CVS: Deals for the week of February 1-February 7, 2009 :February ECB Deals!

Note: Florida and Michigan stores have a test ad which is completely different from the below-listed deals. If you live in one of those states, you can see what your ad looks like here.

ECB DEALS

Buy 2 Loreal Revitalift Products, Get $10 ECBs (Limit 2)

Deal

Buy 2 cleansers or toweletters at $5.99 each
Use 2 $2/1 coupons from the 01/04 RedPlum insert
Spend $7.98 out of pocket
Get $10 ECBs back
Free plus overage after coupons and ECBs

Buy 1 Excedrin 10 ct. at $2.49, Get $2.49 ECBs (Limit 1)
Free after ECBs

Buy 4 assorted Glade products at $2.50 each, Get $5 ECBs (Limit 5)
Use 2 $1.50/2 jar candle coupons from the 02/01 SmartSource insert or 4 $1/1 Scented Oil candle coupons from the 02/01 SmartSource insert
$0.25-$0.50 each after coupons and ECBs

Buy 2 Theraflu or Triaminic products at $6.39, Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use 2 $2/1 printables here
$1.98 each after coupons and ECBs

NON-ECB DEALS

L'Oreal Products--on sale B1G1. If there is a product that is $6 or less, buy 2 and use 2 $3/1 coupons from the 01/04 RedPlum insert to get both free.

See all deals for this week with coupon match-ups here. See the ad scans for this week here.

FEBRUARY ECB DEALS

Buy 1 Stayfree pads (14-24 ct.) at $3.99, Earn $2 ECBs (Limit 5)

Deal
Buy 4 Stayfree pads at $3.99 each
Use 1 $1/2 coupon from the 01/04 RedPlum insert
Use 2 B1G1 coupons
Spend $6.98 out of pocket
Get $8 ECBs

Buy 1 CVS Children's Chewable Aspirin (36 ct.) at $1.99, Get $1.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 Extreme Energy 6-hour shot at $4.99, Get $4.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 Earinse at $7.99, Get $7.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 Gillette Shampoo or Conditioner at $4.99, Get $3 ECBs (Limit 5)
Use $2/1 coupon from the 01/18 P&G insert
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 BodiHeat Pain Relieving Heat Pad (3 ct.) at $3.99, Get $3 ECBs (Limit 5)
Look for $1/1 peelies on the packages
Free after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Renuzit TriScents at $5.49, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 5)
Use $5/1 peelies found on some packages
Free plus overage after coupon and ECBs

To see more savings deals galore visit moneysavingmom.com--You are bound to be blessed!

Walgreens: Deals for the week of February 1-February 7, 2009

WEEKLY DEALS

Bayer Breeze 2 Contour Meter $14.99
- up to $30/1 from the 6/1 RP, 10/26 S and 3/16/08 S (coupon will be adjusted down)
Free after coupon

Splenda 100 Calorie Packs $2.99
-$3/1 Printable HERE (IE)
Free after coupon

Quaker Granola Bars: 2/$4.00
Use $1.00/2 MC from 1/4 RP
Final Price: 2/$3.00

L'Oreal Cosmetics: B1G1 Free
Use (2) $1.00 off MC from 11/2 RP, $2.00 off any lip product from 1/4 RP or $3.00 off makeup, powder or concealer from 1/4 RP (YMMV)
Final Price: will vary

Arrid or Arm & Hammer Deodorant: $.99 (with in-ad coupon)

Pert Plus, $3.49
$1.50/1 Pert Plus IVC from February EasySaver Booklet
$1/1 Pert Plus printable
$1/1 Pert Plus printable
$1/1 Pert Plus, any 12 oz., exp. 2-28-09 (SS 1/25/09)
$0.99 after coupons

Ricola Cough Drops, $1.28 (w/ in-ad coupon)
$1/2 Ricola Natural Cough, Throat, or Vitamin C Drops, exp. 3-31-09 (V 1/11/09)
$0.79 after coupons

Kelloggs Pop Tarts 2/$3 (w/ in-ad coupon)
$1/2 Kelloggs Pop Tarts, exp. 3-1-09 (V 1/18/09)
$1 ea. after coupons

Dove Bar Soap, $0.99
$1/1 Dove Face Care Product, exp. 1-25-09 (V 11/2/08)
FREE after coupon

Russell Stover Chocolates - $3.99 with in-ad coupon
Use $1/1 coupon from the 12/14 SS
$2.99 after coupon

Palmolive 99¢ with in -add coupon
Use .25/1 from 2/1Smart Source Insert

74¢/each

REGISTER REWARD DEALS

Comet Cleanser--$0.50 each after in-ad coupon
Use $0.50/2 coupon from 1/18 inserts
$0.25 each after coupons

Theraflu Warming Liquid or Packets--2/$10
Use 2 $2/1 internet printable
Get $6 EasySaver Rebate when you buy two (Rebate #12)
Free after coupons and rebate

Buy 1 Clinical Right Guard or Dry Idea Deodorant at $5.99, Get $5 Register Rewards
$0.99 each after Register Rewards

Buy 1 Soft and Beautiful Relaxer Kit at $4.99, Get $4 Register Rewards
$0.99 each after Register Rewards

Buy Gillette Fusion Gamer, Venus Breeze Spa, Embrace Sister Razor @ $8.99, Get $6 Register Rewards
$2.99 after Register Rewards

