Local Charity Concert Event

The Humane Society, AT&T & Tony LaRussa are hosting a "Stars to the Rescue" event on January 18th at 6:30pm. (Thanks Maggie!)

Some of the stars that will be performing for this event are:

Vince Gill, Huey Lewis, Kevin Cronin, Dave Amato, Kathleen Madigan, & Lewis Black.

The tickets cost $25 and all proceeds will benefit the St. Charles Humane Society. Visit their website for more details.

How to Get FREE Stuff From QT!

Are you interesting in filling out surveys to receive FREE or discounted things from QT?

If so, register here to be part of their survey panel. Each month they will send you a new survey to do that only has a few questions and takes less than 5 minutes to do. At the end of the survey, a coupon will pop up to print. You can then go into your local QT and get the FREE or discounted item! Its as easy as that!

This month the FREE item is Special K Protein Meal Bar which will come in handy on a day that I am running short on time for breakfast!

News Around the Blogosphere!!!

• Check out Freebies4Mom to find 11 different FREEbies offered by Walmart currently.
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• Enter to win a Blog Makeover at SoNotDomestic.

Office Depot Deals for Week of January 4-10

• Office Depot Brand Premium Glossy Photo Paper 4"x6" 50ct $9.99. Get $9 MIR in store. $9.99-9=$.99.
• Ativa CD-R 50ct $4.99.
• Brother Personal Handheld Labeler $9.99.
• Office Depot Brand Large Stackable File Tote Boxes B1G1 $9.99. This makes them $5 each.

Target Deals for Week of January 4-10

• Cottonelle Double-roll Bath Tissue 12-pack $6.99. Use $.50/1 MFG (SS 12/14/08). $6.99-.50=$6.49. This makes it $.54/roll.
• Suave Hair Care 15oz $.89. Buy 2 & use $.50/2 MFG (RP 11/16/08). $.89x2=$1.78-.50=$1.28/2=$.64/1.
• Pampers Jumbo-pack Diapers or Training Pants $9. Use $1/1 MFG (P&G 12/28/08). $9-1=$8.
• Tylenol Extra-Strength Rapid Release Gels 100ct $7.50. Use $2/1 MFG (RP 11/9/08). $7.50-2=$5.50.
• Del Monte 4ct Fruit Cups $2.19. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 11/16/08). $2.19-1=$1.19. This makes them .30/cup.
• Healthy Choice Frozen Entrees 5/$10 or $2 each. Buy 2 & use $1/2 MFG (All You-1/23/09). $2x2=$4-1=$3/2=$1.50/1.
• Tidy Cat 35+3lb Scoop Litter $11. Buy 2 & get $5 TGC. $11x2=$22-5=$17/2=$8.50/1.
• FREE Motorola phones w/ 2 year contract w/ either T-Mobile or Verizon. You will also receive a $20 TGC!
• Quaker Instant Oatmeal 22ct $4.99. Use $.70/1 MFG (RP 1/4/09). $4.99-.70=$4.29.
• Ziploc 3ct Bundle of 50 Snack, (2) 120 Sandwich Bags $4.99. This makes them $1.66/Package.
• Charmin Bath Tissue 30ct Giant Rolls $15. Use $1/1 TC (SS 11/2/08) & $.25/1 MFG (P&G 12/28/08 or P 12/28/08). $15-1-.25=$13.75. This makes it $.46/roll!

Kmart Double Days Deals for Week of January 4-10

Yes, Kmart is again doubling coupons but it is changed a bit. They are only doubling coupons valued up to $1. Instead of a 75 coupon limit, there is a 25 coupon limit/person/day! You are not able to make money on an item. The coupon will only double to the price of the item, not over. There is no limit on how many of each you can use though so have some fun!

Kmart has a new coupon booklet out in store. Be sure to pick one up while you are there for even better savings!

Here is what I found:

• Nature's Bounty Vitamins & Supplements B1G1 $4.99-$20.99. Buy 2 @ $4.99 & use (2) $1/1 MFG (RP 11/2/08 or 1/4/09) which double to $2/1. $4.99-4=$.99/2=$.50/1.
• Slim-Fast Meal Bars 6ct 2/$10 or $5 each. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 1/4/09) which double to $2/1. $5-2=$3.
• L'Oreal Eye, Face, Lip or Nail B1G1. Buy 2 @ ~$4 & use (2) $1/1 MFG (RP 11/2/08) which double to $2/1. $4-4=FREE or near FREE for 2!
• L'Oreal Hair Care Vive Pro or Studio $2.99. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 10/19/08 or 1/4/09) which doubles to $2/1. $2.99-2=$.99.
• L'Oreal Kids 9oz $2.50. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 10/19/08 or 1/4/09) which doubles to $2/1. $2.50-2=$.50.
• Colgate 8.2oz o rCrest 6-6.2oz or 4.6oz Gel Toothpaste 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Use $.75/1 MFG (SS 1/4/09) which doubles to $1.50/1. $2.50-1.50=$1.
• Glade 4oz Candles 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Buy 3 & use B2G1 KC (Kmart Mailing) & (3) $1/1 MFG (SS 12/7/08) which double to $2/1. $2.50x3=$7.50-2.50-6=$+1/3!
• Glade Scented Oil Candle Refill Pack 2/$5 or $2.50 each. Buy 3 & use B2G1 KC (Kmart Mailing) & $2.50/2 MFG (SS 12/7/08). $2.50x3=$7.50-2.50-2.50=$2.50/3=$.83/1.
• Kellogg's Special K Cereal 12-15.2oz 4/$10 or $2.50 each. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 12/14/08) which doubles to $2/1. $2.50-1=$.50.
• Kellogg's Select Cereal 15.2-25.5oz 4/$11 or $2.75 each. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 12/14/08) which doubles to $2/1. $2.75-2=$.75.
• Special K Bars 6ct K20 Protein Water or Meal Bars 6ct 4/$10 or $2.50 each. Buy 2 & use $1/2 MFG (RP 12/14/08 or 1/4/09) which doubles to $2/2. $2.50x2=$5-2=$3/2=$1.50/1.
• Nature Made Vitamins B1G1 ~$4-$20. Buy 2 @ ~$4 & use (2) $1/1 MFG (SS 11/2/08 or 1/4/09) which doubles to $2/1. $4-4=FREE or almost FREE!
• Visine $3.99. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 9/28/08 or 1/4/09) which doubles to $2/1. $3.99-2=$1.99.
• Advil PM 24ct $3.99. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 11/2/08) which doubles to $2/1. $3.99-2=$1.99.
• Tums Smoothies $1.89. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 11/16/08) which doubles to $1.89/1. FREE after coupon!

