Good buy on M&Ms and soda at Rite Aid 12-5

The Christmas M&Ms are on sale 2/$4 this week at Rite Aid. They give you a $1+UPS reward for each two packages that you buy with a limit of two offers. The bag size range from 8 to 14 oz. There is also a coupon that give you $1 off of 2 packs. So the M&Ms are $1 each. I picked up four bags for $4.

The boys did the shopping and grabbed the soda deal as well. Sunkist, A&W and 7UP is 4/$5 with a $2+UPS reward back so they equal $0.75 for each 2L... So each kid had a bag of M&Ms and a soda for $1.75. Not a bad price for junk food for teenagers.

FREE Sucrets at Rite Aid 12-4-11

The Sucrets are FREE this week at Rite Aid. I picked them up since the severe cold one clears my sinuses and sooths my throat. The sale is $2.99 with a  $2+UPS reward back so use a $1.00 coupon with your +UPS. You will have to pick up a cheep filler to use the coupon and a $2+UPS. I picked up a bag of Combos for $0.79 so I ended up paying $1.03 since WA state has tax. LOOK for the bonus size, which are 24ct.

Shopping Walmart Supercenter 12-2

I picked up some good deals at Walmart today. I went armed with an ad from Fred Meyers and my coupons.

First I snagged 10 Yoplait yogurts to ad match with the 10/$5 coupon from Freddies and used a $1/10 manufacturer coupon to make them $0.40 each. I priced matched 6 cans of Starkist tuna at $0.44 a can, Doritos at 2/$4 and Fruit Loops at 3/$5 plus used $.70 manufacturer coupon on them. I love Fruit Loops at $0.65 a box.

I also grabbed 10 packs of Extra gum priced at $0.96 for $0.46 each using a $1/2 coupon. I stocked up with 4 packs of 12 oz Bar-S hot dogs priced at $1 each for $0.75 each using a $0.50/2 coupon. I also grabbed 12 packs of 16 oz Bar-S hot dogs priced at $1.33 each for $0.96 each using a $0.75/2 coupon. Picked up 4 packs of 16 oz Farmland bacon for $3.03 each using a $0.75/1 coupon.

There was more, but these were the highlights...

Softsoap deal at Rite Aid 11-20

I don't like to pay much for soap any more, but Lionel is hooked on the Shea Butter Softsoap bodywash and he is almost out. This week it is $3.99 for 15-18oz bottle with $2+UPS back per bottle with a limit of 4. There was a $1 off coupon in the All You magazine, so I will end up picking a couple of bottles up for him for $0.99 each.

Another good deal is Marc Anthony Hair Care for $3.99 each with $2+UPS. There is a $3 Value Video coupon on the Rite Aid site so with +UPS rewards this is more than FREE. (I couldn't find this coupon in the November section so it must be from October).

Stop Pain coupon 11-19

I just found a $2off 1 Stop Pain coupon in the Parade insert in Sunday Advanced issue of the Seattle Times... It is good for a couple of months so hang on to it for a good sale....

Also Rite Aid is having a few good things for Black Friday... I might have to stop by... I will let you know when I figure out the good deals..

Free Gum and LA Looks Hair goo with +UP Rewards 11-13

I made a quick trip with Casey this morning to Rite Aid. The 11-year-old was so excited to get FREE gum.

Juicy Fruit Gum and Orbit Gum is on sale for $1 each with a $1 +UP reward back (limit of 3 per card). I used last weeks +UP rewards to pay for the gum and got my +UP rewards back.

The LA Looks hair styling products are on sale for $2.99 with a $2 +UP reward back (limit 1 per card). The $0.99 left over is covered with a $1/1 manufacture coupon that came out a couple of weeks ago.

We had everyone's cards with us so we walked out with 12 packs of gum and 4 LA Looks (good on curly kid hair). Happy shopping... I love buying FREE stuff.

Collecting Coupons! 11-8

Heads up!!!  Both Woman's Day and Better Homes and Gardens usually have coupon booklets if the magazines are shipped through the mail. These coupons are normally for house cleaning supplies. Check the most recent issues at doctor's or dentist's offices and ask to have the easy-to-tear out insert. Usually the receptionist will just let you take them... I am happy that I just picked up four booklets at the eye doctor's and there is a $2/2 Glade airspray coupon. These air fresheners frequently go on sale for $1 each so with some careful looking I will be scoring FREE air spray again... (Just what I need in a house full of boys.)

Walmart - Pay Me For Razors!!!

I just picked up 5 packs of the 10 count + 2 bonus razors from Schick for $1.97 and used $2/1 coupons. The cool thing is that inside each pack had a $3/1 coupon inside. So I made $15 in coupons that will give me overages at Walmart.

I also grabbed 18 packs of Reach dental floss for $0.97 each and used the $3/3 coupons. I love free stuff...

Sneak Peek at Sunday's Coupons for 10-23

SmartSource (SS 10/23/11)

