Building +Up Rewards

Rite Aid keeps getting better because I've finally reached the Wellness Gold level...20% off all non sale items for a year! Originally I thought this would be a slow week, but its a great time to build up +UP Rewards by purchasing the NYC cosmetics. I paid 94 cents for my items and received $16 in +UP Rewards. See my transaction below:

(1) Huggies @ $8.99

minus $2 mfc or printable found HERE

minus $2 Huggies Rite Aid Video Values coupon (available in September)

(1) Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold @ $4.39 - after 20% Wellness discount

minus $3 mfc from 10/24/10 insert

(6) NYC lipstick and/or lip gloss @ $1.99

minus BOGO FREE NYC product from October issue of All You magazine

(6) NYC nail polish @ FREE after buying $1.99 or higher NYC lip product

Minus $5 off $25 Rite Aid purchase

Minus $11 in +UP Rewards from previous purchase

Final Total: .33 (.61 tax) = .94 out of pocket

+UP Rewards Received: $2 (Huggies), $2 (Alka-Seltzer) & $12 (NYC products)

Kroger: Cereal & Tide Deal

Its a great week to head to Kroger! The $5 off 10 selected frozen foods continues this week and with coupon match-ups there are great deals to take advantage of. I won't bore you with the details on everything I purchased today but, I'd like to share the 2 awesome deals I thought worthy of making a trip to Kroger for! After mfc & coupons loaded to my Kroger card, I only spent $2.74 for the 6 items above. Load your coupons from cellfire, shortcuts & esaver before you go!

Deal #1: When you purchase 4 participating General Mills cereals this week, you receive $6 off your order. I purchased:

(2) Cinnamon Toast Crunch @ $2.99 ea

minus $1/2 mfc

minus .55 from cellfire & .55 from shortcuts

(1) Cheerios @ $2.99

minus .75 printable

minus .55 from cellfire

(1) Total Raisin Bran @ $3.69

minus .75 mfc

minus .75 from cellfire

Minus $6 off for buying 4

Total:$1.76....44 cents for each box!

Deal#2: When you purchase 2 participating Tide products, you receive $2 off. I purchased:

(1) Tide HE detergent @ $5.99

minus $2 mfc from September issue of Oprah or Parents magazine

minus $1 esaver coupon

(1) Tide Stain Release 36oz @ $5.99

minus $3 mfc from September P&G Sunday insert

minus $3 esaver coupon

Minus $2 off for buying 2 Tide products

Total: .98...49 cents ea!

Rite Aid keeps paying me to shop!

My items came to $1.47 (paid with a RA gift card) after all coupons were deducted and I earned $6 in +Up Rewards to use next time!

Here's my transaction:

(3) Kleenex tissue boxes @ .99 ea

minus $1/3 Kleenex Rite Aid Video Values coupon & .50/3 mfc

(4) Febreze warmers @ $2.50 ea

minus 4 $3 mfc from Sept. P&G insert

(4) Old Spice deodorants & body sprays @ $3 ea

minus 2 Buy one Old Spice product, receive a body spray FREE from Sept. P&G insert and $1/2 mfc from Sept. P&G insert

Minus $5 off $25 Rite Aid Purchase

Total: .47 ($1 tax) = $1.47

Received 2 $2 +Up Rewards for Old Spice & 2 $1 +Up Rewards for Febreze warmers

Great Deals @ Target

Its a great week to head to Target! I spent $8.38 before tax and received a $5 Target gift card for purchasing the Curel lotions.

(2) Curel @ $3.79

minus 2 $1 mfc from 10/10 insert

Minus 2 $1 Curel Target printable found HERE

Total: $1.79 ea

Receive a $5 Target gift card for buying 2 participating Curel items

(2) Quaker Instant Oatmeal @ $2.50 ea

minus $2 printable found HERE

FP: .50 ea

(4) Softsoap @ $1 ea

minus $1/2 mfc (coupon expires 10/23)

FP: .50 ea

(4) Crest Pro-Health Complete @ $2.44

minus 4 $2 mfc from 10/3 P&G insert

FP: 44 cents ea

(1) Nivea Men's body wash @ $3.04

minus $3 mfc from 10/17 insert

FP: 4 cents

Rite Aid: RUN...Don't Walk!

The FREE after rebate deals at Rite Aid continue this week! Definitely run to Rite Aid in the next couple of days to take advantage of these deals! I spent $10.60 out of pocket, received $7 in +Up Rewards, will receive $34.42 back in Rite Aid rebates and $1 (Bee MD) manufacture rebate for purchasing the items above! Once again...I LOVE RITE AID!

