My Favorite Deals at CVS This Week - 7/24-7/30

Here is a list of my favorite deals at CVS this week:



Buy 1 Crest or Oral B Select Products - $2.99
Receive $2 ECB
Use .75/1 coupon 7/31 P&G insert
Final Price - .24

Renu Sensitive - $7.69
Receive $6 ECB
Use $2 coupon 6/12 SS
Final Price - FREE plus overage

Palmolive - .99
Use .25/1 coupon 7/24 SS
Final Price - .74
Limit 5

Buy 3 Select Irish Spring, Softsoap or Mennon Products - Get $3 ECB
Deal Idea
Buy 3 Softsoap Liquid or Foaming Liquid Soap - $2
Use (3) .35/1 coupon 7/24 SS
Final Price - .65 each after coupons and ECBs
Limit 1

Spend $20 on any Playtex and Schick Products, Get $10 ECBs
Deal Idea
Buy 2 Schick Intuition Refil Cartridges - $10.49
Use (2) $4.50 coupons 6/26 SS
Final Price - .99 each after coupons and ECBs

Thought of the Day

"We first make our habits, and then our habits make us."

John Dryden

AC Moore Coupon

Click here to print your coupon for 40% off any regular priced item.

Ways I Saved/Earned Money This Week

- I read all of my Inbox Dollars emails for my account and my husband's daily to add money to our accounts.

- I read all of my MyPoints emails daily for my account and my husband's to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

-  Grocery shopping this week with coupons and 3 coupons for FREE items.

- Cleaned out my coupon binder and filed new coupons for future shopping trips.

- Compared gas prices online before filling up so I could get the lowest price.

- Used FREE dishwasher detergent samples this week when using the dishwasher.

- Stocked up last week on FREE soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion samples while on vacation.  Also, have a new supply of FREE pens and notepads.

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week - shampoo, conditioner, lotion, carmex, sunscreen, and 3 diaper samples.

- Continuing to try to drink more water. Not only is this good for me but it will also be a great way to save money.

- Caught up on my TV shows that I had DVR'd last week while on vacation = FREE entertainment.

- Spent 3 afternoons in the pool with Payton and Bryson = FREE entertainment.

- Took a survey and earned $3.

- Did a sponsored post and earned a FREE Visa gift card.

- Reviewed my purchased groupons and made plans to use them this weekend.  Don't want them to go to waste.

- Printed a few online coupons to use for future shopping.

- Order 3 Christmas presents using a $10 off $30 coupon from Sears that I received for my birthday. 


What did you do to save/earn money this week?

Quiznos Coupons

Click here to print your Quiznos Coupons:

- Free Chip or Cookie and Regular Fountain Drink
- Free Sub or Regular Salad
- 2 Meals For $9.99
- $1 Off Regular Sub or $2 Off Large Sub

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 2 coupon inserts this week - 1 Smartsource and 1 Redplum.  Click here to see which coupons will be available.

FREE Sample of Garnier Fructis Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Click here to request your FREE sample of Garnier Fructis Anti-Dandruff Shampoo from Walmart.

FREE Sample of Daily Bread Freeze Dried Food

Click here to request your FREE sample of Daily Bread Freeze Dried Food.

Tide Stain Release Challenge Giveaway TODAY

Today at 3pm Eastern, Tide will be giving more Tide Stain Release samples.  Click here to Like Tide on Facebook.

Ruby Tuesday - 25% Off Your Total Purchase

Click here to print your coupon for 25% off your total purchase at Ruby Tuesday.  Valid July 22 - August 2.

Thought of the Day

Happy Friday!  I hope everyone has a great fun filled weekend.

My Grocery Budget Problem .... What Do You Recommend?

I have a grocery budget that I try to stick to.  Sometimes I do go over, if I find an awesome deal.  I always try to make up for it next week.  Here lately, we have been going over budget and its not my fault.  My husband likes to cook, which is great.  It is really nice to have him cook dinner especially on the weekends.  Instead of using what we have, he will make a trip to the grocery store.  He will spend $30-$40 on a meal.  It all depends on what he wants.  Don't get me wrong, I love that he cooks but his cooking is starting to cost us a fortune.

Any suggestions on what to do?

