Coupon Queen NW

My Shopping Trips

2011-01-12T20:47:00.000-08:00

$4.77!! I know it's been awhile but I still haven't lost my touch! Here's how I did it:

ALBERTSONS

They have doubles available in the Food Day this week. Here's the math...
$2.99 Finish DW Detergent

-$2.25 MF Coupon 1/2 SS
$.74 Out-of Pocket

$3.79 Arm & Hammer Laundry Soap
-$1 IP MF coupon
-$1 Double
$1.79 OOP

$2 Palmolive
-$.75 MF 1/2 SS
-$.75 Double
$.50 OOP

$2 Emerald Peanuts
-$1 IP MF Coupon
-$1 Double
$0 OOP

$2.89 Mountain High Yogurt 32 oz
-$.75 IP MF Coupon
-$.75 Double
$1.39 OOP (Not the best price but we were out of yogurt for the kids and it's all natural)

$.99 Colgate Kids Toothpaste
-$.50 mf 1/2 SS
-$.50 Double
$0 OOP

$.49 CLEARANCE Disney Body Wash (2), Holiday scents

$1 ActII Popcorn (I was desperate! We ran out of popcorn!)

$1.74 CLEARANCE Generic Cologne spray Gift Pack

RITE AID

BOGO Special K
Used BOGO (max. value $4.49)
$.60 OOP
-$4 in +Up Rewards!
$3.40 MONEY MAKER!

I will definitely be going back to both places over the next couple of days. I am stocking up!

SAFEWAY 10/6-10/12

2010-10-07T23:33:00.000-07:00

CRAZY deals this week! Hopefully all of you have been adding coupons to your Safeway card all along over the last couple of months. There are a LOT of multiple coupons that stack on items.

The store coupons came from the Safeway insert in the Oregonian and expires Saturday. Here are different match-ups, some I found and haven't seen on any other blogs!:

1.99 Cinnamon Toast Crunch (also for Honey Nut Cheerios) with Super Saver store coupon
-.55 Cinnamon Toast Crunch e-coupon
-.55 MF coupon here (this site allows doubling)
-.50 double
.39 total after coupons!

2.49 BOGO Better Oats Hot Cereal
Buy 2
-(2) .75 MF coupons here
-(2) .50 doubles
FREE with .01 overage after coupons!

1.49 Brummel & Brown Yogurt Spread with Super Saver Coupon .... GREAT PRICE!

5.99 Scrubbing Bubbles 2-in-1 Fresh Kit
-3.00 e-coupon here
-3.00 MF coupon here
-.50 double
FREE with .51 overage after coupons!

1.99/lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts.... DECENT price if you need chicken

CHECK CLEARANCED MEAT... I bought 2- 3 lb pkg 15% fat ground beef for $3.99 each... ONLY 1.33 PER LB!!

.99 Pillsbury Grands Biscuit with Super Saver coupon.... GREAT PRICE
Buy 2
-.30/2 Shortcuts e-coupon
-.30/2 Cellfire e-coupon
-.30/2 MF Coupon 9/26 GM or here
-.30 double
.40 each after coupons!

*If you buy 4 or 6 you will receive a $3 CAT as well making them FREE with 2.42 overage (I think... it's getting late)

$3 Pillsbury Sweet Moments
-(2) 1.00 Cellfire e-coupons
-1.00 MF coupon here
-.50 double
FREE with .50 overage after coupons!!

4.49 Frigo String Cheese
-(2) .55 e-coupons (I think CouponLink and Cellfire but not positive)
-1.00 MF Coupon 8/22 SS or 10/3 SS
-.50 double
1.89 total after coupons!

.99 Oscar Mayer Meat Franks with Super Saver Coupon
Buy 2
-(2) $1/2 e-coupons (can't remember which of the 3 sites)
-$1/2 MF coupon 8/22 SS
FREE with 2.02 overage after coupons!

.49/lb Bananas... DECENT price! Best I've seen in awhile actually.

.88/lb Navel oranges... They're good!

1.49 Eating Right 2 lb. Baby Carrots with Super Saver Coupon... GREAT price!!

1.79 any Nature Valley Granola bars OR Fiber One Chewy Bars with Super Saver Coupon

Buy 1 Nature Valley Trail Mix bars
-.50 MF coupon 9/26 GM
-(3) .50 e-coupon (2 Cellfire, 1 Shortcuts)
-.50 double
FREE with .71 overage after coupons!

Buy 1 Fiber One Chewy Bars
-.50 MF Coupon
-(3) .50 e-coupon (2 Cellfire, 1 Shortcuts)

-.50 double
FREE with .71 overage after coupons!