FEBRUARY FREE-AFTER-REBATE DEALS

Zucol Cold Care Lozenges (18 pk.)--full rebate up to $7.99
Use $2/1 coupon from 2/1 SmartSource insert or $2/1 internet printable coupon
Free plus $2 in overage after coupon and February EasySaver rebate

Revlon Age Defying Spa Concealer or Spa Foundation--full rebate up to $10
Use $2/1 coupon from 1/11 inserts
Free plus $2 in overage after coupon and February EasySaver rebate

Revlon Creme Lip Gloss--full rebate up to $10Use $2/1 coupon from 1/11 inserts
Free plus $2 in overage after coupon and February EasySaver rebate

Garnier Fructis Wonder Waves Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers 6.8-13 oz.--full rebate up to $4.29
Use $1/1 from 1/4 inserts
Free plus $1 in overage after coupon and February EasySaver rebate

ThermaCare Trial Size Neck, Shoulder and Wrist Heat Wrap--full rebate up to $2.49
Free after February EasySaver rebate

Walgreens Multi-Purpose No Rub Solution 4 oz.--full rebate up to $1.99
Free after February EasySaver rebate

Kroger: $102.83 worth of Groceries for $51.01--That like HALF-50% Savings...WOW

I know I need to get better of getting across the coupons I used....Sorry.
Go here and you can see all the coupon match ups and work out your own shopping list from that. Just remember this is the last day of the sale...sorry!

I did 2 om the Mega Event Thingies....so I got $10.00 There.
Plus I had coupons for 2 of the bags of meat balls and got a $2.00 catalina back on these.
I had several coupons for the bath tissue...they ended up costing me .16 per pack of toilet tissue.
The windex is free with the rebate form in last sundays paper...plus there was a .40coupon on it.
The franks hot sauce was like .15 with doubled coupon
I had coupons on the suave shampoo and conditioner and deodrant
I had coupons on the chex mix.

All in all I wanted to share with you but I am sorry I don't have specifics on the coupons and sale match up...I'll do better next time.

Just know this....couponing does save you money and lots of it.

Again just go to this link and do your own matchups.
There were many coupons I did not have....so I could have saved more if you can imagine that!

Baking for The Future: Filling the Freezer

Today I cooked up a really big batch of rice. I put 2 cups each in freezer bags and off the the freezer it went...Rice takes so long to cook, this makes for a nice shortcut.I also had cooked a Boston butt pork roast...approx 10 pounds in the slow cooker yesterday. I then put it in the fridge to cook. This morning, I scooped off all the fat, trimmed off all the fat and then just shredded it up.

This meat is so full of fat...I then took it and warmed it up in the microwave to get the fat still left in the meat to liquefy. I put it then in a colander and ran hot water over it until i got all the fat I could out of it. Squeezed the excess water out of the meat, and packed in freezer bags...I put about a cup of meat in each bag.

These are perfect for BBQ Sandwiches or putting in casseroles, etc.
I have a few recipes I want to share tomorrow.
If you did any batch baking or cooking....share it with us...Share recipes too. I need ideas

Todays Deals at Walgreens

Today was a good day at Walgreens.

First: I got a prescription filled-cost me $8.00
Used my transfer prescription coupon and I got a $25.00 gift card.

Then I turned in my color ink cartage to be refilled for $5.00 with coupon plus there was a $5.00 easy saver rebate to turn in so I will get this FREE!

Then I went over to the candy counter. I picked up 2 hershey bars that were on sale for BOGO with in add coupon...I had a coupon from a sunday insert and so, yes there were FREE!

Then I went back to the section that had car stuff. I picked up a AutoExpressions Vent Fresh Elite Auto Air Freshner. It was $4.99. I will get an Easy Saver Rebate for $4.99 and So It was FREE...Plus you can send in for a manufacturer rebate for $4.99. That means I made $4.99 on this one.

Go here for details on coupons used and rebate forms
Oh and guess what inside the package was a coupon for a FREE Refill for the Air Freshner. How about that!

Total for the day
I made $21.99 shopping at Walgreens.....I love Walgreens

Blog Memes List By Day!

Robin at Heart of Wisdom has, of all things scrapbooked memes by days...She also has a list of the memes with links.
Of course she needs to update it cause our new meme, "Show and Tell-The Parent's Edition" isn't on it yet....But we'll give her a break.
Go on over to her blog and check it out...

Bloggy Giveaway Carnival: Seeking His Face Edition

Announcing My First Ever Bloggy Giveaway! It is my pleasure to be involved in this event....
Up for our give away.............

Brita 42633 On Tap Faucet Mounted Water Filtration System

The On Tap System is Brita's most advanced water filtration system for healthier, great-tasting water, right from your faucet.

Features and Benefits:
• Attaches easily to your faucet without tools
• Filter has added layer to trap sediment
• Features an electronic LED filter change indicator that flashes red when the filter should be replaced
• Easy to change filter
• Easy to switch from filtered to unfiltered water
• Filter life lasts up to 100 gallons depending on local water conditions
• Retails $39.99

US SHIPPED ONLY!!!

In order to enter to win this wonderful item, you may

• Simply leave a comment telling me what kind of water you drink most often right now..tap, bottled, filtered etc.. Be sure to leave email addy
  
• leave a tweet about this bloggy giveaway with the link back to this page, leave a comment with the link to your tweet; you may do this once a day until the drawing. Be sure to leave email addy
  
• leave a post on your facebook about this bloggy giveaway; then leave a comment linking back to your post on facebook..Be sure to leave your email addy
• become a follower of my blog, leave a comment stating that you did so. don't forget your email addy
  
• subscribe to my blog, leave a comment stating so; don't for get your email addy.

