Walgreen's 5/1-5/7 (my favorites)

 There is so much to be excited about at Walgreen's starting tomorrow! Here's my shopping list:

$2 RR wyb G-U-M EEZE- Thru Flossers 75-90 ct  @ $2= FREE

$2RR wyb Right Guard Total Defense 5 or Dry Idea Deodorant 2-4oz @ $2.99
use B1G1 Dry idea or Right Guard product  RP 5/01
-$1/1 Right Guard or Dry Idea (in-store dispenser)
Buy 2, use both coupons= FREE

$2 RR wyb Clear Eyes Contact Lens or Eye Relief drops 5 oz, starting @ $3.79
-.75/1 Clear Eyes product on line print= $1.04

$10 RR wyb Crest 3 D Whitestrips 8-40 pk @ $49.99
-$5 off Crest 3D White Strips (Walgreen's May coupon booklet)
-$10 off Crest 3D White Strips RP 5/01
Use both= $24.99

$1 RR wyb Aussie or Herbal Essences hair care 6-14 oz @ $2.99
-$1 off Herbal Essence or Aussie product P&G Booklet
-.50/1 Herbal Essence or Aussie product  PG 5/01
Use -$1 off= .99

Month Long Deals (there are a few, but this is what I am taking advantage of):

$3 RR wyb (2) or $4 RR wyb (3) Cottonelle Toilet Paper 12 rolls @ $5 each
-$1 off Cottonelle Toilet Paper (Walgreen's May coupon booklet)
-.50/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper online print
Buy (3), use store coupon and (3) -.50/1 coupons
Pay $10.50
Earn: $4 RR
= $2.16 each!!!!!

$5 RR wyb Sheen Optimum Hair Relaxer kit @ $6.99
-$2 off Optimum Hair Relaxer Kit online print= FREE

Skinny Cow Truffle Bars 6pk $2.99
-$1 off Skinny Cow Cookies n' Cream Truffles bars online print= $1.99

kellogg's Kids Cereals $1.99
-$1.50/3 Kellogg's kids cereals 10oz+ RP 4/10

Tylenol  Precise products $7.99
-$3 off Tylenol Precise Pain Relief Cream or heat patch (Walgreen's May coupon booklet)
-$5 off Tylenol Precise product online print
Use both coupons= FREE

Allegra Allergy Allergy Relief asst. 10-30 ct $5 off w/in-ad coupon (starting at $10.99 reg price)
-$5 off any Allegra, Allegra-D or any Children's Allegra (excl trial size)= .99!
This is one that I am really excited about! What a great deal!

Walgreen's Aspirin 32-100 ct   .79 w/in-ad coupon

alli Weight loss aid 90-120 ct , $10 off w/in-ad coupon (reg. starting at $54.99)
-$5 off alli Weight loss starter pk online print= $39.99 
 
Dial Body Wash 16-18 oz, Soap 8 pk, Right Guard Total Defense 5 Body Wash, 10.5 oz. B1G1
-B1G1 Right Guard Total Defense 5 product , max $4.49 RP 5/01= FREE

Renuzit Crystal Elements or Air Wick Candle B1G1 @ $5.99
-$2 off Renuzit Crystal Elements starter kit or refill pouch online print 
use (2) $2 off, makes it .99


Walgreen's Household Cleaners, 8-96 oz, B1G1 @ $1.99 w/in-ad coupon


Comet Cleanser, 14 oz or One Pair Home Home Center Gloves, .50 w/in-ad coupon
-.25/1 Comet Cleanser powder online print= .25


Scotch Tape or Padded Mailers .39 w/in-ad coupon

Walgreen's Toilet Cleaners Tablet or Bowl Fresh, 1.7 oz   .39 w/in-ad coupon


Morton Iodized Salt 26 oz, or Deerfield Farms Baking Soda 16 oz, .50 w/in-ad coupon


Butterball Chicken Broth, 14.5 oz, .50 w/in-ad coupon


This is just my list of favorites for this week. Check your ad tomorrow or grab a sneak peek online at Walgreens.com to see all of the other great deals that may be of interest to you!
 

 

Fun useful surprises in the bins!

 After the gym today, I made a stop at the recycling bins. My main focus was to find 5 more Fuze coupons to use at Macey's. It took some time and a lot of determination, but I did find them! I also found lots of great magazines.

