Newspaper Insert Coupons for 1/3/10

This Sunday there are supposed to be 2 SmartSource, 1 General Mills, and 2 Red Plum coupon inserts in the paper. That's 5!! For those that get the Red Plum in the mail (and didn't get 2 this week), expect to recieve an extra Red Plum next week.

I personally plan on getting more copies of the newspaper than normal this week due to the high volume of coupons in the Sunday paper. (Normal for me is 5 papers.)

NOTE: You may be missing some of these coupons as regional coupon inserts differ slightly. Also, your inserts may contain these coupons but the values may be slightly different.


SmartSource #1

$1/1 Act Mouthwash, 18oz or 33oz, exp. 3-27-10
$1/1 Air Wick Scented Oil Twin Refill or any 2 Single Refills, exp. 2-14-10
B1 Air Wick Scented Oil Refill Fragrance G1 Air Wick Warmer (up to $2.19), exp. 2-14-10
$2/1 Boost Glucose Control Drink Multipack, exp. 2-14-10
$2/1 Boost Kid Essentials Nutritionally Complete Drink Multipack, exp. 2-14-10
$1.50/1 Boost Nutritional Drink Multipack, exp. 2/14/10
$0.50/1 Breyers Inspirations Yogurt Multipack, expt. 3-28-10
$0.75/1 Breyers Swirled Lowfat Yogurt Disney Multipack, exp. 3-28-10
$1/2 Breyers YoCrunch 100 Calorie Yogurt Packs, exp. 3-28-10
$1/10 Breyers Yogurt Cups, 6oz, exp. 3-28-10
$0.50/2 Campbell’s Chunky Healthy Request Soup Cans or Bowls, exp. 3-15-10
$0.40/2 Campbell’s Condensed Soups (excludes Tomato, Chicken Noodle, and Creams), exp. 3-15-10
$0.40/4 Campbell’s Condensed Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soups, exp. 3-15-10
$0.40/2 Campbell’s Healthy Request Condensed Soups, exp. 3-15-10
$0.50/2 Campbell’s Select Harvest Healthy Request Soup Cans or Bowls, exp. 3-15-10
$0.50/2 Campbell’s Select Harvest Soup Can or Bowls, exp. 2-15-10
$0.75/1 Campbell’s V8 Soup, exp. 3-15-10
$1/1 Carnation Instant Breakfast Essentials Product Multipack, exp. 2-14-10
$1/1 Creta Farms Gourmet Extra Virgin Olive Oil Deli Meats, 1/2 lb+, exp. 4-30-10
          *Includes contest form on coupon for the Creta Farms Mediterranean Getaway
$0.45/1 Daisy Brand Cottage Cheese, exp. 2-20-10
$0.75/1 Excedrin product, 20ct+, exp. 2-28-10
$1.50/1 Excedrin product, 80ct+, exp. 2-28-10
$2.50/1 Finish Quantum Powerball Tabs or Gelpacs, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Frito-Lay Baked Snacks, 8.75oz+, exp. 2-28-10
$1/1 Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Sanitizer Moisurizer, 2.7oz or 12oz, exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 Gold Bond Ultimate Lotion or Cream (includes Ultimate Healing, Softening, Restoring, Soothing or Protection), exp. 3-31-10
$0.50/3 Kleenex Packages or 1 Bundle Pack (excludes Individual Pocket Packs or Juniors Tissues), exp. 2-28-10
$0.50/1 Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Pourable, exp. 2-1-10
$0.50/1 Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Trigger, Plus Bleach, or Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaner, exp. 2-1-10
$0.50/1 Lysol Bathroom Cleaner or Mildew Remover, exp. 2-1-10
$1/1 Lysol Disinfectant Spray, 12oz+, exp. 2-1-10
$1/1 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, exp. 2-1-10
$1/2 Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaners, exp. 2-1-10
$2/1 MiraLax, 14 dose or 10ct Carton, exp. 2-6-10
$4/1 MiraLax, 30 dose, exp. 2-6-10
$0.50/1 Old El Paso Heat & Serve Side, exp. 2-27-10
$1/5 Powerbar Bars, exp. 3-31-10
$/1 Powerbar Gel Blasts Energy Chews, 18g, exp. 3-31-10
$0.50/1 Reese’s, Hershey’s or York 100 Calorie Bars, 4.69oz+ box, exp. 4-3-10
$1/1 Resolve Bright & White Product, exp. 2-14-10
$1/1 Resolve High Traffic Foam Product, exp. 2-14-10
$0.50/1 Resolve Pretreat Product, exp. 2-14-10
$1/1 Resolve Product, exp. 2-14-10
$1/1 Selsun Blue, Selsun Blue Naturals, or Selsun Blue Salon, exp. 4-9-10
$0.50/2 V8 100% Vegetable Juice, 46oz+, exp. 2-14-10
$1/2 V8 Splash, 46oz+, exp. 2-14-10
$0.75/1 V8 V-Fusion, 46oz or 6pk cans, exp. 2-14-10
$1/2 York Peppermint Patties, 12oz+ bags, exp. 2-28-10


SmartSource #2

$1/1 Aleve D Product, exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 Aleve Product, 40ct+, exp.  3-31-10
$1/1 Alka-Seltzer Plus Product, 10ct+, exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 Atkins Bar 5pk, exp. 3-31-10
$1.50/1 Atkins Shake 4pk, exp. 3-31-10
$1/2 Barilla Plus Pasta, exp. 3-1-10
$1/1 Bayer Aspirin Low Dose Regimin Product 32ct+ or any Heart Health Advantage, exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 Bayer Quick Release Crystals or Genuine Bayer Aspirin 10ct+, exp. 3-31-10
$1.50/1 Birds Eye Steamfresh Premium Seafood Meals, exp. 2-13-10
$1/2 Boca Meatless Product, exp. 3-28-10
$1/1 Campho-Phenique Product, exp. 3-31-10
$2/1 Citracal Product, exp. 3-31-10
$0.75/1 Colgate 360 Manual Toothbrush, exp. 1-23-10
$0.75/1 Colgate Total, Max White, Max Fresh, Sensitive, or Kids Toothpaste, 4oz+, exp. 1-23-10
$2/2 Crystal Light Drink Mix Product AND Nabisco 100 Calorie Pack, exp. 1-31-10
$0.60/6 Dannon 6oz Single-Serve Yogurt Cups, exp. 2-28-10
$1/1 Digiorno 200 Calorie Pizza, exp. 2-28-10
$3/1 Ensure 6pk Shake, exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 Farmland Cubed or Diced, or Julienne Ham or Turkey, exp. 4-30-10
$1/1 Farmland Special Select Ham or Turkey, or Farmland Ham Steaks, exp. 4-30-10
$1/1 Fiber One Lowfat Cottage Cheese w/ Fiber, exp. 2-28-10
$1/1 Flintstones Vitamin Product, exp. 3-31-10
$0.50/1 Gorton’s Grilled Item, exp. 3-15-10
$1/1 Gorton’s Grilled Shrimp Item, exp. 3-15-10
$0.75/3 Hamburger, Tuna, or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals, exp. 2-27-10
$10/1 Healthometer Scale (priced $19.88 and above), exp. 3-31-10
$1/2 Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers, exp. 2-28-10
$1/2 Healthy Choice Frozen Meals, exp. 2-28-10
$0.75/2 Healthy Choice Soups, Micro Bowls, and Cans, exp. 2-28-10
$0.55/1 Healthy Ones Packaged Lunchmeat, Deli Presliced, or 1lb of Deli Meat, exp. 2-28-10
$1/1 Icy Hot, Aspercreme, Capzasin, Sportscreme, or Flexall Product, exp. 3-31-10
$1.50/1 Marcal Small Steps Paper Towel, 2-roll+, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Marcal Small Steps Towel, Napkin, Bath Tissue, or Facial Tissue, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Neo-Synephrine Product, exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt, 5.3oz cup, 16oz cup, or 4oz 4pk, exp. 2-28-10
$1/2 Olivio Products, exp. 6-30-10
$2/1 One A Day Product, 12ct+, exp. 3-31-10
B1G1 Oust Surface Disinfectant & Air Sanitizer (up to $3.99), exp. 2-28-10
$1/1 Philips’ Product, exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 Planters Nut-rition Product, 9-12oz, exp. 3-31-10
$0.50/1 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons, exp. 3-14-10
$1/1 Playtex Personal Cleansing Cloths Product, exp. 3-14-10
$0.50/1 Playtex Sport Plastic Applicator Tampons, 18ct+, exp. 3-14-10
$2/1 PureVia Sweetener, exp. 4-3-10
$1/1 Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids, Lock-Its, Produce Saver, or Premier Container, exp. 2-28-10
$1/2 Sargento Natural Cheese Snacks, 5oz+, exp. 3-15-10
$0.35/1 Softsoap Brand Liquid Hand Soap, 8.5oz, exp. 1-23-10
$2/10 SoyJoy Single Bars, exp. 2-28-10
B2G1 SoyJoy Single Bars (up to $1.39), exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain & Odor Eliminator Product, exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 Tyson Grilled & Ready Frozen Product, exp. 4-3-10
$0.55/1 Tyson Grilled & Ready Refrigerated Product, exp. 4-3-10
$1/2 Welch’s Jam, Jelly or Spread, 32oz, 22oz, or 18.8oz, exp. 4-30-10
$3/1 Whole Body Cleanse Internal Cleansing System, exp. 4-3-10
$1/1 Zantac Product, exp. 4-30-10


