Happy Halloween!

Just wanted to wish everyone a very HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Walgreen's Clearance Jackpot!! 10/26/09

Stopped into Walgreen's yesterday with Joe to roll my register rewards, and he found the clearance aisle, needless to say, he found enough things that I didn't need any other items for fillers ;-)
1 Tap Light (for our trailer) clearanced to $1.74
1 Ever Care Lint Roller Refill clearanced to $1.07 - $1.00/1 MC = $0.07
2 - 50 yd Singer Cotton Black Threads clearanced $0.57 ea = $1.14/2
1 BBQ Brush clearanced $0.50
1 Master Lock clearanced $1.49
1 Halls Refresh 20 ct $1.00 - $0.75/1 MC - $1.00 RR = FREE + $0.75 MM
2 One a Day Woman's Vitamins + 20% Bonus (120 ct ea) $6.99 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = 11.98/2
1 One a Day Woman's Vitamins 100 ct + 30 ct Calcium Supplement $6.99 - $1.00/1 MC = $5.99
- $5.00 RR wyb $20.00 = $12.97 for all of the vitamins
2 pks Tridents Layers Gum $1.00 ea - $1.00 RR wyb 2 - $1.00/2 MC = 2 FREE
1 Reese's Pumpkin (For Joe) $0.79 - $0.12 Wags C - $0.55/1 MC = $0.12
1 PUR Facet mount filter clearanced to $8.74 (originally $45!) - $5.00/1 MC = $3.74
+ Tax $1.05
- $15.00 in RR's to Pay
Total OOP: $14.07 - Received $7.00 in RR's for next time = Net OOP: $7.07 -- YAHOO!!!

Martin's Stop 10/26/09

Stopped into Martin's yesterday to grab up some great deals, they have a LOT of things on sale for $1.00, that's my favorite price, other than FREE that is :-)
2 Turkey Hill 1/2 gallon Lemonades $1.69 ea - $0.69 ea Sale = $1.00 ea or $2.00/2
2 Mama Celeste Pizzas $1.49 ea - $0.49 ea Sale = $1.00 ea or $2.00/2
2 bags Heluva Good Shredded Cheese $2.99 ea - $1.20 ea Sale - $1.00/2 MC = $2.58/2
2 SoBe Life Waters $1.39 ea - $0.39 ea Sale - $0.25/1 MC x 2 - $0.25 Double x 2 = 2/$1.00
3 bottles Fruit2O $1.09 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 3 = $0.09 ea or $0.27/3
1 bag Dole Salad $1.89 - $0.89 Sale = $1.00
1 pair Gloves (Joe picked these out) $1.68 - Manager's Discount 50% off = $0.84
+ Tax $0.35
- $1.00 OYNO Coupon
Total OOP: $9.04

YOU MUST JOIN VOCAL POINT!!!

Joining Vocal Point is easy to do and the incentive is that you get all kinds of cool products and HIGH value coupons for FREE, yep you heard that right, FREE! I have received everything from cereals to razors to granola bars and much more over the past year or so that I have been a member. This week I received a full sized sample of PRO X for Olay + a bunch of $10.00/1 Manufacturer coupons, couples with a RR or ECB deal this could make for some cheap wrinkle cream... If you would like a coupon, let me a comment and I'll try to send you one, I really don't need that much wrinkle cream, at least not yet anyway...
Go to www.vocalpoint.com/index.html to join!

CVS ECB Trip 10/25/09

Stopped into CVS yesterday to pick up a prescription for me and one for Joe, and went ahead and got my deals while I was there...
1 Gillette Fusion Power Razor $8.99 - ECB $5.00 - MC $4.00 = FREE + $0.01 MM
1 - 2 pk Crest Spin Brush Refill heads $6.99 - ECB $2.00 - MC $1.00 = $3.99
2 Pantene Travel Size Hair sprays $1.29 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $0.29 ea or $0.58/2
2 Bags Fun Size Butterfingers Candies $2.00 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $1.00 ea or $2.00/2
2 Bags Snack Size Hershey Bars $2.00 ea - $1.00/2 MC = $1.50 ea or $3.00/2
+ Tax $1.24
- $5/25.00 Purchase CVS Coupon
- Used $13.00 in ECB to Pay
Total OOP: $1.80 (paid with GC) + Received $7.00 in ECB for next time!

