Kroger: P&G + Cereal Deals!

What I bought tonight was a combination of P&G Deals and The 50% off General Mills Cereal Deal!

I paid $72.91, I saved $146.78!

Don't miss out on the General Mills Deal. It runs from today (Saturday) to Tuesday. All items in the deal are 50% off.

Load your Kroger Cards as there are a bunch of ecoupons that match up with this sale! HERE and HERE and HERE.

Also, print coupons for the cereal and other snacks!

Lucky Charms loadable

Fruit by the Foot loadable

Fiber One loadable

Cinnamon Toast Crunch printable

Chex Mix Bars Printable

Honey Nut Cheerios Printable

Plus go HERE to the coupon database and type in General Mills and look for all the coupons available!

My CVS Trip this week!

I spent $4.38 on everything that you see above! I saved $84.31!!

If you are just starting this is a great week to start! I got almost all my coupons form this Sunday (aug 1st) paper. Remember to keep your eyes out for clearanced medication. The Triaminic cost be $.24 each after coupons!

These are the transactions that I ended up doing:

Transaction #1:

6 Skippy Peanut Butter 3 for $5

2 Crest Pro Health $5.09 ( mine rang up weird, they should have been $3.99)

Used:

3 Skippy $1/2 Coupons form todays paper

2 $2 Crest Pro Health Coupons from todays paper

2 ECB's from last week $4 and a $7.99

Total: $1.19

Got back $5 and a $3 ECB!

Transaction #2

1 Playtex 36 Ct $6.99

1 Playtex 18 ct. $5.26

1 Venus Breeze $9.97

Used:

1 Playtex B1 36ct get a 18 ct FREE from Todays paper.

1 $2 off Venus Breeze

1$1 off Playtex peelie on package

ECB's from previous purchase + $1 ECB and $2 ECB from last week

Total:$2.95

Got back $5 and $3 ECB

Transaction #3

2 Colgate Toothpaste $2.99

2 Triaminic on clearance for $1.74

4 SoBe Life waters B1G1 Free at $1.59

1 Package of Silly Bandz ( for my daughter who came with me!) $2.99

2 Caramels $.33 (fillers)

Used:

$3.00 off 2 Triaminic Coupon

2 $1 off Colgate Coupon

2 B1G1 Free Sobe Coupons

ECB's From previous purchase $5 and $3

Total: $.20

Got Back $4 Ecb for next week

Free phone for trying on jeans!

I have never seen a deal like this before... If you try on Jeans at American Eagle from July 21 to August 3, and they will give you a free smartphone and a $25 American Eagle gift card.

How does this work? You have to buy a new 2-year plan for the phone. This would be a great deal if you are looking for a new phone. Thanks Courtney!

Walgreens: Nice Diaper Deal!

Diaper deals have been plenty lately! Here is another great deal at Walgreens this week if you have any Pampers coupons left!

Deal Idea:
Buy (2) Pampers Diapers $8.99 ($17.98 total for two)
Buy 2 Pampers Wipes $6.99 ($13.98 total for two)
TOTAL (before coupons & tax)= $31.96

Use (2) $1.50/1 8/1 P&G (Diaper Coupon)
Use (2) FREE wipes when you buy Pampers Diapers
+ Earn $5 in Register Rewards
TOTAL OUT OF POCKET (after coupons & register reward)= $9.98

Free small size Clean and Clear!

Photo Credit: Totally Target

There are two new Clean & Clear coupons available. Save $1/1 any Clean & Clear product(no size indicated) and $3/1 Morning Burst Surge (divice or refill pads).

Look in your 8/1/10 Smart Source Insert for another $1/1 any Clean & Clear coupon.

Many stores have this sample size for under $1. I have seen them for sure at Target and CVS, in fact I stuck about 25 of these in my families gift bags for our family reunion last year.

Target: Free USB Drive!

Wow, thanks to Totally Target for catching this deal! If you got the Inside the College Essentials Mailer, there is a Target coupon for $10 off this Lexar 4GB Twist &Turn USB drive, find this coupon and it is FREE!

In the 8/1 Ad the Lexar 4GB Media Storage Twist Turn USB Drive is advertised at $9.99. (I believe it usually sells for twice that).

CVS : Deals the week of August 1st

If you are new to CVS you might want to watch my video HERE on how to make a transaction.

You can listen to my radio show called CVS 101 HERE.

Many coupons expire tonight, but we are also getting a bunch of new ones in the P&G tomorrow. PLEASE pick up a few paper this weekend, it will make your life easier in the next few weeks as far as finding deals!

