Canadian Free Samples!

Brand sampler is back again with new samples such as Head and Shoulders, Tampax, Mach, Always, Gillette, Olay and Pantene.

Hurry, this offer won’t last long! (By the looks of things new samples will be offered again in October)

Click here to order yours.

$50 Crocs Giveaway!

I wanted to tell you all about a great giveaway Mercedes from Common Sense with Money is doing:

When you think Crocs shoes, chances are very good you think Crocs Cayman. That’s what I thought of too for the longest time, until very recently. Back in April I was lucky enough to win a giveaway for a Crocs Gift certificate on another blog. With this certificate in hand I stopped by the Crocs website to check out their models and WOW! let me tell you, I was in for a surprise. Have you looked at the new models from Crocs? They are so cute! Choosing was definitely hard but I ultimately settled for a nice pair of Celestes. I wanted a pair of comfortable shoes I could wear throughout this pregnancy and beyond.

But while I looked for those I saw other models that tempted me a LOT! In particular I wanted a pair of Malindis in turquoise. However, I was heartbroken to find out they were already out of that color online. Then I did something completely unlike me. I decided to treat myself to a cute pair of crocs in a cute color. You see, I mostly own black or brown shoes and for me to get a pair of colored shoes is not what I would normally do. I searched high and low for the Turquoise Malindis without any luck. Then in a visit to a Chicago mall we walked by a kiosk selling Crocs and found my shoes. Not the Malindis but this pair of Crocs Olivia in red.

and I love them! I love the color and they are so cute and feminine. The picture doesn’t show it very well but they have a sparkly charm on the side that adds just the perfect amount of “bling.”. They make me feel very Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz.

I am ecstatic to share that Crocs is sponsoring a $50 Crocs gift certificate giveaway here on Common Sense with Money. Yeah! one of you will have a chance to try one of Crocs’ new cute and trendy designs for FREE. All you need to do to enter this giveaway is:

1) Visit Crocs.com and check out the all of the cute designs. Then come back and share which one model and in which color you would get if you won this giveaway.

2) For up to three additional entries, share this giveaway with others on your blog, Facebook or Twitter.

Please make sure to separate comments if you decide to share this giveaway. Each comment is considered an entry and if you share you could earn up to 4 entries that way. This giveaway ends 7/3. Open to U.S. Residents 18 and older please. I will pick one winner and contact him/her at the time the giveaway ends. If after 48 hrs they don’t contact me back I will select another winner.

Not that I wanted to tempt you but in case you may feel tempted *grin*, Crocs is currently offering free shipping with code july4 (case sensitive). And remember this deal? My son is now the proud owner of a pair of Bob the Builder Crocs.

Good Luck!

Visit Common Sense with Money and leave a comment on her post for a chance to win!
Who knew Crocs could be so cute? Now I want some!

DEAD: HOT Canadian Freebie: Herbal Essences Shampoo

This coupon is now gone-didn't last long! It's been replaced by a BOGO coupon.

Go here to request a coupon for a FREE FULL-SIZE bottle of Herbal Essences Hydralicious Shampoo!
(Canadian residents only)

Free hand Sanitizer W/purchase at Bath & Body Works

Go here to print off a coupon for
FREE Foaming Hand Sanitizer
($4 retail value) with any purchase.
They have a great clearance rack
where you can pick items up for
as low as $1!
(Thanks Utah Deal Diva!)

Del Monte Pineapple Coupon

Go here to print out a coupon for 50 cents off
a Del Monte Pineapple.

Canadian Readers: Free Pedometer!

Get a free Pedometer from the Canadian Space Agency:

On the occasion of Canada’s First Expedition mission, the Canadian Space Agency invites you to Get Fit For Space with Bob Thirsk.

Run, walk, cycle, swim and prepare to blast off and reach new fitness heights with Canada;s space program!

Sign-up for the challenge and receive a free “Get Fit for Space” pedometer, first 10 000 registrants.

Click here to order your free pedometer from CSA

Free Trial of Bare Escentuals Makeup

You can go here to print out a coupon for a 10-day sample of Bare Escentuals foundation and a baby buki brush from sephora counters inside JC Penny.

Behr Paint Rebate

There's another Behr paint rebate valid 6/25-6/28! Purchase any 1-gallon and receive $5 off, purchase any 5-gallon and receive $20 off. Discount given by mail-in rebate.