Menu Plan Monday

I'm in the process of cleaning out our freezer, so our meal plan for the week is based on that...
Breakfasts: Cereal, waffles, bagels with cream cheese &/or bananas and yogurt

Lunches: Leftovers, tuna or PBJ sandwiches or soup

Dinners:
Sunday - Taco Salad - So Yummy!
Monday - Left over buffet :-)
Tuesday - Chipped beef gravy on biscuits or waffles
Wednesday - Cheese Ravioli in Alfredo sauce with broccoli & chicken, with salad and garlic bread
Thursday - Out - YAY!
Friday - Either BBQ Ribs or Fried Tilapia with loaded BP's & corn (not sure which I'll make, but these are the two options)
Saturday - (HALLOWEEN!) Homemade Pizza (or FREE Black Jack Tacos from Taco Bell, from 6-midnight!!!!)

Rite-Aid SCR Stop 10/24/09 -- $6.00 Profit!

Stopped into Rite-Aid Saturday to get some Zantac and lip balm for FREE of course! This was done in 2 transactions, so I could do the rebates twice...
Transaction #1
1 Zantac Cool Mint 24 ct $8.99 - $3.00 MC - SCR $8.99 = FREE + $3.00 MM
1EOS Lip Balm $1.99 - SCR $1.99 = FREE (They only had one of these - Bummer)
Total OOP, no Tax: $7.98 (paid with GC, so NO OOP!) - expected SCR $10.98 = All FREE + $3.00 MM
Transaction #2
1 Zantac Cool mint 24 ct $8.99 - $3.00 MC - SCR $8.99 = FREE + $3.00 MM
Total OOP, no Tax: $5.99 - expected SCR $8.99 = FREE + $3.00 MM
Total Profit of both transactions combine: $6.00

It's Customer Appreciation Week @ Martin's!

This week is Customer Appreciation Week at Martin's! They have a free coupon book they are giving out, full of SUPER coupons to use in these upcoming holiday weeks, and they are doubling coupons up to $0.99!
3 Hamburger Helpers $1.79 ea - $0.79 ea Sale - $0.75/3 MC - $0.75 Double = $1.50/3
1 Care One Bath Poof $0.99 - $0.50/1 Martin's C = $0.49
2 Perdue Short Cuts $5.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale - $0.75/1 MC x 2 - $0.75 Double x 2 = $2.99/2
+ Tax $0.06
Total OOP: $5.04 -- Saved 73%

Walgreen's RR Stop

It is so GREAT to be feeling a little better and being able to get out of the house, and grab some great deals too!
2 - 9 Big Roll pks Quilted Northern TP $3.99 ea - $2.00/2 MC = $2.99 ea or 2/$5.98
2 rolls TUF Paper Towels $0.59 ea = $1.18
2 Starbucks Frappucino's $1.29 ea with in-ad C - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $0.29 ea or 2/$0.58
1 - 24 ct Mint Zantac $8.99 - $9.00 RR - $1.00/1 MC = FREE + $1.00 MM
1 Easy Mac Cup $1.19 (counts towards Nabisco Rebate)
+ Tax $0.55
- Used $7.00 RR to Pay
Total OOP: $10.47 - $9.00 RR received = Net cost: $1.47 -- WAHOO!

