Holiday weekends = No Coupon Inserts in the Sunday paper (normally)
This Memorial Day weekend there are no inserts scheduled, so no need to rush out and nab one.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
No coupons this weekend
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Oops! Correction about my Walgreens contact solution post
So I'm still absolutely learning how this whole couponing business works...case in point, my comment on the previous blog about rolling Register Rewards.
You CANNOT earn Register Rewards for an item that you paid for with Register Rewards.
What do I mean by this? Well, today I stopped by Walgreens to pick up some more contact solution. I thought...why bother paying for it, when I had an $8 Register Reward from yesterday's purchase.
When I paid for the contact solution with the Reward, I was shocked to find out that I didn't get one back! Oh well...still FREE contact solution :)
You CANNOT earn Register Rewards for an item that you paid for with Register Rewards.
What do I mean by this? Well, today I stopped by Walgreens to pick up some more contact solution. I thought...why bother paying for it, when I had an $8 Register Reward from yesterday's purchase.
When I paid for the contact solution with the Reward, I was shocked to find out that I didn't get one back! Oh well...still FREE contact solution :)
Monday, May 23, 2011
I was paid to take items out of CVS today :)
CVS has some good deals going on if you have the right coupon match-up.
At the beginning of this month, there were a mess of coupon inserts in the paper...so I bought three copies that week. Well that investment has SERIOUSLY paid itself back twice, thrice, etc. times over!
CVS has a current deal on Purex laundry detergent. Purex is on sale for $1.98 (limit of 4).
In the May 1st Red Plum, there is a coupon for $1 off 1 bottle of Purex. I had three copies...so I bought three....bringing my total cost for the three bottles to $2.94.
I'm starting to gather a little stockpile of laundry detergent...which is funny because I don't have a washing machine in my building and often take my laundry home to my parents' house or a friend's home. So guess who is getting all that detergent - MOM and DAD :) For all those years of supporting me, it's fun to see their faces when I show up with bags of stuff I've gotten for free that they no longer have to pay for. Yay!
They also had a great deal on Revlon nailpolish. For each $4.99 bottle, you got $4.00 in Extra Care bucks. There was a matching coupon in the May 8th Smart Source for $2 off 1 Revlon cosmetic. My teller was pretty confused as to what constituted a cosmetic, but he eventually gave me the $2 off each bottle (I had three coupons for this too). So my $14.97 total cost for nailpolish was brought down to $8.97.
This means that my total bill was $11.95 with taxes BUT I got $12 back in Extra Care Bucks (due to the nailpolish).
At the beginning of this month, there were a mess of coupon inserts in the paper...so I bought three copies that week. Well that investment has SERIOUSLY paid itself back twice, thrice, etc. times over!
CVS has a current deal on Purex laundry detergent. Purex is on sale for $1.98 (limit of 4).
In the May 1st Red Plum, there is a coupon for $1 off 1 bottle of Purex. I had three copies...so I bought three....bringing my total cost for the three bottles to $2.94.
I'm starting to gather a little stockpile of laundry detergent...which is funny because I don't have a washing machine in my building and often take my laundry home to my parents' house or a friend's home. So guess who is getting all that detergent - MOM and DAD :) For all those years of supporting me, it's fun to see their faces when I show up with bags of stuff I've gotten for free that they no longer have to pay for. Yay!
They also had a great deal on Revlon nailpolish. For each $4.99 bottle, you got $4.00 in Extra Care bucks. There was a matching coupon in the May 8th Smart Source for $2 off 1 Revlon cosmetic. My teller was pretty confused as to what constituted a cosmetic, but he eventually gave me the $2 off each bottle (I had three coupons for this too). So my $14.97 total cost for nailpolish was brought down to $8.97.
This means that my total bill was $11.95 with taxes BUT I got $12 back in Extra Care Bucks (due to the nailpolish).
I was technically paid a NICKLE to take all those items home with me!
FREE contact solution at Walgreens
If you wear contacts, now is the time to stock up on contact solution! Walgreens has complete multi-puropse solution (12oz) on sale for $7.99. You will pay $7.99 but also get back $7.99 in Register Rewards (they round up so you get $8). This in theory equals FREE contact solution.
You can only get one Register Reward per transaction...so don't think you can buy 5 at once and get $40 back.
