cream Swirl Shake with any sandwich purchase
15 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
22 - Free Roastburger with any soft drink purchase
29 - Free Iced FruiTea with any sandwich purchase
AUGUST 5 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
12 - Free Roast Chicken Club with any soft drink purchase
19 - Free Iced FruiTea with any sandwich purchase
26 - Free Regular Beef ‘n Cheddar with any soft drink purchase
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Free Weekends at National Parks
The national parks are offering 3 fee-free weekends this summer at more than 100 parks that usually charge fees. Check http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm to find out more.
The weekends this summer are:
June 20-21, 2009 (Father’s Day weekend)
July 18-19, 2009
August 15-16, 2009
June 20-21, 2009 (Father’s Day weekend)
July 18-19, 2009
August 15-16, 2009
We're definitely going to take advantage of this since Micki has started working on Junior Ranger badges! Some close or relatively close to the KC area include the Truman Home here in Independence, Fort Scott, KS, and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
This week at CVS & Walgreens
This week, I was accompanied not only by Micki but Mike as well. He's always so encouraging. It's just kind of nice to have him see me in action. ;-)
At CVS, my original total was 53.92. I spent 9.59 which was an 82% savings. They gave me $11 in ECB which means they ended up paying me 1.41 to take 53.92 worth of items.
OK, so Rachel commented that she missed the details, so I'll include them this time. The squeaky wheel and all... :-)
At CVS, my original total was 53.92. I spent 9.59 which was an 82% savings. They gave me $11 in ECB which means they ended up paying me 1.41 to take 53.92 worth of items.
OK, so Rachel commented that she missed the details, so I'll include them this time. The squeaky wheel and all... :-)
- Schick Quatro Titanium Razor 7.99 with $3 in ECB makes it 4.99. Use $4/1 coupon from 6/14 SS and you have it for .99.
- Select varieties of Kellogg's Cereals 1.88 each. I used 2-$1.50/1 coupons from 6/7 RP making them .38 each. (Now, to be honest, these were all the sugary cereals, so I won't keep them for my family but pass them on to one of the ministries my new church does.
- Crest Pro-Health toothpaste was 2.99 with $2 in ECB making it .99. I had a $1/1 coupon I had received through the mail meaning that I made a whole penny! If you use the .50/1 coupon from 6/7 P&G, it makes it .49 which is still a good deal.
- Purex Complete 3 in 1 are 6.99 with $2 in ECB making it 4.99. Using the $2/1 coupons from today's SS makes them 2.99 each. We've tried these and have liked them.
Ok, on to Walgreens. I've read several of the coupons queens who mention to figure out which cashier seems to be the most friendly. On Sunday evening, there's one gentleman that is very nice, but insists that I can only use 1 RR even though even his manager has taken multiple from me. BUT, I got there early in the evening and the nice girl in cosmetics is always willing to take any RR I have!
Unfortunately, I didn't do as well as as usual...only 75% savings after coupons, RR and receiving $15 back in I paid 12.77 for 51.96 worth of items.
- St. Ives Body Wash is 2.99 and ends up free after getting 2.99 RR.
- Ragu spaghetti sauce was on sale 2/$4. If you purchased 8 of the selected items you got $8 in RR back. So, I purchased 8 Ragu for $16. I used 2 coupons for .75/2. I think I got it from 5/7 RP. So, that means $16 in Ragu sauce, after RR & coupons was 6.50 or .81 each.
- Hefty One Zip bags are B1G1 @ 3.29. Use (2) $1/1 from 5-17 RP making it 2 boxes for 65 cents each.
Well, there's all the details!
Wanna eat cake?
Found this posted at slickdeals.com. Macaroni Grill is a yummy place to eat. I can just imagine what their chocolate cake tastes like...but I won't have to just imagine it thanks to the coupon! Hey, anybody for a girl's night out? :-) Enjoy.
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1399483&p=20418195&highlight=Free#post20418195
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1399483&p=20418195&highlight=Free#post20418195
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Free GeoTrax DVD from Fisher Price
Got this off of bargainbriana.com:
Request your FREE GeoTrax DVD “Steamer & Samuel Save the Day” from Fisher Price. By the time I receive these DVDs from Fisher Price, I usually have forgotten I ordered them. They do come, you just have to be patient!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Second CVS visit & a quick Price Chopper
A little disappointed at CVS. Thankfully, I had one copy of the diaper deal I wrote about (Pampers 8.99 and then receive $5 ECB), which the manager decided to take as a coupon and was going to allow me to print off another copy to bring it in for my ECB, but guess what, CVS had taken the deal off the website on Monday! So even though I got a good deal on the diapers. I got 2 jumbo packs of diapers for 10.98 after coupons and the one $5 ECB I received.
Well, I actually got them for free in the long run. I purchased 51.38 in retail and my OOP was 8.14 which is an 84% savings. I received $9 in ECB, so in the end they paid me .86 which is more than 100% savings.
Had to run to Price Chopper to pick up a prescription. Thankfully, kcpennypinchinmama.com already had the Price Chopper match-ups online, so I was able to get a few things while I was there. The retail was 23.62 and after coupons and sales, I paid 12.96 which was only a 45% savings. Still, I paid almost half of what another person would have paid.