.89 Betty Crocker Cake Mix with Super Saver Coupon
Buy 1 Cake Mix and 1 Frosting (on sale 1.69)
-(3) .50 (2 Cellfire, 1 Shortcut)
-.75 MF Coupon
-.50 double
FREE with .17 overage after coupons!

1.29 Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables with Super Saver Coupon
Buy 3
-(3) .60 e-coupons
-60/3 MF Coupon 9/12 GM or 9/26 SS
.49 each after coupons!

.50 Yoplait Yogurt Cups
Buy 8
- (3) .40/6 e-coupons
-.40 MF Coupon 9/26 GM
-.40 double
.25 each after coupons!

1.99 Mott's Apple Juice
Buy 2
-1.00/2 MF Coupon MDA coupon booklet
-.50 double
1.25 each after coupons!

1.50 Red Raspberries (Saturday ONLY)
-.50 e-coupon (CouponLink)
1.00 after coupons!! Great price!!!!!!

4.29 BOGO on DeliCut Oscar Mayer Lunch meat
Buy 2
-1.00/2 MF coupon
-.50 double
1.40 each after coupons... Not too bad!

I'm sure I'm missing some things. I highly recommend reviewing the list of coupons you have loaded on your card on Cellfire, Shortcuts, P&G Esaver, and CouponLink. I think there are some matchups on mayonnaise and/or Miracle Whip too. Since moving I've been pretty MIA with couponing. This evening of couponing has brought me back! WOOHOO!!! I'll add more if I remember and after looking to head back tomorrow :)

At the end of my 3 transactions today I spent a little less than $43 and this is what I bought:

2 loaves Safeway bread, 1 Cinnamon Toast cruch, 1 Honey nut cheerios, 1 Nature Valley Trail mix granola bars, 1 Fiber One chewy Bars, 2 Better Oats oatmeals, 3 Brummel & Browns, 1 Scrubbing Bubbles Kit, 2 Clearanced Hamburger (6 lb for $8), 2 Pillsbury Grands, 1 Sweet Moments, 1 String Cheese, 2 Oscar Mayer franks, 2 lbs bananas, 3.8 lb navel oranges, 1 avocado, 2 baby carrots 2 lb bags, 1 BC cake mix, 1 BC frosting, , 1 Juanita Tortilla chips, 1 Imperial margarine, 3 GG boxed vegetables, 8 Yoplait cups, 1 milk, 1 pkg bless,sless chicken breasts

PHEW! If I had stuck with ONLY couponed items I would've saved a lot more but, alas, I hadn't been grocery shopping in over a month so I had to make some exceptions. I saved 63% which doesn't include the clearanced meat savings. This equates to $70!! I love couponing. It's funny though. After doing a blog post I see where I could have saved EVEN MORE and I kick myself... just a little ;)

HAPPY SHOPPING!!

Rite Aid 10/3-10/9

2010-10-07T22:44:00.000-07:00

GREAT DEALS:

7.99 Huggies Little Movers
-2.50 MF Coupon here
-2.00 October Video Values
3.49 after coupons!

5.99   Schick Hydro 3 or 5
-2.00 October Video Values
-4.00 Schick Hydro 9/26 P&G
FREE with .01 overage after coupons!

2.69   Crest Scope Toothpaste
-.50   any Crest toothpaste 9/26 P&G
-2.69 +Up Rewards
FREE with .50 overage after coupons and rewards!

.99 TreSemme trial size shampoo, conditioner, or styler
2.98 Buy 3
-5.00/3 October Video Values (no size specified)
FREE with 2.02 overage after coupons!

14.99 K-Y Yours and Mine or Kissable Sensations
-5.00 MF coupon here
-5.00 October Video Values
4.99 after coupons!

2/$1 Snickers, Twix, 3 Musketeers
Buy 2
-.50 BOGO free MF coupon 10/3 SS
.25 each after coupons!

There are several options for hitting either your $4/$20 purchase total or $5/$25 purchase total. For even more great deals, visit Hip2Save. There are different bags of candy, lip balms, and other items for FREE!

Here are the two transactions I did:
2 Huggies Little Movers
1 Schick Hydro 3
3 TreSemme trial size product
2 Twix bars
-$5/$25 purchase coupon
-$2 +Up Rewards (from two weeks ago)
.94 TOTAL after coupons and used reward!!!!!!

