Dumpster Diving & FREE Frappes

Yesterday I dragged the little one and hubby to the local paper recycling bin. It's the third time we've done this in the last month. So I think they're finally getting over the embarrassment of throwing the child in the bin to hand us newspapers and hubby and I standing at the car going through the piles of papers. In deference to them, I do 'try' to hurry along, I know exactly what I'm looking for so that makes it easier.

This time was a huge score. Usually we'll get a pile of coupons to cut and file in my coupon box and maybe 8 different Smart Source/Red Plum inserts.

We came up with tons of coupons I had to cut...

and a whopping 24 inserts of Smart Source/Red Plum/P&G. Major fabulous!

I rewarded both of them for their hard work with coupons we found in the bin for FREE Smoothie or Frappe from McDonalds. I call that a sweet reward! (You can find the coupon stuck inside some of the 7/18/10 Parade mag inserts.) We found so many, we have 2 leftover for another day! Yum yum. The smoothies are okay but the caramel frappe is uber scrumptious!

July 18th Target Deals

Sometimes when couponing you're not going to get everything for free. But, as in the case of this week, I had birthday presents to buy. The coupons came in handy and saved me a good deal. I also came upon a full rebate offer, see below. All in all, great Target shopping!

TARGET Visit #1

My bill was much higher than normal this week because I was buying birthday presents of Play-doh. I'm going to have one happy girl on my hands come August 4th.

(2) Right Guard Travel Size (Orig. $0.99)

used (4) $1/1 coupons here

(4) Olay Body Bar (Orig. $0.99)

used (4) $1/1 coupons 7/4/10 P&G

(2) Sally Hansen Nailcolor Pens (Orig. $7.29, clearance $1.82)
(2 Pantene Products (Orig. $3.49)

used B1G1 free coupon 6/27/10 Parade Mag insert

(4) Pantene Travel size (Orig. $0.97)

used (4) $1/1 coupons 6/27/10 P&G

(2) Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kits (Orig. $0.99)

used (2) $2/2 coupon here

(10) Subject Notebooks (Orig. $0.99, sale $0.25, rang up at $0.15)

Play-doh Burger Builder (Orig. $15.99)

used $5/1 coupon won playing Play-doh game

Play-doh Spaghetti Factory (Orig. $10.98, clearance $7.68)

used $2/1 coupon won playing Play-doh game 

Armour All Wipes (Orig. $3.99)

used $3/1 coupon - now expired

Armour All Wipes (Orig. $3.99)

used $2/1 coupon here

Spent OOP: $23.89

Original Cost of Items: $78.21

Savings: $54.32

69% of Savings

TARGET Visit #2

The teen and I made a second Target visit after I was there the first time and saw that Veet was in the clearance, AND after we learned of the full rebate on the lunch bag. Couldn't pass up those deals!

(8) SOBE drinks (Orig. $1.59, sale $1.00)

used (4) B1G1 free coupons won here

(4) Veet Hair Removal w/free tube of same (Orig. $8.80, clearance $7.48)

used $3/1 Target coupon here

used $3/1 coupon here

Embark Lunch bag (Orig. $3.99)

inside has a coupon booklet worth $10 and a rebate of $4.97 back

Spent OOP: $13.91

Original Cost of Items: $45.55

Savings: $31.64

70% of Savings

Rebate: $4.97 coming

 

Total savings for these 2 trips:

Spent: $37.80 - rebate $4.97 = $32.83

Original Cost of Items: $123.76

Savings: $90.93

73% of Savings

Money Maker at Office Depot!

I am super excited about this rebate opportunity. Imagine, getting things for free, in fact it's a money maker! Watch and see how. Hurry, tomorrow (July 24th) is the last day to purchase your items to be eligible AND to use the $10/$25 coupon.

(4) Purell Hand Soaps $4.99 ea

Expo Dry Erase Markers $5.29

used $10/$25 purchase here

Hand Soap rebate form (can do up to 5 bottles)

Expo Markers rebate form (can do 1 package)

Cost: $25.25 - $10/$25 purchase coupon = $15.25

Rebates: $25.25

Money Maker value: $10.00

Now we're all ready for cold season with the hand soap and the markers will come in handy with homeschool math problems. What a fun money maker!

July 18th CVS & Walgreens Visits

I'm behind on typing up this week's savings but they were doozys so I don't want to miss writing about them! I love saving money! Stay tuned for tomorrow's Target post and Office Depot Money makers!

CVS VISIT

I started out with $24.98 in ECBs to use on my CVS trips...

I paid more up front with this order but I was buying diapers for my sister in law. It all works out in the end though with the ECBs. Also, for the sake of time, I'm grouping my two transactions together. I did 2 separate on 2 separate cards, to double my savings.

