Wednesday, August 31, 2011

$1 Off Johnson Baby Product


Johnson Shampoo and Conditioner or No More Tangles Product (excludes Trial Size)

Tucks Take Alongs $0.28 each

This is a great deal but kinda embarrassing to post. Tucks is a company that makes among other things Hemorrhoid treatments - however they have the TUCKS® TAKE ALONGS® Towelettes which are individually packed for convenience and can be used for other purposes like Feminine Hygiene or  baby diaper change.

Here's the deal
Buy 2 Tucks Take Alongs $2.78 each (at Walmart)
Use $5/2 Tucks Product printable coupon
Pay $0.56/ 2 or $.28 each

TUCKS® Take Alongs Medicated Towelettes

Heinz Ketchup as low as $0.37each @ Vons


Heinz Ketchup (EZ squeeze bottle) is part of the Mix and Match buy 4 save $4 at Vons starting today.

On sale price is $1.99. Price goes down to $0.99 when you buy 4.
Use (4) $0.50 coupon from SS 8/21/2011 (will take out $2.49 as the first coupon will double)
Pay $1.47 or $0.37 each   (even if you don't have coupons $0.99 is still cheap for Heinz Ketchup)

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Coupon Round-up 8.30.2011



Today is a little boring - not a lot of exciting deals so far - but I did see some interesting coupons.

1. $2.00/2 13.8 oz Tazo Tea. Coupon expires 11/30/2011. I have seen these on sale for $1.00 so just print and wait for a sale. Click Here 
 

2. $1.00 Baster Blaster Pancake Mix ( this is a pdf coupon that you can print as many as you wish but expires on 9/19/2011) Click Here


3. $3.00 Visine Coupon ( its back and would be great to match with CVS B1G1 50% deal this week. Its also included in the $10 gas card deal  or get it free from Walmart or Target) Click Here or a $2.00 Visine-A coupon Here



4. $1.00/2 Cool Aid Canister Coupon (for the kids and the kids at heart) Click Here

5. $1.50 Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste (this was free at Walgreens last week.  You can still use this coupon and get the Colgate Sensitive Trial Size for free with Overage at Walmart or Cheap at Rite Aid this week) Click Here
Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ Desensitizing Paste


Monday, August 29, 2011

Get $4.00 when you buy 1 from Febreeze after Mail In Rebate or $7.00 if you buy 5

How do you like getting paid to shop?  Get this deal at Target

Buy: (1) Febreze Noticeables Warmer $2.50
Use: (1) $3/1 Febreze Noticeables Warmer 8/28/11 P&G
Final price: FREE + $.50 Cash Back
And then - Mail in this  Mail In Rebate Form, original package UPC, and sales receipt to receive a $3.50 check by mail.

$4.03 back in your pocket
(Limit One offer per household, offer valid from 1/1/11 to 630/2012)



Now - theres an additional deal to be had at Target. When you buy 5 Febreeze items, you get a $5 gift card from Target.

Buy 4 Febreze Warmers $2.50
Buy 1 Set and Refresh or Air Effects $2.50
Subtotal $12.50
Use (4) $3.00 Warmers coupons from 8/28 P&G
and Use $1/1 Air Effects or Set and Refresh coupon from 8/28 P&G
Total should be $1.50 and you get a $5 gift card back. (Target sometimes adjusts the coupon to the product value)
Final Savings $3.50 + $3.50 from MIR = $7.00




Free Breakfast at Chick-fil-A

chick-fil-a


From September 6 – 10, 2011, participating Chick-fil-A® restaurants are giving away a variety of FREE breakfast entrées to customers who make a reservation online.
Too bad there are no Chick-fil-A close to my house or work - otherwise I would have signed up already

Back to School - Coupons for Stuff Your Kids Love




If your son/daughter has been particularly good - then take them to AMC and use this coupon for 50% off Coupon for Popcorn and Drink Combo . Btw - screenings before 12 noon is only $9.00


Sunday, August 28, 2011

Saturday, August 27, 2011

I Love Panda Express ( I love it more when it's Free)

Even if my significant other thinks Panda Express is fake Chinese food - I still love it and I'm going there for lunch.. yum. Of course, being the girl that I am - I decided to see if there are coupons I can use and these are what I found.