• $0.30/1 Argo Baking Powder, exp. 1/2/12
• $1/1 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Kid's Powered Toothbrush, exp. 12/31/11
• $1/1 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Powered Toothbrush or Refill, exp. 12/31/11
• B1G1 Axe Shower Gel or Detailer, exp. 11/13/11
• $1/2 Barilla Plus Pasta, exp. 12/18/11
• $0.55/1 Chinet Comport Cup Package, exp. 12/31/11
• $1/1 Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza, exp. 12/11/11
• $5/2 Enfamil or Enfagrow Powder, exp. 12/31/11
• $1/1 Equal Saccharin, exp. 1/23/12
• $2/1 Equal Sucralose or Equal Classic, exp. 1/23/12
• $2/1 Ex-Lax Product, exp. 1/31/12
• $0.75/1 Finish Powerball or Gelpacs, exp. 11/30/11
• $1/1 Finish Quantum, exp. 11/30/11
• $2/1 Goodnites Underwear, exp. 11/19/11
• $0.50/1 Huggies Baby Wipes, exp. 11/19/11
• $1.50/1 Huggies Diapers, exp. 11/19/11
• $3/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers, exp. 11/19/11
• $0.50/2 Land O'Lakes Butter Packages, exp. 12/31/11
• $1/1 Melitta Coffee, exp. 1/31/12
• $1/1 Neutorgena Hand or Body Lotion, exp. 12/31/11
• $2/1 Neutrogena Hair Care Product, exp. 12/31/11
• $1/1 Neutrogena Men Product, exp. 12/31/11
• $1/1 Neutrogena Naturals Cleanser, exp. 12/31/11
• $1/1 Orajel My Way Toothpaste, exp. 12/31/11
• $1/1 Reynolds Wrap Pan Lining Paper, exp. 11/30/11
• $2/2 Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner Refills, exp. 12/3/11
• $3/1 Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner Starter Kit, exp. 12/3/11
• $2/2 T.G.I. Friday's Chicken Snacks, exp. 12/4/11
• $1/1 T.G.I. Friday's Entrees For One, exp. 12/4/11
• $1.50/1 T.G.I. Friday's Entrees For Two, exp. 12/4/11
• $1/1 Triple Wash, exp. 12/31/11
• $0.55/1 Trumoo Chocolate milk, exp. 11/19/11
• $1/1 WhoNu? Cookies, exp. 12/25/11
• $1/1 Zantac Product, exp. 1/31/12

RedPlum (RP 10/23/11)

• $1/1 Aleve Product, exp. 1/31/12
• $1/1 Aleve-D Product, exp. 1/31/12
• $2/1 Alka-Seltzer Plus Product, exp. 1/31/12
• $1/1 Alka-Seltzer Product, exp. 1/31/12
• $0.75/2 Bar-S Frank or Bologna, exp. 12/4/11
• $1/1 Bar-S Smoked Sausage, exp. 12/4/11
• $1.50/1 Bayer Advanced Aspirin Product, exp. 1/31/12
• $1/1 Bayer Aspirin Product, exp. 1/31/12
• $1/1 Citracal Product, exp. 1/31/12
• $1.50/2 Dunkin Donuts Bagged Coffee, exp. 1/31/12
• $2/1 Flintstones Multivitamin Product, exp. 12/31/11
• $5/1 i-flex Product, exp. 12/31/11
• $1/1 Iams Dry Dog Food @Target, exp. 12/31/11
• $1/1 L'Oreal EverPure, EverSleek, EverStrong Shampoo/Conditioner, exp. 12/18/11
• $1/1 L'Oreal EverPure. EverSleek, EverStrong Treatment, exp. 12/18/11
• $2/1 L'Oreal Excellence or Excellence To-Go Shade, exp. 12/18/11
• $0.75/1 L'Oreal Kids Product, exp. 12/18/11
• $1/1 L'Oreal Paris Eye Product, exp. 12/18/11
• $1/1 L'Oreal Paris Eyeliner, exp. 12/18/11
• $1/1 L'Oreal Paris Skincare Product, exp. 12/18/11
• $2/1 L'Oreal Paris Youth Code, exp. 12/18/11
• $1 off Meow Mix ONE Dry Cat Food, Single Cups or Variety Pack, exp. 12/17/11
• $1/1 Neo-Synephrine Product, exp. 1/31/12
• $0.50/1 Select Newman's Own Items, exp. 12/3/11
• $0.50/1 Newman's Own Salad Dressing, exp. 12/3/11
• $1/1 Newman's Own Thin & Crispy Pizza, exp. 12/3/11
• $3/2 Nivea Body Lotion, exp. 11/20/11
• $1/1 Nivea Body Lotion, exp. 11/20/11
• $1/1 One A Day Adult or Teen Multivitamin Product, exp. 12/31/11
• $1/1 Perdue Frozen Fully Cooked Product, exp. 12/18/11
• $0.50/1 Perdue Refrigerated Breaded Product, exp. 12/18/11
• $4/1 Phillips Colon Health Product, exp. 12/31/11
• $1/1 Phillips Product, exp. 12/31/11
• $1 off Poland Spring Brand Sparkling Natural Spring Water, exp. 12/4/11
• $3/1 Pur-Absorb Iron, exp. 12/31/11
• $5/1 SlimShots Liquid Portion Control, exp. 12/31/11
• $1/2 Tide Detergent, exp. 11/30/11
• $1/2 Vanity Fair Napkins, exp. 12/31/11

Get Your Sunday Papers Today (10-16-11)

I picked up 6 copies of the The Tacoma News Tribune today. I had only planned on buying 4 copies but I discovered Jack-In-The-Box coupons. Nice ones like buy a large drink and get a free spicy chicken sandwich.

There is also a P&G, Red Plum and Smart Source inserts in there. So try to locate a paper with all 3 inserts... Over $195 worth of coupons in one paper. I purchased mine at the Dollar Tree and went out to breakfast with Lionel and used over $6 of Jack-In-The-Box coupons, which paid for the paper. It was nice to eat out for less than $5 for the two of use instead of $20.

Finish Coupons By Mail 10-13

I used a couple of Finish Quantimatics that did not get the dishes clean.

I emailed the company about the issue and they are going to send me coupons for the Finish dish detergent, which is a good product...

I am just happy that they are sending me coupons.

Coupons in the mail 10-11

Just a short blog today since I am in the middle of cleaning house... ;P

I went to the Wonderful Pistachios homepage and wrote a compliment on the contact us form. I also asked them to send me coupons in the mail. Yeah! They emailed me back to thank me for using their product and are sending me snail mail coupons. I love snail mail coupons since they usually have a longer expiration date and are normally higher in value than the clipped coupons from the newspaper.

I emailed Hershey.com too, but they claim that they do not send snail mail coupons.