Find another deal? Post it here and share with everyone!

FREE Movie Monday!

Here is the code for today's FREE movie:

37CEA9

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 January 4-10

• Garnier Fructis 2-13oz Shampoo, Conditioner or Styling Products $2.99. Use $2/1 ESC pg.14 & $1/1 MFG (RP 10/5/08, 11/9/08, 1/4/09). FREE after coupons!
• L'Oreal Foundation, Blush, Concealer, Powder, & Mascara B1G1 $7.49-$10.79. Buy 2 @ $7.49 & use (2) $3/1 MFG (RP 1/4/09). $7.49-6=$1.49/2=$.75/1.
• Nature Made Vitamins & Supplements B1G1 $4.99-25.99. Buy 2 @ $4.99. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (SS 11/2/08 or 1/4/09). $4.99-2=$2.99/2=$1.50/1.
• Arm & Hammer 2x Laundry Detergent 26-32 Loads B1G1 $6.99. Use (2) $1/1 printable MFG. $6.99-2=$4.99/2=$2.50/1.
• Kellogg's Cereal 12-20oz Frosted Flakes, Special K, Frosted Mini-Wheats, Raisin Bran, or Smart Start 4/$10. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 12/14/08). Get $3 RR. $10-4-3=$3/4=$.75/1.
• Puffs Facial Tissue 60-108ct $.89 w/ WC in ad pg.1 or printable. Use $.25/1 MFG (P 12/28/08). $.89-.25=$.64.
• Progresso Soup 4/$5 w/ WC in ad or printable. Buy 4 & use $1.10/3 printable MFG. $5-1.10=$3.90/4=$.98/1.
• Hunt's Tomato Sauce 3/$1 w/ WC in ad or printable.
• Hormel Microwave Bowls 2/$5. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (SS 12/7/08) $5-2=$3/2=$1.50/1.
• Wrigley's Orbit Gum 14-pack 3/$2 w/ WC in ad or printable. Use B1G1 MFG (Pop-Tarts Box). $2-1.19=$.81/3=$.27/1.
• Hershey's Candy Bars 1.4-2oz 2/$1 w/ WC in ad pg.2 or printable. Use B1G1 MFG (SS 11/9/08). $1-.89=$.11/2=$.06/1.
• Russell Stover Sugar Free Candy 3oz Bag B1G1 $2.19 w/ WC in ad pg.2 or printable. Buy 3 & use B2G1 MFG (SS 11/2/08). $2.19x3=$6.57-2.19-2.19=$2.19/3=$.73/1.
• Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers 2/$5. Use $1/2 MFG (All You-1/23/09). $5-1=$4/2=$2/1.
• Blue Diamond Almonds 8oz or 7ct 100 Calorie Bags 2/$5. Use (2) $1/1 printable MFG. $5-2=$3/2=$1.50/1.
• Chicken of the Sea Solid White Tuna $.99 w/ WC in ad pg.3 or printable.
• Swanson Chicken Breast in Water Can 2/$3 w/ WC in ad pg.3 or printable. Use $.40/2 MFG (SS 12/14/08). $3-.40=$2.60/2=$1.30/1.
• Glade Jar Candle 4oz 2/$5. Use (2) $1/1 MFG (SS 12/7/08). Get $2 ESR #25. $5-2-2=$1/2=$.50/1.
• Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Refill Pack 2/$5. Use B1G1 MFG (RP 12/7/08). Get $2 ESR #25. $5-2.50-2=$.50/2=$.25/1.
• Glade Scented Oil Candle Refill Pack 2/$5. Use $2.50/2 MFG (SS 12/7/08). Get $2 ESR #25. $5-2.50-2=$.50/2=$.25/1. (Note: Everything in blue is on the same rebate & there is a limit of 4 so be sure to only do 2 of these deals if you haven't already done them for this month!)
• Oust Surface & Air 2/$7. Use B1G1 MFG (SS 1/4/09) & $1/1 MFG (Ready, Set, Grow Magazine). $7-3.50-1=$2.50/2=$1.25/1.
• Electrasol 20ct Gelpacs or Powerball Tabs $3.49. Use $2.50/1 MFG (SS 1/4/09). Get $1.50 ESR #31. Limit 1. $3.49-2.50-1.50=$+.51!
• RoC Facial Treatment: RoC Retinol Correxion and Repair SPF 15, RoC Age Diminishing Daily Moisturizer with Soy Complex & Vitamin E, or RoC Age Diminishing Moisturizing Night Cream with Soy Complex & Vitamin E $14.99. Use $5/1 WC in ad pg.9 or printable & $3/1 printable MFG. $14.99-5-3=$6.99.
• Stayfree Maxi Pads 28-48ct $6.99. Buy 3 & use $3/1 WC in ad pg.9 or printable which will take off $9, B1G1 MFG (RP 1/4/09) & $2/2 MFG (RP 11/9/08). $6.99x3=$20.97-9-6.99-2=$2.98/3=$.99/1.
• Monistat 1 or 3 $20.99. Use $4/1 WC in ad or printable & $4/1 MFG (RP 10/26/08 or RP 1/4/09). $20.99-4-4=$12.99.
• Motrin IB 165ct $12.99. Use $4/1 WC in ad or printable, $1/1 ESC pg.28, & $1/1 MFG (RP 1/4/09). $12.99-4-1-1=$6.99.
• Tylenol 150ct $13.99. Use $4/1 WC in ad or printable, $1/1 ESC pg.28 (if you get Tylenol PM), & $2/1 MFG (RP 11/9/08). $13.99-4-1-2=$6.99.
• Sudafed PE 20-36ct or Children's Liquid 4oz $6.99-$9.49. Buy 1 @ $6.99 & use $2/1 WC in ad or printable & $1.50/1 MFG (RP 10/5/08 or 12/7/08). $6.99-2-1.50=$3.49.
• Palmolive Dish Liquid 10oz $1.79. Use $1/1 WC in ad pg.12 or printable & $.25/1 MFG (SS 1/4/09). $1.79-1-.25=$.54. Limit 2/transaction.
• Old Spice Twin Pack Antiperspirant/Deodorant $3.99. Use $1/1 MFG (P&G 12/28/08). $3.99-1=$2.99. This makes it $1.50/deodorant.
• Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap 7.5oz $.99 w/ WC in ad pg.12 or printable. Use $.35/1 MFG (SS 1/4/09). $.99-.35=$.64.
• Comfort-Stretch or Comfort Stretch Premium Diapers or Training Pants $5.99.
• FreeStyle Lite or Freedom Lite Blood Glucose Monitor $9.99. Use $9.99 MFG (SS 1/4/09). Get $9.99 MIR in box. $+9.99 after coupon & MIR! (Note: There are several places that accept these as donations. Check with your local hospital, VFW or Nursing Home).
• Visine Eye Drops $3.99 w/ WC in ad pg 14 or printable. Use $2/1 MFG (RP 9/28/08 or 1/4/09). $3.99-2=$1.99.
• Move Free B1G1 $19.99. Use (2) $5/1 MFG (SS 11/2/08 or 1/4/09). $19.99-10=$9.99/2=$5/1.
• Nature's Bounty B1G1 $4.99-$20.99. Buy2 @ $4.99 & use (2) $1/1 MFG (RP 11/2/08 or 1/4/09) or printable. $4.99-2=$2.99/2=$1.50/1.
• Playtex Sport or Gentle Glide Tampons $4. Use $1/1 ESC pg.10 & $1/1 MFG (Playtex Sample). $4-1-1=$2.
• Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color $6.99. Use $2/1 ESC pg.19 & $2/1 MFG (RP 10/12/08 or 12/7/08). $6.99-2-2=$2.99.
• BioInfusion Olive Oil Hair Care 8-13.5oz B1G1 $7.99. Use $2/1 ESC pg.14 which will take off $4. $7.99-4=$3.99/2=$2/1.
• Quaker Instant Oatmeal 10ct $1.99 w/ WC in ad pg.20 or printable. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 1/4/09). $1.99-1=$.99.

