Late Night CVS Loot

My fiance has been away on his bachelor party camping in NH since Friday morning. This means I've had my house (and my bed) to myself, and my mom's had the peace and quiet of her house too since my brother and my father are at the party.

Well, when the cat's away, the mice will play! My mom and I spent all day yesterday shopping and I couldn't help myself but to hit up the local CVS before I drove the 20 minutes home. Had I gone with a better plan, I would have saved a lot more, but I did pretty well!

3 NYC nail polishes - 75% off - $.49/ea
1 Revlon custom color foundation - 75% off - $3.62
1 Rimmel mascara - 75% off - $2.09
1 Rimmel foundation - 75% off - $1.82
1 Oral-B Pulsar toothbrush - $6
1 Crest Prohealth mouthwash - $4.50
2 Revlon nail polishes - 75% off - $1.58
1 Sally Hansen nail polish - 75% off - $1.58

Coupons Used
-$6 CVS coupon any Revlon custom color item
-$3/$10 CVS coupon any cosmetic purchase
-$.50/1 Sally Hansen nail polish
-$1/1 Revlon nail polish x 2
-$2/1 Crest prohealth mouthwash
-$3/1 Oral-B pulsar toothbrush
-$4 ECB that were expiring today

Total after coupons: $5.23 ($1.49 of it was tax!) - received $2.50 ECB and $3 ECB!
Total saved: $65.05

I know I could have done better. I'm pretty sure there was a Revlon face make up coupon out there I couldn't find and I'm pretty sure there were a few Rimmel coupons I couldn't find either. The Revlon foundation I bought it super deep color (I'm fair like a chinadoll), so I plan on donating it. It was the only clearanced one and I wanted to use my $6 coupon to get the overage!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

Up to $30 off @ Express

'Til tomorrow, 5/7, get $15 off a $30 purchase or $30 off a $75 purchase. Online use promo code 1337 at checkout or print out this coupon.



Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

Shaws Deals 4/22 - 4/28

Here are some notable Shaws deals with coupon matchups for 4/22 - 4/28.


Please keep in mind that Shaws doubles coupons under $1. So your $.50 coupon becomes $1.00! The only case where this is untrue is if your coupon states "do not double." If the coupon barcode number starts with a 9, Shaws computer system will automatically double it. If it starts with a 5, the system will NOT double it.

Hillshire Farm Polska Kielbasa B1G1 $4.99
-.75/2 Red Plum 4/10
=$3.49 for 2 after coupon doubles

Lay's Potato Chips B1G1 $3.99
-use 2 $.55/1 SmartSource 3/13
=$1.79 for 2 after coupons double

Strawberries $1.99
-.50/1 HERE if Driscolls brand (which they usually are)
=.99 after coupon doubles

Land O Lakes Butter $2.99
-.50/2 SmartSource 4/3 or HERE=$2.49 each after coupon doubles

Stella Provolone, Asiago or Romano Cheese Wedges $3.99
-.50/1 HERE
=$2.99 after coupon doubles