I'm starting a list of favorite products and starting an email campaign for coupons.

ON A SIDE NOTE:
The Incredible Egg facebook page is offering a $0.55 off 2 dozen egg coupon again (if you can get it to print.) My old desktop is having issues since Casey keeps downloading free trial games and getting viruses.

Diaper Deal and Freebies at Rite Aid 10-10

 Stock up time for cold season...

Jumbo packs of Tugaboos diapers are on sale for $8.99 with $4 +UP reward (limit 1). This makes 1 pack $4.99, but if you go to Rite Aid Ad Perks site there is a $1 value video coupon to print out. Good price at $3.99. Or you could do the same thing for 1 pack (360 count) baby wipes. I used my son's and husband's card and got 2 packs of diapers and a box of wipes. (EVEN BETTER DEAL WITH 20% DISCOUNT).

Now for the FREEBIES (if you have been collecting the +UP rewards).
Preparation H Wipes 10ct $3.00 with $3 +UP rewards back (limit 1). Go to Pfizer site and print out a $2 off coupon. Just use a $1 +UP reward to pay for it.

Rite Aid Hand Sanitizer 8 oz. $1.00 with $1 +UP reward back (limit 4). My store is out of stock so I have to wait until Friday morning. Remember to ask for a raincheck. The cashier should make a note that there was a deal with +UP rewards back. If not, have them get the manager.

Blistex Lip Ointment (red box) $1.49 with $1.49 +UP reward back (limit 1).

Burt's Bees Throat Drops $1.49 with $1.49 +UP reward back (limit 1).

Cepacol Sore Throat Lozenges $2.50 with $2.50 +UP reward back (limit 1).

NeilMed Nasa Mist $5.00 with $5 +UP reward back (limit 1). Looks useful if your family is prone to sinus infections.

Comtrex Cold Medicine $3.99 with $3 +UP reward back (limit 1). About a month ago there was a $1 off one manufacture coupon in the Parade insert. Combined with the $3 +UP reward the total is -$.01 plus tax.

Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray 6 oz. or Lozenges $3.99 with $3 +UP reward back (limit 1). There was a $1 off 1 printable, but looks like it is expired now. So not free unless you have one.

Bayer Aspirin 81 mg tablets 32 to 36 ct. $2.99 with $2 +UP reward back (limit 1). Use the $1 off 1 manufacture coupon. Make sure it says off any Bayer Aspirin. The coupons for Bayer Advanced do not work on this deal.

Optic White Toothpaste 4 oz. 2/$7.98 with $6 +UP rewards when you buy 2 (limit 4 +UP rewards deal, which means you could get 8 tubes). To make this free look for printable coupons online. I was able to get two as well as have two coupons clipped from the All You magazine (Sept)  from Walmart.

Carefree Panitliners $1.00 with no +UP reward back, but use 2 of the $0.50 Manufacture coupon and the $1 off 2 Ad Perk coupon.

Well that is it for Rite Aid this week. There are some good candy deals if you combine the Ad perk coupons with the manufacture coupons. But being Halloween season, I expect a better deal on candy closer to the 31st.

ON THE LOOK OUT!
Last Sunday's insert contained a FREE coupon for DR. PEPPER 10. I now have 5 of them, but I have to find the soda. I expect that it might be in Safeway, but it is a new produce so who knows. If anyone finds it before I do, drop me a line. My kids LOVE DR. PEPPER.

Pepsi Max and Nivea Safeway Buys 10-8

Well Pepsi Max is $0.99 for the 2L at Safeway this weekend... First go to the Safeway site and load your rewards card up with the eCoupons from the site. Next buy 4 (if you have enough coupons). The eCoupons come off your card first then use your manufacture coupons from last Sunday for $0.55 off one 1L Pepsi Max. Combined with the eCoupons, the Pepsi Max is nearly free with the manufacture coupons.

Also Look for the Nivea Lip Balm that is $1.00 each. This stuff is wonderful. Round up all your $1.00 and $3.00 off 2 Nivea Lip Products. Stock up on this item to see you through the winter.

Cover Girl Deal at Walmart 10-5

There is a great coupon that came out last Sunday. $8 off any 2 Cover Girl face makeup.

Take it to Walmart and look for the makeup that is less than $4 each.
I picked out eyeshadow singles and eyeliner pencils with a sharpener.
I also added a skein of yarn to my purchase so that I could use the overage from the makeup to make the yarn cheaper.

I've noticed that Walmart does not have a problem with the totals unless they end up paying you, which cause the cashiers and shift supervisors to melt down....

I also had some Crunch and Munch coupons that are $1 off 2 boxes (got them from Banquet dinners.) This makes the Crunch and Munch 2 for $1...

Rite Aid Deals (8-21) Stopain

Rite  Aid has one of my favorite products for sale this week.


First, 
Stopain Relieving Gel 2.5 oz. is $5 each
There is a $5 rebate (limit 1) on the Rite Aid site if the gel is purchased this week.
It makes it FREE once your fill out the RA rebate and wait until the middle of next month for your money back. I use this product for muscle spasms, sunburns and cooking burns. 


Other Stopain products are $7.99 each
Get a $7 +UP reward (limit 1)
which makes one tube $0.99.
For more good deals on this, you will have to use your friends' cards.


Well Rite Aid has some FREE stuff this week if you can find a store that is stocked up.

Max Freeze Pain Relievers are $6.99 each
Get $6.99 +UPS reward (limit 1)
Makes one FREE by using your existing +UPS rewards

Rite Aid Hand Sanitizer (8 oz) are $1 each
Get $1 +UP reward (Limit 3)
FREE after you use your +UP rewards


There is some cheap oral care for this week as well.
Crest toothpaste $2.99 each
Get $2 +UP reward (limit 2)
Use either the $0.75 or $0.50 off Crest Toothpaste coupons
This makes the toothpaste $0.25 to $0.50 each. 


