Walgreen's 8/30 ~ I made 26 cents today!!

Here's what I got:

Rembrandt Toothpaste, $5
Get $5 Register Reward
$1 coupon found of the box of toothpaste!! ~ what a great find!!!
Free or You can make $1 on this deal!!

Carefree Ultra Protection Pantiliners, $1.99
Get $2 Register Reward
You make $.01 on this deal!!

Colgate 360 ActiFlex Toothbrush, $2.99
Get $3 Register Reward
You make $.01 on this deal!!

Men’s Zone 6 Blade Razor System, $3.99
Get $4 Register Reward
You make $.01 on this deal!!

Theraflu Cold, Cough, or Sinus Relief, $4.99
Get $3 Register Reward
$2/1 Printable Coupon
You make a penny on this deal!

Velveeta Shells & Cheese, $.89 each with in-ad Coupon
Surprise!! ~ Unadvertised Register Reward of $1 printed out ~ maybe because I bought 4??
Make sure you have them scan the in-ad coupon or you will not get this price!
Buy One Get One Free Printable Coupon
$.19 each

Here's the math for my deal:
1 Rembrandt Toothpaste, $5. I used the $1 coupon I found on the box, so my OOP went down to $4, and I got $5 RRs back.

1 Carefree Ultra Protection Pantiliners, $1.99 OOP, and I got $2 RRs back.

1 Colgate 360 ActiFlex Toothbrush, $2.99 OOP, and I got $3 RRs back.

1 Men’s Zone 6 Blade Razor System, $3.99 OOP, and I got $4 RRs back.

Theraflu Cold, Cough, or Sinus Relief, $4.99. I used my $2 coupon, so my OOP went down to $2.99, and I got $3 RRs back.

4 Velveeta Shells & Cheese, $3.56 ($.89 each). I used the in-ad coupon to get the $.89 each price, then I used 2 Buy One Get One Free coupons which took $1.78 off of my OOP bringing it down to$1.78, and I got $1 RR back.

My total was $22.52 before I gave them any coupons. After coupons (totaling $4.78) my total went down to $17.74 OOP, and my Register Reward total is $18!

Now I can use this $18 next week so that I won't have to pay so much OOP! If you keep "rolling" your Register Rewards each week you will find that you never have to pay much OOP at all! Remember RRs are like cash for you to use at Walgreen's ~ take care of them because they cannot be replaced.

NOTE: OOP means Out of Pocket

Rite Aid trip 8/30/09 ~ $3.98

My Rite Aid trip was short and sweet!

Here's what I got:

Sea Breeze, $5.49 each
Get $3 back in a Single Check Rebate (Limit 1)
$1 coupon (from the newspaper long age ~ not sure of date ~ expires tomorrow)
$1.49 after coupons and SCRs

Chex Mix, on sale 2 for $2.99
$.50 off two bags coupon (SS 8/9)


Here's the math for my deal:
1 Bottle of Sea Breeze, $5.49. I used my $1 coupon, so my OOP on them it is $4.49, and I will get $3 back as a Single Check Rebate

2 Bags of Chex Mix, $2.99 for 2, and I used my $.50 off of two bags coupon, so my OOP on these is $2.49

My total was $8.48 before I gave them any coupons. After coupons (totaling $1.50) my total went down to $6.98 OOP, and I will get back $3 as a Single Check rebate!

NOTE: OOP means Out of Pocket

CVS trip 8/30/09 ~ I made a penny at CVS today!!

I had a crazy couponing day today because I took all THREE kiddos....thank goodness my mom took pity on me and came with me to the stores! I only got two things at CVS, but it was a great deal!


Here's what I got:

Glade The Fragrance Collection Reed Diffuser, $6.99
Get $6.99 back in ECBS (Limit 1)
$2/1 Printable Coupon OR
$3/1 coupon from All You Magazine August/September Issue
You can make up to $3 on this deal!

Ultra Downy Fabric Softener, on sale for $3.99
$1 coupon (P&G insert 8/30)
$2.99 after coupons


Here's the math for my deal:

1 Glade The Fragrance Collection Reed Diffuser, $6.99, I used a $3 coupon, so my OOP on it is $3.99, and I will get $6.99 ECBs back

1 Ultra Downy Fabric Softener, on sale for $3.99, I used a $1 coupon, so my OOP on it is $2.99.

My total was $10.98 before I gave them any coupons. After coupons (totaling $4) my total went down to $6.98 OOP, and my ECB total is $6.99!