RR Deal: Cleaning Supplies B$20G$5RR.

• Buy 8 Soft Scrub 24 or 24.5oz Cleaners 2/$5. Use (8) $.50/1 MFG (SS 1/4/09). Get $5 RR. $5x4=$20-4-5=$11/8=$1.38/1.

RR Deal: Select Medications pg.10&11 B$20G$10 or B$10G$5.

• Buy 3 Caltrate 600+D 60ct, Centrum 130ct, or Centrum Silver 100ct $7 each. Use (3) $3/1 MFG (RP 1/4/09). Get $10 RR. $7x3=$21-9-10=$2/3=$.67/1.
• Buy 2 Robitussin or Dimetapp Liquid 8oz $6 each. Use (2) $2/1 printable MFG. Get $5 RR. $6x2=$12-4-5=$3/2=$1.50/1.
• Buy 4 Flintstones 60ct Vitamins $5 each. Use $1/1 WC (Activity/Coloring Book) which will take off $4 & (4) $1/1 MFG (SS 1/4/09) or printable. Get $10 RR. $5x4=$20-4-4-10=$2/4=$.50/1.
• Buy 7 Alka-Seltzer 16-36ct Tablets or Phillips Liquid 8 or 12oz, 24ct Caplets, or 30ct Liquid Gels $3 each. Use (7) $1/1 MFG (SS 1/4/09). Get $10 RR. $3x7=$21-7-10=$4/7=$.57/1.

RR Deal: Other Medication B2@$10G$5RR

• Buy 2 Triaminic 14ct Thin Strips, Liquid 4oz, or Nasal Spray .66oz 2/$10. Use $1/1 WC (Activity/Coloring Book) which will take off $2. Get $5 RR. $10-2-5=$3/2=$1.50/1.

RR Deal: Slim-Fast B3@ $18G$3RR.

• Buy 3 Slim-Fast Shakes 4 or 6ct or Powder $18. Use (3) $1.25/1 MFG (RP 1/4/09) or printable. Get $3 RR. $18-3.75-3=$11.25/3=$3.75/1.

RR Deal: SlimQuick B$4G$4. FREE after 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.

Find any other deals? Post them here and share with everyone!

Dollar General Deals for Week of January 4-11

• All Liquid Laundry Detergent 50fl.oz $4. Use $.40/1 MFG (RP 1/4/09). $4-.40=$3.60.
• Wisk Liquid Laundry Detergent 50fl.oz $4. Use $.35/1 MFG (RP 11/16/08). $4-.35=$3.65.
• Cottonelle Toilet Paper 24 Rolls $6.50. Use $.50/1 MFG (SS 12/14/08). $6.50-.50=$6.
• Suave Skin Therapy Lotion 22.5fl.oz $3. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 12/14/08). $3-1=$2.
• Suave Naturals Shampoo or Conditioner 30fl.oz $1.75. Buy 2 & use $.50/2 MFG (RP 11/16/08). $1.75x2=$3.50-.50=$3/2=$1.50/1.
• Suave Naturals Body Wash 18fl.oz $2. Use $.50/1 MFG (RP 12/14/09). $2-.50=$1.50.
• Ragu Pasta Sauce $2. Use $.25/1 MFG (RP 11/16/08). $2-.25=$1.75.
• Kleenex Facial Tissue 3ct 110 2-ply Sheets $3. Use $.50/1 MFG (SS 12/7/08). Get FREE Kleenex Lotion Tissue Box Instantly at the register. $3-.50=$2.50/4=$.63/1.
• Kotex Products 18-64ct Tampons, Pads, or Pantiliners $3. Use $2/1 MFG (SS 1/4/09). $3-2=$1.
• Poise Pads 12-20ct $4.50. Use $1/1 MFG (All You-1/23/09). $4.50-1=$3.50.
• Fiber One Toaster Pastries 6ct $2. Use $1/1 MFG (Fiber One Sample). $2-1=$1.
• Fiber One Granola Bars 5ct $2.65. Use $1/1 MFG (Fiber One Sample). $2.65-1=$1.65.
• MultiGrain Cheerios Cereal 9oz $2. Use $1/1 MFG (Pillsbury Coupon Booklet). $2-1=$1.
• Energizer Batteries 4ct AAA or AA, 2ct C or D, 1ct 9V $3.50. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 12/14/08 or 1/4/09). $3.50-1=$2.50.
• Purina Beggin' Strips Dog Treats 6oz $3. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 10/12/08). $3-1=$2.

