Here are a few more great blogs written by our readers. Please take a sec to stop over and say hey. Let’s support our fellow Moms by Heart mommas!
Melissa (aka The Sensible Momma) has a great blog called Saving Cents with Sense. She has the scoop on all the best deals in Arizona, and lots of tips and tricks for the rest of us too! Stop over to find a link for a free ebook, along with several great freebies. Oh boy, my mailman is gonna love me!
I first learned about Laura from Savings List while I was blogsitting over at Wags to Riches. She wrote a comment about her Walgreens trips that left my jaw on the floor. I just had to stop over and visit her blog to see her haul for myself. She is a Walgreens rock star! You will be inspired and amazed by following her weekly shopping trips.
Share some love with Jamie from Mommy Needs 2 $ave and Patricia from Wags to Riches as well! Patricia’s blog has a real sense of community to it, since so many readers actively comment and participate. I love it!
If you have a blog that you’d like to have featured here, please send me an email with your URL and a little info about you, and I’d be glad to share it!
Visit THE GROCERY GATHERING for a list of blogs that match up coupons and sales for various stores throughout the country!
If you’re new to Walgreens shopping, stop HERE first. Find a preview of Sunday’s coupon inserts HERE, and view the upcoming Walgreens sale flyer HERE .
This sale marks the beginning of a new EasySaver book too. You can view it HERE (thanks to HCW for all the previews). Alas, no double dipping again this month – but still some good deals to be had! Scroll down to the bottom of this post to find out how to maximize your savings.
PAGE 1 Post Cereal 2/$5 -$1/2 from 1/25 SS Final Price: 2/$4
Russell Stover Boxed Chocolates $3.99 (with insert coupon) -$1.00 from 12/14 SS Final Price: $2.99
Hershey’s Valentine Chocolate $1.89 (with insert coupon) *there is a limit of 4 at this price, so to get the rebate, you’ll need to get 6 bags in two transactions and submit both receipts for rebate #35.* -$5/$10 EasySaver rebate #35 Final Price: $6.34 for six bags (approx. $1.06 each)
PAGE 2 Pop Tarts 2/$3 (with insert coupon) -$1/2 from 1/18 RP Final Price: 2/$2
PAGE 3 Quaker Chewy Granola Bars 2/$4 -$1/2 from 1/4 RP Final Price: 2/$3
Hormel Compleats Microwave Meals 2/$5 -$1.00 from 12/7 SS (exp 2/1 –only good SUNDAY) Final Price: $1.50 each
Pages 4-6 No match ups found PAGE 7 Lysol Disinfectant Spray 19 oz with 1 oz to-go $4.99 -$2.00 from 2/1 SS Final Price: $2.99
Comet Cleanser 2/$1 (with insert coupon) -$.50/2 from 1/18 SS Final Price: 2/$.50
Clorox Liquid Bleach 2/$3 (with insert coupon) -FREE Clorox wipes printable HERE Final Price: $3 for all three
PAGE 8 DeMet Turtles 7 oz 2/$6 -$1.50 from 11/16 SS Final Price: 2/$3
M&M Premiums 2/$7 -$1/2 EasySaver coupon -$1.00 from upcoming 2/1 SS Final Price: 2/$4
Page 9-12 no matchups found PAGE 13 L’Oreal True Match Cosmetics B1G1 free ($9.99-12.99 ea) -$3.00 from 1/4 RP, use two Final Price: 2/$3.99-$6.99
Roc Skin Care B1G1 50% off -$3.00 printable HERE, use two
Almay Cosmetics B1G1 50% off -$1.00 from 1/11 SS, use two
PAGE 14 L’Oreal Everpure Hair Care $6.99 -$2.00 from upcoming 2/1 RP Final Price: $4.99
Pert Plus 2 in 1 (12 oz) $3.49 -$1.50 EasySaver coupon -$1.00 from upcoming 2/1 RP Final Price: $.99
PAGE 15 Aquafresh White Trays $36.99 -$7.00 EasySaver coupon -$5.00 printable HERE or from 1/4 SS Final Price: $24.99
Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste 2/$5 -$1.00 from upcoming 2/1 SS Final Price: $1.50
Sonicare Essence Toothbrush $59.99 -$10.00 from 11/23 SS Final Price: $49.99
Sensodyne Toothpaste $4.99 -$1.00 EasySaver coupon -$1/2 from 1/4 SS Final Price: $3.49 wyb two
