Getting back into CVS

So, I am trying to get back into this whole couponing thing. It is taking a while...let me tell you. I did go to Target the other day and spent $105 ($30 of that was a shirt for me, shoes for Kenadie and 3 gal of milk) and saved $62. Pretty much everything had coupons. I want to get back into CVS and Walgreens now. I am starting with CVS. Here are my scenarios to do in the next couple of days.

Trans #1:
2 gal milk
2 pk Oreos
Use Oreo coupon from FB
Get back 2 ECB

Trans #2:
Colgate Total 2/$5
Use (1) .75 off coupon from2/21 SS
Use (1) .75 off coupon from Colgate.com
Pay $3.50
Get 2ECB

Softsoap NutriSerum $4.99
Use (1) .75 coupon from Colgate.com
Pay $4.24
Get 4 ECB

Total $7.75
Use 2 ECB from Trans #1
Pay $5.75
Get 6ECB

Trans #3:
I am in desperate need of shampoo (totally out of conditioner, and almost out of shampoo---what happened to my stockpile???), so I have opted to do the Nexxus deal. Spend $20 and get 10 ECB.
So, I will use the 6 ECB from before, pay $14, and get 10 ECB to start off next week!

There may be better deals out there to do, but I need toothpaste and shampoo, so this is what I have opted to do. Check back to see how I end up doing!

Skintimate and Edge shaving gel is on sale at Target for $1.99 regularly $2.24.

Use the $1.50/1 Target coupon (as always I have an abundance and can get more!)

Final cost $.49!

Soft Scrub Total Kitchen

After seeing a commercial for this, I have been wanting to try it. I googled it, and came across a $1.50 off coupon!! Just go HERE and get yours!

HOTT Randalls Charmin and Bounty deal!

There is a catalina for $10 when you buy $25 in P&G products! Hurry because tomorrow is the last day (3/03)!

Charmin Big Roll (24pk) – $12.99
Bounty Paper Towels (12pk) – $12.99
-Load $3/1 Charmin eCoupon HERE
-Load $3/1 Bounty eCoupon HERE
-Get $6 off WYB 2 Participating P&G Products
-Get $10 Catalina Coupon to spend OYNO
Final Price = $3.98

Thank, Saving with Shellie!

Freebies

I love to get free offers! Especially when they make it so easy! Just this week in the mail I got coupons for a free DiGiorno pizza and one for a free bottle of Excedrin!

On Facebook become a fan of Nabisco and print a coupon for a free package of cookies with the purchase of a package of cookies and gallon of milk. Nitch is it expires 3/04! But they'll be doing this on the first monday of every month!

Zone Perfect is giving away samples. Become a fan then register to have one sent to you.

(Thanks Hip2save!)

Also, fill out an easy form on Vitaminwater Facebook and receive a coupon for a free bottle.

A thing to keep in mind when signing up for samples is usually you'll get coupons as well. Added plus!

Huggies Coupons

If you put in zipcode 63366 in coupons.com, you can get some great Huggies coupons. I don't use them, so if anyone wants them, let me know and I will print them and mail them to you.

TARGET 50% off VALUE PACK CLEARANCE!

Target has there value pack merchandise on clearance for 50%! I'd hurry over there! Here's just a few deals I was able to snag!

Edge and Skintimate value pack of 4 $4.24

use $1.50/1 coupon (I have extras!)

final $.68 each!

Scott 24 pack toilet paper $7.48

use $1/1 from All You

final $6.48 or $.27 a roll!!

Crest tooth paste value pack of 4 $2.98

use $1/1 or $.75/1 from Sunday paper

final as low as $1.98 or $.49 each!

Up paper towel value pack of 12 rolls $6.74 or $.56 a roll!!

Market Pantry apple juice 2 pack $1.48!

Thanks, Laura!