Find any other deals? Post them here and share with everyone!

$543.18 Worth of 115 Items for $240.96!!!

Since I didn't post my week savings last week, this is 2 weeks worth. Everything in red is what I got for FREE! My husband redid our hard drive so the pictures will be up tomorrow. He has to reinstall the software for our camera.

Last Week:

Macy's Transaction:

1. 1 Style Co. Ladies Shirt $12.49 (store clearance - original $24.98).
2. 1 Boys 24M 3-Piece Izod Outfit $15.12 (store clearance - original $42).
3. 1 Boys 18M Long Sleeve Shirt $4.67 (store clearance - original $12.98).
4. 1 Boys 18M Denim Pants $5.76 (store clearance - original $16).

• Used 20% off entire order Macy's coupon which took off $7.60.
• OOP $32.72.
• Total before clearance & coupon was $95.96 - $65.50 in clearance & coupon = $30.46 + $2.28 in tax = $32.72 for 4 items!

Michael's Transaction:

1. 1 Bowdabra $14.99.

• Used 50% off coupon.
• OOP $8.04.
• Total before coupon was $14.99 - $7.50 in coupon = $7.49 + $.55 in tax = $8.04 for 1 item!

Archiver's Transaction:

1. 4 Hot Spot Items $1.99 each.
2. 5 8x10 Paper Sheets $.29 each.

• Used FREE 5 Sheets of Paper coupon which took off $1.45.
• Used (2) FREE Hot Spot Items coupons which took off $3.98.
• Used 30% off 1 Item coupon which took off $.60.
• OOP $3.67.
• Total before coupons was $9.41 - $6.03 in coupons = $3.38 + $.29 in tax = $3.67 for 9 items!

Kirlins Hallmart Transaction:

1. 1 Happy Birthday Balloon Precious Moments Frame $2.50 (store clearance - original $5).

• OOP $2.70.
• Total before clearance was $5 - $2.50 in clearance = $2.50 + $.20 in tax = $2.70 for 1 item!

Walgreens Transaction:

1. 1 Nutripals Granolas 6ct $4.49.
2. 1 Lansinoh Nursing Pads 36ct $4.99.

• Used (2) $2 RR.
• OOP $5.73.
• Total before RR was $9.48 - $4 in RR = $5.48 + $.25 in tax = $5.73 for 2 items!

This week:

Office Max Transaction:

1. 2 Banker's Box Storage File 6ct Boxes B1G1 $14.99.

• OOP $16.09.
• Total before B1G1 was $29.98 - $14.99 in B1G1 = $14.99 + $1.10 in tax = $16.09 for 12 boxes!

Target Transaction 1:

1. 1 Xhilaration Clear Belt $6.48 (store clearance - original $12.99).
2. 1 Energizer Watch Battery $3.59.
3. 1 Canon Print Cartridge $20.99 (I was a little upset about this. I went to Cartridge World to get mine refilled and I got the cartridge home and it didn't work. I brought it back to the store and they said they didn't have one to swap out for me so they would give my money back. I didn't really have a choice! They gave me $18 and some change back but I had to buy a brand new cartridge which costed more than they gave me back by over $2! Oh well.)
4. 2 Rayovac AAA Alkaline Batteries 2ct $.25 each (store clearance - original $1 each).
5. 2 Rayovac C Heavy Duty Batteries 2ct $.25 each (store clearance - original $1 each).
6. 1 Check File $1.
7. 1 Kids Jungle Flatware $1.
8. 1 Kids Jungle Section Plate $1.
9. 1 Kids Jungle Sippy Cup $1.

• Use $1/2 MFG for Rayovac Alkaline.
• OOP $37.54.
• Total before MFG & clearance was $45.57 - 10.51 in clearance & MFG = $35.06 + $2.48 in tax = $37.54 for 11 items!

Target Transaction 2:

1. 1 Luvs Box Diapers Sz4 $14.99.
2. 2 Bobux Infant's Leather Shoes $3.49 each (store clearance - original $13.99 each).
3. 1 Food Sprinkles $1.24 (store clearance - original $4.99).
4. 1 Christmas Tree 7.5' Tall $32.49 (store clearance - original $129.99).
5. 1 Winnie the Pooh Wrapping Paper $.74 (store clearance - original $2.99).
6. 1 Rayovac Alkaline Batteries AAA 2ct $.50 each (store clearance - original $1 each).

• Used $1/1 MFG for Rayovac.
• Used $2/1 MFG for Luvs.
• OOP $57.72.
• Total before MFG & clearance was $181.94 - $128 = $53.94 + $3.78 in tax = $57.72 for 7 items!

Target Transaction 3:

1. 1 Xhilaration Socks $1.98 (store clearance - original $4.99).
2. 1 Ardell Eyelashes $3.49 (will be returning these).
3. 1 Ardell Eyelash Adhesive $3.49.
4. 1 Rayovac AAA Alkaline Batteries 2ct $.25 (store clearance - original $1).
5. 3 Rayovac C Heavy Duty Batteries 2ct $.25 each (store clearance - original $1 each).

• OOP $10.66.
• Total before clearance was $15.97 - $6.01 = $9.96 + $.70 in tax = $10.66. Once I return the eyelashes it will be $10.66 - $3.74 = $6.92 for 6 items!

Schnucks Transaction:

1. 1 Schnucks 18ct XL Eggs $3.19.
2. 3 Swiss Miss Cocoa w/ Marshmallows $1 each (with rain check).
3. 1 Schnucks Xtra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Block $3.99.
4. 1 Vol-Dry Salamini $5.03.

• Used (3) $.30/1 MFG for Swiss Miss (didn't double since I used a rain check, BUMMER!)
• OOP $15.12.
• Total before MFG was $15.21 - $.90 in MFG = $14.31 + $.51 in tax = $15.12 for 6 items!

Walgreens Transaction 1:

1. 2 Dr. Scholl's Memory Fit Insoles $10 each.
2. 22 SoyJoy Bars B1G1 $1.39.
3. 1 Simply Asia Chicken Bowl $2.19.
4. 7 Simply Asia Bowls $1 each.
5. 2 Huggies Sz 4 Diapers 34ct $9.99 each.
6. 1 Quacker Mini Delights Cinnamon Struesel 6ct $1.69 (store clearance - original $3.99).
7. 1 Desitin Cream Ointment 2oz $3.
8. 1 Johnson's Baby Oil 14oz $3.
9. 1 Johnson's Baby Powder 15oz $3.
10. 1 Johnson's Baby Shampoo 15oz $3.
11. 6 Tuf Paper Towel 1ct Rolls $.89 each.

