Dec 11, 2011

My Shopping Trip ~ $192.65 Worth of Products for $3.45

Today was a good day I think. Not as many things as usual, but I was able to score a couple sippy cups and some great Make-up which will be making their way into a couple X-mas bags. I was also able to obtain an incredible deal on vitamins and supplements and to me, that was the highlight of my shopping trip (Each were on SALE for $9.99). I have been on the look-out for some supplements for a while now and have not found anything to my liking. I have made a commitment to myself to be extra healthy starting this year. See, my dad is in his early 60's and has already had a massive heart attack, and my mom passed away last year at the age of 61 from cancer. My mom was very healthy though, which just proves that if God is calling you home, then home you go. Either way, I don't want to leave anything to chance. Also, my High School reunion is coming up... and since we are talking about the subject, I just want to set something straight here: Whoever tells you that all those beautiful mean girls from High School will get old and fat... ARE LYING. None of the girls, well maybe one, from my High School that were beautiful and gorgeous have gotten fat.. or ugly, actually a few have had boob jobs (which is definitely an upgrade) and are still fit and stinking gorgeous. So, yes, I have to look at least like I am trying Haha. Go ahead, it is okay to laugh, you know it is true!!!

Here is a summary of what I obtained CVS and Walgreens today:

WALGREENS
2 Pain Relief Patches
2 Dr. Pepper 2 Lt
2 Playtex Sippy Cups
5 X-mas pencils
1 ThermaCare Patches (2ct)
1 Advil PM (20ct)
4 M&M's Holiday candy ***
4 Peeps marshmallow candy
2 Goody Hair Clips
4 Bengay
1 Depend Diaper Trial
Total: $60.42

CVS
They were out of Combos.. booo
8 Centrum Pro-Nutrients
3 Greetings Cards
1 Renuzit 
1 Blistex lip care
6 Up2U Gum
2 Scott Mega Rolls Toilet Paper
1 Scott Choose-a-roll Paper Towels
1 8x10 Collage
2 Almay eyeshadows
4 Revlon Eyeshadows
Total: $132.23

Here is the BreakDown of all Transacations

WALGREENS (I started with $3 + $2 in RR's from last week)

Transaction #1
Goody Hair Accessories $2.00
Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
Pay $2.00, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
SalonPas Pain Patch $1.00
Buy 1, Receive $1.00 Register Reward
Pay $1.00, Receive $1.00 Register Reward
Buy 4 Christmas Peeps $0.50
With in ad coupon
Use 
$1.00/2 – Christmas Peeps – (facebook.com)
Free
Sunkist soda $0.88
Total: $3.88 Use $3RR, Pay: $0.88 - Get $2, $1

Transaction #2

Buy 1 Advil PM, 16 or 20ct  $4.99
Buy 1 ThermaCare Heat Wraps, 2 or 3pk $5.99
Buy 3 pencils $0.40
Buy 2 Advil or ThermaCare Products, Receive $5.00 Register Reward
Use 
$5.00/2 – Advil AND ThermaCare – (wyethcoupons.com)
Use in-ad coupon for pencils (8$1)
Pay $6.25, Use $2, $2, $1 RR (one of the $2 RR is from last week)
Pay $1.37 - get $5RR

Transaction #3

Buy 2 playtex sippy cups buy one at $5.49 each get one 50% off- Total = $8.98
Goody Hair Accessories $2.00 - Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
1 X-mas pencil $0.39
Use the $2/2 Walgreens coupon found in the Infant Care coupon booklet
Plus, use 2 $1/1 Playtex coupons found 
here (Lower left corner)
Use in-ad coupon for pencils (8$1)
Total: $6.75 - Use $5RR From Transaction #2, Pay $1.47, Get Back $2RR

 Transaction #4 
A couple things went wrong here, I will highlight them in yellow
1 Dr.Pepper $0.88
1 Pain Patch $1.00
Depend Diapers $2.50
4 Bengay Patches $5 - with rain check
4 X-mas M&M's $0.59 with in-ad coupon 
Use the mars $1/2 Walgreens coupon found in the December coupon booklet(this didn't work so I paid $.59 ea)
Use in-ad coupon for Mars Candy ($0.59)
Use Depend Coupon $3 found inside package
Use 4 Bengay coupons from a while back $5/1 exp 12/31
Total: $2.85 - Use $2RR, pay $0.73 and get $1RR

I spent oop (out-of-pocket) $4.45 and received $1RR for next week, so I can say that I paid $3.45 for $61 Worth of Products.