Target 2/10

Transaction #1

4 Quaker chewy cereal bars $2.04

1 box instant oat meal $2.64

Use the $1/2 Quaker bar coupon

Use the $1/1 Instant oatmeal coupon

OOP $7.80

Receive $5 Gift Card promotion

Transaction #2

Up diapers $6.34

no coupon! :(

Dawn Foam Soap $2.25

use the $1.50/1 from booklet

Final cost $.75!

2 Orbit Multi pack gums 2 for $4

use the $1/1 coupon

Final cost $1 each!

Oreo's double stuffed $2.54

Use the Free coupon form FB promotion

Final cost FREE!

Nature Own bread $2.39

no coupon! :(

Bananas $1.17 ($.44 /lb)

no coupon! :(

2 Large Grapfruit $.50 each

no coupon! :(

2 Dozen Eggs $1.17 each

use BOGO coupon from FB promotion

Final cost $.58 each!

1 Dannoninos Yogurt 6 packs $1.97
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/10SS
Final cost $0.97!

4 Hefty one Zip bags $1

Use the $1/2 coupon

Final cost $.50 each!

**there were peelie coupons for $.20 off and I told cashier I was using my own coupons but she scanned them anyways! so I got them for $.30!**

3 Pixar bags from dollar section $1 each

no coupon! :(
2 Sobe Lifewater $1
Plus, use two $0.50/1 Target coupons
Final Cost $.50 each!
1 Clorox Green Works Cleaning Product $2.54
Use the $2/1 peelie coupons found on the cleaning products
Final cost as low as $0.54!
(Thanks, Tara!)
1 Cottonelle Aloe & E 12 Pack $6.49
Use the $.50/1 coupon
Plus, use the $1/1 Target coupon
Final cost $4.99!
2 Cottonelle Clean Wipes $3.64
Use the $0.50/1 coupon
Plus, use the $1/1 Target coupon
Final cost $2.14!
1 Skintimate and 1 Edge shaving gel $2.24 each
Use the Target $1.50/1
Final cost $.75!

I received credit for 4 reusable bags $.20

Total $36.96

used $5 gift crd form Transaction #1

OOP $31.96

Saved $37.04

Welch's Coupons

I found a new coupon site! Jessica's coupons has LOTS of links on how to get coupons for specific products. Go here to sign up for some Welch's coupons via email!

There is a great Walgreens deal on Rembrandt whitening this week! Use $5 coupon from here along with in-ad coupon which makes them $9.99 and get them for $4.99!!!

Thanks! Hip2Save
and Jessica's coupons!

TARGET 2/04

8 Cheese Nips are on a price-cut for $1.50 (until 2/13)
Use the $2/2 coupon
Final cost just $0.50 per box!
2 Wonka Gummies $1.59
Use the $1/1 printable coupon
Final Cost $.59!
4 Almond or York Pieces $2.24
Use the $1/1 Target coupon
And Use $1/1 York or Almond coupons from paper
Final cost $.24!
4 Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters $2.25
Use the $1/1 coupon
Final cost $1.25!
2 Dannon Yogurt 4 packs $1.89
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/10SS
Final cost $0.89!
4 Sobe Lifewater $1
Use the buy one get one free coupon
Final Cost $.50 each!
** just saw this for even better deal, hate when that happens!
Plus, use two $0.50/1 Target coupons
1 Clorox Green Works Cleaning Product $2.54
Use the $2/1 peelie coupons found on the cleaning products
Final cost as low as $0.54!
(Thanks, Tara!)
2 Cottonelle Aloe & E 12 Pack $6.49
Use the $.50/1 coupon
Plus, use the $1/1 Target coupon
Final cost $4.99!
3 Cottonelle Clean Wipes $3.64
Use the $0.50/1 coupon
Plus, use the $1/1 Target coupon
Final cost $2.14!
1 Skintimate shaving gel $2.24
Use the Target $1.50/1
Final cost $.75!
2 gallons and 1 half gallon (choc) milk $3.09
Use the coupon for buy 2 gallons white milk get 1/2 chocolate free!

OOP $40.86
SAVED $63.34!!

Who doesn't like Swag?

