Drug Store deals for the week of 11/28 - 12/4/2010

Complete Multi-Purpose Solution 12 oz. $9.99, get $9.99 ECBs (limit 1)
= FREE

Buy 2 Revlon cosmetics or Beauty tools, get $5 ECBs (limit 1)
Buy 2 Revlon nail clippers at $2.99 ea
Use 2 $1/1 Revlon beauty tool coupons from Target.com (you will need two computers)
$3.98 OOP, get a $5 ECB
= $1 MONEYMAKER
(would make great stocking stuffers!)

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor $9, get $5 in UP Rewards
Use the $4 coupon from the 11/28 P&G
Pay $5 oop, get a $5 UP Reward
=  FREE

There are more great deals at RA, but they are a little complicated and I just don't have time this week (I know - don't have time to coupon - really!?!?!)  If you want to dig a little deeper, visit one of the blogs that is in the column to the right.

M&M Holiday 9.9oz - 12.6oz $2.50, Purchase 4 and get RRs
Use the $1.00/2 from the 11/14 Red Plum
Pay $8.00 OOP, get $5 RRs
= .75 ea after RRs and coupons


Carmex Lip Balm 0.15oz - 0.35oz, $1.00 with in-ad coupon
Use the .55 or .30 coupon from the 11/07 Smart Source
= inexpensive lip balm
Salonpas Pain Relief Patch 5ct, $5.99, get $6 RRs
= FREE


Breathe Right 2ct Trial Size, .49 with in-ad coupon
Use the $1.50 coupon from the 10/17/2010 Red Plum (cashier will adjust the coupon down)
= FREE

Good Filler:
Disney Mini Stickers or Puzzles .39 with in-ad coupon

Drug Store Deals for the week of 11/21 - 11/27/2010

Advil PM 4 ct., .99, get .99 ECBs
= FREE after ECBs

Excedrin Migraine PM or Extra Strength 8 ct., .99, get .99 ECBs
= FREE after ECBs

Buy 2 Axe hair care, shower gel, or deodorant, get $2 ECBs (limit 1)

Buy 2 shower gels $5.79 each (price is an estimate)
Use the BOGO coupon from the 10/24 Red Plum
Pay $5.79 OOP, get back $2 ECBs
Final cost $1.90 ea.

Spend $20 on any Schick, Edge, Skintimate, or Playtex products = $10 Ecb (limit 1)

Buy 4 boxes of Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons (18 ct) $5.29 each (price is an estimate)
Use 4 x $2 printables, Link: Play. (2 computers are necessary for this)
OR use the $3.00/2 coupon from the Nov. All You magazine
Pay $13.16, get $10 ECBs
= $3.16/.79 ea. (with 4 of the $2 printables)

Filippo Berio olive oil 16.9-17 oz $3.99

Use the $1 printable, Link: OO
Also, BOLO at the grocery stores for hangtags. I have seen them a lot at HT.
= $2.99

Motrin PM 20 ct, $4.00, get a $2 SCR (limit 1)

Use the $2 coupon from the Nov. 2010 All You Magazine
OR the $2 coupon from the 11/21 Smart Source
= FREE after rebate

AMO Complete Multi-Purpose Solution 12 oz. $7.99, get a $7.99 Single Check Rebate #82
= FREE after rebate


Lysol Healthy Touch Hand Soap Kit $9.99

Use the $3 printable, Link: Lysol
Use the $2.50 in-ad coupon
Pay $4.49
Get a $2 +Up Reward
= $2.49


Clearasil Skin Care products $2 Off with in-ad coupon

There is a $2 printable, Link: Clear.
Also use the $2 in-ad coupon
= Inexpensive






Week-long sale:

Colgate Pro Clinical Toothpaste 4oz, $3.49, get $2.50 RRs
Use the $1.00 printable, Link: Colg.
= FREE after coupon and RRs

Kleenex Tissue (60ct or larger) .79 after in-ad coupon (excludes 200 ct.)
Use the .50/3 coupon from the 10/3/10 Smart Source
Buy four Kleenex Tissue (60ct or larger), get $1 RR,
Buy 5, get $2 RR,
Buy 6 or more & get $3 RR
(Monthly deal until 11/28)
If you purchase 6 and have two coupons = .74 per box after RRs

