CVS Trip - 12/30/08

This week wasn't the most exciting week for me at CVS...nothing really struck my fancy except for the fact that I had some Extra Care Bucks that were going to expire soon that had to be used up, plus they had a great deal on Olay products!! Here is what I came up with on this trip....

Transaction #1

1 Promax Bar $1.67 (December Monthly ECB Deal, Buy 3 get $5 ECB)
1 Promax Bar $1.67

1 Promax Bar $1.66

1 Schick Intuition Razor $8.99 (Get $5 ECB)

$2.00 off coupon had in my purse from an old transaction I never used...

1 Olay Regenerist Facial Cleanser $7.99 (Buy 1 Get 1 50% off this week)

$5.00 off coupon 12/14/08 P&G insert

1 Olay Regenerist Facial Cleanser $3.99

$5.00 off coupon 12/14/08 P&G insert

$15.00 Mail in Rebate Gift Card offer - HERE

1 Blade Men's Body Wash $4.69

$2.00 off CVS Beauty Book Coupon

Total: $30.66

Coupons Used: $3/$15 coupon, $14.00 coupons listed above

ECB Used: $7.49 & $6.00

Paid OOP: $.68

Received $10.00 ($5.00, $5.00) back in ECB for next transaction

Transaction #2

1 Hefty Trash Bag 28 ct $6.99

$1.00 off coupon RP 11/30/08 insert

1 Nova Max Glucose Monitor $9.99 (Get $9.99 ECB back)

1 Dawn 10.3 oz Dishsoap $1.99 (BOGO)

$.50 off coupon P&G 12/14/08 insert

1 Dawn 10.3 oz Dishsoap $0

$.50 off coupon P&G 12/14/08 insert

2 Travel Sz. Caress Body Wash $1.49 ea

2 Travel Sz. Fructis Shampoo $1.49 ea

2 Travel Crest Toothpaste $.99 ea

2 Travel Sz. Secret Deodorant $1.49 ea.

2 Boxes Hot Tamales...(Filler) $1.00 ea.

Total: 31.89

Coupons Used: $3/$15, $2.00 coupons listed above

ECB Used: $7.00, $7.00, $7.29, $5.00

Paid OOP: $.60

Received $9.99 in ECB for next weeks transaction!!

Grand Total: $68.54

Total Coupons/Savings/ECB: $67.26 plus...I'll be receiving a $15.00 Olay Rebate

Total Paid OOP: $1.28

How did you do?? Drop me a line and let me know!!

New CVS Coupon

Here is a new PRINTABLE CVS Coupon for $3.00 off when your purchase $15.00.


Deal Idea for NEWBIES for this week:

1 Nova Max Glucose Meter $9.99 (get $9.99 in ecb back, so this is FREE after ECB)
1 Schick Quattro or Intuition for Women $8.99 (get $5.00 in ecb back)
$2.00 off Coupon in SS 12/7/08 insert

Total: $18.98
Use Coupons: $2.00 off on Razor and 1 PRINTABLE $3/$15 coupon
Total Paid OOP: $13.98
Total ECB Received for Next Weeks Trip: $14.99

Now this week if you are a first time CVSer...you will need to pay OOP...after this transaction, as long as you are getting multiple papers each week (I usually get 4-5), and you keep rolling your ECB, you should never have to pay more than $5.00 OOP!!! Also, don't forget to print out coupons when your scan your card in the store, and every time you transfer prescriptions, you can get a $25.00 gift card to spend in the store as well.

I hope this helps all of you that are new to CVS...it has truly become an addition for me and I enjoy it very much!! If you all would like to find out more about CVSing...please visit Mommy Saving Money and she explains everything in detail!!

Wishing you and your family....

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What a great night I had at CVS!!! I knew ahead of time I would need to plan my trip out and get there early. For the Black Friday Sale, I got there at 11pm and people were fighting over things!! Crazy. I met alot of great people that coupon just like me. I enjoyed going out with my Best Friend over at Mommy Saving A Buck for our late night adventure. We got there at 10:30pm and didn't get home until after 1:30am.....

Here is the picture of all the things I got....what a great night it was :)

My CVS Plan for 12/21/08 MIDNIGHT TRIP :)

For those of you who missed out on the awesome Black Friday Deals at CVS....you have the chance tonight at midnight to get more FREEBIES!! I am sooo excited..I've already got my tripped planned out!! I have $29 in ECB to use from my last trip...so here is my plan for my MIDNIGHT trip :)

Transaction #1

2 Listerine Mouthwash @ $2.99 ea
$1.00 off Coupon in CVS Diabetes Book or RP 9/28 insert
2 Sally Hansen Nail Color @ $5.99 ea
$3.00/2 Coupon in the CVS Beauty Book
1 Thermacare Neck Wrap $2.49 ea
$1.50 Coupon P&G Insert 11/30/08

Coupons Used:
1 CVS $4 off $20
1 $3/2 Sally Hansen CVS Beauty Book Coupon
1 $1.50 Thermacare Coupon

Total $10.95
Pay with ECB ($6.00, $5.00) (ask cashier to downgrade ECB)
Pay OOP: $0
Receive $20.42 ECB ($5.98, $11.98, $2.49) for next transaction

Transaction #2

1 Slimquick 2 pk @ $4.99 ea
2 Arm & Hammer Essentials @ $2.99 ea.
$1.00 off PRINTABLE or $1.00 off SS 12/14/08 insert
1 Zantac 150 @ $4.99 ea.
$1.00 off Coupon SS 10/26/08 or 11/9/08
$1.50 off Coupon SS 11/9/08
1 Filler @ $1.00

Coupons Used:
1 $3 off $15 CVS Coupon
2 $1.00 off Arm & Hammer Essentials Coupon
1 $1.00 off Zantac Coupon

Total $10.96
Pay with ECB ($2.00, $4.00, $5.00)(ask cashier to downgrade ECB again)
Pay OOP: $0
Received $15.96 ECB ($4.99, $5.98, $4.99) for next transaction


Transaction #3

1 Excedrin Express Gels 20 ct. @ $3.99 ea
$2.00 off PRINTABLE
$1.00 CVS Printable Receipt Coupon
$3.99 Mail in Rebate SS 10/19/08 insert
3 Arm & Hammer Essentials @ $2.99 ea
$1.00 off PRINTABLE or SS 12/14/08 insert
2 Loreal Eye Duos @ $6.99 ea
$1.00 off Coupon RP 10/5/08, 11/2/08 inserts
1 Thermacare Neck Patch @ $2.49 ea
$1.50 off Coupon P&G 11/30/08 insert
1 Right Guard Aerosol Professional @ $6.00 ea
(sometimes they have $.55 peelies on the deoderant and if you can find the aerosol, you can rip off the top for a $2.00 off coupon) I am just going to do the transaction without a coupon just incase!!
2 Halls Naturals @ $2.59 ea
$.50 off Coupon SS 11/9/08, 12/7/08 inserts
1 CVS Towellettes @ $1.99 ea
$1.00 off Coupon CVS Beauty Book

Coupons Used:
1 $3.00 off $15 CVS coupon
1 $2.00 off Printable Excedrin Coupon
1 $1.00 off CVS Excedrin Coupon
3 $1.00 off Arm & Hammer Essentials Coupons
1 $1.50 off Thermacare Coupon
2 $.50 off Halls Coupons
$1.00 off CVS Beauty Item Coupon

Total $30.10
Pay with ECB ($3.00, $4.00, $5.98, $11.98, $4.99)
Pay OOP: $.15 cents
Receive $38.02 ECB ($3.99, $13.98, $8.97, $2.49, $6.00, $2.59) for the next transaction


Transaction #4

1 Right Guard Aerosol @ $6.00 ea
$2.00 off Coupon inside Box Lid
1 Zipfizz Energy @ $5.99 ea
1 Alteril Sleep Aid 30 ct. @ $9.99 ea
1 EAS Advantage Bar @ 1.69 ea
1 EAS Advantage Shake 4 ct @ $7.49 ea
1 Benefiber Drink Mix @ $7.29 ea
$2.00 off Coupon SS 9/21/08, 10/19/08, 11/16/08 inserts
1 Sleepinal 32 ct $8.49 ea
1 Filler @ $2.00

Total $48.94
Pay with ECB ($2.49, $5.98, $4.99, $13.98, $8.97, $6.00, $2.49)
Pay OOP: $.04 cents
Receive Back $46.94 ECB ($6.00, $5.99, $9.99, $1.69, $7.49, $7.29, $8.49) for next transaction


Transaction #5

1 Iceland Health Joint Relief Tablets @ $29.99 ea
1 Filler @ $2.00

Total $31.99
Paid with ECB ($6.00, $5.99, $9.99, $8.49) (ask cashier to downgrade ECB, or may come out even w/tax)
Pay OOP: $0
Receive $29.99 in ECB plus $8.49 leftover ECB...total $38.48 ECB for next week :)

Grand Total $170.11
Total Savings/Coupons: $169.92
Total Paid OOP: $.19 cents

WHOOOOHOOO!!!!!!

My CVS Trip 12/7/08

I had quite a bit of ECB and Gift Cards to Spend at CVS this week, so I got alot more than I had planned. But it's all stuff that will be put to good use. Here is how I did...

Transaction #1

1 Schick Quattro for Women Razor $8.99 ea. - $4.00 coupon Dec All You Magazine
1 Complete Multipurpose Solution $8.99 ea. - $2.00 PRINTABLE or 10/26 RP insert
1 Gillette Venus Divine Razor $9.79 ea. - $4.00 coupon P&G Insert 11/30
Gillette Fusion Men's Razor $9.99 ea. - $4.00 coupon P&G Insert 11/30
Total - $37.76
Total Coupons - $14.00
Total CVS Coupons and ECB - $23.00
Total Paid OOP - $1.17
ECB Received - $17.99 for next transaction

Transaction #2

1 Complete Multipurpose Solution $8.99 ea. - $2.00 PRINTABLE or 10/26 RP insert
3 Rolaids Softchews 12 Ct. $2.89 ea.
1 Right Guard Professional $9.99 ea. - $2.00 coupon from Inside Aerosol Box

Total - $27.65
Total Coupons - $4.00
Total CVS Coupons and ECB - $20.99
Total Paid OOP - $2.66
ECB Received - $20.99 for next transaction

Transaction #3

4 Packs Energizer Batteries $5.99 ea. - $1.00 PRINTABLE & $.75 coupon SS 11/9 insert
1 Tampa Tribune Newspaper (filler) $1.00 ea.

Total - $23.96
Total Coupons - $3.50
Total CVS Coupons and ECB - $20.99
Total Paid OOP - $.75
ECB Received - $10.00 for next transaction

Transaction #4

1 Tide Original $12.00 - $1.00 coupon P&G 11/30 insert
1 Duracell Batteries $3.00 - $.75 coupon RP 11/16 or P&G 11/30 insert
1 Lady Speed Stick Deodorant $1.99 ea. - $1.50 coupon from CVS Printer

Total - $16.99
Total Coupons - $1.75
Total CVS Coupons and ECB - $14.50
Total Paid OOP - $.74
ECB Received - $5.00

Transaction #5

1 Prilosec OTC 42 ct. $25.00 - $3.00 coupon from printer in store
1 Right Guard Professional Deodorant $9.99 - $2.00 coupon from box

Total - $34.99
Total Coupons - $5.00
Total CVS Coupons and ECB - $5.00
Used $25.00 CVS Gift Card for RX Transfer
Total Paid OOP - $0
ECB Received - $11.00 for next transaction

Transaction #6

1 Zyrtec D 24 Ct. $18.99 - $4.00 coupon SS 9/28, 10/12, 11/23 insert + $2.00 coupon from CVS Printer

Total - $18.99
Total Coupons - $4.00
Total CVS Coupons and ECB - $13.00
Total Paid OOP - $1.99
ECB Received - $1.00 for next transaction

Transaction #7

1 Schick Intuition Moisture Razor $8.99 - $4.00 coupon 12/7/08 RP insert
1 Dove Skin Vitalizer $9.99 - $3.50 coupon any RP 10/12 or 11/2 insert
2 Maybelline Lipsticks BOGO $6.99 - $4.00 coupon(s) 12/7/08 RP insert
2 Rolaids Softchews 12 ct $2.89 ea.
4 (2 ct) Softlips $3.99 ea. -$1.00 coupons SS 11/23 insert
2 Colgate Spongebob Battery Toothbrushes $6.99 ea. - $2.00 coupon from CVS Printer & .75, .50 coupons
3 Johnsons Buddy Easygrip Soaps $1.19 ea. - $3.00/3 PRINTABLE

Total - $65.26
Total Coupons - $21.75
Total CVS Coupons and ECB - $28.01
Total OOP - $15.50...still not to bad and I earned some ECB for next week...
ECB Received for next week - $13.00

GRAND TOTAL - $225.51
Total Savings - $202.70
Total Paid OOP - $22.81

Remembering our Troops during the Holidays!!

If you have always wondered what you could do for our troops, the number one requested gifts from the troops are phone cards. What a great way to say Thank You by letting them have the chance to call home and speak with their loved ones. If you would like to purchase a phone card for our troops, click on the link below.

FREEBIES

Johnsons Bath Buddies (Regular Price $.99 at Walmart), use PRINTABLE COUPON for $3/3 and get these for FREE!!

Another Great Deal is on RAYOVAC Batteries...who doesn't need batteries this time of year...I know our house goes through a ton at Christmas time. At the dollar section at Target, they have Rayovac Batteries for $1.00 each. (Please note, some of the batteries are no alkline) use PRINTABLE COUPON for $1.00 each to get them for FREE!! Not to mention, this is a PDF file, so you can print as many as you would like! Whooo hoo!!

Check them out!!

Christmas Shopping on EBAY

If you are planning on shopping online, please remember to go to EBATES and sign up so you can get cash back for all of your online purchases, also, please check out my EBAY store for lots of hard to find HOT Christmas Toys this holiday season!!

My CVS Thanksgiving Trip

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!! I'll post the coupon links tomorrow!!

Transaction #1

2 Colgate Total Toothpastes @ $2.99 ea.
2 Aussie Shampoo & Conditioner @ 2.00 ea.
1 Bic Soleil @ $5.99 ea.
1 Johnsons Soft Lotion @ $5.69 ea.
Total $23.64
Coupons Used $1.50 Colgate Total, $1.00 CVS Colgate Total, $1.00 Colgate Total
$1.00 Aussie, $1.00 Aussie
$3.00 Bic Soleil
$1.00 Johnsons Lotion

Owe - $14.14, Pd. 14.04 ECB, Paid $.10 OOP
Received in ECB - $2.99, $2.99, $2.99, $2.99, $5.99, $5.69 = $23.64

Transaction #2

1 Phillips Headphones or Remote @ $6.99 ea.
2 G2 Gatorade @ $1.49 ea.
2 King Size Hershey Bar @ $1.00
1 Bic Soleil @ $5.99 ea.
1 Garnier Wipes @ $5.99 ea.
1 Maybelline Foundation @ $8.99 ea.
Total $31.94
Coupons Used: $1.00/2 Gatorades,
BOGO Hershey Bars
$3.00 Bic Soleil
$1.00 Garnier Wipes
$3.00 Maybelline Foundation

Owe - $23.94, Pd. $23.64 ECB, Paid $.30 OOP
Received in ECB - $6.99, $1.49, $1.49, $1.00, $5.99, $5.99, $8.99 = $31.94



Transaction #3

1 Norelco Razor @ $28.99 (regular $57.99)
1 Schick Quattro Trimmer @ 7.99 ea.
1 G2 Gatorade @ $1.49 ea.
1 2pk Energy Drink @ $3.99 ea.
1 Loreal Lipcolor @ $6.99 ea.
1 Sally Hanson Nail Color @ $3.79 ea.
1 Cover Girl Smoothers Powder @ $5.99 ea.
2 Right Guard or Soft & Dry Deodorant @ $.99 ea.
Total - $61.21
Coupons Used: $10/$50 CVS Coupon
$20.00 Norelco Razor
$4.00 Schick Quattro
$3.00 Loreal Lipcolor
$.50 Sally Hanson

Owe - $23.71 Pd. $23.46 ECB ($8.99, $6.99, $1.49, $5.99) Pd. $.25 OOP
Received in ECB - $6.00, $1.49, $3.99, $6.99, $3.79, $5.99 = $28.25

Transaction #4

1 Norelco Razor @ $28.99 (regular $57.99)
1 Phillips Headphones @ $6.99 ea.
1 Loreal Lipcolor @ $6.99 ea.
1 Covergirl Smoothers Liquid Makeup @ $7.99 ea.
1 Soft & Dry Deodorant @ $.99 ea.
1 Excedrin @ $6.99 ea.
2 Whittmans Samplers @ 3.99 ea.
Total $66.92
Coupons Used: $20 Norelco Razor
$1.00 Loreal
$5.00 Excedrin
$4.00 Whittmans Samplers

Owe - $36.92 Pd. $36.73 ECB Paid $.19 OOP
Received in ECB - $6.99, $6.99, $7.99 = $21.97
If Norelco Coupon doesn’t work, Total $27.93 Use ECB - $3.79, $6.00, $6.99, $3.99, 5.99 Pd $1.17 OOP

So, if everything goes as planned, I will have paid $.84 for $241.71 in Merchandise!!

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Lots of FREE Samples

Some you may need to fill out a short survey, but lots of great samples and coupons!!

Mail by Santa!!!!

Christmas is fast approaching and what a fun way to start by having your child receive a letter from Santa. Click below if you are interested. They are Buy 3 Get 1 Free!! Very Cute Letters!!

My CVS Trip 11/23/08

CVS TRIP 11/23/08

I was debating whether or not, to hit CVS today or wait until Thanksgiving day to get all of the freebies. But I have decided I'm going to do both...and I'm so excited about this week. Lots of good stuff!!

Transaction #1

3 $25.00 American Express Giftcards = $75.00
3 $3.95 activation fees for each card = $11.85

Total - $85.85
Received $75.00 Giftcards
Mail in Rebate $15.00 Gas Card
Got back $10 ECB for next transaction

Profit $13.15

Unfortunately, this is something that you cannot use ECB on, but I still got 3 Christmas Gifts taken care of, plus extra mail in rebate and ecb to spend!! So not to shabby!!


Transaction #2

1 Crest Spin Brush @ $5.29 ea.
$2.00 PRINTABLE
1 Right Guard Professional Deoderant @ $7.99 ea.
$2.00 off coupon on previous box
1 Complete MultiPurpose Solution @ $8.99 ea.
$2.00 PRINTABLE
1 Maybelline Mineral Makeup @ $8.99 ea.
$3.00 Coupon RP 10/26 insert or $2.00 Coupon RP 9/21

Total $31.26
Total Coupons Used -$9.00
Total ECB Used -$22.00
Tax - $.02 cents

Paid OOP - $.28 cents
Received $26.98 ECB to use for next transaction!!


Transaction #3

1 8pk Rolls of Viva Paper Towels @ $7.49 ea.
$.50 PRINTABLE
1 16pk AAA Energizer Batteries @ $10.00 ea.
$1.00 coupon Peelie on Battery Packs
1 16pk AA Energizer Batteries @ $10.00 ea.
$1.00 coupon Peelie on Battery Pack
1 St. Pete Times Newspaper @ $.50 ea.
1 Pack Orbit Gum (filler) @ $1.29


Total $29.28
Total Coupons Used - $2.50
Total ECB Used - $26.98
Tax - $1.56

Paid OOP - $0 Actually had a $.04 cent overage!!
Received - $14.00 in ECB for Thursdays Trip!! Whooohoo!!!

Total Spent today - $60.54
Paid OOP - $.28 cents



For the rest of this weeks or Thanksgiving CVS deals, check out Southern Savers Blog!!

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

ATTENTION Leapfrog Fans!!!

If your child has taken an interest in Leapster or Leapfrog products, you are going to want to take advantage of this awesome deal!! Today thru 11/25 if you visit Leapfrog.com, you can get 30% off all orders, plus FREE shipping on orders over $50. I had went to Toys R Us Yesterday, thinking that I was getting a great deal with 15 % off, and it figures, I get an email about this offer this morning. Needless to say, the stuff from Toys R Us is going back this morning!! I got the Cars Leapster Bundle, which includes the Special Edition Cars Leapster 2, The Cars Game as well as the backpack to hold it, for $99, with free shipping and an additional 30% off. So after tax and everything, I paid under $75. That is an awesome deal. The leapsters alone are $69.99, games are an additional $24.99 and the backpacks are $19.99. They have everything on sale, Leapsters, DiJi, Tag, etc. so be sure to go to Leapster.com if you are interested.

Promo Code: HY8NFF offer through 11/25
30% off plus FREE shipping on orders over $50!!!

Eddie Bauer & Ralph Lauren Coupon Code!!!

Be sure to go to Sign up for EBATES so you can get your cash back!!!

Eddie Bauer 20% Off Coupon FRNDSAVE. Exp: 11/24 (4% back through ebates)
Ralph Lauren 30% off coupon HOL2008. Exp: 12/8 (3% back through ebates)

My Publix BOGO Sale Trip 11/20/08

Publix BOGO Sale 11/20/08

Things to remember when shopping. Always cut or print 2 coupons for BOGO items, you are getting 2 items, 1 is just free. Also, you do not have to buy 2 item to get the sale price!!

Dinosaurs (to keep my son quiet during the shopping trip) $2.29

2 Birds Eye Voila Meals BOGO $4.69

PRINTABLE

2 Bags Chex Mix BOGO $2.63

PRINTABLE

2 Bags Birds Eye Steamers Mini Corn on the Cobs 50% off $1.24 ea

PRINTABLE

1 lb Ground Round $4.79

2 (45 ct) Dixie Paper Plates BOGO

$2.99 $1.00/2 coupon 11/16 RP insert

Peter Pan Peanut Butter REBATE @ Mommy Saving a Buck's Blog

2 Boxes Duncan Hines Cake Mix BOGO $1.69

2 Cans Duncan Hines Frosting 2/$3.00

$.75/2 (1 cake 1 frosting) SS 10/12 insert

General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal $3.99

2 Boxes Uncle Bens Long Grain Rice BOGO $1.99

PRINTABLE

2 Boxes Nabisco Crackers (Wheat Thins & Triscuits) BOGO $2.79

PRINTABLE

Armour Smoked Turkey Lunchable $2.00

Oscar Mayer Pizza Lunchable $2.67

2 Boxes Keebler Crackers (Club & Town House) BOGO $3.79

$1.00/2 RP 11/02 insert

1 Box Kelloggs Pop Tarts $2.99

2 Boxes Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes BOGO $1.75

PRINTABLE

2 Boxes Lipton Tea Bags BOGO $3.45

$.75/2 RP 10/05 or 11/16 insert

2 Cans Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 2/$3.00

PRINTABLE

Kelloggs Frosted Flakes $1.99

PRINTABLE

2 Crisco Canola Oils BOGO $4.93

$.55/1 RP 11/09 insert

10 Martha White Muffin Mixes $.80 each

$.55/2 or $1.00/3 RP 11/09 insert

Here is the deal on this:

10 Martha White Muffin Mixes $.80 each ($8.00)

Use (2) $1.00/2 coupons ($2.00)

Use (2) $.55/2 coupons ($1.10)

Use 1 $5.00 off coupon in Publix Advantage Buys Book

Profit $.10 cents!!

2 Oscar Mayer Bacon BOGO $5.19

2 Hellmans Mayo BOGO $4.99

$.50/1 RP 11/16 insert

1 Jar Heinz Brown Gravy $.99

PRINTABLE

1 Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage $2.50

$1.00/2 Fresh & Flavorful Booklet @ Publix

Total Before BOGO and Savings: $138.18

Total Vendor Coupons $17.25

Publix Coupons $6.00

Advertised BOGO Savings $46.53

Advantage Buy Savings $3.90

Total OOP $67.50

15% Off Toys R Us Coupon *LAST DAY*

If you have Christmas Shopping to do for your kids, you can print out a 15% off Coupon for Toys R Us HERE. Today is the last day to use the coupon, you can use more than one coupon as long as you do them as seperate transactions!! Happy Shopping!!!

Aeropostale Deal *Today ONLY*

Online Exclusive. Today ONLY!
Buy a sweater, get a basic cami for $5.
Use code: SWEATER6 at checkout.

Gotta Love Swagbucks!!!

I have told you all before and I'll tell you again...I love the website SWAGBUCKS!!! What is Swagbucks you ask? Swagbucks is a search engine, just like google, but you earn points every few times you search. Now if you want to earn more points, you can do so by having people sign up under you. It is not a requirement to earn points though, you don't ever have to refer anyone and you can still earn between 1-5 swagbucks a day!! You can trade in these Swagbucks points for great prizes, such as 45 Swagbucks earns you a $5 Amazon Giftcard or 50 Swagbucks will earn you $5 Starbucks Giftcard. I have earned 2 Starbucks giftcards, and I have only been using it for a few months. Not a bad deal if you planned on searching anyway!! If you are interested, it is FREE to sign up and you can even install a toolbar search engine to your computer, that way it is right there anytime you need to do a search. To sign up, click the banner below or click HERE!

My CVS Trip 11/16/08

PAID TOTAL OF $5.45 OOP!!!

It was a great week at CVS this week. I could've done better OOP (out of pocket), if I wouldn't have had a cashier that wouldn't accept some of my coupons that were printed. But anyhow, I did get alot of stuff, and still did well!! It started out that I had $25 CVS gift card for transferring a prescription. So that is just extra money to spend. Yay for me!!

Transaction #1

Loreal Age Perfect Pro Calcium Sheer Tinted Moisturizer $15.99

Used $1.00 off coupon from the SS 10/19 or RP 9/21 insert
Used ECB from Previous Week to pay, so I spent $0 OOP!

Transaction #2

1 (16 pk) AA Batteries $9.99
2 (8 pks) AA & AAA Batteries $5.99 each
1 Skin Effects Facial Cleaner $6.99

Total $28.96
Used $4/$20 coupon
3 Peelies Coupons for $1.00 off Duracell Batteries
1 $5 CVS Printable Coupon for Skin Effects
Used $15.99 ECB from Previous Transaction, Paid $1.25 OOP
Got back $15 in ECB for the next transaction

Transaction #3

1 Zantrex Double Pk Energy Shots $4.99
1 Advil 100 ct $4.99
1 Right Guard $2.99
2 Revlon Lip/Nail Items $3.49 BOGO
1 Pledge $2.50
1 Windex Glass Cleaner $2.50
1 Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner $2.50
1 Fantastik Spray $2.50
1 Skin Effects Facial Cleaner $6.99

Total $33.45
Used 1 $.55 Peelie Coupon for Right Guard
Used 2 $1.00 off coupons for Revlon Products from SS 10/12 insert
Used 1 $1.00 off coupon for Advil from SS 11/16 insert
Used 2 $2.00 off coupons for Windex, Pledge
Used 2 $1.50 off coupons for Fantastic and Scrubbing Bubbles
Used 1 $5.00 off printable coupon for Skin Effects
Paid with $15 ECB from Previous Transaction, Paid $2.90 OOP
Got Back $4.99 in ECB to use for the next transaction!!


Transaction #4

1 Windex $2.50
1 Scrubbing Bubbles $2.50
1 Right Guard $2.99
1 Wall E DVD $19.99
1 Pet Bed $5.99 (For Buster to Chew up again.....)
1 Skin Effects Facial Moisturizer $6.99
2 Cans Gold Emblem Cashews $4.99 BOGO

Total $45.99
Used 1 Peelie Coupon for $.55 off Deoderant
Used 1 $1.00 off CVS coupon for Cashews
Used 1 $2.00 off Windex Printable
Used 1 $2.00 off Scrubbing Bubbles Printable
Used 1 $5.00 off CVS Printable Coupon for Skin Effects
Used $4.99 ECB from Previous Transaction
Used $25.00 CVS Gift Card, Paid $5.45 OOP

Grand Total - $124.39

Total Savings/Coupons/ECB -$118.94

Total OOP Expense $5.45

Dessert at SMOKEY BONES is calling my name!!

Can you hear it?? YUM!!

Oh yes, Smokey Bones Restaurant is giving away a FREE slice of their OREO OBSESSION!!
Like an Oreo cookie, only cakeier. Chocolate cake coated with vanilla icing to taste just like it's cookie cousin. No coupon required, just come in to any Smokey Bones location and receive your free slice with any purchase during November & December.

I know where I'll be going this weekend!! Hope to see you there!

Recipe of the Week - YUMMO

I thought it would be fun to put a Recipe of the Week in my blog. All of these recipes are ones that my family and I have tried and loved!! Many of them are Weight Watcher Friendly!! Please take a minute to leave me a comment if you tried my recipe and if you and your family liked it!!

LIL' CHEDDAR MEATLOAF MUFFINS

WW Points Per Serving: 6

Servings 8

Preheat oven 350 degrees

1 lb Extra Lean Ground Beef

1/2 c. Chopped Onion

1 Egg

3/4 c Nonfat Milk

1 c Fat Free Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1/2 c Quick Cooking Oats

1 tsp Salt

Topping:

2/3 c Reduced Calorie Ketchup

1/2 c Brown Sugar

1 1/2 tsp Mustard

In bowl, beat egg and milk. Stir in cheese, oats, onion and salt. Add beef & mix well. Shape into 8 loaves or muffins. Place in a greased muffin or mini loaf pan. Combine ketchup, brown sugar and mustard and spoon over loaves. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

BARBIE Holiday Gift Deals!!

If you have a little girl who is into Barbie. I highly recommend you check out Money Saving Methods Blog to read what great deals she has worked out for you. If you are a mom of kids, you know how easy it can be to rack up a bill of $100 for the holidays, so getting money back is just an added bonus. Check this out!!

My Ebay Store

If anyone has ever sold on ebay as a hobby, such as myself. You may wanna think about opening up a store. I did this last year after months of hesitation, I ended up doing pretty well for a hobby that I enjoy. I have alot of people who ask me how I got started and what it is I sell. If you are interested, please click on the banner above to take you directly to my store!! If you have any questions, let me know!!

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My CVS Trip 11/9/08

Paid $2.61 OOP (Out of Pocket)

Now if this doesn't motivate you to go try out CVS, I don't know what will. I went to CVS this morning and I planned out my trip, cut my coupons and had my different transactions worked out so I could get the best deal possible for little to no cost out of pocket.

Here is what I did....

Transaction #1:

L'Oreal Advanced Revitalift 1 oz - $11.99
Sour Skittles (I used this as a filler, so I didn't waste my ECB) $.89

USED 3 ECB - $2.00, $4.88 and $6.00, Paid $0 Out of Pocket for this transaction.
Savings $17.08

Got back $11.99 in ECB to spend in the store...so I rolled these over to my next transaction.

Transaction #2:

2 St. Ives Body Washes - $3.99 each - Used 2 Mfr Coupons for $2.00 off on each
1 Neutrogena Lipsheers - $5.99 each - Used 1 Mfr Coupon for $1.00 off
1 Rimmel Mascara - $6.99 - Used 1 Mfr Coupon for $1.00 off
4 Snack Bags of Chips (used again for fillers) - $.99 each
1 Snack Bag of Honey Roasted Peanuts (filler) - $.99

USED $5 off $25 purchase and USED 2 ECB - $2.00, and $11.99, Paid $1.06 Out of Pocket for this transaction.
Savings $27.99

Got back $10.00 in ECB to spend in the store...again, rolled these into my next transaction.

Transaction #3:

3 Boxes of Kelloggs Cereal - $2.00 each - Used 3 Mfr Coupons for $1.00 off each
4 Glade Air Freshener Sprays - $.99 each - Used 2 $1.00/2 coupons
1 Nova Max Blood Glucose Monitor - $9.99 each Regular price is over $50
(I will donate or give this to family)
1 L Smart Water - $1.59 each

USED 4 ECB - $3.00, $3.00, $4.00 and $6.54. Paid $0 Out of Pocket for this transaction.
Savings $82.01

Got back $11.58 in ECB to spend in the store...rolling these into my final transaction!!

Transaction #4:

2 6pks of Gatorade 20oz - 2 for $8.00
2 Listerine Agent Blue Rinse - $3.99 each - Used 2 Mfr Coupons for $1.00 off each
1 CVS Body Wash - $2.99
1 CVS Hand Soap - $1.99
2 CVS Facial Tissues - $1.29 each
1 CVS Maxi Pads - $6.49
(Used CVS Printout Coupon from Scanner for $2.00 off $10 worth of CVS products)
1 Pringles - $1.99

USED 6 ECB - $1.00, $1.59, $4.00, $4.00, $6.00 and $9.99. Paid $1.55 Out of Pocket for this transaction. Savings $40.36

Got back $10.00 ECB to use next week!!!!

So Basically...I got $98.81 worth of stuff for only $2.61!!!!

And that...is how you CVS!! ;)

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It's CVS Time!

Well, Tomorrow is the day!! Be sure to go and get a few Sunday Papers, I usually buy 5 just for the inserts. I keep them all in a folder by date that way, I don't have to cut and organize coupons and so many blogs out there will tell you which add the coupon is in as well as the date.

If you are new to CVS...it can become quite an addiction. First, you will need to get one of their Extra Care Cards. It is free to sign up at the store or online. I would do it at the store that way you get full use of your card right away. There are scanners, when you walk into CVS that I recommend scanning your card before shopping. They print out great coupons. Sometimes $4 off $20, or $2 off Vitamins, etc. Regardless of what it prints out, they can all be stacked ontop of using a manufacturers coupon. After you have your card, be sure and look through the Sunday Ad for CVS and look for anything that is FREE after ECB (Extra Care Bucks), these are used like cash in the store. You build these up and after a few trips, you will pay little to nothing out of pocket for anything in the store.

If you would like an example of how this works, I recommend looking HERE at Money Saving Mom's Blog on CVS 101. She explains it very clear.

Here are some of the great upcoming deals this week at CVS:

These deals are for Sunday and Monday ONLY...

L'oreal Advanced RevitaLift Anti-wrinkle serum 1 oz. is $11.99 with $11.99 ECBs back. Also FREE after ECBs, limit 1. Coupon for $1.00 off any L'oreal moisturizer in the 10/19 paper, making you a dollar on this deal.

St. Ives Bodywash is $3.99 with $3.00 ECBs back, limit 1. Click HERE for a Printable $2 off coupon to make it a moneymaker.

All Week Deals:

Crest Pro-Health Whitening Toothpaste $3.49 Limit 2 with $3.49 ECBs back. Free after ECB- Coupons: $1 Crest Toothpaste any premium variety 4.2 oz. or larger PG 10/12 or printable-.75/1 any Crest Toothpaste PG 11/02

Glaceau Smart Water 1 Liter $1.59 with $1.59 ECBs back. Free after ECB, Limit 1

Nova Max Blood Glucose Monitor $9.99 with $9.99 ECBs back. Makes this free after ECB, Limit 1

Listerine Cool Agent Blue Tinting Rinse 500 ml at $3.99 with $3.00 ECBs back Limit 5-.50/1 Listerine Agent Cool Blue Tinting Rinse or Listerine Smart Rinse RP 10/05-$1 off Listerine Cool Agent printable

Garnier Fructis Shampoo & Conditioner 10.2-13oz or styler 2-8.5 oz at $2.99 with $2.00 ECBs back. Limit 1-$1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment,RP 5/04, 6/22, 9/14, 10/05-$1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, Treatment or Style Product, RP 8/24

3 for $10 Pepsi or Dr. Pepper 12 pk get $2 ECBs back. Limit 1

Palmolive 11 oz at $1.49 with $1 ECBs back Limit 5-.25/1 any Palmolive SS 10/26-$1/2 any Palmolive SS 10/26

Gatorade 2 for $8 with $2 ECBs back. Limit 1

Garnier Nutritioniste Skincare, Purchase $15 and get back $5 ECBs. prices starting at $5.99 Limit 1-$1 Garnier Nutritioniste Cleanser or Moisturizer, RP 8/24, 9/14

Rimmel Mascara at $6.99 with $4 ECBs back Limit 1-$1 Rimmel Product, RP 9/14 and RB 11/9

Aquafresh White Trays or White Trays Pro-Gentle 14 ct $42.99 with $10 ECBs back Limit 1-$7 off Aquafresh Trays printable

$20 of Hershey’s Candy-$1/3 bags of Hershey’s Candy with $10 ECBs back. printable

Claritin or Claritin D 30 ct at $18.99 with $2 ECBs back Limit 3-$3 off Claritin or Claritin D printable

Always Infinity 14-18 ct at $4.99 with $1.00 ECBs back Limit 5Always Infinity, any 14 ct.+ $2 (11-30-08) P & G 10/12/08

Stayfree or Carefree Pads 28-48 ct or panty liners 92-120ct at $4.49 with $1.50 ECBs back. Limit 1-$2/2 Stayfree or Carefree products RP 9/28-$1 off any Stayfree product printable

Zantac 75 80 ct or Zantac 150 65 ct at $19.99 with $3 ECBs back Limit 1

Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multiplus 2 12oz twin pack at $12.99 $3 ECB back. Limit 1-$2 off Renu solution SS 11/02 or printable

Zyrtec Original 30 ct or extended release 24 hr $1 ECB back

Freestyle Blood Glucose Meter at $39.99 with $10 ECBs back and apply for $29.99 MIR, Free after MIR , Limit 1

Tums EX sugar free orange 80 ct at $5.79 with $2 ECBs back Limit 5
Get $10 ECB WYB $50 worth of Itunes GC’s(you can not use ECB to buy gift cards)
Buy One Get One DealsNature Bounty vitamins or supplements-$1 off any Nature’s Bounty printable

FREE Dog Food!!!

If you are a member of the Petco P.A.L.S Card Program, you can get a 5 lb bag of Science Diet Food for $5.00. If you are not a member, just go to the store and ask for a card, it is free to sign up and you get alot of great perks. There is a coupon HERE for $5.00 off of any Science Diet which makes this deal even better....it is FREE!!

I recently tried Cesar Millans "Dog Whisperer" Organic Dog food on Buster. Buster has ALOT of skin and food allergies and is very sensitive when it comes to what type of food he can eat. This dog food has been great. It usually ranges around $14.99 per bag, click HERE to get $5.00 off coupon. This too is sold at your local Petco! Yesterday I went to Petco, bought 2 5 lb bags of Cesar Millans Dog Food and 2 5lb bags of Science Diet and only paid $21.00. Not to shabby for great dog food!!

Attention Holiday Shoppers!!!

I don't know about you guys, but nothing irritates me more than when I have to wait in a huge line on Black Friday for Hot Toys or electronics for my family. Well Walmart is doing a "Pre-Thanksgiving Sale" and they have alot of great items at great prices. Be sure to check it out!!

Some of the deals included are:

Compaq Laptop $298
Sanyo 46″ 1080p LCD HDTV $798
Sony PlayStation 3 $399 and get $100 giftcard
Sony MP3 player $49
Sony PSP with game $199 and get $30 giftcard
Sony PlayStation 2 $129 and get $30 giftcard
Various PlayStation 3 games $19.82 ea

Each Walmart is limited to 10 items each. Sales starts at 8am. So be sure and get there early!!

I am a Believer!!!

Yes, I admit...I never in a million years thought I'd be the "frugal" type. It was always seemed to be too much work to me to cut coupons, let alone try to remember to use them. Then my friend Tonya over at Mommy Saving a Buck showed me some of what she does and how CVS works and I must say, she has made me a believer. I now know that if they sell it at CVS you should pay little or nothing for it!! I love ebay and shopping, so being able to do those things along with saving myself and family some money is just an added bonus. I welcome you to join me of my new journey to saving money and blogging!!!