CVSing!!

Here's what I plan on buying on Sunday:

I'm starting out with $2 ECB

Transaction #1
Buy -
2 Nivea body washes, on sale for $4.88 each
2 Nivea lip care, on sale for $2.99 each

Use-
B1G1 Nivea body wash coupon from May All You magazine
B1G1 Nivea lip care coupon from May All You magazine
$4 Nivea body wash coupon from 5/2 Red Plum insert
$1 Nivea lip care coupon from 5/2 Red Plum insert
$2 ECB (from last week's transaction)

Final price - $0.88, plus you get $5 ECB!

Transaction #2
Buy-
1 pack of Depends (6 ct), on sale for $6.99

Use-
$2 printable from here (you must register)
$5 ECB from previous transaction

Final price - FREE, plus you get $6.99 ECB!!

Summary - you will have bought $22.64 worth of goods for $0.87 and will have $6.99 to spend on toilet paper, trash bags, etc... (or to hold on to for next week's sale, which is going to be a good one)!

Have Fun Shopping!

My Trip to Rite Aid!!

I made out quite well at Rite Aid today - getting everything for FREE!! Here's what I got:

Bought -
4 boxes of Kashi Heart to Heart cereal, B1G1 sale (reg. $4.99 each)
2 boxes Stayfree pads, on sale for $1.99
2 boxes of Finish dish detergent, B1G1 sale (reg. $4.99 each)
2 packs Orbits gum, on sale for $1 each (although the pomegranate flavor rang up for $0.64)
1 donation to the Children's Miracle network, $1.00

Used -
$5 off $25 Rite Aid coupon from here
1 FREE Kashi coupon from Vocalpoint mailer (you're missing out if you haven't signed up for this site yet)
(3) $1.50 Kash coupons from Vocalpoint mailer
(2) $2.00 Stayfree coupons from 3/28 Red Plum insert
(2) $0.50 Finish detergent coupons from here

Final price - $3.56 (tax included), plus I get a $5 Kellogg's coupon for buying $15 worth of Kashi products (rebate #81)- making this entire deal a moneymaker!!

My Shopping Confession - I added the 2 packs of gum and CMN donation at the register, because I don't like it when my transaction totals $0.00!!! It just doesn't seem right to walk away with a bunch of stuff for free, so I spend a few bucks to ease my soul! :)

Have Fun Shopping!!

FREE Almond Milk!!

I told you that my husband and I are trying to eat healthy, right? Well, we've ditched milk (from cows) and have decided to drink almond milk. Here are several deals that you can work to get FREE or really cheap almond milk:

Kroger -
Buy 1 Blue Diamond Almond milk (32 oz.) - reg. $1.99
Use $1 coupon from 2/28 Smart Source insert or here or here
Final price - $0.99, plus coupon for FREE Silk Almond milk will spit out of Catalina machine (I don't think there's a limit but make sure to only buy one per transaction)

Publix -
Buy 2 Silk Almond milks - reg. $2.50 each
Use $0.55 store coupon from here (expires 4/30)
Use B1G1 coupon from 4/11 Smart Source insert
Use $1.25 coupon from 4/11 Smart Source insert
Final price - $0.35 each!!!

OR
Buy 2 Silk Almond milks - reg. 2.50 each
Use FREE coupon from Kroger transaction
Use B1G1 coupon from 4/11 Smart Source insert
Final price - get both FREE!!!

I LOOVEE getting healthy items for FREE! :)

Giving to Charity!

I'm pleased to share with you the 2nd round of goodies that I get to give my local co-op!

All of these items are freebies that I accumulated by working drug store deals to get diapers, toilet paper, etc... (items that I really needed for the house). This truly is a win-win situation. Not only do I get freebies, but those who cannot afford it (and know nothing about couponing) get them as well. Nothing goes to waste! I love it!

I'd love to hear what you're donating (and where you're sending your items)!

FREE Purex Sample!