General Mills

$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-ups, or Fruit Stickerz, exp. 2-27-10
$0.50/1 Fiber One Box Muffin Mix, exp. 2-27-10
$0.40/1 Fiber One Chewy Bars, exp. 2-27-10
$0.60/1 Fiber One Complete Pancake Mix, 28.3oz, exp. 2-27-10
$1/1 Fiber One Frozen Muffins, exp. 3-27-10
$1/3 General Mills Cereals, exp. 2-13-10
$0.60/3 Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables, exp. 2-27-10
$0.50/1 Green Giant Just for One Vegetables, exp. 2-27-10
$0.40/1 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Frozen Vegetables, exp. 2-27-10
$0.50/1 Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters, exp. 2-27-10
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, exp. 3-27-10
$0.30/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands Biscuits, exp. 3-27-10
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands Sweet Rolls, exp. 3-27-10
$0.55/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries, exp. 3-27-10
$1/4 Progresso Soups, exp. 2-27-10
$0.50/2 Progresso Soups, exp. 2-27-10
$1/1 Romano’s Macaroni Grill Restaurant Favorites Dinner Kit, exp. 2-27-10
$1/1 Wanchai Ferry Dinner Kit, exp. 2-27-10
$0.50/1 Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt Multipack, exp. 2-27-10
$1/1 Yoplait Frozen Smoothie, exp. 2-27-10
$1/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt Yogurt, exp. 2-27-10
$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups (Original, Light, Thick & Creamy, or Whips) or Yoplait Original or Light Smoothie, exp. 2-27-10
$0.50/8 Yoplait Yogurt Cups (Original, Light, Thick & Creamy or Whips) or Yoplait Original or Light Smoothie, exp. 2-27-10
$1/1 YoPlus or YoPlus Light Yogurt 4pk, exp. 2-27-10


Red Plum #1

$3/1 AcneFree Clear Skin System, Sensitive Skin System, or Severe to Clear System, exp. 2-28-10
$1/1 AcneFree Treatment, exp. 2-28-10
$2/1 All Liquid Laundry Detergent, 32 load+, exp. 2-7-10
$1/2 Aunt Jemima Mix or Syrup, 24oz+, exp. 4-30-10
$1/1 Band-Aid Brand Product, exp. 3-31-10
$2/1 Bengay Product, exp. 3-31-10
$1/2 Carefree Products 28ct or Ultra Protection Products, exp. 3-31-10
$2/1 Cortaid Product, exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 Disney or Marvel High-Quality Vitamin Product, exp. 2-17-10
$5/1 Ester-C Product, exp. 2-24-10
$5/1 FaceLift Wrinkle Free Eyes, Retinol 4X, or 24 Hour FaceLift, exp. 2-28-10
$6/1 Flex-A-Min Joint Care Product, exp. 2-16-10
$0.55/1 Hefty Waste Bags, exp. 3-31-10
$0.75/1 Jimmy Dean Sandwich Item, exp. 3-6-10
$1/1 Johnson & Johnson First Aid Brand Product, exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 Johnson’s Baby Product, exp. 3-15-10
$1/1 Johnson’s Body Care Product, exp. 3-15-10
$0.50/1 Listerine Antiseptic Product, 500mL+, exp. 1-31-11
$0.50/1 Listerine Pocketpaks 24ct+, Listerine Pocketmist, Plax Rinse, or Listerine Essential Care Toothpaste, exp. 1-31-11
$1/1 Listerine Restoring Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash, 500mL+, exp. 1-31-11
$1/1 Listerine Smart Rinse, Listerine Agent Cool Blue, Reach Kids Toothbrush or Value Pack, exp. 1-31-11
$1/1 Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash, 500mL+, exp. 1-31-11
$3/1 Listerine Whitening Quick Dissolving Strips or Pen, or Rembrandt 2 Hour Kit or Strips, exp. 1-31-11
$1/1 Listerine Whitening Rinse 16fl.oz+ or Rembrandt Whitening Mouthwash, exp. 1-31-11
$2/1 Monistat Soothe & Relieve Pack or Soothing Care Product, exp. 6-30-10
$3/1 Monistat Yeast Infection Treatment or E.P.T. Product, exp. 6-30-10
$1/1 Motrin Infants or Childrens, Tylenol Infants or Childrens, or Children’s Tylenol Plus Cold Product, exp. 3-31-10
$3/2 Motrin Infants or Childrens, Tylenol Infants or Childrens, or Children’s Tylenol Plus Cold Products, exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 Motrin Product, exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 Nature’s Bounty Vitamin or Supplement, exp. 2-16-10
$1/1 Neosporin Lip Health, exp. 4-3-10
$1/1 Neosporin Product, exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 O.B. Product, exp. 3-31-10
$5/1 Olay Professional Pro-X Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Pepcid, Imodium, Rolaids, Mylanta, or Tucks Product, exp. 4-3-10
$4/2 Pepcid, Imodium, Rolaids, Mylanta, or Tucks Products, exp. 4-3-10
$0.55/1 Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, exp. 2-13-10
$1/1 Reach Dental Floss or Reach Access Flosser, exp. 1-31-11
B1G1 Reach Single Toothbrush (up to $3.99), exp. 1-31-11
B1G1 Reach Total Care Dental Floss 30yd (up to $3.99), exp. 1-31-11
$2/1 Rembrandt Whitening Mouthwash or Whitening Toothpaste, exp. 1-31-11
$1/3 Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni, exp. 4-30-10
$1/1 Slim-Fast Bar Mulitpack, exp. 3-28-10
$1.50/1 Slim-Fast Shake Multipack or Shake Mix. exp. 3-28-10
$3/1 Slim Shots Liquid Portion Control (excludes 2ct), exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 Splenda No Calorie Sweetener w/ Fiber Product, exp. 4-1-10
$1.50/1 Splenda Sweetener Product, exp. 4-1-10
B1G1 Stayfree Product (up to $7.50), exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 Sun Crystals All-Natural Sweetener, exp. 3-19-10
$1/1 Sundown Vitamin or Supplement Product, exp. 2-17-10
$1/1 Tylenol Cold or Sinus, or Sudafed PE or OM Product, exp. 4-3-10
$3/2 Tylenol Cold or Sinus, or Sudafed PE or OM Product, exp. 4-3-10
$1/1 Tylenol Extra Strength, Rapid Release Gels, Arthritis Pain, PM or 8HR Product, exp. 3-31-10
$2/1 Viactiv Soft Chews Dietary Supplements, exp. 3-31-10
$2/1 Visine All Day Eye Itch Relief, Totality Mulit-Symptom Relief, or Total Eye Soothing Wipes, exp. 3-31-10
$1/1 Visine Product, exp. 3-31-10


RedPlum #2 (not sure on the exp. date of these yet)

