Kroger BIG-GAME GREATS!

RUN...don't walk to Kroger this week! Once again, Kroger is having their mega deal sale (buy 10 qualifying items and receive $5 off of your bill). I purchased 30 qualifying items today amd paid $13.52 out of pocket after mfc's & coupons loaded on to my Kroger card. Plus I earned a $3.50 coupon for buying 5 Nature Valley snacks. I saved over 80% off my grocery bill!

FREE items @ Walgreens

This week Walgreens has a few items that are FREE after coupons. Here's what I purchased today:

(2) BIC Hybrid razors @ $6.99 BOGO FREE in store sale

used BOGO FREE mfc

FP: FREE for both

(2) Sure men's deodorant @ $1.50 after in-store coupon

used 2 $1.50 mfc from today's insert

FP: FREE for both

(1) Reach dental floss @ .99 after in-store coupon

used $1 mfc

FP: FREE

FREE Nivea Body Wash @ Target

This week Target has Nivea body wash for $2.99. When paired with the $2 mfc that recently came out (I believe the 1/3 insert) and plus the $1 Target printable from HERE, I was able to get 2 bottle FREE! Remember to give the $2 mfc first, then the $1 Target printable.

Using my $20 Rite Aid GOS

I received a $20 Gift of Savings Certificate from Rite Aid a few weeks ago for spending $100 in items back in November & December. Earning the certificate was easy because your $100 total is before coupons! (I'm hoping Rite Aid will have another GOS program real soon!) After noticing the GRAB THE GOLD promotion at Rite Aid, I decided to put my $20 certificate to use. See the front of the Rite Aid ad for details.

Here's what I purchased today for $7.03 out of pocket and will earn $4.25 in Rite Aid Rebates and I'm 80 cents short from earning a $15 VISA gift card for the GRAB THE GOLD promotion. (This offer runs from 1/17/10-2/13/10, so I have plenty of time...I may be able to earn a $35 VISA gift card with the right sales & coupons!)

(2) Tide Detergent @ $5.99

used 2 $1 mfc (P&G 1/3 insert)

(3) Day & NyQuil @ $3.99

used 2 $2 mfc (P&G Sunday's insert) & $1.50 mfc (P&G 1/3 insert)

FP: $1.99 - $2.49....received one for 99 cents after $1 Rite Aid Rebate

(2) Puffs @ $1.99

used 1 Buy 2 NyQuil received Puffs FREE

FP: .99 ea

(1) Crest Pro Health @ $2.99

used $1 mfc (P&G 1/3 insert)

FP: $1.99...74 cents after $1.25 Rite Aid Rebate

(2) Pantene Hairspray @ $3 ea

used 2 $1 mfc (P&G 1/3 insert)

FP: $2 ea

(1) Always Infinity 36 ct @ $6.99

FP: $4.99 after $2 Rite Aid Rebate

(1) Always Infinity 18 ct @ $5.29

used Buy Always Infinity 36 or larger ct & received 18 ct FREE

FP: FREE

TOTAL: $49.20

used $5 off $20 printable

used $20 GOS certificate

minus $17.78 in mfc coupons

Final Total: $6.42 (.61 tax) = $7.03

Great trip to Ukrops

If you live in the Richmond, VA area I'm sure you understand how SAD I'm going to be to see our beloved Ukrops stores go away in February! Lately I've been able to get a few great deals at Ukrops, especially on Wednesdays (double coupon days). The weekly ad featured many great deals on frozen items. I paid $10.97 for the 11 items above today. Here's my transaction:

(5) Healthy Choice Meals @ 5/$8

used $5/5 printable coupon

FP: 5/$3...60 cents each

(2) Quaker Instant oatmeal @ $1.49

used $1/2 mfc

FP: 99 cents ea

(2) Turkey Hill gallon ice cream @ 2/$4

used $1 mfc

FP: $1 ea

(1) Nature's Own Wheat Bread @ $1.99

(1) Pepperidge Farm goldfish @ $$1.59

Total: $18.56

Minus $8 coupons & 5 cent bag credit

Final Total: $10.51 (.46 tax) = $10.97

FREE 8x10 collage print @ Walgreens

If you're a fan of Walgreens on Facebook, they have a special offer that is valid TODAY January 13, 2010 ONLY.