You may enter using all these methods.
The contest will close on Monday, February 2nd. I will randomly draw a winner and announce it at 3pm on February 3rd. I will also email the winner if available.

Check out the other giveaways here, enter them all!


Good Luck!

Friday Show and Tell: The Parent's Edition #1-January 30, 2009

Welcome the the first edition of "Show and Tell, The Parent's Edition.
I wanted a place where parents could share with other parents their

• accomplishments
• awards
• breakthroughs
• field trips
• special moments
• funny things your child said
• successful teaching methods or curriculum

Basically, this is an easy thing...don't think of it complicated. We all have things that happen in our week with our kids that we immediately want to share or "light bulb" moments with our kids that we want to share.

This is the place...we can learn so much from each other and encourage each other in this journey with our children.

Please copy the button at the top of this post and place it at the top of your post, then link it back to this post.

Use the Mr Linky to add your post to this one.

Thanks


My Show and Tell for this week,

My Daughter: Type A Personality

My daughter is such an individual. I am always having to remind her that I am the parent and she is the daughter. These boundries are easily confused.

She has so many great qualities, she is very organized, is usually good at leadership. These things don't always come with patience and a calm spirit. This was illustrated this week when she was put in a leadership position.

She and 3 other teens lead a group of some 40 other teen in a "Rush Night". They were to come up with ideas and put together a booth with food and decorate for competition with another team. They did very well!

My daughter did however learn some lessons....She wanted to do it all and there was NO WAY! She had to learn to let others do their part and wait on them, even if it didn't get done the way she would have done it.

She did so great on the organization and the food and then she had to learn her lessons on patience and letting go of what she had no control over.


It was a great learning experience! I was a proud mama....

So What do you have to share.....?

$200 Cash or Check Giveaway

You have to go over to Choyster Cash and check out her Bloggy Giveaway....She has actually taken back some of her birthday presents to put the money together for the giveaway.

Anyway, it is a really nice giveway! so go and check it out.

Wordless Wednesday: No Words Just Prayer Needed: Baby Trey Born 13 Weeks Early!

We need prayers for this little fella and his sweet family. Prayers Work for Me! I want to draw as much attention to this little blessing so that all can pray for him. Pray works...so please pray for Trey and his family.

Go to this blog to see details about Baby Trey, This blog was started after the sudden arrival of James & Naomi's 3rd child- Trey. He is 13 weeks premature & arrived via c-section 1.27.09 weighing 1 lb. 14 oz.



....Thanks so much

Panera Bread: Free Coffee and Breakfast Samples-One Day Only

Tomorrow (January 28, 2009)Participating Panera Bread stores are offering free coffee all day long and free samples of their new breakfast items. I strongly recommend you call your local Panera Bread store to make sure they are participating before you stop by.

Walgreens: $25 gift card with transferred prescription

Yeah for a Perscription transfer Coupon!!

If you transfer your prescription to Walgreens, you can get a $25 Walgreens gift card using this coupon.

This coupon is good through April 28, 2009. A few exceptions apply, so be sure to read the fine print.

McDonald's: Valentine's coupon books-12 FREE coupons

At many McDonald's locations around the country they have Valentine's coupon booklets for sale. They cost $1 at most locations, containing 12 coupons for free items:

3 free hamburgers
3 free small cones
3 free apple dippers or small fry
3 free apple juice or milk jug

They are redeemable at any participating McDonald's from February 14 to May 15, 2009. Please note that they are redeemable only by children ages 12 and under with a limit of one coupon per customer per visit.

Free $10 gift card:Dillyeo.com! Gotta Love FREE

For today only (January 27, 2009), Dillyeo.com is giving away $10 gift cards to everyone who signs up. Go here to get your card. The only requirement is that you invite a friend to also snag this deal. (Note: If you checkout with Google Checkout or Paypal, you won't need to input your payment information.)

Dillyeo.com is a deal site which offers one very reduced offer per day. From looking at previous offers, it looks like you should definitely be able to get something or more than one thing for free with this $10 gift card. You have until February 8, 2009 to use the gift card.

These will go quickly so act fast!

ICE, ICE, ICE!!!

Here in Northern Middle TN, We have Ice this morning....It is quite a mess.
To get the local school closings in TN, go to News Channel 5

Tackling a New Meme For Parents

My tackle for the Tuesday is a New Meme!

I am so excited. I first was introduced to the "World Of Blogs" about a year ago. I have been learning so much from all the ladies and gentlemen on the "Web". The memes have been a great source of information for me.

I decided that all us Parents need a meme.....

And so....."Friday Show and Tell....The Parents Edition" Was born.

I wanted a place where parents could share with other parents

• accomplishments
• awards
• breakthroughs
• field trips
• special moments
• funny things your child said
• successful teaching methods or curriculum

Basically, this is an easy thing...don't think of it complicated. We all have things that happen in our week with our kids that we immediately want to share or "light bulb" moments with our kids that we want to share.

This is the place...we can learn so much from each other and encourage each other in this journey with our children.

Here is an example of a post.
This is a story a friend told me....

She was praying with her 3 children who she homeschools and the youngest one was not so much as reverent as maybe he should be.. So, Mom proceeded to explain to the young fella that when we pray to God, we are in his presence...we enter the throne room with God.... She thought about it and said, " Mom, why does God need a throwing room for ?" lol
Precious, Out of the mouth of babes.

Again, I am so excited about this meme. I will start it this friday. I look forward to all you coming back and sharing all your experiences and stories this friday.

