Printable $5 Off Hallmark Coupon!

This one is definitely blogworthy...  Click over HERE to print up your coupon good for $5 off ANY purchase at Hallmark.  The link will allow you to print the coupon 2 times per computer.  I printed 2 from mine & 2 from my hubby's computer.  I stopped by Hallmark today and did 4 separate transactions and spent a grand total of about $7.  Here's a list of what I got...  2 Godiva milk chocolate caramel bars, 2 Godiva dark chocolate caramel sticks, a small holiday plate with spreader, and an adorable little book full of 'coupons' you give to your kids to reward them for good behavior (good behavior seems to be at an all time LOW in my house these days andthe Santa threat doesn't seem to be working!!).  There were quite a few items around the store in the $5-8 range... have fun!!

FREE Christmas Music Downloads!!

Need to get some Christmas music on your ipod?  I know I do, so I was so happy to find these new FREE downloads today!  Click HERE to get 1 FREE Christmas download per day thru Dec 25...  today's song is "Joy to the World" by one of my personal favs, Casting Crowns!!  You can get 2 more songs thanks to Oprah by clicking over HERE - this site has the songs "Silent Night" performed by Sugarland and "What Child is This" sung in duet by Andrea Bocelli & Mary J. Blige.   ENJOY :)

Earn $40 Savings Pass from 1800Flowers

Are you a member of 1-800-Flowers Fresh Rewards program?  If not, you should sign up asap!  They are currently offering a "get paid to get organized" incentive.  All you have to do is log into your account (or create a new account) and set up 10 or more reminders in your calendar.  They are giving 40 reward points for the first 10 reminders that you ad -- this adds up to a total of 400 points, which equals $40 in Fresh Rewards to be used towards your next purchase!!!

Please note that it will take a while for the points to show up on your account.  I have inquired because mine aren't showing up yet and I was told that it willl probably take 2-3 weeks (it's already been a week and a half - I was waiting to make sure this program works before I posted it).  I believe after you set up the reminders, the points are added some time during the first 10 days of the following month.  Once your points are added, your savings pass will be sent to your email (so make sure you use a valid email address that you check!!!).

If you didn't already know, 1-800-Flowers now has a separate section of their website titled "1-800-Baskets".  They have some really nice items like gourmet candy apples!  Between both parts of the site there are many items $20 and under.  I hope to be able to split up my $40 and send 2 nice gifts!!!

FREE Redbox Code @ Harris Teeter

My fabulous girlie-girl Jane sent me this awesome deal...
At Harris Teeter all you have to do is purchase any 2 Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn products and you will get a FREE 1 night Redbox rental code - your code will print with your receipt!  This deal is good thru 1/9/10!!!  This will be good to put to use on all those upcoming holidays that the kids are off school. 

To make this deal even sweeter, click HERE to play a quick game and get a coupon good for $1 off 2 Orville Redenbacher's popcorn products! 

FREE Amazon Prime Trial = FREE 2 day shipping!!

I was checking out the blogs I follow when I stumbled on this fabulous deal over at ...

Click HERE to sign up for a FREE one month trial - this offer is only good if you've never signed up for it before.  If you haven't heard about Amazon Prime before, you get FREE shipping on all of your Amazon orders and FREE 2 day shipping on TONS of items!! This is an amazing offer if you plan on doing online shopping for the holidays.  Just remember to go to your account settings and make sure you are set up for the account to not be renewed automatically (if you don't you do this step, you will automatically renew to the 1 year account for about $80).  You do have to give your credit card info when you sign up, but you will not be charged -- plus Amazon is a very reputable site so I wouldn't be worried about this step.

Thanks My Frugal Adventures!

CoinStar Deal - Cash in $40 in Change and get an Extra $10!

What?  Did someone say FREE money???  From now thru Dec 6, you can get $10 extra for FREE when you cash in $40 worth of coins at a Coinstar machine for a gift certificate.  Click HERE to get the full details.  Some of the gift cards that you can get include Amazon.com, Boarders, Old Navy, CVS, iTunes, Starbucks and Regal!  I'm thinking that I could come up with quite a few Christmas gifts from those stores...  I may have to go empty out my coin jar!  And heck, you could do this offer multiple times if you have a large change collection!!

FREE MP3 Download from Amazon - CMA Nominated Artists

Click over HERE to get your FREE download from Amazon.  You can download any song by a CMA nominated artist!  Enjoy :)

Thanks to The $30 Weekly Grocery Challenge!!

JC Penny Online Code - $10 off $10 or More Purchase!!!

So, first search the JC Penny website for something you like -- I found the sweater pictured to the left on sale for $14.99.  Then, if you don't already have an Ebates account (online site that pays you back as you shop online - you search stores thru their site and earn back a percentage of what you pay!!  Get paid to shop??? SAAAWEEEET!) go HERE to create an account -- be sure you are going to buy something before you create your account because they are running a promotion where you get $5 automatically added to your account when you open an acct and make a purchase PLUS you'll earn 3% of your JCPenny purchase back!  Once you have your Ebates account set up (so easy, takes like 5 seconds!), click from their site to the JCPenny site and make your purchase.  I already had this sweater in my shopping bag, so I just clicked to my bag and checked out!  Easy breezy!! 

I paid $4.99 for the sweater + $5.95 shipping for a total of $11.49 PLUS I got $5 for opening an Ebates account, and 3% of my purchase back into my account!! 

*Ebates will automatically send you a check every 3 months as long as you reach a minimum of $5.01 in your Ebates account.  Just bookmark your Ebates page and remember to go there when you are going to do online holiday shopping.

