FYI and REMINDER!

Just an FYI and Reminder, don't rush to get a Sunday paper this weekend (5/30) because there will be NO coupon inserts! 

Mega Swagbucks Today!!!

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Cheap/Free week of 5/26-6/01

Woopsy!  Sorry guys, I thought I posted this already but it appears I hit the wrong button and saved it as a draft yesterday    :(

ALBERTSONS - DOUBLE, TRIPLE, QUAD COUPONS FOR THE WEEK!
French's Yellow Mustard or Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce        1.50
Use Frenchs Classic Yellow Mustard .30/1  SS-3/21
or Frenchs Classic Yellow Mustard  .50/1  SS-5/9
or Frenchs Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce $1/1 SS-4/11
Final:  .50

Hefty EveryDay Plates  50 ct    1.00
Use Hefty Plates, Cups or Bowls, any $1/2  RP-5/16
Final:  2/$1

Hefty Plates, Bowls or Cups, 16-60 ct    1.25
Use Hefty Plates, Cups or Bowls, any $1/2  RP-5/16
Final:  .75

Nestle Drumstick   Limit 2    1.99
Use Nestle Drumstick Lil Drums Sundae Cone or Nestle Drumstick Sundae Cones   $1/1  SS-5/2
Final:  .99


BASHAS - QUAD COUPONS THIS WEEK!
Sunny Delight Drinks 64 oz    Limit 3        .99
Sunny D Product  .25/1   SS-4/18
Final:  FREE

FRY'S - ALL COUPONS WORTH $1.00 THIS WEEK!
Bar-S Jumbo Meat Franks   First 4    .58
Use Bar S Franks or Bologna 16 oz $1/2  RP-5/16
Final:  2 @ .08 ea.

Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce    .88
Use Sweet Baby Rays Barbecue Sauce $1/2  SS-5/23
Final:  2/.88

Surf Laundry detergent 40 load    $2.99
Use $2/1 any Surf product (date of insert unknown)

Kraft salad dressing  $1.67 (3/$5)
Use .55/1 Kraft salad dressing SS-5/02
Final:  .67
Don't know how long the catalina is running but when you buy 4 you get a catalina for $3.00 ONYNO

Hunt's Natural Ketchup $1.29
Use .20/1 any Hunt's ketchup 5/16-SS
Final:  .29

Three Musketeers 8 fun size pack   $1
Use .25/1 any Mars Three Musketeers 5/16-RP
Final:  FREE

SAFEWAY  - ALL COUPONS WORTH $1.00 THIS WEEK
Snyders Pretzels 16 oz   1.89
Use Snyders of Hanover Pretzels   $1/1   SS-5/23
Final:  .89

Wish-Bone Salad Dressing 16 oz   1.29
Use Wish Bone or Wish Bone Western Dressing   $1.50/2   RP-5/23
Final:  .54

My Shopping today!

Walgreens

TOTAL OOP:  $14.59

Transaction #1

Good Hair product $2.99         Earned $3 RR

Colgate toothpaste $2.99    Earned $2 RR

Total OOP:  $6.46 including tax

Earned $5 RR

Transaction #2

Complete Muti-purpose contact solution  Earned $8 RR

Used $2/1 Complete solution

2 - 8oz Hunt's tomato sauce .25 ea = .50 (Filler items)

Used $3RR and $2RR from previous transaction

Total OOP:  $2.14 including tax

Earned $8 RR

Transaction #3

Scrubbing Bubbles Kit  $7.99  Earned $2 RR

Good Hair product $2.99   Earned $3 RR

16oz Listerine  $5.99

Used $5/1 Scrubbing Bubbles

Used $3/1 Listerine in-ad coupon

Used $2/1 Listerine printable from coupons.com

1 small pack M&M's (Filler item)

1 Hunts tomato sauce .25 (Filler item)

used $8 RR from previous transaction

Total OOP:  $1.21 including tax

Earned $5 RR

Transaction # 4

Iron Man muscle rub gel  $5.99   Earned $5 RR

Used $1/1 Iron Man

2 Hunt's tomato sauce .50 (Filler item)

2 pkg Squash seeds

1 pkg Morning Glory flower seeds

Used $3 RR & $2 RR from previous transaction

Total OOP:  1.96

Earned $5 RR

Little note:  I already used the Iron Man rub this morning on my back and it is awesome!!!

