tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78285823385969927432024-03-19T08:19:44.348-04:00Random Thoughts from LindseyRandom Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-53429147748594041342010-03-07T23:07:00.002-05:002010-03-07T23:20:29.082-05:00Rite Aid Deals Week of 3/7/10<p>This is a great week for diapers at Rite Aid!  The best weekly SCR is for Procter and Gamble Products.  When you by 30.00 worth of products, you will receive a 10.00 Rite Aid gift card.  There are many options to put scenarios together, so I will put a few up, along with other deals that caught my eye.  I am very disappointed we didn’t get the John Frieda or Biore coupons as I was expecting, but often the coupons in the inserts are regionally based.  Oh well, maybe next time.  </p> <p>When doing these deals, don’t forget to use a $/$ coupon.  There are several available, <a href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html">including 5/20.00 via Rite Aid Video Values</a>, <a href="http://content.riteaid.com/coupon/SCR_quarterly_statement_coupon_20100331.pdf">3/15.00</a> and <a href="http://www.redplum.com/pages/viewoffer.aspx?id=1534435:3416002">5/25.00</a>.  The latter two require printing only, and no significant amounts of time.  Depending on your schedule, choose the one that works for you, and keep your total close to that amount (15, 20, or 25.00).  Do multiple transactions if you need to, and remember, the P&G items do not need to be purchased in one transaction.  Just sometime this week.</p> <p>Covergirl Cosmetics BOGO <br />Use BOGO CG face product coupon <br />Final Cost:  Two FREE products <br />**For deals such as these, the store is providing one FREE item with the sale, and the coupon is providing the other FREE item when the store redeems the coupon.</p> <p>Renu Travel Size Solution 0.99 <br /><a href="http://www.coupons.com/">1.00 coupon</a> (no size requirements) <br />Final Cost:  FREE</p> <p>Crest Toothpaste 2.74 <br />SCR 1.00 <br />0.75 or 1.00 Coupon <br />Final Cost:  0.74 or 0.99</p> <p>Vicks DayQuil or NyQuil 4.99 <br />SCR 2.00 <br />1.50 Coupon <br />Final Cost:  1.49</p> <p>Pampers Baby Wipes 60-77 ct 2.49 <br />0.50 Coupon <br />Final Cost:  1.99 per box</p> <p>Metamucil 9.99 <br />SCR 5.00 <br />3.00 Coupon <br />Final Cost:  1.99 </p> <p>Pampers Jumbo Pack 9.99 <br />1.50 or 2.00 Pampers Coupon <br />Final Cost:  7.99 or 8.49 per pack</p> <p>Align Probiotic 28.99 <br />SCR 10.00 <br />5.00 Coupon <br />Final Cost:  13.99</p> <p>There are quite a few other SCR deals featuring P & G products, but the prices are not rock bottom.  Decent, yes, but I have seen much better in the past.</p> <p>Baby Scenario using 5/25</p> <p>3 Pampers Jumbo Packs 29.97 <br />Pampers Wipes 2.49 <br />Subtotal:  32.46</p> <p>Use 5/25 Printable <br />3 2.00 (or 1.50) Pampers <br />0.50 Pampers Wipes <br />OOP:  20.96</p> <p>SCR:  10.00 Rite Aid Gift Card <br />Final Cost:  10.96 for 3 Jumbo Packs and 1 box of wipes!!</p> <p>Have some gut issues?  Try this one!</p> <p>Align Probiotic 28.99 <br />Metamucil 9.99 <br />Subtotal: 38.98</p> <p>Use 5/25 <br />5.00 Align <br />3.00 Metamucil <br />OOP:  25.98</p> <p>SCR: <br />10.00 Align <br />5.00 Metamucil <br />10.00 P&G <br />Final Cost:  0.98 for BOTH!</p> <p>Here’s one using the 5/20 with two transactions.</p> <p>#1 Align 28.99 <br />Use 5/25 or 5/20 <br />5.00 Align <br />OOP:  18.99</p> <p>SCR:  10.00</p> <p>#2 Crest 2.74 <br />Vicks NyQuil 4.99 <br />Metamucil 9.99 <br />Pampers Wipes 2.49 <br />Subtotal:  20.21</p> <p>Use:  5/20 <br />1.00 Crest <br />1.50 NyQuil <br />3.00 Metamucil <br />0.50 Wipes <br />OOP:  9.21</p> <p>SCR:  1.00 Crest <br />2.00 NyQuil <br />5.00 Metamucil <br />10.00 P&G</p> <p>Final cost for both transactions:  0.20  WOW! <br />Be sure to check out other drugstores and grocery stores for more P&G savings!  There are big promos going on all over this week!</p> Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-10827846601441604562010-03-05T18:09:00.001-05:002010-03-05T18:09:43.092-05:0010/10 Sale at Chief<p>There are a few good deals at Chief this week that are worth mentioning.  They have some great produce sales too, which are usually pretty rare.  General Mills cereal are on sale at stock up prices too!  In Sunday’s paper, there will be a 1.00 off of 2 GM cereal boxes, so put on your patience cap for an even sweeter deal!  Remember, Chief will double coupons up to 0.50.</p> <p>10/10 Items</p> <p>Gatorade Sports Drink <br />0.50 Coupon <br />Final Cost:  FREE</p> <p>Dole Classic Iceberg Salad Mix <br />Washington Anjou Pears <br />Hunt’s Snack Pack <br />Yoder’s Chip Dip <br />Pork Shoulder Bone In Roast <br />Arp’s or Dean’s Milk  1/2 Gallon</p> <p>Rice or Pasta Roni <br />1.00/3 coupon <br />Final Cost:  0.66 each</p> <p>Pillsbury Cake Mix Selected Varieties <br />Totino’s Party Pizza and Pizza Rolls</p> <p>General Mills Cereal 4/10.00 <br />Use 4.00 in ad coupon <br />1.00/3 or 1.00/2 (coming Sunday 3.7.10), 0.75/1 Chex <br />Final Cost:  0.75-1.25 per box, depending on coupon and cereal.  Note, the in ad coupon states “Consumer, no other coupon may be used with this coupon.”  Your cashier may or may not enforce this stipulation.  The in ad coupon is a Chief coupon, which is usually stackable with a manufacturer coupon.</p> <p>Sargento Cheese Selected Varieties 3/5.00 <br />0.55/2 coupon <br />Final Cost:  1.32 Each</p> <p>Quaker True Delights Granola Bars 2/4.00 <br />0.75 coupon <br />Final Cost:  1.25 Each</p> <p>Quaker Oatmeal 42 oz 2/5.00 <br />Use 0.50 Quaker Oatmeal coupon <br />Final Cost:  1.50 each</p> <p>Post Cereals Selected Varieties 2/5.00 <br />Use 1.00/2 coupon <br />Final Cost: 2.00 each (Some of these are HUGE boxes!)</p> <p>Produce</p> <p>Roma Tomatoes 10lbs for 10.00 <br />Yellow Sweet Onions 10 lbs for 10.00 <br />Mangos 0.79 each <br />Red and Green Leaf, Romaine Lettuce 1.00/lb</p> <p>Weekend Only Produce Sale (Sat 8 am – Sun Midnight)</p> <p>Whole Pineapple 1.99 each <br />Asparagus 1.99/lb <br />Red Peppers 0.99 each</p> <p>Weekend Sale</p> <p>Super Chill Spring Water 24/0.5 liter 2.99 <br />Sirloin Steak 2.99/lb <br />Shopper’s Value Sugar 4 lb 1.99 <br />Medium Eggs 0.99 </p> Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-10066129284078373522010-03-05T14:14:00.001-05:002010-03-05T14:14:17.331-05:00Free Sunchips on Facebook<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/SunChips?v=app_336807376916#!/SunChips?v=app_336807376916">Become a fan of Sunchips</a> today on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/">Facebook</a> and receive a free bag!  </p> <p>Quantities are limited to the first 100,000 participants.  The coupon for one free 10.5 oz bag will be mailed in 4-6 weeks.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-70518088516347238862010-02-27T23:32:00.002-05:002010-02-27T23:34:19.823-05:00Rite Aid Deals Week of 2/28/10Rite Aid is on it this week with tons of great finds! There are many items on sale for 0.99 and tons of SCR items that end up costing 0.99 or less. Even a few money makers! I’m going tomorrow, on 2.28.10, as many of the coupons I want to use will expire tomorrow. I’m normally a Saturday shopper, which usually doesn’t work to my advantage.<br />
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If you aren’t into taking the time to watch the Rite Aid Video Values ads, there are two new coupons available. A 3.00/15.00 purchase coupon is available <a href="http://content.riteaid.com/coupon/SCR_quarterly_statement_coupon_20100331.pdf">here,</a> and it expires on 3.31.10. A 5.00/25.00 purchase is available <a href="http://www.redplum.com/pages/viewoffer.aspx?id=1534435:3416002">here</a>. When using these coupons, keep your purchase total as close to 15.00 or 25.00 as possible, depending on the coupon you choose to use. Do a couple transactions if necessary!<br />