CVS ECB Stop 10/19/09

Stopped into CVS with Joe to pick up one of his prescriptions and get out of the house for the first time since I have been sick - YAY! While we waited, I grabbed some awesome deals, of course...
2 - 2 lb boxes Domino Sugar $1.49 ea on Sale - $0.65/2 MC = $2.33/4 lbs
2 tubes Neosporin Lip Treatment $5.39 ea - $2.50/1 CVS CFC (Clip-free coupon) x 2 - $3.00/1 MC x 2 (1 adjusted to $2.78) = 2 FREE
2 bags Soft Peppermint Candies (starting my Christmas stash!) $0.99 ea - $1.00/2 CVS C = $0.98/2
2 bags Cashews $0.99 ea - $1.00/2 CVS C = $0.98/2
1 Glade Soy Candle $6.99 - $2.00/1 MC - $6.99 ECB = FREE + $2.00 MM
1 CVS Green Tag* $0.99
+ Tax $0.86
- Used $10.00 ECB to Pay
Total OOP: $1.13 (Put on giftcard) + Earned $6.99 ECB for next time
* The CVS Green Card is to put on your reusable bag, and then they scan it each time you come in and use your bag. On every 4th visit you earn a FREE $1.00 ECB, so it basically pays for itself after the 1st four visits; every one after that is pure profit!

I am V-E-R-Y sick & I have a Super-duper Husband

I just want to say that I have the bestest husband in the world & I love him very much!!! Let me explain:
We were suppose to be going to an encampment this weekend and I didn't feel too swift when we left yesterday afternoon, but I thought it was just a cold. However, we had driven a little over 2 hours to get there and as soon as we arrived, I got Sooo... sick, like the pull this car over NOW sick :-( So my loving husband drove us all the way back home as soon as we refilled with gas and bought some much needed ginger ale.
But that's not it folks, he makes me a bath when I get home, gets me the heating pad, takes my temperature, makes me tea, brings me blankets, he even put socks on my feet this afternoon when I had a temperature...
All that to say that my husband ROCKS!! And to all the ladies reading this, no, he is not for sale or rent, he's ALL mine!!!!

Rite-Aid SCR Trip - MM'ing Success

I went to Rite-Aid Thursday night to stock up on the free-after-rebate cold care items, because I knew it was going to be a bad winter, and guess what -- I"M SICK! And just for the record, irony stinks!! So I am on day 2 of feeling like crap, that's why I'm a little late posting...
Did two transactions, but they are combined for the sake of time and space...
2 Sea Breeze Astringents $4.99 ea - $4.00 SCR ea = $0.99 ea or $1.98/2
2 Child's throat coolers (I'm not a child, but they look kinda tasty...) $2.99 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 - $2.99 SCR ea = 2 FREE + $2.00 MM
2 Sucrets $2.99 ea - $2.99 SCR ea = 2 FREE
2 Bee MD Honey Throat Drops $2.49 ea - $2.49 SCR ea - $1.00 Manufacturer Rebate (MIR) ea = 2 FREE + $2.00 MM
1 Carmex 3 pk Chap Stick $1.99 - $1.99 SCR = FREE
+ Tax $0.60
Total OOP: $27.51 (Paid with FREE gift cards!!!) - Expected SCR $ 26.93 - Expected MIR $2.00 = ALL FREE + $1.42!!!!!! I love it when they pay me to buy things!!! :-)

Walgreen's RR's Trip

Well, I stopped into Walgreen's again this week and they are still out of the Free-after-RR Robitussin to-go 2 ct & the free Halls cough drops, but I still got some good deals while I was there... (did two transactions, but listing all together)
2 Chap Stick Fresh Effects $2.99 ea - $3.00 RR ea = 2 Free + $0.02 MM
2 Trident Layers Gum $1.00 ea - $0.75/1 MC x 2 - $1.00 RR wyb 2 = 2 Free + $0.50 MM
2 Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup $1.59 - BOGO Free in-ad C - $1.00/2 MC = $0.59/2
2 Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup $1.59 - BOGO Free in-ad C - $1.00/2 MC = $0.59/2
1 Walgreen's Peroxide $0.29
1 pk Reese's PB Lovers Candy (not pictured because Joe is very quick when he is hungry) $0.69
+ Tax $0.43
- $5.50 RR's to pay
Total OOP: $3.67 + Earned $7.00 in RR's for next time!