Instead, what you do is buy one...get the Register Reward. Then go back, pick up another one and use the Register Reward to pay for it....but you'll AGAIN receive a Register Reward for $8. ROLLING is key here :)
Update: You CANNOT earn Register Rewards from an item that was paid for with Register Rewards. So Rolling doesn't exist at Walgreens. Sorry! This was new to me!
I haven't rolled my register rewards because I need to go get some groceries (and you can use the Register Rewards at the grocery store), but I'm pondering using one of $8 slips to stock up for me and mom (who is new to the contact world).
You can only get one Register Reward per transaction...so don't think you can buy 5 at once and get $40 back.
Instead, what you do is buy one...get the Register Reward. Then go back, pick up another one and use the Register Reward to pay for it....but you'll AGAIN receive a Register Reward for $8. ROLLING is key here :)
Update: You CANNOT earn Register Rewards from an item that was paid for with Register Rewards. So Rolling doesn't exist at Walgreens. Sorry! This was new to me!
I haven't rolled my register rewards because I need to go get some groceries (and you can use the Register Rewards at the grocery store), but I'm pondering using one of $8 slips to stock up for me and mom (who is new to the contact world).
Friday, May 20, 2011
Questions about Walgreens Register Rewards?
I've had several questions about Register Rewards this week....what are they? can you use them at other stores? etc. So I wanted to share a great link I found that gives you the basic Register Rewards 101.
http://www.whosaidnothinginlifeisfree.com/2010/04/walgrens-register-rewards-q/
I don't think the blog above answers the question about where you can use Register Rewards. When the Register Rewards prints out, look at it to determine whether or not it's a general Manufacturer coupon (most of them are). From what I understand, this means that you can use them anywhere that accepts coupons. I often use my Register Rewards to get groceries at Jewel! I'm assuming that they would also work at other stores, but I honestly haven't tried that yet.
How do you know how you can get Register Rewards from purchasing an item? Well, I go off the store circulars. They will literally tell you that if you purchase an item, you'll get x number of Register Rewards. What this means is that you'll pay the full price up-front, but you'll get a Catalina for a specified amount to spend on your next order.
I hope that makes sense!
http://www.whosaidnothinginlifeisfree.com/2010/04/walgrens-register-rewards-q/
I don't think the blog above answers the question about where you can use Register Rewards. When the Register Rewards prints out, look at it to determine whether or not it's a general Manufacturer coupon (most of them are). From what I understand, this means that you can use them anywhere that accepts coupons. I often use my Register Rewards to get groceries at Jewel! I'm assuming that they would also work at other stores, but I honestly haven't tried that yet.
How do you know how you can get Register Rewards from purchasing an item? Well, I go off the store circulars. They will literally tell you that if you purchase an item, you'll get x number of Register Rewards. What this means is that you'll pay the full price up-front, but you'll get a Catalina for a specified amount to spend on your next order.
I hope that makes sense!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Sale cycles - this is the best time to buy (thanks to Jill Cataldo)
JANUARY- CEREALS, CHILI, CHIPS, AND 2 LITERS OF POP (SUPER BOWL)
FEBRUARY-CANDY CHOCLATE
MARCH- FROZEN FOOD MONTH LOWEST CYCLE LOW FOR ALL FROZEN FOODS, SEAFOOD (LENT)
APRIL-SPRING CLEANING (CLEANERS), PAPER PRODUCTS, ORGANICS (EARTH DAY)
MAY-SUMMER LEAD-IN CONDIMENTS (BBQ, KETCHUP), MEATS, MEXICAN FOODS (CINCO DE MAYO)
JUNE-DAIRY MONTH MILK, ICE CREAM
JULY-SUMMERTIME SODAS, MORE CONDIMENTS, HAMBURGER PATTIES AND BUNS
