CHEAP Toiletries!

Cottonelle 12pk Toilet Paper $5; Walgreens

Buy 3, Get $3 Register Reward

Spend $15 on Kimberly Clark Products, Get 3000 Bonus Points

Use (3) $1/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper MFC click here

Pay $13.12 OOP with tax, Get $3 RR & 3000 Points = $3

$2.37 a pack with tax

 

Almay Makeup $7.49, Walgreens

Buy 2; B1G1 50% off

Use $5/2 MFC www.coupons.com

And Use $2/1 coupon in Walgreens March Coupon Book (takes off $4)

Pay $3.07 OOP with tax for both or $1.53 each

You could also use your RR from the Cottonelle and then it would be practically FREE!

 

Venus Razor $6.79, CVS

Buy One, Get $4 Extra Bucks

Use $3/1 MFC RP 2/17

Pay $4.05 with tax, Get $4 EB

$.05 with tax

 

 

 

 

MONEY MAKER, FREE & CHEAP

$6.98 Total

McCormick Taco Seasoning
$.17 MONEY MAKER
Walmart - Regular Price $.58; Use $.75/1 MFC RP 3/3 = $.17 MONEY MAKER

El Monterey Burritos
FREE
Walmart - Regular Price $1; Use $1/1 MFC RP 3/3 = FREE

McCormick Grill Mates
$.23 each
Walmart - Regular Price $.98; Use $.75/1 MFC RP 3/3 = $.23 each

Kraft Mac N Cheese
$.46 each
Walgreens $.79 with card (on sale through 3/16); Use $1/3 MFC www.coupons.com = $.46 each

EASTER BUNNIES! $20 each

They are two weeks old today!

Easter is March 31, 2013

We only have 5 left this size!

Hello All! Although I am still couponing, it has been VERY scaled back lately. We've been super busy and let's face it, couponing takes time! So I will be posting from time to time but for the most part, I will not be posting actively. I do still price match on a regular basis but I will not be posting HOT Match Ups any longer. Again, very time consuming and as it's not income generating (I've never made a penny! lol) I need to focus my time elsewhere! Feel free to share good deals anytime on the Facebook page! Happy Shopping!

Walgreen's HEADACHE!

Oh my goodness! So I went to Walgreens yesterday to try the PepsiCo deal featured on Wild for Wags' website. I thought it may not all work so I knew ahead of time that I might not get the best deals. However, it turned out way wrong! I had to fight for my 3000 bonus points this morning with the store and now I have to go back to get a refund on my Pepsi that they over charged me! URGH!!!

This is what I had hoped for:

6 Chex Mix on sale $.99
      Used (2) $.60/1 MFC and (4) $.50/1 MFC's
      I was hoping the $1/2 Store Coupon would still work, but it did not (it expired the day before)
      Paid $.39 to $.49 each
4 Pepsi 12 packs
      Used $1/2 MFC on Pepsi 12 packs at the store
      (were supposed to be 4/$12 but she charged me $3.49 for one and $12 for three so I need to
       return to the store for my $3.49 refund).
2 Tostitos $1.99 each
     I was also hoping the B1G1 FREE would work but it did not.

Then if you spend $15 on PepsiCo products, you are supposed to get 3000 bonus points = $3. I did not get them either until I called today and had to speak with a manager! I spent $20.21 on all of this and could have gotten it all for $12! After my bonus points today and after I get my refund, I will have paid $13.72 for these products which is okay but not GREAT!

So, if you are going to try this...make sure the Pepsi rings up at 4/$12, make sure you spend another $3 (or $5 if you use the $1/2 coupons on the package) to get your 3000 bonus points and also know that the Chex Mix won't be FREE and the Tostitos is not ringing up B1G1 FREE. Still good deals though!

My Favorite Way to Save: BLACK FRIDAY STYLE

 

We did most of our Christmas shopping this weekend! Almost done! Plus we decorated inside and out for the holidays and saved on those items too! FUN weekend!!!

My Favorite Savings:

Kohl's - saved 15% with BLACKFRI code, earned 5% with Shop At Home, earned $15 for every $50 spent and got FREE shipping! I was able to buy some awesome gifts for my niece and nephew and could buy them 2 and 3 gifts for the price of 1! YAY!!!