Get a free 8x10 collage print (one per customer) when you enter the code FANFREE at check-out online.

Choose to pick up your collage in store then you don't have to pay shipping. I just made mine and it was very easy!

90% off Christmas @ CVS Today

I went to my local CVS store and found 90% off their Christmas items. Here are a few of the items I found & purchased today:

gift bags @ 13 cents
Christmas stickers @ 19 cents
wrapping paper @ 29 cents
giant gift bows @ 29 cents
stationary sets @ 9 cents

Plus this week when you buy (2) CVS green bag and/or green bag tag you receive a $1 ECB.

FREE items @ Rite Aid this week

I spent $6.56 out of pocket for the items above at Rite Aid today and will receive $9.99 back in rebates. Plus I got 3 more Game of Life tickets. Here's my transaction:

(1) GE soft white light bulbs @ $2

used 25 cents Rite Aid coupon from Game of Life ticket

FP: $1.75...FREE after $2 rebate

(1) Contac Cold & Flu @ $4.99

used $2 mfc from today's coupon inserts

FP: $2.99...FREE after $4.99 rebate

(1) Theraflu @ $4.99

used $2 printable from HERE

FP: $2.99...FREE after $3 rebate

(1) Cottonelle @ $1.99

used 50 cent ad coupon & 50 cent mfc

FP: 99 cents

(1) Aveno lotion @ $3.49

used $1 ad coupon & $2 printable found HERE

FP: 49 cents

(1) Clean & Clear @ $4.99

used $1 ad coupon & $2 prinable found HERE

FP: $1.99

Total: $22.45

used $5 off $20 or more purchase Rite Aid coupon found HERE

minus $11.25 in Rite Aid & mfc coupons

Final Total: $6.20 (.36 tax) = $6.56

FREE items @ Rite Aid

All of the items above were FREE...well after I receive the $3 Rite Aid Rebate for the Listerine. Also, the 5 items I purchased qualified for 5 tickets for the Game of Life promotion at Rite Aid (see the sales flier for more details). I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll win a prize before this promotion ends! Here's my transaction:

(2) Dawn Hand Renewal @ 99 cents ea

used 2 $1 mfc from Home Made Simple Mailer

FP: FREE

(2) Nivea lip care @ $3.99 ea BOGO advertised sale

used BOGO FREE mfc (Sunday's insert) & 50 cent mfc

FP: FREE, plus 50 cent overage

(1) Listerine @ $3.50

used $1 mfc

FP: $2.50...FREE after $3 Rite Aid Rebate

Total: $9.47

minus $7.49 in mfc coupons

Final Total: $1.98 (.30 tax) = $2.28

FREE Oust & Containers @ CVS

During the month of January, CVS has Oust Air Freshener for $3.99 and you earn a $3 ECB (limit 6 per CVS card) for buying it. In the coupon inserts from Sunday there was a BOGO FREE coupon for the Oust...which will make this a moneymaker! Here's what I purchased today for 86 cents and earned $7 in ECB's for next time.

(2) Oust @ $3.99 ea

used BOGO FREE coupon (Sunday's insert)

FP: $3.99 for 2...FREE, plus $2.01 moneymaker after $6 ECB

(2) Softsoap @ 99 cents ea

used 2 .35 mfc (Sunday's insert)

FP: 64 cents ea

(2) Rubbermaid Takealong Containers @ $1.99 BOGO advertised deal

used 2 $1 mfc (Sunday's insert)

FP: FREE

Total: $11.95

Total after coupons: $5.26

Used $5 ECB from a previous purchase

Final Total: .26 + .60 tax = .86

Received $6 ECB (Oust) & $1 ECB (green tag for reusable bag)

Moneymaker on Neosporin Lip Care

Walgreens has a new January monthly Register Reward deal available on participating Neosporin & Band-Aid products. I purchased 2 Neosporin lip products today and received a $3 Register Reward.

