My kids love a good smoothie. I love them too, and I've found a simple way to sweeten them up without actually spooning in any extra sugar. What is it?
The syrup from a can of fruit.
I save it in a plastic container when the kids each peaches or we have some other fruit out of a can. It adds a good amount of sweetness and makes fruit smoothies taste so much better.
My kids love banana smoothies so we usually use it with those, but you can add it to any flavor.
Mmmm......
That works for us.
For more WFMW tips and ideas, please visit We are THAT Family.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Target: $0.99 Mr. Potato Head
The holiday Mr. Potato Head is only $5.99 at Target right now, and you can use the $5.00 printable coupon here to get it for only $0.99! Don't forget that you can print the coupon twice!These would make nice little inexpensive Christmas or birthday gifts.
Thanks to BeCentsAble for the tip!
Target: Cheap Baby Wipes
Target currently has a coupon out to save 1.00 on up & up Diapers or Baby wipes (excludes trial size) that you can use to get a super deal:
$1.29 Up & Up Baby Wipes, 72ct.
-$1.00 Target Printable Coupon
=$0.29
OR, you can use the coupon to get a 48ct. pack of Up & Up flushable wipes or 40ct. pack of baby wipes that range in price from $0.97-$0.98 to get them for FREE. And from what I've read, since the coupon is for $1.00 off, it's automatically adjusting down to the price of the product when scanned. Yay!
I'm going to head to Target tomorrow and check this deal out for myself.
Thanks to Common Sense with Money for the tip!
$1.29 Up & Up Baby Wipes, 72ct.
-$1.00 Target Printable Coupon
=$0.29
OR, you can use the coupon to get a 48ct. pack of Up & Up flushable wipes or 40ct. pack of baby wipes that range in price from $0.97-$0.98 to get them for FREE. And from what I've read, since the coupon is for $1.00 off, it's automatically adjusting down to the price of the product when scanned. Yay!
I'm going to head to Target tomorrow and check this deal out for myself.
Thanks to Common Sense with Money for the tip!
Free Sample of Kotex
Sign up here to get a free sample of Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with wings.
Free Sample of Kirkland Diapers
Get a free sample of Kirkland Signature Supreme Diapers from Costco. You do not have to be a Costco member in order to request this free sample, and you get to choose from several different sizes. You will get your free sample in 4-6 weeks by mail.
FREE Sample of Prilosec OTC
Got heartburn? Go here to see if you qualify for a free sample of Prilosec OTC.
Buffalo Wild Wings
If you purchase a $25 gift card at Buffalo Wild Wings between now and 12/31/09, you'll get a $5 gift certificate for free.
I love it when these deals come around the holidays.
Wendy's Coupon
If you're going to be visiting a Wendy's anytime soon, you can go here to print a coupon for $1.00 off the New Bacon Deluxe burger.
Pup-Peroni Dog Snacks Coupon
Go here to print a coupon for $1.00 off any bag of Pup-peroni dog snacks.
Boost Taste Challenge plus Coupon
Boost Kid Essentials recently conducted a national taste challenge, and they'd like us to give their product a try too. All you need to do is purchase Boost Kid Essentials multi-pack (Chocolate flavor), and if you are not satisfied you can submit for a full rebate.And if you've never registered with Boost before, you can go here to get a $5 off coupon.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Frugal Friday: The Radio Shopping Show
Okay, so yesterday my husband and I got a six month membership to an Anytime Fitness health club in our area for a little over $5 per month each!!
Can you say great deal?!
We checked out the health club, and they have very nice machines (with a T.V. in them), and the best part about this particular health club is that they have so many locations and with our membership we can go to ANY of them. Yay!
How did I get this deal? The Radio Shopping Show.
Now before I explain what I know about The Radio Shopping Show, I want to say that I'm NOT an expert on it. My mom recently shared it with me (that's how a lot of people find out about it--word of month), and this was my first time buying something. But, I'll do my best to explain what I do know.
The Radio Shopping Show is a radio program that airs at various times throughout the day in:
Denver, Colorado
Dallas, Texas
Colorado Springs
Ocala, Florida
Jackson, Mississippi
and Illinois.
