$108.78 Worth of 35 Items For $17.21

I took it easy this week and didn't go all out. I only did 3 total transactions but still got some great stuff. Everything in red is what I got for FREE!Target Transaction:

1. 1 Black Long Sleeve T-Shirt 18M $5.99. (Not pictured, worn already.)
2. 1 Black Hanes Sweat Pants 18M $3.99. (Not pictured, worn already.)
3. 1 Hello Kitty Socks $1.
4. 1 Hello Kitty Jewelry $1.
5. 1 Hello Kitty Stamper $1.

• Used TGC for $13.90. (The GC was from a gift that we returned so it was FREE money!)
• OOP NOTHING!
• Total was $12.98 + $.92 tax = $13.90 for 5 items!

Walgreens Transaction:

1. 1 Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra $5.99 (used a raincheck from last week).
2. 4 Walgreens Aluminum Foil 20' $1.19 each.
3. 1 Almay Mascara .4oz $6.99.
4. 1 Walgreens Facial Tissues 15 Sheets 8ct $1.99.

• Used 2/$1 WC for Foil which took off $2.76.
• Used $4/1 MFG for Air Wick.
• Used $2/1 MFG for Almay.
• Used $10 RR from a previous transaction.
• OOP $1.04.
• Total before coupon was $19.73 - $18.76 = $.97 + $.07 = $1.04. I will receive $3.30 ESR for Air Wick & $7.69 ESR for Almay. This means I made a profit of $9.95 for 7 items!

Kmart Transaction:

1. 1 Vaseline Lotion $2.99.
2. 2 Revlon Toe Nail Clippers $2.89 each.
3. 2 Old Spice Red Zone Deodorant $3.99 each. (Not pictured because they were returned.)
4. 1 Dove Hair Care $3.79 each.
5. 1 Maalox Chewable 35ct $3.99.
6. 1 Johnson & Johnson First Aid Tape $2.29.
7. 1 Johnson & Johnson Gauze Pad $1.69.
8. 1 Johnson & Johnson Flexible Gauze $3.29.
9. 4 Garnier Hair Care $3.34 each.
10. 4 Healthy Life Cat Food $1.99 each.
11. 1 The Goodlife Recipe Cat Food $3.99.
12. 1 Arm & Hammer Scoopable Cat Litter $7.99.

• Used $1.50/1 MFG for Lotion which doubled to $2.99.
• Used (2) $1/1 MFG for Revlon which doubled to $2 each.
• Used $1/2 MFG for Deodorant which doubled to $2 each. (I bought the wrong kind so these were returned today.)
• Used (3) $2/1 MFG for Dove which doubled to $3.79 each.
• Used $2/1 MFG for Maalox which doubled to $3.99.
• Used (3) $1/1 MFG for Johnsons which doubled to $2 for 2 & $1.69 for 1.
• Used (4) $2/1 MFG for Garnier which doubled to $3.34 each.
• Used (4) $1/1 MFG for Healthy Life which doubled to $1.99 each.
• Used $2/1 MFG for Goodlife which doubled to $3.99.
• Used $1/1 MFG for Litter which doubled to $2.
• Used $1/1 MFG for Dawn which doubled to $2.
• OOP $19.26.
• Total before coupons was $75.15 - $57.33 = $17.82 + $1.44 tax = $19.26. After returning the deodorant, it will be $13.26 for 23 items!

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Halloween Giveaway!!!

Happy Halloween!

This giveaway is now closed. Winner is posted here. Because Halloween is very enjoyable for a lot of people, I wanted my blog to also be enjoyable. I would like to offer a giveaway for a $10 Target Gift Card. If I get over 100 entries, I will give away a second one!How to Enter:

1. Simply leave a comment here. This will get you 1 entry.
2. Look around my blog and let me know what you like about it. This will earn you another entry.
3. Make a blog entry on your blog about my giveaway and post a link. Come back here and leave a comment with the link. This will earn you a third entry.
4. Click on a coupon in my blog and print. Come back here and let me know what you printed. This will earn you a fourth entry.
5. If you come up with a deal idea for that coupon that you printed and comment with it here, you will get yet another entry.

