Quiz Time!!

Okay friends --- its quiz time.  One of my favorite bloggers, FishMama has posted the Top Ten Ways to Know You're a Grocery Geek (her term and I love it --- I usually call myself a Coupon Maven --- same thing)

So -- I dare you!!  Go here to her post and see how many apply to you.  Come back and put your score in the comments section. 

How geeky are you??? (personally, I scored a perfect 10 and some serious laughter from my husband on this one)

So --- how'd you do???

Walgreens: Week of 5/31

I'm liking Walgreens again this week -- Here's why (remember, I'm not listing ALL of the sales and deals -- this is what interests me)

County Time Lemonade Mix $1.99
Use $1.50/2 printable coupons
Final Cost:  $1.24 

Chinet Plates 2/$3
Use $1/1 coupon from 5/3 SS insert
Final Cost:  $0.50 

Hawaiian Tropic Tanning Oil $4.99
Use $2/1 printable coupon
Final Cost;  $2.99 

And then theres' the Register Reward scenarios:  

Ecotrin $2, earn a $2 RR when you buy one
Use $2/1 coupon from 5/17 SS insert 
Final Cost:  PROFIT $2

Bayer Contour or Breeze 2 $10, Earn a $10 RR when you buy one
Use $30/1 coupon from 3/1 and 3/22 RP inserts (you'll need to have the cashier or manager adjust the coupon)
Final Cost:  PROFIT $10

Ban deodorant 2/$3, Earn a $1 RR when you buy two
Use $0.75/1 from 4/5 SS insert
Pay $0.25 eac after coupons and register reward

Pop tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, Special K Bars, Keebler Cookies or Crackers, Cheez-IT 2/$5, Earn a $3 RR when you buy four

Buy 4 packages of the Sandies

Use $0.55 Keebler Sandies coupon from 4/5 RP Insert (coupon expires 5/31) or

Use $1/2 from 4/5 RP Insert (coupon expires 5/31)
Final Cost:   $4.80 

CVS: Week of 5/31

FREEBIES

Alka seltzer 12 ct $2.99 get $2 ECBs (limit 5) 
Use $1/1 printable coupon
Final Cost:  FREE

Hawaiian Tropics Prices Start at $6.29 or $8.99 Buy 2 get $10 ECBs (limit 1)
Use 2 $2/1 printable coupons 
Final Cost:  FREE 

Campbell’s Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup 2/$1 Limit 8
Use $1/2 printable coupon
Final Cost:  FREE 

Schick Disposable Razors (trial size) .99
Buy 2 and use (1) $2/1 from the 5/10 SS insert (exp 6/21)
Final Cost:  FREE 

St. Ives $1.49 (trial size)
Use $1.50/1 from the 5/10 SS insert
Final Cost:  FREE 

Other Great Deals

Arm & Hammer Detergent But One Get One Free Limit 4
Use $1/1 printable coupon (buy 2, use one coupon per item)
Final Cost:  (depends -- they're usually $7.99 at CVS -- that would make them $5.99 for two or $2.99 each -- I like to get them for less than $1.00 each, so this isn't my deal of choice on these -- Stop and Shop has a better deal going)

Glade Air Fresheners or Scented Oil 1 ct. $0.99
Use B1G1 coupon from the 4/19 SS insert
Final Cost: $0.99 for two

Was checking out Common Sense With Money (a favorite blog of mine!!) and was startled by the following post: 

Woah! Here’s a huge moneymaker deal to liven up Memorial Day weekend: CVS has a weekly deal going on when you buy 2 Neutrogena sun care or sunless tanning 0.47-6.7 oz, you get $10 extra care bucks back.  The limit on this deal is one per card. It’s being reportedthat Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 55 1 ounce is working on this deal.  This small tube sells for $1.99 each.  Buy two and pay $3.98 plus tax out of pocket and get $10 ECBs back!!

Now I haven't checked it out yet (planning a CVS run tomorrow, personally) --- so I'm not vouching for it at this point --- but heck --- what do you have to lose??