Friday, August 26, 2011

$3 Coupon for Visine.. any Visine .5 fl oz or larger

Prnt  THIS COUPON  and you should be able to get Visine free or almost free from Walmart or Target. or click on the special offers tab Here


Use all products as directed


Free (or almost Free) Stuff at Walmart and Target

If you are heading out to Target or Walmart this weekend, theres a lot of Free stuff you can get ( here is a list of my picks - for the complete list - head over to My Frugal Adventures )

Walmart. Save Money. Live Better.

Heinz Ketchup (Small Bottles by Deli), $0.60$0.50/1 Heinz Ketchup S 08/21/11 R
$0.10 ea. after Coupon!

Advil Pocket Packs, $1.84 (10 Ct.)
Use the $5/3 Advil or Thermacare Coupon from the 8/14 Insert
$0.52 for 3 Tubes after the coupon!

Suave Deodorant, $0.97$0.75/1 Suave Deodorant Product RP 08/14/11
$0.22 ea. after coupon!

Johnson’s First Aid Kits, $0.97$3 off Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Product printable
$1.50/2 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Brand Product, exp. 11/30/11 (RP 07/31/11 #2 R)
As low as FREE after coupon!

Cascade Complete Action Pacs (3 Ct.), $0.97$1/1 Cascade Product, exp. 8/31/11 (P&G 07/31/11)
FREE + $0.03 in Overage after Coupon!

Allegra 5 Ct., $5.94$2/1 Allegra or Allegra-D Product printable
$7 MIR Allegra Product, exp. 9/15/11 (SS 07/31/11 R)
As low as FREE after Mail In Rebate

Kotex U Liners, $1.24$1/1 U by Kotex Pads, Liners, or Tampons printable
$1/1 U by Kotex Liners SS 07/24/11 R
$0.24 ea. after coupon!


 Target


Aquafresh Training Toothbrush $1.99
Use $1.50/1 Aquafresh Printable Coupon
$0.49 ea after coupon

Milo’s Dog Treats $2.50
Use $1/1 from 8/14 RP
$1.50 after coupon (not exactly cheap but your dog will love you if you get this)

Loctite Super Glue $2.49
Use $1/1 Target coupon
and Use $1/1 from 8/7 RP
Final Price: $.49

Target Up and Up Brand Visine eye drops $.97
Use $.50/1 Target coupon
Final Price: .47

Johnson Red Cross Travel First Aid kit $.97
Use $1.50/2 from 7/31 RP
Final Price: $.22 each

Reach Dental Floss, $0.89
Use $1/1 Select Listerine or Reach Products, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 04/17/11)
Final Price: Free!

Wet Ones 15ct wipes $.99
Use $.50/1 Target coupon
Final Price: $.49

Revlon Beauty Tools- starting price $1.27 (nail files)
Use $1/1 from 7/31 SS
Final Price: .27

Note: The 8/21 Paper had the $5/2 Revlon Beauty Tools Target coupon that you can stack with this - yey - a lot of free nail files/clips

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Free Especially Escada Perfume Sample

Click Here to get your sample of Especially Escada Perfume


Escada Perfume

FREE Samples of Olay Pro-X Clear Intensive Refining Mask + Face Lotion

Click Here to request your free sample which includes Olay Professional Pro-X Clear Intensive Refining Sulfur Mask Sulfur Acne Treatment 7 mL tube and Olay Professional Pro-X Clear Complexion Renewing Lotion 7 mL tube!

Free Veet at Walgreens

Veet is on sale at Walgreens for $2.99 get a $3.00/1 coupon when you "like" Veet in Facebook. (Click to go to Veet Facebook Page)) .  ( get another $2.00 coupon here Here)

The coupon is on Day 1 and 30. Click on Day 11 and get a $1.00 off 1 Woolite Detergent and Day 19 gets you $1.50 off Wick

$0.99 Dial, $0.50 Crest 3D Toothpaste and $0.99 Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste @ Walgreens

If you read my post yesterday, I alrted you to several great deals going on at my favorite drugstore Walgreens. These are some items I got for cheap.

Crest 3d White $2/2 after RR and used (2) $0.50 coupon from P&G 7/31. Final cost $0.50 each


Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief $0.99 after RR (sadly my $0.75 coupon was expired :))


Dial NutriSkin Body Wash 16 fl oz $0.99 after RR (there is a $1/2 coupon but dont be tempted to use this because buying two in one transaction will only give you one $3.00 RR which makes the cost $1.99 each wyb 2. You are better off doing two separate transactions without coupons)

$1.99 Gilette Fusion Pro Glide Razor @ Walgreens


Gillete Fusion Pro Glide Razors are $9.99 at Walgreens. Use the $4.00 Coupon from the 7/31 P&G Coupon Booklet  and get $4.00 in RR. Final cost $1.99 and if you are lucky - you get to buy the Comfort Pack (which is a $12.00 value and includes a shaving gel, a cooling lotion and a thermal scrub - an 84% savings).  I just bought four which I bought but don't really need - let me know if you want one :)

P.S. The P&G coupon booklet for September is coming out this Sunday - you might want to get extra copies of the Sunday Paper. :)


Gatorade Deal at Walgreens

Buy 20 oz Gatorade $1.59, get a coupon for One  G Fit Prime Bar  and One Fit Recover. (claim the free items in your next transaction and it generates a similar coupon. You can repeat this transaction until you deplete their stock (Just kidding) - or stop when you think you have enough. For some reason I stopped at 5.

Get the following for FREE



Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Top Picks - Walgreens 8.21.2011 to 8.27.2011

Lately- Walgreens has been my favorite store to use my coupons. Its less hassle than going to CVS  as they don't use shopping cards to track your purchases so you can repeat deals as often as you like.

Colgate 360 Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothbrush or Toothpaste, 4 oz $4.99
Use $1/1 Colgate 360 Sensitive Pro-Relief toothbrush or $1.50/1 toothpaste SS-7/31
Get $4 RR
Final price FREE (or make $0.50 yey)

Crest 3D White Toothpaste, 4 oz 2/$5
Buy 2
Use (2) $1/1 P&G-7/31
Get $3 RR
Final price 2 FREE toothpaste!

TRUEresult Blood Glucose Monitor $12.99 (donate this to the Bukidnon Medical Mission)
Get back $12.99 MIR
Final price FREE (after 4 -6 weeks of waiting)


Reach Toothbrush $.99 w/In-ad coupon
Use $1/1 SS_7/31
Final price FREE

Keri Lotion $6.99 (let me warn you – this is always unavailable)
Use $2/1 SS-7/17
Get $5 RR
Final price FREE

Degree Deodorant 2/$4
Buy 4
Use 4 $1/1 RP-7/31
Get $4 RR
Final price 4 FREE

Rice Krispies Treats 8 ct 4/$10
Buy 4
Use (2) $1/2 RP-8/7
Get $5 RR
Final price $0.75

Dawn Dish Soap $.99 w/In-ad coupon
Use $.50/1 7/31-P&G
Final price $.49 (or wait for another deal when this becomes FREE at Ralphs)

Dial Nutriskin Body Wash 16 oz $3.99
Get $3 RR
Final price $.99

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor $9.99
Use $4/1 P&G-7/31
Get $4 RR
Final price $1.99

Air Wick Freshmatic Compact Starter Kit $7.99
Use  $4/1 SS-8/14
Get $3 RR
Final price $.99


Top Picks - Shopping Deals @ Albertsons from 8.23.2011 to 8.30.2011

Getting the best deals involve matching coupons with store specials every week. This can be a time consuming task. A lot of extreme couponing websites make this easier by compiling a match-up list every week.  My intent is to make this even easier by compiling a list of only the best deals for the week.