Be sure to bookmark this blog!

See you back here Friday!

Six Free Valentine's Photo Cards!!

Get six free Valentine's photo cards with free shipping when you go here and use the coupon code Valentine at check out. Valid through February 1, 2009.

Bob Evans: Free mini fruit and yogurt parfait

Go here to print your coupon for a free mini fruit and yogurt parfait ($2.99 value) at Bob Evans. Limit one coupon per party. Good through February 28, 2009.

Big Lots: Save 20% on your entire purchase!

If you are a Big Lots Buzz Club member, through February 1, 2009, you can go here to print a coupon for 20% off your entire order. If you're not a member, just sign up here in order to use the coupon.

For those of you unfamiliar with Big Lots, it's one of the best stores to snag a variety of bargains on a wide-range of items from food to furniture. And an additional 20% off your order makes the low prices even sweeter!

Free Movie Monday: Thank You Red Box

Free Movie Monday RedBox Code: 1-26-09

Today's Free Movie Code is:
57VH9L (expires at midnight)
If you are new to RedBox, please read this tutorial!

You can also check out the current releases here.

Sea World extends free admission for military

Members of the U.S. military and their families will continue to have free access to Sea World and other parks as Anheuser-Busch Inbev extends its military tribute program for another year.

Go check it out here.

More CVS Deals For This Week

Dove beauty bar $.99
-Use $1 Dove Face Care Product, any from 11/2 V (exp 1/25)
=FREE

Head & Shoulders, Gillette, Pantene Restoratives or Expressions shampoo, conditioner, mask or balm $4.99, get $3 ECB (Limit 5)
-Use $2 Gillette shampoo, conditioner, styling product from 1/18 PG (exp 2/28)
=FREE

Gillette Fusion Gamer, Venus Breeze Spa or Embrace Sister $7.99, get $4 ECB (Limit 1)
-Use $4 Gillette Fusion Razor, any 12/28 PG
-Use Gillette Body Wash FREE wyb Fusion or Fusion Power Cartridge Pack, any from 12/14 PG
=FREE

Craig Digital to analog broadcast converter with remote control $40 (Sunday & Monday only)
-Use $40 government issued coupon printable
=FREE

Buy $10 worth of Almay Cosmetics (prices starting at $1.99), Get $5.00 ECBs
Use $1/1 coupon from 10/12, 12/14, or 1/11 SS
Get 5 $1.99 items
FREE after coupon and ECBs!


Mentos B1G1 (2/$1.69)
-Use (2) $1 Mentos Gum, any SS 12/14 (exp 2/28)
=FREE

2 Day Sale:

CVS tissues 120 ct 2/$1 (Limit 8)

Revlon BOGO Limit 6, B1G1 50% after Monday
-Use $1 Revlon Beauty Tool, any $1 SS 10/19/08, SS 10/12/08, SS 11/16/08
-Use $1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, any SS 10/12/08, SS 11/16/08, SS 12/7/08 (exp 4/7)

Russell Stover $3.99 (Limit 4)
-Use $1 Russell Stover Boxed Chocolates, any 8.25 oz.+ $1 SS 12/14 (exp 2/14)
=$2.99

Other deals I like:

Pert/Sure $1.99
-$1 Pert coupon printable
-$1 Sure coupon printable
=$0.99

Huggies get $5 eb wyb $20 (Limit 1)
Wipes/Wash $3
Huggies diapers/pullups $10
-Use $2 off 2 Jumbo Packs or 1 Big Pack of huggies Supreme or huggies Snug & Dry Diapers printable
-Use $1.50 Huggies Diapers 1/11 inserts (exp 2/15)
-Use $.50 Huggies Wipes 1/11 inserts (exp 4/5)
-Use $1 Huggies Baby Wash 1/11 inserts (exp 4/5)
-Submit your receipts to Caregiver's Marketplace and receive $.75/pack back

Use $3/2 Pantene coupon from the 12/28 P&G
98¢ for two after coupon and ECBs
(Limit 5)

Trident or Stride Gum - 3 pk.
Use $1/1 coupon from 12/7 SS
$1.00 each after coupon

Buy Shick Intuition Plus Razor @ $8.99, Get $4 ECBs (Limit 1)
USE $2/1 COUPON FROM 1/25 SS
$2.99 each after coupon and ECBs

Ivory 3 pack soap - 99¢
Use 20¢/1 coupon from the 1/18 P&G
79¢ for a 3-pack after coupon

Buy Advil 40-50 ct. @ $4.49, Get $1 ECB
Use $2 in the February All You
Use $2 and $1 Advil printable coupons
$1.49 after coupon and ECB


Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent Buy one @ $6.99, Get one Free
Use $1 Printable coupon
$2.50 each after using two coupons

CVS: Deals for the Week of January 25-31

******ECB DEALS******

Buy 1 Gillette Fusion Gamer (note: these are not supposed to be available in stores until January 30, 2009), Venus Breeze Spa, or Embrace Sister at $7.99,
Get $4 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $4/1 Gillette coupon from the 12/28 P&G insert
Or, use $4/1 Venus Embrace coupon from Vocalpoint mailers
Free after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Head and Shoulders, Gillette, Pantene Restoratives or Expressions Shampoo, Conditioner, Mask, or Balm at $4.99, Earn $3 ECBs (Limit 5)
Use $2/1 Gillette coupon from 1/18 P&G insert
Or, buy 2 and use the $3/2 Pantene coupon from the 12/28 P&G insert
Or, use the $1/1 Head and Shoulders coupon from the 1/18 P&G insert
Free to $0.99 per item after the coupon and ECBs

Buy $20 worth of Pepsi products, Get $10 ECBs (Limit 1) **Note: This deal may or may not be reset from last week.
Includes Aquafina, Gatorade, Propel, Sobe, Lays, Stacy's chips, Starbucks Frappuccinos, Tostitos
(Check your flier/store signs for more specifics.)
There's also a Pepsi/Lays "rebate" here you might want to check out if you're considering doing this deal.