So this means you have 5 ways of getting entered into this drawing. Do all of them or one of them. Be sure to leave a different comment for each entry. The winner will be chosen randomly using Random.org. The giveaway will close at Midnight on 11/3/08. I will post the winner on Election Day! (Note: If any of you saw a Obama message on here, I apologize. My blog post was hacked and someone put it there.)

Voting Info, Sweeps, Coupons & FREEbies for YOU!!!!

Voting Information:  

(Note: I heard on the news yesterday that "Mothers with young children are statistically the least likely to vote.  If they do vote, they are uninformed and tend to vote for who they heard about most in passing!"  Moms, lets change this statistic!  Lets become informed and be sure to vote!!!  I don't want that to be my statistic.  I want America to know that I gave MY opinion, I voted MY conscience, I voted the ISSUES and not the demographics!  Are you with me?) 

• American Family Association Voter Information here.
• Project Vote Smart here.

Sweeps:

• TotallyHer Giveaway gives a chance to win up to $1000 just for registering here.

Coupons:

• Del Monte $1/1 printable MFG here.
• Tru Lemon $1/1 printable MFG here.
• Breeze Cat Litter System $10/1 printable MFG here.
• Gerber printable MFG here.  There are 5 different coupons for different things.
• Progresso Soup $1/2 & $2/4 printable MFG here.
• Huggies Pull-Ups Training Pants $1/1 printable MFG here.
• Zarbee's Cough Syrup $2/1 using code: ThanksgivingOffer.
• P&G Care Package $5 off with code: READYUMOM.

FREEbies:

• Greeting Card Samples here.  They will have SAMPLE stamped across them so you could use them as ideas to make your own!
• Novo Nordisk "Eating Well With Diabetes" Cookbook or Blood Glucose Diary FREE here.
• OneWithEarth Organics Sachet & Guide FREE here.
• Robert Allen Book on Investing FREE here.
• K! Magazine FREE here.
• Dunkin Donuts Dark or Original Coffee Sample here.
• Tena Serenity Product Samples here.  You will receive a pack of 7 items!

Halloween Candy Warning!

There is a brand of candy that was recalled for containing Melamine.  This is a chemical that is highly toxic and has caused several deaths to children and some adults as well.  The candy is Sherwood brand Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate Coin candy imported from China.  There have been several articles in the news and abroad about Melamine content in China imported milk products.  Please beware.  This is a real scare.  You can check out details of the story here, learn about Melamine here, & another article about recent baby formula scare here.

Coupons, Events & FREEbies for YOU!!!

Coupons:

• L'Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara $2/1 printable CVSC here.
• Iams Pet Food $5/1 MFG here.  Before you fill out the form, it says it is for a $3 MFG but after you register, it says a $5.  We'll see what comes!
• Wellness Dog or Cat Treats $1/1 printable MFG here.
• Wellness Dry Dog or Cat Food $3/1 printable MFG here.
• Kohl's FREE S&H with code: FREESHIP50.
• Victoria's Secret $15/$100 offer with code: GIFTS08.
• Michael's 40% off any one regular prices item printable coupon here.
• PetsMart $5/$20 with code: NOVPERKS.
• Murad FREE mask with any $20 Purchase using code: MASKTREAT for Clarifying Mask, FIRMTREAT for Firming & Hydrating Eye Gel Mask, or PEELTREAT for Intensive Resurfacing Peel.  Expires 11/2/08.
• Borders 20% off any one Item using code: SLY5412R.  Expires 11/2/08.
• Restaurant.com 80% off using code: TREATS.

Events:

• Macy's Money: Earn $10 for every $50 you spend with your Macy's Money card from October 30 - November 4.

FREEbies:

• Don't Bite Me Patch Sample here.
• Luggage Tag FREE here.
• Kid's Corner "Trouble Comes to Town" CD FREE here.
• Votre Vu Skin Care Samples here.  You will receive 2 different samples to try!