• Used $.59 WC for Tuf which took off $1.80.
• Used $1/1 WC for Johnson's Oil.
• Used $1/1 WC for Huggies which took off $2.
• Used (8) $.50/1 MFG for Simply Asia (the clerk only took off for 7, BUMMER!)
• Used (2) $1.50/1 MFG for Huggies.
• Used (4) $1/1 MFG for Johnson's Products.
• Used (11) B1G1 MFG for SoyJoy which made them all FREE.
• Used (2) $5/1 MFG for Dr.Scholl's.
• OOP $45.70.
• Total before coupons & clearance was $85.79 - $42.89 = $42.90 + $2.80 in tax = $45.70. I received a $10 RR for Dr.Scholl's & $3 RR for Johnson's Products which made it $45.70 - $13 = $32.70 for 45 items!

Walgreens Transaction 2:

1. 3 Wrapping Paper $.99 each (store clearance - original $1.98 each).
2. 3 Walgreens Glycerin Soap 3.5oz $.50 each (store clearance - original $1 each).
3. 1 EZ Ornament Hangers 100ct $.99 (store clearance - original $1.98).
4. 1 Ceramic Large Canister $.99 (store clearance - original $1.98).

• OOP $6.93.
• Total before clearance was $12.90 - $7.50 = $6.45 + $.48 in tax = $6.93 for 8 items!

Walgreens Transaction 3:

1. 2 Huggies Diapers Sz4 34ct $9.99 each.
2. 1 Wylers Cherry On The Go 8ct Packet $1.

• Used $1/1 WC for Huggies which took off $2.
• Used (2) $1.50/1 MFG for Huggies.
• Used $2 RR.
• OOP $15.08.
• Total before coupons & RR was $20.98 - 7 = $13.98 + $1.10 in tax = $15.08 for 3 items!

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.

Merry Christmas!!!

I just wanted to wish all of my readers a very Merry Christmas!

I hope you will all be spending the next few days with your family and friends. I am excited to go to my little brother's home for our Christmas celebration. He and his wife have invited all the family over to enjoy the day together.

I hope that each of you will hold dear the true meaning of Christmas. The day to celebrate the birth of Jesus, who changed the face of the world forever. God bless each of you!

Merry Christmas,

Riannon

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! - Day 12

Congrats to dolls123 for winning Day 12 of the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!

This Giveaway is Now Closed!

Welcome to Day 12!

It's a new day a new drawing for the last 2 items.

Here are the Items:

1. GONE!
2. GONE!
3. Renuzit Adjustables
4. GONE!
5. GONE!
6. GONE!
7. T-Bonz Dog Treats
8. GONE!
9. GONE!
10. GONE!
11. GONE!
12. GONE!

Here are the rules:

1. Leave a comment with which item you would like to receive.
2. Every day is like a new giveaway. If you don't win one day, be sure to come back the next for another chance to win.
3. If you win one of these 12 items, please don't enter for any more. This will give more individuals a chance to get something in the mail from me for the holidays.
4. Don't be surprised if I throw in some extras into the package when I send it to you. I won't guarantee it, but I just might.
5. Each day, I will place the name of the winner over the item they requested so you all know which ones are still available.
6. The winner will be chosen through Random.org and will be drawn every evening around 7:30 and posted here. An email will be sent to the winner and they have 24 hours to respond. If they do not respond, another winner will be drawn. There will be a drawing every evening from December 15-26. Good luck!!!
7. I will post a new post each day with the updates. This way the comments are reset and it will be easier for me to keep all the entries straight. So, be sure to look for the updated posts each night!

Here are the 5 great ways that you can get 8 entries:

1. Simply leaving a comment here will get you 1 entry.
2. Becoming a follower of this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
3. Subscribing to this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
4. Joining my Facebook page will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
5. Twitter my giveaway and get 1 entry. Be sure to come back here and comment with your twitter name.

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 10

Congrats to Melissa for winning Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!

Welcome to Day 10!
It's a new day a new drawing.

There is a new twist, for each friend you email about this giveaway or if you post it on your blog, you will be entered to win a $25 Restaurants.com voucher! You have to CC me on the email to your friend &/or email me the link to your blog post to be entered for this drawing. I will do this drawing on the 26th when I draw for the 12th item!

Here are the Items:

1. GONE!
2. GONE!
3. Renuzit Adjustables
4. GONE!
5. GONE!
6. Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer
7. T-Bonz Dog Treats
8. GONE!
9. GONE!
10. GONE!
11. GONE!
12. GONE!

Here are the rules:

1. Leave a comment with which item you would like to receive.
2. Every day is like a new giveaway. If you don't win one day, be sure to come back the next for another chance to win.
3. If you win one of these 12 items, please don't enter for any more. This will give more individuals a chance to get something in the mail from me for the holidays.
4. Don't be surprised if I throw in some extras into the package when I send it to you. I won't guarantee it, but I just might.
5. Each day, I will place the name of the winner over the item they requested so you all know which ones are still available.
6. The winner will be chosen through Random.org and will be drawn every evening around 7:30 and posted here. An email will be sent to the winner and they have 24 hours to respond. If they do not respond, another winner will be drawn. There will be a drawing every evening from December 15-26. Good luck!!!
7. I will post a new post each day with the updates. This way the comments are reset and it will be easier for me to keep all the entries straight. So, be sure to look for the updated posts each night!

Here are the 5 great ways that you can get 8 entries:

1. Simply leaving a comment here will get you 1 entry.
2. Becoming a follower of this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
3. Subscribing to this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
4. Joining my Facebook page will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
5. Twitter my giveaway and get 1 entry. Be sure to come back here and comment with your twitter name.

Here are the results from Random.org for Day 9:

List Randomizer
There were 6 items in your list. Here they are in random order:
Melissa - Baby stickers subscriber
Melissa - Baby stickers follower
Melissa - Baby stickers subscriber
laikilu - Renuzit Odor Neutralizer comment
Melissa - Baby stickers comment
Melissa - Baby stickers follower
Timestamp: 2008-12-24 02:51:17 UTC

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 9

Congrats to Sue for winning Day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!

Welcome to Day 9!

It's a new day a new drawing.