Kraft Singles Cheese $2.99
-.75/1 HERE
=$1.49 after coupon doubles

YoCrunch Greek $1
-.35/1 SmartSource 4/3
=.30 after coupon doubles

Land O Lakes Margarine 2/$3
-$1/2 HERE
=$1 each after coupon

Dannon Danimals 2/$4
-$1/1 SmartSource 2/27
=$1 after coupon

Bailey's Coffee Creamer 2/$4
-$1/1 blinkie or SmartSource 3/6
=$1 after coupon

Newman's Own Pizza $4.99
-$1/1 HERE
=$3.99 after coupon

Delizza Pastries $4.99
-.75/1 HERE
=$3.49 after coupon doubles

Udi's Gluten Free Bread $4.99
-$1/1 HERE
=$3.99 after coupon

Purchase $30 worth of products and save $10 on your next baby product purchase:
*Pampers Box Diapers $19.99
-$3/1 P&G 4/3
-$1.50/1 P&G 4/3
-$2/1 P&G mailer
*Huggies Box Diapers $19.99
-$3/1 HERE
*Similac Advance Formula $21.99
-$5/1 SmartSource 4/3
*Gerber Graduates Puffs or Entrees $1.99
*Baby Basics Diapers $14.99
*Pampers Diapers $9.99
-$1.50/1 P&G 4/3
-$2/1 P&G mailer
*Huggies Diapers $9.99
-$1.50/1 SmartSource 4/17
*Pampers Wipes Refill $8.99
*Huggies Wipes Refill $8.99
-.50/1 SmartSource 4/17
*Gerber 2nd Foods .99

Domino Sugar 5lb $2.99
-.50/1 Red Plum 3/27
-.40/1 HERE
=$1.99 after coupon doubles

Nestle TollHouse Baking Morsels 2/$5
-$1.50/2 SS 4/10
=$1.75 ea wyb 2

Ken's Dressing 16 oz. $1.69
-$1/1 Ken's dress, any 16 oz. SS 3/20
=.$69

Hot Shot Roach & Ant Killer 2/$5
Send in for your rebate up to $3
=FREE after rebate!


Thanks to Frugal on the Cheap for putting this together!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

Shaws Deals 4/8 - 4/14

Shaws' Deals 4/8 - 4/14

Wisk Laundry Detergent $3.99
-$2/1 Red Plum 3/6
=$1.99 after coupon



Philadelphia Cooking Cream $1.49
-$1.50/1 SmartSource 3/6
=FREE after coupon



Smart Balance Milk $2.99
-$2/1 SmartSource 3/27
=.99 after coupon


Kix Cereal $1.99

-.75/1 printable
=.49 after coupon doubles



International Delight Creamer $1.79

-.55/1 printable
=.69 after coupon doubles



KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce $1.79
-.50/1 SmartSource 3/13
=.79 after coupon doubles



Wise Potato Chips B1G1 $3.49
-.75/2 printable
=$1.99 for 2 after coupon doubles

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

CVS Deals 3/27 - 4/2

Kraft Stove Top Stuffing on sale for 77 cents
$.50/1 Print Link ( Like them)
$.50/1 Print link ( click food section)
= $.27 ea

Kellogg's Raisin Bran $1.87
-.70/1 HERE
=$1.17 after coupon

Spend $12, get $4 Extra Bucks (Limit 1):
*Pledge Spray $3
-$1/1 HERE
*Pledge Fabric Sweeper $3
*Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gel $3
-.75/1 HERE
*Scrubbing Bubbles $3
*Fantastik $3
*Windex $3
*Glade Scented Candle Refill $3
-$1.50/2 HERE
*Glade Scented Candle Holder $3
*Glade Scented Oil Refills 2 pack $4
-$1/1 HERE or HERE

Clean & Clear Body Wash $2.99
-$2/1 HERE
-B1G1 SmartSource 3/27
=2 for .99 after coupons

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Mascara $9.99, $7 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
-$1/1 SmartSource 2/27 or 3/20
=$1.99 after coupon & Extra Bucks
(I got a $6/any Physicians formula purchase from the red scanner box)

Skintimate Shave Gel or Cream $3.49, $2.50 Extra Bucks
-.55/1 SmartSource 3/27
=.44 after coupon & Extra Bucks


Halls Cough Drops $1.87, $1 Extra Buck
-.50/1 tear pad
-.75/1 SmartSource 3/27
=as low as .12 after coupon & Extra Buck

$3 ECB wyb $10 Rimmell Cosmetics (excludes clearance items) Limit 1
$1 Rimmel RP 1/30 (expires 3/31)
$1 Rimmel foundation or any Rimmel product RP 3/27
$1 Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara or any Rimmel Product IP: http://partners.mysavings.com/z/4991/CD2952/

Thanks to Frugal on the Cheap for compiling this list!
Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

Walmart Deals, beginning 3/23

Wardley Advanced Nutrition Fish Food Flakes – around $1.99
Use $2/1 Wardley Advanced Nutrition Printable Coupon
FREE after coupon!   