CVS ECB's Trip

We stopped into CVS so that Joe could get a prescription filled, of course with a coupon to get a FREE $25 gift card, and I shopped while we waited...
1 Treat Bag $0.99 - ECB $0.99 = Free (deal ended Tuesday)
2 Gold Emblem Wheat Thin Crackers $1.99 ea - $0.49 ea Sale - $1.00/2 CVS C = $2.00/2
2 Gold Emblem Candies $0.99 ea - $0.11 ea Sale - $1.00/2 CVS C = $0.76/2
2 Extra Gums $1.29 ea - BOGO Free CVS C = $1.29/2
+ Tax $0.25
- Used $5.00 ECB to Pay
Total OOP: $0.29 -- paid with FREE Gift card + earned $0.99 ECB for next time! ;-)
P.S. also picked up a rain check for the free-after-ECB pumpkin carvers.

Martin's Trip

Stopped into Martin's to take advantage of the buy 6 get $4.00 off instantly promo* and I grabbed a few more deals while I was there...
2 pkgs Perdue Flavor Bites $4.49 ea - $1.49 ea Sale - $2.00/1 MC x 2 - $2.49 Rebate x 2 = 2 Free + $2.98 MM
4 boxes Pop-Tarts $2.19 ea - $0.19 ea Sale - $2.68 Promo* - $1.00/2 MC x 2 = $3.32/4
1 box Barilla Pasta $1.29 - $0.10 sale - $0.50/1 MC - $0.50 Double = $0.19
1 pkg Chicken Bouillion Cubes $1.39 - $0.45/1 MC - $0.45 Double = $0.49
2 containers 4C Bread Crumbs $1.59 ea - $0.60 ea Sale - $1.32 Promo* - $1.00/2 MC = 2 Free + $0.34 MM
2 cans Swanson Chicken Broth + 1 can Swanson Beef Broth $0.95 ea - $0.35 ea Sale - $0.40/3 MC - $0.40 Double - $1.00 OYNO (on your next order) Catalina = 3 Free
2 pkgs Knorr Rice Sides $1.25 ea - $0.25 ea Sale = $1.00 ea or $2.00/2
Total OOP, no Tax: $8.66 - $1.00 OYNO - $4.98 expected rebates = $2.68 - Saved 89%!!!!!!

Aldi Trip

Stopped into Aldi for a few staples and of course so more Hummus for Joe (he would live off that stuff if I would let him). I got some canned pumpkin while I was there; I keep reading on the internet that there is going to be a shortage this year for pumpkin and at only $0.79/can, I stocked up a little...
3 Cans Pureed Pumpkin $0.79 ea = $2.37
2 Tubs Garlic Lovers Hummus $1.69 ea = $3.38
1 - 4 pk Squash (probably the last for the season, our tomatoes are starting to die) $1.89
1 Jar Shaker Parmesan cheese blend $2.39
Total OOP, no Tax: $10.03

Heinz/Gorton Sweepstakes

Heinz/Gorton?s Gone Dipping Sweepstakes, Prizes, Grand Prize

Thought I might point you towards a sweepstakes -- you can win up to $1000.00 and you can enter daily -- Good Luck!!!

Wal-mart Coupon Stop

Had some coupons that were getting close to the expiration date, so I decided that a trip to the Super Wal-mart in Hanover, PA was probably a good idea...
3 - 4 pks Yoplait Delights yogurt $2.00 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 3 = $1.00 ea or $3.00/3
2 boxes Rice Krispy Treats Cereal $2.98 ea - $1.00/1 MC - Free Item MC = $1.98/2
1 - 2 pk Edwards PB Pie Slices $2.25 - $1.00/1 MC = $1.25 (Treat for Joe)
1 - 4 pk Scott TP $2.68 - $1.00/1 MC - $1.00 Rebate for Scott Rewards Program = $0.68
Total: $7.91 - $1.00 Rebate = $6.91 + Tax -- Saved 59%

Quick Shopper's Stop -- What can you buy for a $1 this week?

