Yes, I'm still around!

Just like most of you, I have taken a little break from cyberspace. I have been enjoying the last week with my family. We have a small amount of family in town which allows for some great quality time. Starting on Sunday or Monday, I will be back to my regular posting habit. I wish you all a great New Year and be watching out for some great giveaways and freebies in this New Year.

Here are my resolutions for this year. I would love for you to share yours.

1. Take ballet & jazz lessons again.
2. Start back into Tae Kwon Do regularly.
3. Start potty training my little guy. (If you have any advise or things that worked for you, I would love to hear it!)
4. Double my readership here. (I need your help for that one. Be sure to tell everyone you know about my site and grab my button to place on your blog!)
5. Declutter my house! (This is a hard one for me since I find a reason to be "attached" to everything anyone gives me. I need to just take pictures and then get rid of the stuff I won't use.)
6. Start scrapbooking again. (I have quite a collection of supplies and lots of pictures. The problem is...TIME!)

Ok...well...those are just a start. I'm sure I will quickly add to that list. Don't forget to share yours here. I have added a Mister Linky to make it easier. You can link to your post, blog, or just leave a comment!

Dierbergs Deals for Week of December 23-January 1

• Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice 2ct Bottles $4.99. Use $1/1 MFG (SS?). $4.99-1=$3.99. This makes it $2/bottle.
• Dixie Plates & Bowls 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $.35/1 MFG (RP 11/16/08) which doubles to $.70/1. $2.50-.70=$1.80.
• Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Detergent $3.69. Use $1/1 printable MFG here. $3.69-1=$2.69.
• Dawn Dish Detergent $2.69. Use $1/1 MFG (P&G Coupon Booklet). $2.69-1=$1.69.
• Birds Eye Vegetables 4/$5 or $1.25 each. Buy 2 & use $1/2 printable MFG here. $1.25x2=$2.50-1=$1.50/2=$.75/1.
• Fuze Drink 10/$10 or $1 each. Buy 2 & use $1/2 MFG (Walgreens Tearoff-Expires 12/31/08). $1x2=$2-1=$1/2=$.50/1.
• EarthGrains 100% Natural Bread $2.79. Use $.55/1 MFG (RP 11/16/08-Expires 12/31/08). $2.79-.55=$2.24.
• Hormel Meat Pepperoni or Turkey Pepperoni 2/$6 or $3 each. Use $.35/1 MFG (SS 11/9/08) which doubles to $.70/1. $3-.70=$2.30.
• Tyson Breaded Boxed Chicken $3.19. Use $.55/1 MFG (SS 10/19/08). $3.19-.55=$2.64.

Schnucks Deals for Week of December 29-January 4

• Prairie Farms French Onion Dip or Sour Cream $1.39. Use $.25/1 MFG (St. Louis Attractions) which doubles to $.50/1. $1.39-.50=$.89.
• Sunkist Pistachios B1G1 $6.99. Use $1/2 MFG (SS 11/2/08 or 12/7/08). $6.99-1=$5.99/2=$3/1.
• California Cuties Clementines $5.99. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 12/7/08-Expires 12/31/08). $5.99-1=$4.99.
• Fresh Express Complete Salads B1G1 $3.99. Use (2) $.75/1 MFG (SS 11/16/08-Expires 12/31/08). $3.99-1.50=$2.49/2=$1.25/1.
• Special K Cereals 4/$10 or $2.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 12/14/08). $2.50-1=$1.50.
• Jif Peanut Butter 2/$4. Use $1/2 MFG (RP 11/9/08-Expires 12/31/08). $4-1=$3/2=$1.50/1.
• Brooks Chili Beans or Mix 10/$10 or $1 each. Buy 2 & use $.55/2 MFG (SS?). $1x2=$2-.55=$1.45/2=$.73/1.
• Campbell's Select Harvest Light Soups 8/$10 or $1.25 each. Buy 2 & use $.40/2 MFG (SS 12/14/08) which doubles to $.80/2. $1.25x2=$2.50-.80=$1.70/2=$.85/1.
• Pace Picante Sauce or Salsa 2/$4. Use $.40/2 MFG (SS 12/14/08) which doubles to $.80/2. $4-.80=$3.20/2=$1.60/1.
• Durkee Cooking Spices 10/$10 or $1 each. Buy 2 & use $1/2 MFG (SS 11/16/08 or 12/14/08). $1x2=$2-1=$1/2=$.50/1.
• Caribou Coffee $5.99. Use $2/1 MFG (SS?-Expires 12/31/08). $5.99-2=$3.99.
• Swiss Miss Cocoa Mix 4/$5 or $1.25. Use $.30/1 MFG (SS 11/16/08-Expires 12/31/08) which doubles to $.60/1. $1.25-.60=$.65.
• Airborne Dietary Supplement 10ct $4.99. Use $2/1 MFG (SS 11/23/08). $4.99-2=$2.99.

