UPDATE : Coupon Tom is stating NO coupon inserts this weekend, but Sunday Coupon Preview shows a P&G insert. Be on the look out for this insert - don't discard it by mistakenly thinking there's nothing worth digging through the paper for.
Just a remider that there's no inserts scheduled for this Sunday's paper. It's Easter Sunday and there's normally no inserts on holiday weekends. I am somewhat glad there will be no inserts - I need a break from clipping and shopping after this week at Wags, Target and Hilander!
Don't forget K-mart Super Doubles starts on 4/4!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System
I have had my eye on the Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System since it came out. I wanted to give it a try for two reasons, one - I am a germ-a-phob and this seems like it's pretty sanitary and secondly because I have a 5 year old who tends to waste soap. These are priced at $14.99 at Walgreens so I had been hoping for a decent sale sometime soon.
I noticed that there was a $5 Walgreens store coupon for the starter kit in the April coupon booklet. I also noticed a $5 manufacturer coupon in the 3/28 SS. When I stacked both of these coupons I was able to get the starter kit for $4.99. I thought that was a pretty good deal so I picked up one for each of our bathrooms. The starter kit includes the no-touch dispenser, 1 bottle of hand soap and 4 AA batteries. The dispenser is a big hit at our house and I love that the amount of soap is regulated for our son. So far, so good! My only complaint is that the batteries that came with the one unit didn't even last 24 hours. I hope they were just duds and that this dispenser doesn't go through batteries that fast.
Now to find a deal on the refills!! :)
I noticed that there was a $5 Walgreens store coupon for the starter kit in the April coupon booklet. I also noticed a $5 manufacturer coupon in the 3/28 SS. When I stacked both of these coupons I was able to get the starter kit for $4.99. I thought that was a pretty good deal so I picked up one for each of our bathrooms. The starter kit includes the no-touch dispenser, 1 bottle of hand soap and 4 AA batteries. The dispenser is a big hit at our house and I love that the amount of soap is regulated for our son. So far, so good! My only complaint is that the batteries that came with the one unit didn't even last 24 hours. I hope they were just duds and that this dispenser doesn't go through batteries that fast.
Now to find a deal on the refills!! :)
Cheap Bed Pillows at Target
***My frugal friend Tara has let me know that she can't locate the Target $1.50 bed pillow store coupon on the website. I am not able to look for it because after it's printed it doesn't show up under coupons any longer. If you are having trouble finding it, try going to the Target website directly (not linking through this blog) and see if you find it under "home" on the left sidebar for coupons. This coupon did not expire until sometime in mid-April so it should still be there - unless Target has started putting limits on their own store coupons.***
We go through a lot of bed pillows at our house. It seems that everytime our son gets sick we are throwing out his pillow and getting him a new one. I noticed an awesome deal on bed pillows (from the blogs) at Target so I jumped on this one. I stopped over at Target yesterday and wanted to alert you to this deal. Target has their brand of basic bed pillows for $2.54 - a pretty good price by itself. On Target's website there's a printable store coupon for $1.50 off any bedroom pillow. Click on "home" over on the left side to find the coupon faster. The coupon makes these pillows $1.04! Great price!
These are standard pillows - nothing fancy about them. I was only allowed to print ONE coupon per computer, not the usual two. The Target store that I stopped at (E. State, Rockford) had plenty of these on the shelf. I also used RR's to pay for these so this made me VERY happy!
We go through a lot of bed pillows at our house. It seems that everytime our son gets sick we are throwing out his pillow and getting him a new one. I noticed an awesome deal on bed pillows (from the blogs) at Target so I jumped on this one. I stopped over at Target yesterday and wanted to alert you to this deal. Target has their brand of basic bed pillows for $2.54 - a pretty good price by itself. On Target's website there's a printable store coupon for $1.50 off any bedroom pillow. Click on "home" over on the left side to find the coupon faster. The coupon makes these pillows $1.04! Great price!
These are standard pillows - nothing fancy about them. I was only allowed to print ONE coupon per computer, not the usual two. The Target store that I stopped at (E. State, Rockford) had plenty of these on the shelf. I also used RR's to pay for these so this made me VERY happy!