Albertsons.

Ken’s Steak House Salad Dressing $.99
Use in-ad coupon {limit 4}
STACK WITH $1/1 Ken’s Dressings 8/14/2011 SS
Final Price:  FREE!!


Dannon Greek Oikos YogurtVelveeta Cheesy Skillets 12.8-15.5 oz $1.67
{PROMO} Save $1.00 on any meat on your next transaction when you buy 1
Use $1/1 Velveeta Cheesy Skillets Dinner Kit 8/21/2011 SS
Final Price:   $0.67 PLUS $1.00 coupon for any meat! 
 5.3 oz $1.25
Use $0.50/2 or $1.00/3 Dannon or Stonyfield Oikos Cups 8/21/2011 SS
or $1/1 Dannon Oikos Yogurt
Final Price:   $0.25 – $1.00


Hunts Pasta Sauce 26-26.5 oz or Blue Bonnet Margarine Quarters 16 oz $1.00
Buy 4, receive $1.00
Final Price: $0.75 after catalina


Coca-Cola or Pepsi 12-pack $2.40 {when you buy 5}   opps wrong information its actually 3.33 when you buy 3 - expensive so NOT a good deal

 
Not so Great deals - buy if you need the item this week

Frigo String Cheese 10-13 oz  $3.49
Use   $0.40/1 Frigo Cheese Heads Cheese  from coupons.com
or $0.55/1 Frigo Cheese Heads String Cheese 8/21/2011 SS
Final Price:   $3.09 – $2.94

Crest Toothpaste 6.4 oz or Oral-B Cavity Defense Toothbrush $0.99
Use in-ad coupon {limit 6} (Get this only if you are running out of toothpaste, otherwise wait for a free deal)
Stack with:  $0.75/1  Crest Toothpaste 4 oz or more or liquid gel, excl Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar 7/31/2011 P&G or  $1/2 Crest Toothpaste 7/31/2011 P&G
Final Price:  $0.24-$0.49

Hunt’s Tomatoes or Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz
Buy 4, receive $1.00
Final Price: $0.75 after catalina

Hunts Ketchup 24 oz or BBQ Sauce  or 24 oz’s Mustard $1.00
Buy 4, receive $1.00
Final Price: $0.75 after catalina

Cajun Shrimp

I have been out of circulation for a few days as I have been busy - but things have slowed down a bit and I have had time to cook and I'd like to share the recipe for a favorite dish. (don't worry - its very easy to make)



1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced ( I love garlic so I tend to put more)
2 tsp Cajun seasoning (available at most grocery stores - find it in the spice aisle), this can be rather spicy so adjust to your liking.
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and pepper to taste
4 plum tomatoes, chopped  ( or 1 large tomatoes, chopped )
2 bunches scallions (green onion for us Pinoys)
2 cups cooked white rice
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley ( or 1 tbsp dried parsley)
Lemon wedges, for serving

1. Saute the garlic in melted butter and olive oil until fragrant in a large skillet. Add Cajun seasoning and shrimp and cook, stirring until the shrimp begins to curl (about 1 minute). Season with salt and pepper
2, Add the tomatoes and scallions , stir and cook for about 1 minute. Add the ricee and abt 1/4 cup of water (if using leftover rice. If using freshly cooked rice, water may not be necessary) and continue to cook until the rice is warmed through and the shrimp is cooked (Shrimp will turn opaque - about 3 minutes. DON'T OVERCOOK). Stir in the parsley  and serve with lemon.

xoxo Raz

Friday, August 19, 2011

What $1.37 can buy you at CVS


It has not been an exciting two weeks at CVS - there were not a lot of deals to be had. That said, last night I stopped by CVS and got all these for $1.37.

1 box Caramel Popcorn $1.00
1 box Toffee Popcorn $0.37 (on sale)
2 bags Air Whipped Kisses $2.00 each
Total $5.37
used (2) $1.00 CVS coupon for the Kisses and (1) $1.00/2 CVS Popcorn
Paid $2.37 and got back $1.00 in EB
Final Price $1.37

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Doable Deals @ Walgreens

I could not resist getting FREE stuff - and so I stopped by Walgreens last night on my way home from work.


Frixion Pens are on sale for $1.99, use (3) $1.00 coupon (Get the coupon after you  Register Here , technically you have to register two emails to get 4 coupons, otherwise you only get 2 $1 coupons.) Pay $2.97 and  mail in for rebate of $4.50  (make $1.53 from this transaction or if you were lazy like me and only got 2 coupons pay $3.97 and make $0.53 - still not a bad deal)


Omega Krill retails for $10.00 get $2.00 coupon  HERE, pay $8.00 plus taxes, get $10.00 in Register Rewards good for your next purchase. (note though that you can't use it to buy your 2nd bottle because the register will not print an additiona $10 RR. Also note that when you buy 2 in the same transaction you only get (1) one $10.00 RR.   I bought 3 in 3 separate transactions)


Scope 750 ml mouthwash is on sale  2 for $6.00, use (2) $0.75 coupon from the 7.31.11 P&G Insert and pay $ 4.50, get $3.00 in RR. Final price is $0.75 each.

$5 Coupon for Zantac plus FREE Samples

head over to ZANTAC Website, register and get a FREE sample of Maximum Strength Zantac 150. Then click on This link to get your $5 off coupon.

byebye heartburn. :)

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Kleenex Paper Towels $0.99 and $0.18 Dial Hand Soap at Ralphs

I wanted to try the new Kleenex Paper Towels but at $2.99 per - it seemed too expensive - but I found a good deal when I was browsing through my neighborhood Ralphs last night.


I used $0.75 coupon from the 8.7.11 coupon insert that Ralphs automatically adjusted to $1.00. I paid $1.99 and a catalina for $1.00 off the next purchase printed.  Final price $0.99. As you can see I bought 2 ( 2 separate transactions - if you did only 1 transaction only 1 $1.00 catalina will print which will make your final price $1.49 each)

Im looking forward to dropping by Ralphs again this week - aside from buying another 2 of the Kleenex hand towels - there is good deal for Dial Liquid Hand Soap  that starts today.


Use $0.35/1 Dial Bar or Liquid Soap 8/7/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/30/2011) (doubles to $0.70)
Final Price:  $.18
 
 

GAIN deals at Vons


If you have the coupon insert from last Sunday's paper (8.14.2011) -  there is a great deal in GAIN products. Vons has buy 3 Gain products and get $3 off automatically at checkout. Plus there is a $3 catalina that prints that is good for your next purchase.

This is the deal I made (I did 4 separate transactions at 2 different Vons locations)

1 50oz Gain Liquid Detergent $5.99
1 Gain Dish Soap $1.99
1 Gain Fabric Softener $3.99
Total $11.97
save $3.00 Instantly
Use (1) $1/1 Tide or Gain Liquid Detergent 8/14/2011 RP Insert
Use (1) $0.50/1 Gain Dish Soap 8/14/2011 RP Insert (Vons doubles the value to $1.00)
Use (1) $0.50/1 Gain Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheets 8/14/2011 RP Insert (Vons doubles to $1.00)
Pay: $5.97, receive $3.00 Catalina
Final Price: $2.97 for all 3 Items

Friday, August 12, 2011

FREE Benefiber

Before heading to Walmart , print the new $2/1 Benefiber product from Coupons.com (90210).
The Benefiber single serce packs are priced around $2.00. Get it FREE (or almost free :) )

P.S. print two coupons per computer by re-clicking

Benefiber Sticks

FREE (or almost Free) Stuff from Walmart and Walgreens

I prefer shopping at Target  than Walmart - but I must admit - Walmart is almost always cheaper when you are buying toiletries.

As far as drugstores - CVS is near my house so I go there often - although I like the staff better at Walgreens - they seem happier and much nicer.

Here are some things to get CHEAP at Walmart

Kotex Liners, $0.94$1.50/2 Kotex Liners,  coupon from SS 8.7.11 (exp. 9/17/11)
$0.19 ea. wyb 2

Dawn Dish Soap, $0.97$0.50/1 Dawn Product, coupon from P&G  7.31.11 (exp. 8/31/11)
$0.47 ea.  (buy only if you need it now, I got several of these free at Ralphs when it was included in their $10/10 promo last week)

Johnson’s First Aid Kits, $0.97
$3.00 Printable Coupon from J&J
$1.50/2 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Brand Product,coupon from RP 7.31.11 (exp. 11/30/11)
(At  Walgreens - head over to where they have the first aid items and they have a coupon box that has the $1.50/2 coupons)
$0.22 or FREE depending on the coupon

Kotex U Liners, $1.24
$1 off pintable coupon from Kotex U
$1/1 U by Kotex Liners, coupon from SS 7.24.11 (exp. 9/3/11)
$0.24 ea.

Oral B Everyday Floss, $0.97
$0.75/1 Oral-B Floss or Floss Picks, coupon from P&G  7.31.11 (exp. 8/31/11)
$0.22 ea.

Finesse Shampoo, Conditioner, & Styling Products, $2.57 each
$2.00 rebate form from Finesse
$0.57 after rebate


WALGREENS (starting 08.15.11)

Expo Dry Erase Markers (6 pack) on sale $3.99Use $2/2 printable coupon
Use $3/1 coupon from Walgreens coupon book (find it near the store entrance)
FREE after coupons

Revlon Nail Enamel on sale $3.99
Buy 1, get $3 RR
Use $1/1 coupon from SS 8.14.11
Pay $2.99, get $3 RR
FREE after coupons and RR

Pert Plus Shampoo + Conditioner on sale $3.99
Buy 1, get $3 RR

Use $1.50/1 coupon from Safeway MDA coupon book 
or $1/1 coupon from SS 8.14.11
Pay $2.49, get $3 RR
FREE plus $.51 overage after coupon & RR


Reach Floss, Listerine Pocket Packs, or Reach Toothbrush on sale $2.50
Buy 2, get $3 RR

Use (2) $1/1 coupon from  SS 07.31.11
Pay $3.00 get $3 RR
FREE after coupon & RR


Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief Toothpaste on sale $4.99
Buy 1, get $3 RR

Use $1.50/1 coupon fromSS 07.31.11
Pay $3.49 get $3 RR
$.49 each after coupon & RR
(and it comes with money back guarantee Click HERE )
Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ Toothpaste

Thursday, August 11, 2011

What $40 can buy you at Target

Last night I made a late night run to Target and got all these for $39.31. I saved $110.64 or 74%.

Personal Care Items
3 Nivea Lotions
1 Garnier Shampoo
1 Garnier Conditioner
4 Dove Essentials Deodorant for women
4 Dove Essentials Deodorant for men
2 bxs Nutrisse Hair Color
2  Up and Up Panty liners (22 count)
1 Revlon Eyelash curler
1 Revlon Bronzer
10 J&J First Aid Kits


Food
2 bxs Rice Krispies Treats
2 Ragu Sauce
2 KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce
9 Beneful prepared meals for ELLE
4 family sized bags of Twizzlers


Office Supplies
6 Five Start 1 subject Notebooks
4 (10 pack) Papermate Notebook
2 (2-pack) Expo Whiteboard Markers

Last night I made a late night run to Target and got all these for $39.31. I saved $110.64 or 74%.

Hamburger Helpers for $0.10 @ Albertsons

Hamburger Helper

Buy 10 participating GM items, you get a $5 catalina to use on your next shopping trip but according to the couponing rumor mill there is an additional $2 catalina printing when you purchase 6 Hamburger Helper–which makes this a GREAT buy.

Buy 10 Hamburger Helper (or other Flavored Helpers) $1 ea
Use (2) $1/5 coupons from the 8/7 GM
Pay: $8, Get back $5 Catalina from General Mills and $2 Catalina
= $1 for 10 boxes!

The catalina rolls - so you can do this again.

PS. I went on a buying spree and got 60 of these (20 pictured below)  Email me if you want some :)




Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Couponing Tips and Websites

I have only been "extreme couponing" for the last three weeks and I thought that for those who are just starting - I'd offer a few things I have learned. A lot of the couponing sites highlight the best deals - but sometimes the best deals are not for everyone. On my first week-I bought 2 razors and 2 shaving creams at CVS because after coupons and extra bucks the items were free - but I did not factor in the taxes I had to pay. I walked out from CVS almost $3 poorer with $20 worth of products I don't even use - I think that defeated the whole purpose of why I wanted to get into this - to save money.

Here is a list of what I have learned.

1. Be Organized. Make a list of the "deals" you find while browsing. I normally just copy and paste those deals to a word file sorted by store. At the end of the week or when I want to shop - I print out my list, remove the coupons I need from my coupon binder, clip it to my list and go to the store.

2. Print out the coupons you want ASAP. (the ones you think you will need anyways). The good coupons and high value coupons run out fast. In the past 3 weeks I have printed coupons for $5 of Bengay and Zyrtec and $1 off Reach dental floss. Using these coupons enable me to get the products practically for free.

3. Do not print coupons for items you don't use. They may in the future be part of a great deal - but ask yourself - will you have use for it? I've printed coupons for hair color and laundry detergents we don't use. Personally - I think it was a waste of time and paper.

4. Where to get coupons? My favorite coupon sites are http://www.coupons.com/, http://www.coupondad.net/, and http://www.smartsource.com/.

5. My favorite websites to get information:
     http://www.myfrugaladventures.com/ (great source for Albertsons match-ups)
     http://www.fabulesslyfrugal.com/ (they have a weekly list in pdf or excel of the coupons that come with the sunday paper)
     http://www.thecouponproject.com/
     http://www.iheartcvs.com/
     http://www.frugallivingnw.com/
     http://www.thriftyandthriving.com/


My Vons Shopping Trip $8.25

 On my way to the Bukidnon Summer Camp at Acton, CA. last Saturday, I stopped by Vons and did a quick shopping trip. I paid $8.25 and saved $30.33 or a savings of 78%.

4 bxs of Splenda Essentials (80 packets/box) $3.49 each  used 4 $3 coupons from 8/7 newspaper, $1.96
4 bags Goldfish Crackers $0.99 each with in store ad, used 4 $0.55 coupons + 1 automatic double, $1.21
2 4 packs of Ocean Spray Sparkling Juice $2.50, used 2 $1.50 coupon from the MDA booklet, $2.00
6 packs of Trident layers gum $1.29 B2G1 free, used 2 $2 coupons wyb3, $1.16
4 Nivea Lip Care $1.98 used 2 $3/2 coupon from the sunday paer , $ 1.92

(photo show only 2 splenda boxes, gave them away before I got home)


 While you are at Vons - don't forget to grab a few of the MDA Coupon booklets - they contain several high value coupons. (i.e. $0.50 Bertolli Pasta, $1.00 Kikkoman Sauce, $3.00 Kingsford Charcoal)

Do one nice thing too - and donate to the MDA at checkout :)