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Also, tomorrow begins a new rebate period, and I am very excited about the rebates that March has to offer. If you are owed a rebate check for February, go ahead and request it now, if you have entered in all of your receipt information for the month. On to the deals…<br />
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Gillette Series or Satin Care Shave Gel 7 oz 1.99<br />
1.00 SCR<br />
1.00 Gillette Fusion Pre/Post Shave Product<br />
Free Gillette Body Wash WYB one Fusion Shave Product<br />
Final Cost: FREE Shave Gel and Body Wash! There is also a 0.55 Satin Care coupon available. Final cost for Satin Care is 0.44.<br />
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Always, Carefree, Carefree Ultra, Kotex Light Days Pantiliners 0.99<br />
2.00 off Carefree Ultra Rite Aid Video Values coupon (no longer available)<br />
Final cost: 2 for free plus 2 cent overage!<br />
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Listerine Pocket Paks 72 ct 3.99<br />
3.00 SCR<br />
1.00 Listerine Pocket Paks coupon<br />
Final Cost: FREE<br />
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Efferdent Denture Cleanser Tablets 108-120 ct 5.99<br />
5.00 SCR<br />
0.55 Coupon<br />
Final Cost: 0.44 (Hmmm, not sure what to do with these…might skip the deal)<br />
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Nivea Lip Care 0.99<br />
B1G1 Nivea Lip Care<br />
Final Cost: 0.49 each (good filler item)<br />
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Blistex Lip Balm 0.99<br />
0.35 Coupon<br />
Final Cost: 0.64<br />
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Suave Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers 1.99<br />
1.00 SCR<br />
1.00 off of 2 Suave Professionals<br />
Final Cost: 0.99 each<br />
This deal could be done without a coupon too. Just purchase one for 0.99 after SCR. Coupon expires 2.28.10.<br />
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Adult Acnomel 1 oz 6.99<br />
SCR 6.00<br />
Final Cost: 0.99<br />
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Anti Monkey Butt Powder 6 oz 3.99<br />
SCR 3.00<br />
Final Cost: 0.99<br />
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Proantinox Liquid Urinary Tract Cleansing Complex 6.99<br />
SCR 6.00<br />
Final Cost: 0.99<br />
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Always Maxi Pads or Tampax Tampons 20 ct 2.99<br />
SCR 1.00<br />
Coupons 1.00 Tampax, 0.75 Always Ultra Thin (from Sav a lot booklet)<br />
Final Cost: 0.99 to 1.99<br />
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Ban or Sure Deodorant B1G1 (price unknown)<br />
1.50 Sure for Men or 1.00 Sure deodorant<br />
Final Cost: ???<br />
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The scenarios are really limitless this week. Be sure to take advantage of the $$ off coupons to take care of the small OOP costs. Here’s a couple of examples. If anyone wants me to figure out something more specific, just email me!<br />
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Using a 3/15 without manufacturers coupons<br />
Anti Monkey Butt 3.99 <br />
Adult Acnomel 6.99<br />
Suave Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler 1.99<br />
Always or Tampax 2.99<br />
Total: 15.96<br />
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Use 3/15.00 printable<br />
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Total OOP: 12.96 plus tax<br />
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Receive 11.00 SCR!<br />
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Here’s one using the Video Values 5/20.00<br />
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Listerine Pocket Paks 3.99<br />
Gillette Shave Gel 1.99 <br />
Gillette Body Wash 4.99 (? price)<br />
2 Suave Professionals 3.98<br />
4 Carefree Ultra Pantiliners 3.96<br />
2 Blistex Lip Balm 1.98<br />
Total 20.89<br />
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Coupons<br />
5/20.00 purchase<br />
0.50 Listerine Pocket Paks<br />
1.00 Gillette Shave Gel<br />
4.99 Gillette Body Wash (free with shave prep purchase)<br />
1.00/2 Suave Professionals<br />
2 2.00 Carefree Ultra Pantiliners<br />
2 0.35 Blistex<br />
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Total OOP: 5.70 plus tax<br />
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SCR<br />
3.00 Listerine<br />
1.00 Gillette<br />
1.00 Suave<br />
Total: 0.70 plus tax!!!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-67236151170195959502010-02-21T21:44:00.001-05:002010-02-21T21:44:20.849-05:00$1.50 EPIPHANY<p>Well, tonight I learned something new.  Just when I thought that I had this couponing thing down, I was reminded that, well, I don’t.  I went to the convenience store tonight to get my papers with a dear friend who has a great blog at <a href="http://www.megasimple.blogspot.com">www.megasimple.blogspot.com</a>.  </p> <p>I always pick up two copies of the Toledo Blade at 2.00 apiece, and ALWAYS recoup my money from that purchase.  Tonight there were only two copies of the Toledo Blade, and Megan graciously allowed me to purchase both copies.  She turned to grab an alternate paper, and picked up the Saturday edition of the Bryan Times.  Well guess what?  The Saturday edition of the Bryan Times has the EXACT same coupons as the Sunday Toledo Blade!  And the cost?  50 cents.  </p> <p>It doesn’t take a genius to figure out what comes next.  I don’t even read the paper.  Thanks Meg, and I hope you enjoy your Bryan Times.  :)</p> Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-16921864474821951782010-02-14T23:19:00.001-05:002010-02-14T23:19:27.854-05:00Rite Aid Deals Week of 2/14/10Happy Valentine's Day!!!<br />
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Rite Aid has some good deals this week that aren’t so overwhelming! I recently had a suggestion to tell readers how to shop at Rite Aid in a simpler fashion, so I am going to try my best. The Olay deal involves a mail in rebate…although I don’t usually participate in these, I may here because I have plenty of “Rite Aid money”, and there are some great coupons out for Olay products, resulting in a profitable trip! <br />
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The ad shows Olay Skin and Bath Care Products at a price of 3 for 18.00. There is a manufacturer’s <a href="http://www.olay.com/Club_Olay/feb2010/images/TE_Rebate_Form_OlayHomepage.pdf">Mail in Rebate form here</a>, and the final cost is 3 products for 3.00. There are also Olay coupons, and if you have access to a few of them, the products will be at least free, and possibly a 7.00 profit. I have an Olay Regenerist coupon for 3.00 off in the P & G ad from 1.17.10. There are also two other 1.00 coupons in that insert as well. Utilize three coupons for at least an even break!<br />
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Another simple sale is the GE Extra Soft White Light Bulbs in a 4 pack. On sale for 2/4.00, there is a 3.00/2 in ad coupon, making the final price 2 for 1.00.<br />
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Motrin PM 20 count is on sale for 2.99. There is a 1.00 Motrin coupon available to make this item free.<br />
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If you choose to put them together, here is a scenario suggestion.<br />
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Buy:<br />
3 Olay Regenerist Cleansers 18.00<br />
Motrin PM 2.99<br />
Total Due: 20.99<br />
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Coupons:<br />
5/20 from Rite Aid Video Values (worth your time to watch the ads!)<br />
3 3.00 Regenerist Coupons (or 3 1.00 coupons if that is what is available to you)<br />
1.00 Motrin<br />
Total OOP: 5.99<br />
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Rebates:<br />
SCR 2.00 for Motrin<br />
15.00 <a href="http://www.olay.com/Club_Olay/feb2010/images/TE_Rebate_Form_OlayHomepage.pdf">MIR for Olay products</a><br />
