Absent from the Blogosphere.

I just wanted to let all my wonderful readers know that I will be absent from the blogosphere this weekend. I will be back to my regular posting on Monday.

I wish you all a very wonderful weekend. Be sure to catch a parade or two this weekend. Most places are having their St. Pat's Day parades around town.

If you haven't accepted the MISSION yet for this week, be sure to check it out and do it. You have until Sunday at midnight.

I Received the Lemonade Award!!!

Lisa from Mom of 2 Boys Wife of 1 awarded me the Lemonade Award. Thanks Lisa! This award is for showing a great attitude or gratitude.

The rules of the award are as follows:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs that show great attitude or gratitude.
3. Link to your nominees within your post.
4. Let the nominees know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
5. Share the love and link to the person from who you received your award.

My 10 nominations are:

1. Colleen's Mark. Blog
2. Mrs. Cox Slice 'O Heaven
3. Piece of Me
4. Womanly Excellence
5. Etsy Giveaways
6. 62cards
7. As They Grow Up
8. Jesse Kate Designs
9. In One Ear
10. Bearable Deals

Clearance Items to Watch For!!!

Target has on clearance:

• Barilla Spaghetti on clearance for $.89.
• Market Pantry Salsa 24oz $2.16.
• Heinz Home Style Gravy $.97.
• Jergens 2oz Lotion $1.37. Use $1/1 MFG (Jergens Mailer). $1.37-1=$.37.
• Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion 2oz $1.37. Use $1.50/1 MFG (RP 1/18/09). $1.37-1.50=$+.13!

Target has on sale:

• StarKist Tuna Creations $1.58. Buy 2 & use B1G1 MFG (VocalPoint) & $1/1 MFG (VocalPoint). $1.58-1=$.58/2=$.29/1!

Check out their other deals here.

Walgreens has clearanced:

• Healthy Choice Steamers Beef Brisket Flavor $.87. (NOTE: These say they are clearanced for $2.39 but they ring up at $.87! We bought the 3 that were left at our store!)

If you are out at these stores, these savings may be worth looking out for!

Dierbergs Deals for March 10-16

• Sargento Classic Shredded Cheese 8oz 3/$6 or $2 each. Use $.50/1 MFG (SS 1/25/09). $2-.50=$1.50.
• Campbell's Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup 2/$1 or $.50 each. Buy 4 & use $.40/4 MFG(SS 1/4/09) which doubles to $.80/4. $.50x4=$2-.80=$1.20/2=$.60/1.
• Minute Rice Instant Rice 14oz 2/$4 or $2 each. Use $.50/1 MFG (SS 1/4/09). $2-.50=$1.50.
• Del Monte Tomatoes 14.5oz $1.19. Use $.40/1 MFG (RP 2/8/09) which doubles to $.80/1. $1.19-.80=$.39.
• Kellogg's Pop-Tarts 8ct $1.99. Use $1/1 MFG (Walgreens Catalina). $1.99-1=$.99.
• Planters Big Nut Bars 5ct 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG (Schnucks Tearoff). $2.50-1=$1.50.
• Pillsbury Premium Brownie Mix 13.5-20oz 3/$5 or $1.67 each. Buy 2 & use $1/2 MFG (RP 1/11/09). $1.67x2=$3.33-1=$2.33/2=$1.17/1.
• Gerber 2nd Baby Food 4oz Jars 10/$5 or $.50 each. Buy 5 & use $.75/5 MFG (Gerber Mailer). $.50x5=$2.50-.75=$1.75/5=$.35/1.
• Healthy Choice Complete Meals 4/$10 or $2.50 each. Buy 6 & use B5G1 MFG (Hallmark Feb/Mar 2009, Shape 3/09, or SS 2/1/09). $2.50x5=$12.50/6=$2.08/1.
• Pillsbury Toaster Strudels 3/$6 or $2 each. Buy 2 & use $.55/2 MFG (GMS 1/4/09 or 2/8/09). $2x2=$4-.55=$3.45/2=$1.73/1.
• Activia or Danactive Yogurt 4ct 2/$4 or $2 each. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 1/11/09). $2-1=$1.
• Tropicana Orange Juice 59-64oz 2/$6. Use $1/2 MFG (RP 1/4/09). $6-1=$5/2=$2.50/1.

News Around the Blogosphere!!

FREEbie News:

• Aveda Shampoo Sample.
• Vegetarian Starter Kit.
• Billy Boy Candies Pocket Tin.
• FREE Diabetes Guide.
• Biolage Sample & Entry into Sweep for 4 Day, 3 Night Spa Vacation.
• American Cheerleading Magazine FREE 1 Year Subscription.
• Join SheSpeaks for FREEbies and great information.

Coupon News:

• Sign up for Joint Juice Health Challenge and get weekly printable coupons.
• $1.50/1 printable MFG for Dove Cream Oil Body Lotion.

Store News:

• Home Depot printable coupons:  B1 Glad Trash Product G1 Clorox Clean-up Cleaner w/ Bleach, $3/1 Roundup Concentrates, & B1G1 Package of Bulbs.  Expires 3/18/09.
• Sign up for coupons for FREE products from Bath and Body Works.  Current coupon is FREE Signature Collection Shower Gel w/ $10 Purchase.  While supplies last, get a FREE Tote w/ the same $10 Purchase.
• Sign up for X5 Reverse Bidding and receive $25 Credit.  (NOTE:  I don't know anything about this company so be sure to check it out before joining.)
• Borders 25% off 1 Item printable coupon.  Expires 3/15/09.
• Restaurant.com 80% off using code: MENU.
• Michael's 40% off Regular Priced Item printable coupon.  Expires 3/14/09.
• JoAnn Fabric FREE S&H using code: EBD077.  Expires 3/18/09.