 I also found a fun surprise! Sadly, I think another woman must have passed away as I found gobs of birthday and other holiday cards. I also found an incredible stash of assorted writing note pads! I love having cute paper to write my many notes and lists on!

 What a fun little find! You just never know what you'll find in the bins! As soon as the weather warms, I am going to start some dumpster excavations behind local businesses. Many adventures in store I'm sure!
 Stay tuned for upcoming Walgreen's and Rite Aid deals! There's a lot coming tomorrow!

Friday Adventures!

 I had my last personal training session today in Orem. It was an emotional experience. We took "after pictures." I hadn't looked at my "before" pictures in nearly two years and it was pretty shocking. I am so proud of how far I have come and the fact that I have been so healthy and wise about it. I am so grateful for good, supportive family and friends that have encouraged me every difficult step of the way! I'm not quite done yet, about 10 more pounds, but I am thrilled with what I have accomplished!
 After the gym, I hit Macey's to take advantage of a couple of deals on things my family uses a lot and to grab freebies.

 The Don Julio tortillas were .88 ea. The Santitas were 2/$3 and the Fuze drinks were .50 each. I of course had -$1/2 coupons for all of them. You need to buy 10 to get the .50 price, then with my mfr coupons, they were all FREE!!! The Spanish Fork store has plenty in stock on the drink aisle. Don't put it off though; if you have the coupons you need to get in there. I have a feeling that once people get wise to the deal, they will be gone pretty quick.
 I had a nervous moment at the register when I couldn't find two of my coupons. Yet another reminder that we need to keep our coupons organized! Luckily I found them in a pocket of my binder. I will be more organized from now on!
 I hit Shopko after Macey's to grab a few Perennial plants on their deal. I was also checking to see if they had the Pansies cheaper than Macey's. They didn't. I grabbed two fabulous gallon sized Perennials at $6.49 each. I sure wish I could plant them, but sadly, we have this crazy Styrofoam like snow going on outside. :(

 Since I was on my own (I know, YAY!), I decided to go ahead and hop back over to Macey's to grab Pansies. I also found a beautiful colorful annual on clearance for $1.49. I don't usually buy annuals as perennials are a way better investment, but this little beauty called to me and my main front bed is in serious need of bright color!
 The Pansies were $1.29 each.

 Again, because I was solo, I figured I better hit the recycling bins. I want to get more of the Fuze drinks before the sale ends. Yes, it was snowing. A lot. :)  My hands were freezing. You may call me crazy, but you can't say I'm not dedicated and passionate!

 Not only did I find a plethora of fine magazines and coupons, but also a lovely picture of our Lord and Savior, and a picture of Walt Disney, his wife, and Mickey mouse. I enjoy the little things. :) Now I must clip and sort! Dedications friends! Hands warm back up! Savings won't wait for you! :)

Working with Rebates

 If you have gotten the hang of couponing, it is now time to take savings to the next level! You will do that with REBATES! Did you know that about 50% of rebates rarely if ever are redeemed?? Many consumers say it's just too complicated or too hard to remember all of the rules and deadlines. It doesn't have to be so difficult! With just a little organization and a well marked and regularly checked calendar, you will be adding to your bottom line with all kinds of fabulous rebates!
 Where to begin?? You can locate rebate promotions in Sunday newspaper inserts (I have several this way), on in-store displays and on product packages (like the Nexcare rebate at Walgreen's this week). Target and other large retailers post rebates on their websites. A couple of good websites for finding rebates: pricegrabber.com, freeafterrebate.us.
 A small binder or pocketed notebook or an accordion file folder are all great ways to keep track of your rebates. File them according to deadlines. Mark those deadlines immediately on a calendar that you look at regularly.
 Details!!! It's all in the details with rebates. Companies will sometimes try to avoid paying out, especially on large rebate amounts. To avoid this, make sure you get it right, down to the tiniest detail! Does the rebate require that your form be hand written? Or written in capital letters? Is a street address necessary or is a PO Box okay? Do you have all the necessary information included, i.e. personal info, email address, home or cell phone number.
 Does anything need to be circled, highlighted or written on the receipt? Does it call for a specific size envelope and hand written address? Yes, some rebates are this particular! Do you need to include the clipped original UPC, original receipt, original rebate form? Cover your bases!!!
 To make sure that you get your rebates and to avoid companies claiming you made mistakes, make copies of upcs, rebate forms and receipts, and mark the date you sent it off. Note the expected arrival date of said rebate on your calendar. Also write in the phone number of the company on your calendar so that it is easy to find. Then if your rebate has not arrived when expected, you can call the company right away to see what's up.
Now that you know what and how, get to it! What will you do with those monthly rebate checks? Mine go straight to my Disneyland fund! :)

Today's Scavenging Report

 I hit the recycling bins at the city building today and did quite well. I found the coupons that I needed and loads and loads of great magazines!