Macy's - save 15% with in ad shopping pass and $10 off of a $25 purchase



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Walmart - Saved BIG time with hubby shopping Friday at 8pm specials! This was our second year doing this and he was able to get both big items we wanted both times! This year he had to park far away and didn't have a shopping cart...but he still succeeded!






Lowe's - $.99 quart pointsettas and $5 for a 15ft garland









Walgreens - Buy Hallmark gift wrap at $1.99, Get 2 FREE
                            18oz Patriot Candles at $9.99, Get 2 FREE
                            Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent at $6.99, Get 2 FREE
                     Plus FREE scrunci's, sleep sheets (love these) and Carmex
                     (plus they had way more FREE stuff I just didn't have the time)

CVS - FREE charmin, Nips carmels, Matchbox car, Powerade & Kraft Mac n Chs
           (This was during the early week leading up to Black Friday. They also had many more FREE  
             items, I just ran out of time!)

 

Michaels

Saved at least 50% Christmas Floral & Decorations PLUS got 30% off my entire purchase on Thursday starting at 4pm & used a 50% off a regular priced item coupon

Next year I'm going to save double the amount so we can buy more! SO many great deals...next year I hope Kohl's runs their sale again for small appliances for a little over $1 and I want to get a dutch oven for $15; the hubby wants a BIG screen TV (we could have saved $600 this year) and we'll get a bunch more gifts for the family!!! Something to look forward to! :D

Thanksgiving 2012

$17.71 for Thanksgiving Meal
Plus a ham for Christmas decorating later!
I went to Smith's and Albertson's and price matched the rest at Walmart.

Turkey 19.74lbs $10 ($13 with $25 purchase + used $3/$10 meat purchase store coupon Smiths)
Ham 9.94lb $11.63($1.17lb Albertsons)
Russet Potatoes 15lb bag $1.99 Albertsons
Milk FREE (with purchase of 4 GM products Smiths)
French Bread $1 Pros
Celery $.33 each Pros
Carrots 1lb bag less than $.68 each (also bought cauliflower & broccoli at $.69lb and used a $2/$5 produce store coupon Smiths)
Green Beans $.99lb Lowes
Yellow Onions $.33lb Lowes
Blue Bonnet $.97 reg price Smiths
Del Monte Canned Corn $.88 Albertsons

STOCK Up @ Smith's

Campbell's Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Chicken Soup $.24 each

Carnation Evalporated Milk $.44 each

Heinz Gravy $.45 each

 

See HOT Match Ups for Details

Get Ready for Halloween!

See details below...the Starburst was actually reduced to $2.29 each, so only $1.29 each!

CVS

 

Mars Fun Size Chocolate 9.78-12.5oz 2/$5   (Mars makes M&M’s, Snickers, Dove, Milky Way, Twix)
Use the $1/2 Mars Halloween Bags www.coupons.com
$2 each wyb 2

Or Buy 2 M&M’s, 9.9-12.6 oz or Hershey’s Assorted, 9.4-15 oz $3.00, sale price through 10/27
Buy 2, Receive $1.00 ExtraBucks through 10/27, Limit 1
Use one $1.00/2 Hershey’s Chocolates, 9.4 oz or larger bags from SS 9/16 (exp 10/31)
Or use $1.00/2 M&M’s MFC RP 8/26
Pay $5.00, Receive $1.00 ExtraBucks
$2.00 each wyb 2

Buy 2 CVS Gold Emblem Candy Corn $0.99, regular price
Use one $1.00/2 CVS Brand Candy Corn, 6 oz, CVS Coupon Machine Week of 10/21
$.49 each wyb 2

Buy 5 Hershey’s Snack size, 10.2-11.6 oz or Twizzlers Twists, 22 oz $3.00, sale price through 10/27
Spend $15.00, Receive $5.00 ExtraBucks through 10/27, Limit 2
Use one $1.00/2 Hershey’s Chocolates, 9.4 oz or larger bags from SS 9/16 (exp 10/31)
And use one $1.00/3 Hershey Reese’s, Hershey’s, Kit Kat, Twizzlers or Jolly Rancher Snack Size Bags, 8 oz or larger from SS 10/14 (exp 10/31)
Pay $13.00, Receive $5.00 ExtraBucks
$1.60 each wyb 5

