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Saturday, June 30, 2012

CVS Deals

I am really loving these 30% off coupons that CVS has been sending out recently - I've gotten so many great deals lately that I haven't been able to keep up with posting the breakdowns for you guys...but I wanted to give you an ideal of some of the savings anyways...


Total retail price before coupons and sales = $183.23
My out of pocket cost after coupons and sales = $0.00! Paid just tax of $2.47
Received $5 ECB for purchasing $15 of Dove products
Which is like making $2.53 for purchasing these items

Here's how...
2 - Dove Soap 6pk - $8.89 each
2 - Pantene Moisturizers - $5.49 each
4 - Suave Kid's Shampoo - $2.67 each
2 - Bayer Chewable Aspirin - $2.99 each
1 - Biore Towlettes - $3.19
1 - M&M candy tube - $1.19
6 - Physician's Formula - clearance + BOGO = $15.75
1 - Dora Cup - clearance $1.87
Total = $67.42
Used 30% off coupon - took off $16.94
Used 6 - $3/1 Physician's Formula product MQ
Used 1 - $1/1 Biore product MQ
Used 1 - $3/2 Pantene product MQ
Used 6 - $2/1 Shampoo/Styling item CQ
Used 1 - $4/$20 Facial care products CQ
Used 1 - $1/1 Munchkin Cup item MQ
Used 1 - Buy 2 Get 1 Free Suave Kids MQ
Used 2 - $3/1 Bayer product MQ
Used 1 - $1.50/2 Dove products MQ
Used 1 - $1/1 Soap/Body Wash product CQ

Here are a few more trips I made and saved 100% on - plus I will receive 2-rebates for the Accu-Chek purchases which turns these trips into a $19.98 money maker by itself plus I received $4 ECB for Revlon purchase and $5 ECB for purchasing $50 worth of Beauty products - grand total money maker of $28.98!

For starters, I finally took advantage of the Accu-Chek freebie I posted earlier this month (Sale & ECB deal ends 6/30) which turns out to have a rebate offer attached to it making this deal even better....

 Here's what my transaction looked like...

1-Accu-Chek Nano - sale $9.99
Used $9.99 off of $10 P&G Rebate card
Paid $0.00
Received $9.99 ECB 
Plus will receive a rebate check of $9.99
A $19.98 money maker for this one purchase

I was REALLY in need of some printer ink (to print coupons of course!) so I took advantage of another 30% off coupon I receive to score the following:

1 - HP Ink Cartridge - $20.99
2 - Covergirl Mascaras - BOGO 1/2 off - $14.99
1 - Dove travel size deodorant - $1.27
Total = $37.25
Used 1 30% off coupon - took off $6.68
Used 1 - $5/$15 Covergirl products CQ
Used 1 - $1.50/1 Deodorant product CQ
Used 1 - $3/$10 Cosmetics items CQ
Used 1 - BOGO Free Cover Girl mascaras (took off $9.99)
Used $9.99 ECB fro Accu-Chek purchase
Paid just $1.86 after tax

On another day I did another two transactions for the following (pictured above)

1 - Accu-Chek Nano
2 - Stayfree - clearance
4 - Palmolive
2 - Pantene Moisturizers
1 - 20 oz Chiller
1 - Conair Straightener
1 - Revlon Paddle Brush
1 - Sally Hansen Hair Creme
2 - Conair Hair Clips
2 - Covergirl mascaras

*will post breakdown soon*
 








50% Off Papa Johns

I just love Papa Johns pizza and now through July 4th you can score 50% off any regular menu priced item.

Eat up!

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Self-Check Out & Coupons



I made an exciting discovery today while at Walmart - you can use your coupons at the self-check out! (You may already know this but it was news to me!)

I was so excited about this because this means you can bypass having to deal with the non-coupon friendly cashiers who give you a hassle over using coupons which many of us have had bad experiences with unfortunately.

If you've never used self checkout - you simply scan the items yourself with the assistance of a touch screen computer - after scanning, select "Finish & Pay" and touch "Coupon" - then scan each of your coupons yourself and insert them into the Coupons In slot when prompted - so simple!

Deal on Checks!

Here's a great deal that my favorite money saving shopper Colin over at www.hip2save.com posted about last week - I just received my order and couldn't be happier :)


Just head over to www.4checks.com and use promo code DB4335 to snag 2 boxes of personalized checks for just $4.48 each - Make sure you go thru your www.shopathome.com account for 15% back!
 
Be sure to check "no" for the protection plan and choose the "bulk" shipping to score it for free.

I received my order in just 7 days.