$10/1 Alli, 120ct
$1/1 Aquafresh Iso-Active Foaming Gel
$1/1 Aquafresh Premium Toothbrush (Gel-Flex or Deep Action)
$0.75/1 Aquafresh Premium Toohtpaste (Advanced, Extreme Clean, White & Shine, or Sensitive), 5.6oz+
$0.50/1 Beano To-Go, 12ct
$1/1 Beano, 30ct+
$1/1 Breathe Right
$2/1 Caltrate (except 30ct)
$2/1 Centrum Kids
$1/1 Centrum Performance
$3/1 Centrum Silver (except 30ct)
$3/1 Centrum (except 30ct)
$1/1 Children’s Dimetapp
$1/1 Coulour Riche Anti-Aging Serum Lipstick or L’Oreal Lip Product
$3/1 Fiber Choice, 90ct
$1/2 Kellogg’s Special K Cereal Bars, Fruit Crisps, or Bliss Bars, 5ct+
$1/2 Kellogg’s Special K Cereals, 11.4oz+
$1/2 Kellogg’s Special K Crackers, 4.62oz+
$1/2 Kellogg’s Special K Protein Meal Bars, Protein Snack Bars, Protein Shakes, or Protein Water Mixes, 4ct+
$2/1 L’Oreal Cleanser, Moisturizer, or Treatment
$2/1 L'Oreal EverStrong or EverPure Treatment
$2/1 L’Oreal EverStrong or EverPure Shampoo or Conditioner
$2/1 L’Oreal Haircolor
$1/1 L’Oreal Mascara, Eyeliner, or Eye Shadow
$2.50/1 Lactaid Fast Act Dietary Supplement
$0.75/1 McCormick Spice or Herb
$15/1 Nicorette Gum 100ct+, NicoDerm CQ 14ct+, or Commit 72ct+
$2/1 Nivea Body Lotion, 13.5oz
$5/2 Nivea Body Lotions, 13.5oz
$2/1 Nivea Body Wash for Women, 16.9oz
B1G1 Nivea Lip Care, 0.17oz
$3/1 Nivea My Silhouette, 7oz
$1/1 Pedigree Good Bites Treats for Dogs
B2G1 Pedrigree Food for Dogs (up to $1.09)
$1/1 Polident
$1/2 Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn
$1/1 Robitussin To Go 10ct
$1/1 Robitussin (except Robitussin To Go 2ct)
$1/1 Sensodyne Iso-Active Foaming Gel or Sensodyne Toothpaste
$1/1 Sensodyne ProNamel Toothpaste
$1/2 Smucker’s Fruit Spread AND Jif Peanut Butter
$1/1 Super Poligrip
$3/1 L'Oreal True Match or Makeup, Powder, Blush or Concealer
$1/1 Truvia Natural Sweetener
$1/2 Uncle Ben’s Plain White or Brown Rice
$1/2 Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice


Please let me know if there are any great deals out there using these coupons. . .

Last Chance to Get Your Rite Aid Video Value Coupons for December!!

If you haven't finished watching the Rite Aid videos for December, you only have until midnight of the 31st to do so. Remember that these coupons do not expire until Jan. 31st, so you still have time to use them, but after the 31st you will no longer be able to earn the December coupons. And per Rite Aid's coupon policy, Rite Aid coupons can be combined with manufacturer’s coupons for even greater savings.

Simply log into RiteAidVideoValues to earn your coupons.

Rite Aid 12/27/09 to 1/2/10

Rite Aid is my favorite store this week!! There appear to be many great deals with all the B1G1 offers. However, until I go to the store myself, I will not know prices of many of the items - so I'll be doing a little guess work.


Purchase #1 (possibly #2 - see NOTE below)

6 Cover Girl Clean liquid/powder makeup (pg. 1) B1G1 (around $6.59/1) - 6 $1/1 (11/29/PG - exp. 12/31/09) = $13.77
- 3 $2 SCR (limit 5) = $7.77/6 (You might be able to get the SCR on the FREE items, but I am not confident of this. If so, 5 $2 SCRs would = $3.77/6)

2 BeneVia (pg. 7) 8 oz. 4 pk. B1G1 ($8.99/1) - 2 $5/1 (11/14/SS; Printable) = make $1.01
- 2 $2 (Rite Aid Dec. Video Values coupon) = make $5.01

Total before coupons = $28.76
- $5/25 Printable (or $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- $20 (in MFC and Rite Aid Video Values coupons)
Total OOP = $3.76 + tax
- $6 SCR (or $10 SCR if you are able to collect on all 5 Cover Girl makeups)
Make $2.24 - tax (or make $6.24 - tax)

NOTE: If the 6 Cover Girl makeups qualify you for the 5 SCR's only do this transaction 1 time. If not do this transaction twice.
NOTE: $2/1 WellnessCoupons can also be used for the Cover Girl makeup. These can be combined with the MFC coupons. If these are used then the total after 6 MFC and 6 Wellness coupons would be $1.77. Subtract the SCR and you are making money. Note however, that if you use Wellness coupons, your total OOP cost will be -$8.24. You MUST add on at least $8.24 to your total to be able to complete your transaction and have a $0 OOP. This would give you a profit of $6 to $10.


Purchase #2

1 Crest toothpaste twin pack (pg. 2) $4.49/1 - $1/1 (12/6/RP) = $3.49/1
- $1.75 SCR = $1.74

1 Oral-B Cross Action power brush (pg. 2) $5/1 - $3/1 (12/27/PG) = $2/1
- $2 SCR = FREE

1 Crest toothpaste (pg. 2) $2.49 - $1/1 (12/6/RP; 12/27/PG) = $1.49
- $1 SCR = $0.49/1

1 Colgate 360 toothbrush (pg. 5) $2.49 - $0.75/1 (Printable) = $1.74

6 SoyJoy bars (pg. 5) 1.06 oz. $0.60/1 ($3.60/6) - 3 B1G1 (11/1/SS - exp. 12/31/09) = $1.80/6
- $3 SCR = make $1.20

1 Kotex (pg. 5) $2.99 ($1/1 coupons were in several home mailers and in All You Oct. '09)
- $2 SCR = $0.99/1

2 BeneVia (pg. 7) 8 oz. 4 pk. B1G1 ($8.99/1) - 2 $5/1 (11/14/SS; Printable) = make $1.01
- 2 $2 (Rite Aid Dec. Video Values coupon) = make $5.01

Total before coupons = $30.05
- $5/25 (Printable) (or $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- $21.55 (in MFC and Rite Aid Video Values coupons)
Total OOP = $3.50 + tax
- $9.75 SCR
Make $6.25 - tax

NOTE: $1/1 WellnessCoupon can also be used for any oral care item. These can be combined with the MFC coupons. If these are used then the total OOP after 4 Wellness coupons would be -$0.50. Add at least a $0.50 candy bar to bring your total OOP to $0. This would give you a profit of $9.75 after SCR.
 

Purchase #3 (Must use Wellness coupons)

2 N.Y.C. color cosmetics (pg. 4) B1G1 50% off (find 2 items $4/1 if possible or less; must be at least $2/1) - $1/1 (All You Dec'09 - or 2 of these coupons if you have them) = $5/2
- 2 $2/1 WellnessCoupon = $1/2
- $1 SCR = FREE

2 Revlon eye shadows (pg. 4) B1G1 50% off (find 2 items around $5.50/1 if possible or less; must be at least $2/1) - 2 $2/1 (12/13/SS) = $4.25/2
- 2 $2/1 WellnessCoupon = $0.25/2

1 Almay eye cosmetics (pg. 4) $6.99/1 - $1/1 (Printable - While this coupon does have a Target logo on it, it is a MFC and is still good at RA.) = $5.99/1
- $2/1 WellnessCoupon = $3.99/1
- $2 SCR = $1.99/1

1 Clearasil skin care (pg. 5) $3.99/1 - $2/1 (9/27/SS - exp. 12/31/09) = $1.99
- $2/1 WellnessCoupon = make $0.01

 Total before coupons = around $25.23
- $5/25 (Printable) (or $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- $20 (in MFC and Wellness coupons)
Total OOP = $0.23 + tax
- $3 SCR
Make $2.77 - tax

 
NOTE: If you didn't get a chance to do this Olay deal last week, you get another chance this week.
Olay purchase:

2 Olay Quench body lotions $7.49/1 (or more expensive if you can find one) = $14.98 (or more)
2 Olay body wash (pg.1) B1G1 50% off (about $4.99/1 or $7.49/2) - 2 B1 body wash G1 body lotion (11/29/PG - exp. 12/31/09) = $7.49/2 body washes and 2 lotions
- OlayQuenchMIR = FREE plus profit (NOTE: This rebate can be done TWICE as long as everything is submitted in the same envelope.)

Total before coupons = at least $22.47
- $5/20 (Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- at least $14.98 (in MFC)
Total OOP = $2.49 + tax
- at least $14.98 MIR
Make at least $12.49 - tax

NOTE: Use 2 $2/1 WellnessCoupons on the 2 lotions for even greater savings. This would give you an OOP cost of  -$1.51. You would need to add an item that cost at least $1.51 onto your order in order to bring your OOP cost to $0 or more. This would give you a profit of $12.49.


Total end profit on all my purchases (not using any Welness coupons) is at least $23.22 - tax.

At the end of my shopping day (not using the Wellness coupons), I will have made $23.22 - tax to $24.98 - tax and take home $81.28 to $110.04 worth of sale merchandise (depending on whether or not I have to do Purchase #1 twice).
 
 
And using Wellness coupons my total end profit would be around $35.01 - tax. And I would take home at least $116.76 worth of sale merchandise.