All you need to do is request a free key tag (to keep things fair and honest--you will have your own number), and then listen to the program where they'll be highlighting companies, and how you can call in and request a certificate for all kinds of different places at a deep discount. For example, we got a couples membership to the health club for $70, and it would originally cost over $450. You can check out a lot of the companies they currently have certificates for on their website.
How are they able to offer such discounts?
Well, from what I understand, certain restaurants, hotels, health clubs, fast food places, etc.... are giving The Radio Shopping Show a certain amount of certificates for FREE in exchange for advertising their company's name on the air. Hence the reason you can not order the certificates at a deeply discounted rate online. You MUST either call in while the program is on the air and SAY the name of the business you want to purchase a certificate for or visit a Road Show. A Road Show is where The Radio Shopping Show goes on the road. They set up shop outside a Burger King for example, and you can go there and buy the certificates directly. If you purchase over the radio, you can either have them mailed to you or you can go pick them up. One more thing about the Road Shows, if you are able to visit one, there is a possibility of picking something up at an even BIGGER discount.
If you don't have The Radio Shopping Show in your area, just bookmark their site and check back in a few months as their website states that they will soon be premiering more shows in many other markets.
Check out all the details here.
For more Frugal Friday tips and ideas, please visit Life as MOM.
Can you say great deal?!
We checked out the health club, and they have very nice machines (with a T.V. in them), and the best part about this particular health club is that they have so many locations and with our membership we can go to ANY of them. Yay!
How did I get this deal? The Radio Shopping Show.
Now before I explain what I know about The Radio Shopping Show, I want to say that I'm NOT an expert on it. My mom recently shared it with me (that's how a lot of people find out about it--word of month), and this was my first time buying something. But, I'll do my best to explain what I do know.
The Radio Shopping Show is a radio program that airs at various times throughout the day in:
Denver, Colorado
Dallas, Texas
Colorado Springs
Ocala, Florida
Jackson, Mississippi
and Illinois.
All you need to do is request a free key tag (to keep things fair and honest--you will have your own number), and then listen to the program where they'll be highlighting companies, and how you can call in and request a certificate for all kinds of different places at a deep discount. For example, we got a couples membership to the health club for $70, and it would originally cost over $450. You can check out a lot of the companies they currently have certificates for on their website.
How are they able to offer such discounts?
Well, from what I understand, certain restaurants, hotels, health clubs, fast food places, etc.... are giving The Radio Shopping Show a certain amount of certificates for FREE in exchange for advertising their company's name on the air. Hence the reason you can not order the certificates at a deeply discounted rate online. You MUST either call in while the program is on the air and SAY the name of the business you want to purchase a certificate for or visit a Road Show. A Road Show is where The Radio Shopping Show goes on the road. They set up shop outside a Burger King for example, and you can go there and buy the certificates directly. If you purchase over the radio, you can either have them mailed to you or you can go pick them up. One more thing about the Road Shows, if you are able to visit one, there is a possibility of picking something up at an even BIGGER discount.
If you don't have The Radio Shopping Show in your area, just bookmark their site and check back in a few months as their website states that they will soon be premiering more shows in many other markets.
Check out all the details here.
For more Frugal Friday tips and ideas, please visit Life as MOM.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Activate Upromise e-coupons!
Don't have a Upromise account? Go here or click the banner above to sign up. Essentially, you sign up and enroll your store loyalty cards (for example: CVS, Jewel, Meijer, etc...) you can enroll your credit cards too if you'd like, and when when you shop at those stores and purchase certain products, you will earn money back in your Upromise account which can be used for college (for your, your child, or a friend) or I believe you can request a check be paid to you as well.
You can even accumulate money in your Upromise account and use it to pay down current student loans. There is also a lot more you can do through Upromise! Visit their site and sign up and don't forget to activate your e-coupons!
Free Holiday Recipe Guide
Carnation is giving away free Holiday Recipe Guides that you can either have mailed to you or download right away. It's a 16 page booklet filled with holiday tips and recipes. Check it out.
Applebees: Veterans & Military Eat Free
This is a super nice freebie for our Veterans and Active Duty Military men and women. On Veterans Day, November 11th, you get to eat free if you are a veteran or are currently serving in the military. You'll get to enjoy a free signature entree at Applebees. Dine in only, and all you need to show is proof of military service.I'll have to let my brothers know!
