Boy oh Boy! Shopping & a "Mom Blog Moment"

August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment

I really want to say something like "have you ever had one of those WEEKS?"... but I know we all have! The first day of school was Monday and I'm still feeling a bit off from the kids being gone. It's getting better, but I'm missing them like crazy and I've found I've lost even more time from my day because I now have 2 separate schools to pick up from. This driving around for pick up and drop off SUCKS! I can't wait till I have a kinder, middle schooler and a high schooler... that will REALLY be fun {not}! Thankfully I have a few more years till then. I have to say that middle school has been a really big transition for both my daughter and I. She's growing up and I feel like I am starting a new chapter in my life too, does that make sense? The baby {toddler} and I have been busy which makes the days go by quicker till pick up time. We've been able to squeeze in some shopping... here's what we've managed to get. Walgreen'sEstroven $10 - 3 IP {no longer available} pay $7 get $10 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: babies r us, cvs, office depot, target, walgreens

Made Money at Target: Not sure it was worth the effort

August 29, 2011 By 3 Comments

Hi Coupon Friends! This was supposed to be a super-dooper easy Target trip... not so much... I do think it was worth it though! What do you think? Worth the extra effort or not? Here is how the deal ended up looking: (4) Febreze Noticeables Warmers @ $2.50 Each (1) Febreze Air Effects Spray @ $2.50Total $12.50 - (4) $3/1 Febreze Noticeables Warmer (PG 8/28) {deducted @ $2.50 each) - (1) $1/1 Febreze Air Effects (PG 8/28) Pay $1.50Got a $5 Target Gift Card making this a $3.50 money maker It should have been really easy, right? Well the computers took off $3 for the first 3 coupon and then wouldn't take the last $3 or the $1. The front end supervisor lacked in customer service care... and I was offered either to use my coupons or to get the gift cards... but not both. I thanked him for his lack of help {not really, I just acted confused and said I would pay at the customer service desk} and the educated {she knew how to ring this up perfectly} girl scanned a warmer and then a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: freebie, money maker, overage, target, walmart

Oh What A Day: Taking Cheap To A New Level

August 24, 2011 By 3 Comments

Hi Coupon Friends! I keep starting a nightly recap of my discounted days, and then life gets in the way. Let's see if we can make this a daily thing again, shall we? For the last 4 days I've been running around Like-CRAZY getting the kids ready to start the new school year! Between getting all of the little things like lunch boxes and socks and shoes, I've still managed to "coupon" a BUNCH! Come along on my day, will you? We started at Target where all of this made me $4.04!!! 4 Cascade 4pks. {I've never seen the 4 packs before} these were marked $1.07 but I was charged $.97 - $1/1 {7/31 PG}= $3.88 -$3= -$.12 4 J&J first aid kits to go @ $.97= $3.88- (2) $1.50= $.88 (coupon no longer available) 3 Kleenex to go clearanced to $.33= $.99- 75/3= $.24 (coupon no longer available) 4 Revlon tools @ $1.24= $4.96- (2) $5/2 target coupons from Sundays paper= -$5.04 Total -$4.04 I used the overage to buy banana's! I know, I'm so exciting!!! Next stop was at Staples6 notebooks for 1 penny … [Read more...]

Filed Under: albertsons, cvs, office depot, staples, target

30 Days About Me: 11-18

August 19, 2011 By 9 Comments

On My! I am so far behind, but I'm NOT giving up. You all are stuck getting to know me more! Here we go! Day 11- Favorite Band/Artist- When I was talking about my favorite songs I totally missed one. I forgot "Heaven" by Warrent {this video almost ruins the song for me though, yuck}. When day 11 was supposed to be posted it was announced that Jani Lane {the lead singer} had been found dead and it didn't feel right posting at the time. So I'm going to say Warrent is my favorite group... but I only like the one song. I am strange! Day 12- Something you are OCD about The toilet paper roll and watching my kids. I'm the one who makes my 11 year old still hold hands in the parking lot and I freak if I can't see any of them for even a second... but I'm totally OCD about the direction of the toilet paper roll. It has to roll under. Remember that cottonelle contest to see which way people liked the roll to go. The winner was over and I was actually pissed off {pun intended}. Day 13- … [Read more...]

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Albertsons Stock Up Deals { And A Must Read}

August 17, 2011 By 3 Comments

Hi Coupon Friends! Albertsons has a great sale going on right now. It actually started today! There are 3 "super stockup deals" you have to buy these 10 at a time, but you can mix and match. Today I bought 10 ragu and I paid $4.90 or $.49 each! Ragu Pasta Sauce $0.99 x $10= $9.90 - (5) $1/2 Ragu Pasta Sauce (07/31 RP) =$4.90/10 Here are the other awesome deals: Wish-Bone Salad Dressing or Spritzers $0.99 - $1/1 Wish-Bone or Western Dressings (07/31 RP) =FREE Skippy Peanut Butter $1.49 -$1/1 Skippy Peanut Butter (07/31RP) = $.49 I didn't get the above coupons locally so I ordered them. These are great pantry stockers {get it, like stocking stuffers} and the peanut butter is perfect for back to school {lunches}. *** Public Service Announcement! For my "Coupon Friends" outside the San Diego area, I was in the Temecula area today and that is where I bought the Ragu. I made a point to ask if they had the new points program. The answer was yes and no... If you signed up for the new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: albertsons, cheap groceries, coupons, groceries