CVS - I started with $12 in RR's from last week
Transaction #1

Blistex .99
Buy 3 Centrum Pro Nutrients 50 ct $9.99 - Total = $29.97
*Note – this should still trigger the gift card even though you’re $0.03 shy of $30*
6 - Orbit or Mentos UP2U Gum, 14 ct. $1.49 - Buy 1 Get 1 Free
American Greetings card- buy 3 and get $3 ECB
Use $0.25/1 Blistex Lipcare Product, exp. 1/31/12 (SS 11/13/11 R)
Use $1/3 American Greetings coupon (cards $.99 or more)
Use 5 $1.00/1 UP2U packs from SS 10/9 (exp 12/31)
Use 3 $7/1 Centrum Pro Nutrients Omega-3, Probiotic and Fruit & Veggie coupons found in the 12/11 SS
Or the $5/1 coupons found here or here
Use $5/1 off any Centrum Pro-Nutrient from Coupon machine
Pay as low as $7.30
Use $7.00 in ECB's from Last week, Pay $0.28 and Get back $10 gift card plus $3 in ecbs.


Transaction #2
Buy 3 Centrum Pro Nutrients 50 ct $9.99 - Total = $29.97
Buy 1 Renuzit $1.77 (I had a Free coupon)
Use $5/30 printable coupon from e-mail
Use 3 $7/1 Centrum Pro Nutrients Omega-3, Probiotic and Fruit & Veggie coupons found in the 12/11 SS
Use my Free coupon that came in the mail
Total: $33
Pay: $4.50 - Use $4 ecb (from last week)- Pay $0.37  and get back  $10GF 

Transaction #3
Buy 1 Scott Paper Towels 6 pk $4.99
Buy 2 Scott Bathroom Tissues 12 pk $7.49
1 Centrum Pro Nutrients 9.99
1 8x10 Collage from the Kodak Kiosk
Total" $32.43
Use 1 $7/1 Centrum Pro Nutrients Omega-3, Probiotic and Fruit & Veggie coupons found in the 12/11 SS
Use 1 $1/1 Scott paper towel coupon found in the SS 11/13
Use 2 $1/1 Scott TP coupon found in the SS 11/13
Use Free 8x10 Collage coupon from facebook (exp. 12/11)
Use 20% off coupon that was e-mailed to me
Use my $1 ecb that I had left form last week
Total: $11.57 - Use $10 GC from Transaction#1 - Pay $1.57 - Get $10GF

(I ended up not doing this one transaction because they were out of Centrum, but you can do it if you want)

1 Centrum Pro Nutrients 9.99
4 Scott choose a roll Paper Towels 4.99
Use 1 $7/1 Centrum Pro Nutrients Omega-3, Probiotic and Fruit & Veggie coupons found in the 12/11 SS
Or the $5/1 coupons found here or here
Use 4 $1/1 Scott paper towel coupon found in the SS 11/13
Total: $19 ($21.40) - Use $10GF - Pay $11.43 - get $10 card

Transaction #4

-Clearance buy- Deal Scenario: *This will only work if when you scan your card the CVS Machine gives you a $5/2 coupon*
Buy (2) Almay Intense Eyeshadow — $2.25 ea 
Buy 2 Revlon Single Eyeshadow - $1.25 ea
Buy 2 Revlon Eyeshadow 12hrs - $1.75 ea
Use your $5/2 from coupon machine
Use 4 $1/1 Revlon coupon (from the Wal-Mart ad) a few weeks ago, exp. 12/31
Pay $2.36 - Use Gift Card - and you still have $17.64 left for next week!

I paid $4.58 oop (out-of-pocket) and still have $17.64 left for next week in Gift Cards, so I can say that this was a FREE trip!

 There are two ways you can look at this trip:
I spend $9.03 for $192.65 Worth of Products, if you don't count the money I have left for next week
I spent $3.45 for $192.65 Worth of Products, if you count all the money left (or you can even say the whole trip was "Free" since I have $17.64 left for CVS alone!)


Target: Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom $99.99 Shipped + Cash Back!

