Walgreens: Week of 6/14

Maxwell House Coffee 11oz 2/$5


Use $2/2 printable coupon


Final Cost: $3 for two

Hefty One Zip Storage bags (Buy one Get one free after in-ad coupon) or 2/$3.29


Use $1/1 coupon from 5/17 RP

Final Cost: $1.29 for two

Right Guard or Dry Idea $0.99 each after in-ad coupon


Use $1/1 coupon from 4/19 SS insert

Final Cost: 
FREE

St. Ives Bodywash $2.99, Earn a $2.99 Register reward

Use $1.50/1 coupon from 5/10 SS

Final Cost: PROFIT $1.50

 

Selected Unilever Products, Buy 6 get $4RR, Buy 8 get $8RR back

(I’m highly unlikely to work this deal at Walgreens, since the Unilever Catalina deal is just ending at Shaws and I have been cleaning up there.  But I thought I’d include it for any of you who don’t have a Shaws  -- and I know, that’s most of you!.  It’s a really good deal, its just because Shaws doubles coupons, it was better there)

 


Ragu/Skippy 2/$4
Hellmann’s Mayo 2/$7
Lipton Tea 2/$5

Deal Idea

Since I think the peanut butter and the spaghetti sauce are the real usable items here, I’m working the deal off of them.  They’re also the cheapest and so work to the most savings.

Buy 4 Skippy Peanut Butter = $8.00

Buy 4 jars of Ragu = $8.00

Total = $16.00 (and you’ve bought the 8 items to get the RR)

Use two $1/2 printable coupons

AND use two $.75/2 coupons from 4/5

New register total:  $12.50

Get $10.00 RR back

Final Cost:  $2.50

John Frieda select hair products 3/$15, Earn a $5 RR when you buy three


Use three $3/1 coupon from 6/14 SS

Final Cost:  $4.00 for three bottles

Schick Quattro Razor for men, on sale buy one get one free ($9.49)
 Use two $4/1 coupon from 6/14 SS

Final Cost: $1.49 for two razors

Monthly Deals:  Register Rewards Again

Purex 3-in-1 $5.99, Earn a $2 Register Reward when you buy one


Use $2/1 coupon from 6/14 SS

Final Cost: $1.99

Ban Deodorant 2/$3, Earn a $1 RR when you buy two


Use  two $0.40 coupon from 6/7/09 SS

Final Cost: $0.60 each

There is an advertised Johnson’s baby powder deal with the 1.5 oz bottle, but I couldn’t get it to work for me – so I’m not putting it up again this week.  It doesn’t work out to free powder, so I’m not doing it again.

CVS: Week of 6/14

Its not a huge week at CVS, but I see some great deals that I'll be taking advantage of.  Don't forget, this is just what looks good to me --- there are more sales out there at CVS.  I'm just not interested in them.  If you want the scoop, check out IHeartCVS.com  She's got them all!!

Adult Sun Glasses ($5.99 and up)

Buy 2 get $10 ECBs (limit 1)


Final Cost:  $1.98 (my price point for sunglasses is usually around $4.00, so this is a good deal for me, even if the sunglasses I choose are part of the “and up”)

Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste, Rinse or Oral B Floss $2.99

get $2 ECBs (limit 1)


Use 50/1 from the 6/7 PG

Final Cost:  $0.49

CVS Brand toothbrushes 2-4 packs ( $2.99)

get $2 ECBs (limit 1)


Final Cost:  $0.99 (I need to roll ECBs badly, so I probably will do this deal.  I don’t usually pay for toothbrushes)

Schick Quattro Titanium Razor or Trimmer $7.99

get $3 ECBs (limit 3)


Use $4/1 from the 6/14 SS

Final Cost: $0.99

Right Guard Deodorant ($3.69) B1G1

Use two  $1/1 Right Guard coupon from the 4/19 SS

Final Cost: $0.84  

Select Kellogg’s Cereals $1.88


Use $1/1 from the 6/7 RP

Final Cost: $0.88 after coupons

CVS: Week of 6/7

This is a week to stock up on ECB's at CVS (good grief, that looks like a teenager's text message with all of the initials in it!).  There is a good moneymaker going on to get you started and then some decent deals to keep it moving along.  See what you think.

