CVS $5/$30 Scenario

Did you get a $5/$30 CVS Q in celebration of Memorial Day in your email? Wondering how to use it? Well, I've got a scenario to help you out, it can only be done on Sun. or Mon.

Buy:
(2) BandAid Brand Bandages $5.98
Clearasil Stayclear Face Wash 6.5 oz $3.99
Playtex Gentle Glide 18 ct or Sport Tampons 16 ct $3.99
(2) Speed Stick Pro Deodorant $7.98
Colgate Total $2.99
Kotex Ultra Thin Pads 14 - 20ct 2/$7.00
=$31.93

Use:
-$5/$30
-(2) $1 BandAid Qs
-$1 Clearasil
-$1 Playtex
-$1 Colgate
-(2) $1 Kotex
=$19.93 + tax OOP or use ECBs
Earn $23.96 ECBs

Total Value: $31.93
Coupon Total: $12
Total Paid OOP: $19.93
Plus you have $23.96 ECBs for next week!

Walgreens Scenarios 5/24 - 5/30

Here are some ideas on rolling your RRs at Walgreens this week. The OOP is a little higher due to the Posture D Calcium. For those of you who don't need or want to buy this, I've included another set of scenarios.

Transaction 1:
Posture D Calcium
$8.99 OOP
Earn $8.99 RR

Transaction 2:
Buy:
Colgate Total toothpaste $2.49
Reach Ultraclean Toothbrush or Floss, 2/$5
TUF Trash Bags 36 count/13 gallon $2.99
Trident Gum 3/$2 w/in ad Q
Energizer Batteries, $2.99 w/in ad Q (Or you could do the Bayer Quick Release $2.50, earn $2.50 RR)
Small Filler .39¢
Use:
-$1 Colgate Q
-$2.50 Reach BOGO Q
-(3) .75¢ Trident Q
-$1 Energizer Q
-$8.99 RR
=.76¢ OOP
Earn $3 & $1.50 RR

Total Value: $24.85
Total Paid OOP: $9.75
Plus you have $3 & $1.50 RR for next week!

OR

Transaction 1:
Colgate Total toothpaste $2.49,
-$1 Q (5-10 SS)
=$1.49 OOP
Earn $1.50 RR

Transaction 2:
Bayer Quick Crystals $2.49
Cheap Filler .29¢
-$1 Q (tearpad on display)
-$1.50 Colgate RR
=.28¢ OOP
Earn $2.50 in RR

Transaction 3
2 Reach Toothbrushes $5
Cheap Filler .29¢
-$2.50 Reach BOGO Q (4/26 RP)
-$2.50 Bayer RR
=0.29¢ OOP
Earn $3 RR

Total Value: $10.56
Coupon Total: $4.50 ($4 RR)
Total Paid OOP: $2.06
Plus you have a $3 RR!

You could keep rolling by rolling the $3 RR into the Colgate and Bayer just throw in filler. Then you can roll the $4 into the Posture D Calcium.

CVS Scenarios 5-24 - 5/30

Here are the newbie scenarios for this week. If you don't have any coupons you can still do transactions 1 & 2. Your OOP will be a little higher of course.

Transaction 1 (Sun. & Mon. Only):
Buy Clearasil Stayclear Face Wash $3.99
-$1 Q
=$2.99 OOP
Earn $3.99 ECB

Transaction 2
Buy Speed Stick Pro Deodorant $3.99
-$3.99 ECB
=$0.00 OOP
Earn $3.99 ECB

Transaction 3 (Sun. & Mon. Only):
Buy BandAid Bandages $2.99
Buy Colgate Total $2.99
-$1 BandAid Q
-$1 Colgate Total Q
-$3.99 ECB (adjusted to $3.98)
=$0.00 OOP
Earn $2 & $2 ECB

Transaction 4
Buy Speed Stick Pro Deodorant $3.99
-$2 ECB
-$2 ECB (adjusted to $1.99)
=$0.00 OOP
Earn $3.99 ECB

Transaction 5 (Sun. & Mon. Only):
Buy Playtex Gentle Glide 18 ct or Sport Tampons 16 ct $3.99
Buy BandAid Bandages $2.99
-$1 Playtex Q
-$1 BandAid Q
-$3.99 ECB
=.99¢ OOP
Earn $2 & $3 ECB

Total Value: $24.93
Coupon Total: $5 (plus $15.97 ECBs)
Total Paid OOP: $3.98
Plus you have a $5 ECB for next week!

