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Huge moneymaker trip to CVS!

2010-09-19T11:40:00.000-07:00

Well it's time for yet another *fantastic* CVS trip to share. AND you can easily do this trip too since there are no newspaper coupons!

Here's what my trip looked like:
(1) Gallon of Crystal milk - $2.79
(2) Edge Infused shave gel - $2.79 ea w/$1.80 ECBs (limit 1)
(1) Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick - $6.99 w/$5 ECBs (limit 1)

Coupons used:
$5 off $15 that I received my receipt on my last trip! Always check your receipts!!
BOGO any Edge shave gel printable (look under personal care)
$3 off any Revlon cosmetic from the "magic coupon machine" - CVS coupon
$2 off Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick Facebook printable
Total OOP: $.57 +tax!!! AND...
$6.80 in ECBs!!! Awesome!

(I had a $.55 off milk printable as this brand has always in the past had the Real California Milk seal, but these gallons didn't so my total could have potentially been $.02 +tax! I recommend bookmarking this coupon though as it's good till 1/31/11!)

Moneymaking CVS trip!

2010-09-16T15:32:00.000-07:00

I had a fantastic shopping trip to CVS today, mostly due to help from The Frugal Find with a little substitutions of my own!

Always remember to scan your Extra Care card when you enter the store. Look for the red kiosk that looks like (and, in fact, is) a price scanner. Scanning your card will almost always spit out a variety of coupons for you! Today alone, I got a $4 off $20 (my sister got this as well yesterday so that really helped on this trip!), $3 off any Revlon cosmetic, $2 off ANY hand and body lotion, $1 off any Starbucks coffee (today only), and $1 off 2 Hershey's snack packs (today only; I wasn't sure what these were and didn't feel like looking this time)!!

Here's what my trip looked like:
(1) CVS Hand and Nail Lotion - $2.99
(1) Tylenol Precise Pain Relieving Cream (you could also get the heat patches) - $5.99 w/$2 ECBs
(1) Nivea for Men Body Wash - $4.99 w/$4.99 ECBs
(2) Lysol Disinfecting Wipes and (2) Aqua Mist Air Fresheners - 4/$10 w/$5 ECBs when you buy 4

Coupons used:
$4/$20 from CVS "magic coupon machine"
$2/1 Hand and body lotion from CVS "magic coupon machine"
$2/1 Tylenol Precise printable
$2/1 CVS Tylenol Precise printable (Look under healthcare)
$1/1 Nivea for Men Body Wash - 7/25 RP
$1/2 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes printable (sign up under special offers; there are lots of printables on here that you can use with this deal too)
BOGO Aqua Mist Air Fresheners - 8/8 SS
Total OOP: $9.47+tax AND...
$11.99 in ECBs, making this a $2.52 moneymaker trip!

My fantastic Rite Aid shopping trip!

2010-09-13T19:12:00.000-07:00

Let me start by once again saying how much I *love* Rite Aid. They have the most coupon friendly, very well described coupon policy out there. I always carry a copy of it when going to the store too, just in case!

So here's how my trip looked today. I did two transactions to maximize my savings and get the lowest out of pocket (OOP) amount. Please check out this post from Hip2Save, including her shopping trip video. She just wrote up all the basic info about Rite Aid and it's very extensive if you are new to shopping there or to couponing in general. A wonderful website to frequent!

Transaction #1
(1) Aussie Shampoo - $2.99
(2) Clairol Root Touch Ups - $4.99 ea
(1) Fructis Shampoo - $2.99
(1) Fructis Conditioner - $2.99
(2) Oreo snack packs - $1
(2) Chips Ahoy snack packs - $1
Total: $20.95

Coupons used:
$4 off $20 - Rite Aid Video Values coupon (must watch 20 videos to get this "bonus" coupon)
$1/1 Aussie product - 9/12 SS
$5/2 Root Trouch Ups - 8/29 PG
(2) $1/1 Fructis product - 9/12 RP or here
(2) $1/1 Fructis product - Rite Aid Video Values coupon
(2) $1/2 Nabisco snack packs - Rite Aid Video Values coupon
(Please note, you need to have 2 e-mail accounts signed up to get two of any VV coupons as you can only print them one time; the register will beep that your coupon has been used if you try to print them twice.)

Total OOP: $4.95+tax AND...
(2) $2 +Up rewards from the Root Touch Ups
$1 +Up reward from the Aussie

Transaction #2
(1) Aussie Conditioner
(2) Schick Quattro disposable razors 3ct.
(2) Noxzema Spa Shavers disposable razors 4ct.
(1) Coke 20oz + CRV
Total: $20.45

Coupons used:
$4 off $20 - Rite Aid Video Values coupons
(1) $1/1 Aussie product - 9/12 SS
(2) $4/1 Schick Quattro razors - play the Visual Q's game on their Facebook page; you can win $4, $3, or $2 coupons and can play everyday!)
(2) $1/1 Noxzema razors printable
Free Coke through Coke Rewards; get info here (You will not be able to get this before the end of the week because this is a mailed coupon so you will need to find something else to fill this slot so you can make it to $20)
AND...
(2) $2 +Up Rewards from first transaction
Total OOP: $0+$1.05 tax AND...
$1 +Up Reward from Aussie purchase

To put it into perspective, if you went in with no coupons, you would pay more for one box of the Root Touch Up then I did for all the above items!!

Staples $1 deals! Ends today!

2010-05-08T14:41:00.000-07:00

If you're obsessed with office supplies like me, you might want to RUN to Staples today and print THESE before you go!! Everything I bought here was $1 each (I didn't need the highlighters so I skipped those!). I was afraid they'd be out of a lot or I'd have to search high and low to find them, but nope! Quickest shopping trip today. Don't miss out!

Thanks, hip2save!

Rite Aid is paying me $.93!!

2010-04-07T18:59:00.000-07:00

This is definitely one of the best shopping trips ever! You'll see why:

2 Gillette Fusion Razors (manual or power but I chose manual cause it comes with 2 blades instead of one) - $8 each

Use $4/1 from 4/4 PG

Final cost: $4 each AND (1) $4 Single Check Rebate #43

3 Oral B Manual Toothbrushes - $2.29 each

$1.50 SCR#55

Use (1) BOGO coupon from 3/7 PG

AND use (2) $2/1 from 4/4 PG

Final cost: $.58 for 3 (!!) AND (1) $1.50 Single Check Rebate #55

Oral B Pulsar - $3.99

Use $3/1 from 3/7 PG

Final cost: $.99!