Big thanks to My Frugal Adventures for posting the HOT JCP deal!!!

INSANE Target Deals!

So yesterday, I saw these deals posted over at My Frugal Adventures and I had to get out and see if I could find them today.  Sure enough I did, so get your coupons printed and get them while you can! 

Up & Up baby wipes (Target brand, 72 ct., pop-up tub) $1.29

- $1 Target Printable HERE

= $0.29 each!!! 

*I got 4 tubs and will probably go back for more because my kids teachers are using these to clean desks and tables because the antibacterial wipes they were using were interfering with the cleaning products that are being used to prevent spreading of the flu.  I also printed a few extra and gave them to a mom with a very young baby - she was so thankful and it made me feel great :)

Mr. Potato Head Santa Spud $5.99

- $5 printable coupon HERE (click on "toys" on the top left and it will pull to the front of the list - make sure you print the coupon for a Mr. Potato Head "Spud")

= $0.99 each!

*I found these back with the Christmas items.  My kids probably won't be interested, but it's an inexpensive donation to any of the toy drives that will be going on soon.  I'm sure a toddler wouldn't mind playing with a Santa Mr. Potato Head at any time of the year!

Kodak Gallery - FREE $15 gift towards ANY purchase - LIMITED TIME ONLY

Quick, Kodak Gallery is giving away $15 credits to customers!  This promo is limited to one per person, not one per household like most promos...  I did one under my name and one under my hubby's name.  Used them both to order photo mugs - one of which will be a Christmas gift for the hubster :)  And all they cost me was $5.99 in shipping each!  SUPER CHEAP!! 

Just click HERE and enter your email address.  They will send you an email with your promo code that you enter at check out for $15 off your purchase (if your total is less than $15, it will just take your total down to $0 - this does not cover shipping fees).  Check your email for your expiration date and make sure you use it before it expires!

Thanks My Frugal Adventures!!!!

Yes, I'm alive :)

I know, I know... I haven't been blogging these days.  Well, blogging takes time and I just haven't had any - and when I did I couldn't find any "blog-worthy" deals... until today.  There are quite a few HOT, FABULOUS deals out there that I just must share.  Stay tuned friends....

LOTS of FREEBIES from Vistaprint - Pay for Shipping ONLY!

Speaking of FREEBIES...  have you ever checked out Vistaprint.com?  If not, you should!  They are offering a lot of freebies that you can order for FREE right now - you pay only for the shipping costs.  The other day I ordered 140 custom return address labels (for Christmas cards), a rubber stamp (return address), a custom pen, 3 sets of 10 note cards (3 different custom styles) - and I only paid about $15 for shipping of everything!  You can order up to 10 free items per order with them.  Today I am going to order a free photo calendar (as a Christmas gift for my mom) and some more return address labels! 

Whoot, whoot!  Have I mentioned that I <3 HEART <3 FREE!!!!!

FREE $15 Gift Code for Kodak Gallery!

A HUGE thanks to Kathy at 30 Dollar a week grocery challenge for this HOT, HOT tip...

Click HERE to get your FREE $15 photo gift from Kodak Gallery!  I will be using mine to order Chirstmas gifts - probably a photo mug or something like that.  Hurry, I did this today and my code expires 11/4 so my guess is that all codes will expire on that day.  Gotta love FREE Christmas gifts!  We'll have to pay shipping, but we usually order photo mugs for grandparents anyway so this is an awesome deal for me!!

50% Off EVERYTHING at Payless - 10/29-10/30

Thinking about trying a new pair of stylish flats?  Kids need some rain boots?  Wanted to buy a pair of cute shoes to go with that Halloween costume, but you didn't want to spend too much money on them?  Well this is your chance...
OK, so this deal is posted all over the other blogs I follow so I'm not exactly sure who to thank for posting it.....  But anyway, you can click HERE to get a coupon good for 50% off EVERYTHING at Payless thru tomorrow only.

Target Deals This Week

Thanks to Marcy at Stretching a Buck for putting together a fabulous list of Target deals for this week.  Check them out HERE!!  She has a loooong list, so get your pen & paper ready!

One deal she doesn't mention is that you can download coupons good for $1 off any General Mills Ceral (good at Target only) at afullcup.com.  Use them to get cereal for as cheap as $1.50!  I will be going by tomorrow to pick up a few boxes.

Safeway 10/14-20

So, looks like all my work is done for me tonight :)  I like it!  Click over to Gina's list of super sale items HERE - she always has a great Safeway list because she is a Safeway junkie!!!  Some of the deals she finds there...  I just don't know how she finds them all! 

Harris Teeter 10/14-20

I'm getting ready to post the Harris Teeter deals for this week and wouldn't you know it, they're already posted on several websites!  So, I'm linking up to the list I like best... Thank you Dana at Frugal in Virginia!!!

My most favorite deal this week...

Bear Naked Granola $3

use $2 off 1 printable coupon (Dana doesn't have a link to this coupon, so get it here)

= $1 each - SUPER cheap for this brand!! 

More FREE Lip Balm...

Looks like this is the time of year for free lip balm!  I tried to score some Nivea lip balm for free today, but wouldn't you know it - they were sold out at my store :(  Bummer!  So tomorrow I am going to run over to CVS to try to get me some Neosporin Lip Health for FREE.  Here's the deal...  Print up this coupon for $3 Off Neosporin Lip Health and take it to CVS where they are on sale thru October for $3 each.  I love FREE - just the sound of the word makes me feel good! 