I joined Swag Bucks after reading about it on Hip2save. Swag Bucks is absolutely FREE! It's a fun way to earn Swag Buck, or points, while searching the internet. There are other ways to also earn points like shopping, trading in old cell phones/games, special offers, and promoting. Once you accumulate points you can cash them in for rewards. Like $5 amazon gift cards! Or like mp3s! I suggest you try Swag Bucks out too!!

You'll automatically earn 3 Swag Bucks, or points, for joining! Get a code by going to the special offers under the "ways to earn" at top, click blue box on right for "no obligation" offers and then skip through 7-8 and get a code to copy and earn another point or more! Plug the code into your account by going to "my account" at top right then paste into box on your bottom left and hit "gimme".

And invite your friends too! You'll earn a Swag Buck, or point, for every point they earn up to 100 points!

Go HERE and join right now!

Extra Coupons

I have extra coupons from the past few weeks paper, the All You, and also ones I've found in stores and LTF (Target $1.50/1 Skintimate/Edge shaving product!) !!

Anyone interested in them?

Also, in regards to the Skintimate Target coupon I have emailed the company in hopes of receiving manufacture coupons to pair with this for some FREE products! If you'd like to try and email go HERE or HERE.

UPDATE: I just saw this at the bottom of the contact, through email, of the Skintimate/Edge company. **Unfortunately, we cannot fulfill requests for free products, coupons or donations.**

BOO!!

I'm Back!!

Hi everyone!

I have not been couponing the way I want to lately. I started my new job last September, but ended up quitting December 31st. I then went to stay at my parent's for 2 weeks. I am now back, and ready to get back into this...which means keeping up the blog better! Thanks to those of you that have been continuing to post deals! Mary and I also have a Facebook page....Cedar Park coupon divas...so check that out, too!

I have some goals this year, so I will be sharing those soon. A big one is that we are working towards buying a home. A little extra money from couponing would help towards that goal! I saw on one blog that she had a "Eat from the Pantry" challenge. I am going to try that. I am going to cut my grocery allowance drastically and try to eat from the pantry and freezer. Since today is Feb 1st, this would be a good day to start, but I am not really ready, so we will see. I will let you all know how it goes, and what I fix (maybe....lol).

If anyone else has some good deals they would like to share, let me know, so I can add you!

Thanks for checking out our blog!

Alisa

My Little Pony and more!

Coupons.com has some new toy coupons, including Buy 1 Get 1 Free My Little Pony! Check out Hip2Save for some great deals!

Thanks, Hip2Save!

40% off Photo items at Walgreens!

This is a great time to make some family photo books! Use code SMILE40 for the discount! This is valid until February 6, 2010.

Childrens Place

Childrens Place at RR outlets is having a great sale! Gloves, hats, socks, tights, belts, headbands for $1. Shirts, skirts, pants, leggings, light jackets for $1.99 or $2.99. 

Plus go here for 15% off coupon: http://app.childrensplace.com/CouponServer/OC82KI/KHB5G/HIC2O/3OBYSXL/P38YYB/

If you are shopping for girls, don't forget to go over to the boys section. They have some girl pjs and baby clothes over there for some reason. Also I was at the mall earlier this week and the deals/selection are not as good.

Since the weather is cold there was hardly anyone there. :)

Community Impact

Have you girls noticed the coupons in the back of the Community Impact? This time there was B1G1 free at YoYos, a few for Firehouse subs, and another restaurant I can't remember.
Anyone want to go to YoYos... just call me! :)

Sprouts Farmers Market

Chicken Breast on sale for $1.77 lb this week, till 2/03.

Anyone seen chicken breasts cheaper?

Sign up for email list to receive ads weekly here! Click on mailbox at bottom right corner.

Also, Natalie has told me that Wednesdays are double ad day, which means you can get this weeks ad deals along with the previous weeks ad deals!

Local CP coupons

I stumbled upon these local Cedar Park coupons, exp 6/30/10, while searching the internet for things to do with my girls next week while school is out. Mon-Wed. Any suggestions?