*Deal*
Buy 7 bags of Stacy's pita chips at $3 each
Use 7 $1.50/1 coupons from the 1/25 insert
Spend $10.50 plus tax out of pocket
Get $10 ECBs back

Buy $20 worth of Huggies products, Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
There were $1.50/1 coupons in the 1/11 SmartSource insert
Or, there are $2/1 Pull-ups coupons here

See all deals for this week with coupon match-ups here. See the ad scans for this week here.

******NON-ECB DEALS******

Mentos Gum--on sale B1G1 (2 for $1.69). Use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 12/14 SmartSource insert to get these free after the coupons and sale.

Dove Beauty Bars--on sale $0.99. Use the $1/1 coupon from 11/02 RedPlum insert to get these free after the coupon.

Pert Plus Shampoo or Sure Deodorant--on sale for $1.99. Use the $1/1 coupons here or here to get these for $0.99 each after coupon.

******JANUARY ECB DEALS******

Buy 1 Children's Throat Cooler Ice Pops at $4.99, Get $4.99 ECBs (Limit 5)
Buy 2 and use B1G1 printable here or B1G1 from the 12/07 SmartSource insert
(There are also reportedly $1/1 coupons in the boxes.)
Free plus overage after coupons and ECBs

Buy SoyJoy bars 6-pack at $6.00, Earn $6 ECBs (reportedly working up to a limit of 10 but you must split up your transactions to 5 6-packs or less per purchase in order to earn the ECBs)
Use $1/5 coupon here or $3/10 coupon from 1/04 SmartSource insert
Free plus overage after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Nasogel Drip Free Gel Spray 1.52 oz. at $7.99, Get $7.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Use $2/1 printable here
Free plus overage after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Nutra Trim Weight Management Chewing Gum 48 ct. at $3.99, Get $3.99 ECBs (Limit 3)
Free after ECBs

Walgreens:Deals for the week of January 25-31, 2009

WEEKLY DEALS

Printer cartridge refill (at photo counters)--$5

Submit for $5 January EasySaver rebate

Free after rebate

Reynolds Foil Wrap 20 sq. ft.--$0.89 after in-ad coupon

Use $1/1 from 12/14 SmartSource insert

Free after coupons

Reese's Whipps--on sale buy one get one free (2/$0.98) with in-ad coupon

Use $1/2 coupon from 1/4 insert

Free after coupons

Hershey's Chocolate Bars--on sale buy one get one free (2/$0.98) with in-ad coupon

Use buy one get one coupon from 1/25 inserts

Free after coupons

Carefree Pantiliners--$0.99 after in-ad coupon

Use $0.50/1 internet printable

$0.49 each after coupons

Revlon Colorsilk--$1.99 after in-ad couponUse $1/1 from 1/11 insert

$0.99 after coupons

Edge Shaving Gel--$1.99 after in-ad couponUse $1/1 coupon in EasySaver catalog

$0.99 each after coupons

Walgreens Cold Medicine--on sale buy one, get one free (2/$3.99)

Buy 6 and submit for the January EasySaver rebate

--Get $10 back when you buy six select products

Pay $11.97 out of pocket plus tax

Get $10 EasySaver rebate back

$1.97 for six after rebate

REGISTER REWARDS DEALS

Buy 1 Colgate Toothpaste at $2.99, Get $2 Register Reward

Use $0.75/1 from 1/18 SmartSource insert

$0.24 after coupon and Register Reward

Buy 8 Degree deodorants at $1.99 each (after in-ad coupon)

Get $10 Register Reward (See details on this deal here.)

Use 4 $1.50/2 coupons from the 1/11 RedPlum inserts

Free after coupons and Register Reward

JANUARY FREE-AFTER-REBATE DEALS

Revlon Matte Collection Blush or Eyeliner $9.99,

Revlon Matte Collection Lipstick $7.99, or

Revlon Matte Collection Eye Shadow $4.99

Use $2/1 or $1/1 from recent SmartSource inserts

Free plus $1-$2 overage after coupon and full rebate

Orajel Cold Sore Medicine--$8.49

Use $1/1 from the 10/26 SmartSource insert or

the 1/18 inserts

Free plus $1 overage after coupon and full rebate

Plus, send in for the full manufacturer's rebate found in the 1/18 inserts to make this an even bigger money-maker!

AutoExpressions Vent Fresh Elite Auto Air Freshener--$4.99

Send in for full manufacturer's rebate here

Free plus overage after both rebates

Saturday Savings Roundup

Coupons Pay Off!!! I Promise!!!

IDid fairly good this week on sales....I haven't had alot of time to concentrate on sales and coupons....but..

When I went to Kroger and Walgreens the week they had some clearance baskets out so.........I noted what they had so I could check my coupons at home and try to get some good deals.

I first went to Kroger and they had several hair colors marked down drastically. The Nice and Easy Perfect 10 was marked down from 14.99 to 4.00.