I've Been Tagged!

I've just been tagged for the first time ever by Saving Sisters.... Thanks so much!

Here's what I am supposed to do: Post the rules of the game. Then list 7 things about me. Finally, list 7 blogs that I have tagged randomly.

The Rules:

1. To link the tagger and provide the rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving names as well as links to their blogs
4. Let them know they've been tagged by leaving a comment on their blogs.

Seven things about me:

1. I am married & have a 1 year old.
2. I work part time at a local university.
3. I have 2 dogs, 3 cats, 4 turtles, 1 tortoise, 2 sharks & 4 tetra fish.
4. I have 1 brother & sister-in-law.
5. I love to scrapbook.
6. I do modeling on occasion and enjoy it.
7. I love to dance. I used to teach ballet, tap & jazz. I would love to learn hip hop.

7 Blogs that I Tagged.

1. Leaving Excess
2. A Year of CrockPotting
3. $5 Dinners
4. Love Me a Deal
5. Jendi's Journal
6. Freebies 4 Mom
7. Rockin' Coupon Mommie

Dierbergs Deals for Week of October 28-November 3

• Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $2.49/lb.
• Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers 10/$10 or $1 each. Use $1/1 printable MFG here or $1/1 MFG. FREE after coupon.
• Healthy Choice Microwavable Meal 2/$6 or $3 each. Use $1/1 MFG. $3-1=$2.
• Libby's Vegetables 3/$2. Use $.50/3 MFG. $2-.50=$1.50/3=$.50/1.
• Welch's 100% Grape Juice or Blends 2/$6 or $3 each. Use $1/1 MFG. $3-1=$2.
• Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups 5/$10 or $2 each. Use $.40/1 MFG which doubles to $.80/1. $2-.80=$1.20.

Find another deal? Post it here.

Schnucks Deals for Week of October 26-November 1

• Schnucks Natural Whole Cut-Up Chicken $1.29/lb.
• Campbell's Chunky Soups 4/$6 or $1.50 each. Buy 2 & use $1/2 MFG. $1.50x2=$3-1=$2/2=$1/1.
• Pillsbury Classics or Family Brownie Mix 10/$10 or $1 each. Buy 3 & use $1/3 MFG. $1x3=$3-1=$2/3=$.67/1.
• California Bartlett Pears 10/$10 or $1 each.
• Krunchers Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 2/$6 or $3 each. Use $1/1 MFG. $3-1=$2.
• Yoplait Yogurt 10/$6 or $.60 each. Buy 6 & use $.40/6 MFG which doubles to $.80/6. $.60x6=$3.60-.80=$2.80/6=$.47/1.
• Pillsbury Sweet or Crescrent Rolls 3/$5 or $1.67 each. Use $.40/1 MFG which doubles to $.80/1. $1.67-.80=$.87.
• Zatarains Rice Mixes 3/$4 or $1.33. Buy 2 & use $.75/2 MFG. $1.33x2=$2.66-.75=$1.92/2=$.96/1.
• Renuzit Adjustable Air Fresheners 10/$10 or $1 each. Buy 3 & use $.55/3 MFG. $1x3=$3-.55=$2.45/3=$.82/1.

Find another deal? Post it here & share with everyone.

Aldi Deals for Week of October 26-November 1

• Russet Potatoes 10lb Bag $1.99.
• Yellow Onions 3lb Bag $.69.
• Carrots 2lb Bag $.49.
• Red Seedless Grapes 2lb $1.70. This makes them $.85/lb.
• Golden Pineapple Large Size $.99.
• Kirkwood Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 3lb Bag $6.49. This makes them $2.16/lb.
• Whole Turkey 12-20lbs $.99/lb.
• Spiral Sliced Honey Ham $1.49/lb.
• Yeast Packs Fast Rising or Active Dry 3-pack $.79.
• Canned Pumpkin 15oz $.79 each.

Kmart Double Deal Days AGAIN!!!