AUGUST- BREAKFAST FOCUS FROZEN WAFFLES, CEREAL, JUICES
SEPTEMBER- BACK TO SCHOOL- LUNCHBOX SNACKS, DRINK BOXES, PACKAGED LUNCHMEATS, CANNED SOUP, ALSO NATIONAL ORGANIC MONTH
OCTOBER- FROZEN FOOD FESTIVAL (SECOND CYCLE LOW FOR FROZEN) BAKING PRODUCTS, CAKE AND COOKIE MIXES, FROSTING, CHOCLATE CHIPS, NUTS
NOVEMBER- HOT COCOA, COFFEE, TEA, CANNED SOUPS AND FOODS, THANKSGIVING
DECEMBER- PARTY PLATTER FOODS, COLD CUTS, SOUR CREAM, DIPS, CHIPS, CRACKERS, HOLIDAY MEALS, HAM, STUFFING, POTATO MIXES, BUTTER,PIE FILLINGs AND CRUSTS, SOUPS
FEBRUARY-CANDY CHOCLATE
MARCH- FROZEN FOOD MONTH LOWEST CYCLE LOW FOR ALL FROZEN FOODS, SEAFOOD (LENT)
APRIL-SPRING CLEANING (CLEANERS), PAPER PRODUCTS, ORGANICS (EARTH DAY)
MAY-SUMMER LEAD-IN CONDIMENTS (BBQ, KETCHUP), MEATS, MEXICAN FOODS (CINCO DE MAYO)
JUNE-DAIRY MONTH MILK, ICE CREAM
JULY-SUMMERTIME SODAS, MORE CONDIMENTS, HAMBURGER PATTIES AND BUNS
AUGUST- BREAKFAST FOCUS FROZEN WAFFLES, CEREAL, JUICES
SEPTEMBER- BACK TO SCHOOL- LUNCHBOX SNACKS, DRINK BOXES, PACKAGED LUNCHMEATS, CANNED SOUP, ALSO NATIONAL ORGANIC MONTH
OCTOBER- FROZEN FOOD FESTIVAL (SECOND CYCLE LOW FOR FROZEN) BAKING PRODUCTS, CAKE AND COOKIE MIXES, FROSTING, CHOCLATE CHIPS, NUTS
NOVEMBER- HOT COCOA, COFFEE, TEA, CANNED SOUPS AND FOODS, THANKSGIVING
DECEMBER- PARTY PLATTER FOODS, COLD CUTS, SOUR CREAM, DIPS, CHIPS, CRACKERS, HOLIDAY MEALS, HAM, STUFFING, POTATO MIXES, BUTTER,PIE FILLINGs AND CRUSTS, SOUPS
Monday, May 16, 2011
Magazines
Some magazines are also good sources of coupons.
There is one magazine in particular that is a good monthly purchase - All You. I've only seen it on the shelves at Walmart which I rarely shop at (due to personal views on the company). I recently subscribed to it, but have read that sometimes the one purchased at the store has some unique coupons...so we'll see if the subscription pans out.
They have a good website too (link to the right).
I also get InStyle and Martha Stewart Living....both have some coupons, so if they are magazines that you are interested in personally, I would recommend a possible subscription.
If you're going to stick with one, then I think All You is the best option.
There is one magazine in particular that is a good monthly purchase - All You. I've only seen it on the shelves at Walmart which I rarely shop at (due to personal views on the company). I recently subscribed to it, but have read that sometimes the one purchased at the store has some unique coupons...so we'll see if the subscription pans out.
They have a good website too (link to the right).
I also get InStyle and Martha Stewart Living....both have some coupons, so if they are magazines that you are interested in personally, I would recommend a possible subscription.
If you're going to stick with one, then I think All You is the best option.
A review of how to start
I've recently enjoyed learning that some unexpected people in my life have been inspired by my couponing, so I thought I would add a refresher on where to start!
First and foremost - buy the Sunday paper! In Chicago, the Tribune has the best coupons (in terms of amounts). For example, this weekend, the Sun Times only had a Red Plum coupon insert, but the Trib had the Red Plum and a Smartsource. So I would highly suggest opting for the Trib.
Second - figure out what storage system works for you. I like to look at all my coupons, so I've put them in a binder using baseball card holders. Look under the tab called Organization for examples. There are other ways of organizing your coupons...I would suggest looking on Jill Cataldo's site for her tips (she's listed on the gurus to the right).
Now...how do I plan for my shopping excursions? Well, for the most part, I go to the gurus. My main three folks are Jill Cataldo, Mashup Mom and Double Saving Divas. Jill and Mashup Mom are very detailed. Some people find Mashup Mom easier to read, but I always check both because they sometimes have different finds.