Thanks again to Colin for sharing this awesome deal!

More CVS Shopping

The savings just keep getting better at CVS this week.

I had two more great shopping trips to share - I spent less than $2.50 oop for both trips and received $14 ECBs in return - which turns this into a money maker :)

Here's what I got:

2 - Pepsi 2-Liters - $1 each
3 - Gain Dish Washing Liquid - $0.99 each
2 - Kid's Flip Flops - BOGO Free 2/$2.99
1 - Physician's Formula Moisturizer - $4.99
1 - AM/PM Pill Case - $1.87
1 - Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil - $5.89
1 - Organic Root Stimulater Replenising Pak - $1.77
2 - Footballs - $2.99 each (returned one)
Total =$25.47
Used 1 - $3/1 Physician's Formula product MQ
Used 1 - $15/1 Physician's Formula product CQ
Used 2 - $0.50/1 Gain Dish Washing Liquid MQ
Used 1 - $1/1 Any Gain product MQ
Used 1 - Get two Pepsi 2 Liters for $1 (took off $1) CQ
Used 1 - $3/8 Organic Root Stimulator Products CQ
Used 1 - $2/10 Beauty coupon CQ
Paid $0.54 cents oop!



1 -  Conair Infiniti Pro Styler - $49.99
2 - Pantene Moisturizers - $4.99 each
1 - Beyonce Body Spray $8.99
2 - Head and Shoulders Family Size - $5.99 each
2 - Clariol Natural Instincts - $6.99 each
2 - 3-Pack Enema - $1.59 each
2 - Mountain Dew 2 Liters - $1 each
2 - Kit Kat Bars - 2/$2
1 - Nerf Football - $7.49
1 - Princess Phone - $10.49
1 - Birthday Card - $2.99
Total = $123.07
Used 2 - $2/1 Haircolor CQ
Used 1 - $5/2 Clairol MQ
Used 1 - $1/2 Pantene MQ
Used 2 - $1/1 Head and Shoulders CQ
Used 1 - $1/1 Beyonce Body Spray MQ
Used 1 - $1/2 Head and Shoulders MQ
Used 1 - Get two Pepsi 2 Liters for $1 (took off $1) CQ
Used 1 - $5/25 off Beauty CQ
Used 1 - $2/10 off Beauty CQ
Used 30% off Coupon (took off $28.13)
Used 20% off Beauty Coupon (took off $13.13)
Used $15 ECB from previous purchases 
Used money card with balance of $42.88 (exchange of previous flat iron purchase)
Paid $1.93 oop

Received $4 ECB for Clariol purchases and $10 ECB for spending  $100 in Beauty!

So there you have it - Nearly $150 worth of products for less than $2.50 + $14 ECBs to spend on future purchases



Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Sonic: Welcome Summer!

Summer definitely made her arrival today topping out at almost 100 degrees today and in honor of the first day of Summer, all Sonic drive-ins are offering 1/2 price shakes all day long to help cool you down a little.

So head over to your local Sonic to score a sweet deal while you can :)


Enjoy!

Thanks www.hip2save.com for the tip

Sunday, June 17, 2012

CVS: Sunday Savings!

Wow! Today turned out to be a huge day of savings for me at CVS



I scored $210 worth of products for FREE!!!!!!!!

Here's what I got:

3 - Sunday Newspapers
6 - Pantene Shampoo and Conditioners
2 - 3ct. Venus Disposables 
2 - Tom's of Maine Naturally Dry Deodorant
3 - Renuzit Air Freshners
1 - Venus & Olay Razor
1 - Venus & Olay Cartridges
1 - Satin Care Shave Cream
1 - Satin Care Shave Cream - Travel Size
1 - Nice & Easy Hair Color
1 - Folding Step Stool
1 - Gain Detergent
1 - Olay Body Wash
1 - Conair 2" Flat Iron
1 - Physician's Formula Moisturizer
1 - Electro Nyte Recovery Shot
1 - Hertz Dog Toy (not pictured)

This was done in three separate transactions - if you would like to see the breakdown - please comment below and I will update :)

Saturday, June 16, 2012

CVS: My Shopping Trip


I've been meaning to get by CVS all week but being the procrastinator that I am, I waited to the last minute - I almost skipped my weekly trip altogether since the only thing I wanted to get off this week's ad was the Visine deal but then I saw Christine's trip over at Saved by the Sale and I practically ran to the store! :)

I scored $70 worth of products for $2.42 out of pocket and received $2 ECB - which makes it like paying only $0.42!!!