Our local ad once again says we have Super Double Coupons until November 1st! Kmart has been wonderful lately! Below are the deals I could come up with. Remember: You can only use 4 of the same coupon, 1 coupon per item, you cannot make money, 75 coupon limit. Happy shopping! Update: Apparently the St. Louis stores (and various others) are not actively participating in the double coupon days but corporate said if you present your ad that has the Double Days sale listed on the front cover (you can print it here if you don't have the hard copy), they will honor it and give you the sale! The double coupon offer ends nationwide on 11/1/08 so enjoy this last week of it!

• Nestle, Hershey's or Mars Fun or Snack Size Candy Bags 3/$5 or $1.67 each. Buy 2 & use $1/2 MFG which doubles to $2/2. $1.67x2=$3.33-2=$1.33/2=$.67/1.
• L'Oreal Bare Naturale Face Product $9.95-$19.99 B1G1. Buy 2 @ $9.95 & use (2) $2/1 MFG which double to $4/1. $9.95-8=$1.95/2=$.98/1.
• Gillette 11.5-12.2oz Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styling Aids 2/$7 or $3.50 each. Use $2/1 MFG which doubles to $3.50. FREE after coupon.
• Pantene 1.7-12.6oz Hair Care 2/$7 or $3.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG which doubles to $2/1. $3.50-2=$1.50.
• Crest Toothpaste 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG which doubles to $2/1. $2.50-2=$.50.
• Blink Tears Lubricating Eye Drops $6.99. Use $1.50/1 MFG which doubles to $3/1. $6.99-3=$3.99.
• KY Jelly $3.99. Use $2/1 MFG which doubles to $3.99/1. FREE after coupon.
• Clorox 35ct Wipes or Windex 32oz Bottle or 25ct Wipes 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $.75/1 MFG which doubles to $1.50/1. $2.50-1.50=$1.
• Scrubbing Bubbles 22oz or 28ct Wipes 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG which doubles to $2/1. $2.50-2=$.50.
• Welch's 64oz Grape Juice 3/$10 or $3.33 each. Use $1/1 MFG which doubles to $2/1. $3.33-2=$1.33.
• SoBe Life Water 10/$10 or $1 each. Use $.40/1 MFG which doubles to $.80/1. $1-.80=$.20.
• Lipton 4-5.7oz Knorr Side Dishes 10/$10 or $1 each. Use $.50/2 MFG which doubles to $1/2. $1x2=$2-1=$1/2=$.50/1.
• Hunt's 14.5oz Tomatoes 10/$10 or $1 each. Buy 2 & use .40/2 MFG which doubles to $.80/2. $1x2=$2-.80=$1.20/2=$.60/1.
• Purina Beggin' Strips Dog Treats 4/$10 or $2.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG which doubles to $2/1. $2.50-2=$.50.
• Scott 12 Regular or Extra-Soft Toilet Paper $6.99. Use $1/1 MFG which doubles to $2/1. $6.99-2=$4.99. This makes it $.42/roll.
• Purex 128oz Fabric Softener 3/$9 or $3 each. Use $1/1 MFG which doubles to $2/1. $3-2=$1.
• Lipton Tea Bags 20ct Green Tea 2/$4or $2 each. Buy 2 & use $.75/2 MFG which doubles to $1.50/2. $2x2=$4-1.50=$2.50/2=$1.25/1.
• Similac & Similac Isomil Advance 2/$11 or $5.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG which doubles to $2/1. $5.50-2=$3.50.
• Capri Sun Juice Drink Packs 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG which doubles to $2/1. $2.50-2=$.50.
• Wishbone 16oz Italian Dressing $1.99. Buy 2 & use $1/2 MFG which doubles to $2/2. $1.99x2=$3.98-2=$1.98/2=$.99/1.
• Aunt Jemima Syrup 2/$4. Use $1/2 MFG which doubles to $2/2. $4-2=$2/2=$1/1.
• Quaker 6ct Breakfast Cookies or Oatmeal to Go Squares 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $.55/1 MFG which doubles to $1.10/1. $2.50-1.10=$1.40.
• Jack Link's 5-8ct Jerky 2/$7 or $3.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG which doubles to $2/1. $3.50-2=$1.50.
• Jack Links 3-3.25oz Beef Jerky 3/$9 or $3 each. Use $1/1 MFG which doubles to $2/1. $3-2=$1.
• Scott 16 Roll Regular or Extra Soft Bath Tissue $11.99. Buy 2 & use (2) $1/1 MFG which double to $2/1. Get $5 Instant Credit at Register. $11.99x2=$23.98-4-5=$14.98/2=$7.49/1. This makes it $.47/roll.
• Renuzit Pearl Scents Air Freshener $1. Use $1/1 MFG. FREE after coupon.
• Oust Air Sanitizer 4/$10 or $2.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG which doubles to $2/1. $2.50-2=$.50.
• The Goodlife Recipe Dog Food 4lb Bag $4.99. Use $1.50/1 MFG which doubles to $3. $4.99-3=$1.99.
• Friskies 3.15lb Cat Food Bag $3.99. Use $1.50/1 MFG which doubles to $3/1. $3.99-3=$.99.
• NyQuil or DayQuil 10oz or LiquidCaps 20ct $5.79. Use $1.50/1 MFG which doubles to $3/1. $5.79-3=$2.79.
• BIC 10ct Comfort Twin Razors $4.49. Use $2/1 MFG which doubles to $4/1. $4.49-4=$.49.
• BIC 10ct Twin Select Razors $2.99. Use $2/1 MFG which doubles to $2.99. FREE after coupon.
• Garnier Fructis Hair Care 3/$10 or $3.33 each. Use $2/1 MFG which doubles to $3.33/1. FREE after coupon.
• Dove Hair Care Products $3.79. Use $2/1 MFG which doubles to $3.79. FREE after coupon.
• Progresso Soup 3/$4 or $1.33 each. Buy 2 & use $.50/2 MFG which doubles to $1/2. $1.33x2=$2.66-1=$1.66/2=$.83/1.
• Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables 4/$5 or $1.25 ach. Buy 2 & use $.50/2 MFG which doubles to $1/2. $1.25x2=$2.50-1=$1.50/2=$.75/1.
• Yoplait Yogurt 10/$6 or $.60 each. Buy 6 & use $.40/6 MFG which doubles to $.80/6. $.60x6=$3.60-.80=$2.80/6=$.47/1.