ALSO, use the $5 off $25 HERE (use zip code 43666)

Total before tax: $4.57 AND $5.50 in Single Check Rebates!!! Awesome!

Cool Aveeno deal at Walgreens!

2010-04-06T18:02:00.000-07:00

Walgreens has Aveeno products for 25% off this week. Not a great sale, but here's a way to turn it into one! When you purchase 3 Aveeno products, you receive a Travel Essentials bag for free ($10 value!). Here's what to do:

Buy 3 Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotions 2.5 oz for $2.99 (less 25%; prices vary - they were $2.69 with the discount at my store)
Use (3) $1/1 coupons from HERE (ensure your pop up blocker is OFF; I printed 2 coupons by using two different addresses. I didn't try and print 2 off of one registration but it may be possible; work with it and see what you can do!) You'll need 2 printers for this.
Final price: approx. $5.07 for 3 lotions AND the travel kit
AND the travel kit has a $2/1 coupon inside!!

I'm getting paid $3.93 for buying new pens!

2010-04-06T17:52:00.000-07:00

Walgreens has an AWESOME deal going on! They have 2 packs of these fun Pilot Frixion Gel Pens on sale for $1.19 (they erase using friction!). Well, in the April coupon booklet (located at the front of the store, same rack as the ads) there is a $1 off coupon, making them...$.19 for 2!!

It gets better! There is a mail in rebate on the back of the packages for $4.50 when you buy 3! So buy 3 packs for $.57 and mail in for the rebate. $3.93 moneymaker!! Score! One rebate per household.

Free Socks from No Nonsense!

2010-04-02T21:10:00.000-07:00

Most people who know me will think this is ironic of me to post this since I *loathe* wearing socks, BUT...they're free! And I do occasionally wear them when it's cold in the house!

Go HERE and become a fan of No Nonsense on Facebook. Everyday at 9pm PST, they will give away a pair to the first 100 people that register with them. Once you are on their FB page, click on the lower left quarter of the page to take you to the registration. I was able to score a pair! Set an alarm for yourself to be on the computer tomorrow at 9pm PST to snag some for yourself!! Don't worry, they are running this for the next 50 days (!!), but only one per household.

Thanks, ChaChing on a Shoestring!

This Week's Walgreens Shopping Trip!

2010-04-01T12:51:00.000-07:00

I did two transactions at Walgreens this week, in order to reduce my OOP cost:

Transaction #1:
2 Benedryl - $4.99 ea w/$5 Register Rewards wyb 2
Use $4/2 from Safeway February coupon book (expired, but they put these out every month and there may be a current one in the March or April one)
Final price: $5.98 plus tax AND $5 RR

Transaction #2:
4 Betty Crocker Warm Delights - $1
Use (2) $.50/1 HERE
AND (2) $.75/1 from 3/28 SS
(HERE is another $.50/1 printable if you don't have the $.75/1)
Final Price: $1.50 for 4!

8 Easter Tumblers - 8/$1 w/in ad coupon

Airwick i-Motion Compact Air Freshener - $4.99
Use $4/1 from 3/7 SS or HERE (you will have to register to get coupons)
Final price: $.99

Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-a-Clean Power Sprayer - $7.99/$2 RR
Use $5/1 HERE
Final Price: $2.99 and $2 RR

Final OOP (after rolling the $5 RR from transaction #1): $1.48 plus tax AND $2 RR!!

This Week's Target Shopping Trip

2010-04-01T12:28:00.000-07:00

Some really great finds at Target this week (although they totally tricked me on one!):

2 Snuggle 50oz Fabric Softener - $3.99 ea (regular price)
Use (2) $3/1 from 3//28 RP
Final price: $.99 each!

Air Wick i-Motion Ultra Air Freshener - $6
Use $5/1 from 3/7 SS
AND $1/1 Target printable HERE (go to Household)
Final price: FREE

2 Gillette Men's Body Wash - $1.79 ea
Use $4/2 from 3/7 PG
Final price: Free + $.42 overage!

12 pk of Barq's Root Beer (not pictured) - $3.26 w/CRV (no coupon)

2 Leapster Games - $15/$19.99 (This is where I say I was tricked. I was under the impression that all, or at least most, of the Leapster games were $15. Well, when I got there, there was literally 3 titles, one of which we already have, for $15. I decided to still get one even though it was $19.99 because it still turned out to be a deal, but c'mon Target!)
Use (2) $5/1 HERE (Thanks, The Frugal Find!)
AND $5/$30 Target printable HERE (go to Toys or Kids Spring Savings)
Final Price: $19.99 for both!

Total OOP: $24.81 plus tax!

This Week's CVS Shopping Trip

2010-04-01T11:23:00.000-07:00

A perfect example of how I don't ALWAYS buy things with a coupon! (o:

Windex Multi-Surface Cleaner - 2/$5
(We will soon have a wall of glass closet doors so I have a feeling I'll be needing this!!)
Use (2) $1/1 HERE
Final price: $1.50 BUT...
if you buy 3 of these, you can submit for a $5 SC Johnson rebate HERE!! You can submit for 3 of these rebates too (I've already done 3 and gotten my checks!) If you do the rebate and use 3 coupons, this gets turned into a $.50 moneymaker!

Visine Travel Sized Eye Drops - $1.99
Use $1/1 (some regions got a $2/1!) from 3/14 RP
Final price: $.99

CVS Brand Toddler Wipes - $1.49
No coupon...hey, we were out and I forgot until I got to the store!!

Oral B Toothbrushes - $2.99 w/$2 ECBs (limit 1)
Use BOGO from 3/7 PG
AND $.75/1 from 2/7 PG (expired)
Final price after ECBs and coupons: $.25 for both!

Total OOP: $7.72 plus tax AND $2 ECBs

My Little Pony extravaganza: A Toys R Us Tale!

2010-04-01T10:56:00.000-07:00

Well, as I posted a couple of days ago, TRU had My Little Pony all BOGO free! I was excited to go, but honestly, I had quite the anxiety after reading some of the experiences people were having on Hip2Save and The Frugal Find. But I went, and even as I approached the registers I was worried. However, all my fears were for nothing! I was able to get 4 single ponies for FREE ($1.07 for tax) and the 2 playsets (ferris wheel for my daughter for Christmas and the car for a birthday coming up!) for $8.64 after tax!! Here's what happened:

I went to Pinole TRU instead of Pleasant Hill since there had been some debate on whether or not the BOGO coupon would work there. I had a new cashier and she had the manager helping her out. I had the single ponies rung up on one transaction (because if you get two playsets and two ponies, the two ponies will come up free as the bogo always takes off the lowest items). The manager (named Jim) told the gal to punch in the amount for the ponies ($5.49) then he did that pause that happens a lot when you use the bogo coupons. I chimed in and said, “they’re basically all free cause the coupon pays…” then he nods his head! He nodded his head cause he KNEW about the deal!!! He KNEW how a bogo sale/bogo coupon deal works!!!! I was elated!! I’m writing an email to corporate when I get home to express my LOVE for Jim and my cashier!!

