Cedar Park Coupon Divas

Thought I'd share...

2010-08-29T21:12:00.002-05:00

7 Simple Budget Cuts that make a BIG difference

Some of these ideas aren't new but it's great to be reminded and hopefully draw some motivation from others successes.

Chicken Fingers with Chipotle Honey Sauce

2010-08-17T20:29:00.000-05:00

This is from Cook This Not That (Kitchen Survival Guide). Definitely check out this cookbook!
I made these tonight and they were very easy and fast to make!
(Alisa, I wanted to post this on your other blog in response to your post. Feel free to repost there if you want).

Makes 4 servings. $2/serving.
Compare to Chili's Crispy Honey-Chipotle Crispers and save 1,680 calories, 4000 mg sodium, and $6.99!!!!

You'll Need:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenders
salt & black pepper to taste
3 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs (find in asian section of supermarket. These give crunch without having to fry in bubbling fat. I found these at HEB.)
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp chipotle pepper puree. (you can also just use the "juice" from canned chipotle peppers. Also, if young kids will be eating, leave this out or set aside for adults)

1 Tbsp honey

How to Make it:
Place egg whites in shallow bowl and beat.
Place crumbs on a plate and season with s&p.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Season chicken with salt & pepper.
Dip chicken tenders into egg, then toss in the crumbs, being sure to coat fully.
Place breaded chicken pieces on baking sheet coasted with nonstick cooking spray and bake for 20-30 minutes, until crumbs have browned and chicken is firm.
While cooking, combine mustard, chipotle, & honey in large bowl. You can either toss the cooked chicken tenders in the mixture so they are all evenly coated with the sauce or you can just drizzle the sauce over the chicken.

Disney flip flop & sunglasses

2010-08-05T16:09:00.002-05:00

The Disney store had all their flip flops and sunglasses on clearance for $1.99, reg $6.50!

Also, JCP had lots of clearance racks in every department!

Kohls

2010-07-23T18:22:00.000-05:00

Kohls is having a great sale on clothing for men, women, and kids. I got button up shirts for my husband for $7.80 each at 80% off. There was still tons left, but the girl at the checkout said the sale ends saturday night.
Awhile ago in the mail there was a $10 of any purchase of $10 or more that ends tomorrow. That would make a great deal. If you have that coupon and aren't going to use it, please call me and I'll come get it from you! :)

2010-07-15T13:20:00.003-05:00

I found this new website with all baby and children's deals called Baby Cheapskate. I really love the "Top Diaper and Formula Deals for the Week" posts!

FREE Exercise shorts

2010-07-15T13:04:00.004-05:00

At the Target by Lakeline Mall (not sure about any other locations) there are some C9 by Champion women's work out shorts on clearance 75% off. They just went from 50% to 75 % today because I was there yesterday along with today and noticed the price drop! They are marked either at $2.98 or $4.98. They are located in the athletic section by the dressing rooms.

A $5/1 coupon is available on Target.com which will make them FREE!

If you are in need of socks instead C9 by Champion has some for $5.99, after coupon $.99!

"Extreme" ways to be frugal

2010-07-13T20:44:00.006-05:00

I really liked this post from Money Saving Mom. Along with the link she provided from Getting Freedom's corresponding post.

A little over a year ago in my efforts to become more frugal I made a baby step by getting rid of my beloved swifter for an "old fashioned" mop. Nothing extreme about it. I actually still use my swifer for my upstair bathrooms since they are small spaces and I don't want to lug a wet mop up the stairs. Which may change soon...

This portion of Getting Freedom's post reminded me of my new mop instead of swifers...

"• Toss the disposables. Cross the paper towels, napkins, and diapers off of your grocery list. Purchase or make affordable reusable alternatives; old rags are usually free! (It has now been over three years since I bought my last roll of paper towels, and my cloth cleaning rags are still working great!) Nurtured Family offers an affordable, basic kit of “one size” cloth diapers from Econobum that can fill the need (and they don’t even need pins!). Or, contact The Cloth Diaper Foundation (formerly Miracle Diapers) for assistance. (You can always decide to “upgrade” your cloth diapers later, when your budget allows, if you want to.)"

So I am taking another baby step. I ran out of lysol/clorox wipes along with swifter wets last week and I am NOT going to buy any more!! I'll be using towels/sponges and cleaners to clean my counters, ect... from now on.

I don't have an amount that I have saved from using my mop instead of my swifer over the past year+ but I know I have saved just by the amount of swifers I used to use/buy compared to the amount of cleaner I use/buy now with my mop today. And I usually can get the cleaners for cents with sales and coupons!

I also plan to stop buying paper towels when I run out of them. I have a large package in my garage so that baby step is not upon me yet. Can you believe that my girls used about 5 paper towels one night at dinner??? That's when I knew it was a bigger expense than I realize.

What new or old baby steps are you doing to be more frugal?

Randall's deals this week (thru Tuesday)

2010-06-26T21:08:00.003-05:00

Goldfish $.88 (Sat/Sun only)

Hip2save posted a $.50/1 coupon here

coupons.com had a $.75/1 a few weeks ago, use zip 90210. (not sure if still available)

Also I had a printable $.35/1 Q (can't remember where) and it doubled!

Select Nabisco Cracker and cookies are $.99

Included: Cheese Nips, Nutter Butters (bag), Chocolate Chip Cookies (bag), Animal Crackers(bag), ect...

$1/2 Q Nabisco crackers from newspaper

$1/2 Q Nabisco crackers or cookies from mailer

3 Musketeer mint candy bar on clearance for 50% reg. $.49

if you want to chance it like I did, mine had no problems scanning on it's own...

expired Q for $.25/1 3 musketeer candy bar (mine doubled!) from newspaper

Kraft Dressings $1.49

$1/1 Q from newspaper

$27

2010-06-10T11:34:00.000-05:00

I remembered Alisa's $25/week challenge and I'm proud to say that so far I have stuck to it this week. I have no plans to spend anything today or tomorrow. To make this work, I went through my freezer and planned meals based on what I had in there. When meat goes on sale I usually buy extra and stock up my freezer.
Then I made a list of what I needed at the store to supplement and I kept it to $27 this week! Buying my produce at Sprouts has been helping me keep my grocery bill down while still getting to enjoy the good stuff. :)
I am sharing because when I hear things like this from my friends it inspires me. If I can do it, so can you!

H-E-BUDDY

2010-05-26T18:33:00.001-05:00

I was at HEB and saw that they have a H-E-Buddy Summer Reading Program. I've heard of it but haven't seen the info. in stores before. They are located by the ball/sticker machine where the H-E-Buddy forms are for their kids rewards. The form states if you read 10 books, write them down, have an adult/parent mark them off, and send in the form (by Oct 1st) you'll get "cool prizes". On the form it does have a place to choice shirt sizes but it doesn't state what other "cool stuff" you'll receive.
Here is an online copy of the form in stores.

And WOW! I didn't know they had so many cool kids club reward opportunities. Like Healthy Buddy Kids, Max's Birthday Club (for your pet), and of course the H-E-Buddy Birthday Club.

2010-05-21T16:07:00.001-05:00

Aunt Barbara’s Sweet and Sour Pork Serve 5 to 7

2 lbs uncooked pork to dredge pork 4 T. cornstarch

2 cups water

4 T. soy sauce

Combine for sweet and sour sauce

4 T. cornstarch (add last)

1 cup water

1/3 cup vinegar (apple cider vinegar)*

¼ cup soy sauce

¾ cup sugar

¾ cup green pepper (shredded) (can omit)

¾ cup carrots (roll cut) (Oblique cut some, like triangle)

¾ cup onions (shredded)

¾ cup chunk pineapple

2 T. oil for stir-frying

Oil for deep fat frying (390 degrees)

Preparation

Cut uncooked pork into 2” X 2” pieces. Put into heavy sauce pan with 2 cups cold water, bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Take from pan and let cool.

Drain pineapple. Shred green pepper and onion. Roll cut carrots.

Combine sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch and water in sauce pan. Cook over low heat until thickened.

Heat pan. Add oil. Add carrots: stir-fry 1 minute, remove to sweet and sour sauce. Heat oil to 390 degrees for deep fat frying.

Dredge cool pork in mixture of 4 T. cornstarch and 4 T. soy sauce. (leave 10-15 minutes improves flavor, add all pork at once, stir) Deep fry until pork is a deep rich brown. Then add to sweet and sour sauce. Heat all ingredients through, do not boil. Serve at once.

