Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Safeway Trip for Deals 3/31-4/6

DISCLAIMER: As soon as CouponTom.com is back up and running, I will tell you where to get all of the manufacturer coupons. Until then... well, there's a good reason for the baseball card sheet protector method :)

TRANSACTION #1-

Betty Crocker Warm Delights     $2.19
-(2) 1.00 Cellfire e-coupon
- (2) .50 Shortcuts e-coupon
-.50 mf coupon
-.50 double
Final Cost:  FREE + $1.81 moneymaker!!

Del Monte Canned Vegetables (Limit 6) $.49/each with in-ad coupon (ad in Sunday paper)
Buy 5
-1.00/5 mf coupon  2/7 RP
-.50 double
Final cost: $0.95 after coupons and double

Pillsbury Easter Cookies   2/$3
Buy 2
-(3) 1.00 Cellfire & Shortcuts e-coupon ($1 off 2 Pillsbury Refridgerated Cookies)
-(3) .75 Cellfire & Shortcuts e-coupon (.75 off 2 Holiday cookies)
-1.00/2 mf coupon
-.50 double
Final Cost: FREE + $3.75 moneymaker!!!!!

C&W Frozen Vegetables $1.25 with in-ad coupon
-.35 mf coupon
-.35 double
Final cost: $.55 after coupon and double

Honeysuckle Turkey Breast   $5 w/ in-ad coupon (Limit 2) I bought 2.

Chicken Thighs Extreme Value Pack  $9.17  ($1.29/lb = 7.12 lbs)
-50% discount (-$4.59)
Final Cost: $4.58 after discount  (.64/lb)

FINAL COST: $10.37 after all coupons & discounts!!!!!!!!!



TRANSACTION #2-
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix  $1.69  & Betty Crocker Frosting   $1.50
Buy 1 of each
-.40 Cellfire e-coupon
-1.00/2 Cellfire e-coupon
-.50 Shortcuts e-coupon
-.40 mf coupon for cookie mix  3/28 SS
-.50 mf coupon for frosting  2/7 SS
-.40 double
-.50 double
Final cost: FREE + $.51 moneymaker for both after coupons and doubles

Betty Crocker Cake Mix  $1.29, Buy 4 for .69
Buy 1 for moneymaker
-(2) .75 Cellfire e-coupons
Final cost: FREE + $.31 moneymaker

Safeway Bone-in Spiral Sliced Ham   $1.69/lb
Final Cost $13.30

Red Potatoes 5# bag   $2.99
-$1 Safeway e-coupon
Final Cost: $1.99 after coupon

Plus- 5 cans Del Monte vegetables & 2 bags C&W Vegetables ($1/2 tearpad coupon, doubled).
FINAL TOTAL: $17.42 after all coupons & doubles!! Remember, that's with a $13 ham!

FYI: The Safeway e-coupon did not come off either. I've had more trouble with these e-coupons for produce. It's pretty much 50/50. If I need it anyway I will buy it and cross my fingers about the coupon.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

UPDATED: (Math error) Even BETTER diaper deal!

I really need baby wipes so I was trying to see what combination would get me wipes for the lowest out-of-pocket. Here it is:

1 pkg Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers 8.99 each
2 Huggies Baby Wipes 2/$5

1 $2.99 Johnson Baby wash/lotion
SubTotal: $16.98
-$3/$15 purchase coupon here
-$2 Rite Aid Adperk Huggies Diaper coupon here
-$3 Huggies mf coupon here, here, here
-(2) .50 Huggies wipes coupon 3/21 SS
-$1 in-ad Johnson coupon
-$1 Johnsons Baby product 3/07 RP
-$1 Rite aid adperk Johnsons Baby product here
Total: $4.98
-$1 rebate on purchase of 2 Huggies wipes
-$1 rebate on Huggies diaper purchase
Final Cost: $2.98... avg of $0.75 PER ITEM... 2.4 CENTS per diaper!!!!!!

Even after you've used up your rebates, $4.98 for all 4 items is still better than my previously posted deal. Average of $1.25 per item... 4 cents per diaper!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Diapers & Diapers & Wipes OH MY!

RITE AID is having an AMAZING deal on Huggies diapers this week. I went yesterday and this is what I left with:

TRANSACTION #1
2 pkgs Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers 8.99 each
2 Huggies Baby Wipes 2/$5
SubTotal: $22.98
-$5/$20 purchase coupon here
-$2 Rite Aid Adperk Huggies Diaper coupon here
-(2) $3 Huggies mf coupon here, here, here
-(2) .50 Huggies wipes coupon 3/21 SS
Total: $8.98
-$1 rebate on purchase of 2 Huggies wipes
-$1 rebate on Huggies diaper purchase
Final Cost: $6.98... avg of $1.75 PER ITEM... 6 CENTS per diaper!!!!!!

TRANSACTION #2
2 pkgs Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers 8.99 each
1 Johnson Baby Lotion $2.99 (15 oz)
Subtotal: $20.97
-$5/$20 purchase coupon here
-$2 Rite Aid Adperk Huggies Diaper coupon here
-(2) $3 Huggies mf coupon here, here, here
-$1 off Johnsons Baby Product 3/07 RP
-$1 Rite Aid Adperk Johnson Baby product coupon here
Total: $5.97... avg $1.99 per item... 6.4 cents per diaper!!!

If you need diapers or wipes or, heck, even if you don't need them GO BUY THESE DIAPERS!!

Friday, March 19, 2010

Smart Ones & Cereal @ Albertsons

Albertsons has the doubles through Saturday. Along with two of their current promotions you can save lots! Here are a couple more deals you can score:

Smart Ones SALE $1.88
Buy 10 for $18.88
Use $3/10 1/10 SS or $4/10 mf coupon IP
Use FREE Breakfast Item ($2.49 at my Albies) with purchase of 3 1/10 SS
Use FREE Flatbread ($2.49 at my Albies) with purchase of 5 1/10 SS
Use double (if cashier allows since coupon is over $1)

OUT OF POCKET: As low as $11.12 plus get $10 CHILL promotion CAT
FINAL COST: As low as $1.12 FOR 10 SMART ONES!!