Transaction #1:

(1) Simply Saline @ $3.99

minus $1 mfc

FREE plus overage after $3.99 rebate

(1) Simply Saline children's @ $3.99

minus $1 mfc

FREE plus overage after $3.99 rebate

(1) Chestal @ $4.99

minus $1.50 mfc

FREE plus overage after $4.99

(1) Osillococcinum @ $4.99

minus $2 mfc & $2 Rite Aid Video Values coupon

FREE plus overage after $4.99 rebate

(1) Bee MD cough drops @ $2.49

minus $1 manufacture rebate found HERE

FREE plus overage after $2.49 rebate

(1) Thermacare @ $2.99

minus $1 mfc found HERE & $1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon

FREE plus overage after $2.99 rebate

(1) Bodi Heat @ $2.99

FREE after $2.99 rebate

(1) Blink Tears @ $7.99

minus $4 mfc found on the Blink Tears box!

FREE plus overage after $7.99 rebate

Minus $5 off $25 Rite Aid purchase

Minus$9 in +Up Rewards from last week

Final Total: $5.92 out of pocket

Transaction #2:

(3) Nivea men's body wash @ $3.99 ea

minus 3 $3 mfc

(1) Nivea body lotion @ $5.99

minus $1 mfc from All You magazine September issue

(2) Febreze Set & Refresh @ $2.50 ea

minus 2 $1.50 from home mailer

(2) candy bars @ .50 ea not pictured

Minus $5 off $25 Rite Aid purchase

Minus 2 $1 Rite Aid Video Values coupons

Final Total: $3.96 (.72 tax) = $4.68 out of pocket

Received $5 +UP (Nivea purchase) , $1 +UP (Nivea body lotion) & $1 +UP (Set & Refresh)

Right @ Home Offer

I was pleasantly surprised this afternoon to find a box of Ziploc products from Right @ Home in my mailbox! I've entered many of the Right @ Home giveaways and offers, but never won before. Go HERE for more details to enter their latest offer and print coupons.

Walgreens: Using a $5 off $25 coupon

Last week I received a $5 off $25 Walgreens coupon that was good for one week only from the catalina machine...it expired today! With any Walgreens money off coupon you can only use it before all coupons have been deducted. My total after coupons had to be $25. Here's how I put my coupon to use. I paid $22.32 out of pocket for the items above and received $14 in Register Rewards, so in essence I paid $8.32 for my items.

(1) Noxema 4 ct razors @ $3.99

Receive $3 RR

(1) Gillette Venus Breeze @ $9.99

minus $2 mfc from 10/3 P&G insert

Receive $4 RR

(2) Nivea Men's bodywash @ $2/9

minus $2 mfc from October All You magazine

Receive $4 RR

(1) Huggies @ $8.99

minus $3 mfc

Receive $2 RR

(1) Halls Refresh cough drops @ $1

Receive $1 RR

Total: $25.97

Minus $5 off $25 Walgreens purchase

Final Total: $20.97 ($1.35 tax) = $22.32

Received $14 in Register Rewards

Rite Aid: Another moneymaker!

All nail polish this week at Rite Aid generates a $1 +Up Reward. So I decided to try the mini polishes that were on clearance for 25 cents, and low & behold, they generated the +Up Reward! I only paid tax for the items above & got back $6 +Up Rewards to use next time.

(2) Playtex Gentle Glide @ $4 ea

minus 2 $2 mfc found HERE

minus $2/2 Playtex Rite Aid Video Values coupon

(4) Mini polish @ .25 ea

Total: $3 (.45 tax)

Minus $3 in +Up Rewards from last transaction

FP: .45

Receive $2 +Up Reward (Playtex) & $4 +Up Reward (nail polish)

Great Trip to CVS!

I scanned my CVS card today and received 3 great CVS coupons good for items that are on sale this week. I paid $5.44 for the items above and received $10 in ECB's to use next time!

Transaction #1:

(4) Dawn Hand Renewal @ .97ea

minus 4 .50 mfc from 10/3/10 P&G insert

FP: .47 ea

(2) Softsoap Bodywash @ $4.49 BOGO FREE sale

minus $1.50/2 Softsoap BW from CVS scanner & 2 $1 mfc from 10/3 insert

FP: .49 ea

(2) Irish Spring Bodywash @ $4.99 BOGO FREE salw

minus $1.50/2 Irish Spring BW from CVS scanner & $1/2 mfc from 10/3 insert

FP: $1.25 ea

(1) Purex 3-in-1 @ $7.99 BOGO FREE sale

minus 2 $3 mfc from 10/10 insert

FP: .99 ea

Minus $6.98 in ECB's previous transaction

Final Total: .37 ($1.02 tax) = $1.39

Transaction #2:

(1) Garnier cleaning towelettes @ $6.29

minus $2 mfc from 10/10 insert

(1) Garnier Skin Renew moisture lotion @ $13.79

minus $2 mfc from 10/10 insert

Minus $6 off 2 Garnier cleansing products from the CVS scanner

Minus $6.98 in ECB's from previous transaction

FP: $3.10 (.95 tax) = $4.05

Received $10 ECB for purchasing $20 in Garnier products

40% off entire GAP Store - today only

Its a great day to head over to GAP! Today only, 10/11/10, the entire store is 40% off...this includes sale and full-priced items. I was able to get myself (shopping for me...yay!) 3 long sleeved shirts and a nice sweater for a little over $15 (org. retail price for all items would have been $120!)