Click here for locations.
Caribou Coffee: $1.00 off Coupon
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
WFMW: Frugal Gift Ideas
This week's WFMW is a themed edition, and we are challenged to come up with our best idea or tip for the holiday season.
I thought about it and decided I'll share on something I've written about here before when it comes to gift giving.
The holidays can really stress people out trying to find the "perfect" or "right" gift for the people they love. We start looking for that special gift that won't end up never being used or returned to the store you got if from. Then comes the question of how much that gift will cost. And what if you have like 10 people or more to buy for. Yikes! For us frugalites, whether you are frugal because you have to be or you are frugal because you want to be....that can be a scary thought. And the money spent out of pocket can really add up fast, but it doesn't have to.
If you're looking for a great gift that probably won't cost you much money, then I have an idea you may want to try this year.
Gift baskets.
Make up your own gift baskets filled with all those free and cheap products you got by coupon clipping this year.
Here are a few tips to help you along the way:
1. Decide early (as in now) if this is something that you'd like to do, and then begin to go through all those extras you have. If you're like me and you've been stocking up throughout the year on free shampoo, conditioner, make up, deodorant, and the myriad of other totally name brand and cool stuff we get for pennies or less, then you probably have more than enough to go around.
Last year when I did this for about ten people, I came up with A LOT of stuff I had stockpiled, and I didn't even "feel" it when I gave a ton of it away at Christmas. I had decided early on that this was something I was going to do for last year's Christmas and so I went through the products I had at home, and then between October and December I made a conscious effort to get free and cheap products that I thought those I was giving the baskets to would love and appreciate.
2. Look for deals on nice gift baskets. Some craft stores like Micheal's or JoAnn's regularly offer coupons in their weekly fliers. You can use those to get cheap, high quality baskets.
3. Purchase clear plastic wrap to put your gift basket in for a nice touch. Check out your local dollar store to see if they sell this.
4. Use tissue paper and ribbon to dress it up.
5. Add homemade or store bought sweets. Last year, I spent a day in the kitchen making up several different sweet treats (caramel apples, truffles, rice crispy treats, fudge), and I put them in cute little bags I had gotten from Micheal's--with a coupon.
I also got some really cheap plastic holiday bags from Walgreens that we put several different kinds of chocolate in. I had kept an eye out for candy deals (there were PLENTY last year), and I stocked up. I will admit, however, that I did go overboard on the candy last year. We had a ton left over, and I won't be doing that again this year. I'm afraid my kids may have gotten a cavity or two because of last year's candy leftovers!
7. Include a gift card if you'd like. Say you want to give a good gift to a parent or sibling, but you really can't afford to spend a lot of money and you don't think giving them a gift basket is "enough," then just include a gift card to a place they'd like to shop. BUT, since you are already giving them a totally cool, heartfelt, gift basket.....you can give them a lesser value gift card. For example, instead of a $50 gift card, give them a $25 gift card.
Or you could give the gift basket in addition to a smaller gift.
6. Have fun, and include your children. Let them help out especially if you are thinking about doing this for several people. It was A Lot of work getting these together for everyone last year, and my kids were a big help, especially with the candy bags and baking.
And that's my tip friends! Go ahead and give it a try if you are looking for a creative and frugal way to gift give this year.
For more WFMW tips and ideas, please visit We are THAT Family!
I thought about it and decided I'll share on something I've written about here before when it comes to gift giving.
The holidays can really stress people out trying to find the "perfect" or "right" gift for the people they love. We start looking for that special gift that won't end up never being used or returned to the store you got if from. Then comes the question of how much that gift will cost. And what if you have like 10 people or more to buy for. Yikes! For us frugalites, whether you are frugal because you have to be or you are frugal because you want to be....that can be a scary thought. And the money spent out of pocket can really add up fast, but it doesn't have to.
If you're looking for a great gift that probably won't cost you much money, then I have an idea you may want to try this year.
Gift baskets.
Make up your own gift baskets filled with all those free and cheap products you got by coupon clipping this year.
Here are a few tips to help you along the way:
1. Decide early (as in now) if this is something that you'd like to do, and then begin to go through all those extras you have. If you're like me and you've been stocking up throughout the year on free shampoo, conditioner, make up, deodorant, and the myriad of other totally name brand and cool stuff we get for pennies or less, then you probably have more than enough to go around.
