Free at CVS for January!

Don't forget to use the coupons listed below so that you can actually MAKE money!

NasoGel Drip Free Gel Spray 1.52 oz. = $7.99
Earn $7.99 ECBs (limit 2)

Children’s Throat Cooler Ice Pops 6 ct. = $4.99
Earn $4.99 ECBs (limit 2)

Nutra Trim Weight Management Chewing Gum 48 ct. = $3.99
Earn $3.99 ECBs (limit 2)

Coupon Links:

BOGO Throat Coolers. Get it here.

Nasgel Drip Free Gel Spray, $2.oo off. Get it here.

Discounts From A Local Business

Back a few weeks ago, there was a craft fair that I talked about here. That night, they had a fun event where your could go downtown and go in and out all of the shops. It was a chance to just look and see what downtown offers, get free food samples, and shop. While we were there went through Studio Creations that you see pictured above. We met Karen Hockensmith one of the hair dressers there, and she asked if we wanted to fill out our name to be entered in a chance to win a free haircut.

And....I WON!!

So I went down there today and had a very positive experience. It has a very homey feel and Karen was so sweet and really listened to what I was wanting with my hair. You can see photos posted below but they don't do it justice (I'm just not that good with photography)! She styled it and cut it just the way I wanted it!

But, my story doesn't end here... Karen also told me that seminary students and their whole family can get a 10% discount! And ... my husband can go to Studio Creations and get a haircut for only $10!

Wait! There's more. Karen makes Pure Skin Essentials. These are natural cosmetics that she mixes herself! She welcomes you to contact her to find out more information on this mineral cosmetic line at pureskinessentials@hotmail.com.

I hope I have swayed you to visit Karen or anyone at Studio Creations. It's worth checking out!

A Frugal Drink

This can be a simple, inexpensive recipe for an Orange Julius. More than likely, you have most, if not all of these ingredients in your kitchen already. My husband really likes ordering these from Dairy Queen, but you can make these right in your own home for a fraction of the price.

First, check out these dirt cheap ingredients (Rice Cooker not needed).

1 Cup of Milk
1 Cup of Water
1/4 cup of sugar
1 Tsp of Vanilla
6 oz. Frozen Juice Concentrate
12 ice cubes

I actually doubled this recipe so we could have more for later.

Then blend it all up.



And presto a tasty and unique drink!

Simply Free

FREE Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuit Coupon on January 1. For the details click here.

FREE Kerasol Foot Cream. Take the challenge here.

FREE sample of Total Cranberry Crunch. Check it out here.

Thanks Coupon Cravings and Money Saving Mom!

I'm Back!

Well, I have been with out a computer for a few days...so no deal posting. That's ok though, my husband and I had a very nice time visiting family and just having an overall relaxing Christmas. But now, this week is crazy busy! I still have packages to mail, luggage and gifts to unpack, job transitioning, paperwork to sift through, and I should probably sleep sometime too. I will be posting this week, but I can't say how often. But by this weekend I should be back on my schedule and be able share exciting deals with you on a regular basis.

Also, stay tuned, as I launch our plan to include new frugal experiments to the blog. These will include anything from being frugal with your time to reusing household items to alternate shopping ideas. And don't worry, I will continue to post regular deals that include coupons, rebates, drugstores, etc, etc. For my original post on this idea click here.

Thank you to all my readers and those that leave comments. It means a lot and I look forward to receiving your feedback as my husband and I continue to tackle all sorts of frugal ideas!

New York Times Buzz Words

Here is a fun article I just thought I would share. The New York Times just put out the Buzzwords for 2008. You should take note that 'Frugalista' made the list!

Printable Coupons

Click here to get the following coupons:

• $1 off any one Healthy Choice Frozen Meal
• $1 off any one Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers
• $1 off any (3) Hunt's Canned Tomato Products
• $1 off any one can of No-Stick Pam's Cooking Spray
• $1 off any one package of Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn
• $1 off any one package of Egg Beaters

Also, click here to get a $5 off $30 purchase at Food Lion!

four FREE things:

• Harbor Freight Tools: Get a FREE screwdriver set. It is only for 12/22-12/24 and it's while supplies last. Get the coupon here.
• Get a FREE 5x7 or 8x10 photo from CVS. Use the code ENLARGE and its good until 12/24. Go to the website here.
• There are 50 FREE prints and a FREE flip book at Snapfish. You must be a new member and you have two months to claim those prints, but the flipbook (4x6) never expires. Just remember your free credits won't show up until you have put up atleast one pic in your album. Go to www.snapfish.com to get this deal.
• Get your FREE samples of Pantene here.