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Final cost: 11.00 profit!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-47360959758900921502010-02-04T22:59:00.000-05:002010-02-04T22:59:08.627-05:00My Personal Fav SaleLately I haven't posted much about sales at Chief, but starting today through next Wednesday, the Super Double sale is here! Here are the rules for the week!<br />
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Super Double Coupons Policy<br />
Manufacturer’s coupons up to $1.00 will be DOUBLED. Coupons over $1.00 but less than $2.00 will be at $2.00. Coupons over $2.00 will be face value only.<br />
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• Limit one manufacturer’s coupon for any particular item.<br />
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• Items must be purchased in the same brand and size specified on the coupon.<br />
• No substitutions please.<br />
• Amount refunded cannot exceed the retail price of the item.<br />
• Tobacco product coupons will be redeemed at face value.<br />
• This offer does not apply to free coupons or Chief and Rays coupons and other retail store coupons.<br />
• No rain checks.<br />
• Catalina coupons will be redeemed at face value, and will not be doubled.<br />
• Coupons that state DO NOT DOUBLE will not be doubled. <br />
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I can usually find great items at a great price, and if I have time, I love walking throught the store looking for additional sale items. This is one of my favorite times to stock up on yogurt too! Here are a few items that have coupon match ups. I will update if I find more...feel free to help by commenting!<br />
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Kraft Cheese 2/4.00 with in ad coupon<br />
According to the manager that I spoke with tonight, the in ad coupon can be used in addition to a manufacturer's coupon. He also said the in ad coupon will double as well, but I don't really believe that. Earlier there was a 1.00/2 Kraft Cheese printable that will double. <br />
Final Cost: 0.50 per bag or 8 oz chunk if you have the 1.00/2 printable, possibly free?<br />
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Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix 4/3.00<br />
Use 0.75 off of 2 Ortega products<br />
Final Cost: 2 for FREE<br />
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Frank's Red Hot or Buffalo Wing Sauce 1.99<br />
1.00 off Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce<br />
Final Cost: FREE<br />
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Avocados 0.50 each -- this is a great price for all of you baby food making mamas!<br />
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Peter Pan 16.3 oz 1.79<br />
1.00 Peter Pan (DO NOT DOUBLE)<br />
Final Cost: 0.79<br />
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Kellogg's Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes 2/4.00<br />
Use 1.00 off 2 boxes<br />
Final Cost: 1.00 each<br />
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Super Pretzel Select Varieties 2/4.00<br />
Use .50 off one <br />
Final Cost: 1.00 per box<br />
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Orville Redenbacher 3 ct Microwave Popcorn<br />
Use 1.00 off 2 pkg<br />
Final Cost: 1.19 each<br />
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Edy's Ice Cream 48 oz 3/10.00<br />
Use 1.00 Edy's <br />
Final Cost: 1.33 each<br />
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Jello Refrigerated Pudding or Gelatin 2.77<br />
Use .60 Jello<br />
Final Cost: 1.57<br />
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Johnsonville Fresh Bratwurst 2.99<br />
Use .55 off any package or variety<br />
Final Cost: 1.89<br />
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Land o Frost Lunchmeat 10-16 oz 3.49<br />
Use .55 off of 16 oz package<br />
Final Cost: 2.39 for 16 oz<br />
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John Morrell off the Bone Lunchmeat 2/5.00<br />
Use Buy 3 Get One Free<br />
Final Cost: 4/7.50 or 3.75/lb (not a big fan of this price)<br />
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Let me know if there are more matchups and I will be happy to post them!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-8717052708916907562010-01-31T22:26:00.000-05:002010-01-31T22:26:48.325-05:00I Ended January with a Bang for my Buck!I had such a fun weekend! Saturday night, my son and I went on a date. The main reason for the trip was to get him some new pants that can actually be worn below his ankles. I think we must be growing, because it took us three tries one morning this week to find a pair of pants that fit. We had a lot of fun, and he even let me go Krogering! It’s amazing what a boy will do if he has a video game system to play (and a couple of treats in the cart).<br />
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Kroger has a Mega Event going on now, where if you purchase 10 participating items, 5.00 will be deducted instantly at checkout, dropping the price by 0.50 per item. I love Mega Events, and was really excited to get to actually take my time shopping!<br />
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I am not into listing all of the items on sale, but <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/">Southern Savers</a> has a great list of the participating items compiled if you so desire to check them out. I went to the Kroger on Airport Highway in Swanton, but Defiance also has the same event going on, but with some different items. Be sure to check the online ad first if you are heading to Defiance.<br />
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My best deals included stockpile items such as Rotel Diced Tomatoes, Quaker Rice Cakes, Hunts Tomatoes, Hormel Chili, and Electrasol Dishwasher Detergent.<br />
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Here’s an example of a transaction that I did.<br />
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8 Electrasol 3.49 each 27.92<br />
2 Rotel 0.92 each 1.84<br />
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Subtotal: 29.76 <br />
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Coupons used:<br />
(8) 2.50 Electrasol 20.00<br />
(2) 0.30 Rotel doubled 1.20<br />
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Subtotal after coupons: 7.96<br />
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Mega Event: 5.00<br />
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Total OOP: 2.96<br />
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The Electrasol coupons were great ones, and I am set on detergent for at least a year!<br />
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Here’s another one.<br />
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3 Quaker rice cakes 1.39 each 4.17<br />
4 Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes .99 ea 3.96<br />
2 Hormel Chili 1.34 each 2.68<br />
1 Rotel .92<br />
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Subtotal: 11.73<br />
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Coupons used: <br />
(3) Quaker .75 each 2.25<br />
(1) Hunt’s 1.00/4 cans 1.00<br />
(1) Hormel .55/2 .55<br />
(1) Rotel .30 doubled .60<br />
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Subtotal after coupons: 7.33<br />
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Mega Event: 5.00<br />
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Total OOP: 2.33<br />
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What, do you ask, will one do with all of these canned tomatoes? One will put them in her pantry and will use them before 2012 when they expire. Or one will donate them to a local pantry or Boy Scout Drive. One may make a crapload of chili, too. One of the main ideas in the moneysaving business is stockpiling, and this is a great example.<br />
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So at the end of the shopping trip, I had a full cart, including fruits, veggies, a packet of gravy mix, 40 individual cartons of yogurt, Little Debbie’s (a main food group in case you didn’t know), Electrasol, and more! With 3 Mega Event transactions (15.00 total), 43.00 in coupons, and 41.69 in savings with my Kroger card, my subtotal went from 118.00 to 31.84. 73% savings, and I still had a content little boy!<br />