Starkist Canned Tuna – 68¢
Use 75¢/2 coupon from the 3/6 RP
30¢ each after coupon wyb 2  

Johnson’s Baby Lotion – $1.97
Use $1/1 Johnson’s Printable Coupon
or use $1/1 Johnson’s Baby Lotion Printable Coupon
97¢ each after coupon 

Playtex Cleansing Cloths – $1.97
Use $1/1 coupon from the 3/20 SS
97¢ each after coupon

Kettle Chips – $2.78
Use $1/1 coupon from the 03/20 RP
$1.78 each after coupon    

Olivari Olive Oil (25.5 oz.) – $7.76
Use B1G1 Olivari Printable Coupon
$3.88 each after coupon wyb 2   

Mars M&M or Snickers Filled Easter Eggs, $1
Use $1/2 Mars Easter Products 3/20/2011 RP Insert (exp 4/24/2011)
Pay $0.50 each after coupon wyb 2

Deans French Onion Dip, $1.38
Use $1/2 Dean’s Dips (IE) Printable (FF)
Pay $0.88 each after coupon

Suave Deodorant, $0.97
Use $0.50/1 Suave Deodorant 3/20/2011 RP Insert (exp 4/17/2011)
Pay $0.47 each after coupon

 Spic & Span Cleaners, $0.97
$0.50/1 Spic and Span Product printable
$1/2 Spic and Span Product printable
$0.47 ea. after coupon!

 
Thanks to Surviving the Stores, Common Sense with Money and Passion for Savings for compiling this list!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

Stop & Shop 3/25 - 3/31

Here are the best coupon-related deals this week at Stop & Shop 3/25 - 3/31.

Wish-Bone Salad Dressing (16 oz) 2/$4
Use $0.75/1 Wish-Bone Dressings Varieties
Use $0.40/1 Wish-Bone Dressings or Salad Spritzers
Pay as low as $0.50 each after doubled coupon (plus there is a catalina deal available)

RedPack Tomatoes $1
Use $0.75/2 Red Gold Redpack Tomatoes
Pay $0.25 each after doubled coupon wyb 2

Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers 2/$4
Use $1/2 Keebler Crackers or Sunshine Cheez-its 1/30/2011 RP Insert (exp 3/27/2011)
Use $1/3 Keebler Crackers or Sunshine Cheez-its 1/30/2011 RP Insert (exp 3/27/2011)
Use $0.75/1 Sunshine Cheez-it Swiss Cheese Baked Crackers
Pay as low as $0.50 each after doubled coupon

Coffee-Mate 16 oz $1.67
Use $0.55/1 Coffee-Mate
Use $0.75/2 Coffee-Mate
Pay as low as $0.57 each after doubled coupon

Larabar Bar - $1.00

buy 2 and use $1/2 Larabar Coupon
$0.50 each after coupon

 

Uncle Ben's Ready, Long Grain, or Whole Grain Rice - $2.00

use $0.75/1 Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain White Rice, exp. 5-15 (RP 03/20/11)
or buy 2 and use $1/2 Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice, exp. 4-17-11 (RP 02/20/11)
as low a $0.50 each after coupon

 

Angel Soft Bath Tissue - $5.50

use $0.50/1 Angel Soft Toilet Paper printable
as low as $4.50 each after coupon

 

Lysol All Purpose Trigger Cleanser - $2.00

buy 2 and use $1/2 Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Triggers, exp. 4-5-11 (SS 03/06/11)
use $0.50/1 Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Trigger printable
as low as $1.00 each after coupon

 

 

Thanks Common Sense with Money for compiling this list!
Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

Shaws Deals 3/25 - 3/31

Here are some fairly decent deals at Shaws 3/25 - 3/31


Coffee-mate creamer 2/$4
-.55/1 HERE
=.90 after coupon doubles


McCormick Seasonings 2/$4
-.75/1 Perfect Pinch Red Plum 3/13
-$1/1 Red Plum 3/13
=as low as .50 after coupon doubles