If you do not have any +UP rewards than start with the hand sanitizer to get $3 +UP reward.
Use those to get the toothpaste and then move on to the higher priced items to 
minimize the out-of-pocket expenses.

Preview of Coupon Inserts for Sunday's paper 8/7/11

SmartSource (SS 08/07/11)

• $1/1 Activia Product, exp. 9/10/11
• $1/3 Activia Selects, exp. 9/10/11
• $1/1 Alpine Lace Deli Cheese, exp. 9/30/11
• $1/2 Alpine Lace Deli Cheese, exp. 9/30/11
• $1/1 Avery Heavy Duty Binder, exp. 9/30/11
• $0.40/1 Ban Product, exp. 10/9/11
• $1/1 Ban Solid, exp. 10/9/11
• $1/1 Bissell Carpet Cleaning Powder or Foam, exp. 9/30/11
• $0.55/1 Blue Diamond Carton of Almondmilk, exp. 11/30/11
• $1.50/1 V8 100% Vegetable Juice, exp. 9/18/11
• $0.50/1 V8 100% Vegetable Juice, exp. 9/18/11
• $0.50/1 V8 V-Fusion Juice, exp. 9/18/11
• $1/1 V8 V-Fusion Tea, exp. 9/18/11
• $2/1 Clairol Hair Color, exp. 9/30/11
• $0.75/1 Command Product, exp. 9/11/11
• $0.50/1 Dole Canned Juice, exp. 11/30/11
• $1.25/30 Fancy Feast Cans, exp. 11/6/11
• B3G1 Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers, exp. 11/6/11
• $1/2 G.U.M Oral Care Product, exp. 10/31/11
• $0.55/1 Hormel Compleats Microwave Meal, exp. 10/10/11
• $1/1 Joint Juice, exp. 10/7/11
• $1.50/2 Kotex Liners, exp. 9/17/11
• $2/2 Kotex Pads, exp. 9/17/11
• $1.50/2 Kotex Security Tampons, exp. 9/17/11
• $1/1 L'Oreal Studio Line Styling Product or Vive Pro Glossy Style Product, exp. 10/2/11
• $0.75/1 L'Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo or Conditioner, exp. 10/2/11
• $1/2 Lysol Bathroom or All Purpose Cleaners, exp. 9/6/11
• $1/1 Lysol Disinfectant Spray, exp. 9/6/11
• $1/2 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, exp. 9/6/11
• $1/1 Lysol Neutra Air, exp. 9/6/11
• $3/1 Lysol No-touch Hand Soap System, exp. 9/6/11
• B2G1 Lysol Product, exp. 9/6/11
• $1/2 Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner or No Mess Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner, exp. 9/6/11
• $0.75/1 Mariani Dried Fruit Snack, exp. 10/31/11
• $0.75/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers, exp. 9/5/11
• $0.50/1 Old El Paso Product, exp. 10/1/11
• $1/1 Oscar Mayer Carving Board Meat, exp. 9/18/11
• $0.35/1 Pam Cooking Spray, exp. 9/18/11
• $1/1 Paseo Bath Tissue or Paper Towel, exp. 11/30/11
• $0.50/1 Philadelphia Minis, exp. 9/9/11
• $15/1 Philips Sonicare DiamondClean, FlexCare+ or FlexCare Rechargeable Toothbrush, exp. 11/30/11
• $5/1 Philips Sonicare Multi-pack Brush Heads or Xtreme Battery Toothbrush, exp. 11/30/11
• $10/1 Philips Sonicare Rechargeable Toothbrush, exp. 11/30/11
• $2/1 Purina Beneful Healthy Fiesta, exp. 11/1/11
• B4G2 Purina Beneful Prepared Meals Tubs, exp. 11/1/11
• $1/1 Purina Beneful Snackin Slices, exp. 11/7/11
• $2/1 Schick Hydro Razor, exp. 9/18/11
• $2/1 Schick Hydro Refill, exp. 9/18/11
• $0.75/1 Schick Hydro Shave Gel, exp. 9/18/11
• $2/1 Scotch Easy-Grip Packaging Tap Dispenser, exp. 12/31/11
• $1/2 Scotch Magic Greener Tape Product, exp. 11/18/11
• $1/3 Scotch Magic Tape Product, exp. 11/18/11
• $1/3 Scotch Magic Tape Roll, exp. 12/31/11
• $0.50/1 Scotch Packaging Tape, exp. 12/31/11
• $1/2 Scotch Pop-Up Tape Product, exp. 12/31/11
• $0.25/1 SunnyD Product, exp. 11/30/11
• $1/2 The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges or Mini Babybel Cheese, exp. 10/31/11
• $0.75/1 Twizzlers Candy, exp. 10/31/11
• $1/1 Tyson Any'tizers Snack, exp. 11/13/11
• $1/1 Tyson Any'tizers Snack, exp. 11/13/11
• $1/3 Trident, Stride or Dentyne Multipacks or Bottles, exp. 10/2/11
• $1/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones, exp. 4/30/12
• $1/2 Weight Watchers Smart Ones Satisfying Selections, exp. 4/30/12
• $1/1 Woolite Detergent, exp. 9/18/11
• $6/1 Zegerid OTC, exp. 10/2/11
• $3/1 Zegerid OTC, exp. 10/2/11
• $1/2 Ziploc Bags, exp. 9/17/11
• $1.50/1 Ziploc Containers, exp. 9/17/11

RedPlum (RP 08/07/11)