Hershey’s or Cadbury Holiday Candy 7.8-8.5 oz 2/$5

Use the $1/2 Walgreens coupon from the December Coupon Booklet
AND use the $1/2 coupon from the 11/21 Smart Source
= $1.50 per bag

Three Day Sale: 11/25 -11/27

Gillette Fusion Proseries skin care 1.7 - 5 oz, $5.49, get $5.49 RRs

Nivea for Men Shave Gel 7 oz , $2.99, get $2.99 RRs

2 Liter soda : Dr.Pepper, Sunkst, 7up, Canada Dry, A&W, Hawaiian punch, .99, get .99 RR

Old Spice Fresh Collection Body Spray 4 oz, $3.99, get $3.99 RR

A couple of deals - Don't miss out on these!!!

Sometimes the small deals are the absolute best, and this week is certainly the case.  I love these deals because it took 2 minutes to pull and clip the coupons and it will take less than five minutes in the store.

The first deal comes from my coupon friend/co-worker Anita.  I taught her to coupon but she keeps me on my toes - keeping me informed of things that I might have missed.  I used to know EVERY deal that she shared with me, but I know NONE of them now.  She is certainly on top of her game!

CVS has some of their Loreal makeup on sale for 75% off.  Use the $5.00/2 ior $2.00/1 coupon from the 11/14 Red Plum.
= VERY inexpensive makeup - STOCKPILE PRICES!!!

My coupon friend Colleen told me about this one in the hall at church on Sunday (MAN I love this method of communication - quick and to the point!)  I like to think of myself as the coupon queen, but have to share the "tiara" sometimes - It's all yours today Colleen!!! You are the Coupon Barbie!

Food Lion:
Toblerone bars (my absolute favorite) are BOGO at .99 ea.  There is a $1.00/2 coupon from 11/21 Smart Source making them FREE.  I stopped in before work today and picked them up.  There's nothing like a good coupon deal to start the week off right!

The next deal comes from one of my new coupon friends, Tonya.   She is fairly new at couponing. We sat down together, along with her daughter Jessica and shared ideas.  It amazes me how she has been couponing a short time, without a computer, without a coupon "class" and has learned so quickly.  She treats it like a game and makes it really fun.  She is new at using the computer and still learning, so for now devotes her Sunday afternoons to matching up the deals with the flyers from Sunday's paper.  She is one of those "clip it all" people, but it works for her as she shops for her enitre family, as well as her church's food pantry.   Anyway, we were talking yesterday afternoon and she reminded me of a deal at Dollar General.

Dollar General:
3 cans of Libby's veges for $1.00 with in-ad coupon (Sunday - Tuesday only). Use the $1.00/3 coupon from the 8/29 Red Plum.
= FREE Veges!!!
Per their online coupon policy, you are allowed to use a store coupon with a mfg. coupon.
Coupon Policy: DG Q policy (you might want to print a copy and take it with you)

One last "don't miss" deal....
Hallmark has a $10 off $10 coupon on their website, Link: HMark
You must show your Gold Crown card.  If you don't have one, visit their website and sign up.  It's free.

Thanksgiving Grocery Store Deals November 17

Normally, I bring attention to ONLY the best deals. This week, I am listing the best deals as well as the good/okay deals. For example, us stockpilers do not pay for frozen veges, but if you are not a stockpiler and need these items for Thanksgiving, .57 is a good deal (HT).

I am, however, taking the easy way out this week with various turkey deals.  Before you purchase your turkey, visit the grocery store's website and check out the prices.  This is the one time of year that I go all out and order my organic, free range, fresh turkey (the turkey that's never been told no, as my husband likes to say)  from Whole Foods.

Sale runs from 11/17 - 11/25
Sweet Potatoes .29/lb (usually FL has local produce)
Cranberries, 12 oz., $1.50
Granny Smith or Rome Apples 3 lb. bag, $2.99

Campbell’s Cream Soups or Gravy, BOGO
Use the $1.00/4, Link: Camp

Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce, BOGO at $1.00 ea.

