$493.59 Worth of 95 items for $214.78!!!

This week I spent a little more than I budgeted but I got a lot of Christmas shopping done which is great. Everything in red is what I got for FREE.
Dierbergs Transaction:

1. 1 Gallon Skim Milk $2.98.
2. 2 Birdseye Vegetables $1 each.
3. 2 Dole Frozen Fruit $2.50 each.
4. 1 Mr. Dell Hashbrowns $2.19.
5. 2 Carnation Evaporated Milk $1.09 each.
6. 1 Gold Medal Unbleached Flour $1.99.
7. 1 Hodgeson Wheat Germ $1.99.
8. 3 Louis Rich Ground Turkey $1.99 each.
9. 3.54 & 2.99lb Banana Clusters 1 @ $2.37 & 1 @ $2.
10. 3.26lb Fuji Apple Bag $3.19.
11. 2 Sun Maid Raisins $2.99 each.

• Used $1/1 MFG for Gold Medal.
• Used $1/2 MFG for Sun Maid.
• Used $1/2 MFG for Dole.
• OOP $36.05.
• Total before coupons was $37.84 - $3 in MFG = $34.84 + $1.21 in tax = $36.05 for 18 items!

McDonalds Transaction:

1. Hamburger $1?

• Used FREE Hamburger coupon.
• OOP NOTHING!
• Total never left $0 for 1 item!

Schnucks Transaction:

1. 1 Schnucks Deep Dish Pie Shell 2-pack $1.99.
2. 4 Keebler Ready Crust $.99 each.
3. 2 Smuckers Orange Marmalade $2.29.
4. 1 Pam Cooking Spray $2.50.
5. 2 Green Giant Steamfresh Vegetables $1.67 each.
6. 1 Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables $1.

• Used $.35/1 MFG for Pam which doubled to $.70.
• Used (4) $.25/1 MFG for Keebler which doubled to $.50.
• Used $1/2 MFG for Smuckers.
• Used (2) $1/1 MFG for Green Giant.
• Used $1/1 MFG for Birds Eye.
• OOP $11.03.
• Total before coupons was $17.36 - $6.70 in coupons = $10.66 + $.37 in tax = $11.03 for 11 items!

Walgreens Transaction 1:

1. 1 Gillette Venus Embrace Razor $9.49.

• Used $4/1 MFG for Gillette.
• Used WGC for $5.88.
• OOP NOTHING!
• Total before coupon was $9.49 - $4 in coupon = $5.49 + $.39 in tax = $5.88. I received a $6 RR for the razor which made it a profit of $.12 for 1 item!

Walgreens Transaction 2: (Same as pictured above.)

1. 1 Gillette Venus Razor $9.49.

• Used $4/1 MFG for Gillette.
• Used WGC for $5.88.
• OOP NOTHING!
• Total before coupon was $9.49 - $4 in coupon = $5.49 + $.39 in tax = $5.88. I received a $6 RR for the razor which made it a profit of $.12 for 1 item!

Walgreens Transaction 3:

1. 1 Bald Guyz Gel 4oz $5.99.
2. 3 Bounty Basic Paper Towel $1.59 each.
3. 4 Sure Deodorant $1.99 each.
4. 6 Colgate Total Toothpaste 5.8oz $2.99 each.
5. 1 Expecta Soft Gels 30ct $12.99.
6. 1 Gillette Venus Razor $9.49.
7. 1 Queen Anne Cordial Cherries $1.69.
8. 8 Hunts Sauce 8oz $.80 each.

• Used $1.50/1 WC for Colgate which took off $9.
• Used $.89 WC for Bounty which took off $1.40.
• Used $.99 WC for Queen Anne which took off $.70.
• Used $.29 WC for Hunts which took off $4.08.
• Used $1.50/1 WC for Sure.
• I gave the clerk (4) $1/1 MFG for the Sure but they didn't show up on my receipt so I may return them.
• Used (4) $.40/2 MFG for Hunts.
• Used $2/1 MFG for Expecta.
• Used (3) $.25/1 MFG for Bounty.
• Used $4/1 MFG for Gillette.
• Used (6) $1.50/1 MFG for Colgate.
• Used WGC for $25.46.
• OOP $4.88.
• Total before coupon was $65.64 - $38.53 = $27.11 + $1.65 = $25.46. I received a $6 RR for Gillette & will receive a $6.59 ESR for Bald Guyz which makes it $25.46-6-6.59=$12.87 for 25 items!

Kmart Transaction 1: (Not pictured, already gave them to my mom.)

1. 4 Diet Pepsi 12-packs $2.50 each.

• Used $7 & $1 RR from previous Walgreens transactions.
• OOP $2.10.
• Total before RR was $10 - $8 in RR = $2 + $.10 in tax = $2.10 for 4 items!

Target Transaction:

1. 2 Goody Ouchless Rubberbands $2.19 each.
2. 2 Goody Ouchless Scrunchies $1.99 each.
3. 1 Memory Game $4 (Christmas Present for my little guy but he won't know if he sees this post!)
4. 2 Purina Tidy Cat Litters $10.99 each.

