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Walgreens Deals 2/15 - 2/21/09

Here's a look at the upcoming WAGS deals:

Kelloggs cereals 4/$10 - $3 RR -two $1.50/2 (1/18 RP) = 4/$4 after RR
Kleenex $.89 w/in ad cpn - $.50/3 (1/4 SS) = $.72 each
Clairol Nice N Easy or Natural Instincts 2/$12
WAGS candy B2G1
Quaker oats B1G1 $3.29 - $1/2 (11/16 RP) - 2/$2.29
Lysol cleaners B1G1 - two coupons(lots in 2/8 inserts)
Schick Men's Razor or Cartridges 4 pk $8.99 -$2 (1/25 SS Insert)-$3 IVC = $3.99
Aquafresh toothpaste $1.99 w/in ad cpn -.75 cpn (1/4 SS) = $1.24
Speedstick Deod. B1G1- two $.75 (2/1 SS )
Bic Soleil or Comfort 3 Disposable Razors $4.99 -$2 cpn(1/18 SS) -$1 IVC = $1.99
Mandarin oranges/canned mushrooms 2/$1 w/in ad cpn
Colgate toothpaste $.99 - .75 cpn (2/1 SS) = $.24
Excedrin 40-50 ct $6.99 B1G1 - two $1 cpn (1/4 SS) (exp 3/31) = 2/$4.99
Skippy Peanut Butter $1.67 -$.60 (1/18 RP) = $1.07

And..as always, let me know if I've missed any!

Walgreens Savings

Went to WAGS today...only a few items.

I bought:
2 Reynolds Wrap $.89 (raincheck) - $1 cpn = FREE + overage
2 Hefty One Zip bags $3.29 - .55 cpn -B1G1 = 2/$2.74

Used $2 RR (expires 2/14).
oop = $.85

I only had one coupon for the Hefty bags..not sure why??
O well, still happy w/ $8.82 savings = 91%

Colgate coupon

Go to http://www.colgate.com/app/ColgateTotal/US/EN/SpecialOffers.cvsp to print your $1 off coupon for Colgate Total Advanced.

Thanks to Who Said Nothing in Life is Free? at http://amyinorlando.blogspot.com/!!

CVS Ad 2/15 - 2/21/09

Kellogg's Cereals (assorted varieties) B1G1 for $.01 $5 -1.50 on 2 ( 1/18 RP) = 2/$3.50

Pop Tarts $2 -$1/2 (1/18 RP) = 2/$3

Scrubbing Bubbles $2.50 - $3/2 cpn = 2/$2

Fantastik $2.50 - $1 cpn = $1.50

Windex Spray or Wipes $2.50 -$1.50 cpn = $1

(The above coupons can be found at http://www.rightathome.com/.)

Lysol Neutra Air $5.99 - $5 cpn (1/11 SS) = $.99

Colgate Total Advanced toohpaste $2.99 - $2.99 ECB = FREE

Addition: For a cpn go here.

Gillette Fusion razor $7.99 -$4 ECB - $4 cpn(2/8 P&G) = FREE

Gillette Shampoo $4.99 - $3 ECB - $2 cpn (P&G 1/18/09) = FREE

Benefiber $8.99 - $3 ECB - $2 ( SS 12/14/08) = $3.99

Excedrin 100 ct or Express Gels 80 ct $8.99 -$3 ECB - $1 cpn (1/4 SS) = $4.99

Suave body wash, shampoo, conditioner, or styler $2 -$2 ECB wyb $6 -$1/2 cpn (1/11/09)

Let me know if I missed a great deal!

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Fun Mail

The trip to the mailbox can be fun...like today when I got my FREE Suave coupon and a rebate I've been waiting on.

No Coupons!

Well, apparently, there will be NO inserts in this Sunday's paper. Usually, on holiday weekends this is the case. Since Monday is President's Day...I assume that's the reason.
We got spoiled last week. But, it's a good time to weed out expired, get caught up on clipping, and organizing what we do have!! (And look forward to next week)

I've Been Tagged!

