A Shopping I Will Go. A Shopping I Will Go. Hi Ho The Cherry O, A Shopping I Will Go! Pin It

I have been to Rite Aid every day since Friday. lol    And to think I didn’t see anything in the ads that sparked my interest this week at first.  lol

I went there Friday night with some of the ladies from the coupon class I taught. I wanted to show them coupons in the action so to speak and help the visual– hands-on learners in group.  Then Saturday I popped into a different one while out with the children to a museum (for the free day). Sunday found me at my usual RA getting a few things and then again on Monday and Tuesday (to help a friend from church and pick up a few more things (shown in photo below). 

• total oop $4.72
• total saved  $104.47

Wednesday found me at another RA. I had a RA trip photo to share for it but my camera ate it.  It was from my adventure to another store (a RA I had never been in too) at the request of my reg. store mgr to come and see if I could help them clear out some clearance with my coupons – I am not kidding. lol She and one of the asst. mgr from my reg. store would be there working on some things. – I love my RA and it’s employees! They are the BEST.  The store I went to seemed just as great though!  I was amazed. Just awesome customer service!  (can’t say that about another chaiI will tell you I found Pampers on clearance for $4.49, Starbucks coffee 75% off, some of the Oral B Vitality toothbrushes, pulsar toothbrushes, pringles, a pair of Foster Grant sunglasses (see that blog post) and a bunch other stuff.

• total oop $10.85
• total saved  $278.79

 

Today is Thursday and I have not gone to RA!  lol   But today is not over yet but I also think I may be done for the week at RA… maybe. just maybe.  and yep I ended up at Rite Aid quickly to go to the bathroom when I went to the bank and went down the oral care aisle and saw they had restocked on the Vitality Toothbrushes so picked up 3 of those and a few others  things.

• I paid. $4.17 
• total saved: $66.28

 

So for the grand totals for the RA shopping this week (so far… lol Week isn’t over yet! lol)

• Total oop: $26.34
• Total saved:  $832.14

 

Bi-LO ….

Went after church last night and ended up shopping with a friend from church and sharing coupons with her so she could get some great deals too.   I love to share coupons with others when I can.  I amazed though at how many people (strangers) in the stores will not take a coupon for something.  On the other hand there are many who do take them and are appreciative.

• Total oop $14.36
• Total saved: $235.07 

 

So I ask you… Is couponing truly worth your (or my) time?

The answer is YES! 

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Another Hot Coupons Alert! Pin It

$5/$25 (pre-tax) at Dollar General  valid 9/30 - 10/02

Not valid with any other Dollar General Offer.
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$5/$25 for Rite Aid   expires 10/31/10

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.75 off any Earthbound Farm Organic Product  expires  12-31-10

To get to the coupon, you need to play the game.

"Click to start" under the image of the kitchen then click around the kitchen on the items that glow green (6 of them). After clicking on the 6 you will be taken to a page to register to win the Earthbound Cookbook.   Fill that out and submit the page and then you’ll have the link option to print the coupon.

 DEAL IDEA:

Bi-Lo has the 1lb Earthbound Farm carrots on sale this week for $1 -  Use this coupon and get a bag for .25  (coupon is printable twice)

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$1 off any Reach By Design Toothbrush    - Could be a free or cheapie toothbrush at Dollar General, Fred’s, or Family Dollar where they are $1 everyday

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Rite Aid has the Splenda No Calorie Sweetener Granulated with Fiber Product on sale for $3.49 with a $1 UP reward coming back. 

DEAL IDEA:

Use this  $2 off any one Splenda No Calorie Sweetener Granulated with Fiber Product and if you have the $2 RA coupon that came in the mail to the wellness card holders, you can combine the two coupons for a money maker!

Remember to get a Raincheck if they are out!  

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$2 off any One Pull-Ups Training Pants Jumbo Pack or Larger – log in or register to get the coupon

and if you scroll down, you can get a link to print a $1 off any One Package of PULL-UPS Flushable Moist Wipes

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.50 off any one New York Brand Frozen Product – smartsource coupon that will go straight to the print page so don’t close the window or you’ll lose the coupon – Bi-Lo, Publix, and Kroger often put these on sale and you can get a box really cheap!

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$3 off any ThermaCare 2 Count Size or Larger (printable once per email registered) 

DEAL IDEA:

Bi-Lo has the 3 pack for the back (I believe it was) on closeout for $3.87  -  use this q to get it for .87

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If you’ve not made a purchase from One King’s Lane yet, you can sign up for a new account and you’ll get a $15 credit added to your account. This credit can be used towards shipping.

DEAL IDEA:

There are a number of bamboo items for only $8 to $9 each, making them $0.95 to $1.95 shipped!  There are glass cookware for $14 (before shipping), and more to choose from!!

I got a set of bamboo utensils for $2.95 total (will use as a present - put with a gift basket of goodies I put together).

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.50/1 Fresh Express Kit  exp 1/31/11

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Inexpensive Foster Grant Sunglasses via RA Clearance!! Pin It

Rite Aid has many sunglasses on clearance 50% (some 75%)... including Foster Grants  (for adults 50% off -- for children 75% off)

There is a $5 off Foster Grant Sunglasses October VV (Video Value Coupon) on www.riteaid.com videos.

I got a pair of Foster Grants regularly priced $12.99 - 50% ($6.50) = $1.49 after the VV q.

The children's sunglasses were reg. $6.99 and 75% off that... but I knew they'd break them and I needed a new pair as mine are/were scratched something awful.

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Rite Aid Will Price Match as long as you have a sales ad in hand! Pin It

Our  Rite Aid has been price matching for the last year or so (ever since that hateful Wags moved across the street).     I was told it was just this store but I found out today from the store manager that ALL Rite Aid stores will price match as long as you have the sales ad in hand!

She said it was company policy too but you get hateful employees who will not want to but they are supposed to as long as you have the sales ad in hand!

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Bi-Lo 9/29 – 10/5 Deals & Price Lock Deals good until 11/9/10 Pin It

It’s going to be a GREAT week at Bi-Lo!   See this week’s Bi-Lo ad here.

Remember to use those coupons that expire 9/30 up by Thursday! Also the websites such at coupons.com, smartsource.com, redplum.com, etc. should reset on Friday, October 1st so you may have to make another trip depending on the coupons!

 

Here are a few of the highlights that caught my eye…

9/29 – 10/5 weekly deals (and a few more)

• Meal Deal:
• Buy One (1) Stouffer’s Family Size Entree (57-76 oz. Select Varieties) for $9.99
• -$1 off Stouffer’s Farmer’s Harvest Family meal, October All You magazine
• -$1 off Stouffer’s Farmer’s Harvest Family Meal, September All You Magazine (EXP 9/30)
• -$1 off Stouffer’s Family, Lg Family, Party Size or Skillet Entree, 23-96 oz printable  (printable twice)
• Get These Three (3) Items FREE!:
• Mayfield Classic Ice Cream, 56 oz.
• Nestle Ready to Bake Cookies, 16-16.5 oz. Select Varieties -$1 off Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough printable  (printable twice)
• Coke 2 Liter Bottle, Select Varieties
• NOTE: Some people are reporting that their Bi-Lo will not allow you to use a coupon on the items that are FREE with the Meal Deal while others are reporting there’s will. It is a YMMV kinda thing here (Your mileage may Vary – meaning it just depends on your store mgr.)