There is a new twist, for each friend you email about this giveaway or if you post it on your blog, you will be entered to win a $25 Restaurants.com voucher! You have to CC me on the email to your friend &/or email me the link to your blog post to be entered for this drawing. I will do this drawing on the 26th when I draw for the 12th item!

Here are the Items:

1. GONE!
2. GONE!
3. Renuzit Adjustables
4. GONE!
5. GONE!
6. Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer
7. T-Bonz Dog Treats
8. GONE!
9. Baby Girl Scrapbook Dimensional Stickers &/or $5 Toys 'R Us Gift Card
10. GONE!
11. GONE!
12. GONE!

Here are the rules:

1. Leave a comment with which item you would like to receive.
2. Every day is like a new giveaway. If you don't win one day, be sure to come back the next for another chance to win.
3. If you win one of these 12 items, please don't enter for any more. This will give more individuals a chance to get something in the mail from me for the holidays.
4. Don't be surprised if I throw in some extras into the package when I send it to you. I won't guarantee it, but I just might.
5. Each day, I will place the name of the winner over the item they requested so you all know which ones are still available.
6. The winner will be chosen through Random.org and will be drawn every evening around 7:30 and posted here. An email will be sent to the winner and they have 24 hours to respond. If they do not respond, another winner will be drawn. There will be a drawing every evening from December 15-26. Good luck!!!
7. I will post a new post each day with the updates. This way the comments are reset and it will be easier for me to keep all the entries straight. So, be sure to look for the updated posts each night!
   

Here are the 5 great ways that you can get 8 entries:

1. Simply leaving a comment here will get you 1 entry.
2. Becoming a follower of this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
3. Subscribing to this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
4. Joining my Facebook page will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
5. Twitter my giveaway and get 1 entry. Be sure to come back here and comment with your twitter name.

Shopping on December 26?

I can't decide if it is worth it to me to go shopping the day after Christmas. What do you think? I really didn't see any deals yet that jumped out at me.

I will post a Mr. Linky here. If you see a deal that you think is great and worth going out for, please leave a comment or a link to a post about it here.

Kmart Deals for December 21-24 ONLY!!

• Keebler Snacks 2/$6. Use $1/2 MFG (RP 11/2/08 or 12/14/08). $6-1=$5/2=$2.50/1.
• Dunkin' Donuts Coffee $5.99. Use $1/1 MFG (P&G 11/2/08). $5.99-1=$4.99.
• Hershey's Kisses 3/$7 or $2.33 each. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 11/9/08). $2.33-1=$1.33.
• Russell Stover 12oz Assorted Chocolates or Creams $3.99. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 12/14/08). $3.99-1=$2.99.

FREE Movie Monday!!!

Here is the code for today's FREE movie:
EC22KP

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 December 21-24 ONLY!

• Whitman's Sampler Chocolates 10 or 12oz $9.99. Use $5.99 WC in ad pg.1 & $2/1 MFG (SS 11/2/08). $5.99-2=$3.99.
• Scotch Paper Cutter $4.99. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 12/7/08 or SS 11/23/08). $4.99-1=$3.99.
• Pringles $1.79. Buy 3 & use $.99 WC in ad pg.3 (will take off $2.40) & $.30/3 MFG (P&G 12/14/08). $1.79x3=$5.37-2.40-.30=$2.67/3=$.89/1.
• Quaker Chewy Granola Bars $3.59. Buy 2 & use 2/$4 WC in ad pg.3 & $1/2 MFG (SS 11/16/08). $3.59x2=$7.18-3.18-1=$3./2=$1.50/1.
• Duracell Coppertop Batteries 4ct AA or AAA, 2ct C or D, 9V $2.99 w/ WC in ad pg.4. Use $.75/1 MFG (P&G 11/30/08, 12/14/08 or RP 11/16/08). $2.99-.75=$2.24.
• DeMet's Turtles 3.5oz $.99. Use $1.50/1 MFG (SS 11/16/08). $.99-1.50=$+.51.
• Russell Stover Tin 12oz $9.99. Buy 2 & use (2) $1/1 MFG (SS 12/14/08). Get $10 ESR. $9.99x2=$19.98-2-10=$7.98/2=$3.99/1. (This is the same ESR as the Luminaries so if you already bought those, this is not a deal for you!)
• Reach Dental Floss 55yds $.99 w/ WC in ad pg.17. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 10/12/08). FREE after coupon.
• Reach Prevent Crystal Clean Toothbrush $.99. Buy 2 & use B1G1 MFG. $.99/2=$.50/1.
• Accu-Check Aviva or Compact Blood Glucose Monitor $9.99. Get $9.99 MIR. FREE after MIR.
• Nature Made Vitamins or Supplements B1G1. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 9/28/08 or 11/2/08). Final price depends on what you choose.

RR Deals:

• Conair Gel Grips Ionic Styler Dryer 1875W $10. Get $10 RR. FREE after RR! (Note: This deal is only good Monday, December 22!)
• Hellmann's Mayonnaise 24-30oz 2/$8. Use (2) $.50/1 MFG (RP 11/16/08). Get $2 RR. $8-1-2=$5/2=$2.50/1.
• Gillette Fusion Phenom Power Razor $9.99. Use $4/1 MFG (P&G 11/30/08). Get $4 RR. $9.99-4-4=$1.99.
• Pepsi Products 4/$12. Get $3 RR. $12-3=$9/4=$2.25/1.

Courtesy of HotCouponWorld, here is the next weeks ad if you would like to preview it! I will post those deals soon.

$231.04 Worth of 103 Items for $65.33!

Since I was behind last week due to illness, I said I would combine my savings with this week. So here are both weeks. Everything in red is what I got for FREE!

Last Week:

Dierbergs Transaction:

1. 1 Daisy Cottage Cheese $3.
2. 3 Dierbergs Shredded Cheeses $2 each.
3. 1 Pevely Skim Milk $3.38.
4. 1 Pevely Whole Milk $2.39.
5. 4 South Beach Pizzas $2.75 each.
6. 2 Tenderbird Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Bags $5.97 each.
7. 1 Oscar Meyer Pepperoni $2.29.
8. 4.49lb Fuji Apples $4.40.

• Used $.30/1 MFG for Cottage Cheese that doubled to $.60/1.
• Used (4) $1/1 MFG for South Beach.
• OOP $40.98.
• Total before coupons was $44.40 - $4.60 in coupons = $39.80 + $1.18 in tax = $40.98 for 13 items!