• $1/2 Ball Park Franks, exp. 9/2/11
• B3G1 Cesar Canine Cuisine Entrees, exp. 10/30/11
• $1/1 Cesar Treats, exp. 9/18/11
• $10/1 Five Minute Face Lift or 90 Second Eye Lift, exp. 8/31/11
• $1/3 Dial Bar or Liquid Hand Soap, exp. 8/30/11
• $1/2 Dial Body Wash, exp. 8/30/11
• $1/1 Disney Vitamin, exp. 9/20/11
• $1/1 Emerald Breakfast on The Go, exp. 10/2/11
• $2/1 Ester C Tablet, Gummy or Powder Item, exp. 9/20/11
• $4/1 Flex-a-min Product, exp. 9/20/11
• $3/1 Garnier Herbashine, exp. 9/17/11
• $2/1 Garnier Moisturizer, exp. 9/18/11
• $2/1 Garnier Nutrisse Shade or Multi-lights Kit, exp. 9/17/11
• $1/1 Goya Rice Mix, exp. 11/15/11
• $0.50/1 Goya Ripe Plantains, exp. 11/15/11
• $1/1 Herbal Essences or Aussie Product, exp. 9/30/11
• $2/1 i-cool For Menopause or i-cool+D For Menopause + Bone Cooling, exp. 10/31/11
• $1/2 Keebler Cookies, exp. 10/2/11
• $1/2 Keebler or Sunshine Multi-pack, exp. 10/2/11
• $1/2 Kellogg's Cereals, exp. 9/18/11
• $1/2 Kellogg's Eggos Frozen Product, exp. 10/2/11
• $1/2 Kellogg's Fruit Flavored Snack, exp. 10/2/11
• $1/2 Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars, exp. 10/2/11
• $1/2 Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats, exp. 10/2/11
• $2/1 L'Oreal Paris Infallible Lip Product, exp. 10/2/11
• $1/1 L'Oreal Paris Lip Product, exp. 10/2/11
• $1/1 L'Oreal Skincare Product, exp. 10/2/11
• $3/2 L'Oreal Skincare Product, exp. 10/2/11
• $1/1 Loctite Control Super Glue, exp. 9/10/11
• $1/1 Maybelline New York Eyeshadow or Eye Liner, exp. 10/17/11
• $1/1 Maybelline New York Mascara, exp. 10/17/11
• $2/2 MET-Rx Big 100 Bars, exp. 9/17/11
• $2/2 MET-Rx Protein Plus Bars, exp. 9/17/11
• $1/2 MorningStar Farms Veggie Foods Product, exp. 10/2/11
• $3/1 Nature's Bounty Co Q-10 Supplement, exp. 9/20/11
• $2/1 Nature's Bounty Letter Vitamin, exp. 9/20/11
• $2/1 Nature's Bounty Your Life Multivitamin, exp. 9/20/11
• $1/1 Nutra Nail Product, exp. 10/31/11
• $7/1 Osteo Bi-Flex Caplet, Softgel or Powder, exp. 9/20/11
• $1/1 Pedigree Dry Dog Food, exp. 9/11/11
• $1 off Pedigree Little Champions Pouch Variety Packs or Single Pouches, exp. 9/11/11
• $1/1 Pedigree Treats For Dogs, exp. 9/11/11
• $2/1 Polident Product, exp. 9/11/11
• $1/1 Poligrip Product, exp. 10/8/11
• $1/2 Purex Laundry Detergent, exp. 8/20/11
• $3/3 Purina Tidy Cats, exp. 11/7/11
• B2G1 Renuzit Adjustables Air Fresheners, exp. 8/21/11
• $1/1 Sara Lee Deli Meat From The Deli Counter, exp. 9/30/11
• $1/1 Sara Lee Pre-sliced Meat Located in The Deli Section, exp. 9/30/11
• $1/2 Smuckers Fruit Spread Product, exp. 10/7/11
• $1.50/1 Soft Scrub Product, exp. 9/14/11
• $2/1 Sundown Fish Oil or CoQ-10, exp. 9/20/11
• $1/1 Sundown or Marvel Vitamin or Supplement, exp. 9/20/11
• $6/1 Zyrtec Product, exp. 8/14/11
• $4/1 Zyrtec Product, exp. 9/30/11

General Mills (GM 08/07/11)

• $0.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit By The Foot, Gushers or Fruit Roll-Ups, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.75 off Betty Crocker SuperMoist Cake Mix AND Ready To Spread Frosting, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.75/1 Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie or Dessert Bar Mix, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.50/1 Bisquick Original or Heart Smart Baking Mix or Shake 'n Pour Pancake Mix, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.50/1 Chex Mix or Chex 100 Calorie Snack, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.75/1 Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.40/1 Fiber One Chewy Bars, 90 Calorie Chewy Bars or 90 Calorie Brownies, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.50/1 Lucky Charms, Golden Grahams or Chex Mix Treats or Milk 'n Cereal Bars, exp. 10/1/11
• $1/3 Select General Mills Cereals, exp. 9/17/11
• $1/5 Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper or Chicken Helper Skillet Meal, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.75/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars or Granola Nut Clusters, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.75/1 Nature Valley Granola Thins, exp. 10/1/11
• $1/1 Old El Paso Tortilla Stuffers Microwavable Meal, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.40/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, exp. 10/20/11
• $0.75/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough, exp. 10/29/11
• $0.30/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands Biscuits, exp. 10/29/11
• $0.40 off Pillsbury Refrigerated Pizza Crust wyb Breadsticks, Loaves or Dinner Rolls, exp. 10/29/11
• $1/1 Pillsbury Sweet Moments Refrigerated Desserts, exp. 10/29/11
• $0.50/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands Sweet Rolls, exp. 10/29/11
• $0.50/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel or Toaster Scrambles Pastries or Pancakes, exp. 10/29/11
• $1/4 Progresso Soup, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.50/2 Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza, exp. 10/29/11
• $0.35/1 Totino's Rolls Snack, exp. 10/29/11
• $0.75/1 Yoplait Frozen Smoothie, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Kids Cups, Trix Multipack or Splitz, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.75/1 Yoplait Light Parfait Yogurt, exp. 10/1/11
• $1/10 Yoplait Yogurt Cups, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.50/1 Yoplait Yogurt Multipack, exp. 10/1/11
• $0.50/1 Yoplait Yoplait Original or Light Multipack, exp. 10/1/11