STILL AVAILABLE - FREE Chili's Chips and Queso

Click here for your coupon for FREE Chili's Chips and Queso!

Thought of the Day

Start each day with a clean slate.

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods - 7/20-7/26

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Lowes Foods this week:





Fresh Rewards E-Offer
LF Shredded Cheese, 8oz. - $1.39
Limit 2

Kellogg's Cereals - 2/$5 - Buy 4, Get $4 Off
Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Rice Krispies, Cinnabon Cereal, Crunchy Nut Golden Honey Nuts, Crunchy Nut Roasted Nut Honey, Eggo Maple Syrup, Smorz, or Cinnamon Corn Flakes
Buy 4 Rice Krispies or Crunchy Nut and Use (4).75/1 coupon 7/10 RP
Final Price - 4 Boxes FREE after coupons and $4 Off
 
Fisher Boy Products - BOGO - $3.00 each
Use .75/1 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.50

MyFavorite Deals at Food Lion - 7/20-7/26

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Food Lion this week:




"Meal Deal"
Buy Kraft Grated or Shredded Parmesan Cheese - $2.99
and Food Lion or My Essentials Pasta - .99
= FREE Food Lion Sauce and FREE Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

Betty Crocker Pouch Potatoes - .79 each

Coke - 2 Liter - .99

Whole Pork Picnics - $1.29 per lb.

Kellogg's Cereals - $1.99
Frosted Flakes - $1/2 printable coupon
Mini Wheats - $1/2 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.49 each when you buy 2 after coupon

Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Sausage, Links or Patties - $3.39
Use $1.50/1 coupon 3/6 RP
Final Price - $1.89

Best Advice for Back to School from Masterlock

Back to school time will be here before you know it.  I can't believe how fast the summer has gone by.  Preparing for school is a great childhood memory.  I have fond memories of going shopping for new school supplies and new school clothes.  Start looking for back to school supplies and clothes now.  Stores start having great sales on school supplies.  It is amazing what you can find for free or almost free. For school clothes, look for sales racks and clearance racks.  Also, check online for store coupons.  Register with the store you shop often to be on their email list.  You can often receive great coupons. 

To make sure you have a great school year, always prepare everything you need the night before.  This way you won't forget anything.  It also helps save time in the morning and you won't be late for school.

Master Lock® has hired a new specialist on student life to help students safely and securely navigate this school year in style. The Master Mind, a suave and funny college grad, is staring in a humorous online video series on in which he, along with his clever Little Sister, are setting out to answer students’ most frequent, awkward and perplexing questions on www.facebook.com/masterlock.




Disclosure:  I am entering a contest for a Master Lock back-to-school prize pack as a member of the Mom Bloggers Club.  All opinions are my own.

Thought of the Day

Make the most of every day.

Our Vacation to Chicago and Indianapolis

Last week, I was gone on vacation to Chicago and Indianapolis.  We left last Saturday afternoon and didn't get home until 2 am Sunday morning.  We had a wonderful time.  It is always amazing to view new things through a childs eye. 

While in Chicago, we got to do some amazing things.  Thanks to Aunt Cindy for being our tour guide, we got to do everything we wanted in 2 days. We took the train to the Museum of Science of Industry and spent the day.  Afterwards, we walked across the street and cooled off by walking along the beach and getting our feet wet in Lake Michigan.  The following day we went to Navy Pier, rode the 150 ft ferris wheel, took a water taxi to Willis Tower (Sears tower) and went to the Sky Deck, took a taxi ride, and ate lots of great food and snacks.

The rest of the week was spent in Indianapolis.  DH's cousin got married on Friday.  Most of our time was spent with family but we did fit in a couple of trips to our motel pool.  Payton's highlight of the trip besides seeing her cousins was the train, taxi and water taxi.  She loved all 3 and especially loved the fact that she didn't have to wear a seatbelt.  The only problem on our trip......my 1 year old did not like sleeping in the motel baby beds.  The 1st night I got 3 hours of sleep.  He ended up in the bed with me every night and that meant I didn't sleep well.  Thankfully, he is now back to his regular sleeping schedule.

Here is a few pictures from our trip:

The biggest highlight of our trip was..........Bryson made his walking debut while we were in Chicago!  There is no stopping him now.