1 Huggies Little Movers
1 K-Y Sensations
3 TreSemme trial size product
-$5/$25 purchase coupon
1.45 after coupons!!!!!!

I still have 2 $5 Rite Aid Gift Cards from a Kimberly Clark Rebate deal a couple months ago. I used one to pay so I actually spent NOTHING out-of-pocket. Plus I also received a 10% off coupon for reaching a certain purchase spent total on my Wellness card. AND I still have a $2 +Up Reward to use... Looks like I'll be heading back there for another transaction tomorrow :)

Now through 9/25 HUGGIES!!

2010-09-23T12:21:00.000-07:00

Rite Aid has a great deal on Huggies diapers and wipes. My transactions from yesterday looked like this:

TRANSACTION #1:

$17.98 (2) Snug & Dry Diapers
$11.98 (2) Huggies Baby Wipes (216 ct)...$7.99 each & Buy One, Get One 50% off
_______
$29.96 total
-$5/$25 purchase coupon
-$3.50/2 Snug & Dry diaper coupons
-(2) $2/1 Huggies Wipes coupon (184 ct or more)
-$1 Huggies Video Values Coupon$16.46 out-of-pocket
-$10 Single Check Rebate
-(2) $2 +Up Rewards
$2.46 Spent after all credits, coupons, and discounts

TRANSACTION #2:

$17.98 (2) Little Movers Diapers
$9.49 (3) Huggies Baby Wipes (64-72 ct)...$3.49 each & Buy One, Get One 50% off
_______
$27.47 total
-$5/$25 purchase coupon
-(2)$2.50/1 Little Movers diaper coupons
-$2.50/3 Huggies Wipes coupon (64-72 ct)
-$1 Huggies Video Values Coupon
-(2) $2 +Up Rewards (from previous transaction)
$9.97 OOP
-(2) $2 +Up Rewards earned
$5.97 TOTAL

TOTAL: $8.43 after rebates, coupons, discounts, and rewards

A lot of the coupons are no longer available because of all the printing last week in preparation for this deal. Check RedPlum.com and Coupons.com for all of the coupons listed. Even if you can't get all of the coupons the rebate will make the prices very reasonable. If you're choosing between the larger packages of wipes and the tubs, the larget packages end up being only 1.8 cents each and the tubs end up 3.6 cents each. You'll spend a little more money but save in the end if you buy the refill bags.

MDA coupon booklet

2010-08-15T16:07:00.000-07:00

If you've been looking for Safeway's infamous "make a muscle, make a difference" MDA coupon booklet and have yet to find it, come to the eastside! The 181st & Glisan Safeway just got their shipment of these little booklets over the weekend. They're up at the registers. Hopefully there will be more deals in the next couple of weeks using these coupons again!

Great Internet Printable website!

2010-08-15T14:59:00.000-07:00

E-centives.com has some great coupons available for printing. You don't need to sign up and they carry General Mills and Betty Crocker brands as well as other brands. The best thing about this site? NONE of the coupons are DO NOT DOUBLE! AWESOME!! Using this site for this weeks Safeway deals that end 8/17.

Safeway moneymakers!

2010-08-15T14:55:00.000-07:00

This week is amazing at Safeway. Go to frugalivingnw.com for the list of items.

U-pick!!

2010-07-07T12:31:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year! Currently we are in peak picking season for most berries. I've gone picking with my 3-year old twice in the last two weeks. If you're unsure where to go, visit http://www.pickyourown.org/ and find a u-pick farm in your area.

Yesterday I went and picked strawberries, rhubarb, and blueberries at Sandy Farms for $1 per pound. I left spending $7 which equated to 3 lbs of strawberries, 3 lbs of blueberries, and 1 lb of rhubarb. I've compared prices at the grocery store and the comparison is shocking. At the stores, blueberries are about $3/lb minimum and rhubarb is over $2/lb. To save yourself some money, take some kids and go picking!

Last week I bought 11 lbs of strawberries and 7 lbs raspberries at, again, $1 PER POUND! SO CHEAP considering the price of most berries in the stores.

Wear close-toed shoes and long pants (if picking strawberries), and bring some water along with containers. Don't forget to have your containers weighed BEFORE you pick. The strawberries at that farm are HUGE and the blueberries are REALLY easy to pick. Next week, I'm picking more blueberries and pie cherries. By next week, they will also have marionberries, loganberries, more raspberries, and more!

An added perk? Somehow there are NO MOSQUITOS over there so I didn't get any bites. However, I did get several by walking out in my backyard to pick strawberries...

How to shop Rite Aid!