Bayer Contour Meter $14.99 (limit 1)
Get Back: $5.00 ECB
Use coupon 2/1/R or 3/22/S for $30 off (will be adjusted to make the meter free)
Final Cost: PROFIT  $5.00 
/
Gillette Fusion
Venus Embrace or
Spa Breeze Razor $7.99 (limit 1)
$4.00 ECB
Use $4.00 Gillette 6/7/P&G

Final Cost: FREE 
/
Dawn Dish Liquid $1.00
$1.00 ECB wyb2 (limit 1)
Use .50¢ coupons from P&G savings booklet (mailed to homes if you requested them)
Use 25¢ Dawn 6/7/PG
Final Cost:  FREE  (if you have two savings books) or $.50 for two if you only have the coupons from the paper.
/ /
Dove and Degree products
Get $10.00 ECB wyb $20.00 (limit 1)
Dove Bar Soap, Body Wash -Lotion $7,
Dove Sham/Cond or Stylers $4
Degree or Dove Invisible Deodorants $2.50.
If Dove Go Fresh Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant works for this deal, you could really clean up:  Buy 8 Dove Go Fresh Anti-Perspirant

Use 8 $1.25 coupons from 3/15 RP

Pay $10.00 

Get $10.00 ECB back
Final Cost:  FREE
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Kellogg’s Cereals and bars (website lists them at $3.59) BOGO
Special K, Frosted Flakes or Mini Wheats Cereal, or
Special K or Nutrigrain Bars
Use 2x $1.00 Kelloggs 6/7/S
Final Cost:  $1.59 for 2 boxes
/
Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Care
$10.00 ECB wyb $20.00 (limit 1)
Use $3.00/2 Garnier 5/3/R on multiple items 

Final Cost:  varies with the items, but should make for a very good deal on some very good product.  
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Selected Candy
$5.00 ECB wyb $15.00 (limit 5)
Hershey Bliss $3.50
Use $1.00 Hershey 5/3/S
M&M and Snickers $3.00
Use $1.00/2 M&M/Snickers 5/31/R
Trident White Gum $2.50
Use $1.00 Trident 5/10/S
=$6.00/4 bliss and one box theater candy
after 4 Bliss coupon and ECB
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Oh, as long as I'm at it ---- Price Chopper maybe??? (still deciding if Shoprite is worth my time and energy to even figure out)
Anyway --- Price Chopper --- not bad --- not good..... My plan is to take the double dollar coupons from Stop and Shop over to Price Chopper and have them cross honor them (they're happy to do it -- but you have to physically bring the coupons in and you have to ask!!)

Dynamo Laundry Detergent (50 oz.), $.99
Thomas' English Muffins, buy 1 @$3.39, get 2 FREE!
California Cherries, $1.98 lb.
Tropicana OJ, 2/$5; use $1.00/2 Tropicana coupon from 5/3 Smart Source (with the doubler I'll get two OJs for $3.00
Cabot Brick Cheese, Buy 1, Get 1 FREE
Land O'Lakes Whipped Butter, $1.50
Dole Celery, $1.50
Kraft Salad Dressing, $1.99; use $1.00 coupon printed from somewhere (sorry, that's not really all that helpful, is it??) If they double it with the doubler, I'll get free salad dressing --- works for me!
St. Ive's Body Wash; use (2) $1.50/1 from 5/10 Smart Source insert
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner, $.88; use $1/2 from 5/17 Red Plum insert = $.38 each!
Right Guard or Soft Dri Deodorant, Buy 1 Get TWO Free; use $1.00/2 from 5/17 Red Plum insert

Buy 1, Get 1 Free Deals
Polar Mixers, Seltzers or Soda 1 liters (we go through this faster than water --- its almost embarassing --- so this is a deal I can't resist)

Shaws: Week of 5/31

I can't decide if Shaws is worth my time and energy this week. They're a little bit out of the way, I don't have any CATS to roll or cash in --- and frankly, they're cranky. Maybe, maybe not --- we'll see --- in any event, for those of you for whom the above are NOT issues -- here's my list for Shaws (in the event that I decide to actually go)

Quaker Granola Bars or Cereal $1.49
Use with $1.00/2 Granola Coupon (5.03 RP)
for 2/$1.98

V8 Juice 2/$5.00
Use with $1.00/1 V8 coupon for
1/$1.50

Shaw’s Large Eggs $1.99/18-ct.