Walgreens Alert
Just a "heads up"....I just read over at Common Sense With Money that the Walgreens RR for the Dove haircare products is no longer rolling as of yesterday. Walgreens or Catalina probably realized that the RR was rollling and fixed it. Don't use the $4 RR to pay for another Dove haircare product to get another $4 RR - it won't print another RR!
Print it or Loose it!
Just a reminder that today is the last day of the month. Printable coupons on sites like Coupons.com, Smartsource.com and Redplum.com change on the first of the month. If there's a coupon that you have been meaning to print, do it today because it may not be there tomorrow!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
FREE Snuggle Fabric Softner with Overage!
***My frugal friend Melissa texted me to point out that this coupon is actually for the 32 load size or larger, I read it as the 32 oz. or larger size....OOOPPPS!! Use your best judgement, but the coupon doesn't beep at K-mart on the sale Snuggle. She comments that it's $3.47 at Wal-mart and on sale at our local Logli (Schnucks affiliate) for $2.98 starting today. Sorry for the mix up, that's what I get for being in a hurry and shopping with a 5 year old!***
Did you get the $3.00 Snuggle coupon in your 3/28 RP?
Snuggle is on sale at K-mart this week 2/$5.00. Use two of the above coupons on these and score $1.00 in overage.
If K-mart doesn't have any on the shelf - ask. When I stopped in today, the shelf was bare but there was more in back. If they don't have any, get a rain-check. If you think you can score more coupons soon, bump up the # you need when getting the rain-check, you may be able to purchase these at one of the clipping services.
The coupons don't beep at K-mart so the overage is almost a sure thing! I always have a hard time thinking of ideas for what to use overage on when there's nothing else that I need so my son scored a hula-hoop today!
Did you get the $3.00 Snuggle coupon in your 3/28 RP?
Snuggle is on sale at K-mart this week 2/$5.00. Use two of the above coupons on these and score $1.00 in overage.
If K-mart doesn't have any on the shelf - ask. When I stopped in today, the shelf was bare but there was more in back. If they don't have any, get a rain-check. If you think you can score more coupons soon, bump up the # you need when getting the rain-check, you may be able to purchase these at one of the clipping services.
The coupons don't beep at K-mart so the overage is almost a sure thing! I always have a hard time thinking of ideas for what to use overage on when there's nothing else that I need so my son scored a hula-hoop today!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Farmland Coupons
Several months back I registered at the Farmland website and right away I received a mailing with a whole page full of various coupons for Farmland products. Farmland bacon is our bacon of choice so I loved getting these coupons. As it turns out, Farmland has sent me this whole page of coupons every 8 weeks or so since I signed up. I love getting these and can't use them up fast enough before the next page comes along! There are probably 10-12 coupons on each page. Don't forget if you have two different addresses - sign up for both, you will get twice the coupons. The most recent coupons I received from Farmland don't expire until 12/2011!
Free Jewelry!
I am always amazed at the things that you can find deals on. Some things that I have found deals on that I never thought I would...postage stamps, gift cards and JEWELRY!!
I was reading April's issue of ALL YOU - something that I rarely do, and I ran across an article about finding freebies online. I started checking out the recommendations. Some of them I had already heard about but some were new to me. One in particular really interested me - I love jewelry, so FREE sterling silver jewelry really got my attention.
The company Peora, is trying to make a name for themselves and get the word out about their line of jewelry. In order to do so they have set up the website, http://www.silverjewelryclub.com/. On this site, they feature a rotation of 4 selections. The selections change every 15 minutes. These feature items are FREE. No strings attached, you only have to pay $6.99 for shipping and handling. Almost sounds too good to be true, doesn't it?
Well, I decided to take one for the team and place an order - I actually ordered three items. I wanted to test this out before I posted about it here. I ordered two charms and one necklace. The charms were FREE and when you order the charm, you have an option to purchase a sterling silver box chain for an additional $4. I wanted to order one of the chains because I was thinking about giving one of these items as a gift (shh, don't tell!).
I ordered these on Wednesday, March 24th and they were delivered today, Monday, March 29 - I was very impressed with the super fast shipping. Shown below are my purchases, not the best photos since it's really hard photographing such small items - while you are wearing them!