Double Saving Divas are my newest discovery thanks to the TLC show Extreme Couponing. I have some ethical issues with the show (people are "buying" coupons from clipping services which in theory make the coupon void - which could come screw the rest of us couponers that do things correctly). I also think the show is more about exposing the psychological impact of going extreme....I think it showcases more of the hoarding tendencies of these stockpiles. HOWEVER, the Double Saving Divas have a pretty active facebook page and quickly showcase freebie items on their webpage, so I always check there too.
When I have time, I'll pick up a Sunday paper on Saturday night. I'll then check all three blogs late at night for any deals posted for Saturday (especially at Walgreens and CVS because their inventory is small and replaced slowly). If there is a great deal, I get up early on Sunday and take advantage of it before the inventory disappears.
On Monday morning, I'll look to Jill Cataldo and Mashup Mom for Deals of the Week at my local grocery stores. The goal is always to go grocery shopping before Thursday because there is always a secondary deal going on at the grocers from Sunday-Wednesday. Those extra deals will disappear on Thursday-Saturday. So make sure to check them out!
At the grocery store, always look for extra coupon booklets. Check the customer service counter, the deli counter and displays. This weekend I was trying to score a Coke coupon booklet at Jewel, but my Jewel was out. I'll have to try stopping by another on this week and see if can nab one for myself.
Anyway, that was a fast and dirty review of how I've started doing things. It's really all about being organized and devoting some time to the process!
First and foremost - buy the Sunday paper! In Chicago, the Tribune has the best coupons (in terms of amounts). For example, this weekend, the Sun Times only had a Red Plum coupon insert, but the Trib had the Red Plum and a Smartsource. So I would highly suggest opting for the Trib.
Second - figure out what storage system works for you. I like to look at all my coupons, so I've put them in a binder using baseball card holders. Look under the tab called Organization for examples. There are other ways of organizing your coupons...I would suggest looking on Jill Cataldo's site for her tips (she's listed on the gurus to the right).
Now...how do I plan for my shopping excursions? Well, for the most part, I go to the gurus. My main three folks are Jill Cataldo, Mashup Mom and Double Saving Divas. Jill and Mashup Mom are very detailed. Some people find Mashup Mom easier to read, but I always check both because they sometimes have different finds.
Double Saving Divas are my newest discovery thanks to the TLC show Extreme Couponing. I have some ethical issues with the show (people are "buying" coupons from clipping services which in theory make the coupon void - which could come screw the rest of us couponers that do things correctly). I also think the show is more about exposing the psychological impact of going extreme....I think it showcases more of the hoarding tendencies of these stockpiles. HOWEVER, the Double Saving Divas have a pretty active facebook page and quickly showcase freebie items on their webpage, so I always check there too.
When I have time, I'll pick up a Sunday paper on Saturday night. I'll then check all three blogs late at night for any deals posted for Saturday (especially at Walgreens and CVS because their inventory is small and replaced slowly). If there is a great deal, I get up early on Sunday and take advantage of it before the inventory disappears.
On Monday morning, I'll look to Jill Cataldo and Mashup Mom for Deals of the Week at my local grocery stores. The goal is always to go grocery shopping before Thursday because there is always a secondary deal going on at the grocers from Sunday-Wednesday. Those extra deals will disappear on Thursday-Saturday. So make sure to check them out!
At the grocery store, always look for extra coupon booklets. Check the customer service counter, the deli counter and displays. This weekend I was trying to score a Coke coupon booklet at Jewel, but my Jewel was out. I'll have to try stopping by another on this week and see if can nab one for myself.
Anyway, that was a fast and dirty review of how I've started doing things. It's really all about being organized and devoting some time to the process!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Whoa....my viewership is HUGE!!!
So I honestly started this blog because I wanted to teach my family and friends how to coupon better. Everyone deserves to get a good deal on much needed items, so why not learn how to get at the BEST possible price, right?
Well, holy moly...I just checked the stats on this blog, and I was BLOWN away by how many "strangers" must be reading my silly blog. The numbers are almost unreal.....holy cow.
For real, I was dumb-founded!
I promise to do a better job at posting some of my favorite links to get coupons and other blogs that I follow to keep tabs on the latest news for the best deals.
Honestly, I'm humbled that so many people come to this site and hope that it's useful!