Transaction # 5

Listerine 16oz $5.99

Used $3/1 Listerine in-ad coupon

Used $2/1 Listerine printable at coupons.com

Goody Hair product $2.99    Earned $3 RR

Scrubbing Bubbles starter kit  $7.99   Earned $2 RR

Used $5/1 Scrubbing Bubbles starter kit

Used $5 RR from previous transaction

Total OOP:  $2.82 including tax

Earned $5 RR

Transaction # 6

THIS TRANSACTION WAS A SPLURGE!

2 boxes of Nestle ice cream Drumsticks $2/5

Used $3 and $2 RR from previous transaction

Total OOP:  $0   YAY!

Didn't earn any RR but it was worth it for yummy ice cream Drumsticks!

2 Packages of Farmer John bacon missing from photo

Fry's

Total OOP:  $12.87

Transaction #1

4 Kraft Salad Dressings

Used 4 - .55/1 Kraft salad dressing coupons

Total OOP:  $2.67

Earned $3 ONYNO catalina

Transaction #2

4 Kraft Salad Dressings

Used 4 - .55/1 Kraft salad dressing coupons

Total OOP: $2.67

Earned $3 ONYNO catalina

Transaction #3

Everything in the above picture

Highlights were:

Baby Ray's BBQ sauce .88 sale

used $1/2 from 5/23 paper making them .44 ea

Bar-S Hotdogs .58

Used $1/2 coupon making them .08 ea

Hunt's Ketchup $1.29

Used .20/1 coupon from paper making it .29

Surf Laundry detergent 40 load $2.99

Used $2/1 coupon from paper making it .99

10 pack Three Musketeers bars $1

Used .25/1 Three Musketeers from paper making it FREE

Farmer John Bacon

Found it on clearance for $1.77 ea. and the expiration date isn't until Jun 24, 2010

Used $1/1 printable from smartsource.com (may no longer be available)

Final cost for each was .77 for 1lb bacon

Raid Ant bait 4 pack

sale for $1.29

Used $1/1 any Raid product from paper making it just .29

Used 2 - $3 ONYNO catalinas from Kraft dressing transaction #1 and #2

Total of 25 items for $7.53 OOP

The great news is I now have enough items to do all 3 of the allowed SC Johnson Buy 3 Get $5 rebate check HERE

Then....no picture but I stopped by Basha's and picked up the following:

2 Mentos gum .99 ea

2 Shamrock Sour Cream .99 ea

Used 2 - . 55/1 Mentos gum

Used 1 - $1/2 Shamrock products from HERE

Total OOP:  .98

  

ALBERTSONS...again, no picture but picked up the following:  Total OOP:  $37.80

Sirloin steak 4 pack....sale Buy 1 get 2 free....Bought a total of 6 packages..THIS IS A GREAT DEAL ON STEAK AND THEY ARE VERY YUMMY!!!!

6 lbs Ground beef

Head lettuce -  (Lettuce is out of season for my garden finally  :(  

2 lb carrots  (Just used the last of our carrots from the garden and they too are out season now :(

 

 

Remaining budget for 2010:   $652.75

Total OOP:   $147.25

Coupon Savings for 2010 to date:   $749.55

$2.99 Weight Watchers Magazine subscription

WOOT....Tanga is at it again.....head on over HERE to pickup a 1 year subscription to Weight Watchers Magazine for $2.99.....you can even purchase up to 6 years worth for only $17.94...WOWSERS!  At checkout use coupon code "watch" to get the discount!

FREE one year subscription to Muscle and Fitness Magazine!!!!  Head on over HERE to sign up for your free subscription.

Target Steal of the day!  So the Nabisco 100 calorie multipacks are priced at $2.69...Here is the scenario...use all of the below coupons in one transaction when you purchase 4 multipacks.....

Use 2 of the BOGO coupons from Facebook when you become a fan
Use 1 of the $1/2 coupon from HERE
And use the B3G1 free from the Target printables HERE

Drumroll.....your total is going to be $1.69 for all 4!  That is .42 per box!