*Buy 3-4 Kelloggs Cereal, Get FREE milk CAT
*Buy 5-6 Kelloggs Cereals, Get 2 FREE milk CATS
*Buy 7-8 Kelloggs Cereals, Get 3 Free milk CATS

Buy 3 boxes of Kix $2.49/each
Use 3 $1/1 mf coupons (need access to two computers)
-$3 Double coupons
OUT-OF-POCKET: $1.47 + FREE milk CAT for up to $4.19 towards milk
FINAL COST: FREE with up to $2.72 overage!!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Safeway Shopping Trip


Transaction #1:

Star EV Olive Oil (2) 2/$9.69
-(2) $4 mf coupon in mailer
-$1 e-coupon

COST: $.69 for 2!!!

2/$2 Trident Layers Gum (2)
-(2) $75 off mf coupons 2/7 SS
COST: $.50 for 2


$.99 each, Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (2, with Super Coupon)
-$.30/2 mf coupon 1/3 GM, 3/7 SS
-(3) $.30/2 e-coupons

COST: $.78 for 2


$2.00 Multipack Foster Farms Turkey Deli Meat (clearanced)(1)
-$1 peelie

COST: $1 for 2

-$2 double

Total: $.97


Transaction #2:

2/$3 Hillshire Farms Lunch Meat (clearanced (2))
- (2) $.35 mf coupon 3/14 RP (Coupons.com has $1/2)
COST: $2.30 for 2


3/$3 Colgate Total toothpaste (3)
-(2) $1 mf coupons 3/7 SS
- $.75 mf coupon... I'm thinking this one might have been expired... oops :/
COST: $.25 for 3!!


$1 Trident Layers Gum (1)
-$.75 mf coupon
COST: $.25 for 1

-$2 DOUBLES

Total: .80



FINAL TOTAL: $1.87 after coupons, e-coupons, and doubles

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Raised Bed Gardening

Kevin built two raised beds for our upcoming vegetable garden. By the end of this week we should have more pictures with dirt and a few starter plants!!

Here's the 10x4:


And below is the 6x2 that Kevin designed himself. It looks GREAT! We will definitely be taking this one with us when we move. I don't know how but I don't care, we're keeping it! It looks like one you would buy at a gardening store. Good job Kevin!


So after spending a few hours gardening/weeding/prepping I realized how strangely relaxing it is. My muscles are sore and we (Kevin and I) are both  exhausted but I feel like I do after a good workout.

Advice for anyone building raised beds:
Look on Craigslist for cheap treated wood. The treated wood for these two boxes (the 6x2 has a bottom) was a little over $100. YIKES! We still have to get soil too. Walmart here we come! :)

Monday, March 15, 2010

Rite Aid Peanut Butter filled crackers!

Lance Crackers 2/$3
$1/1 mf coupon here (scroll down, and click on the coupon links available under “Tasty Savings”.
Immediately after clicking on the links SmartSource coupons will print)
Final price= $1 for 2!

Walgreens SUDAFED Moneymaker!

Walgreens has a monthly Register Reward deal available on Sudafed, Benadryl, or Tylenol products– Buy 2 select varieties = $5RR. Well, this week Sudafed OM Sinus Congestion Nasal Spray is on sale for just $4.99. Here’s how to turn this into a moneymaker…

Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Sudafed OM Sinus Congestion Nasal Sprays $4.99 each
Total = $9.98
Use 2 $4/1 or $2/1 coupons from the 3/14 RP (value depends on your region)
Pay as low as $1.98
Get back a $5 Register Reward
Final cost 2 for FREE + a $3 moneymaker!

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Albertsons Doubles!!!

Doubles came out in the Sunday Oregonian! They're good from Sunday to Tuesday. The doubles will be on a shiny, single page ad... usually folded in half.

Anyone not familiar with Albertsons? Go here

Here a few of the FREE possibilities:

Keebler Crackers & Cookies on sale $1.88
Use $1/1 coupon
Use Albertsons double (-$.88)
FREE after coupon & double

No-Yolk Pasta on sale $1.29
Use $.75/1 coupon from 10/4 or 2/21 SS insert
Use Albertsons double (-$.54)
FREE after coupon & double

V8 Splash on sale $2
Use $1/1 coupon
Use Albertsons double (-$1)
FREE after coupon & double

Tree Top Juice Boxes on sale $1
Buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon — click the box, goes automatically to print
Use Albertsons double (-$1)
FREE after coupon & double

Bagel Bites on sale $1.99
Use $1/1 coupon
Use Albertsons double (-$.99)
FREE after coupon & double
*Also qualifies for the CHILL promotion

Campbell’s Cooking Soups on sale $.75
Buy 4
Use $1/4 coupon
Use Albertsons double (-$1)
$.25 each after coupon & double when you buy 4

Tostitos Chips on sale $2.99
Use $1/1 coupon from Albertsons weekly ad
Use Albertsons double (-$1)
$.99 after coupon & double


Old Orchard Frozen Juice on sale $1.29
Buy 10
Use (2) $1/4 coupons here, here or here
Use 2 Albertsons doubles ($2)
Pay $8.90, Get $10 CHILL Catalina
FREE with $1.10 overage after coupons, doubles & cat

Thanks FrugalLivingNW!

Rite Aid Deals 3/14-3/20

Don’t forget about the Rite Aid Video Value program! Watch short advertisements to earn various Rite Aid coupons–including a $5 off $20 Rite Aid coupon!

Single Check Rebates
Prilosec OTC 28 count + 14 count free $18.99
Get a $5 Single Check Rebate #14
Use the $3/1 coupon from the 2/7 PG
Final Cost $10.99!

Claritin 24-30 count
Get a $3 Single Check Rebate #9
Buy 1 Claritin 12 Hour Redi-tabs 30 count $22.99 (based on on-line price)
Use the $5/$20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon found here
Use the $4/1 in-ad coupon
Use the $4/1 coupon from the 2/21 SS
Final Cost $6.99!