Well, holy moly...I just checked the stats on this blog, and I was BLOWN away by how many "strangers" must be reading my silly blog. The numbers are almost unreal.....holy cow.
For real, I was dumb-founded!
I promise to do a better job at posting some of my favorite links to get coupons and other blogs that I follow to keep tabs on the latest news for the best deals.
Honestly, I'm humbled that so many people come to this site and hope that it's useful!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Walgreens freebies this week
From what I've seen, Walgreens had the best deals for me this week. There are some deals at CVS but it's not really anything I need. Apparently there is a good deal on Xtra detergent though...so go check that out if you need to stock up. I may consider a visit there later in the week just so I have some detergent on hand while it's at a good price.
Anyway, there are a few "freebies" at walgreens.
Carefree liners (also free at CVS). There is a $1 off coupon in this weekend's Smart Source. The liners are $0.99 at Walgreens AND CVS...so get your free liners.
2-pack REACH advanced design toothbrushes - are 2/$6.00 and you get $2.00 in Register Rewards
- if you buy 2 papers this weekend, you can use $2 off one toothpaste ...meaning you'll get $2 off the total, and you'll get $2.00 in Register Rewards...so FREE toothbrushes
Colgate Dental Care - 2/$600 and you get $4.00 in Register Rewards
- I had a $1 off 1 toothbrush coupon from a while ago, but last week there was a $0.75 off 1 coupon in the smart source. Since I had bought multiple papers last weekend, I actually have three of this :)
- my first transaction I'm gonna do in the morning will use the $1 off and of the $0.75 off...which means I'll pay $4.25 for the 2 toothbrushes and get $4.00 in Register Rewards
- I'll try a second transaction at another Walgreens and use two of the $0.75 off coupons...so I'll pay $4.50 and get $4.00 in Register Rewads
This means I "should" be getting 4 toothbrushes for the total price of $0.75
Here's hoping they are stocked up for me to do so in the morning!
Anyway, there are a few "freebies" at walgreens.
Carefree liners (also free at CVS). There is a $1 off coupon in this weekend's Smart Source. The liners are $0.99 at Walgreens AND CVS...so get your free liners.
2-pack REACH advanced design toothbrushes - are 2/$6.00 and you get $2.00 in Register Rewards
- if you buy 2 papers this weekend, you can use $2 off one toothpaste ...meaning you'll get $2 off the total, and you'll get $2.00 in Register Rewards...so FREE toothbrushes
Colgate Dental Care - 2/$600 and you get $4.00 in Register Rewards
- I had a $1 off 1 toothbrush coupon from a while ago, but last week there was a $0.75 off 1 coupon in the smart source. Since I had bought multiple papers last weekend, I actually have three of this :)
- my first transaction I'm gonna do in the morning will use the $1 off and of the $0.75 off...which means I'll pay $4.25 for the 2 toothbrushes and get $4.00 in Register Rewards
- I'll try a second transaction at another Walgreens and use two of the $0.75 off coupons...so I'll pay $4.50 and get $4.00 in Register Rewads
This means I "should" be getting 4 toothbrushes for the total price of $0.75
Here's hoping they are stocked up for me to do so in the morning!
May 2011 debt update
I mentioned that I was going to start being better at posting on this blog...so here goes the latest update on my debt elimination progress.
I've decided to split my debt into two categories....credit card debt and non-school loans (like my new car note). Putting the school loan figure would be a pitiful percentage decrease that isn't even worth tracking until I can double up on payments.
My goal is to eliminate the credit card debt by my next birthday (Jan 2012) - I wanted to give myself a reasonable time line (because unexpected things do happen) and am pretty sure I can make it happen!
I'm giving a comparison from 2010...to the current figures and boy did it make me smile to see the progress! While I can't attribute my couponing alone to the total decrease, I know that some of the money I have saved has gone to pay off my credit cards. Yay!
I've decided to split my debt into two categories....credit card debt and non-school loans (like my new car note). Putting the school loan figure would be a pitiful percentage decrease that isn't even worth tracking until I can double up on payments.
My goal is to eliminate the credit card debt by my next birthday (Jan 2012) - I wanted to give myself a reasonable time line (because unexpected things do happen) and am pretty sure I can make it happen!
