3 Men's Dress Shirts with Matching Ties - about $45!

I just bought 3 men's dress shirts with ties for $45.  What a steal!  Here's how I did it.

First, log into your ebates.com account to get cash back on your purchase.  If you don't have an eBates account, I suggest you create one.  If you don't want to, that's ok...you can stil get this great deal, you just won't accumulate any cash back.

From ebates.com, select Kohls from the store list.  They are having a sale of Croft & Barrow men's dress shirts for $19.99 and they come with matching ties!  Personally, I think this is the average sale price for a shirt alone, so the tie is a great bonus. 

Before you checkout, visit cardpool.com and find an ELECTRONIC gift card worth close to (but not over) the amount you're spending.  For example, I was going to be spending about $50, and the electronic gift card closest to that was $42.52, so I bought that one.  This is an extra step, but it saved me almost $4 on this transaction.  My experience is that you basically get the gift card numbers emailed to you right away.  When you click on "Redeem Now" in the email it will open the Kohl's website with the gift card numbers at the top of the page.  Just copy and paste those into your checkout screen.

You'll also want to take a look at retailmenot.com and find % off coupon codes and free shipping codes.  I found a coupon code for 20% off ($11.99 off the 3 shirts) and another for free shipping with no minimum purchase.  Kohl's allows you to use 2 coupons codes with each transaction.  Woohoo!  Although they are having a special $0.99 per item shipping deal, which is pretty cheap, I still saved about $3 with the free shipping coupon code.

So, at checkout, you will need (1) a credit card (they may require you use your Kohl's charge, depending on which coupon code you selected), (2) your electronic gift card # and pin, and (3) your 2 coupon codes.

Here's how my trasaction went down:
First I paid $39.11 for a $42.52 electronic Kohl's gift card from cardpool.com (a savings of $3.41)
$59.97  (3) shirts to my cart:  $19.99 each x3
-11.99   Minus the $20% coupon code I found on retailmenot.com
-$2.97   Minus the free shipping coupon code from retailmenot.com
-42.52   Minus the above-mention gift card I $39.11 paid for
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$5.46 on my Kohl's charge
-1.92 back from eBates.com (it's not much, but anything helps!)

So what could have been a good deal at $62.94, I paid $42.65.  Total savings of $20.29!

My Favorite After-Christmas Deal - Ziploc Bags!

OK, so I don't need any Christmas cards, lights, trees, stockings, or any other decorations...but I went to Walmart to scope out the after-Christmas clearance anyway.  What a deal did I find!  "Holiday" Ziploc bags, 15-ct gallon size and 20-ct quart size (both storage and freezer).  They were originally $2.88, now marked down to $1.13, PLUS I had some $1.50 off 2 coupons and some $1 off 2 coupons.  That means I paid $0.63 a box!  Woohoo!  Get your coupons together and go to your local Walmart and see if they still have some.  Personally, I don't care that the bags have a "To and From" gift tag printed on it - I'll use those all year long anyway!

I also got some Ziploc medium storage containers for the same price and had coupons for those too.  They were a holiday green color (ugly if you ask me) but I'm just storing leftovers in the fridge, so who cares?

I checked Target and didn't see anything there, but let me know if you found something.

I'd love to hear what deals you found!

Discounted Tickets to Canobie Lake Park

Plan on FUN this summer at Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NH.  Pay just $23.99 per ticket!  That's a $9 savings off the 2012 ticket price.  Makes a great stocking stuffer, and the recipient will thank you NOW and THIS SUMMER!  You can click HERE to order online (transaction fee applies) mow through 12/31/2011 or you can visit the Canobie Lake Park kiosk at either (1) The Mall at Rockingham Park near the food court, or (2) The Burlington Mall near Sears now through 12/24/2011.

Enter to Win - Johnson's Baby Oil Glowing Glam Giveaway

Enter now for your chance to win one of Johnson & Johnson's great Gift Cards. Play their fun "Ready, Set, GLOW!" photo hunt game on Facebook and you could be a lucky instant winner! Play for a high score - but luck is all you need to become the next daily prize winner! Gift cards include $500 COACH, $400 SpaFinder, $250 Macy's, $100 Zappos, $50 Target and $50 Sephora.  Ends 3/14/2012.  Click HERE to get started...

NEW RECIPES PAGE!

One of the best ways to save money is to minimize the amount of times you eat out, and instead, cook at home! But, if you're like me, you need a recipe. I've compiled a list of websites where you can find great recipies...creative, simple, main dish or dessert. Take your pick! If you have more to add, please leave a comment so we can all share.  Feel free to share a recipe, too!  Click HERE to get to that new page and see what links I have listed.  If you want to check back at a later date to see what has been added, just click the link on the right-hand side of my homepage.

NH Lottery Replay - Have you joined yet?