Did you find anything else? Post it here and share with everyone or a link to your blog!

FREE Movie Monday

Today's FREE Redbox Movie code is: 93NCA5. Remember that you can get as many movies as you have credit cards. You will not be charged if you return the movie by midnight Tuesday night. You have until midnight tonight to get your FREE movies!

Target Deals for Week of October 26-November 1

• Nestle Fun Size Candy Bags 2/$4. Use $1/1 printable MFG here or $1/2 MFG. $4-2=$2/2=$1/1.
• Libby's Pumpkin Pie Filling 15oz $1.29.
• Post Honey Bunches of Oats Special Pack 2/$5. Use (2) $2/1 printable MFG here. $5-4=$1/2=$.50/1.

Ongoing Deals:

• Tide 1-Load Trial Size $.99. Use $1/1 MFG. $.99-1=$+.01. Expires 10/31/08.
• Johnson's Buddies Soap $.99. Buy 3 & use $3/3 MFG. $.99x3=$2.97-3=$+.03. Expires 11/30/08.
• All Small & Mighty Trial Size $.99. Use $1/1 printable MFG here or $1/1 MFG. $.99-1=$+.01. Expires 12/7/08.
• Degree Deodorant Trial Size $.99. Use $1/1 MFG. $.99-1=$+.01. Expires 11/30/08.
• Tylenol Trial Size $.99. Use $1/1 MFG. $.99-1=$+.01. Expires 12/31/08.
• Dove Deodorant $.99. Use $.75/1 MFG. $.99-.75=$.24. Expires 12/31/08.