 

• Chef Requested Angus Filets BOGO 2/$3.99
  • -$3 off Chef’s Requested product, (complete survey) printable   (printable twice)
    = FREE

 

• Old El Paso taco Seasoning .99
• -  .50/1 Old El Paso product, printable (printable twice)
• and there are peelies for b2g1f on Old El Paso products 
• and wyb 3 a catalina kicks out for $1 off your next beef or chicken purchase

 

• Haas Avocado
• Free w/this coupon (expires 12/31/10)
  • 1 per store shopping trip (PDF and printable more than once. Save to your computer) 
  • These are $1.69 at Bi-LO so with coupon still free!
  • = FREE

 

• Kraft Natural Shredded or Chunk Cheese 7-8 oz., $2
  • -$1/2 Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese shredded or chunk, SS 9/26
    -.75/1 Kraft Natural Cheese Shreds or Chunk printable
    (printable twice)
  •  - $5 off (5) Kraft Cheese or Dairy products printable   (printable twice)
  • - $1 off any One Package of Kraft Deli Deluxe or Kraft Deli Fresh Sliced Cheese printable  (printable twice)
    = $1 to $1.50 ea depending on the coupon you have to use

 

• World’s Best Cat Litter, 8 lb., $6.99
  • FREE after Mail in Rebate World’s Best Cat Litter

 

• Marcal Small Steps 100% Recycled Facial Tissue 144 ct., $1
  • -$1 off Marcal Single Roll Small Steps Towel, Bath Tissue or Facial Tissue, SS 8/22 (EXP 10/03)
    = FREE

 

• Hebrew National Beef Franks 12 oz., at $4.99 ($2.49)
  • -$1/2 Hebrew National Franks, June All You Magazine
    -$1 off Hebrew National Franks printable  (printable twice)
    = $1.49 to $1.99 ea (depending on the coupon used)

 

Try Southern Home Products For FREE

• Buy Pet-Ritz Deep Dish Pie Shells 2 Count, Get Southern Home Deep Dish Pie Shells, 2 Count FREE*
• Buy Dixie Crystal Dark Brown Sugar 32 oz, Get Southern Home Dark Brown Sugar 32 oz. FREE*
• Buy Mt. Olive Sweet Relish 16 oz., Get Southern Home Sweet Relish, 16 oz FREE*

• To take advantage of these, If you’re already a My BI-LO Member, just login, visit ‘My Coupons’ on your home page and print your coupon to redeem in store.
• Remember these are store coupons so you can use a manufacturer coupon with these if you have one!

Bi-Lo Price Lock Deals -- good until 11/9/10

 

• Starkist Tuna Pouch $1
  • - .50/1 All You September magazine issue
    - .50/1 All You October Magazine issue
    - .50/1 Facebook Coupon exp 30 days from print - Like Starkist on Facebook and then click on the coupons tab to print the coupon   (printable twice)
    = FREE

 

• Friskies Cat Treats $1.25
  • - $1/1 any Friskies Cat Treats from 9/12 Red Plum Sunday Insert (exp 12/31/10)
    - $1/1 Friskies Party Mix cat treats  from coupons.com  (printable twice)
    = .25 ea

 

• Gain dish Detergent $1
  • - $1/1 Gain Dish Detergent from 8/29 P&G Sunday insert (exp 9/30/10)…. short expiring!!
    = FREE

 

• Land of Frost lunch meat (1lb package) 2 for $5 ($2.50 ea)
  • - .55/1 any Land of Frost lunch meat  from  8/8 Red Plum Sunday Insert (exp  10/31/10)
    = $1.40 ea

 

• Martha White Muffin Mix 10/$10
  • - .55/2 any Martha White Muffin Mix  from  8/8 Red Plum Sunday Insert (exp 11/30/10
    = .45 ea
  • (They also have the cornbread muffin mixes for .92 so if you bought 2 = .37 ea)

 

• Southern Home Raisin Bran cereal $1.79
  • - $1.10/1 Southern Home Raisin Bran Cereal (coupon was handed out in store during demo day)
    = .69 ea

 

• Southern Home Honey Oats & Almonds cereal $1.79
  • - $1.10/1 Southern Home Honey Oats & Almonds Cereal (coupon was handed out in store during demo day)
    = .69 ea

 

• Nestle Pure Life Water, 24 pk. .5 L bottles, $3.48
  • -$1/2 Nestle Pure Life Water multipacks, 20 pk.+, printable  (printable twice) 
    = $2.98 ea

 

 

Don’t forget…

1. To use your reuseable shopping bags for .05 per bag credit!
• and
2. To watch those parking lots, buggies and if you’re not shy… the trash can for valuable catalinas!  I have found OYNO ( money off your next order), coupons for a completely free item, as well as $ off coupons for products, as well ass $ off store coupons. It pays to watch!

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Hot Coupons Alert! Pin It

For those who haven’t printed this yet…. $5 off any 5 Participating Kraft Cheese or Dairy Products exp. 30 days from print (printable twice)

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$2 off any John Frieda Root Awakening Product     exp. 01-31-11

click on the bottom right to Get Coupon. Fill out the info and the next page will take you to the print option (printable twice).

This is good on any size so look for the trial size to get a possible freebie!

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$1.50 off Ace Hot and Cold Therapy (PDF)   exp. 12-31-10

click here to Get the Coupon - *pdf so you can print more than one

Look for the trial size for a possible freebie!

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.50  Ronzoni Quick Cook pasta  (printable twice) exp. 30 days from print date

these go one sale for $1 sometimes so you can either get a freebie or a cheapie if you store doubles

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$8 off 1 Dulcolax 7 day dose (these are around $7 to $8 so these could be a freebie - (printable twice)

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.50 off any One Starkist Pouch Product (Facebook Coupon & it’s a smarsource – printable twice)  exp 30 days from print

To get the coupon "Like" Starkist on facebook and click on the Coupons tab

This is on sale for $1.00 this week at Bi-Lo = doubled it makes it FREE!

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B1G1 Pepsi Max 2 liter

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-$1/1 Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese

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$1 off any TRESemme Fresh Start Product (printable twice) exp 30 days from print

and another link to print two more $1 off any TRESemme Fresh Start Product

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$1 off one Glade Touch Odor Solutions Collection Product (Excludes Solid Air Freshener)

$2 off two Glade Tough Odor Solutions Collection Products (Excludes Solid Air Freshener) <—link will take you to both coupons and you’ll need to fill out a short form

both are printable twice and exp 30 days from print
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P&G Coupon rebate booklet form (must buy $50 P&G products between 8/20/10 and 12/31/10  (before tax or coupons))

http://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/pgeverydaysavings/rebate-eds-email.jsp

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.55 off any Fresh Express Blends, Baby Blends or Gourmet Cafe Salads – makes for some inexpensive bagged salad if your store doubles to this amount (Bi-LO in this area does!)

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Free Full Size Root Awakening Shampoo or Conditioner (Redeem at Ulta Beauty Store) 

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and add this site to your favorites to check for printable coupons: http://www.printablecouponsanddeals.com/  I stumbled across it earlier and have been pleasantly printing coupons. :) Enjoy!

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Rite Aid Shopping Bonaza! Pin It

Went into town today to run an errand and stopped back by Rite Aid. I was able to put a few more deals together for some great savings!