New Hampshire residents!  If you ever play the lottery (scratch tickets or number games) or if you ever receive lottery tickets as a gift, you should join NHLotteryReplay.com!  You can enter your non-winning tickets for a second chance to win. 

How to earn points:
You get 5 points for every dollar spent.  For example, if you paid $2 for a scratch ticket, you will get 10 points for that!  You'll also get bonus points on your birthday!

How to spend points:
There are monthly drawings, for which each entry is 1 point.  There are also "Ultimate Replay" drawings, which are much bigger prizes at 100 points per entry. 

Remember, you can't win if you don't play!  Please play responsibly.

Bob's Stores Printable Coupons

Click HERE to see and print coupons you can use at Bob's Stores this week for great last-minute holiday gifts!

Groupon for $20 Old Navy Voucher - You Pay just $10

Groupon currently has a great deal for those of you who shop at Old Navy - a $20 voucher for just $10!  Click HERE for more details.

New to groupon?  It costs you nothing!  You get daily deals in your inbox and can save TONS of money!  Many items or services are half price or better!  Click HERE to sign-up.

15% off one item at Barnes and Noble Online Coupon Code

If you're ordering a book online and would like an extra 15% off, use coupon code A8N7K7X.  Coupon code good through end of March.

Enter to Win Prizes from Sunbelt! (No, prizes are NOT granola bars.)

Sunbelt (the makers of granola bars and fruit and grain bars - and now cereal) are giving away prizes every day until December 24th.  Enter everyday on Facebook by clicking HERE and keep your fingers crossed!

Enter to Win $25 Gift Card from BJ's Wholesale Club

Click HERE to enter (on Facebook) every weekday until December 30th to win one of fifteen $25 gift card from BJ's!

Almost Free Extra Strength Excedrin!

Get your almost free Extra Strength Excedrin, with THIS coupon! Go to Walmart and get a 20-ct package for pennies!

B1G1 Free SunBelt Granola Bars Coupon

"Like" Sunbelt Snacks on Facebook and you can print a Buy One Get One Free coupon for an 8 pack of Granola Bars or Fruit and Grain Bars.  Hit your back button 3 times and print it twice!  Click HERE to get there fast.

Gift Card Bonus at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant!

Right now at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, get $25 for yourself with each $100 purchase.  For details and to order, click HERE.

T.G.I. Friday's Gift Card Bonus

For every $25 you spend og T.G.I. Friday's Gift Cards, you'll receive a $5 Bonus Bits Card.  For deatils and to order click HERE.

$10 off $20 at Smokey Bones

Click HERE to get your $10 off $20 purchase coupon for Smokey Bones.  Valid now through December 24th.

Save $3 off Large Sandwich at D'Angelo

Click HERE for your coupon - $3 off any Large Sandwhich at D'Angelo.  1 coupon per visit.  Expires 1/31/2012.  If I were you, I would print as many as you think you will use (how many times will you visit D'Angelo in the next month?) in case they decide to discontinue the coupon online.

Super-Successful Monday-Night Shopping Adventure

I went out and made what felt like a bazillion stops - it took me about 2-1/2 hours.  I came home feeling great that I had stocked up on a few items that we use all the time and used up my coupons expiring at the end of the year...I saved alot!  My husband wasn't so impressed..."How much money could you have saved if you didn't buy any of that stuff?" he asks.  What he doesn't realize is that we are going to buy it anyway, so why not use the soupons, stock up, and not have to pay full price later?  Sometimes I think he doesn't get it - is it a guy thing?  Tell me what YOU think....

First stop, Rite-Aid.  I went in to get my 2 Reese's Christmas Trees for FREE.  Great stocking stuffers!

• One Sale for 2/$1
• Had Rite-Aid coupon, $1 off 2

Next I stopped in to Market Basket.  Wanted to get stamps, but they were out.  BUT while I was there, I scored 16 boxes of Scotties tissues for $5.

• On Sale 2/$1. 
• Had (2) manufacturer coupons for $1 off 5 boxes, and
• 2 manufacturer coupons Buy 2 get 1 free.  Click HERE to print yours.  (Like them on Facebook, then print your coupon twice.)
• (compare to the price at your local wholesale club - this is a great deal!)

Next I stoped in at CVS.  Got 320 One-A-Day brand name vitamins for $16.96. 

• On Sale B1G1 50% off. 
• Got 2 Men's 100ct (1st @ $9.99 and 2nd @ $4.99) and 2 Women's 60ct (1st @ $7.99 and 2nd @ $3.99). 
• Had 2 manufacturer coupons for $5 off 2

Across the street, I stopped in at Walgreens to get my nephew 5 Hot Wheels cars for $0.59 each using the coupon in their flyer.

Next I went to Target to pick up 2 Barbies for $4.99 each!

Lastly, I spent some time at Walmart.  Using coupons, I got $113.90 worth of stuff for $65.40.  I only got 1 item without a coupon.