Coupons.com: More Great Printables

$1.50 off any Starbucks Coffee, 10 oz or 12 oz - Here

$1.50 off Tazo Filterbag Tea or Tea Latte Concentrate - Here

$1.50 off Seattle's Best Coffee, 12 oz - Here

$2 off any 2 Maxwell House Coffee, 8 oz or larger - Here

.50¢ off any 10 Kool Aid Packets- Here

Walgreens 5/24 - 5/30

I don't see too much to get excited about this week. Especially considering I don't need any more toothpaste, I've bought all my Vitamin Water, and I don't need more toothbrushes (but it's a MM, so I'm torn). I may do the calcium, for sure the gum and I'll stock up on trash bags.

FREEBIES
Posture D calcium $8.99, earn $8.99 RR
Final Cost: FREE

Reach Ultraclean Toothbrush or Floss, 2/$5, earn $3 RR wyb 2
-$2.50 BOGO (4/26 RP)
=$2.50
Final Cost: FREE plus .50¢ MM!

Colgate Total toothpaste $2.49, earn $1.50 RR
-$1.00 (5-10 SS)
=$1.49
Final Cost: FREE plus 1¢ MM!

Vitamin Water 10 3/$3
-$1/1 (4-5 SS
=FREE

Trident Gum 3/$2 w/in ad Q ($1.29 before store Q)
-(3) .75¢ (05-10 SS)
-$1.87 in ad Q
=FREE plus .25¢ overage!

OTHER GOOD DEALS
Extra Gum 3/$2 w/in ad Q ($1.29 before store Q)
Buy 2- $2.58
-$1.29 BOGO Q (4-5 SS)
-$1.24 Wags in ad Q
=.05¢ for 2

TUF Trash Bags 36 count/13 gallon $2.99

Energizer Batteries, $2.99 w/in ad Q
-$1.00 (5/3 SS)
=$1.99

Adidas Antiperspirant/Deodorant, 2.6-3 oz $1.99
-$1/1 (4-5 RP)
=.99¢

Maxwell House Instant Coffee, 8 oz $3.99 w/in ad Q
-$2/2 Printable HERE
=$5.98/2 or $2.99 each

Huggies Rewards Program: I WON!!

Ok, so if you've been following my blog you know all about the Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards Program.

Well, I had recently read a post about winning instant win games. Well one of the suggestions was playing at certain times. For me that time was between 3 & 5 AM! My first thought was yeah right! However the more I thought about it, I realized I'm usually up at this time feeding the rugrat.

Well last night or should I say this morning after laying the rugrat down I signed on and started redeeming points. I have to say I think the chances of winning the VISA card must be low cause it just wasn't happening. I figured I should try another offer to see if I had better luck. Boy did I! On my first try I won the $25 Applebee's gift card, and on my second try I won the $25 GAP gift card! Tried the VISA card again and no good, subway either.

I think giving up that 20 minutes (I'm guessing) of sleep for $50 worth of FREE, was a pretty good trade out.

Remember you don't have to have kids to join the Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards program. So, if you haven't signed up go now! A list of codes can be found here.

Houston: FREE Activities This Weekend

Vicki has a great list of FREE activities going on around Houston this weekend. Here are a few I like:

Silent Movie/Music
KUHF Houston Public Radio’s Silent Film Concert series. Houston’s Two Star Symphony performs a new score to accompany Girl Shy, a classic silent film comedy from 1924.Friday, May 22, 8 p.m.Discovery Green Park in downtown Houston at 1500 McKinney

Music
Dancin’ In the Street, a soul music revue featuring legendary music of the Motown eraFriday, May 22 - Sunday, May 24, 8:15 p.m.