Well, Shopper's has some SUPER AWESOME things that are only $1 this week until 10/14, so if you are near a Shopper's Food Warehouse, you might want to stop in and take advantage of some of these $1 deals...
2 - 5 lb Bags Russet potatoes $1.00 ea = $2.00
2 pkgs Smithfield Bacon 2/$6.00 - $3.00/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE
2 pkgs Tilapia (each one will make a meal for Joe and I) $1.00 ea = $2.00 (& 2 meals)
2 pkgs Salmon $1.00 ea = $2.00 (these only have 1 fillet in ea, so only 1 meal)
2 Tony's Frozen Pizzas for One $1.00 ea - $0.50/1 MC x 2 - $0.50 Double x 2 = 2 FREE
1 - 4 pk Applesauce Cups $1.00
2 pks 100 ct ea Fold-n-close Baggies $1.00 ea = $2.00
1 pk Napkins $1.00
2 Keebler Sandwich Crackers 2/$4.00 - $0.55/1 MC x 2 - $0.55 Double x 2 = $0.90 ea or $1.80/2
Total for all above items: $11.80 + Tax -- WAHOO!

Rite Aid SCR Trip

There was only one good rebate for this week, so I went to Rite-Aid, picked up a prescription and used a coupon to get a free $25.00 gift card, and then picked up two rebate items, one for each address...
2 Scalpicin Wipes (for Dry itchy scalp) $4.49 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 - $4.49 SCR ea = 2 Free + $2.00 MM
Total OOP, no tax: $6.98 (put on gift card so no OOP) - SCR $8.98 = Free + $2.00 MM -- YAY!

CVS ECB's Trip

There wasn't really anything that much that stuck my fancy this week at CVS, but I did go a grab a few good sales...
2 Gold Emblem Nuts $0.99 ea - $2.00/2 CVS C = 2 Free + $0.02 Overage
1 - 2 pk Tone Bar Soap $1.88 - $1.00 ECB - $1.00/1 MC = Free + $0.12 MM
3 Revlon Nail Polishes $3.99 ea - $3.00 ECB ea = $0.99 ea or $2.97/3 (Stocking Stuffers)
+ Tax $0.74
Total OOP: Zero - Used ECB & Gift Card to Pay + Received $10.00 in ECB for Next Time!!

Walgreen's Trip -- Saved 93% or $40.11 -- YAY!!!

I hate it when there are no good things in stock to roll your RR's on, but I think I got some real bargains anyway...
4 Hershey's Cookies & Cream Bars (Stocking stuffers) $0.29 ea = $1.16
2 Visine Eye Drops $4.49 ea - $2.00/1 In-ad Coupon x 2 - $2.00/1 MC x 2 = = $0.98/2
2 pks Trident Layers Gum $1.00 ea - $0.75/1 MC x 2 - $1.00 RR wyb 2 = 2 Free + $0.50 MM
2 boxes Oreos Double Stuffs $1.00 ea - $$1.00/2 MC = $0.50 ea or $1.00/2
2 boxes Nabisco Premium Saltines $1.00 ea - $1.00/2 MC = $0.50 ea or $1.00/2
2 ROC Face Cleansers $9.99 ea - $5.00/1 In-ad Coupon x 2 - $3.00/1 MC x 2 = $3.98/2
3 Playtex Hand Saver Gloves $0.99 ea with In-ad Coupon - $1.00/1 MC x 3 = 3 Free + $0.03 MM
+ Tax $1.27
- $6.50 in RR's used to pay
Total OOP: $3.36 + Received $1.00 RR for Next time

Little Martin's Trip

There wasn't really a lot of bargains at Martin's this week, but I think that the ones I grabbed were worth it...
2 boxes Honey Nut Cheerios $3.29 ea - $1.29 ea Sale - $0.55/1 MC x 2 - $0.55 Double x 2 = $0.90 ea or $1.80/2
2 jars Mt. Olive Jalapeno Slices $2.08 ea - $0.43 ea Sale - $0.50/1 MC x 2 - $0.50 Double x 2 = $0.65 ea or $1.30/2
1 - 3 pk Extra Gum $2.29 - $0.29 Sale - $1.00/1 MC = $1.00
1 can Nature's Promise Tomato Paste $0.99 - $0.10 Sale - $0.50/1 Martin's Coupon = $0.39
+ Tax $0.12
Total OOP: $4.61 -- Saved 68%