FREE 8x8 hardcover photo book @ Shutterfly

Get a FREE 8x8 hardcover photo book from Shutterfly ($29.99 value):

Go HERE to Tripadvisor and write a review on a hotel, attraction, restaurant and or city/town. Once you make the review and it has been submitted and confirmed you will receive an email with a promotion code for a FREE 8x8 hardcover photo book to http://www.shutterfly.com/ . Offer ends November 22, 2010.

Note: There will be no mention of the photobook as you fill out your review. But once you complete your review, you will receive an email. I did not receive my promotional code email until 2 days after I wrote my review.

Rite Aid: FREE after Rebates, plus money makers!

After two transactions, I made over $$11 just for shopping at Rite Aid today! One added bonus...when you purchase the NeilMed NasoGel you receive a full rebate for the product from Rite Aid, plus use a $2 mfc and submit your receipt for a full mail in manufacturer's rebate out right now...which makes it a $7.99 money maker! See below for more details.

Transaction #1:

(3) Gain @ .89

minus 3 $1 mfc from P&G 10/10 insert

FP: FREE, plus .33 overage

(1) Air Wick i-motion @ $4.99

minus $4 mfc HERE

FP: FREE after $1 +Up Reward

(1) Blistex lip ointment @ $1.49

FP: FREE after $1.49 Rite Aid Rebate

(1) NeilMed NasoGel @ $5.99

minus $2 mfc HERE

FP: FREE, plus $7.99 money maker after coupon, $5.99 Rite Aid Rebate & mail in rebate found HERE

(1) Kids EEZE Allergy @ $4.99

FP: FREE after $4.99 Rite Aid Rebate

(1) Palmer's lip butter @ $1.99

FP: FREE after $1.99 Rite Aid Rebate

(1) Comtrex @ $3.99

minus $2 mfc from 10/10 insert

FP: FREE, plus money maker after $3.99 Rite Aid Rebate

Minus $5 off $25 Rite Aid purchase coupon

Minus $1 off $10 Rite Aid pain relief purchase Wellness coupon exp. 10/10/10

Minus $8.38 in +Up Rewards from last week

Final Total: .73 (.13 tax) = .86

Overall a $16.20 moneymaker!

Transaction #2:

(3) Dove body wash @ $5 ea

minus $2 printable found HERE & 2 $1 mfc's from 10/3 insert

FP: $5 for 3 after $5 Rite Aid +Up for buying $15 in Dove products

(1) Air Wick i-motion @ $4.99

minus $4 mfc HERE

FP: FREE after $1 +Up Reward

(1) Listerine w/ whitening @ $4.99

minus $1 mfc

FP: $3.99

Minus $5 off $25 Rite Aid purchase coupon

Minus $1 off $10 Rite hair and body care purchase Wellness coupon exp. 10/10/10

Minus $5 in +Up Rewards

Final Total: $4.98 (.70 tax) = $5.68

Receive $6 in +Up Rewards for next time!

Rite Aid: FREE candy! - no longer working -

So sorry, the deal on the candy is no longer working, Rite Aid must have caught on to the glitch!

This deal seemed too good to be true! I had seen on a few other blogs and coupon bulletin boards about the awesome Rite Aid candy deal going on right now, and decided to give it a try this morning. Well, all I can say is FREE candy! I think I'll be set for Halloween...just need a few things of chocolate now. I purchased 12 bags of non-chocolate candy, Dove chocolates & 2 Crest w/ Scope for $7.13 out of pocket and received an additional $14.39 in +Up Rewards to use next time! Over a $7 moneymaker!

Here's the scenario on the candy...which seems to be unlimited!

Purchase 2 bags of the non-chocolate candy (blow pops, dum dums, ect) @ $2.50 ea

Receive a $1 +Up Reward for purchasing 2 bags

Non-advertised bonus - Receive a $2 +Up Reward for purchasing one non-chocolate bag of candy ($4 +Up when you purchase 2!)

Total: FREE!

Once you pair this with a $5 off $25 Rite Aid purchase coupon its a money maker!