Coke products, 2 liters - The more you buy the more you save:
2 for $1.25 ea.
3 for .99 ea.
4 for .88 ea.
If you want to purchase 8 or more, you will need to split your order up and only get 4 at a time to get the better price.

International Delight Coffee Creamer, $1.25
Use the .55 printable, Link: Int'l
= .70

Sale runs from 11/17 - 11/25

E-VIC Special:

Starbucks Coffee, 12 oz. $5.99, limit 1 (non E-VIC price $6.99)
Use the $1.50 printable, Link: Star.
OR the $1.50 coupon from the 9/12 Smart Source
=$4.49 after coupon

Buy 2, Get 3 Free:
Coke, 12 pack cans, limit 10 total
= $2.48 per 12 pack

Campbell's Cream of Chicken or Cream of Mushroom Soup, .64
Use the $1/4 printable, Link: Camp.
= $.39 each after coupon

College Inn Broth, 32 oz. is BOGO at $1.47 ea.
Use the $1.00 coupon from the 11/14 Red Plum
= .47 ea

Swanson Broth, 14.5 oz. BOGO at .57 ea
Use the .50/5 from the 11/07 Smart Source
= .37 ea.

Del Monte Corn, Peas, or Green Beans, limit 10 total
= .50 ea

Le Sueur peas, .89

Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce, BOGO at $1.00 ea.

Glory  beans (blackeyed peas, pinto beans or black beans ) are 1.50
Use the .90 printable, Link: GB
=  FREE
How many cans of beans does one family need?  Enough to be able to send 10 cans in with your daughter to school for extra credit and still have a few left.  This really came in handy!!!

Still on sale:
Hungry Jack Pancakes, $1.97
Use the .55 coupon from the 11/7 Red Plum
=.87 ea.

Still on sale:
Ghiradelli Luxe Milk Bars $1.50
Use the .75 printable, Link: Ghir
= FREE

Fancy Feast Cat Food .60/can
Use the .65 printable, Link: FF
= .17/can

Jimmy Dean Roll Breakfast Sausage - $2.50
Use the .75/2 coupon from the 10/10 Red Plum
=$1.75 ea.

Green Giant frozen veggies, 10 oz., .97
Use the 0.60/3 from the 11/14/10 General Mills
= .57 ea.

Sister Schubert's Dinner Rolls, BOGO at $1.92
Use the .50 coupon from the 10/3 Smart Source
OR the .75 printable, Link: SS
= .42 - .92

Sale runs from 11/17 - 11/23

Sweet Potatoes .27/lb.
Dole Gold Pineapple $2.77

Green Giant canned veges, buy 2, get 3 free

= .50 ea

Le Sueur peas, .99

Heluva good dips, $1.50

Use the .55 coupon from the 11/14 Red Plum

= .40

Green Giant frozen veggies, 10 oz., $1.00
Use the 0.60/3 from the 11/14/10 General Mills
= .60 ea.

Drug Store Deals for the week of 11/14 - 11/20/10

This is one of those weeks that we are going to really need to be focused, have the coupons pulled and make the lists.  There are a lot of good deals, but they are all over the place. And don't forget to put your coupons/list in your car/purse so that when you get to the store, you actually have them (no - I'm not talking from experience ;)

iTunes Gift Cards: $25.00, Get $5 ECB, Limit 2

Mentos Gum, .99
Use the $1 coupon from the 10/3 Smart Source
= FREE

Lip Medex, $1.59, get $1.50 ECB
= .09 after ECB

Oral B Vitality Floss Action toothbrush: $23.00, get $13 ECB, Limit 2
Use the $10 from the 11/14 Red Plum (not confirmed)
= FREE

Oral B Vitality replacement heads 3ct. $23.00, get $13 ECBm Limit 2
Use the $5 coupon from the 11/14 Red Plum
=$5

Aussie or Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, Styler $2.99, get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $.50 coupon from the 11/14 Red Plum
= .49

Sure, Pert Plus or Brut BOGO
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 10/17 Smart Source
= about.49 ea.