Remaining Deals

Tomorrow I will post the rest of the deals throughout the day so be sure to stop back by and check them out. If there is a store that I haven't posted recently that you would like to see deals for, leave a comment here and I will try to find deals for you!

Walgreens Deals for Week of October 26-November 1

Everything in Bold is MFG, Blue is WC, Green is ESR, Red is MIR.

• Dr. Pepper, 7Up, Canada Dry, A&W, Hawaiian Punch or Sunkist 12-pack Soda 5/$11. This makes them $2.20 each!
• Palmolive Dish Liquid 11oz $.99 w/ WC in ad. Use $.25/1 MFG. $.99-.25=$.74.
• Quilted Northern Bathroom Tissue 12-double Rolls $5.99 w/ WC in ad. Use $1/1 MFG. $5.99-1=$4.99. This makes them $.42/roll.
• Dove Chocolate Bar 3.53oz 2/$3. Use (2) $1/1 MFG. $3-2=$1/2=$.50/1.
• Dove Chocolate Covered Almonds 4.5oz 2/$5. Use $1/2 ESC & (2) $1/1 MFG. $5-1-2=$2/2=$1/1.
• Diet Coke 3/$8. This makes them $2.67 each. It says you have to buy 2 Diets & Get a 3rd of Caffeine FREE Diet but they generally don't care as long as it is Coke. It does depend on your store's manager though.
• Stouffer's Lasagna 10.5oz 2/$5. Use (2) $1/1 MFG. $5-2=$3/2=$1.50/1.
• Hot Pockets Pepperoni Pizza 2-pack 2/$5. Use $1/2 MFG. $5-1=$4/2=$2/1. This makes them $1/pocket.
• Campbell's Soup Tomato or Chicken Noodle $.59 w/ WC in ad. Buy 4 & use $.40/4 MFG. $.59x4=$2.36-.40=$1.96/4=$.49/1.
• Walgreens Aluminum Foil 20sq.ft. 2/$1 w/ WC in ad. This makes them $.50 each.
• Sally Hansen Nail Products B1G1. Best Deal: Buy 2 Just Feet Gel-Cushion Toe Spacers $1.99. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (from Kmart Beauty Book). FREE after coupon.
• L'Oreal Foundation, Powder, Concealer or Blush B1G1. Best Deal: Buy 2 True Match Super-Blendable Makeup $10.99. Use (2) $2/1 MFG. $10.99-4=$6.99/2=$3.50/1.
• Halls Cough Relief 25-30 pack 2/$2.98 or $1.99 each. Use B1G1 MFG. $2.98-1.99=$.99/2=$.50/1.
• Bayer Ascensia Breeze 2 or Contour Blood Glucose Monitoring System $9.99. Use Up to $30 MFG. Get $9.99 MIR. $9.99-9.99-9.99=$+9.99.
• Bayer w/ Heart Advantage 30ct $4.99. Use $2/1 MFG. $4.99-2=$2.99.
• Puffs Facial Tissue 60-108 Pack $.99 w/ WC in ad. Use $.25/1 MFG. $.99-.24=$.75.

FREE after ESR:

1. L'Oreal Age Perfect Pro-Calcium Radiance Perfector 1.7oz $19.99. Use $2/1 WC & $1/1 MFG. Get $19.99 ESR. $19.99-3-19.99=+3.
2. Almay One Coat Mascara $6.99. Use $2/1 MFG (Kmart Beauty Book) or $1/1 MFG. Get $6.99 ESR. $6.99-2-6.99=$+2.

Find any other deals? Post them here. The more YOU share the more WE save!

My Baby's First Birthday Party!

The reason I have been scarce in posting this weekend is because my little guy had his first birthday party on Saturday. We took extra time getting everything together, visited with family in town from Florida & Tennessee and spent extra time with our little guy. I made a special cake for my little guy to get himself and dig into that went with the All Star party theme. It took a really long time but it was neat to see the finished product!Most of today was spent putting together all of his new toys & trying them out with him. He went from one toy to the next and played hard today. He loves the fact that he can walk now and takes advantage of it whenever possible. He got a Little Tikes Coupe from his daddy & I and do you think he rides IN it? Not a chance, he would rather walk & push it! He also got a push toy from his Grandma that he had a blast with outside. You probably wonder why I never show my little guy's face. I just feel that the internet is not safe for children. With all the internet predators out there, I just don't want to give them anything extra to work with. I want to keep my kid's identities private.