(2) Huggies Diapers (Orig. $11.99, sale $8.99)

used $1.50 coupon 7/11/10 SS

(2) Pantene Pro-V (Orig. 4.99, sale $2/$6.97)

used (2) $2.00 coupons 6/27/10 Parade Mag insert

(4) M&Ms (Orig. $.79, sale B1G1 free)

used B1G1 free coupon 6/27/10 RP

(2) Celsius 4 pks (Orig. $7.99)

used $2/1 coupon from Celsius (now expired)

(2) Nabisco Crackers (Orig. 1.99, sale $0.99)

used $1/2 coupon 5/16/10 SS 

(4) Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kits (Orig. $0.99)

used (2) $2/2 coupon here

Kiss Fake Nails (Orig. $7.99, clearance $2.00)

used $2/1 coupon here

(2) L.A. Gel (Orig. $0.99, clearance $0.25)

Spent OOP: $9.85 (used $21.98 ECBs to pay before this total)

Original Cost of Items: $71.01

Savings: $61.16

86% of Savings

ECBs - Rec'd $25.97 + $3.00 leftover (previous trip) = $28.97

Walgreens Visit

I didn't have any RR to pay with when I started. I was just like a newbie! hehe

Again, grouping all my transactions into one to save time.

(3) Colgate Total Toothpaste (Orig.$4.49, sale $3.49)

used $1/1 coupons 7/11/10 SS

(2) Dr. Scholls Massaging Gel Heel cups (Orig. $10.99)

used $5/1 coupon in Walgreens book (found in store)

used $2/1 coupon from here

(3) Pilot Pen 2 pk (Orig. $2.99, sale $1.19)

used $1/1 coupon in Walgreens book (found in store)

3 Ring Binder (Orig. $1.99, sale $0.39) - filler

(2) Bic Highlighter 5 pk (Orig. $2.99, sale $0.49) - filler

(2) 5 Tab Divider sets (Orig. $0.99, sale $0.39) - filler
Sharpie Marker (Orig. $1.99, clearance $0.49) - filler

Spent OOP: $4.98 - $3.00 mistake on their part = $1.98 (rolled RRs into each transaction to pay)

Original Cost of Items: $53.38

Savings: $51.40

96% of Savings

RR - $3.49 to use on future trip

Total savings for these 2 trips:

Spent: $11.83

Original Cost of Items: $124.39

Savings: $112.56

90% of Savings

ECBs - $24.98 for future use at CVS

RR - $3.49 for future use at Walgreens

They PAID ME To Shop!

I am most definitely a last minute type person. I couldn't resist getting in ONE MORE DEAL or three before the stores closed on Saturday. Also I found an old CVS card and it works so I was able to do some of the deals again. What fun! Here is the damage of those trips...

CVS Stop

I started out with $20 in ECBs to use on my CVS trips...

I did 2 transactions but for the sake of brevity, I'm combining them here.

(4) John Freida Hair Products (Orig. $6.49, sale 2/$10)

Bausch & Lomb Eyecare Solution (Orig. $9.99, sale $7.99)

Biotrue Eyedrops (Orig. $2.99)

CVS Hand Sanitizer (Orig. $1.19, replacement for free sanitizer pen)

Nestle Crunch Bar (Orig. $0.89) - filler

Frances Candy (Orig. $0.33) - filler

used 4 coupons totaling $10 + CVS coupon for free sanitizer pen

Spent OOP: $15.40 (used $6 ECB to pay before this total)

Original Cost of Items: $41.35

Savings: $25.95

63% of Savings
ECB $20.98 earned + $14 leftover (from previous trip) = $34.98 

So, if you subtract the ECBs from what I spent, essentially I MADE $5.58.

Oops, forgot I went to another CVS after we went to a birthday party. Yes, I'm an addicted shopper!

CVS STOP #2

 (Rings & 1/2 of SOBE not shown)

(2) boxes Book Rings (Orig. $1.00, clearance $0.25)

(24) SOBE drinks (Orig. $1.59, sale $0.77)
used 12 B1G1 free coupons I won playing the SOBE game here

CVS Green Bag tag (Orig. $1.00 - great tool to have. Bring in cloth bags for shopping, attach the tag and every 4 purchases, you get 1 ECB back)

Spent OOP: $0.74 (used $9.99 ECB to pay before this total)

Original Cost of Items: $41.16

Savings: $40.42

98% of Savings

ECBs - Rec'd no new ones but still have $24.99 to use in the future 

And then it was on to Walgreens for a few more goodies...

WALGREENS STOP

Again, for the sake of brevity, I'm combining 2 transactions into 1 post. I started my Walgreens shopping trip with no RR to spend.

(6) Salonpas Hot Patch (Orig. $1.99, sale $0.99)

used 6 of this coupon for $1 off (printed 6x), making them free

(4) Designer Pencils (Orig. $0.69, sale $0.09) - filler

(4) Splash Mini Highlighters (Orig. $0.69, sale $0.09) - filler

Spent OOP: $0.66

Original Cost of Items: $17.46

Savings: $16.80

96% savings

Total savings for these 3 trips:

Spent: $16.80

Original Cost of Items: $99.97

Savings: $83.17

83% of Savings

ECBs - $24.98 for future use at CVS

If you subtract my SPENT $16.80 from the EARNED $24.99 ECBs, I was paid $8.19 to take these items off the stores' hands. I call that a job well done!

Target, CVS & Walmart Dealios

This week wasn't the best in deals (ie: every thing wasn't FREE like I would prefer) but I managed to snag a few more bargains besides the Walgreens deals I posted here.

TARGET VISIT:

The thing I find funny about this visit is the receipt. I'll show you why...

Clean & Clear Cleanser (Orig. 3.69, sale $2.69)

used $2/1 coupon printable here

Spent: $1.38

Original Cost of Items: $7.38

Savings: $6.00

81% of Savings

Here's the receipt.

It claims I saved $10. If the original items were only $3.69 a piece and I paid $1.38, how am I saving $10? I think they're just making things up to sound cool...

CVS VISIT:

This week I had nice deals at CVS. I had $10 in ECB monies to use and the opportunity to get many back. I paid a bit more out of pocket but just because the cashier was having trouble with things not ringing up the correct prices so I was reluctant to try to do separate transactions. It would only confuse her. I have lots of ECBs to spend next time though.

(12) SOBE drinks (Reg. $1.59, sale $0.77)

used B1G1 free coupons I won playing the SOBE game here

(2) Arizona Tea (Reg. $1.50, sale $0.99 & B1G1 free)

(2) Carefree Pantyliners (Orig. $1, sale 2/$1)

Bausch & Lomb Eyecare Solution (Orig. $9.99, sale $7.99)

Biotrue Eyedrops (Orig. $2.99)

(2) Covergirl Lipstick (Orig. $5.99, sale B1G1 free)

used $1/1 coupon 6/27 P&G

used $1/1 coupon 7/4/10 P&G

(2) Degree deodorant (Reg. $3.99)

used $1/1 coupons - printed 2 - found here

Spent: $17.56 (had used $10 ECB before this total)

Original Cost of Items: $57.02

Savings: $39.46

69% of Savings
ECB $20 for next time 

WALMART VISIT:

I've been wanting to use my Nexcare coupons ever since someone posted somewhere that Target had boxes on sale for $1.24 each. My coupons were for $1 off. But alas, I could not find them for that price or even close, until this week at Walmart. So if anyone decides to get hurt in the next 10 years, I have enough bandaids! lol

Nexcare bandaids - bought 12 (Orig. $1.85, markdown $1.50)

use $1/1 6/6/10SS

use $0.55/1 5/2/10 SS

print $1/1 coupon here (can print many)

Spent: $6.00

Original Cost of Items: $22.20

Savings: $16.20

73% of Savings

P.S. If you're heading to Walmart in the next few days they're having great deals on school supplies already (apparently they don't realize that IT'S SUMMER STILL!!! Urgh!) Great time to stock up.

$0.15 Each

• 1 Subject Notebook
• 2 Pocket Folder

$0.25 Each

• Crayola Crayons (24 ct.)
• Elmer’s Glue Sticks (2 ct.)
• Composition Book

$0.75 Each

• 1″ Binders

$1 Each

• Post It Notes (Singles)
• Scotch Tape (Single Rolls)
• Fiskars Safety Scissors
• Plastic Pencil Box
• Zippered Pencil Case
• Bic Ballpoint Pens, $1
• Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils
• Crayola Colored Pencils (12 Ct.)
• Crayola Markers (10 Ct.)
• Sharpie Markers (2 Ct.)
• Pink Erasers (2 Ct.)

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Total savings for these 3 trips:

Spent: $24.94 (- $20 ECBs earned for future trip) = $4.94

Original Cost of Items: $86.60

Savings: $81.66

94% of Savings

Wheelin' Dealin'

I've been playing some daily SPIN-TO-WIN type games. I thought I might post them here (mainly so I can find them again! lol) NOTE: On coupons, make sure to use your 'BACK' button and you can print again. Sometimes up to 4 times.

PLAY-DOH (you need codes off your playdough or people give away their numbers all the time. Here are a few of mine: KDN185UV9JN34, K8309D0100940, K9356D3701540) Plus $2 to $5 off playdough toys coupons to print

SOBE (Usually win B1G1 free coupons. They're on sale at CVS this week for $0.77, so pay that for 2 drinks!)

BEST FOODS  Plus you can print a $0.75 off coupon for mayo

CARL'S JR/HARDEES ('Like' them on Face book or Twitter to get spins) We've already won 2 paddles/ball set

DOVE Also pick up $1.50/ off 2 coupons

HONEY NUT CHEERIOS Print out a $0.75 off coupon as well

KRAFT (DOUBLE Click on the outside edge of the circle to get a full spin)

FRIGIDAIRE Spin to be entered to win $50 daily or a refrigerator, plus they donate money every time you spin

PACE Click to win free products (coupons sent in the mail)

DAVE & BUSTERS (Win GC, free product, trip, etc)

BREYERS Plus they have great recipes here
SCHICK QUATTRO (game is on their Facebook page but you don't have to 'Like' them to play)

OTTER POPS (click on the right where it says 'Otter Spotter Giveaway')

DOLE Possibly win a bag of salad, $100 GC or a $5000 trip!

Let me know if you win something. I'm always curious!