Liz at http://lizzydearslife.blogspot.com/ tagged me. So here's my top 25:

1. I love Jesus Christ, He is my Lord and Savior.
2. I am a pastor's wife.
3. My husband & I will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in 2009.
4. We were high school sweethearts.
5. Next to Jesus, he is my best friend.
6. I have 4 children.
7. I have home schooled for 13 years.
8. I have a daughter graduating from high school this year.
9. I have 3 boys, who eat everything in sight!
10. My daughter & I like to scrapbook.
11. I love to plant a big garden.
12. I can/freeze a lot of what we grow.
13. I teach a youth Sunday School class at church.
14. I eat chocolate every day.
15. I enjoy playing games/sports with the kids.
16. I started serious couponing last July.
17. I started my blog in November.
18. I love the challenge of couponing.
19. I enjoy helping others save money.
20. I love reading Christian biographies.
21. My favorite author is Elisabeth Elliot.
22. I believe in holiness.
23. I love God's word & my time of devotions every morning.
24. I am blessed with wonderful, loving parents.
25. I am blessed with great in-laws, too!

I now tag Tracey at $1200 Frugal Challenge 2009.

Meijer 3 Day Sale

Meijers is running another sale in conjunction with the great sale they already have.
It runs Thursday, February 12 thru Saturday, February 14, 2009.
On sale include:

Hershey's Pot of Gold B1G1
6 Pack bottles of 7-up, Diet Rite, A&W & Sunkist
Cheezit crackers $2.22
Kelloggs Rice Krispie treats $2.98
5 lb. Jonagold or Red Delicious apples $2.49
Jergens lotions B1G1 - two $1 cpns (1/11 SS)

To see the entire ad go to http://www.Meijer.com.

A Funny Story on Coupon Queens!

As I got to CVS on my usual Saturday morning trip, the store manager greeted me. I was looking at the local paper inserts to ensure that they had all 4 of the coupon packs in them. Well, they did. But as I was checking them out, she said, "I've got something to tell you that I think you will find funny." She said she was in a manager's meeting a few days ago with some bigwigs from CVS. She said at one point the big guy (not sure his title) said, "I just wish these coupon queens would show me how to shop and get the savings they do!" (my paraphrase..not sure on the exact words) Anyway, she said someone in the meeting piped up and responded, "O, but they do. Just get on one of their blogs. They will tell you exactly where the good deals are, the coupons to use, and how to use them. They don't keep things a secret." She was laughing at this point.
I responded, "You know that has been one of the many blessings of blogging. I have "met" some wonderful women, who, like myself, want to save money. There is no pride, no selfishness in this community. It's all about sharing knowledge so more people can benefit."

frugal Tip Tuesday

If you have followed my shopping at all, you have already noticed that I buy a lot of dish detergent...the liquid type. You may be wondering, "Does she do that many dishes?". Well, with a family of six there are a lot to do, but I do have the blessing of a dishwasher. And, yes, I stocked up on Electrosol recently....15 boxes to be precise. So, what do I need all that liquid dish detergent for?
Well, aside from stock piling....buying it when it's on sale w/ a coupon. There is another way I use it up. You know those hand soap dispensers (I call them fuzzy pumpers, but I think that's playdoh) I think Dial makes one, but I have bought one for each of my bathrooms at the Dollar Store. Well, in case you didn't know, those things are refillable. When they run out, simply fill w/liquid soap just until you cover the bottom of the dispenser. Then fill to the top with water. Shake it up and you're ready to go.
Believe me, this is a big money saver for me. With four children, we wash a lot of hands around here. One note, I have had to replace one...it had been in use for about a year and I think the pump just plain wore out!!

Got My Coupon for Diet Dr. Pepper

To get a coupon for free Diet. Dr. Pepper go to http://promotions.yahoo.com/drpepper/freedietdrpepper/.

It's fast and easy!!

Super Meijer Savings Trip!!

Went to Meijers today...I said I was focusing on them this week. And, wow, the savings were incredible. I really hadn't planned or needed to do a big grocery trip this week, but I could not pass up the savings on the things my family likes!!
I bought a total of 77 items:

6 Fiber One yogurt 4 packs $2 each
6 Wishbone Dressings $1.25 each
1 Millies bread $1.29
1 Bisquick $1.88
10 Vaseline Intensive Care lotions $1.99
2 Chex Mix Snack mix $2
6 GM Fruit Stackerz $1.67
1 Betty Crocker cake mix $1
6 Betty Crocker Warm Delights $1.25
2 Mac & Cheese Crackers $1.67
6 Skippy peanut butters $1.25
2 Snyders Tortilla chips $2.50
4 Fiber One bars $2
6 Chex Mix bars $2
6 Cheerios, various flavors $2
6 Nature Valley granola bars $2
1 package grapes

subtotal = $131.24
coupons used = $73.67
savings total = $148.87
oop = $57.57

In addition, I received two Catalinas: one for $3.50 for the Nature Valley & another for $3.50 for the Fruit Stackerz!! I might have to go back later to get more.
You may notice that I bought 6 of a lot of items. That's because my Meijers in Milford will double 6 coupons for the same item! To see the coupon matchups, go
here. I wanted to take a pic, but there was just too much!!
Let me know how you did this week.