• 13 bottles of Exedrin (Migraine, Tension Headache, PM) 24ct for $3.24-$4.23 (don't expire until 2014)
• Minus $2 coupon for each one from Sunday flyers
• Snuggle dryer sheets for $1.87
• Minus $0.50 coupon for each from Sunday flyers
• 4 Daisy/Venus disposable rasor 4-pks for $5.97 each
• Minus $2 coupon for each from Sunday flyers
• Reynold's non-stick foil 35 ft (we use it all the time!) for $3.78 each
• Minus $1.25 coupon for each that I printed online
• Softsoap Body Wash for $3.48
• Minus $1 coupon from Sunday flyer
• Johnson and Johnson Safety Cotton Swabs for the kids
• (Only item without a coupon at this store)
• Downy Unstoppables (13.2 oz package) for $6.97
• Minus $3 coupon from Vocalpoint
• Pull-Ups Flushable Wipes for $3.34
• Minus $2 coupon I received in mail with free sample
• 2 packages Oral-B SatinFloss for $2.27 each
• Minus $1 coupon for each from Sunday flyers
• 2 packages Stayfree pads for $2.86 each
• Minus $1 coupon each from Sunday flyers

Went back to Rite-Aid today on my way to the dry cleaners (next door) to get my 4 FREE packages of Christmas Peeps!  Again, great stocking stuffers!  Click HERE to get your coupons (like them on Facebook, then print your coupon twice).

• On Sale 2/$1
• Had 2 manufacturer coupons $1 off 2

So what do you think?

Uno Chicago Grill Gift Card Bonus

Uno Chicago Grill is offering a $5 voucher (to be used 1/2/12 - 4/1/12) when you buy $25 in gift cards.  To order, click HERE.

Bob's Stores Gift Card Bonus

The Gift card bonuses are NOT just for restaurants!

Bob Stores is offering $5 bonus card when you buy $25 in gift cards.  Offer valid until December 24th.  Bonus card valid December 26th through January 14th.  To order online, click HERE.

Outback Steakhouse Gift Card Bonus

Outback Steakhouse is offering $20 bonus card and free standard shipping for every $100 you spend in gift cards.  To order online, click HERE.

IHOP Gift Card Deal

Who doesn't like a big breakfast?  IHOP is offering $5 off your next visit when you buy $25 in gift cards.  Your $5 will expire January 31, 2012.

Friendly's Gift Card Bonus

Right now at Friendly's, buy $25 worth of gift cards and received 2 $5 bonuses ($10 total bonus)!  Bonus cards offer only good in-store, NOT online.

Free Fries Friday at Burger King - THIS FRIDAY Dec 16th

Burger King has all new fries and they are giving them away!  December 16th from 10am through 11:30pm.  One free value size fry per person, per visit.  No purchase necessary, at participating locations, while supplies last.

Papa Gino's Gift Card Bonus

Get $5 on your rewards card for every $25 you spend in gift cards at Papa Gino's.  In-restaurant purchase only.  I'll probably do this for myself, simply because we go to Papa Gino's and D'Angelo alot.  Who would this be a good gift for?

Another Restaurant with a Gift Card Deal - Ruby Tuesday!

Ruby Tuesday is offering a free bonus $15 coupon with the purchase of $50 in gift cards.  Get there fast by clicking HERE.

Kohl's: 20% off and Free Shipping

Lots of retail company's are offering free shipping right now if you spend a minimum amount.  BUT if you're like me, you're not spending $50 or $69 at a time.  If you like Kohl's you can use the following coupon codes and still get you items in time for Christmas - and they have an easy return policy, so no worries!

Be sure to start your shopping trip through ebates.com for cash back. Whatever you're looking for, I'd check clearance first, and after adding the codes to your cart during chechout, make sure all items qualify.

20% off use code CC20DEC12  (or try PRESENTS4ALL for 30% off using your Kohl's Charge Card)
Free Shipping use code  XMASFREE

For more online shopping codes visit retailmenot.com.

"Free" AA or AAA Batteries at Staples

Be sure to join Staples Rewards in order to score free (or better than free) batteries!

Go to Staples and buy a 16-pk AA or AAA Duracell Batteries.  Valid on SKU 581672 or 618854 only.  Be sure to show them your Staples Rewards card.  You will pay 12.99 per pack (limit 2).  Later you will gett 100% of that back in Staples Rewards, at which time you might be able to score the same deal without paying for it, if they are having the deal again and you use your rewards to pay for it.

Make this deal even better by using 2 $1 off Duracell coupons found in your Sunday paper.  That way, you actually MAKE money on this deal!  You'll likely need these to go with battery--operated gifts anyway.

Valid until December 17th, but they may have same deal next week too - this has been going on for a while.

Free Sample of Arm & Hammer Toothpaste

Arm & Hammer is having a "Try it Free for a Week" Challenge, which includes sending you a free tube.  Sign-up at their website today, by clicking HERE.  One per household.