Thanks to Budget Helps, Coupon Cravings, and Money Saving Mom!

Coupon Friends

While I was at CVS this past Sunday I met a fellow couponer. She had her own coupon book and even shared a coupon with me. We exchanged business cards as well. It was great to meet someone in town who was also blogging on the same subject!

I want to share her blog and also she has a website. The website is great, it has a lot of info for those who are both new to the coupon game and those who have been at it for awhile. She also has a great deal where you can pay only $5 a month and get up to 80 coupons sent to you of your choosing! Here are the links, I encourage you to go check them out!

Club Coupon
Club Coupon Blog

Christmas at CVS

(Not pictured 1 Listerine, 1 nail polish, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning)

Transaction #1:
(5) Listerine = $2.99 Each
(2) Thermacare = $2.49 Each
(2) Sleepinal = $8.49 Each
Halls Natural = $2.59
Right Guard = $6.00
Excedrin = $3.99
Garlic Powder = $0.99
Italian Seasoning = $0.99

Coupons:

• (5) $1.00 off Listerine (coupon pamphlet at the pharmacy)
• $2.00 off Excedrin (printable or found in blinkie at Kroger)
• $2.00 off Right guard (Found on the inside of the packaging)
• $10 off $50 purchase ( received on previous purchase a few weeks ago)

$32 - ish ECB's used

TOTAL OOP: $0.22

Transaction #2
(2) Sally Hansen Nail Polish = $5.99 each
(2) L'Oreal Eye Shawdow = $6.99 each
Zipfizz = $5.99
Thermacare = $2.49

Coupons:
$4/$20 off total purchase (received in email)

$32 - ish ECB's used

TOTAL OOP: 0

Total ECB's earned: $50 - ish

This Weeks Deals

No CVS for me this week (I am saving up for Sunday's great deals!). I only did minimal shopping this week, and I just wanted to share a few deals I did. Not pictured here are 25 free photos from Rite Aid, the Energizer Battery Recharger from Walgreens that will be free after rebates, and two bottles of Oil of Olay I got a Kroger for $5.00 (I plan on getting a $15 gift card through that deal).

Here are the pictured deals:

Target:
Rayovac Batteries $1.00 ($1.00 coupon off any Rayovac Batteries)
Plus a gift card from a long time ago when I did a Pop Tart Deal
Total: 0

Rite Aid:
Anti Trust DVD $3.99
Total after Rebate: 0

Kroger:
(2) Cottonelle 4 pk. toilet paper $0.99 each
(2) Mentos Gum $1.00 each
Goody's Ouchless Ponytail holders $1.49

Coupons:
$0.50 off any Cottonelle toilet paper (www.cellfire.com)
$0.50 off any Cottonelle toilet paper (www.shortcuts.com)
$0.55 off 2 Mentos Gum (11/16)
$2.00 off any Ouchless Product (off of Goody's website)

Total: $1.21

FREE Energizer Recharchable Charger

This is great thing to get for free!

Here is how to do it:

• Go to Walgreen's and purchase it for $7.99 (using the $1/1 or $0.75/1 coupon (SS 12/14) if you have it.)
• Get onto the Walgreen's website and register so that you can plug in your receipt and get a $5.00 rebate.
• Click on this link to get a $5.00 rebate back from the manufacturer.
• This deal pays for your tax and stamp!
• You have until tomorrow for the $7.99 deal. But if you miss out, the regular price is $9.99 and these rebates would still make this a great deal.
• The Walgreens rebate is good until 12/27 and the Energizer manufacturer rebate is good until 3/1/09

Thanks Common Sense With Money!

Another Free 8 x 10 from Walgreens

Hello Free Picture! You can go right now to the Walgreens photo site here and enter the code FREEGIFT and get a free 8x 10 picture. You have until Saturday, so go get it!