I'm giving a comparison from 2010...to the current figures and boy did it make me smile to see the progress! While I can't attribute my couponing alone to the total decrease, I know that some of the money I have saved has gone to pay off my credit cards. Yay!
| account | Jul-10 | May-11 |
| 1 | 323.64 | 279.07 |
| 2 | 1888.52 | 1625.06 |
| 3 | 200 | |
| 4 | 400 | |
| 5 | 274.75 | |
| 6 | 260 | |
| 7 | 2434.46 | 2147.55 |
| 8 | 12499.18 | 11858.29 |
| 9 | 1186.01 | 986.01 |
| Credit Card Debt | 3346.91 | 1904.13 |
| -43% | ||
| Non-school loans | 16119.65 | 14991.85 |
| -7% |
Monday, May 2, 2011
Cheap Aveeno Sunscreen at Target
This I found thanks to Jill Cataldo.
Aveeno Naturals items are on sale at Target, and if you buy two items, you'll get a $10 gift card.
Some of the sunscreen is $10 (some are a little bit more). I like the spray sunscreen, so I nabbed two of these. I don't normally buy Aveeno because it's pricey and the SPF is super high for me, but I do burn easily and I hang out with a lot of my little munchkins. So it'll be good for the first time in the sun coverage and for any of my godkids/cousins who come to the beach with me.
Anyway...there was a $3 off 2-Aveeno Naturals products in the Smart Source from 3/27 and 4/17. I only clipped one and must have donated the other, otherwise, I would have tried to do this deal twice. you stack this $3 off coupon with the $1 coupon from the Target website.
You end up paying $16 for both sunscreens, but get $10 back in a gift card.
So you're really only paying $6 for both!
Aveeno Naturals items are on sale at Target, and if you buy two items, you'll get a $10 gift card.
Some of the sunscreen is $10 (some are a little bit more). I like the spray sunscreen, so I nabbed two of these. I don't normally buy Aveeno because it's pricey and the SPF is super high for me, but I do burn easily and I hang out with a lot of my little munchkins. So it'll be good for the first time in the sun coverage and for any of my godkids/cousins who come to the beach with me.
Anyway...there was a $3 off 2-Aveeno Naturals products in the Smart Source from 3/27 and 4/17. I only clipped one and must have donated the other, otherwise, I would have tried to do this deal twice. you stack this $3 off coupon with the $1 coupon from the Target website.
You end up paying $16 for both sunscreens, but get $10 back in a gift card.
So you're really only paying $6 for both!
I got some more free goodies for you!
I had a little shopping driving adventure today.....why? Well, it's because I didn't learn about the freebies early enough, so I'm a day behind which means that all the good couponers had already gotten to the goodies.
I thought I was going to have to wait until later in the week when the stores restocked, but I thankfully have a slew of walgreens and CVS stores on one patch of my drive. I found almost everything I was looking for.
Okay, so what are the goodies? Let me first give the kudos to JillCataldo.com and Mashupmom.com for the tips.
So my total spent at CVS for all these goodies...2 tubes of toothpastes and 3(3)-pack Ivory bars.....I was paid $1.28 to take these very useful items out of the store and into my teeny stockpile :)
So this isn't very eco-friendly, but apparently shaving razors go on sale pretty regularly (often for free), so I've been told to keep an eye out for deals when you can get them for free. This week, the deal was on disposable Noxzema 4-pack razors. They are on sale for $3.99, but you get a $3 Register Rewards for each purchase. Meaning, they "in theory" only cost $0.99 because you'll have $3 to spend on your next order. In this weekend's RedPlum insert (yup, the paper I had multiple copies of), there was $2.00 off coupon which would make this purchase free!
I kinda messed up on this one and didn't make as much as I could. I actually tried buying two razors at once with the two coupons and I expected to get $6 in Register Rewards. I only got $3 back :( So either the machine was out of paper, or you can only get one Register Reward per transaction. So I need to investigate that one a bit.
So rather then getting them all for free, I paid $7.76 for all three, but got back $6 in Register Rewards total. So I really only paid $1.76 for the razors.
I didn't get the freebie I was looking for here because they were out of stock. There is still a deal on Nivea body wash at most stores ($3.04) that I took advantage of last week. There is a $3 off coupon on the Target website, which means that you'll only pay $0.04 for it! I wasn't lucky to find it last week at my local Target and instead found it at the one downtown for a slightly higher price ($3.60). I nabbed it because $0.60 for great body wash is still a deal to me!