"As Seen on TV" Deals at at a Surprising Store!

You've got to admit.  There's something "As Seen on TV" that you think would be perfect for you or someone you love.  The first problem is, you know you're taking a risk buying it and don't want to pay full price.  The second problem is that they are usually sold everywhere for the same price, and usually don't go on sale.  Walmart generally can be cheaper for many things, but their prices for the "As Seen on TV" items are, from what I've noticed, the same as everyone else.

So how can we save money here?  I haven't seen too many coupons for these types of items (I actually have seen coupons before, but they are rare).  The best idea I came up with was Bed, Bath, and Beyond.  Although most of their merchandise is expensive for my taste, these "As Seen on TV" items are priced about the same as anywhere else.  The great thing about this store is that you can easily come across a 20% any regularly-priced item or even $5 off $19 or more.  Since these items rarely go on sale, either of these coupons should work and I got my deal a few weeks ago...a $19.99 item with $5 off.  They have lots of these odds and ends that are great for gifts, even if you wouldn't think this was the store to find it in.

Let me know if you can think of another store that offers general coupons like this scenario that we can use toward "As Seen on TV" items.  I have noticed knock-offs of these items at Christmas Tree Shops for a lower price, but if you want the real thing, this is the way to go. 

P.S.  If you're looking for a Snuggie, the best deal I found was at Five Below for $5.  And although the selction is limited, it's the real thing.   And you don't have to pay shipping and handling!

Gift Card Bonuses for the Holiday Season

This time of year many restaurants are offering bonuses to your gift card purchases.  Buy $25 and get a bonus $5 gift card for yourself, for instance.  Even with all the money we're spending on gifts this time of year, why not take advantage of these bonuses for yourself?  Buy a gift card to a reastaurant you regularly visit and get the bonus that comes with it.  Then save it for next time you go there.  It's like giving a gift to yourself.

I know of the following restaurants offering bonuses.  If you know of others, leave a comment so we can share ideas.  Thanks!
T-Bones (Get $1 bonus for every $5 gift certificate you buy - no limit!)
Chili's (Save 10% when you buy $100 or more)
Smokey Bones (Buy $50 in gift cards, receive $10 for yourelf.  See store for details.  Valid through 12/24/2011)
Weathervane Seafood Restarant  (I don't see that they are offering anything at the moment, but occassionally they offer 20% off!)

10% off Valentino's Gift Certificates

For those of you living in and around Hudson/Nashua NH area, Valentino's Restaurant in Hudson, NH is offering 10% off gift cartificates until 12/31/2011.  Buy one as a gift or for yourself to use throughout the year.

$10 off $50 at Christmas Tree Shops

Click HERE to print your coupon, then take it to Christmas Tree Shops!

What Was Your Best Holiday Find So Far?

Tell me about the best sales and most successful shopping trips you have had (or are planning) for this holiday season.  I'd love to hear what you found!

$4 off Sweaters at Target, too!

While you're at Target.com Coupon Page, be sure to print the $4 off Women's Sweater and so see what you can find...even works on clearance items!  Coupon expires on 12/24/2011, so I'm waiting to see what goes on sale next week. 

Click HERE to get to the coupon page fast!

$7 Woman's Pajamas Sets (Top and Bottom) at Target!

Please tell me you've already done this - either for yourself or as a gift...

Click HERE to get to the Target coupons page for apparel & accessories.  Find the "$3 off Woman's sleepwear item" and click on it to select it, then click "Print Selected Coupons".  You can go back and print it twice.

Target currently has Gilligan & O'Malley 2-pc sleepwear sets on sale for $10 (normally $17.99).  With the $3 off you can get it (top and bottom together) for $7!  That is a great savings!  That is better than anything I found on clearance at my store, but by all means, if you print 2 of this coupon, you might find top and bottom separates and can use both coupons...let me know how you make out.  There were at least 5 colors to choose from in my store. I ended up with 4 of the 5 colors.

Coupon expires 12/24/2011.

Save When Giving Gift Cards this Season and All Year Round!

If you plan to give gift cards this holiday, there's still time to shop for discounted gift cards.  Visit the following websites to see what's available and to order:

cardpool.com
plasticjungle.com
giftcards.com

Remember, many times these come to you as merchadise credit, so they may not be pretty enough for gifts (although I've taken them to the stores and used them to buy new gift cards at times) and the physical cards generally take 7-10 days before your received them (although in many cases I get them much sooner) so give yourself some time. 

If you will be ordering something online, you may find an electronic gift card for the retailer you are ordering from...the websites usually ask that you allow 24 hours to recievd the electronic gift cards, but my experience, at least with cardpool.com, is that I receive the electronic gift card within an hour.

Remember that you can go through ebates.com when you order from plasticjungle.com and you will receive a % back from your order.  I usually go through ebates.com to order my gift card via plasticjungle.com, then go back through ebates.com to order the actual item (and use my gift card to pay).  You will get a % back in both instances.