Check Out Some New Blogs!

If you are interested in learning about some new blogs, check out my new post "Spread the Blog-LOVE in Review!

FREE Mandy Moore Tunes!!!

MANDY MOORE

"AMANDA LEIGH"

Joelle from Gain Laundry Detergent sent me a link to

FREE Mandy Moore Song Download

It is an exclusive song from her new album "Amanda Leigh"!

This offer ends this Friday, March 13 so HURRY!!!

While you are at the site, be sure to enter the sweepstakes to win a concert by Mandy Moore in your hometown!

How awesome would that be?

You could download her song for FREE, memorize it, and sing it as a fan at her concert!

Count me in!

News Around the Blogosphere!!

FREEbie News:

• Caress Evenly Gorgeous Body Wash Sample.
• Emergen-C Sample.
• Volpi Italian Meats Sample.
• Kotex Ultra-thin Overnight w/ Wings Sample.
• FREE Travel Guides and Brochures.

FREE Movie Wednesday!

Here is the code for FREE movies today:

JGB123

Remember, you can use this code for as many movies as you have credit cards.

Just be sure to return the movies before 9pm tomorrow so that you will not be charged a cent!

Never rented from Redbox before?

Then, use this code first for even more movies:

DVDONME

Next you can use this code:

BREAKROOM

That means you can get 3 times the movies at once!

DVDONME has to be used for your very 1st rental with Redbox or it won't work.

BREAKROOM can be used any day of the week but only once per card and then it will no longer work.

Schnucks Deals for March 9-15

• Schnucks Natural Bone-In Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Bone-In Shank Portion Ham, or Pride of the Farm Whole Pork Butt $.89/lb.
• Oscar Mayer Regular Lunchables $.89! Limit 4.
• Schnucks Shredded Cheese 6-8oz 3/$5 or $1.67 each.
• Schnucks Butter Quarters 16oz 2/$4 or $2 each.
• Schnucks English Muffins 12oz 10/$10 or $1 each.
• Green Onions, Cucumbers or Green Peppers 2/$1 or $.50 each.
• Nabisco Snack Crackers 4/$10 or $2.50 each. Buy 2 & use $2/2 MFG (SS 1/25/09). $2.50x2=$5-2=$3/2=$1.50/1.
• Cheerios Snack Mix 5/$10 or $2 each. Use $.60/1 printable MFG. $2-.60=$1.40.
• Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn 3ct 3/$5 or $1.67 each. Use $1/1 printable MFG. $1.67-1=$.67.
• Kellogg's Mini-Wheats Cereals 3/$7 or $2.33 each. Use $.70/1 MFG (RP 2/22/09). $2.33-.70=$1.63.
• Yoplait Yogurt Cups 10/$6 or $.60 each. Buy 8 & use $1/8 MFG (Eat Better America Coupon Booklet). $.60x8=$4.80-1=$3.80/8=$.48/1.
• Old Orchard Healthy Balance 2/$4. Use $1/2 MFG (Old Orchard Mailer). $4-1=$3/2=$1.50/1.
• Healthy Choice Dinners 4/$10 or $2.50 each. Buy 6 & use B5G1 MFG (Hallmark Feb/Mar 2009, Shape 3/09, SS 1/4/09 or 2/1/09). $2.50x5=$12.50/6=$2.08/1.
• Contessa Meals $5.49. Use $1.50/2 printable MFG. $5.49x2=$10.98-1.50=$9.48/2=$4.74/1.
• Campbell's Tomato Soup 10/$7 or $.70 each. Buy 4 & use $.40/4 MFG (SS 1/4/09) which doubles to $.80/4. $.70x4=$2.80-.80=$2/4=$.50/1.

Shop'n Save Deals for March 9-14

• Fresh Cabbage $.28/lb.
• Red Potatoes $.48/lb.
• Red Delicious or Granny Smith Apples 3lb 2/$4 or $2/3lb. This makes it $.67/lb.
• Nabisco Snack Crackers 7.5-10oz 3/$8 or $2.67 each. Buy 2 & use $2/2 MFG (SS 1/25/09). $2.67x2=$5.33-2=$3.33/2=$1.67/1.
• StarKist Chunk Light Tuna 2.6oz Pouch 3/$4 or $1.33 each. Buy 2 & use B1G1 MFG (VocalPoint or All You-2/20/09) & $1/1 MFG (VocalPoint or All You-3/20/09). $1.33x2=$2.66-1.33-1=$.33/2=$.17/1.
• South Beach Living Cereal Bars 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 2/8/09). $2.50-1=$1.50.
• Jell-O Pudding or Gels 6ct 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $.60/1 MFG (SS 3/1/09). $2.50-.60=$1.90.
• Planter's Big Nut Bars 8.1oz Box 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG (Schnucks Tearoff). $2.50-1=$1.50.

Meal Deal:

• Hormel Fully Cooked Entrees 17oz $4.99. Use $.75/1 MFG (SS 2/8/09). $4.99-.75=$4.24.
• Bob Evans Side Dishes 20-24oz $2.79.
• Fresh Express Salad Blends 7-12oz 2/$4 or $2 each.
• $4.24+2.79+2=$9.03!

Save Money on Batteries!

My hubby sent me this video that is published all over the internet.

What a cool way to save money on AA batteries.

Would you try this?

