Monday, December 29, 2008

FREE Redbox Code!

Good for today only!

545DZ9

Save your Target Ad this week

Make sure and hang on to it. Target has HP multipurpose paper 500 ream for $3.50. You can match ad this at Walmart and use the $3 IP coupon. HURRY! The HP IP is only good until 12/31/08.

IP can be found here: http://www.box.net/shared/qtlmp5npv6

.50 OOP/4.47 SAVED!

Updated after I went shopping.

6 HP Multipurpose paper was actually $6.48 MA Target (saved $2.98) used $3 IP
1 Tic Tac Chill $1.50 used $1 mfc
3 Classic Coke 20 oz. $1.38
3 Pibb Xtra 20 oz. 1.38 used B1G1 mfc
10 TGIF meals $3.12 used $3 IP
9 Goody Ouchless products used $2 IP

Subtotal $84.40
Total after coupons $13.41

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Saved over $100!

Wish I had a picture, but my husband is off this week and he was worried about getting all the stuff put away.

This is what I got at Walmart:

5 32 oz. Powerade .88 used free mfc (coke rewards)
20 Green Giant Steamers $1.00 used $1 mfc
15 Betty Crocker Muffin mixes MA Fareway .69 (saved .05) used .40 mfc
2 Travel sized Hefty Qt. bags .97 used $1 mfc
1 Package Hormel Pepperoni $2.12
2 6 oz. French Fried Onions $2.25 used .75 mfc
14 TGIF snack meals $3.12 used $3 IP
16 20 oz. Pibb Xtra 1.38 used free mfc (coke rewards)
10 20 oz. Classic Coke 1.38 used B1G1 mfc
15 Hershey's chocolate bars 1.55 .74 used B1 coke get hershey's free mfc

Total before coupons $139.36
Total after coupons $30.30

I have recently been buying or trading for coupons that I want. I often times can trade a coupon for BFTE or Box Tops for Education.

My favorite sites to do this are:

www.hotcouponworld.com
www.refundcents.com
or buy them on
www.ebay.com

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

A Whole Lot of Soup!


Walmart trip:

62 cans Progresso soup MA Walgreen's .99 (saved .51) used 2 - $1.10 IP and 15 $1 0ff 4 mfc
4 Zoo Pals cups with lids $1.98 used $1 off IP
1 Goody set headbands $2.82 used $2 off IP
1 Goody hairties $2.28 used $2 off IP
7 Scott bathroom tissue 4 packs $2.68 used $1 off mfc
2 HP 500 ream printer paper $4.97 used $3 off IP (not pictured, we forgot)
18 Tic Tac Chill $1.50 used $1 off mfc
2 Welch's grape jam MA Walgreen's $1.50 (saved .68)

Total saved with MA $32.96
Total saved with coupons $56.20
Total OOP $72.89

Monday, December 15, 2008

Some great coupons!

To get $6 off two of The Little Mermaid II, The Little Mermaid: Ariels Beginning or Cheetah Girls: World. You can print 2 coupons.
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rlonbhy72896664&bt=xs&o=54727&pt=&lang=&ws=&ct=&ci=&cl=&cp=&eb=1&c=DS&p=ds106624&z=&r=&pc=&tc=

This week in the Walgreen's Ad there are Progresso Soups for .99! That is a good deal in itself, but with the mfc taking .25 each can, even better. If you want to get 2 FREE cans print off these! http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rlopevs14708027&bt=xs&o=54059&ci=1&c=GM&p=plfqYXW0

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Walmart delivered!

Went to Walmart yesterday and the Pepsi 12 packs were on sale for $1.90 to beat Hy-vee prices. Says on the tag "While Supplies Last"

They also had kids girls and boys shoes marked down to $10. I got 2 pair for Zerius because they were last in the size we needed. I will be back to see if they marked them down some more.

Hope you all got your free movies at Redbox today! At Walmarts only use the code 11moms4ua, today only. 

Friday, December 12, 2008

Free pet food!

On www.giveabowl.com they have $4 off IP coupon for any size Purina brand cat or dog food. Walmart 3.5lb bags of Friskies runs about $4. Website only leet me print one but I have heard that others have been able to print more.

I also had a little bug tell me Walmart woule be able to find beat the $2 12 pack of Pepsi. I'm headed there tomorrow to check it out. You might want to stock up while you can. My understanding is that Pepsi have decided to downsize their packaging to 8 cans and charge the same amount. I believe they are they are getting the old stuff sold to make room for the new stuff.