One deal that I found that KC Penny Pinchin Mama didn't have was the Ronzoni Bistro meals at 2/$4. In 5/10 Smartsource, there was a coupon for $1/1, so with 2 coupons, I got them for 2/$2. Ronzoni Bistro Meals are like a fancy Spaghetti-O's. They work well for an occasional lunch for Mike.
Well, I actually got them for free in the long run. I purchased 51.38 in retail and my OOP was 8.14 which is an 84% savings. I received $9 in ECB, so in the end they paid me .86 which is more than 100% savings.
Had to run to Price Chopper to pick up a prescription. Thankfully, kcpennypinchinmama.com already had the Price Chopper match-ups online, so I was able to get a few things while I was there. The retail was 23.62 and after coupons and sales, I paid 12.96 which was only a 45% savings. Still, I paid almost half of what another person would have paid.
One deal that I found that KC Penny Pinchin Mama didn't have was the Ronzoni Bistro meals at 2/$4. In 5/10 Smartsource, there was a coupon for $1/1, so with 2 coupons, I got them for 2/$2. Ronzoni Bistro Meals are like a fancy Spaghetti-O's. They work well for an occasional lunch for Mike.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Kmart Double Coupons
I managed two runs to Kmart today. Of course, since it's the Monday after the initial start of double coupons, a lot of things were picked over already. I even took my coupon box with me on the second trip.
I highly recommend picking out a bunch of different potential coupons initially and then check you coupon stash. Also, other sites may give you ideas, but your price for the items may be different making it not such a great deal.
The first trip was 17.75 in retail and I paid .38 making it a 98% savings. It made me feel good to be able to lick my wounds from my savings at Wags and CVS last night!
I actually spent 1 1/2 hours at Kmart during my second run just trying to find some deals. Now, I'll admit that there were many things that I could have gotten for fairly good prices like 1.00 or 1.50, but I felt that wasn't good enough. My retail price was 36.97 and I paid 5.84 which is an 84% savings.
So between the 2 runs, I had a savings of 89%.
I might actually take a look at the Kmart sales ad and see if there was anything they have on sale that I missed otherwise, I probably won't go back unless I go to the other Kmart in town to see if they are stocked better on items.
I highly recommend picking out a bunch of different potential coupons initially and then check you coupon stash. Also, other sites may give you ideas, but your price for the items may be different making it not such a great deal.
The first trip was 17.75 in retail and I paid .38 making it a 98% savings. It made me feel good to be able to lick my wounds from my savings at Wags and CVS last night!
I actually spent 1 1/2 hours at Kmart during my second run just trying to find some deals. Now, I'll admit that there were many things that I could have gotten for fairly good prices like 1.00 or 1.50, but I felt that wasn't good enough. My retail price was 36.97 and I paid 5.84 which is an 84% savings.
So between the 2 runs, I had a savings of 89%.
I might actually take a look at the Kmart sales ad and see if there was anything they have on sale that I missed otherwise, I probably won't go back unless I go to the other Kmart in town to see if they are stocked better on items.
Usual Wags & CVS
Not my ususual great deals, but not too bad. What went terribly wrong was that I had some RR and ECB that expired, so I didn't have as much to use. I was not happy throwing away "money." :-(
At CVS, I purchased 85.43 worth of merchandise for 38.16. Then they gave me $19 in ECB making my final total 19.16 which is a savings of 78%.
At Wags I purchased 27.46 worth of items for 11.76. I received $5 in RR making my final price 6.76 which is a savings of 75%.
Mike thinks it's sad that I feel like I failed when I only save 75%!
I will be going back to to CVS to get some diapers to send to Mike's niece in Louisianna who just had a baby. This deal was only mentioned online not in the sales insert. Pampers are on sale for 8.99 and you get $5 in ECB. Final price 3.99 for the diapers. But if you use the $1/1 coupon in the P&G insert from this Sunday 5/7, the final price is 2.99! Not a bad deal at all. Oh, and of course, I'm goiong to use the $19 in ECB that I earned yesterday to pay for them making them FREE!!! I can't wait!
At CVS, I purchased 85.43 worth of merchandise for 38.16. Then they gave me $19 in ECB making my final total 19.16 which is a savings of 78%.
At Wags I purchased 27.46 worth of items for 11.76. I received $5 in RR making my final price 6.76 which is a savings of 75%.
Mike thinks it's sad that I feel like I failed when I only save 75%!
I will be going back to to CVS to get some diapers to send to Mike's niece in Louisianna who just had a baby. This deal was only mentioned online not in the sales insert. Pampers are on sale for 8.99 and you get $5 in ECB. Final price 3.99 for the diapers. But if you use the $1/1 coupon in the P&G insert from this Sunday 5/7, the final price is 2.99! Not a bad deal at all. Oh, and of course, I'm goiong to use the $19 in ECB that I earned yesterday to pay for them making them FREE!!! I can't wait!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Kmart Doubling coupons again
Looks like Kmart will be doubling coupons up to $2 again. This means they will actually double a coupon for $2/1 to $4/1. There is supposed to be a 10 coupons per day. You could use more than that last time, so you'd have to go back several times if you really wanted to save a lot.