I was reading April's issue of ALL YOU - something that I rarely do, and I ran across an article about finding freebies online. I started checking out the recommendations. Some of them I had already heard about but some were new to me. One in particular really interested me - I love jewelry, so FREE sterling silver jewelry really got my attention.
The company Peora, is trying to make a name for themselves and get the word out about their line of jewelry. In order to do so they have set up the website, http://www.silverjewelryclub.com/. On this site, they feature a rotation of 4 selections. The selections change every 15 minutes. These feature items are FREE. No strings attached, you only have to pay $6.99 for shipping and handling. Almost sounds too good to be true, doesn't it?
Well, I decided to take one for the team and place an order - I actually ordered three items. I wanted to test this out before I posted about it here. I ordered two charms and one necklace. The charms were FREE and when you order the charm, you have an option to purchase a sterling silver box chain for an additional $4. I wanted to order one of the chains because I was thinking about giving one of these items as a gift (shh, don't tell!).
I ordered these on Wednesday, March 24th and they were delivered today, Monday, March 29 - I was very impressed with the super fast shipping. Shown below are my purchases, not the best photos since it's really hard photographing such small items - while you are wearing them!
Sterling Silver and Amethyst on the box chain
Sterling Silver and Peridot on the box chain
For what I paid for these items I am very impressed. My favorite one is the heart with the peridot and I got this one for myself because this is my son's birthstone - I am so happy with it! With all the deal shopping I do for my family I thought I would treat myself to something special.
Why not check out some of these selections on the website - you could always drop a hint to your husband, Mother's Day is coming up soon!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
3/28/10 Shopping Trip (Money Maker!)
I usually don't get out and start my shopping on Sunday, it's usually our family day. Since our son is on spring break all week, I thought I would venture out today while he had a "Daddy & Me" day so I wouldn't have to drag him shopping during the week (well, at least not as much-LOL!). I had a great day of deals that I wanted to share with you. I was able to go to two different Walgreens stores, Target and Hilander. Since there are so many Wags stores, I try not to clear out the shelves at any one store, so I will usually shop at a couple different ones along the way.
Starting with Walgreens:
At two stores I did a total of 6 transactions, 4 at the first store and 2 at the second store. Since I did so many transactions, I won't list them all individually because they were each different, but I will give you run down of all the coupons that I used and how much of a MM day this was.
6 Dulcolax
3 Simply Saline
6 Dentex Floss
6 Vitamin/Sobe Life water
4 Dove hair care products
2 Reeses Dark Chocolate peanut butter cups
2 One Daily mens vitamins (Walgreens Brand)
2 One Daily womens vitamins (Walgreens Brand)
5 Air Wick Freshmatic Compact iMotion Starter Kit (on sale 50% off = $3.99 each)
Coupons Used:
6-$4.00 Dulcolax coupons (http://www.dulcolaxusa.com/)
3-$1.00 Simply Saline 1/24 S
6-$1.00 Dentek Floss 1/17 S
6-$2.00 Free bottled water with purchase of Dulcolax 3/7 S & hangtags on some bottles (coupon deducts full $2.00)
2-$1.50 Dove hair care product 3/28 RP
2-$1.50 Dove hair daily treatment conditioner 3/28 RP
2-$.55 Reeses Dark Peanut Butter Cups 1.5 oz or larger 3/14 S
5-$4.00 Air Wick Freshmatic Compact iMotion Starter Kit 3/7 S
Walgreens in ad coupon for Reeses candy
4-$1.00 RR's from last week (Crest Pro-Health)
Total OOP = $81.80 (+ $4.00 in RR's - like cash)
Total RR's received = $121.00
Total profit = $35.20
My frugal friend Tara alerted me to these great deals at Hilander. It's not a store that I normally shop at since I don't get their flyer but I thought I would give it a try since it's a slow week at Jewel. Hilander has a March to Savings Sale going on right now (thru 3/31) so for every 8 items you purchase from the list, $4.00 is deducted from your total. This deal stacks so I only had to do one transaction. Most of my items are participating products of that sale.