That all by itself is a great deal...but we can't stop there can we?

had two coupons:

$5.00/2

$2.00/1

So I got 3 of the hair colors which =$12.00

Took off the coupons=-$7.00

I got $44.97 worth of hair color for $5.00

I then went to Walgreen...coupons in hand.

The Sunsilk Hairstyling products were $1.09 each (Regular $4.29)

Coupon $2.00/2

I bought 6 products

$25.74 worth of product for .54 after coupons

Also they had clearanced their Biofusion Organics Shampoos and conditioner from $7.99 each to $2.19 each. I bought 8 of these

There was an easy saver coupon $2.00/1

$63.92 worth of product for $1.52

Plus I got a $2.00 RR.....So this all actuall cost me .07 !!!!!!!

All together I got $134.63 worth of product for $5.06

Not a bad day.

Tip....When you see clearance bins....if the items are around 2.00 or 3.00 or less...you can usually find a coupon to match with them to bring the price down, down, down.....

Walgreens:$9.00 money-maker

In Sunday's coupon insert, there was a $1/1 Orajel coupon and an $8 Orajel rebate form.

Buy the Orajel Cold Sore Brush or the 8-Pack of Patches at Walgreens

use the $1/1 coupon

submit your receipt online on the Walgreens website to get these free after the January EasySaver rebate.

You'll make $1 (minus tax) after the coupon and rebate from Walgreens.

send in your receipt along with the manufacturer's rebate form in the Sunday paper and you'll make another $8

Baking For the Future

I had some very ripe bananas on my hands....so what do you do?

You make banana bread of course. Only problem is banana bread doesn't really tranport well. My husband doesn't like how it gets crumbs all over his van...so this time I made banana mini muffins. They are two or three bite size.

I made them up and then I put three in a baggie and froze them...ready for sack lunches or a quick breakfast.

Here is the recipe I use with my changes included. :)

Lynne's Banana Bread

7 Ripe Bananas, mashed

1 1/2 cups sugar

4 eggs, lightly beaten

2 cups white all purpose flour

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 cup (5 minute cook) Oats (uncooked)

2 tsp salt

2 tsp baking soda

chopped nuts (optional)

Mix bananas, sugar, and eggs. Sift flour, salt, and baking soda. All to banana mixture. Add nuts.

Bake @ 325 degrees

I put mine in mini muffin tins...They cook more quickly..approx 20 minutes...but watch cause I didn't really time them, I am just guessing....;)

If you bake them in a loaf...bake 1 hour

This recipie is great because there is not butter or oil....just spray pam for the muffin tin...

Next time I am going to reduce the sugar....any ideas on what how much to reduce it?

Let me know any ideas you have on making this healthier.

Doing this type of baking and having theses yummy treats in snack size prepared in the freezer saves money.

When I am fixing lunches for everyone...I just pop on of these in the bag. If I have to grab something on the run, I grab one. These are GREAT frozen....really and they are great for breakfast...

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Whats Better Than a Free Movie!

I know this has been mentioned several times by several ladies...but yesterday...it came to me how much this "WORKS FOR ME!!"

Have you see those Red Boxes where you can rent movies. They are located in Walmarts, outside Walgreens and McDonalds in our town.

You can rent DVD movies for $1.00 for one night. THIS IS A GREAT DEAL!

BUT WAIT, IT GETS BETTER!

On Mondays....Red Box gives out a code for a free rental for one night.

Now this is one free rental per ATM card....lol..

We have 5 ATM Cards in our family. I only realized this yesterday......What made me realize this you say?

My husband was sick in bed for the second day. On a Monday.....Well, court TV was not amusing him in the least. So he asked if I could go rent him some movies....We do not have cable TV by the way...only local channels by antenna.

I just went online and searched for Monday Code for Red Box and off we went. We got 5 movies for him and he was happy...He watched all of them...poor baby.

Just don't forget to return them all the next day...lol

Used to when he'd get sick, I 'd go rent several movies from the local rental and it'd cost over $10.00. I hate that.

Even if his sick day was not on a Monday....We would only pay $1.00 per movie...BIG SAVINGS!

Here is a link to get Red Box Codes!

Wordless Wednesday

It's all gona be o'tay

Rite Aid Deals for This Week

GE Lightbulbs--$2
Get $2 Single Check Rebate
Free after Single Check Rebate

Mentos Gum--$1
Use $1/1 from the 12/14 SmartSource inser
Free after coupon

Revlon Eye Makeup--B1G1
Buy 2 and use 2 $2/1 coupons from the 1/11 SmartSource insert
Free or almost-free after coupons

Dove Body Mist or Ultimate Clear Deodorant--$3.00
Use $1/1 or $1.50/2 from the 1/18 inserts
Get $2 Single Check Rebate (Limit 2)
Free or $0.50 after coupon and Single Check Rebate

Bounty Paper Towels--$0.99
Use $1/2 from the 12/28 P&G insert
$0.49 each after coupon

Soft Soap--$0.99
Use $0.35/1 from the 1/4 SmartSource insert
$0.64 cents after coupon

Huggies Wipes, Lotion or Bath Wash--$2.50
Use $1/1 or $0.50/1 from the 1/11 SmartSource insert
Get $2 Single Check Rebate when you buy two
$0.50-$1 each after coupons and Single Check Rebate (These also count towards the Spend $25, Earn a $10 Gift Card Kimberly-Clark promotion.)

Bic Razors 4 pk. Comfort Advance or Soleil--$4.99
Use $2/1 from the 1/18 insert
Get $2 Single Check Rebate
$0.99 after coupon and Single Check Rebate

Kleenex with Lotion--$0.99
Use $1/3 from the 1/4 SmartSource insert
$1.97 for 3 after coupon

Cleaning Frenzy at our House!!