Here’s what I bought:

The lowdown… aka 7 transactions later …

• first transaction:
  • 2 Oral B ProHealth Dual Clean Rechargeable Toothbrush $11.19 (with 20% wellness card discount)
  • 2 Oral B Pulsar manual Toothbrushes $4.99
  • - $5/$25
  • - $1/10 Oral Products Wellness coupon from RA site
  • - (2) $10/1 Oral B Vitality or other Rechargeable Toothbrush (from 9/26 p&G)
  • - (1) BOGO Oral B Manual Toothbrush @ $4.99
  • - $1/1 Oral B Pulsar Manual toothbrush
  • Total oop .37
  • Total Savings:  $40.59
  • got back (2) $3 UP+ rewards for the Oral B Pulsar toothbrushes

 

• second transaction:
  • 2 Glade Tough on Odor $2.39 ea (with 20% wellness card discount)
  • 2 Glade Relaxing Moments $2.39 ea (with 20% wellness card discount)
  • 2 Tide Stain Release $3.59 (with 20% wellness card discount)
  • 4 Ace Hot & Cold Packs $1.03 ea (with 20% wellness card discount)
  • 4 Tide single load liquid $1.03 ea (with 20% wellness card discount)
  • 2 Colgate Cool Wisp 4 ct $1.97 w/card
  • 2 Lysol Wipes $2.79 w/card
  • 1 Hershey Bliss $3
  • - $5/$25
  • - $1/10 RA Wellness q Household Cleaning (from online pdf)
  • - $1/1 Lysol Wipes
  • - $1.50/1 Lysol Wipes
  • - $1/1 Lysol Wipes VV
  • - $1/1 Lysol Wipes VV (I think that’s what it was)
  • - (2) $1/1 Colgate Wisp
  • - (2) $1/1 Glade Tough on Order
  • - (2) BOGO Glade spray @ $2.39 ea
  • - $1/1 RA VV Glade Relaxing Moments
  • - (2) $3/1 Tide Stain Release (home mailer)
  • - (4) $1.50 Ace hot & cold products (pdf x 12/31/10)
  • - (4) $1/1 any Tide
  • - $1/1 Hershey Bliss
  • - .50/1 bag candy purchase wellness q from online pdf
  • - $1/1 Hershey Bliss Sept. VV
  • Total oop .74
  • Total saved:  $49.45

 

• third transaction:
  • 2 Oral B ProHealth Dual Clean Rechargeable Toothbrush $11.19 (with 20% wellness card discount)
  • 1 Oral B Pulsar manual Toothbrushes $4.99
  • 1 Oral B CrossAction Toothbrush $2.99
  • 1 Sally Hansen Lip Infusion (2 pk) on clearance $2.29
  • - $5/$25
  • - $1/10 Oral Products Wellness coupon from RA site
  • - (2) $10/1 Oral B Vitality or other Rechargeable Toothbrush (from 9/26 p&G)
  • - $1/1 Oral B Pulsar Manual toothbrush
  • - (1) BOGO Oral B Manual Toothbrush $2.99
  • - $1/1 Sally Hansen Lip product (tearpad x 9/30/10)
  • -  $1 UP
  • Total oop .66
  • Total Savings:  $41.89
  • got back
    • (1) $3 UP+ rewards for the Oral B Pulsar toothbrush
    • (1) $2 Up+  reward for the Oral B Cross Action toothbrush

 

• Fourth transaction:
  • 2 orbit gum .88 ea
  • 1 Febreze Luminary Kit on clearance $3.99
  • (3) Treseme hair care items $3.99
  • 1 Kit Kat .40
  • 2 Cheeries 2.50 ea
  • 2 FiberPlus Chocolate bars $2.95 ea
  • 1 NYC Kiss Lip Punch gloss
  • - $5/25
  • - $1/2 Select Kellogs
  • - $1/1 Nature Valley or Fiber One, etc.
  • - .50/1 RA VV orbit gum
  • - $1/1 Tressemme RA q
  • - $1/1 Reese or Kit Kat Snack Size bar
  • - $4/1 Febreze Luminary Kit
  • - $1/2 General Mills Cheerios Cereal Sept VV
  • - $1/2 General Mills Select Cereal Oct VV
  • - (2) .55/1 Cheerios IP
  • - (3) $1/1 Tresemme IP
  • - $1/10 Hair Care wellness coupon
  • - $5/3 Tresemme VV
  • - (2) $3 UP
  • - (2) $1 UP
  • Total oop .14
  • Total saved: $55.58
  • got back:
    • $1 UP for the Cereal
    • $1 UP for the Fiber Plus bars

 

• fifth transaction:
  • 3 Sally Hansens lip infusion clearance $2.29
  • 1 Old Spice deodorant $4
  • 1 Old Spice spray $4
  • 3 NYC Kiss lip gloss clerance $1.49
  • 2 Libby canned fruit mandarin oranges $1.19 w/card
  • 1  Nexxus Shampoo Therapy items 5.1oz $5.99
  • 1 Nexxus Shampoo Therapy items 5.1oz $2.99
  • 1 trial size shampoo $1.19
  • - $5/25
  • - (3) $1/1 Sally Hansen lip product
  • - BOGO Old Spice q - $4
  • - .30/1 Libby Oct. VV
  • - .30/1 Libby Sept VV
  • - $1/2 Libby product q
  • - $2/1 Nexxus RA q
  • - $3/1 Nexxus (home mailer)
  • - $6/2 Nexxus Oct RA VV
  • - $1/10 Hair Cair products wellness q
  • - (1) $3 up
  • - (1) $2 up
  • Total oop $1.10
  • Total saved:  $38.48
  • got back $1 UP on Nexxus
  • will get back $2 SCR on the Old Spice
  • got back $1 up on Nexxus

 

• sixth transaction:
  • 4 Old Spice Deodorant $4 ea
  • 4 Old Spice Spray $4 ea
  • - $5/25
  • - 4 BOGO Old Spice q @ $4 ea
  • - (2)  $1/2 Old Spice product
  • - (2) $3 Up
  • -  $2 UP
  • - $1 up
  • Total oop .75
  • Total saved: $46.32
  • got back $10 P&G UP (the up is only printing for the items shown on the front page in that pink square and they have to be all in one transaction – found all that out the hard way as there were little tags throughout the store on many P&G items which made is confusing and aggravating)

 

• Seventh transaction:
  • 1 ProHealth rechargeable toothbrush $11.19
  • 3 Pringles clearanced .49
  • 1 McCormick Black Pepper clearanced .79
  • 1 2pk Flashlight with 4 D batteries $4.79 w/card
  • 2 Pepsi 20 oz $1.27 w/card
  • 1 Tide $5.99
  • - $4/$20 VV
  • - bogo pepsi VV
  • - $10/1 Oral B Rechargeable toothbrush
  • - $2/1 Tide (Family Fun magazine I think)
  • - $10 UP reward
  • Total oop .77
  • Total saved  $40.31

Grand totals:

• Total oop: $4.53
• Total saved: $312.62
• Get back $2 SCR

 

 

I had to refigure those as many of the receipts were just a mess from where we had issues.

I meant to get more of the cat food on sale but forgot it. Oh well. Maybe I’ll get to go back later this week (maybe Wed. after church) to see if they have any left.  Oldest dd kept her siblings so I could go around the corner to RA and she wanted me to pick her up medicine too.  I fed her supper as I spent way longer than I expected too but didn’t realize or know that I was going to run into issues with the P&G UP and a few other things that were beyond my control.   Thank you dd!! You saved my sanity a little bit anyway!

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Free Avocado with this coupon (1 per store visit – expires 12/31/10) Pin It

We love avocados here. I use them to make homemade guacamole, etc. Hubby will use them in his salad and in a smoothie from time to time.