Fiber One Chewy Bars $3.99, get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use the .50 printable, Link: Fib.
= .49

Heinz Gravy .88
Use $1/3 printable, Link: Heinz
= .55

Stove Top Stuffing .88
Use the $1/3 printable, Link: STS
= .55 ea.

Cottonelle double roll four pack, 2 for $5, get $2 UP Rewards when you buy 2
Use the .50 printable, Link: Cot.
= $2.00 for 2 or .25 a roll

Luvs Boxes
$16.99, get $4 UP Rewards
= $12.99

Herbal Essence $2.99
Use the $2 Any Clairol coupon from the 10/31 Proctor & Gamble (coupon states"Clairol Family of products" and Herbal Essence is in the Clairol family.)
Get back a $2 UP Reward
= $1.01 MONEYMAKER

Right Guard BOGO
Use the BOGO coupon from the 10/31 Red Plum
= 2 FREE

Friskies Canned Cat Food, 10 for $4, get $1 UP Reward when you buy 10
= 10 for $3

Kids EEZE Cough & Cold Relief 12 count, $4.99, get $4.99 RRs

= FREE

Vicks 2/$10 - get 5 RRs

NyQuil or DayQuil 20 ct or liquid 20 oz
Formula 44. 6 oz
Use one of the following coupons:
$1.50 coupon from the 10/10 Proctor and Gamble
or $4 off any Vicks sinex coupon from the 10/10 Proctor and Gamble
= prices vary

Swanson Chicken Broth/Campbell's chicken or turkey gravy 2/$1.00 with in-ad coupon

Campbell's cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup 5/$4.00 with in-ad coupon
Green giant vegetables/Princella Cut sweet potatoes .59 with in-ad coupon



Sunday Coupon Inserts for 11/14/10

We will get three inserts, two Red Plums and one Smart Source.

Have a great week!

Grocery Store deals for the week of 11/10/10 - 11/16/10 - UPDATED

Please let me know if you have any trouble with the printables.  I have already printed a lot of these and can't confirm that they are still available. I have updated the Dixie Crystals printable!!!

Gala Apples, .99/lb.
Tangerines, 3 lb. bag, $2.99

Stove Top Stuffing BOGO
Use the $1/2 printable, Link: ST or ST

Food Lion Canned Veggies, .39

Purex Laundry Detergent, 50oz, $1.99
Use the .35 printable, Link: Purex

Birds Eye Steamfresh BOGO.
Use the BOGO coupon from the 10/24 Smart Source
= 2 FREE







Since Super Doubles are over, how long will it take me to not double the $1.00 and over coupons in my head????

E-VIC Special:
Stouffer's Dinners - Family Size 28-40 oz. $4.99 (non E-Vic price $6.49), Limit 1

Farmers Market Fresh Asparagus, $1.49 lb

Farmers Market FL Navel Oranges 8 lbs, $5.99
(WOW - that's a lot of oranges!)

HT Premium Frozen Turkey .39 per lb, 10-22 lb. Limit one with add'l $40 purchase.
No rainchecks. While supplies last.

Campbell's Cream of Mushroom/Cream of Chix Soup .64
Use the .25/4 from the 11/7 Smart Source
= .52 each
This is a good price and great thing to stock up on for the holidays!!!

Swanson's Broth ~ 14.5 oz, .57
Use the .50/5 coupon from 11/7 Smart Source
=.37 each

Betty Crocker Cake Mix, .94
Use the .75/2 from the 10/3 General Mills
= .19

Clabber Girl Baking Powder $1.80
Use the .75 printable, Link: CG
= .30

Dixie Crystals 4 lb. sugar $2.50
Use the .75 printable, Link: DC
= $1.00
This is a stockpile price - it is difficult to get great deals on baking items such as this.