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If I were a good girl, I would have went home to put my groceries away, and then gotten out my needlepoint work. Instead, I took B to dinner uptown, and I enjoyed a fabulous (and expensive) Cosmopolitan without feeling one bit guilty!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-50975338741010544012010-01-31T00:27:00.001-05:002010-01-31T00:28:39.297-05:00Perfect Timing for 2010It's official, I have yet another addiction...Oh wait, that's old news. I am in love with couponing. I know a lot of people think it's a waste of time, not worth it, or just a pain in the butt, but I completely and totally, yet respectfully disagree. As an RN, I make a great paycheck for the two years of schooling that is required for an associate degree, but this couponing business totally supplements my income, leaving me to spend or save my money as I please.<br />
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Since I started this adventure in August of 2008, I have always wanted to keep track of my savings so I could see the concrete evidence. Now that, my friends, is WAY too much work for just a little satisfaction. However, at the end of 2009, I came across a new blog that might just be my fav. The Coupon Project is a great blog showcasing deals, sales, reader success stories, and much more. She is also a self proclaimed "Excel Nerd". I have no idea how to work a spreadsheet--at all. When I read the posting on the savings tracker method she uses, I was impressed. When I read on and saw she was willing to share with every reader, I was ecstatic! <a href="http://www.thecouponproject.com/the_coupon_project/tracking-your-savings.html">In this post, the savings tracker is explained in detail,</a> and all of the necessary formulas are in place to make this work magic right away! Plug in your numbers and immediately you can see the savings reflected in the spreadsheet. <br />
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Here is a copy of my January 2010 spreadsheet summary. I am not done, and am planning on eeking out more deals on the 31st. This will give you a great idea on how I am utilizing this wonderful creation!<br />
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January-at-a-Glance <br />
Total Shelf Cost: $543.25 Monthly Budget: $400.00 <br />
Total Coupon Savings: $216.65 Variance: $205.51 <br />
Total Savings: $349.13 <br />
Amount Paid (after rebates): $194.49 Rebates Owed: $50.99 <br />
Savings Rate: 64.27% Amount Paid (exc. Rebates) $245.48 <br />
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I know, I know, this is really bad. Check out the real deal on <a href="http://www.thecouponproject.com/">http://www.thecouponproject.com/</a>, and maybe you will be able to figure out my mess of numbers. If anyone has any idea how to edit html so I can insert it into the blog, I would take any advice! It's way too late to keep trying!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-74305482240099305662010-01-28T16:33:00.000-05:002010-01-28T16:33:11.431-05:00Babies R Us Gift CertificateI know it's getting late in the day, but I just saw this offer for you Facebook moms! Become a fan of Babies R Us today on Facebook, and they will send you a 5.00 eGift Card. This is valid today only, and while supplies last. The eGift Card will expire 2.20.10. Here's a link for ya. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#/babiesrus?ref=search&sid=1185856159.401429250..1">http://www.facebook.com/#/babiesrus?ref=search&sid=1185856159.401429250..1</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.coupons.com/">http://www.coupons.com/</a> has a 1.00 off of 2 packages of Kraft cheese. This coupon is always a good one, and usually reaches its print limit quickly. <br />
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With the Superbowl coming up, check your grocery stores for sales on cheese, chips, and other "game day fare". Kroger has a great sale going on this week, and many of the sale items have coupon match ups!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-88537453511033236432010-01-20T19:50:00.001-05:002010-01-20T19:51:31.782-05:00Kroger and Walgreens TripI try not to make too many “special” couponing trips unless I am able to go to multiple stores. Sunday night I had my sister convince me it was acceptable to take our 13 mpg Tundra to Defiance to go shopping. Figuring I spent about 6.00 on gas to get there and back, I think my trip justifies the gas expenditure. If you don't agree, please don't tell me. Let me live in my own little world of justification. Thanks.<br />
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I had multiple free item coupons that I had gotten in the mail, and they were all expiring on the 17th (which is why I chose Sunday evening to go!). I don’t know how or why I received these coupons, as I just have the typical shopper’s card. <br />
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My free items included:<br />
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• 7 up two liter<br />
• 16 oz Hidden Valley Ranch dressing<br />
• Loaf of Private Selection bread (multigrain fancy kind)<br />
• Nabisco Wheat Thins<br />
• Dole Bagged Salad<br />
• One dozen eggs<br />
• One pound mini carrots<br />
• Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa<br />
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I also wanted to get some asparagus, which was on sale for 1.88/lb. Of course this was gone, but I did get a rain check. I picked up a few other stockpiling items and ended up spending 6.16. My savings rate after coupons and the free item coupons was 84%!<br />
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Walgreens came next. Even though I love to coupon, I will NOT give up Diet Pepsi. I try to buy it when it is on sale, but if I need it, I will pay full price. One of my vices…not too concerned. Walgreens has a special this week, through Saturday, on select Pepsi purchases. WYB 20.00, you receive a 10.00 RR, which right off the bat gives you 50% off. Register Rewards (RR) are like cash, but can only be used at Walgreens. <br />
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I love it when people say “But I will never go back to use my RR”. Boo hoo. Don’t believe it. As you are shopping for your Pepsi items, fill your cart with 10.00 worth of other items that you could use for your stockpile, bathroom or pantry. Ideally, these would be items on sale, at great prices. Check out the flyer. Check out with your Pepsi items, pay 20.00 or so, receive the RR, and then check out again and use your 10.00 RR to pay for the other items. If you know you won’t go back to use them, use them right away! <br />
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Remember, you cannot use your 10 Pepsi RR to buy more Pepsi products. It will not roll to give you the second set. <br />
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Here is how I did my Pepsi transaction. <br />
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5 Diet Pepsi 12 packs at 3/15.00 (not an awful price by itself)<br />
Tostitos Scoops 2.50<br />
Tostitos Queso Dip 2.50<br />
Total: 20.00<br />
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Used:<br />
1.00 Tostitos coupon<br />
7 RR (already had these)<br />
Paid 12.98 OOP<br />
Got 10 RR back!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-67547765357422550902010-01-17T23:13:00.000-05:002010-01-17T23:13:38.613-05:00Rite Aid Deals Week of 1/17/10There isn’t a whole ton going on at Rite Aid this week, but there are a few things that catch my attention. I’m always on the lookout for inexpensive shampoo and conditioner, and I think we may have it this week. Here are a few things that I see…please let me know if you see anything else!<br />