Glass Plus Window Cleaner $1.29
-$.50/1 HERE
=.29 after coupon doubles

Duncan Hines Brownie Mix $1
-.50/1 HERE
=FREE after coupon doubles

Arm & Hammer Dryer Sheets $1
-$1/2 SmartSource 2/13
=.50 each after coupon

Mama Rosie's Pasta $1
-.50/1 HERE
=FREE after coupon doubles

Poland Spring Aquapods $1
-$1/1 HERE
=FREE after coupon

Scotties Tissues $1
-.50/1 HERE
=FREE after coupon doubles

Chobani Greek Yogurt $1
-.30/1 HERE
=.40 after coupon doubles

Kraft BBQ sauce - $1.00

-$0.75/1 Kraft Barbecue Sauce 3/6/2011 SS - possibly regional
=possibly FREE - $0.25 after coupon

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mix - $1.29

-$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes
=$0.79 each after coupon doubles

Vlasic Pickles 2/$4

-$0.55/1 Vlasic Pickles, Peppers, or Relish
=$0.90 after coupon doubles

 

Smart Balance Milk - $2.99

-$1.50/1 Smart Balance Milk 3/6/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/20/2011)
-$1/1 Smart Balance Milk Product
=$1.49 after coupon

 

 

 

Thanks Frugal on the Cheap for compiling this list!
Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

I Just Kicked CVS's Butt!

I tend to be a cosmetics hoarder... not because I enjoy hoarding, but I love to play around with eyeshadows, liners and my mascara. So whenever I can get this stuff inexpensively, I stock up in a million different colors.
I also think I'll be donating duplicates to a place that collects dresses for girls for prom so they can have new, unopened makeup to beautify themselves for the big event.

Lately, CVS has had a ton of makeup on clearance, up to 75% off! Matched with manufacturer's coupons, this has made for the most amazing deals.

I ran around like a chicken with its head cut off right before I had to go and babysit my three loves. In the process I hit up 2 different CVSs, 2 different Rite Aids and Shaws. Here are some highlights

CVS #1
7 HIP L'oreal eyeshadows - reg. $8.49/ea 75% off - $2.12/ea
2 CVS Cocoa Butter sticks - $.99/ea

- $5/2 L'oreal face cosmetics X 2
- $2/1 L'oreal face cosmetics x 3
- $1/2 any CVS brand skin care

Total: $1.04
Saved: $62.53
I'm very fortunate that Massachusetts charges tax post-coupons; therefore, I only paid tax on the .98 subtotal at the end of my order, rather than the original, before-coupon prices.

CVS #2
6 HIP L'oreal eyeshadows - reg. $8.79/ea 75% off - $2.12/ea

-$5/2 L'oreal face cosmetics X2
-$2/1 L'oreal face cosmetics X2

Total: $.92 (on tax, my subtotal was $0!)
Saved: $52.94

Rite Aid #1
1 Reach Total Care Floss - reg. $3.99, on sale $2.99
1 Axe antiperspirant/deodorant - reg. $4.50, on sale 2/$9
1 2-pk of Axe spray - reg. $9.99, on sale 2/$9
2 Dawn - reg. $1.99, on sale $.97
1 Nature's Made Fish Oil, reg. $10.49, on sale B1G1* Because there was only 1 in the store, they sold it to me at half cost
2 Stayfree 24-count, reg. $3.99, on sale B1G1

-$2/1 Reach
-$1 Video Value Reach
-$1/1 Dawn X 2
-B1G1 Axe ($4.50)
-$2/1 Fish Oil
-$3 Video Value Fish Oil
-B1G1 Stayfee ($3.99)
-$1 Video Value Winter Rewards
-$1 Video Value wellness+
-$1 Video Value pharmacy

Total: $1.67
Got back $3 in UP+ rewards for the Axe
Saved: Wellness savings: $13.01, Coupon savings: $21.49


Rite Aid #2
I was very tired at this point.