Tara also told me about an online game that you can play at the Hilander website called Hit the Hoops. If you win, the prize is automatically loaded to your Hilander card, just like electronic coupons. Go here to play the game. I haven't been lucky enough to win, but prizes include free products and a $5.00 off coupon. Maybe you will be lucky and win.
Here's what I purchased at Hilander:
9 Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta
6 Bumble Bee Tuna
1 Annie's Mac N Cheese
3 Pop Tarts
1 Vitamin Water
1 Chex Mix
1 NV Granola Nut Clusters
3 Ore-Ida Hash Browns
1 Daisy Sour Cream
1 Fiber One Yogurt
3 Betty Crocker Mashed Potato Pouches
2 boxes Go-Gurt yogurt
1 Gallon Milk
1 Head Lettuce
1 Cucumber
$12.00 deducted for the March to Savings Sale (three sets of 8 participating products)
Coupons Used:
1-$1.00 off Ronzoni Pasta from Better Homes & Gardens (April)
6-$.55 Bumble Bee Tuna Pouches 2/21 S (coupon doubles up to price of tuna)
1- FREE Vitamin water (Facebook coupon - mailed to me)
1-$1.25 off three Pop Tarts 3/28 RP
1-$.50 off Chex Mix - from home mailer booklet (coupon doubles to $1.00)
1-$1.00 off Fiber One yogurt - from home mailer booklet
3-$1.00 Ore-Ida Hash Browns 3/21 S
1-$.50 Daisy Sour Cream 3/28 S (doubles to $1.00)
1-$1.00 off two Betty Crocker Potatoes - from home mailer booklet
1-$.25 off Betty Crocker Potatoes 3/28 S (coupon doubles to $.50)
1-$1.00 off NV Granola Nut Clusters 2/21 S
1-$.80 electronic coupon for Yo-Gurt (shortcuts)
1-$1.00 electronic coupon for Fiber One Yogurt (Shortcuts)
1-$1.00 electronic coupon for NV Granola Nut Clusters (Cellfire)
1-$.50 electronic coupon for Chex (Shortcuts)
Received back $3.00 Catalina for the Betty Crocker Potato pouches
Total OOP = $12.87
Lastly, at Target I picked up just a few things. I really only went there to get one item for my son but I grabbed a few freebies while I was there. I don't have a photo of this one because the toy that I bought is still hidden in my van - LOL!
2 St.Ives trial size body wash
2 St. Ives trial size facial scrub
2 Johnson & Johnson First Aid kit
1 Bucket of Toy Story Army Men (a special treat for later this week)
Coupons used:
1-$.05 reuseable shopping bag credit
2-$1.00 St. Ives body product 3/21 S
2-$1.50 St. Ives facial product 3/21 S
2-$1.00 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Product 3/14 RP
1-$10.00 Register Reward from Walgreens (this was GREAT!!)
Total OOP: $3.46 (+ $10 RR - like $6.00 cash from MM Dulcolax deal above)
So, all in all, today was a great shopping day. My frugal friend Lisa always refers to shopping like this as "coupon crack" and I would have to agree with her after a day like this. I was on quite a high after all this. Afterall, I came home with $12.87 more than I left with and all of the above product. Who wouldn't be on a high after that?
*HOT NEWS*
I just got back from an AWESOME morning (and afternoon) of shopping! I did some shopping at Walgreens, Target and Hilander. I will post some of my deals later after I sort out my transactions but I needed to report this GREAT news to you!
While checking out at Target (on E. State Street, Rockford, IL) I asked the cashier to try taking a $10 RR that I had just gotten over at Wags. I explained to her it was a manufacturer coupon and it should work - she agreed to give it a try. It scanned, it beeped and when she hit a button on the register after the beep the coupon took $10 off my transaction and she accepted it!! YAY!!
Next time you are shopping at Target, give it a try!!
While checking out at Target (on E. State Street, Rockford, IL) I asked the cashier to try taking a $10 RR that I had just gotten over at Wags. I explained to her it was a manufacturer coupon and it should work - she agreed to give it a try. It scanned, it beeped and when she hit a button on the register after the beep the coupon took $10 off my transaction and she accepted it!! YAY!!
Next time you are shopping at Target, give it a try!!
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