Update: If you go here to Snapfish, you can get another free picture that you go and pick up from Walgreens. Just be sure and use the code: WALFREE
Thanks Money Saving Methods!

Swagbucks Code

If you do Swagbucks, go to Promote on the sidebar on the left. Then go to the tab labeled Your Swagbucks. At the bottom of the next page you will see a place where you can put in a Swagbuck code. Put in SWAG1 and you will get 1 free swagbuck!

If you are not on Swagbucks, you should be! Check out some of the details here.

Update: Here is another code you can use SWAGGERNAUT

Free @ Kroger

Coupon Cravings noted that Mentos Gum is on sale at Kroger for $1. There is a coupon that is $1 off 1 Mentos Gum dated 12/14 from Smart Source. .

Free Shipping Day - Tomorrow!

Check out this site to find over 200 retailers that are offering FREE SHIPPING tomorrow only. They also guarantee that your order will be received by Christmas Eve. Take a look at it if you are needing any last minute gifts!

Giveaways Around The Blogosphere

Go to Be Centsable to sign up to win a $50 Walmart giveaway.

Check out Mommie With Cents for the chance of getting a $100 Home Depot gift card celebrating her 1000th post.

Look at this post, also with Mommie With Cents to try and win Pillsbury Brownie Mix and Limited Edition Smuckers.

You could win a 2 year subscription to give away on your blog at Womanly Excellence here.

Link Love

Go get $5 in coupons for Old Orchard Juice here.
Thanks to Be Centsable!

Go to Coupon Cravings to find out how you can get a fantastic deal at Walgreens on Oil of Olay products.

Sisterly Savings told everyone about a free sample of Mary Kay. Go here and get it.
Also, to the locals, if you are looking for a Mary Kay consultant contact me at rmbronson@gmail.com and I can pass her name along.

Load Up Your Kroger Card...

If you haven't taken advantage of virtual coupons, you should! Go to the links below and register to get coupons attached to your Kroger card. They don't double like manufacture coupons, but they can be used with a manufacture coupon.

So, for example, on www.shortcuts.com, they have a $0.50 off any Cottonelle toilet paper. Load this on to your card, and then use a $0.50 manufacture coupon off any Cottonelle toilet paper (which will double at the register). Now...go get the $0.99 4 pk. of Cottonelle...and guess what? You just made $0.50!

Also, my friends and I were talking about how we get tons of Pillsbury coupons, but yet they rarely seem to go on a good sale. Check out these sites and you will usually see some Pillsbury coupons to load. Stack them with manufacture coupons, and PRESTO, you have a better savings.

These are just a couple of strategies, but you get the idea. Go register for these sites, and keep a list with you to match up with coupons/sales.

www.shortcuts.com

P & G ESaver

www.cellfire.com

Coupon Club, Part 3

Thanks to Charley, Kelly, Jenny, and Brittany for coming out to the coupon club this afternoon. Lots of coupons and ideas were traded. Thanks Brittany for joining us for the first time, we hope you weren't too overwhelmed (don't worry you will get the hang of it)!

This month the club highlighted The Lighthouse Ministries. Here is their mission statement:

The Lighthouse Ministries, Inc. is a non-profit corporation serving men, women, and children of Kentucky with a three-fold ministry designed to meet the practical and spiritual needs of those in crisis situations, resulting in “changed lives for a lifetime”.

Above you see a picture of some of the items (thanks Kelly G.!) we will be able to donate to this life changing organization. Click on the link to find to find out how you can help with The Lighthouse House Ministries.

Keep This In Mind...

Don't forget that the next two Sunday's are right before a holiday which means NO COUPONS in the paper. But hey, take a break from all the clipping and enjoy the holidays!

The Experiment Continues...

I am a little bit behind in my blogging , but I will continue to try to post at least one thing per day.

I wanted to share with you what there is to come with this blog. If you have read my first post or even the short description under my 'about me' page, you will see that there is more to this experiment than just shopping at drugstores. Not to worry though, I will continue to post all these great deals that I find, because I know they are helpful and fun!

I have quite a compilation of frugal, giving, green, and other projects in process at the moment. I have chosen to take this month to get that organized so that I can share some of those things with you starting in January.