Anywho… I found this coupon linked over at Econobusters that is for a free Haas Avocado.   (expires 12/31/10)

Valid for one avocado per store visit. Valid in the USA only

This is a pdf coupon so you can print a few and pick up a free Avocado on each store visit or send you hubby, etc. in line behind you to get one free too.

Enjoy!

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Weekend Shopping Resulted in Big Savings Pin It

I took the children to the American Museum of Science & Energy on Saturday as part of The Free Day from the Smithsonian Museum.   Hubby had to work in the area too and was nearby as a carwash working on the landscaping. We stopped by to see him before we went to the museum and the carwash owner came out to talk to us and handed me a business card to scan that gave me a Free $12 car wash and a $3 vacuum.  Thank you!

My weekend shopping results:

After the museum, we enjoyed supper and went to CVS up the street where I bought:

• 7 canisters of Emerald Nuts $1 - $1/1 coupon = FREE
• 2 Xtra laundry detergent $2/4 - $2/2 CVS coupon = $1 ea
• 3 Lumene facial wipes $2.87 - $2/1 CVS coupon = .87 ea
• 2 Tasters Choice coffee packets $1 - $1/1 = FREE
• 1 Absolute Divine Cookies .69 - $1/1 CVS coupon = MM of .31
• 5 packages of Nerds  marked down to .49 - .50/1 = MM of .01
• 4 Sweet Tarts marked down to .49 - .50/1 = MM of .01
• 1 CVS Green Bag Tag .99 (yes it took me this long to remember to finally buy one. lol)
• Total oop: (out of pocket) $7.98
• Total savings: $26.08

From CVS we stopped at Rite Aid just down the road a bit and I bought:

• 3 packs of Huggies Goodnights marked at $6.99 - $2/1 ea = $4.99 and got back a $2 up on each one
• 1 Pack of Huggies Pure & Natural marked at $6.99 - $3/1 IP  = $3.99 and got back a $2 up
• - $5/$25 coupon
• - $2 UP
• used $1.20 remaining on my g.c. from transferring a prescription to RA (you transfer a prescription and present a coupon (often found in the weekly sale ad and get a $25 g.c. – REMEMBER – RA will price match other pharmacies including the $4 generic prices from Walmart)
• Total oop $13
• Total saved: $39.01
• Got back $8 total in UP+ rewards

Another Rite Aid to see if they had diapers marked down too, but nope. Did find these though:

• 2 Oral B Toothbrushes .99 (package opened) – BOGO q = 2/.99
• 2 Glade Plugin Scented Oil .94  - $1/1 any Glade product = MM .06 ea
• Total oop: $1.24
• Total saved: $8.69
• Got back $2 in Up+ rewards

Next stop was Walgreens where:

• 6 XCEL Fabric Dryer Sheets 80 ct on clearance for .87
• 9 Colgate Total Toothpaste .99 - $1/1 any = MM .01 ea
• 3 Crest Floss $3.99 - $2 WAGs q - $1/1 mfg = .99
• 2 Crest Sensitive toothpaste $3.99 - $2 WAGs q - $1/1 mfg = .99
• 4 Halls Refresh Cough Drops on sale $2/$2 - .75/1 ea = 4/$1
• 1 Neutrogena Eye makeup remover on sale $2.99 - $3/1 = MM .01
• 2 Wet & Wild Lip Pencils on sale .49 ea
• 7 Wet & Wild Eye Pencils on sale .49 ea
• 6 Wet & Wild Eye Shadow applicators on sale .49 ea
• 5 Wet & Wild Nail polish (clear) on sale .49 ea
• 1 Wet & Wild nail polish (white) on sale .49 ea
• 1 caramel .35
• - $5/$10 wet & wild products coupon
• Total oop:  $21.09
• Total savings:  $67.68

On Sunday, I stopped at Rite Aid and bought:

• 4 Gain Dish Soap w/raincheck .89 - $1/1 = MM .11 ea
• 2 Crest Pro-Health sensitive toothpaste $2.99 - $1/1 = $1.99 ea
• 1 Crest Pro-Health toothpaste $3.49 - $1/1 = $2.49 ea
• 1 Crest Clinical (this was picked up accidentally thinking it was part of the sale/up rewards) $2.99 - $1/1 = $1.99 ea
• 3 Tide trial size $1.03 w/wellness card discount - (2)$1/1 any from 9/26 PG = .03 ea
• 2 Splenda w/Fiber $3.49 - $2 RA coupon - $2 mfg – MM .51 ea
• 2 airhead candies clearanced to .10
• - $5/$25
• - (2) $2 UP+ rewards
• Total oop: $1.27
• Total saved:  $37.78
• got back $8.50 in UP+
• Since the clinical didn’t give a UP, the manager said I could return it and refunded me $3.83

         second order at Rite Aid:

• 30 cans of Friskies cat food 10/$4 = $12 total - (2) $1/15
• 2 Tide trial size $1.03 w/wellness card discount - (2)$1/1 any from 9/26 PG = .03 ea
• 1 Neutrogena Foam Cleansers $5.99 - $5/1 = .99
• 1 Neutrogena Foam Cleansers $2.99 - $5/1 = MM $2.01
• - $5/25
• - (2) $2 UP+
• - $1 UP+
• Total oop: .80
• Total saved: $40.72
• Got back $1 Up+

Also went to Bi-Lo to get a few deals:

• 38 Gain Dish Detergent $1 - $1/1 = FREE
• used (2) reuseable shopping bags - .10 bag credit
• 2 Old El Paso Taco Seasonings .99 - .50/1 = FREE
• 1 Old El Paso Taco Seasoning .99 – FREE wyb 2 Old El Paso Products coupon = FREE
• Total paid $3.66 (all tax – eats you alive here!)
• Total saved: $45.81
• and I received a $1 off next beef or chicken purchase for buying 3 Old El Paso products.

Forgot the meal deal I wanted to buy this week so I went back in and bought:

• Meal Deal:
• Buy 2 pizzas $5.99 ea  - $2/1 Store coupon Frozen Pizza
• Got free: 
  • 1 2liter Pepsi,
  • 1 Southern Home Bagel Bits
  • 1 Garlic breadsticks
  • 1 Pet ice cream (1/2 gallon
• Total oop $8.60
• Total saved: $15.08
• (not too bad of a deal for 2 pizzas and all that – just two pizzas alone at Little Csaers would be $10 + tax)

Total oop for the two days: $42.28

Total saved for the two days (not counting the free car wash/vac): $280.85

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$15 free stuff at One King’s Lane – Bamboo Products for as low as .95 shipped! Pin It

This deal is so good it deserves a repeat!

Visit One King’s Lane and sign up for a new account.

You’ll get a $15 credit added to your account. This credit can be used towards shipping!!

There are a number of bamboo items for only $8 to $9 each, making them $0.95 to $1.95 shipped!   Most of the $8 - $9 items are sold out now but you can find some other great deals.

I got a set of bamboo utensils for $2.95 total (will use as a present - put with a gift basket of goodies I put together).

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Review: The Mysterious Islands: A Testimony to God's Hand in Creation (DVD) Pin It

My family recently had the opportunity to watch the The Mysterious Islands: A Testimony to God's Hand in Creation (DVD) and the company sent me an extra copy to give to a friend.   My homeschooled children are in the midst of study Mystery of History and this dvd came at a great time! We used it in conjunction with Mystery of History when we were talking about Creation and Evolution. The movies takes you on a journey to the Galapagos Islands wherein you meet some of the most amazing animals on earth!

Overall, I give this movie  5 stars and would highly recommend it to others.  The movie is informative and not boring at all. My children were glued to the screen watching it and ensued on a discussion about the animals in the movie as well as Creationism, Evolution, and Darwin.