This is my plan:

Transaction #1
Buy:
1 Colgate Total Advanced $2.99
2 Playtex Glide $6.99
Use:
-.75/1 Colgate Total Toothpaste printable expires today!
- B1G1 free Playtex from 8-01 SS
- $7 ECB from last week

Total Due: $2.23
Get Back: $5 ECB ($2, $3)

Transaction #2
Buy:
1 Colgate Total Advanced $2.99
3 Crest Pro-Health 1 liter $3.99
Use:
-.75/1 Colgate Total Toothpaste printable
3 -$2 off Crest Mouthwash 946ml+, PG 8/01
-$2 ECB
-$3 ECB
Total Due: $3.21
Get Back: $7 ECB ($5, $2)

Transaction #3
Buy:
1 Conair Product $4.99
1 Gillette ProGlide Razor $9.79
Use:
-$4 off Gillette Fusion Proglide Manual or Power Razor, PG 8/01
-$7 ECB
Total Due: $3.78
Get Back: $10 ECB ($5, $5)

OTHER DEALS:

Dawn w/ Hand Renewal 97¢
Coupon: $1 from Decor Done Right coupon booklet
Final Price: Free

TG Lee Milk (not all areas have TG Lee) $3.19 get $1 ECB (limit 2)
Coupon: $1 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.19

Playtex Gentle Glide or Sport $6.99 get $3 ECB (limit 1)
Coupon: $1 Playtex Gentle Glide in April/June/Aug All You magazines
Final Price: $2.99

Skippy Peanut Butter 3 for $5 get $3 ECB wyb $10
Coupon: $1/2 or 40¢ in 8/1 RP (value depends on area)
Final Price: 67¢ each wyb 6 and use 3 $1/2 coupons

Colgate Total $2.99 get $2 ECB (limit 2)
Coupon: $1 in 7/11 SS (exp 7/31 if you can do deal on Sat) or 75¢ printable
Final Price: Free

Gillette Proglide Razor or Venus Embrace Razor $9.99 get $5 ECB (limit 1)
Coupon: $4 Proglide in 8/1 P&G
Final Price: 99¢

Altoids $1.49 get $1 ECB (limit 1)
Final Price: 49¢

Glade Oil Plug-in Refill 2-pack $4
Coupon: $2 in 7/11 SS
Final Price: $2

$5 ECB wyb $10 Crest/Oral-B/Scope products (limit 2)
**Crest ProHealth rinse $3.99
Coupon: $2 in 8/1 P&G
Final Price: 32¢ each wyb 3 and use 3 coupons

Pantene or Head & Shoulders $4.99 get $1 ECB (limit 3)
Coupon: BOGO Head & Shoulders in 7/11 SS
Final Price: $1.50 each wyb 2

ThermaCare Heatwraps 2/$13.98 get $5 ECB wyb 2 (limit 1)
Coupon: $3 in 7/25 RP pr printable HERE & some have gotten CRT store coupons
Final Price: $1.49 each (w/o store coupon)

Thanks Who Said Nothing in Life Is Free!

Groupon: Killer Deal at Gallery Furniture!

If you have not heard of Groupon and have not signed up you are missing out! Groupon is collective buying power for deals in your city. They offer a deal of the day and have only so many of them available. But they are always at HUGE discounts!

You have to act fast on this one but if you are looking for furniture today might be your day! Go HERE and sign up for Groupon.

Then go HERE and take a look at this deal from Gallery Furniture! A $200 gift card for only $50! So if you are looking for furniture, it is like getting an additional $150 off!

• Expires Feb 2, 2011
• Limit 1 per household, may buy up to 2 additional as gifts. Delivery not included. Not valid on electronics or with other offers. Valid for regular-priced and sale items. Tax not included.

The Other deal of the day that is killer is...

• $20 for a Facial or Body Wrap at Aveda Institute Houston (Up to $50 Value)

  Go quick before they are gone!

  
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Kmart : Toy sale going on too!

Thanks to Kris for letting us know about the toy sale at Kmart!

If you missed out on the toys at Target and have a Kmart close by you might want to run over there! Kris found toys at 50% off clearance and scored these Breyer Horses for a ridiculous $17 for all 3! About 75% off! Let us know if your Kmart has anything on sale!

Reader Spotlight: Bonnie!

I am so glad that someone sent me a picture of their P&G deal at Kroger this week! Thank you Bonnie, sometimes it helps to see what other people have gotten!

"Look at all this stuff I got at Kroger for $23.21! Thanks to my manufacturer coupons, kroger coupons and coupons loaded on my Kroger card. Total was originally over $80.00."

It motivates me to get off my rear and get in there!

Host A House Party!

I am always complaining that I never get picked for House Party.... and I still haven't! But I am going to keep trying!

Currently there are some really cool parties to sign up for. House Party, is a company that you sign up with and apply to host a party in your home spotlighting certain brands that you apply for. They send you all the supplies, samples and coupons! My Sister did the Shutterfly party and got a TON of stuff!