You can purchase Behr paint at any Home Depot. Have fun!

Free Quart of Glidden Paint TODAY!!

To celebrate the nationwide launch of the new Glidden paint, the company announced it is helping consumers from coast-to-coast "get going" on their summer painting projects with a free One Quart Giveaway in any of its new palette of 282 colors!

Consumers can register for their free quart online at http://www.glidden.com/, or by calling 1-800-GLIDDEN from June 25 through July 2, 2009.

Glidden paint is available at Home Depot stores nationwide.

Microsoft Office 2010 Trial

Microsoft is looking for people to test out Microsoft Office 2010! This includes receiving a "loaner" laptop with the programs loaded onto it for your use.

They are looking for Families, Students and Small Businesses (that own 5 PCs or less) in the United States, who use computers on a daily basis, to participate in Microsoft’s Office 2010 Real Life Stories program. For more information click here.

To apply for the program, click here to fill out a quick 3-minute application. Deadline for submissions is June 30th 2009.

Hot SoyMilk Coupon!

$2 off 8th continent Soy Milk ( IE link or FF Link). You can also request the coupon to be mailed to you here.

Target Deals This Week

Eggo Frozen Waffles (including Bake Shop)--$1.50 each
Use $1/1 Bake Shop here and here
$0.50 each after coupon

Kraft Cheese (8 oz. shreds or blocks)--$2
Use $1/1 here
$1 after coupon

Pace Specialty Salsa--$2.09 each
Use the $0.50/1 Target printable here
Stack with the $1/1 in 4/26 Smart Source insert
0.59 each after coupons

Single Serve Cups of Edy’s Ice cream sell at Target for $1.19 each
Use $1/1 Target printable coupon
Pay $0.19 each after coupon

*****ONGOING DEALS******

Vaseline Aloe Fresh lotion (travel size)--$0.99
Use the $1/1 coupon here
Free after coupon

Nexcare bandages (travel size)--$0.99
Use the $1/1 coupon here
Free after coupon

Cottonelle wipes (travel size)--$0.99
Use $1/1 coupon from the 06/07 SmartSource insert
Free after coupon

Degree men's deodorant (Artic Edge and Intense Sport)--$2.49
Use the $1.50/1 Target printable coupon here
Stack with the $1/1 manufacturer's coupon from the 5/17 RedPlum insert
Free after coupons

Crystal Light On-The-Go 3-packs--$0.99
Use the $1/1 here
Free after coupon

Joint Juice (single serve bottles)--$1
Buy 2 and use B1G1 coupon and $1/1 coupon here or from the 4/26 SmartSource insert
Get two free after coupons

Coppertone Suncare Product (trial size)--$0.99
Use $1/1 coupon here
Free after coupon

Banana Boat Sunscreen (trial size)--$0.99
Use $1/1 in 5/3 SmartSource insert
Free after coupon

Dove GoFresh Deodorant (trial size)--$0.97
Use $1.25/1 coupon from the 3/15 RedPlum insert (does not exclude trial size)
Free plus possible overage after coupon

AXE Shower Gel (trial size)--$0.97
Use $1/1 coupon from the 4/5 RedPlum coupon insert
Free after coupon

Johnson's Soap Buddies--$1
Use $1/1 coupon from the 3/8 or 4/26 RedPlum insert
Free after coupon

A1 Steak Sauce (small bottles)--$2.09
Use $2/1 from the 5/10 SmartSource insert or here
$0.09 after coupon

Kashi Frozen Waffles--on price cut at many stores for $1.79
Use $1.50/1 here or here
$0.29 each after coupon

Ziploc Evolve Sandwich and Snack Bags--$1.77 each
Use $1/1 Target printable here
Stack with the $0.40/1 in 5/10 SmartSource insert (or B1G1 if your area got this)
$0.37 each after coupon (or $0.19 each with B1G1 coupon)

Rayovac Batteries (2-4 ct.)--found in the $1 spot at Target
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/21 SmartSource insert
Free after coupon

(Thanks Mercedes!)