"Never Pay More" list

Well my readers have had a wonderful idea again!  A "NEVER PAY MORE" list has been requested.  This list is a compilation of items and their corresponding prices.  The prices on this list represent the maximum amount I normally pay for the items.  Remember, if they are items you use on a regular basis you need to have a small "stockpile", maybe 2-3, before you should can really stick to this list!

Household
Paper Towels: .25/roll
Toilet Paper: $0
Tissues: $.50/box
Laundry soap: .50/jug
Dryer sheets: $0
Dish Soap: $.25/bottle
Dishwasher soap: $.50/box (of Electrosol) two or three times per year with the $2.50 coupons that release
Hand Soap: $0
Air fresheners: $0
Trash bags: $2.00/box
Storage bags: $.50.box

Personal Care
Toothpaste: $0
Tooth brush: $0
First Aid: $1
Body wash: $1
Deodorant: $1
Shampoo: $1
Conditioner: $1
Hair products: $0
Razors: $0
Shaving cream: $0
Lotion: $0
Asprin: $2
Feminine Products: $0

Cleaning
All cleaners:  .25-.50
Glass cleaner: $0 – Vinegar and water mix

Dairy etc.
Yogurt: 4/$1
Cheese: $1-1.50
Biscuits: $0
Juice: $1
Butter: $1.50
Eggs: $0
Cottage cheese: $1
Sour cream: $1
Milk: $2

Frozen
Vegetables: .50
Garlic bread: $1 box
Ice cream: $2
Popsicles: $1
TV Dinner: $.75-$1
Pizzas:  $2.00 (Normally it's homemade pizza at my house)

Canned
Tomatoes: .75
Vegetables: .50
Fruit: $.50
Tuna: $.50
Soup: 4/$1
Cooking soup: 4/$1

Meats
Whole chicken: $.49/pound
Fresh chicken breast: $1.70 lb
Fish: $3.00 lb
Ground Beef: $1.80 lb
Hotdogs: .50 package
Bacon: $1
Sausage: $1

Boxed Items
Pasta salad: $.50
Pasta: $.50
Cereal: $1 OR LESS
Cookies: $1
Crackers: $1
Fruit snacks: $.50/box

Baking
Cake mix: .15 box
Frosting:  .15
Muffin mix: .50
Bisquick: $2
Flour: $1 / 5lb bag
Brown sugar: $1
White sugar: $2 / 5lb bag
Spices: .25
Baking soda: .25
Baking Powder: .50
Tortillas: .50
Loaf of sandwich bread: $1
Buns/Rolls: $1

Condiments
Ketchup: $1
Mustard: $0
Marinade: .50
Mayonnaise: $1
BBQ sauce: .50

1 year subscription for only $3.99!!!

Head on over to TANGA to get a 1 year subscription to Everyday with Rachel Ray for only $3.99!  When you checkout use coupon code "everyday" and it will bring your total down to $3.99 :)

Newspaper Subscription

Personally I prefer the Phoenix Sunday paper (Arizona Republic) over the (Tucson) Arizona Daily Star, as it seems to have more coupons and always has higher value coupons.  Unfortunately because I live "out in the sticks" I can't have it delivered, but for those of you who can have it delivered to your house....here are some great subscription deals!

For the Wed. and Sun. Arizona Republic
First 26 weeks for $19.50 ($0.75/wk)
First 52 weeks for $39.00 ($0.75/wk)
GO HERE to pickup this subscription price
Newstand price is $2.00 for the Sunday paper....for 1 year that is a cost of $104.00....you can get 1 year for $39.00 if you sign up by the end of May!  That is a savings of $65.00 for the year!



Also, if you are like me and you like to get multiple Sunday papers so you have duplicate coupons....GO HERE to get an awesome subscription that gives you multiple coupon inserts on Sunday!
With this subscription you will get Mon-Sun and each Sun you can get up to 5 additional coupon inserts.  If I could get delivery I know this is the way I would go...it's basically $1.00 for each additional Sunday paper with inserts!