So I was trying to think about what the best thing is to say when you have the BOGO coupon/store sale scenario. A LOT of people can't wrap their brain around it (It took me awhile too, so how am I supposed to convince a cashier in 30 seconds that what I'm doing is fine?!). But my wording if you are faced with a cashier who doesn't understand why both are free is:

The store is giving me one for free as part of the sale, and the coupon, which is like cash to the store, is paying for my second one. The store is just being paid by the manufacturer, not me.

Have you done any BOGO coupon/store sale deals? Did you get a good cashier? Did you have to call the manager over? Tell me your stories!

$1/1 7-Up product coupon!

2010-03-31T18:16:00.000-07:00

This should make for a free or almost free treat! Go HERE or HERE for a $1/1 7-Up product! The 2 liter bottles are frequently $.99 and the 20 oz are around there to if you're in a grab and go mood!

Thanks, Hip2Save!

Mary Jane Crocs for only $7.49 shipped!!

2010-03-31T16:20:00.000-07:00

Do you loooooooove Crocs? Ok, maybe you don't, but I bet your kids do! Go HERE and score some super cute Girl's Mary Jane Crocs for only $7.49 shipped! It looks like they only have black but those are still cute. I got some for my daughter who loooooves Crocs. Enter code CROCSAFF25 at check out to get 25% off. ALSO these shoes qualify for a FREE Jibbitz! You have to add it to your cart and it will automatically take the price of it off. Look around on under the outlet tab for some more deals. HURRY cause these usually go fast!

Thanks, Hip2Save!

My favorite kind of shopping at the mall...is free shopping!

2010-03-31T15:58:00.000-07:00

I love all the coupons for Bath and Body Works right now. I did two transactions and got the following:

#1
One free Signature Collection travel item - no purchase necessary!
(This was in a mailer that I got, along with a 20% off coupon--keep an eye out for it!)

#2
One free Signature Collection travel item with ANY purchase - HERE is the coupon. It's good until April 18th so be sure to keep bringing this one with you when you go to the mall! While you are printing, I recommend taking THIS ONE with you too. You have to spend $10 but if you're going to anyway, may as well get something free too!!

Then I strolled over to Victoria's Secret with my mailer coupon to get my free panty (ooh la la!). If you haven't already, I'd definitely recommend signing up for their mailing list. I don't know when I did so, but the coupons keep following me wherever I move to! They do ask you for your phone number when you buy stuff, so perhaps they get your address from that. In any case, I'd go in and ask if you can be put on their mailing list. I hardly ever buy undies anymore thanks to all the coupons they send me.

AND...sometimes the free panty coupon has a $10 off any bra purchase, but sometimes (like this one!), it's just a $10 off any purchase. What's that mean...? I got the body lotion (regularly $9.50) for free too! They don't tell you about this if you just grab the panty; I know cause I just noticed this a couple of times ago and realized I could be getting something for free. So always pay attention to amount on coupons...whether it be the size or dollar amount, it's always important to get the most out of that coupon!!

Toys R Us Deal of the Day tomorrow! Hopefully FREE My Little Ponies!

2010-03-30T17:55:00.000-07:00

Thanks to The Frugal Find for this deal!

Tomorrow, TRU's Deal of the Day is BOGO Free on ALL My Little Pony playsets! I will definitely be going because I know a least one little girl's birthday that is coming up and this will be great! Depending on what TRU you go to, you may also be able to score some FREE ponies!! I know that the Pleasant Hill, CA store seems to be pretty relaxed with their coupon taking but whenever you are getting free things, there always seems to be an issue. I'll try to go early and let you guys know if I get it. Coupons you will need are from the 3/21 SS. There was a Play Saver insert for several different toys. Don't forget you can use 2 coupons, even if one is free! You are just stacking your coupon on the store's sale!

Here's what I plan on using:

(2) $5/1 So Soft Newborns, Family Convertible, or Ferris Wheel

(2) BOGO Free Pony Friends Single Assortment (4 for free - one way to explain it is the store sale is getting you one free, and the coupon is paying for the other one, making it free)

They are also having a great deal on Hasbro games, a lot of which have printable coupons HERE and in that 3/21 SS insert. Check out all of the scenarios HERE courtesy of Hip2Save!

This Week's Rite Aid trip!

2010-03-29T14:48:00.000-07:00

Sorry it's been so long since I posted. I'm *finally* getting better after being sick for 2 weeks (well, still have a cough and only half a voice, but we're getting there!).

I ventured out to Rite Aid and scored some awesome deals! These are worth the trip out there!

2 Lysol No Touch Soap Dispensers - 50% off ($7.49 ea)

Use (2) $5/1 from 3/28 SS

AND use (2) $1/1 Video Values HERE (you will have to have 2 e-mail accounts to get 2 coupons as you can only print one per log in)

Final Price: $1.49 ea!

Clearasil products - BOGO Free (My two products were $5.99 and $5.29)

Use $1.50/1 from 3/14 SS (I only had 1 but if you have 2, use 2)

AND Use $1/1 peelie from the pore pads (I used this instead of my second $1.50/1)

Final Price: $3.49 for both!

THEN...use a $5/$20 coupon HERE by earning 20 Video Value points

Total price before tax: $1.47!! Awesome!

If you don't want to do the $5/$20 VV coupon, you could just get the 2 soap dispensers, get a super cheap item, and use THIS $3/$15 coupon, making the soap dispensers free! (Since the soap dispensers are only $14.98, you only need a really cheap item to get that $3 off; look for a cheap easter candy or a pencil or something)

This Week's CVS Deals!

2010-03-10T20:50:00.000-08:00

Here's my shopping trip to CVS this week! It turned out awesome because I had some ECBs, but you can still make out too, even without them!

Betty Crocker Warm Delights - $1 (these are my new favorite *guilty pleasures*! They are soooo easy to make and pop in the microwave and eat in bed while you watch The Biggest Loser! LOL!)