Walgreens

Hershey’s, Mars or Nestle Fun or Snack Size Candy 9.78-12.5 oz $2.49
Use the $1/2 Mars Halloween Bags www.coupons.com
And use the $0.50/1 Walgreens coupon found in the October Coupon Booklet (will deduct $1)
$1.49 each

Buy 2 Necco Mary Jane Peanut Butter Kisses, 11 oz $0.99, sale price through 10/27
Use one $1.00/2 – Necco Bags, 9 oz or larger – (necco.com)
$.49 each wyb 2

Buy 2 Starburst Fun Size Candy, 10.58 oz $2.50 each, when you buy 2, sale price through 10/27
Use one $1.00/2 – Skittles, Starburst or Life Savers Gummie Bags, 8 oz – 40 oz – (coupons.com)
And use one $1.00/2 Skittles or Starburst Fun Size, 10.58-39.1 or Life Savers Big Ring, 9.9 oz from October Walgreens Savings Book (exp 10/27)
$1.50 each wyb 2

 

STOCK UP on cereal!!!

Saved $27 in coupons alone today!
Plus probably $40 price matching!!!
(I also bought fish food and used $8 in coupons...not pictured)

See HOT Match Ups for details...price matched Albertson's at Walmart

13 GM Cereals (reg price @ $2.98 each, I paid $.74 - $.89 each)
4 Pop Tarts (reg $2.12, I paid $1.49)
4 Chex Mix (reg $1.98, I paid $1.24)
4 Hershey's Candy Bars (reg price $1 + used $1/2 MFC www.smartsource.com) (paid $.50 each)
2 Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes (reg price $1.98, I paid $1.38)
5 Totinos Pizzas ($1.39 each, I paid $.69 each - but you could save more, I maxed out those coupons)
1 Generic Biscuits ($1 Smiths) (reg $1.50)
Yakisoba (reg $.78 + used $.50/1 SS 10/14 = $.28 each)

I also bought a bunch of produce that I price matched. It was a fun shop! No coupon beeps, no manual enterings! Yay! Oh, I have to go to Albertson's today to get the Handi Snacks pudding as Walmart only sold the Snack Pack brand. Also, Walmart didn't have the big marshmallow size for roasting over a campfire (only the minis) so I'll be picking those up at Albertson's too today! Happy Shopping! See you tomorrow!

Baby Bunnies for Sale!!!

Mini Lops. Gray Flecked and Black.

9 Weeks Old

Cute as Can Be!

They will eat from your hand, they come when called and they can be trained to go potty in a litter box! Very intelligent and adorable pets!!!

$35 each

Coupon Swap?!

Are we ready for another Coupon Swap?! I've had requests for a Saturday this time. I'm open on the 27th. Maybe the Starbucks in Target off of Jefferson & Paseo Del Norte? I'm open to whatever works for everyone! Any thoughts?

HOLY STOCK UP SALES!!!!

First I went to Smith's because I didn't want to way ovewhelm the cashier at Walmart! LOL, and it is on my way to Walmart! Then I went to Walmart and price matched, Pro's Ranch Market (P), Lowe's (L) and Albertson's (A).

$197.09 Regular Price
I Paid $58.96
70% Savings

The cashiers at my Walmart are getting stricter on price matching. Last time they asked me which stores I was price matching and they scolded me for not buying the meat in bulk. Today she accepted all my price matching but again asked which stores I was price matching and she had to have a CSM come over to the register to approve the transaction because she said I price matched. Hmmm....

Here is the break down on prices:

White Corn $.20 each (S)
Tomato Sauce 8oz 5/$1 (S)
Carrots 1lb bag 3/$.99 (P)
Generic White Bread $.39 (L)*
Lettuce 2/$.99 (P)

Libby's Vegetables (S)
      On Sale 2/$1 or $.50 each
      Use $1/4 MFC RP 8/26 = $.25 each*

Zatarains (A)
       On Sale $.69 each
       Use $1/3 MFC = $.36 each*

Spaghettios (A)
      On Sale $.65 each
      Use $.50/2 MFC www.coupons.com = $.40 each*

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks (A)
     On Sale $.99 each
     Use $.75/3 www.coupons.com = $.74 each*

Pizza Rolls (A)
      On Sale $.99
      Use $.75/3 www.coupons.com = $.74 each

Kraft Cheese (S)
      On Sale $1.49 each
      Use $1/2 MFC www.coupons.com = $.99 each

Ground Beef 1lb $1.29* (P)
Generic Peanut Butter $1.59 (S)
Generic Flour 5lb $1.59 (S)
Cheetos $1.77 each (S)
Petite Sirloin Steak $1.99lb* (S)

*Indicates new LOW price.

HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!!

I have learned SOOOO much in the past year since I began couponing! I'll write that post later, but here are some pictures from today's celebratory shop! These pictures illustrate that it is possible to save a lot of money on a variety of grocery items using both coupons and price matching! We have saved SO much money in the past year that we recently bought a second freezer (it has already paid for itself) and a second computer (I can now print twice as many coupons!!!)! Happy Shopping!!!

All of these items I bought at Walmart except the toilet paper and Herbal Essence and Sunny D.

Spent $8.77

Regular Price $19.72

55% Savings

Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce

Regular Price $2.28

Used $1/1 MFC printable www.smartsource.com

$1.28 each

 

Kikkoman Soy Sauce

Regular Price $1.74

Used $.55/1 MFC SS 6/3

$1.19 each

 

TBone Steak

Price Matched Smith's Sale $4.99lb

Also used $2 off of Fresh Beef when you buy 3 Kikkoman Sauces MFC SS 6/3

$3.83 steak



Produce

Corn - price matched Lowe's 5/$1

Broccoli - price matched Pro's Ranch Market $.69/lb

Earthbound Organic Carrots $1.68 reg price; Used $.75/1 printable www.ebfarm.com = $.89 each

Romaine Lettuce - price matched Sunflower Market $.99 each

 Meat/Dairy

Country Style Ribs - price matched Lowe's $.97lb

Kraft Singles - price matched Lowe's 2/$4 and

used $1/2 MFC printable www.coupons.com = $1.50 each

Boneless Chicken Breasts - price matched Smith's sale $1.69lb

 

Spent $18.40

Regular Price $33.16

Saved 45%

Canned/Condiments/Easy Meals

Yakisoba

Regular Price $.78 each; Used $.50/1 MFC SS 8/26

$.28 each

 

Libby's Vegetables

Regular Price $.75 each; Used $1/4 MFC RP 8/26

$.50 each

 

Heinz Ketchup 36oz (Regular Price $2.68 each)

Price Matched Albertson's Sale $1.66 each; Used $.50/1 MFC SS 8/19

$1.16 each

 

Bush's Baked Beans (Price Cut to $1.75 each)

Price Matched Albertson's Sale $1.66 each; Used $1/2 MFC printable www.coupons.com

$1.16 each

 

Beverages

Pepsi Next 20oz $1

Used B1G1 FREE MFC printable www.coupons.com

$.50 each

 

Dr Pepper 2 liter Regular Price $1

Used $1/2 MFC SS 6/24

$.50 each

 

Sunny D; Dollar Tree $1 each

Used $.55/2 MFC printable www.coupons.com

$.73 each

 

Capri Sun 10pk;

Price Matched Albertson's $1.99 each

Used $1/1 MFC printable www.coupons.com

$.99 each

 

Dr. Pepper 12pk

Price Matched Smith's 4/$10

Used (2) $1/2 MFC printable www.coupons.com

$2 each

 

Folgers

Price Matched Lowe's $6.49 each

 

Snacks

Haribo

Price Matched Walgreens $.79 each

Use $.30/1 MFC printable www.coupons.com

$.49 each

 

Brach's Candy

Regular Price $1.28

Use $1.50/2 MFC printable www.coupons.com

$.53 each

 

Cheetos

Price Matched Lowe's $2 each

Household Items

Sparkle 6pk Double Rolls $5.97

Use $1/1 MFC printable www.sparkletowels.com

$4.97 each

 

Walgreens

Herbal Essence

On Sale 2/$6

Use $3/2 MFC RP 8/5

Also get a $2 Register Reward when you buy 2

$.50 each

 

Cottonelle 12pk

Regular Price $5

Use $.50/1 MFC SS 8/12

And use $1/1 Walgreens Store September Coupon Booklet

$3.50 each

 

Couponing at Dollar Tree & Walgreens

$12.38 TOTAl!