HOT Deals at Randalls

Fruit Rolls Up $1 w/card WYB 3 or more
use $1/2 Q from Coupons.com or Betty Crocker website or Pillsbury website (have to have an account)
You'll receive a Catalina in return to be used on your next purchase, amount depends on how many you buy.
Note: you must buy in increments of 3
Final cost DIRT CHEAP!! ;-)
(Thanks, Money Saving Mom)

Driscoll Blueberries 16 oz sale $.99
Use $.50/1 from Driscoll's Website

Final $.49!

** good till Tuesday 01/26**

Randalls is a Safeway affiliate!

I noticed a few weeks ago that Randalls is an affiliate to Safeway. I see coupon bloggers always posting deals at Safeway...I was interested to know if they accept each others coupons, ect... and I asked an assistant manager today at Randalls. He said that they do accept any Safeway coupons and can be scanned like any other coupon in their system.

Now, not all advertised sales are good at both Safeway and Randalls but there could be quite a few cross over deals I suspect! I am going to start paying closer attention to those Safeway deals and coupons all the coupon blogs post!

Udder Cover Promo code

I did it and it works! There is $9.95 shipping and handling.

Here is the email I got. --Jen

Promo code ($45 nursing gift sets for $5!)

I know it’s been a while since you purchased from us.
I wanted to wish you a Happy New Year and give you a promo code for 90% off on our 3 piece gift sets which include the Udder Cover™ nursing cover of your choice, a matching Milk Bands™ breastfeeding bracelet and 2 pairs of 5 ply washable 100% cotton breast pads!

If you’re not currently nursing, you probably know someone who is or shortly will be! They make great baby shower gifts! We are running a promotion where you can get any of our 3 piece gift sets (regular price $46) for only $5 + S&H.
The code is "thanks".

Go to www.uddercovers.com , click on "Shop Now", scroll down to the gift sets, select the one you would like and you will automatically be repositioned to the center of the page where you can enter in the promo code! Type in thanks and it will bring your product total to $5! We are not sure how long this promotion can last. You can use the code more than once - you just have to open a new browser/window to do so.

This promotion gives you 1 giftset for $5 + S&H! This promotion code is valid once per transaction, so you can order as many times as you would like! Thanks again for your earlier purchase and have a Happy New Year!

Jenny Pierce
Owner UdderCovers.com
Udder Covers.com

HEB has Naked Juice on sale for $2.97 (select flavors)
Use $1/1 from internet
And summit Red Plum rebate before 2/1/10 if you buy 10

Anyone find it cheaper some place else?

Is it bad???

I just shopped at Target today and felt like I was getting a bunch of great deals on things that I really need. Which doesn't happen a lot because most of the time I am sometimes 'stocking up' instead of buying for the week.

Well, I checked out and tried to pay close attention to the check out process. What things were ringing up for and then my coupons scanning correctly. But my girls were not being angels so I could not pay 100% attention. (Let me just say my oldest bit my young child. ugh.)

My total was $60 and I saved $44. Pretty good, I guess...I did feel a bit of coupon shopping deflation. I just had to get out of there and home so I waited to be home and relaxed before looking at me receipt.

I just looked over my receipt and noticed a few mistakes. **sigh** About $2.55 in coupons, I was charged regular price for 4 items that were on sale, and was charged for a yogurt that I didn't get. Now to put it into perspective that's about $5.35 OOP. Doesn't seem like much but at the same it kind of does.

I am debating going and talking to some one in customer service tonight. I usually don't. I never have before.

But the first thought I have is this is the exact reason I don't feel too bad when mistakes are made in my favor. It has happen to me. Does it even out? For whom? I don't know. Me or the store?

Honestly though I do feel bad and dishonest if I don't point our mistakes cashiers make when it's in my favor. I point out mistakes that the store makes, if I catch them during cash out.

But here's the big dilemma...is it bad? Bad to tell myself not to feel bad when mistakes are made in my favor? Especially if I see it while cashing out and don't say anything? Does it even out?