My Grocery Shopping Must Have

I have to post about one of my favorite things that I use every time I go grocery shopping. Reusable bags! But not just any old reusable bags will do. I've tried several different brands and types and for me the best have been these VERY large ones found at IKEA stores. Not only do they fit a ridiculous amount of groceries inside (each bag fits about 2 1/2 plastic grocery bags worth of food), but they are sturdy enough for me to haul all those groceries along with my purse, coupon binder and a tired toddler up several flights of stairs to my apartment every week on my grocery trips. (It's so much easier to load all of my stuff into two of these bags then try and juggle all of it and 4-5 thin plastic grocery bags- I've had a few grocery casualties from those things splitting open.)

They are also very stylish! If I remember correctly they are only $1.99. If you are lucky enough to have an IKEA close by I highly recommend investing in a few of these bags because they are amazing!

$1.50 off Kashi Cereal, Waffles and Bars

Kashi has another good coupon right now! The newest coupon is to Save $1.50 on Kashi Heart to Heart Warm Cinnamon Oat Cereal -OR- any Kashi Cereal. You can print this coupon twice (print in IE or print in Safari).


Also go here to print out a coupon for $1.50 off a box of Kashi cereal bars and go here to print out a coupon for $1.50 off a box of Kashi waffles!

BIC Triumph Roller Pen Giveaway

Go here to enter for a chance to win a new BIC Triumph Roller Pen. They are giving away 100 pens a day for 30 days. The great part is that it is a lottery system instead of a first-come first-serve basis so everyone has equal chances of getting a pen!









You also have to sign your name on the bottom of the entry form with a movable on-screen "pen" which is kind of funny, and quite hard to maneuver just using a laptop touch pad. Mine looks terrible!

Free Quart of Glidden Paint

To celebrate the nationwide launch of the new Glidden paint, the company announced it is helping consumers from coast-to-coast "get going" on their summer painting projects with a free One Quart Giveaway in any of its new palette of 282 colors!

Consumers can register for their free quart online at http://www.glidden.com/, or by calling 1-800-GLIDDEN from June 25 through July 2, 2009.

Glidden paint is available at Home Depot stores nationwide.

Free Subscription to Oprah Magazine

Mercury Magazine is offering a free 4-issue subscription to O the Oprah Magazine. No billing information required.

Quantities are limited so sign up for it while you can.

Thanks Mercedes!

Start Your Week Out Right: Free Stuff

Free stuff always makes Mondays better! Today I got a few free sample in the mail, and a bunch of free stuff at CVS and Walgreens, plus a couple money-makers.

Free Jennie-O recipe book with a $5 off ANY Jennie-O Turkey product (basically free!)

Free sample of Lavera Face Mask.

Free sample of Crest Advanced Seal Whitestrips with a $10 off coupon!

• Organix Shampoo and Conditioner BOGO at Walgreens this month and it has a "Try-Me-Free" mail-in-rebate offer, making them both free

• Aquafresh Toothpaste free after Walgreens register reward (plus a $1 money maker with the coupons found here)
• Thermacare 1 ct. free after CVS ExtraBucks, was a $1 money-maker after coupon.
  
• SoyJoy bars free after CVS ExtraBucks with various money-maker amounts from coupons from the 5/31 inserts (which weren't included in my insert) or a coupon found here)

All in all I made $5 buying all this stuff!

Canadian Coupon: $1 off Ocean Spray

Go here to print out a coupon for $1 off Ocean Spray. I'm not sure if there is a limit to how many times you can print out this coupon, you can do it at least twice per computer.
Canada only!

Free Organic Chocolate Bar Coupon Tonight

Be one of the first 2,009 people to submit an entry when the first new moon of summer appears in Dagoba’s hometown of Ashland, Ore. – that's 9:03 p.m. PST on June 22nd – and you could be rewarded with a coupon for a free Dagoba® Organic Chocolate bar.

Click Here to enter!

Free Redbox Code June 22-23

Use the code rbxthxu6 today and tomorrow only to get a free movie at Redbox!

All You Magazine Grocery Challenge

All You Grocery Challenge

Show off your shopping smarts by spending no more than $25 per family member per week on groceries over a four-week period beginning July 13. That's $100 a week for a family of four. You could win a $1,000 grocery card plus a year's supply of Knorr side dishes and the chance to appear in ALL YOU magazine.