**Almay Foundation, Concealer, Powder or Blush Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Get a $5 Single Check Rebate #7 (when you buy 2)
Buy 2 Almay Clear Complexion Concealer $7.99 each (based on on-line price)
Use 2 $2/1 coupons from the 2/7 SS (expires 3/14!); there is also a $1/1 coupon from the 3/7 SS Pay $3.99
Get back a $5 SCR
Final Cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

**John Frieda Frizz-Ease Shampoo, Conditioners or Stylers
Get a up to a $6.99 Single Check Rebate #4 (must purchase a styler AND a shampoo/conditioner; SCR will be equal to the cost of the shampoo/conditioner)
Deal Scenario (based on on-line prices):
Buy 1 John Frieda Frizz-Ease Curl Boosting Mousse $5.49
Buy 1 John Frieda Frizz-Ease Shampoo or Conditioner $5.99
Use the $2/1 styler coupon from the 3/7 SS
Use the $3/1 shampoo/conditioner coupon from the 3/7 SS
Use the $1/1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon found here
Pay $5.48
Get back a $5.99 SCR (i.e. the cost of the shampoo/conditioner that you choose to purchase)
Final Cost FREE + a $0.50 moneymaker!

Purchase $50 worth of select Johnson & Johnson products, Get a $25 Single Check Rebate #24
-Break this up into 2 transactions to get the most money back
Transaction #1:
Buy 2 Stayfree Maxi Pads (on sale Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off) $3.99 each (based on on-line price)
Buy 1 Visine All Day Itchy Relief .17 oz $10.99 (based on on-line price)
Buy 1 Motrin PM 40 count $4.99
Buy 1 Cortaid Cream or Ointment 1 oz. $3.99
Total $25.96
Use the $5/$25 Rite Aid coupon found here (use zip code 43666) or here
Use the Buy 1 Get 1 Free Stayfree coupon from the 1/3 RP (will make the 50% off item FREE)
Use the $1/1 Stayfree coupon found here: IE or Firefox
Use the $3/1 Visine in-ad coupon
Use the $3/1 Visine coupon from the All You Magazine March 2010 issue or from the 3/14 RP (regional coupon) or found here
Use the $1/1 Motrin coupon from the 3/14 RP
Use the $2/1 Cortaid regional coupon from the 1/3 RP (there is also a $1/1 coupon from the 3/14 RP)
Pay $8.96

**Transaction #2:
Buy 1 Neosporin Plus Cream $3.99
Buy 1 Band-aid Brand Bandages $1.99
Buy 1 KY Yours & Mine Couples Lubricant $14.99
Buy 1 Johnson’s Fragrance Free Baby Lotion $4.49 (based on on-line price)
Total $25.46
Use the $5/$25 Rite Aid coupon found here (use zip code 43666) or here
Use the $1/1 Johnsons Baby in-ad coupon
Use the $1/1 Johnson’s coupon from the 3/7 RP or found here
Use the $5/1 KY coupon from the 1/31 SS
Use the $3/2 Neosporin/Band-aid coupon from the 2/21 SS
Pay $10.46
Total from both transactions: $19.42

THEN Submit for the $25 Single Check Rebate #24
Submit for the Visine Rebate found in the 3/14 RP
(this is a regional rebate and may not appear in your paper)
Final Cost as low as ALL for FREE + a $16+ moneymaker (with Visine rebate) or $5+ moneymaker for everything (without Visine rebate)…Woo-Hoo!

Planters Mixed Nuts, Cashews, Dry Roasted or Cocktail Peanuts Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Get a $3 Single Check Rebate #47 (must purchase $15 of Planters products)
Deal Scenario (based on on-line price):
Buy 10 Planters Peanuts 12 oz. $3.29 each
Minus BOGO sale = $16.45 total
Use the $3/$15 Rite Aid coupon found here
Use 5 $1/2 coupons from the 3/7 SS
Pay $8.45
Get back a $3 SCR
Final Cost $0.55 each!

Other Great Deals
Food

Hershey’s, Reese’s or Cadbury Bagged Easter Candy $1.99
Buy 3 bags of candy $1.99 each = $5.97
Use the $2/3 coupon from the 3/14 SS or from here or use the $2/3 in-ad coupon (note: you cannot stack this coupon with the other coupons because it is a manufacturer coupon NOT a Rite Aid coupon)
Final Cost ONLY $1.32 per bag!

Nestle NestEggs $1.99
Use the $1/2 coupon found here
Final Cost $1.49 each!

Starburst Jelly Beans 2/$3
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 3/7 RP
Final Cost $1 each!

**Select Post Cereal $1.88
Use the $2/1 coupon found here
Final Cost FREE!

Coke & Coke Products 6 pack Bottles 2/$6
Use the $1/2 in-ad coupon
Final Cost $2.50 per 6 pack!

Zone Perfect Bar Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
Use 2 $0.55/1 coupons from the 2/28 SS
Final Cost ?

Trident Layers Gum $0.99
Use the $0.75/1 coupon from the 2/7 SS
Final Cost $0.24!

Mentos Gum $0.99
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 2/21 SS
Final Cost $0.49 each!

Campbell’s Chicken Noodle, Tomato, Vegetable and Rice soups Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Use the $1/10 coupon from the 1/3 SS (expires 3/15)
Final Cost ?

Progresso Soup 4/$5
Use the $0.50/2 coupons from the 2/7 SS or 2/21 SS
Final Cost $1 each!

Act II Microwave Popcorn 3 count 4/$5
Use the $0.40/1 coupon from the 2/28 SS
Final Cost ONLY $0.85 per box!

Personal Care

L’Oreal Cosmetics Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
Use 2 $2/1 coupons from the 2/21 RP (good for Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base Or Any L’Oreal Face Product)
Final Cost ?

Prevacid 24 Hours 28 count $19.99
Use the $3/$15 Rite Aid coupon found here
Use the $6/1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon found here or use the $6/1 coupon from the 3/14 SS
Final Cost $10.99!

Synovium Pain Relief Foot Gel 4 oz. Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Buy 2 Synovium Pain Relief Foot Gels $9.99 each (based on on-line price)
Use 2 $2/1 coupons found here
Final Cost $3 each!

Revlon ColorStay Cosmetics and Beauty Tools Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
Use 2 $2/1 Revlon Color Cosmetics coupons from the 2/21 SS
Final Cost ?