• Used (2) $1/1 MFG for Purina.
• Used (4) $2/1 MFG for Goody.
• Used $6 RR from previous Walgreens transaction.
• OOP $19.28.
• Total before coupons was $34.34 - $10 in MFG = $24.34 - $6 RR = $18.34 + $.94 in tax = $19.28. I received a $5 TGC for the Purina which made it $14.28 for 7 items!

Kmart Transaction 2: Thanksgiving Day Deals!

1. 4 DVDs $3.99 each. (These were originally $9.99 each.)
2. 1 Christmas Present for my dad $19.99. (This was originally $40.)

• Used (2) $5 & (2) $6 RR from previous Walgreens transactions.
• OOP $15.08.
• Total before RR was $35.95 - $22 in RR = $13.95 + 1.13 in tax = $15.08 for 5 items!

Ace Hardware Transaction: Black Friday Deal!

1. 1 Folding Step Stool 17" $9.99 (Christmas present for me! This was originally $18.99!)

• Total was $9.99 + $.66 in tax = $10.65 for 1 item!

Walgreens Transaction 4: Black Friday Deal!

1. 2 Yes to Carrots Body Butter $1.99 each. (These were originally $12.99 each!)

• Used (2) $1/1 MFG.
• Used WGC for $2.11.
• OOP NOTHING!
• Total before coupons was $3.98 - $2 in MFG = $1.98 for 2 items!

Michaels Transaction: Black Friday Deals:

1. 3 Photo Boxes $1.66 each. (These were originally $4.49 each!)
2. 1 Ott-Lite Lamp 13W Universal $19.99. (This was originally $59.99! Christmas present for me!!)

• Use 25% Off Total Purchase MC.
• OOP $20.09.
• Total before coupon was $24.97 - $6.26 = $18.71 + $1.38 = $20.09 for 4 items!

Toys 'R Us Transaction: Black Friday Deals!

1. 1 Cars Flip Open Slumber Sofa $22.49. (This was originally $44.99. Not pictured because it is too large & we had to hide it from the little guy or he would want it now!)
2. 2 Diaper Genie Refill $4.99 each. (These were originally $5.99 each!)

• OOP $34.91.
• Total was $32.47 + $2.44 in tax = $34.91 for 3 items!

Lowe's Transaction: Black Friday Deal!

1. 8 Solid Lidded Crate 12 Gallon $2.82 each. (These were originally $5.64 each!)

• OOP $24.23.
• Total was $22.56 + $1.67 in tax = $24.23 for 8 items!

PacSun Transaction: Black Friday Deal!

1. 1 Junior Long Tank Shirt $2.99. (This was originally $18.99! Christmas present for me!!)

• OOP $3.25.
• Total was $2.99 + $.26 in tax = $3.25 for 1 item!

Borders.com Transaction: (Not pictured due to online order!)

1. 1 Christmas present for my dad $7.99.
2. 1 Christmas present for my in-laws $11.99.
3. 1 Christmas present for my dad $12.99.

• Used FREE S&H coupon code.
• Used 25% off 1 item coupon code.
• OOP $30.98.
• Total before coupon was $32.97 - $3.25 for coupon = $29.72 + $1.26 in tax = $30.98. I will receive 8% cash back through Ebates which makes it $30.98 - $2.48 = $28.50 for 3 items!

My mom bought these and I bought her soda in my Kmart transaction in exchange!These are the FREEbies I received this week. I received several Christmas cards, 3 8-packs of Holiday Invitations, XCid Sample, Kashi Granola Bar & 7 $2/1 MFG, Nursery Water Diaper Bag Tag & $.55/2 MFG, 6 Pocket Help Guides, Pack of Address Labels, Photobook from Snapfish, Remedy Magazine, Star Magazine, TV Guide Magazine, Baby Talk Magazine, 2 Booklets w/ lots of MFG from my son's Doctor's Office, LUVs Diaper Sample & $2/1 MFG, Schick Quattro Midnight Razor & Shick Intuition Woman's Razor, & a 2009 Pocket Calendar! I loved visiting my mailbox this week!

Simply "Cycle" Saturday

Another week of recycling, how exciting! Here is a short review of what we have already touched on:

1. Phone Books
2. Newspapers
3. T-Shirts
4. Shoe Boxes
5. Pillows
6. Received Cards

This week, in honor of Thanksgiving, I wanted to list different ways to re"cycle" your Turkey Dinner! I'm sure you all have different ways of creating new ways to enjoy your leftovers. I, myself, am not a fan of leftovers! If I am to eat the leftover food again, I have to do something to make it taste different. Here are some things I have come up with:

1. How I eat Leftover Turkey: Fry the turkey in a small amount of butter and put it on your leftover buns or on 2 pieces of toast.
2. Several Turkey Leftover Recipes: All Recipes, Mind Spring, or Simply Recipes.
3. How I eat Leftover Mashed Potato: Pack the mashed potato in a hamburger former. Place a small amount of butter in a pan and fry the potatoes. I tastes like a hashbrown patty. I then drizzle a little ketchup over the top.
4. Several Mashed Potato Leftover Recipes: eSSORTMENT, Big Oven, or WiredBerries.
5. How I eat Leftover Cranberries: Hmmm...I just eat it as is. Sometimes it is good to spread a little on a turkey sandwich. It gives it a little bit of a sweet, tart flavor.
6. Several Cranberry Leftover Recipes: Chowhound, Slashfood, or All Recipes.