These are the current parties to apply for:

Capri Sun

Kraft Homestyle

My Thai Kitchen

Free Bottle of Triaminic!

This Monday, August 2nd, you can get a FREE bottle of Triaminic Fever Reducer Pain Reliever in Grape or Bubble Gum (4 oz). To take advantage of the offer it is a mail in rebate. You can print this $1.00/1 coupon to pick up a bottle, I will try and find another deal to go along with it, check back Then, download your form and you can get up to $6.99 back in the form of a rebate. This offer is good only on purchases made between August 2nd and 8th. Thanks Penny Pinching Mom!

Coupon Workshop - August 6th

August 6th, Friday at 7:00pm

Location: The Woodlands Christian Church. North Millbend Dr. The Woodlands

Cost: $10 Covers Couponing 101 booklet, door prizes (everyone gets something!) and coupons!

Class: 2 1/2 Hour class covering EVERYTHING! Helping you get started and covering all grocery stores and drug stores. You will leave excited and more confident as a couponer!

Or email me to reserve a spot! Mylitter@mac.com

Free potty training kit from Pampers + coupons

If you are gearing up for potty training, you can request a

Free Potty Training Kit from Pampers.

Each kit contains:

* Free sample of Easy Ups Trainers

* High-value coupons

* Stickers & coloring pages

* Step-by-step potty training tips

* Potty Progress Chart

* Dora or Diego training trophy

Request yours here!!

Does second hand pot smoke affect children? A trip to see the Bee Gee's!

** This is a repost from last summer on this very day! It seemed last last month! It made me giggle to remember it so I thought I would post it for you!

Houston has an outdoor venue like no other in the country, Miller Outdoor Theatre. It is completely free and hosts all kinds of really nice cultural events. So when we saw that the "Bee Gee's" were coming we had to go! Well, that and it is a central location for my Sister in Law and I to switch kids...

Apparently the Davis/Ivanovsky/Tew families weren't the only ones who decided to take advantage of this free concert, the entire cities population of hippies and homeless people also wanted to hear Saturday Night Fever for free.

We secured our spots on the lawn right behind Mr. Homeless Man, who realllly liked to talk, and a few rows behind Ms. Freespirit, very flexable and I've had 7 glasses of wine. I knew the evening was going to be interesting, not only because of our company, but I wondered if I had brought enough food with me for our big group as we were all suffering the effects of second hand pot smoke.

It started off good, happy kids and all. But as the night went on...

They were dropping like flies...
I tried to interest them in Ms. Freespirit, after-all when do you get to see a 65 year old, heavily pierced, woman who is that flexible?
No go. Not interested.
Too bad for them, that was enough entertainment for me for a while, I'll wake them when something more exciting comes to town, like The Moody Blues.

CVS: Big money maker next week!

Go NOW and print this coupon, $4/1 Dulcolax Balance coupon! Starting NEXT week ( Aug. 8th!) THere is going to be a huge money maker at CVS!

Buy Dulcolax Balance for $9.99, Get $9.99 in Extra Bucks. Use the $4/1 coupon and turn this into a $4 Money-maker! Some 5/16 SS inserts also had this coupon. Thanks Money Saving Madness!

What we mean by money maker is that basically they are paying you $4 to take it out of the store. Don't use Ducolax? Donate it. You do have to pay the $5.99 up front, but you are getting $9.99 back for just buying it.

Coupons for the Troops!

OK the latest and greatest news with Expired Coupon Project-Spring (ECP-S) we now have a mailing address for all the in coupons that need to come by mail. The Church at Creeks End is allowing us to use there mail box FREE of charge. Thank You, Thank You, Thanks You. So you now can mail all expired or unwanted coupons to

The Church at Creeks End

C/o Jenan Ritchey

20010 Kuykendahl

Spring, Tx 77389

They are also a drop off location just go in front doors and then the other glass doors and the office is on the right. There is a Flag covered box you can put them in also you can donate $1 to help with the postage and put in the box as well.

The 2nd drop off location is Curves at 4905 Fm 2920 Spring, Tx 77388. They have a red box and you do the same just drop your coupons in it and $1 to help with postage.

We are taking all coupons cut or uncut!! If you are unsure about a coupon it has to be a manufacture coupon. It CAN have a store logo but not be a store coupon! Printed coupons, tear pad coupons or Catalinas are all ok.

We will be meeting at the church on Aug 9th from 6-8 to cut and sort if anyone is interested please email me at jrsqueaky@gmail.com that way I know how many to expect and can make sure I have a job for you. Thanks

Any questions please email, Thanks! Jenan

Coupon Inserts this Week!

This week is a HUGE week for coupons! There will be 4 inserts!! Look for 1 Smart Source, 2 Red Plums and the P&G!!