Live Music on the Boardwalk
Memorial Day Weekend Fun in Kemah for live music and fun all weekendSaturday, May 23 - Monday, May 25Kemah Boardwalk

Cars
5th annual Scion Expo, an annual Scion owner get togetherSunday, May 24, 9 a.m.Gulf Greyhound Park

Memorial Day
Fort Bend Salutes America with Air Force flyover, 21-gun salute, live music, family activitiesMonday, May 25, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Sugarland Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd. (south of U of H Sugarland)

Thanks, Vicki!

This Weekend: No Sales Tax on Energy Star Appliances

Wow! If you're in need of any appliances then you'll be glad to know about the SALES TAX HOLIDAY this Memorial Day weekend on Energy Star appliances! That's right Texas shoppers pay no state or local sales tax beginning Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25, when you purchases qualifying energy efficient products.

These qualifying products include:
air conditioners priced under $6,000,
clothes washers (but not clothes dryers*),
ceiling fans,
dehumidifiers,
dishwashers,
light bulbs (incandescent and fluorescent),
programmable thermostats, and
refrigerators priced under $2,000.

Delivery, shipping, handling, and Internet orders also qualify for the exemption. Get more details at the official Texas Comptroller Web site.

* Energy Star does not label clothes dryers because they use similar amounts of energy.

Coupon Spotlight: Kraft, Huggies & More

$1 off Kraft 2% Natural Cheese coupon- Here

$1 off Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce- Here

$6 off Pork w/additional purchase- Here

$1.50/2 Country Time Lemonade- Here

$2 off Huggues- Here

$1 off Dial Body Wash- Here

FREE Chocolate!

It's Friday, which means it's time to visit the Mars Real Chocolate Relief site to get your FREE candy bar. Coupons will be available to the first 250,000 people from 8:00 AM CST to 10:59 PM. Hurry go!

No Coupon Inserts

It's a holiday weekend which means there will be no coupon inserts in the paper.

However, this will be a good time to go through inserts and clipped coupons to get rid of expired ones. Or if you're like me catch up on cutting the previous weeks!

CVS 5/24 - 5/30

2 DAY SALE (SUNDAY & MONDAY ONLY)

ECB DEALS
BandAid Brand Bandages Comfort Flex 40-80ct, Flexible Fabric 10-30ct, or Children's 10-25ct $2.99, earn $2 ECB- Limit 2
-$1/1 (2-8 SS or 4-6 RP)
=$1.99
Final Cost: FREE plus 1¢ MM!

Clearasil Stayclear Face Wash 6.5 oz $3.99, earn $3.99 ECB- Limit 1
-$1/1 (4-19 SS)
=$2.99
Final Cost: FREE plus $1 MM!

Playtex Gentle Glide 18 ct or Sport Tampons 16 ct $3.99, earn $3 ECB- Limit 1
-$1/1 (3-22 SS)
=$2.99
Final Cost: FREE plus 1¢ MM!

OTHER DEALS
Cottonelle 12 pk $5.49- Limit 3 ($6.99 each after Monday)
$0.50/2 (4-26 SS)
$0.75/1 Ultra (4-26 SS)
$1/1 HERE
$0.50/1 HERE
=$4.49-$5.24 ($0.37-$0.44/roll)

Folger's Classic Roast or Decaf 11.3 oz BOGO $4.89-$5.79 - Limit 6 (2/$6 after Monday)
-(2) .50¢/1 (5-3 RP) *if Decaf, 1/2 Caff or Simply Smooth Coffee are included OR
-(2) .50¢/1 (Fiesta Savings Booklet)
=$1.95-$2.40 each after 2 coupons & BOGO sale (2/$5 after Monday)

Planter's Nuts 11.5 oz or Cashew Halves 9.25 oz BOGO- Limit 6 (2/$6 after Monday)
-(2) $1/1 HERE & HERE
Final Price: Unknown

ECB DEALS
Speed Stick Pro Deodorant $3.99, earn $3.99 ECB- Limit 2
Final Cost: FREE!

Colgate Total $2.99, earn $2 ECB- Limit 1
-$1/1 (5-10 SS) OR
-$1/1 (All You)
=$1.99
Final Cost: FREE plus 1¢ MM!