**Renpure Shampoo or Conditioner Buy 1 and Get 1 Free
Submit for the Try Me Free rebate (will be a hangtag on the product)
Final Cost both for FREE!

Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers 2/$6
Use the $2/2 coupon from the 3/14 RP (must buy a shampoo/conditioner AND a styler)
Final Cost $2 each!

Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Condtioner 25.4 oz. $5.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 2/7 RP (expires 3/15) or the 3/7 RP
Use the $1/1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon found here
Final Cost $3.99!

Nicorette Gum 100-110 count $39.99
Use the $5/$25 Rite Aid coupon found here (use zip code 43666) or here
Use the $10/1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon found here
Final Cost $24.99!

Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers $2.99
Buy 1 Herbal Essences Styling Product
Buy 1 Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Styling Product
Use the Buy 1 Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers and Get 1 Styler free coupon from the 2/7 PG
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 3/14 RP
Final Cost $0.99 each!

Nivea Body, Men’s or Bath Care (excludes Lip Care) Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
Use 2 $2/1 coupons from All You Magazine March 2010 issue
Final Cost ?

Olay ProX Skin Care Products $41.99-$61.99
Deal Scenario:
Buy 1 Olay Pro-X product
Buy 1 Olay Quench Body Lotion
Use the $5/$25 Rite Aid coupon found here (use zip code 43666) or here
Use Buy 1 Olay Pro-X product, Get 1 Olay Quench Body Lotion free coupon from the 2/7 PG
Submit for the $20 Olay Pro-X rebate found here (must purchase at least $50 of Olay Pro-X)
Final Cost ?

Luvs, Huggies, Pampers MegaPack Diapers Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Huggies MegaPack Diapers
Use the $5/$25 Rite Aid coupon found here (use zip code 43666) or here
Use 2 $2/1 coupons found here (use zip code 30002)
Final Cost ? (This should make for a pretty sweet deal on diapers!)

Right Guard Extreme Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Buy 2 Right Guard Extreme Deodorant $3.99 each (based on on-line price)
Use the $2/2 coupon found here
Final Cost $1 each!

L’Oreal Healthy Look Creme Gloss Hair Color $9.99
Use the $2/1 in-ad coupon
Use the $3/1 coupon from the 3/14 RP
Final Cost $4.99!

Household

Puffs Facial Tissue 60 or 108 count $0.79
Use the $0.25/3 coupon from the 3/7 PG
Final Cost $0.71 each!

Cottonelle Bathroom Tissue Double Roll 12 pack $5.99
Use the $1/1 coupon found here (use zip code 30002)
Use the $1/1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon found here
Final Cost $3.99!

Viva Paper Towels 8 rolls $5.99
Use the $1/1 coupon found here (use zip code 30002)
Final Cost $4.99!

Tide Stain Release 20 oz. $3.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 3/7 PG
Final Cost $2.99!

Febreze Air Effects 2/$5
Use 2 $1/1 3/7 PG
Final Cost $1.50 each!

Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer Spray or Pearls Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Buy 4 Super Odor Neutralizers (2 of these will be free due to the sale)
Use the Buy 2 and Get 1 Free coupon from the 2/14 RP
Plus, use 3 $1/1 coupons from here (for the ones you’re not getting free)
Final Cost ?

Joy Dish Soap $0.79
Use the $0.30/1 coupon from the 2/7PG
Final cost $0.49!

Thanks again Hip2Save!

Walgreens 3/14-3/20

Weekly Register Reward Deals

**Colgate Total Advanced or Enamel Strength 5.8 oz or Sensitive 6 oz $3.99 = $3.99RR
Use the $1/1 coupons from here or from the 3/7 SS
Final cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

Electrasol 20 pk $3.49 = $1RR
Use the $0.50/1 coupon from here
Final cost $1.99!

**Buy $10 or more in Revlon Cosmetics or Implements = $5RR
(Register Reward valid on your next Revlon purchase)
Plus, Revlon cosmetics are 40% off this week!
Deal Scenario:
Buy 3 Revlon Matte Eye Shadows for $2.99 each (40% off sale price)
Buy 1 Revlon Slant Tip Tweezer for $1.79 (40% off sale price)
Total = $10.76
Use 3 $2/1 Revlon cosmetic coupons from the 2/21 SS
Use 1 $1/1 Revlon Beauty tool coupon from the 2/21 or 3/7 SS
Pay $3.76 + Get back a $5 Register Reward to use on more Revlon Products!
FINAL cost= FREE + $1.24 moneymaker
--This scenario is based on Online prices.

Buy $20 in select Banana Boat and/or Hawaiian Tropic = $8RR or buy $15 worth = $5 RR
Plus, select varieties are on sale for $6.99
Buy 3 varieties of Hawaiian Tropic for $6.99 each
Total = $20.97
Use 3 $1/1 coupon from here (lower right hand corner)
Pay $17.97
Get back an $8RR
Final cost only $3.23 each!

Coppertone Sun Care 2-8 oz $9.99 = $2RR
Use the $1/1 coupon from here
Final cost $6.99!

Buy 2 or more Jergens Natural Glow Products priced at $7.49 each = $5RR
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 3/7 SS
Final cost $3.99 each!

Aveeno Ageless Vitality Skincare $44.99 = $10RR
Use the $5/1 coupon from here
Pay $39.99
Get back a $10RR
AND then submit for the $10 rebate
Final cost ONLY $19.99!
(To access the rebate and coupon scroll down until you see the “Save $15 Now” green link. Click on one of those links and fill out the form. I am having trouble finding the coupon and rebate after filling out the form. If you all have better luck and know how to access the coupon and rebate quickly– please let me know! )

RoC Brilliance Skin Care $49.99 = $10RR
Use the $3/1 coupon from here
Pay $46.99
Get back a $10RR
Then submit for the $20 Rebate
Final cost ONLY $16.99!
That’s an awesome price for RoC products!

Scope Outlast Mouthwash 2/$7 = $2RR
Use 2 $1/1 coupon from the 2/7 PG
Final cost ONLY $1.50 each!