Unfortunately, cardpool.com does not work through ebates.  As a side note, I have not personally used giftcards.com.

2 Lysol Rebates, and 1 Progresso Soup Rebate Available

Click the links below for rebate forms:

Buy 2 Lysol products, Get a rebate (up to $3) for Lysol Wipes  (expires 10/31/2011)

Try Me Free Lysol Dual Action Wipes (up to $5)  (expires 11/30/2011)

Progresso Rich and Hearty Soup Rebate (up to $2.68)  (expires 1/31/2012)

*Send the rebate form right away so you don't forget...otherwise, you wasted your money.

Another Successful Shopping Trip!

OK, it's been a while since i posted and probably be a while until the next post, but I had to share this one...

My most recent trip to Walmart:

Bought:

$1.00 Birthday Card
$10.00 Gift Card
$1.96 Gerber Baby Cereal
$1.58 Parents Choice Wheel (snacks for baby)
$3.94 2 Nail Polish...$1.97 each
$7.88 4 (12-ct) Schick Disposable Razors...$1.97 each
$3.88 Toddler Pants
$2.00 2 Men's Polo Shirts...$1.00 each (GREAT FIND!!!)
$4.54 Lysol Dual Action Wipes 80-ct

Used:
-$12.00 (2) Schick Razor Coupons $6 off 2 packages

TOTAL: $24.78
- $4.54 rebate for Lysol Wipes
-------------------------
$20.24

Considering $10 of this was a gift card, I only spent about $10 on everything else I got! WOOHOO!

WOW! Lots of free events in and around Boston - starting in July!

Starting July 1st, you'll find TONS of things to do for FREE in and around Boston...museums, zoos, and so much more!  Free Fun Fridays are courtesy of the Highland Street Foundation and you can find a complete listing of all the events HERE.  Enjoy the summer!

Cheap Diapers at Walgreens this week (5/29-6/4)

Walgreens has jumbo packs of Walgreens Brand Premium diapers on sale for 2/$10 ($5 each).  Bring your $2 off coupon from their Infant Care booklet to get $2 off each pack, making them $3 each.  If you need a coupon, let me know, I have extras.  I'm going to get diapers for my son later today! 

*I have used these diapers, and although they may not have all the fancy features of big name brand diapers, Ihaven't had any major leakage issues with them.

*Training pants are on sale for $6 per pack, but the coupon does not apply to those.

Discounted Season Passes to Whale's Tail Waterpark in Linclon, NH

On June 1st, the Whale's Tale will be hosting their Season Pass on-line sale to thank all their Facebook fans.

The best news is you get some control over the price, because the more fans they get on Facebook the deeper the discount price will be on June 1st.

Stay tuned to Facebook for more details on the special, and encourage your friends and family to become fans!

In the meantime:
Click HERE to become a Whale's Tail Waterpark Facebook Fan.
Click HERE to join their email list for updates, special offers, and news.
Click HERE to visit their website and see all the new improvements underway!

Haven't joined Groupon yet?

Now is the right time to join Groupon!  I've used it several times to buy gifts or to get tickets, restaurant discounts, etc.  You'll get 50-90% savings by buying through Groupon.  Bowling, Food, Movies, Massages, Hotels, and so much more!

What is Groupon and how does it work?
Groupon negotiates huge discounts—usually 50-90% off—with popular businesses. We send the deals to thousands of subscribers in our free daily email, and we send the businesses a ton of new customers. That's the Groupon magic.

All you have to do is
(1) Check your email, Facebook or Twitter feeds for daily deals on cool local businesses.
(2) Groupons are more fun when used with friends. Pass along deals by email or broadcast them to your social networks.  This is optional, but you're rewarded if someone joins and buys a deal.
(3) Print the voucher or bring it up on your mobile device, then present it at the business to get your deal.




It's THAT easy!

Another sure way to get coupons...

Another great way to get good coupons is to sign up for free samples.  I just got my sample box of Frosted Mini-Wheats (with a touch of fruit) from Vocalpoint.com and it included a B1G1 coupon and a few dollar off coupons to give to my "friends".  I think I'll wait and see if the cereal goes on sale before the coupon expires, and if not, I'll at least use the B1G1 coupon...my daughter and I both liked the cereal, and I'm sure my husband would too.

Then I thought back to several of the free samples I've recieved in the mail recently, and I think they ALL had coupons.  I must say, the coupons that come with the Vocalpoint samples are the best, though.

Food for Thought...

So I recently found out that Shaw's doubles coupons...correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe they are the only store in our area that doubles coupons.  At first I thought, "Wow!  What a great find!"  After all, I watch "Extreme Couponing" and most of those people get the deals they get because their store doubles coupons.