Click here to sign up for a sample of 2 free Purex 3-in-1 sheets. I was able to get 2 packs free last week at Rite Aid but have not used them yet. I sign up for samples, though, because most of them are accompanied with high value coupons!

Let me know if you find other great offers!

FREE Purex Laundry Sheets at Rite Aid!

This week, I decided to take a break from getting free diapers and turned my attention to laundry detergent! I was able to work a deal to get 2 packs of FREE Purex 3-in-1 laundry sheets (I'll let you know how well they work). Here's what I got:

Bought-
2 packs of GE Reveal light bulbs, on sale for $3 each (get $4 in single check rebates wyb* 2)
1 pack of U by Kotex pads, on sale for $3.49 (get $3.49 single check rebate)
2 Purex 3-in-1 laundry sheets, reg. price $8.99 (B1G1 sale)

Used-
$5 off $25 Rite Aid coupon from 4/18 newspaper (on back page of Rite Aid ad)
(2) $1 GE Reveal coupons from 3/7 Smart Source coupon insert
$1 U by Kotex coupon from April All You magazine or here
(2) $2 Purex coupons from 4/18 Smart Source coupon insert

Final price - $6.48, get $7.49 back in single check rebates - $1 moneymaker!!

This is also the 1st time I used my Wellness card. 2 coupons spit out at the end of my receipt...$1 off any oral care purchase at $1.99 or more and $1 off any seasonal purchase at $1.99 or more. Another great perk to this program!

Let me know if you find any other deals!

*when you buy

"Nourish Your Inner Goddess" Giveaway Winner!

And the WINNER* is... Barb!!!



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Rite Aid's Wellness Program.

I just received my cards in the mail for this program. I was automatically signed up b/c I'm a single check rebate member. It seems like there are several perks (of course, I won't be able to vouch for how good these perks are until I actually receive them!) Here's what's promised for using this program:
-24/7 pharmacist access by calling 1-800-Rite Aid
-exclusive members-only sales pricing (this is what excites me the most!)
-point system: earn 500 points to receive a free health screening, earn 1000 points to receive 20% off non-prescription purchases (you receive 1 point for every dollar spent and 25 points for every prescription filled).

This program starts tomorrow, April 18th. I'll be sure to keep you updated on my progress!

Healthy Items at Publix!

I was able to snag quite a few healthy items today at Publix. Here's my list:

2 half gallons of Almond Milk, on sale for $2.50 each
used B1G1 coupon from 4/11 Smart Source insert
used $1.25 Almond milk coupon from 4/11 Smart Source insert
used $0.55 Almond milk printable from here (store coupon)*
final price - $0.35!!!!

hebrew national all beef franks - on sale for $2.49
used $0.75 coupon from 3/7 Smart Source insert
final price - $1.74 each

dentyne gum (40-60 ct.), on sale for $1.64 (I bought sugarless)
used $1.50 coupon from 2/28 Smart Source insert
final price - $0.14 each!!

2 orville redenbacher calorie smart popcorn, on sale for $1.22 each
used $1/2 orville coupon from yellow advantage flyer (store coupon) - found at front of store
used $2/2 calorie smart coupon from here
final price - FREE, plus overage!!

2 old orchard healthy balance juice, on sale for $2 each
used $1/2 printable coupon from here
final price - $1.50 each

Here's one that I would have loved to stock up one, but I no longer have the coupon!
emerald trail mix, on sale for $1.50
use $1 emerald nut coupon from 3/14 Red Plum insert
final price - $0.50 each

Also, be on the look out for this...not every Publix has an organic section-
snyder organic pretzels, on sale for $1.50 (8oz bag)
use $1 coupon from 4/11 Smart Source insert
use $0.50 coupon from here (store coupon)
final price - FREE, plus overage!

My husband and I have been trying to put more healthy foods in our diet, so it's great to see we can still save alot of money on quality items!

*enter your zip code, click on "weekly ad", click on "additional ad" on right

FREE Blockbuster Express Rental!