View the trailer for The Mysterious Island (DVD).

You can also download a Free Discussion Guide to go along with this movie.

About the Movie:

The Mysterious Islands: A Testimony to God's Hand in Creation (DVD). 

makes a strong case for Creation and points out the flaws in Darwin's evolutionary theory. This educational adventure also showcases many of the amazing animals who reside on the Galapagos Islands. Get a glimpse of the adventure by watching the trailer and scenes below. And to experience the full adventure, pick up The Mysterious Islands at your favorite Christian store!

“The Mysterious Islands is by far the best creationist documentary about Darwin and the Galápagos available. While the cinematography is certainly outstanding, I appreciate the film’s strong biblical message most of all. This film is must-viewing and something for you to show others.” –Ken Ham, founder of Answers In Genesis and the acclaimed Creation Museum

“The Mysterious Islands is a powerful apologetic for God’s Hand in creation. I was amazed, not only at the beautiful cinematography, but also the solid arguments against evolution. Every family library needs a copy.”
–Tim Wildmon, President, American Family Association

Website: http://themysteriousislandsmovie.com

 

 

About Provident Films:

Provident Films brings remarkable, high-impact stories to passionate movie audiences through theatrical and direct-to-DVD releases. Our stories of hope, love, and faith touch the hearts and lives of everyday people in extraordinary ways.   Some of their other films include: Fireproof and Facing the Giants.

Visit Provident Films via ProvidentFilms.org and www.facebook.com/providentfilms.

 

Disclosure:  I received this product free from Provident Films for the purpose of reviewing same.  No other compensation was received for this review. The opinions expressed in this review are my personal and honest opinion.  Your experience with product may vary.

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Review: Book of Ruth (DVD) Pin It

My family received the opportunity to watch the Book of Ruth (DVD) from Pure Flix Entertainment. Overall, I give this movie  3 stars as it is a really slow movie as far as the storyline goes. It is bible based but I think the company could have stepped it up a little to make it a little more interesting/intriguing to keep your attention and to keep you from yawning. It really only picked up toward the end of the movie.  Some camera angles were horrible the way they were shot into the sun.

View the trailer for Book of Ruth.

You can also download a Free Bible Study Guide to go along with this movie.

About the Movie:

The Book of Ruth, is a triumphant love story in the face of adversity.
This selfless journey of love and devotion is seen through the eyes of a young widow. Choosing to leave her homeland of Moab, she follows her mother-in-law Naomi to Israel after the death of her husband. Upon reaching Bethlehem, she meets and marries a man named Boaz, who is of the Royal House of Judah. This chain of seemingly unrelated events, sets the stage for the future kings of the nation of Israel, and the glorious coming of the Messiah.

A Biblical Cinderella story from the archives of the royal Jewish bloodline, this story reveals the redemption of their inheritance through the child Obed, who was the grandfather of King David.

Website: http://ruth.pureflix.com/

About Pure Flix Entertainment:

Pure Flix Entertainment, LLC (PFE ) produces, distributes, acquires, and markets Christian and family-friendly film properties. Pure Flix Entertainment unites some of the most respected and successful members of the Christian film community with the objective of positioning itself as the industry leader for the production and distribution of high quality, inspiring movies and television programs, while doing so with integrity. Covering both the CBA marketplace and the big box retailers in North America, Pure Flix also represents worldwide distribution though the foreign sales office. Media in the form of entertainment and education owns a sure path to how people think about life. Impacting how they think can impact how they live and the choices they make. And because the human mind thinks in pictures, we believe that film is a powerful social and
spiritual influence. For these reasons, our work and passion is the profitable production and distribution of inspiring, Christian and family values based forms of media. Mission Statement: transforming the human spirit through values based entertainment. For additional information
please go to www.pureflixentertainment.com.

ABOUT EMI CMG DISTRIBUTION:
Billboard Magazine's annual Top Christian Music Distributor since 1995, EMI CMG Distribution was founded in 1994 to serve as the main  distribution outlet for EMI CMG's owned and distributed labels to the US Christian marketplace. In addition to distributing EMI CMG fullyowned
labels, which include EMI CMG Label Group's Sparrow, ForeFront, and Credential imprints, as well as EMI Gospel and Worship Together, EMI CMG Distribution has exclusive distribution agreements with Tooth & Nail/BEC, Creative Trust Media, Ee-Taow Records, Gaither Music Group, Green Hill Productions, Hal Leonard, Inpop, Just Me Music, Madacy Entertainment,
Spring Hill Music Group, Troubadour for the Lord, Universal Music Group, VSR Music Group, Anchor Bay Entertainment/Starz, Cloud 9 Games, First Look Studios, Genius Products, GT Media, Guardian Studios/Bananas, Kelly's Filmworks, Pure Flix Entertainment and Third Day Games. EMI CMG Distribution is a division of EMI CMG, a unit of EMI Music, (www.emi.com);
one of the world's leading music companies

Your source for Christian movies and faith-based films for your home, Church and Sunday School class.

Visit Pure Flix Entertainment via www.twitter.com/PureFlixEnt, www.facebook.com/PureFlixEnt, and www.youtube.com/PureFlixEnt.

 

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One King’s Lane: Bamboo Products for as low as 95 cents shipped Pin It

If you’ve not made a purchase from One King’s Lane yet, you can sign up for a new account and you’ll get a $15 credit added to your account. This credit can be used towards shipping.
There are a number of bamboo items for only $8 to $9 each, making them $0.95 to $1.95 shipped!
Most of the $8 - $9 items are sold out now but you can find some other great deals.
I got a set of bamboo utensils for $2.95 total (will use as a present - put with a gift basket of goodies I put together).

Thanks to MoneySavingMom for the heads up on this deal!

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Review: Home Beyond the Sun (DVD) Pin It

My family received the opportunity to watch the Home Beyond the Sun (DVD) from Pure Flix Entertainment. Albeit you could tell that this was a low-budget film, it still had a great storyline and message of Hope. The storyline did seem to jump around from time to time but you could easily pick up the pieces and figure out what was going on.

This movie was inspired by a true story of an American teacher who travels half way around the world to find herself.  The story is heartwarming and awe-spiring of what can only be the hand of God in her life and that of an 8 year old Chinese Orphan that she finds friendship with.

Overall, I give this movie 3.5 stars.

View the trailer for Home Beyond the Sun.

You can also download a Free Bible Study Guide to go along with this movie.

About the Movie:

Home Beyond the Sun is the story of two girls, Jenna (Melyssa Ade) a 22-year old American teacher and the other, Chu Lee (Molly Sayer) an eight-year old Chinese orphan. Together, with the help of the Lord and the guidance of His Word, they overcome the adversity of prejudice, persecution, and political oppression to find solace and protection in the bosom of a Christian family. This extraordinarily moving feature explores the social and political realities of China today. Produced, written and directed by award winning filmmakers of faith, this movie will enthrall the heart, elevate the spirit, and expand the awareness of committed men and women to these challenges. In this deeply committed visual adventure, the creative fire of Christian love warms the hearts of rebels with a cause.