Use $1/2 from 2/7 PG and $.75/2 (from inside the package of a previous one I bought)

Final price: $2.25 for 4!

2 Oral B Cross Action Toothbrushes - $4 ea AND get $4 ECBs (limit 2 per card)

Use (2) $1/1 from 2/7 PG

OOP: $6 for 2

Bounce Dryer Bar - $3.99 (thinking ahead to when I'll actually have a dryer!!)

Use $1.50/1 from 2/21 PG

Final price: $2.49

Venus Embrace Razor - $8.99 AND get $4 ECBS (limit 2 per card)

*For SOME reason, the particular Venus razor I picked up rang up as $6 instead of $8.99. SCORE!*

Use $2/1 from 2/7 PG

AND Use Free Olay Body Wash wyb Venus Razor from 2/7 PG (no value limit; this wash was regular $8.99!!!)

OOP: $4

Subtotal: $14.74

Used $12 in ECBs

Final Price: $2.74 plus tax!!!

AND.............

$12 in ECBS!!! Love it!

Rite Aid Deals: The Final Chapter!

2010-03-10T20:42:00.000-08:00

Tonight I made one more stop at Rite Aid for the week and here's what I scored!

Covergirl makeup - BOGO Free

Use BOGO coupon from 2/7 PG (same as last deal; I had 2)

Both FREE

Pantene Shampoo/Conditioner - 2/$6

Use $2/2 from 2/7 PG (I understand there may have been a $3/2 in the 3/7 PG but I didn't know that till after)

Final cost: $4/$2 each

John Frieda Conditioner - $5

(I got the one that matched the shampoo I got yesterday)

AND Use $5/$25 HERE (essentially allowing me to get that conditioner free without any coupons for the actual product!!)

Final cost: $4!!

Ride Aid deals: The Sequel!

2010-03-10T20:34:00.001-08:00

This is my second transaction from Rite Aid yesterday.

Covergirl makeup - BOGO Free

Use BOGO coupon from 2/7 PG to get BOTH FREE (one of which I will be lovely giving to my sister; ain't she lucky?!)

*Rite Aid has a coupon policy that very specifically allows you to do this deal. Check it out HERE. I like to print it and bring it with me if I don't get one of my regular cashiers that I know will take it.

Biore products - 3/$15

2 Biore strips

1 Biore cream cleanser

Use

$1/1 from Video Values

Free cleaser wyb Biore strips from 3/7 SS

AND use $5/$25 coupon HERE

Total: $4 + tax!!!

This week's Rite Aid Deals: Part 1!

2010-03-10T20:19:00.001-08:00

This week's Rite Aid deals are so great...they come in 3 parts! This is how I split up several great deals and will show you how to maximize your savings using the *$ off/total $ amount* coupons!

3 John Frieda Shampoo/Conditioners 3/$15

Use $3/$15 coupon HERE

Use $1/1 Root Awakening from the Video Values

Use $3/1 from 3/7 PG

OOP $8 BUT submit for SCR (single check rebate) #41 HERE for $5 back

Making it $3 for all 3!

This Week's Walgreens Deals!

2010-03-10T19:49:00.000-08:00

Awesome deals at Walgreens this week! The Gillette Fusion deals could also be done at Rite Aid if you wanted to save yourself a trip because they also have the free shave gel deal!

These are crazy awesome coupons! I'm going to lump them together so they make more sense. Ready?

Gillette Fusion 4 pk cartridges $13.79

Gillette Fusion Power Razor $11.79

Gillette Fusion Hydro Shave Gel (store has an in ad sale for free shave gel with purchase of 4 pk razors but $4.79 regularly)

Gillette Fusion Shampoo/Body Wash $4.99

(Good to note: $30.57 before any coupons...)

Use:

Free razor wyb 4pk cartridges (no value limit) from 3/7 PG

$1/1 on the Shave Gel from 3/7 PG

Free Body Wash wyb the Shave Gel from 2/21 PG

So total for all 4: $12.79!!

I also bought:

RenPure Shampoo and Conditioner - BOGO Free

Use $6.99 TRY ME rebate on bottle

Both Free!!

OOP: $19.78 - $6.99 rebate!!

Walgreens trip: $1.34 WITH tax!

2010-03-06T08:56:00.000-08:00

I still am a little apprehensive about shopping and having my total come out to be *so* low. Sometimes it feels like I'm doing something wrong!! I mean, *how* can it be possible to get all these things for next to nothing, right?! Well here's my trip to Walgreens this week:

2 Purex Detergents - BOGO ($5.99)

Use BOGO coupon from 2/21 RP

Final price BOTH FREE!!

Thanks, ChaChing on a Shoestring for the deal

2 Vicks Cough Drops ($1.19 ea or 2/$2)

Use $1.50/1 from 2/21 PG (I suppose you could use 2 of these but there would be an overage and I figured getting both of them for $.50 was good enough!)

AND use Free Puffs wyb 2 Vicks products from 2/7 PG

Final price $.50 for all 3!!

So my total before tax was $.50 and after was $1.34!! Love it! I'm reeeeeeeally stocked up up laundry detergent now. LOL! I just need to move where I have a washer and dryer and life will be good!!

Thanks, Hip2Save for the deal

This Week's Target Deals!

2010-03-02T17:52:00.000-08:00

So I wanted to show y'all that I don't always go into Target and spend nothing. LOL! Here's my deals at Target this week:

(2) 75 oz Tide Febreze Sport $9.99 ea and $5 gift card when you buy 2

Use (2) $1.50/1 Tide Febreze Sport TARGET COUPON

and (2) $.35/1 MF coupon in 2/7 PG (Proctor & Gamble insert; some papers had a $1/1 coupon but neither my SF Chonicle or CC Times did. If you got that one, even better deal!)

AND use (2) FREE Stain Release wyb (when you buy) 75oz Tide in 2/7 PG (reg. price is $6.99 ea!!)

Final price for all 4 - OOP $16.28 plus $5 GC = $11.28 or $2.82 ea!!

GE Reveal Light bulbs $2

Use $1.50/1 HERE

Final price - $.50

Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats - $1.32 ea

Use $1/1 HERE

and BOGO free from 2/7 RP (I think!)

Final price - $.32 for both!!

2 Pictureka! Card games -$5.24 ea

Use (2) $5/1 coupons from Hasbro website (no longer available, sorry!!)

Final price - $.24 ea!!