Then it occurred to me.  I do my groceries at Market Basket because they are the least expensive store around.  Then I played a scenario in my head:

I have a buy 3 and get 60 cents off coupon
I buy 3 at Market Basket for 99 cents each and use my coupon OR
I buy 3 at Shaw's for $1.29 each and use my 60 cent coupon that doubles...

Market Basket final price:  $2.37
Shaw's final price:  $2.67

Since their prices are generally higher, it's not worth going to Shaw's...unless they're having a GREAT sale.

...even then, MOST of my coupons are $1 off something.  They will only double coupons up to 99 cents.  So for the couple of coupons that double, is it worth driving across the river and out of my way instead of just going down the street?  No.  The savings would not make it up to me.

What about shopping for items that have double coupons at Shaw's and get the rest at Market Basket?  I have 2 kids and to cart them around to a million different stores is DEFINATELY NOT worth it.

What are your thoughts on this?

Get MORE coupons!

OK, if you're like me, I'm not just about to buy 5 Sunday papers or go dumpster diving for coupons.  But you CAN get more coupons by taking about 2 minutes to contact your favorite companies and letting them know what you like about their product...not all, but many companies will reward their "loyal customers" with coupons.  Here are a few I've recently tried:
Huggies
Barber Foods (they have great frozen chicken cordon bleu)
Bush's Baked Beans

...and there are many more suggestions on LivingRichWithCoupons.com.  I have tried some others on this list who have not sent coupons, but all youn lose is a couple minutes of your time.  I've also found that compliments works better than complaints.  Although I did contact Duncan Hines with a complaint via phone and they sent me a coupon for a free box of brownies.  Good Luck!

Sign up for your free coupon booklet from P&G

Click HERE to sign up for your free coupon booklet from P&G with over $35 in coupons in it.  Usually you can at least get some free dish soap out of it.

Almost Free Frank's Red Hot Sauce!

Click HERE to print your coupon (Be sure to print it twice so you can get 2 coupons.) for Frank's Red Hot Sauce, then head over to Market Basket.  They had 2 bottles shrink-wrapped together (one thick style and one regular) priced at 2 for $3.00 (it didn't ring up right, but I verified that the price on the shelf tag was correct). So I bought 2 double-packs for $3, then used 2 of my $1 off coupons.  Ultimately I got 4 bottles for $25 each! Woohoo!

Free toothbrushes and Listerine at CVS this week!

Go to coupons.com, look for (and print out) the coupons for $2 off 2 Reach toothbrushes and $1 off any Listerine. You can go back to the website and print them a 2nd time.


Take your 4 coupons to CVS this week - before end of day Saturday. CVS has these (Reach Total Care toothbrush and 250ml Listerine) on sale for $1 each, so these will all be free!

If these items are not things you would normally use, please put them aside for your local food pantry.

Sweepstakes - Enter Daily!

Brunswick Bowling's Cruise Into Summer Sweepstakes
Win a 4-day cruise for 2, or daily Brunswick $50 gift cards
Ends May 31, 2011
http://coupons.bowlbrunswick.com/cruise/

Toys R Us Survey Sweepstakes (no purchase necessary)
10 chances to win $500
Ends February 1, 2012
http://survey.foreseeresults.com/toysrus

Little Debbie's Million Smile Mission
Win an Airstream Trailer and weekly & monthly prizes including:  Kodak Slice Cameras, Kodak ESP 7250 Printers, Kodak Pulse Digital Picture Frames, and Kodak Gallery Gift Cards
Ends June 30, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/LittleDebbie

Johnson & Johnson's
Win a Bathtime Gift Set
Ends April 30, 2011
http://facebook.com/johnsonsbaby

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day coming up soon!

Ben & Jerry's annual Free Cone Day will be on Tuesday, April 12th from 12-8 PM.  Enjoy!

CVS: Complete Contact Solution - Better Than FREE at CVS (week of 4/3)

CVS has Complete Multipurpose (Contact) Solution for $8.99 and is offering a $8.99 Extra Care Bucks (limit 1) good towards your next purchase at CVS.  Click HERE to print your $2 off coupon and you'll make money on this deal!

Sunbelt Granola Bars Coupon on Facebook

Go to Sunbelt's Facebook page by clicking HERE.  Then visit their coupons page.  Click on the image (the image didn't come up on my computer, but I clicked the red "x" and it worked) and the bricks coupon-printing window will appear.  You can hit the back button on your keyboard a couple times to print it twice.

FREE Tena Ultra Thins at Rite Aid (Great for donating if you don't use them)

These are great to donate if you don't use them yourself...

Rite Aid currently has Tena Ultra Thins on sale for $9.99 each.  (buy 2)

Click HERE for a coupon for $2.50 off per package. (print 2)

Submit your Rite Aid recipt online for Single Check Rebate of $9.99 per package of Tena Ultr Thins (limit 2) - BUT don't "request your check" until the end of the month.  You're only allowed to request your Rite Aid Single Check Rebate once per month, and we might find many other deals before April is over...but it's good to submit this recipt now so you don't forget or lose it.