Shop'n Save Deals for Week of December 29-January 3

• Hillshire Farms Cocktail Smokies 2/$5. Use $1/2 MFG (RP 11/16/08). $5-1=$4/2=$2/1.
• Green Cabbage $.38/lb.
• King's Hawaiian Rolls 12oz 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $.55/1 MFG (All You-12/26/08). $2.50-.55=$1.95.
• Fuze 18.5oz Bottle B1G1 w/ SNS coupon at Customer Service $? Use $1/2 MFG (Walgreens Tearoff). Final price unknown.
• General Mills Cereal 4/$10: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cheerios, Reese's Peanut Butter Puffs. Use $4/4 SNSC in ad or printable here & (4) $1/1 MFG (All You-1/23/09) or (2) $1/2 MFG (Pillsbury Coupon Booklet) for Cheerios. $10-4-4=$2/4=$.50/1 or 10-4-2=$4/4=$1/1.
• Prairie Farms Cottage Cheese 24oz 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $.25/1 MFG (St. Louis Attractions). $2.50-.25=$2.25.
• Knorr Side Dishes 10/$10 or $1 each. Buy 2 & use $.50/2 MFG (RP 11/16/08). $1x2=$2-.50=$1.50/2=$.75/1.
• Healthy Choice Simple Selections 10/$15 or $1.50 each. Buy 12 & use $5/10 MFG in ad or printable here & (2) B5G1 MFG (SS 10/19/08-Expires 12/31/08). $1.50x12=$18-5-3=$10/12=$.83/1.
• Kotex Tampons 18ct 2/$5.98. Use $1/2 MFG (SS 11/9/08). $5.98-1=$4.98/2=$2.49/1.

Walmart Deals for Week of December 28-January 3

• Oral-B Refill Brush Heads 3ct $5.97. Use $3/1 MFG (P&G 12/14/08). $5.97-3=$2.97.
• Suave Lotion 10oz $1.78. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 12/14/08). $1.78-1=$.78.
• Arm & Hammer Essentials Starter Kit 32oz $2. Use $1/1 (SS 12/14/08). Get $2 MIR (if you need a rebate form, request one here). $+1 after MFG & MIR!
• Franks RedHot Sauce 5oz $.86. Use $.50/1 MFG (SS 12/14/08 or Hallmark December). $.86-.50=$.36.
• Infusium 23 Hair Care 16oz $5.84. Use $3/1 MFG (P&G 12/28/08). $5.84-3=$2.84.

Target Deals for Week of December 28-January 3

• Energizer Batteries 10ct AA or AAA $6.99. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 11/9/08-Expires 12/31/08 or SS 12/14/08). $6.99-1=$5.99.
• Energizer Batteries 4ct C or D or 2ct 9V $5.54. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 11/9/08-Expires 12/31/08 or SS 12/14/08). $5.54-1=$4.54.
• Rayovac Batteries $1. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 12/7/08). FREE after MFG.
• 18 Gallon Tote $4.
• Storage Ottoman $64.
• Dove Cream Oil Body Lotion 13.5oz $4.99. Use $1.50/1 MFG (RP 10/12/08-Expires 12/31/08 or Dove Sample-Expires 12/31/08). $4.99-1.50=$3.49.
• Gillette Body Wash 12oz $3.79. Use $2/1 MFG (P&G 11/30/08-Expires 12/31/08 or P&G 12/28/08). $3.79-2=$1.79.
• Old Spice Red Zone 3/$10 or $3.33 each. Use $1/1 MFG (P&G 12/28/08). $3.33-1=$2.33.
• Tyson 25oz Chicken Strips $6.99. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 10/19/08). $6.99-1=$5.99.
• Lean Pockets or Hot Pockets $1.89. Use $.50/1 MFG (RP 9/28/08-Expires 12/31/08). $1.89-.50=$1.39.
• Archer Farms 16oz Monster Mix 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $.50/1 printable TC here. $2.50-.50=$2.
• MultiGrain Cheerios Cereal 12.8oz 3/$8 or $2.67 each. Use $1/1 MFG (Pillsbury Coupon Booklet). $2.67-1=$1.67.
• Hershey's Kisses 3/$7 or $2.33 each. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 11/9/08). $2.33-1=$1.33.
• Bounty Basic Regular Rolls 8ct Paper Towels $5.99. Use $1/1 MFG (P 11/16/08-Expires 12/31/08). $5.99-1=$4.99. This makes it $.62/roll.
• Luvs Family Pack Diapers $14.99. Use $2/1 MFG (Luvs Mailing). $14.99-2=$12.99.