UPDATE:
This week is just almost too good to be true.  : )

Purchase #4

2 Olay Regenerist facial cleansers (pg. 1) 5 oz. (not pictured) B1G1 50% off ($7.99/1 or cheaper if you can find it) - 2 $3/1 (11/29/PG - exp. 12/31/09) = $5.99/2
- OlayRegeneristMIR = make $9.02

1 Always Infinity (pg. 3) 28-36 ct. $6.99
1 Always Infinity 14 to 18 ct. $?? (at least $2) - B1 28 to 36 ct. G1 14 to 18 ct. (12/27/PG) = $6.99/2
-$2 SCR = $4.99/2

Total before coupons = at least $20.98
- $5/20 (Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- at least $8 (in MFC)
Total OOP = $7.98 + tax
- $2 SCR
- $15 MIR
Make $9.02 - tax

NOTE: The $2/1 WellnessCoupon can be used on the Olay as well. Using 2 coupons this would drop your OOP cost to $3.98 and bring your profit up to $13.02 for this purchase alone!

This Week's Noteworthy FREEBIES 12/26

1. OrientWatchUSA Receive a FREE Orient mystery bag. May include watch, stickers, keychains, tools, coupons, and more. Offer is found on the right hand side of the page. An offer for a FREE keychain is just below.
2. HuggiesPullUps Receive 2 FREE Huggies Pull-Ups from Costco.
3. Arm&HammerToothpaste Receive a FREE toothpaste sample. A link will be sent to your email. You must click on the link to confirm your address.
4. P&GSamplesandCoupons Receive a FREE sample of Always Infinity, Prilosec, and Tampax Pearl when you sign back in or you sign up for an account. Also receive coupons for Tide, Iams, Downy, Crest, and Charmin.
5. KashiTrailMixBar Receive a FREE Kashi bar.
   

Who Cares about Christmas Anyway?

It seems everyone does! There are those who say "Merry Christmas" and others who say "Happy Holidays." Still others say "Happy Hannakuh" or even "Happy Kawanza." Does anyone really say "Seasons Greetings?"

Whatever greeting one gives, we cannot remove from our mind what December 25th celebrates.

About 2,010 years ago a Jewish boy was born to a virgin in a filthy stable in the town of Bethlehem. The Lord of all heaven and earth became a man. He lived a perfect life, with no sin. . . He then died on a Roman cross at the age of 33. He bore the sins of all mankind on that cross and then rose three days later from the dead!

Whatever greeting one gives during the month of December; there is no escaping the reality that one day, not so far in the future, we will all come face to face with Jesus Christ. . . And on that day, all that will matter will not be the question of whether or not Christ is in Christmas, but whether or not He is in you.

Have a Merry Christmas!

Scott ---Erin's husband, who is not a couponer, but learning to appreciate them. :-)

Why not start worshiping your Creator now? The Christmas story in Luke Chapter 2 is a great place to start reading to find out how He desires to be worshiped.

A New Mail-In Coupon Offer

Purchase $10 worth of participating brands (before coupons), mail in your receipts, and get a coupon booklet with $25 worth of coupons.

Mail-InOffer

FREE Fresco Taco at Taco Bell

Visit TacoBellCoupon to print off a coupon for a FREE Fresco Taco. There are 1 million FREE tacos being offered. Limit of one coupon per person.

NOTE: The coupon will expire 7 days after it is printed!

New Redbox Code = FREE Movie

The code, ACME25, can be used once per credit or debit card for a FREE movie. Remember Redbox allows you to keep movies overnight. They must be returned by the following evening or Redbox will charge your card a $1 fee. My husband and I just make it a point to return the movies on the way to work or church, which for us . . . is the same location.   : )

Newspaper Insert Coupons for 12/27/09

NOTE: Only Proctor & Gamble have a coupon insert coming out this week!!

NOTE: If you receive the PG inserts in the mail, there will be NO coupon inserts in your Sunday paper! For those of you who did not already receive the PG insert in the mail, these will come in next week's mail.

So what coupons are in that PG insert? (NOTE: You may be missing some of these coupons as regional coupon inserts differ slightly. Also, your inserts may contain these coupons but the values may be slightly different.)

$3/1 Align Product, exp. 1-31-10
B1G1 Always Infinity, exp. 1-31-10
B1G1 Always Pad, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloth, exp. 1-31-10
B1G1 Always Pantiliner, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Aussie Product, exp. 1-31-10
$0.50/1 Bounce Dryer Bar, exp. 1-31-10
$0.25/1 Bounce Dryer Sheets, exp. 1-31-10
$0.25/1 Bounty Napkins, exp. 1-31-10
$0.25/1 Bounty Towel or Napkins, exp. 1-31-10
$0.50/1 Cascade Product, exp. 1-31-10
$0.25/1 Charmin Toilet Paper, exp. 1-31-10
$2/1 Cover Girl & Olay Simply Ageless, exp. 1-31-10
$0.75/1 Crest Glide Floss or Glide Floss Picks, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Crest Premium, exp. 1-31-10
$0.75/1 Crest Rinse, exp. 1-31-10
$0.50/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel, exp. 1-31-10
$5/1 Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal, exp. 1-31-10
$0.25/1 Dawn Dish Soap, exp. 1-31-10
$0.50/1 Dawn Hand Renewal, exp. 1-31-10
$0.50/1 Downy Product, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Gillette Body Wash, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Gillette Deodorant Product, exp. 2-28-10
$2/1 Gillette Fusion Razor, exp. 1-31-10
$1.50/1 Gillette Fusion Shave Prep Product, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Gillette Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Gillette Shave Gel or Foam, exp. 1-31-10
$2/2 Head & Shoulders Product, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Herbal Essences Product, exp. 1-31-10
$3/1 Metamucil Product, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Nice n Easy Hair Color, exp. 1-31-10
$1.50/1 NyQuil or DayQuil Product, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Olay Body Wash, Bar Soap, In-Shower Lotion or Hand & Body Lotion, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser, exp. 1-31-10
$5/1 Olay Professional Pro-X Product, exp. 1-31-10
$1/2 Old Spice Deodorant or Body Wash, exp. 2-28-10
$3/1 Oral-B Battery or Rechargeble Power Toothbrush, exp. 1-31-10
$3/1 Oral-B Power Refills, exp. 1-31-10
$0.75/1 Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage or Indicator Toothbrush, exp. 1-31-10
$2/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants, exp. 1-31-10
$2/1 Pampers Extra Protection Diapers, exp. 1-31-10
$0.50/1 Pampers Wipes, exp. 1-31-10
$3/2 Pantene Product, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Pantene Styler, Hair Spray or Treatment, exp. 1-31-10
$0.50/1 Pepto-Bismol, exp. 1-31-10
$3/1 Prilosec Product, exp. 1-31-10
FREE Puffs Product wyb (2) Vicks Products, exp. 1-31-10
$0.75/1 Scope Mouthwash, exp. 1-31-10
$0.25/1 Secret Deodorant, exp. 2-28-10
FREE Secret Flawless wyb (2) Old Spice Red Zone Deodorants, exp. 2-28-10
B1G1 TAG Product, exp. 2-28-10
B1G1 Tampax Product, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Tide Product, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Tide Stain Release, exp. 1-31-10
$3/1 Tide Stain Release, exp. 1-31-10
$15 MIR wyb (2) Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizers, Facial Treatments and/or Facial Cleaners, exp. 1-31-10
$1/1 Zest, Ivory or Safeguard Body Wash or Bar Pack, exp. 1-31-10


Please let me know if there are any great deals out there using these coupons. . .

Walgreens Coupon Policy or Lack Thereof

Just thought that some of you might like to read this as it helps to clarify a fuzzy Walgreens' coupon policy.

Walgreens Coupon Policy or Lack Thereof

Taking a Break from Giant Eagle this Week

I don't see any spectacular deals at Giant Eagle this week, so I'm going to take a break from GE . . . at least until after Christmas.


The two deals I did see are:


Idahoan mashed potatoes $1/1 - $1/1 (Printable) = FREE


Birdseye bagged/boxed veggies $1/1 - $0.50/1 (11/15/SS, 12/6/SS) = FREE

FREE pint of International Delights

Get a coupon for a FREE pint of International Delights coffee creamer when you become a fan (or if you already are a fan, just register for the coupon) on facebook. The coupon is available to the first 100,000 people that Register. It will be sent to you in the mail.

Rite Aid 12/20 to 12/26

MIRs make this week a profitable week at Rite Aid.


Purchase #1 & 2

2 Borghese nail polish/enamel (pg. 10) B1G1 50% off (about $8/1) - 2 $5/1 (Rite Aid Nov. Video Values coupon) = $2/2

1 Olay body wash (pg. 10) 18 oz. $4.99
1 Olay Quench body lotion (pg. 10) as expensive as you can get - B1 body wash G1 body lotion (11/29/PG) = $4.99/2
- OlayQuenchMIR = FREE plus profit (depending on the original price of body lotion) (NOTE: This rebate can be done TWICE as long as everything is submitted in the same envelope.)