2010-07-05T16:43:00.000-07:00

This post is for the purpose of helping you be more successful at Rite Aid. Here's an example of what you can achieve:

Saturday 7/3/10 I went to Rite Aid. Paid $8.84 with a $2 rebate after three separate transactions making total cost $6.84. Total before coupons would have been $73.83 so I saved 92% using coupons. This was with last week's Rite Aid deals but I'll give you ideas for what you can do every week.

#1- Look for the FREE items. First, free OOP. Second, free after rebate. Third, free after Wellness Credit (new Rite Aid program). These items will help you reach your $20 total without costing you anything.

#2- Use $5 off $20 purchase coupon by watching some short advertisements with Rite Aid Video Values program. You get a coupon for each advertisement you watch, it's FREE to join, AND every month after you earn 20 credits you get the $5/$20 coupon. Make sure you print all the coupons you will need for the month because you can only use the print option on each coupon once.

#3- After you have the previous two things, get your total up to $20. Depending on how many free items I have, I will try buying things I need that I don't have coupons for. This way it's like the $5 is applying toward that item.

EXAMPLE:
1 Pampers $11.99 (+ $2 SCR)
1 Veet Hair Removal $6.49
1 Playtex Sports Tampons $3.99

Used $5/$20 purchase
$3/1 Pampers Mailer coupon
$3/1 Veet In-ad coupon
$3/1 Veet Video Values coupon
$3/1 Veet IP
$1/1 Playtex Video Values
$1/1 Playtex IP
PAY $3.47
Submit for $2 SCR
Total OOP $1.47

The Veet was a FREE/Moneymaker item. I ended up "making" $2.51 on it. I needed the tampons and diapers. Since I had a high value Pampers coupon and there was a rebate, I chose Pampers brand. That still only made the diapers $6.99 which isn't very cheap until you take the $5/$20 coupon off and the Veet credit. I'm still at -52 cents. Tampons after coupons were $1.99 which is a pretty good price and now we're at $1.47 total.

The point? Manipulate your purchase to your advantage. I normally wouldn't buy Veet but it's a free/moneymaker so it's worth it. So before you go shopping, make a list of items you need, items you use that are cheap, and free items. Then try different combinations to get your total barely above the $20 minimum and making your OOP pocket change! That easy... :)

Does anyone follow this blog??

2010-06-16T14:11:00.000-07:00

I've been thinking about all the posts I wanted to put up here over the last couple of weeks. I've gotten some AWESOME deals that I'd like to share. However, I have little to no motivation to post anything if no one is reading it. Is anyone out there? Anyone reading and using the info?? Pleeeeease let me know. I give it a week. If there are no comments on this blog, I'm going to stop posting and cancel the site.

IF SOMEONE IS READING THIS, please comment and give suggestions on what you would like to see posted. Recently I've just been giving you the deals I actually purchase more for motivational purposes and to give you an idea of how to use coupons best. If there's other information you're wanting, let me know! Or if I should change the layout or something to make it more user friendly, that would be good to know too. Thanks for your input... if there is any!

Save-A-Lot til 6/15

2010-06-03T19:51:00.000-07:00

The Save-A-Lot chain has a $5/$25 purchase coupon on their website when you sign up for the Smart Shoppers Club (it's free). Plus, it's unlimited number of prints!! Here's the deal I did today:

$21.98 Frozen Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
$1.89/lb, Bought 11.5 lbs

$0.44 One Head of Lettuce

$1.10 Bananas, 3 lbs worth (3 lbs / $1!!)

$1.79 One Gallon of Milk

SUBTOTAL: 25.31
-$5 coupon
TOTAL: $20.31

I figure everything except the chicken I would've bought anyway so if I take the $5 off the cost of the chicken alone, I only paid $1.46/lb for it! Excellent price!!

Check out there ad on their website. The coupon is good until June 15th. The closest location to me is 174th and Division. Not the best area, but who cares with awesome prices :)

Safeway 5/12-5/18

2010-05-12T20:33:00.000-07:00

AWESOME Deals at Safeway this week!! I looked at http://www.frugallivingnw.com/ and found several things I was interested in. Headed to the store to snag great deals BUT there were some things that weren't as cheap as listed on the blog. Since I brought my Excel calculations with me I knew what prices to expect to be paying and avoided some purchases I had originally planned on making. Here's what I did today:
(See http://www.frugallivingnw.com/ for the cereal coupon links)

BUY 4, SAVE $4 PROMO
Receive $4 savings for every 4 items you buy. If you buy 5 items, only $4 savings. Savings comes off of the purchase price directly.