Check out http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/kmart-double-coupon-matches-and-best-deals-67-613/ for her list of match up for Kmart.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Price Chopper
Did my initial Price Chopper run today. Got all my deals off www.kcpennypinchinmama.com. My retail price was 106.99. After sales and coupons, my total was 51.17 which is a savings of 52%.
I did manage to get some free deals.
Sara Lee Classic White Bread
Price with card: $0.99
Less $1.00/1 coupon 4-26-09 or 5-31-09 RP
Final Price: FREE
Nabisco Ritz Crackers
Price with card: 2/$5.00 ($2.50 each)
Less Buy one Ritz get box of WheatThins FREE coupon 5-17-09 SS
Final Price: Ritz & WheatThins for $2.50 (or $1.25 per box)
Kraft BBQ Sauce
Price with card: $0.99
Less $1.00/1 coupon here
Final Price: FREE
I did manage to get some free deals.
Sara Lee Classic White Bread
Price with card: $0.99
Less $1.00/1 coupon 4-26-09 or 5-31-09 RP
Final Price: FREE
Nabisco Ritz Crackers
Price with card: 2/$5.00 ($2.50 each)
Less Buy one Ritz get box of WheatThins FREE coupon 5-17-09 SS
Final Price: Ritz & WheatThins for $2.50 (or $1.25 per box)
Kraft BBQ Sauce
Price with card: $0.99
Less $1.00/1 coupon here
Final Price: FREE
Recieve a Free Earth's Best Baby Care Travel Kit
We used to use this brand quite frequently when Micki was a baby, so I thought someone might benefit from this.
Earth's Best Baby Body Care by JASON
Earth's Best Baby Body Care by JASON
Simply send your register receipt(s) for $15 in purchases for Earth's Best products, along with the accompanying box tops and jar labels and a check or money order payable to Earth's Best for $1.95 (for shipping and handling). Offer good while supplies last. Mail to:
Earth's Best Travel Kit Offer
P.O. Box 8960 Dept. 02
St. Cloud, MN 56398-8960
Please allow 6-8 weeks for shipping. Offer good while supplies last. Click here for a redemption form.
Please allow 6-8 weeks for shipping. Offer good while supplies last. Click here for a redemption form.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Free Floats on Wednesday evening at Sonic
Sonic would like to thank our great customers for going to Sonic with Free Float Night. Drive in between 8 p.m. and midnight on Wednesday, June 3, and receive a FREE 10 oz. Root Beer Float.* While you're there, feel free to take pictures and upload them at sonicdrivein.com for a chance to be featured on the home page. Free Float Night at Sonic.
*FREE, while supplies last.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Some Updates
Hey all.
We've been very busy it seems and I'm not sure it's going to end anytime soon. I'm going to try to get this blog updated, but I may try to save time by not listing the exact deals I used. Just remember that most of my CVS and Wags deals I find on www.bargainbriana.com or www.becentsable.net. My Price Chopper deals I usually find on www.littlepeoplewealth.com or www.kcpennypinchinmama.com.
Went to Price Chopper this week and saved within my usual range of savings percentage for a grocery store. The items I found were 18.55 and after coupons and sales, the total was 7.96 which is a 57% savings. If you have kids, make sure to sign up for the kidsclub online. In May, Micki got a free 1/2 pt of chocolate milk. Last month, she got a 6 pack of orange soda.
CVS didn't really have much to offer me, but I did buy B1G1 coffee and a brace for my foot which has been bothering me. The total was 19.07 and after sales, coupon and ECBs, I paid .18. That's actually more than 99 1/2% savings. Didn't get any ECBs back though. :-(
Walgreens total was 40.92. After sales, coupons, and RRs, I paid .97 which is 97% savings. They gave me $3 in RR back which means they paid me 2.03 to take $40 of products out of their store.
We've been very busy it seems and I'm not sure it's going to end anytime soon. I'm going to try to get this blog updated, but I may try to save time by not listing the exact deals I used. Just remember that most of my CVS and Wags deals I find on www.bargainbriana.com or www.becentsable.net. My Price Chopper deals I usually find on www.littlepeoplewealth.com or www.kcpennypinchinmama.com.
Went to Price Chopper this week and saved within my usual range of savings percentage for a grocery store. The items I found were 18.55 and after coupons and sales, the total was 7.96 which is a 57% savings. If you have kids, make sure to sign up for the kidsclub online. In May, Micki got a free 1/2 pt of chocolate milk. Last month, she got a 6 pack of orange soda.
CVS didn't really have much to offer me, but I did buy B1G1 coffee and a brace for my foot which has been bothering me. The total was 19.07 and after sales, coupon and ECBs, I paid .18. That's actually more than 99 1/2% savings. Didn't get any ECBs back though. :-(
Walgreens total was 40.92. After sales, coupons, and RRs, I paid .97 which is 97% savings. They gave me $3 in RR back which means they paid me 2.03 to take $40 of products out of their store.
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