FREE Essence of Beauty Hand Cream at CVS (Facebook)

"Like" the CVS Minute Clinic Facebook page and receive a coupon by e-mail for a FREE Essence of Beauty Hand Cream.  Choose from Sunflower, Japanese Garden or Citrus Coconut scents.

Coke Deal at CVS 6/8

Stop by CVS on Friday 6/8/12 and scan your Extra Care Card at the Magic Coupon Machine to get a coupon for a $1.99 Coke product 12 pack with any $10 purchase.  This offer is only valid on Friday 6/8/12.

FREE CVS Moisturizing Body Wash (Facebook)

Go here & "Like" CVS Minute Clinic on Facebook to print a coupon for a FREE full-size CVS Moisturizing Body Wash.

FREE Essence of Beauty Purse-Sized Hand Cream at CVS (Facebook)

Go here & "Like" CVS Minute Clinic on Facebook to get a coupon for a FREE Essence of Beauty Purse-Sized Hand Cream.

CVS Trip 11/20

I made a quick trip to CVS this afternoon.  I did not want to spend too much because I am waiting for Black Friday! 

• 2 Speedstick Deodorant $2.99 each
• 1 Excedrin PM 8ct. $.99
• 2 Nivea Men's Bodywash $6.29 each (used $2/1 coupon that came with a free sample, $1/1 printable coupon)
• 1 DeMet's Turtles $1.99 (used $1 coupon)
• 1 Palmolive Dish Soap $.99 (used $.25 coupon)

Total Before Coupons & Extra Bucks = $22.53

I used $10.00 in Extra Bucks & a 20% CVS coupon (good on regular price items only) that I received by e-mail.

Total Out of Pocket = $6.40 & I received $10.99 in Extra Bucks!
($5 Nivea, $4 Speed Stick, $.99 Excedrin, $1 Green Bag Tag)

Come back on Friday to see all of my Black Friday Deals!!

CVS Black Friday Ad 11/24-11/26

Go here to get a sneak peek at the CVS Black Friday ad.  Thanks i heart cvs!

Last year, Connor came with me to CVS at midnight on Thanksgiving.  He is already talking about doing it again this year.  He was a very good helper last year and so I think I will let him come again this year!

Starburst B1G1 FREE Printable Coupon

Go here & watch a short video to print a B1G1 FREE coupon for Starbursts.

CVS Halloween Party & Customer Event 10/23

From the CVS Facebook Page:

Join us on Sunday, October 23 for our 2011 Halloween Party and Customer Event! We are offering a free gift pack to any child in costume on October 23, 2011 at all CVS/pharmacy locations, while supplies last. The gift pack includes $5 value of candy, toys, trick or treat safety items and $10 in coupons for additional Halloween products! The gift pack also includes a free 5X7 photo, supported by an in-store costume photo shoot.

CVS $2 Extra Bucks!

Go here and pledge to not be a money trasher & get $2 in CVS Extra Bucks by e-mail within 24 hours of pledging!  Do people really throw Extra Bucks in the trash????

FREE Candy or Beverage at CVS! (Facebook)

Go here & "Like" CVS on Facebook to print a coupon for a FREE candy or beverage.  This coupon expires 9/22/11.  Thanks Mojo Savings!

CVS Trip 9/18

I made a trip to CVS today.  The Halloween candy deals have started so I am going to start stocking-up!

• 3 7-Up 12 packs 3/$11.00
• 2 bags M&M Fun Size $2.50 each (used $1/2 coupon)
• 2 bags 3 Musketeers Fun Size $2.50 each (used $1/2 peelie coupon)
• 1 Carmex $.99 (used $.35 coupon)
• 1 Revlon Moon Drops Lipstick $6.49
• 1 bag Candy Corn $.99

Total Before Coupons & Extra Bucks = $29.47

I used $15.00 in Extra Bucks.

Total Out of Pocket = $12.12 & I earned $12.99 in Extra Bucks!
($3 7-Up, $4 Mars Candy, $5 Revlon Lipstick, $.99 Candy Corn)

Super Savings Saturday 9/17

Here are my deals for the week:

CVS:

• 7 Finish Dishwasher Tabs $2.99 each
• 4 Coke 12 packs 4/$13.00 (used FREE coupon I earned from My Coke Rewards)
• 1 Clairol Nice'n Easy Color Blend Foam Hair Color $6.99 (used $3 coupon)
• 3 Herbal Essence Shampoo/Conditioner $2.99 each (used $1/2 & FREE coupon)
• 2 Xtra Laundry Detergent $1.49 each
• 1 Emerald Cocoa Almonds $3.49 (used $1 coupon)
• 1 Dawn Dish Soap $.99 (used $.50 coupon)

Total Before Coupons & Extra Bucks = $57.35

I used $17.00 in Extra Bucks & a $2.00 off any purchase CVS Birthday coupon from the Magic Coupon Machine.