Target (Target Newspaper Insert 08/07/11)

• $1/1 All Laundry Detergent, exp. 9/3/11
• $1.50/1 Bertolli Frozen Meal, exp. 9/3/11
• $0.75/1 Bertolli Pasta Sauce, exp. 9/3/11
• $1/1 Dove Shampoo, Conditioner, or Hairspray, exp. 9/3/11
• $1/1 Dove Ultimate Deodorant, exp. 9/3/11
• $1/1 Kleenex Facial Tissue, exp. 9/3/11
• $1.50/1 Pond's Facial Care Item, exp. 9/3/11
• $1/1 Q-tips Cotton Swabs, exp. 9/3/11
• $0.75/1 Skippy Peanut Butter, exp. 9/3/11
• $1/1 Snuggle Fabric Softener, exp. 9/3/11
• $1/1 Surf Powder Laundry Detergent, exp. 9/3/11
• $1.50/1 Viva Paper Towels, exp. 9/3/11
• $1.50/2 Wish-Bone Dressing, exp. 9/3/11
• $1/1 Wisk Liquid Laundry Detergent, exp. 9/3/11
• FREE Ziploc Medium Square Containers wyb (3) SC Johnson Items, exp. 9/3/11

My kitties

Rite Aid Deals (7-31 to 8-6)

Here are some of the good deals and the coupons to go with them...
I've grouped these items into the transactions that I will be doing. I have no UPS left so I am starting from 0.

4 Bengay @ $5.99 ea = $23.96
use 4 x $2 off Rite Aid ad coupon - $8 = $15.96
use 4 x $3 mfc (in this Sunday's paper) - $12 = $3.96 (can be lower with $1 wellness video coupons or UPS)
Next:
2 Bengay @ $5.99 ea = $11.98
use 2 x $2 off Rite Aid ad coupon - $4 = $7.98
use 2 x $3 mfc - $6 = $1.98
Total: 6 Bengay for $5.94 and you get $10 UPS

Next pick up:
4 Nice 'n Easy Hair Color @ $7.97 ea = $31.88
use 4 x $2 in ad coupon - $8 = $23.88
use 2 x $5/2 mfc - $10 = $13.88
use $10 UPS = $3.88 plus you get $10 UPS back

(I have a 20% discount so I pay only $5 each so I have to pick up 6 to do this deal) = $24.
2 Gillete Fusion ProGlide Razors $9.99 ea = $19.98

Use 2 x $4 off mfc - $8 = $11.98
Use $10 UPS - $10 = $1.98 for 2 very nice razors and 2 x $5 UPS

This is about it for the really good deals... Some other deals:
Noxzema skin care or St Ives - $3.99 ea
each item gives you a $2 UPS back for a limit of 4
Use $0.75 mfc and eventually pay $1.24 each.
My suggestion is to by 1 to get the first $2 UPS and then use that to help buy the next one.

Dawn dish soap @ $0.97 ea - $0.50 off mfc = $0.47

BABY DEAL THIS WEEK:
Buy 1 get 1 50% off
2 packs 72 ct @ $2.99 and $1.50 = $4.49
use 2 x $0.50 - $1 = $3.49 for 2 packs

Happiness is lots of coupon booklets (7-31)

There are 4 coupon booklets in the good newspapers today, so check before you buy that paper. I go with the Tacoma New Tribune since it gets all the booklets. The local paper down here only gets the P&G today.

I am happy since I collected over $2400 worth of coupons. I purchased 6 copies of the newspaper for $1 each, so I only need to use $6 of coupons this week to pay for it. The four booklets are worth over $232 each, so I bought over $1300 worth.

I also peeked in the newspaper collection bin while I was waiting for Chris to finish his paper route. The guy that delivers the News Tribune and the other one for the Olympian tossed their extras in there this week. Yah! So that is another $1200. Just what I need to help replenish my stockpile since relatives have wiped me out.

Basically, I am currently RICH in coupons. Time to start clipping and setting up the coupon box for foodstamps. Wish I could buy a large freezer on coupons.

Airwick Deal for Rite Aid (7-10 to 7-16)

Airwick kits are on sale at Rite Aid on a buy-one-get-one-free deal. This means that b1g1-free coupons can not be used but each item can have its own coupon set. Look for the $9.99 kits and use 2 - $4 off coupons and 2 - $1.00 off value video coupons from the Rite Aid site. This makes these kits FREE.

Next you can score some cheap Sourpatch Kids. They are on sale for 2/$3 or $1.50 each. Use the $1.00 off 2 coupon and 2 - $0.50 off value video coupons. This makes the candy 2/$1.

Another good deal is Softsoap, if you have any UPS rewards. The Softsoap is $2.99 each with a return of $2 UPS with a limit of 4. So use $2 UPS to pay for the soap and only pay $0.99 per bottle. If you have enough UPS, you can get all 4 in one transaction, otherwise buy one for $2.99 than take that UPS and use it on the next bottle and so forth until you end up with 4 bottle of Softsoap and a $2 UPS.

Also, dig out those $2 Noxzema coupons. Rite Aid dropped the price to $2 each so it make them FREE. I paid $0.68 in tax for 4 packs. These are excellent razors and do not cut you up like some of the other razors. Check the packages, because some of them have $2 coupons inside the packs.

Milk is a good deal. Print out 2 - $0.75 off a gallon of milk from Coupon.com Use the zip code 83501 to find it. If you have a discount plus the coupon it make a gallon of milk $1.25 at Rite Aid, but the coupon is good anywhere else you find milk on sale.

Coupons and Goodies 6-25-11

Here are some printable Splenda coupons. Just sign up for their mailing list and print the coupons. They are even offering a FREE sample. I personally like Splenda the best of all the sweetners since it does not loose it sweetness when you bake with it and when converting recipes you just replace sugar with it.