Now it is your turn. Let me know how you re"cycle" your leftover Thanksgiving meal. I would love to hear what you do!

FREEbies & Coupons for YOU!!!

Easy Bakeware is offering a FREE Silicone Bakeware item. There is no obligation to make future purchases. You only have to pay $1 S&H! I'm excited! I ordered the muffin form you see above. What will you order?

FREEbies:

• FREE downloadable copy of "Medicare Made Simple" here by Humana.
• Fresh-Up Dark Lip Treatment Sample here.
• Clean Ultimate Perfume Sample here.
• Flexitol Medicated Foot Cream by Laderma Sample here. You can choose from Medicated Foot Cream, Heel Balm, Eczema & Psoriasis Cream or Wash.
• FREE Ruler from Mail Finity here.
• SendEarnings information on making money by reading emails here.
• Kotex Lightdays Thin Sample here.
• FREE DVD on "Savoring the Best of the World" by Unilevel here. You can choose from 3 different DVDs. May only be for those in the Restaurant Industry.
• Celine Dion Sensational Perfume Sample here.
• Glad ForceFlex Trash Bag Sample here.
• FREE Lens Pen by Pixu Studios here.
• Teeccino Caffeine-free Herbal Coffee Sample here. There are several flavors you can choose from.
• Sabatino Tartufi Black Truffle Gourmet Olive Oil Sample here.
• Temptation Tree FREE Chocolate Pomegranate Seeds here.
• Pantene Pro-V Shampoo & Conditioner Sample here.
• FREE Guide for People w/ Sleeping Disorders here.
• FREE Breakfast at Ikea Restaurant printable coupon here. Expires 11/30/08.
• Tide Total Care Sample here.
• Neru Patch for Foot & Leg Discomfort Sample here.
• FREE Accu-Check Meter & "Quick & Easy Diabetic Cooking" Cookbook here.
• FREE Mayco Keychain here.
• 3 FREE 4GB SD or CF Memory Cards here. You have to pay $60 up front but you will receive $60 in MIR through Wolf Camera. FREE after MIR!

Coupons:

• Pillsbury $10 Savings Booklet here.

Store Coupons:

• Michael's 10% off Your Entire Purchase Including Sale Items or 15% off Cricut Create Personal Cutting System printable coupons here. Expires 12/1/08.
• Aveda FREE Gift Wrapping & FREE S&H with All Orders using code: HOLIDAY08. Expires 12/1/08.
• Victoria's Secret 20% Off Your Entire Order using code: GET20. Expires 12/3/08. Combine this offer with FREE Slippers w/ Sleepwear Purchase, FREE Scarf w/ Select Sweater Purchase, &/or S&H plus 4% cash back offer through Ebates.
• Sears $10/$100 using code: SAVETEN. Expires 11/30/08. Combine with several coupon offers through Ebates including FREE S&H plus 4% cash back.
• Kohl's $10/$50 through today online and instore. Coupons are online or in your local paper. Combine with 2 coupon offers through Ebates plus 4% cash back.
• PetsMart $5/1 Bath, Brush, & More or Full Service Groom. Expires 12/14/08. $5/1 FURminator Low-Shed Treatment. Expires 12/28/08. $10/1 6- or 8-week Training Course. Expires 12/28/08. 3 FREE Treat Times 1/night Stay at the PetsHotel. Expires 12/28/08. FREE Snack Kong w/ Purchase of 1 Session of Doggie Day Camp. Expires 12/28/08. FREE 8"x10" Portrait. Expires 12/28/08. All coupons can be printed here. Ebates offers 15% off $60+ Order plus 4% cash back.
• Family Christian Stores B1G1(50%) printable coupon here. Expires 12/21/08.
• Papa John's FREE Chickenstrips when you Purchase a Large Pizza w/ 3+ Toppings using code: 112808A. Expires 12/12/08.
• Shutterfly FREE Calendar on Orders of $50+ using code: SECRET2. Expires 12/3/08. Combine with several coupon offers through Ebates including FREE S&H plus 8% cash back.
• Clinique FREE Christmas Cards w/ $40 Purchase. No coupon needed. Expires 12/1/08.
• Fossil FREE S&H on All Orders.
• Snapfish 50 FREE 4x6 Prints w/ 1st Upload if you are a New Customer.
• Victoria's Secret $15/$75 or $25/$100 or FREE Tote w/ $60 Purchase printable here or using code: FRIDAY. Expires 11/30/08.
• Pillsbury FREE S&H using code: C99268.
• Betty Crocker FREE S&H using code: C99824.
• JoAnn Fabric 50% off printable coupon here or use code: EFD334. Expires 11/29/08.
• Victoria's Secret Flanel PJs 50% Off & FREE Slippers using code: SLIPPER08.
• Old Navy FREE S&H using code: FREESHIP. Expires 11/30/08.
• Snapfish 40% off Photo Gifts using code: HIMANDHER.
• Borders 25% off Any One Item printable coupon here or use code: SLF5541H. Expires 11/30/08. Get FREE S&H & other offers through Ebates.
• Restaurant.com 70% off using code: THANKS. Expires 11/30/08.