Kmart Deals for Week of December 28-January 3

• Juicy Juice 64oz 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $1/1 printable MFG here. $2.50-1=$1.50.
• Windex 32oz or 28ct Wipes 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG (Ready, Set, Grow Magazine). $2.50-1=$1.50.
• Scrubbing Bubbles 22oz 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG (Scrubbing Bubbles Mailing). $2.50-1=$1.50.
• Fantastik 32oz 2/$4 or $2 each. Use $1/1 MFG (Ready, Set, Grow Magazine). $2-1=$1.
• Purina Cat Chow 18lb Bag $11. Use $1.50/1 MFG (Purina Mailing). $11-1.50=$9.50.

RR Deals:

• P&G Select Products B$25G$5RR:

1. Tide 100floz Liquid Detergent $12. Use $1/1 MFG (P&G 11/30/08-Expires 12/31/08, P&G 12/14/08, P&G Mailing, or Ready, Set, Grow Magazine). $12-1=$11.
2. Charmin 24 Regular, 12 Big or 6 Mega Rolls Bath Tissue $7. Use $.25/1 MFG (P&G 11/30/08-Expires 12/31/08, P 12/28/08, or P&G 12/28/08). $7-.25=$6.75. This makes it $.56/roll.
3. Bounty Paper Towels 8 Regular, 6 Big or Basic 6 Giant Rolls $7. Use $1/1 MFG (P 11/16/08-Expires 12/31/08). $7-1=$6. This makes it $.75/roll.
4. Pantene Hair Care 3/$10. Use (3) $2/1 MFG (P&G 12/14/08 or P&G Mailing). $10-6=$4/3=$1.33/1.
5. Downy 2/$10. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (P&G 12/14/08 or P&G Mailing). $10-2=$8/2=$4/1.
6. Best Deal: Buy 2 Downy, 3 Pantene & 1 Bounty Paper Towels which makes $27 before coupons. After coupons makes $6+4+8=$18-5=$13/6=$2.17/1.

FREE Movie Monday!!!

Here is the code for today's FREE movie:
545DZ9
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!

First time renting from a Redbox?
If so, use code:
DVDONME
before the code above and get twice the movies. You can then use each of your credit cards if you so choose and then use the same ones again with the code above and get a whole bundle of movies!