(Put rice on big platter then pour sweet and sour over)

*For milder sweet and sour sauce, substitute juice from chunks of pineapple

(Boil and deep fry meat in morning. Do cutting also. Then before serving make sauce, add fried meat, onion. Then stir fry carrots and green pepper.)

Slow Cooked Pork

2010-05-10T09:06:00.003-05:00

This is easy and budget friendly. Pork loin is very affordable (I have gotten it for $1/lb) and everything else you should have on hand with your spices. We like to use HEB's fresh tortillas with steamed broccoli on the side.

I got this from Rachelle's blog here. She also posted some other kid friendly dinners that her kids help her make in the same post, so you might want to check it out.

2 lb pork loin roast (I like the kind from Costco that comes individually wrapped in a 4-pack)
1 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. rosemary
1/2 T. minced onion
¾ t. salt
1 t. oregano
1/2 t. marjoram
1/2 t. celery seed
1/4 t. red pepper

Mix all the seasonings together. Sprinkle over meat and gently rub in. Cook meat in crock pot (with just a little broth/water to cover the bottom) on LOW for 8-9 hours, or until meat pulls apart easily. Shred and stuff in pita pocket, tortilla, or on the new Orowheat Sandwich Thins.

Plastic Jungle

2010-05-08T11:41:00.000-05:00

http://www.plasticjungle.com

You can buy gift cards at up to 20% off the face value and shipping is free. Some that interested me were Bath and Body Works, Fandango, Budget Car Rental, and Barnes and Noble.
Pair this with a deal or coupon and you can get an even better deal!

2010-05-07T21:23:00.001-05:00

Children's Place stores are having an awesome sale.

Yesterday I got baby shoes, shirt, jeans, and hat for a total of $12!!

Also check at your Target for good toy clearance prices. Ours had Toy Story toys on clearance for really cheap. They also had some caterpillar game for less than $5.

2010-05-04T18:05:00.003-05:00

Vocalpoint has a chance to try a three pack of Ultra-thin Pampers Cruisers, which I am crossing my fingers come with some great coupons too. If you are not a member, sign up! It's free! You get lots of samples and high value coupons.

2010-04-27T18:15:00.008-05:00

After reading this post of Alisa's and Natalie's comment, I was thinking of money saving. And food is a BIG expense for us, and probably most families. Natalie brought up that she tries to making eating out a special occasion. I agree and try to limit eating out to weekends only. Which doesn't always work.

After wanting to "just pick something up" today for lunch and then for dinner (I was SO good and didn't for either!) I ended making Baked Potato Soup for dinner. It was so good. I thought to myself "this is better than anything I would have picked up somewhere."

It's an easy go to meal of ours that everyone in the family likes! Here is the recipe!

If any of the ladies want to share, please do! I'd love to find some more go to meals.We can make it a monthly challenge here at CP Coupon Diva's. We can all make a post of an old or new meal we've cooked recently that our families really liked.

Any amount saved, pays!

2010-04-27T11:07:00.009-05:00

The last month or so I have not done a lot of coupon or deal shopping. I haven't gone through my binder or bought a newspaper much in the last few weeks. I didn't even go to the store last week except to get bread, milk, and eggs. Which sounds good for the budget but we ended up eating out more often...so it technically wasn't!

I headed to Target yesterday morning to get a deal I saw on Deal Seeking Mom and needed to shop. I usually would just head to HEB for food shopping without a coupon plan in hand. I went a head and tried to pair some coupons with items I needed at Target. I ended up saving $40.90 and spending $66.78 (after a $10 GC from a pharmacy visit).

Not bad?

It's no awe inspiring.

But it made me think...saving any amount is better than nothing. Yeah I spent more than I saved. No I didn't find any excitable deals.

My point...we all like to pat ourselves on the back, brag a little, when we do a phenomenal job at saving with coupons and deals. But that shouldn't discourage us or others.

Because weather it's $5, $40, or $100 saved through coupons and sales. It adds up. Anyone should be proud and happy to have paid less.

And realistically the majority of couponers probably don't save like what we see on all those news segments and 'brag' posts every single time they go to the store.

I don't. I know it's hard to believe, but it's true!

So, Keep clipping and remember any amount saved, pays.

Kids clothing deals

2010-04-24T08:29:00.000-05:00

Childrens Place is having 50% off the sale price
GAP is having 40% off the sale price
I got shirts for $2.50-$4 at both places. I got pajamas for $5 at both places. I got dresses at GAP for $6-$9!!
There is a coupon out there for Childrens Place if you have signed up to get the mailers. Also when you make your purchase at GAP they will give you a bunch of 40% off one full price item on wednesdays. So I've got a bunch of those if anyone wants to grab one from me.
Here is a link to Childrens Place coupon: http://www.retailmenot.com/view/childrensplace.com

2010-04-15T11:55:00.003-05:00

Anyone ever have problems with the coupon printer?

Every time I try to print from Coupon Mom, only Coupon Mom not other sites, it prompts me to download the coupon printer.

EVERY. FREAKIN'. TIME.

It's driving me crazy!

Buy 5 save $5

2010-04-14T15:02:00.004-05:00

Randalls is having their Buy 5 save $5 again this week. If you need to get cereal this is your week to stock up! Don't forget to stack those coupons with this sale to get great deals!

I also noticed they have a 99 cent sale. Items in ad include: SoBe, Kraft mac and cheese, Duncan Hines Cake mix, Baby peeled carrots, and Del Monte canned fruit.

And advertised is get $10 off coupon(catalina) for your next purchase when you buy $25 in P&G products in a single transaction.

Sales good thru April 2oth.

$2.50 John Frieda coupon

2010-04-09T00:07:00.001-05:00

I got an email about a $2.50 coupon from John Frieda. I had to fill out my hair profile, but at the end I was able to print out 2 $2.50 coupons! Go HERE for yours!

Sneak Peak at Target Ad

2010-04-02T23:58:00.002-05:00

Check out Totally Target for a sneak peak at next week's ad and get a jump start on planning!

Target Mailers

2010-04-02T23:53:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone! I keep getting Target mailers for some reason. I LOVE them, but most coupons are baby ones. If anyone needs some, email me what brands you are interested in and I can mail them to you! I just threw a lot away the other day that expired and it made me really sad! Like throwing money down the drain. These are all Target qs, so they can be stacked!

Soft Scrub Total Deal

2010-04-02T23:48:00.003-05:00

Check out Totally Target for a great deal on Soft Scrub Total.

FREE Complete after ECB (limit 1)

2010-04-02T23:40:00.002-05:00

This week at CVS the one deal I am doing is the Complete contact solution for 8.99, and receive 8.99 in ECB, making it FREE! I do not have any ECB at the moment (used them on papers last week), but this is a good way to get going again. I do not know of any coupons.

Thanks, I HEART CVS!

$1/1 McCormick Spice

2010-04-02T23:34:00.002-05:00

This is a great coupon that I missed out on (my printer was not working), but I want to make sure all of you get yours!

Click HERE for yours.

Thanks, Hip2Save!

$2 GE Energy Smart Coupon

2010-04-02T23:27:00.002-05:00

Click HERE for your $2 GE energy smart coupon.

Thanks, Krazy Coupon Lady!

Extra money

2010-03-30T14:38:00.002-05:00

What do some of you do for some extra cash? I am going to start making headbands, and possibly stylish dish gloves. I am also taking pics for a real-estate company.

Share with us some creative ways you make some extra cash? Or some creative ways you SAVE extra cash!

Randall's deal

2010-03-30T14:33:00.002-05:00

Del Monte Canned Veggies $.49
Limit 6 with in-ad coupon
Combine in-ad coupon with manufacture:
$1/5 Del Monte fruits/veggies, RP 2/7
$1/8 Del Monte fruits/veggies, RP 3/21
As low as .29 each!!!

Thanks, KrazyCouponLady!

2010-03-25T10:44:00.002-05:00

I am looking for a couple extra coupons, Target's prescription gift card from a few weeks ago in their ad, and Zyrtec (I don't usually buy it so I never clip this one but it's in the paper A LOT). I'd really like to go to Target today and get these things so please let me know if you are willing to part with either.