In other news... a couponer will be on the show Wife Swap Jan 16th, make sure to check it out. Should be interesting!

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Bought a new printer

So my old printer ran out of ink the other day. I have printed so many coupons poor thing couldn't handle it.

Went to Walmart to pick up the black ink and they wanted $21 for it but was out. They said it would be a week or two before back in stock. So I looked at the printers. I noticed the HP all-in-printer that was on sale for $29 on Black Friday is now marked down to $24.

Being the frugal person I am I made sure and check the prices on the ink. $14.50 for black and $18 for color. Much better than what my previous printer ink costs. I'll probably still check on ebay and see if I can get a better price.

1 HP AIO printer $24 (saved $5)
14 Nestle Hot Coco 10 ct boxes $1 each used the $1 off 2 mfc
1 6 piece barrettes (no coupons *gasp*)
Subtotal $40.78
Total after coupons $35.65

I think I am getting more noticed for my coupons all the time. The cashier asked before ringing me up if I had any match ads first LOL. Then on the way out the door another cashier wanted to know what good deals I had gotten today.

I will be giving a coupon class for a Family Rewards meeting sometime in February or March. I'm looking forward to it. I told them I should bring all the free stuff I have in my basement and then realized I probably couldn't fit it in the van.

I noticed these good deals this weekend at Hy-vee. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only. They also are serving cake on Saturday from 11 a.m until 1 p.m. to welcome the store director. I'll be there for cake and good deals on Saturday!
Pepsi 12 pack 5/$10
90% lean ground beef $1.99/lb.
Boneless skinless chicken breasts $1.49/lb.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Love those Match ads!

Went to Walmart again today. I had noticed in the Hy-vee ad last night that they had Hefty trash bags on sale for $3.88 10-70 ct. We had a few other things to pick up so I matched the ad.

7 Hefty trash bags 45 ct 13 gallon MA Hy-vee $3.88 (saved $3.60) used $1 mfc
2 Hefty trash bags 45 ct 30 gallon MA Hy-vce $3.88 (saved $7.94) used $1 mfc
2 Goody Ouchless headbands $2.82 used $2 IP
1 24 pack Pop Weaver Popcorn $5.00
Subtotal $48.40
- $13 in mfc
- $6.99 rebate I got in the mail today
Total OOP $30.41

MA add up! Total saved with MA $41.08

I saved $54.08 today!

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Another Trip to Walmart

I noticed on my receipt from Walmart yesterday that had not given me my $1 off the Almond Bark and actually charged me an additional .94. So I went to Customer Service and got my $2.08 back. CHECK your receipts always!

Here's what I got today:
1 4 pack Scott Extra soft bathroom tissue $2.68 used $1 mfc
3 4 pack White Cloud Big Roll bathroom tissue $2.00 used $1 mfc
4 7up 2 L .88 each used $1 off 4 mfc I found at Hy-vee
2 Premium Blue Bunny 1.75 Qt. Ice Cream MA Hy-vee $2.99 (saved .97) used $1 IP
Subtotal $19.26
Total saved with MA $1.94
Total saved with IP & mfc $7.00
Total $13.11
used the $2.08 refunded from yesterday
Total paid $11.03

Then I went and got my free Redbox movie. We picked up Hancock, hope it is good!

FREE Redbox Codes

These codes are good each Sunday in December only @ Walmart locations

Week 1 (Sunday 12/7) - 11moms4uS (good for this day only)

Week 2 (Sunday 12/14) - 11moms4uA (good for that day only)

Week 3 (Sunday 12/21) - 11moms4uN (good for that day only)

Week 4 (Sunday 12/28) - 11moms4uT (good for that day only)

Week 5 (Sunday 1/4/09) - 11moms4uA (good for that day only)


Saturday, December 6, 2008

Shopping at Walmart today!

I used 4 Match Ads and coupons.