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Proctor & Gamble has a SCR starting today, and going until 2.13.10. If you buy 25.00 worth of select P&G products you will receive a 5.00 Visa Reward Card, 50.00 for a 15.00 Reward Card, and 100.00 for a 35.00 Reward Card.<br />
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Bayer Aspirin Assorted Varieties 1.99<br />
2.00 off Bayer Adperk coupon<br />
or 1.00 off Bayer<br />
Final Cost: Free or 0.99 each<br />
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Halls Cough Drops 30 ct 0.99 <br />
Use 50/2 coupon<br />
Final Cost: 0.49 each<br />
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Chapstick Medicated 0.99<br />
Use 0.50 off one coupon<br />
Final Cost: 0.49 each<br />
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Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil 6 oz or 12 ct 3.99<br />
1.00 SCR<br />
2.00 Coupon from 1.17.10 P&G insert<br />
Final Cost: 0.99<br />
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Kraft Mac and Cheese 1.49 B1G1 <br />
Buy four and use B3G1 Free (old coupon)<br />
Final Cost: 0.37 each<br />
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John Frieda Products B1G1 50% off PSA 6.99<br />
Use 2 <a href="http://www.johnfrieda.com/promotions/couponOptin.asp?enl_source=lv_coupon_0912">2.50 off of 1 Luxurious Volume product</a><br />
Use 2 1.00 off John Frieda Adperks <br />
Final Cost: 1.74 each<br />
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Use a 5/20 <a href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html">Adperks</a> to further your savings!<br />
Or use this 5.00 off 2 Root Awakening Products for a final cost of 2.74 each.<br />
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If taking the time for Adperks isn't for you, here is a <a href="http://img.ionmx.com/ionmxweb2/MXOrgs/6008/Content/images/welcome/RA834-5off25-0110.pdf">5/25.00 PDF</a> coupon. This expires 1.31.10. Although, check out the following scenario, and you'll get the idea of how valuable the Adperk coupons really are.<br />
Here is a scenario for you to try. <br />
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Buy: <br />
2 John Frieda Luxurious Volume 10.48 <br />
Bayer Aspirin 1.99 <br />
2 Halls 30 ct 1.98 <br />
Vicks 3.99 <br />
4 Kraft Mac and Cheese 2.98 <br />
Total: 21.42 <br />
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Coupons to use: <br />
5/20.00 Adperks <br />
2 2.50 Luxurious Volume printable <br />
2 1.00 Luxurious Volume Adperks <br />
2.00 Adperks Bayer <br />
1.00 Halls <br />
2.00 Vicks <br />
B3G1 Free Mac and Cheese <br />
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OOP: 2.93 plus tax <br />
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SCR: 1.00 <br />
1.00 Vicks <br />
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Final Cost: 1.93 plus tax!!! Not a profit, but also not bad for a fairly slow week!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-33358018180298584622010-01-13T12:49:00.000-05:002010-01-13T12:49:26.278-05:00Rite Aid Deals Week of 1/10/10Instead of blogging tons of stuff on Rite Aid’s flyer, I am going to try out just letting you know what is free after rebate, or super cheap. If there is a notable product for a great price, I will of course let you know that as well. <br />
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The FAR items for the week are not complete necessities, but may come in handy as the winter kooties multiply.<br />
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Theraflu 8.3 oz, 6 ct, or 24 ct 4.99<br />
SCR 3.00<br />
Use 2.00<a href="http://www.coupons.com/"> printable coupon</a> <br />
Final cost: FREE<br />
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Contac Cold and Flu 4.99<br />
SCR 4.99<br />
Use 2.00 coupon from the 1/10/10 Red Plum insert<br />
Final cost: 2.00 PROFIT!<br />
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GE Soft White Longlife 2 pack 2.00<br />
SCR 2.00<br />
Final Cost: FREE<br />
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Assorted Kleenex boxes are on sale for 3/3.99, and an in ad coupon takes off yet another 1.00. I was able to combine the in ad coupon with an Adperks coupon for an additional 1.00/2 boxes for a great price on tissues! Each box of tissues earns a ticket for the Game of Life as well.<br />
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Aveeno Body, Face, and Bath products have a 1.00 in ad coupon. Combine this with a 2.00 printable coupon, and you might find a good deal. Prices of Aveeno lotion start at 3.49. I purchased a 4 oz lotion for 0.49, mainly as a filler item to get my (cousin’s) total above 20.00.<br />
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Purex 50 oz bottles are B1G1 Free, with the price of the first bottle 6.99. This price is ok if you need detergent now, but it isn’t the greatest price for buying ahead.<br />
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Combine these items as you wish for a total that is right above 20.00. Then use a 5/20.00 <a href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html">Adperks coupon</a> first, followed by the rest of your coupons. You should easily end up with a profitable trip, even if it is a small one. Believe me, the small profits end up adding up. I checked my “Rite Aid envelope” before going in, and I have 169.00 just for spending at Rite Aid, by flipping the SCR money! This doesn’t include the 20.00 Gift of Savings Certificate and the 19.00 check on my table either! <br />
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Give this a try and let me know if you have any questions!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-37416484326433336702010-01-10T22:12:00.000-05:002010-01-10T22:12:50.864-05:00Trying Again...Well, here I am again, after another lengthy break. This fall was absolutely crazy around here. For the last four weeks I have enjoyed not having to worry about my classes, and have been able to go and do as I please. It has been wonderful! My new niece and nephew are both absolutely adorable. One is a firecracker baby, and the other was born August 4th. It has been fun to watch them grow and begin to develop their distinct personalities.<br />
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At the persistent urging of a friend, I am going to give the blog one last try. I love to do it, but the time it takes to create the posts is quite consuming at times. This friend, who I will call "Megan", has decided to create her own blog. She also loves to save money, but is blogging on alternative ways to save while maintaining a lifestyle based on simplicity. She is also blogging about food, design, remodeling, travel, technology, and photography. She has some great ideas and suggestions, and her blog is very interesting. Check it out at <a href="http://www.megasimple.blogspot.com/">http://www.megasimple.blogspot.com/</a>. <br />
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I have been shopping when my schedule allows, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE Rite Aid right now! From July to December, I received checks totaling over $350.00. Knowing that I usually have profitable trips, it is safe to say that I bought over $500.00 worth of merchandise! Right now Rite Aid is sponsoring a <a href="http://www5.riteaid.com/game-of-life">Game of Life Sweepstakes</a>. <a href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html">Adperks</a> is a great benefit to have available when shopping Rite Aid, and the opportunity to obtain a 5.00 off of a 20.00 purchase is incredible! For me, it is close and convenient, and also very simple. The ability to combine the adperks and other Rite Aid coupons with manufacturer coupons helps to bring down out of pocket totals. Then add the <a href="https://riteaid.rebateplus.com/default.asp?jse=yes">Single Check Rebate Program</a> savings to that!<br />