These things will include giving resources, recycling, sewing projects, composting, gardening, making your own cleaners, getting stains out of clothing with things around your home, kitchen tricks, and much more.

As my title suggests, I will be experimenting with many of these things for the first time, so it should be quite interesting. I will also be searching out for guest and interview posts, blog resources, local participation, and advice!

Stay tuned for a schedule of items to come. If you are interested in being apart of this project, contact me at: rmbronson@gmail.com

Free Entertainment Book 2009

These books are chock full of all kinds of coupons from fine dining to fast food to attractions to shopping. Check out Money Saving Methods here to find out how to get it for FREE!!

Kohl's Deal

Sign up here on the Kohl's website to receive a $5.00 coupon. What's great about this coupon you may ask? It's a $5.00 off minimum purchase of $5.00! So you could get something FREE....

If you have a Circuit City nearby...

This is great deal, however, the nearest Circuit City is 70 miles from here. Check Coupon Geek on how to get a free Digital Frame Clock.

Check out these deals!!

I don't have time to write a long post tonight, so I'm just going to share a few really beneficial links:

CVS is doing another great deal like they did on Black Friday!! Check out Keeping the Kingdom First for the details.

I wanted to share this for the Tennesseans out there. Frugal Dr. Mom lists details on admission to Cheekwood for $1 in the month of January!!

And, sign up for your free copy of the DVD Amazing Grace at Budget Helps. I hear it's a good movie...

Any other deals? Please share: rmbronson@gmail.com

FREE dog/cat food

Here is a great deal from Kelly G.!

Rite Aid has Purina cat, dog, puppy & kitten food on sale for $3.99. Here is a coupon for $4 off: http://www.giveabowl.com/home.aspx?LI=1 Just click on the link to the $4 coupon and take their short quiz. Plus, when you redeem the coupon, Purina donates $1 towards the shelter you choose in the mini-quiz you take to get the coupon. Its SOO easy & the shelter really benefits!

Any locals want a coupon?

So, you know my Walgreens deal that I just posted? Well, I realized I left out a very valuable coupon! The 3 pack Gift Wrap tape is 2/$2.00 and you can get that $2.00 back through a rebate. But... I have a $1.00 off coupon for that very tape that I didn't use (I forgot I had it)! That makes it a money maker!

So to the locals, if you happen to be in the neighborhood or you are going to Walgreens (my house is on the way to Walgreens!), then contact me rmbronson@gmail.com and it's all yours. I hate for it to go to waste on a money maker!

Walgreens Deal

(4) Campbell's Tomato Soup = $0.50
Intuition Razor = $6.99
Reynold's Aluminum Foil = $0.99
Gift Wrap Scotch Tape = $1.00
Magic Scotch Tape = $1.00

Coupons:

• $0.40 off 4 cans of Campbell's Soup (11/16)
• 2/$1.00 Campbell's Soup (in Walgreens ad - get one at the front of the store)
• $2.00 off Intuition Razor (received with free sample)
• $3.00 off Intuition Razor (in Walgreens Easy Saver Booklet - get one at the front of the store)
• $1.00 off Reynold's Aluminum Foil (11/16)
• $0.99 off Reynold's Aluminum Foil (in Walgreens ad - get one at the front of the store)
• $5.00 in Register Rewards that I earned here

Rebates:
$2.00 on the Scotch tape (buy both for the rebate)

Total: $0.88 paid on a gift card

OOP: ZERO!!

Oh wait! I make $2.00 - PROFIT

CVS Deal

(8) Campbell's Tomato Soup = BOGO
Powerade = $1.59
Planters Cashews = $3.00
Velveeta Macaroni = $2.00
Hand Mixer = $7.99
Intuition Razor = $8.99

Coupons:
(2) $0.40 off 4 cans of Campbell soup (11/16)
$2.00 off Intuition razors (12/07)
$4.47 ECB's
$8.99 ECB's
$13.98 ECB's

OOP: $0.29
ECB's received: $7.59

Free! Free! Free!.... (I'm chanting)

Are you ready for another FREE deal?? At Target this week, it has been reported that the Airwick Lumin Air is on sale for $4.99 annnnd...there was a $5.00 coupon from the paper yesterday. I haven't confirmed this in our region, but plan to do that tomorrow. Thanks to Stretching a Buck!