Awesome Giveaway!

Delicious Baby is offering a giveaway that I thought was too good not to pass on to you!

They are giving away a Flip Ultra Video Camera or a GoGoBabyz Infant Cruizer. They are offering 5 enteries! You have until December 1st to enter so hurry!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I just wanted to wish all my readers a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you are all enjoying time with your families and taking a minute to list all the things you are thankful for. This is a great thing to have the kids do! You would be surprised at some of the things they will list. It would be great to include in a journal or to scrapbook. They will laugh at it someday!

Black Friday Highlights

Black Friday Sneak Peeks:

1. Kohls Black Friday Ad.
2. Target Black Friday Ad.
3. Ace Hardware Black Friday Ad.
4. Kmart Black Friday Ad.
5. CVS Black Friday Ad.
6. Best Buy Black Friday Ad.
7. LifeWay Christian Stores Black Friday Ad.
8. Circuit City Black Friday Ad.
9. JCPenny Black Friday Ad.
10. Macy's Black Friday Ad.
11. Sears Black Friday Ad..
12. Ink Stop Black Friday Ad.
13. Radio Shack Black Friday Ad.
14. Michael's Black Friday Ad.
15. World Market Black Friday Ad.
16. Walgreens Black Friday Ad.

The following are some deals that I saw. If you find anything different, leave a comment here and share!

Walmart:

• This is awesome: Walmart is honoring anyones ads! This includes all Black Friday ads. If there is a time limit on the ad, they are following that. Say you have an ad for Toys'R Us that is good from 5am-1pm, Walmart will honor that from 5am-1pm! Talk about one stop shopping!
• DVDs $2.
• Family Sleepwear $4.

Lifeway:

• Kids DVDs $5.
• Christian CDs $5.

Circuit City:

• DVDs for $2.99. Limit 3. (Note: 6Hr Sale only.)
• Game Boy Advances, PC or Nintendo DS Games $4.99 & up.
• DVDs & CDs $3.99.

JC Penny:

• Disney 2008 Ornament FREE & you will receive a $10 coupon good for Saturday, November 29th only. Limit 1 while supplies last.

Ace Hardware:

• Touch Screen GPS $109.99. Get $30 MIR. $79.99.
• Irwin 65-piece Drill/Drive Set $14.99. Get $10 MIR. $4.99.
• Cosco Step Stool $9.99 (reg. $18.99).
• Decorative Outdoor Floodlight Bulb 100W, 2000Hr. Life, Red or Green $2.99. Get $2 MIR. $.99.
• Heated Travel Mug $4.99 (reg. $12.99).
• Duracell Batteries 2-pack 5/$5 or $1 each.
• Stanley Hand Tools & Accessories $9.99. Get $5 MIR. $4.99.

Ink Stop:

• Kingston 2GB SD Card $3.99 (reg. $19.99).
• Kingston 2.0USB Drive $3.99 (reg. $19.99).
• Kingston 4.0USB Drive $7.99 (reg. $34.99).
• Philips 100-pack CD-R Spindle $7.99 (reg. $34.99).
• Philips 50-pack DVD+R or DVD-R $6.99 (reg. $26.99).

Radio Shack:

• 32" 720p LCD HDTV $399.99 (reg. $599.99).
• Motorola Bluetooth Headset $29.99 (reg. $49.99). Get $20 MIR. $29.99-20=$9.99.

World Market:

• Monkey holding the World Ornament FREE & you will receive a Passport to the World Savings Booklet. Limit 1 to the first 100 Customers.
• All Holiday Ornaments B1G or 2/$5.

Walgreens:

• Yes to Carrots, Cucumber, or Tomatoes Body Butter $1.99. Use $1/1 MFG (Yes to Carrots Mailing). $1.99-1=$.99. (Note: Walgreens 7-hour Sale)
• Tide Laundry Detergent $5.99. Use $.50/1 MFG (P&G 11/2/08). $5.99-.50=$5.49.
• Sobe Life Water $4/4. Use (4) $.40/1 MFG (CVS Tearoffs). $4-1.20=$2.80/4=$.60/1.
• Gillette Series Shave Gel $.99 w/ WC in ad. Use $.55/1 MFG (P&G 11/2/08). $.99-.55=$.44.
• Schick Intuition Plus or Quattro Midnight $3.99. Use $3/1 ESC pg.15 & $2/1 MFG (SS 10/5/08). $3.99-3-2=$+1.01.
• Excedrin 20ct Express Gelcaps or 24ct Tablets, Caplets or Geltabs B1G1 $4.49. Use (2) $2/1 MFG (Product Peelies). $4.49-4=$.49/2=$.25/1.
• Robitussin Cough Relief Liquid 4oz $3.99. Buy 3 & use (3) $2/1 printable MFG here. Get $5 RR. $3.99x3=$11.97-6-5=$.97/3=$.32/1.
• Dimetapp Cough Relief Liquid 4oz $3.99. Buy 3 & use (3) $2/1 printable MFG here. Get $5 RR. $3.99x3=$11.97-6-5=$.97/3=$.32/1.
• Hershey's Holiday Candy 7.6-9.2oz Kisses, Bells, or Minis 4/$10. Use (4) $1/1 MFG (SS 11/9/08). Get $5 ESR #33. $10-4-5=$1/4=$.25/1.
• Cadbury Soda 12-pack: A&W, 7UP, Dr. Pepper, or Sunkist 4/$10. This makes them $2.50 each. 2-Liters are $.79 each.
• Colgate Total Advanced Whitening Toothpaste $3.49. Buy 2 & use $3/2 ESC pg.17 & (2) $1.50/1 printable MFG here. $3.49x2=$6.98-3-3=$.98/2=$.49/1.
• Russell Stover Chocolates 11.5-12oz $3.99 w/ WC in ad. Use $2/1 MFG. $3.99-2=$1.99.

FREE Toothpaste & Candy @ Walgreens!

Clenece posted these deals at Good or Free Deals:

• Colgate Total Advanced 5.8oz or 7.8oz w/Free Toothbrush attached $2.99 Buy 2-$3/2 December EasySaver Coupon-$3 Using 2 PRINTABLE coupons (PDF on page 4)=$.02 OVERAGE.
• Werther's Originals Candies on sale B1G1 2 for $2.29 Buy 2-$2 Using 2 $1/1 Printable Coupons HERE, HERE or HERE (can only print 2 coupons from one of these 3 sites...at least that is what I was able to do).-$1/2 December Easysaver Coupon=$.71 OVERAGE

FREE Movie Monday!!!

Here is the code for today's FREE movie:
2MNC92

Remember that you can get as many FREE movies with this code as you have credit cards. You have until midnight tonight to use this code before it expires. As long as you return the movies by 9pm Tuesday, you will never be charged a cent for these movies!

Michaels Deals for Week of November 23-26

Micheal's Under $5 Deals: Please note that these deals are only good through Wednesday, November 26th. If you would like any of them, hurry! They may make great stocking stuffers for a crafty person in your life!

• Holiday Ornament Frames $2.99.
• Jar Candles or Warmers 3/$10 or $3.33 each.
• Christmas Collection Pine 2/$7 or $3.50 each.
• GE String-A-Long Lights 100ct $2/$7 or $3.50 each.
• Holiday Elegance Pinecones 2/$5 or $2.50 each.
• Value Pack Foam $4.99.
• T-Shirts 2/$5 or $2.50 each.
• Value Pack Paper or Scrap Packs 2/$5 or $2.50 each.
• Crystazzi Crystal Beads 2/$5 or $2.50 each.
• Better Beads & Elite Better Beads 2/$3 or $1.50 each.
• Lifestyles Matted Wall Frames $4.99.
• Holiday Cheer 100ft 2/$5 or $2.50 each.
• Christmas Narrow Ribbon 2/$3 or $1.50 each.
• Wilton 14oz $1.99 each.
• Apple Barrel Colors Acrylic Paint 2oz 2/$1 or $.50 each.
• Modeling Clay 2oz $.99.
• Christmas Pie Plates $3.99.
• Berella 4, Moonlight Mohair, Wool-ease Thick & Quick, Chinille Thick & Quick Yarn $4.99 each.

Circuit City & Best Buy Deals for Week of November 23-26

Circuit City: Please note that these deals are only good through Wednesday, November 26th. If you would like any of them, hurry!

• 70 Various DVDs for $2.99.

Best Buy: Please note that these deals are only good through Wednesday, November 26th. If you would like any of them, hurry!

• enV2 by LG (8820751 Black or 8820788 Maroon) $99.99. FREE with activation through Best Buy on new lines of service w/ 2-year agreement.

Office Depot Deals for Week of November 23-26

Please note that these deals are only good through Wednesday, November 26th. If you would like any of them, hurry!

• HP Deskjet Printer (Model D1455) $69.99. Get $70 MIR. FREE after MIR.
• Norton AntiVirus 2009 3-User (977925) $59.99. Get $20 Upgrade MIR & $40 MIR. FREE after MIRs.
• Hallmark Scrapbook Studio Deluxe 3 (849936) $29.99. Get $30 MIR. FREE after MIR.
• PhotoStudio Expressions Deluxe 3 (946345) $29.99. Get $30 MIR. FREE after MIR.
• Art Explosion Greeting Card Factory Deluxe 7.0 (589350) $49.99. Get $50 MIR. FREE after MIR.
• D-Link 5-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch (593276) $14.99. Get $15 MIR. FREE after MIR.

Target Deals for Week of November 23-26

Please note that these deals are only good through Wednesday, November 26th. If you would like any of them, hurry!

• Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers (Snug & Dry, Overnights, Supreme Gentle Care, Supreme Natural Fit) $9.99 Buy 3 & use (3) $1/1 MFG (SS 10/26/08 or 11/16/08). Get $3 MIR here & $5 TGC. $9.99x3=$29.97-3-3-5=$18.97/3=$6.32/1.
• Tidy Cat Litter 35lb $10.99. Buy 2 & use (2) $1/1 MFG. Get $5 TGC. $10.99x2=$21.98-2-5=$14.98/2=$7.49/1.
• Archer Farms Coffee Trial Size $1. Use $1/1 printable MFG here. FREE after coupon.
• Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail $1.99 or 100% Juice 2/$5 or $2.50 each.
• Planters 20oz Nuts 2/$9 or $4.50 each. Use $1/1 TC (SS 10/26/08). $4.50-1=$3.50.
• Family Games: Memory, Cootie, LadyBug, Chutes & Ladders, Cranium Polar Bear A-B-C, Let's Go Fishin', or Candy Land $4 each.

Kmart Deals for Week of November 23-26

Please note that these deals are only good through Wednesday, November 26th! If you want either of them, hurry!

• Pepsi 12-pack Cans 4/$10 or $2.50 each.
• General Mills Cereal 5/$10 or $2 each. Buy Honey Nut Cheerios & use $1/1 printable MFG here or $.55/1 printable MFG here or $1/2 MFG (SS 11/9/08) for any of the cereals. $2-.55=$1.45.

Dollar General Deals for Week of November 23-30

• Welch's 6-pack Canned Drinks 10oz Cands $2.25. Use $1/1 MFG. $2.25-1=$1.25. This makes them $.21/can.
• Energizer Batteries 4-pack AA or AAA, 2-pack C or D, or Single 9V $3.25. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 10/26/08). $3.25-1=$2.25.
• All Small & Mighty Laundry Detergent 50fl.oz $4. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 10/12/08). $4-1=$3.

Walgreens Deals for Week of November 23-29

• Nature's Bounty Vitamins & Supplements B1G1 $3.59-$42.99. Best Deal: Buy 2 Papaya Enzyme 100ct $3.59. Use (2) $1/1 MFG. $3.59-2=$1.59/2=$.80/1.
• Hershey's Holiday Candy 7.6-9.2oz Kisses, Bells, or Minis 4/$10. Use (4) $1/1 MFG (SS 11/9/08). Get $5 ESR #33 (Limit 1). $10-4-5=$1/4=$.25/1.
• Russell Stover Chocolates 11.5-12oz $3.99. Use $2/1 MFG. $3.99-2=$1.99.
• Campbell's Select Harvest 15.3-18.8oz 4/$5. Use (2) $.50/2 MFG (SS 10/5/08). $5-1=$4/4=$1/1.
• Welch's 100% Grape Juice 2/$5. Use (2) $1/1 MFG. $5-2=$3/2=$1.50/1.
• Dole Fruit Mandarin Oranges 24.5oz $1.99 w/ WC in ad. Buy 2 & use $.55/2 MFG (SS 11/9/08). $1.99x2=$3.98-.55=$3.43/2=$1.72/1.
• Hunt's Tomato Sauce 8oz $.29 w/ WC in ad. Buy 2 & use $.40/2 MFG. $.29x2=$.58-.40=$.18/2=$.09/1.
• Poppycock Snacks 8 or 8.5oz B1G1 $7. Use (2) $.50/1 MFG (SS 11/16/08). $7-1=$6/2=$3/1.
• Hershey's Giant Candy Bar 6.8 or 7oz 2/$3 w/ WC in ad. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (SS 9/28/08). $3-2=$1/2=$.50/1.
• M&Ms Premiums 6oz 2/$8. Use $1/2 ESC pg.2 & (2) $1/1 MFG (RP 11/16/08). $8-1-2=$5/2=$2.50/1.
• Dove Premium Chocolates 2/$3. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (Exp. 11/28/08). $3-2=$1/2=$.50/1.
• Dove Minis Candy 9.5oz 2/$6. Use $2/2 ESC pg.2 & (2) $1/1 MFG (Exp. 11/28/08). $6-2-4=$2/2=$1/1.
• Scotch Packaging Tape B1G1 $2.99. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (SS 11/23/08). $2.99-2=$.99/2=$.50/1.
• Comet Cleanser 14oz $.59 w/ WC in ad. Use $.35/1 MFG (SS 10/12/08). $.59-.35=$.24.
• Bounty Basic Paper Towels $.89 with WC in ad. Use $.25/1 MFG (P&G 11/2/08). $.89-.25=$.64.
• Sure Antiperspirant/Deodorant 2.6 or 2.7oz $1.99. Use $1.50/1 ESC pg.19 & $1/1 MFG. $1.99-1.50-1=$+.51.
• Airborne 9 or 10 pack Effervescent Tablets $5.99. Use $2/1 MFG (P 10/19/08, 11/16/08, or SS 11/23/08). $5.99-2=$3.99.
• Wal-Zyr Allergy Relief 30ct 24Hr Tablets B1G1 $14.99. Buy 4 & use $3/1 ESC pg.29 (will take off $12). Get $10 WGC ESR #13 (Limit 1). $14.99x2=$29.98-12-10=$7.98/4=$2/1.
• Nature Made Calcium, Vitamin D or Triple Flex B1G1 $4.19-$39.99. Best Deal: Buy 2 Vitamin D 400IU 90ct $4.19. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (SS 9/28/08 or 11/2/08). $4.19-2=$2.19/2=$1.10/1.
• Schiff Move Free Advanced or Mega Red Omega-3 B1G1 $19.99-$29.99. Best Deal: Buy 2 Glucosamine Chondroitin 40ct $19.99. Use (2) $5/1 MFG (SS 11/2/08). $19.99-10=$9.99/2=$5/1.
• Accu-Chek Aviva or Compact Plus Blood Glucose Monitor $9.99. Get $9.99 MIR. FREE after MIR.
• Visine Eye Drops $3.99 w/ WC in ad. Use $3/1 MFG. $3.99-3=$.99.
• Cadbury Soda 12-pack: A&W, 7UP, Dr. Pepper, or Sunkist 4/$10. This makes them $2.50 each. 2-Liters are $.79 each.
• Kleenex Facial Tissue 90-110ct $.89 w/ WC in ad. Use $.40/1 MFG. $.89-.40=$.49.
• Russell Stover Candy $7.99. Buy 2 & use (2) $2/1 MFG. Get $10 ESR #53 (Limit 1). $7.99x2=$15.98-4-10=$1.98/2=$.99/1.