Last year when I did this for about ten people, I came up with A LOT of stuff I had stockpiled, and I didn't even "feel" it when I gave a ton of it away at Christmas. I had decided early on that this was something I was going to do for last year's Christmas and so I went through the products I had at home, and then between October and December I made a conscious effort to get free and cheap products that I thought those I was giving the baskets to would love and appreciate.
2. Look for deals on nice gift baskets. Some craft stores like Micheal's or JoAnn's regularly offer coupons in their weekly fliers. You can use those to get cheap, high quality baskets.
3. Purchase clear plastic wrap to put your gift basket in for a nice touch. Check out your local dollar store to see if they sell this.
4. Use tissue paper and ribbon to dress it up.
5. Add homemade or store bought sweets. Last year, I spent a day in the kitchen making up several different sweet treats (caramel apples, truffles, rice crispy treats, fudge), and I put them in cute little bags I had gotten from Micheal's--with a coupon.
I also got some really cheap plastic holiday bags from Walgreens that we put several different kinds of chocolate in. I had kept an eye out for candy deals (there were PLENTY last year), and I stocked up. I will admit, however, that I did go overboard on the candy last year. We had a ton left over, and I won't be doing that again this year. I'm afraid my kids may have gotten a cavity or two because of last year's candy leftovers!
7. Include a gift card if you'd like. Say you want to give a good gift to a parent or sibling, but you really can't afford to spend a lot of money and you don't think giving them a gift basket is "enough," then just include a gift card to a place they'd like to shop. BUT, since you are already giving them a totally cool, heartfelt, gift basket.....you can give them a lesser value gift card. For example, instead of a $50 gift card, give them a $25 gift card.
Or you could give the gift basket in addition to a smaller gift.
6. Have fun, and include your children. Let them help out especially if you are thinking about doing this for several people. It was A Lot of work getting these together for everyone last year, and my kids were a big help, especially with the candy bags and baking.
And that's my tip friends! Go ahead and give it a try if you are looking for a creative and frugal way to gift give this year.
For more WFMW tips and ideas, please visit We are THAT Family!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Walgreens Deals 11/1-11/7
REGISTER REWARDS DEALS:
Buy three Ben Gay or Johnson & Johnson products, get an $8 Register Reward. See scenarios:
$11.97 for (3) Johnson & Johnson First Aid products (pads, gauze, or tape)
-$8.00 Register Reward wyb 3
-(3) $1.00 mfgr. cpns. 8/2 SS
=$0.32 each after Register Reward
$17.97 for (3) Ben Gay products (patches or cream)
-$8.00 Register Reward wyb 3
-(3) $2.00 mfgr. cpn. 8/2 SS & 10/4 RP
=$1.32 each
$7.00 for (1) Herbal Essences Shampoo AND (1) Herbal Essences Styler
-$2.00 Register Reward wyb 2
-$3.50 mfgr. cpn. 10/11 PG (cpn. is buy one get a Styler free)
=$0.75 each after Register Reward
$1.99 Dial Foaming or Liquid hand soap or 3 pack Bar soap
-$1.00 Register Reward wyb 1
-$0.35 mfgr. cpn. 10/4 SS
=$0.64 after Register Reward
Buy $10 or more on Bounce and Febreze, get $2.50 in Register Rewards. See Scenarios:
$10 for (4) Febreze Air Effects sprays
-$2.50 Register Reward when you buy $10 or more of these products
-(4) $1.00 mfgr. cpns. 11/1 PG
=$0.87 each after RR
$10.48 for (2) Bounce Dryer Bars AND (1) Febreze Air Effects spray
-$2.50 Register Rewards when you spend $10
-(2) $1.00 mfgr. cpns. 10/11 PG for Bounce
-$1.00 mfgr. cpn. 11/1 PG for Febreze
=$1.66 each after Register Rewards
$8.00 for (2) Tag Body Sprays
-$2.00 Register Reward wyb 2
-$4.00 mfgr. cpn. 9/27 PG (cpn. is buy one get one free)
=$1.00 each after Register Reward
$2.49 Blistex Lip Balm
-$1.50 Register Reward wyb 1
=$0.99 after Register Reward
$9.00 for (2) Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil
-$3.00 Register Reward wyb 2
-(2) $1.50 mfgr. cpns. 11/1 PG
=$1.50 each after Register Reward
$10.00 for (2) Alka-Seltzer Plus cold products (10 or 20ct.)