Toys R Us:Beauty & the Beast DVD Combo Deal

Beauty & the Beast is one of my absolute favorite Disney movies of all time! And after seeing the Beauty & the Beast production at Disney World this past summer brought back memories. As you probably know the DVD has been released for a limited time. I received a $10 mfc from Disney Movie Rewards last week for the movie, plus I got a $6 mfc for Phineas & Ferb: A Very Perry Christmas from Disney Movie Rewards. Here's how I was able to get both DVDs for less than $7 ea. after tax at Toys R Us!

Buy Beauty & the Beast Blue Ray DVD Combo @ $22.99

Buy Phineas & Ferb: A Very Perry Christmas @ $15.99

Pre-order Toy Story 3 for $5 and you will receive $10 off Beauty & the Beast combo (ask the cashier or find the display in your store for the coupon)

Minus $10 mfc for Beauty & the Beast from Disney Movie Rewards

Minus $6 mfc for Phineas & Ferb A Very Perry Christmas when you purchase a Disney DVD from Disney Movie Rewards

Minus $6 Toys R Us store coupon found at the entrance of the store for buying Beauty & the Beast and another Disney DVD ( see the picture above)

Total: $11.98 for both DVDs!

Hersey Kisses - .50 @ Target

Purchased 2 11oz. bags of Hersey Kisses for $2.50 ea.

Minus 2 $1 mfc (unsure of insert date, but they expire 10/22)

Minus 2 $1 Target printable coupons for a bag of Hersey Kisses found HERE

Final Total: .50 ea

CVS: $5 off any Halloween decor

Its a great time to scan your CVS card! I received my quarterly ECB's & a great coupon off any Halloween decor or costume item. I did 2 transactions today for each CVS card:

Transaction #1:

(4) Revlon nail polish @ $3.99 ea

minus $7 off $15 worth of Revlon products CVS scanner coupon from last week

(1) CVS Children's Allergy medicine @ $1.99 (75% clearance)

minus $1 off any CVS medicine coupon from scanner

(2) Halloween socks @ $2.50 ea

minus $5 off any Halloween decor

Minus $3.50 ECB Quarterly coupon from scanner

Total: $6.45 (.62 tax) = $7.07 oop

Received $12 in ECB's (Revlon)

Transaction #2:

(2) Campbell's soup @ .50 ea

minus .50/2 mfc

(2) Halloween signs @ 2/$5.00 - my kids are gonna love these!

minus $5 off any Halloween decor

(1) vitamins @ $1.13 (not pictured) - 75% clearance

Minus $1.50 ECB Quarterly coupon from scanner

Total: .13 (.03 tax) = .16 oop

FREE Nivea lip care - Walgreens & Rite Aid

I have 7 of these so far, and its only Monday!!!

This week Nivea lip care is on sale for $1 ea. at Walgreens and when you use the $1 mfc or $2/2 mfc from yesterday's insert, you receive them FREE. Rite Aid has them for $2.99, use the $1 mfc and receive $1.99 +Up Reward...FREE too!

Purse Photo Book - $2.99 shipped

Go HERE to learn more on how to get a FREE purse size photo book, reg. $6.99 from Walgreens. I made one last night and plan to give it to the mother of the groom's wedding I went to Saturday. You can't pick these up in the store, it has to be shipped. My shipping was $2.99. This offer expires Wednesday, October 6, 2010.

Automatic Shower Cleaner Deal

I found more Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayers at Target today (see my post below for the details) and rolled my $5 gift cards, but I also took advantage of the other $5 Target coupon featured in the 9/26 insert. When you buy a Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner & refill, you receive a $5 Target gift card. Here's the deal:

Buy 1 SB Automatic Shower Cleaner @ $12.99

minus SB Automatic Shower Cleaner $5 mfc found HERE

Buy 1 SB Shower Cleaner refill @ $4.19

minus Buy SB Automatic Shower Cleaner, receive refill FREE mfc from 9/26 insert

Total: $7.99

Used Buy a SB Automatic Shower Cleaner & refill, receive a $5 Target gift card coupon from 9/26 insert

Total after gift card: $2.99...$1.49 ea

Back to Rite Aid!

I made it back there today for another $10 +Up Reward when you purchase $30 worth of participating items. Here's my transaction:

(1) Tide HE @ $5.99

minus $2 mfc from October issue of Parent's magazine

(2) Olay Regenerist Face Scrub @ $9.99 & $4.99 BOGO 50% sale

minus 2 $5 mfc off any Regenerist product from P&G home mailer coupon booklet (I almost forgot I had these coupons!)

(1) Olay Regenerist Daily Face Cleanser @ $7.99

minus $5 mfc off any Regenerist product from P&G home mailer coupon booklet

(1) Olay Foam Face Wash @ $2.39

minus $2 mfc from 9/26 P&G insert

Minus $5 off $25 Rite Aid purchase

Minus $7 in +Up Rewards from a previous transaction

Total: .35 ($1.32 tax) = $1.67

Receive $10 +Up Reward...moneymaker!