 

About Pure Flix Entertainment:

Pure Flix Entertainment, LLC (PFE ) produces, distributes, acquires, and markets Christian and family-friendly film properties. Pure Flix Entertainment unites some of the most respected and successful members of the Christian film community with the objective of positioning itself as the industry leader for the production and distribution of high quality, inspiring movies and television programs, while doing so with integrity. Covering both the CBA marketplace and the big box retailers in North America, Pure Flix also represents worldwide distribution though the foreign sales office. Media in the form of entertainment and education owns a sure path to how people think about life. Impacting how they think can impact how they live and the choices they make. And because the human mind thinks in pictures, we believe that film is a powerful social and
spiritual influence. For these reasons, our work and passion is the profitable production and distribution of inspiring, Christian and family values based forms of media. Mission Statement: transforming the human spirit through values based entertainment. For additional information
please go to www.pureflixentertainment.com.

ABOUT EMI CMG DISTRIBUTION:
Billboard Magazine's annual Top Christian Music Distributor since 1995, EMI CMG Distribution was founded in 1994 to serve as the main  distribution outlet for EMI CMG's owned and distributed labels to the US Christian marketplace. In addition to distributing EMI CMG fullyowned
labels, which include EMI CMG Label Group's Sparrow, ForeFront, and Credential imprints, as well as EMI Gospel and Worship Together, EMI CMG Distribution has exclusive distribution agreements with Tooth & Nail/BEC, Creative Trust Media, Ee-Taow Records, Gaither Music Group, Green Hill Productions, Hal Leonard, Inpop, Just Me Music, Madacy Entertainment,
Spring Hill Music Group, Troubadour for the Lord, Universal Music Group, VSR Music Group, Anchor Bay Entertainment/Starz, Cloud 9 Games, First Look Studios, Genius Products, GT Media, Guardian Studios/Bananas, Kelly's Filmworks, Pure Flix Entertainment and Third Day Games. EMI CMG Distribution is a division of EMI CMG, a unit of EMI Music, (www.emi.com);
one of the world's leading music companies

Your source for Christian movies and faith-based films for your home, Church and Sunday School class.

Visit Pure Flix Entertainment via www.twitter.com/PureFlixEnt, www.facebook.com/PureFlixEnt, and www.youtube.com/PureFlixEnt.

 

Disclosure:  I received this product free from Pure Flix Entertainment for the purpose of reviewing same.  No other compensation was received for this review. The opinions expressed in this review are my personal and honest opinion.  Your experience with product may vary.

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Review: BusyBodyBook Academic Year / Personal & Family Grid Organizer Aug. 10 to Aug 11 Pin It

I have reviewed items for BusyBodyBook before here on my blog. They happen to be a favorite of mine. when it comes to having a nice little organizer book on hand for not only for a personal and family calendar but also even for a school planner. The 2010-11 Personal Family Organizer Collection offers 5 spacious columns to write in your appointments, to do’s, etc. for up to 5 individual family members. All at a glance side by side.

The books are of sturdy quality with clear plastic cover on the front and back.

There are pockets in the front and back of the book along with a moveable bookmark so you can mark you place in the book.

There are sections for:

• memorable events - birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
• month at a glance pages
• week at a glance with a side column for what the company calls “To Doodles”
• appointments and plans for next year 2011-2012
• a notes section
• a To Do section that has 4 sheets front and back to a page that are perforated so you can tear them out if need be
• a page to note restaurants and take out numbers
• and a short address book

Here is an example of the week at a glance pages with a To Doodles and To Do page on the left.

Overall, if you are looking for a great little organizer whether for your home, business, or homeschool… this may be the gem  you’re searching for.

Check BusyBodyBook out today for all their great organizer offerings.

 

 

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Review: The Febreze NOTICEable Hawaiian Aloha Showdown with Glade Plugins Scented Oil Hawaiian Breeze Pin It

Febreze has to be one of my favorites when it comes to air fresheners. They offer a nice selection in wonderful scents. They sent me the  Febreze NOTICEable Hawaiian Aloha to try out as part of the challenge against the Glade Plugins Scented Oil in Hawaiian Breeze to see if I notice a difference in 5 days, 10 days, and 30 days.

I have to say that the Febreze NOTICEable Hawaiian Aloha seemed to last longer as far as the product wise, have a longer lasting scent, and just seemed to keep the room smelling fresher.

Word of caution:  These are great in medium to large rooms but overpower a small bathroom (found that out the hard way on the Glade one… too much for a small room).

The Febreze NOTICEable is a pluggable scented oil warmer that automatically alternates between two complimentary scents, eliminating odors and providing long-lasting freshness throughout the home for 30-days. The product also has two scent intensity setting to choose from (low and high) for your perfect level of freshness. (I highly recommend the low setting for a bathroom!)

Febreze  Scented Oil Plugin & Febreze NOTICEable are available at major retailers nationwide and is available in various scents.

Visit the Febreze fan page at www.facebook.com/febreze or their twitter page at www.twitter.com/Febreze_Fresh

 

Disclosure:  I received this product free from Febreze for the purpose of reviewing same.  No other compensation was received for this review. The opinions expressed in this review are my personal and honest opinion.  Your experience with product may vary.

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Review: Febreze Set & Refresh Pin It

Recently, Febreze sent me this nice little package of goodies from their new line of air fresheners. Along with the new air freshener (Febreze Set & Refresh), they sent a package of paper napkins with the Febreze log, a recipe card, and a nice white, butcher-style kitchen apron tied up in a pretty blue bow.

I’ve had the opportunity to try out the new air freshener and I LIKE IT!!

There’s no plugs required and no batteries required. You just set it and let it refresh your room. What could be easier than that?!

You just clip in the cartridge, pull the bottom to open and then sit on your kitchen counter, bathroom sink, or bedside table. It gives off a light scent that is great for small rooms such as a bathroom.

Febreze Set & Refresh is available at major retailers nationwide and is available in the following scents:

• Linen & Sky (which is what I received)
• Spring & Renewal
• Meadows & rain
• Hawaiian Aloha
• Thai Dragon Fruit
• Apple Spice & Delight (oh that sounds like a wonderful one for Fall!)

In support of the new product launch, Febreze has partnered with “Money Saving Meals” host Sandra less. As the quintessential hostess, Sandra Lee is always looking for simple ways to keep her home fresh for guests. Sandra lee is featured in a variety of online videos showing entertainers across the country how to plan for unexpected guests in their home. The videos can be viewed on Febreze.com or at Youtube.

Visit the Febreze fan page at www.facebook.com/febreze or their twitter page at www.twitter.com/Febreze_Fresh

 

Disclosure:  I received this product free from Febreze for the purpose of reviewing same.  No other compensation was received for this review. The opinions expressed in this review are my personal and honest opinion.  Your experience with product may vary.

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Cheap Southern Home cereal this week at Bi-Lo 9/22 - 9/28 Pin It

The Southern Home brand of Raisin Bran and Honey and Oats are on sale for $1.79 this week.

Last week or week before last, they had a demonstrator in the store with samples of the cereal and coupons the lady was handing out that was good on the Southern Home cereals.

On that sheet of 4 coupons were a $1.10 coupon on each of those two mentioned cereals, thus making them .69 a box this week.

(I didn't notice if the tag had a longer sale date on it or if it was just running this week so I just put this week's sale date.)

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Whew what a ride! Pin It

It’s been a crazy last few days on the homefront.  Never a dull moment around here!  If it’s not the children, it’s me doing something.

I decided to use Color Oops on my hair to get rid of a horrible jet black dye job that was supposed to be a dark brown (according to that box) that I did about 2 months ago (that’s a story in itself as to why I even colored it then).  I used the color oops as directed and it worked great!   Two or Three days later though it was a little darker (almost black again). I remember the paper in the box said you could use another application of the color oops…. so I did.

WRONG MOVE JELLYBEAN!