NON COUPON ITEMS:

Ballet flats - $10

Birthday card - $2.99

Total cost: OOP $30.52 + $5 GC

Not too bad!! Also wanted to point out how important it is to check your receipt! I sometimes feel silly checking it there in the store, but if I'm using a lot of coupons and buying a lot of items, I will sit in my car and check on everything. I did that today and realized that the cashier charged me for 3 Tides instead of 2!! That's an extra $9.99 if I hadn't caught it!! I went right back in to the customer service desk and they credited my card back. Very important to pay attention or at the very least check your receipt!

All You Magazine for only $.70 an issue!!

2010-03-02T15:39:00.000-08:00

This is an amazing magazine! Not only does it have a ton of coupons (last month had $77 worth in it!!), but it's a really great magazine to read for home tips, recipes, etc. I plan on renewing my subscription with this deal!!

40 issues (that's a 3 1/2 year subscription!!!) for only $28!!

Here’s how to score this deal:

Order All You Magazine here for $40.00.

You will receive a refund in the amount of $12.00 returned to your method of payment within 24 hours of purchase for each subscription, making it just $28.00 after refund. (NOTE: This may take up to 3-5 days to show on your statement depending on your financial institution.)

Note: RENEWALS COUNT AS WELL!!! Simply input your subscriber information EXACTLY as it appears on current subscription and your new purchase will renew where your previous one leaves off!

Thanks to ChaChing on a Shoestring for the deal!!

This Week's Rite Aid Deals!

2010-03-02T15:16:00.000-08:00

I almost wasn't going to go to Rite Aid this week, but they had a few things I wanted so off I went. Here's what I got:

2 Softlips Twin packs $.99 ea (GREAT BUY and I used no coupons!!!)

Final price $1.98

2 pack of Kotex Pantiliners $.99 ea

Use (2) $1/1 HERE (Click on Personal Care on the side to avoid having to search as much!)

Final price Both FREE

2 Schick Intuition Razors $6.99 ea

Use (2) $4/1 from 2/28 SS (Smart Source insert)

Final price for both $5.98 or $2.99 ea

On top of that, I used the $3 off $15 from HERE (It's a pdf so bookmark it and use it whenever you go to Rite Aid!!)

Total for the trip: $4.96 plus tax. Not bad!

Some of my deals at the 99 Cent Only store!

2010-02-28T19:31:00.000-08:00

So I ventured over to the 99 Cent Only store today. I've been known to drive a little ways to get to the one that Julia from The Frugal Find shops at but this time I decided to stick with my local Fairfield, CA one.

Here are a few of my highlights:

Pillsbury Valentine's Day Ready to Bake cookies, pack of 24 (I got 3 and have already baked one package tonight!)

Eggo Bakeshop Frozen Pastries (I got 2)

Lunchables Submarine Sandwiches (While I didn't find these to be a great deal for lunch at home since they simply a roll, some lunch meat, and cheese, I figured they would be a great thing to throw in a bag and give to my daughter when we are out somewhere instead of buying her fast food; I got 3)

Dannon Nutriday Yogurt, 4 pack (I got 2)

Fat Free Cottage Cheese, 4 pack

Earthbound Farms Organic Romaine Lettuce

Zacky Farms Chicken Bologna

Bunch of Fresh Asparagus

BIG bag of baby carrots

Small bottle of EVOO (extra virgin olive oil, duh!)

Free Reach Dental Floss

2010-02-27T23:22:00.000-08:00

Do you love oral hygene? Oh, I'm sure you do! Well thanks to The Frugal Find, we can all love it a little more with our free dental floss!

Go HERE for your $1/1 coupon. Target (and I guess Walmart as well) has this floss for $.97! Woo hoo!

This Week's Target Deals!

2010-02-24T09:39:00.000-08:00

Oh, Target. You've been an enemy of mine ever since I started spending $50 every time I stepped in the door. But this week, HA! I win and thanks for paying to me to buy some things. It's great!

2 Fur Fighter Starter Kits $3.99

Use (2) $4/1 coupons HERE (it's a PDF file so you can print as many as you want/need!)

FREE

Fur Fighter Car Interior Starter Kit

I think because the box was torn up, this was on clearance for $1.24!

Use $4/1 coupon

Overage of $2.76!!!

Gillette Body Wash $1.99 8 oz only

Use $4/2 from 2/21 PG

Both free!

Rimmel Mascara $2.24 Extra Super Lash only

Use $3/1 from March All You magazine

Overage of $.76!!!

2 Buddy Bars $.97 each

Use (2) $1/1 from HERE

Both free AND I got a catalina coupon for $2.50/3 Johnson's products!

2 Glade Scented Oil Candle Tins $1.66 ea

Use $2/2 from 2/7 SS

$.66 ea AND I got a $1.50/1 inside!

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars and True Delights $2 ea/Get a free box of True Delights Cafe Squares wyb 3 boxes

Use $.75/1 True Delights and $.75/2 Chewy Granola bars from 2/7 SS

$4.50 for 4 boxes

So my total came to: $2.20 (thanks to those overages!)

(I did have to spend $9 in the dollar spot on bunny ears for Samantha's birthday party, but that wasn't factored in!)

I need to go back this week to another Target because mine is so tore up from the remodel that they didn't have a cold/freezer section. There is a good sale on cheese with a Target and MF coupon!

This Week's Rite Aid Deals!

2010-02-24T08:56:00.000-08:00

So again, I don't usually go to Rite Aid but there was some good deals (one in particular!) so I ventured back in!

2 Febreezes (bonus packs with a Magic Eraser on each one!!) $5.99 - not on sale

Use BOGO coupon from 1/17 PG and

Use $1/1 from 2/7 RP

Get a $2 Single Check Rebate

$4.99 for 2 OOP - $2.99 for 2 after rebate

4 Snickers - Buy one get one for $.01 ($.88 each)

Use (2) $.50/1 from 2/21 RP

$.78 for all 4 or $.20 ea

NY Cosmetics - Buy one get one for $.01 ($1.99-$4.99 each)

Use $1/1 from All You magazine, March 2010

$1 for 2 nail polishes

Cetaphil Moisturizer (this is the great deal!) $7.99

Use $2 in ad coupon AND

Use $5 off coupon HERE (Click on the bottom where it says "Tell Us Who You Are")

$.99!

I also had a $5/25 from HERE

Remember, that $25 is the total before coupons and make sure you put that one at the top of your stack so they scan it first!

So total before taxes: $2.76 PLUS that $2 SCR, making my total $.76!

FREE deodorant at Safeway!

2010-02-15T17:50:00.000-08:00

It seems like there is a LOT of deodorant deals lately! I think they are prepping us for the upcoming spring and summer seasons! Thanks to The Frugal Find for this deal!