Gain Liquid Detergent $5.99, earn $2 ECB- Limit 1
-$1/1 (P&G Booklet) OR
=$4.99
Final Cost: $2.99

Kotex Ultra Thin Pads 14 - 20ct 2/$7.00, earn $2 ECB wyb 2- Limit 3
- (2) $1/1 (4-5 SS)
=$5
Final Cost: $1.50 each wyb 2

OTHER DEALS
Sobe BOGO- Limit 8
-BOGO IP
=2 FREE!

Lysol Disinfectant Spray 2/$8
-$2 (5-3 SS)
=$2 each

Off Clip On Starter Kit $7.99 (this price may vary)
-BOGO Clip-On™ Mosquito Repellent by OFF!®
-$3/1 CVS Q (you can print 2, but only use 1)
-$2/1 (5-17 SS)
=$2.99/2 or $1.50 each

Alouette: Try Baby Brie Wedge FREE!

Purchase any Alouette® Baby Brie Wedge 7oz or Alouette® Smoked Baby Brie Wedge 7oz (or other qualifying product) by 12-31 and get back the full price. Just follow the instructions on the MIR Form to get yours.

CVS: Hefty One Zip Bags FREE

According to Susan, CVS has the Hefty One Zip 8 count quart and 6 count gallon bags in their dollar aisle. We recently got a $1.00/1 Hefty One Zip coupon in the 5/17 SmartSource, that will make these FREE!

Eat Better America: New Printables

Visit the Eat Better America site and print your coupons HERE.

Organic Valley: New Coupons Available

Organic Valley has added some new coupons onto their website HERE. Remember you can print each coupon twice.

Quizno's Q Club

Get coupons and more by joining the Quizno's Q Club. Go HERE to read more about it or sign up.

Blue Bunny: FREE after MIR

Blue Bunny is offering a MIR for a FREE Aspen or Sedona Frozen Yogurt product. To print your MIR form go to the Blue Bunny website. Be sure to follow the instructions, to be sure you get your rebate.

Wendy's: Buy One Frosty Get One FREE!

Yum! If you're like me and have been wanting to try one of these, nows a good time. Just use this BOGO FREE coupon to get one for you and one to share (or not).

Kroger 5/20 - 5/26

CRAZY MEAL DEAL
Buy:
1 Pkg Private Selection Cooked Baby Back Ribs in the Deli
Get FREE:
* Deli Potato Salad or Cole Slaw 16 oz
* Ranch Style Beans 15 oz Can
* Big K Soda Selected Varieties, 2 Liter Bottle
* Kroger Value Foam Plates 50 ct
* Kroger Napkins 120 ct
Load $1 eCoupon from Shortcuts.com for Baby Back Ribs (in the meal deal coupons)

Ozarka Spring Water $3.99
-.75¢ (5-17 RP)
=$3.24

Kool-Aid Canister $1
-$1/2 IP (no longer available)
=$1/2 or .50¢ ea

Kraft BBQ Sauce $1
-$1 IP (no longer available) OR
-.75¢ (5-3 SS)
=FREE

Bush's Best Baked Beans $1.59
-$1/2 (?)
=$2.18/2 or $1.09 ea

Miracle Whip or Kraft Mayo $2.49
-$1 IP (no longer available)
=$1.49

Helmann's $2.49
-$1 Fiesta Booklet
-.60¢ eCoupon (Cellfire)
=.89¢

Cool Whip $1
-$1/2 IP (no longer available)
=$1/2 or .50¢ ea

Kraft Salad Dressing $1.69
-$1.50 (5-10 SS)
=.19¢

Weber Grilling Spices $1
-.50¢ (5-17 SS)
=FREE

Healthy Choice Dinners $1.88
-$1/2 (05-17 SS)
=$2.76/2 or $1.38 ea

Marie Callendars $1.88
-$1 (5-17 SS) *if this variety is included
=.88¢

Carefree 22 ct $1
-$1/2 (4-26 RP)
=$1/2 or .50¢ ea

Huggies Deal Spend $15, Save $3 instantly
Buy 2 Huggies Jumbo Packs @ $8.99
-(2) $2 IP
-$1 eCoupon (Cellfire)
-$1.50 eCoupon (Shortcuts)
-$3 Instant Savings
=$8.48/2 or $4.24 ea