Here is what I got:
6 TGIF Frozen Snacks $3.12 each used $3 IP
3 Idahoan packet potatoes .98 each used FREE mfc
4 1lb. Honeysuckle ground turkey $1.74 each
6 Hillshire Farm Lil' Smokies $2.50 used $1 off 2 mfc
5 Starkist Tuna Creations $1.68 used $1 mfc
1 Nestle Baking Coco $2.24
1 Rold Gold Mini Pretzel MA Fareway $2.48 (saved .02) used $1 mfc
1 package Almond Bark MA SC 1.94 (Fareway $1 off when you buy Rold Gold pretzel and almond bark)
2 Zoo Pals cups $1.98 each used $1 IP
1 Goody ouchless head band $2.28 used $2 IP
1 HP printer paper $4.97 used $3 IP
8 Betty Crocker cookie mix MA Kmart $1 each (saved .50) used .40 mfc
4 Pillsbury Brownie Mix MA Hy-vee $1 each (saved .28) used .75 off 2 mfc
4 Bertolli Oven Bakes MA Hy-vee $5.49 each (saved 1.01) used $1.75 mfc
2 El Montrey Burritos MA Hy-vee each $2.50 (saved .49) used $1 off 2 mfc
2 Glade oil candle holder $2.77 each used $2 mfc & B1G1 mfc
2 Glade Flamless Wisp Candle MA Walgreen's $3.99 each (saved 5.99) used $3 mfc
1.91 lb red seedless grapes MA Fareway .99/lb. (saved $1.89)
8 can Progresso Soup MA Fareway $1.25 each (saved .25) used $1 off 4 mfc
2 Cherry Coke 2L MA Fareway .88 each (saved .37)

Amount Saved in MA $29.73
Amount Saved in mfc, IP & SC $62.41
Total OOP $77.85

Just saw that Hy-vee has Premium Blue Bunny Ice Cream 1.75 qt. on sale for $2.99. I got $1 IP coupons from www.bluebunny.com. Headed there tomorrow.

Friday, December 5, 2008

All the stuff I got from Kmart during the week.


Just thought I would put it into perspective. This is all the stuff from Kmart that I paid $6.44 total for. Not all items are in the picture because the kids ate or drank it before we got the pictures taken.

My shelves in the basement are full again! I need to figure out how to get those free. *wink*

I plan to go shopping tomorrow so check back again.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Got this sweet deal from Snapfish tonight.

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This is new for me...

Lately I have been so busy trying to let all my friends and family in on all of the deals I am getting it's getting too hard to keep track of who I told what. So I decided a blog might be the best way to go.

Hopefully I can be informative and inspiring to some along the way.

We spent the day in Des Moines trying to get as many free items as we could while Kmart is still doing Double Coupons.

The first Kmart we went to on Hickman Rd. I was pleasantly and they had almost everything we needed. We had a friendly cashier but I noticed the coupons were not deducting correctly.

Total before coupons on the 1st order was $61.42, after coupons total was $16.17. Surprisingly high considering most of the items I picked up would be free.

Total before coupons on the 2nd order was $61.03, after coupons total was $7.24. Much closer to the right amount but still more than it was suppose to be.

I told the cashier something had happened and the coupons were deducted incorrectly. She told me to take it to the service desk and have it taken care of. I took more than an hour and a lot of headache to get it sorted all through. When we finally did they refunded me back $29.xx, MORE than I had originally paid for both orders! So I walked away with $6 more dollars in my pocket.

I took the $6 and went to the Kmart on University. Their computer did both my transactions smoothly and I would have paid $26.50 before coupons, $.90 after, for my first order and $27.31 before coupons, $2.48 after, for the second. I still had about $3 in my pocket.

Here's what I got!!:
16 4 pack Oil of Olay bar soap
8 Gillette Body Wash
16 2 pack Duracell Batteries
16 Dove Beauty Bars
3 Tums Smoothies
8 16 oz. chocolate Nesquik milk
2 Rold Gold Pretzels
3 bags of Lifesavers candy
2 Blistex chapstick
3 Johnson's Buddy Bar soap
1 Crayola Twistable Pencils

Then we went to Walgreen's. I was in search of the Reach toothbrushes that reaped the Register Rewards but they were all out.

I bought 5 Colgate Total toothpastes.
They were on sale for $2.99 each.
I had $1 off coupons for all of them
And they gave me $2 in RR (register rewards) for each one purchased.

I bought 6 Crayola Color Wonder Kits that were on sale for 3/$13.98, bringing my total to $29.92.
-$10 in RR
Paid OOP (out of pocket) $19.92
I also received another $5 RR for an order over $25.

I then purchased 2 bottles of Echinacea that were B1G1 (buy one get 1) for $5.49.
Used the $5 RR
Paid $1.48 OOP

Total OOP for all items purchased today right under $30.