Follow these guidelines:

• During the contest, groceries that you purchase count toward your weekly total. However, feel free to grow, barter or use stockpiled food to supplement your meals. Creativity and ingenuity count!
• If you eat at a restaurant or buy takeout, the cost must go toward the week's total.
• Household supplies and toiletries do not count toward each weeks total.
• Keep track of your money using the optional Spending Log.
• Save receipts--you will be required to submit them if you are a finalist.
• Post your strategies on our Grocery Challenge blog, and be sure to tell us your money-saving tips

Click here to sign up
Official Rules

The contest starts July 13 so start planning your strategies now. Good luck!

Fusion Razor Deal at Target

I'm excited for the deal Target has going this week on fusion razors!

Buy Gillette Fusion manual razor or cartridget and one other item (either Gillette Body Wash $3.49 or Gillette Clinical Strength deodorant $7.49) and receive a $5 Target Gift Card

Gillette Fusion Razor $7.99

$4.00/1 from PG 6/7

Gillette Body Wash $3.49
$1.00/1 from PG 6/7

Gillette Clinical Strength Deodorant $7.49
$2.00/1 from PG 6/7

Scenario 1:
Buy one Gillette razor $7.99{use $4/1}
Buy one Gillette Body Wash $3.49{use $1/1}
Subtotal: $11.48
$6.48 after coupons, plus $5 gift card
Final Price: $1.48 (when factoring GC savings) for razor & body wash!

Scenario 2:
Buy one Gillette razor $7.99{use $4/1}
Buy one Gillette Clinical Strength $7.49{use $2/1}
Subtotal: $15.48
$9.48 after coupons, plus $5 gift card
Final Price: $4.48 (factorin GC savings) for razor & clinical deodorant!

For more deals this week at Target go to Krazy Coupon Lady's blog.

Milk, Yogurt & Cheese Coupons-ANY BRAND!

Go here now to print these coupons!
zip code 83712

• 75 cents off ANY brand of milk

• $1 off any 2 lb. block of cheese

• 75 cents off any 4 yogurt cups

...and more!

Coupon Myths

As I've encountered more people who are just discovering couponing I think it's great to hear the reasons why they haven't really taken to the idea of using coupons to save money. A very common one is that "coupons are mostly for packaged & processed products that I don't eat" or in other words "there are no coupons for the things I do use." While I used to sometimes think this to myself, I've been surprised many times at some of the coupons that I find for things like bread, canned pineapple, or even tomatoes, not to mention to countless coupons I use to buy toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper, make-up, diapers, etc. If I'm going to be buying these products anyways why not save a buck (or two) on them?

While I was planning on writing about this topic myself I actually just read a great article by Bargain Briana called "No Coupons For Products I Use" which I recommend reading.

When you're first starting out collecting coupons it can seem like some week it'll be lots of coupons for medicine/pharmacy type products, or lots of pizza coupons but after a few weeks your collection will start to fill out and you'll be surprised at what you find. So go get clipping!

Reminder: Free Chocolate Fridays!

Go here to request another free chocolate bar.
4 per household during the summer-long promotion.

Free Redbox Rental June 22-23

Redbox is offering a free movie rental code to those who fill out this survey. Once you fill out the survey you get the code. I will be valid Monday June 22nd and Tuesday June 23. (Thanks Mercedes!)

$8 MoneyMaker at CVS!

I went to CVS tonight and was able to confirm the $8 money-maker deal!

This week you can earn $10 ECB when you purchse 2 pairs of Adult sunglasses (starting at $5.99), HOWEVER the $10 ECB are also printing when you purchase 2 Style Science Lens Cleaning Tissues 20 ct. for $0.99 each. There are several other items that will also work for this deal aswell, check out the whole list of items (and UPC codes) on the thread from Slick Deals found here.

Free Photo Notebook

Go here to join Snapfish today you can get a free photo notebook and 30 free prints. Offer valid today only!

Free Sample Dove Hair Care

Go here to request a free sample of either Heat Defense Therapy or Intense Damage Therapy shampoo and conditoner from Dove.

Weekly Shopping Trip

Another week, another grocery trip report.