TRANSACTION #1 & 2 (Just combined to avoid the confusion of coupon removals by cashier and missed merchandise):
$6.00   ($2 each) Frosted Mini Wheats Bite Size (3)
$1.50   Frosted Flakes (1)
$4.00   Frosted Cheerios (2)
$3.00   Golden Grahams (2)
SUBTOTAL: $14.50
-1.50/2 mf coupon
-1.00/2 mf coupon
-1.00/2 mf coupon
-1.00/2 mf coupon
-$2 double coupons
TOTAL: $8.00 for 8 boxes + (2) $3 CATS printed!!! (To get the 2 CATS you have to do every 4 boxes in separate transactions)
FINAL COST: $2 for 8 boxes of cereal... .25/each!

TRANSACTION #3:

$1.50 Honey Smacks
$1.50 Apple Jacks
$1.50 Cocoa Krispies
$1.50 Fruit Loops
$1.00 Wacky Mac Pasta
$4.99 Star Extra Light Olive Oil
SUBTOTAL: $11.99
-$1.00/2 any Kelloggs Cereals mf coupon
-$1.00/2 any Kelloggs Cereals mf coupon
-$.50 off Wacky Mac Pasta mf coupon
-$2.00 Star Olive Oil Hang Tag from previous olive oil purchase
-$2.00 DOUBLES
TOTAL: $5.49 after coupons and doubles + $3 CAT

FINAL COST: $2.49 for 4 boxes cereal, 1 pkg noodles, 1 bottle olive oil!!

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 2 Classico Pasta Sauces, Get 2 boxes Safeway Pasta free!
$8 (4) Classico Pasta Sauces + (4) Safeway Pastas
$13.98 (2) Scrubbing Bubbles Extend Power Sprayer
$3.50 (1) Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer Refill
SUBTOTAL: $25.48
-$1.50/2 Classico Pasta Sauces mf coupon (NLA)
-$1.00/2 Classico Pasta Sauces mf coupon
-$3.99 Buy One Sprayer, Get Refill free mf coupon
-$5.00 Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer mf coupon 4/11 SS
-$5.00 Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer mf coupon 4/11 SS
-$2.00 DOUBLES
TOTAL: $6.99 after coupons & doubles + $3 CAT for sprayer + $1 for refill

FINAL COST: $2.99!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In summary, I bought 12 boxes of cereal, 4 boxes of pasta, 1 bag of pasta, 4 jars of pasta sauce, 2 bathroom cleaner, 1 bathroom cleaner refill, and 1 bottle of olive oil for $7.48. In other words, the cost of A BOTTLE OF OLIVE OIL alone! 30 CENTS PER ITEM!!!!! Seriously, RUN to Safeway this week!

Slight delay...

2010-04-16T16:24:00.000-07:00

My life has turned upside down over the last two weeks! I apologize to anyone who was wanting to find a new savings post on the blog at any point since March. I am currently living in a hotel while my house is completely cleaned and painted due to an oil furnace explosion of sorts. PLEASE continue saving money while I'm away by following the links on the left of my blog! There are some AMAZING deals at Safeway and Walgreens this week. Don't use me as an excuse ;) Get out there and save, save, SAVE!

Safeway Trip for Deals 3/31-4/6

2010-03-31T21:53:00.000-07:00

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.

UPDATED: (Math error) Even BETTER diaper deal!

2010-03-25T11:13:00.000-07:00

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!

Diapers & Diapers & Wipes OH MY!

2010-03-23T10:49:00.000-07:00

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!!

Smart Ones & Cereal @ Albertsons

2010-03-19T14:35:00.000-07:00

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!!

Safeway Shopping Trip

2010-03-18T15:42:00.000-07:00

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

Raised Bed Gardening

2010-03-16T16:21:00.000-07:00

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! :)

Rite Aid Peanut Butter filled crackers!

2010-03-15T11:58:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-03-15T11:57:00.001-07:00

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!

Albertsons Doubles!!!

2010-03-14T19:45:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-14T19:02:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-14T18:53:00.000-07:00

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!

Restocked at Safeway!

2010-03-13T10:50:00.001-08:00

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 !

Making Yogurt in a Slow Cooker

2010-03-11T21:10:00.000-08:00

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!!!

The ULTIMATE savings

2010-03-10T10:17:00.000-08:00

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 :)

Welcome to my temporary solution :)

2010-03-04T00:13:00.000-08:00

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!!!

2010-03-04T00:08:00.002-08:00

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!!

2010-03-04T00:08:00.001-08:00

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 :)