(NOTE: This isn't for real but someone was very creative and what a fun video :)

FREE Gillette at Target (3/8/09-3/14/09)

• Archer Farms Blue Corn Tortilla Chips 16oz or 16oz Salsa $2 each.
• StarKist Albacore Tuna 6.4oz 2/$5. Use B1G1 MFG (VocalPoint Mailer or All You-2/20/09) & $1/1 MFG (VocalPoint Mailer or All You-3/20/09). 5-2.50-1=$1.50/2=$.75/1.
• Kellogg's 10ct Fruit Snacks or 6ct Yogos Bits $1.50. Buy 2 & use $1/2 MFG (RP 2/1/09). $1.50x2=$3-1=$2/2=$1/1.
• Market Pantry Cheese 8oz Blocks or Shredded 4/$7 or $1.75 each. Buy 2 & use $1/2 printable TC. $1.75x2=$3.50-1=$2.50/2=$1.25/1.
• Starburst Jellybeans 14oz $1.66. Buy 2 & use $1/2 MFG (RP 3/1/09). $1.66x2=$3.32-1=$2.32/2=$1.16/1.
• Hershey's Eggs or Kisses 10oz $2.33. Buy 2 & use $2/2 MFG (SS 1/25/09). $2.33x2=$4.66-2=$2.66/2=$1.33/1.
• DanActive or Activia 4ct Yogurt $2 each. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 1/11/09). $2-1=$1.
• Pet Essentials Scooping Cat Litter 14lb $3.99.
• Bounty Paper Towels 12ct Regular or 8ct Giant Rolls $10. Buy 2 & use $2.25/2 TC (RP 2/8/09) & (2) $.25/1 MFG (P&G 2/8/09 or 3/1/09). $10x2=$20-2.25-.50=$17.25/2=$8.63/1. This makes it $.72/roll!
• Swiffer 360 Dusters Starter Kit $3.50. Use $1/1 MFG (P&G 2/8/09 or Home Made Simple Mailer). $3.50-1=$2.50.
• Glade 4oz Jar Candle 2/$5. Use $1.50/2 MFG (SS 2/1/09). $5-1.50=$3.50/2=$1.75/1.
• Glade Scented Oil Candle Starter 2/$5. Use B1G1 MFG (SS 2/1/09). $5-2.50=$2.50/2=$1.25/1.
• Febreze Air Effects 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG (P&G 2/8/09 or P 12/28/09). $2.50-1=$1.50.
• Luvs Diapers Jumbo Pack $6.99. Use $1/1 printable MFG. $6.99-1=$5.99.
• Glad Products 2/$5. Use $1/2 MFG (Kmart Tearoff). $5-1=$4/2=$2/1.
• Gillette Hair Care or Body Wash $2. Use $2/1 MFG (P&G 3/1/09). FREE after MFG! (Thanks Crystal!)
• Mott's Applesauce 4-6ct $1.77. Use $1/1 printable TC & $.55/1 printable MFG. $1.77-1-.55=$.22. (Thanks Crystal!)

Party @ Archivers!

Archivers offers a lot of classes and even some FREE opportunities.

Here are some of the things they have this month:

FREE:

• QuicKutz Launch Party March 13-16. Learn how to use the new QuicKutz and dies. More details here.
• Stamping Techniques Weekend March 27-29. Make a FREE card using stamps. They will teach you some great stamping techniques also. More details here.

NOT FREE BUT FUN:

• Watercolor Whimsy Card Workshop $15. More details here.
• Scrap Mania $15. More details here.

If you sign up for a class in store from now until 3/15/09, use this 30% off printable coupon when you pay. Yes, you can use these 30% off any item coupons to pay for your classes! What a great option!

News Around the Blogosphere!

FREEbie News:

• Cream of Wheat Sample. 3 flavors to choose from.
• If you haven't signed up for Betty Crocker's newsletter, do so now and get FREE Warm Delights.
• Promote Safety w/ a FREE "Buckle Up" Bumper Sticker.

Coupon News:

• $2/1 printable MFG for Balneol & $2/1 for UniFiber. Expires 12/31/09.

Store News:

• Archivers 30% off Any Item & FREE Cardstock printable coupon. Expires 3/15/09 & 3/31/09.
• FREE Arby's Roastburger printable coupon. Expires 3/14/09.
• FREE Training Socks from Lucy Store printable coupons. Expires 3/22/09. There isn't one in Missouri but we are going to Chicago this weekend, Yipee!!! Here is a store locator in case you need it.
• Border's Seattle's Best Coffe B1G1 printable MFG. Expires 4/28/09.
• Snapfish FREE S&H on Photo Frames using code: FRAME09. Expires 3/15/09.
• JoAnn Fabric 50% off one Regular Priced Item using code: EFD087. Expires 3/28/09.

Sweepstakes News:

• DenTek Economic Stimulus Sweepstakes: Chance to win $100 CVS Gift Card! Enter everyday until 3/18/09 for more chances to win.
• Gaiam Yoga Kit Giveaway: Tell your Yoga story and you will be entered to win. Ends 3/27/09.

Kmart Deals for March 8-14

• Charmin Basic 24ct Big Rolls or 18ct Ultra Soft/Strong Big Rolls $11. Use $.25/1 MFG (P&G 2/8/09 or 3/1/09). $11-.25=$10.75. This makes it $.45/roll!
• Bounty Basic 15ct Papertowel Rolls $11. Use $.25/1 MFG (P&G 2/8/09 or 3/1/09). $11-.25=$10.75. This makes it $.72/roll.
• Tidy Cat 20-27lb Litter $8.99. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 2/8/09). $8.99-1=$7.99.
• Nature's Bounty Vitamins or Supplements B1G1 $3.99 & UP. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (Nature's Bounty Sample, RP 2/1/09, 3/1/09, printable, printable, or printable). $3.99-2=$1.99/2=$1/1.
• Hershey's Easter Miniatures Candy Bags 10-12oz 3/$7 or $2.33 each. Buy 2 & use $2/2 MFG (SS 1/25/09). $2.33x2=$4.66-2=$2.66/2=$1.33/1.
• Pop-Tarts 12ct 4/$10 or $2.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG (Walgreens Catalina). $2.50-1=$1.50.