Quick Grocery Trip Today! Cheap Gain {laundry and dish}

August 17, 2011 By 2 Comments

First stop was at Albertsons. 8 Progresso lentil Soup @ $1= $8 {my oldest loves it, bleh!, I mean yum!} - (2) $1/4 Progresso Soup {GM 8/7} One Doubled =$5 2 Totino’s Pizza Rolls @ $1= $2 - (2).35/1 Totino’s Rolls Snack (GM 8/7) = $1.30 carrots $1.99 -free item coupon received on last trip Total was $6.30-$5 catalina= $1.30 for it all! Next stop was at Vons: Kleenex Facial Tissue w/in-ad coupon - $0.79 for the first and $1 for the other 2= $2.79 -$0.50/3 off Kleenex Facial Tissue (SS 08/14) Doubled =.59/each 1 Gain Powder Detergent @ $5.99 2 Gain Dish Soap @ $0.99 = $1.98 =$7.97 -$2.00/1 Gain Detergent Q (7/17 SS) -(2) $0.50/1 Gain Dish Soap Q (8/14 RP) 1 will double = $4.47 (Get a $3 Catalina) So I'll end up paying $1.47 for all of it! Pillsbury Cookie Dough - $1.99 w in-ad Q $1/2 Pillsbury Sweet Moments Refrigerated Desserts 8/7/2011 GM = $1.49/each 4 Vons Pizza's @$4 each= $16 -$5/15 frozen in ad Q = $2.75 each for a pizza that's normally $6 4 croissants/Cinnamon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: albertsons, groceries, vons

Walgreens $208.50 for $2.98

August 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

I'm feeling a bit "extreme" like the good ole days with this trip. It went very well and I was so happy to get everything I wanted. I was totally shocked when I went into my favorite Wags and they had over 50 expo dry erase. I was expecting to be stopping at multiple stores through out the week to get all I wanted (16 packs) but with that many I bought what I wanted! I stopped in yesterday and they still had 40+. Am I the only one around here who wanted these? Even at $.99 they were a good deal, right? So here is what I got 24 Trident Gum Single Packs @ $.79 (w/ in ad Q) -$2/3 Trident Gum Single Packs (07/24 SS) $.37 for 3 ($2.96 total for me) 16 Expo Washable Dry Erase Markers 6pk @ $3.99 each - $2/2 Expo Washable Dry Erase Marker Coupon (this was on coupons.com and facebook) -$3/1 Expo Washable Dry Erase Markers 6pk in Walgreens August Coupon Book = -.01/each (-.16 total for me) 4 Revlon Nail polish @ $3.99 - $2/1 Revlon Cosmetics - Walgreens Coupon (SS 7/24) I got this in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: extreme couponing, register rewards, school supplies, walgreens

Money Saving Tidbit: How to use a rebate credit card

August 15, 2011 By 3 Comments

Hi Coupon Friends! I used to DREAD the rebates that came as pre-paid credit cards. They have caused me embarrassment and hassle and I almost decided that they were just not worth the hassle. I would end up using them for small Internet purchases and I would always end up loosing some of the money at the end because it was just so difficult to use a $2.31 {exactly} balance. Getting a cashier anywhere to understand that you have to enter the amount to charge exactly $2.31 when you were spending more was not fun. Then I realized that there was a very easy solution. Amazon gift cards. You can buy an Amazon gift card for any amount. Just specify whatever is on the pre-paid card and have the gift card emailed to you instantly. I shop at Amazon ALL THE TIME so I'm always happy to have gift card balances! How do you guys use your pre-paid gift cards? PS. I just realized that it looks like I'm really pushing Amazon so I thought I would mention that I have no affiliation with Amazon. I … [Read more...]

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Office Depot {last day for this deal}

August 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

It's no secret I {heart} these deals, but this one is a bit thin. I'm still happy though! Checked off another "need" for the year! 2 reams of paper @ $6.49 {MIR for $5.49}= $1 5 glues @ $.01= $.05 Not bad, not bad at all! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: office depot, office supplies, school supplies

Target Shopping Trip

August 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Not the most exciting Target trip... but I was out to get a couple essential {non-coupon} items so these were just a bonus! I realize now that I need to pay more attention to Target deals. They have been having some good sales that equal cheap buys for things we need. Here's what I did manage to get... pillow $2.50 - $2/1 target coupon= $.50 (printed this awhile ago) the squeeze pouches both had target coupons and printable manufacturer coupons I ended up paying about .25 each the gerber meals were .50 each after an old $1/2 printable I wanted to add that I am printing any printable coupon coupons for things we need all, anytime I see them. I'm really keeping my eyes peeled for printable coupons. Companies are offering them more and more... be sure to visit your favorite products websites and facebook {like Full Price? Never! while your on Facebook too} to get in on the deals too! "XL twin Room Essentials memory foam topper" I also bought the xl twin memory foam pad … [Read more...]

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