A few good up coming Walgreens deals for 5/23

Goody Ouchless Hair Products $2.99 - Barrett and Flex Tip Headband
Earn $3 RR
FINAL PRICE =FREE

Carefree Pantiliners 22 pk. $.99 w/in-ad coupon
Use $1/1 Coupon (4/25 SS)
FINAL PRICE = FREE

Complete Multi-Purpose Contact Solution    $7.99
Earn $8 RR
Use $2/1 from 5/16 RP
FINAL PRICE = $2 MONEY MAKER!

Noxema Disposable Razors 3-4 pk. $2.99 sale B1G1 free
Buy 2 Noxema Bikini Shavers 3 pk.
Use (2) $2/1  - 5/23 RP
FINAL PRICE = 2/FREE

Comet Cleanser $.50 w/in-ad coupon
Use $.35/1 -  4/11 RP
FINAL PRICE = .15

Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean     $7.99
Earn $2 RR
Use $5/1 - 4/11 SS
Also use free refill when you buy starter kit printable HERE
FINAL PRICE =  Both for .99.....and.....if you do this transaction twice you can pay a total of $1.98 and send away for the buy any 3 receive $5.00 check rebate HERE
After RR and Rebate Final Price would be $3.00 MONEY MAKER!

Listerine Whitening Plus Restoring, 16oz $5.99
Use $2/1 printable HERE   Make sure you change the zip code to 44714 in the upper left hand corner in orde to get the $2/1 coupon!
Also use the $3/1 in ad coupon
FINAL PRICE = .99

Keebler Pecan Sandies cookies   4/$10
Use 4 - $1/1 printable HERE (GONE :(
Total = 4/$6  (2 prints per computer)
Buy 4 earn $5.00 RR
After RR Final cost would be = 4/$1

Chick-Fil-A....yummmmyyyy.....FREE.....even yummmmier!

Head on over HERE to print $1.50/1 Cottonelle toilet paper coupon....this is a Target printable so it can  be stacked with this .50/1 coupon HERE to make a total of $2.00/1 toilet paper...print these twice each and keep your eyes open for an upcoming sale at Target!  Keep your fingers crossed for FREE TP! 

Sometimes stumbling is a good thing!  I stumbled upon a new website today where you can print coupons and get yummy recipes!  Head over to Tablespoon to sign up and check it out!

Scrubbing Bubbles Rocks!

Head on over HERE to print a $10/1 coupon on a Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower kit.....pair it up with the B1G1 Scrubbing Bubbles shower refill HERE....when sales come around this can make for a SWEET DEAL!

I just can't say how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Flirty Apron.  You can head on over and check out the SALE section and pickup one of these cute little aprons for only $12.99....that's less than 1/2 price!  They sell womens, mens and childrens aprons.

Rebates! Guarantees! Rebates!

So after some searching around I found some really great rebates and money back guarantees that I thought I would share.

Receive $20.00 rebate check when you purchase any Aveeno Ageless Vitality product by 7/15/10 - 1 per household

Drano Max Gel money back guarantee - 1 per household

World's Best Cat Litter - purchase price up to $12.99 rebate - 1 per household

Dawn + vinegar dishsoap money back guarantee up to $2.99 - 1 per household

Feline Pine cat litter - your first box is free mail in rebate - 1 per household

Land O Lakes Butter switch for free - Buy any 1 I can't believe its not butter or Smart balance and send in for a coupon for a free ($2.99) Land O Lakes Butter

Money Back for any Swiffer Starter Kit - 1 per household

Money Back challenge for Method Laundry detergent - 1 per household

Money Back for Brawny Paper Towels - 1 per household

Pantene 2X your money back up to $12.00 for 1 item purchased - 1 per household

$10 reward rebate when you purchase $20 of any Swiffer refills - 1 per household

Science Diet pet food 3 bag challenge - Save $5 on your next 3 purchases - 1 per household

Receive money back for purchases made in 2010 for Gold Bond, Cottonelle, Poise, Kaopectate, Icy Hot, Aspercreme, Balmex, etc. - Hold on to all your 2010 receipts for these products and send in for money  back

SC Johnson - buy any 3 items and receive $5.00 check back - 3 per household
  SC Johnson items include Glade, Windex, Scrubbing bubbles, Pledge, Shout, Fantastic, Drano, Raid, Off, Saran and Nature's Source - combined with coupons this could be a money maker!