7 FREE items at CVS!!! (3/8/09-3/14/09)

• Arm & Hammer 2x Laundry Detergent B1G1 $6.99. Use (2) $1/1 printable MFG. $6.99-2=$4.99/2=$2.50/1. Limit 4.
• Colgate Total 4.2oz Toothpaste B1G1 $1.99. Use $1.50/1 MFG (All You-3/20/09) & $1/1 printable MFG. $1.99-1.50-1=$+.51/2! Limit 4.
• Trident 3-pack Gum 2/$4. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (SS 3/8/09). $4-2=$2/2=$1/1. This makes it $.33/pack! No Limit.
• Betty Crocker Warm Delights 3/$5. Use $.55/1 printable MFG. $5-1.65=$3.35/3=$1.12/1. No Limit.
• Chex Mix Snack Mix 3/$5. Use (3) $.60/1 printable MFG. $5-1.80=$3.20/3=$1.07/1. No Limit.
• Blade Energy Drink 2/$3. Use $2/2 CVSC (CVS Tearoff). $3-2=$1/2=$.50/1. No Limit.
• Renuzit Tri Scents $4.99. Use $4/1 MFG (SS 2/22/09). $4.99-4=$.99. No Limit.
• SoyJoy Bars 10/$10. Use (5) B1G1 MFG (SS 2/22/09) & $3/10 MFG (SS 1/4/09). $10-5-3=$2/10=$.20/1. No Limit.
• Zone Perfect Bars 10/$10. Use (5) B1G1 printable MFG (register first & print). $10-5=$5/10=$.50/1.
• Clif Bars 10/$10. Use (5) $.75/2 MFG (Mambo Sprouts Savings Booklet). $10-3.75=$6.25/10=$.63/1.
• Huggies Diapers or Training Pants $9.88. Use $5/1 printable MFG for Gentle Care, $3/1 printable MFG for Natural Fit or $2/1 printable MFG for Training Pants. $9.88-5=$4.88, $6.88 or $7.88. Limit 3.
• Ice Mountain 3L 3/$3. No Limit.
• Charmin Basic 12ct $5.49. Use $.25/1 MFG (P&G 2/8/09 or 3/1/09). $5.49-.25=$5.24. This makes it $.44/roll. Limit 3.
• Brawny 8ct $6.99. Use $1.50/1 MFG (RP 2/22/09). $6.99-1.50=$5.49. This makes it $.67/roll. Limit 3.

ECB Deals:

• Coca-Cola Products 12-pack 4/$13. Get $3 ECB. $13-3=$10/4=$2.50/1. Limit 4.
• General Mills Cereal 3/$10. Use (3) $1/1 MFG (All You-1/23/09 or printable). Get $5 ECB. $10-3-5=$2/3=$.67/1. Limit 1.
• Easter M&M's 2/$5. Buy 6 & use (3) $1/2 ESC & (3) $1/2 MFG (RP 3/1/09). Get $3 ECB. $5x3=$15-3-3-3=$6/6=$1/1. Limit 6.
• Garnier Fructis Hair Care 3/$10. Use (3) $2/1 ESC & (3) $1/1 MFG (RP 1/4/09, 2/8/09 or 3/8/09). Get $5 ECB. $10-6-3-5=$+4/3! Limit 2. (Most CVS take Walgreens coupons w/ MFG because of their policy to accept competitors coupons.)
• Vaseline Body Lotion 10oz $3.69. Use $1.50/1 MFG (RP 1/18/09). Get $2 ECB. $3.69-1.50-2=$.19. Limit 5.
• Physician Formula Organic Wear Powder or Bronzer $14.99. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 2/22/09). Get $10 ECB. $14.99-1-10=$3.99. Limit 1.
• Schick Quattro for Women Razor w/ 2 Cartridges $8.99. Use $2/1 MFG (SS 2/8/09). Get $5 ECB. $8.99-2-5=$1.99. Limit 1.
• Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste 4.2oz $2.99. Use $1/1 MFG (P&G 2/8/09 or printable). Get $2 ECB. $2.99-1-2=FREE after MFG & ECB. Limit 1.
• Herbal Essences Hair Care $2.88. Buy 2 & use $3/2 MFG (P&G 2/8/09). Get $2 ECB. $2.88x2=$5.76-3-2=$.76/2=$.38/1. Limit 6.
• Palmolive Dish Soap $1.49. Use $.25/1 MFG (SS 2/22/09). Get $1 ECB. $1.49-.25-1=$.24. Limit 2. (Thanks Crystal!)
• Secret Flawless Deodorant $3.99. Use $2/1 MFG (RP 2/22/09). Get $1 ECB. $3.99-2-1=$.99. Limit 1. (Thanks Crystal!)

March FREE after ECB:

• CVS Pharmacy Vitamin D400 100ct $2.99. Get $2.99 ECB. FREE after ECB! Limit 1.

Freepeats Lifetime Membership Giveaway!

If you are anything like me, your favorite word is FREE. Freepeats is a way for you to be able to share baby, kid & maternity items that you no longer have use for. Why keep all that stuff laying around and why not help out another mom. We all know how expensive it is to have a child and then as they get older it sure doesn't get any cheaper.