Shaw’s Butter $1.99

Smart Balance Butter 50/50 $2.99
Use with $1.00/1 Smart Balance Coupon (4.05 RP)
for 1/$1.99

California Cherries $2.49/lb.

Spinach $0.99

Buy 2 Fresh Express Salads and get a Free Sargento Salad Finisher

Seedless Watermelon $0.59/lb.

Blackberries $2.50

Thomas English Muffins B1G1 Free

10/$10.00
Poland Spring Water
Softsoap (I have a coupon from CVS -- I think--- that will make this a good deal)

Stop and Shop: Week of 5/31

Parts of our pantry are getting pretty low, so I'm more agressive with the groceries right now. Here's what I'm thinking about for Stop and Shop:

Strawberries/Blueberries 2/$4.00

Large Brown Eggs $0.99

Seedless watermelon $0.59/lb

10/$10.00
Starkist Solid White Tuna (I have some $.55 blinkies I got from somewhere)
Barilla Pasta
Breakstone Cottage doubles
Poland Spring Sparkling Water
Tuttorosso Tomatoes

Groceries at Big Y Week of 5/31

Well, actually that's not totally accurate --- the week ends on Wednesday at Big Y. I can never seem to manage having a week that is that different. Drives me bananas!!
Anyway --- I finally got around to looking at the ad (the temptation was triple coupons!!) and looking for matches on the stuff I actually use and want. Here's my list: (its not much, but its some good deals)

Ajax 2X Liquid Laundry Detergent - $1.99
Sparkle Big Roll Paper Towels - 98¢ ($1/2 in 05-03-09 RP) PANTRY
Botticelli Pure Olive Oil - $9.99DAIRY & MEAT
Cabot Shredded Cheese - 2 FOR $4.00
Daisy Sour Cream - 2 FOR $3.00 (Use $1/2 or $.60/1 in 04-05-09 SS)FROZEN
Fresh Express Baby Blends - $1.48 (I found $1/1 blinkies!)
Sweet Seedless Red Watermelon - 48¢ lb

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)

Shaws, Shaws, Shaws, Shaws....

I had a good run at Shaws tonight. I seized the opportunity to do some stocking up on paper goods (plus we were out of garbage bags --- grrrr – how the heck does that happen??)
Anyway --- here it is
Transaction #1
7 rolls of Viva paper towels --- sale price $1.99 (psp $2.29)
Total: $13.93 (but I’m over the $15 to kick in the cat)
Used 7 coupons from the paper for $.85 each and they ALL doubled (only the first 5 should have doubled according to Shaws’ rules)
New Total: $2.88 ---
Paid oop and got a CAT good for $5.00

Transaction #2
2 boxes of Glad trash bags $6.49 each (psp $7.99)
Total: $12.98 (but I’m over the $15 psp for the CAT again)
Used 1 coupon from the paper for $1.00 off (no doubling)
New Total: $11.98
Paid with my CAT from above and
$6.98 oop (we needed trash bags!!) and got a CAT for $5.00

Transaction #3
12 boxes of Kleenex at 10/$10 (psp $1.29)
Total: $12.00 (you guessed it – over the $15 psp again)
Used 4 coupons for $.50/ 3 which doubled
New total: $8.00
Paid with my CAT from above –
$3.00 oop

Transaction #4
10 pouches of Bumblebee tuna (don’t ask!! We use this like crazy at obedience school with the dog) 10/$10
Total $10.00
Used 5 coupons for $1.00/2
New total: $5.00
This is where I made my mistake. Because the total was only $5.00, they wouldn’t let me use the $5.00 CAT --- if I had thought quickly and thrown in a pack of gum or some silly thing, it would have gone fine. My Shaws is very finicky about “you have to pay something”. They will not let the total hit zero – no matter what.
So, I paid the $5.00 oop and figured I still made out just fine for the night.

Sum total: $17.86 OOP and a $5.00 CAT still in my pocket. If I have enough coupons, I’ll keep repeating with the Kleenex, paper towels, and tuna. Gotta think about more trash bags – I hate paying real money like that -- on anything really, but especially on trash bags.

CVS: Week of 4/26

CVS is back to giving us lots of free stuff again. Gotta love it.

Buy 1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler at $2.99
Get $2 ECB (Limit 1)
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/4 RP
Final Cost: FREE

Buy 1 Crest Cavity, Tartar, or Baking Soda & Peroxide toothpaste or Oral B Indicator toothbrush at $1.99
Get $1 ECB (Limit 2)
Use $0.75/1 coupon from the 4/5 P&G
Final Cost: $0.24

Buy $15 worth of Colgate or SC Johnson cleaning products, Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Deal Plan from MoneySavingMom
Buy 5 Fantastik products at $2.50 each
Buy 3 Palmolive dish soaps $0.88 each
Use 5 $1/1 Fantastik coupons from the 3/29 SS
Use 3 $0.25/1 Palmolive coupons from the 4/26 SS
Spend $9.39 plus tax out of pocket
Get back a $5 ECBs
Final Cost: $0.55 each


Buy 3 Tresemme Products (on sale 3 for $10), Get $5 ECBs (Limit 2)
Use 3 $1/1 coupons
Final Cost: $0.67 each (I'm waiting to see if this has been reset from last week. I'm hoping not --- I bought $15 worth last week because of coupons etc -- which made them free -- so if it hasn't reset, I'm half way there!)

Buy 1 Schick Intuition Plus razor at $8.99, Get $4 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use the $4/1 coupon from the 3/22 or 4/26 SS
Final Cost: $.99

Band-Aid Bandages--on sale for $1 (part of ECB deal mentioned above)
Use $1/1 from the 3/15 SS or 4/26 RP
Final Cost: FREE

Another Deal Plan (if you have 4 sets of inserts from 3/15)
Buy 4 Visine Tears at $4 each
Buy 4 Band-Aids at $1 each
Use 4 $3/1 Vision coupons from the 1/4 or 3/15 RedPlum inserts
Use 4 $1/1 Band-Aid coupons from the 3/15 SmartSource insert or the 4/26 RedPlum insert
Spend $4 plus tax out of pocket
Get $10 ECBs
Final Cost: PROFIT $6.00

Walgreens: Week of 4/26

I'll be whistling all the way home from Walgreens this week too.....
Look:
Nivea Body Wash (16.9 oz) $4.99
Get $4.99 RR’s
Use $1 printable coupon
Final Cost: PROFIT $1

Ecotrin $2
Get $2 RR’s
Use $1 MQ (1/25 SS)
Final Cost: PROFIT $1

Rembrandt Toothpaste/Mouthwash $5.99
Get $5.99 RR’s
Final Cost: Free

Bayer Quick Release Crystals $2.49
Get $2.49 RR’s
Final Cost: Free

Listerine Mouthwash 2/$8, Get $4 RR wyb 2= 2/$4

3 Pack Trident or Trident White Gum 2/$4
Use $1/3 MQ (3/8 SS)
Final Cost: 3/$1

Baking Soda or Morton Salt $.50 w/ in-ad coupon

Hallmark Gift Wrap or Tissue Paper $.39 w/ in-ad coupon (We're a family with a ton of spring birthdays and Mother's Day and Father's Day coming -- well use this like crazy)

Reynolds Foil or wax paper 20 sq ft $.89 w/ in-ad coupon
use $1/1 from 3/15 SS
Final Cost: PROFIT $.11

SunLight Dish Detergent B1G1F w/ in-ad coupon
Use (2) $.25 MQ (2/22 SS)