Currently Target  has the Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom (Black) on Sale for $99.99 (down from 199.99) I was checking out the reviews on Amazonand they seem great!  You are saving quite a bit with this Target Sale as well.  To check out the deal head on over to Target here.
Camera Details:
Capture memories up close with this Canon PowerShot digital camera that features a 12X optical zoom. Its face-detection technology and autofocus ensure clear pictures and its digital red-eye reduction feature and black-and-white and sepia modes save you time on image editing.
  • Megapixels: 12.1 Megapixels
  • Camera Features: 720p HD Movie Recording, Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection Technology, Auto Focus, DIGIC 4 Image Processor
  • Display Features: Color TFT LCD Screen
  • Lens Features: Auto Focus
  • Flash Features: Red-Eye Reduction, Auto On/Off, Slow-Sync Flash
  • Image Editing Features: Auto Image Rotation, Sepia, Vivid, Digital Red-Eye Reduction, Black and White, Auto Image Resizing
  • Display Size: 3.0 “
  • Zoom: 12.0 X Optical , 4.0 X Digital
  • Memory Card Capacity Included: 128MB
  • Memory Card Type Included: Secure Digital (SD) Card
  • Video Modes: Still Image, Playback, Slow Motion
  • File Formats Supported: JPEG, MOV, AVI, DPOF
  • ISO Equivalent: 1600, 200, 800, 100, 400, 80, Auto
  • Photo Effects: Auto, Aperture-Priority, Manual
  • View Finder Type: LCD Only
  • Output Type: USB 2.0, Mini HDMI, USB
  • Wired Technology: PictBridge
  • Operating System Compatibility: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac
  • Power Source: Battery-Powered
  • Dimensions: 3.64 ” H
  • x 4.5 ” W x 1.8 ” T
  • Weight: 10.9 Oz.
  • Warranty Description: 1 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
Don’t forget to use your Target RedCard at Check out to save an additional 5% & Shop through Ebates to earn 3% cash back + New Ebates Members will earn a $10 gift card with this purchase

Wescott 8″ Scissors only $1 each at Staples!

Here’s a great deal you might want to grab this week before all of the Holiday Wrapping begins!
Get the 8″ Westcott Scissors for just $1 at Staples this week. There is a limit of 2 per person.
This is a great item to have around and since these are normally priced at $7.49 this is an awesome savings that we don’t typically see on full size scissors.

CiCi’s Pizza Buy One Get One Free Buffet

Register at CiCi’s Pizza Perks and you’ll receive a printable coupon for a Free Adult Buffet when you purchase a second adult buffet!



Thanks, mydallasmommy

TGIF $5 Off Purchase Of $15

TGIF is offering $5 off your purchase of $15 or more! Just head over and print this coupon. Offer is good until January 31st.

Kindle Freebie: The Art of Potty Training

potty training
I will be doing this in the next year.. so I thought this deal was awesome!
Right now Kindle users can snag the book The Art of Potty Training: Strategy and Tactics for Low Stress Parenting for FREE (reg. $7.99)

New Walgreens Deals: Conair Rollers, Advil Infants’ Drops, Hershey’s Pot of Gold + More

Here are a few more Walgreens deal you may be able to score this week:

* I have not tried these myself, so if you do, come back and let me know!*
Buy Conair Xtreme Instant Heat Multi-Sized Ceramic Rollers on sale for $30 = $10 RR
Use the $5/1 coupon that was previously available on Coupons.com (no longer available)
Pay $25
Get back a $10 RR
Plus, get back $5 in Jingle Cash to use on your next $30 Purchase
And submit for the $5 rebate found here
Final cost (if you take into account the RR, Jingle Cash & Rebate) only $5!

Buy 2 Advil Infants’ Fever Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops .5 oz $5.49 each Total = $10.98
Use the $2/1 in ad coupon (will deduct $4)
Use the $2/1 Walgreens coupon found in the Infant Care coupon booklet (will deduct $4)
And use 2 $1.10/1 coupons found here or manufacturer’s coupons on Target.com
Pay $0.78
Get back a $3 RR (compliments of Pfizer) – this is a monthly Register Reward deal, valid through 12/31
Final cost FREE + a $2.22 moneymaker!
* Also, if you have any issues stacking coupons, make sure to bring your Walgreens corporate coupon policy with you while shopping, as it clearly states the following:
When purchasing a single item, Walgreens accepts one manufacturer coupon and applicable Walgreens coupon(s) for the purchase of a single item, unless prohibited by either coupon offer.

Buy 2 Hershey’s Pot of Gold 2/$10 = $2 RR Use 2 $1/1 regional coupons found in the 12/11 SS
Plus, use the $2/2 Hershey’s Pot of Gold Chocolates Walgreens Mobile Coupon
(Mobile coupon valid 12/11-12/12 only)
Pay $6
Get back a $2 RR (another monthly RR deal – valid through 12/31)
Final cost $4 total – just $2 per box!


Dove Shampoo possibly on clearance for just $2.29 (Note that clearance prices do vary from store to store)
Use the $1.50/1 coupon found here
Final cost only $0.79!


Brainstrong Toddler 30 ct packets on clearance for $7.19 (regularly $16.99!) (Note that clearance prices do vary from store to store)
Use the $5/1 Walgreens coupon found in the December coupon booklet
Final cost only $2.19!
** There is also a $3/1 manufacturer’s coupon found in the Walgreens *Vitamins and Supplements* coupon booklet – which would make this FREE!
* Check out the rest of the Walgreens weekly deals here.
(Thanks, Hip2save and Wild for Wags!)