Think of it this way. You need a new diaper bag because yours got left on the train (I've seen this happen!). You get on Freepeats and check the posted offers for a new diaper bag. You find one and saved $30+! So, wouldn't it make you feel great to know that you could save another mommy money like that with what you post?! What you aren't using could be a HUGE money saver for someone else!

What can be posted on Freepeats? Pretty much everything gently used pertaining to baby, kid or maternity. If you wouldn't give it to your best friend or relative, then don't post it! Here are some examples: bouncers, swings, cribs, formula, clothing, event tickets, diapers, strollers, high chairs, baby gyms, books, toys, etc. What is not accepted? Known recalled items, carseats and crib matresses can not be posted.

For those of you who live in Madison, WI or Knoxville, TN, you are eligible for FREE membership from now through March 15th. How can you find out if there is a Freepeats organization in your area? Click here and scout out the list of 47 currently running groups.

What is the cost of Freepeats? Well, it costs $4.95 for a membership. Once you are a member, everything else is FREE! Anything you post is FREE to others and vice versa. For the month of March, Freepeats is offering reimbursement of your membership fees if you post 2 or more items on the "Offers Board". What a great organization, FREE, FREE, FREE! I love it!

How Would You Like to Win a FREE LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP Now?

Here is how you can get entries from now through March 22rd:

1. Simply fill out the form below.
2. Subscribe to my blog. Fill out the form a second time and state you did so in the comments.
3. Grab my button and place it on your blog. Fill out another form saying you did so.
4. Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, or Technorati. Fill out seperate forms for each.
5. Blog or Tweet about this giveaway. Fill out seperate forms for each.

Winner will be chosen through Random.org and will be posted March 23rd!

FREE Movie Monday!!!

Here is the code for today's FREE movie:
F3T9L6
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
anytime 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!

Yet another great FREE code that you can use anytime if you have not used it yet is:
BREAKROOM
You can use this anytime and with as many credit cards as you have! It will give you 1 day FREE!

How to SCORE some Fiber One Coupons!

How would you like to play a game that will score you some great Fiber One printable coupons and other great prizes? Have you heard of the Fiber One Fiber Friend Face-Off?

Here is how it works:

• Click here.
• Print your first $1/1 Fiber One Cereal coupon!
• Enter your email address.
• Register to play.
• Create your character.
• Then you are ready to play the game. You are asked to pick Fiber foods from the virtual pantry.
• You can then take a Fiber quiz and print your coupon if you forgot at the beginning of the game.
• Go back everyday to play again.

In addition to scoring a new printable coupon each week, every day that you play, you get entered into a daily sweepstakes drawing! You could win some other great prizes like $50 cash card, Flip Video Camcorder, or Grand Prize Luxury Spa Getaway for 2! Count me in!!!

The other printable coupons from now until April 11 include: Fiber One Yogurt, Chewy Snack Bars, Toaster Pastries, Muffin Mix and Pancake Mix. All of which are delicious!

Did you play? What did you think? Come back here and let me know!

Thanks to Julie for sending this to me!

Tips For Beginners - Abbreviations

For those of you who are starting out with couponing or following couponing blogs, you may have hard times with abbreviations. One of my readers asked that I post a special post all about their meanings. Hopefully this will be helpful to a lot of you.

• WG = Walgreens
• WC = Walgreens Coupons
• ESC = Easy Saver Coupons from the savings booklets at Walgreens that you can pick up at the front door. These booklets change monthly.
• ESR = Easy Saver Rebates which are also found in the savings booklet at Walgreens.
• Catalina = seperate printer at the registers that prints coupons or register rewards.
• RR = Register Rewards that print from the catalinas at the register. They are basically in store credit.
• Tearoffs = These are coupons that you can get off tearpads in the stores. They are offered on various items from time to time. (NOTE: Whenever I see them, I grab 4 coupons even if I don't need those items. You never know when there may be a great deal that comes along!)
• Blinkies = These are the mechanical coupon machines that you see from time to time in the stores. You grab a coupon and another gets ready to come out. (NOTE: I always grab these also!)
• Coloring/Activity Booklet = Walgreens has these in their kids coloring isle. It has jungle animals on the front and 1 sheet of small coupons on the inside when you open the front cover. See example in my post here, scroll down to picture 4. These come out yearly.
• CVSC = CVS store coupons.
• ECB = Extra Care Bucks which are like register rewards that print out at the register. They are basically in store credit.
• TC = Target in store coupons.
• TGC = Target Gift Card. These get issued if you purchase a certain number of things or can be purchased in store.
• KC = Kmart in store coupons.
• IGAC = IGA in store coupons.
• MFG = Manufacturers coupons.
• TS = Trial size.
• B1G1 = Buy one get one.
• $/$ = You get so much money off if you spend so much. For instance $3/$15 means if you spend $15, you will get $3 off.
• RP = Red Plum coupon circular that comes in the Sunday paper, local journals or in your mailbox in select areas.
• SS = Smart Source circular that comes in the Sunday paper, local journals or in your mailbox in select areas.
• P&G = Proctor & Gamble coupon circular that comes out 2 times per month in the Sunday paper.
• P = Parade Magazine that comes out in the Sunday paper. This has coupons on occasion so it is always good to check it before throwing it out.
• MIR = Mail In Rebates that you purchase the item and fill out a form and mail in to the companies for reimbursement. I always try to use a coupon when purchasing these items so that I get my stamp paid for. :)
• ct = count or number of items in the package.
• Sz = Size.
• B$G$RR = This means that you spend so much and you get so much in register rewards. For instance, B$25G$10RR means that you have to spend $25 worth and you will get a $10 register reward at the register.
• Mailer = These are coupons that are sent directly from the manufacturer either in booklet or seperate form.
• OOP = Out of Pocket.
• J&J = Johnson & Johnson products.
• $/# = This is a coupon value of so much money off if you buy so many. For instance, $1/3 means you will save $1 when you purchase 3 of the product.
• Printable Coupons = coupons that you can print at home. Some have a limit of how many times you can print them (usually 2 per computer) others do not (usually PDF format which means they can be saved to your computer and printed over and over).