It seems that just when we were running low on cereal Copps and CVS both had good sales, hence we stocked up and got 10 boxes. My husband eats a lot of cereal...
We also have some good dinner basics already stocked up so this week I was able to put our money towards more non-food items.
There was also a promo running on some cleaning products which I took advantage of. I realize I've been buying quite a bit of cleaners, and body wash/shampoo/etc. type of items lately, but before you start thinking I'm really stinky and mt house is dirty I'm not getting them for myself-my church congregation is collecting various household & personal hygiene supplies to donate for humanitarian aid and I'm trying to put my couponing skills to good use. One of the reasons why I love couponing is because I can get so much stuff for so cheap (or often free) and it allows me to be much more generous than I could have been if I was limited to just donating monetary funds as charitable contributions.
I also found some great clearance deals on Loreal eye shadow, eye liner and mascara at CVS, which I was able to get at 95% off with some good coupons I had (The eyeliner was orginally $8.49 and I got it for 12 cents!) .

Here's how it all stacked up this week:

The General Mills cereal promo also including 2 catalina coupons for a free gallon of milk on my next visit!



Total before sales and coupons: $292.78
I paid: $43.93 (85% Savings)

I can also mail my receipt for the DiGornio Flatbread Melts away for a "try-me-free" offer I have to get $3.19 back (the originaly price on the receipt).
We've still got some money left in the weekly budget to spend this weekend when we go check out the local farmers markets, which I'm really excited about!

How did you all do this week? Leave me a comment!

Comparison Shopping Trip

Before my days of clipping coupons, looking at weekly store ads and watching sales I used to do the bulk of my shopping at Wal-Mart (and a little bit at Costco). Although I still shop at both of these stores on occasion, I have discovered that what often seem to be the most expensive stores are usually the cheapest ones to shop at as opposed to these stores which opt for "everyday low prices" instead of weekly sales and promotions.
What I used to think of as "expensive stores" were really only expensive to the non-bargain savvy. I didn't know how to judge a good sale, and utilize coupons to their full potential. I also would occasionally scan the ads and get frustrated by what seemed to be pages full of terribly-priced items. I just thought it was cheaper, less time consuming and certainly easier to just go to Wal-Mart for my main shpping trips. It certainly was easier, but now that I have some experience under my belt I see that it definitely was NOT less expensive.

To prove my point I thought it would be interesting to do some comparison shopping. I chose to use my grocery trip from this past Wednesday (I shopped at Copps/PickNSave, Festival Foods & Piggly Wiggly) to compare, simply because it was the freshest in my mind.
I didn't think that the sales this week were that great (compared to previous weeks) so I also thought this would maybe sway the vote in Wal-Marts favor, home of "Always Low Prices."


First I went to Wal-Mart and collected all the pricing info for the products I bought.
Here's the run-down of how the stores lined up:


I should point out, as I stated in my previous blog post the original total price (price before sales & promotions) at Copps/Festival Foods/Piggly Wiggly was about $138. As you can see by the above chart the total Wal-Mart price for the same items is only $104.45. Wal-Mart obviously wins the "everyday" price comparison. But, as I said above now I watch the sales and plan my shopping trips and meals around sales instead of my shopping trip around what I feel like eating for the week. You can see that the total price after sales/promos for Copps/FF/PW is only $88.24. Even before coupons are factored in I am already saving about $16!

By carefully scanning each stores ad, and using my Price Point sheets I am able to determine what items in the add were actually a good deal, or "loss leaders" (items that the retailers sell at a loss in order to lead you into the store) as opposed to the prices in the ads that were rubbish.

Perhaps though you still aren't convinced. A $16 price difference might not be enough to persuade a busy person to take the time to look through ads, compare prices and make multiple stops at various grocery stores instead of one stop at a SuperCenter.

Here's where the real money saving comes into play:
I maximized my savings by then matching up those items I planned to purchase to manufacturers coupons. I was also able to take advantage of a couple "FREE item" coupons (one for a free box of Always Inifinity, and one for a free tube of Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste) for even more savings. Copps had 2 promotions running this week which required various minimum purchases in order to get the best price, and these "free item" coupons allowed me to reach those minimum limits without spending more money out of pocket (See this post for more information on how to use coupons for free items in the best way).

Also Copps has weekly "Double Daze" in which they double 5 manufacturers coupons, up to $1, with a minimum $25 purchase (before coupons). I was able to combine the double daze discount with each promotion (I did two separate transactions, one about $26 before coupons and the other about $39 before coupons, so I could double 10 coupons). This is what I like to call "double dipping," when I can get two (or more) different (non-coupon) discounts applied towards the same product.