4 Stayfree 48-ct, reg. $6.99 ea, on sale B1G1
1 Valentine's Card for my hubby - $2.79 (yikes!)

-B1G1 Stayfree ($6.99) X 2

Total: $3.96
Saved: Wellness savings: $13.98, Coupon savings: $13.98


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

This Week's Deals at Walmart

I love Raining Hot Coupons for all her great match up posts. Here are some Walmart match ups courtesy of Raining Hot Coupons!

Athenos Greek Yogurt $1.00
Use the $1/1 Athenos Coupon
Final Cost = FREE!

KY Jelly $2.62
Use the $3/1 KY Coupon
Final Cost = FREE!

Butterfinger Snackerz $.68
Use the $1/2 Butterfinger Snackerz Coupon
Final Cost = $.18 each!

Maalox $4.52
Use the $5/1 Maalox Coupon 1-9-11 SS
Final Cost = FREE!

Vlasic Sweet Relish $1.18
Use the $.55/1 Vlasic Coupon
Final Cost = $.63

Maruchan Noodles $.50
Use the $.50 off Maruchan Coupon 1-2-11 SS
Final Cost = FREE!

Muir Glen Diced Tomatoes $1.18
Use the $.75/1 Muir Glen Product Coupon
Final Cost = $.43

CoffeeMate Creamer $1.48
Use the $1.50/1 CoffeeMate Coupon
Final Cost = FREE!

Hartz Crunch N Clean Cat Treats $1.98
Use the $1.50 off Hartz Crunch N Clean Coupon 1-9-11 SS
Final Cost = $.48


And the following deals are courtesy of her reader Stephanie

Dove Deodorant $2.42 
use $2.00 off any dove deodrant or body spray RP 1/30/2011
Final Cost= $.42

Texas Toast Croutons $1.28 
$0.55/1 Texas Toast Croutons, exp. 4-30-11 (SS 01/30/11)
Final Cost= $.73

Red Baron Pizza $2.98 
$1/1 Red Baron Pan Pizza or Pasta SS 01/23/11
Final Cost=$1.98

Suave Deodorant .97 
use $.50 off one Suave RP 01/30/2011
Final Cost=$.47


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

Free Drug Store Goodies for next week 2/6 - 2/12

Fellow blogger Frugalsuz is great at posting freebies that can be found at local drug stores. Here's a listing for next week, 2/6 - 2/12, for CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens. Check out her other deals and steals on her blog! Thanks so much Frugalsuz!

CVS 

Trident Vitality or Stride Spark Gum (9 - 14 ct) $0.99, get back $0.99 EB (Limit 1) = FREE

Excedrin (10-24 ct) $1.99, use $2.50 Excedrin PM coupon (tearpad or 12/5 SS) = FREE

 

 

Rite Aid - there are a couple different promotions going on right now:
Heart Healthy Promo ($10 UP WYB $30 and a second $10 UP when you reach $50 of select items - valid until 3/26, Limit 1, tracks your purchases over time)
and the Winter Rewards/Buy & Save Promo ($20 UP WYB $100 of select items, valid until 2/26, Limit 1).