I think I covered them all. Check back here periodically. I will add new ones here when I think of them. I will include a link to this post on my left side bar. If there are any that I missed, please comment here and I will add them to the list.

Mission Possible Mondays!

Welcome to Mission Possible Mondays from a Mom on a Mission since 2008!

I thought it would be fun to host a new Mission every Monday for myself and others that may be willing to participate. It will be a lot of fun to see what new things we can set out to do!

HERE IS YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT:

Do something unexpected for your spouse this week.

WHEN, WHERE, WHY:

Whenever it will surprise him/her, wherever the opportunity arises because they deserve it!

REPORT A MISSION COMPLETE:

Whenever you complete your mission (3/9/09-3/15/09)

1. Grab my Mission Possible Mondays button from the left side bar.

   

2. Post about the Mission and how you completed it.
3. Come back here and enter your post URL into the Mister Linky below. (If you don't have a blog, please leave a comment here with how you completed the Mission!)

Next Monday, I will report on how I completed the Mission and will then post a new one.

Do you have a Mission idea? Email me and yours may be featured!

13 FREE Items @ Walgreens!!! (3/8/09-3/14/09)

• Garnier Fructis Hair Care 2-13oz (NO Serum 5.1oz) $2.99. Use $2/1 ESC pg.18 & $1/1 MFG (RP 1/4/09, 2/8/09, or 3/8/09). $2.99-2-1=FREE after ESC & MFG!
• Garnier Hair Color Nutrisse or 100% Color $5.99. Use $2/1 ESC pg.17 & $2/1 MFG (Garnier Marked Boxes, RP 12/7/08, 2/8/09 or 3/8/09). $5.99-2-2=$1.99.
• L'Oreal Foundation, Powder, Concealer, or Blush B1G1. Use (2) $3/1 MFG (RP 1/4/09). If you choose 2 items of $6 or less, they will be FREE!
• Finest Natural Chromium Picolinate Supplement B1G1 $5.99. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (Diabetes & You from WG Pharmacy). $5.99-2=$3.99/2=$2/1.
• Blue Diamond Almonds B1G1 $3.49. Use $1/2 printable MFG. $3.49-1=$2.49/2=$1.25/1.
• Hershey's or Cadbury Candy 2/$5. Use $1/2 ESC pg.5 & $2/2 MFG (SS 1/25/09). $5-1-2=$2/2=$1/1.
• Smuckers Strawberry Jelly 20oz or Jif Peanut Butter 18oz 2/$4. Buy 3 & use $1/3 MFG (RP 1/4/09 or 1/18/09). $6-1=$5/3=$1.67/1.
• Dole Fruit Bowl 4ct 2/$4. Use $.75/2 MFG (SS 1/11/09). $4-.75=$3.25/2=$1.63/1.
• Smart Balance Butter Spread 15oz B1G1 $2.99. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (RP 2/1/09). $2.99-2=$.99/2=$.50/1.
• Butterball Chicken Broth 14.5oz $.69 w/ WC in ad or printable. Buy 8 & get $5 ESR#29. $.69x8=$5.52-5=$.52/8=$.07/1!
• Swanson Chicken Breast in Water 4.5oz 2/$3 w/ WC in ad or printable. Use $.35/2 MFG (SS 2/8/09). $3-.35=$2.65/2=$1.33/1.
• Coffee-Mate Liquid 16oz B1G1 $2.49. Use (2) $.50/1 MFG (SS 1/4/09). $2.49-1=$1.49/2=$1.25/1.
• Glade Sense & Spray Kit or PlugIns Scented Oil Lasting Impressions 1.4oz $7.99. Buy 2 & use $4/1 ESC pg.29 (will take off $8), B1G1 printable MFG or B1G1 printable MFG & $4/1 MFG (SS 2/8/09 or All You-3/20/09). $7.99-8-4=$+4/2 after ESC, & MFG!
• Ziploc Freezer or Storage Bags 15-25ct or 100ct Sandwich Bags 2/$5. Use $1.50/2 MFG (All You-2/20/09). $5-1.50=$3.50/2=$1.75/1.
• Lysol Disinfecting Wipes 35ct 2/$4. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (SS 2/1/09). $4-2=$2/2=$1/1.
• Glad Wrap 200sq.ft. $1.99 w/ WC in ad or printable. Buy 2 & use $1/2 MFG (Kmart Tearoff). $1.99x2=$3.98-1=$2.98/2=$1.49/1.
• L'Oreal Lip or Nail Colour B1G1 $4.99. Use (2) $2/1 MFG (RP 1/4/09 or 2/1/09). $4.99-4=$.99/2=$.50/1.
• L'Oreal Preference Hair Color $8.99. Use $2/1 ESC pg.17 & $3/1 MFG (RP 2/1/09). $8.99-2-3=$3.99.
• Aquafresh Toothpaste 6.4oz $.99 w/ WC in ad or printable. Use $1/1 printable MFG. FREE after MFG.
• Dimetapp or Robitussin $3.99. Use $2/1 printable MFG. $3.99-2=$1.99.
• Halls Cough Drops 25 or 30ct 2/$3. Use B1G1 MFG (Kmart Tearoff). $3-1.50=$1.50/2=$.75/1.
• Nature Made Vitamins or Supplements B1G1 $4.99 and Up. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (All You-2/20/09, SS 1/4/09, 2/1/09 or 3/1/09). $4.99-2=$2.99/2=$1.50/1.
• Accu-Chek Aviva or Compact Plus Blood Glucose Monitor $9.99. Use FREE MFG (Diabetes & You Magazine at WG Pharmacy). FREE after MFG!
• Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste $3.49. Use $2.50/1 ESC pg.23 & $1.50/1 MFG (All You-3/20/09). $3.49-2.50-1.50=$+.51 after ESC & MFG! (For FREE use $1/1 printable MFG).
• Red Baron Pizza 12" 2/$5. Use $1/2 MFG (SS 1/11/09). $5-1=$4/2=$2/1.