Noxzema Disposable Shavers B1G1 free Look for $1/1 peelies on packaging
KY Massage or Lubricant $8.99 -$1.00 RR at checkout -$2.00 printable HERE Final Price: $5.99
Excedrin Express Gelcaps $5.99 -$2.00 printable HERE Final Price: $3.99
Aleve Pain Relief $4 off (with insert coupon) -$1.00 printable HERE
PAGE 17 Claritin Allergy Relief $19.99 -$5.00 RR at checkout -$3.00 printable HERE Final Price: $11.99
Theraflu 2/$10 -$6.00 EasySaver rebate on two -$2.00 printable HERE, use two Final Price: FREE
Page 18-19 no match ups found PAGE 20 Palmolive Dish Liquid $.99 (with insert coupon) -$.25 from upcoming 2/1 SS Final Price: $.74 each
Vicks NyQuil, DayQuil $5.99 *buy $20 get $10 RR, buy $15 get $5 RR* -$1.50 from 1/18 PG
View and print a copy of Walgreens corporate coupon rules HERE, HERE and HERE. Sometimes it pays to have a copy of these with you. You can learn the coupon lingo HERE, and read my post about EasySaver coupon match ups HERE.
1) Sign up for these programs to grow your coupon stash and maximize your savings: $27 Procter & Gamble coupon booklet by mail HERE. $10 Betty Crocker booklet HERE $10 Pillsbury coupon booklet HERE $10 Eat Better America coupon booklet HERE
2) Extra coupons come in handy when items end up free or nearly free. I get mine from Ebay or The Coupon Clippers
3) Sign up with Snapfish and pick up your photos at Walgreens!
Yes, it’s a lofty goal. Especially with five kiddos. But here’s how I plan to do it. Some of these ideas will overlap with my post about eating out for free and some are new.
1) Carrie over at Money Saving Methods showed me how to get THESE $500 worth of gift cards at a $400-$450 profit. Since we have 11 months to go, we can squeeze several of these offers in before Christmas. This will be a big part of my shopping budget.
1) I am an amazon.com affiliate through my blog and I’ve chosen to be paid with amazon gift cards. Visit their homepage HERE and scroll down to the bottom to find the affiliate application.
2) Swagbucks – for those of you who haven’t joined yet, it’s the easiest way I’ve found to get free stuff. Just do your web searches HERE and you’ll win digital bucks redeemable for gift cards or merchandise.
3) I am a member of MyPoints. You can earn points redeemable for gift cards just for viewing emails and participating in surveys. I earn a $10 Target GC about every 6 weeks.
4) I enter blog giveaways! I have won some great stuff, including: sterling silver jewelry, free blog makeover, scrapbook, gourmet coffee set, and a 3 month supply of Dole Fruit Cups! It takes an hour or so per week. Here is where you can find a list of great blog giveaways: -Money Saving Mom has her Mr. Linky up every Tuesday. -Deal Seeking Mom has hers up on Sunday. -Mom Giveaways has a huge ongoing list
5) Sock away the freebies. Occasionally you’ll find freebies that are worth saving for stocking stuffers or small gifts. Here are a few good ones: ::Free issue Zoobooks magazine, with free poster and free stickers HERE. ::Create a free cookbook to share with loved ones HERE.
Take advantage of free with rebate offers. Check out the current free photo offers, and other great deals HERE.
Having a family of 7, eating out can seriously drain the wallet. Yet despite the hard economic times, it’s still important to create great memories as a family. Here are some ways to eat out for free or nearly free:
Survey Groups… 1) Ipsos I-Say – I normally get 2-5 survey opportunities per week. Sometimes more. Each completed survey earns me points that I redeem for gift cards from Applebees, Chilis, and Olive Garden. If you prefer, you can get gift cards to Amazon, Kohls, Pier 1, and dozens of other places. But I like the restaurants.