Gladware Containers 3-8 ct $2.69
-.50¢ (4-5 RP)
=$1.69

Mars Candy Bars 2/$1
-.50¢ BOGO Q (5-17 RP)
=.50¢/2 or .25¢ ea

Huggies Enjoy The Ride: New Codes

I've added more codes, worth 9 points in all, to the tally sheet. You can see the complete list here. Codes added today are:

One point each:
BCXMX GGJWZ WFPGB
GRKLD NQFLH MKPGB
KCWGQ FPPWB LBPGB
MSSNC RKZWL LXPGB
NJCZB NPQCX RXPGB
QSMFD THTNG JDPGB
RSLGW DTSTP BXPGB
SRTTD QPHMP RRPGB
RNRHF HTTQC HFPGB

Thanks to Frugal Fairhope!

Oscar Mayer: FREE Beef Franks

Quick head on over here to request your coupon for FREE beef franks! I was able to get one so hurry before they are gone! I love FREE hot dogs!

Thanks, It's Hip to Save!

Walgreens $5/$25 Scenario

Ok, so I've been trying to come up with a way to use the new $5 off $25 Q. Remember you must hit $25 after all Qs including any RRs. I thought I'd share with you what I've come up with (hoping they have everything).

Skintimate or Edge Shave Gel- $1.99
Right Guard- $5.99
Benefiber- $4.99
Colgate Visible White- $4.49
Bayer Quick Release- $2.49
Coke 4-12 pks- $12
Wrigleys Gum- $4
Bayer Meter- $14.99
=$50.94
Use
75¢/1 Skintimate or Edge (4/26 or 5/17 SS)
$1/1 Right Guard (4/19 SS)
$2/1 Benefiber (2/22, 4/5 or 5/10 SS)
$1 Bayer Quick Release (tearpad)
(4) $1/1 Coke IPs (no longer available)
$2 Wrigleys BOGO (tearpad)
$14.99 Bayer Meter (3/1 or 3/22 RP )
=$25.20
-$5/$25
=$20.20 plus tax OOP
Get back $21.00 in RRs
Final Cost: FREE

I can still do the above deal even if they don't have the meter. My final cost would then be $4.20, so still a good deal!

In case you noticed I will not be using a Colgate Q since I don't have one. If you wanted to do the above deal and use that Q you'd need to add something for at least .80¢.

Walgreens: $5 off $25 coupon is back!

Woohoo! They're back and boy have i missed them. This coupon is good May 20th & 21st ONLY (tomorrow & Thurs). Go here to print yours.

Festival of FREEBIES: Degree, RevitaLift & More!

Reynolds Wrap: Three Free Downloadable Cookbooks:
Delicious Family Meals for Less
Signature Family Recipes
The Way Mama Cooked It

Sun Crystals- Free Sample

Playtex Gentle Glide sample- Here

Advanced RevitaLift Deep Set Wrinkle Repair- Free Sample

All American Stetson cologne sample -Here

Degree Men Absolute Protection- Free Sample

Free Purina Fancy Feast or Beggin’ Strips- click on blue banner at top of page

Rachael Ray Nutrish Premium Dog Food- Free Sample

Tennis: Free Two-Year Subscription

Cellfire: New eCoupons Released

Cellfire just released new eCoupons today. You can head on over here to load yours. Here is a list of new eCoupons available:

Save $.55 when you buy Lucky Charms cereal
Save $.60 when you buy any flavor 4.5 OZ. OR LARGER Chex Mix OR Chex 100 Calorie Snack.
Save $.75 when you purchase any (2) Two Knorr Sides product!
Save $.60 when you purchase any (1) One Best Foods product!
Save $.75 when you buy TWO any flavor Betty Crocker Box Supreme Brownie Mixes.
Save $.55 when you buy ONE BOX any flavor/variety Nature Valley Granola Bars.
Save $.75 when you buy Banana Nut Cheerios cereal.
Save $.50 when you buy SIX any variety Yoplait Yogurt cups (Includes Original, Light, Thick & Creamy, OR Whips!) OR any flavor Yoplait Original OR Light
Save $.35 when you buy any flavor Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mix.
Save $.60 when you purchase any (1) One Hellmann's product!
Save $.50 when you buy any flavor Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper OR Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals.
Save $.50 when you buy any Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries.
Save $.80 when you buy TWO any flavor Yoplait® products listed: - Yoplait Go-GURT Yogurt - Yoplait Kids Cup Yogurt - Yoplait Kids Yogurt Drink - Yoplait
Save $1 when you purchase any (1) One 200ml or larger Vaseline® hand and body lotion

Target: Coupon Policy Issues

I seem to have issues shopping at Target about 90% of the time. Well, after skipping across the blogosphere it appears I'm not alone. The issues I've encountered are:

We can't take a coupon over the value of the item.- Their policy is to adjust down the coupon.

You can't use a Target and manufacturer coupon for one item.- Yes, you can as per their policy!

The Target coupon must be used for the item pictured.- There are no specifications on the coupon therefore you can use it on any, i.e. Bliss coupon can be used on single bar.

Now, I already know the answers to the above issues but trying to get that point across while being courteous and respectful to the cashier can be difficult and a waste of my breath. However you can get this taken care of in the store by making a simple phone call. NWA Deals tells us just how to do that.

You can also go visit It's Hip to Save to print the Target Coupon Policy she has posted or email Target and ask for one. I've printed mine and placed it in my binder. I've also programmed the Target Guest Relations number in my cell as suggested by Heather at NWA Deals.

I don't know about you but I want to take advantage of Target's great deals, too! Which means I'm willing to do whatever it takes. Also the thought of shopping locally is soooo great. *sigh*

Coupon Spotlight: Kraft, DiGiorno & More!

$1 off Kraft 2% Natural Cheese- HERE

$1.50off DiGiorno Flat Bread Melt- HERE

$2 off Ecotrin - HERE
Click Savings and log on to get coupon

$1 off 13 oz or larger bag of Davids Seeds- HERE
To get coupon you will need to register.

Purina: $3.50 off Dog or Cat Food

Go here and take an eight question quiz to get your $3.50 off Purina dog or cat food coupon. As a bonus when you redeem the coupon they will donate $1 to an animal welfare group in your community.

Huggies: Enjoy the Ride Rewards Program

If you haven't joined the Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards program, you need to. To make it even sweeter you can start off with 85 points.

It seems that the codes have been popping up everywhere and I've found it hard to know which ones I have already entered. To make it easier I've begun to keep a running list of codes according to the original (or trying to) blogger. So, if you're feeling like me you can go here to see the list.

I will keep it updated with the latest codes.

If you're a blogger and are posting some codes let me know and I will add them to the list with proper credit of course.

Thanks, to Mercedes at Common Sense With Money for posting about this program in April. It was because of her post that I found out about it and joined. Plus thanks to her subsequent post ended up with 31 points!

Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups BOGO!

Go here to get your BOGO coupon for Velveeta Shells and Cheese Cups. Combine with with the $1.00/2 Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups coupon to snag these for cheap!

I don't remember exactly but I know Walmart had these for .99¢ or less. So the deal would look like this:

Buy 4 @ $0.99- $3.96
Use 2 - BOGO Free Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups
Use 1 - $1.00/2 Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups
= .25¢!

Walgreens: Dry Idea MM!

Did you print the Dry Idea coupons from Coupons.com hoping to use them at CVS? Well, if you've been there and they are out of stock or maybe don't really want to go over there, I have news for you. You can use them at Wags ( wishing I still had mine). They have the Clinical Strength roll on on sale for $5.99, earn $5 RR. It will look like this:

Dry Idea Clinical Strength $5.99
Use $2 IP
=$3.99
Earn $5 RR
Final Cost: FREE plus $1.01 MM!!

Thanks, NWA Deals!