Thanks

1890 Ranch Farmers Market

2010-03-22T21:27:00.001-05:00

Opens Saturday, March 27, 2010

(will continue every Saturday)
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

closed Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Facebook page

"Cedar Park Farms to Market is the weekly, rain or shine farmers market in Cedar Park. There will be lots of geat food, music and comraderie for our shoppers!

Location: 1890 Ranch Shopping Center, off Medical Parkway, east of the theatres and north of Gold's Gym"

2010-03-18T10:48:00.003-05:00

Anyone interested in going to the Home Depot Do-it-Herself paint class on Thursday, April 15 2010 from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. with me?

I went to a gardening class last year and we were given a $25/$50 coupon! Don't know if that will happen again but it would be cool!

Randalls cereal and fruit snacks deal

2010-03-16T18:13:00.000-05:00

Awesome cereal and fruit snacks deal at Randalls! 5 for $5. Some cereals are 5 for $7.50 or 5 for $10. Most have coupons. More types are available than pictured in the ad so bring ALL your cereal and fruit snacks coupons. :)
Today is the last day.

I had left some coupons at home (grrr) but I was still able to snag 15 boxes of cereal and 5 boxes of fruit snacks for $11.50.

http://weeklyspecials.randalls.com/customer_Frame.jsp?drpStoreID=1896

2010-03-15T16:02:00.003-05:00

I have no desire to start clipping and organizing...HELP!!!

My best trip to Target ever! :)

2010-03-10T10:10:00.000-06:00

All deals I found at hip2save.com. I mostly did free deals. It helps to buy 2 or 3 papers because you can do the deal more than once. I only bought 3 items that didn't have coupons.
If you've been in a coupon rut like I was, hopefully this will inspire you!

Menu Planning

2010-03-09T00:19:00.003-06:00

I am going to give menu-planning a try. I looked through several blogs and found this great one that has a post all about menu planning. She even has 11 downloadable menu planners. Go HERE to check it out for yourself!

Lessons Learned

2010-03-08T19:58:00.003-06:00

Ok, so I learned a valuable lesson tonight. Here is what I did:

(4) bottles Pantene On Sale 2/$6.97
Used (2) $3 coupons from 3/7
Got 4 ECB

(1) Dawn Hand Renewal
On Sale .97
Used $1.00 coupon from Home Made Simple Booklet
FREE!

(2) Bags Skittles
BOGO from FB

Somehow all this totaled to $6.24...think the cashier did something wrong...I calculated the shampoo itself at around $8. Anyway, I had 8ECB, so he gave me the option of losing the $1.76 ECB or go back and get something else. I turned around and there were all of the sudden 5 people behind me. I got nervous and didn't want to hold up the line, so I opted to just lose it. STUPID!!!

I ended up with 4ECB and not spending a penny oop, but had I gone back for more, I could have gotten more candy, or 3 more Dawn (had .50 coupons, too) and spent a tiny bit oop. I feel stupid, but I learned a lesson. Never again will I let anyone initimidate me.

My next CVS move

2010-03-08T14:39:00.002-06:00

I am still calculating my next CVS move, but here is what I am thinking.

(4) Pantene
On sale for 2/$6.97 and get 2 ECB, Limit 2
Use (2) $3 off 2 from 3/7
Pay $7.94
Use 8 ECB and get back 4

Next, purchase (1) Head and Shoulders on sale for $4.99
Use (1) $1 from 3/7
Pay $3.99
Use 4 ECB and get back 2

Notice I will only end up with 2 ECB, but I will pay little OOP for 5 bottles of shampoo/ conditioner which is something I need.

It will take some thriftyness to make those 2 work to my advantage without having to shell out too much OOP next time.

Group On and Living Social

2010-03-08T14:10:00.002-06:00

I wanted to let you all know about Group On and Living Social. You can sign up for their daily emails with local deals and discounts on eating out, goods, and services. It is free to join, optional to take part in the deals, and it is all Austin. They do have other cities available. They both also have ways you can earn their deals free through referrals. With Group On you get credit when you refer a friend and they make their first purchase. So click here and I'll get $10 Group On bucks. :) With Living Social if you buy something and refer 3 friends who buy it, then yours is free! Today at Living Social the deal is pay $5 for a $10 gift card to Spicy Pickle. Even if you don't ever purchase, I think it's a good way to see what's out there.
Enjoy!

Success at CVS!

2010-03-06T22:21:00.003-06:00

Well, I did trans #3 and I am VERY pleased!

(2) Oral B Cross Action Toothbrushes (normally $5.79) on sale for $4
Used (2) .75 coupons
Used 6 ECB from the last transaction (see previous post)
Paid .54 OOP (out of pocket)
Got 8 ECB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now if I can just keep 'em rollin'!

DVD Coupons!

2010-03-05T20:47:00.002-06:00

I am anxiously awaiting a $10 coupon for the Princess and the Frog, but for now, Hip2Save posted these coupons for Ponyo and Old Dogs. Go here to print yours.

Thanks Hip2Save!

AllYou

2010-03-05T20:00:00.003-06:00

Most of you have heard of All You magazine. If you don't have a subscription yet, I would get one! It is loaded with coupons. I also found that AllYou.com has coupons, too! Most are the same as coupons.com, but I found some that are different!

CVS

2010-03-05T19:31:00.003-06:00

So, I checked out Iheartcvs.com, and calculated my next move. Go HERE for next week's ad.

I have 6 ECB. I saw that Oral B cross action toothbrushes are on for $4, and you get 4ECB and the limit is 2!!!!!! So, I am going to use 2 .75 coupons I have, taking off $1.50, and using my 6 ECB, I should pay .50+tax, and get back 8ECB!!

I am going to try this deal tomorrow, as the signs usually go up on Friday night or Saturday for the following week, so I will let you know how it goes!

CVS

2010-03-05T19:19:00.003-06:00

Well, I did transaction #2 and it went well. I spent $6.01 and got 6 ECB. I got 2 Colate total and 1 softsoap body wash.

I am trying to figure out my next move. The Nexus shampoo is prob too expensive for me to buy and feel like I got a good deal, so I may save them for next week. I may try and go tomorrow and see what I can do. If you go on Saturday, you get both week's deals!

Getting back into CVS

2010-03-04T20:25:00.003-06:00

So, I am trying to get back into this whole couponing thing. It is taking a while...let me tell you. I did go to Target the other day and spent $105 ($30 of that was a shirt for me, shoes for Kenadie and 3 gal of milk) and saved $62. Pretty much everything had coupons. I want to get back into CVS and Walgreens now. I am starting with CVS. Here are my scenarios to do in the next couple of days.

Trans #1:
2 gal milk
2 pk Oreos
Use Oreo coupon from FB
Get back 2 ECB

Trans #2:
Colgate Total 2/$5
Use (1) .75 off coupon from2/21 SS
Use (1) .75 off coupon from Colgate.com
Pay $3.50
Get 2ECB

Softsoap NutriSerum $4.99
Use (1) .75 coupon from Colgate.com
Pay $4.24
Get 4 ECB

Total $7.75
Use 2 ECB from Trans #1
Pay $5.75
Get 6ECB

Trans #3:
I am in desperate need of shampoo (totally out of conditioner, and almost out of shampoo---what happened to my stockpile???), so I have opted to do the Nexxus deal. Spend $20 and get 10 ECB.
So, I will use the 6 ECB from before, pay $14, and get 10 ECB to start off next week!

There may be better deals out there to do, but I need toothpaste and shampoo, so this is what I have opted to do. Check back to see how I end up doing!

2010-03-03T18:57:00.003-06:00

Skintimate and Edge shaving gel is on sale at Target for $1.99 regularly $2.24.

Use the $1.50/1 Target coupon (as always I have an abundance and can get more!)

Final cost $.49!

Soft Scrub Total Kitchen

2010-03-03T18:29:00.001-06:00

After seeing a commercial for this, I have been wanting to try it. I googled it, and came across a $1.50 off coupon!! Just go HERE and get yours!

HOTT Randalls Charmin and Bounty deal!

2010-03-02T11:19:00.003-06:00

There is a catalina for $10 when you buy $25 in P&G products! Hurry because tomorrow is the last day (3/03)!

Charmin Big Roll (24pk) – $12.99
Bounty Paper Towels (12pk) – $12.99
-Load $3/1 Charmin eCoupon HERE
-Load $3/1 Bounty eCoupon HERE
-Get $6 off WYB 2 Participating P&G Products
-Get $10 Catalina Coupon to spend OYNO
Final Price = $3.98

Thank, Saving with Shellie!