RR Deals:

• Kitchen Appliances B1G$3, B2G$7, or B3G$10RR. These include: 13 Kitchen Gourmet items, 2 Perfection items, & 1 Walgreens item. See ad for list. If you buy 3 of them, you basically get one for FREE. If you need these or you can give any as a gift, this is a great deal.
• Listerine Mouthwash 2/$9. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (RP 9/28/08). Get $4.50 RR. $9-2-4.50=$2.50/2=$1.25/1.
• Venus Embrace Razor System $9.49. Use $4/1 MFG (Vocal Point Mailing). Get $6 RR. $9.49-4-6=$+.51.
• Robitussin Cough Relief Liquid 4oz $3.99. Buy 3 & use (3) $2/1 printable MFG here. Get $5 RR. $3.99x3=$11.97-6-5=$.97/3=$.32/1.
• Dimetapp Cough Relief Liquid 4oz $3.99. Buy 3 & use (3) $2/1 printable MFG here. Get $5 RR. $3.99x3=$11.97-6-5=$.97/3=$.32/1.

December FREE after ESR:

• Bald Guyz Moisture Gel, 4oz or Head Wipes 16-pack $5.99. Get $5.99 ESR #1. FREE after ESR. Limit 1.

$587.37 Worth of 47 Items + Shelving for $18.46!!!

This week was a good week overall. The items in red where FREE.
Walgreens Transaction 1:

1. 1 Johnson & Johnson's Nursing Pads 36ct $4.99.
2. 1 Lans Breastmilk Bags 25ct $6.99.

• Used $5 RR. (This Walgreens only allows 1 RR per person per transaction.)
• Used WGC for $7.44.
• OOP NOTHING!
• Total before RR was $11.98 - 5 = $6.98 + .46 in tax = $7.44 - 7.44 w/ WGC = FREE for 2 items!

Walgreens Transaction 2:

1. 4 M&Ms 14oz Bags $2.50 each.
2. 1 Just for Men Touch of Grey Hair Color $7.
3. 1 Crest SpinBrush Pro Toothbrush $4.99.
4. 1 French's French Fried Onions $1.99.
5. 2 BioInfusion Shampoo/Conditioner 33.8oz $10 each.
6. 2 Lysol NeutraAir Starter Kits $5.99 each (raincheck).

• Used $5/1 ESC for BioInfusion (took off $10).
• Used $2/1 ESC for Crest.
• Used $1/2 ESC for M&Ms (took off $2).
• Used $1.29 WC for French's (took off $.70).
• Used $2/1 MFG for Crest.
• Used $2/1 MFG for Just for Men.
• Used $.50/1 MFG for French's.
• Used (4) $1/1 MFG for M&Ms.
• Used (2) $4/1 MFG for Lysol.
• Used (2) $5 RR from previous transactions.
• Used WGC for $15.66.
• OOP NOTHING!
• Total before coupons was $60.95 - 36.19 in coupons = $24.76 - 10 in RR = $14.76 + .90 in tax = $15.66 - 15.66 WGC = FREE. I will receive $5 ESR for M&Ms, $7 MIR for Just for Men, & $10 ESR for BioInfusion. This makes it $22 profit for 11 items!

Target Transaction: The 2 Glade Candle refills were purchased by my mom and I paid her for 2 of them. I only paid $.50 each!