If you are thinking about buying a paper this weekend I would get a few!

Go HERE to see a complete list. Remember that they do/can vary by region. There is going to be a $104 worth of P&G coupons in the paper this week. To see if your paper is going to have them go HERE and put in your zip code, it will tell you if your paper is going to cary it.

Target: Toys Clearance and other deals!

Suzanne and I ran to Target this morning to see if they had any clearance toys. They had a few but nothing like last year :( Suzanne stopped by another target also and the same thing there.

As long as I was there I figured I would grab a few of the cheap items this week!

Total: $4.24 for all the above!

Wonka Chocolate Bars – $1.97

Use $1/1 Target printable
Plus use $1/1 printable
Free after coupons

Bagel Bites – $2.24 (price cut until 7/31)
Use $1/1 coupon from the 6/13 SmartSource insert or printable
Plus use $1/1 Target printable
$0.24 each after coupons

Juicy Juice (8 pk) – $2.04
Buy 2 and use $1/2 printable
Or buy 4 and use $2/4 printable
Plus use $1/1 Target printable
$0.54 each after coupons

Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels or Nibblers – $2.59
Use $1/1 Target printable
Plus use $1/1 coupon from the 5/23 or 6/27 SmartSource insert
$0.59 after coupons

Nature Valley Bars – $2.39 (price cut until 8/21)
Buy 2 and use $0.75/2 printable
Plus use 2 $1/1 Target printable
$1.02 each after coupons

Chef Boyardee – $1.19 (price cut until 8/28)
Buy 4 and use $1/4 printable
Plus use $1/1 Target printable
Free after coupons

I was thrilled to find the wooden toy train tracks, we were just looking for these last night. Plus I got a bunch of Thomas The Trains and accessories!

Total: $56.39

Was: $225. 56!!

Craft: Waterfall Card Tutorial

The other day I was so surprised to get this awesome card in the mail from a reader named Lisa! Thank you Lisa! I have not seen one made this way and am on a mission to get some made this week.

It is called a "Water Fall" card.

She took pictures that I had posted and made them into 2x2 squares and printed them in a 4x6 picture.

When you pull the little tab at the bottom, the entire thing pulls down and flips through all the pictures! It is darling!

This is a little video that if you are like me and need to see pictures, explains it very well!

If you go HERE you can see written instructions.

Back in the old days I used to make all my cards and even scrapbook. Sigh... now I just drool over everyone else's!

Also, I' d like to say thanks to my online friend Lelee for taking the time to send sweet and generous cards to my kids welcoming the new baby. The kids appreciated being thought of!

Randalls: Deals week of July 28th

Randalls has a few good deals this week. They have the Frozen Food promo, Buy 5 save $5. It works the same way as a Mega Event sale. My Randalls will double up to $.50 and triple up to $.39 but ONLY 1 of each coupon. Don't forget you can load your Randalls card with e-coupons also.

Ken’s Salad Dressing – $3.09 B1G1 Free Sale
Use the $1/2 Ken’s Salad Dressings
$2.09/2 after coupon

Red Baron Pizza – $2.99 Price wyb 5
Use this $2/1 Red Baron Pizza By the Slice Product (exp 8/2/2010)
$0.99 after coupon

Smart Ones – $1.29 price wyb 5
Use this $1/5 Weight Watchers Smart Ones Products
$5.45/5 after coupon

Kellogg’s Raisin Bran – $1.99
Use this $1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats and/or Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Cereal, 14oz+
$2.98/2 after coupon

BUY 5, SAVE $5 FROZEN FOOD PROMO
Buy 5 participating frozen food products and save $5 instantly at checkout. Prices listed are after the discount. You must buy 5 items to receive the discounted price. Shelf prices will be $1 higher. You can mix and match items. Thanks to Saving With Shellie!

Jimmy Dean Skillets – $3.99
-Use $1/1 Jimmy Dean Skillet coupon (RP 6/6)
Final Price = $2.99

Marie Callender’s Meals – $1.50
-Use $1.50/4 Marie Callender’s coupon
Final Price = $4.50 for 4 ($1.12 each)

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel – $1.29
-Use $.55/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel coupon (SS 5/16) AND
-Load $.50/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel ecoupon
Final Price = $1.53 for 2 ($.76 each)

Red Baron Pizza – $2.99
-Use $1/1 Red Baron coupon
Final Price = $1.99

Smart Ones – $1.50
-Use $3/6 Smart Ones coupon (June All You – Expires 7/31)
Final Price = $6 for 6 ($1 each)

Wanchai Ferry Frozen Meals – $4.99
-Use $1.50/1 Wanchai Ferry coupon (or SS 6/20 or SS 7/18)
Final Price = $3.49