Menu Monday 2/9/09

Here's a look at this week's menu:

Monday Chicken roll-ups
Tuesday Baked Ziti
Wednesday Cheeseburger roll up
Thursday Chicken Fajitas
Friday Spaghetti
Saturday Out
Sunday Chili

Meijer Deals 2/8 - 2/14/09

Meijers has some amazing deals this week:

Grapes $.98 /lb
General Mills cereal 4/$8 - $1/3 (2/8 GM) =3/$5
Fiber One Bars 4/$8 - $1 (1/25 SS or at Coupons.com) = $1
Fiber One Toaster Pastry 4/$8
Nature Valley Bars 4/$8 - .50 (1/4 GM)= $1 each
Chex Bars 4/$8 - .50 (2/8 GM) = $1 each
Curves Bars 4/$8 - .75 (Coupons.com) = $1 each
Coke 12 packs 3/$9
Progresso Soup 8/$10 - .25 (2/8 GM) = $.75 each (light variety)
Betty Crocker Cake Mix 5/$5
Betty Crocker Frosting 5/$5 - .50 (2/8 GM) = FREE
Aunt Millie’s Bread/Buns $1.29 - .35 (1/11 RP) = $.59
Skippy peanut butter 4/$5 - .40 (1/18 RP) = $.45
Bisquick $1.88 - .60 = $.88
Gold medal flour $1.88
Campbells Soup 10/$6 - .40/4 (1/4 SS) = $.40 each
Wishbone salad dressing $1.25 - .75 (1/18 RP) = $.25
Eggo 4/$10 - .75 (expire 2/8) = $1.50
Super pretzel ½ off - $1/2 (1/25 RP) = varies
Danimal Activia / Dannon Tubs & Drinkables 2/$4 - $1 (1/11 SS)= $1 each
Parkay 4/$5
Nabisco 100 Calorie packs 2/$4
Mac N Cheese Crackers 3/$5 – B1G1 (1/11 SS)= 2/$1.67
Hormel chili master 2/$5 - $1 (2/8 SS) = $1.50
Old El Paso 2/$4
Toaster Strudel 4/$10 - .55/2 (2/8 GM) = 2/$4
Chex Mix 5/$5 - .60 (1/25 SS or at Coupons.com) = FREE
Yoplait Fiber One yogurt 2/$4 - .50 (2/8 GM) = $1 each
Yoplait Trix yogurt 2/$4 - .35 = $1.30
Betty Crocker family brownie mix 4/$5
Betty Crocker Warm Delights 4/$5 - .55 (2/8 GM) = $.25 each
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks (includes Stickerz) 3/$5 - .50 (2/1 SS)= $.67 each
Crest Toothpaste 2/$3
Oral B Toothbrush 2/$3
Suave Deodorant $1.79- .55 (expires 2/8) = $.50 (or .75/2 1/11 SS)
Suave Shampoo 2/$3 - .50/2 (1/11 SS) = $1 each
Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion $1.99 - $1.50 (1/18 RP) = $.49
Suave Lotion $1.99 - $1 (1/11 RP) = $.99
Softsoap Liquid soap $.99 - .35 = $.29
Hillshire Farm Rope Sausage 2/$5 - .35 (1/25 RP) = $1.80
Eckrich Smoky Links 2/$3
Lysol spray ½ off - $1 (2/1 SS) = varies

Great CVS Deals

Went to CVS to get the great deals this week:

8 local papers w/coupons = $4
4 12 packs Diet Coke = $11
4 Colgate Total B1G1 - two $1 cpns = 2/$.79
1 Gillette Fusion Gamer razor $7.99 - $4 cpn = $3.99

Used $20 ECB
oop $4.32 (basically the cost of the papers!!)
Savings - $45.74
Earned $4 ECB on razor, net oop = $.32

I don't usually use ECBs for non-ECB items, but I needed to use them and I need some Diet Coke!

Kroger Ad 2/9 - 2/15/09

The deals this week at Krogers are quite slim.
They are again running the Daytona 500 Sale again, so you get $3 off when you buy 10 participating items.
They are also running a case sale…not too much there.

Other deals include:
York Peppermint Patties 2/$5 - $2/2 cpn (01-25-09 SS) = 2/$3
Suave Professional hair care $1.67 - $1/2 cpn (01-11-09 RP) = $1.17 each
Ground Chuck $1.79/lb

That’s all I see.