Free Martha Stewart Summer Grilling Cookbook download! 

FREE subscription to Ready Made Magazine

Hurry up and head on over HERE to sign up for a no obligation FREE 6 month subscription to Ready Made Magazine!  This is a really cool "Do It Yourself" indoor/outdoor magazine!

Ugh!  So as my loyal readers you get to hear my garden dilemma for the day.  My entire crop of sweet corn has been compromised by pesky little earworms :(  The little buggers get inside the husks and eat the corn and cause it rot...but you can't really tell they are in there until you harvest and husk the corn...GRRRR.  I harvested 37 ears of corn yesterday and was able to salvage a whopping 2 ears!  I still have about 30+ ears developing but I don't know if they already have the little pests or not...what to do..what to do...should I pull out my whole crop (60 or so plants) and replant with hopes of the infestation not recurring or just let it continue to grow and hope for the best?  If I just let it continue to grow I don't know how to try to eliminate the earworms.  I really want to stay away from store bought pest controls but I may have to breakdown :(  Yes... I am fishing for any ideas and or suggestions from my readers...any help out there?!?

CHEAP/FREE WEEK OF 5/19-5/25

ALBERTSONS - DOUBLE/TRIIPLE/QUADRUPLE COUPONS THIS WEEK

French's Mustard    1.50
Use Frenchs Classic Yellow Mustard .30/1  SS-3/21
or Frenchs Classic Yellow Mustard, any .50/1  SS-5/9
or Frenchs Spicy Brown, Honey Mustard or Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce .50/1  SS-5/9 and SS-3/21
Final:  .50

General Mills Cereal - Reeses Puffs, Kix, Cookie Crisp, Total, Chex varieties
When you buy 4 participating products      1.49
Use General Mills cereals $1/2  SS-5/2
Final:  .99

General Mills Original Cheerios Cereal
When you buy 4 participating products     1.00
Use General Mills Original Cheerios cereal .50/1  SS-5/9
Final:  .99

General Mills Total Cereal
When you buy 4 participating products     1.49
General Mills .75/1 SS-5/2
Final:  .49

Hot or Lean Pockets, 6.5-9 oz   Limit 4    .99
Requires in-ad store coupon.
Use Hot Pockets, Lean Pockets or Breakfast Sandwiches  $1/3  RP-4/25
Final:  .66

Hunt's Ketchup 24 oz     1.25
Use Hunts Ketchup .20/1  SS-5/16
Final:  .45

KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce  1.67
Use KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce or Marinade $1/1  SS-5/9
Final:  .67

BASHAS  -  DOUBLES COUPONS UP TO $1.00 DAILY

Jimmy Dean Sausage - Fully Cooked Links or Patties    Limit 4         1.99
Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Sausage    $1/1  RP-4/11
Final:   .99

 International Delight Coffee Creamer 16 oz      1.88
Use International Delight Pint   .55/1  SS-3/7
Final:  .88

Nestle Drumstick Frozen Dairy Dessert Cones   When you buy 4 participating products      2.01
Use Nestle Drumstick Lil Drums Sundae Cone 10 ct. or Nestle Drumstick Sundae Cones 4 ct. or 8 ct. $1/1 SS-5/2
Final:  1.01

Tonys Crispy Crust Pizza      1.00
Use Tonys Single Serve Products    $1/2    SS-4/25
Fial:   .50

FRYS  -  ALL COUPONS WORTH $1.00 THIS WEEK

Green Giant Vegetables with Sauce    .88
Use Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables  .60/3 Expires  SS-3/28
Final:  .55

On Cor Dinners   1.98
Use On-Cor Entree  .30/1  RP-3/7
Final:  .98

SAFEWAY  -  ALL COUPONS WORTH $1.00 THIS WEEK

Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes or Helper Meals   Must buy 4 to receive discount    .99
Use Betty Crocker Box or Pouch Potatoes   .25/1 SS-3/28
Final:  FREE  (If you buy 4 and use 4 coupons)

Arm and Hammer Toothpaste    1.99
Use Arm and Hammer Oral Care  $2.50/2   SS-3/21
Final:  2/1.48

CareFree Pantiliners 22 ct    .99
Use Carefree Product  $1/1   SS-4/25
Final:  FREE

General Mills Cheerios 14 oz      1.99
Use General Mills Original Cheerios cereal box .50/1  SS-5/9
Final:  .99

Pillsbury Frozen Breakfast   Limit 3      1.88
With In-Ad Safeway coupon and additional $10 purchase
Use Pillsbury Toaster Studel Pasteries .35/1 SS-3/7 OR  SS-5/16
Final:  .88

4,000 Gillette ProGlide Razor giveaway everday!