Free Redbox

I feel like I have been using the word FREE a lot lately, and I like it.

You have until midnight tonight to get your free Redbox rental with this code:

23MJT7

Rite Aid - $6 deal

(2) Air Wick Aerosol Spray = BOGO
Electrosol Dishwashing Gels = $3.99
Life Savers = $0.99
St. Ives Lotion = $0.99
Duracell Batteries AA 12 pk. = $11.99
(2) Duracell Batteries AAA 4 pk. = $5.49

Coupons:
$1.00 off Lifesavers (10/05)
BOGO Air Wick Aerosol Spray (? on date)
$0.75 Electrosol Dishwashing Gels (11/16)
$1.00 off St. Ives (Rite Aid Ad)
$1.00 off Duracell Batteries (Peelie off package)
$5/$25 of purchase (printed from Rite Aid website)

Rebates:
$10 off $20 worth of Duracell Batteries
$5 off $25 purchase (I will use another Rite Aid receipt to total out to $25). Check out this deal at the rite aid website here.
$1.00 off Electrosol

Total Before Coupons: $30.43 + tax
Total After Coupons: $22.02
Total After Rebates: $6.02

Note that the Lifesavers, both Airwick Cans, and the St. Ives were FREE!!

Free Redbox

Don't forget today you can rent a FREE Redbox movie.

Here is the code:

11moms4uS

My Shopping List

*Here are some sales that I found interesting. Check back during the week for more great deals. Also, check www.couponmom.com for more coupon matching (register and than go to Grocery Deals by State).

CVS
Campbell's Tomato Soup = Buy one get one free; $0.40 off four Campbell's Soups (10/05)
Total: $2.09 for 4 after coupon

Hand Mixer = $7.99; Receive $2.00 in ECB's
Total: $5.99 after ECB's

Powerade = $1.59; Receive $1.59 in ECB's
Total: FREE after ECB's

Intuition Razors = $8.99; Receive $4.99 in ECB's; $2.00 off Intuition razor (12/07)
Total: $2.00 after ECB's/coupon

Walgreens
Scotch Magic or Gift Wrap Tape = 2/$2.00; $2.00 Rebate
Total: FREE after Rebate

Intuition Razors = $6.99; Receive $3 in Register Rewards; $2.00 off Intuition razor (12/07)
Total: $1.99 after Register Rewards/coupon

Campbell's Tomato Soup = 2/$1.00; Use in-ad coupon + $0.40 off 4 Campbell's Soups (10/05)
Total: $1.60 for 4 (limit 4)

Rite Aid
Life Savers or Creme Savers candy = $0.99; $1.00 off any Lifesavers (10/19)
Total: FREE after coupon

St.Ives Lotion (the small size) = $0.99; $1.00 off any St.Ives (in-ad)
Total: FREE after coupon

AirWick Aerosol Spray = BOGO; BOGO AirWick Aerosol Spray (? on date)
Total: FREE after coupon

Kroger
Daisy Sour Cream = $1.00; $0.50 off Daisy Sour Cream (11/16)
Total: FREE (coupon doubles)

Carnation Evaporated Milk = $1.00; $0.50 Carnation Evaporated Milk
Total: FREE (coupon doubles)

Life Savers or Creme Savers candy = $1.00; $1.00 off any Lifesavers (10/19)
Total: FREE after coupon

Target
Rayovac batteries = $1 at the Dollar Stop; $1 off any pk. of Rayovac batteries (12/07)
Total: FREE after coupon

Life Savers or Creme Savers candy = $1.00; $1.00 off any Lifesavers (10/19)
Total: FREE after coupon

Walgreens Deal - Profit

I didn't expect this deal to go so well! Here it is...