Another Way to Earn ECBs at CVS

Thanks once again to Tara over at Deal Seeking Mom for heads-up on another awesome deal.  Look for these "Green bag tags" at CVS - they are $0.99 each.  Attach one to your reusable shopping bag - have it and your CVS card scanned at check out each time you shop at CVS and you will earn $1 ECB at every 4th visit (when you use the tag and your CVS Extra Care card each time).  Sounds to me like another easy way to rack up some bucks, and to help the environment :) 

FREE Trident Layers Gum at Walgreens

Walgreen's has Trident Layers gum on sale for 2 for $2, get $1 RR when you buy 2.  Print yourself 2 of these $0.75 off 1 printable coupons and you'll pay a total of $0.50 out of pocket and you'll get $1 RR for your next purchase!  Saa-weeeet!!

New Vickie's Coupon - $10 Off & FREE Panty

There's a new Victoria's Secret coupon out for $10 off any bra + a FREE Pink cotton panty.  Just click HERE to log-in or join the VS Pink website and print up your coupon. 

Thanks for the heads-up Tara!!

FREE Nivea Lip Balm at Safeway thru 10/15

If you still have the $1 off 1 Nivea Lip Care coupon (from 8/30 paper), you can score some for free this week...  Safeway has them on sale for $1.  Better catch this one soon, the coupon expires 10/15! 

Thanks Charlene!!

I'm in a Blogging Funk...

OK, so I started on this blogging adventure a while ago.  It actually took me several months to get things ready and actually start telling people about the site......  and now I'm finding myself in a place where I just don't want to blog.  Somehow it has evolved from fun ---> to ---> an obligation - I know, it sounds like a dirty word, doesn't it? 

As you may have noticed I haven't been blogging much over the past week. I've had so much more time to spend with my kids and my house has actually been a bit more of a happier place (I know, I know, sounds totally geek, but it's true!).  So now I'm feeling like this blog is sucking my life away - I mean, I was fine before it, right? 

You see,  I started doing it all as a fun and easy way to share my money saving ideas with my friends.  Somewhere over the past 2 months this turned into something that I am spending way too much time on.  I mean, I spent time looking up deals before but posting all the info just takes SO much more time.

I'm starting to ramble on here.  Basically what I'm trying to say is I think I need a bit of a break.  I need time to decide what I'm doing, whether I want to put my time into this blog (a lot of time for something that I get nothing in return for except the satisfaction of helping you guys, my most fabulous readers!) and whether I can find a way to strike a balance.  I'm torn over the whole thing. 

I will probably continue to post a little - kind of like over the past week, maybe more, maybe less.  I just wanted to let you all know why and what's going on. 

Nitey-nite for now :)  Stay frugal, and most of all stay fabulous!!!
xo,
Jen

$25 Restaurant.com Certificate for Only $2!!!

You may remember me telling you about restaurants.com certificates HERE.  Well, they are running a special where you can get a $25 voucher for only $2!  Just use code FOUR - this deal is only good thru 10/12 so hurry!

Safeway Deals - 10/7-13

I really need to do some good grocery shopping.  The fridge is getting bare and the hubster is getting angry...  I just haven't been too pleased with the grocery store sales for the past few weeks, so I keep putting off my shopping :)  I know when I cave and do a whammie of a shopping trip, Harris Teeter will finally run a super double coupon deal.  Here are what I think are the "bests" for Safeway this week...

FRI - SUN ONLY...

Ken's Salad Dressing  - $0.99 (limit 4)

80% lean Ground Beef  - $1.49/lb

Kraft Cracker Barrel cheese  - $1.49 (limit 2)

ALL WEEK...

Entemann's Cakes & Pastries  - 2 for $5 (not cheap, but these are usually over $5 each and they never go on sale)

Johnsonville Bratwurst - $3.99

use (1) save $1 on 2 coupon

= $3.49 each when you buy 2

Safeway Ground Turkey  - $1.99/lb

Coupons in sale ad...

Lucerne Large Eggs, 18 ct.  - $0.99

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent  - $2.99 (combine with $1 off 1 printable manufacturer coupon and pay only $1.99 - limit 1)

Yes, that's it.  I wish there were more fabulous deals.  Weekly deals for Giant will be posted tomorrow since they don't start until Friday.

Nite-nite!

Harris Teeter this week - 10/7-13

Here are the best deals I see -- there may be other good deals that I just don't think are that great, so they won't be listed here.  For example, they have their bags of frozen, boneless chicken breasts on sale for BOGO.  I got these before and half of them were freezer burned...  needless to say, I won't be jumping for that deal this week.  Anyway, nothing too fabulous this week.  One of these weeks they will actually do those super double coupons that we are all so patiently (HaHaHaHa) waiting for.  So, here goes...

Strawberries - Buy 1, get 2 FREE

Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice - BOGO

I don't have any coupons for this one, but I'll still grab it because my kids LOVE it and it doesn't go on sale that often.

Pillsbury Grands Biscuits  - BOGO

use (2) $1 off 1 printable coupon (print limit of 2 - I have reached my limit, wahh!)

or use (1) $1 off 2 printable coupon

= price varies

New York Texas Toast - BOGO

use (2) $0.50 off 1 coupons (which will double and give you a total of $2 savings)

= super cheap

Fresh Foods Market Soups  - Buy 2, get 3 FREE

This will make for an easy quick meal.  We will probably use this one for a soccer night - and I can get several different kinds of soup so everyone is happy.

Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken w/Broccoli & Cheese - BOGO

use (2) $1 off 1 coupons

*Please note that for BOGO deals at HT, you can purchase 1 item and it will ring up at the 1/2 off price.  I automatically do my scenarios for a purchase of 2, usually using 2 coupons.  I don't have prices on any items yet because they aren't listed in the paper.  I'll fill them in when I make it over to the store.

All You Magazine

Have you ever heard of All You Magazine?  I hadn't heard about it until recently...  it's sold exclusively at WalMart or you can order a subscription online at places like amazon.com.  This magazine is FULL of all sorts of coupons.  The cover price is $2.49 per issue, but I know I get more than that out of the coupons I clip from it.

One of the best coupons I got out of this month's issue (shown in the picture)  is a coupon for Rimmel make-up BOGO.  Walgreens has Rimmel make-up on sale this week for buy one, get one free.  So tomorrow I'm taking this coupon over to Walgreens and getting myself 2 FREE items!  Saaa-weeet! 

$5 Off Enfamil Coupon

There are no more babies in my house, but when there were I remember formula coupons being pretty hard to come by.  Click over to coupons.com HERE to print your $5 off coupon for Enfamil Premium - you can print 2 coupons from each computer you have access to.                                                                         

Thanks to Marcy at Stretching A Buck!

Walgreen's Deals - 10/4-10

Walgreens deals this week are coming to you thanks to Erin over at Coupon Cravings.  Just click over to her site HERE. 

For the record, the Purell is already sold out at the Walgreens on Sudley Manor Drive. 

Nitey-nite - I'm going to bed early again...  So sleepy, Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz!

CVS Deals this week - 10/4-10

Here's the list of what I think are the best deals at CVS this week.  Remember, you need an ExtraCare card (which you can get for free). Oh, and their super cheap items go pretty quicky so try to get in there early in the week...

Arm & Hammer Detergent - BOGO, price not listed

use (2) $1 off 1 printable coupons

= not sure right now, but with 2 coupons you'll get a pretty good deal

Secret Deodorant - $2.49

use $1 off 1 coupon (limit 1)

get $1 ECB

= $0.49 after coupon & ECB

Revlon Nail Polish - $3.99

get $3 ECB (limit 6)

= $0.99

Purex Complete 3-in-1 - BOGO, price not advertised

use (2) $1 off 1 coupons

= cheap

Not a lot, but you can bet I'll be there for the nail polish!!  I'm about out of room for any more laundry detergent at the moment :)

FREE Redbox Code - Today ONLY

Today only, you can use promo code QNGJ7KD to get a free rental.  This code can be used once per credit card, so you can get more than one movie for FREE if you use mutiple cards (makes it easier for the kids to pick a movie if they can each pick out their own!).

Thanks to Tara at DealSeekingMom!!

Don't Be A Hater ;)

OK, OK, so I'm not blogging anything good this weekend.  Please don't be a hater - I'm completely exhausted!  Insane busy weekend - Skins game today with friends and being in the sun and screaming my lungs out all afternoon has completely wiped me out.  I'm off to bed early to get a good night's sleep for once. 

I'll be back in full force tomorrow.......  I promise!!  If you can't wait until then, click away at my blog list on my sidebar - they have some fab posts to keep you busy until then.  xoxoxo

Crazy Weekend >:-)

I am having an insanely, crazy busy weekend and just wanted to let you all know I'll be posting more tomorrow night (after the kiddos are tucked into bed).  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Go Redskins - pray, it's our only hope!!

Fall Fun in Northern VA

My daughter has the most amazing teacher this year!  Not only does she so obviously love teaching and love her kids... but she is so fun and family friendly!  I knew I'd love her when she gave out coupons for BOGO meals at Ruby Tuesday's at back-to-school night :)  So, where am I going with this?  Well, my kids have been bugging me about going to the pumpkin patch and wouldn't you know it - I get an email from Mrs. Fabulous 4th Grade Teacher with all sorts of informtion about fun things to do in the fall in VA!!  And of course I'm going to share this info with you guys!!  Here are your links...

Corn Mazes & Pumpkin Patches

Fall Family Getaways

Halloween in VA

Fall Hiking

Fall Festivals

Apple Picking

2 More NoVA Restaurants where Kids Eat FREE!

I just happened to be out doing some shopping this afternoon when the hubster met up with me and suggested we go grab a smoothie from the newly opened Tropical Smoothie Cafe in, uh, is that Bristow or Noksville or Manassas???  Anyway, while I was sipping away on the most amazing smoothie I've ever had (MMMmmmm, I want another one right now!) I noticed that they offer "kids eat free" on Sundays. I believe that for every adult combo purchase you get a FREE kids combo (kids 12 and under only, child must be present).  I know what you're thinking...  they have food too?  Yes, they do and the menu looked amazing!  Healthy stuff at decent prices!  My hubster actually got a flatbread with peanut butter, banana, honey & granola today and he LOVED it (he talked about it all evening).

But wait, there's another...

Salsarita's (which is right near Tropical Smoothie) offers "kids eat free" on both Sunday and Monday! I don't know all of their restrictions, but I do know that you have to purchase an adult combo to get a free kids combo and I believe it's from 3-7pm each day.

From You Friday!!

So this is the "first edition" of From You Friday - a posting with ideas and tips shared by you all.  I had a few emails from you guys that weren't necessarily time sensitive, so I've been saving them up for this post.  I hope this post helps encourage you all in your fabulously frugal-ness ;)

First, I got a tip from TIB88 (sorry I don't know your name!!  If you read this feel free to leave a note and take the props that you diserve) about MyKidsEatFree.com.  This is another website that links up to lists of restaurants by area - you can search where you live, where you're going on vacation, places you're going on a day trip...  very handy! 