Because of the various promotions I could take advantage of at Copps which aren't available at Wal-Mart, I increased the value of my coupon savings there. Below I have complied the list of all the coupons I used, and outlined which I would have been able to use at Wal-Mart had I purchased the same items there, and which I was able to use at my Copps/FF/PW grocery trip. (You'll have to double-click on the image to enlarge it)


As you can see I used almost $30 of actual coupons (it varied because the two "Free item" coupons would have deducted a different amount at each store depending on the item's purchase price). At Wal-Mart my coupons would have been scanned at face value, and that's all. My $104 total would have been brought down to $75.69 after using coupons, which is a savings of about 28%. Not bad.

But, by shopping the sales, and combining my coupons to promotions and doubling some, when possible I was able to increase the value of my coupons to $56.55! This brought my total from $88.24 down to a low $31.69! Now my savings has become about 64% off the sale price!

Sales + coupons + catalina promotions + double coupons =$31.69
"Everyday low price" + coupons = $75.69

Is that now worth your time? Just something to think about.

Good Deal on Always Infinity Pads

I was in my local Walmart today and noticed that the large box (32-36ct) of Always infinity pads have been rolledback from $8.97 to $6.97. Use the $4/1 coupon from P&G 6/7 to get them for just $2.97/box! That works out to be about 8 cents each!
Remember YMMV (your market may vary)

Coupon for New Tide Stain Release

Go here to request a coupon (by mail) for $1.50 off of new Tide Stain Release. It'll be hitting stores in late July (right about the time this coupon is supposed to arrive in the mail, 4-6 weeks) and no doubt will come with some good sales to promote the new product! Hurry, 1 per household, while supplies last.

Free Sample Lavera FACES Organic Face Mask

Go here to request a free sample of Lavera FACES Organic Face Mask. You will need to scroll down to the Lavera part, check the sample box then click request product info on the bottom of the list.

GoodNites Free Sample

Go here to request a sample for Good Nights.
Offer valid for US & Canadian residents

Free Subscription to Golf Digest

Here’s a nice freebie for Dad: a one year subscription to Golf Digest. Rewards Gold is offering a free subscription to Golf Digest. To get this freebie, you will need to sign up with Rewards Gold. You will periodically (very) get emails with new rewards available. if you are a member already, filling out a small survey and referring a friend would do the trick

Free Chocolate Fridays Reminder!!

Go here to request another free chocolate bar!

$12 in Coupons From Betty Crocker

Go here to print out some more good coupons form Betty Crocker like:

$1/2 General Mills Cereals
$1/1 Yo-Plus Yogurt 4-Pack
0.55/1 Cheerios
0.50/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups

Canadian Freebies: Fusion Razor & Kraft Salad Dressing

• Wal-Mart is selling Gillette fusion razor (1 cartridge version) for $5. Use your $5 off P&G brandsaver coupon and you only have to pay tax.

Go here to request your $5 off coupon

• Kraft salad dressing 250ml is on sale at Walmart from June 12 to 19 for $0.97, so with the $1 coupon found in the Kraft What's Cooking Mag. that was mailed out it's free

Check out the link here for more freebies and hot deals! (remember ymmv-your market may vary- with these deals)

June 14th Coupon Preview

This week there will be no RedPlum insert.

There are still some good ones in the SmartSource though!
(Remember coupons vary by region)
(xY/YY) = Expiration Date
(X) before coupon = multiples of same coupon
E-T-S = excludes trial sizes
DND-5 = says Do Not Double, but barcode starts w/ a 5