Walgreens Deals for Week of December 28-January 3

• General Mills Cereal: Honey Nut Cheerios, Golden Grahams, Fiber One, Lucky Charms, or Cinnamon Toast Crunch 3/$7. Use $1/1 MFG (All You-1/23/09) for any, $1/1 MFG (Fiber One Sample) for Fiber One, $.75/1 MFG (Fiber One Sample) for Fiber One, $.55/1 printable MFG here for Honey Nut Cheerios, or $1/2 MFG (Pillsbury Coupon Booklet) for Honey Nut Cheerios. Best Price: Use (3) $1/1 MFG. $7-3=$4/3=$1.33/1.
• Pepsi Products 12-pack 4/$10.92 w/ WC in ad pg. 1. $10.92/4=$2.73/1. (Note: The coupon says that the FREE one has to be the Mountain Dew Voltage but they haven't cared in the past as long as you purchase 4 Pepsi products.)
• Revlon Face or Eye Makeup B1G1 $6.49-$13.99. Use (2) $2/1 MFG (SS ? or Kmart Beauty Booklet-Expires 12/31/08). $6.49-4=$2.49/2=$1.25/1.
• Folgers Classic Roast Coffee $2.99. Use $.50/1 MFG (P&G 12/28/08). $2.99-.50=$2.49.
• Cottonelle 24-double Rolls Toilet Paper $12.99. Use $.50/1 MFG (SS 12/14/08). $12.99-.50=$12.49. This makes it $.52/roll.
• Tuf Paper Towels $.59 w/ WC in ad pg.2.
• Glade Wisp Flameless Candle $5.99. Use $5/1 MFG (Glade Mailing). Get $2 ESR. $5.99-5-2=$+1.01.
• Glade Scented Oil Candle Holder Kit $3.99. Use $2.50/1 MFG (SS 12/7/08). Get $1 ESR. $3.99-2.50-1=$.49.
• Dixie Tableware 24-48ct Plates $1.99 w/ WC in ad pg.2. Use $.35/1 MFG (RP 11/16/08). $1.99-.35=$1.64.
• Febreze Air Effects 2/$5. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (P 12/28/08). $5-2=$3/2=$1.50/1.
• Hershey's Kisses 2/$5. Use $1/2 ESC & (2) $1/1 MFG. $5-1-2=$2/2=$1/1.
• Pringles $.99. Buy 3 & use $.30/3 MFG (P&G 12/14/08). $.99x3=$2.97-.30=$2.67/3=$.89/1.
• Wrigley's Exra Gum 15-pieces 3/$1.98. Buy 6 & use $.99/3 ESC (will take off $1.98) & (3) B1G1 MFG (SS ?). $1.98x2=$3.96-1.98-1.98=FREE after coupons!
• Russell Stover Boxed Chocolates 11.5-12oz $4.99. Use $1/1 ESC & $1/1 MFG (SS 12/14/08). $4.99-1-1=$2.99.
• Sun-Maid Raisins 18oz $1.99. Buy 2 & use $1/2 MFG (RP 11/9/08). $1.99x2=$3.98-1=$2.98/2=$1.49/1.
• Simply Asia 2.5oz $1. Use $.50/1 MFG (RP 9/28/08-Expires 12/31/08). $1-.50=$.50.
• Ocean Spray Drink 64oz 2/$4. Use (2) $.55/1 MFG (RP 12/7/08). $4-1.10=$2.90/2=$1.45/1.
• Mott's Apple Sauce 6-pack 3/$5. Use (3) $.40/1 MFG (Dierbergs Tearoff). $5-1.20=$3.80/3=$1.27/1.
• Campbell's Soup Tomato or Chicken Noodle $1.39. Buy 4 & use $.69 WC in ad pg.5 (will take off $2.80) & $.25/4 MFG (SS 10/5/08-Expires 12/31/08). $1.39x4=$5.56-2.80-.25=$2.51/4=$.63/1.
• Scotch Packaging Tape $1.99 w/ WC in ad pg8. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 11/23/08). $1.99-1=$.99.
• Joint Juice 6-pack B1G1 $6.49. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (RP 11/2/08-Expires 1/2/09). $6.49-2=$4.49/2=$2.25/1. This makes it $.37/bottle.
• SoyJoy Nutrition Bars B1G1 $1.39. Buy 10 & use (5) B1G1 MFG (SS ?-Expires 12/31/08) & $2/10 MFG (SS 10/19/08-Expires 12/31/08). $1.39x5=$6.95-2=$4.95/10=$.50/1.
• Always Infinity 14-18ct $4.99. Use $1/1 MFG (P&G 12/28/08 or Always Sample). $4.99-1=$3.99.
• Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion 24.5oz (Receive FREE Clinical Therapy Lotion 6.8oz) $5.99. Use $.55/1 MFG (RP 11/16/08) for Intensive Care & $1.50/1 MFG (RP 11/16/08) for Clinical Therapy. $5.99-.55-1.50=$3.94/2=$1.97/1.
• Curel Lotion 1-3oz $.99. Use $1/1 MFG (SS ?). FREE after MFG!
• Gillette Shampoo or Body Wash 2/$9. Use (2) $2/1 MFG (P&G 11/30/08-Expires 12/31/08 or P&G 12/28/08). $9-4=$5/2=$2.50/1.
• Ricola Cough Drops 19-24ct $1.29 w/ WC in ad pg.16. Buy 2 & use $1/2 MFG (SS ?-Expires 12/31/08). $1.29x2=$2.58-1=$1.58/2=$.79/1.
• Herbal Essence or Aussie Hair Care $2.99 w/ WC in ad pg.20. Use $1/1 MFG for Herbal Essence or $2/2 MFG for Aussie (P&G 11/30/08-Expires 12/31/08 or P&G 12/28/08). $2.99-1=$1.99.
• Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers or Training Pants $9.99. Use $1/1 WC (Coloring/Activity Book) & $1/1 MFG (SS 12/7/08). $9.99-1-1=$7.99.
• Blue Diamond Almonds 22.2oz $4.99. Buy 2 & use $.75/2 MFG (SS 10/19/08). $4.99x2=$9.98-.75=$9.23/2=$4.62/1.
• Dawn Dish Liquid $.99 w/ WC in ad pg.20. Use $1/1 MFG (P&G Coupon Book). FREE after MFGs!