My Favorite Deals at Dollar General - 7/17-7/23

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Dollar General this week:

You can print a coupon for $5 off $25 purchase for Saturday, July 23 ONLY!


Bic Stic Pens - 2 for $1
Use $1/2 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE

Twizzlers - $1
Use .50/1 coupon 6/26 SS
Final Price - .50 each

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes - $1.66

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner - $1.66

Lysol Cleaner Pourable - $1.66

Lysol Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaner - $1.66

I have also heard that Dollar General has Shout Wipes on clearance for .50, Use the .55/1 coupon from 7/10 and you can get them for FREE.  Not sure if all stores have these on clearance or not.

NEW - FREE Samples Available

Free sample of Purex Complete with Zout detergent - Click here! 

Free sample of O.B. tampons - Click here!

Free sample of Garnier Moisture Rescue - Click here! 

Free sample of Petes Stir Fry Tofu - Click here!

Get a coupon for a free pack Oscar Mayer hot dogs - Click here!

My Favorite Deals at Rite Aid This Week - 7/17-7/23

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Rite Aid this week:

Oral-B Cross Action Manual Toothbrush - $2.99

Receive $1.50 +UP Reward

Use $2/1 coupon 7/3 P&G

Final Price - FREE + .50 overage

Limit 1

Carefree Liners - $1

Use .50/1 coupon from 6/26 SS

Final Price - .50

Kleenex Facial Tissues - $1

Use .50/3 coupon 7/17 SS

Final Price when you buy 3 - .83 each

Post Shredded Wheat Cereal - $2.50

Use $1 coupon from 6/26 RP

Final Price - $1.50

What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite Deals at Walgreens This Week - 7/17 - 7/23

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Walgreens this week:


Accu-Chek Aviva Blood Glucose Monitor - $14.99
Submit for $14.99 Mail-In Rebate
Final Price - FREE

Carefree Liners - .99 with in-ad coupon
Use .50/1 coupon 6/26 SS
Final Price - .49 each

School Supplies:

- Penway or Wexford 2 pocket Folder - .09 cents
(Limit 4)

Splash Mini Highlighter - .09 cents
(Limit 4)
 
Penway 10 pack Number 2 Pencils – .19 cents
 
Paper Mate 5 pack Mechanical Pencils – .19 cents

Penway 60 or 70 sheet Wide or College Ruled Paper – .39 cents

Penway 1-Subject Notebook – .39 cents

Penway or Wexford 1 in. Poly Binder – .49 cents

RoseArt School Glue 4 oz. – .49 cents

RoseArt Single Jumbo or 3 pack Glue Sticks – .49 cents

Corner Office or Penway 10 pack Sheet Protectors – .49 cents

Corner Office or Penway 5 pack Tab Dividers – .49 cents

Penway 2 pack Graph Planning Pad - $1.49

Penway 5 Subject Notebook – $1.49

Expo washable 6 pack Dry Erase Markers – $2.99 after $3 coupon from Walgreens July Coupon Book (Book found in-store)

What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite Deals at CVS This Week - 7/17 - 7/23

Here is a list of my favorite deals at CVS this week:



Oral- B Indicator Toothbrush - $1.99
Recieve $1 ECB (Limit 2)
Buy 2, Use $2/2 coupon from 7/3 P&G
Final Price - 2 for FREE

Crest Toothpaste - $1.99
Receive $1 ECB (Limit 2)
Use .75/1 coupon from 7/3 P&G
Final Price - .24

Gatorade or Sobe Lifewater - .99
Limit 8

Mitchum Deodorant - $1.99
Use .75/1 coupon 6/26 SS
Final Price - $1.24

Paper Mate WriteBros Pens - 10pk - .50 per pack


What are your favorite deals this week?

AND THE WINNER IS .....

The winner is ...

Here are your random numbers:

1 - Precious

Timestamp: 2011-07-19 16:05:56 UTC

Precious has been emailed.  She has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.  Thanks to everyone for participating.

Thought of the Day

Others sometimes mean well, but you many need to step up and make the best choices for your family.