At our house we have been cleaning out and moving everything....It is a mess right now.

We have been in our house for 17 1/2 Years. I am a pack rat. But we are trying to let go of "STUFF"!

I am finishing up homeschooling my oldest child this year and am trying to let go of so many books and software and stuff like that.

My mom died last year and she lived with us....I had been able to get rid of alot when moving her in but there was still alot here and still is in the attic....Oh the attic, I can 't go there.

We have cleaned out drawers, closets.....if it stands still and opens, it has gotten cleaned out.

Two truck loads to the dump and two truck loads to Goodwill.

We still have alot to do, but we are getting there.

I have not picks but you can visualize it I am sure.

It is just so hard to get rid of stuff......you don't use it for years, right and as soon as your let go of it.....guess what....you need it.

Oh well.

Wish me luck!

History Will Be Made This Week! The Presidential Inauguration

For all you homeschool families out there...Here are some fun facts to go along with the history making week we are having the privilidge to witness this week.

Also listed below are some official links to get more info on this event.

Fun Facts
George Washington's inauguration was held in New York City on April 30, 1789.

Inauguration Day was changed to January 20, from March 4, in 1933 by the passage of the Twentieth Amendment to the US Constitution.

Bill Clinton's, January 20, 1997, inauguration was the first inauguration to be broadcast live over Internet.

George Washington gave the shortest inaugural address in history. (135 words)

In 1865, Abraham Lincoln was the first president to include African-Americans in his inaugural parade.

In 1917, Woodrow Wilson was the first president to include women in his inaugural parade.

When January 20 is on a Sunday, the president-elect usually takes the oath of office privately and then repeats the ceremony in public on Monday.

Here are some really great links to help your children get into this event even more so:

Inaugural Day Events: Walk through the President Elects Day!

More Facts and Firsts: An Awesome List of Fact and First of American Presidents

Facts about The Platform built for the Inauguration: Very Interesting

Interactive Map of US Capital: Getting to the Inauguration

Official Inaugural Websites
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
Armed Forces Inaugural Committee
US Secret Service
Metro
Presidential Inaugural Committee
Click and Park
National Park Service Inaugural Website

I hope you enjoy browsing these sites and links with your children or just for fun for yourself.

Let me know what you learned!

Walgreens Deals Week of 1-17-2009

Be sure to scan your ad for complete sale/ad information in case there is something else you may need!



Maybelline B1G1 FREE
$1 and $3 in the 10/26 RP Insert (exp 1/29)
Net Price prices vary by product

$.99 Kleenex Facial Tissue
$.50 on 3 in the 12/7 SS Insert (exp 1/31)
$.50 on 3 in the 1/4 SS Insert (exp 2/28)
Net Price $.83 each

$5 Tylenol Allergy Cold or Sinus:
$3 RR (upon purchase of 2)
$1 in the 1/4 RP Insert (exp 4/4)
$1 in the 11/9 RP Insert (1/31)
$1 Printable here
Net Price $4 - $5 for both after RR!

$3.50 Dove Chocolate:
$2 RR (upon purchase of 2)

$1.50 Combos, Chex Mix, Orville Redenbacher
$1 on Orville Printable here
$1 on Orville in the November All You (exp 2/28)
$.40 in the 1/18 SS Insert (exp 2/28)
$.50 on Chex Mix in the 12/7 SS Insert (exp 1/31)
Net Price $.50 - $1

$2 Deerfield Farm Cheese

$.99 Lindsay Olives


Buy 4, get $2 RR - Buy 6, get $6 RR - Buy 8+, get $10 RR:

$1.99 Skippy Peanut Butter
$.40 in the 11/16 RP Insert (exp 2/8)
$.60 in the 1/18 SS RP Insert (exp 4/12)

*$1.99 Ragu Spaghetti Sauce
$1 on 3 in the 11/16 RP Insert (exp 1/25)
$.75 on 2 in the 1/18 SS RP Insert (exp 3/29)

*$2.99 Lipton Tea
$.75 on 2 in the 11/16 RP Insert (exp 2/8)
$.60 in the 1/18 SS RP Insert (exp 4/11)

*$3.99 Hellman's Mayo
$.60 in the 11/16 RP Insert (exp 2/8)
$.60 in the 1/18 SS RP Insert (exp 4/4)

*$3.50 Dove Shampoo or Conditioner
$1.50 in the 1/18 SS RP Insert (exp 3/15)

*$3.50 Dove or Degree Deodorant
$.75 on Dove Printable here
$1 on Degree in the 1/18 SS RP Insert (exp 3/15)
$1 on 2 Dove in the 1/18 SS RP Insert (exp 3/15)

*Dove Body Wash, Caress Body Wash, Lever Bar Soap, Q Tips, Pond's, Dove Lotion 25% off
$1.50 Dove Cream Oil Body Wash Printable here
$1.50 Dove Cream Oil Body Lotion Printable here
$1 on Caress in the 1/18 SS RP Insert (exp 3/15)
$2 on 2 Sunsilk in the 1/18 SS RP Insert (exp 3/15)
$.30 on Q Tips in the 1/18 SS RP Insert (exp 3/15)



There are other items are included in above RR but do not have coupon matches.
Check your insert advertisement.