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Although I've been busy coming up with decent deals, I think my proudest couponing moment came Friday, when we finished up the last roll of toilet paper in the main bathroom in the house. It marked the end of the <a href="http://randomlindseythoughts.blogspot.com/2009/04/im-still-here.html">$2.50 toilet paper that I bought</a> in APRIL of 2009! Yes, 36 rolls for $2.50 and it lasted us eight full months! That is one I will never forget!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-35103998454964404202009-07-30T21:46:00.003-04:002009-07-30T21:51:32.507-04:00Coupon Preview for 8/2/09I am reading that this Sunday's paper will contain FIVE inserts! Two Smart Source, a Red Plum, a Kellogg's insert, and August's P&G! I will <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">definitely</span> be buying several papers! So grab a couple papers yourself, but make sure you get the largest paper for your region. It's much more likely that you will get better coupons this way, and more of them! <br /><br />If you want to check out a preview of which coupons are to come, go to <a href="http://www.taylortownpreview.com/">www.taylortownpreview.com</a>.<br /><br />Get ready for a ton of great sales next week at CVS and Rite Aid! I'm very excited to hit Meijer's 10 for 10 sale this weekend too!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-74419188010680824592009-07-27T22:31:00.003-04:002009-07-27T23:20:14.344-04:00Rite Aid Deals Week of 7/26/09Rite Aid is pretty slow this week, but next week has tons of FAR items! So hold on, and next week I'm sure we can get paid to shop! Here's what I see this week at Rite Aid.<br /><br />Clairol Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stylers</span> 2/6.00<br />2.00 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">SCR</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">WYB</span> 2<br />Use B1 Shampoo or Conditioner, get 1 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Styler</span> free<br />Use 1.00 coupon from the 7/5 P&G insert.<br />Final Cost: FREE after both coupons and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">SCR</span><br /><br />Be sure to request your July rebate checks, because Sunday started the August rebate period! Get your check so you can roll it into August <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">SCR</span> offers. I promise they will get better! The other Rite Aid tip I have is--don't shop without a /25 coupon! I found one at coupons.com, and there are several others available online, some which don't expire until December! Obviously this week it's not necessary, bur next week it is! Can't wait!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-5143902251889803782009-07-26T13:02:00.003-04:002009-07-26T13:34:37.739-04:00Hello??? Is Anyone Still There?I am very sheepishly and ashamedly returning to this blog after about a six week absence! Life has been so crazy busy, and I have not had much time to do anything! Especially blog! I apologize profusely, and hope to return to blogging a couple times per week. I hope that you have found other great blogs to read while I have been on the QT. Here are a few of my favorites.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.moneysavingmom.com/">www.moneysavingmom.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.dealseekingmom.com/">www.dealseekingmom.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.thethriftymama.com/">www.thethriftymama.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/">www.southernsavers.com</a><br /><br />I have been <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">couponing</span> and finding some good deals once in a while this last month. I had not shopped at Rite Aid at all in July until yesterday! And yesterday was the last day in the July rebate period! How sad! I have been shopping more at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">CVS</span>, and Kroger while I am at the lake! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">CVS</span> has a great monthly special for July. When you buy a Bayer Glucose Meter for 19.99 you will <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">receive</span> 5 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">ECB</span>. If you don't know what <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">ECB's</span> are, follow one of the above links for a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">CVS</span> tutorial. I have multiple coupons for these meters that will take off up to 30.00, so the meter itself ended up being free! I then <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">received</span> the 5 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">ECB's</span>, for a total of 20.00 in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">ECB's</span> without spending a dime! (The limit on the meter special was 4.) I have been rolling those <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">ECB's</span> on school supplies, which have been free after <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">ECB's</span> every Sunday through Tuesday. It is my goal to not spend any money on school supplies this year!<br /><br />One deal that I did yesterday at the Kroger in Angola, IN was for Kleenex. Kleenex are on sale for 0.99 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">WYB</span> 10 mega event items. I purchased 2 boxes of Anti-viral Kleenex and used a 0.50/2 coupon which tripled. So I paid 0.25 per box. I used this coupon several times and ended up buying about 12 boxes of tissues. Imagine my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surprise</span> when I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">received</span> a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">catalina</span> for 1.00 off my next shopping order courtesy of Kleenex. Not one, but 3 of them. Had I only bought the Anti-viral tissues they would have all been free after coupons and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">catalinas</span>! I had bought regular Kleenex as well, for school, as the kids usually need to take several boxes!<br /><br />I did great yesterday at Rite Aid too, getting tons of stuff for about 2.18 out of pocket. The value of the items that I purchased was 56.00, with most of them being on sale and having a partial rebate attached to them. I paid 35.93 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">OOP</span> and will <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">receive</span> 33.75 in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">SCR</span>. I rolled my May and June rebate checks to pay for today's purchases!<br /><br />On a non <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">couponing</span> note, my kids have had a busy baseball and softball seasons, and we spent a week at the lake with really yucky weather! We had a great 4<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> of July, welcoming our new nephew/cousin <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">Grayson</span> Michael. Our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">niece</span>/cousin <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">Emersyn</span> is due to arrive any day now! I have been trying to help my sisters out with their existing children while they grow and deliver these new children! It has been such a blessing, and I can't wait to watch these kids grow up together!<br /><br />So there's a little highlight of what I've been doing. I am going to try hard to blog as much as I can, although when my classes resume in August I fear they will occupy most of my free time. I hope I am wrong though! Hope everyone else has had a great summer too!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-32123358296667614002009-06-11T23:09:00.001-04:002009-06-11T23:11:19.490-04:00Coupon Preview for 6/14/09If you need or want a sneak peek at this weekend's coupons, check out <a href="http://www.taylortownpreview.com/">www.taylortownpreview.com</a> for more information. There is only one Smart Source insert scheduled, but it is supposed to be a decent sized insert.Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-90327261610764572092009-06-11T22:53:00.002-04:002009-06-11T23:04:19.436-04:00Chief Super Doubles This Week!Chief has super double coupons this week, starting today and going through next Wednesday. General Mills cereal is on sale 3/4.00, which is a great price! One up it and combine that sale with a 1.00/3 coupon for 0.66 per box!<br /><br />Kellogg's is also on sale 3/8.00. Doesn't sound the greatest, but use 3 1.00 Kellogg's coupons to bring the price down again to 0.66 per box!<br /><br />Eckrich Hot Dogs are 2/3.00. Use 1.00/2 coupon for hot dogs that are 0.50 per pack! <br /><br />This is also a great time to stock up on some taco seasoning. Usually Ortega seasoning packets are about 1.19 each. Use a 0.75/2 coupon for some cheap seasoning! About 0.44 each!<br /><br />One other item I will check out is Colgate. The ad says selected varieties are 10/10. Possibly the variety that we have coupons for? Chief won't give overage, but at least it would be free toothpaste. Because we all know you can never have enough!<br /><br />Please let me know if you find great coupon matchups, as I won't have much time this weekend to check out all of the great deals.Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-67279218103025305282009-06-07T21:11:00.003-04:002009-06-07T21:47:26.672-04:00Cheap Kellogg's at ChiefLast week I noticed the cereal sale at Chief that started on Thursday. All of my printable Kellogg's coupons expired on Wednesday. :( In today's paper there are new Kellogg's 1.00 off coupons! This cereal sale goes through Wednesday, so there's plenty of time to get some cheap cereal and free milk!<br /><br />The cereals on sale are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Froot</span> Loops, Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes, Apple Jacks, and Corn Pops 12.2 oz or larger. The price is 4/8.00 and with the in ad coupon you get a free gallon of milk! To sweeten this great deal use 4 Kellogg's coupons from today's Red Plum. You will have needed to get four papers, or get additional inserts from friends or family. There is no coupon for the cornflakes. If you have four coupons, you can get four boxes of cereal and a gallon of milk for four bucks!<br /><br />I also have a 0.50 coupon for New York Croutons which are on sale 10/10.<br /><br />Orville <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Redenbacher</span> popcorn is 2/4.00 and there is a 0.50 coupon which will double for a 1.00 box of popcorn.<br /><br />Chief is also having a 10 item event, where when you buy 10 participating items, 5.00 will be taken off instantly at checkout. Pair these items with a coupon or two and you will have a great deal!<br /><br />Crest Paste 0.99 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">WYB</span> 10 (any <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">particiating</span> item)<br />Use 0.50 Crest coupon from P&G<br />Final Cost: FREE<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Sargento</span> Cheese 0.99 per bag! No coupons, just a phenomenal deal!<br /><br />Chef <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Boyardee</span> Pasta or Microwavable Cups 0.79 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">WYB</span> 10<br />Use 0.35 off 3<br />Final cost: 0.55 each<br /><br />Suave Shampoo or Conditioner 15 oz selected varieties 0.49<br />1.00 off 2 Suave<br />Final Cost: FREE! <br />I have TONS of these coupons, so this will be a great donation to a pantry!<br /><br />Sweet Baby Ray's 18 oz 0.99<br />1.00 off 2 coupon<br />Final Cost: 0.49 eachRandom Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-51229908296240013572009-06-07T17:08:00.002-04:002009-06-07T18:01:34.952-04:00Rite Aid Deals Week of 6/7/09Another great sale week at Rite Aid! Here's what I see. Read on for a scenario using a 5/25 coupon!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">AMO</span> Complete Multi Purpose Solution 7.99<br />7.99 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">SCR</span><br />2.00 Complete coupon<br />Final Cost: 2.00 Profit!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Noxema</span> Triple Blade Disposable Razor 4 ct 1.89<br />2.00 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Noxema</span> from ALL YOU Magazine<br />Final Cost: 0.11 Profit!<br /><br />Candy Bars <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">BOGO</span><br />Use mailed free Mars Coupon for 2 free candy bars!<br /><br />Philips Ear Buds with Hard Case or 3 Device Remote Control 4.99<br />4.99 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">SCR</span><br />Final Cost: FREE<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Orajel</span> Kids Plaque Revealing Rinse 12 oz or Toddler <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Pre</span>-Brush Gel 1 oz 3.00<br />3.00 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">SCR</span><br />Final Cost: FREE<br /><br />Colgate Toothpaste or Toothbrush 1.99<br />1.00 in-ad coupon<br />0.75 Colgate Toothpaste or 0.75 Manual Toothbrush coupon<br />Final Cost: 0.24<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Skintimate</span> or Edge Shave Gel 7 oz 1.99<br />0.50 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">SCR</span><br />0.75 Edge or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Skintimate</span> Coupon<br />Final Cost: 0.74<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Stridex</span> Pads 55 ct 4.49<br />3.50 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">SCR</span><br />Final Cost: 0.99<br /><br />Axe Deodorant, Body Spray, Shower Gel, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Detailer</span> Tool 2/8.00<br />1.00 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">SCR</span><br />2.00 Axe Printable from coupons.com, 1.50 off Axe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Detailer</span> or Skin Contact shower gel, 1.00 off <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">anyAxe</span> Shower gel or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Detailer</span>, or 1.00 off any Mood <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Transformation</span> or Classic Line Shower Gel<br />Final Cost: 1.50 to 2.50 each<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Electrasol</span> Dishwasher Detergent 3.49<br />1.00 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">SCR</span><br />0.75 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Electrasol</span>/Finish coupon<br />Final Cost: 1.75<br /><br />Buy:<br />Complete Contact Solution 7.99<br />Philips Ear Buds 4.99<br />Orajel 3.00<br />Noxema Razors 1.89<br />Stridex 4.49<br />Colgate Toothbrush or Toothpaste 1.99<br />2 Candy Bars BOGO 0.88<br />Total 25.23<br /><br />Coupons:<br />5/25<br />2.00 Complete<br />2.00 Noxema<br />1.00 in ad Colgate<br />0.75 Colgate<br />Total OOP: 14.48 plus tax<br /><br />Get Back 19.48 SCR for:<br />7.99 Complete<br />4.99 Philips<br />3.00 Orajel<br />3.50 Stridex<br />Final Cost: 5.00 PROFIT!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-68017728273288100162009-06-05T18:17:00.004-04:002009-06-05T18:39:57.955-04:00Gettin' AroundThis week I've been <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">gettin</span>' around! I've hit sales at Kroger, Rite Aid, and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Walgreen's</span>! Here's a recap of some of my shopping.<br /><br />Rite Aid<br />4 Coppertone Sunscreen at 7.50 each<br />5/25 coupon<br />4 3.00 Coppertone coupons<br />Total <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">OOP</span>: 14.95<br />Will get back 2 5.00 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">SCR</span> for the Coppertone. With tax, that's 1.23 each!