Although it did remove the dark from my hair this time, it gave me a present… in the form of an allergic reaction complete with hives, swelling and blisters. Woohoo! NOT!

I am broke out with hives down the right side of my face, all over my neck and shoulders along with swelling on my right side of my face at my eye and my forehead area above my right eye, my neck is swollen, and some lymph nodes at the base of my skull are swollen.   At one point it felt as if my throat was tightening up and my tongue felt like it was swelling. I woke up about 4 am with my head itching horribly. I go to rub my head and I ended up with my hair becoming soaked from where I apparently burst the blisters that were on my scalp.

(the back of my neck 11 hours after getting the shot… I can only imagine what it looked like at 4 am this morning)

So off to the dr. I went where I ended up with a steroid shot  in the right hip and two prescriptions.  I was so afraid they were going to tell me I need to cut my hair to let my scalp heal.  She did tell me though that if I decided to color my hair again, my body probably would react with another allergic reaction now.

Oh the things we do for the sake of vanity.

Moral of the story:  I am not dying my hair EVER AGAIN!    Gray hair (or rather salt and pepper hair) it will be for me from now on.  

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Clean Laundry – Is there really such a thing? Pin It

Well that is sometimes an understatement in this household what with six children still at home age 11 and under.

But what really gets my goat is the fact that I can have the laundry caught up (or so I think) and turn around and find yet another basket of dirty laundry staring at me.  Where did that come from anyway?! It breeds I tell ya!

But what really can get me irritated is to discover that basket of clean and folded laundry that the two older boys were told to put away is now strewn across the floor in their bedroom and piled in a heap near the hallway hamper mixed in with smelly, stinky socks and underwear and who knows what else.  Yes that was the scene in that greeted me this morning. That and the smell of Axe body spray in the air… or should I say taking place of the air. That last thing was courtesy of the 5 year old. He got hold of his oldest brother’s spray.  I won’t even tell you about the hallway bathroom. It’s not a pretty picture.

Oh the joys of motherhood and boys.

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Rite Aid – A good week for deals! Ends 9/18/10 Pin It

First of all, you need to get a Rite Aid Wellness Card if you don’t already have one!  This card entitles you to the sale prices and also results in a 3 tiered percentage savings once you reach those levels (look in your store for details) and of course when you buy certain items, you get what is called UP+ Rewards that is like cash off your next shopping trip (order).

So what did I buy this week, you ask?

Well…

• 2 dulcolax: with my 20% savings using my wellness card, they were $6.97 - $8/1 coupon (cashier adjusted) Go here to get the coupon: Dulcolax® fill out the form to get an option to print a $8 off 1 coupon for the 7day (small bottle) of Dulcolax  -- printable twice
• 2 Natrol Complete Balance BOGO 2/$14.99 - $3/1 printable, $1/1 RA coupon,
• 2 Garnier Hair Color $5.99 – $3/1 printable (print twice), - (2) $2/1 RA coupons
• 2 Garnier Shampoo/Conditioner $2.99 - $1/1 printable (print twice) - $1/1 VV (video value coupon from Rite Aid)
• 2 Playtex $4 - $2/1 printable (print twice)
• 2 Rite Aid invisible Tape bogo 2/$1.49 - $1/1 VV
• 4 Nivea Lip Balms at BOGH (buy one get one 50% off) – (2) $2/2 printables (print twice)
• Maybelline Mascara 40% off $3.11 - $1/1 Wellness coupon – $1/1 mfg (and that meets my goal of getting the Free Glam Bag offer they have that ends 9/27 (I think)   There is also a Maybelline Cosmetics $2 off Video value from SEPT if  you haven’t used it yet (I had)
• 1 Aquafresh Isoactive toothpaste $4.23 with my 20% Wellness card level discount -  $1.50 mfg, $1/1 VV for August, $1/1 VV for September
• 2 Reach Toothbrushes $2.99 - $1/1 VV and (2) $1/1 IP (print twice) - $1/10 Oral Care receipt coupon
• 2 Mega Red Krill Oil 60ct $30.49 – bogo =2/$30.49 - (2) $3/1
• 1 Orbit Gum .88  - .50/1 VV q
• 2 nivea Men’s bodywash (forgot to put in pic) Rainchecked for $1 ea - $1/1 coupon = free.

I did 5 separate orders so I could use the $5/$25 coupons I had (you can earn 2 by watching the videos for RiteAid Video Values along with a $4/$20 coupon) and print 2 from the redplum.com site (as it just reset today).

I received UP+ rewards that I could use on the higher priced orders as I did those last so I’d not have to pay so much out of pocket. I received these rewards:

• (1) $2 UP+ for buying 2 Nivea men’s Body wash
• (2) $2 UP+ for buying the 4 Nivea Lip balms
• (2) $3 UP+ for buying the Playtex
• (1) $5 UP+ for buying $15 in Garnier Products
• (2) $2 UP+ for buying the 2 Reach Toothbrushes
• (1) $3 UP+ for buying the 2 Mega Red
• (1) $1 UP+ for buying Maybelline Mascara
• (seems like I’m forgetting a couple)

Total paid:

• .08 on a Rite Aid Gift card
• Total oop (out of pocket) $5.56  (so $5.64 with the g.c.)
• and I still have a $3 and a $2 UP+ left for another day… almost like paying .64 for all that stuff.

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Kroger = Stock Up price on Libby’s Canned Veggies ends 9/18/10 Pin It

Kroger has Libby’s vegetables on sale 2/$1.

There are $1/3 canned vegetables that came out in the 8/29 Red Plum inserts.

Buy 6 cans for $3 and use (2) $1/3 coupons = 6 cans for $1 (plus tax)

I stopped in and bought:

• 102 cans of veggies (I bought a variety) - (34) $1/3 coupons ) If you don’t have those coupons, here’s a .50/2 coupon at least – printable twice)
• 2 containers of Fage yogurt ($1.25 - $1/1 Facebook coupon – printable twice) = .25 ea
• 3 Honest Teas ($1 - .50/1 coupons from here – fill out short form and you can print the coupon 3 times) = free 
• 2 Colgate Wisp  $1 - $1/1 = free
• 1 bag of salad $1.29 markdown - $1/1 coupon wyb 3 Honest Teas (tear pad coupon found on Honest Tea display) = .29

Total paid $18.51

Total saved: 111.98

 

(thanks for the heads up on this deal goes to Missy64 at weusecoupons.com)

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Update to the Bi-LO: MM! on Mueller’s Pasta week of 9/8 – 9/14! Pin It

In my post Bi-LO: MM!! On Mueller’s Pasta week of 9/8 –9/14 I made earlier this morning, I just wanted to confirm that my scenarios are working.

Reminder: Use those reuseable Bi-Lo shopping bags for .05 each off your order!!

And Be sure to pick up something small to cover any overage.

I stopped in after church tonight and bought 60 boxes (didn't clear the shelf) and bought a 6pk of air heads candy for .89 as well.

• I used (12 of the $2/5  boxes of Mueller’s Coupons)
  Got bag credit of .10 (2 bags @ .05 ea)
  Total I paid: .21 not a typo!

I spoke to one of the asst. mgrs and asked if they would order me some more as I didn't want to clear the shelves. Many of this Bi-Lo’s employees and managers know me pretty good and they will order for me. He asked me what I wanted and how much and put the order in tonight as I got there before 10 (went after church). So I ordered 50 more boxes (1 case of 24 spaghetti and one case of 24 elbow mac) and I'll just get 2 off the shelf when that comes in to reach my 50. He said the other mgr. ordered a bunch too so there should be some. YAY! My pasta will be restocked!