GIVEAWAY -- Honey Nut Cheerios Prize Pack

You can always find Honey Nut Cheerios^® in my pantry.  It is something that I keep all of the time.  Everyone loves them.  Not only is it something we have for breakfast but it is also a great snack for kids of all ages.  I always keep a bag of cheerios in my diaper bag for Bryson (1 yr old). 

As a special thanks for making Honey Nut Cheerios^® cereal America´s #1 choice, they are hosting a "Billion 'O' Giveaway" providing free samples of Honey Nut Cheerios^® cereal to fans beginning July 4, 2011, available while supplies last. Zip on over to www.FavCereal.com for your sweet sample.

I have (1) Honey Nut Cheerios^® Prize Pack to giveaway.

  The prize pack contains:

- 1 box of Honey Nut Cheerios^® cereal

- 2 cereal bowls

- 1 Honey Nut Cheerios^® t-shirt

- 1 bee antenna headband

How to enter: (5 entries per person)

- Leave me a comment telling me why you think why you think Honey Nut Cheerios is America's favorite cereal. (Required)

- Follow/Subscribe to my blog (1 extra entry) and leave me a comment telling me you did.

- Follow me on twitter - and leave me a comment telling me you did.

- Tweet about this giveaway (@mariathriftyWAI) and leave me a comment telling me you did.

- "Like" me on Facebook and leave me a comment telling me you did.

This giveaway will close on Sunday, July 17 at 9pm. The winner will emailed and posted on Monday morning . You will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer: Honey Nut Cheerios^® cereal, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.   My opinions are my own.

On a Road Trip......

First, let me Happy Birthday to my dear grandma.  She will be 100 on Sunday.  We are celebrating with a birthday party today!

We will be leaving after the party and will return home next weekend.  We are heading to Chicago for 4 days and then to Indianapolis for 4 days.  I hope everyone has a great week.  Happy couponing, bargain hunting,  and deal finding.  I will be posting all the ways we saved money on our trip. 

I do have a great giveaway coming Monday.......Stay tuned!!

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 2 coupon inserts this weekend -
1 Smartsouce and 1 RedPlum.  Click here to see a complete list of the coupons that will be available.

Ways I Saved/Earned Money This Week

- I read all of my Inbox Dollars emails for my account and my husband's daily to add money to our accounts.

- I read all of my MyPoints emails daily for my account and my husband's to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

- No grocery shopping this week.

- Cleaned out my coupon binder and filed new coupons for future shopping trips.

- Compared gas prices online before filling up so I could get the lowest price.

- Used FREE dishwasher detergent samples this week when using the dishwasher.

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week - shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and cereal.

- Continuing to try to drink more water. Not only is this good for me but it will also be a great way to say money.

- Watched 1 more FREE movies that I DVR'd when Directv was offering the movie channels free. I spent my "me" time watching movies and reading my FREE magazines.

- Took Payton and Bryson to the park for a playdate.  Nothing spent for FREE entertainment.

- Went out to dinner for my nephews birthday.  Found coupons on facebok and shared with everyone. We received 20% off and a free appetizer.

- Had my vehicle serviced. There was a recall, they repaired it plus I will receive a $100 check.  Never heard of that before but it was a nice surprise.

- Took a survey and earned $3.

- Took a survey for CVS and earned a $10 ECB.

- Took all my change to the bank and used their coin machine to cash it in = $145.

- Going on a trip next to visit family and do some site seeing. Found lots of restaurant coupons to take with me.  I know we will be eating out a lot and any coupons will help save.


What did you do to save/earn money this week?

NEW Freebies Available

FREE 6-Ball Penta TP Pack from TaylorMade - Click here to request.

FREE Sample of Quaker Oatmeal Squares - Click here to request.

FREE Sample of L'Oreal Youth Code Skincare. - Click here to request.

FREE Slurpee at 7-Eleven on July 11 - Click here to request.

FREE Sample of Ojon restorative hair treatment - Click here to request.

Restaurant.com - $25 Gift Certificate for $2

Click here to order Restaurant.com $25 gift certificates for $2.  Use coupon code SUN to receive 80% off.

FREE Betty Crocker Summer Cookbook

Click here to download your FREE Betty Crocker Summer Cookbook.

Thought of the Day

"Opportunities multiply as they are seized."