I'll have to stalk my Target this week and see if I can get lucky enough to score another one this week!
I thought I was going to have to wait until later in the week when the stores restocked, but I thankfully have a slew of walgreens and CVS stores on one patch of my drive. I found almost everything I was looking for.
Okay, so what are the goodies? Let me first give the kudos to JillCataldo.com and Mashupmom.com for the tips.
CVS
- I mentioned the free toothpaste in my previous post. With the coupons I had in my stash, I actually made money in that transaction. I paid $4.04 for 2 tubes of toothpaste, but got back $5.58 to spend on my next order! So I made $1.54 in that transaction.
- Ivory 3-pack bars are currently $0.99...I had 3-$1 coupons from the Proctor & Gamble coupon book this weekend (yes, I bought three papers this weekend because it was FULL of coupons). So what did I have to pay at the end...basically just the tax. My total for the (3)3-pack Ivory bars....$0.26! Note: I saw these same ivory bar packs for $0.95 at my Target, so if you're out of luck at CVS, try there!
So my total spent at CVS for all these goodies...2 tubes of toothpastes and 3(3)-pack Ivory bars.....I was paid $1.28 to take these very useful items out of the store and into my teeny stockpile :)
Walgreens
I kinda messed up on this one and didn't make as much as I could. I actually tried buying two razors at once with the two coupons and I expected to get $6 in Register Rewards. I only got $3 back :( So either the machine was out of paper, or you can only get one Register Reward per transaction. So I need to investigate that one a bit.
So rather then getting them all for free, I paid $7.76 for all three, but got back $6 in Register Rewards total. So I really only paid $1.76 for the razors.
Target
I didn't get the freebie I was looking for here because they were out of stock. There is still a deal on Nivea body wash at most stores ($3.04) that I took advantage of last week. There is a $3 off coupon on the Target website, which means that you'll only pay $0.04 for it! I wasn't lucky to find it last week at my local Target and instead found it at the one downtown for a slightly higher price ($3.60). I nabbed it because $0.60 for great body wash is still a deal to me!
I'll have to stalk my Target this week and see if I can get lucky enough to score another one this week!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
want some free toothpaste?!
It's been quite awhile since I posted anything...and it's frankly because so many of the other national blogger's make things so easy for me to not post.
After spending an evening going over some couponing tips with a gal pal, I realized that there are still so many of my friends that are interested in learning how to coupon but don't know where to start. So I'm going to offer a couple of tips and deals when I can. Most of the time, I'll give credit where credit is due and refer to you other sites, but I'll do my best to offer some great deals.
An awesome deal happening right now is the "free" toothpaste at CVS.
I've put the free in quotes because you do have to pay upfront for it, but with the Extra Care Bucks received (when using your Extra Care Card), you'll pay nothing for it.
Here's the better deal though! If you bought the Sunday paper this weekend (I actually bought more than one this weekend because there were sooo many coupons), you'll find a $0.75 off coupon for Colgate. Which means that instead of paying $2.79 for the toothpaste, you'll actually only pay $2.04....but then you'll be paid back from CVS $2.79 for it.
There is a limit of buying two...so if you bought two papers, you can get the deal on both tubes of toothpaste!
After spending an evening going over some couponing tips with a gal pal, I realized that there are still so many of my friends that are interested in learning how to coupon but don't know where to start. So I'm going to offer a couple of tips and deals when I can. Most of the time, I'll give credit where credit is due and refer to you other sites, but I'll do my best to offer some great deals.
An awesome deal happening right now is the "free" toothpaste at CVS.
I've put the free in quotes because you do have to pay upfront for it, but with the Extra Care Bucks received (when using your Extra Care Card), you'll pay nothing for it.
Here's the better deal though! If you bought the Sunday paper this weekend (I actually bought more than one this weekend because there were sooo many coupons), you'll find a $0.75 off coupon for Colgate. Which means that instead of paying $2.79 for the toothpaste, you'll actually only pay $2.04....but then you'll be paid back from CVS $2.79 for it.
So you're actually getting paid to take toothpaste out of the store!!!
There is a limit of buying two...so if you bought two papers, you can get the deal on both tubes of toothpaste!
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