Walgreens Transaction 1: (Not Pictured)

1. 1 Pedialyte Liquid $5.49.

• Used $1.50/1 MFG.
• OOP $4.13.
• Total before coupons was $5.49 - $1.50 in coupons = $3.99 + $.14 in tax = $4.13 for 1 emergency need item!

Target Transaction:

1. 1 Market Pantry Quick Oats $1.19.
2. 1 Snausages Snawsomes Dog Treats $2.69.

• Used FREE MFG for Dog Treats.
• OOP $1.24.
• Total before coupons was $3.88 - $2.69 in coupons = $1.19 + .05 in tax = $1.24 for 2 items!

Walgreens Transaction 2: (Only 1/2 pictured, my mom took the other half.)

1. 21 Walgreens Cough Drops 30ct $.99 each.

• Used $.39 WC which took off $12.60.
• OOP $8.77.
• Total before coupons was $20.79 - $12.60 in coupons = $8.19 + $.58 in tax = $8.77. I received a $5 RR for this transaction which made it $3.77 for 21 items!

Walgreens Transaction 3:

1. 2 Ragu Sauce $3 each.
2. 2 3M Scotch Tape 3ct Rolls $1 each.
3. 2 Carnation Evaporated Milk $1.50 each.

• Used (2) $.25/1 MFG for Ragu.
• Used 2/$3 WC for Ragu which took off $3.
• Used $.99 WC for Carnation which took off $1.02.
• Used $.50/2 MFG for Carnation.
• Used $5 RR from previous transaction.
• OOP $.93.
• Total before coupons was $11 - $10.02 in coupons = $.98 - $.05 in tax (Yes, they paid me tax!) = $.93. I will receive a $2.20 ESR for the Scotch Tape which makes it $+1.27 for 6 items!

Walgreens Transaction 4: (Pictured with Transaction 3.)

1. 1 L'Oreal Age Pro Calcium $14.99.

• Used $2/1 MFG.
• Used $5 RR from previous transaction.
• OOP $8.56.
• Total before coupons was $14.99 - $2 in coupons - $5 RR = $7.99 + $.57 = $8.56. I will receive a $16.49 ESR for this item which makes it $+2.93 for 1 item!

Walgreens Transaction 5: (Pictured with Transaction 3.)

1. 3 Sure Deodorant $2.50 each.
2. 8 Hershey's Chocolates $.50 each.
3. 3 Sudafed Sinus/Allergy 24ct $3.99 each.
4. 2 Maybelline Lipsticks $6.99 B1G1.
5. 1 Mead Envelope 100ct $1.19.
6. 2 Mean Envelopes 50ct $1.19.
7. 1 Pedialyte Liquid $5.49.

• Used $1.50/1 WC for Sure which took off $4.50.
• Used $.59 WC for Mead which took off $1.80.
• Used $.39 WC for Hershey's which took off $.88.
• Used (3) $1.50/1 MFG for Sudafed.
• Used (3) $1/1 MFG for Sure.
• Used $1.50/1 MFG for Pedialyte.
• Used $1/1 MFG for Scotch Tape (forgot to use it on previous transaction so she took it off this one for me).
• Used (2) $4/1 MFG for Maybelline.
• Used (2) $2 & $6 RR from previous transactions.
• OOP $4.38.
• Total before coupons was $39.52 - $25.18 in coupons - $10 in RR = $4.34 + $.04 in tax = $4.38 for 20 items!

Walgreens Transaction 6: (Pictured with Transaction 3.)

1. 4 Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent $6.99 each.

• Used $1.99 WC which took off $20.
• Used WGC for $2.48.
• OOP $6.
• Total before coupons was $27.96 - $20 in coupons -$2.48 in WGC = $7.96 + $.52 in tax = $8.48. I received a $5 RR for this transaction which made it $3.48 for 4 items!

This week:

Schnucks Transaction 1: (Not Pictured)

1. 2 Pillsbury All Ready Pizza Crust $2 each.

• Used (2) $.40/1 MFG which doubled to $.80 each.
• OOP $2.48.
• Total before coupons was $4 - $1.60 in coupons = $2.40 + $.08 in tax = $2.48 for 2 items!

Walgreens Transaction 1:

1. 1 Walgreens Amber Pill Holder $1.69 (store clearance).
2. 2 Lays Chips $3.79 B1G1.
3. 2 Russell Stover Chocolates $.50 each.

• Used $.39/1 WC for Chocolates which took off $.22.
• Used $6 RR from previous transaction.
• OOP $.26.
• Total before coupons was $6.48 - $.22 in coupons - $6 in RR = $.26 + $.18 in tax = $.44 for 5 items!

Walgreens Transaction 2:

1. 3 Russell Stover Chocolates
2. 3 Image Arts Christmas Cards $1.33 each.

• Used $.39/1 MFG for Chocolates which took off $.33.
• Used $5 RR.
• OOP $.14.
• Total before coupons was $5.49 - $.33 in coupon - $5 RR = $.16 -$.02 in tax (Yes, they paid me the tax again!) = $.14 for 6 items!

Walgreens Transaction 3:

1. 2 Lays Chips $3.79 B1G1.
2. 1 Walgreens Amber Pill Holder $1.69 (store clearance).
3. 3 Russell Stover Chocolates $.50 each.

• Used $.39/1 WC for Chocolates which took off $.33.
• Used $5 RR from previous transaction.
• OOP $1.62.
• Total before coupons was $6.98 - $.33 in coupons - $5 in RR = $1.65 - $.03 in tax (They paid me tax yet again!) = $1.62 for 6 items!

Walgreens Transaction 4:

1. 1 Energizer Recharger $7.99.
2. 3 Russell Stover Chocolates $.50 each.

• Used $.39/1 WC for Chocolates which took off $.22.
• Used $5 RR from previous transaction.
• OOP $4.01.
• Total before coupons was $8.99 - $.22 in coupons - $5 in RR = $3.77 + $.24 in tax = $4.01. I will receive $5.50 ESR for Energizer & $5 MIR for Energizer which makes it $+.99 for 4 items!

Walgreens Transaction 5:

1. 2 Oral-B Kids Toothpaste $2 each.

• Used $1/2 MFG
• OOP $3.21.
• Total before coupons was $4 - $1 in coupon = $3 + $.21 in tax = $3.21. I received a $2 RR which made it $1.21 for 2 items!