 - Sun Tzu

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods - 7/6-7/12

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Lowes Foods this week:




All Liquid Laundry Detergent - B1G1 Free - $5.49 = $2.75 each
Used $1/1 coupon 6/5 RP
Final Price - $1.75

Minute Maid Juice Bars - B1G1 Free - $3.95 = $1.98 each
Use .50/1 coupon 6/26 RP
Final Price - $.98

Garlic Bread - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE - $2.49 = $1.24 each

French Bread - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE - $1.99 = $.99 each

Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides - .99
Use .50/2 coupon 5/22 RP
Final Price - .74 each

Lowes Foods Pasta - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE - $1.19 = $.59 each

Pepsi 2L - $1

Peaches - .97/lb

My Favorite Deals at Food Lion This Week - 7/6-7/12

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Food lion this week:




Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Deals

Mueller's Pasta  - .75 each
Use $1/1 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE
Limit 2 FREE

Wish-Bone Dressing - $1.40 each
Use $1.25/2 printable coupon
Final Price - .78 each
Limit 2 FREE

Stella Shredded Cheese - $1.90
Use .30/1 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.60 each
Limit 2 FREE

Kraft Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip - 2/$5
Use .75/1 coupon 6/19 SS
Final Price - 1.75

Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries - 2/$4

My Favorite Deals at Dollar General This Week - 7/5-7/9

Here is a couple of great deals at Dollar General:

TGIF Snacks - $1

Buy 2 and Use $1/2 printable coupon

Final Price - .50 each

Purina T Bonz - $1.50

Use $1 coupon from 5/1 SS

Final Price - .50 each

FREE Tropical Summer Gift Pack

Click here to request your FREE Tropical Summer Gift Pack.  1st 3000 to respond will receive one Glade Sense & Spray Automatic Freshner in Hawaiian Breeze.

Thought of the Day

"Well done is better than well said."

- Benjamin Franklin

Still Available - FREE Disney Vacation Planning DVD

Planning a Disney Vacation soon or in the future.  Click here to request your FREE Disney Vacation Planning DVD.  Who doesn't want to see Mickey?

My Favorite Deals at Rite Aid This Week - 7/3-7/9

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Rite Aid this week:







Oral B Pulsar Manual Toothbrush - $4.99
Submit for $4.50 Single Check Rebate
Use $2/1 coupon 7/3 P&G
Final Price - FREE + 1.50 overage
Limit 1

Crest Toothpaste - $2.57
Receive $2 +UP Reward
Use .75/1 coupon 6/5 P&G
Use .75/1 coupon 7/3 P&G
Final Price - 2 for FREE + .36 overage
Limit 2

Colgate 360 Surround Manual Toothbrush - $2.99
Receive $2 +UP Reward
Use $1 coupon from June All You magazine
Final Price - FREE

My Favorite Deals at Walgreens This Week - 7/3-7/9

Here is a list of my favorite items at Walgreens this week:



Extenze 2 Pack Male Enhancement Formula 2 oz. - $4.99
Receive $4.99 Register Reward
Final Price - FREE

Oral B Advantage Toothbrush - $2.99
Receive $1 Register Reward
Use $2 coupon 7/3 P&G insert
Final Price - FREE

My Favorite Deals at CVS This Week - 7/3-7/9

Here is a list of my favorite deals at CVS this week:



Coke 2 Liters - .69

Oral-B Cross Action Toothbrush - $3
Receive $1 ECB
Use $2 coupon from 7/3 P&G
Final Price - FREE
Limit 2

Reach Toothbrush 2pk - $2.69
Receive $1 ECB
Use $2/1 Reach multipack coupon 5/8SS
Final Price - FREE + .69 overage
Limit 1

Mentos Gum - .99
Buy 3 and Use $1/3 coupon 6/5 SS
Final Price - .66 each

Chex Mix - $1
Buy 2 and Use .50/2 coupon 6/12 SS
Final Price - .75 each

Aussie or Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler - 2 for $6.97
Receive $1 ECB when you buy 2
Use $3 off a Styler when you buy any Herbal Essence or Aussie 7/3 P&G
Use $1 coupon 6/12 RP
Final Price - $1.97 for 2
Limit 1

Thought of the Day

 "The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas."

 - Linus Pauling

Thought of the Day

Happy 4th of July!!!