Buy $20 in products: $10 RR:

**$7 Aleve
$1 in the 1/4 SS Insert (exp 3/31)
$1 Printable here AND here
Net Price $6

*$2.50 Bayer
$1 in the 1/4 SS Insert (exp 2/28)
Net Price $1.50

*$5 Alka Seltzer or Neosynephrine
$1 Printable here AND here
$1 in the 1/4 SS Insert (exp 2/28)
Net Price $4

*$12 One A Day Multivitamins
$1 in the 1/4 SS Insert (exp 3/31)
$1 Printable here AND here
Net Price $11

*$10 Mail In Rebate in the 1/4 SS Insert (exp 1/18) on above RR items too!

**$3.99 Downy, Cascade, Bounce
.50 on Cascade in the 12/28 P&G Insert (exp 1/31/09)
$1 on Downy in the 12/14 P&G Insert (exp 1/31/09)
$.25 on Downy in the 12/28 P&G Insert (exp 1/31/09)
$.25 on Bounce in the 12/28 P&G Insert (exp 1/31/09)
Net Price $2.99 - $3.75

$2.50 Mr. Clean
$.50 in the Homemade Simple Mailer (request only)
Net Price $2

Buy $20, get $10 RR - Buy $15, get $5 RR: *
* $3 Pepsi 12 pk
* $1.33 Pepsi 2-liter
* $1 Gatorade
* $2.50 Doritos, Tostitos, Queso
* Pepsi/Frito-Lay Rebate

$9.99 Huggies Diapers or Pull Ups:
$1 RR
$1.50 and $2 on Pull Ups in the 1/11 SS Insert (exp 2/15)
$2 Pull Ups Printable here
$.75 Caregivers Marketplace Rebate
Net Price $8.50 - $7.75 after Rebate!

$.99 Dawn Dish Liquid w/ Walgreens Weekly Ad Coupon
$.25 in the 12/28 P&G Insert (exp 1/31/09)
$.50 in the 12/14 P&G Insert (exp 1/31/09)
$.50 in the Homemade Simple Mailer (request only)
$.25 in the 12/28 P&G Insert (exp 1/31/09)
Net Price $.50 - $.75

Handcrafted Soaps! A Consumer Review

A Consumer Review: Introducing Spotted Cow Soaps

I recently came across a site called "Spotted Cow Soaps" selling homemade soaps, scrubs other goodies for bathtime. All items are handcrafted of 100% pure and natural ingredients in the heart of Vermont.
This site struck me because of how visually appealing the Christmas line was.

Gingerbread Whipped Sugar Scrub
(see what I mean, looks good enough to eat)

Gingerbread Soap

I was intrugued by just the pictures of this soap...I am allergic to most sented items, so I am always skeptical..I can't tell you how many times I have ordered something and when I got it, it made me physically sick.

Well, we are rushing around getting ready for the holidays and when the package came, I was so excited. I needed a good, long tub soak!! The packaging was adorable. Again, visually appealing.

I ran the bathwater and put in my gingerbread bath fizz....I got 3 of these for $3.00. Wonderful sent and I melted away in the bath. NO ALERGIC REACTIONS HERE! :) I used the Gingerbread Soap. Wonderful! Left my skin feeling soft and clean with no residue left behind. I have extremely dry skin, itchy in the winter. After my bath my skin felt soft. I LOVE the Bath fizzy thingies.

When I got out of the tub, my skin had a wonderful light smell ...I felt so pampered.

I also got some the the gingerbread sugar scrub....Oh My GoOdNeSs!!!!

The smell, the sugar scrubbed away all the dead skin and then just dissolved into a creamy lather that rinsed away in the bath water...making the bath water smell wonderful....Can you say AWESOME!

I am quite sure that I didn't gain any weight while using these products, but the thought crossed my mind that I might...lol

With these items being mostly Christmas themed...I thought you'd be interested in some of her upcoming items for Valentines Day!!

Black Tie Affair is truly an affair to remember! Romance and Sophistication abound in this handsome bar of soap. We’ve combined sandalwood, frankincense & amber with some hidden surprises for a truly luxurious Black Tie Affair. Your skin will be pleased with our superfatted soap formula. With the addition of Dead Sea Mud, your skin will be pampered and loved like royalty.

Tunnel of Love Soap ~ Romance at it's best. A hint of Chocolate and Roses surrounded in an intoxicating Fruit Tonic. An awesome combination that leaves you wanting more. This superfatted soap formula is my own signature formula. It will leave your skin feeling extra pampered and loved.
Spotted Cow Soaps has created an awesome JUMBO Bath Fizzie in the shape of a heart and weighing in at 5 ounces. Tunnel of Love is Romance at it's best. We've created our own fragrance blend that offers a hint of Chocolate and Roses surrounded in an intoxicating Fruit Tonic. An awesome combination that leaves you wanting more.
This My Friends is what works for me today!!!!!

Where Have I Been For So Long!!!?

I am sorry for the lack of post as of late....I have been enjoying the holidays. After that we have been doing some massive cleaning out and moving stuff around in the house....Then I had to get ready to go with my honey on a Bahama Cruise.....

We got a fabulous deal....I mean really good. NCL had a balcony room, 4 night cruise for .......are you ready....$249.00 each person....!!!!!!!

We went with another couple and had a blast....3 islands, and lots of food....lol

It was awesome.

There are some great deals out there right now. We went through expedia.com. Be sure to shop around all the sites....orbitz, expedia and any other you come across...the prices are different and can be different from day to day.

I even heard of some couples getting inside rooms for $99.00 each.....WOW!

Can you say cheap vacation!

Good luck!