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!