Walgreens Transaction 6:

1. 2 Zooth Toothbrushes $2 each.

• Used $1/2 MFG.
• OOP $3.21.
• Total before coupons was $4 - $1 in coupon = $3 + $.21 in tax = $3.21. I received a $2 RR which made it $1.21 for 2 items!

Walgreens Transaction 7:

1. 1 Oral-B Kids Toothbrush $2.
2. 1 Oral-B Kids Toothpaste $2.

• Used $1/2 MFG.
• OOP $3.21.
• Total before coupons was $4 - $1 in coupon = $3 + $.21 in tax = $3.21. I received a $2 RR which made it $1.21 for 2 items!

Walgreens Transaction 8: (Chocolate gotten eaten before picture was taken.)

1. 1 Russell Stover Chocolate $.59.
2. 1 Marni Cranberry 10oz $3.
3. 1 SunMaid Raisins 18oz $1.99.
4. 1 Quaker Quick Oats 42oz $2.49 (store clearance).

• Used $.39/1 WC for Chocolates which took off $.20.
• Used $5 RR from previous transaction.
• OOP $3.14.
• Total before coupons was $8.07 - $.20 in coupon - $5 in RR = $2.87 + $.27 in tax = $3.14 for 4 items!

Victoria's Secret Transaction:

1. 2 Pink Shower Puffs $5.50 each.

• Used $10 off VSC.
• OOP $1.09.
• Total before coupons was $11 - $10 in coupon = $1 + $.09 in tax = $1.09 for 2 items!

These are the samples I received in the mail the last couple weeks! Lots of goodies!

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 8

Congrats to Tanya for winning Day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!

Welcome to Day 8!
It's a new day a new drawing.

There is a new twist, for each friend you email about this giveaway or if you post it on your blog, you will be entered to win a $25 Restaurants.com voucher! You have to CC me on the email to your friend &/or email me the link to your blog post to be entered for this drawing. I will do this drawing on the 26th when I draw for the 12th item!

Here are the Items:

1. GONE!
2. GONE!
3. Renuzit Adjustables
4. GONE!
5. GONE!
6. Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer
7. T-Bonz Dog Treats
8. Natural Temptations & Party Mix Cat Treats
9. Baby Girl Scrapbook Dimensional Stickers &/or $5 Toys 'R Us Gift Card
10. GONE!
11. GONE!
12. GONE!

Here are the rules:

1. Leave a comment with which item you would like to receive.
2. Every day is like a new giveaway. If you don't win one day, be sure to come back the next for another chance to win.
3. If you win one of these 12 items, please don't enter for any more. This will give more individuals a chance to get something in the mail from me for the holidays.
4. Don't be surprised if I throw in some extras into the package when I send it to you. I won't guarantee it, but I just might.
5. Each day, I will place the name of the winner over the item they requested so you all know which ones are still available.
6. The winner will be chosen through Random.org and will be drawn every evening around 7:30 and posted here. An email will be sent to the winner and they have 24 hours to respond. If they do not respond, another winner will be drawn. There will be a drawing every evening from December 15-26. Good luck!!!
7. I will post a new post each day with the updates. This way the comments are reset and it will be easier for me to keep all the entries straight. So, be sure to look for the updated posts each night!

Here are the 5 great ways that you can get 8 entries:

1. Simply leaving a comment here will get you 1 entry.
2. Becoming a follower of this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
3. Subscribing to this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
4. Joining my Facebook page will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
5. Twitter my giveaway and get 1 entry. Be sure to come back here and comment with your twitter name.

Here are the results from Random.org for Day 6:

List Randomizer
There were 10 items in your list. Here they are in random order:
tanyab - razor follower
aquamarineleen - razor follower
slrdowney - razor comment
jfitzg18 - chocolates follower
jfitzg18 - chocolates comment
aquamarineleen - razor follower
aquamarineleen - razor comment
tanyab - razor follower
tanyab - razor comment
jfitzg18 - chocolates follower
Timestamp: 2008-12-22 02:47:38 UTC

Simply "Cycle" Saturday

I know, it is Sunday but this post is Simply "Cycle" SATURDAY. I had the opportunity to hang out with my best friend last night so I decided I would just put this post off until today. When you have a great friend that life prevents you from seeing a lot, you treasure the time you get with her!

This week, I thought we would talk about what to do with old wrapping paper. Since Christmas is this week, I thought this would be the best time to post this.

Here are a few things you can use old wrapping paper for:

1. When you receive a gift, open the package carefully as to not tear the paper too badly. If you are able to salvage it, wrap it back onto a roll and reuse it for future gifts. All you need to do is cut off the part of the paper that either ripped or has tape stuck on it. You will probably have to use it to wrap a slightly smaller gift next time.
2. Use it as a dust cover for your favorite book. If you have a book that you are reading or love and you would like to protect the cover a bit, just take your old wrapping paper, fold, cut and tape it to fit your book. Now you have a beautiful dust cover for your book. I used an old paper shopping bag for this book. I crinkled the paper a bit for a textured affect.
3. Make paper mache ornaments with it. If you like to have new ornaments for your tree every year like I do, this is the perfect idea. All you need to get is some Modge Podge or school glue, which only costs a couple bucks, cut your old wrapping paper into pieces and affix it to a plain ball ornament. This is great to do if you have a lot of small scraps of wrapping paper that are too small to wrap another gift with. I used school glue for this ornament & scraps of snowman paper. I finished off the re"cycled" look by using a twist tie for the hanger. It is still wet so it isn't on the tree yet!
4. Use it on a scrapbook page. If you have a picture of the gift you received in that wrapping paper, or the person who gave you the gift, it will make the memory all the more special.
5. Shred it in a paper shredder and use it for packing material. It is beautiful to use colored paper shreds if you are making a gift basket. It brings some color and festivity to the gift. When it is shredded, you will not be able to tell if it is holiday wrap or not!
6. Use it to label Cookie Jars for gifts. If you use jars like, empty spaghetti jars to fill with your cookie mix, this is a great way to cover the old labels without having to take the time to peel and scrap. It is very creative and leaves a bit of a personal touch. For this I used old Apple Sauce and Smuckers Preserves containers. I used a little ribbon on the Smuckers jar with the wrapping paper to cover the Smuckers logo on the lid.

I would like to hear some of your ideas. If you have used your old wrapping paper for anything else, leave a comment here and let everyone know your creative idea!