Safeway has Right Guard on sale for 10/$10 or $1 ea this week!

Use the $2/2 coupon HERE AND HERE! Remember, you can print 2 per computer per site, meaning you can get 4 for free! Even if you aren't in need of deodorant, there are people who are. Consider getting them (for free!) and donating to a local homeless shelter!

Oh, and if your Safeway is out, I did see Right Guard on sale at CVS for $1.25, so $.25 each...still a GREAT deal!

My CVS deals!

2010-02-15T17:30:00.000-08:00

Thanks to ChaChing on a Shoestring for the deals! Check out her whole list HERE!

I need to go back this week to finish off my deals but for now this is what I got:

1/2 gallon of milk (they were OUT of gallons. Ugh!)

2 Glade Sense and Spray starter kits

2 Glade Lasting Impression kits

Milk - $1.99

Use $.55/1 coupon HERE (I suggest bookmarking this coupon because it's a PDF and you can use it as much as you want!!)

Sense and Spray and Lasting Impressions - $6 ea AND spend $12 and get $4 ECBs

Use (2) $3/1 Sense and Spray coupons from the 1/24 SS

Use (2) $3/1 Lasting Impressions coupons from the 1/24 SS

OOP = $13.44 + $8 ECBS = $5.44!!

I'm kicking myself because I had a $5/20 coupon that expired YESTERDAY that I didn't realize I had!!

They also have the Sense and Spray refills for 2/$6, however my store was out and I plan on trying another store in the next couple of days. For that deal:

Buy 4 refills

Use (2) $2/2 coupons from the 1/24 SS

OOP = $8 + $4 ECBs = $4!! You could also use the $8 ECBs you just got from the above transaction to make these free!

My Target deals!

2010-02-15T17:12:00.001-08:00

Wahoo to Target this week! They have some GREAT gift card deals this week. Thanks to The Frugal Find for sharing the deals. Go HERE for Julia's compete list.

As for me, I walked out with:

Gillette Fusion Power razor (unfortunately only one cartridge, but I'll figure out some deal to get some more and post it!)

Venus Spa Breeze razor

Olay Tone Enriching Body Wash

2 boxes of Band Aids

2 Tylenol Cold/Sinus medications

Ludens cough drops

Neosporin medicine

for...$10.16 plus tax!! Here's how:

Transaction #1:

Gilette Fusion and Venus razors - $6.99 ea AND $5 gift card when you buy 2

Use $4/1 Gillette Fusion razor coupon from the 2/7 RP

Use $2/1 Venus razor coupon from the 2/7 RP

AND use BOGO free Olay body wash coupon from the 2/7 RP (there is NO amount limit or type that you have to get! I made sure I got one that said OLAY BODY, that's all!)

OOP = $7.98 + $5 GC

Transaction #2:

Assorted Tylenol cold/sinus medicine - $4.99 ea AND free Luden's cough drops

Use (2) $2/1 coupons from HERE OR the $4/2 from the January Safeway coupon booklet

(I have no idea why I didn't get my second bag of cough drops! I may go back this week to get them. Ugh!)

Band Aid products - starting at $2.59 for a 30ct box AND free Neosporin when you buy 2

Use (3) $1/1 coupons from the January Safeway coupon booklet (yes, you can use a coupon on the Neosporin, even though it's free! It's essentially stacking the coupon on their advertised price!) Oh, and at my Target, the Band aids actually rang up at $2.10, even though they were marked $2.59. Shrug.

OOP = $7.18

Use $5 gift card from prior transaction!

Total = $2.18 plus tax!

My Rite Aid deals!

2010-02-15T16:22:00.000-08:00

A got a few GREAT deals at Rite Aid this week! I'm not a big RA shopper but I will make the trip for a few good buys! Thanks to My Frugal Adventures! For her complete list, go HERE.

I got 2 Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccinos, 2 Dove deodorants, 2 Degree deodorants, and the NEW Lysol No Touch Soap Dispenser for a whopping...$2.33 WITH tax!! Here's how:

Starbucks Frappuccinos - 3/$5 or $1.67 ea

Use 2 (or more if you have more printers!) $1/1 coupons found HERE (Once you've filled in the form and your first coupon prints, hit the back button to print a second!)

Final price: $.67 ea!!

Dove Deodorant - 2/$3

Use $1.50/2 from the 1/31 RP

Final price: $.75 ea!!

Degree Deodorant - 2/$3

Use (2) $.75/1 from the 1/31 RP

Final price: $.75 ea!!

Lysol No Touch Hand Soap Dispenser - $12.99

Use $5/1 in ad coupon (they have ads in the store if you didn't get one in your Sunday paper)

Use $1/1 ad perk coupon*

Use $5/$20 ad perk bonus coupon*

Get $1 Single Check Rebate

Final price: $.99!!

*Ad Perk is a program that Rite Aid has through it's website. There are many videos (read: ads!) that you can watch and you get a coupon at the end that you can print. The videos also have a "point" value; most are 1 but some are 2. The bonus is that if you collect 20 "points", you get a bonus $5/$20 coupon. I believe you can only get one a month, but I have signed up using 2 e-mail addresses so that I can get 2 if I need to! Click on the link above and follow the directions on how to sign up. It's a little boring, but really only takes about 15 minutes to get the 20 points (maybe less if you're computer runs faster than mine!).

So my total came to $7.58 with tax, but I had a Single Check Rebate sent to me from my last trip there for $5.25 (which actually work like a CVS Extra Care Buck does if you don't want to deposit the check in your bank), which brought my total amount due to $2.33!! SCORE!

FREE $5 gift card from Babies R Us!

2010-01-28T08:21:00.000-08:00

Wow! Become a fan of Babies R Us on Facebook and get a FREE $5 gift card, good at Babies OR Toys R Us! Go HERE to sign up! Hurry, it's only available today!!

Baby Einstein refund still going on!!

2010-01-25T15:16:00.000-08:00

If you haven't yet sent back your Baby Einstein DVDs, there is still time! We just received our refund in the mail on Saturday -- $63.94!

In case you aren't aware, there was a law suit filed against BE and in order for them to smooth it out, they are offering refunds on their DVDs. You can mail back up to 4 per household (which is how many we did) and they will mail you a check for $15.99 each!! There are other options if you'd rather get a book to replace the DVD or a coupon for Little Einstein products, but really the refund is the best deal, especially if you have some DVDs lying around that your kids don't watch anymore! Go HERE to print the form and get all the info!