Oh, and if you've been to Rite Aid recently, check to see if your last recipt has a survey on it - if you take the survey you could get $3 off $15 purchase coupon.  And be sure to use and +UP Rewards you might have.

Ultimately you're paying $19.98-$5 coupons = $14.98 out of pocket, and when you request your Single Check Rebate later, you will get $19.98 back...so it's better than free!

2 FREE Reams of HP Paper at Staples

Staples has a ream of HP Multipurpose 8-1/2"x11" paper for $5.99 and a mail-in (or online) rebate of $4.99, limit 2.  You can also look for a $1.00 off coupon (print it twice) on coupons.com before you go, so ultimately, you pay $0 for the 2 reams of paper...and did I mention if you do the rebates online, it's REALLY easy?!?  The rebate information will print out at the register with your recipt.

Lots of FREE (or close to free) Revlon Beauty Tools at Target

Click HERE to get your coupon (print it twice) for $2 off a Revlon Beauty Tool, then go to Target.

I bought 2 nail clippers for $2.24 each, then the register printed out 2 more coupons...$5 off 2 Revlon Beauty Tools, and $2 off one Revlon Beauty Tool.  So, I went back into the store and got more.  Seriously - I bought 10 tools (a $22.73 value) for $1.73 total (over 2 transactions).  You could even get them ALL for free, if you get the ones that are under $2 each, but last time I tried to do that, they had to call a manager over and it turned into an ordeal because the coupon was worth more than the item., blah, blah, blah.

Anyway, it was a GREAT deal.  You need ove for your home, pocket book, travel bag, you name it!  Finger nail clippers, Toenail clippers, nail files, eyelash curler, etc.  Just watch the price on the shelf so you don't get ot the register to find out you grabbed a $7 or $10 tool.  Since the register coupons keep printing, you could keep getting free tools all day.  Ha ha.  Lucky for me, the last time I went to the register the cashier forgot to give me the coupons.  I could have reminded her, but I decided I had enough.  I think she saved me.

Oh - and while you're there, be sure to bring your $1 off Circo accessory item coupon (print it twice) and get 2 pairs of baby/toddler socks free!

Baby Products at Rite Aid (week of 3/27)

This week Rite Aid has Johnson & Johnson baby products (baby wash, shampoo, lotion, and Desitin) on sale for $2.99.  Bring your coupons and you will pay $1.99 each.  This turns out to be average, but then you will recieve $1 +UP Reward for each one (limit3), so it's like paying $0.99 each, which is a great price!

You can find Johnson & Johnson product coupons HERE.  Click on each product and you will see a new coupon to print.  Generally you can print 2 of each.

As always, be sure to ask for a raincheck if they don't have any on the shelves.  They will usually work the +UP Reward into the raincheck price, too!

Addition to the Staples Deals if youi're Making the Trip

Click HERE for coupons to get FREE (or cheap) Scotch Tape at Staples.

Staples steals and deals this week (week of 3/27) - Batteries & Paper!

If you are a Staples Rewards member, you can really cash-in this week!

Buy a 20-pk of Duracell AA or AAA batteries for $12.99 and you will get $12.99 back in Staples Rewards later!  Limit 2.  For more details, click HERE to view Staples online circular.  The batteries is in a blue box.

While you're there, you might as well pick up a ream (500 sheets) of Hammermill 8-1/2"x11" CopyPlus copy paper (to print all your coupons - ha ha).  You pay $5.99 out of pocket, but when you get home you can submit for an "Easy Rebate" online for $4.99 back, so it's like paying $1.  Limit 2.  ...oh, and the rebate really IS easy.  Click HERE for more details found in the Staples circular.

Lysol Products at Rite Aid (week of 3/27)

Right now, Rite Aid has a "sale" going on for Lysol products.  I say "sale" because they are 2/$5 and I can't say that is a great price, but adding in all the other savings just might make it worth buying - unfortunately, they make it extremely complicated:

Buy 6 Lysol products (any combination) $15 total
-All Purpose Cleaner (40oz or trigger 32oz)
-Bathroom and Bowl Cleaner (24oz)
-Kitchen Cleaner (22oz)
-Neutra Air Fabric Mist (17oz)
Use 3 Lysol coupons (most are $1 off 2 products) (new total, $12)
-you can find the coupons on Lysol's website, HERE (click "Special Offers" at the to, right-hand side of the page ~ you'll need to register if you haven't already)
Before you shop, check Rite Aid's website for Video Values coupons (possible new total $10)
-Right now there is 1 Lysol Product coupon for $1 if you haven't used it yet
-There's also a "Rite Aid" coupon for watching a video about the Wellness Program $1 if you haven't used it yet
So you'll pay $10 out of pocket...THEN:*You'll get a $5 +UP Reward to use on your next purchase, AND
*If you buy before 3/29 (HURRY!) there are 2 Lysol Single Check Rebate for $1 each you can request online.