-$3.00 Register Reward wyb 2
-(2) $1.00 Internet Printable Coupons
-$2.00 Walgreens Coupon from the Healthy Savings Booklet (cpn. is for $1, but will take off $1 for each product, look around the store for these or near the pharmacy)
=$1.50 each after Register Reward
COUPON DEALS:
$6.99 for (2) Almay One Coat Mascara (these are advertised at B1G1 50% off, but they are ringing up B1G1 free)
-$8.00 Walgreens Coupons from the November Coupon Booklet (cpn. is for $4, but will take off $8 total--find these at the front of the store near the ad fliers)
=FREE plus $1.01 overage (Thanks, Saving Money Plan!)
$2.58 for (2) packs of Ricola Cough Drops w/in ad coupon
-$1.29 mfgr. cpn. 10/11 SS (cpn. is buy one get one free)
-$1.00 Walgreens Coupon from Healthy Savings Booklet (cpn. is for $0.50 and should deduct $1 since you're buying two, look for these around the store or near the pharmacy)
=$0.15 each
$4.99 Glade Sense & Spray
-$4.00 mfgr. cpn. 10/18 SS
=$0.99
(*If you have three coupons and buy three of these, you can make this deal a $2 moneymaker after submitting for the SC Johnson Rebate here.
$2.99 Energizer Max Batteries (2-4 pack or single 9 volt)
-1.00 mfgr. cpn. 10/4 SS
=$1.99
$1.99 Dentek Floss
-$1.00 mfgr. cpn. 10/11 SS
$0.99
$1.00 for (3) Hunt's Tomato Sauce w/in ad coupon (8oz. size)
-$1/3 Internet Printable Coupon (get access after you play a silly game)
=FREE
MONTHLY DEALS (11/1-11/28):
$2.49 Robitussin DM To Go, 2ct. single dose pack
-$2.49 Register Reward wyb 1
=FREE after Register Reward
$9.99 Almay Pure Blends Foundation
-$10.00 Register Reward wyb 1
=FREE after Register Reward
$7.49 for one Almay Pure Blends Eye Shadow OR Lip Gloss OR $6.99 for Mascara
-$5.00 Register Reward
=$1.99 to 2.49
$7.00 Ducolax Balance (7 day, 4.1oz.)
-$4.00 Register Reward wyb 1
-$3.00 cpn. found on package or $3.00 Internet Printable Coupon
-$5.00 Mail in Rebate here
=FREE plus $5 overage after Register Rewards and Mail In Rebate
$10 for (2) Theraflu
-$3.00 Register Reward wyb 2
-(2) $1.50 mfgr. cpns. 10/18 SS
-$4.00 Walgreens Coupon from Healthy Savings Booklet (cpn. is for $2 off, but will deduct $4 total--look for these near the pharmacy or around the store)
=FREE after Register Rewards
*Thanks to Common Sense with Money for several of these monthly deals.
**Since Almay products are being advertised as Buy One Get One 50% off, but they are actually ringing up at Buy One Get One free, here is a hot deal you can do to get some "free makeup":
$9.99 for one Almay Pure Blends Foundation AND one Almay Pure Blends Mascara
-$15.00 in Register Rewards (you get $10 for the foundation and $5 for the mascara)
=FREE plus $5 overage after Register Rewards!
Notes:
wyb= when you buy
Register Reward= coupons that print out at check out after you meet a certain purchase requirement, you can use these like cash on your next purchase
For more deals from a host of stores, be sure to visit BeCentsable's Grocery Gathering.
If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe to A Lot of Savings for free via email or feed to get regular updates.