I also got an email from my fabulously fugal friend Perri about Restaurant.com.  On this website, you search by area to see which restaurants near you offer "gift certificates" on their website.  You can purchase their gift certificates for different amounts, only that isn't the amount you pay.  For example, right now you can purchase a $25 certificate for $5 when you use the code SHRIMP (got that code from Coupon Mom).  I recently purchased 4 $50 certificates for a total of $16 - I paid $4 each!  There is one thing you must know before purchasing (I bold this because I did NOT know the first time I purchased from them) - the certificates are good toward the purchase of a meal that is total valued at double the price of your certificate (my $50 certificates are good for $50 off a meal of $100 or more).  You can read their FAQ here.

That's it for this week - if you have anything you'd like to share for next week, please feel free to shoot me an email.

Thanks again TIB88 and Perri!!!

Victoria's Secret $10 off any Bra + FREE panty

Although I love me some shopping time at Vicki's, I'm not always fond of spending that much money on "under-clothes".  When I find a good coupon for this store it makes for a good day...  So, just click HERE to get a printable coupon for $10 off any bra + a free pair of cotton panties.  The only catch with this coupon is that it's for IN STORES ONLY, not online. 

Old Navy update SOON!

UPDATE - As of right now (7:53pm) there are still over 44k 20% off coupons - this is the best coupon that's left, and there's no minimum purchase.  If you want one, take the 4 stars in the middle section (2 at the top and 2 at the bottom - your pointer will turn into a little hand when over them) and move them to the yellow "4". 

The Old Navy coupon site (OldNavyWeekly.com) is currently being updated.... that means new coupons to be posted soon!  Hope they do it before my shows start at 9:00!!

Happy hunting :)

New Printable Coupons

Several coupon websites have updated their printable coupons...  Check out RedPlum.com, SmartSource.com and Coupons.com (you can get coupons from Coupons.com on my side bar also).  Remember to scroll thru all of the screens on each webpage to make sure you have all the coupons you want - some are new and some are old.  And don't forget - most coupons can be printed twice from each computer.  If it's a coupon for something you use often you may want to print 2 while you can (and even print 2 more from another computer if you can!). 

New Topic - From You Fridays

I've been thinking of ways to keep things "new and fresh" on here and I came up with this idea of "From You Fridays".  Each Friday I hope to post things that I got from you guys - my beloved readers <3 XOXO
So, if you have something you'd like me to share just click on the "email me" icon on my sidebar and let me know.  Of course, if the deal is time sensitive I won't wait until Friday to post it.  And I always give a "shout out" to you for the tip - I know, I know, you'll feel famous to get your name on here, right?  ;-)

Sweet dreams loveys!

Harris Teeter Deals - 9/30-10/6

OK, so still no super double coupons...... whatever HT!!!  I am busy this week anyway! 

And apparantly I'm not impressed with several grocery store sale ads this week.  What the heck??  Good thing I have some food to hold me over until next week.

Game Day Meal

8 pieces of fried chicken

1 lb Potato Sala

1 lb Macaroni Salad

1 Gallon Fresh Foods Market Tea or Lemonade

Total - $7.99

Just because I'm not loving the deals doesn't mean everyone else won't.  So, I'm linking you up to Frugal in Virginia.  Dana has a big run down of their deals for this week.

Here's something that I hope makes you giggle...  My 5 year old passed out in my bed earlier and I just left him there since I'm wrapped up in blogging.  I'm here typing away and I keep hearing him smack his lips and I'm thinking "Did he go to bed really thirsty or something???".  So I finally decide to go over and check on him and he fell asleep with gum in his mouth - and he's chewing it in his sleep!  I grabbed it out of his mouth and he woke up just long enough to give me a dirty look.  Oh well, maybe chewing that sugar free gum in his sleep will make up for the fact that he fell asleep without brushing his teeth tonight!

Safeway Deals - 9/30-10/6

Safeway ad doesn't look too amazing to me this week.  There are only 3 deals that look good to me.  Maybe more will come up during the week - if so, I'll post them.

Kellogg's Raisin Bran or Froot Loops  - $1.49 each when you buy 5 or more

Buy 6 Raisin Bran, use 3 $1.50 off 2 printable coupon (you may need to print from 2 computers)

= $0.75 per box

Ball Park Beef Franks  - BOGO

use (1) $1 off 2 coupon

= about $1.75 each

Pillsbury Cake or Brownie Mix  - Buy 2 get 3 FREE

Mamma's gonna be stocking up on some cake and brownie mix :)

Giant Deals - 10/2-8

Giant's ad this week has 4 coupons good to double any $1 coupon - they have to be combined with a minimum $15 purchase, so I suggest you use all 4 in one trip to get your best deal (unless you shop at Giant often thruout the week and always spend at least $15).  Also, remember Giant doubles coupons up to $0.99 every day.  Here are the best deals I see for this coming week...

Wisk Liquid Laundry Detergent - BOGO

combine with (2) $1 off Wisk printable coupon

= as low as $2.25 each

Progresso Soup - 10 for $10

combine with $0.50 off 2 coupon

= $0.50 each

Pumpkins 3 for $15 (not sure of their size, but it says "Jack O'Lantern Pumpkins)

Pop Tarts 12 pack - 2 for $5

use (1) $1 off 2 coupon from Sunday paper + Giant coupon doubler from flyer

=$1.50 each

Pillsbury Crescent rolls - 2 for $4

use (1) $1 off 2 printable coupon + Giant coupon doubler from flyer

= $1 each

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel  - 2 for $5

use (2) $1 off 1 printable coupon + (2) Giant coupon doubler fro flyer

= $0.50 each

Coupons are Popping Up EVERYWHERE!