(2) Flameless Glade Candle = $3.99 each
(3) Russell Stover's Private Reserve Chocolates = $4.99 each
(2) 20 oz. Coke = $2.49 total (again - the weak moment)

Coupons:
(2) $3.00 off Flameless Glade Candle (11/02)
Buy 2, Get 1 Free Russell Stover's Private Reserves (8/17)
Buy One Get One Free 20 oz. Coke

Rebates:
Buy 2 or more Russell Stover Private Reserve, get $10 off

Original Total: around $23.00
Total paid with gift card: $14.88

Total after rebates: $4.88

AND... (oh yes, there's more) I received a $5 Register Reward. I'm not sure why, does anyone know?

So technically I profited $3.12!! (UPDATE: Sorry, I can't do math. Profit: $0.12!!)

Check out The Centsible Sawyer for more great drugstore finds!

Christmas Craft Fair

This morning my husband made some delicious soups - Cheesy Potato Soup and Rice and Bean Chili. Don't forget his knack for cooking here and here. I sampled each one and they are VERY good. If you are a local - guess what? You can too. In fact you can get a whole bowl of it at the seminary for the Christmas Craft Fair. If you haven't been yet, you must go visit before it closes. In fact you have just under 2 in half hours to take advantage of the cool items that are being sold.

Here are some of my favorites:

fresh roasted coffee-
www.kifubeans.com

photography, crocheted hats
meggan@sweetcaptures.com

candles, crosses, desserts-
Ginger with Intersections

Not a Coupon Clipper? FREE Russell Stovers Chocolate

Ok, as of this post, you have about 24 hours to participate in this deal. At Walgreen's they have Russell Stovers Private Reserve Luminary Boxes on sale for $4.99 each. There is an Easy Saver Rebate for $10 off 2. So that makes them FREE! (If you have never done a Walgreen's rebate, all you do is register at their site, find the rebate section, and plug in some numbers from your receipt - really easy).

If you ARE a coupon clipper, than check for the Buy 2, get 1 Free coupon issued the week of 8/17 in the Smart Source insert. Now, you get can get up to THREE boxes for FREE.

I just went tonight to do the deal. It took me awhile to find the boxes, but they are there, and they are $4.99. So go get them, it would be a great Christmas gift!

Thanks Money Saving Mom!

Starting a Savings Account?

Thanks to Money Saving Methods for this little gem....

ETrade is offering a $25 sign on bonus for only investing $1.00!!

The details are..

• Open a Max Rate Complete Savings Account ( 3.3% Interest)
• No account fees or minimum balances required
• $25 will hit account 30 days after $1 funded account opened
• Accounts MUST be opened by 12/17/2008
• Must be a NEW account holder using new funds
• Only one per customer

Click here to sign up for the fantastic deal!

If you are feeling a little skeptical, I want you to know that I read Money Saving Methods pretty religiously. She is a great blogger who tests these deals out herself. She walks you through all kinds of deals she finds on the internet and is very good about answering questions and responding to concerns.

E*Trade was also rated as the best overall broker by SmartMoney magazine, and “best of breed” by Money magazine.

Free Chiquita Bites

Sign up here for some coupons for FREE Chiquita Bites. One is for $0.75 and the other is a 'Try Me Free' coupon! Yeah for free snacks!

* Those of you that have been wary about signing up for free samples, create a junk email account for this very purpose. Then feel free about signing up for every free item that comes your way - and no spam in your personal email account!

Free Redbox Rentals

Deal Seeking Mom shared some codes for FREE Redbox rentals for the next month!!

• Week 1 – 11moms4uS (good Sunday 12/7 only)
• Week 2 – 11moms4uA (good Sunday 12/14 only)
• Week 3 – 11moms4uN (good Sunday 12/21 only)
• Week 4 – 11moms4uT (good Sunday 12/28 only)
• Week 5 – 11moms4uA (good Sunday 1/4 only)

Chevron $5 Gift Card

Check here to win a chance at a $5 gift card from Chevron. If you drive a little Honda like me, that's a third of your fill up cost! When you go to the site, you will fill in some info and then answer an easy 3 question quiz. They had this a few months back and I won! But this time I did it, I did not win. But the good news is, you can try everyday until December 31st. So give a try, there is a chance of winning!

UPDATE: I just played again today (12/05) and won!!

Before The Week Is Up...