Rite Aid: Week of 4/26

I'm not a huge Rite Aid girl (to the consternation of those of you who dwell in the Land of RiteAid and nothing else). But, baby, I will be at Rite Aid this week!! No, there aren't a huge number of deals to be had -- but there is one that I adore.
SaltAire Sinus & Allergy Relief (1 ct.) $6.99
Use $6.99 SCR
Combine with $1 printable coupon
Final Cost: PROFIT $1
Understand I love, love, love this stuff. I use it all winter and spring. Its a saline rinse for your sinuses and it gets out all of the gunk and irritants that lead to swollen sinuses and sinus infections. Love it. My only whine is that the SCR program is limited to one per household, so I can only do this deal once (unless I find friends who will let me use them for anothere rebate -- hint, hint)

While I'm there --- I'll pick up these good deals as well (hey, once I'm sending out for the SCR cheque, I might as well make it worth the time and energy!!)

Skintimate Shave Cream (6 oz.) $2.99
Use $2.24 SCR
Combine with $.75 MQ (4/26 SS)
Final Cost: Free (I know, I know, I have a ton of this from the Walgreens and CVS deals, but it makes my skin feel fabulous and it is free after all)

Electrasol/Finish Quantum Tabs (12 ct.) $4.49
Use $1.50 SCR
Combine with $2.50 MQ (4/19 SS)
Final Cost: $.49

How Do I Organize It?

The "it" in this case is all of the coupons and stuff ---- a few of you have asked me to be more explicit about this ---- so here goes.

First ---- I use the Coupon Mom system for dealing with the flyers each week. They come in the newspaper each Sunday. I pull them out of the paper and put them in a file folder marked with just the date. So coupons from this coming Sunday will be in a folder marked 4/26. That's it!! I'm done. I don't look at them. I don't sort them. I don't cut them out. Nothing. Just file them by the date. Later on when my mother-in-law gives me a pile of inserts that she's been saving for me, I'll file each of them in the appropriate folder. (Hint: the date is printed in super teeny-tiny print along the spine of the insert) I keep a file crate (the cheapie kind from Staples) with all of the folders in order by date.

Next --- I have some coupons that have come from other places. Those need to be dealt with as well. I have a folder marked All You for the coupons that come from that magazine. Another folder marked Shaws (they tend to have a lot of store coupons and booklets) and another marked CVS for the Beauty Book coupons from them.
I also have a zippered binder filled with photo inserts and money collecting inserts (from a hobby shop). I've put tabs on them with general categories: hair, dental, cosmetics, snacks, beverages, etc. The loose coupons that come from all sorts of places go in these. These are the coupons from the blinkie machines in the supermarket, from tearpads in the drugstore or supermarket, from the boxes of products I've already purchased, peelies, and other assorted places. This is also where coupons end up if I've clipped them for a deal and then I don't do the deal for some reason.

Finally, I have a little zippered notebook that was meant to hold a calendar/organizer. I got it for a few dollars at an odd lot store. I've thrown away the calendar stuff and filled it with pocket inserts and business card holder sheets from Staples.
Each store I frequent has its own page. The business card holders keep all of my cards (each of the supermarkets has its own card, plus CVS --- its too many to manage in my wallet). The little pocket insert holds any rewards from the store that I need to remember to use (ECBs, RegisterRewards, catalinas). The other side of the pocket is where I put the coupons that I'll need for that store for the week.

Once a week, I sit down and make my lists from all of the stuff I find on the internet and from the flyers the stores provide. I'm experimenting right now with a cut and paste operation into a Publisher document that gives me a little booklet that fits right into my little notebook. I'm not sure I'm liking it --- it often isn't giving me enough space and it comes out in a font too tiny to read sometimes. I used to do it by hand on a folded piece of paper with columns down the side to keep track of money going out and coming back to me (ECBs etc again). We'll see which method will stick. My list goes into my little notebook and travels with me through the week. Then I pull the coupons from my big file (that 's why the date is generally posted with the shopping list. Its posted like that on most every site around the web on this topic -- the few who don't provide the date are more frustrating than they're worth) --- I stick the coupons into the appropriate pocket of my little organizer ---and I'm good to go!!

Walgreens Moneymaker!!

Walgreens has a sneaky, unadvertised deal this week.
There’s a hot cereal deal not advertised on the weekly Walgreens circular.
Post Cereal Trail Mix Crunch is on sale this week 2/$5. The following Register Reward deal is being reported all over the web:
Buy 3 boxes Get $2.00 Register Reward back
Buy 4 Get $3.00
Buy 5 or more and get $5.00
So ------
Use the $2/1 printable coupon here. It’s a Smartsource coupon and people are reporting they have been able to print more than two coupons at once. If you are able to get your hands in more than two coupons you could:
$12.50 for five boxes of cereal-$10 five $2/1 printable coupons=$2.50 out of pocket and get a $5 Register reward back
Final Cost: PROFIT $2.50

Shop Rite: Week of 4/19

I've been looking around for a few days (didn't take long) for some free (or supercheap) juice and cookies for our coffee hour pantry at church --- Shop Rite is the winner this week for me. As long as I'm there getting juice, I might as well take advantage of a few other deals:
Here's my shopping list:

Ocean Spray Juice $1.59
-$0.55/1 from 4-19RP
Final Cost: $0.49

Arm & Hammer Detergent $1.99
-$1/2 from 4-19SS
Final Cost: $1.49 each

Marcal Napkins 250-ct $1.69
-$1/1 from 3-08SS
Final Cost: $0.69

Save $2.00 Off your next shopping trip when you buy any 2 Dole Frozen Fruit

2 Dole Fruit $2.99 (limit 4 per variety)
-(2) $0.75/1 from 3-01RP
OOP $2.98 get $2 back so
Final Cost: 2/$0.98 or $0.49 each

Shaws: ConAgra Deal: More Ideas

I'm not even going to try to list out for you all of the ways in which you could and should take advantage of this one ---- there are just too many to mention.
I AM going to point you toward WickedCoolDeals --- she's been working the deal all weekend and has done some amazing shopping ---- and she's been kind enough to list out her transactions for you.
She has more coupons than some of you have --- but you can still use her scenarios to build some of your own. This is an opportunity to snag some free food --- either for your own family or for your generous donation to your favorite food pantry for those less fortunate than yourself. (Remember --- giving generously is a part of this!!)
Head over to WickedCoolDeals and then head straight for Shaws --- don't fool around. GO!!

More Stop and Shop: 4/19

I figured out how to make this work out in my favor --- I don't usually do health and beauty items at the grocery store, because I do soooooo well at CVS and Walgreens with free stuff. For those of you in South County who still think you don't have a CVS (you do now, you know!!) --- try this on for size (although now its more driving to Stop and Shop than it is to CVS for most of you)

Buy $10 in the following products and receive a $3 cat.
Remember --- CAT deals almost always work off of PSPs or pre-sale prices ---- Here's what I found at my Stop and Shop (double check yours, they're not consistent)

Mennen Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick (includes Lady 24/7) 2/$5 (psp $3.00)
$1/2 from 3/29 SS (expires 4/18) = 2/$4

Colgate Max Fresh or Total Toothpaste, assorted varieties 2/$5 (PSP $2.99)
$1.50/1 Colgate Total Advanced varieties from March All You = 1/$1

Colgate Max Fresh, Max White, Navigator or Whitening Toothbrush 1 ct 2/$5 (psp $2.79)

Irish Spring 8 pk $3.99 (PSP 4.49)

Softsoap Elements Hand Soap 2/$3 (PSP $1.50 so not really a sale at all)
$1/3 from 3/29 SS = 3/$3.50

Irish Spring or Softsoap Body Wash 2/$7 (psp $4.49)
$1/1 Softsoap from 3/29 SS (expires 4/18) or March All You = 1/$2.50

Put together a combination of items that comes very, very close to $10.00 psp (WITHOUT GOING UNDER!! Remember, $9.99 is NOT $10.00 -- The CAT will not print at $9.99.) Then deduct for the sale price and the coupons and voila --- you pay as little as possible oop and you get money back from Stop and Shop.

Example:
2x Colgate Total @psp $2.99 = $5.98PSP
Sale price $5.00 - 2X $1.50 coupons from AllYou = $2.00
1 Irish Spring Bodywas @ psp $4.49 (NEW TOTAL= psp $10.47 -- triggers the CAT)
Sale price $3.50 - $1.00 coupon from AllYou = $2.50
oop = $4.50 and get a CAT back for $3.00
Final Cost: $1.50 for two tubes of toothpaste and one bottle of bodywash
What else can you come up with???

My Stop and Shop List: 4/19

I know, I know --- Stop and Shop insists on running its week on a different schedule than everyone else --- but I cannot seem to keep up (Big Y does that too and it annoys the heck out of me -- their week seems to be the exact opposite of my shopping schedule and I'm never lined up right to really work their sales!!)
Anyway ---- yes, the Stop and Shop ad started a few days ago --- yes, I know I'm late --- I'm sorry and it WILL happen again -- cuz their week just doesn't seem to work for me.
Here is my shopping list for Stop and Shop --- it is by no means exhaustive or complete --- its simply what looks good to me and worth my time and energy to stockpile and shop for my family.

2 lbs. Strawberries, $2.99 (oh, yeah, we're definitely doing this one)

Top Round London Broil or Top Round Roast, $1.79 lb

Kellogg's Cereals, 3/$5;
Use $1.50 Kellogg's Cereal from 4/5 RP
Final Cost: $1.50 for 3 or $.50 a box

Edy's Ice Cream, $1.99 (limit 3)

Dannon Yogurt, 20/$10

Perri Italian Sausage, 2/$5

Glaceau Vitamin Water, $1; use $1/1 from 3/29 SS
Final Cost: FREE

Chicken of the Sea Tuna 10/$10

Ortega Taco Shells, 2/$3.00; use $1.00/2 from May All You Magazine

General Mills Cereals (Cheerios, Honey Nut, Reese Peanut Butter Puffs, Kix, Honey Kix or Lucky Charms), $2.99; use $1.00/2 from 4/5 SS
Final Cost: $1.99 for 2 or $.98 each (not as good as the Kelloggs, but if you're fussy.....)

Muir Glen Organic Soup, $2.49;
use $1/1 from 2/8 SS insert
Final Cost: $1.49 EACH

Don't forget: if you purchase $15 worth of participating General Mills, Scott Naturals or Clorox Green Works Products, you'll get 5 FREE Reusable Shopping Bags instantly at checkout! Now, I have more reusable bags than I really know what to do with most days, but some of them are getting a little ratty and need replacing.
Also, I find that it really works for me to have different styles and designs so that I can tell what I'm doing when I'm sorting out items for the food bank, our pantry, my family, and other giving. Since the cereal is on my list -- and the yoplait yogurt looks like it might count, I'm good to go.

CVS: Week of 4/19

Act Rinse 18oz $3.79 get $2 ECBs (limit 2)
Use $1/1 from the 4/19 SS
Final Cost: $0.79 cents

Bayer Aspirin Quick Release Crystals 4 ct $2 get $2 ECBs (limit 1)
Final Cost: FREE

Crest Pro Health Toothpaste 4.2oz, Rinse 250ml,Oral B Floss 27-55 yds or Super Floss 50ct $2.88 get $2 ECBs (limit 2)
Use .75/1 or $1/1 Crest coupon from the 4/5 PG
Final Cost: FREE (if you got the $1 coupon, I did!!)

Edge Infused Comfort or Hydrate Shave Gel $2.89 Earn 2.89 ECBs (limit 1)
Final Cost: FREE (at some point even free shave cream is too much shave cream. I'll let you know when I get to that point)

L’Oreal Eye Shadow or Liner BOGO (looks to be priced at $3.99)
Use $2/1 or $1/1 from the 4/19 RP
Final Cost: FREE (if you got the $2 coupon -- or about $2.00 if you got the $1 coupon -- still not bad)