OH YEAH!!!!!

Gillette is giving away 4,000 ProGlide razors now thru the 20th and then again 25th-27th!!! Head over HERE and sign up for yours - you will need to scroll down below the video and on the right side you will see the ad for the Giveaway and click on that -Remember it's only 4,000 per day so if you didn't get there in time today (like me), try again tomorrow or everyday until you get it! I believe this is one per household.

FREE TOTE!

Head on over to Martha Stewart Living and sign up for her magazine subscription and you will receive a free preview issue of the magazine along with a FREE tote bag!

 This quote is taken directly from the subscription page I signed up on........

"If Martha Stewart Living is not for me, I'll return the bill marked "Cancel" or go to www.marthastewart.com/subscriptionservices to cancel before my second issue arrives. I owe nothing."

However, if you decide to keep your subscription, it is only $19.95 for a year.

FREE pocket calendar!

Hurry on over and sign up for a free pocket/purse calendar!  Get it HERE before they are gone!  Don't worry about filling in a company name, phone number or comments on their form, they aren't required.

My deals from Walgreens and CVS today!

                                                     WALGREENS - Total OOP:  $5.43

                                                      1 Dozen eggs missing from photo

Transaction #1
1 Old Spice body wash     $4.49 + tax
They were wiped clean of the Gillette bodywash  :(    so I had to get Old Spice
Earned a $4.50 RR
Total OOP:  $4.85

Transaction #2
2 Lysol toilet cleaners $2.99 B1G1
2 Hefty Ziploc bags  $3.29 B1G1 (with in-ad coupon)
1 dozen eggs  $1.29
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Used 2 of the $1/1 Lysol printables from scenario post
Used in ad coupon Hefty Buy one get one free @ $3.29
Used 1 of the $1/2 Hefty Ziploc bags printable from scenario post
Total:  $5.08 and used $4.50 RR from transaction #1
Total OOP:  .58

                                                         CVS - Total OOP:  $12.28
                              1 - 12 pk cherry pepsi missing from photo....we were thirsty :)

Transaction #1
Herbal Essense conditioner   $2.99                Earned $2.00 ECB
Speedstick deodorant           $2.99                Earned $2.00 ECB
Total OOP:  $4.71          Earned $4.00 ECB

Transaction #2
5 Blade razor                      $6.99                 Earned $6.99 ECB
Used $4.00 ECB from trans. #1
Total OOP:  $3.56          Earned $6.99 ECB

Transaction #3
4 - 12pk Pepsi product     4/$11.00
Used $6.99 ECB from trans. #2
Total OOP:  $4.01         Earned $3.00

All three transactions totaled $12.28 and I still have a $3.00 ECB to use next week!

Remaining budget for 2010: $686.45

Total OOP: $113.55

Savings for 2010 to date: $497.76

Go to the movies!

Free movie tickets when you purchase 4 participating (any) 10 oz or larger bags of Hershey's chocolates!

So head on over to Hershey's to find out the details on how to go to the movies on them!

CVS and Walgreens...some pretty descent deals!

So this week CVS and Walgreens have some pretty descent deals with the free items after ECB and RR's.

Here is my scenario for CVS:

Transaction #1

Herbal Essence Conditioner    $2.99 use $1/1 coupon from 5/16 = $1.99   Earn $2.00 ECB

Speedstick deodorant  $2.99 use .75/1 coupon from HERE = $2.24          Earn $2.00 ECB

                                                                            OOP = $4.23  + tax

Transaction #2

Blade 5 Razor                    $6.99                                                          Earn $7.00 ECB

Filler item (I aim for fillers to be $1.00 or less) - see coupon rules for why a filler is needed...you can't have more coupons than items

 Use 2 - $2.00 ECB from Transaction #1 to pay for Transaction #2

                                                                         OOP = $2.99 + filler item  + tax 

Transaction #3

Pepsi 12pk 4/$11                                                                                  Earn $3.00 ECB

Use $7.00 earned from Transaction #2 to pay =                 OOP = $4.00

For all 3 transactions my Total OOP will be about $12.00 and I will still have $3.00 ECB for next week!