Total before coupons = at least $21.98
- $5/20 (Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- at least $14.99 (in MFC and RA Video Values coupons)
Total OOP = around $1.99 + tax
- at least $4.99 MIR
Make at least $3 - tax


If you stop here you will make at least $6. The remaining purchases will not make you any money, but you can get a lot of Olay facial products for a total weekly OOP cost of $0.94 + tax. Also, remember that RA's Gift of Savings is still going on through the 24th. So in reality these purchases would still be FREE to making you money.


Purchase #3

1 Olay Regenerist skin care product (pg. 11) $17.99/1 -1 $3/1 (11/29/PG) = $14.99/1
- $3 SCR (limit 2) = $11.99/1

1 Tylenol 8 hr (pg. 15) 24 ct. $2.99/1 - $2/1 (9/20/RP) = $0.99/1

Total before coupons = $20.98
- $5/20 (Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- $5 (in MFC)
Total OOP = $10.98 + tax
- $3 SCR
Cost $7.98 + tax


Purchase #4

1 Olay Regenerist skin care product (pg. 11) $17.99/1 -1 $3/1 (11/29/PG) = $14.99/1
- $3 SCR (limit 2) = $11.99/1

1 Triaminic thin strips or Theraflu (pg. 15) $3.99/1 - $3/1 (12/6/SS) = $0.99/1

Total before coupons = $21.98
- $5/20 (Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- $6 (in MFC)
Total OOP = $10.98 + tax
- $3 SCR
Cost $7.98 + tax


Purchase #5

1 Olay Regenerist skin care product (pg. 11) $17.99/1 -1 $3/1 (11/29/PG) = $14.99/1

1 Triaminic thin strips or Theraflu (pg. 15) $3.99/1 - $3/1 (12/6/SS) = $0.99/1

Total before coupons = $21.98
- $5/20 (Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- $6 (in MFC)
Total OOP = $10.98 + tax
- OlayFacialMIR
Make $9.02 - tax


Total end cost of all my purchases $0.94 + tax
And don't forget the Gift of Savings certificate through the 24th ($20 when you spend $100 pre-coupons).

At the end of my shopping day (not including the Gift of Savings cert.), I will have spent $0.94 + tax and take home $108.90 worth of sale merchandise.

Rite Aid's Coupon Policy and Manufacturer's Coupons

I recently had a great comment from a reader that I wanted to share as others may encounter a similar situation at some point in time.


Hi,

I appreciate all the work involved in reviewing and posting these offers, but have had numerous problems with the presumed store coupons at Rite aid and Walgreens which are actually marked "manuf...coupons."

The manager @ Rite Aid on Thursday, and personnel at Walgreens have both told me they will accept one or the other, NOT BOTH!

So are some stores accepting 2 manuf. coupons??

It's so frustrating to prepare for the sale and then essentially leave it all on the table b/c it's not worth the price w/o 2 coupons.



My response:


I was out of town this past weekend, for my sister's wedding, and am just getting around to answering your comment.

No store will accept two TRUE manufacturer's coupons on the same item, however, the coupons that RA and Walgreens have in their ad are store coupons (even though they say "manufacturer's coupon"). There is no other store that will accept the coupons in the RA ad other than RA (or a grocery store that accepts competitors coupons). And per RA's coupon policy, they will accept 1 TRUE manufacturer's coupon and one RA coupon per item.

One of the ways that you can tell if a coupon is a TRUE manufacturer's coupon is that the bar code of such a coupon will always start with a 5 or a 9. Also, on the bottom of every RA coupon it will state "good only at Rite Aid Pharmacies." A TRUE manufacturer's coupon is good at any store that will accept coupons. If it is only good at one store then it is a store coupon.

So, why would it be called a manufacturer's coupon if in fact it is a store coupon? RA has worked out a deal with the manufacturer to offer their product at a lower rate, but rather than offer that product to everyone at that lower rate (ie. a sale) they have offered everyone the chance to take advantage of the lower rate by providing a coupon for the negotiated price. RA knows that not everyone who buys the product will use the coupon so they will make extra money off of those people. It is a method RA (and many other stores) use to make a little extra money.

RA registers will accept both coupons with no trouble. It sounds as if the managers in your area are ill informed as to the nature of the coupons. I would print out a copy of RA's coupon policy and take it with me to the store. I would also call RA's customer service number and explain the situation to them. Then I would put RA's customer service number in my cell phone and would kindly give them a call at the store if you have any other problems. (Remember, kindness about these situations goes a long way with managers and other personnel.)

I understand how frustrating it can be to have deals and scenarios all figured out and then not be able to complete them. I recently had a similar experience with my local grocery store. I kindly explained to the manager that I was under the impression that their corporate policy was different and asked if I could have the corporate office call them. The manager said that was fine (frankly, I don't think she knew quite what to say). I called corporate and nicely explained the situation and what my understanding of the policy was and they contacted my local store and straightened everything out. It was a happy resolution for me and I didn't offend anyone at the store in getting the situation resolved.

Johnson's Baby Coupons

If you still have any Johnson's baby coupons left from 9/13/RP clip them and take them to Walmart. They can be used for FREE Bath Buddies soap, q-tips, or other baby items. These coupons expire this Tuesday, 12/15/09, so hurry!

Rite Aid 12/13 - 12/19

This week looks like a great week at Rite Aid. I've got all my scenarios worked out, now I've just got to find the time to head over there before we leave town for my sister's wedding.

Make sure you pick up at least two YellowSavingsBooks at Rite Aid. It contains over $125 in coupons and should be located near the pharmacy counter. I'm using some of these coupons in my scenarios this week.


Purchase #1

2 G.U.M. toothbrushes (pg. 10) $5/2 - 2 $1/1 (11/15/RP) = $3/2
- $1 SCR = $2/2

1 Fresh Effects (pg. 18) $2.99/1
- $2.99 SCR = FREE

1 Band-Aid kid's bandages (pg. 18) $1.99/1 - $1/1 in ad coupon = $0.99/1

1 Comtrex (pg. 15) $3.99/1 - $2/1 (11/1/SS) = $1.99
- $2/1 RA yellow book coupon = FREE

1 Dimetapp (pg. 15) $6.49/1 - $2/1 (Printable) = $4.49
- $4/1 RA yellow book coupon = $0.49/1

Total before coupons = $20.96
- $5/20 (Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- $13 (in MFC, in-ad coupons, and RA yellow book coupons)
Total OOP = $2.96 + tax
- $3.99 SCR
Make $1.03 - tax


Purchase #2

2 Nivea Lip care (pg. 18) $2.99/1 ($5.98/2) - B1G1 (11/1/RP) = $2.99/2
- $2 SCR = $0.99/2

1 4 Way nasal spray (pg. 15) $3.99/1 - $1.50/1 (11/1/SS; 12/6/SS) = $2.49
- $2/1 RA yellow book coupon = $0.49/1

3 Cover Girl powder or liquid (pg. 20) B1G1 50% off $3.99/1 ($9.98/3) - 3 $1/1 (11/29/PG) = $6.98/3
- 3 $2 SCR (limit 5) = $0.98/3

2 Hershey's singles (pg. 13) $1/2 - B1G1 (9/20/SS) = $0.50/2

Total before coupons = $20.95
- $5/20 (Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- $9.99 (in MFC and RA yellow book coupons)
Total OOP = $5.96 + tax
- $8 SCR
Make $2.04 - tax


Purchase #3

1 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush (pg. 10) $5.99/1 - $2/1 (12/6/SS; Printable) = $3.99
- $2 SCR = $1.99/1

2 Cover Girl powder or liquid (pg. 20) B1G1 50% off $3.99/1 ($5.99/2) - 2 $1/1 (11/29/PG) = $3.99/2
- 2 $2 SCR (limit 5) = Make $0.01

1 Comtrex (pg. 15) $3.99/1 - $2/1 (11/1/SS) = $1.99
- $2/1 RA yellow book coupon = FREE

1 Dimetapp (pg. 15) $6.49/1 - $2/1 (Printable) = $4.49
- $4/1 RA yellow book coupon = $0.49/1

Total before coupons = $22.96
- $5/20 (Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- $14 (in MFC and RA yellow book coupons)
Total OOP = $3.96 + tax
- $6 SCR
Make $2.04 - tax


Purchase #4

3 pks Duracell batteries (pg. 7) $5.99/1 (17.97/3) - 3 $1/1 (11/22/SS; 12/13/SS) = $14.97
- $5 SCR wyb $15 worth of Duracell products

3 Prell shampoos (pg. 19) $0.99/1 (2.97/3)
- 3 $2 SCR (limit 5) = make $3.03

Total before coupons = $20.94
- $5/20 (Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- $3 (in MFC)
Total OOP = $12.94 + tax
- $11 SCR
Cost $1.94 + tax


Purchase #5

8 Hershey's Holiday Kisses (pg. 1) $1.99/1 ($15.92/8) - 2 B3G1 (12/6/SS) = $11.94/8

2 Hershey's Christmas miniatures (pg. 12) $1.99/1 ($3.98/2) - $1/2 (12/6/SS) = $2.98/2
- $5 SCR wyb $20 worth Hershey's candy ($15.92 + $3.98 + $1 from purchase #2 = $20.90)

2 Prell Shampoo (pg. 19) $0.99/1 ($1.98/2)
- 2 $2 SCR (limit 5) = make $1.01

Total before coupons = $21.88
- $5/20 (Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- $4.98 (in MFC)
Total OOP = $11.90 + tax
- $9 SCR
Cost $2.90 + tax


Total end profit on my purchases: $0.27 - tax
And don't forget the Gift of Savings certificate ($20 when you spend $100 pre-coupons).