I was just goofing off when I discovered this code...I'm not used to paying full price for rentals, so I typed in "APRIL" as a promo code and it worked!! Codes typically work once on each debit/credit card, so I will be borrowing my husband's card for Round 2!

Enjoy!

Massage Anyone?

My husband and I are treating ourselves to a massage for our 1st Anniversary! Of course, I carefully weighed our options before commiting to an appointment. We finally decided to go with Massage Envy. They have numerous locations throughout the US and only charge $39 for a one hour massage for 1st time visitors! We also considered getting a massage at a school of massage - one hour massages are also only $40, so we may consider this option in the future. Last, you can check out HalfOffDepot.com for spa offers. The certificates you can buy on this site are at least 50% off!

Let me know if you find some great deals!

Pay $40 for a $50 BP card at Publix!

Now through the 14th, you can buy a $50 BP gas card for $40 when you buy $25 worth of groceries! That is, $25 before coupons. I was able to get away with only spending $10 for my groceries. One of my favorite items was a Quantumatic dishwasher detergent dispenser. It was on sale for $6.99 and I used $6 in coupons ($3 store coupon from "One Store. One Stop" booklet & $3 printable from here) to get this item for $0.99!!

You should always jump on any opportunity to get discounted gas!

Enjoy!

Couponing at Rite Aid

I went to Rite Aid during lunch today to work the diaper deal that I blogged about yesterday. I started talking to the cashier about couponing websites and completely overlooked the fact that she did not scan one of my coupons (the pampers coupon - worth $2). While in the car, I contemplated whether I should turn around (I was only 1 minute away) and try to explain to the cashier what happened. I kept asking myself, "how cheap am I??" Do I really want to make a big deal out of $2?? Is it so bad to buy 2 toothbrushes, 1 pack of diapers, and a fusion razor for $2??

Needless to say, I turned around...lol. I've messed up numerous deals in the past (both from making mathematical errors and from not making sure the cashier scanned everything). Those dollars lost add up! Plus, I was OWED the $2 - it wasn't like I was trying to cheat Rite Aid. My cashier was super nice. She pulled out all of the coupons that I handed her and we circled what was actually taken off my tab. Sure enough, the pampers coupon was left off and she used what she called a "post-purchase coupon" button to give me my $2 back. I'm not sure if every drug store uses this policy, but I love it! Now, I know that if I forget to use a coupon (and believe me, that happens quite a bit) I can march back into the store to get my money back. :)

This week at Rite Aid!

You all know that I'm trying to collect as many (darn near) FREE diapers for my sister as possible. Here's what I plan to pick up this week at Rite Aid:

Pampers Swaddlers jumbo pack, on sale for $9.99 ($2 single check rebate)
2 Oral B Advantage toothbrushes, on sale for $2.29 ($1.50 single check rebate)
Gillette Fusion Power razor, on sale for $8 ($4 single check rebate)

Use-
$5 off $20 coupon from here
$2 Pampers coupon from 3/14 Red Plum insert
B1G1 Oral B coupon from 3/7 PG insert
$2 Oral B coupon from 4/4 PG insert
$4 Gillette Fusion coupon from 4/4 PG insert

Final Price - $7.28, plus you get $7.50 in single check rebates making everything FREE!!

My CVS Deal!

I went to CVS during my lunch break today and got the following:

1 Colgate Total, on sale for $2.99 (get $2 ECB) - limit 1
3 Pantene Nature Fusion shampoo/conditioner, on sale for $2.99 (get $2 ECB) - limit 3
3 packs of Stride gum, on sale for $0.99-$1.29 (get $0.99 ECB for Stride Shift) - limit 1

Used-
$1 Colgate coupon from April '10 All You magazine
(3) $2 Pantene coupons from Vocal Point home mailer
B2G1 Stride coupon from 3/14 Smart Source insert
$5 ECB from prior transaction
$0.50 ECB from Winter Savings (scan your CVS card at the coupon center)

Final price - $1.74, plus I got $6.99 ECB's back - $1ECB came from scanning my CVS "green" bag tag)

Let me know what deals you come up with!