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Bi-LO: MM!! On Mueller’s Pasta week of 9/8 –9/14 Pin It

Mueller’s Pasta is BOGO  (reg.  Thin or Regular Spaghetti or Elbow Mac) 2/.79 this week at Bi-Lo. Here’s how to get FREE Pasta and have a little bit of MM (Money Maker) on it.

Go to Mueller's Pasta*| Coupons and Promotions*| Healthy Pasta, Pasta Recipes, Pasta Coupons & Promotions for Your Family and print out a few of the $2/5 boxes coupon

Here are the BEST FREE/MM Deal scenarios to choose from:

• 10 boxes = $3.95 (that is 2/.79)
• - (2) $2/5 coupons for a total of $4 off
• = MM of .05 off the rest of your stuff (or towards your tax plus 30 boxes free!)

OR

20 boxes = $7.90 (that is 2/.79)

- (4) $2/5 coupons for a total of $8 off

= MM of .10 off the rest of your stuff (or towards your tax plus 30 boxes free!)

OR

• 30 boxes = $11.85 (that is 2/.79)
• - (6) $2/5 coupons for a total of $12 off
• = MM of .15 off the rest of your stuff (or towards your tax plus 30 boxes free!)

OR

• 40 boxes = $15.80 (that is 2/.79)
• - (8) $2/5 coupons for a total of $16 off
• = MM of .20 off the rest of your stuff (or towards your tax plus 30 boxes free!)

and so on in multiples of 10 each time (50 boxes, 60 boxes, etc.) - just use the appropriate amount of q's for them and a mm will result for them too.

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Bi-L0: Reallly Cheap Mueller’s Pasta until 9/7/10 Pin It

I posted about getting really cheap pasta the other day and a commentor on my blog (Thanks Nancy M) let me know that there was a $2/5 coupon on the Mueller's website. So here’s how to get realllly cheap Mueller’s Pasta…

Bi-Lo has a E-Pic deal on the Mueller's Pasta (blue and white box according to the hangtag) for wyb 3 boxes you get a $1 instantly off at the register.
There is a $2/5 boxes coupon available on the Mueller's website (you will either have to sign up or log in to get the coupon).

Here's the best deal I came up with:

15 boxes of Mueller's (I mixed and matched the spaghetti and elbow mac that are .79 a box)
- (3) $2/5 Mueller's pasta coupons (it comes up and asks how many you want to print)
- $5 off instantly ($1 per every 3 you buy)
= .85 + tax  for 15 boxes

30 boxes would be $1.70+tax (you'd need 6 of the $2/5 coupons)

Don't forget for those of you who signed up for the recipe booklet back earlier this year (or was it last fall), there's also a .55/2 coupon in there that is good only for this month. 

So you could make money on 15 boxes or only pay .60 + tax for 30 of them if you used that coupon.

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Spent $6.36 and saved $86.18 between Rite Aid, CVS, Publix, Bi-Lo, and Walmart Pin It

I went shopping by myself last night (which is always nice being that 6 of the children are usually in tow and makes for a more brain-draining experience).

 

I went to Rite Aid armed with a $10 gift card, did 2 transactions and bought:

• 1 Listerine Zero marked at $2.99 – $1/1 Video Value (RA store coupon) - $1/1 mfg
• 24 composition books – on sale for buy one for $1.99 and get 2 free
• 2 3-Musketeers candy bars (not shown) @ .50 ea
• 1 Air heads candy .16 (not shown)
• used (2) $5/$25 RA coupons (one on each order)
• - (2) $1/1 UP+
• - (2) $1/10 school supplies

Total paid from gift card: $3.47   

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CVS:

• 11 Emerald Nuts @ $1 each (every day price!) - $1/1 q on each

I only paid tax of .85

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Publix:

• 3 Kraft Zesty Italian dressing on sale bogo 2/$3.19
• 3 Kraft Ranch dressing on sale bogo for 2/$3.19
• - (2) $2/3 Kraft product mfg
• - (6) $1/1 any Salad dressing Bi-Lo store coupon from the catalina machine (Publix accepts competitor coupons) = overage of 0.215 for each 3 I bought so a total of .44 overage
• 2 Success Rice $1.19 ea - $1/1 q = .19 ea
• 2 YoPlait Plus Yogurt on sale bogo 2/$2.50 - .50/1 ea and doubled –= .25 ea

Total paid: .99

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Super Bi-Lo

• 3 Mueller’s Elbow Macaroni @ .79 ea
• - $1 instantly wyb 3
• - .55/2 which doubled

Total paid: .27

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Walmart

• 8 Super Sticky Post it Notes $1
• - $1/1 printable IP (now removed from the site – I had saved it as it’s a pdf and you can print more than one)

Total paid: .78   tax only

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Kroger: Freebies and Great deals until 9/4 saved $71.18 today and spent $35.68. Pin It

Kroger has some great freebies and deals this week including a dozen, large  eggs for $1 (I miss our chickens’ fresh eggs) and gallon of milk for $2.78 .

I spent $35.68 and saved $71.18 today and got this:

 

• 7 Ronzoni Smart Taste Penne Pasta $1 - $1/1 q = all free
• 2 BestLife Buttery Spread $1.50 ea - .50/1 IP q= .50 ea
• 4 pks Bic Red pens .79 ea - $1/2 q’s = .58/2 or $1.16/4
• 7 Reach Flossers $1 ea
• 2 Reach Mint Floss $1 ea
• 9 Reach Toothbrushes $1 ea
• 5 Listerine Citrus $2.64 on clearance
• 4 regular Listerine $3.99
• - (9) $3/3 q wyb 1 Listerine, 1 Reach toothbrush, and 1 Reach Floss or Flosser
• 3 Reach Floss waxed $1 - $1/1 peelie right on the pkg = FREE
• 1 gallon of Kroger brand Milk $2.78
• 4 Kroger brand dozen large eggs

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CVS: Got Nuts? Pin It

I do. I have a family of nuts. Oh wait, I don’t mean that kind of nuts.  No I’m talking about canisters of Emerald nuts FREE AFTER COUPON.

CVS has 4.5oz canisters of Emerald Nuts for a $1 and there is a $1/1 coupon from the 8/15 Red Plum newspaper insert; thus making them FREE (or tax only basically).

Here’s what the canisters look like:

I snagged 20 total today for $1.65 total (tax only). I found Honey Roasted Peanuts and Dry Roasted Peanuts.  The best part… I still have a lot more coupons to use!  YAY!!!

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The West Ladies are Back in The Art of Crafting Pin It

The West Ladies are Back  in The Art of Crafting


If you have enjoyed the Homestead Blessings Series, Hosted by The West Ladies, be sure to check out their latest release:   Homestead Blessings: The Art of Crafting.

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Pre-order 'The Art of Crafting' by August 23rd at the discounted price of $13.95, and save $3 off the retail price.

Additionally, if you pre-order 'The Art of Crafting' all other Homestead Blessings DVDs are just $12 per-DVD. Offer ends in just four days. Learn more and order now.

This newest dvd in the series did not disappoint me at all. I am a fan of this series of DVD's from the West Ladies.   As I have stated in my previous posts regarding this series of DVDs, I am using them as springboard for my home economics class for my two youngest girls. 

The DVD's are informative as well as interactive with a pdf to print, bonus scenes, and more.

Overall, I was very happy with this newest edition to the series and hope that the West Ladies will continue to add to the series.


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