A.1. Steak Sauce or Marinade, any variety - $2.00 off any 1 (x7/14)
(2)Air Wick Aerosols – B2G2 up to $2.40 (doesn’t specify each or max value) (x7/26)
Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-ups, or Fruit Stickerz Fruit Flavored Fruit Snacks – 50 cents off any 2 (x8/8)
Blue Diamond Oven Roasted Almonds, 8oz jars – 75 cents off any 2 (x9/14)
Bonine product (all day non-drowsy motion sickness relief) - $1.00 off any 1 (x9/30)
Brut Antiperspirant or Deodorant product – 55 cents off any 1 (x7/31)
Brut Fragrance Product - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/31)
Bumble Bee Premium Tuna Pouch, 2.5 or 5oz - $1.00 off any 1 (x9/30)
Castiva product (arthritis pain relief) - $2.00 off any 1 (x11/30)
Cheerios (original, honey nut, berry burst, frosted, fruity, multigrain, apple cinnamon, yogurt burst, crunch, or banana nut) - $1.00 off any 2 (x7/25)
Cheerios Snack Mix, any size/flavor – 50 cents off any 1 (x8/8)
Chex Cereals (rice, corn, wheat, honey nut, chocolate, multi-bran, strawberry, or cinnamon) - $1.00 off any 2 (x7/25)
Colgate Visible White Toothpaste - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/4)
Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes, (2) 42ct tubs or refills OR (1) 84ct+ refill – 50 cents off (x7/25)
Cottonelle Toilet Paper, (2) any OR (1) 12pk+ - 50 cents off any 1 (x7/25)
Cottonelle Ultra or Aloe&E Toilet Paper, 4pk+ - 50 cents off any 1 (x7/25)
Daisy Brand Cottage Cheese - $1.00 off any 2 (x9/18)
Dentyne Gum, bottles or multipacks - $1.00 off any 2 (x8/9) DND-5
Dole Canned Juice, 46oz or 6oz-6pk – 50 cents off any 1 (x9/12)
Edwards Singles frozen pie - $1.00 off any 2 (x8/30) DND-5
Edy’s Dips 10ct Snack Bags, or 9oz Frozen Snacks, OR Edy’s Fruit Bars 6, 12 or 24ct - $1.00 off any 2 (x8/14)
Fresh Express Sweet Tender Greens, Tender Ruby Reds, or Gourmet Café Salads – 55 cents off any 2 (x8/31)
Haagen-Dazs Snack Size Bars 6ct OR Ice Cream Bars 3ct - $1.00 off any 2 (x8/14)
Huggies Pull-ups Training Pants, jumbo pack+ - $2.00 off any 1 (x7/18)
John Frieda Collection product (root awakening, sheer blonde, frizz-ease, luxurious volume, brilliant brunette, radiant red, or luminous color glaze) - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/31) E-T-S
John Frieda Root Awakening product - $3.00 off any 1 (x7/31) E-T-S
Johnsonville BOLD Smoked Sausage – 35 cents off any 1 (x7/31)
Kotex Lightdays Pantiliners, 34ct+ - 75 cents off any 1 (x8/8)
Kotex Pads - $1.00 off any 1 (x8/8)
Kotex Security Tampons, 18ct+ - 75 cents off any 1 (x8/8)
Kraft Barbecue Sauce, any variety – 75 cents off any 1 (x7/14)
L’Oreal HIP Eye or Lip product - $2.00 off any 1 (x9/6)
L’Oreal Mascara, Eye Shadow, or Eyeliner - $1.00 off any 1 (x9/6)
Lanacane Spray or Cream - $1.00 off any 1 (x9/14)
Listerine Agent Cool Blue OR Smart Rinse 500mL - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/31/10)
Listerine Total Care anticavity mouthwash, 500mL+ OR Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse, 16fl oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/31/10)
Listerine Whitening Quick Dissolving Strips or Pen OR Rembrandt Whitening Kit - $3.00 off any 1 (x5/31/10)
Listerine Antiseptic 500mL+ OR Plax Rinse, any OR Efferdent 78ct+ OR Listerine Pocketpaks 24ct+ OR Listerine Pocketmist, any – 50 cents off any 1 (x5/31/10)
Maalox Liquid - $1.50 off any 1 (x9/30)
Maalox products - $3.00 off any 2 (x9/30)
MidNite or MidNite PM - $1.00 off any 1 (x12/31)
Midol PM or Midol Liquid Gels - $2.00 off any 1 (x9/14)
Midol, 16ct+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x9/14)
Miracle Whip, 32oz jar - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/21)
Nestle Drumstick Lil Drums 10ct, OR Drumstick 4ct or 8ct, OR Eskimo Pie 6ct or 12ct - $1.00 off any 2 (x8/14)
One A Day product, 12ct+ - $2.00 off any 1 (x9/30)
Oreo Cakesters, 10.5oz-12oz - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/13)
Oscar Mayer Deli Creations Sandwiches - $1.00 off any 2 (x8/9)
PediaSure MIR FORM – Buy (1) 6-pack PediaSure, Mail original form, dated cash register receipt and UPC – up to $12.99 rebate (dates valid - 6/7 to 7/31)
Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Bread – 55 cents off any 1 (x9/13)
Philips Norelco Arcitec Razor - $20.00 off any 1 (x7/31)
Philips Norelco Replacement Head - $5.00 off any 1 (x7/31)
Philips Norelco Speed-XL (8200 series) Razor or Nivea For Men Shaving System - $10.00 off any 1 (x7/31)
Pop-Secret Microwave Popcorn, boxes - $1.00 off any 2 (x7/26)
Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets - $2.00 off any 1 (x7/31)
Purex Ultra Concentrate or Natural Elements Laundry Detergent – 35 cents off any 1 (x7/31)
Purina Beneful Snackin Slickes dog snacks, any size - $1.00 off any 1 (x9/14)
Purina Busy Bone Mini 6.5oz OR Busy Bone any size/variety - $1.00 off any 1 (x9/14)
Purina Busy Rollhide dog treat, any size/variety - $1.00 off any 1 (x9/14)
Purina Friskies Party Mix, 2.1oz pouch – BOGO up to $1.71 value (x9/30)
Purina Mighty Dog Canned Dog food - 5.5oz can FREE up to $1.00 OR Save $1.00 on (1) 12ct or 24ct Variety Pack (x8/3)
Reach Dental Floss (E-T-S) OR Reach Access Flosser - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/31/10)
Reach Toothbrush OR Value pack - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/31/10)
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Rold Gold Pretzels, 7oz+ - $1.00 off any 2 (x7/25) *Limit one per customer
Schick Quattro Titanium Razor - $4.00 off any 1 (x7/27)
Schick Quattro Titanium Refill - $4.00 off any 1 (x7/27)
Science Diet Nature’s Best Dry Dog Food 22 or 30lb bag OR Nature’s Best Cat Food 12lb bag - $5.00 off any 1 (x8/30) DND-5
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Scott Extra Soft Bath Tissue, 8+ rolls - $1.00 off (x7/26)
Scott Long Lasting Roll or Mega Roll Paper Towels, 4+ rolls - $1.00 off (x7/26)
Silk Soymilk, half gallons - $1.25 off any 2 (x7/31)
Spray ‘n Wash Max – 50 cents off any 1 (x7/26)
Spray ‘n Wash product – 50 cents off any 1 (x7/26)
Visine product - $1.00 off any 1 (x9/30)
Visine Totality Multi-Symptom Relief OR Total Eye Soothing Wipes - $3.00 off any 1 (x9/30)
Woolite Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/31)
Ziploc Brand Flexible Totes or Big Bags - $1.00 off any 1 (x8/7)
Zone, single or multi-pack – 55 cents off any 1 (x8/31) *Limit one coupon per transaction

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Weekly Shopping Trip

This week was a little sad as far as sales go--especially since I keep reading about the amazing promotions running this week back at the stores I used to shop at in Utah.

But it was probably a good thing since this week I wanted to keep the total low to compensate for last weeks big shopping trip. There was a decent P&G promo at Copps/Pick'N'Save (Buy $35 of P&G products save $10 OYNSO-On Your Next Shopping Order) which I combined with the usual Double Daze deal (double 5 coupons up to $1 on Wed. with a minimum purchase of $25). There was also a dove promotion going (save $5 OYNSO when you buy $15 of Dove products) to which I added a few other things to bring my total above $25 to double some more coupons.

Since I have been out here I have done four or five $25 tranactions each week at Copps, so it was weird only doing 2 today. I was in and out so quick! I also needed a couple other things for dinners this week, so I picked up a few other things from Piggly Wiggly, and Festival Foods.

Here's what I got:

Original Total: $138
What I paid: $32
Savings(coupons & sales): 76%
Coupons Used: $57

As you can see, there aren't many food items. but since i've been stocking up so much the past few weeks, we really only needed a couple of ingredients here and there for the meals I have planned. This is one of the great things about stocking up when prices are dirt cheap; I am no longer at the mercy of the retailers and I can basically miss a week and still have good food to eat. I didn't have time to make it to my last store, so i need to pick up a couple other things, but this week should be about $40 (my goal is about $55/week). I think I did pretty good this week, considering the lack of good sales!

I also was able to utilize two "Free" coupons for crest Pro-Health toothpaste, and for Always Infinity pads. These came in very handy to help me get my total up to $35 for the P&G promotion without having to spend more money out of pocket. I explain more about maximizing the value of Free coupons here.

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