Here are few things that caught my eye this week:

Kroger
Tennessee Pride Sausage Gravy $1.00
$0.55 off any Tennessee Pride Product (9/28/08)
Price: $0.45

WalMart
To the locals:
Fiber One Toaster Pastries = Clearenced to $1.50
$0.70 off Fiber One Toaster Pastries
Price: $0.80

Walgreens
Bald Guyz MoistureGel 4 oz or Head Wipes 16 pk, FREE after Easy Saver Mail In Rebate of $5.99 (This is on going through the month)

FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitor 1 ct, FREE after Mail In Rebate in Box

Glade Wisp Flameless Candle = $3.99
$3.00 off Glade Wisp Flameless Candle (11/02)
Price: $0.99

Target
Air Wick Freshmatic Starter Kit Ultra = $5.99
$5.00 off Air Wick Freshmatic Starter Kit (11/16)
Final Price: $0.99

Rite Aid
Philips Ear Buds with Hard Case, Free after $4.99 mail in rebate

GE 24 Hour Timer or 6 Outlet Surge Protector, Free after $5 mail in rebate

CVS
Extreme Energy orange or berry flavor 2 pk 4 oz total - FREE after $4.99 Extra Bucks

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to my amazing husband, Justin!! It is his big 25th birthday and he's very excited because he got a free meal from BD Mongolian's Grill for signing up for their club and entering his birthday!

Happy Birthday Justin!!

Free Razor

Thanks to Money Saving Mom for this one. Click here and get a free Schick Quattro Titanium Razor. I got one not too long ago, and my husband loves it!

Yummm...Krispy Kreme

I got this in my email yesterday. Check it out for some free doughnuts!

Be a star and bring along our Holiday Combo—a dozen Original Glazed® doughnuts plus a dozen Holiday assorted doughnuts (that’s 3 Snowman doughnuts, 3 red peppermint flavored iced doughnuts, 3 white iced rings w/green peppermint flavored drizzle doughnuts and 3 Christmas sprinkled doughnuts).

And there’s more: Who doesn’t need a few extra gift tags this time of year? Get 12 free holiday gift tags with any dozen doughnuts you buy! Each gift tag comes with a coupon for a FREE doughnut of choice on the back. Coupons may be redeemed during the entire month of January.

Great Online CVS Deal!

This is a cool deal from Common Sense With Money. You can get $50.00 of Oil of Olay products for about $10.00 (including tax and shipping!) from www.cvs.com!!

This is how you do it:

• You automatically save $10 when you buy $50 of of non-prescription items
• Save $10 when you use a mastercard to pay AND use the code MASTERCARD
• Save $5 when you also use the code MEDICARE
• Save $20 after submitting your receipt for this rebate

On the same page that you put the codes in, there is a place where you can put in ECB's, however, I didn't have any luck with this...

A great gift or a resale!

Looking For Some Giveaways?

Classy Mommy is having a massive giveaway. There are things like a $500 Gift card, Wii, toys, and more!

Deals at Walgreens and KMart

For Monday and Tuesday only, get your $5 off $25 purchase at Walgreens. Remember, you have to use this coupon AFTER all other scanned coupons. Get it here!

And..if I understand correctly, KMart is doubling coupons this week up to $2!! Check out some coupon matches at The Centsible Sawyer here.

Free Food and Lotions

Go here to get a coupon for FREE pie at Bob Evans. Hurry, though, because the coupon is only good through November 30th.

Walgreens has a great deal on getting FREE Johnson's Lotion. You do have to pay $5.49 for shipping though. But apparently, Cheapsk8mom got 4 bottles and only had to pay $5.49! When you are ready to check out, put in the code JLOTION which is valid until 12/01 or until they are out of stock. It's an online deal only.

Thanks to Money Saving Mom and Cheapsk8mom for the info!

CVS Splurge

Sooo..... I spent A LOT of money at CVS today. But let me rationalize it for you :)

My grandparents - in - law gave us $175 for Christmas. And...I really didn't want to try to do a million transactions because the lines were sooo long at CVS today. I did ONE transaction with some of our Christmas money. Here it is...