Deal Scenario:

Buy 2 Neosporin Lip Health products, on sale 2/$8

Use 2 $3/1 coupons from HERE

Pay $2 Get back a $3RR

Final Price: FREE, plus a $1 moneymaker!

Buy Special K get $5 off @ Food Lion

I'm loving all of the great food deals this week! When you buy any 5 participating Special K products you automatically receive $5 off your bill at Food Lion. Offer good through 1/5/10. I paid $4.74 for my items above!

(2) Special K cereals @ $2.50 ea

minus $1 Special K Blueberry cereal printable

minus BOGO FREE coupon found HERE

FP: 75 cents ea

(2) Special K bars @ $2.50 ea

minus $1/2 printable

FP: $2 ea

(1) Special K crackers @ 2.99

minus $1 printable

FP: $1.99

(1) Swiss Miss hot chocolate @ $1

minus $1 Food Lion printable (FLIP) found HERE
FP: FREE

(1) Quaker instant oatmeal @ $2.99

minus $1 FLIP found HERE

FP: $1.99

TOTAL: $9.47

Minus $5 Special K promo: $4.47 (.25 tax) = $4.73

Proctor & Gamble Savings @ Kroger

This week when you spend $25 on participating P&G items you receive $5 off your total bill. I was able to get the above items for $4.82 after mfc coupons, esaver P&G coupons loaded onto my Kroger card found HERE and the $5 savings. Hurry...the esaver coupons expire Thursday, December 31, 2009!

Here's my transaction:

(4) Pantene shampoo & conditioners @ $3.33 ea

minus $1 esaver coupon

minus 2 $3/2 mfc from 12/27 insert

FP: $1.58 ea

(2) Dawn Foam @ $2 ea

minus 50 cent esaver coupon

minus 2 $1.50 mfc from Home Made Simple coupon mailer

FP: 25 cents ea

(1) Olay body wash @ $3.50

minus 50 cent esaver coupon

minus $1 mfc from 12/27 insert

FP: $2

(1) Tide Stain Release @ $5

minus $1 esaver coupon

minus $3 mfc from 12/27 insert

FP: $1

Total before coupons: $25.82

After $5 off $25 purchase: $20.82

After mfc & esaver coupons: $4.82

OLAY $15 Rebate offer

You can receive a $15 gift card when you purchase two (2) Olay Regenerist facial moisturizers or cleansers. Go HERE for more details and the rebate form. Offer valid 12/23/09-1/24/10. This week CVS, Walgreen's & Rita Aid drugstores have Olay cleansers on sale. I purchased mine today at CVS because I had a few extra care bucks I needed to use up. But, if you don't have ECBs and you pair coupons with your purchase, this becomes a moneymaker! Here's the scenario if purchasing at CVS:

Buy (2) Olay Regenerist cleaners @ $6.99

use (2) $3 mfc from 11/29 P&G insert OR use (2) $1 mfc from today's (12/27) P&G insert

Total Price: $7.98 or $11.98

Receive $15 gift card

Final Total after gift card: $7.02 or $3.02 moneymaker!