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Aveeno</span> Sunscreen B1G1 50% off<br />10.99, 5.49 and 9.99, 4.49<br />4 1.50 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Aveeno</span> Sunscreen coupons<br />5/25 coupon<br />Total <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">OOP</span> 22.50<br />Will get back 10.00 J&J <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">SCR</span>, 5.00 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Aveeno</span> Rebate, plus I will get a tote with samples and coupons worth 40.00! That's 1.87 per bottle of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Aveeno</span>!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Walgreen's</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Walgreen's</span> had some serious money makers this week. I went in and walked out 18.00 richer! I hope to get back to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Walgreen's</span> tomorrow to shop some more! FYI the Register Rewards can be used like cash at <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Walgreen's</span>. A lot of times they can be tricky to roll, so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Walgreen's</span> is NOT my favorite store.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Ecotrin</span> Aspirin 2.00<br />2.00 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Ecotrin</span> coupon<br />Total <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">OOP</span>: 0.14 (tax)<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Received</span> 2 Register Rewards (did this four times!)<br /><br />Bayer Breeze Glucose Meter 10.00<br />Bayer coupon up to 30.00 off<br />Total <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">OOP</span>: tax only<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Received</span> 10 Register Rewards<br /><br />Kroger<br />RASPBERRIES! 10/10! I LOVE raspberries and so do the kids, so I bought a ton!<br /><br />2 Country Time Lemonade 1.99 each<br />1.50/2 coupon<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Received</span> 1.00 Catalina<br />Net Cost: 0.74 each<br /><br />Oscar Mayer Beef Hot Dogs 4.49<br />Used FREE Oscar Mayer coupon<br /><br />Capri Sunrise 1.77<br />1.00 Capri Sunrise coupon<br />Final Cost: 0.77<br /><br />Ball Park Angus Beef Franks 4.89 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">BOGO</span><br />Used 1.00/2 coupon<br />Final Cost: 1.94 eachRandom Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-15238617019501984922009-06-05T09:37:00.002-04:002009-06-05T09:43:35.986-04:00FREE CHOCOLATE!Here's one freebie you need to know about! Mars is offering a "Real Chocolate Relief Act" and is giving away 250,000 chocolate bars every Friday from 9:00 am to 11:59 pm. <a href="https://secure.realchocolate.com/">Go here </a>to fill out the form and a coupon for a free chocolate bar will be mailed to you within 6 weeks. Don't forget to check back every Friday, as each household can request four coupons! This "Relief Act" goes through 9/25/09!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828582338596992743.post-58451407087959185302009-05-31T10:46:00.004-04:002009-05-31T11:56:15.973-04:00Rite Aid Deals Week of 5/31/09End of the month, end of the rebate period! Did you request you May <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SCR</span> check? If not, get on it because today starts the June rebate period. I use my check to get other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">SCR</span> items for the following month. It usually takes a couple weeks, so that's why I try to request the check ASAP. I see quite a few deals this week that caught my interest. I LOVE the sunscreen deals, because we are around the water all summer long! We go through tons of sunscreen. With these deals, I won't feel guilty for buying the spray on sunscreen, because it's so cheap! Here's what I see, and let me know if you see any others that you are interested in.<br /><br />Aquafresh Advanced 5.6 oz-6 oz 2.49<br /><a href="https://www.aquafresh.com/Advanced1DollarCoupon.promo?mn=cmVnaXN0cmF0aW9u">1.00 Aquafresh Printable</a><br />2.49 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SCR</span><br />Final Cost: FREE + 1.00 Profit!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Maxell</span> T-120 VHS Tape 1.49<br />1.49 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">SCR</span><br />Final Cost: FREE<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Maybelline</span> Great Lash or Nail Color Selection 3/9.99<br />5.00 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">SCR</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">WYB</span> 3<br />Final Cost: 1.66 each<br /><br />Coppertone Sunscreen 2/15.00<br />Use 2 <a href="http://promo.iqadvantage.com/servlet/ContentServlet/popupContent?_contentMapGroupId=84201&_program=ScheringPlough&t=1243785294020&_inEditor=0&_width=650&_height=400&_flowId=5604938&_referer=promo.iqadvantage.com/servlet/ContentServlet/HREF">3.00 Coppertone <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Printables</span></a><br />5.00 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">SCR</span><br />Final Cost: 2.00 each<br /><br />John Frieda Hair Care <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">BOGO</span> 50% off Prices starting at 5.99 Buy 4<br />4 2.00 John Frieda (Expires 5-31-09 so this deal has to be done on SUNDAY!)<br />5.00 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">SCR</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">WYB</span> 3<br />Final Cost: 1.24 each<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Aveeno</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Suncare</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">BOGO</span> 50% off <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">PSA</span> 9.50<br />Buy 4 at 28.50<br />Use 4 1.50 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Aveeno</span> coupons<br />10.00 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">SCR</span> #40 for J&J products<br />5.00 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">SCR</span> # 47 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">WYB</span> 3 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Aveeno</span> Products<br />Purchase also goes toward skin care <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">SCR</span>. After <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">purchasing</span> 20.00 worth of qualified items, you will <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">receive</span> a tote valued at 40.00 filled with coupons and samples! This rebate is valid through 7-31-09, so no big hurry.<br />Final Cost: 0.62 each when used with a <a href="http://southernsavers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/myriteaidcom-_-coupons.pdf">5/25.00 coupon</a>!!!<br /><br />Here is a register scenario for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Aveeno</span>.<br />Buy 4 sunscreens at 28.50<br />Give the cashier the 5/25.00<br />Give 4 1.50 coupons<br />Pay <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">OOP</span>: 17.50 plus tax<br />Get Back <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">SCR</span> 10.00, 5.00, plus purchases to toward the Skin Care tote!<br />Final Cost: 0.62 each!<br /><br />Here's another 5/25 scenario.<br />Buy:<br />2 Coppertone @ 2/15.00<br />Aquafresh 2.49<br />Maxell VHS Tape 1.49<br />3 Maybelline Products 9.99<br />Total 28.97<br /><br />Coupons:<br />5/25.00<br />1.00 Aquafresh<br />2 <a href="http://promo.iqadvantage.com/servlet/ContentServlet/popupContent?_contentMapGroupId=84201&_program=ScheringPlough&t=1243785294020&_inEditor=0&_width=650&_height=400&_flowId=5604938&_referer=promo.iqadvantage.com/servlet/ContentServlet/HREF">3.00 Coppertone Printables</a><br />Total OOP: 16.97 plus tax<br /><br />Get back SCR for:<br />2.49 Aquafresh<br />1.49 Maxell<br />5.00 Coppertone<br />5.00 Maybelline<br /><br />Final Cost: 2.99 for 29.00 worth of products!Random Thoughts from Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02599993034339333898noreply@blogger.com0