Hungry Jack pancakes $1.97
Use the .55 coupon from the 11/7 Red Plum
= .87

Ghiradelli Luxe milk bar $1.50
Use the .75 printable, Link: Bar
= FREE

7-8 oz. Kraft Cheese $1.64
Use the $1 printable, Link: Kraft
 = .64

Wholly Guacamole $3.99
Use the $4 printable, Link: WG
= FREE

HT gallon milk (excludes organic), $2.47

Zone Perfect Bar $1.25
Use the $1 from the 10/31 Smart Source
= .25

Buy 2, Get 3 Free:
Pepsi Products, 12 oz. cans, limit 10
= $2.40 each

Gala Apples, .99/lb

Sanderson Farms Split Chix breast, .88/lb

Pillsbury Best Flour, $1.50

Breakstone's Sour Cream, $1.29
Use the .55 printable, Link: BS
= .19

Glass Plus Cleaner BOGO at $1.48 each
Use the $1 printable, Link: GP
= .48

International Delight Creamers, $1.50
Use the .55 printable, Link: Int'l Delight
= .40

Drug Store deals for the week of November 7 - 13

Another quick and dirty list this week....Super Doubles at HT has kept me hopping - Geez have I been slack with the Drug Store matchups - Please don't fire me!

Coke 12 oz cans 12 pack 4/$13.00, get $3 ECBs when you buy 4

=$10.00 for 4 or $2.50 ea. after ECBs

Gain Dishwashing liquid 11 oz, .99

Use the $1.00 coupon from the 10/10 Proctor and Gamble
= FREE

Nivea Body Wash $3.99 get $1 UP Reward
Use the $3 coupon from the 10/17 Red Plum
= FREE after UP Reward

Revitalens Multi Purpose Solution 2oz $3.99, get $3.99 Register Rewards
= FREE


Neuragen PN & Neuragen Gel $19.99, get a mail in rebate form - prints out at the register

Use the $5 coupon form the Diabetes & You Magazine Fall 2010 (page 20)
= FREE or $5 MONEYMAKER after rebate
Similasan Kids Cough Relief 4oz/Cough/Mucus Relief 4oz $5.99-get a mail in rebate form - prints out at the register

Use the Similasan $1 9/12 Smart Source
OR $1 printable, Link: Sim.
= FREE or $1 MONEYMAKER after rebate


Canned Pumpkin .99
(This is a good price - believe it or not, last year I had a hard time finding it around the holidays - there was a shortage - I am getting mine EARLY this year!)

It's that time of the year - Timeline Season!!

Congratulation Martha - You have made it on to my blog!!!

Being the Martha Stewart wanna-be that I am, for several years now, I have created timelines for events that are upcoming, especially those that require me preparing food. How do you think Martha makes it look so easy on T.V.???? She has a boatload of "helpers" that have scripts to follow - probably more helpers than Santa has elves!! Since I only have two helpers in my house (darn good helpers, let me say), I must get started early and be very organized.

My family gets a real kick out of my timelines (especially my SIL, who actually takes the timeline with her to work to show them how crazy I am).

 

My personal "Superbowl" is Thanksgiving.  I create a timeline with the following information:
Menu
Shopping List (this has a timeline within itself)
Timeline for cooking:
  Two days before
  One day before
  Day of

I also have the cleaning timeline which includes making sure the Thanksgiving linens are clean and pressed.  But, before THAT can happen, colors must be determined.  What color/theme will it be this year?  Can you understand why my family gets such a kick out of this??? I will not torture you any longer, but get directly to the point.

Planning = Saving
This is a loaded phrase, but in this particular situation, I am specifically talking about planning what groceries you will need for the holidays.  Take about half an hour and make a list of your menus (Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas B'fast, Christmas Dinner, etc.). From that list, you can create a list of ingredients that you need.  I like to make my list on the computer so that I can just update it the next year (the holiday ARE about traditions you know).   Not only do you save a lot of money by purchasing these items on sale you also spread the cost out over the course of a month or more. You are also able to enjoy the family/events instead of constantly running to the store because you forgot something.

That's my 2 cents worth on timelines.  I hope you find this helpful!

Aldi, week of 11/3 - 11/9 and Ronnie's Country Store

Aldi is kicking some major butt this week with their lower-than-normal prices. I used to shop a lot a Aldi before couponing, but they do not accept coupons.