Sidenote: My cashier was wonderful - I put my transaction on hold twice to get more items since I wound up with more coupons than what my balance was so I needed to buy more items in order to use the full amount of my coupons! I appreciate his patience :)


So here's my transaction:

4-Venus Disposable Razor Packs - $11.99 each
2-Crush Sodas - Sale 2/$3
2-Tresemme Travel Size Shampoos - $0.99 each
1-Visine Redness Relief - Sale $5.49
1-Revlon Nail Polish - $5.99
1-Kit Kat - Sale $0.67
1-Cheeseburger Timer - $4
Total = $69.09
Used 2-$2/1 Venus Disposables MQ
Used 2-BOGO Free Disposables MQ ($11.99 each)
Used 1-$10/$30 Gillette products CQ 
Used 1-$2/1 Visine product MQ
Used 1-$1.50/1 Visine product CQ
Used 1-BOGO Free Crush soda MQ
Used 1-$2/2 Tresemme Product CQ
Used 1-$3 Off Revlon Product CQ
Used 1-$4/$20 Beauty Purchase CQ
Used 1-30% Off CQ ($15.52)
Used $1 ECB from last week
Paid $2.42 and received $2 ECB for the Visine Deal

Thanks for the inspiration Christine! :)

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Treat.com - Personalized Cards

Still in need of a Father's Day card before next weekend? Then head over to Treat.com where you can snag a FREE card of your choice - be it Father's Day or any other occassion - just use promo code: FREETREAT at checkout to apply the discount (for first time use only)


I just used my free code for a personalized anniversary card for my honey - can't wait to receive it <3

Monday, June 4, 2012

CVS: Free Accu-Chek Monitor

Here's a great freebie you can score through June 30th at CVS

Purchase an Accu-Chek Nano Monitoring System for $9.99 and receive $9.99 ECB in return which is like getting it for FREE!

Limit one per purchase but two per card!

Thanks www.iheartcvs.com for the tip!

Mailbox Goodies!

What's better than getting freebies at the store???

Getting freebies delivered to your door!!!

Here are some of the items I came home to at my doorstep - absolutely FREE! 

Nature's Bounty Exercise Band
5-Hour Energy
DSW Tote Bag - value of $28!

I, of course, was most excited about the surprise DSW hand in store for me - love it!

Oh and my free subscriptions to Shape and Ebony magazines which both have coupon booklets in them :) 

CVS + P&G Rebate

Wow!

I had a really great trip at CVS which has earned me my biggest money maker to date - a whopping $24.89!!! I went in to grab some items to earn the $10 P&G Rebate that closes tomorrow - so with a handful of coupons and a plan I went it hoping for the best (I wasn't sure about some of the prices) and here's what I wound up with....



...and here's how I earned nearly $25 for purchasing these items...

2-Head & Shoulders - $5.99 each
1-Oral B Smart Flex toothbrush - $2.77
1-Oral B Floss - $2.77
1-Crest Pro Health Mouthwash $5.99
2-Cover Girl lash blast mascara - BOGO $8.99 + $4.49
1-Venus & Olay razor -$11.49
1-Venus & Olay refill - $18.99
Total = $67.47
Used 1-$1/2 Head & Shoulders MQ
Used 1-$1.50/2 Head & Shoulders CVS Coupon
Used 1-$2 off Shampoo CVS Coupon
Used 1-$2.25 Oral B Smart Flex MQ
Used 1-$1/1 Toothbrush CVS Coupon
Used 1-$0.25/1 Crest Mouthwash MQ
Used 1-$1/1 Mouthwash CVS Coupon
Used 1-$1/1 Covergirl item MQ
Used 1-BOGO Free Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara MQ - took off $8.99
Used 1-$2 off Venus Razor & Refill MQ
Used 1-BOGO Free Razor wyb Refill MQ - took off $11.49
Used 1-$/1 Oral B Floss MQ
Used 1-$2/$10 Beauty purchase CVS Coupon
Used 1-$4/12 Cosmetics CVS Coupon
Used 20% off CVS coupon - took off $8.35
Used $6.75 in ECBS from last week
Used $4.41 on gift card
Total = $10.11 after tax
Received $1 ECB for 4th green bag tag scan
Received $5 ECB for Crest Mouthwash
Received $4 ECB for Oral B products ($2 each)
Received $10 ECB for buying $30 worth of P&G products
Received $5 ECB for spending $50 - Beauty Club
Will receive $10 P&G Rebate Visa Card
Summary: -$10.11 OOP+$25 ECBs+$10 Visa Card = +$24.80 Money Maker
Plus P&G will donate $10 to the Youth Sports Fund for the submission :)