Walgreens: Week of 5/23

Walgreens is fairly slow this week --- nothing I'm going to cry about if I miss it anyway.
But there are still some deals that are worth swinging by if you're in the neighborhood.
Remember, the monthly Register Reward deals are still in effect -- including that terrific glucsose monitor deal --- $5 profit --- SWEET
Monthly Register Reward Deals
Bayer Breeze or Contour Blood Glucose Meter $14.99, Earn an $5 RR when you buy one
Use $30/1 coupon from 3/1 or 3/22 RP
Final Cost: PROFIT $5

Bayer Quick release Crystals $2.49, Earn a $2.49 RR when you buy one
Use the $1.00 coupon from the tearpad right by the display (see how easy Walgreens makes things for us??)
Final Cost: PROFIT $1.00

This weeks deals:

David Sunflower Seeds 3/$3
Use $1/2 coupon in May All You Magazine
Final Cost: $0.50 each

Trident Gum 3/$2 after in ad coupon
Use $0.75/1 coupon from 5/10 SS
Final Cost: PROFIT $0.09

Vitamin Water 3/$3
Use $1/1 coupon from 4/5
Final Cost: FREE

Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayo $2.99
Use $1/1 printable coupon
Final Cost: $1.99 each

Register Reward Deals for this week:

Posture D Calcium, $8.99, Earn a $8.99 Register Reward when you buy one
Final Cost: FREE

Tropicana Orange Juice $2.99, Earn a $1 Register Reward when you buy one
Use $1/1 coupon from 3/15
Final Cost: $0.99 each

Reach Ultra Clean Toothbrush or Floss 2/$5, earn a $3 Register reward when you buy two
Use BOGO coupon from 4/26 RP
Final Cost: PROFIT $0.50

Colgate Wave Total Toothpaste $2.49, earn a $1.50 RR when you buy one
Use $1.50/1 from March All You magazine
Final Cost: PROFIT $0.49

CVS: Week of 5/23

I've been out of commission here this past week, but since the deals weren't all that terrific, I didn't feel too, too badly about it.....
This week is a serious "don't miss" at CVS --- Check it out:
First they're having another one of their 2-Day Sales: These deals are good Sunday and Monday Only

Band-aids $2.99 get $2 ECBs (limit 2)
Use $1/1 from the 4/26 RP
Final Cost: FREE

Colgate Cavity Protection .88
Use .75/1 from the 2/22 SS
Final cost: $0.13

Clearasil Stayclear face wash $3.99 get $3.99 ECBs (limit 1)
Use $1/1 from the 4/19 SS
Final Cost: PROFIT $1.00

Folgers Classic Roast Coffee (my store lists this at $4.99) Buy One Get One Free
Buy 2 and use (2) $1/1 from the 5/3 RP
Final Cost: 2 for $2.99

Planters Nuts Buy One Get One Free (limit 6)
Use $1/1 printable couponFinal price varies

Playtex Gentle Glide 18 ct. or Sport 16 ct. $3.99 get $3 ECBs (limit 1)
Use $1/1 3/22 SS
Final Cost: FREE

Revlon Nail Color $3.99 get $3 ECBs (limit 1)
Use $1/1 coupon from the 4/26 SS
Final Cost: FREE

And if that doesn't exhaust you on Sunday and Monday --- The rest of the week, you can work these deals:

Colgate Total Advanced $2.99 get $2 ECBs (limit 1)
Use $1/1 printable coupon
Final Cost: FREE

Speed Stick Pro Deodorant $3.99 get $3.99 ECBs (limit 2)
Final Cost: FREE

Sobe, Propel or Gatorade Buy One Get One Free Limit 8-
Buy 2 and use Sobe BOGO printable coupon
Final Cost: 2 for FREE

Price Chopper: Week of 5/11

I know the week is half over, but I'm just getting around to the Price Chopper deals. They haven't been all that enticing of late, so I haven't been as diligent about getting the list done. (not to mention, I've been so crazy busy -- I've had to pick and choose how much shopping I'm actually doing -- and Price Chopper just hasn't been making the cut)
So --- here's my list for Price Chopper this week --- for what its worth.


Fresh Seedless Red Grapes, $.98 lb.
Price Chopper Cheddar Cheese, $2.99

Use $1.00/3 i-saver coupon
Dole Salads, Buy 1 @ 3.49, Get 1 Free
Kraft Salad Dressing, $1.99
Use $1.00/1 Kraft Dressing (can also use $1.50/1 from 5/10 Smart Source insert)
$.99 each

Thomas' English Muffins, $1.29 (1/2 price)

Catalina (CAT) Deal: Buy $20 worth of these participating products from ConAgra and get a $5 CAT coupon good on your next shopping order.

Wesson 64 oz. Vegetable Oil, $3.99
Hunt's Ketchup, $.99
Healthy Choice Soup, $1.39
Peter Pan Peanut Butter, $2.28

Remember: CAT's work on pre-sale prices --- you don't add up the sale prices to get to $20 --- you check the shelf tags and use the regular prices. By the time you take the sale discounts, apply any coupons and then subtract the CAT --- it works out to some amazing deals.
I'm not finding any coupons on the participating items that interest me (there are a few others -- like Chef Boyardee (NOT interested) and Hunts Snack Packs (so NOT interested) -- but it should still make for some cheap pantry essentials.

Stop and Shop: Week of 5/11

I'm just picking up a couple of things at Stop and Shop this week. There are a couple of deals on items that we use all of the time that I just cannot pass up.
Here's my list for those of you interested:

Tropicana OJ half gallon (limit 4) $1.99
$1.00 off from RP 5/03/09
Final Cost: $ .99 (for Tropicana Orange Juice?? Are you kidding me??)

Eggo Waffles 2 for $4
- .75/1 coupon RP 4/5/09
coupon should double so ---
Final Cost: $.50 ea

Uncle Ben's Long Grain & Wild Rice 2 for $4
- .75/1 insert coupon RP 4/5/09
coupon should double, so ---
Final Cost: $ .50 ea

Shaws: Week of 5/11

I'm heading over to Shaws this week. I have catalinas that will expire this week and I want to make good use of them.
Here's my plan:

THIS WEEK'S CATALINA (CAT) DEALS
I'm pretty sure I can roll the cats using these two possible deals. Remember, cats work on pre-sale prices.
(1) Save $5 on your next shopping order WYB $20 worth of these participating products:
Rotel or Hunts Tomatoes, Pasta Sauce, 10/$10
Pam Cooking Spray, 2/$6
Guildens Mustard, 10/$10
Peter Pan Peanut Butter, 2/$5
$1.00/1 from 5/3 Smart Source

2) Save $3 on your next shopping order wyb $10 worth of participating Colgate Palmolive Products:
Colgate Wisp Mini Brushes, 2.29
$.50/1 from MAY All You
$.50 any 4ct from 4/26 Smart Source
$1.00/1 any 16ct from 4/26 Smart Source
$.50/1 any Wisp printable
Colgate Toothpaste, 2/$5
$1.00/1 Colgate Adult or Childrens Toothpaste from 4/26 Smart Source
$1.00/1 Colgate Max Fresh or Max White Toothpaste from 4/26 Smart Source
$1.00/1 Colgate Advanced printable
Colgate Manual Toothbrush, 2/$5
$1.00/1 any Adult Manual or Powered Toothbrush from 4/26 Smart Source
Colgate Power Toothbrush, 4.99
$1.00/1 Colgate any Adult Manual or Powered Toothbrush from 4/26 Smart Source
Softsoap, 2/$4
$1.00/3 Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap from 4/26 Smart Source
Mennen Deodorant 2/5
$1.00/1 Lady Speed Stick or Mens Speed Stick from 4/26 Smart Source
Irish Spring Body Wash, $3.99
$1.00/2 from 4/26 Smart Source
Softsoap Refill, $3.99

Then I'll also be picking up:

Pace Salsa, $2.50
$.50/1 from 4/26 Red Plum

breyers yogurt $2.50
- .75 -.75 (doubled) = $1.00 for 6 yogurts --- works for me!

Bumble Bee Premium Albacore Tuna 2.5-3 oz pouch $1.25 (yep, I'm still stocking up on tuna. And besides, these pouches are super handy for traveling. We're loving them)
2/22 SS -- .55 off 1 (some places got $1.00 off 2 --- I have some of each, wouldn't you know)
.15 a pouch if you have the .55 coupons!

8 boxes of Ziplock fresh shield expandable bottom for $2.29 each
- BOGO q (max value $2.19) = $9.46 SS 5/3
Then get back 4 catalinas for $1.25 off next order!
Final Cost: somewhere around $.57 a box Works for me!!

Walgreens: Week of 5/11

Walgreens is just okay this week for me. But I do have Register Rewards that are expiring this week, so its definitely worth my time to do this.

Reach Prevent Toothbrush--$0.99 after in-ad coupon
Use $1/1 coupon from 4/16 RP
Final Cost: FREE

Palmolive Dish Soap--$0.99 after in-ad coupon
Buy 2
Use $1/2 from the 4/26 RP
Final Cost: $0.49 each

Sure for Men--$1.99
Use $1.50/1 from 5/3
Final Cost: $0.49

Buy 1 Colgate Max Fresh Tooth Care $2.99
Get $2 Register Rewards
Use $1/1 coupon from 4/26 SmartSource insert
Final Cost: FREE

THE MONTHLY DEALS ARE STILL ON!!
These are moneymakers all the way around.

Buy 1 Bayer Breeze or Contour Blood Glucose Meter at $14.99, Get $5 Register Rewards
Use $30/1 coupon from 3/1 or 3/22 RP inserts (coupon adjusted down)
Final Cost: PROFIT $5

Buy 1 Bayer Quick release Crystals at $2.49, Get $2.49 Register Rewards
Use the $1.00 coupon from the display at Walgreens (aren't they nice to us??)
Final Cost: PROFIT $1.00

CVS: Week of 5/11

Aaack!! I got this all organized and ready to go and then didn't finish it off. So sorry.
Here's what I'll be doing at CVS this week --- I'm pretty happy with the sale this week -- there's alot of chatter around the web that this isn't a very good week. In terms of actual product that I need, want and use: not so terrific. But I'm going to be making over $10 this week!! That's a pretty good week in my book.
I'm starting with the Nivea Products. They are on sale this week and I do love them. Earn $5 ECBS when you buy $15 in Nivea Products (Limit 1).
This is what I'm thinking about trying.
Buy:$9.99 Nivea Sun-Kissed legs for $9.99
$6.99 Nivea Body wash
-$6.99 Free bodywash coupon wyb Nivea Sun Kissed Legs
-$2.00 Nivea coupon from the display at CVS
-$2.00 CRT for Nivea from CVS magic coupon machine
=$5.99 plus tax out of pocket and get a $5 ECBs back.
Final Cost: $.99 for both
If you got the CRT for $2/$10 any skincare (I didn't, but I'm going to try again) you can make this a moneymaker.

Bayer Quick Release Crystals 4 ct $2 get $2 ECBs (limit 1)
Use $1/1 tearpads from Walgreens
Final Cost: PROFIT $1.00

Bayer/Ascensia Contour Meter $14.99 get $5 ECBs (limit 2)
Use $30 off coupon from the 3/22 SS, 10/26 RP and 2/1 RP inserts
Final Cost: PROFIT $5.00 (and you can do it twice!)

Schick Quattro for Women Razor $8.99 get $4 ECBs (limit 5)
Use $4/1 from the 4/26 SS insert
Final Cost: $0.99 each

Colgate Toothbrushes ($1.99) Spend $10 get $5 ECBs (limit 1)
$11.94 when you buy 6
Use 6 $1/1 coupons from the 4/26 SS insert
Final Cost: $0.24 each

Buy $10 of Skippy, Ragu, Lipton or Hellmann’s get $3 ECBs (limit 1)
Skippy $1.66
Use $0.40/1 Skippy from the 4/5 RP insert
Ragu $1.66
Use $0.30/1 from the 4/5 RP insert
Lipton $3
Use $1/2 from the 3/15 RP insert
Hellmann’s $3
My Plan (the food pantry LOVES peanut butter and this is a good price)
7 Skippy = $11.62
Use 7 $.40/1 coupons
Pay: $8.82
Earn 3 ECBs
Pay $8. 82
Get back $3 ECBs
Final Cost: $0.83 each

Shop Rite: Week of 5/3

I'm thinking of making a quick stop at ShopRite this week. Here's what's on my list (remember, I never shop at all of the stores available to me. I pick and choose the deals and go from there. This week I have a little extra time available, so I can do a little more picking and choosing)


Hefty One Zip bags $1.00
Use .55 coupon from 3/29/09RP
doubled to $1.10
Final cost: PROFIT $.51

Reynold's Wrap Aluminum Foil 25 sq. ft. $1.00
Use $1.00 coupon from 3/15/09SS
or.75 coupon from 3/15/09SS
double to $1.50
Final cost: PROFIT $.50

Tropicana Orange Juice 89 oz: $2.88 (Wed. - Sat.)
Use $1.00 coupon from 5/3/09RP
Final cost: $1.88

Peter Pan peanut butter $1.88
Use $1.00 coupon from 5/3/09SS
Final cost: $.88

Niagara Spray Starch $.99 (we're out of starch and we actually use it)
Use .25 coupon from 2/22/09SS
double to .50
Final cost: .49

Spray n Wash Laundry Stain Remover $1.99
Use .50 coupon from 5/3/09SS
double to $1.00
Final cost: $ .99

Eggo Waffles $2.00
Use .75 coupon from 4/5/09RP
double to $1.50
Final cost: .50

Zone Perfect Bars .99
Use this B1G1 printable
Final cost: .99 for 2

Colgate Maxwhite Toothbrush .99
Use $1.00 4/19/09SS or 4/26/09SS
Final cost: FREE

So all in all, I figure I'll walk out of ShopRite with a reusable shopping bag full of stuff that we actually use and need and I'll spend just under $5.00 (if I get one of each item -- I'm thinking of getting a couple of the Tropicana and the Peanut Butter. The Tropicana we'll use at our house. The peanut butter is a strong price and I'll donate to the food pantry--- they always appreciate peanut butter. Also, given our usage of spray starch lately, I probably should pick up more than one of those as well. Still, my oop would be quite low)

Stretch Your Dollar Challenge

Personally, I am always up for a challenge. There is just something about someone challenging me to do something that makes it easier to get it done. Maybe I'm overly competitive??
Anyway, IVillage is having a challenge --- Stretch Your Dollar with their expert Mary Hunt (don't know her work all that well, but I guess I'll be learning about it, because I signed up for the challenge --- but you already knew that, didn't you??)
Go to IVillage and give them your email address (you're late already -- the first challenge came out yesterday. Don't obsess about it -- I was late too. I only just finished giving them my email address before I came over here to type this) They'll send you stuff each week for four weeks.

• 4 weeks of assignments to help you slash costs
• your questions answered by coach Mary Hunt
• ideas from thousands of others taking the Challenge

So --- are you in???

Stop and Shop: Week of 5/3

I'm heading over to Stop and Shop for a few things this week. Here's my list.

• B&M Baked Beans - $1.00
• Sorrento Ricotta Cheese - $3.49 (Use $1.00/1 in 02-08-09 SS or 03-22-09 SS)
• Chobani Greek Yogurt - $1.00 ( Use $.55/6 IP )
  
• Dannon Yogurt $0.40 ea (Use $.60/6 (will double,) in 03-15-09 SS)
• Tribe Hummus - $2.50 (Use $.55/1 and $.75/1 IPs
• Blackberries- 99¢
• Orchard Perfect Ripe Avocados -99¢ ea

That's about it --- short run for SS this week. Sorry.

Since You're Going to Rite Aid....

This week at Rite Aid you can pick up a FREE Johnson’s Take Along Pack. This is designed as a trial package thing to convince you that you need, love and want to buy Johnson's products (that's okay with me) It includes trial-size baby shampoo, head-to-toe wash, baby lotion, baby powder, Soothing Naturals nourishing lotion and Desitin diaper rash cream. I'm thinking it might make a very nice addition to a baby shower gift... What do you think??
It’s on sale for $1.99 this week.
Use the $1/1 in-ad coupon.
And use the $1/1 coupon from the 3/8 or 4/26 RP
Final Cost: FREE

Rite Aid: Week of 5/3

Okay, so I am still not a huge RiteAid gal, but for those of you who live in the land of RiteAid monopoly and keep pestering so nicely: Here it is. If I were going to RiteAid this week (probably not) This is what I'd be doing (or helping you to do) Before you go, print this $5/$25 Rite Aid coupon. It will help to reduce your total --- you'll just need to stack things up so that they total $25 BEFORE the coupons -- don't worry -- I can't remember the last time I actually paid $25 at the drugstore.... We just don't do that!