They do have some great prices on milk, eggs and other essentials, but this week is exceptionally good:

10 lb bag Russet Potatoes, $1.99
Del Monte Gold Pineapple, $1.49
Baby Carrots 16 oz. Bag .49

Broccoli Crowns, 16oz. .75/lb
Happy Harvest canned veges .39
Chef's Cupboard Stuffing Mix, .69

I try my best to buy local produce and visit the farmer's market at the Dixie Classic fairgrounds during the summer, but in the winter, Ronnie's Country Store is my go-to place.  I purchase most of my fruits/veges there for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.  They are local - NC, SC and sometimes GA. They have country ham in the back of the store that is sliced to order.  Also, they have fatback (for the collards that I don't eat), barrels of beans and barrels of candy.  Can't beat it!! AND their prices are great.

Super Doubles Total - First Day

The Coupon Goddess was on my side this morning for the first Super Doubles shopping trip.  Hubby went with me to do a transaction.  As we were pulling into the parking lot, he asked if I had knots in my stomach and you know what my answer was!!!  There were two cars ahead of me, one pulled off to go to McDonald's and the other one stayed straight, but kept on going.  We were first in the store (doesn't really matter - but it makes me feel better).

I had my list and coupons ready and we were off to the races.  Two of my favorite Customer Service managers were there so I was REALLY excited.  (You know it's bad when you go in to see who is working and hug them because it's been soooo long since you've seen them!)

Everything went as planned and my totals were good.  I was able to get everything that I wanted that I knew would go fast.  Below are my totals for both transactions:

Retail value: $135.64
Vic Savings: $46.08
Coupons Tendered: $84.83
Total OOP:  $4.73
AND I got a $3 OYNO catalina
Net:  $1.73
Saved 98.7%

I am still high as a kite!!!  I hope you shopping trips go well.  I will share my Coupon Goddess with you....

Super Doubles Shopping list for 11/03/10 at Harris Teeter - Updated 11/3

One addition on Wednesday afternoon, 11/3 in ORANGE

Here's the a first pass at the shopping list for Super Doubles.  I will update as other items are discovered.  PLEASE feel free to leave a comment with items that I have missed.

Wholly Guacamole $2.29
Use the 1.50 printable, Link: WG
= FREE

Regina Red Wine Vinegar $2.25
Use the $1 printable, Link: Reg.
= .25

Al Fresco Chicken Sausage, BOGO at $1.99 ea.

Use the $1 printable, Link: AL Fres
= FREE

Bush's Grillin Beans $1.99
Use the $1.00 from the  10/3 Smart Source
= FREE

Kikkoman Soy Sauce $2
Use the $1 printable, Link: Kik
 = FREE
There is a catalina deal associated with this:
Buy 2, get $1 off your next order

Hamburger Helper, Chicken Helper, Tuna Helper
Use the $1/4 from 10/17 Smart Source
= .50 each
Also, there is a catalina deal associated with this:
Buy (3) & get $1.50 OYNO
Buy (4) & get $2.00 OYNO
Buy (5) or more & get $3.00 OYNO
on your purchase of Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna
Grandma's Molasses $3.35
Use the $1 printable, Link: GM 
= $1.35

7th generation dish soap 1.99
Use the $1.00 coupon from the 10/31 Red Plum
= FREE
(There are a lot of 7th Generation items on sale if you are not interested in the dish soap)

Reynolds Wrap Foil Sheets 50ct $2.49
Use the $1 printable, Link: Rey.
= .49

Kleenex Handtowels $3.39
Use the $1 from 10/3 Smart Source
= $1.39

Underwood Meat Spread $2.25
$1 printable, Link: UW
 = .25

Athenos Hummus $3.15
Use the $1.00 coupon from the 10/10 Smart Source
= $1.15

Nestlé Cookie Dough $2
Use the $1 printable, Link: Nestle
= FREE


Activia Yogurt $2.50
Use the $1.00 coupon from 10/10 Smart Source
= .50

Rhodes 12 ct rolls $2.25
Use the $1.00 coupon from the 9/19 Red Plum
= .25

Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls $2.95
$1 from 10/31 Red Plum
= .95

A+D Diaper Rash Ointment 1.5, 2.99
Use the $1 printable, Link: A+D
= .99

Zone Perfect Bars $1.25
Use the $1 from 10/31 Smart Source
= FREE

Mentos Gum $1.50 per pack
Use the $1.00 coupon from the 10/3 Smart Source
= FREE