(2) Colgate Total Toothpaste = $2.99
(3) Gatorade G2 = $1.49
(3) Dial Soap Packs = $1.99
(2) L'Oreal Lipgloss = $6.99
(2) 20 oz. Coke = $1.39
Aussie Shampoo and Conditioner = $2.99 each
Platex Gentle Glide = $3.99
Johnson's Lotion = $5.69
Complete Eye Solution = $8.99
Reeces = $1.00
Crest Spin Brush = $5.29
Magnavox Universal Remote = $6.99
Philips Headphones = $6.99
5 Hour Extra Shot = $3.99
Garnier Nutrioniste towels = $5.99

Coupons:
$10/$50 CVS coupon
$4.99 ECB
(3) $0.30 off Dial Soap (11/02)
$1.00 off Colgate Toothpate (11/23)
$1.00 off Platex Gentle Glide (11/02)
$1.00 off Aussie Shampoo (?)
BOGO 20 oz. Coke (Found 11/23 at gas station)

Original Total: $118.50

Total OOP: $75.43 - YIKES!

But... ECB's Earned: About $80.00

A Couple of Random Things

Money Saving Mom has a whole post on Dave Ramsey. The great thing about this post is it talks about getting all of his products for $10 right now!

Go here to get a release on Walmart deals for Black Friday, as well as, a paragraph mentioning there Ad Match program. Print this out, and carry it with you when shopping this weekend.

If You Are Going Out...

Check Freebies 4 Mom via Attention Target Shoppers here to find out a good amount of safety tips for your Black Friday shopping.

Black Friday CVS Plan

I don't plan to be standing outside waiting for the doors to open tomorrow. It's just not my style. I understand that some items may be cleared out if I choose to visit CVS later, but I'm o.k. with that. Here are the things I want, but I decided not to put up transaction deals, b/c I think I will make that plan in the store. I will put up a post on what I did in a couple of days (maybe even tomorrow).

Magnovox Universal Remote = Spend $6.99, Earn $6.99 ECB's

(2) Colgate total toothpaste = Spend $2.99, Earn $2.99 ECB's

Philips Headphones = Spend $6.99, Earn $6.99 ECB's

(3) Gatorade G2 20oz = Spend $1.49, Earn $1.49 ECB's

(2) L’Oreal Colour Juice sheer lipgloss = Spend $6.99, Earn $6.99 ECB's

Playtex Gentle Glide tampons = Spend $3.99, Earn $3.00 ECB's
Use 1/1 coupon from 10/5 inserts

(2) Bic Soleil single razor w/2 cartidges & shower holder = Spend $5.99, Earn $5.99 ECB's

5 Hr. energy drink 2 pk. = Spend $3.99, Earn $3.99 ECB's

Sally Hansen maximum growth plus nourishing nail color = Spend $3.79, Earn $3.79 ECB's

Garnier Nutritioniste cleansing towelette 25ct = Spend $5.99, Earn $5.99 ECB's

Aussie shampoo, conditioner, or styler = Spend $2.99, Earn $2.99 ECB's
Use 1/1 coupon from 10/12 inserts

Hershey King size bars = Spend $1, Earn $1 ECB

Johnsons Soft Lotion = Spend $5.69, Earn $5.69 ECB's

Crest Spin Toothbrush (weekly deal) = Spend $5.49, Earn $2.00 ECB's

Thanks to Common Sense With Money for the details! Check her site for more deals and coupons.

Coupons.com

Be sure to check out www.coupons.com for some new coupons. And if you have never checked out the site, it's a great resource. Go to the coupons.com ad on the left to help me earn a few pennies :) !

Blog Action Day Giveaway

Remember the post from Blog Action Day? Well, now they are giving away 300 copies of the exciting new book, CauseWired: Plugging In, Getting Involved, Changing the World!

Here is the information they sent me on the book and how to get a copy:

In CauseWired, Tom Watson chronicles the exciting and eventful history of online social activism, right up to the election of Barack obama. And thanks to Kiva B4B, 300 of our US-Based Blog Action Day bloggers can receive a free copy of this important book!

Interested? Just send an email to BlogActionDay@KivaB4B.org with your name, blog and shipping address, and the folks at KivaB4B will follow up. CauseWired is a must read for anyone interested in this space, so we hope not only will you enjoy it but it will help inspire many new online social campaigns!

Also, be sure and check out the Kiva website for all the great things they are doing for people and how you can get involved!