Here is a printable coupon for Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce Save $0.75 on 19 oz. or larger. Remember to hit the back button to print two copies and then look for a summer sale to get the best deal.

Here is a printable for Lea & Perrins Save $1.00 on 10 oz. or larger Worcestershire Sauce.

And here is one for Heinz 57 Sauce Save $1.00 on 10 oz. or larger. This should take care for your BBQ needs.

Baby Wipe Deal at Rite Aid 6-19 to 25

Baby diapers and wipes are not a great deal at Rite Aid this week, but if you are desperate and cannot wait here are a couple of scenarios.

Huggies wipes are buy-1-get-1 50%
I like these deals because you are allowed to use 2 coupons... Read the coupon so you know the size limit which is at least 64 count.
The online price is $2.99 each (my Rite Aid offers $2.59 each) so here is the math.
First pack $2.99
second pack $1.50
Total = $4.49
Use 2 $0.50 coupons for $1.00 off
Total $3.49
Pay with a combination of UPS, Wellness video coupons or cash.
If you purchase diapers or something else that brings the pre-coupon total to at least $15 then you can use a $3 survey coupon if you have it and bring the baby wipe total down to $0.49 for both packs.

If your Rite Aid carries the Huggie Jeans diapers than they should be $7.99 each.
Use the $1.00 off Huggies diapers coupon from the Rite Aid Value Videos and
stack it with the $2.00 off coupon for Huggies
It makes the diapers $4.99 each unless you find a $3.00 off coupon online than it is $3.99 each.

The main reason I say that these are not a good deal is because they do not give you any UPS rewards back for these purchases. I have enough diaper stock to hold off for a really good sale that will pay me to take the diapers out of the store or at least make them FREE.

Free Aquafresh Toothpaste and Crunch Bars at Safeway

Gather up all your Aquafresh toothpaste coupons for $1.00 off. Three types of Aquafresh are $0.99 each, so Safeway is paying you $0.01 each to take the toothpaste out of the store. You just pay sales tax. I found a coupon dispenser in front of the Aquafresh in my Safeway. The sale lasts until June 28.

I also printed out a bunch of buy-2-get-1 free Crunch bar coupons from coupon.com. I used 3 different computers. Right now the Crunch bars are buy-3-get-1 free. I picked up 12 bars and used 4 coupons which means that I got 8 FREE candy bars and paid for only 4 of them.

Also, I had a collection of $2.00 off Reach toothbrushes, mainly a multipack and some peelies for singles. The kid Reach toothbrushes are $1.99 each so these are Free. I picked up 1 Barbie, 3 Batman, and 4 packs of double easy-grip toothbrushes. So the kids can brush their teeth after they eat the candy bars... lol

Free toothpaste and dishwasher soap at Rite Aid

For this project you will get paid to take the toothpaste and dishwasher soap out of the store.

Coupons you will need:
6 $1.50 off Rite Aid Value Video Aquafresh Toothpaste coupons from May's videos (6 VV accounts)
6 $1 off Aquafresh coupons printed from http://www.aquafresh.com/Savings.aspx (choose the full size tubes and hit the back button after printing the first the get the second coupon. Most site will let you have 2 of each coupon.)
2 $1.00 off Rite Aid Value Video Finish Dishsoap coupons from May's videos
2 $3.00 off Finish Dishsoap coupons printed from http://registration.rb.com/finishdishwashing.com/offers/

You will have to register at the sites, but the good news is that you will be on their mailing list for more coupons.

On page 3 of the Rite Aid sales paper is the sale on Aquafresh 2/$5. You want to buy 6 tubes since this will grant you a $5 UPS to use on your next shopping trip. Try to match the types of toothpaste to the coupon, but do not stress if they do not match since most cashiers see the Aquafresh name and push the coupon through.

The Finish Automatic Dishwasher Detergent sale is listed on the back page of the flyer. The secret to this deal is to purchase one of the $6.49 20 pack powerball tabs and any other soap at $6.49 or less. I picked up the powerball tabs and the box of powder since I get more dishwasher loads this way. Remember that the lower priced item is free in a BOGO (buy one get one free) deal. Keep the total above $6.00 but below the $8.00 total of the coupons. This deal pays out a $2 UPS.

So far the shopping list contains 6 tubes of Aquafresh and 2 boxes of Finish. In Grays Harbor WA tax is 8% and Rite Aid taxes the free item before it is free.

Here is the math for the deal at the prices I paid. $15 + $6.49 + $4.99 = $26.48 * 1.08 (tax) = $28.60
$28.60 - $4.99 free item = $23.61
- $15 in toothpaste coupons = $8.61
- $8.00 in Finish coupons = about $0.61 depending on if the machine rounds the half penny up or down
Remember to plug in your prices in place of mine. I have 2 Rite Aid stores nearby and one charges more than the other.

TIP: If you math comes out negative then throw in a cheap item like a candy bar or Easter candy. The cashiers begin to freak out if the total drops into negative. Always keep the total positive, even if it is only some pocket change.

At check out, give the VV coupons to the cashier first then the manufacture coupons next.

You should walk out with $7 of UPS. And a beginning of a stockpile. This deal can be done with just the toothpaste. The tax or out of pocket expense will be $1.20 for 6 tubes of toothpaste.

Secrets of Rite Aid shopping...

Tip #1: Always use your Wellness Rewards Card. If you do not have one then get one. The 20% discount once you have accumulated enough points can actually pay you to take items out of the store.

Tip #2: Save all your receipts. Always do the surveys and print out the $3 coupon. Treat them as coupon boosters. Do not hoard them. Most cashiers will let you use 4 of them when you check out as long as the total is still above $15. Also enter them online at the Rite Aid rebate center. Currently I have $13 coming in rebates and the month isn't over yet.

