FREE 8x10 Photo at Walgreens

Use the code FREE2THANK to get a free 8x10 Photo Enlargement Print from the Walgreens Photo Center. This code is valid until 11/28/12 and there is a limit of 1 FREE 8x10 print per household.

FREE Photo Collage Print a Walgreens

Use the code COLLAGEFREE to get a free 8x10 Photo Collage Print from the Walgreens Photo Center.  This code is valid until 11/3/12 and there is a limit of 1 FREE Collage Print per household.

FREE Carmex Lotion at Walgreens 8/5-8/11

Make sure & print the $1/1 coupon for Carmex Lotion that is available at coupons.com.  Walgreens will have Carmex Lotion on sale for $4.99 starting Sunday 8/5/12 & you get $4.00 in Register Rewards.  Use the $1/1 printable coupon to get FREE Carmex Lotion after Register Rewards!

Walgreens FREE 8x10 Photo

Walgreens if offering a FREE 8x10 photo.  Just upload a photo here, use the code PRINT8X10 at check-out and select in store pick-up to get a FREE 8x10 photo.  This offer expires 6/15/12.

FREE 8x10 Photo at Walgreens

Use the code FREE4ME to get a FREE 8x10 photo print from Walgreens.  If you select in store pick-up there will be no shipping charges.  The code is valid until 5/12/12.

FREE Milky Way Bunny Candy at Walgreens!

This week (3/18/12 - 3/24/12) Walgreens has Milky Way Bunny Candy on sale 2/$1.00.  Use the $1/2 Mars Easter Products coupon from the 3/18 Red Plum insert to get 2 for FREE!

FREE 8x10 Photo from Walgreens

You can get a FREE 8x10 photo from Walgreens when you use the code FREEONE (expires 3/17/12) & select in store pick-up at check-out.

Walgreens Rewards Program Will Be Discontinued Effective 1/1/12

I have great news if you live in one of the test market areas (Kansas City MO, Richmond VA & Portland OR) for the Walgreens Rewards program.  The program will be discontinued effective 1/1/12 and all rewards must be redeemed by 1/31/12.  I hope the new program is a lot better than the rewards program!

From the Walgreens Rewards Website:

Why is the program being discontinued?

Walgreens Rewards is a pilot program that is currently operating in a selected number of stores. We're in the process of designing a new program that will be the largest, most exciting retail rewards program in the marketplace. Discontinuing the pilot program is essential to make the necessary enhancements.

Walgreens Trip 9/18

Here are my Walgreens deals for the week:

• 1 Gain Dish Soap $.99 (used $.50 coupon)
• 3 Carmex 3/$3.00 (used 3 $.30 coupons)
• 1 Tom's of Maine Deodorant $3.99 (used $1 coupon & earned 15x Walgreens Rewards Points)
• 1 Hyland Cold & Cough $4.99 (received a $5 Register Reward)
   

Total Out of Pocket = $10.57 & I received a $5.00 Register Reward!

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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Super Savings Saturday 8/6

Here are my deals for the week:

 Office Max:

• 2 Wood Rulers $.01 each
• 2 Glue Stick 4 packs $.50 each
• 2 Schoolio Crayons $.01 each
• 2 Pencils 10 pack $.10 each

Total Out of Pocket = $1.24

 Office Depot:

• 3 Protractors $.05 each
• 5 Pencil Pouches $.05 each

Total Out of Pocket = $.40

 Go here to see the details of my Walgreens trip.

Total Out of Pocket = $10.33

Toys R Us:

• Crayola Paint Pots $2.00

Total Out of Pocket = $2.00

 I went to Trader Joes again this week to purchase Maple Syrup & I picked-up a few other items while I was there.

Total Out of Pocket = $29.00

Hy-Vee:

• 2 Hy-Vee Butter Quarters $1.99 each with in-ad coupon (2 separate transactions because of limit)
• Hodgson Mills Baking Mix $3.69 (for a recipe I will post next week)
• Hy-Vee Pan Spray $1.50
• MCF Powdered Sugar $1.77

Total Out of Pocket = $10.94

Price Chopper:

• 10 Kraft Shredded Cheese $1.99 each & save $5.00 wyb10

Total Out of Pocket = $14.90

I purchased 3 bars of Oatmeal Milk & Honey Soap from Sage and Daisy.  This store is located in Crown Center and sells handmade soaps, lotions & much more.  I tried a sample of their soap several weeks ago & absolutely fell in love with it!

Total Out of Pocket = $12.00


Total Money Spent this Week = $80.81

Today (8/6/11) is your last chance to enter to win Blue Bunny Ice Cream Bucks!  There are 4 very easy ways to enter to win.  All entries must be received by Saturday 8/6/11 midnight CST.

Walgreens Trip 7/31

It is another great week for school supplies at Walgreens!

• 2 Fiskars Scissors $.79 each
• 2 Mini Staplers $.69 each
• 3 Dry Erase Markers 4 pack $.99 each
• 5 boxes Colored Pencils $.59 each
• 3 packs Eraser Caps, 2 packs Pink Erasers $.29 each

Total Out of Pocket = $10.33

I also earned a lot of bonus points with the Walgreens Rewards Program.  I have been redeeming my points for Amazon gift cards!

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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Walgreens Trip 7/24

Here is what I purchased at Walgreens today:

• 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

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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