Do keep in mind, however, that at RiteAid -- we pay them and then we get it back at the end of the month. Be prepared to lay out the cash up front --- just giggle a little, knowing you're getting it all back.



John Frieda Hair Care Products, $4.99

Get $2.00 SCR (limit 1)

Use $2.00/1 John Frieda Collection Product coupon from 4/5 SS

Final Cost: $0.99



Gillette Mens Shampoo or Stylers, 2/$8

Get $4.00 SCR wyb 2

Use coupon for Free Gillette Styler wyb any Gillette Mens Shampoo from 5/3 P&G

Final Cost: FREE



Gillette Venus Razor, $8.99

Get $2.00 SCR

Use $2.00/1 coupon from 5/3 P&G insert

Final Cost: $4.99



Garnier Fructise Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler, $2.99

Get $1.00 SCR

Use $1.00/1 from 5/3 RP

Final Cost: $.99



Johnson’s Baby Products, $1.99

Johnson’s Swabs (375-ct.)Lotion or Powder (9-oz.)Oil or Powder (4-oz.)Cologne (6.8-oz.)Bar Soap (3-oz.)Baby Pack

Use $1/1 Johnson’s Product Rite Aid in-ad coupon (limit 1 per customer)

Use $1/1 Johnson’s Baby Powder

Use $1/1 Johnson’s Baby Pack

Use $1/1 Johnson’s Baby Oil

Use $1/1 Johnson’s Baby Cream

Final Cost: $0.22



Bounty Basic Paper Towels (single roll), $.99

Use the .25 coupon from the 5/3 P&G

Final cost: $.74



Hershey’s Bliss Chocolate (9.6-oz.), $2.99

Get $1 SCR #115 (limit 1)

Use $1/1 Hershey’s Bliss printable

Final Cost: $0.99



Always Pads, $8.99

Get $2 SCR #34 (limit 1)

Use $4/1 Always Infinity Pads 5/3 P&G

$2.99



Tampax Tampons $6.99 (limit 1)

Get $2.00 SCR (limit 1)

Use $0.50 Tampax from 5/3 P&G

Final Cost: $4.49



Here's what my scenario might look like:
1 package of Tampax Tampons $6.99 ($2.00 coming back)
1 each of the Gillette Mens Shampoo and Stylers, $8.00 ($4.00 coming back)
1 John Freida shampoo $4.99 ($2.00 coming back)
1 Johnson's Baby product (really doesn't matter which one) $1.99
1 Hershey's Chocolate Bliss $2.99 ($1.00 coming back)
1 individual chocolate or some small filler item up to about $.50 to bring it over the $25.00 mark

Total before coupons etc: $24.96 before the filler item so figure on about $25.50

Coupons:
-$5.00 Rite Aid coupon 5/25
- $.50 on the tampax
-$4.00 on the Gillette shampoo/styler combo
-$2.00 on the John Freida
-$1.00 Rite Aid coupon on the Johnson's
-$1.00 manufacturers coupon on the Johnson's
-$1.00 on the Hershey's Bliss
So -- I'll be paying them approximately $11.00 (remember, this is the down side of the Rite Aid program, we have to put the money out and wait until the end of the month to get it back.

Now, submit for the rebates you have coming: $9.00 in rebates (don't submit now -- just get it all set up -- there will likely be more you want to do this with during the rest of the month -- You can only submit one rebate per month - that's why they call it Single Check Rebate
Total cost for ALL THAT STUFF: $2.00

CVS: Week of 5/3

Adidas Deodorant $3.99 get $3 ECBs (limit 3)
Use $1/1 from the 4/5 RP
Final Cost: FREE

Colgate Max Fresh or Max White $2.99 get $2 ECBs (limit 2)
Use $1/1 or $0.75/1 from the 4/26 SS
Final Cost: FREE or $0.24 (if you have the $.75 coupon, like me)

Buy $20 in Select Coke or Mars Products get $10 ECBs (limit 1)
Vitamin Water 3/$4 limit 6 (per transaction)
Use $1/1 from the 4/5 SS (I already used all of mine--- hubby loves this stuff)