Is it just me or is everyone mailing out coupons lately?  I am loving every minute of it!  The other day I got some fabulous coupons from Safeway - including FREE Safeway Pasta, FREE Safeway Pasta Sauce, FREE SAfeway Jumbo taco shells, a few other $ off coupns and a $5 off $25 purchase coupon!  You guessed right, I am going to stack these coupons together and get some great deals.  Today I got coupons from Giant including $1 off 1 pkg of Keebler Right Bites, FREE Giant baby carrots, FREE Giant mini raisins, $1 off Juicky Juice juice boxes and more.  I guess more and more retailers are realizing that coupons and great deals are what brings in business these days.

This all got me thinking...  if you don't have a customer loyalty card (ie:  Harris Teeter VIC Card, Safeway Club Card, Giant Bonus Card, etc) make sure you get one the next time you're at the grocery store!  If you already have customer loyalty cards, but you haven't received any coupons lately, make sure you go online to verify that your address is correct.  Even if Safeway isn't your favorite store you can still use that $5 off $25 coupon at Harris Teeter or Giant. 

Speaking of coupons in the mail - this one was a big suprise - we got a UPS package today and there was a small unlabeled UPS box with our package.  What do you think was in it???  Coupons - online promo code coupns and evena book of manufacturer coupons!  I went thru them and found a few good deals I thought I'd share...

• Bed Bath & Beyond - first time email subscribers get a 20% off one item in-store savings certificate.  Sign up HERE.
• Sephora.com - Receive a free Philosophy five-pice Miracle Worker Kit wth any purchase of $25 or more.  Enter code MIRACLEU at checkout.
• FTD - Save $15 on any purchase.  Just click HERE or call 1-800-send-ftd and metion promo 20800.

New Poll - Please Vote

Hey there!  Not much fabulous going on today, but I did post a new poll on my side bar - please vote.  I want to know which stores you shop at to play the "drug store game".  If you haven't heard the term "drug store game" it simply means that you shop using their rewards or rebate programs and get lots of items for FREE or super-cheap.  Why do I want to know?  Well, I am planning an upcoming contest and I am considering a gift card to one of the stores as one of the prizes :)  So if you want a good prize make sure you vote!

Nitey-nite!  Tomorrow is Wednesday, so grocery deals will be posted! 

New Printable Coupons

Expect to see a few posts like this in the next few days.  A lot of the online coupons websites update their coupons around the end/beginning of the month.  Right now you can check out the new printable Target coupons that are over at afullcup.com. 

Afullcup.com also has a really cool feature that I just recently discovered.  If you go to "coupons" on the top of the page and then go down to "printable coupons" you will find a huge database of virtually every printable coupon that you can find online!  You can even search for an item by typing it in the field for "description" - love it, love it, love it!  Check it out HERE, I bet you'll love it too.

Another CVS Deal.... You know I'm always on the look out!

So my day started off with me having to go pick up my son from school because he has a spot of ringworm on his arm (EWWW!) and then I found out that he can't go back until after having 24 hrs of medicine (lovely, so no school tomorrow either).  Needless to say I had to pay a copay for the doctor and my deductable for his medicine....  BUT, I had a CVS coupon for a $25 gift card with a new or transferred prescription :)  Cha-ching, he-he-he, so now my day was getting a bit better!  So, I searched the sale ad yet again and found this deal that I hadn't even considered....

Buy $25 worth of eligible Proctor & Gamble products and get $10 ECB 

There are several things included in this promo, but I decided to go for laundry products.

Tide detergent is on sale for $6

Bounce dryer bars are on sale for $4

Tide stain release is on sale for $4 - I decided not to go with this because there are mixed reviews on tide.com - one lady actually said it made the colors in her clothes fade. 

So, here's what I did:

Tide detergent x3 = $18

Bounce dryer bars x2  = $8

Total = $26

used $5 off $25 purchase from taking CVS Flu IQ Quiz I told you about HERE

used (1) $1 off 1 Bounce dryer bar coupon (man I wish I would have cut more out!)

used $6 ECB I had in my wallet from the other day

NEW Total = $14 and I got $10 ECB back, so my net was $4 for all that!!!

Now, there are $1 off Tide coupons out there - I have just been passing them over since I rarely buy Tide because I just refuse to pay more than $2 for detergent (Yes, I'm cheap and I'm proud!).  So, without any ECBs you could used 3 tide coupons for $1 off 1 and 2 Bounce dryer bar coupons for $1 off one - and don't forget that $5 off $25 purchase coupon - and you would only pay $15 and get $10 ECB - putting you at a net of $5, that's $1 each!!!

Have fun with this deal - I'm doing laundry right now ;-)

Drug Store Shopping - My trip 9/27

Today I figured I'd better run out to CVS and Walgreens to grab some deals while things are still in stock.  Here's what I got...

CVS:
Vaseline Int. Care Sheer Infusions Lotion $7.99
6 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups - $0.89 each, buy 2 get 1 free = $3.58
- $1.50 Vaseline Int. Care coupon
- (2) BOGO Reese's Cup coupons (savings of $0.89 x 2 = $1.79 total savings)
- $7 ECBs from previous purchases
= grand total of $1.76!!

Walgreens:
*Walgreens will only let you use 1 coupon per item.  They consider RR a coupon, so in order to use coupons and RRs you sometimes have to buy a cheap "filler" item such as a pack of gum to get your best deal.