Total Out of Pocket = $26.61 & I earned $18.00 in Extra Bucks!
($10 Finish, $3 Coke, $1 Nice'n Easy, $3 Herbal Essence, $1 Green Bag Tag)

Walgreens:

• Haviland Thin Mints $.79
• 3 Russell Stover Chocolate Pumpkins $.39 each
• 4 Progresso Soups 4/$5.00 (used $1/4 coupon from a booklet I found at Price Chopper)
• 2 boxes Nature Valley Granola Bars 2/$4.00 (used $1/2 coupon from a booklet I found at Price Chopper)

Total Out of Pocket = $8.96

 I recently purchased a Costco membership.  I do not really like stores that require you to pay a membership fee to shop at the store but I went ahead and joined since I found a deal where you get $50.00 in Costco coupons with the membership.  Some of the coupons are for FREE products and some are just dollar amounts off.  I will use $40.00 worth of the coupons (the $10 I am not using are for eye exams) so I decided to try a membership for a year. 

I have to say that I am not impressed after my shopping trip today and probably will not continue my membership after a year.  I spent a lot of money even after coupons and most of the items I can find at the grocery store for the same price or less with a sale & coupon.

• Kirklands Green Beans 12 cans $7.49
• Contadina Organic Tomato Sauce 12 cans $6.99
• Kirkland Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil $9.99
• Kirkland House Blend Coffee 2lb. $12.99 (used FREE coupon)
• Bananas 3lbs. $1.39
• Carnation Instant Breakfast 30ct. $9.89
• Grape Tomatoes 2lbs. $5.99
• Chicken Tenders 6lbs. $16.55 (used $5 coupon)

Total Out of Pocket = $53.39

 Wal-Mart:

• Genesis Acai Berry Juice $6.97
• Green Goodness Juice $3.28

Total Out of Pocket = $10.25

Finally, I purchased a package of Yogurt Starter for $4.29 (saved $.10 for bringing my own bag) at Whole Foods Market so I can make yogurt in my new yogurt maker this weekend.

Total Money Spent this Week = $103.50

Super Savings Saturday 8/20

I did not do a lot of shopping this week because we were on vacation in Branson, MO!  I did purchase a few things at Silver Dollar City & the Amish Country Store.  I also squeezed in a little bit of drugstore & school supply shopping when we got home.

Connor & Grandpa in jail at Silver Dollar City.

This year Connor thought for sure that he would be tall enough to ride Wildfire.  He was so close that they had to meaure him several times but they said he still wasn't quite tall enough.  We even tried trading shoes. Yes, my 7 year old & I wear the same size shoes.  If you are wondering how this is possible, check-out the picture of my 6'6" husband above!  

 Today, I was looking at our vacation pictures and I came across the picture above.  Doesn't it look like he is in the green "all ride" zone?   He is even wearing his own shoes in this picture.  Well, I think we will have to make another trip to Silver Dollar City this Fall.  Connor says he just has to ride Wildfire in 2011!

Here are my deals for the week:

Amish Country Store in Branson, MO: 

• Salsa Seasoning Mix (0.35lb.) $2.10
• Pot Roast Seasoning (0.50lb.) $6.00
• Dill Dip Mix (0.44lb.) $4.84
• Honey Mustard Dip/Dressing Mix (0.60lb.) $4.79

Total Out of Pocket = $17.73

 

Silver Dollar City:

• 2 bottles Honey Blackberry BBQ Sauce $2.49 each
• Apple Butter $5.99
• White Corn Meal (2 lbs.) $4.99 (used $1 coupon that I received because we have season passes)

Total Out of Pocket = $14.96

Office Depot:

• 5 Scholastic Crayons $.25 each
• 2 Scissors $.25 each
• 2 Compass $.25 each
• 1 box of Pencils $.25
• 5 Rulers $.01 each

Total Out of Pocket = $2.55

 

Walgreens:

• Highlighters $.79
• Liquid Paper $.99

I used a $1.00 Register Reward that was going to expire.

Total Out of Pocket = $.78

 

I purchased this large binder from a local thrift store for $.99.  It looks brand new!

Total Out of Pocket = $.99

 

CVS:

• CVS Body Wash $2.29 (used FREE coupon)
• CVS Bandages $4.49 (used FREE coupon from the Magic Coupon Machine- Since my store was out of the specific type listed on the coupon they were substituting any CVS bandages that were $4.29 or less.  The box I chose was $.20 more so I had to pay the $.20 difference but I got 100 bandages for $.20!)
• 3 Powerade, 1 Fuse & 1 Honest Tea 5/$5.00
• Kit Kat $1.19 (used FREE coupon from the Magic Coupon Machine- since my store was out of Caramello candy bars they were substituting any Hershey candy bar $1.19 or less)
• 2 Milky Way 2/$1.00

I used $4.99 in Extra Bucks.

Total Out of Pocket = $1.21 & I earned $2.00 in Extra Bucks!
($1.00 Green Bag Tag, $1.00 Beverages)

 

Hen House:

• Era Laundry Detergent $1.99 (used $.50 coupon that doubled)
• Planter's Peanut Butter $1.79 (used $2.00 coupon from Kraft First Taste)

Total Out of Pocket = $.78

Total Money Spent this Week = $39.00

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FREE Body Wash at CVS (Facebook)

Go here & "Like" CVS Minute Clinic on Facebook to get a coupon for a FREE full-size CVS body wash!

Super Savings Saturday 7/30

 This was definitely the best deal of the week!  My husband got this laser jet printer for FREE from a friend.  We went dumpster diving & we didn't even have to get in the dumpster or dig through trash.

Total Out of Pocket = $0 

 

Staples:

• 2 Sharpie 2 packs $.25 each
• 2 White-Out 2 packs $.50 each
• 2 Eraser Cap packs $.10 each
• 2 Pencil Cases $.50 each
• 2 packs Colored Jumbo Paper Clips $.50 each

Total Out of Pocket = $3.70

Office Depot:

• 8 Plastic Portfolio Folders $.25 each 
• 3 Pencil Sharpeners $.01 each
• 4 Scholastic Glue Sticks 4 packs $.50 each
• Prang Watercolor Paints on clearance $2.41 (Connor recently went to a watercolor painting class & the teacher recommended this brand.)
• 1 Dry Erase Markers 4 pack $.50 (This was a substitution since they were out of the 2 packs that were advertised for $.25)

Total Out of Pocket = $6.94

I am so excited that we finally have Trader Joes in Kansas City!  The grand opening was 7/15/11 & we went last Saturday.  It was sooooooo crowded!  There were no carts available and we had to stand in line for over an hour.  Next time I will definitely go during the week instead of on the weekend.

 

Total Out of Pocket = $34.57

 

I purchased a bag of Stevia sweetener at Wal-Mart.

Total Out of Pocket = $5.87

CVS:

• 2 Raisin Bran Cereal 2/$4.00 (used $1/2 coupon)
• 3 Post Cereals 3/$6.00 (used $1.25/1 Honey Bunches of Oats coupon that came in a box of cereal several months ago & $1/2 Post Cereal coupon)
• 1 U by Kotex $3.49 (used $1 coupon)
• 2 Irish Spring Deodorant 2/$7.00 (used 2 $1 coupons)
• 1 Lady Speedstick $3.00 (used $.50 coupon)
• 1 Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste $2.99 (used $1 coupon)
• 1 Paper Mate Pens $1.99
• 2 Schick Quatro Disposable Razors $9.29 each (used B1G1 FREE coupon)
• 2 Skintimate Shave Cream $2.19 each (used 2 $1 printable coupons)
• 1 Edge Shave Gel $2.19 (used $1 printable coupon)

 

Total Before Coupons & Extra Bucks = $53.62

 I used $19.00 in Extra Bucks.

 

 Total Out of Pocket = $14.58 & I earned $19.00 in Extra Bucks!

($2.00 Kotex, $3.00 Irish Spring & Speedstick, $2.00 Crest, $1.99 Paper Mate, $10 Schick/Skintimate/Edge)

 

Walgreens:

• 2 Yakisoba Japanese Noodles on clearance for $.49 each
• 2 Trail Mix $.79 each
• 2 Arizona Teas 2/$1.00
• 3 Hunts Tomato Sauce 3/$1.00
• 3 Pencil Sharpeners $.39 each

Total Out of Pocket = $5.73

 

I went to Dillions (Leavenworth, KS) this week because they were offering $25 in FREE groceries with the transfer of a prescription & I just couldn't resist the FREE milk.  I did the deal twice and got 4 FREE gallons of milk!  When I got home, I found that only 3 gallons of milk would fit in my refrigerator so I gave one gallon to our neighbors.  I also found a sirloin pork roast on mark down, Scotch Brite Sponges on clearance & I had coupons making them $.74 each, FREE Ivory soap after coupons & FREE Hair Color with coupon (came in the mail- no longer available).

Total Out of Pocket  = $16.34

Total Money Spent this Week = $87.73

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CVS Trip 7/24

Here is what I purchased at CVS today:

• 2 Raisin Bran Cereal 2/$4.00 (used $1/2 coupon)
• 3 Post Cereals 3/$6.00 (used $1.25/1 Honey Bunches of Oats coupon that came in a box of cereal several months ago & $1/2 Post Cereal coupon)
• 1 U by Kotex $3.49 (used $1 coupon)
• 2 Irish Spring Deodorant 2/$7.00 (used 2 $1 coupons)
• 1 Lady Speedstick $3.00 (used $.50 coupon)
• 1 Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste $2.99 (used $1 coupon)
• 1 Paper Mate Pens $1.99
• 2 Schick Quatro Disposable Razors $9.29 each (used B1G1 FREE coupon)
• 2 Skintimate Shave Cream $2.19 each (used 2 $1 printable coupons)
• 1 Edge Shave Gel $2.19 (used $1 printable coupon)

Total Before Coupons & Extra Bucks = $53.62

I used $19.00 in Extra Bucks.

Total Out of Pocket = $14.58 & I earned $19.00 in Extra Bucks!
($2.00 Kotex, $3.00 Irish Spring & Speedstick, $2.00 Crest, $1.99 Paper Mate, $10 Schick/Skintimate/Edge)

Super Savings Saturday 7/23

Here are my deals for the week:

Once again Staples had great school supply deals & I had a $5.00 Staples Rewards coupon.  Here is what I purchased:

• 1 Magnetic Dry Erase Board $1.00
• 1 Staples 200 sheet Construction Paper $3.00
• 1 Avery Dividers $.50
• 1 Desk Caddy $4.99
• 2 Index Cards $.01 each
• 2 Highlighters $.01 each
• 2 packs Pencils $.01 each

Total Out of Pocket = $4.54

Toys R Us:

• Crayola Construction Paper 96ct. on sale Buy 1 Get 2 FREE $2.79

Total Out of Pocket = $2.79

CVS:

• 2 Pantene Shampoo Conditioner 2/$6.97 (used $3 coupon)
• 2 Crest Kid's Toothpaste $1.99 each (used 2 $.75 coupons)
• 3 Covergirl Face Powder$6.97 each (used $2.50/2 & $1.00/1 coupons)
• 1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor $9.99 (used $4.00 coupon)
• Raincheck: Tom's of Maine Toothpaste $3.99 (used $1.00 coupon)
• Raincheck:  Oral-B Pulsar Toothbrush $6.00 (used $2.00 coupon)

Total Before Coupons & Extra Bucks = $51.84


I used $20.99 in Extra Bucks.



Total Out of Pocket = $15.85 & I earned $20 in Extra Bucks!

($1.00 Green Bag Tag, $2.00 Pantene, $5.00 Covergirl, $4.00 Gillette, $2.00 Crest, $3.00 Tom's Raincheck, $3.00 Oral-B Raincheck)

Walgreens:

• 8 Penway Pencils 10 pack $.19 each
• 2 Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils 5 pack $.19 each
• 2 Sheet Protectors 10 pack $.49 each

Total Out of Pocket = $3.26

I also earned 10x points for the Walgreens Rewards program. 


 

Target (first trip):

• 4 Kashi Bars & 1 Kashi Cereal $2.99 each & B4G1 FREE (used $2/4 Target coupon)
• Up & Up Cottonballs $.97
• Paper Mate Pens $1.00 (used $1 Target coupon)
• 2 Bic Pens 2/$1.00 (used $1/2 Target coupon)
• Sharpie Silver Metallic Permanent Markers $1.54 (used $1 Target coupon)
• 1 Scotch Magic Tape $.50 (used $.50 Target coupon)
• 5 boxes Rose Art Crayons $.20 each

Total Out of Pocket = $14.47 


On my second trip to Target, I took Connor with me so I could do 2 transactions and use multiple Target store coupons.

Second Target Trip (1st transaction):

• 2 Bic Pens $.50 each (used $1 Target coupon)
• 1 Scotch Magic Tape $.50 (used $.50 Target coupon)
• 1 Sharpie 2 pack $1.49 (used $1 Target coupon)
• 1 Paper Mate Pens $1.00 (used $1 Target coupon)

Total Out of Pocket = $.49

Second Target Trip (2nd Transaction):

• 1 Jiff Peanut Butter to Go (used FREE coupon- no longer available)
• 1 Rose Art Water Color Paints $1.00
• 3 Scotch Magic Tape $.50 each (used $.50 Target coupon & $1/2 printable manufacturer coupon) 
• 2 Bic Pens $.50 each (used $1/2 coupon)
• 1 Paper Mate Pens $1.00 (used $1 Target coupons)
• 1 Sharpies 2 pack $1.49 (used $1 Target coupon)

Total Out of Pocket = $1.49

I don't shop at K-Mart very much because there prices are high, they are not coupon friendly & customer service is very poor but since K-Mart is close to my house I stopped in to get 4 boxes of Crayola Crayons ($.25 each).

Total Out of Pocket = $1.00

Aldi:

• 2 gallons of Milk $3.10 each

Total Out of Pocket = $6.20

Total Money Spent this Week = $50.09

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