Using a $5 RR @ Walgreen's

Here's how I was able to use one $5 RR on $21.51 worth of items and only paid 75 cents out of pocket:

(6) Activity coloring pads @ .50 ea...$1/3 after in-store coupon

(2) Kleenex tissues @ $1.49....79 cents after in-store coupon

used .75 printable

FP: 4 cents ea

(2) Campbell soups @ $1.39....59 cents after in-store coupon

used .50/2 printable from Campbell's website

FP: 34 cents ea

(3) Hot Wheel cars @ $1.29...49 cents after in-store coupon

(1) Cottonelle wipes @ $5.49...$2.50 after in-store coupon

used $2 mfc from Walgreen's catalina machine after a previous purchase

FP: .50 cents

(1) St. Ives Bodywash @ $3.39...$1.49 after in-store coupon

used $1 mfc

FP: .49 cents

Total after coupons: $5.22

used $5 RR

FP: .22 (.48 tax) = .75 cents

Moneymakers @ CVS

There are a few good deals at CVS this week. I got the above items for $1.02 out of pocket and received $25.45 in extra care bucks.

Transaction #1:

(1) Listerine @ $3.99

used $1 mfc

FP: $2.99...FREE after $3 ECB

(1) Nivea body wash @ $5.99

used $2 printable found here

FP: $3.99...FREE after $5 ECB

(5) Thermacare @ $2.49 ea

used 2 $1 mfc & $1 CVS coupon from scanner for Thermacare

FP: $10.45 for 5...FREE after $12.45 ECB

Total: $22.43

minus $6 in mfc & CVS coupons

minus$15.96 in ECB's

Final total: .47 (.29 tax) = .76

Received $20.45 in ECB's

Transaction #2 on my husband's card:

(1) Nivea bodywash @ $5.99

used $2 printable found here

FP: $3.99...FREE after $5 ECB

(2) Gold Emblem peanuts @ .99 ea

used $1/2 CVS coupon from scanner

FP: 49 cents ea

Total: $7.97

used $3 in mfc & CVS coupons

used $4.97 in ECB's

Final Total: .00 (.26 tax) = .26

Received $5 ECB (Nivea)

G-Force Movie under $5 at Target!

This makes a great stocking stuffer gift! The G-Force Blue Ray DVD set is on sale for $22.99 at Target this week. You can price match for $19.96 by taking in this week's Walmart flyer to Target. Here are the details:

Buy G-Force Blue Ray DVD @ $19.96 (price after price match at Customer Service)

used $10 manufacture coupon found here

use $5 Target printable off any Blue-Ray DVD found here

FP: $4.96!

***Remember you can back space to print 2 of each coupon to get 2 DVD's!

Up to 20% off @ Walgreen's Today!

Today, December 18, 2009 is Friends & Family Day at Walgreen's. You receive 20% off Walgreen's brand items and 15% off all other items in the store. Go here to get the coupon and more details. I made a small purchase and got 2 John Frieda products for 44 cents ea. The details about the John Frieda were posted on Money Saving Mom found here.

Here's today's transaction (prices reflect 15% discount):

(2) John Frieda products @ $5.94 ea

used $5/2 mfc found here & $3 off John Frieda product found in a Walgreen's flyer located near the cosmetics counter(took off $6 for purchasing 2)

FP: 44 cents ea

(1) Fusion Razor @ $7.64

used $4 mfc

FP: $3.64...FREE after $4 RR

(1) gift (not pictured) @ $2.84

Used $5 RR from last week

Final Total: $2.36 (.80 tax) = $3.16, plus received a $4 RR (Fusion)

FREE hot chocolate & 25 cent Del Monte @ Target

Here are a couple of great deals I got today @ Target:

(2) Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate @ 97 cents ea

used 2 $1 off Swiss Miss Target printables here & 50 cent off 2 mfc

FP: FREE plus 50 cent overage

(8) Del Monte vegetables @ 50 cents ea

used 2 $1/4 printable here

FP: 25 cents ea

Final Total: $1.50 for the items above!

FREE bows, gift tags and tissue paper @ CVS

I had a couple of the $2/$10 CVS purchase coupons from scanning both of my CVS cards last week. Its a great time to use them on the FREE gift wrapping items at CVS. These deals are only good Sunday-Tuesday. I spent $6.96 out of pocket for the items above and earned $26.88 in extra care bucks!