$191.23 Worth of 47 Items for $.48!

This week I made a few mistakes and may have to return a few things but that happens. I had my mind on my son's first birthday party which most of the things were purchased for. Everything in red is what I got for FREE!
Walgreens Transaction 1:

1. 2 Poore Brothers Potato Chips $1.50 each.
2. 1 Plastic 6" Bowl $.29 (filler).

• Used $3 RR from a previous transaction.
• Used WGC for $.39.
• OOP NOTHING.
• Total before RR was $3.29 -3 RR = $.29 + $.10 tax = $.39 for 3 items!

Walgreens Transaction 2:

1. 2 Fun Time Popcorn $1.50 each.
2. 1 Plastic 6" Bowl $.29 (filler).

• Used $3 RR from a previous transaction.
• Used WGC for $.39.
• OOP NOTHING.
• Total before RR was $3.29 - $3 RR = $.29 + $.10 = $.39 for 3 items!

Walgreens Transaction 3:

1. 1 Plastic 6" Bowl $.29 (filler).
2. 2 Walgreens Cups 18oz 20ct $1.50 each.

• Used $3 RR from a previous transaction.
• Used WGC for $.31.
• OOP NOTHING.
• Total before RR was $3.29 - $3 RR = $.29 + $.02 tax = $.31 for 3 items!

Walgreens Transaction 4:

1. 1 Alka Seltzer Plus Cold Orange 20ct $5.49.

• This item was in their ad for $4.99 with a $4.99 RR making it FREE. The items didn't ring up the right price or give a RR. The manager came over, gave my money back and gave me the items for FREE!

Walgreens Transaction 5:

1. 1 Crayola Crayon 8ct $.99.
2. 3 Benefiber Kiwi Strawberry 16ct $7.99 each.
3. 1 Johnson's Reach Floss 55yd $1.79.
4. 1 Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice $4.99.

• Used $5/$25 WC.
• Used FREE MFG for Crayons which took off $.99.
• Used (3) $2/1 MFG for Benefiber.
• Used $.99 WC for Floss which took off $.80.
• Used $1/1 MFG for Floss.
• Used FREE MFG for Juice which took off $4.99.
• OOP $13.88.
• Total before coupons was $31.74 - $18.78 = $12.96 + $.92 = $13.88. I received a $8 RR for the Benefiber making it $5.88 for 6 items. I was supposed to use a $5/1 ESC and forgot. I will bring them back and get the money back for the coupons or return the 3 Benefibers. If they give me the difference back, I will have paid $3.88 - $8 RR = $4.12 profit for 6 items!

Walgreens Transaction 6:

1. 1 Triaminic Cough Syrup 4oz $4.99.
2. 2 Hershey's Candy Bars 1.55oz $.80 each.
3. 1 Theraflu Cold/Cough 6ct $4.99. (Not pictured, my mom and I traded, she got the Theraflu & I took her Triaminic.)
4. 1 Triaminic Thin Strips 14ct $4.99.
5. 2 Geisha Mushrooms 4oz $1.29 each.
6. 2 Madam Mandarin Oranges $1.19 each.

• Used 2/$1 WC for Mushrooms/Oranges which took off $2.96.
• Used $1/1 WC for Triaminic.
• Used $1/1 MFG for Triaminic.
• Used $1/1 MFG for Hersheys.
• Used $2/1 MFG for Theraflu.
• Used B1G1 MFG for Hersheys.
• OOP $13.45.
• Total before coupons was $21.52 - $8.85 = $12.67 + $.78 = $13.45. I received an $8 RR for Triaminic/Theraflu. I will receive a $4.99 MIR for the Theraflu which makes it $5.45 - $4.99 = $.46 for 9 items!

Walgreens Transaction 7:

1. Alka Seltzer Plus Cold Cherry 20ct $5.49.

• This item was in their ad for $4.99 with a $4.99 RR making it FREE. The items didn't ring up the right price or give a RR. The manager came over, gave my money back and gave me the items for FREE!

Walgreens Transaction 8:

1. 1 Excedrin Gelcaps 80ct $5.99. (Not pictured, given to my mom.)
2. 2 Excedrin PM 100ct Tablets $5.99 each.

• Used (3) $2/1 MFG.
• OOP $12.82.
• Total before coupon was $17.97 - $6 = $11.97 + $.85 tax = $12.82. I received an $8 RR. I will receive a $5.99 MIR that makes it $1.17 profit for 3 items!

Walgreens Transaction 9:

1. 1 Ricola Breath Mints $.85 (store clearance; filler)
2. 5 Pert Plus 13.5oz $3.49.

• Used $2.50/1 WC for Pert which took off $12.50.
• Used (5) $1/1 MFG for Pert.
• Used WGC for $.83.
• OOP NOTHING.
• Total before coupons was $18.30 - $17.50 = $.80 + $.03 tax = $.83 for 6 items!

Kmart Transaction:

1. 2 Max Factor Lipstick B1G1 $10.99.
2. 2 Max Factor Lipstick B1G1 $8.99.
3. 2 Max Factor Mascara B1G1 $8.79.
4. 2 Max Factor Eye Shadow B1G1 $6.99.
5. 4 Hershey/Mars/Nestle Candy Bags $2.33 each.

• Used (4) B1G1 MFG for Makeup which made them all FREE.
• Used (2) $1/2 MFG for Candy.
• Used (4) $1/1 MFG for Makeup.
• OOP $3.39.
• Total before coupons & B1G1 was $80.85 - $35.76 Store B1G1 - $41.76 MFG = $3.34 + $.05 = $3.39 for 12 items!

Feel free to share your deals here! I'd love to hear how you did!

Simply "Cycle" Saturday

I know that today is Sunday and I am just now posting "Super Cycle Saturday". See the post My Baby's First Birthday Party for the reason I am behind on posting, its a good one!

Last week I talked about how to get the best use out of Old Phone Books. This week I would like to touch on left over newspapers.

Many of us receive or purchase the Sunday paper every week for the coupons. What do you do with the rest of the paper? Some of you may have a recycle program where you live. Why not put the papers to better use. Here are some things that I have come up with to use the papers for.

1. Puppy Potty Training: If you have a new puppy who is not yet potty trained, use it as potty paper. You could go out and buy those expensive potty training pads, or you could use old newspaper. Just put a few layers of it down on the floor or kennel where your puppy stays (be sure to use the black and white pages over the colored because they soak liquid better). It is easy to clean up and soaks up liquid very easily. Most veterinary clinics use it as flooring in their kennels.
2. If you have cats, line the litter box with old newspaper. This will absorb extra liquid and soak up some of the smell. What I do is line the litter box with old newspaper, sprinkle some baking soda and then the litter. This prolongs the life of the litter and cuts down the odor.
3. If you are looking for a retro decoration for a room in your house, cover an old shoebox with it. Get some Modge Podge paste from Walmart and take your old newspaper and adhere it to the shoe box. You can do this with any old item that needs a little sprucing up. A friend of mine refinished an old table top of hers like this and it looked great!
4. Wrap gifts with it. Wrapping paper tends to be very expensive. What a better way to show that you recycle than to use your old newspaper as wrapping paper. You can personalize it by wrapping your gifts and writing on it with a Sharpie. If it is for a birthday party, use the brightest sharpies you have and draw balloons on the paper and write Happy Birthday in bubble letters. It is original and lots of fun to design.
5. Here is a website that you can check out other great ideas. There are 80 uses for old newspaper listed on this site. The ideas are endless!

How have you used old newspaper creatively? Post it here and share with everyone!