Ultimately, it's like paying $3 for 6 products = $0.50 each!
GREAT DEAL
As always, if they don't have the items in stock, ask about getting a raincheck and how they can incorporate the +UP Rewards into the Raincheck Price.

Cheap Diapers at Walgreens (week of 3/27)

Starting Sunday March 27th, there will be a $10 Mail in Rebate available when you buy $25+ in participating Walgreens products. The rebate form will print out at checkout when you have purchased enough of the qualifying items! (This rebate is advertised in the Walgreens April Coupon Booklet.)

Buy 5 Walgreens brand Jumbo pack diapers on sale for $5.99 a pack = $29.95
Use a $2 off per pack coupon found in the Walgreens Infant Care Booklet (Will deduct $10)
You Pay $19.95 out of pocket
Submit for $10 Mail-In-Rebate (rebate form prints at register)
It's like paying $1.99 per pack!

Cheap Johnson & Johnson Baby Products at Rite Aid this week!

Rite Aid has Johnson & Johnson Baby Products (baby wash, shampoo, lotion, etc) on sale this week for $2.99 with your Up Wellness Card (limit 3).  For each one you purchase, you will get a $1 +Up Reward, good towards your next purchase of anything in the store.  If you go to the Johnson & Johnson website (offers page) you can print coupons for these same products.

Sample Scenario:
3 Johnson & Johnson Baby Care Products 14-15oz  $2.99 = $8.97
Minus $1 coupon each product ($8.97-$3 = $5.97 out of pocket cost)
Recive 3 $1 +Up Rewards to use on your next purchase
It's like paying $0.99 each!

If they don't have the products when you go in, be sure to ask for a rain check!  As long as you show them your coupons for the products and they staple them to the rain check, they will accept it when you buy the product later, even if they are expired by then.

Different Way to Save - Discounted Gifts Cards

Do you know about buying discounted gift cards?  When someone recieves a gift card or store credit and don't plan on using it, they might sell it to make a few dollars off of it instead.  As a buyer, YOU benefit by saving a little extra on your purchases. 

As an example, for a $50 gift card you might pay $45. It's not a huge savings, but it's worth it if you know you will be going to a particular restaurant or store anyway, and is especially great if paired with a coupon. I'll put it this way - I ended up with a 30% off coupon for Old Navy recently (the "Give and Get" promotion good through March 24th) - I like to shop the clearance there. So, I went to plasticjungle.com and ordered a $25 gift card for $22, free shipping. I like to think of it as an extra $3 off coupon. That, on top of clearance prices and my 30% off coupon...I got some decent deals on clothes for the kids for next season!

I also planned a mini-weekend-away and was able to get a gift card for the hotel I will be staying at and am now looking into restaurants that might be in the area or other activities (movie theatre, bowling alley) to make the vacation a little more financially worry-free.

Beware - if you are buying a gift card on this website to give as a gift to someone else, the website may not be able to tell you what the "theme" of the card is, so keep that in mind. 

Oh - as a side note, plasticjungle.com also has a notification service, so you enter the cards you're looking for (restaurants and stores you frequent, perhaps) and they will send you a daily email letting you know if they have cards available for that establishment.

Happy discounting!


*Although I am not particularly promting plasticjungle.com, I have used them and found them to be reputable.  Also, some other "discounted gift card websites" I stumbled upon lead you directly to plasticjungle.com, so why not go directly to the source?

Extreme Couponing

A couple of "extreme" shopping trips over the last month or so has got me thinking about blogging again...

On March 1st at Rite Aid I got:

7 bottles of Johnson & Johnson baby bath wash (15 oz bottles)

2 bottles of Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo (15 oz bottles)

1 bottle of Johnson & Johnson baby lotion (15 oz bottle)

4 tubes of Desitin (4 oz each)

2 Dove deorderants

4 Nivea lip balm

...and I paid $0.37 out of pocket!
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THEN, on March 11th I went to Walgreens and CVS and I got:


2 (42 ct) Cottonelle flushable wipes

1 (84 ct) Cottonelle flushable wipes

1 Old Spice deoderant

1 Old Spice Body Wash

2 SoftSoap Body Wash

1 Excedrin PM (20 ct)

1 Excedrin Migraine (50 ct)

2 Excedrin Exrea Strength (20 ct each)

4 Dove +Men Deoderant

I paid $10.46 out of pocket (amazing deal - that averages out to less than $0.75 per item) and went home with $17 worth of store credit ($7 Walgreens Register Rewards and $10 CVS Extra Care Bucks) to use on anything in the store on my next shopping trip! They basically PAID ME to buy this stuff!

I hope to be posting things here and there, although I cannot commit myself 100% just yet, being so busy with the kids...but if you follow my blog, you will get insight to some great deals!

Happy couponing!