At the end of my shopping day (not including the Gift of Savings cert.), I will make $0.27 - tax and take home $107.69 worth of sale merchandise.

Giant Eagle 12/10 - 12/16

There was a decent amount to get at Giant Eagle this week, but it has been like that almost every week recently. Yeah! Today I "purchased" the following:

4 Mcllhenny Tabasco (not in ad) sauce 2 oz. $1.33/1 - 4 $0.60/1 (11/15/SS) = $0.52/4 ($0.13/1)

5 Ronzoni pasta (not in ad) $1.66/1 - 5 $0.75/1 (12/6/SS) = $0.80/5 ($0.16/1)

12 Purina Cheweez (not in ad) dog sticks 1.8 oz. $1/1 - 3 $4/4 (11/15/SS) = FREE

8 Betty Crocker (pg. 5) cookie pouches $8/4 - 2 $2 instant wyb 4 - 8 $0.40/1 (10/25/SS; 11/15/GM; 12/13/GM) = $5.60/8 ($0.70/1) - 2 $2 OYNSO wyb 4 = $1.60/8 ($0.20/1) plus 2 FREE pans here.

5 Breakstone's (pg. 6) sour cream $1.25/1 - 5 $0.55/1 (12/13/SS; Printable) = $0.75/5 ($0.15/1)

4 Nesquick (pg. 6) single serve $1/1 - 4 $0.50/1 (11/1/RP) = FREE

5 Birdseye (pg. 6) bagged vegetables $1/1 - 5 $0.50/1 (12/6/SS) = FREE

5 Birdseye (pg. 6) Steamfresh $1/1 - 5 $0.50/1 (12/6/SS) = FREE (I did buy this and the above 5 Birdseye in two separate transactions of 5 each so that I would get 2 $5 Steeler buck certificates.)

12 Jergens (pg. 15) lotion $1.50/1 - $0.75/1 (10/11/SS; 0r $3/2 12/6/SS) = FREE

Total = $7.67 + tax - $7 in CATs (earned on previous purchases)
Total OOP = $0.67 + tax

Receive $4 in CATs from purchases
Receive $10 in Steeler bucks
Real cost to our family $3.67 + tax


Below are some deals of which I did not take advantage:

College Inn (pg. 3) broth $15/20 - $5 instant wyb 20 - 10 $1/2 (11/15/RP) = FREE

Welch's (pg. 6) 64 oz. $2/1 - $0.75/1 (9/13/SS) = $0.50/1 (I don't have this insert so I can't confirm that this coupon is in the inserts that we received in our area. But it is a great price if you have the coupon.)

Duracell (pg. 13) AA or AAA 2 pk (or 4 pk if your GE is substituting the 4 pk) $1/1 - (if you can buy the 4 pk.) $0.75/1 (11/22/SS; 12/13/RP) = FREE - $5 OYNSO wyb $15 = make $5 on 4 of the 4 pks.

Colgate (pg. 15) 6.4 oz. $1.67 - $0.75/1 (12/6/SS) = $0.16/1

Osteo Bi-Flex (pg. 15) around $13.98/2 (B1G1) - 2 $7/1 (11/8/RP) = 2 FREE

Not Again!

Well, I forgot my wedding anniversary again, how embarrassing. . . and this year is our 10th!! My husband's very proud of the fact that almost every year he remembers our anniversary first. This year, even though it was our 10th we were not able to do anything big (with me about to have a baby any day now). But Scott found a baby sitter for the two boys so he could spend the majority of the day just with me. Even though we were not able to do anything big, it was still so much fun just being out with my husband, like when we were dating, just the two of us. . . and no kids. : )

Walmart Deals 12/10/09

I ran out to Walmart last night to pick up a couple of items that they have for really, really cheap. (Note: Walmart's prices do differ from region to region and store to store.) Here's what I got:

7 Duck Brand EZ Start packing tape 22 yd. $1.08/1 - $1/1 (11/22/SS) = $0.08/1

1 Chef’s Requested bacon wrapped beef fillets 10 oz. $3.98/1 (I've also heard of prices being as low as $3.26 in other parts of the country.) - $3/1 (Printable Note: This will only print 1x per computer.) = $0.98/1 (or as low as $0.28 if you happen to live in one of those OTHER areas.)

2 Snuggle dryer sheets 40 ct. $1.87/1 - $2/1 (12/6/RP) = FREE or make $0.13/1

3 Reach dental floss 55 yds. $0.97/1 - $1/1 (6/14/SS) = FREE or make $0.03/1

Total before coupons: $18.19
- $17 (MFC)
= $1.19 + tax

I also just learned that Schick disposable razors 10 ct. are being reported at $1.97/1. Use the $2/1 (12/6/SS) to make them FREE. (I have at least 5 of these coupons and I just got more snuggle coupons so I'm headed back to Walmart sometime soon!)

Rite Aid's Diabetic Tote

I almost didn't request the diabetic tote from Rite Aid even though my purchases qualified me for it. . . but I'm glad I did. It came in the mail today. Besides being a sturdy bag (I think I'm going to make a large name label to cover the wording on the bag), it came with several samples and coupons. Below is a list of what comes with the tote:

.75 oz sample of Colgate Total Advanced Clean Plus Whitening
sample of Tylenol arthritis pain tablets
sample of Bayer aspirin tablets
sample of Halls Refresh
$0.50/1 Halls Refresh hard candy (exp. 5/31/10)
$1/1 Nature's Bounty product (exp. 3/31/10)
$0.55/1 Viactiv product (exp. 3/31/11)

Rite Aid 12/06 - 12/12

A couple of notes to start with:

1. Make sure you know RiteAid'sCouponPolicy. Print out a copy to keep with you. This will be a great help when you get a cashier, or even a manager, who doesn't know the policy.


2. Go to Rite Aid AdPerks to watch videos and earn Rite Aid coupons. You will be able to earn a $5/$20 Rite Aid coupon, as well as a coupon for each product for which you watch a video.


3. Print out and take additional $5/$25 coupons and $5/$20 coupons with you. Remember, the $5/$20 coupon is only available after you watch enough AdPerks videos.


4. And finally, don't forget about Rite Aid's Gift of Savings program that is running from 11/22/09 through 12/24/09. Spend $25-50 (after Rite Aid coupons and discounts, but before manufacturer's coupons), get $5 back. Spend $51-100, get $10 back. Spend over $100, get $20 back

All my scenarios will reflect my personal goal to either make money or at least not to have spent any - after I get my rebate check, Rite Aid gift cards, and/or Gift of Savings check back in the mail.

Purchase #1

2 Scotch Pop-up tape dispenser (pg. 21) $4.28/2 - 2 $1/1 (Printable) = $2.28/2

- $3.29 SCR #7 wyb 2 = make $1.01

2 GE Reveal light bulbs 4 pk. (pg. 21) $5/2 - $1/2 (Printable) = $4/2

- $2 SCR #16 wyb 2 = $2/2

1 M5 Magnum razor kit (pg. 20) $5.99/1 - $2 in-ad coupon - $3/1 (Printable) = $0.99/1

2 Holiday Mars single serve candy M&M's, Twix, Snickers (pg. 12) $1/2 - B1G1 (11/15/RP) = $0.50/2

1 Airwick imotion (pg. 22) 50% off (reg. $9.99?) - $5.00/1 (11/15/SS) = FREE to $1.49

Total before coupons = about $22.26

- $5/20 (Rite Aid Video Values coupon)

- $13.50 (in MFC and in-ad coupons)

Total OOP = about $3.76 + tax

-$5.29 SCR

Make about $1.53 - tax

Purchase #2

1 Philips universal remote (pg. 7) $12.99/1

- $10 SCR = $2.99/1

1 Mitchum deodorant (pg. 21) $2.50/1 - $1/1 (11/1/SS) = $1.50/1

- $1 SCR #108 = $0.50/1

2 Old Spice (pg. 17) $4/2 - $1/2 (11/1/PG; 11/29/PG) = $3/2

- $1 SCR #109 wyb 2 = $2/2

2 Holiday Mars single serve candy M&M's, Twix, Snickers (pg. 12) $1/2 - B1G1 (11/15/RP) = $0.50/2

Total before coupons = $20.49
- $5/20 (Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- $2.50 (in MFC and in-ad coupons)
Total OOP = 12.99 + tax
-$12 SCR
Cost $0.99 + tax

Total end profit on my purchases: $0.54 - tax

Below are the coupon match-ups and deals that I see for this week:

Holiday Bagged Candy (pg. 1) (Hershey's, M&M, Mars, Nestle, Reese's, Crunch, Snickers) $5/2 - B3G1 FREE (Hershey's Kisses) (12/6/SS) = $7.50/4 ($1.88/1) (Note: There is a $5 SCR (#44) wyb $20 of Hershey's/Reese's next week. You may want to save your coupons.)