RR Deals:

• Tide Laundry Detergent 40-64 Loads $11.99. Use $1/1 MFG (P&G 11/30/08-Expires 12/31/08, P&G 12/14/08, or P&G Savings Booklet). Get $2 RR. $11.99-1-2=$8.99.
• Gillette Fusion Razor Manual or Power $8.99. Use $4/1 MFG (P&G 11/30/08-Expires 12/31/08 or P&G 12/28/08). Get $3 RR. $8.99-4-3=$1.99.
• Listerine Mouthwash 2/$8. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (RP 9/28/08-Expires 12/31/08). Get $4.50 RR. $8-2-4.50=$1.50/2=$.75/1.
• P&G Select Products pg.14 B$20G$4 Possible Scenarios:

1. Pantene 25.4oz $6. Buy 4 & use (4) $2/1 MFG (P&G 12/14/08 or P&G Coupon Booklet). Get $4 RR. $6x4=$24-8-4=$12/4=$3/1.
2. Clairol Nice'n Easy Hair Color or Root Touch Up $6. Buy 4 & use (2) $5/2 MFG (P&G 12/28/08). Get $4 RR. $6x4=$24-10-4=$10/4=$2.50/1.

• Johnson & Johnson Select Products pg.15 B$10G$3 possible Scenarios:

1. Baby Care 2/$6. Buy 4 & use $1/1 WC (Coloring/Activity Book) (will take off $4) & (4) $1/1 MFG (Johnson's Mailing). Get $3 RR. $6x2=$12-4-4-3=$1/4=$.25/1.
2. Johnson's Baby Wash 28oz or Lotion 27oz $5. Buy 2 & use $1/1 WC (Coloring/Activity Book) (will take off $2) & (2) $1/1 MFG (Johnson's Mailing). Get $3 RR. $5x2=$10-2-2=$6/2=$3/1.

• Dr. Scholl's Shoe Insoles 2/$20. Use (2) $5/1 MFG (SS 11/9/08-Expires 12/31/08). Get $10 RR. $20-10-10=FREE after MFG & RR!
• Vicks Select Products B$20G$10 or B$15G$5 Possible Scenarios:

1. Vicks VapoRub $4. Buy 5 & use $1/1 MFG (P&G 12/28/08 or Ready, Set, Grow Magazine). Get $10 RR. $4x5=$20-5-10=$5/5=$1/1.
2. Vicks NyQuil or DayQuil $6. Buy 4 & use (4) $1.50/1 MFG (P&G 11/30/08-Expires 12/31/08). Get $10 RR. $6x4=$24-6-10=$8/4=$2/1.

• Cold/Flu Select Products B$20G$10 or B$10G$5 pg.16 Possible Scenarios:

1. Dimetapp Liquid 4oz $4. Buy 5 & use (5) $2/1 printable MFG here. Get $10 RR. $4x5=$20-10-10=FREE after MFG & RR!
2. Robitussin Liquid 4oz $4. Buy 5 & use (5) $2/1 printable MFG here. Get $10 RR. $4x5=$20-10-10=FREE after MFG & RR!

FREE after ESR for January:

1. Orajel Medicated Cold Sore Brush .05oz or Overnight Cold Sore Patches 8-pack, Up to $8.49. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 10/26/08). Get $8.49 ESR. $+1 after MFG & ESR!
2. AutoExpressions Vent Fresh Elite Auto Air Freshener, Up to $4.99.
3. Revlon Matte Collection Lipstick, Eyeshadow, Blush or Pencil, Up to $10. Use $2/1 MFG (SS?). Get Up to $10 ESR. $+2 after MFG & ESR.