$15 Bebe Bella Designs Credit

Go here to sign up for Bebe Bella Designs email, and you will get a $15 credit... can not be used towards shipping or on sale items.



These balls cost $16 each, so $1 after credit plus shipping which is $5.

Free Maxim Magazine

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Thanks I Love Free Things

Free Shipping and Free Measuring Cups with any purchase

1) Go through this link (you will have to use this link to the the special offer)
2) Order anything you like – there are great cookbooks on sale for $5 as well as some Gift Wrap priced at only $0.99.
3) View your cart and you should see the free shipping and free measuring cup set
4) Checkout

Thanks, Hooked on Bargains

Eating what is on hand for the next week: Day 4

So I think instead of going to the grocery store and buying new groceries, for the next week I am going to see what kind of meals I can come up with from the food that I already have in the house.

This has nothing to do with saving money, but of course that doesn't hurt either.

There was a reason I bought the food I have on hand in the first place, so the goal is to use some of it up and make room for new things. I am also going to see how many recipes I can try or make up for myself!

Day 4:
Well today I was home most of the day- just worked a few hours at night
I had a yogurt for breakfast
Finished off the pasta/cheese/hot sauce for lunch
Had some sweet potato souffle for dinner
And I am currently eating some apple crisp

Tomorrow I plan on actually cooking... looking forward to seeing what I can come up with from what is on hand. I know that for sure I am making chicken breaded in crushed up savory crackers!

You can see the other days here!

CVS trip

Ok, so since I have been having such great luck shopping at Rite Aid and playing the drugstore game I am now going to be brave and start playing the game at CVS as well. I wasn't sure that I wanted to do it, but today I went in for one deal and it changed my mind.


I do 2 transactions this week
Crest 3D White Toothpaste (my favorite and all I will use) On sale for $3.29 (yikes!)
I used $1 off coupon that I actually got from the inside of the last box I bought :)
Got back $3.29 in Extra Care Bucks- Basically I made $1 on this deal

2nd transaction
1 Crest 3D toothpaste $3.29
1 Chex Cereal $1.99
Used $1 off crest toothpaste
Used $3.29 ECB from 1st transation
paid $1.25 out of pocket
Got back $3.29 in ECB's

So here we go:
Now as it stands after 1 week of CVS shopping:
Total amount of products bought=$8.57
Total amount out of pocket=$3.54
Total amount of ECB received=$6.58
Total ECB's for next week=$3.29


I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of deals I can find at CVS, I've been so pleased with Rite Aid!

CVS deals for the week of 3/6

Here are my favorite CVS deals this week- you can check out the rest here

All General Mills cereal 10.6-14 oz, granola bars or cereal bars 6-12 ct $1.99
Use the various $0.55/1 coupons available here
Final cost $1.44 per box!

Colgate total whitening 4.2 oz, cavity, baking soda & peroxide, triple action 6.4 oz, or kids toothpaste 4.6 oz Buy 1 get 1 Free
Buy 2 Colgate total whitening 4.2 oz $2.79 each (based on online price)
Minus Buy 1 get 1 Free sale = $2.79 for both
Use 2 $0.75/1 coupons found in the 2/27 SS
Final cost $0.64 each!

Dove Men+Care deodorant 2/$4Use the $2/1 coupon found here
Final cost FREE!

Huggies and Pampers wipes 64-72 pk 2/$5
Use the $1/1 or $0.50/1 Pampers wipes coupon found in the 2/27 PG
Final cost as low as $1.50!

$25 for 2 DVDs and 8 CDs from Baby Genius

Go over to mamapedia to get in on this deal

$25 for 2 Baby Genius DVDs and 8 CD's shipped!

Social Saturday

What is more fun to do then go shopping with someone? Here is a list of store coupons for you to use this weekend while out shopping :)

Children’s Place – 15% off your purchase (exp 3/17)
Yankee Candle – $10 off a $25 coupon (exp 3/20)
Kirkland’s – $5/$25 purchase (exp 3/14)
Banana Republic Factory Outlet - 15% off $100+ purchase Exp 2/29/12
Big Lots - 20% off purchase Valid 3/6 only
Carter’s - $10 off $50 Exp 3/9
Famous Footwear - 15% off purchase Exp 3/12
Fashion Bug - $25 off $75 Exp 3/31
Gap - 25% off purchase Exp 3/9
Gap Outlet - 15% off $75+ purchase Exp 2/29/12
Hobby Lobby - 40% off regular priced item Exp 3/5
JC Penney - $10 off $50 Exp 3/10
Justice - 40% off purchase Exp 3/14
Kohl’s - 15% off purchase Valid 3/4 – 3/6
Michael’s - 40% off regular priced item Exp 3/12
Party City - $10 off $50 Exp 3/20

Thanks Kristin and Lisa

Walmart Coupon Policy Update

I have been avoiding WalMart at all costs for a long time now, because using a coupon there was like a terrible thing to all of the cashiers- ironically enough when the store is based on the principle of saving money, but I digress....

So here it is the new:
Walmart Coupon Policy

Walmart accepts the following types of coupons (see guidelines below):

• Manufacturers’ coupons
• Print-at-home internet coupons
  • Must be legible, have “Manufacturer Coupon” printed on them, have a valid remit address for the manufacturer, valid expiration date, and have a scannable bar code.
• Competitors’ coupons that feature a specific item for a specified price
  • for example, $2.99
• Soft drink container caps
• Checkout coupons
  • (also called “Catalinas”) that are printed at our competitors’ registers, have “Manufacturer Coupon” with specific requirements printed on them, a valid remit address for the manufacturer, valid expiration date, and a scannable bar code.

Walmart does not accept the following coupons:

• Print-at-home Internet coupons that require no purchase
• Competitors’ coupons for dollars/cents or percentage off, buy one get one free, and double- or triple-value coupons

The following are guidelines and limitations:

• Only one coupon per item is permitted.
• Coupons must have an expiration date and be redeemed prior to expiration.
• Coupons may exceed the price of the item. Change may be given or applied toward the cost of the basket purchase.
• Walmart only accepts coupons for merchandise that we sell.
• Coupons must be presented at the time of purchase.
• We accept the following with Customer Service Supervisor/Management approval:
  • 40 or more coupons
  • Any coupon over $20
  • $50 or more in coupons in one transaction

Highlights – you can get overage — they accept Catalinas.

Thanks Mojo for the write up

Walmart accepts the following types of coupons (see guidelines below): Manufacturers’ coupons Print-at-home internet coupons Must be legible, have “Manufacturer Coupon” printed on them, have a valid remit address for the manufacturer, valid expiration date, and have a scannable bar code. Competitors’ coupons that feature a specific item for a specified price for example, $2.99 Soft drink container caps Checkout coupons (also called “Catalinas”) that are printed at our competitors’ registers, have “Manufacturer Coupon” with specific requirements printed on them, a valid remit address for the manufacturer, valid expiration date, and a scannable bar code. Walmart does not accept the following coupons: Print-at-home Internet coupons that require no purchase Competitors’ coupons for dollars/cents or percentage off, buy one get one free, and double- or triple-value coupons The following are guidelines and limitations: Only one coupon per item is permitted. Coupons must have an expiration date and be redeemed prior to expiration. Coupons may exceed the price of the item. Change may be given or applied toward the cost of the basket purchase. Walmart only accepts coupons for merchandise that we sell. Coupons must be presented at the time of purchase. We accept the following with Customer Service Supervisor/Management approval: 40 or more coupons Any coupon over $20 $50 or more in coupons in one transaction Highlights – you can get overage — they accept Catalinas (which means they should accept Walgreens Register Rewards!)

Rite Aid deals for the week of 3/6

Here are my favorite deals for Rite Aid this week- check out the rest here!

Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste 4 oz. $2.99
Limit 4
Get $2 in +UP Rewards
Use: $1/1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste, exp. 3-26-11 (SS 03/06/11)
Final price: FREE after coupon and +UP Rewards

Mentos .75 oz. $0.50 each
Use: $0.50/1 Mentos Item, exp. 3-30-11 (SS 02/06/11)
Final price: FREE after coupon

Snickers Single Candy Bars 1.7-2 oz $0.88
Get $0.88 in +UP Rewards
Final price: FREE after +UP Rewards

Thermacare 1 ct. $3.99
Use: $1/1 ThermaCare Product, exp. 3-30-11 (RP 01/30/11)
Use: $3/1 ThermaCare HeatWrap printable
Final price: FREE after coupon

Cottonelle Double Roll 12 pk.,  Wipes, or Viva Paper Towels 8 pk. $6.99
Get $1 in +UP Rewards
Use: $1/1 Cottonelle Fresh Flushable Wipes printable
Use: $1 off Cottonelle Bath Tissue, exp. 3-6-11 (SS 01/23/11)
Use: $1/1 Viva Paper Towel RA printable
And Use: $1/1 Cottonelle Double Roll RA printable
Final price: As low as $3.99 after coupon and +UP Rewards

Eating what is on hand for the next week: Day 3

So I think instead of going to the grocery store and buying new groceries, for the next week I am going to see what kind of meals I can come up with from the food that I already have in the house.

This has nothing to do with saving money, but of course that doesn't hurt either.

There was a reason I bought the food I have on hand in the first place, so the goal is to use some of it up and make room for new things. I am also going to see how many recipes I can try or make up for myself!
Day 3:
I worked from 10-3 today so I was able to eat lunch at work
I didn't eat breakfast
Once again I had pasta with shredded cheese and hot sauce
Sweet potato souffle
and I made an apple crisp which I will be eating some of in a little bit

*Just a quick note I'm trying to use up stuff I have had around for a while, the only things that have been bought in the past 2 weeks in yogurt. The apples for the apple crisp I bought a month ago!

Check out day 1 and 2 here

Free purex at Price chopper

Go here to grab this Purex coupon from Price Chopper and use the Purex coupon from the 2/20 paper-making it free

Foodie Friday-Recipe

Well this weeks recipe is for everyone who has a bread maker and never uses it!

Honey Oatmeal Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2 1/3 cups bread flour
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast

Directions

1. Place ingredients in bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
2. Select Light Crust or Basic setting, and press Start.

Sounds good to me- and costs about $1.10 to make!

Free American Baby Magazine

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Foodie Friday

If you are heading out this weekend check out these food deals!


Arby’s

• FREE 22 oz. drink and FREE curly fries wyb Angus Three Cheese & Bacon Sub
• Click HERE to print the coupon (Exp. 3/10/11)
• Find a location near you HERE

Pizza Hut

• FREE Breadsticks offer
• Click HERE and “like” Pizza Hut on facebook to print the coupon (under “3 million fans” tab
• Find a location near you HERE

Buca di Beppo

• FREE Baked Ziti when you purchase an entree
• Click HERE to print the coupon (Exp. 3/31/11)
• Find a location near you HERE

Friendly’s

• FREE Sundae wyb an adult entree
• Click HERE to print the coupon (exp. 3/13/11)
• Find a location near you HERE

Thanks, Smart Couponing

Rayovac coupon reset-you can print 2 more

The Rayovac Coupon reset, remember these are $1 at Target and Walmart so free!

They have an App for that!

Aren't app's so much fun? They actually have an app for everthing!

I wanted to let you know about the Sccope App- basically this app lets you scan any items barcode, or you can search by product name. Then you can find out which website/store has the best deal on it.

What are your favorite Apps?

Totsy

Have you heard of Totsy? It is an adorable online store full of kid stuff: shoes, toes, blankets, books and more! The deals only run for a day or two and then they are gone.

Right now they are having a $15 off a $15 purchase sale... and you can use that $15 towards shipping.
Coupon Code: 15CREDIT

Britax Carseats

If you have been looking for a carseat, check out Amazon- they have Britax carseats on sale for around 20% off plus free shipping! This is a great sale on Britax- and I happen to think that safety ratings should be put above cost when it comes to carseats, but at 20% off you can get safety and a good price

Doing some online shopping?

Before buying anything online make sure you stop by here to see if there are any coupon codes you can use to grab a better deal.

$15 in Kelloggs Coupons

Go here to sign up for over $15 worth of Kelloggs coupons!

Guest Posts

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Eating what is on hand for the next week: Day 2

Search Amazon.com for groceries

So I think instead of going to the grocery store and buying new groceries, for the next week I am going to see what kind of meals I can come up with from the food that I already have in the house.

This has nothing to do with saving money, but of course that doesn't hurt either.

There was a reason I bought the food I have on hand in the first place, so the goal is to use some of it up and make room for new things. I am also going to see how many recipes I can try or make up for myself!
Day 2:
Once again I worked 8-5:30 and I can eat their food while I'm working (I'm a nanny)
For dinner though I am home so I am making some pasta and throwing some shredded cheese on top
Some canned corn
Probably some oreos later

Tomorrow should be more interesting because I will most likely be eating all of my meals at home!



*I will be buying milk-but that does not count, neither does free items I get at Rite Aid/Target.
See day 1 here

20% Amazon diaper code

Make sure you check your parents magazine for the 20% off Diapers coupon-stack this with another 20% off coupon and the 30% off subscribe and save on Amazon.com and you will score an amazing deal on diapers like I did here!

Travel Tip Thursday

This weeks travel tip, is pretty clever if I do say so myself!

Basically you pick out an outfit for everyday you are on vacation and fold each days clothes and put them into a zip lock bag. This way the clean clothes do not get mixed in with the dirty clothes, and you can easily grab the bag in the morning and not have to search through a suitcase for a shirt, pants and socks.

I think this tip is especially practical when traveling with children, they can pick out which bag of clothes they want to wear each day, and you will know they are going to match and everything they need is in the bag!

Free Ritas March 20th!

So wishing I was going to be in PA for this!

Celebrate the first day of Spring with FREE Rita’s!  Head over to Rita’s on March 20 from noon to 9pm for a FREE regular-size cup of Rita’s Italian Ice. Valid at over 550 stores in 18 states.

Thanks FTM

Bambi&Animal Crackers at BJs

Bambi Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack $24.99
Healthy Helpings Animal Crackers $4.99-$5.99Get $2 instant manufacturer’s rebate – expires 3/6/11
Use $10/1 Disney Movie Rewards Coupon – expires 3/8/11 (some people are having trouble printing this, so hopefully you have already printed it)
Use “Buy Bambi, Get Healthy Helpings Animal Crackers FREE” BJ’s coupon from bi-weekly in-store coupon flyer – expires 3/10/11
$12.99 after coupons for Bambi Combo Pack and 2 lbs. of animal crackers


Thanks, Frugal Jacksonville Mom

This weeks trip to Rite Aid

This week was fun at Rite Aid because I went with my best friend!

Here is what I bought:
8-Nivea Lip Cares (chapstick!) $1 each- used 4 $2/2 Nivea Lip coupon
from here
4-Reach Floss $1 each- Used $1off coupon- no longer available
2-Herbal essenences shampoos 2/$6- use 1 free product coupon and 1 $1off coupon
2-butterfinger snackers 2/$1- used $1 off 2 coupon from here

Total amount of products bought: $19.56
Total amount of coupons used: $17
Total amount out of pocket: $2.56


Now as it stands after 6 weeks of Rite Aid shopping:
Total amount of products bought=$172.00
Total amount out of pocket=$26.39
Total amount of Up rewards=$42
Total Up rewards for next week=$6

Cheap Halo SleepSacks

I happen to think Halo SleepSacks are the smartest things- you are told not to let baby sleep with a blanket yet you don't want baby to be cold!

Right now Target has these on clearance around $5 use this $2 off coupon to get a great deal.... this is a great baby shower gift!


Thanks H2S

Eating what is on hand for the next week

So I think instead of going to the grocery store and buying new groceries, for the next week I am going to see what kind of meals I can come up with from the food that I already have in the house.

This has nothing to do with saving money, but of course that doesn't hurt either.

There was a reason I bought the food I have on hand in the first place, so the goal is to use some of it up and make room for new things. I am also going to see how many recipes I can try or make up for myself!

Day 1:
Today I worked 7:45am-5pm so when I am at work I can eat there
So for dinner I had:
Left over Ribeye from a steakhouse Saturday night
A sweet Potato I cooked a few days ago
Later I will probably have a brownie or popcorn.


*I will be buying milk-but that does not count, neither does free items I get at Rite Aid/Target.

Reach Floss

Go here to print a coupon for $1 off Reach floss- it is currently on sale for a $1 at Rite Aid and is priced at $1 at Walmart all the time!

Thanks Rose

Hidden Amazon.com giftcode Winner!

In yesterdays Tidy Tuesday post there was a surprise giveaway for an Amazon.com $5 giftcode.

The winner is Mary.....@yahoo who correctly guessed Carrie's from Sex in the city!


*Be on the look out for more giveaways like this!