RR Deals:

• Coca-Cola Products 12-pack 4/$13. Get $3 RR. $13-3=$10/4=$2.50 each.
• Right Guard or Dry Idea Antiperspirant/Deodorant 2.25-4oz $2.99. Get $2 RR. $2.99-2=$.99.
• Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste $2.49. Use $1/1 printable MFG. Get $1 RR. $2.49-1-1=$.49.
• Gillette Fusion Gamer Manual or Power Razor $8.99. Use $4/1 MFG (P&G 2/8/09). Get $4 RR. $8.99-4-4=$.99.
• AdvilPM 16ct Liqui-Gels or 20ct Caplets $4.49. Use $2/1 MFG (All You-2/20/09). Get $2 RR. $4.49-2-2=$.49.
• B$25G$10RR: Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers or Training Pants $10 or Baby Wipes 184 or 232ct $6. Buy 2 Diapers & 1 Wipes & use $1/1 WC (Coloring/Activity Book) will take off $2, (2) $5/1 printable MFG for Gentle Care (Sz N-2), $3/1 printable MFG for Natural Fit (Sz 2-6), or $2/1 printable MFG for Training Pants & $.50/1 MFG for Wipes (SS 1/11/09, SS 3/1/09, or Huggies Sample). Get $1.50 MIR & $10 RR. $10+10+6=$26-2-5-.50-1.50-10=$6/3 or $2/1! $4/1 for Natural Fit or $5/1 for Training Pants.
• B$25G$10RR: Kotex Feminine Care 18ct Tampons, 14-24ct Maxi Pads, or 48 or 64ct Pantiliners 2/$6. Buy 5 & use (5) $1/1 MFG (SS 2/22/09). Get $10 RR. $6x5=$30-5-10=$15/5=$3/1.

FREE This Month:

• Axe Hair Care $5.99. Get $5.99 ESR. FREE after ESR!
• Wal-Zyr 24Hr Allergy Relief $3.99. Get $3.99 ESR. FREE after ESR!
• Walgreens Extra Strength Headache Relief 20ct Quick Gels $2.99. Get $2.99 ESR. FREE after ESR!
• Colgate Total Toothpaste 4oz $3.49. Use $2.50/1 ESC & $1.50/1 MFG (All You-3/20/09). $3.49-2.50-1.50=$+.51 after ESC & MFG!
• Revlon Emery Boards $1.59. Use $1/1 ESC & $1/1 MFG (SS 11/16/08). $1.59-1-1=$+.41 after ESC & MFG. (Thanks Crystal!)
• Sambucol $12.99. Use $10/1 ESC & $4/1 printable MFG. $12.99-10-4=$+1.01 after ESC & MFG. (Thanks Crystal!)

Giveaways I Won!!!

I won a couple of giveaways last week. I was excited to get them in the mail so I thought I would share them with you.

I won Swiggies from As They Grow Up!

I also won Super Seed from Mambo Sprouts!

$370.29 Worth of 117 Items for $108.34!!!

I got a lot of great deals this week, saved 71% overall. Check it out.

Everything in red is what I got for FREE.

Target Transaction:

1. 2 Earth's Best Fruit Bars $2.19 each.
2. 2 Earth's Best Crackers $1.87 each.
3. 1 Cascade Rinse $3.34 (not pictured, started leaking).
4. 1 Kashi Soft Baked Bars $2.50.
5. 2 Juicy Juice $2.20 each.
6. 1 Iams Dry Cat Food $14.
7. 2 Purina Tidy Cat Litter $10.99 each.

• Used $1/1 TC for Kashi.
• Used $1/1 MFG for Kashi.
• Used $1/2 TC for Juicy Juice.
• Used (2) $1/1 MFG for Juicy Juice.
• Used $3/1 MFG for Iams.
• Used (2) $1/1 MFG for Tidy Cat.
• Used (2) $1/2 MFG for Earth's Best.
• Used FREE MFG for Cascade ($3.34 value).
• OOP $42.20.
• Total before coupons was $54.34 - $14.34 in coupons = $40 + $2.20 in tax = $42.20. I received a $5 TGC for the Tidy Cat & an Elmo Loves You DVD for the Earth's Best. This makes it $42.20-5=$37.20 + DVD for 11 items!

Dierbergs Transaction:

1. 1 DF Plain English Muffins $1.
2. 1 Dierbergs Whole Milk 1/2G $2.19.
3. 1 Pevely 2% Milk 1G $3.36.
4. 2 Prairie Farms Sour Cream $1.50 each.
5. 8 Apple Jacks Grab 'n Go Cereals $1 each.
6. 2 Jiffy Corn Muffins $.45 each.
7. 8 Lipton Side Dishes $1 each.
8. 2 Rice Works Chips $3.49 each.
9. 2 Gold Bond Lotion Trial Size $1 each.
10. 1 Bananas Bunch $1.76.
11. 1 Danjou Pears $2.66.
12. 1 Fuji Apples $1.92.
13. 10 4oz Fish Single Packages $1 each.