Freebies at Walgreens this week!

2010-01-25T14:18:00.000-08:00

Do you have an unpleasant smelling man in your life?! Well Walgreens has got you covered this week!!!

Sure Anti-perspirant/deodorant 2/$3 with in ad coupon

Use (2) $1.50/1 coupons from 1/24 SS

FREE after coupons!!

Pert Plus for Men 2/$5 plus $2 Register Rewards

Use (2) $1.50/1 coupons from 1/24 SS

FREE after coupons and Register Rewards!!

If you don't have the coupons from the paper, you can still get these for $.50 each after coupons and RR by using (2) $1/1 coupons (Thanks, Frugal Find!).

Contest still going on till 6:00 PST!

2010-01-22T16:25:00.001-08:00

Hey all! I'm still running a contest to try and get suggestions for a new name for my blog!! Comment here or on my wall on Facebook to put your suggestion into the hat. So far, Megan (aka my sister!) is the only one with a suggestion (and it's pretty good, I'll give her that!). I know I have lots of witty, smart friends that are reading this, so help a gal out!!

Oh, there is a prize involved! And if you don't live close, I will ship it, so have no fear!!

Free Oreos (hopefully!)

2010-01-22T16:20:00.000-08:00

There is a promotion going on with Oreo and if you become a fan on Facebook, they'll be giving out a free package of Oreos if the Mannings beat the Donalds. It all goes down on the 24th, so be sure to check back on the 25th to find out the results!

Thanks, ChaChing on a Shoestring!

Great Welch's Sparkling Juice Coupon!

2010-01-20T16:15:00.000-08:00

This could come in handy this Valentine's Day!

Go HERE for a $2/2 Welch's Sparkling Juice coupon

My Target still had quite a few of the bottles from Christmas on clearance for $2.54, making each bottle only $1.54!!

Free ReNu solution at Target

2010-01-20T15:19:00.000-08:00

If you wear contacts or know someone who does, here's a chance to get some solution for free!

Go HERE to print your $2/1 coupon (hit the backspace button to print 2!)

There is no size limits so you can get 2 trial sized bottles at Target for free!

Thanks, Free Snatcher.

$1 Oatmeal at Jamba Juice!

2010-01-20T12:59:00.000-08:00

If you're out and about today, you may want to stop into Jamba Juice and pick up an oatmeal for only $1!

They are running this promotion on the following Wednesdays:

1/20/10

1/27/10

2/3/10

Go HERE for all the details.

Thanks, The Frugal Girls!

A CONTEST!

2010-01-20T12:22:00.000-08:00

Hey all! I have an important announcement to make...

I'm having a contest!!!

I'm looking for some help in getting a new name for my blog. While I find the current title quite catchy (hint: it's from a Steve Miller song), I would like something more appropriate for what I post about. Mostly saving money and finding good deals to pass along.

You can comment on my blog (lindasuehahn.blogspot.com - which will change with the new name change too), or on Facebook and whoever suggests the winning name will get a surprise gift mailed to them!!

Contest will be open till 9pm PST Friday!!!

Photo of the day 1/18/10

2010-01-19T23:46:00.001-08:00

Sammi the squirrel driving in the Barbie car. Need I say more?

Photo of the day 1/17/10

2010-01-19T23:44:00.001-08:00

So Sunday, thanks to a great deal at Target ($20 gift card with purchase!), we got Samantha a new booster seat! At last she doesn't have to sit in the black and blue or red and blue *boyish* seats. She has her own pink "Girl's Rock" booster!

$.64 Wet Ones at Target!

2010-01-19T23:37:00.001-08:00

[Target sells Wet Ones at a regular price of $2.14. This week, Walgreens has them on sale for 2/$4, but the extra $.14 each wasn't worth the trip there, but if you are going to Walgreens, this deal will work there and only cost $.50 each!]

Buy 2 Wet Ones (there are several varieties to choose from!)

Use (2) $1.50/1 coupons found here (Thanks, The Frugal Find!)

Pay just $.64 each!

Update: Walgreens actually has $1 Register Rewards when you buy 2 of the Wet Ones, making them 2/$1.50, making them free. I knew there was a reason I had them on my Walgreens list! Thanks, Sindy for giving the heads up.

FREE Nivea Body Wash!

2010-01-19T23:29:00.000-08:00

Great find by ChaChing on a Shoestring!

Nivea Body Wash (there are a few varieties available!) $2.99

Use (2) $1/1 Target printable coupons

Use (2) $2/1 Nivea Body Wash coupons from 1/3 RP (Red Plum insert)

2 body washes for FREE!

Oust Moneymaker at CVS!

2010-01-19T21:52:00.000-08:00

This is a great deal that I was so excited to try at CVS this week!

Oust Surface and Air Sanitizers $3.99 ea Get $3 ECBs

Use (3) BOGO coupons from the 1/3 SS (Smart Source insert)

Pay $11.97

Get back $18 ECBs!

$6.03 moneymaker!

A Crazy Ass Rite Aid shopping trip...the prequel...

2010-01-19T21:33:00.000-08:00

So last night I am looking around on some blogs I frequent and find a link to Give Me Neither, which I am quite enjoying! I stumbled upon her post for this week's Rite Aid ad, and I was floored.

I'm really pretty speechless and in awe of how someone could mathematically come up with this, but she did! And this Saturday (or sooner), my sister Megan and I are going to attempt this amazing deal!

Go HERE and scroll down to where it says DEAL LIST. I'm so happy that between Megan and I, we have all these coupons. The gist of it is this, 14 items for....FREE or, better yet, MONEYMAKER! I never assume I'm going to have a money making deal because our prices in CA seem to always be $.20 or $.50 here or there more. But I'm banking on this one breaking even and us being able to split 14 items for free!

And good items at that:

Olay Cleansers

Olay Regenerist products

Nyquil

Crest

Pantene

Tide

Pampers

Bayer

I'm excited and will post about our trip after we go. But if you like to coupon and you keep your inserts, you might want to take a peek at your stash and see if you too can do this one!

Thanks, Sarah at Give Me Neither!

Free Uniball pen!

2010-01-19T21:27:00.000-08:00

ChaChing on a Shoestring brings us this great deal!

Go HERE and follow the link to sign up to get a FREE Uniball pen! They reset the number given away at 11am PST so if they are out for today, try again tomorrow. Limit of 1 per household!

What I set out to do with this blog...