**Buy $10 or more in participating Neosporin $4, Band-Aids $3 and/or Benadryl cream or mist $4 = $3RR
Buy 1 Neosporin $4
Buy 2 Band-Aids $3 each = $6
Total = $10
Use the $3/2 Band-Aid and Neosporin coupon from the 2/21 SS
Use the $1/1 Band-Aid coupon from the 1/3 RP
Plus, use the Walgreens $2/1 Band-Aid coupon from the Coloring book (will deduct $4 for purchasing 2)
And use the Walgreens $2/1 Neosporin coupon from the Coloring book
Pay nothing but tax
Get back a $3RR
Final cost ALL free + a $3 moneymaker!

Playtex Tampons 36ct Gentle Glide or Sport $6.99 = $2RR
Use the $1/1 coupon from here
Final cost $3.99!

Buy 2 Celsius Green Tea 4 pks 2/$9 = $3RR
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from here
Final cost ONLY $2 per pack– just $0.50 per drink!

Buy 2 Special K Protein Shakes 4pks 2/$9 = $3RR
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from here
Final cost ONLY $2 per pack!

Other Great Deals

Food

Pepsi Product 2 Liters 3/$4
Use the $0.99/3 coupon from the Walgreens coupon flyer (They should be in your store, if not print from the link)
Final cost $1 per 2 liter!

**Reese’s Dark Peanut Butter Cups 1.5 oz $0.49 with in ad coupon
Use the $0.55/1 coupon from the 3/14 SS
Final cost FREE + $0.06 in overage!
Hand over the manufacturer coupon BEFORE the in ad coupon to avoid beepage!

Hershey’s Bliss 8.8 oz 2/$7
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 3/14 SS
Plus, use the Walgreens $1/2 coupon from the Walgreens coupon flyer
Final cost $2 per bag!

Select Kellogg’s Cereal 12 to 15 oz. $1.99
Use the $1.50/2 Frosted Mini-Wheats coupon from here or from here
Final cost $1.24 per box!

Pringles $1.49 with in ad coupon
Use the $1/4 coupon from the 3/7 PG
Final cost $1.24 per can!

Blue Diamond Almonds Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Use the $1/2 coupons from the 1/17 SS or $0.50/1 coupon from here
Final cost ?

Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Easy Fries $0.99
Use the $1.50/2 coupon from here
Final cost only $0.24!

Personal Care

Revlon ColorSilk Hair Color $1.99 with in ad coupon
Use the $1/1 coupon from here (manufacturer coupon with Target logo)
Final cost $0.99!

L’Oreal Healthy Look Hair Color $7.99
Use the $3/1 coupon from the 3/14 RP
Final cost $4.99!

Old Spice Deodorant $2.29 with in ad coupon
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 2/7 PG
Final cost $1.29!

Stayfree pads 28-48 pack $6.49 (based on online price)
Use the buy one get one free coupon from the 1/3 RP (will deduct $6.49)
Use the $1/1 coupon from here (for the one you’re not getting free)
Plus, use the Stayfree in ad coupon that will make each package of pads just $3.99
Final cost ONLY $0.49 for both packages!

Rimmel Cosmetics 50% off

Deal Scenarios:

#1
Buy Rimmel The Max Volume Flash Mascara $3.50 (50% off sale price)
Use the $3/1 coupon from the 3/26 All You magazine
Final cost ONLY $0.50!

#2
Buy one Rimmel Eye Liner Pencil $1.99 (50% off sale price)
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 3/14 RP
Final cost $0.99!

Garnier Fructis Hair Care $2.49 with in ad coupon
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 3/7 RP
Final cost $1.49!

Chapstick lip balm $0.99 with in ad coupon
Use the $1/3 coupon from the 1/31 RP
Final cost ONLY $0.66 per lip balm!
Use $1/3 Chapstick Original, Cherry or Moisturizer, exp. 4-30 (RP 1/31/10)
Pay $1.97 for three after coupons

Vicks Menthol Cough Suppressant / Oral Anesthetic Drops 2/$1.79 (look for these by the cash register or ask an employee for assistance)
Buy 2 boxes of Vicks Menthol Cough Suppressant / Oral Anesthetic Drops 2/$1.79
Buy 1 package of Puffs facial tissues (any variety or size you want)
Use the $1.50/1 Vicks coupon from the 2/21 PG
Use the buy 2 Vicks products get FREE Puffs coupons from the 2/7 PG
Final cost ONLY $0.29 + tax for all 3 items!

Visine Eye Drops .05 oz $3.99 with in ad coupon
Use the $3/1 coupon from the March issue of All You mag.
Or use the $2/1 coupon from the 3/14 RP
Final cost as low as $0.99!

Advil PM 20 ct $4.99
Use the $2/1 coupon from here
Use the $2/1 in ad Walgreens coupon
Final cost $0.99!

**Excedrin 20-24 ct buy one get one free
Buy 2 boxes of Excedrin Menstrual Complete Express Gels 20 ct $4.99 each
Minus bogo sale = $4.99 for both
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from here or $0.75/1 coupons from the 2/28 SS
Plus, use the $2/1 Walgreens coupon from the March coupon booklet (available in most stores) (will deduct $4)
Final cost as low as both for FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

Halls Drops 20 to 30 ct $1.29 with in ad coupon
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 2/21 SS
Final cost $0.79 per bag!

Knox NutraJoint Gelatine Drink Mix 11 oz Buy 1 at $17.99, get 1 FREE
Use 2 $6/1 coupons from the 2/14 RP
Final cost only $2.99 each!

Ester-C 500 mg 90 ct Buy 1 at $10.99, get 1 FREE
Use 2 $5/1 coupons from the 2/21 SS
Final cost ONLY $0.50 each!


Household

Glade Relaxing Moments Jar Candle, 4 oz $2.50
Use the $1.50/1 coupon from the 2/28 SS
Final cost ONLY $1!

Quilted Northern Bathroom Tissue (9 big rolls) $3.99
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 3/14 RP
Final cost $3.49 per package!

Soft Scrub Total $2.99
Use the buy one get one free coupon from here
Use the $1.50/1 coupon from here
Final cost as low as $0.75 each!