2) Daily Survey Panel – I average 4-6 survey opportunities per week. Each survey is worth 120 – 400 points, and they have generally been fairly quick and easy. When you refer a friend, you’ll earn 200 points each month they actively participate. For cash payout and most gift cards, 200 points will equal $1. You can redeem your points for PayPal cash or gift cards. I go for the Olive Garden gift cards.
3) EPoll Surveys – Surveys yield 100-2000 points or more, and they’ve always been fairly quick and easy. 3500 points = $5 to Olive Garden, Red Lobster, or any Darden restaurant. Or opt for PayPal cash, or gift cards from Target, Home Depot, Blockbuster, Best Buy and more.
4) Lightspeed Panel – I just love this site. Everything gets two thumbs up. Plentiful survey opportunities. High pay. And best of all, you can opt to be paid via restaurant gift cards, including Cracker Barrel, Chilis, TGI Fridays, Applebees, Red Robin and Olive Garden.
Other Ways… Stop over HERE to read about how I got $250 Applebees gift card!
Mystery Shopping – this is something I have very little experience with, so I’ll refer you to the expert. Carrie over at Money Saving Methods participates in several companies that pay her to dine out with her family. Read all about it HERE.
Let’s not forget the great deal you can get on restaurant gift certificates through Restaurant.com.
I am working on finishing my coupon match up for Walgreens 2/1-2/7 sale. It will be posted this afternoon. In the meantime, take a look at the FAR items for February. Preview EasySaver booklet HERE.
Zucol Cold Care Lozenges – up to $7.99 -full rebate -$2 printable HERE or from upcoming 2/1 SS Final Price: $2.00 overage
Revlon Age Defying Spa Concealer or Spa Foundation – up to $10 -full rebate
Garnier Fructis Wonder Waves hair care – up to $4.29 -full rebate -$1.00 from 1/4 or 11/9 RP Final Price: $1.00 overage
Revlon Crème Lip Gloss – up to $10 -full rebate -$1.00 from 1/11. 12/7. 11/16 RP Final Price: $1.00 overage
Walgreen’s Multi-Purpose No Rub Solution $1.99 -full rebate
Therma Care Trial Size Neck, Shoulder & Wrist Heat Wrap – up to $2.49 -full rebate
Other Rebate Deals Theraflu Rebate #12 sale price: 2/$10 -$2.00 printable HERE, use two -$6.00 rebate wyb two Final Price: FREE
Glade Lasting Impressions or Sense & Spray Rebate #28 (reg price $9.99) -$3.00 rebate EACH, limit 4 -B1G1 free printable HERE and HERE, use two -$4.00 coupon found inside box**, use four Final Price: $8.02 overage on four **(ymmv when using a B1G1 and a $$ off on two items. According to corporate, we are allowed to use one coupon per item. But my store counts a B1G1 coupon as two items. Other folks have no problem doing these deals)
Rebate #30: Get $1 off SC Johnson Products, limit 4 Stop over HERE and print off some SC Johnson coupons I’ll be saving these and hoping for a SALE to combine them with!
Rebate #35 Buy $10 Hershey Bag Candy get $5 Combine with $2/2 coupon from 1/25 SS
Other great coupons: Free Signature Collection Shower Gel with any $10 purchase HERE (exp. 2/11) Free Aromatherapy Body Care or Home Fragrance Item with any $15 purchase HERE. (exp. 3/1)
According to the fine print, the coupons cannot be combined with other discounts, coupons or offers.
A die-hard dollar stretching yankee mom of five living somewhere deep in the heart of Texas. . . . . . . I can bring home the free bacon. Fry it up in a half price pan. And show you how to never ever ever pay full price again. . . . . . . Retail is for chumps. Welcome to hard-core retail rehab. . . . . . . More about me HERE. Contact me HERE.