Walgreen's: Rolling those RR's 10/01/09

Went to Walgreen's to roll my RR's the best I could and I ended up with a LOT of freebies and Money-makers!!!!
This was done in 3 transactions, but for the sake of time & space, I'll list them all together:
2 Herbal Essence Shampoos $2.99 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 - $2.00 RR x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM
2 Den-tek Floss picks $$2.79 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 - $2.00 RR x 2 = $2 FREE + $0.42 MM
(these didn't want to print a RR, so Michelle took $2.00 off one transaction to make up for the one that didn't print, and made the second one $0.79 before my coupon -- so in the end it still worked out as planned)
2 Fresh Effects Chap-Sticks $2.99 ea - $3.00 RR x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM
2 Halls Refresh Cough Drops $1.00 ea - $0.75/1 MC x 2 - $1.00 RR x 2 = 2 FREE + $1.50 MM
2 Robitussin DM 2 ct To-Go's $2.99 ea - $3.00 RR x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM
+ Tax $0.94
Total OOP: $9.46 - $18.00 in RR's received = ALL FREE + $8.54 MONEY MAKER!
**FYI - All of these deals with the exception of the Herbal Essence Products are good until 10/31, or until your coupons run out, which ever comes first ;-)

Martin's Veggie Run 10/01/09

Stopped into Martin's to get some super cheap veggies & yogurt...
3 Yoplait Yogurts $0.65 ea - $0.26 ea Sale - $0.60/3 MC - $0.18 Double (Not sure why it did this?) = $0.39
1 Hallmark Wedding Card $0.99 - $0.50/1 Martin's Coupon = $0.49
2 Green Giant Boxed Veggies & Sauce $1.69 ea - $0.69 ea Sale - $0.50/2 MC - $0.50 Double = $0.50 ea or $1.00/2
2 Birdseye Steam Fresh Broccoli Cuts 2/$3.00 - $0.81 ea Sale - $1.00/2 MC = $0.38/2
+ Tax $0.06
Total OOP: $2.22 -- Saved 77% -- YAHOO! :-)

Wal-mart Coupon Run

While I was out using up almost expired coupons, I decided that it was a good idea to stop into Wal-mart and use some coupons and grab some milk :-)
1 Gallon Milk $3.48
1 pkg Oreos $2.78 - $1.50/1 MC wyb Milk = $1.28
2 bags Fritos $2.50 ea - $2.00/2 MC = $1.50 ea or $3.00/2
1 pkg Chicken Nugget Jerky things $6.88 - Free item MC = FREE
1 Mr. Clean Magic Eraser 2 pk $1.96 - $1.00/1 = $0.96
1 pkg Onion Straw Snacks $2.00 - Free Item Coupon = FREE
1 Tidy Cat Litter Pail (Not pictured) $12.12 - $1.00/1 MC = $11.12
2 Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups $0.98 ea - 2 Free cups MC = 2 FREE
1 Tide Single Load $0.97 - $1.00/1 MC = FREE + $0.03 overage
2 Meow Mix Wet Cat Foods $0.48 ea - $1.00/2 MC = 2 FREE + $0.04 overage
+ Tax $0.97
Total OOP: $20.74

Shopper's End of the Month Expiring Coupon Trip!

Stopped into Shopper's on the 30th to grab up some good deals and use up most of the coupons I had expiring before they were expired! Yikes!
7 Cascade Rinses $3.95 ea - Free Item Coupon (From home mailer) x 7 = 7 FREE
1 Box Ziploc Vacuum Seal Bags Refill $2.78
1 Ziploc Vacuum Pump Starter Kit $3.98 - Free wyb refill bags Coupon = FREE
1 Dawn Dish Soap $1.29 - $0.50/1 MC - $0.50 Double = $0.29
1 Welch's Grape Jam $1.99 - $0.75/1 MC - $0.75 Double = $0.49
2 Pillsbury 5 ct Grands Biscuits $1.59 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $0.59 ea or $1.18/2
1 Reddi-wip Topping $2.50 - $1.00/1 MC = $1.50 (Counts towards a rebate to get a free reddi-wip coupon!)
1 Travel size Pepto-Bismol $1.19 - $1.00/1 MC = $0.19
+ Tax $2.13
Total OOP: $8.56 -- Saved 81% -- YAHOO! :-)