1. Coldcalm Children's Multi-Symptom Cold Relief (80 ct) $6.99, use $3 coupon and get back $6.99 (SCR #16) = $3 profit *Counts towards Buy & Save promo
2. Children's Chestal Honey Homeopathic Cough Syrup (4.2 oz) $4.99, use $3 coupon and get back $4 (SCR #12) = $2.01 profit *Counts towards Buy & Save promo
3. Betty Crocker Cookie Mix (17.5 oz), Cake Mix (18.25 oz) or Frosting (16 oz) $2, buy two and use $1 off 2 RA coupon, $1 off 2 cookie mixes coupon or $0.40 off cookie mix coupon (or here) or $0.75 off cake mix and frosting coupon (1/30 SS), get back $2 UP (WYB 2) and two $1 UP's (monthly deal, $1 for each) = $2, $1.80 or $1.75 profit depending on coupons
4. Oscillococcinum Adult (6 ct) $8.99, use $2 coupon and get back $8 (SCR #18) = $1 profit
5. Chestal Cough with Honey Adult Formula (8/45 oz) $6.99, use $1 coupon and get back $6 (SCR #13) = FREE/$0.01 profit *Counts towards Buy & Save promo
6. Coldcalm Adult Multi-Purpose Cold Relieft (60 ct) $5.99, get back $5.99 (SCR #15) = FREE *Counts towards Buy & Save promo
7. Revitalens Disinfecting Multi-Purpose Solution (2 x 2 oz) $4.99, get back $4.99 (SCR #14) = FREE *Counts towards Buy & Save promo
8. Excedrin (20-24 ct) $1.99, use $2.50 Excedrin PM coupon (tearpad or 12/5 SS) = FREE or overage if store doesn't adjust coupon down
9. OcuFresh Eye Wash (6 ct) or MiniDrops Eye Therapy (30 ct) $4.99, use $1 MiniDrops coupon or $0.50 Eye Wash coupon and get back $4 (SCR #17, Limit 2) = FREE - $0.49
10. Biotrue Solution (4 oz) $4.99 (reg price), $3.99 with 20% discount, get back $4 UP = FREE/$0.01 profit
11. Garnier Moisturizers $7.99 (some varieties) - $6.40 with 20% discount, use $2 coupon (12/5 or 2/6 RP) and $3 in-circular coupon = $1.40

Walgreens

1. Veripur Hand Sanitizer (3 oz) $3.99, get back $4 RR = FREE/$0.01 profit
2. Spend $15, get back $5 RR. Includes Ragu Sauce $1.50, buy ten, use five $1 off 2 coupons (1/30 RP) and get back $5 RR = $5 or $0.50 each. Or get ten Skippy PB's - $1.50 each, use ten $1 coupons (Safeway coupon booklet) and get back $5 RR = FREE
3. Colgate MaxFresh or MaxWhite Toothbrush or Toothpaste (6 oz) $2.50, buy two and use two $1 coupons (1/30 SS) and get back $3 RR = FREE
4. Ocean Spray Drink or Juice (64 oz) $2.99, get back $2 RR = $0.99

Walgreens Monthly Deals

• Valid until 2/26 Arnicare Pain Relief Gel (2.6 oz) $5.99, use $2 coupon and get back $6 RR = $2 profit
• Valid until 3/26 Vicks Products - spend $15, get $5 RR or spend $20, get $10 RR. Includes NyQuil/Dayquil (20 ct) $5 and Sinex Vapospray (0.5 oz) $6, use $4 Sinex coupon (12/26 P&G) = $6 profit (4 at $5 each) - $3 profit (3 at $6 each and 1 at $5)

 Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

Better than Free Chex Mix at Rite Aid

According to Save at Home Mommy, the Chex Mix on sale at Rite Aid have been giving off $1 UP+ rewards for purchasing food, so you can get your hands on some super cheap/better than free technically Chex Mix!

Chex Mix- 2/$3.00

Good Deal Idea #1
Buy 1 and get a $1.00 +Up Reward
Use 1 $.50 off from smartsource.com or
or
Buy 2 and
Use $.50 off video value coupon HERE AND
Use (2) $1.00 off from the Joy of Football coupon booklet or
Use (2) $.50 off from smartsource.com or
Use $.50/2 from coupons.com
  
Total oop: as low as $.25 each

Get back (2) $1.00 UP+ rewards

Final Price= $1.50 PROFIT!


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

Hard Lesson Learned :-/

Lesson learned at CVS.

So I live in Massachusetts and grew up in Rhode Island.  Because I sort of live on the MA/RI border, I shop in both states frequently. Massachusetts has lower sales tax, although not by much as of last year - 6.25% vs RI's 7% (Mass used to be 5%). Massachusetts also has no sales tax on alcohol, versus RI which does tax on alcoholic beverages. For some reason, in most Mass. stores, they charge you tax POST coupons, which is a HUGE deal! BUT... I realized today that the bottle deposits in Mass. on most beverages really SUCKS!