Freebies

2010-03-01T14:30:00.004-06:00

I love to get free offers! Especially when they make it so easy! Just this week in the mail I got coupons for a free DiGiorno pizza and one for a free bottle of Excedrin!

On Facebook become a fan of Nabisco and print a coupon for a free package of cookies with the purchase of a package of cookies and gallon of milk. Nitch is it expires 3/04! But they'll be doing this on the first monday of every month!

Zone Perfect is giving away samples. Become a fan then register to have one sent to you.

(Thanks Hip2save!)

Also, fill out an easy form on Vitaminwater Facebook and receive a coupon for a free bottle.

A thing to keep in mind when signing up for samples is usually you'll get coupons as well. Added plus!

Huggies Coupons

2010-03-01T11:05:00.001-06:00

If you put in zipcode 63366 in coupons.com, you can get some great Huggies coupons. I don't use them, so if anyone wants them, let me know and I will print them and mail them to you.

TARGET 50% off VALUE PACK CLEARANCE!

2010-02-24T14:00:00.003-06:00

Target has there value pack merchandise on clearance for 50%! I'd hurry over there! Here's just a few deals I was able to snag!

Edge and Skintimate value pack of 4 $4.24

use $1.50/1 coupon (I have extras!)

final $.68 each!

Scott 24 pack toilet paper $7.48

use $1/1 from All You

final $6.48 or $.27 a roll!!

Crest tooth paste value pack of 4 $2.98

use $1/1 or $.75/1 from Sunday paper

final as low as $1.98 or $.49 each!

Up paper towel value pack of 12 rolls $6.74 or $.56 a roll!!

Market Pantry apple juice 2 pack $1.48!

Thanks, Laura!

Target 2/10

2010-02-10T15:31:00.002-06:00

Transaction #1
4 Quaker chewy cereal bars $2.04
1 box instant oat meal $2.64
Use the $1/2 Quaker bar coupon
Use the $1/1 Instant oatmeal coupon
OOP $7.80
Receive $5 Gift Card promotion

Transaction #2
Up diapers $6.34
no coupon! :(
Dawn Foam Soap $2.25
use the $1.50/1 from booklet
Final cost $.75!
2 Orbit Multi pack gums 2 for $4
use the $1/1 coupon
Final cost $1 each!
Oreo's double stuffed $2.54
Use the Free coupon form FB promotion
Final cost FREE!
Nature Own bread $2.39
no coupon! :(
Bananas $1.17 ($.44 /lb)
no coupon! :(
2 Large Grapfruit $.50 each
no coupon! :(
2 Dozen Eggs $1.17 each
use BOGO coupon from FB promotion
Final cost $.58 each!
1 Dannoninos Yogurt 6 packs $1.97
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/10SS
Final cost $0.97!

4 Hefty one Zip bags $1

Use the $1/2 coupon

Final cost $.50 each!

**there were peelie coupons for $.20 off and I told cashier I was using my own coupons but she scanned them anyways! so I got them for $.30!**

3 Pixar bags from dollar section $1 each

no coupon! :(
2 Sobe Lifewater $1
Plus, use two $0.50/1 Target coupons
Final Cost $.50 each!
1 Clorox Green Works Cleaning Product $2.54
Use the $2/1 peelie coupons found on the cleaning products
Final cost as low as $0.54!
(Thanks, Tara!)
1 Cottonelle Aloe & E 12 Pack $6.49
Use the $.50/1 coupon
Plus, use the $1/1 Target coupon
Final cost $4.99!
2 Cottonelle Clean Wipes $3.64
Use the $0.50/1 coupon
Plus, use the $1/1 Target coupon
Final cost $2.14!
1 Skintimate and 1 Edge shaving gel $2.24 each
Use the Target $1.50/1
Final cost $.75!

I received credit for 4 reusable bags $.20

Total $36.96

used $5 gift crd form Transaction #1

OOP $31.96

Saved $37.04

Welch's Coupons

2010-02-09T22:58:00.002-06:00

I found a new coupon site! Jessica's coupons has LOTS of links on how to get coupons for specific products. Go here to sign up for some Welch's coupons via email!

2010-02-09T22:47:00.002-06:00

There is a great Walgreens deal on Rembrandt whitening this week! Use $5 coupon from here along with in-ad coupon which makes them $9.99 and get them for $4.99!!!

Thanks! Hip2Save
and Jessica's coupons!

TARGET 2/04

2010-02-04T11:02:00.011-06:00

8 Cheese Nips are on a price-cut for $1.50 (until 2/13)
Use the $2/2 coupon
Final cost just $0.50 per box!
2 Wonka Gummies $1.59
Use the $1/1 printable coupon
Final Cost $.59!
4 Almond or York Pieces $2.24
Use the $1/1 Target coupon
And Use $1/1 York or Almond coupons from paper
Final cost $.24!
4 Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters $2.25
Use the $1/1 coupon
Final cost $1.25!
2 Dannon Yogurt 4 packs $1.89
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/10SS
Final cost $0.89!
4 Sobe Lifewater $1
Use the buy one get one free coupon
Final Cost $.50 each!
** just saw this for even better deal, hate when that happens!
Plus, use two $0.50/1 Target coupons
1 Clorox Green Works Cleaning Product $2.54
Use the $2/1 peelie coupons found on the cleaning products
Final cost as low as $0.54!
(Thanks, Tara!)
2 Cottonelle Aloe & E 12 Pack $6.49
Use the $.50/1 coupon
Plus, use the $1/1 Target coupon
Final cost $4.99!
3 Cottonelle Clean Wipes $3.64
Use the $0.50/1 coupon
Plus, use the $1/1 Target coupon
Final cost $2.14!
1 Skintimate shaving gel $2.24
Use the Target $1.50/1
Final cost $.75!
2 gallons and 1 half gallon (choc) milk $3.09
Use the coupon for buy 2 gallons white milk get 1/2 chocolate free!

OOP $40.86
SAVED $63.34!!

Who doesn't like Swag?

2010-02-03T22:32:00.006-06:00

I joined Swag Bucks after reading about it on Hip2save. Swag Bucks is absolutely FREE! It's a fun way to earn Swag Buck, or points, while searching the internet. There are other ways to also earn points like shopping, trading in old cell phones/games, special offers, and promoting. Once you accumulate points you can cash them in for rewards. Like $5 amazon gift cards! Or like mp3s! I suggest you try Swag Bucks out too!!

You'll automatically earn 3 Swag Bucks, or points, for joining! Get a code by going to the special offers under the "ways to earn" at top, click blue box on right for "no obligation" offers and then skip through 7-8 and get a code to copy and earn another point or more! Plug the code into your account by going to "my account" at top right then paste into box on your bottom left and hit "gimme".

And invite your friends too! You'll earn a Swag Buck, or point, for every point they earn up to 100 points!

Go HERE and join right now!

Extra Coupons

2010-02-01T14:56:00.007-06:00

I have extra coupons from the past few weeks paper, the All You, and also ones I've found in stores and LTF (Target $1.50/1 Skintimate/Edge shaving product!) !!

Anyone interested in them?

Also, in regards to the Skintimate Target coupon I have emailed the company in hopes of receiving manufacture coupons to pair with this for some FREE products! If you'd like to try and email go HERE or HERE.

UPDATE: I just saw this at the bottom of the contact, through email, of the Skintimate/Edge company. **Unfortunately, we cannot fulfill requests for free products, coupons or donations.**

BOO!!

I'm Back!!

2010-02-01T14:22:00.005-06:00

Hi everyone!

I have not been couponing the way I want to lately. I started my new job last September, but ended up quitting December 31st. I then went to stay at my parent's for 2 weeks. I am now back, and ready to get back into this...which means keeping up the blog better! Thanks to those of you that have been continuing to post deals! Mary and I also have a Facebook page....Cedar Park coupon divas...so check that out, too!

I have some goals this year, so I will be sharing those soon. A big one is that we are working towards buying a home. A little extra money from couponing would help towards that goal! I saw on one blog that she had a "Eat from the Pantry" challenge. I am going to try that. I am going to cut my grocery allowance drastically and try to eat from the pantry and freezer. Since today is Feb 1st, this would be a good day to start, but I am not really ready, so we will see. I will let you all know how it goes, and what I fix (maybe....lol).

If anyone else has some good deals they would like to share, let me know, so I can add you!