Buy three Ben Gay or Johnson & Johnson products, get an $8 Register Reward. See scenarios:
$11.97 for (3) Johnson & Johnson First Aid products (pads, gauze, or tape)
-$8.00 Register Reward wyb 3
-(3) $1.00 mfgr. cpns. 8/2 SS
=$0.32 each after Register Reward
$17.97 for (3) Ben Gay products (patches or cream)
-$8.00 Register Reward wyb 3
-(3) $2.00 mfgr. cpn. 8/2 SS & 10/4 RP
=$1.32 each
$7.00 for (1) Herbal Essences Shampoo AND (1) Herbal Essences Styler
-$2.00 Register Reward wyb 2
-$3.50 mfgr. cpn. 10/11 PG (cpn. is buy one get a Styler free)
=$0.75 each after Register Reward
$1.99 Dial Foaming or Liquid hand soap or 3 pack Bar soap
-$1.00 Register Reward wyb 1
-$0.35 mfgr. cpn. 10/4 SS
=$0.64 after Register Reward
Buy $10 or more on Bounce and Febreze, get $2.50 in Register Rewards. See Scenarios:
$10 for (4) Febreze Air Effects sprays
-$2.50 Register Reward when you buy $10 or more of these products
-(4) $1.00 mfgr. cpns. 11/1 PG
=$0.87 each after RR
$10.48 for (2) Bounce Dryer Bars AND (1) Febreze Air Effects spray
-$2.50 Register Rewards when you spend $10
-(2) $1.00 mfgr. cpns. 10/11 PG for Bounce
-$1.00 mfgr. cpn. 11/1 PG for Febreze
=$1.66 each after Register Rewards
$8.00 for (2) Tag Body Sprays
-$2.00 Register Reward wyb 2
-$4.00 mfgr. cpn. 9/27 PG (cpn. is buy one get one free)
=$1.00 each after Register Reward
$2.49 Blistex Lip Balm
-$1.50 Register Reward wyb 1
=$0.99 after Register Reward
$9.00 for (2) Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil
-$3.00 Register Reward wyb 2
-(2) $1.50 mfgr. cpns. 11/1 PG
=$1.50 each after Register Reward
$10.00 for (2) Alka-Seltzer Plus cold products (10 or 20ct.)
-$3.00 Register Reward wyb 2
-(2) $1.00 Internet Printable Coupons
-$2.00 Walgreens Coupon from the Healthy Savings Booklet (cpn. is for $1, but will take off $1 for each product, look around the store for these or near the pharmacy)
=$1.50 each after Register Reward
COUPON DEALS:
$6.99 for (2) Almay One Coat Mascara (these are advertised at B1G1 50% off, but they are ringing up B1G1 free)
-$8.00 Walgreens Coupons from the November Coupon Booklet (cpn. is for $4, but will take off $8 total--find these at the front of the store near the ad fliers)
=FREE plus $1.01 overage (Thanks, Saving Money Plan!)
$2.58 for (2) packs of Ricola Cough Drops w/in ad coupon
-$1.29 mfgr. cpn. 10/11 SS (cpn. is buy one get one free)
-$1.00 Walgreens Coupon from Healthy Savings Booklet (cpn. is for $0.50 and should deduct $1 since you're buying two, look for these around the store or near the pharmacy)
=$0.15 each
$4.99 Glade Sense & Spray
-$4.00 mfgr. cpn. 10/18 SS
=$0.99
(*If you have three coupons and buy three of these, you can make this deal a $2 moneymaker after submitting for the SC Johnson Rebate here.
$2.99 Energizer Max Batteries (2-4 pack or single 9 volt)
-1.00 mfgr. cpn. 10/4 SS
=$1.99
$1.99 Dentek Floss
-$1.00 mfgr. cpn. 10/11 SS
$0.99
$1.00 for (3) Hunt's Tomato Sauce w/in ad coupon (8oz. size)
-$1/3 Internet Printable Coupon (get access after you play a silly game)
=FREE
MONTHLY DEALS (11/1-11/28):
$2.49 Robitussin DM To Go, 2ct. single dose pack
-$2.49 Register Reward wyb 1
=FREE after Register Reward
$9.99 Almay Pure Blends Foundation
-$10.00 Register Reward wyb 1
=FREE after Register Reward
$7.49 for one Almay Pure Blends Eye Shadow OR Lip Gloss OR $6.99 for Mascara
-$5.00 Register Reward
=$1.99 to 2.49
$7.00 Ducolax Balance (7 day, 4.1oz.)