Select Boys and Girls Toys– buy 2 at $1.99 each get 1 FREE
Final cost just $1.33 per toy!

Monthly Register Rewards

Crest 3D White Dental Care 3/$9 = $3RR (on Mega Saver all month long)
Buy 4 Oral-B 3D White Advantage Toothbrushes
Use 2 Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupons from the 3/7 PG
Use 2 $0.75/1 coupons from the 2/7 PG or 2/21 PG
Pay $4.50
Get back a $3RR
Final Cost $0.38 each!

Clear Eyes Itchy Eye Relief Drops .5oz $3.99 = $2RR (on Mega Saver all month long)
Final Cost $1.99

Buy 6 Kleenex = $3RR; Buy 5 = $2RR; Buy 4 = $1RR (valid through 3/21)
Buy 6 Kleenex Facial Tissue (110 count packs) $0.89 each with in ad coupon
Plus, use 2 $0.50/3 coupons from the 2/28 SS or found here or here
Pay $4.34
Get back a $3RR
Final Cost ONLY $0.22 per package!

Buy $20 of participating Vicks products = $10RR; Buy $15 = $5RR
Buy 4 Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil on sale $5 each
Buy 2 Puffs Tissue (FREE with coupon below)
Use 4 $1.50/1 Vicks coupons from the 2/21 PG or 3/7 PG
Use the Buy 2 Vicks products and Get Puffs Free coupon from the 2/7 PG
Pay $14
Get back a $10RR
Final Cost only $4 for everything!!

Buy 3 or more participating Huggies, Kotex, Cottonelle, Depend, Poise, Viva or Scott products = $5RR
*Let us know if you come up with any great deal scenarios in the comments section!

**Buy 2 or more participating Sudafed, Benadryl, or Tylenol products = $5RR
Buy 2 Tylenol 20 to 24 ct on sale this week for $4.99 each = $9.98
Use 2 $3/1 coupons from the 3/14 RP
Pay $3.98
Get back a $5RR
Final cost FREE + a $1+ moneymaker!

Buy $25 or more of participating Zyrtec, Tylenol, Simply Sleep, St Joseph or Motrin products = $10RR

Do you know of any great deal scenarios for the above Register Reward deals?!

Thanks Hip2Save!

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Restocked at Safeway!

Head to Safeway today to snag some good deals! You can head their from now until Tuesday. There's just no guarantee that products will still be in stock.


WEEKEND ONLY DEALS (Saturday & Sunday)

Oscar Mayer Deli Lunchmeat on sale $1.99
Buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon from 3/10 SS insert
Use Safeway double (-$.50)
$1.24 each after coupon & double when you buy 2

WEEKLY DEALS

Hunts Diced Tomatoes on sale $1
Buy 6
Use (2) $1/3 coupons from 1/24 SS insert
Use (3) $1/2 Safeway coupons from Heart Health coupon booklet
Use 2 Safeway doubles (-$1)
FREE after coupons & doubles

Classico Pasta Sauce on sale $1.69
Buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon
Use Safeway double (-$.50)
$.94 each after coupon & double when you buy 2

Buy 5+, Save $5: Buy 5 or more, get each item for just $.99; See weekly ad for participating products

Fresh Express Salad Blends — $1.50/2 coupon from 2/21 SS insert (I can’t find this one in my stash)
Marie’s Pourable Dressings — $1/1 coupon from 1/31 SS insert or here

****Deal Scenario****
Buy 5 Marie’s Pourable Dressings = $9.95
Use (5) $1/1 coupons (-$5)
Use 4 Safeway doubles (-$2)
Get promo savings (-$5)
FREE with $2.05 overage after coupons, doubles & promo savings

Buy Any 5, Save $5 Mix & Match Promo: Buy any 5 participating products, Save $5 instantly (limit 20); prices listed are after promo savings; there are certainly more participating items than those listed in the ad

Kellogg’s Corn Flakes ($1) — $1/3 coupon from 2/7 RP insert
Quaker Squares ($1) — $1/1 coupon from 2/14 RP insert
Kellogg’s Fruit Snacks ($1) — $1/1 coupon here and here
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks — $.50/2 coupon here, here, here or 3/7 SS insert; $.50/2 Shortcuts eCoupon, $.50/2 Cellfire eCoupon
Post Fruity Pebbles ($1.50) — $1/2 coupon from 2/28 SS insert
Honey Nut Cheerios ($1.50) — $1/1 coupon, $1/3 coupon from 2/7 SS insert; $.55/1 Cellfire eCoupon
Nature Valley Granola Bars ($1.50) — $.40/1 coupon here, here, here and here; $.40/1 Shortcuts eCoupon; $.40/1 Cellfire eCoupon
Nature Valley Nut Clusters ($1.50) — $1/1 coupon here, here, here, here and here; $1/1 Shortcuts eCoupon; $1/1 Cellfire eCoupon
Post Honey Bunches of Oats ($2) — $1/2 coupon from 2/28 SS insert
Lucky Charms ($2) — $1/2 coupon from 3/7 SS insert or IE or FF; $.55/1 Shortcuts eCoupon
Kellogg’s Raisin Bran ($2) — $1/2 coupon from 3/7 RP insert

****Deal Scenario****
Buy 5 Quaker Squares = $10
Use (5) $1/1 coupons (-$5)
Use 4 Safeway doubles (-$2)
Get promo savings (-$5)
FREE with $2 overage after coupons, doubles & promo savings

****Deal Scenario****
Buy 5 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks = $10
Use (2) $.50/2 coupons (-$1)
Use $.50/2 Shortcuts eCoupon (-$.50)
Use $.50/2 Cellfire eCoupon (-$.50)
Use 2 Safeway doubles (-$1)
Get promo savings (-$5)
Pay $2, Get $3.50 Catalina
*This catalina will roll to a second transaction!

****Deal Scenario****
Buy 5 Post Fruity Pebbles = $12.50
Use (2) $1/2 coupons (-$2)
Use 2 Safeway doubles (-$1)
Get promo savings (-$5)
Pay $4.50, Get $4 Catalina
*This catalina will roll to a second transaction!