Yes, I know you can cash in your bottles and get your deposits back, but it screws up my savings Darn It!

CVS Today:

5 12-pks of Coke Products - $3/ea = $15.00
3 Loreal H.I.P eye shadows - regularly $8.XX, 75% off, $2.12/ea = $6.36
2 Revlon eye shadows - regularly $5.49 ea, 75% off, $1.37/ea = $2.74
1 Revlon nail polish - regularly $5.49 ea, 75% off, $1.37

Coupons used -
$3/$10 order CVS coupon
$5/2 Loreal
$2/1 Loreal
3 x $1/1 Revlon
$10 ECB

My soda should have cost $2 total
My Loreal was FREE
I should have paid $1.01 or so on my Revlon

BUT.... my total was $6.13 because I paid $3.00 in bottle deposits!!!!!

Yes, I wish redeem the bottles to get my deposits back, but in my house all the bottle deposits go into a separate jar, rather than back in my grocery budget :-(

I still scored an amazing deal!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

Sneak Peek at next week's Staples' Ad

Here is the ad for Staples for 1/23!

Dollar Days sales. Check 'em out!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

CVS Deals & Matchups 1/9 - 1/15

This week there are a bunch of great freebies available at CVS!

**ECB - Extra Care Bucks - free "money" that can be used at CVS

**SS - SmartSource coupon insert

**RP - RedPlum coupon insert

Hershey’s drops or Reese’s cup minis king size 2.1-2.5 oz $1.59 = $1.59 ECB (limit 1)
Total = FREE! 

Snickers single 1.76-1.83 oz $0.89 = $0.89 ECB (limit 1)
Total = FREE!

 

Spend $20 on Select Maalox, Gas-X, Prevacid, or Benefiber = $10 ECB (limit 1)
Buy 4 Maalox liquid 12 oz $5.49 = $21.96

Use 4 $5/1 Maalox coupons found in the 1/9 SS
Pay $1.96
Get back a $10 ECB

Total= FREE + an $8.04 overage

Spend $20 on Select Lysol, Finish, or Air Wick Products = $10 ECB
Deal Idea:

Buy 3 Electrasol Finish Dishwashing detergents $3 each = $9
Buy 1 Air Wick Ultra Freshmatic Starter Kit $6
Buy 1 Lysol Neutra Air Freshmatic Starter Kit $6
Total = $21

Use 3 $2.25/1 coupons from 1/2 SS
Use $4/1 Air Wick coupon here or in the 1/2 SS
Use $4/1 Lysol coupon  here
Pay $6.25
Get back a $10 ECB

Total= 5 FREE items + a $3.75 overage

Spend $25 on Select Kleenex, Cottonelle, or Scott products = $10 ECB (limit 2)
Buy Cottonelle Wipes pop-up tub or refills 42 ct $2
Buy 2 Scott extra soft bath tissue 24 pk $10
Buy Kleenex 3 pk 110 sheets $3
Total = $25
Use 2 of the $1/1 Scott coupons here
Use $0.50/1 Kleenex coupon here or in the 12/5 SS
Pay $22.50
Get back a $10 ECB

Total= $12.50

Nature Valley or General Mills Products 3/$10 = $4 ECB (limit 1)
Buy 2 General Mills cereal 10.6-14 oz
Buy 1 package of Nature Valley granola bars 5-12 ct
Total = $10
Use the $2/2 General Mills coupon found in the 1/9 SS
Use the $0.50/1 Nature Valley coupon found here or here
Pay $7.50
Get back a $4 ECB
Total $3.50 for all 3 items – just $1.17 each!