~Transaction 1~
Vaseline Int. Care Sheer Infusions Lotion $6.99
Robitussin DM to-go 2-pack $2.49
Trident gum $1.29
-$1.50 Vaseline Int. Care coupon
-$4 RR from previous purchase
-$5 RR from previous purchase
=Total $0.65
Earned additional $7 and $2.5 in RRs

~Transaction 2~
Oral B 1-2-3 toothbrush $3
Chap stick green tea $2.99
Herbal Essences Hairspray $2.99
-$1 Herbal Essences coupon
-$7 and $1 RR from previous purchases
= Total $1.28
Earned $2, $3 and $3 RRs

~Transaction 3~
Gillette Fusion Razor $8.99
Halls Soothers $1
Dentek Floss $2
Blue Diamond Almonds, 2 packages, $3.49 (BOGO sale)
-$0.75 Blue Diamond coupon
-$4 Gillette Fusion coupon
-$3 and $3 RR from previous purchases
= Total $4.62
Earned $6, $1 and $2 RRs to use later

All in all, I spent under $7 out of pocket at Walgreens and I have about $15 in RRs left to use on next week's sales (I earned $26.50 in these 3 transactions, but I used some of them today also).  I hope this scenario makes sense to everyone and that it's helping you understand the amazing deals you can get at drug stores when you know how to play the game.  I may go back to Walgreen's tomorrow and use my $6 RR to get another bottle of lotion (and another $6 RR!).  I'm a little OCD about lotion so I need to stock up while I can.  I'll probably get some additionals of other items too :)

CVS Deals - 9/27-10/3

Here are the CVS deal.  As always, let me know if you find any fabulous deals that I missed!

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion $7.99 (Sun, Mon, Tues ONLY)
Get $7 ECB (limit 1)
use $1.50 off 1 printable coupon
= FREE plus overage

Reese's 8 packs $0.88
use BOGO coupon
= $0.44 each

Scope Outlast Mouthwash $3.49
Get $1.50 ECB (limit 2)
use (1) $1 off 1 coupon
= $0.99

Pantene Pro-V Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler 2/$7.50
Get $2 ECB when you buy 2 (limit 1)
use (2) $1 off 1 coupons
= $1.75 each

Almay Mascara $5.99
Get $3 ECB (limit 1)
use (1) $1 off 1 coupon
= $1.99
*UPDATE - The cashier I got wouldn't accept my coupon (this is getting old people!!!).  The coupon says "Save $1.00 off any ALMAY cosmetic product" - under that it says "Almay smart shade collection" with some pictures.  I figured the pictures were advertising their new line because there's also a picture of their eye make-up remover pads...  Anyway, the dingy cashier said I had to buy something from the smart shade collection to use the coupon.  I'm getting so sick of this that I may actually start emailing manufacturers when I have problems with their coupons.  RIDONKULOUS!!
Reach Toothbrushes (2-4 pk.), Listerine Total Care or Reach Floss, $3.99
Get $1 ECB (limit 3)
use (1) $2 off 1 Listerine coupon
-or- there have been a ton of Reach coupons out lately
= final price varies


You can even pop over to the CVS website, take a quick FLU IQ survey and get a coupon good for $5 off a $25 purchase!  This should help you make some extra $money$ off of the above deals :)
Remember, you must have a CVS Extra Care card to get these deals (free to register for one).  ECBs print with your receipt as "coupons" you can use towards future purchases.

Walgreens - HOT deals this week! - 9/27-10/3

Here are the best deals I see for Walgreens this week...  some pretty good ones!  Let me know if you find anything that I missed :)

Emergen-C Booster $3.49
Get $3.49 RR
= FREE

Oral-B Advantage 1-2-3 Toothbrush $3
Get $3 RR
=FREE

Robitussin DM to Go 2 pk. $2.49
Get $2.49 RR
= FREE

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion, 6.8 oz $6.99
Get $6.99 RR
use $1.50 off 1 printable coupon
= FREE +$1.50 overage!

ChapStick Fresh Effects $2.99
Get $2.99 RR
= FREE

Blue Diamond Almonds $3.49, BOGO
use (2) $0.75 off 1 coupons
= $1 each

Gillette Fusion MVP Manual or Power Razor System $8.99
Get $6 RR
use (1) $4 off 1 coupon
= FREE + $1 overage!

Gilleltte Venus Razor System $7.99
Get $4 RR
use (1) $2 off 1 coupon
= $1.99 each

Dentek Dental Care floss or floss picks $2
Get $2 RR
= FREE

Halls Refresh Sugar Free Drops $1
Get $1 RR
= FREE

Herbal Essences Hair Care $2.99
Get $2 RR
use (1) $1 off 1 coupon
= FREE

Nature Made Multi-vitamins & supplements, BOGO
use (2) $1 off 1 coupons
= price will vary depending on which items you purchase

Zantac 8 ct. $4.99
$5 off 1 printable coupon
= FREE
*UPDATE - They wouldn't accept my coupon!!!  The coupon says "$5 off any 1 Zantac product", but there is a picture of a 24-pack so the cashier wouldn't accept it!  I'm going to try this one again later in the week.

*This week ALL Register Rewards I have posted are limited at 1 per customer.  These items will go pretty quickly, so try to get to Walgreens early in the week!

Register Rewards print up with your purchase as a "coupon" that can be used towards a future purchase. 