1. 3 Johnson's Buddies Soaps $.97 each.
2. 1 Gerber Graduates Yogurt Bites $2.99.
3. 1 Gerber Graduates Little Weiners $1.62.
4. 4 Del Monte Veggies $.66 each.
5. 1 Purina Beneful Dog Food 35lb Bag $28.99.

• Used $1/4 MFG for Del Monte.
• Used $3/3 MFG for Johnson's.
• Used $5 TGC.
• OOP $32.41.
• Total before coupons was $39.15 - 4 in coupons = $35.15 + 2.26 in tax = $37.41 - 5 TGC = $32.41 for 10 items!

Aldi Transaction:

1. 1 Celery 24ct $.59.
2. 1 Plastic Wrap $1.19.
3. 1 Sweet Potatoes 3lb Bag $.99.
4. 1 Dried Cranberries $1.39.
5. 1 Dried Assorted Fruit $1.39.
6. 2 Cranberries 1lb Bag $.89 each.

• OOP $7.65.
• Total was $7.33 + .32 in tax = $7.65 for 7 items!

Shop'n Save Transaction:

1. 1 SNS Whole Milk 1/2 Gallon $2.19.
2. 1 Gerber Graduates Wheels $1.93.
3. 2 Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice $2.44 each.
4. 1 Prairie Farms Sour Cream $1.
5. 2 Healthy Life Whole Wheat Bread Loaf $2.72 each.

• Used $.25/1 MFG for Prairie Farms.
• Used (2) $1/1 MFG for Welch's.
• Used (2) $5 & (1) $2 RR from previous transactions.
• OOP $.40.
• Total before coupons was $15.44 - 2.25 in coupons = $13.19 - .79 in tax (Yes, they paid me tax!) = $12.40 - 12 in RR = $.40 for 7 items!

I made a few other purchases this week. One was from Walmart for a birthday present which cost $11.62 for 3 items, another was Schnucks totaling $12.63 for last minute dinner supplies of 5 items, lastly PetsMart which totaled $13.27 for fish food and a new bubbler because the old one stopped working.

FREEbies for this week:

1. My parents as well as my husband's parents decided to give us money for Christmas for shelving to finish my workroom in our basement. We knew it would be a costly project and figured we would have to purchase supplies very slowly. It has been an ongoing project for over a year. My husband and I did online surveys which gave us $50 Lowe's Gift Cards each. I did a seperate survey which gave another $10 Gift Card. Our parents contributed the rest and our shelves are done! The only think left to get for the room is molding (which we have left over money for), small decorations, and a futon mattress. It has been such a blessing to see the room come together and with no money out of pocket! Total cost so far has been $415.
2. I won a give away from $5 Dinners. I received an Asian Sensations meal kit, Green Thai Curry Paste & Yellow Thai Curry! The meal kit was excellent and I will soon use the curries!

Simply "Cycle" Saturday

This weekend was crazy, that's why this is late but here you go! Several ways to re"cycle" old cards. That's right, the ones you receive in the mail, read once and usually throw away. Not anymore! Read some of the things I came up with to use your old cards for:

1. You can cut off the backs of the cards that have the writing on them and shred them in a shredder. You can use this shred paper for packing gifts with to ship instead of using packing peanuts! The picture below is an eco friendly version of paper shredder. It is manual so does not use any energy except for yours!
   
2. Now for the fronts that have the pretty pictures, you can use them as postcards. You just write on the backs as you would a postcard, place a stamp and off they go. A free, beautiful postcard!
3. You can also use the fronts to remake cards. You just glue, sew or hinge a new back on or you can cut the pictures or parts that you like from the card and redesign a whole new card. I love to do this. I have taken two or three different cards and combined the pictures for the look I want. Below is an example of a card that I made. I used a brad for a hinge so the card opens by sliding up and down.
   
4. You could also use your old card fronts to make gift tags for. If you are giving a gift bag, this is perfect. You just punch a hole in the card, cut to the shape you want, thread a short string through and there you have it. A beautiful gift tag. Below is one way you could do it designed by Southern Living. Take a card and cut off part of the design with some wording or not and write on the reverse side.
   
5. You can make designer placemats. You just collect the card fronts until you have enough in your desired theme. Get some contact paper and cardstock paper. Place the decoration where you would like it on the cardstock and cover it with contact paper. Hurray, you have new, one of a kind placements! This is great if you receive any oversized cards because you may get the look you want with just one card.
6. You can use the card fronts to make wonderful scrapbook pages. You can cut out the parts you like or even make an oval cut out and place a picture under it like a frame for your page. It turns out very beautiful and looks very creative! Below is an example of a scrapbook page I made out of a Lisa Frank Card. I cut the lenses out of the glasses and put pictures behind them. I used more of the card to frame one of the pictures and add stars. The script is from an old magazine.
7. Finally, if you don't have the time or would like to help out a charity with your old cards, send them to St. Jude's Ranch. They have a Greeting Card Recycling Program. Any of your cards that can be trimmed to fit the 5x7 backs that the children attach to them are appreciated. You can either cut the back off, or the children will do it for you. Click here for more information and the address to send the cards.

What have you used your old cards for? Post your ideas here and share with everyone.