Select Household Cleaners (Shout, Scrubbing Bubbles, Fantastik, Windex) or Ziploc 2/$5 = $1 ECB (limit 1)
Buy one Scrubbing bubbles Bathroom Cleaner 16 oz $2.50
Buy one Windex glass cleaner 22-32 oz $2.50
Total = $5
Use 2 $1/1 Scrubbing Bubbles & Windex coupons found in the 1/9 SS
Pay $3
Get back a $1 Ecb
Total= $1 each!


Soft Scrub cleanser 24-25.4 oz $1.99
Use the $0.75/1 coupon found here
Final cost $1.24!

Renuzit Adjustables air fresheners 7.5 oz $0.88
Use the Buy 3 get 3 Free coupon found in 1/9 SS
Final cost $0.44 each!

Duracell batteries AAA, AA 4 pk $2.99
Use the $1.50/1 coupon found in 12/12 SS
Final cost $1.49!

Thanks to Sarah at Hot Coupon Mamas and Hip2Save for this listing!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

$25/$25 Order from Gardens Alive!

I just got a catalog in the mail last week for Gardens Alive! I've never tended to my own garden, but growing up whenever you'd be looking for my mother, she'd be bent over, bum-in-the-air, head-in-the-dirt, in the garden, usually with a baby strapped to her chest and another strapped to her back. Quite an amusing sight to see, I must tell you!

Anyway, on the front of the Gardens Alive! catalog was a coupon for $25 off any $25 purchase. If you look at the order form in the catalog, it appears that coupon can't be applied towards the shipping & handling, which starts at $7.95. HOWEVER...!! I placed my order online and it used the discount towards my shipping, so I only paid $.15!!!

I believe this coupon was sent to first time customers only. Everyone else who got a catalog got a different coupon. If you've never purchased before, request a free catalog, then get shopping!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

$25-$50-$75 off Express Purchase

Tomorrow, Monday 12/27, only at Express!

$75 off  $250 purchase
or
$50 off $150 purchase
or
$25 off $75 purchase

And, sign up for their Email Newsletter and get 15% off coupon!

**Online, use promo code 9882, for in-store, print out the coupon.

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

B1G1 free @ Men's Wearhouse

Year End Sale at Men's Wearhouse

B1G1 free on EVERYTHING!

*Buy any item, and get a second like item of equal or lesser value for free. If the purchased item is returned, you must either return the free item or, if you intend to keep it, purchase the free item at its current retail price. The free item can only be exchanged for a like product that is of equal value. This offer excludes gift center purchases; special orders; Career Apparel; Everyday Low Price products; alterations; tuxedo rentals or the fees and taxes associated thereto; gift cards and TwinHill merchandise.

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

Victory Over Target (and a little Walmart on the side)

Since today is the last day of the month and many of my coupons were expiring, particularly the P&G coupons, I felt it was a necessity to go to Target to us up all the coupons that could buy me "free" stuff....

6 Nivea for Men body washes - $2.99 ea on sale
5 Tide (travel size) - $.97 ea
6 Olay bar soap (travel soap) - $.97 ea
UP baby wipes (88 count) - $1.89

- 3 Nivea coupons x 6
- $1 Tide coupons x 5
-$1 Olay coupons x 6

Total with tax: $1.59
:-)
**In addition, my mom got 5 cans of Good Life cat food for better than free ($.77 ea - $1 coupon ea), in addition to 5 more Nivea Men's body wash for free with coupons.


So since I was in the area, I decided to stop in at Walmart, hoping to catch some of the $1 oatmeal packets for free, but they didn't have any, so instead. Here's what I did get:

1 travel Pert Plus - $.97
3 travel Sensodyne Pronamel toothpaste - $.97 ea
6 Meow Mix market place cat foods - $.42 ea on sale

- $1 Pert (she changed it to $.97)
-$1 Sensodyne x 3 (she changed it to $.97)
-B1G1 cat food coupons x 3

$1.34 with tax :-)
Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama

$3 for Expo Markers at Staples

Right now, Staples has their Expo Washable Dry Erase Markers on sale for just $5 per package. Print this coupon for $2/1 Expo and pay only $3!!



Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama