tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705946360253306532011-04-21T20:08:27.796-04:00Couponing isn't just for moms with kids in the house. Singles with limited space can do it, too.Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.comBlogger521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-10355116242541690442009-03-08T20:41:00.004-04:002009-03-08T20:55:26.440-04:00

I went back to get some more SCR items for the week at Rite Aid. The Always was on sale, but I'd already gotten the rebate for the product, so I was just trying to get things to work out so these pantiliners were cheaper to free. Several years ago, I found these pantiliners for $2.50 per box at Big Lots. Now the cheapest non-sale price I find these days is $3.25 at Dollar General. RA had them for

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-65187002160018307292009-03-08T20:23:00.003-04:002009-03-08T20:34:11.130-04:00

It didn't work out exactly as I intended, but it's OK. My local flyer didn't include the Crest ProHealth deal. In hindsight, I should have scanned a tube to see if it was at $2.99 to attemp to do the deal anyway.The upside to that is because of that, I was having some difficulty coming up with the $25 I needed in order to use the $5/25. In the end, I decided to get a fifth Vaseline, even though I

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-46730195347539911382009-03-02T17:47:00.003-05:002009-03-03T22:50:53.846-05:00

Below is a list of my financial goals for 2009 and how I've done so far:1. Finish sinking fund for replacement computer. DONE Jan 092. Dive into sinking fund for replacement car DONE, bought car Feb 093. Getting through Mom's final illness and death without incurring debt. DONE Mom died in January. And I'm not going to list this goal again. I don't think it's a good idea for me.4. Read one

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-59248300218975329092009-03-01T19:36:00.003-05:002009-03-01T23:00:47.578-05:00

This weekend was spent at a conference. When I left late afternoon, I stopped off at a CVS in the town I was in ... a college town. They were wiped out already of most of the good stuff I wanted. I had a $5/25 expiring today, so I checked a store closer to home. They at least carried the ACT trial size, but were out. They still had everything else, though.I had gotten a calculator last weekend to

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-90182187562748375222009-03-01T19:25:00.003-05:002009-03-01T19:33:56.307-05:00

The trip to Rite Aid was early this morning. While it took a bit longer than I anticipated, it was worth it. I found a great deal on something I always use that I hadn't anticipated.1 Soothe Eye Drops $7.491 Sinus Buster Nasal Spray $8.992 Always pantiliners $5.98= $22.46- $3 Bausch and Lomb SS 2/8- $1/2 Always pantiliners P&G 3/1- $1 SCR Always- $8.99 Sinus Buster SCR- $7.49 Soothe SCR= $1.98 OOP

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-58989179409528830922009-02-28T00:16:00.006-05:002009-02-28T00:32:55.266-05:00

There are a bunch of free after rebate deals at Rite Aid this week. If you're got a problem with sinuses or snoring, this is your week ... LOL! Thanks Frugal 4 A Busy Life!Novitra Cold Sore Medication $7.99 Print coupon for $3/1 here *note Rite Aid only accepts internet printable coupons with their logo on it ... this one has their logo so it should work! $7.99 SCR$3 MMSnore Stop Fast tabs 60ct

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-77694862428737325332009-02-27T21:17:00.002-05:002009-02-27T21:23:41.301-05:00

Besides my list for this weekend, I also was able to pick up some Manager's Specials, including a couple of packages of Creme Savers, a package of mushrooms and a tub of rice pudding. I also picked up a half-gallon of pulpy Kroger OJ (and I'm impressed with the taste) and cottage cheese.Besides that, I got:Two Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers3 Betty Crocker Potatoes (I love these)2 Green Giant frozen

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-91126320021099745702009-02-26T23:35:00.002-05:002009-02-26T23:38:40.654-05:00

Jenny at Southern Savers is giving away $50 gift cards to the Southern Savers grocery store of their choice. Since Kroger is both in the south and up here in the Motor City, and Kroger is my favorite grocery store, I'm in! The deadline is Friday at noon, so hurry!-

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-89809904504238226742009-02-25T21:59:00.004-05:002009-02-26T08:59:42.722-05:00

On Sunday night, after my trip to BigLots, I went to four Rite Aids to try to find SoyJoys for their deal. My car was about ready to die, so I didn't feel comfortable going out at a separate time from going to Big Lots. I was disgruntled when I went to the first Rite Aid and found these. But when I went to the other three Rite Aids in the area, the nutritional bar area was completely emptied of

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-4845371833992977362009-02-24T20:45:00.003-05:002009-02-24T20:53:17.535-05:00

I'm a little skittish about doing RRs at Walgreens because I'm afraid they won't print for whatever reason. However, since I had two Internet printable Qs for Theraflu, making it a moneymaker, I decided to use my extra Gillette Gamer Q to do this:Transaction #11 Gillette Gamer $8.99- $4 Gillette Q= $4.99 OOP + $6 Gillette RRTransaction #22 Theraflu $101 carmel .35 (as filler)- $6 Gillette RR- 2

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-58242796338548200022009-02-23T23:13:00.002-05:002009-02-23T23:18:12.374-05:00

I went to Rite Aid Sunday and got the following:Garnier Waves conditioner $2.996 Reese's Whipps @ 2/$1 = $3.001 can Sweet Sue's Chicken .99- $1 Garnier Q (there was a tearpad by the display)- 3 $2/1 Q 1/4- .75 Sweet Sue's Q SS 1/18= $2.23 - $2.99 SCR on Garnier = $0.76 MMNow, if I can only find Soyjoys at my Rite Aids ...

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-71149231128378345042009-02-22T19:45:00.004-05:002009-02-22T20:12:58.578-05:00

One of the financial goals I had intended on making for 2009, but didn't was to set up what Dave Ramsey calls a "love drawer." This is where you set up your important papers in one place so when you die or are incapacitated, someone can easily figure out what's going on with your life. Of course, if your up to your neck in debt, you might not want anyone to know that. The thing is, the designated

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-26452152070632319502009-02-22T13:10:00.002-05:002009-02-22T13:29:29.891-05:00

I had seen a post on a coupon forum about getting the Renuzit Triscents Starter Kit free, so I was hoping to score at CVS with that. Those weren't included in the inserts (and only the refills in the stores), so I moped around seeing if I could salvage a good $5/25 coupon.I perked up when I found the Valentine's candy for 75 percent off. Yippee! Then I was able to salvage the trip.1 Gamer razor

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-48005969552236907422009-02-20T23:32:00.002-05:002009-02-20T23:34:11.212-05:00

$avings Makes Cents has a giveway going on at her blog. If you get a chance, hop on over there before Feb. 27 at 9 am EST. Good luck!

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-20870565645206111472009-02-20T22:44:00.005-05:002009-02-21T13:57:49.419-05:00

I got my free Suave coupon that was offered online on Jan. 14 in the mail earlier this week and I printed Internet Printable $1/1 coupons, so I went back to CVS to do the Suave deal again (well, the card didn't catch it the first time, so according to them it's the first time).Some interesting things about this trip:1) The cashier took $3 off the order2) Since that happened, I didn't use the $2

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-19875176210307321552009-02-16T21:21:00.005-05:002009-02-16T21:41:52.952-05:00

I went looking for a place to use my $5/25, but no dice. However, I did do this.Transaction 1 (store 1)2 Neutrogena facial bars $2.99 each1 Snickers candy hearts .25- $6 ECB= .23 OOPActually, I could have used the $5.98 ECB I used last night for the Colgate and ended up with 0 OOP. So, if you're a newbie and have no ECBs, you could do just the Colgate deal (with Q, but without the candy in my

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-17745384951335825482009-02-15T18:41:00.002-05:002009-02-15T18:45:57.975-05:00

I was bummed at CVS tonight. I was able to find the toothpaste fine, but no Dental Rinse, no Gillette Fusion Gamers, no J&J with Neosporin, no Mylanta, and one 25-count round.So I decided to get the toothpaste and picked up some Valetine's candy for what I thought was filler. No, it wasn't necessary for filler.2 Colgate $2.991 Snickers Heart .25-2 Colgate Total Qs $1 each-3 ECB= $1.23 OOP plus

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-40728449968968180972009-02-11T15:46:00.004-05:002009-02-14T13:52:13.413-05:00

I was able to pick up two more Mylanta Ultimate Strength at $3.75. On Sunday while at Rite Aid, I picked up some $2 off Sally Hansen hair remover tearpad Q. I had seen some lotion hair remover on clearance at CVS.2 Ultimate Strength Mylanta $3.751 Sally Hansen Lotion Hair Remover $2.251 CVS Cotton Rounds $0.99- $4/2 Mylanta Man Q- $2 Sally Hansen Q- $4 ECBs= $0.34 OOP + $6 ECBETA: There is a $3/1

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-5129042955431185372009-02-11T14:48:00.003-05:002009-02-11T14:54:47.656-05:00

On my way home from work today, I stopped off to get more free cards after ECBs. Yesterday I did a scenario that included a package of makeup circles. 3 .99 cent American Greetings cards = $2.971 25-count makeup circles = $0.991 package of pencils on clearance = $0.25 - $4 ECBs = 0.21 OOP + 3 ECBs for the cards and $2 ECBs for the CVS cosmetic monthly deal. I love helping the store get rid of

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-69215021587316493702009-02-11T10:41:00.004-05:002009-02-11T10:52:24.663-05:00

I was able to find six bottles (two were discussed in a previous post) of Olay Botanical Body Washes at WAGs. The ones in my area that were marked $1.39 were all gone. However, I found a WAGs that had them tagged at $3.59, but scanned at $1.39. I didn't take them all, but I ran out of Olay Q!Two were from the 1/18 P&G inserts and two were from the 2/8 inserts I bought with my regular Sunday paper

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-926270493467760792009-02-11T10:40:00.006-05:002009-02-11T10:50:30.245-05:00

I went to CVS and got my free snacks the other night. According to the receipt, I saved $14.51.$4 for 4 Wheat Thins$3.50 for Planters nut snack- $4 (2 $2/1 Nabisco products)- Free up to $5 for Planters Nut snack (up to $5)= $0.00 OOPThe cashier was impressed and said, "That's the way to shop!"

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-58062058128676949072009-02-08T21:33:00.007-05:002009-02-11T15:36:52.652-05:00

Today was a great day at CVS. I'm not sure how the rest of the month will work out, but today was wonderful.Transaction #1: 2 BodiHeat 3.99 x 2 = $7.982 Natural Dentist Oral Rinse $9.99 x 2 = $19.981 Detroit Free Press $1.00- $2 (2 $1 peelies on BodiHeat packages)- $4 (2 $2 Internet Printable available here)- $5 / $25 CVS Q- $15.98 ECB= $2.40 OOP + $8 ECB from Natural Dentist and $6 ECB from

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-21023064814212624912009-02-08T21:16:00.005-05:002009-02-09T14:04:11.560-05:00

3 Bayer Aspirin $1.99 x 3 = $5.972 Nature Made Super B Complex $10.99 x 2 = $21.981 Nivea A Kiss of Moisture = $2.99- $10.99 Nature Made B1G1- $7 Nature Made Q from loyalty program- $3 Bayer Q 1/4 RP- $1 Nivea 2/8 SSI was too chicken to try to my $1 Q from inserts with the "free" vitamins$30.94 - $21.99 = $8.95 OOPBut ... $8.95 - $2.99 Nivea SCR -$10 SCR Rite Aid GC = $4.04 Money MakerPlus, I

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-58906404451019292272009-02-07T11:28:00.006-05:002009-02-07T11:52:40.738-05:00

I did some CVS scoping this week to see who had what in stock. In my area, the CVSes and WAGs are about two miles apart (literally, you just drive down the road), is it's not incredibly time consuming.CVS #2 - Found a peelie for BodiHeat1 BodiHeat $3.97- $1 peelie- $1.99 ECB= $1.12 including tax plus $3 ECBI now have $19.98 ECBs and three $5/$25 CRTs. I'm planning on doing a monthly deal either

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-58580873919123502652009-02-03T14:53:00.007-05:002009-02-03T15:07:06.475-05:00

Below is a list of my financial goals for 2009 and how I've done so far:1. Finish sinking fund for replacement computer. DONE Jan 092. Dive into sinking fund for replacement car (Goal is $6,000). Next step -- I'm depositing $32 from rebate money into the bank tonight. 3. Getting through Mom's final illness and death without incurring debt. DONE Mom died in January. There are a few things that I'm

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-61317427043310740482009-02-01T14:56:00.004-05:002009-02-01T15:17:36.986-05:00

I live in Michigan, so I'm one of the "lucky" to have the test ad this week. My intention going into CVS this morning was to check out the CRT machine to see if it would give me any goodies. Yes! A $5/$25. I already had one, but it expires 2/8 ... not much time use it for great dealies before it expires.But since it gave me a $5/$25 and $1 CVS lotion, I decided to give it the old college try. In

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-9360881824123388632009-01-31T13:15:00.000-05:002009-01-31T13:16:21.111-05:00

One of my goals for 2009 was to learn more about couponing to get the best deals, particularly via CVS.Base Price of Items Bought (before sale price): $577.63I didn't start calculating sale discounts until the last third of the month. Even so, what I tracked was $111.41. Going forward, I'll keep better track of this.Man Q $83.65ECB (redeemed): $42.80Store Coupons: $166.80Ecoupons: 1.70Rebates

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-21743649018121258122009-01-30T23:08:00.003-05:002009-01-30T23:13:34.437-05:00

I've never used a coupon at Big Lots in my life. Since I had one in hand, I decided to take advantage.Pringles Select2 Wasa Crackers (my favorite, priced at $1.70, priced at $2.39 at Kroger)Bear Naked Apple Cinnamon Granola ($6, but would more a lot more expensive ordinarily)2 Canned chicken (I do this. What can I say)?3 Smoked oysters (I like these, but I'm trying to find a brand that doesn't

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-71285353214101899842009-01-30T22:55:00.002-05:002009-01-30T23:06:08.815-05:00

Last night after an afternoon with friends, I made trips to CVS (spending $6 or so on $30 worth of items (I sent for a rebate already), Rite Aid (Fructis deal) and Kroger.I had a bunch of coupons that are going to expire. There was also that B1G1 Tyson frozen chicken tenderloins that I had coupons for that was expiring that day. Plus there was the mega sale and I didn't know it was extending to

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-60267632131826667362009-01-29T22:52:00.010-05:002009-01-30T12:03:01.653-05:00

I started the New Year with a resolution to learn more about CVSing and the enigmatic ECB phenom. I'll review the results a little later. Short version is I made some mistakes (like newbies do) and spent too much money. Also, my Mom died in the middle of the month, so I'm sure that affected things as well. For now, though, I love this deal. I'll take the picture tomorrow am.Meanwhile, I've

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-66497273519301315652009-01-29T22:43:00.004-05:002009-01-29T22:51:20.711-05:00

As any self-respecting couponer knows, you can get a $2.99 rebate on Power Boost (or whatever it's called) variety of Garnier Fructis. But pair it with a $1 coupon, and you've got a $1 moneymaker.I did that. It's the only thing I bought there (the camera last week was enough TYVM). Everyone knows what the green Garnier Fructis bottle looks like. I ain't wasting time to take a picture.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-47513278946749606302009-01-22T09:52:00.005-05:002009-01-22T10:08:32.822-05:00

Part of my duties at work are making sure we have small gifts ready for benefactors. They give out 5 x 7 framed pictures and they love the polished cherry frames at CVS. I got a bunch the week before Mom died, but needed to finish up that task.I went to a particular store that I knew tended to stock more (6, instead of up to 4 at other stores). I also had the $10/$50 coupon that was going to

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-46168708896954345672009-01-22T09:31:00.004-05:002009-01-22T10:08:11.279-05:00

A few months ago, I thought I was being frugal by buying greeting cards at the dollar store for 50 cents each. Now that I'm starting to roll ECBs at CVS and couponing, that isn't the case anymore.I took advantage of CVS's American Greetings buy 3 get $3 ECB deal this week. There's a 99-cent section in the card area. That's where you get your best selection of your el-cheapo cards.3 Cards @ .99 =

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-20232018988566492392009-01-21T14:36:00.005-05:002009-01-22T10:09:44.061-05:00

I've never had a digital camera. I had a film camera back when I was a journalist, but it got so I hardly ever used it. Finally, when I moved, I gave it to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. I didn't have enough energy to sell it.I started looking at cameras at Rite Aid to see what could be matched up with my $20 Gift of Savings.I found a 4.1 mp Sakar camera on sale for $39.99 regularly $59.99. In

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-86477235071377843192009-01-08T15:43:00.002-05:002009-01-08T15:50:19.418-05:00

I'm actually excited about my financial goals this year. Well, I did have a goal in 2008 for the first time -- get out of debt. Period. I did that in April. I had to cash flow some car repairs and in the meantime found Dave Ramsey's radio show, which led me to frugal blogs like Get Rich Slowly and Money Saving Mom.So this is the first full year of being debt free. Here are my goals:1. Finish

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-57166179862797689382008-12-21T21:52:00.003-05:002008-12-21T22:01:42.726-05:00

The Christmas project for this year was to get our gifts from "the dollar store."I got out of debt earlier this year and have been putting money in savings accounts and sinking funds. In the past few months, I've learned to better do free after rebate and deep discounts on coupon stuff.So when this proposed, I thought, "I'm too cheap for the dollar store."So below, you will find what I bought,

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-69646425804856599192008-12-21T21:21:00.001-05:002008-12-21T21:23:49.607-05:00

Finally, I bought some doggie snacks that I knew would end up with Mom's dog$1.00Totals Christmas 2008 after sales, coupons and rebates $3.13

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-46977635205304294482008-12-21T21:16:00.002-05:002008-12-21T21:20:54.484-05:00

Assorted deals at Rite AidMaybelline nail color $2.99 on sale - $2.99 SCR = 0St. Ives Apricot Scrub on sale $4.99 - $4.99 SCR = 0G U M Toothbrush pack on sale for $1.99 - $1.99 SCR = $0Softlips on sale $2.99 - $2.99 SCR = 0Totals Christmas 2008 = $2.13

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-31443619227493785942008-12-21T21:12:00.003-05:002008-12-21T21:15:43.580-05:00

I should have done this during a four-day sale in order to get $5 RR. This is my first year trying this, so live and learn.2 Quattro razors regularly $9.49, on sale for $6.99Used two manu Q from Dec All You magazine $4Used Easy Saver Q from Walgrees $3= $0Also bought Two Maybelline lip shiner for $4.99 B1G1Had $4 manu c= 99 centsTotals Christmas 2008 = $2.13

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-77868235714506575222008-12-21T21:09:00.002-05:002008-12-21T21:12:19.075-05:00

I bought Mabelline lip polish for $5.59- $4 manu Q - $2 SCR = 41 cents overageTotals Christmas 2008 = $1.14

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-71397628512135529152008-12-21T21:08:00.003-05:002008-12-21T21:09:26.538-05:00

During the week that Kmart had double coupons, I was able to get one Gillette Body Wash. Regularly $8, on sale for $4Then had a $4 manu Q= $0Totals Christmas 2008 = $1.55

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-79629698688943095782008-12-21T21:06:00.001-05:002008-12-21T21:08:10.288-05:00

Also in the first week in December (but at a different store), I was able to get a six-outlet powerstrip for $5, regularly $9.99Got $5 SCR= $0Totals Christmas 2008 = $1.55

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-78928603877198927412008-12-21T21:05:00.002-05:002008-12-21T21:06:41.306-05:00

I got a pair of Philips Ear buds with hard case on sale at RA the first week of December for $4.99, regularly $9.99Then, $4.99 SCR= 0Totals Christmas 2008 = $1.55

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-40280958388550975732008-12-21T21:02:00.002-05:002008-12-21T21:05:19.330-05:00

I got two Russell Stover Luminex Boxes when they were on sale for $4.99 each.Then, I got $10 ESR= .02 overageI also got four Yardley soaps for $2.58 on sale with Walgreens coupon, regularly $1.50 each.So totals Christmas 2008 = $1.55

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Last week Rite Aid had some DVDs for $3.99 (well, they do every week). Rather, last week you could take $3.99 rebate off the $3.99 DVDs. I got a movie called "Avalanche."$3.99- $3.99 SCR = 0Totals Christmas 2008 = $1.01 overage

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-11628645423813692682008-12-21T20:59:00.001-05:002008-12-21T21:01:03.214-05:00

I bought a Gillette Fusion Razor. It was regularly 1 $9.99, on sale for $9.Used a $4 manu Q- $5 SCR = $ 0Totals Christmas 2008 = $1.01 overage

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-63093697342728100162008-12-21T20:57:00.002-05:002008-12-21T20:59:25.616-05:00

I got some Windex cleaning cloths for $2.50, marked down from $3.99Then used $1 manu QThen $1.50 ESR= $0Totals Christmas 2008 = $1.01 overage

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-68952694769507920942008-12-21T20:54:00.002-05:002008-12-21T20:56:35.180-05:00

Bought L'Oreal Age Procaclium moisturizer for $14.99 on salerain check ESR = $14.99- $2 Walgreens manu Q= $2 overageI combined a couple of Arm & Hammer detergent to get to $25 and get holiday RR.Total Christmas 2008= - $1.01

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-27681926822159442122008-12-21T20:49:00.002-05:002008-12-21T20:54:15.428-05:00

Got 2 Sure deodrants regularly $3 each, on sale for 2/$5Then used 2 $1 printable coupons, plus Easy Saver $1.50 coupon= $0Then two Scotch 3-pack tape sale $1 each, used a $1 man Q and got $2 ESR= $1 overageBought a Sesame Street book for nephew to attempt to get to $25 (I'm still a Newbie, it didn't work).$1Bought 1 Schick razor regularly $9.99, on sale for $6.99- $3 Easy Saver coupon - $4 manu

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-50310509742701616702008-12-21T20:45:00.002-05:002008-12-21T20:49:12.664-05:00

I'm not doing this in particular order, but in order that I'm pulling out receipts.1 16-pack Duracell AAA batteries were on sale last week from $12.49 to $9.99$1 manufacturer coupon$3 ESR rebate$5 Holiday RR used on a previous purchase.so$9.99 -$1 Q - $3 rebate - $5 RR = 99 centsTotal OOP = 99 centsOn this trip, I also got color/activity books 3/$1 instead of 59 cents.So total OOP = $1.99

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08705331748782629330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270594636025330653.post-75813171461627015552008-12-21T20:42:00.002-05:002008-12-21T20:44:00.888-05:00

I bought two Luminair's by Airwick with two $5 coupons. They recently had a price adjustment down to $4.99.Christmas 2008 totals4.99 * 2 = 9.98- 2 $ coupons= $0

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I've been doing Walgreens and Rite Aid rebates for awhile now, but got into it more earlier this year. When my family decided to just "get gifts from the dollar store" I decided to find out how much I could get for under $1 after coupons and rebates.This is the first installment.I got Bald Guyz for free after rebate at Walgreens. I originally bought it as a white elephant gift, then remembered

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