Dollar Tree
Hefty Slider Bags, quart size 8ct $1

     Use $.55/1 MFC printable www.redplum.com = $.45 each
Softsoap Body Wash 7.5oz $1 (small ones)
     Use $.50/1 MFC SS 8/12 = $.50 each
Sunny D $1
     Use $.55/2 MFC www.coupons.com (also came in an insert but I can't find which one) =
      $.73 each
Renuzit $1
     Use $.55/3 MFC RP 8/19 = $.82 each

Walgreens
4 Miracle Whip, on sale 2/$6
     Use (4) $1/1 MFC www.coupons.com
4 Velvetta Shells n Cheese on sale 2/$4
     Use (4) $1/1 MFC www.coupons.com
     Also use $1/1 Walgreens Store Coupon in their September Coupon Booklet (deducts $2)
2 Kraft Dressing $3.99 each*
      Use $1/2 MFC www.coupons.com
      And use $1/1 Walgreens Store Coupon in their September Coupon Booklet (deducts $3)
*These turned out to be $3.99 each although on Hip2Save they stated they are supposed to be on sale 2/$4. There is a way to print the ad with the sale price and get everything for free, but I was okay paying $.41 for each item!

I paid $14.10 and got back $10RR, so $4.10 with tax or $.41 each!!!!

Dollar Tree was good about taking the coupons. They have to manually enter each one so it took a few minutes. They also said they will only accept 2 printed coupons per transaction. They did not have the soft scrub and the speed stick was too small for the coupon. I also saw Soft Soap hand soap, Libby's Vegetables ($.79 each), Sun laundry detergent, Palmolive dish soap, Spic N Span, Comet, Ajax, Betty Crocker boxed potatoes, Stove Top stuffing, Uncle Ben's rice and Chow Mein noodles.

Coupon Swap was a Great Success!

Our first coupon swap was a success! Ania, Sydney and I swapped coupons, shared tips and steals and watched the little ones interact! I wasn’t sure how it would go at first or how we would do it, but for the most part, Sydney started with a whole insert, clipped the coupons she wanted and then passed them to me. I clipped the coupons I wanted and passed the insert to Ania. We also had a pile in the middle of the table with coupons anyone could take and Ania brought All You magazines to page through for coupons. 

It was also nice because before the swap, we requested coupons for the other people to print to bring to the swap. So, for example, I knew Syndey likes organic coupons and Ania likes Gerber coupons, so I printed some for them and brought them to the swap. Then I requested Chex Mix and cereal coupons which they brought for me. So, I think I ended up with 6 Chex Mix coupons which are only $.40 this week at Walgreens! Yay! I also clipped some Glade Coupons for the deals at Walgreens and Syndey clipped some Dove coupons for the $.80 shampoo and conditioner at CVS this week! Plus we clipped a bunch more!

Such a smart way to coupon because you can get multiple coupons of the same product without buying so many papers, ordering them in the mail or reaching your print limit! Plus it was so much fun to meet Syndey and her daughter as well as see Ania again and meet her daughter! Both little girls were SO well behaved for the entire time! It’s also fun to connect and share tips, websites, strategies, deals, etc. with other people doing the same thing!

The plan is to do it again before Thanksgiving (Black Friday deals are awesome) if not before! I would love to meet more of you and we had a TON of extra coupons left over so there were plenty to go around! THANKS Sydney for such an awesome suggestion and to Sydney and Ania for swapping coupons with me today!

Saved 85% @ CVS!