Thanks for checking out our blog!

Alisa

My Little Pony and more!

2010-02-01T14:19:00.002-06:00

Coupons.com has some new toy coupons, including Buy 1 Get 1 Free My Little Pony! Check out Hip2Save for some great deals!

Thanks, Hip2Save!

40% off Photo items at Walgreens!

2010-01-31T19:22:00.002-06:00

This is a great time to make some family photo books! Use code SMILE40 for the discount! This is valid until February 6, 2010.

Childrens Place

2010-01-29T20:24:00.000-06:00

Childrens Place at RR outlets is having a great sale! Gloves, hats, socks, tights, belts, headbands for $1. Shirts, skirts, pants, leggings, light jackets for $1.99 or $2.99.

Plus go here for 15% off coupon: http://app.childrensplace.com/CouponServer/OC82KI/KHB5G/HIC2O/3OBYSXL/P38YYB/

If you are shopping for girls, don't forget to go over to the boys section. They have some girl pjs and baby clothes over there for some reason. Also I was at the mall earlier this week and the deals/selection are not as good.

Since the weather is cold there was hardly anyone there. :)

Community Impact

2010-01-29T16:43:00.000-06:00

Have you girls noticed the coupons in the back of the Community Impact? This time there was B1G1 free at YoYos, a few for Firehouse subs, and another restaurant I can't remember.
Anyone want to go to YoYos... just call me! :)

Sprouts Farmers Market

2010-01-29T13:02:00.003-06:00

Chicken Breast on sale for $1.77 lb this week, till 2/03.

Anyone seen chicken breasts cheaper?

Also, Natalie has told me that Wednesdays are double ad day, which means you can get this weeks ad deals along with the previous weeks ad deals!

Local CP coupons

2010-01-28T16:50:00.000-06:00

I stumbled upon these local Cedar Park coupons, exp 6/30/10, while searching the internet for things to do with my girls next week while school is out. Mon-Wed. Any suggestions?

HOT Deals at Randalls

2010-01-23T22:46:00.005-06:00

Fruit Rolls Up $1 w/card WYB 3 or more
use $1/2 Q from Coupons.com or Betty Crocker website or Pillsbury website (have to have an account)
You'll receive a Catalina in return to be used on your next purchase, amount depends on how many you buy.
Note: you must buy in increments of 3
Final cost DIRT CHEAP!! ;-)
(Thanks, Money Saving Mom)

Driscoll Blueberries 16 oz sale $.99
Use $.50/1 from Driscoll's Website

Final $.49!

** good till Tuesday 01/26**

Randalls is a Safeway affiliate!

2010-01-16T20:30:00.000-06:00

I noticed a few weeks ago that Randalls is an affiliate to Safeway. I see coupon bloggers always posting deals at Safeway...I was interested to know if they accept each others coupons, ect... and I asked an assistant manager today at Randalls. He said that they do accept any Safeway coupons and can be scanned like any other coupon in their system.

Now, not all advertised sales are good at both Safeway and Randalls but there could be quite a few cross over deals I suspect! I am going to start paying closer attention to those Safeway deals and coupons all the coupon blogs post!

Udder Cover Promo code

2010-01-14T16:28:00.002-06:00

I did it and it works! There is $9.95 shipping and handling.

Here is the email I got. --Jen

Promo code ($45 nursing gift sets for $5!)

I know it’s been a while since you purchased from us.
I wanted to wish you a Happy New Year and give you a promo code for 90% off on our 3 piece gift sets which include the Udder Cover™ nursing cover of your choice, a matching Milk Bands™ breastfeeding bracelet and 2 pairs of 5 ply washable 100% cotton breast pads!

If you’re not currently nursing, you probably know someone who is or shortly will be! They make great baby shower gifts! We are running a promotion where you can get any of our 3 piece gift sets (regular price $46) for only $5 + S&H.
The code is "thanks".

Go to www.uddercovers.com , click on "Shop Now", scroll down to the gift sets, select the one you would like and you will automatically be repositioned to the center of the page where you can enter in the promo code! Type in thanks and it will bring your product total to $5! We are not sure how long this promotion can last. You can use the code more than once - you just have to open a new browser/window to do so.

This promotion gives you 1 giftset for $5 + S&H! This promotion code is valid once per transaction, so you can order as many times as you would like! Thanks again for your earlier purchase and have a Happy New Year!

Jenny Pierce
Owner UdderCovers.com
Udder Covers.com

2010-01-14T10:52:00.003-06:00

HEB has Naked Juice on sale for $2.97 (select flavors)
Use $1/1 from internet
And summit Red Plum rebate before 2/1/10 if you buy 10

Anyone find it cheaper some place else?

Is it bad???

2010-01-09T16:57:00.003-06:00

I just shopped at Target today and felt like I was getting a bunch of great deals on things that I really need. Which doesn't happen a lot because most of the time I am sometimes 'stocking up' instead of buying for the week.

Well, I checked out and tried to pay close attention to the check out process. What things were ringing up for and then my coupons scanning correctly. But my girls were not being angels so I could not pay 100% attention. (Let me just say my oldest bit my young child. ugh.)

My total was $60 and I saved $44. Pretty good, I guess...I did feel a bit of coupon shopping deflation. I just had to get out of there and home so I waited to be home and relaxed before looking at me receipt.

I just looked over my receipt and noticed a few mistakes. **sigh** About $2.55 in coupons, I was charged regular price for 4 items that were on sale, and was charged for a yogurt that I didn't get. Now to put it into perspective that's about $5.35 OOP. Doesn't seem like much but at the same it kind of does.

I am debating going and talking to some one in customer service tonight. I usually don't. I never have before.

But the first thought I have is this is the exact reason I don't feel too bad when mistakes are made in my favor. It has happen to me. Does it even out? For whom? I don't know. Me or the store?

Honestly though I do feel bad and dishonest if I don't point our mistakes cashiers make when it's in my favor. I point out mistakes that the store makes, if I catch them during cash out.

But here's the big dilemma...is it bad? Bad to tell myself not to feel bad when mistakes are made in my favor? Especially if I see it while cashing out and don't say anything? Does it even out?

walgreens shopping trip

2009-12-08T08:30:00.006-06:00

8 boxes of kellogg's cereal sale $1.99

use 2 $5/4 Manf Q off Target.com

2 Kleenex tissue sale $ 2.19 BOGO

use two $.75 printable coupons off Kmart.com

2 Chinet paper plates sale $2.50

BOGO w/ in-ad Q

use 2 $1 printable coupons

Nestle morsals sale $1.99 w/ in-ad Q

use $1/1 printable coupon from nestle website.

Two one ounce candy canes $.39

BOGO w/ in-ad Q

(filler)

1 small box nerds $.39

(filler)

used $3 in RR's

OOP $6.37!

I realized later that I may not have need the second filler because I was buy two candy canes.

SAVED $41.34!

Deals curtsy of Hip2Save!

New Catalina Machines at Target.

2009-11-09T22:56:00.003-06:00

Divas, have any of you been noticing the new Catalina coupon machines at Target??? Over the past few weeks I have been getting coupons print out at every check out. Some of them include $5 off $50 Toy purchase, $3 off softsoap emblems, $.75 off Wonka gummies, $5 off any $75 purchase, and a $5 off $25 Transformer, Star wars, Gi Joe toy purchase.

And these are Target coupons! On them it states that Target accepts one manufacture and one Target coupon per item. These new coupons are much easier to read and spot then the ones printing at the end of your receipt. I think it's pretty Swa-eet!

Target's Low Price Promise

2009-11-03T10:43:00.005-06:00

Target wrote me back (that was fast!). It looks like I won't be getting my gift card. That is fine with me since it was in their policy, which they sent me. I suggest you print this out and bring it with you if you are trying to price match since my Target didn't have a copy at their customer service desk. Here it is:

Low Price Promise:

- Advertised prices from any qualifying competitor with a
store in your market/area will be matched
- Guest must bring in local competitor’s entire current
ad.
- The advertised price must be valid at the competitor
the
day the price match is requested.
- Single item price points.
- Match prices on identical items only.

Some price matching exclusions include:

Online retail promotions or products advertised on
 another company's
web or mobile sites, even those advertising
in-store prices.
Competitor's free product, bundled offers,
or special purchases
Gift cards and coupon offers
Sales tax promotions
Limited time or quantity items
Damaged product or opened packaging
Clearance or closeout items
Mail in offers
Product services (warranties, assembly, etc.)
Going-out-of-business liquidations
Special financing
Used or previously owned items
Display merchandise
Pricing or typographical errors
Club or loyalty programs
Mobile coupons
Target Portrait Studio, Optical, and Clinic offers

Target gift card drama

2009-11-02T20:34:00.002-06:00

I had an experience at Target today that I would like you to weigh in on. I would like to know if you think I am right and if I should get my gift card. Sorry this is kind of long, but I would appreciate your thoughts. I will let you know what Target tells me. This is what I wrote to them tonight:

Today I bought the Bissell ProHeat 2x Upright Deep Cleaner at the Target in Cedar Park, TX. At Best Buy it is being sold for $169.99. I bought it at Target because of the free $25 gift card with purchase. I know Target price matches, but at customer service they told me I had to choose between the price match and the gift card. If the gift card is supposed to be FREE with purchase, shouldn’t I get it even if I price match?

I explained that I thought the gift card was free with purchase. I asked to see the price match policy, but they didn’t have it nor did they know what it said about gift cards and price matching. We read the gift card policy and it said nothing excluding price matches. They called over the manager working, Dave. He also didn’t have any copy of the price match policy and told me to call guest services or go online. I found it very disturbing that not only the people working at customer service but also the manager did not know their own price matching policy nor have a copy to refer to. I don’t like that I have to contact corporate in order to have my questions about price matching answered. I think customer service and the manager should both know their policy and have a copy to show customers. Dave said that I should contact guest services and he hopes that you would give me my $25 gift card, but that he could not if I wanted to price match.

Once again my main concern is if the gift card is supposed to be free with purchase, shouldn’t I get it even if I price match?

Please send me my $25 gift card that was advertised free with purchase in your weekly ad this week. Please inform your employees better with the policies regarding price matching. This would make purchasing items at Target so much easier. Also please send me a copy of your price matching policy so that I may show Target employees when I am trying to price match.

*********

Okay me again. So if you read that novel, what do you think? I think if that is a policy of theirs that they won't combine price matches with free gift cards with purchase, then they should SAY THAT in their ad and in their policy. If it doesn't say that, then I think I should get my $25 gift card!

Shame, Shame on You, Walgreens

2009-10-19T17:59:00.006-05:00

Just thought I'd share this because
a) it made me feel a tiny bit better about dumb Walgreens
b)I hope it helps you feel empowered to stick up for yourself. (not that I think you don't because you are much stronger women than I)
c) Because it feels good to rally the troops ;-)
I hope it sounds good and 'smart'...

"Hello, I was just in your Store on Discovery in Cedar Park. I am very displeased with my experience there. I used coupons and do so weekly. I have become familiar with your policies and I take time to plan my shopping as to do them accordingly. One of you managers, Lewis I believe, was kind enough to answer my questions and try to work with me BUT to be honest he was unknowledgeable. I felt he was making rules up as he went along. I was attempting to purchase many items, most of them with coupons except a few. In addition I was using one Register Reward for $2 that expired TODAY! I attempted to take his instructions and do what he suggested in order to use this Register Reward. When it did not work, he came up with another reason as to why I needed to purchase even more additional items in order to use it. He reasoning did not make sense and as a knowledgeable coupon and Register Reward user I tried to explain why it was nonsense. And also therefore why should I trust his suggestions and judgement for additional purchases. I have worked with this manager before on a similar situation and he did resolve the situation after it was obvious his suggestions did not work. I feel that he complicates my shopping experience and makes it hard to shop with Walgreens. I am not sure I will be returning any time soon. I am contemplating returning my purchase in full from today. I am cordial to your employees out of respect. Please train them on your policies, especially those on Register Rewards as to deserve my respect and business. I'd appreciate my money back for the $2 register Reward. Mary Walker"

**UPDATE**
Josh, a manager at the Store, called me yesterday. We talked a little about what happened and right away he wanted to give me a gift card for my troubles. Which is great but I did feel a little brushed under the rug so I told him I appreciated it but did push him further to talk with Lewis, the Manger I dealt with on Monday. I went and picked up the gift card today, which ended up being $10. I was friendly and made small talk with Josh and the other cashier. I didn't bring up the incident again because I don't want to beat the dead horse and quite frankly I don't think anything will change. Having a 'talk' with a manger isn't going to change the fact that they are guessing most of the time when it comes to RR's. For any real progress I think the company needs to make RR's less complicated. Maybe more like the system for ECBs at CVS. I don't know if I really feel a win or a defeat here. Just that it is what it is. That's the way things are and as Couponers we'll just have to decide if it's worth the trouble and stress of having experiences like this one once in a while. I may not go to that store in the future for a while, though as I left I did have the thought that if Walgreens treated all their customers the way I was treated today I'd shop there all the time.

OOP $3.06 Saved $31.58

2009-10-15T13:44:00.004-05:00

2 Boost kids $7.99 each

BOGO MQ printable

$5/1 MQ printable

2 Kashi Go Lean cereals $2.69 and $2.75

2 $3/1 MQ from mailer

2 Neosporin Lip $3.34 each

2 $3/1 MQ printable

Details for all coupons are on Hip2save.com

That's $24.99 in coupons. My receipt says saved $31.58...Target receipts confuse me because sometimes the saved amount on the bottom is more than the coupons used and other times it's less. Also, wanted to tell y'all who live in my same area, I like the Target by the mall better! they have way less beaping on coupons! A lot of the time the coupons will adjust price on their own. Good for the stress level but sad for overage.

$10 Snow White Coupons

2009-10-05T21:15:00.001-05:00

I have some extra $10 Snow White Coupons if anyone needs them. They exp 10/10 so let me know ASAP!!

$4 Walgs trip last week

2009-09-28T09:04:00.001-05:00

I am not doing a lot of serious couponing these days, but I did go to Target and spent $75, saved $27 on grocery items, and I made this small Walgreens trip for milk. For the price of 2 gallons of milk, I got 3gal, 3 deoderants and 2 packs of razors!

Coupons...again!

2009-09-19T18:38:00.001-05:00

Don't be scared! Ask for coupons if you want them! I am getting more than one paper this week for a couple that I really want, but I will probably trash the rest. PLEASE email me if you want some. I will mail them to you at my expense!

In return, I will take any toothpaste, toothbrush coupons you don't want.
alisavasquez@yahoo.com

Coupons

2009-09-14T20:35:00.001-05:00

Please let me know if there are any coupons you want. I have A LOT~ and I keep throwing them away. Email me your address!

alisavasquez@yahoo.com

My BIG shopping trip at Target

2009-09-10T22:26:00.003-05:00

Well our second trip to a different Target took forever but it also was very productive. I got 17 boxes of cereal, 4 packages of baby wipes, and 5 travel size bowls of cereal all for 6.38!!

This is the email I got in response to my problems from the first Target trip:

If you have any questions about a specific coupon or experience using a coupon at Target, we want to help! Please give our Guest Relations team a call at (800) 440-0680. We'll do the best we can to help you as quickly as possible. For your call, please provide a team member with the following reference number: 1-427591481.

In the meantime, I'd like to share with you some information about our coupon policy.

When accepting coupons, we use the following guidelines: - We accept two kinds of coupons: Target-issued and manufacturer-issued.

-We'll accept one Target coupon and one manufacturer coupon for the same item, unless either coupon prohibits it.-

We can't give cash back if the face value of a coupon is greater than the purchase value of the item; in this case, we're able to adjust the value of the coupon to equal the price of the item.

- We can't accept coupons from other retailers, or coupons for products not carried in our stores.

- All valid coupons should be presented to the cashier while you're checking out. Also, the team member attitude you described isn't part of our guest service philosophy. We expect our team members to help you in a professional manner. Hearing your comments is very important to us, and I’ve shared them with the Port Arthur Target Store Leadership team for further review. Thanks for writing. Give us a call if there's anything else we can do to help.

Sincerely,

Glenn

Target Guest Relations

www.target.com[THREAD ID:1-72JWX4]

2009-09-10T16:59:00.000-05:00

Has anyone tried to do the cereal deal at Target yet? The price match for 1.99 and use manufacture coupons with the Target coupons?

$20 Walgs GC

2009-09-02T22:30:00.002-05:00

Centsible Savings is having an awesome giveaway of a $20 Walgreens Gift Card. THey made it so Easy to enter too! I'd love to get my hands on this gift card and head out to coupon shop at Walgreens!

$20 TAG Reader System

2009-08-29T08:49:00.003-05:00

Apparently in some states, the Tag Reader is on clearance at Target. I have not been able to find them in the Austin stores or Beaumont stores I looked at.

But, according to Hip2Save, there is another possible option at ToysRUs! I am going today to check the Bmt one, and Mary--if you have a chance, can you check Lakeline??

Click here for info! The best part about these scenarios is that you do not have to have the coupon printer installed for either coupon, and they are PDFs, so can be printed out as many times as you like!

Aldo Shoes

2009-08-25T06:51:00.002-05:00

Aldo Shoes has tons of shoes and sandals on clearance on their website.
LOVE those shoes, but they are normally so pricey!

Use promo code VIPOFFER to get free shipping.

Total Money Makeover

2009-08-21T19:58:00.004-05:00

Having trouble making ends meet, AND pay off your debt (including your mortgage)? I discovered Dave Ramsey and have been so inspired by his plan that I wanted to share it with all of you. Go here and check out his sight! He also has a show on Fox News every night at 7pm.

***I just placed an order, and he is really serious about this debt free thing! You can only pay with debit card or electronic check. NO credit cards! There is a FREE dvd "How to Get out of debt" that I ordered. I will let you all know how it is...or if you are in my area, I would LOVE to pass it around and share the "wealth". (It is free, though, so you may wanna just order it!) :)

Udder Covers

2009-08-20T09:11:00.003-05:00

My friend received this in an email and forwarded it to me. Shipping is $8.95. I made one of these myself and it cost me about $6, so I consider this a good deal.

You can get ANY of our covers for free ~ you just pay the S&H! We know that you support breastfeeding -so if you're not currently nursing, they make great baby shower and Holiday gifts. The promo code is "backorder1".

Go to www.uddercovers.com , click on "Shop Now" where it will then display all the nursing covers we offer as well as other products and sets. Select the product you would like and you will automatically be directed to the center of the page where you can enter in the promo code! This backorder promotion will give you a $32.00 discount off your total order no matter what you put in your cart! This promotion code is valid once per transaction so order as many times as you would like. Let all your friends know too!

Kid 2 Kid

2009-08-18T15:49:00.005-05:00

Kid 2 Kid is overstocked. They have 6 racks of clearance clothes. All clearance is buy 10 get 10 FREE.
They have everything from newborn up to kids size 7 or 8. Boys and Girls. Lots of stuff. I even saw a few new items from Gymboree that were originally $19 for 25% off the Kid 2 Kid price of $6!

(They are not buying any more clothes this week.)

oh also at the checkout at Kid2Kid they had coupons for 30% your entire purchase at Gymboree, which would come in handy if you are shopping tax free this weekend. I was also in Gymboree today and they have tons of stuff 50% off and are also doing Gymbucks right now.

2009-08-14T23:24:00.002-05:00

Found this link while blog surfing. It is actually on numerous frugal/coupon blogs. I thought it was a good resource for coupons! It's called The Coupon Loop.

ELF

2009-08-14T16:16:00.002-05:00

Did everyone see the deal on ELF makeup posted here on hip2save?

I have ordered from them before and liked most of their stuff. I want to take advantage of this deal, but don't want to order 27 items (or so) to get the free shipping with orders over $20.
Anyone want to go in on this with me?

Tax Free Weekend

2009-08-13T19:40:00.002-05:00

Sales Tax Holiday
August 21 - 23, 2009

It's coming up!!

Look here for full details and lists of what's tax free and what is NOT!

2009-08-13T15:37:00.007-05:00

Listerine Smart Rinse and Agent(It turns your teeth blue where you need to brush! Avery thinks it's so cool!) mouthwashes can be found on clearance for $1.42-$2.95 at CVS right now. Use the BOGO and $1/1 coupons for a pretty awesome deal! I just got these two for $.42!! These mouthwashes are usually over $5 a piece! It's hit or miss though...I've been to three different CVS's this week and all of them had them priced differently. One not on clearance at all! Good Luck and Happy Hunting!

Call Me C-R-A-Z-Y Day 3

2009-08-12T21:36:00.002-05:00

Today was another success.

Breakfast: Mini-cakes I made last nite (kids were thrilled!)

Lunch: Frozen chicken bites/ pineapple

Dinner: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy (which I made myself from the grease from the chicken!!), and peaches

Fruit that we have had this week is from a can or jar. No fresh fruit. :( That is definitely something I will have to budget in at least every other week! We LOVE our fresh fruit!

Entertainment: Invited friends over for fun in the pool in the backyard.

Budget spent: $0
Budget left: $18.10

Win a $20 CVS Gift Card!!

2009-08-12T13:49:00.009-05:00

Centsible Savings is having a month of giveaways and this week it's a $20 Gift Card!!

Good Luck!

Call me C-R-A-Z-Y Part 2b

2009-08-11T21:28:00.004-05:00

Wow!! This is challenging!

Entertainment tonight: Family went to neighborhood pool (FREE!)

Walgreens trip:

Huggies Wipes 64ct: .79 ---$2.79 (used $2 coupon from Walgs flyer found in-store)

*****THIS IS A MUST FOR EVERY MOTHER!! PICK UP A STACK OF THOSE COUPON BOOKLETS AND EVERYTIME YOU GO IN, PICK UP A BOX!!!******

Rice Krispies 2 boxes: have to check on this. I thought they were on sale for 2/$5, then I had (2) $1 off coupons, so they should have been 2/$3, then $2 in RR. But, they rang up 2/$8. :(

Milk 2 gal 2.99ea

Kraft single Easy Mac: 4/.50ea. Used (2) $1/2 manu. coupons stacked with Walgs flyer coupon $1/4.

Chips Ahoy: Sale 2/$5. Used .75/2 manu stacked with Walgs coupon $1/1. Unfortunately, it didn't work, so the mgr just changed the price of 1, but it still should have been $1 less. :(

2 dozen eggs: sale .99ea

Flinstones Vitamins: $6.99 used $1 manu coupon + $2 Walgs coupon from flyer

Also, Mentos gum, and marshmallows!

Total: $6.90 (should have been about half that because of Rice Krispies and Chips Ahoy mess-up)

Saved:$35.54

Budget used: $6.90

Budget left: $18.10

***FYI: The flyer at the front of the stores seems to be confusing everyone. On the front of the coupons, it is pretty clear it is a Walgreens coupon, which means it can be stacked. However, on the back, in very small print it says it is a manufacture coupon for Walgreens. I have checked other blogs, and some people have no problem with them going thru, while others have said they beeped and the mgr will not do it. My mgr seems to think they are Walgs coupons, but I think I will contact corporate and find out. So, just know if you are stacking them, they may or may not work.

Target clearance deals

2009-08-11T17:13:00.008-05:00

I was at Target today and I tried to write down as many clearance items that had coupons as I could in the time I had. In case any of you are interested.

Betty Crocker Warm delites $1.16
Coupon: $.50/1

C and H sugar $1.57
Coupon: $.65/2

Specality Pace $2.41 (I saw some the next day for even cheaper...$1.4something)
Coupon: $1/1

Hamburger helper $1.06
Coupon:$.75/3

Zatarains $1.37
Coupon: $.75/2

Knorr Sides $.88
Coupon: $1/3

Febreze $1.77
Coupon: BOGO and $.50/1

The frangrance collect soy candles $2.88
Coupon: $3/2

Kotex in trail section $.97
Coupon $1/1
(does NOT exclude trail size)

Bagel-ful $1.32
No coupon I know about.

Paster Strudel $1.37
I know there is a coupon but can not find it...anybody know?

Laura told me about a bottle of Crisco oil on clearance as well. Coupon: $.55/1
Snag it for under a buck!!

Happy shopping!

**update: I just found a coupons to SAVE $.60 ON TWO when you buy any TWO Old El Paso® products on the Betty Crocker website. I remember seeing many of these products on clearance. The taco seasoning packets would probably be the cheapest deal.

Also a lot of the coupons mentioned can be printed from Smart Source online

Call me C-R-A-Z-Y Part 2

2009-08-11T17:03:00.002-05:00

Day 2:

Breakfast: Cereal

Lunch: Chicken bites (frozen)
Cheesy Broccoli and Rice (Green giant frozen steamers)

Dinner: Spaghetti
Garlic toast (made from bread slices)

Entertainment: We stayed around the house today. Played games inside, and watched movies.

Headed to Walgreens tonight for milk, eggs, etc. I will post what I bought, what I spent and what coupons I used.

$0 used so far today! Let's see how the shopping trip goes!

Call me C-R-A-Z-Y!!

2009-08-10T20:27:00.003-05:00

I decided to challenge myself to not spend more than $25 this week on groceries, household items, clothing etc. I wanted to ONLY spend $25 on EVERYTHING, but as I awoke this morning, I remembered I had a dr. appointment today, med refill, $65 for car registration, $25 for contacts...you know the unavoidable things. So, I changed it to the groceries, etc. I challenged 3 friends to the same thing, and we have to report to each other this coming Sunday. I hope to update you everyday on what I am cooking, what I purchased, what sales I found, what coupons I used, etc...so maybe you can do the same! This will be a learning week, but I hope to implement a similar thing for my budget every month. We shall see!

Today:

Entertainment: went to friends' house while I was a dr.
Food:
Breakfast: donuts, cereal
Lunch: friend's house (thanks, Mary!)
Dinner: hamburger helper
Dessert: BlueBell ice cream!!

Money Spent:
-dr. visit
-car reg
-$0 on groceries, etc

.40 Walgreens trip!!!

2009-08-06T15:10:00.003-05:00

So, I have not been so great with couponing lately. I save a lot, but I am not planning thoroughly enough, so I spend more than I would like (missing coupons, things ringing up wrong etc.) I spent quite a bit of time last night working on this, which was made a lot easier by post on Hip2Save. I gathered my coupons, wrote my list, triple checked it, and even wrote down possible items I would need to make the amt I needed to use my check. (I received a $25 check for transferring a presc back to Walgreens from Target--which I got a $10 gift card for a Target when I switched it there!!)

Here is what I did: deal from Hip2Save

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4 Jars of Ragu Pasta Sauce- on sale 2/$4

Buy 4 Skippy Peanut Butters-- on sale 2/$4

Buy 1 Vitamin Shampoo & Conditioner (13 oz) $3.99

Buy 1 Gum Toothbrush 2 pack $3.49 (out of stock--rec'd rain check)

Buy 5 boxes of Pop-Tarts $2 each

Total=$33.48

Coupons:Use 2 $1/2 Ragu coupons from the 8/2RP

Or use the $1/2 coupon from here: IE or Firefox

Plus, use 4 .50 Skippy coupons from the 8/2RP

Use the $1 Gum coupon from the 6/21RP (did not have that coupon)

Use 2 $1/2 Pop-Tart coupons from the 8/2RP

Plus, use 1 .55 coupon from here

Total=$25.93

Then use the $5 off $25 coupon

Pay $20.93 for all the above

BUT then get back a $10 Register Reward for the Ragu & Skippy,

a$3.99 Register Reward for the Vitamin shampoo

$3.49 Register Reward for the Gum toothbrush

$5 Register Reward for the Pop-Tarts.

Final cost after the Register Rewards FREE + a $1.55 moneymaker! Pretty sweet deal, huh?

**********

Here are the slight changes I made:

Since I had a $25 check, my total had to be $25 after the $5 coupon. (This $5 coupon is on the Walgreens site, but only good for 2 days Aug 5th-6th).

So, I added:

3 bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide (I am completely out) and used 3/$1 coupon from Walgs flyer

2 Scotch tape (bogo free sale, then used 1 .50 coupon)

5 dessert dishes .20 each (actually- I am reading receipt and these did not ring up 50% off, but it still worked with my total, so I'm not going to complain)

4 jell-o (used in-ad coupon with coupons from here) there are also coupons at the end of coupons.com I found

Did not do Gum toothbrushes

My total was $25.40!! So, I used my $25 check, had to pay .40 oop and received $19 RR!!!

I am so excited about this!! This makes me want to really take more time and be more careful when couponing.

Oh--Fran on Hip2Save said that she has bought gift cards with $10 RR. She has done this more than once with no problem. I am going to try it!! This is a great idea if you have RR that are about to expire, but nothing you want to buy! She said she has only tried on high dollar ones. I will let you know how my experience goes! (Oh- she said don't ask, because they will tell you no, but if they just scan it, it works!)

Arm & Hammer Dryer sheets

2009-08-05T18:22:00.001-05:00

I just saw a commercial for these. They are moist dryer sheets with fabric softener in them. I think I may give them a try. Click here for a $1 coupon.

Walgreen:Kids Activity Book

2009-08-04T13:02:00.003-05:00

I saw on Hip2save at the bottom of this weeks deals list that Walgreens has a kids activity book available with store coupons. They don't expire till March 2010! And I noticed a few of them can be used with manufactors coupons we already have from the paper inserts. They are located by the pharmacy and are $.99. They are hard to see...at my store (discovery and 183) they were low, attached to a basket of item on display, facing the back wall.

I also bribed my kids by saying I was getting them the book if they were good and stopped asking for stuff! ;-)

Cedar Park Coupon Divas

Thought I'd share...

Chicken Fingers with Chipotle Honey Sauce

Disney flip flop & sunglasses

Kohls

FREE Exercise shorts

"Extreme" ways to be frugal

Randall's deals this week (thru Tuesday)

$27

H-E-BUDDY

Slow Cooked Pork

Plastic Jungle

Any amount saved, pays!

Kids clothing deals

Buy 5 save $5

$2.50 John Frieda coupon

Sneak Peak at Target Ad

Target Mailers

Soft Scrub Total Deal

FREE Complete after ECB (limit 1)

$1/1 McCormick Spice

$2 GE Energy Smart Coupon

Extra money

Randall's deal

1890 Ranch Farmers Market

Opens Saturday, March 27, 2010

Randalls cereal and fruit snacks deal

Awesome cereal and fruit snacks deal at Randalls! 5 for $5. Some cereals are 5 for $7.50 or 5 for $10. Most have coupons. More types are available than pictured in the ad so bring ALL your cereal and fruit snacks coupons. :) Today is the last day.

I had left some coupons at home (grrr) but I was still able to snag 15 boxes of cereal and 5 boxes of fruit snacks for $11.50.

My best trip to Target ever! :)

Menu Planning

Lessons Learned

My next CVS move

Group On and Living Social

Success at CVS!

DVD Coupons!

AllYou

CVS

CVS

Getting back into CVS

Soft Scrub Total Kitchen

HOTT Randalls Charmin and Bounty deal!

Freebies

Huggies Coupons

TARGET 50% off VALUE PACK CLEARANCE!

Target 2/10

Welch's Coupons

TARGET 2/04

Who doesn't like Swag?

Extra Coupons

I'm Back!!

My Little Pony and more!

40% off Photo items at Walgreens!

Childrens Place

Childrens Place at RR outlets is having a great sale! Gloves, hats, socks, tights, belts, headbands for $1. Shirts, skirts, pants, leggings, light jackets for $1.99 or $2.99.

Plus go here for 15% off coupon: http://app.childrensplace.com/CouponServer/OC82KI/KHB5G/HIC2O/3OBYSXL/P38YYB/

If you are shopping for girls, don't forget to go over to the boys section. They have some girl pjs and baby clothes over there for some reason. Also I was at the mall earlier this week and the deals/selection are not as good.

Since the weather is cold there was hardly anyone there. :)

Community Impact

Sprouts Farmers Market

Chicken Breast on sale for $1.77 lb this week, till 2/03.

Local CP coupons

I stumbled upon these local Cedar Park coupons, exp 6/30/10, while searching the internet for things to do with my girls next week while school is out. Mon-Wed. Any suggestions?

HOT Deals at Randalls

Randalls is a Safeway affiliate!

Udder Cover Promo code

Is it bad???

walgreens shopping trip

New Catalina Machines at Target.

Target's Low Price Promise

Target gift card drama

Shame, Shame on You, Walgreens

OOP $3.06 Saved $31.58

$10 Snow White Coupons

$4 Walgs trip last week

Coupons...again!

Coupons

My BIG shopping trip at Target

$20 Walgs GC

$20 TAG Reader System

Awesome cereal and fruit snacks deal at Randalls! 5 for $5. Some cereals are 5 for $7.50 or 5 for $10. Most have coupons. More types are available than pictured in the ad so bring ALL your cereal and fruit snacks coupons. :)
Today is the last day.