Buy 3 American Express Gift Cards (pg. 6) and Save $10 with In-Ad Coupon

Philips universal remote (pg. 7) $12.99/1 - $10 SCR = $2.99/1

Duracell AA or AAA 8 pk, C or D 4 pk, or 9 volt 2 pk. batteries (pg. 7) $6.99/1 - $1/1 in-ad coupon = $5.99/1 - $0.75/1 (11/22/SS) = $5.24/1 (Also, buy $15 of Duracell products get $5 SCR #9)

Duracell rechargeable batteries or battery chargers (pg. 8) 40% off - $0.75/1 (11/22/SS) = I have to check the prices in the store (Also, buy $15 of Duracell products get $5 SCR #9)

Welch's sparking juice (pg. 12) $2.50/1 - $1/1 (11/15/SS) = $1.50/1

Holiday Mars single serve candy M&M's, Twix, Snickers (pg. 12) $1/2 - B1G1 (11/15/RP) = $0.50/2

Transfer Prescriptions (pg. 14) get $25 RA gift card & Flu Booklet w/ $75 savings with in-ad coupon.

Osteo Bi-Flex (pg. 14) B1G1 - 2 $7/1 (11/8/RP) = FREE or close to free (You can also use the $5/1 Osteo Bi-Flex Caplets Product printable (regional))

Bayer Contour blood glucose monitor (pg. 14) $14.99 - $30/1 (10/25/RP) = FREE (valid on diabetic tote) (Note: This is a great item to help you bring your total up to $20 or $25. It also increases your Gift of Savings total. Glucose monitors can be donated to missionaries for people out of the country or nursing homes.

Alka-Seltzer Plus (pg. 15) $4.99/1 - $1/1 (12/6/SS) = $3.99 - $1 SCR = $2.99/1

Halls cough drops (pg. 15) 20-30 ct $3/2 - $1/2 (11/8/SS) - 2 $.50/1 (30 ct RA video values Nov. 09) = $1/2

Kotex Pads 28 to 44ct, tampons 36ct, lightdays 80ct or larger (pg. 16) $11/2 - $2/2 (11/8/RP; or 2 $1/1 Kotex Product printable (IE) or printable (FF)) = $9/2 - $3 SCR (#71) wyb 2 = $6/2

Gillette Mach 3 or Fusion cartridge refills (pg. 16) price unknown - $2 in-ad coupon - $2/1 (Mach 3 in 11/1/PG; Fusion 11/1/PG) = ?

Arm & Hammer toothpaste or Spin Brush (pg. 17) B1G1 - $1/1 or $2/1 (Spin Brush 10/18/SS; Spin Brush 12/6/SS; $1/1 Printable, $2/1 Spin Brush Printable, $1/1 toothpaste Printable) = ?

Tom's of Maine deodorant or toothpaste (pg. 17) $6/2 - $1 SCR #104 wyb 2 = $5/2

Crest Scope Outlast whitening toothpaste B1G1 Scope Outlast mouthwash (pg. 17) $3.99/1 toothpaste - $0.75/1 (11/29/PG) - $1/1 Scope (11/29/PG) = $2.24/both

Old Spice or Secret Deodorant (pg. 17) $4/2 - $1/2 (Old Spice 11/1/PG; 11/29/PG or the Secret $0.50/1 11/1/PG plus B2G1 11/1/PG) = $3/2 Old Spice (or $3/3 Secret) - $1 SCR #109 wyb 2 = $2/2 Old Spice ($2/3 Secret)

M5 Magnum razor kit (pg. 20) $5.99/1 - $2 in-ad coupon - $3/1 (Printable) = $0.99/1

Mitchum deodorant (pg. 21) $2.50/1 - $1/1 (11/1/SS) = $1.50/1 - $1 SCR #108 = $0.50/1

Scotch Pop-up tape dispenser (pg. 21) $4.28/2 - 2 $1/1 (Printable, or $1/2 12/6/RP) = $2.28/2 - $3.29 SCR #7 wyb 2 = make $1.01

GE Reveal light bulbs 4 pk. (pg. 21) $5/2 - $1/2 (Printable) = $4/2 - $2 SCR #16 wyb 2 = $2/2

Woolite Drycleaners Secret (pg. 21) $7.99 - $3/1 (MIRpdf) - $3 SCR #41 = $1.99/1

Finish dishwasher detergent (pg. 21) $3.99/1 - $0.75/1 (11/15/SS; Printable) = $3.24/1 - $1 SCR #42 = $2.24/1

Dawn dish detergent (pg. 22) $0.99/1 - $0.25/1 (11/1/PG) = $0.74/1 (You could use this in Homemade 409.)

Joy dish detergent (pg. 22) $0.99/1 - $0.30/1 (10/11/PG) = $0.69/1

Glade spray (pg. 22) $0.99/1 - $0.75/2 (11/1/SS) = $1.23/2 ($0.61/1)

Airwick imotion (pg. 22) 50% off (reg. $9.99?) - $5.00/1 (11/15/SS) = FREE to $1.49

Tostitos or Doritos (pg. 23) $2.99/1 - $1 (Tostitos or Doritos RA Dec. video values coupon) = $1.99/1

Kellogg's cereal (pg. 24) $2.22/1 - $5/4 (Printable Note: this is a manufacturer's coupon, even though it is on Target's website) = $3.88/4

Kashi cereal (pg. 24) $2.22/1 - $1.50/1 (Kashi GoLean Crunch Vocalpoint Mailer; or $1/1 peelie on select Kashi cereal boxes - Target has the boxes with the peelies) = $0.72/1 or $1.22/1

Life-Savers bagged candies (pg. 24) $1/1 - $1/1 (coupons from previous packages; look for new packages advertising a $1/1 coupon inside) = FREE

Folgers coffee (pg. 24) $5.00/2 - 2 $1/1 (11/8/RP) = $3/2 ($1.50/1)

Texas Toast Croutons at GE for FREE

GE has New York Brand Texas Toast croutons (near the bread) on sale for $5/3 ($1.67/1) till 1/27/10. Then one of the new e-offers is for $1/1 5 oz. package of any New York Brand Texas Toast Croutons. Use $0.50/1 (11/8/SS) to get them completely FREE.

Remember: The e-offer can only be used for 1 transaction. So, purchase as many as you want in one transaction.

Update: The coupons were not in our local newspaper inserts. You would need to purchase them off a coupon clipping site or Ebay.

Giant Eagle 12/3 - 12/9

My shopping trip for this week will include the following:

3 Mentos gum 15 pieces (in the check-out lanes) $0.99/1 - 3 $0.55/1 (9/13/SS; 10/11/SS) = FREE or make $0.33 (Note: This deal is good till 12/30/09. However last time GE sold out of Mentos way before the deal ended and it took them a while to get more in.)

2 Green Giant boxed vegetables 7 to 10 oz. $1/1 - 2 $0.50/1 (Printable (IE) or Printable (FF)) (Note: The picture on the coupon is of Steamers, but the coupon states that it is good on any variety frozen vegetables.) = FREE

4 Kleenex facial tissue boxes 65-200 ct. $5/4 - 4 $0.75/1 (Printable) (Note: The coupon is a manufactures coupon even though it says Kmart on it. The coupon will scan just fine at the resister. ALSO, you may not be able to use 4 coupons since they would deduct $6 and the Kleenex is only costing you $5 to start with. If not, just use 3.) = $0.50 or FREE and make $1 - $1 OYNSO wyb 4 = FREE and make $0.50 to $2 (Other coupons that can be used are $0.75/1 from All You November '09, $0.50/3 from 11/1/SS or 12/6/SS) OR (If you have already used your Kleenex coupons: Marcal Small Steps facial tissue is $1.33/1 - $1/1 (11/15/SS) = $0.33/1)

2 Land O' Lakes spreadable butter tubs $10/8 ($1.25/1) - $1/2 (11/15/SS) = $1.50/2 ($0.75/1)

20 Betty Crocker potato pouches 3.3 to 6.5 oz. $8/10 - $2 off instant wyb 10 = $6/10 - 10 $0.35/1 (11/15/GM; 11/22/SS) = FREE and make $1 (Note: This will give you overage because the coupons do not exceed the original total of $8. There are also $0.40/1 IP coupons (Box Tops, Pillsbury.com, Printable (IE) or Printable (FF), SmartSource.com, BettyCrocker.com, Coupons.com). 10 of these $0.40/1 coupons could be used to make $2 on the purchase of 10 potato pouches.)

8 Tony's Pizza single serve (not in GE ad - the ones in the ad are larger and more expensive) $10/6 ($1.67/1) - $0.50/1 (10/4/SS) = $5.36/8($0.67/1) (Ok, so not a great deal - but better than a hamburger off the dollar menu somewhere. We can take these with us on our upcoming trip and microwave them when we stop for gasoline.)

$2 OYNSO wyb $10 worth in a single transaction
(You must buy 4 frostings and 1 morsels to make this deal work. The frostings and the morsels are going by shelf price. Shelf price for frosting is $1.80/1 and for the morsels it is $2.99/1. So 4 frostings and 1 morsel comes to a total of $10.19 shelf price which is enough to qualify for the $2 OYNSO. Total after coupons is $2 - $2 CAT = FREE + FREE Wilton pan.)

• 16 Betty Crocker frostings 12 to 16 oz. $5/4 ($1.25/1 sale price) - $0.50/1 (10/25/SS; 11/15/GM; BoxTops, BettyCrocker.com, SmartSource.com, Printable, Printable, Printable) = $4/16 ($0.25/1)
  
• 4 Nestle Toll House morsels $4/2 ($2/1) - $0.50/1 (11/1/RP; or $1/1 Printable) = $4/4 ($1/1)
  
• 4 Wilton pans (cookies sheets or cake pans valued at $5.49/1) FREE (1 free pan per purchase of 4 frostings) You must take a printout of the deal with you in order to get the free pans as the sign in the store has been taken down!! (FREEpandeal)
  
• Cost for frostings, morsels, and pans $8 - 4 $2 CATs = FREE

6 Oscar Mayer sliced bacon B1G1 ($5.38/2) - 6 $0.75/1 (11/15/SS) = $7.14/6 ($1.19/1)

10 Duracell batteries AA or AAA (Ad has the 2 pk. advertised for $1/1, however GE does not carry these. I took the 4 pk. to the register to do a price check. They are ringing up $1/1.) $1/1 - 10 $0.75/1 (11/22/SS) = FREE - 2 unadvertised $5 OYNSO wyb 5 = $10 in profit (Note: These would be FREE after CAT even without coupons as long as you buy in multiples of 5.)

Total = $20 + tax - $4 in previously earned CAT's

Total OOP = $16 + tax

Receive $19 in CAT's from purchases.

Real cost to our family $1 + tax


Below are a couple of other deals that I considered, but did not get.

4 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel $8/4 - $1 off instant wyb 4 = $7/4 - 4 $1/1 Printable) = $0.75/1 ($3/4)

International Delight coffee creamers $3/2 ($1.50/1) - $0.55 (11/8/SS; Printable) = $0.40/1

Crest 6.4 oz toothpaste (if you really need it and can't wait for the FREE toothpaste at Rite Aid) $5/3 ($1.67/1) - $0.75/1 (11/1/PG) = $0.17/1

Giant Eagle Has New e-Offers!

Giant Eagle has gotten their e-offers up and running again. To load the e-offers to your store card just go to www.gianteagle.com/home and click on "save" and/or "savings." You will see the link for the e-offers.

E-offers can be used in combination with a manufacturer's coupon. Just purchase the item and the amount is automatically deducted from your total. Then scan your paper coupons like normal.

Note: Each e-offer can be used only once. However, the discount will be taken off of every qualifying purchase in that transaction. So if you buy 10 of the same item and there is a corresponding e-offer for that item, the discount will come off 10 times. However, if you break up your purchase into 2 transactions of 5 qualifying items each, the e-offer will only work on the first transaction of 5 items. No e-offer will apply to the second transaction. Any unused e-offers will stay on your card.

$5 Hallmark Coupon = FREE Items

Hallmark has a coupon out for $5 off any purchase of $5 or more. This coupon will print out twice per computer and it expires 12/24/09. Print your coupon here.

There are several magazines that also contain this coupon in them. Woman's Day (Dec. 1 issue) has it as an insert (near page 32). Martha Stewart Living (Dec. issue) has the coupon near page 74. And Real Simple (Dec. issue) also has the coupon near page 124.

It is redeemable only at Hallmark Gold Crown stores. This can be used to make cards, books, wrapping paper, etc. FREE plus tax.

Now, I've just got to go locate my nearest Hallmark store and go shopping.

Thanks for the info. church friend. : )

Rite Aid 11/29 - 12/5

I'm a little behind on getting my Rite Aid deals (or any deals for that matter) together for this week. I'll blame it on traveling. Here are items that come out FREE or really cheap. (There may be other good deals, but since my personal goal is to either make money or at least not to have spent any - after I get my rebate check back in the mail - I won't buy those items until I can figure out some way to get them for free.)

Purchase #1

10 Lindt Chocolate Bars (pg. 23) $3/2 ($15 worth) - 5 $1/2 (10/4/SS) = $10
- $5 SCR (wyb $15 worth) = $5/10

1 AMO Complete Multi Purpose Solution (pg. 21) $7.99 - $1/1 (10/25/RP) = $6.99
- $7.99 SCR = Make $1/1

Total before coupons = $22.99
- $5/20 (Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- $6 (in MFC)
Total OOP = $11.99 + tax
-$12.99 SCR
Make $1 - tax

(Note: You could only buy 8 Lindt bars. Then your total would equal $19.99. You would need to add at least $0.01 to the total order to use the $5/20 coupon. You could then buy the additional 2 Lindt bars in another transaction. In the end this would help you make more.)

Purchase #2

1 Crest toothpaste (pg. 24) $2.49 - $0.75/1 (11/29/PG) = $1.74
- $1.50 SCR = $0.24/1

1 Febreze Candle (pg. 22) $5.99 - $2/1 (11/29/PG) = $3.99
- $2 SCR = $1.99/1

2 SunMaid Raisins (pg. 23) $4/2 - $1/2 (11/8/SS) = $3/2

1 Gillette Fusion Razor (pg. 24) $9.00 - $4/1 (11/19/PG) = $5/1
- $5 SCR = FREE

Total before coupons = $21.48
- $5/20 (Rite Aid Video Values coupon)
- $7.75 (in MFC)
Total OOP = $8.73 + tax
-$8.50 SCR
Cost $0.23 + tax

Total end profit on my purchases: $0.77 - tax (Update 12/2: I made $0.41 after tax.)


Below are some other good deals that I wasn't able (yet) to work into my scenarios.

Duracell AA or AAA 12pk Batteries (pg. 5) $9.49 - $2/1 in-ad coupon - $0.75/1 (11/22/SS) = $6.74/1 12pk (Also, by $15 of Duracell products get $5 SCR)

Duracell AA or AAA 4pk, C or D 2pk, or 9 volt 1pk (pg. 24) 40% off - $0.75/1 (11/22/SS) = I have to check the prices in the store (Also, by $15 of Duracell products get $5 SCR)

Chloraspetic Lozenges (pg. 21) $1.99/1 - $1/1 (here) = $0.99/1

RA Facial Tissues (pg. 22) B1G1 $1.99/2 - 2 $1/1 (Nov. Rite Aid Video Values coupon - unfortunately I don't have this coupon) = 2 FREE

Glade Fragrance Collection Soy Candle (pg. 22) $3.99/1 - $3.50/1 (IP - Internet Printable - no longer available) = $0.49/1 OR $3.99/1 - $2/1 (11/15/Parade Magazine) = $1.99/1

Keebler Sandies (pg. 23) $1.99/1 - $1/1 (printable) = $0.99/1

Free Movie Rental(s) Till 12/2/09

There is a new Redbox code out for a free DVD rental. The code (SPNSV9) is good through December 2nd. You can use the code one time per credit or debit card. So . . . if you have more than one card, you can rent more than one movie for FREE.

There is a Redbox located outside the Cranberry GE. I know that there are others around too, but haven't had the need to look for them as I frequent GE often enough.