Tip #3: Save your UPS rewards at the bottom of the receipt. The goal is to break even or make more UPS. These are like Rite Aid cash. With enough UPS, you only pay the tax.

Tip #4: You need to sign up to multiple Value Video accounts. I would recommend 6 unless you are majorly stockpiling. This means that you need to create 6 free email accounts and then create 6 vv accounts. Sign up using your name for each account. Watch all the videos by the deadline at the end of the month. I'm kicking myself for not watching all the hair care videos last month. The sales that match the shampoo coupons are this month. The coupons generated by the videos do not have to be printed until you need them.

Tip #5: Hand your coupons over to the cashier in a certain order. Give the survey coupons first, calculated ups rewards, then the vv coupons. They take the longest for the register to process. The any coupons clipped out of the Rite Aid sales paper. Lastly, give the manufacture coupons.

Successful Clean Up at Rite Aid

Today was the last day of the Rite Aid cleaning sale. So I dragged Lionel to both stores in my area. I did good.

Store 1
3 bags Lays Kettle Chips
3 Nivea Men's Body Wash
1 Nivea Woman's Body Wash
2 MM Easter Candy
2 8oz bags Cookies N Creme Eggs
2 8oz bags Dove Peanut Butter Eggs
2 1.5L Berry Drinks
2 large boxes of Finish Automatic Dishwasher Soap
Total price without store rewards and coupons: $65.17
Store discounts and buy-1-get-1 free: $20.03
Coupons: $40.15
Paid Out of Pocket: $4.99

I received $5.00 store cash coupon and a $3 off when $15 is purchased on next trip. They paid me $3.01 to take the stuff home with me, except I went to the next store.

Store 2
2 Lysol wipes 35ct
1 white bread
1 gal. milk
2 Air Wick sprays 
4 No Nonsense socks
2 cans Osteo Biflex powder (15.99 each)
Total price without store rewards and coupons: $53.78
Store discounts and buy-1-get-1 free: $22.27
Coupons: $27.67
Paid Out of Pocket: $3.84

With the extra $3.01 back in the store +UPS rewards I ended up paying $0.83

I love couponing. I wish I can do this well at the grocery stores...

Great Walmart Trip: Serious Couponing

I just walked out of Walmart with $44.60 worth of goodies for only $1.72.

My haul includes:
1 Similac Spit Up Formula $3.84
4 Fuze drinks $1.00 ea
10 Reach Dental Floss $0.88 ea
8 Nivea Woman's Body Wash $3.00 ea
4 Frigo Cheese Sticks $0.33
The overall tax comes to $2.76

I used these coupons:
1 Similac $5/1
2 Fuze drinks $1/2
10 Reach $1/1
8 Nivea $3/1
4 Frigo $0.50/1
Total value $43.00

I love the overage policy at Walmart. I get full value for the coupons. Without the Fuze Drinks, which was an impulse buy, Walmart would have owed me money.

Lessons learned tonight:

• Always watch the screen and make sure the cashier scans all the coupons.
• Do not choose a cashier that you do not know.
• Do not shop in the dead of night when the cashier has time to read every coupon because she will. Even the duplicates.

I plan on going back in 3 or 4 days when they restock the shelves since they are now out of body wash and dental floss. I hope they get the travel-size degree deodorant in stock as well.

Score on Free Easter Candy

Rite Aid has a sale on Snickers Eggs (individual serving size) two for a $1 (2/$1) and I had coupons from RedPlum inserts that are $1 off of two... This equals free candy. Casey went with me the first trip yesterday and snatched up 16 of them. He has declared that since they were free, he will eat them nuts and all!

I stopped by again this morning and grabbed six more since I found 3 more coupons.

I will be pulling out all the candy coupons from my coupon box about Easter candy and see if I can match up more deals. I now wish I had waited until now to buy my candy for Easter. I spent $40 for a supply for five kids. Now I think I over paid.

Anyone want a free Tombstone Pizza

I wandered into Walmart the other day and used my $2 off Hasbro Candyland Game coupon, which was a rollback to $5. I paid $3 for a rainy day game for the kids. There is a Tombstone Pizza rebate form that offers a free pizza worth $7.01 when you buy a Hasbro game and send them the original receipt. There is a limit of five free pizzas per household and time limit of May 15th to redeem this. It is basically dinner and a game for $3 and a postage stamp.

I am waiting until next week to send my rebate in, because I am planning on using the $3 off coupon for the Buzz Lightyear Operation game. Walmart is currently out of stock for this $5 rollback game. I might pick up two or three of them to put away for surprise birthday parties the kids are invited too.

Getting Started on Couponing

Anyone watch Extreme Couponing on TLC? I have and now I am determined to maximize my savings using couponing strategies. So yes, I am part of the hoard of coupon enthusiast rushing to the stores with a binder of coupons.

I am dedicating this blog to my experiences learning couponing and just how to work with the stores. So after a week of trial and error, I am ready to start adding tips, trips and tricks to my blog. I am hoping to pass on some good information to anyone who reads this.

One rule, same every coupon. Look for online printable coupons so you know what is out there. One site to use is www.coupon.com. They allow you to print their coupons at least twice. Check manufacturing sites and look for their Facebook accounts. Sunday newspaper inserts are a treasure trove. Try to collect several of them from neighbors or recycle bins (that is a story all by itself).

Organize your coupons in a binder or bin by shopping aisle or subject. I'll go more into depth on this when I get it figured out. Collect the weekly sales papers. The best savings is when you pair up a manufacturer coupon with a store coupon when the item is on sale.

There are tricks to making money with coupons if your store gives back overages. For example, I collected four $5 off any Similac product coupons and used them at Walmart to by Similac at $3.84. When Walmart rang it up they paid me $4.64 to take those four bottles of Similac out of the store. I donated the Similac to WIC since my baby is nursing.