• Used (4) $.50/2 MFG for Lipton.
• Used $1/2 MFG for Sour Cream.
• Used (4) $1.50/2 MFG for Apple Jacks.
• Used (2) $1/1 MFG for Gold Bond.
• Used (2) FREE MFG for Rice Works.
• OOP $34.95.
• Total before MFG was $51.77 - $17.98 in MFG = $33.78 + $1.17 in tax = $34.95 for 40 items!

Walgreens Transacion 1:

1. 3 Fiber One Chewy Granola Bars $1.99 each.
2. 3 Campbell's Cooking Soups $1.50 each.
3. 1 Wal-zyr Tabs $3.99.
4. 2 Sambucol Cold & Flu $12.99 each.
5. 1 Vaseline Lotion $2.69.
6. 8 Dove Deodorants $.99 each (my mom bought 8 soaps and we traded 4 for 4).
7. 1 Reach Floss $1.79.
8. 1 Ensure Shakes $6.99.
9. 1 Mylanta $1.49 (store clearance).
10. 2 J&J Shampoo $3.36 each.
11. 2 Ragu Sauce $1.50 each.
12. 1 Desitin $4.99 (my mom bought this from me).
13. 1 Colgate Max Fresh $3.29.
14. 1 Colgate Total $3.49.
15. 3 J&J Powder $3.21 each.
16. 1 Axe Shampoo $5.99.
17. 1 J&J Body Wash $3.36.
18. 1 J&J Head-t0-Toe Wash $3.36.
19. 2 Walgreens Diapers SZ4 $4.50 each.

• Used $1/1 WC for J&J which took off $8.
• Used 3/$3 WC for Campbell's which took off $1.50.
• Used $.99 WC for Reach which took off $.80.
• Used $2.50/1 ESC for Colgate Total.
• Used $2/1 ESC for Mylanta which took off $1.49 (making it FREE).
• Used $10/1 ESC for Sambucol which took off $20.
• Used (2) $4/1 MFG for Sambucol.
• Used (3) $1.35/1 MFG for Fiber One.
• Used $1/2 MFG for Campbell's.
• Used $1/1 MFG for Reach.
• Used $3/1 MFG for Ensure.
• Used (8) $1/1 MFG for J&J.
• Used $.50/2 MFG for Ragu.
• Used $1/1 MFG for Colgate Total.
• Used $.75/1 MFG for Colgate Max.
• OOP $55.81.
• Total before coupons was $114.15 - $60.54 in coupons = $52.42 + $3.39 in tax = $55.81. I received a $3.50 RR for Colgate, $2 RR for Vaseline, $10 RR for Dove & $10 RR for J&J Products. I will receive $4.39 ESR for Wal-Zyr, $6.99 MIR for Ensure, $6.59 ESR for Axe. This makes it $55.81-3.50-2-10-10-4.39-6.99-6.59=$12.29 for 36 items!

Walgreens Transaction 2:

1. 1 Vaseline Lotion $2.69.
2. 2 Iceland Memory Formula $19.99.

• Used $1.50/1 MFG.
• Used $10 RR from previous transaction.
• OOP $11.97.
• Total before coupon was $22.68 - $1.50 in MFG &RR = $21.18 + $.79 in tax = $21.97. I returned the Memory Formula (bought wrong one) & received a credit of $21.30. This means I only paid $.67 OOP for the Lotion and got $2 RR. $.67-2=$+1.33 for 1 item!

Walgreens Transaction 3:

1. 1 Toy Car $2.49 (store clearance).
2. 6 PediaSure NutriPals $2.69 each (store clearance).
3. 2 Nabisco Ritz Crackers $1 each.
4. 1 Memory Formula $19.99.
5. 2 Sambucol Cold & Flu $12.99 each.
6. 1 Baby Doll $1.49 (store clearance).

• Used $2/1 WC for NutriPals which took off $12.
• Used $2/2 MFG for Nabisco.
• Used (2) $4/1 MFG for Sambucol.
• Used $10/1 ESC which took off $20.
• Used $10, $3.50, $2, & $2 RR from previous transactions.
• OOP $8.94.
• Total before coupon $68.09 - $42 in coupons = $26.09 + $.36 in tax = $26.45. I will receive $21.99 ESR for Memory Formula. This means I paid $26.45-21.99=$4.46 for 13 items!

Walgreens Transaction 4:

1. 3 J&J Baby Powder $3.21 each.
2. 2 J&J Baby Oil $3.21 each.
3. 3 J&J Vapor Bath $4.49 each.

• Used $1/1 WC which took off $2.
• Used (8) $1/1 MFG.
• OOP $20.80.
• Total before coupons was $29.52 - $10 in coupons = $19.52 + $1.28 in tax = $20.80. I received a $10 RR. This makes it $20.80-10=$10.80 for 8 items!

Walgreens Transaction 5:

1. 2 J&J Body Wash $3.36 each.
2. 1 J&J Bath Lotion $4.11.
3. 2 J&J Lotion $3.36 each.
4. 2 J&J Vapor Bath $4.49 each.
5. 1 J&J Baby Powder $3.21.

• Used $1/1 WC which took off $3.
• Used (8) $1/1 MFG.
• OOP $19.97.
• Total before coupons was $29.74 - $11 in coupons = $18.74 + $1.23 in tax = $19.97. I received a $10 RR. $19.97-10=$9.97 for 8 items!