Here is the Walgreens scenario:

Transaction #1

Buy one Gillette Deodorant           $4.99

Use 5/16 coupon Buy one deodorant get one bodywash free        Bodywash earns $4.50 RR

Use 5/16 coupon $2/1 Gillette Odor Shield deodorant

                                                                                        OOP = $2.49 + tax

Transaction #2

Hefty ziploc bags (2) B1G1 @ $3.29 with in-ad coupon

Lysol toilet bowl cleaner $2.99 B1G1

1 dozen eggs (filler)

Use printable from HERE $1/2 Hefty zip bags

Use 2 of $1/1 Lysol product printable from my previous post

Use $4.50 RR earned from transaction #1

                                                                                       OOP = .07 + tax

Between the two transactions my Total OOP will have been $2.56 + tax!!!!!!  You can't even buy 1 box of Hefty ziploc bags for that price most of the time!

Cheap Lysol toilet bowl cleaner at Walgreens!

Head on over HERE to print a $1/1 any Lysol product coupon.  Walgreens has Lysol toilet bowl cleaner on sale $2.99 Buy one get one Free....so you can print this coupon twice, use both of them and end up only paying $1.00 for 2!

Some nice printable coupons here

Go HERE to print out coupons for Colgate, Speedstick deodorant, etc......

You can print a .75/1 Speedstick Stainguard deodorant which is on sale at CVS this week for $2.99 and recieve a $2.00 ECB...use this coupon and final cost is .24!

Free sunglasses cloth from Marinelayer.com

Head over HERE to sign up to receive a free sunglasses cloth!

Completely Free...no shipping charges!

Ladies....flip flops! Free? Yep...FREE!

Target has their Merona flip flops clearance priced at $2.48, which yes, is a good deal at that price....but it get's better.....FREE!  Go here and print out the Target coupon for $3/1 Merona footwear and you get a nice little pair of flip flops for FREE!  I love these types of deals because I wear flip flops out in the garden and yes they get lots of wear, so when you can get them for free...why not stock up!  You can also buy these online for $3.98 and use the coupon to get them for $.98 ea.

Veggies!    Fruit!     Herbs!     Oh My!

Gardening season is in high swing around here!  It's time to plant, prune, fertilize and foliar feed. 

1.  Get those citrus trees fertilized.  We are all about organic around here so our preference is compost or compost tea.  But remember, DO NOT fertilize your citrus for the first year because you chance burning your young trees. 

2.  Foliar feed every two weeks.  I use a mixture of fish emulsion, liquid seaweed and water.  Spray the mixture directly onto the foliage of your trees, veggies, herbs and other plants.  This mixture makes for happy plants!

3.  Pruning....deadhead your roses and prune spring flowering vines, shrubs and trees after they bloom.

4.  Our weather is still mild enough to get veggies and herbs in the ground! 

Plant by seed or transplant

Tomatoes

Tomatillos

Bush beans

Cantaloupe

Watermelon

All Peppers

All squash

Corn

Artichoke

Eggplant

Cucumbers

Strawberries

Mint

Basil

Parsley

Thyme

Oregano

Sage

Rosemary

Zinnia

Hollyhock

Sunflowers

Marigolds

Salvia

Remember to mulch, mulch, mulch....this helps keep your soil moist.  We use alfalfa hay because it keeps soil moist and also breaks down and puts nutrients back into your soil such as nitrogen.  Water deeply and infrequently.  We have all of our vegetables mulched with about 2 inches of alfalfa hay and water by soaker hose for about 2 hours every 2-3 days.  I will try to get some pictures of our garden posted here in the next week or so. 

Oh and don't forget those weeds!!!!  Get'em out before they go to seed!!!!   I know it's laborous and tedious work, but it pays off in the end to get rid of them now! 