2010-01-18T00:02:00.000-08:00

When I decided to start routinely filling up space on a blog, I thought for sure I'd be able to post about all the deals and freebies I've been getting as of late from all the wonderful, already established blog posts out there. Then I realized it's a lot harder to type about said deals, then it is to just *get* them. So I have a feeling there will be less and less postings by yours truly regarding my finds. But rather more links to those stupendous people out there who already have this market covered. I will link those of you reading this to their sites so you too can partake in the math skills they possess and get things at such bargains.

For now, I think I'll stick to just, well, typing. And continuing my photo of the day project. Which reminds me, I need to go get the camera and post todays!

And on a final note for now, I'm finding this blog to be quite therapeutic. With all the turmoil my life has gone through in the past year plus, it's nice to be able to come here and ramble. Even if only for myself!

Photo of the Day 1/16/10

2010-01-17T00:08:00.001-08:00

Today's photo comes courtesy of my husband. I know it may not look like much, but I'm hoping it to be one of the best purchases ever from Ikea, where we went yesterday. Those, my friends, are our bed's brand new slats. Boring, right? Well I'll let you know how my back feels in the morning! We've been sleeping on some horrible slats ever since we got this bed used on craigslist probably close to 2 years ago. We are really hoping for some stellar results!

Photo of the day 1/15/10

2010-01-17T00:06:00.001-08:00

Samantha got her hair cut on Friday, but she didn't feel like posing for a picture. So this was the best I could do!

Picture of the day 1/14/10

2010-01-17T00:02:00.000-08:00

A little delayed, but here's my photo for Thursday, 1/14/10. This is our cat Henry. Before we had Samantha, he was pretty much the focus of all our photos. I can tell he really misses those days, can't you?

Free 8x8 Photobook from Shutterfly!

2010-01-16T07:55:00.000-08:00

Got an e-mail the other day from Shutterfly, with a code for a Free 8x8 photobook!! These things are great. We got a free one a year or so back and it was super cute!

To get yours, use code THANKS. It expires on 1/31 so I'm hoping to take lots of pictures in the next 2 weeks with my new camera and make a nice book full of new photos!

Picture of the day

2010-01-16T07:49:00.001-08:00

So I've been wanting to do a project like this for awhile. And this year I think I will.

I'm going to post (and hopefully do something non-digital with it) a new "picture of the day", everyday. It could be a person, an event, something sitting around my house that makes me happy, whatever. After getting a new camera that I *really* enjoy, I'm pumped to do this. So here goes...

I'm a little behind, but here are my picture for Wednesday (I'll post Thursday and Fridays later)

TOTALLY FREE mousepad from ArtsCow!

2010-01-16T07:37:00.000-08:00

I just placed my order for my free mousepad!! Apparently they have extended this offer to an additional 2,000 people so I'd jump on this. If you follow the link it will take you to where you make the mousepad and will deduct the cost of it. I then had to use the coupon code they gave me from Facebook to get rid of the shipping cost. That's right, NO SHIPPING COST on this one either! Such a good deal!

Thanks to Cha Ching on a Shoestring for all the info!!

Now go....!!

A great help for couponing resources!

2010-01-14T16:38:00.000-08:00

Here is a great list of some helpful couponing resources, courtesy of The Frugal Find.

Great deal on a delicious treat at Walgreens!

2010-01-14T16:19:00.000-08:00

Walgreen's has Betty Crocker Warm Delights on sale with in ad coupon for $.99 each. Go HERE to print your $.50/1 coupons, making these tasty desserts only $.50 each!!

For those of you not familiar with Walgreen's coupon policy, the number of coupons you use must not exceed the number of items you are purchasing. So we will take this deal as an example:

Buy (3) Warm Delights

Use (1) $.99 in ad coupon

Use (3) $.50/1 printable coupons

Total of 4 coupons used, 3 items purchased

This is where the *filler* item comes in. If you need nothing else and are in this situation, choose the most inexpensive (but still something you can use!) item you can to have 4 total items. For example, this week, knee highs are on sale for $.25. Another good option is to get a single print made, which is only $.19. You can do this ahead of time by uploading your photo(s) to walgreens.com (you will need to create an account, but they usually give you free prints just for signing up as well!) or taking your memory card into the store and printing your print. You can pay at the camera center for all your purchases and the photo order counts as your filler. I hope that makes sense!!

And for my first deal....$.02 Tuna!

2010-01-14T15:56:00.001-08:00

Wow! So excited about this deal! Thanks to The Frugal Girls for finding this deal! Go HERE to get your $1/1 coupon from Vocal Point. My Target sells these pouches for $1.02, making each pouch $.02!! I definitely recommend using multiple computers to stock up on this great deal!!

Well here goes....

2010-01-14T15:28:00.000-08:00

So here it is, my first post. I wanted to start a blog similar to those I've been so addicted to the last few weeks. Outlining deals I've found and have done, along with posting product reviews on some of my favorite products I've gotten through deals! I hope that people will be able to gain some knowledge on how to do this "couponing thing" through this blog. And always remember...I'm still learning myself so be patient!!

A few quick tips on couponing....

-You are allowed to print 2 of each coupon from your computer. So if you have access to 2 computers at home, or a second computer at work, utilize them (but please don't get fired for doing so; no coupon is worth that!). I do not have a work computer or a second one at home, so most of my deals are for smaller quantities of items, but I will pass along deals that people with these multiple computers can do as well!

-Get the paper delivered.

Here is a link to the info on getting the SF Chronicle delivered for $1. Thanks, Frugal Find! There seems to be some debate on whether or not they raised the price to $2 but just mention you were told about the $1 deal for the Sunday paper. You will need a credit card to pay for it to get this deal.

But seriously, this is the best way to get coupons. My friend over at The Frugal Find recommends getting one paper for every person in your house. I still haven't gone that far, but it makes sense!! And there are days when I wish I had more coupons then I have, so consider having a couple more papers delivered for that $1 price!

-Follow the way those ahead of you have done it!

I am no expert. Shoot, I don't even think I'm really that smart when it comes to doing this. But I'm a good follower!! And if you follow the way others have gotten their deals, you are sure to see the savings yourself! See these buttons on the right?! They are wonderful resources as well! It's where I get all my deals at and they are a wealth of knowledge. My circle of bloggers gets bigger everyday!

-Couponing is fun, but yes, it is work!

It *does* take time, but the savings are worth it. Just squeeze in a little time here or there to organize your shopping trips (instead of just running out for something at the last minute) and you *will* see the fruit of your labor!

And just wait to see how you feel the first time you leave a store with bags of free items, then tell me couponing isn't worth it!

-Linda