Kellogg’s Cereals 3/$10 get $5 ECBs (limit 1)
Use $1/1 from the 4/5 RP
If you buy 3 Kellogg’s cereals and use 3 of the $1/1 coupons You'll end up paying $2 for 3 boxes after coupons and ECBs. Not Bad.
Final Cost: $.69 a box

Listerine Total Care $3
Use $2/1 from the 3/15 SS
Final Cost: $1.00

Neutrogena Skin Care: Get $5 ECBs wyb $15 in ANY Neutrogena Skin Care
Use the $3/2 from the May All You or the $1 from the 5/3 SS
There are a bunch of items in the ad, but the deal is not limited to the items shown (it says ANY skin care). This one may work with the Neutrogena soap. It did the last time, remember?? This one won't be as good a deal, but it has potential.

Free Hallmark Card for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is coming up (in case you hadn't noticed) You can create a FREE customized paper card from Hallmark. This is a $3.49 value!

All you need to do is head over to Hallmark, pick out a card that is priced at $3.49 and personalize it. (Watch the price --- this won't work if you pick a card that isn't $3.49, silly) The personalizing is actually kind of fun -- you can play with all kinds of things.

Enter promotional code CARD4MOM when you check out. Your final cost, with shipping and handling, will be $0.

Now, if you're like me, you have a mother and a mother-in-law, both of whom would love cards for Mother's Day and both of whom have a deep appreciation for my skills at hunting down free stuff. So --- there is a second code that will get you a second card --- Wow.
Go to Hallmark and get another free card by using code APRILCARD.

And the best part of all ---- it doesn't have to be a Mother's Day card --- if you need or want to do some other kind of card, they work too.... Have fun. And remember to say "thank you Hallmark" (that was my mom channelling through me!)

Walgreens: Week of 5/3

Walgreens is already frustrating me with their new "concept" for customer loyalty. Remember they did away with the monthly rebate program, and increased their Register Reward deals. It was supposed to be better for us as customers. HAH!! Based on the first week, that is. We'll see if it gets better. Essentially, Walgreens didn't think that putting FREE all over the pages of their flyer was going to make the average person come into the store and buy that product. Why do I say that??? Because by Monday morning most of the stores near me were completely OUT of the free after RR items --- and they were NEVER restocked during the week.
So -- we'll give Walgreens another try this week (because when its good, its very, very good) -- but they might join Walmart and Target on my list of "not worth the time and trouble because the deal probably won't work out". We'll see.

V-8 V Fusion Juice--2/$6
Use two $1.00 from 4/19 SS
Final Cost: $2 each

Free 8x10 Photo Enlargement on May 6th with in-ad coupon -- c'mon, take a favorite photo that mom will love and humor her --- its free.

REGISTER REWARDS DEALS
Buy 1 Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste at $4.49, Get $4.49 Register Rewards
Use $0.75/1 from 4/26 SS
Final Cost: PROFIT

Buy 1 Right Guard deodorant at $2.99, Get $2 Register Rewards
Use $1/1 coupon from 4/19 SS
Final Cost: FREE

Buy 2 Pert Plus for Men at $2.50 each, Get $2 Register Rewards
Use 2 $1.50/1 coupons from 5/3
Final Cost: FREE

Buy 2 Listerine Total Care mouth wash at $4.50 each, Get $4.50 Register Rewards
Use 2 $2/1 coupon from 4/26 inserts
Final Cost: $0.25 each

Buy 10 Mr. Clean Magic Erasers at $2.50 each, Get $6 in Register Rewards
Use 5 B1G1 coupons from the 5/3 P&G
Final Cost: $0.65 each

AND THE RETURNING MONTHLY REGISTER REWARDS DEALS (if you can find these items in the store at all)
Buy 1 Bayer Breeze or Contour Blood Glucose Meter at $14.99, Get $5 Register Rewards
Use $30/1 coupon from 3/1 or 3/22 RP inserts (coupon will need to be adjusted down)
Final Cost: PROFIT $5.00 (this is a really good one)

Buy 1 Bayer Quick release Crystals at $2.49, Get $2.49 Register Rewards
Final Cost: FREE (scout around, I found a display at one Walgreens with a stack of coupons good for $1.00 off of this --- that would turn this into a money-maker)