 

Happy Gardening!!!!

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This is an awesome $30.00 + coupon booklet with coupons such as Cascade, Dawn, Febreeze, Mr. Clean and Swiffer!  These are high value coupons so sign up for yours today HERE!

This is the 5th time this has been offered and it goes quick....so HURRY!

 NO LONGER AVAILABLE

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Earthbound Farm Organic product coupon

Go HERE and take a short quiz for a $1/1 any Earthbound Farm Organic product!

Wow!!!   
Walgreens has Pepsi Products 4 for $12, and get a $3 Register Reward.


Roll (for rolling see coupon lingo) this deal now you can use the $3 Register Reward to buy 4 more.


Scenario
Buy (4) 12 pack of Pepsi $12, get the $3 Register Reward
In another transaction buy (4) 12 pack of Pepsi Products  = $12 - Use $3 Register Reward = 4/$9
Receive another $3 Register Reward
You can continue to "ROLL" this Register Reward for Pepsi!

STARBUCKS - HAPPY HOUR

Now through May 16th - from 3pm to 5pm

Happy Hour = 1/2 price Frappuccinos!!!!!

NO COUPON NECESSARY

Depending on size price would be between $1.75 - $2.40

Cheap/Free Week of 5/12-5/18

ALBERTSONS - DOUBLE/TRIPLE/QUADRUPLE COUPONS THIS WEEK!
Hormel Pepperoni or Canadian Bacon, 3.5 oz      1.88
Use Hormel Pepperoni Product .35/1  SS-5/2
Final:  .88

BASHAS - DOUBLES COUPONS UP TO $1.00 DAILY

Crest Toothpaste 6.4 oz        1.50
Use Crest Toothpaste  .75/1   PG-5/2
Final:   .50

International Delight Coffee Creamer 16 oz     1.88
International Delight Pint   .55/1   SS-3/7
Final:  .88

Lawrys Taco Seasoning     .67
Use Lawrys Seasoning Mixes, any .50/2    RP-4/18
Final:   .17 ea

McCormick Marinade Mix .71 to 1.25 oz      .50
Use McCormick Grill Mates Blend, Marinade or Spice Rub, any .50/1   RP-4/18
Final:  FREE

FRYS - ALL COUPONS WORTH $1.00 THIS WEEK!

Crest Premium Toothpaste, 4-6.2oz (When you buy 4 participating products)    1.50
Use Crest Toothpaste   .75/1   PG-5/2
Final:  .50

French's Classic Yellow Mustard, 20oz or Spicy Brown, 12oz    1.49
Use Frenchs Classic Yellow Mustard .30/1  SS-3/21 OR Frenchs Classic Yellow Mustard, any .50/1 SS-5/9  OR  Frenchs Spicy Brown, Honey Mustard or Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce .50/1  SS-5/9
Final:  .49

Oral B Cross Action Toothbrush, 1 ct   (When you buy 4 participating products)   1.50
Use Oral B Pulsar, CrossAction or Advantage, any .75/1 or (2) Indicator Toothbrushes  PG-5/2
Final:  .50

SAFEWAY -  ALL COUPONS WORTH $1.00 THIS WEEK

Bar-S Jumbo Meat Franks   .99
Use Printable $1/2 Here
Final:  2/.98

Dial Liquid Hand Soap 7.5 oz   .99
Use Dial Multibar Pack, Liquid Hand Soap or Foaming Hand Wash .35/1 RP-3/7
Final:  FREE

Fritos or Cheetos Mighty Zingers 7.75 to 9.5 oz   Limit 4 - If this variety is included     1.29
Saturday and Sunday Only!
Use Cheetos Mighty Zingers, any flavor 9.5 oz. bag, LIMIT 1 coupon per customer $1/1   SS-5/9
Final:  .29

Hersheys Reeses Dark Single Bars 1.4 to 2.5 oz  (If this variety is included)  B2 G2 FREE
Use Reeses Dark Peanut Butter Cups   .55/1  SS-3/14
Final:  4 FREE

We need deals!

The deals and sales have been so far and few between the last few months, things are bound to turn around soon, so this is a heads up to start getting all your coupons organized and printed for the upcoming sales!