****Deal Scenario****
Buy 5 Post Honey Bunches of Oats = $15
Use (2) $1/2 coupons (-$2)
Use 2 Safeway doubles (-$1)
Get promo savings (-$5)
Pay $7.00, Get $4 Catalina
*This catalina will roll to a second transaction!

Buitoni Pasta and Sauces on sale $3.49
Use $1/1 coupon
Use Safeway double (-$.50)
$1.99 after coupon & double

Barilla Pasta on sale $1
Buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon from 3/7 SS insert
Use Safeway double (-$.50)
$.25 each after coupon & double when you buy 2

Thanks FrugalLivingNW !

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Making Yogurt in a Slow Cooker


Ingredients:
1/2 gal of milk (8 cups)
1/2 c instant non-fat dry milk
1/2 c plain yogurt (whole, low fat, or non--fat)

Put milk and dry milk into slow cooker. Heat on low for 2-1/2 hrs (until temp 180F). Turn off slow cooker and let cool for 3 hrs. Should be at temp of 100-110F. Add culture (i.e. yogurt) and stir. Close slow cooker and cover with towels for 8 hours. Try to maintain temp of 100F. Check periodically and raise temp by turning onto warm or low setting for 10 min. After 8 hours, put in closed containers in fridge until cooled.

If sweetened yogurt is desired, add additional sweeteners, flavorings, or spices.

If desired, add one or several of the following to the entire batch:
1/2 c sugar, honey, molasses, maple syrup, or artificial sweetener
2 T flavorings (vanilla, almond, lemon, peppermint, etc.)
2 tsp spices

Whenever you are flavoring yogurt, always remember to leave 1 cup plain, so that you will have fresh starter for the next batch.

For jam, preserve, and peanut butter flavors, put 1/2 c flavoring into the warm milk-yogurt mixture before incubating for 8 hours. If fresh, canned, or dried fruit is desired, additions should be made after the 8 hours of incubation because the acid content of some fruits can curdle the milk-yogurt mixture and prevent proper fermentation.

For thicker yogurt, don't add any extra flavorings or sugar and let strain through a coffee filter or cheesecloth. I would recommend doing this after cooling in the fridge to make sure the chemistry of the mixture remains the same through the cooling process.Without straining, yogurt will be a thin fat free yogurt consistency.

MAKES 2 QUART JARS FULL
Expires after approx. 10 days in fridge

SAVINGS???

Yoplait "Sale" Price .50/6 oz container
10 containers (just under 8 cups) $5.00

1/2 gal (64 oz) milk= about $1.10
.10 per 6 oz

1/5 of the price and it's COMPLETELY NATURAL!! NO ADDED PRESERVATIVES OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS NECESSARY!! It's a long process but requires very little effort. Can incubate overnight to save even more time! Try it!!!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The ULTIMATE savings



I am about to embark on an adventure for the ultimate in savings. Coupons are great but there are some items that never have coupons. The perfect example of that? Vegetables. As of yesterday, our family is growing a garden. We've been talking about it since we moved into this house but had yet to begin the quest. Here are a few things I have learned so far... hopefully this will help any of you first time vegetable gardeners:




1. This is OVERWHELMING! Way worse than coupons. But, just as with couponing, you just have to get out there and do it and then it will be much LESS overwhelming.




2. Not every yard is built for a garden... ours being one of those. We have soppy soil that has THE WORST drainage and very little sun- two things that make for less than ideal conditions for a vegetable garden. Here is where the creative thinking begins!




3. Raised container beds can be put ANYWHERE. The only place in our backyard that gets regular sun is on top of our deck. Therefore, we are building two 10' x 2' x 8" beds that will be placed in an L shape along the house. Of course that deck isn't solid so they will have to have a bottom with holes drilled where the gaps are in the slats of the deck. (Hopefully the weight of these two containers doesn't make the deck buckle...)




4. Chemistry is KEY! I'm still learning but one thing I was told was that peas release nitrogen and spinach uses it (or visa versa...) so I can plant spinach between each pea plant because they will help each other. (Things like that I need to learn A LOT more about)




5. Get excited! I know this is going to take a lot of work but the feeling of being completely self reliant and canning my own vegetables is great! I can just imagine all the money I will save in the years to come!




So we are planting green beans, sugar snap peas, broccoli (from a start), onions (from a start, apparently they keep the bugs away and you can use them to fill in unused spaces along the edges), and spinach (another good filler and supposedly VERY easy to grow). We will also be planting tomatoes and peppers in a friends garden. PLUS I'm growing herbs in our south facing kitchen window. This place is the only ideal place inside and outside for growing anything. Apparently south facing windows are good because they get constant sun and above the kitchen sink is great because it will give the herbs the added moisture they need to grow. So, first up- cilantro. We use it a lot. Then I'll try basil and parsley and thyme.


AND I think I'm going to try growing potatoes... in a garbage bag. Interesting, huh? Click here to read about it.



... In another week or two I will post pictures of our actual garden, until then you get the internet's :)

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Welcome to my temporary solution :)

Here is my temporary solution until the website is up... which could be tomorrow or 2 months from now... We'll see!! Enjoy the upcoming deals :)

SAFEWAY rocks!!!

Safeway is my favorite store for grocery shopping because I can get things for free or even better, make money! Today was the PERFECT example of that!