$45.57 Total Before Card and Coupons
I paid $13.59 Out of Pocket
Still have $4 EB + $2 EB
Like paying $7.59 for over $45 worth of product!
85% Savings

 

Transaction 1

5 Dove Shampoo/Conditioners $3 each

      Use (2) $3/2 MFC RP 7/29

      Spend $15 on Dove; Get $5 EB

      $.80 each final

5 Good N Natural Bars

      Use FREE Good N Natural Bar MFC RP 8/12 (the last coupon beeped, but he adjusted the   

      price down because the coupons were taking $1.29 off and they only cost $1.19)

      FREE final

Paid $10.05 with tax; Got $5 EB  (total was $22 before coupons)

 

Transaction 2

2 Cheerios Cereals $2.50 each when you  buy 2;

      Use $1/2 MFC GM 8/5 or $.60/1 www.coupons.com

      Also get $2 EB whey you buy 2

      $1 each final

Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss $6.49

      Use $3/1 CVS Coupon Machine Coupon on any Revlon Face Product

      Also use $1/1 MFC SS 8/5

      Buy 1 Revlon Lip Product (select products), get $4 EB

      $1.51 MONEY MAKER

Renuzit Airfreshner (I needed a filler item to use my $5 EB from T1) $.88

Paid $2.89 with taxes (was $18.21 before card and coupons!)

 

Transaction 3

3 Good n Natural Bars

    Use FREE Good n Natural Bar MFC RP 8/12

    FREE

Renuzit Airfreshner $.88 (I needed a filler item because the FREE items would be too little money for the transaction. This turned out to be the case, because the register wouldn't accept 4 coupons this trip).

Paid $.65 OOP  (was $5.36 before card and coupons)

 

 

 

 

COUPON SWAP!!!

Our First Ever Coupon Swap!

Everyone is invited to join us for our first ever coupon swap!
Bring the coupons you don't want or need and swap for coupons you will use!

When: Friday, August 24 at 2pm

Where: Erna Fergusson Public Library   (3700 San Mateo; San Mateo & Comanche)

Please RSVP by commenting on this post or on Facebook. We want to make sure we have enough space for everyone!

Also, comment on this post or on Facebook to let others know what coupons you have and are looking for. This will allow others to see what you need and we can print coupons from those lists too!

      For example:
      Have: Cereal (GM), bath (Almay, Desitin, etc) and laundry (Clorox, Wisk, Purex, etc).
      Want: Canned & frozen goods, meat (Hillshire, etc.) and condiments (PB, jelly, etc)!

This is going to be a GREAT way to get more coupons, meet other couponers and maximize our savings!!! Can't wait to see you all there!

~ Lisa

Carlsbad, New Mexico

On vacation in Carlsbad! See you soon!

Stay cool & Happy Shopping!!!

Shop TAX FREE this weekend in New Mexico!

New Mexico is having a TAX FREE shopping weekend this weekend, August 3-5^th, 2012. That means you can shop tas FREE on clothing items, computers, computer software & school supplies!

To qualify for tax free shopping:

• Clothing or shoe items must be priced at less than $100/per unit.
• Desktop, laptop, tablets or notebook computers priced up to $1000.
• And computer hardware priced up to $500 (printers, etc.).
• School supplies for use in standard, general-education classrooms must be priced under $30/per unit.

Also, according to NM Taxation and Revenue Department, many retailers will absorb the taxes on non-qualifying items as an incentive to shop this weekend! Click HERE for more details!

And to Sweeten the Sales:

Kohl’s is also offering a coupon for 20% off your entire purchase PLUS earn $10 Kohl’s cash for every $50 spent! Kohl’s cash can be used at a later time. So that means if you spend $130 on clothing items you will save $26 for the 20% off; you will earn $20 Kohl’s cash and you will save over $7 because you won’t be paying any taxes! So you will pay $104 Out of Pocket + you still have $20 to spend later which is like paying $104 for $157 of merchandise. That’s like a FREE outfit for us or FREE outfits for our children! Click HERE to print your 20% off Everything shopping pass 8/3 - 8/5!

Target is having a BOGO 50% off shoes for kids for back to school, good through 8/11. Plus earn 5% on your everyday purchase and FREE shipping with the Target Red Card!

Also on Friday JC Penny’s is offering their Best-Price Friday pricing…just look for the blue signs!

Sears is having a sale…up to 60% off of backpacks!

Plus GREAT school supply prices at Walmart & Walgreens! Check out this comprehensive LIST of the BEST back to school supply prices!

 




FREE Back pack at Old Navy with $50 purchase! Sunday ONLY!





Are you aware of any other sales this weekend that sweeten the pot for TAX FREE shopping?!