I also found a nice brown bag that, tied with pretty ribbon, would be great to give a gift in.  I am going through the magazines now to see what coupons I might find.

Here we have the contents of the FREE Atkins starter kit I ordered online. It arrived today! It came with a handy little book that is a carb counter, a quick start guide and book of recipes, and wow! 3 full size Atkins meal bars!!! We're talking at least $5-8 worth of stuff in this box, absolutely FREE!!! The only thing it didn't come with was coupons. Not a problem since I have tons of them from the circulars. :)  Order FREEBIEs!!!!

Deal of the Day: Macey's!

Here's a really good one!

Macey's

Fuze Drinks .50 each wyb 10 w/in-ad coupon

-$1/2 Fuze drinks coupon= FREE

If they run out, which is possible with a deal like this, either ask for a RAIN CHECK or else ad match it at Walmart!

Super Important Macey's MISPRINT!!!

Hey guys, if you got your Macey's ad today, you were probably thrilled to see that Santitas are on sale for just $.88. You were probably as wowed as me! Since I bought several bags last week at the 3/$5 price, I of course called the store to see about getting reimbursed for the difference. I'm like that. :) The super awesome store manager spoke with me, I really like that guy. Always have. :) Anywho, the .88 price is a MISPRINT!!! It should read 2/$3, which is still a GREAT price! He was actually willing to give me the difference of .17 per bag that I bought, but I said no thanks. Since they ordered based on what they also thought was the sale price, they will be stuck with lots of extra inventory. My weak little heart was feeling too generous. If I change my mind, I can of course, and so can you, go in and ask to speak with Mark about getting a refund for the difference. :) In my case, it would be $.85. Yeah, I know, I am cheap. ;)
 Anywho, if you love Santitas the way I do, STOCK UP!!!! This is a really great price!!!

Ps. I love that Macey's does VENDOR coupons instead of MFR coupons for its ad items. Such as the Fuze drinks that are on at Associated foods starting tomorrow. They are 10/$5, so you can use your -$1/2 Fuze coupons and get them for FREE!!! Or ad match them at Walmart if that's closer to you. At Fresh Market however, it is a MFR coupon that you use, so you won't be able to add your own coupon to it and will pay .50each. :( I need to hit the recycling bins and find me 2 more of the Fuze coupons as you have to buy TEN to get the deal and I need coupons for all.

While I'm at it, here are a couple other Macey's goodies, starting tomorrow:

Don Julio Chips 10 oz $.88
Large Limes 10/$1
8 or 10 ct Don Julio Flour Tortillas .88
WF Green Chiles 2/.88
WF Mexican Seasoning Mixes 4/$1
WF 2.25 ox sliced or 4.25 oz chopped Olives .88
Progresso Bread Crumbs .99
Better Buy imitation Cheese Singles 10.67 oz .99
Tyson 20-29 oz Bag Breaded Chicken $4.49
-$1/1 Tyson Breaded Chicken= $3.49 ea!!!
Cool Whip 8 oz .99
Warm-N-Serve Rolls 6-9 ct $1.99
-$1/1 Rhodes rolls (LDS Living mag)
Dole 9 oz Spinach or 12 oz Greener Selection $1.69

 Fresh Market isn't a total loss! I found some goodies there too!
WF 5 qt Ice Cream or Sherbet $4.99
WF Refried Beans 16 oz .59
WF 16 oz Sour Cream .99
Santitas 12-13 oz Tortilla Chips 2/$3
Mission Flour Tortillas 10 ct .99 w/in-ad coupon, limit 4
WF Shredded Cheese 8 oz 4/$5 w/in-ad coupon, limit 4
Better Buy imitations Cheese singles .99
Tyson Breaded Chicken $4.49
-$1/1 Tyson breaded chicken= $3.49

Now, enough computer time, must go make dinner! Happy Shopping!