TRANSACTION #1:

1 Clorox Bleach $1.99
Used Super Coupon from Sunday Oregonian ad
$1.69 each with coupon

8 Yoplait Yogurts SALE 10/$5 (Don't have to buy 10)
Used (2) $.50/6 Cellfire e-coupons
Used $0.50/6 Shortcuts e-coupons
Used $1.00 off 8 from Betty Crocker mailer
Used double (-$0.50)
$1 for 8 after coupon and double

1 Yoplait Fiber One $2.50
Used $1.00/1 Cellfire e-coupons (I had another e-coupon but it didn't come off :(
Used $1.00/1 Shortcuts e-coupon
Used $1.00/1 Fiber One coupon from here
Used double (-$0.50)
FREE + $1 moneymaker after coupon & double

2 Buddig Deli Cuts Lunch Meat (BOGO) $4.29
Used (2) $1 off 1/17 SS
Used (2) doubles (-$1.00)
$1.29 after coupons & doubles

3 lb Bananas $.59/lb) $1.77

2 lb Asparagus ($1.28/lb!!!) $2.02
Applied Safeway ecoupon $0.50/1 lb

2.6 lb Jumbo Onions ($.39/lb!) $1.01

2 Artichokes (not a good price at all but YUM!) $4

1 Cilantro bunch $0.59

1 3-lb Fresh Express Garden Salad $2.49
Used Super Coupons from Sunday Oregonian
$1.99 after store coupon

TOTAL after coupons & doubles: $14.86
WIC Check: -$6
PAID OOP: $8.86




TRANSACTION #2:

Chex Mix 8 oz bag $2.99
Used (2) $0.50 Cellfire ecoupon
Used $0.50 Shortcuts ecoupon (2 more on Shortcuts that didn't come off...)
Used $0.50 coupon from here (DND)
$0.99 after coupons!

Fiber One Muffin Mix $3.99 (regular price, not on sale)
Used (4) $0.50 Cellfire coupons
Used (3) $0.50 Shortcuts coupons
Used $0.50 coupon from here (DND)
FREE + $0.01 moneymaker after coupons!!!

PAM Cooking Spray $3.79 (HORRIBLE price!!)
Used $0.50 Safeway ecoupon
Used $0.50 IP from here (DND)
$2.79 after coupons ... NOT less than WinCo

6 Purevia Sweetener ($1.99 each) $11.94
Used 5 $2 off coupons 1/03 SS1 (gave cashier 6 but she missed one...)
Used (4) doubles (-$2.00)
FREE + $0.06 moneymaker (would've been $2.06 moneymaker...)!!!

2 Safeway Dozen Eggs $1.79 each
Used BOGO from here (promotion they were running)
$1.79 after coupon

Yoplait Delight Parfait $2.99
Used (2) $1 Cellfire ecoupon
Used $1 coupon (insert & date????)
FREE + $0.01 moneymaker!!!

TOTAL after coupons and doubles: $5.78..... would've been $3.78




TRANSACTION #3:

Nature Valley Nut Clusters $3.99
Used $0.40 Cellfire e-coupon (came off even though for granola bars...)
Used (2) $1 Cellfire ecoupon
Used (2) $1 Shortcuts ecoupon
Used $1 coupon 2/21 SS
Used double (-$0.50)
FREE + $1.91 moneymaker after coupons and double!!!!

2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls ($1.49 each wyb 4) $2.98
Used $1 Shortcuts ecoupon
Used $0.50 Shortcuts ecoupon
Used $0.50/2 coupon 12/13 GM
Used double (-$0.50)
Clearanced so cashier took additional $1.25 off each (reg. $2.49)!!!
FREE + $2.02 moneymaker after coupons and double!!!

2 Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls ($1.49 each wyb 4) $2.98
Used (2) $0.40 Cellfire Coupon
Used $1.00 Shortcuts Coupon
Used $0.40 Shortcuts Coupon
Used $0.95 off internet printable (Handed Cashier 2 but she only scanned 1 on accident :(
Clearanced so cashier took additional $1.25 off each (reg. $2.49)!!!
FREE + $2.67 moneymaker after coupons and discounts!!!!!

2 Precious String Cheese ($1.99 ea SALE) $3.98
Used (2) $1 off Precious String Cheese 1/03 RP2 (Thanks Carrie!)
Used 2 doubles (-$1)
$.98 for two after coupons and doubles ($.49 each!!)!!!

Safeway 4 lb bag Chicken Breasts (SALE $1.69/lb!!!) $6.76
Used $1 Safeway ecoupon
$5.76 after coupon!! Even without the coupon this is a stock-up price and if I had a bigger freezer I would!

2 lb bag frozen raw shrimp $16.98 (grabbed wrong bag...)
Used Super Coupon from Sunday Oregonian (supposed to make it $4.99/lb) Cashier deducted $4
$12.98 after nice cashier discount (make sure you buy the COOKED 31-40 ct ex. lg. shrimp...
then it's only $9.99)

TOTAL after coupons: $10.12 (pretty good considering I spend $3 too much on the wrong bag of shrimp and the cashier missed scanning a $.95 coupon... it would've been $6.22!!!!!!)


So all in all I save $103.89!!!!!! I'm trying not to kick myself for not noticing the missed coupons and wrong item but oh well. Hopefully you will learn from my mistakes :) SEE WHY SAFEWAY IS SOOO AWESOME!!!!
Grand Total Spent: $24.76... again, this would've been $18.81 but STILL!! Now, get out and go shopping!!!!!!!!

RITE AID deals!!

Today I went to Rite Aid and spent very little but got A LOT.

Transaction #1:

1 Huggies Snug & Dry Jumbo Pack (Size 4, 31) $11.99
3 Kotex Panti Liners (.99/each) $2.97
1 Veet Hair Removal Cream $5.49
TOTAL before coupons: $20.45

Used $5/$20 purchase coupon
$2 off Huggies Diaper MF Coupon here
$2 off Huggies Diaper Video Adperk Coupon here
(3) $1 off any Kotex product here (use zip 63366, Two per computer)
$3 off Veet product MF coupon here

PAID OOP: $5.45
Submit receipt for $3 rebate on Veet
FINAL COST: $2.45!!!!!!

Transaction #2:
1 Huggies Snug & Dry Jumbo Pack (Size 4, 31) $11.99

4 Kotex Panti Liners (.99/each) $3.96
1 Excedrin Migraine $4.99
TOTAL: $20.94

Used $5/$20 purchase coupon

$2 off Huggies Diaper MF Coupon here
$2 off Huggies Diaper Video Adperk Coupon here
(4) $1 off any Kotex product here (use zip 63366)
FREE coupon mailer from Excedrin for filling out a survey (NLA)

FINAL COST: $2.95!!!!

INCREDIBLE shopping trip, especially for diapers. The money spent applied just toward the diapers makes my diapers 8 CENTS PER DIAPER!! That's almost half of my "buy it" price. These are all (minus Excedrin) coupons available online so hopefully it will help out all newbies :)