-$4.00 Register Reward wyb 1
-$3.00 cpn. found on package or $3.00 Internet Printable Coupon
-$5.00 Mail in Rebate here
=FREE plus $5 overage after Register Rewards and Mail In Rebate
$10 for (2) Theraflu
-$3.00 Register Reward wyb 2
-(2) $1.50 mfgr. cpns. 10/18 SS
-$4.00 Walgreens Coupon from Healthy Savings Booklet (cpn. is for $2 off, but will deduct $4 total--look for these near the pharmacy or around the store)
=FREE after Register Rewards
*Thanks to Common Sense with Money for several of these monthly deals.
**Since Almay products are being advertised as Buy One Get One 50% off, but they are actually ringing up at Buy One Get One free, here is a hot deal you can do to get some "free makeup":
$9.99 for one Almay Pure Blends Foundation AND one Almay Pure Blends Mascara
-$15.00 in Register Rewards (you get $10 for the foundation and $5 for the mascara)
=FREE plus $5 overage after Register Rewards!
Notes:
wyb= when you buy
Register Reward= coupons that print out at check out after you meet a certain purchase requirement, you can use these like cash on your next purchase
For more deals from a host of stores, be sure to visit BeCentsable's Grocery Gathering.
If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe to A Lot of Savings for free via email or feed to get regular updates.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Super Savings Saturday! Target:100% Savings!
Wow! I had a great Target trip today! It was the most I've ever saved at Target using only coupons--no gift cards. In all, I spent $0.00 out of pocket (see a picture of my receipt above). I did have to pay $2.09 tax, but that's okay. :)I had coupons for everything except the orange basket which was $0.99. For that, I had a $1.00 off coupon when you use your Discover credit card which was expiring today.
And of course, I DID have coupon issues. The cashier did not want me to use manufacturer's coupons on the travel size products (Tide, Arm & Hammer Toothpaste, & J&J Red Cross product), BUT this time I was prepared with Target's coupon policy which clearly states, "Coupon amount may be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item..."
And none of the coupons I presented for the travel size products excluded the travel size so according to Target's own policy the cashier was supposed to adjust the coupon down to the price of the item. I showed the cashier Target's own policy, and even after that I was told that the coupon could not be adjusted down. Okay......
So another Target employee was called, and I showed her Target's policy (neither of them really seemed interested in it), and at first she seemed to agree with the first cashier and it was looking like they were not going to abide by their own policy, but then she decided that the coupon COULD be adjusted down to the value of the item. Thank you!
I wish every Target register had a copy of their coupon policy so that Target cashiers would be more knowledgeable, and we could all avoid these types of instances. This would make for happier customers and Target employees, I think.
But even with all the coupon issues I've had checking out at Target, I still like shopping at Target. I think they've got a great coupon policy too. I just wish more of their employees were aware of it!
In summary, my total before coupons and after any sales was $44.88 (that's what I would have paid if I didn't have any coupons....crazy...if you're a frugalite like me.) After coupons, I paid $2.09. Yay!
How did you do?
P.S. I did not buy the skeleton head in the picture. It's just for fun!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Coupons from Very Best Baking
Sign up or log in to VeryBestBaking.com for money-saving coupons on Nestle products and more. These printables are currently available:-Save $1 on any one package of Nestle Ultimates filled cookies.
-Save $1 on any one package of NESTLÉ Refrigerated Cookie Dough (This usually goes on sale for $2, so, you can get it cheap with coupon.)
-50¢ off any (2) bags of NESTLÉ Toll House Morsels
-50¢ off (2) cans of Carnation Evaporated Milk
True Lemon & Yo-Plus Coupons
Go here to print a coupon for $1.00 off True Lemon products. And print a coupon here to save $1.00 off Yo-Plus or Yo-Plus Light.
FREE Bagels Today!
Today only, you can get a free bagel at either Einstein Brothers Bagels with this coupon or Noah's Bagels with this coupon, and make sure to get your bagel by 11:00am.Find Einstein Brothers locations here. Find Noah's Bagels locations here.
If you'd like, you can also join the Einstein Brothers e-club to get offers delivered right to your inbox or the Noah's Bagels e-club.
If you'd like, you can also join the Einstein Brothers e-club to get offers delivered right to your inbox or the Noah's Bagels e-club.
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