Smooches & Huggies

What are "smooches & huggies" you ask...  Well, it's a silly "code" between some of my fabulous girlfriends & me for kisses & hugs.  I usually am extremely goofy & lighthearted on here, but I'm going to get just a tiny bit deep for a moment.  See, it's been a long week - you know, the kind that gets you thinking all sorts of deep thoughts and asking God all kinds of questions.  I've been trying really hard for the last half of the week to just relax and enjoy the little blessings in my life instead of "sweating the small stuff".  Most of us know all too well that life can change in an instant. 

So please take a moment over the weekend to just sit back and reflect on all the little (and big) blessings in your life.  Hug your kids a little harder, a little longer.  When your husband/wife starts to pluck your last nerve because of something minor - remember how lucky you are to have true love in your life.  When you talk to your Mom/Dad, don't forget to tell them how much you love them.  Call a friend that you don't get to talk to very much just to check in (I got to be on the receiving end of one of these calls today - miss you Tara!!).  Oh, and don't forget to thank God through the hills and valleys of your life - He's listening and He loves you through all of it! 

Hope you have a fabulous weekend!  I'm going to enjoy every blessing in mine :)

FREE Chocolate Friday!

I'm pretty sure today is the last Friday for you to sign up for coupons for FREE chocolate from M&M/Mars.  Click HERE to request your coupon!  Up to 4 coupons per household can be requested (so make sure you sign upyour hubby/wife, grown kids, sister's cousin's uncle...).  The coupon will be sent to you in the mail and you should receive it in 6-8 weeks.  I've already received several and they're great to stack with buy 2 get 3 free or other similar candy sales.  I hope to hang on to mine so I can get some candy bars to add to Christmas gift baskets for teachers (or to add to a gift card for them). 

You all know chocolate makes the world a better place so go and request yours now :)

10 for $25 VS Pink Panties

Are you part of Victoria's Secret Pink Nation?  I am and I get all sorts of coupons emailed to me quite frequently. 

Today I got an email offering a coupon for 10 pairs of Pink panties for only $25!!!  That's super cheap - $2.50 per pair.  You can't even get 'em for that cheap at Walmart!!!  You can click HERE to join and you can print your coupon once you sign up. If you prefer to shop online, you can use promo code 10panties to get this deal.  If you prefer not to join, I can share it with what looks like up to 5 people via email.  The coupon is good from 9/25-9/28.  If you're interested just email me via the link on my sidebar, or leave a comment and I will email you the coupon - just make sure you include your email address ;-)

Giving Back...

If you ask me, part of living the fabulous life is giving back to your local community.  For those of you in the Northern VA area, here is an awesome opportunity to give back to our community...

You have probably heard about SERVE - a local organization that works "to address the immediate needs of families and individuals in crisis and offers them the stabilizing support they need to become self sufficient and build a better future." 

On Friday, October 23rd from 4-8 pm, Manassas Baptist Church is hosting Empty Bowls to benefit SERVE.  This event costs $15 per adult and $10 per child.  You get to pick a handmade bowl to take home, dinner is served by several local restaurants, and there is live music, face art & raffles. Sounds like a great way to get a fabulous night out and give back to the community at the same time.  Hope to see you there!!

FREE Ice Cream today - and Support a Great Cause!

Both Carvel and Cold Stone are offering free ice cream deals today, Thursday, 9/24.  Here is the "scoop"...

Carvel - You can get a FREE Oreo Lil' Rounder today between 3-7 pm as part of their Customer Appreciation Day.

Cold Stone Creamery - As part of the 8th Annual World's Largest Ice Cream Social, you can get a FREE 3oz. Make-A-Wish creation with a donation. 

Thanks, Tara!!

Grocery Deals this week

This week is really turning out to be a bummer for good deals.  I have gone thru the grocery ads and haven't found much to rave about, so I'm sticking all the stores into one post.  If you find something you think is fabulous, let me know and I'll post about it and give you a shout out for the heads-up (email me using the link on the side bar, or post a comment).  So, here goes....

SAFEWAY   9/23-29
Nabisco Oreos or Cakesters - $1.99 (usually $3.99) Fri - Sun ONLY
Boneless Pork Loin - $1.99/lb
Fresh Express bagged Salads - $1 each
Aquafresh toothpaste or Suave hair care products - 88 cents each (stack with recent coupons)
Nathan's hot-dogs - BOGO
Kraft Mac-n-Cheese - $1 each (my kid are super picky so store brand M-n-C is out of the question)

HARRIS TEETER   9/23-29
Purex detergent - BOGO
Straberries - BOGO
Kellog's Raisin Bran or Raisin Bran Crunch - BOGO
Sargento Cheese Products - BOGO
Ken's Salad Dressing - Buy 2, get 3 FREE
Blue Bunny Ice Cream - Buy 2, get 3 FREE (I really need to get a bigger freezer!!)
Progresso Soup - Buy 2, get 3 FREE
Ocean Spray Juices - BOGO
Kello's Nutri-grain Bars - BOGO
Arnold Whole Grain Bread - BOGO

GIANT  9/25-10/1
Nathan's hot-dogs - BOGO (not sure whether this is a better deal here or Safeway??)
Ragu Pasta Sauce  - BOGO
Pepperidge Farm Cookies - BOGO
Nature Made Vitamins - BOGO
Philadelphia Cream Cheese - BOGO
Hilshire Farm Smoked Sausag or Kielbasa - BOGO
Perdu Breaded chicken nuggets or cutlets - BOGO
Hormel Natural Choice Lunchmeat - Buy 1, get 1 FREE loaf of Nature's Promise Sandwich Bread (limit 1 per transaction)

SHOPPERS   9/24-30
Perdue Chicken - 40% off sale - All Perdue fresh chicken products are on sale for 40% off their regular prices