Now I can use this $6.99 next week so that I won't have to pay so much OOP! If you keep "rolling" your ECBs each week you will find that you never have to pay much OOP at all! Remember ECBs are like cash for you to use at CVS ~ take care of them because they cannot be replaced.

NOTE: OOP means Out of Pocket

Printable Coupons

Here is a list of the great printable coupons I have come across recently:

• Oxiclean (rare one!), $1 off 56 oz or larger powder
• Libby's, buy two cans get one free
• Rite Aid, $5 off $25 purchase & store coupons when you sign-up for their weight loss program
• Yoplait, $.60 off 3 Yoplait Thick n Creamy Yogurts
• Victoria's Secret, Free 1oz Victoria’s Secret Pink Body Lotion (thru Sept 7th, no purchase necessary)
• Dove, $1 off on any ONE Dove body wash (10 oz or larger) or any ONE Dove Beauty Bar (4 bar pack or larger)
• Dove, $3.50 off on any ONE Dove skin Viatlizer
  

Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards

I just won $10 on the Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards website!!! I played the Interactive Game called Cash Extravaganza and WON!! I should receive a check in the mail in the next few weeks. I have gone to the Huggies site to play a few times before, but this is the first time I have won anything.

The way Huggies Rewards works is that you can watch videos, do polls, or enter reward codes to earn points. Then use those points to enter chances to win sweepstakes, to play Instant Wins, or to play Interactive games. You have the chance to win lots of great stuff like gift cards, diapers, play equipment, and CASH!

Signing up is free, and there are tons of free reward codes out there that you can enter to receive points. Worth a try!!

Here are some codes to get you started:
NBDKD QZGDT FJPGB
JXBQX LWHPP HPPGB
KDBDC NJGCF SLPGB
LNXBX DXTSH BSPGB
QKKZJ MTZRZ HPPGB
STLPM MBQPZ RLPGB

Academy Deal

I went to Academy this morning to pick up a few things, and when I checked out the cashier asked if I would like a free pack of socks. SURE!!! So, she put a 3-pack of men's short white socks in my bag ~ a nice unexpected surprise for hubby! I'm not sure how long this will go on, but it's a good deal while it lasts.

Great Deal at CVS next week

I just read on Deal Seeking Mom about a great deal coming up at CVS next week!

Glade The Fragrance Collection Scented Reed Diffusers and Soy Candles will be $6.99 and return $6.99 in ECBs. There is also a printable $2 coupon you can use and you will make $2 on the deal!!.

I'm guessing we may have to head on over to CVS Sunday morning to take advantage of this excellent deal!!!

Walgreen's Coupon Release!

Walgreens just released a new $5 off $25 purchase printable coupon! This will be valid in-store only Wednesday 8/26 through Saturday 8/29.

Note the fine print: Purchase amount of $25 or more must be before taxes and after all manufacturer and Walgreens coupons and discounts. Limit one coupon per customer per offer.

Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!

Rite Aid Ad Perk Program

Rite Aid has a cool program available where you watch videos to earn points and coupons. The coupons are printable and the points add up to earn you a $5 off of $25 purchase. I tried it tonight in order to get coupons for this deal I may try tomorrow:

Buy 2 BeneVia 4-packs at $7.99
Use 2 $2/1 Rite Aid coupons from AdPerks
Use 1 $5/1 Benevia manufacturer coupon here
Free plus possible overage after coupons

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!


I have a $5 off of $25 purchase coupons for Rite Aid, so I will try to get that total up there in order to use it. Other things I hope to buy include:

Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste, $2.49
Get a Single Check Rebate in the mail for $2.49
Use $1 Colgate Toothpaste coupon (SS 8/9)
OOP: I will make $1 on this deal!

Tylenol 8HR, $2.99
Get a Single Check Rebate in the mail for $2
Use $2 Tylenol 8HR coupon (SS 8/23)
OOP: I will make $1.01 on this deal!

Osteo Bi-flex, not sure of price yet
One Sale ~ Buy One Get One Free
Use Two $6 off coupons (RP 8/2)
OOP: Not sure yet

Buy 2 BeneVia 4-packs at $7.99
Use 2 $2/1 Rite Aid coupons from AdPerks
Use 1 $5/1 Benevia manufacturer coupon here
Free plus possible overage after coupons

CVS Trip Today ~ I made $4!!

I had a fun trip to CVS today! I talked to a friend this morning who urged me to ask for the ReadyFill Coupon booklet at the pharmacy counter ~ what a great little booklet!!! I definitely suggest you get one if you have not already. The booklet has two $4 off of $20 purchase coupons in it which are my favorite kinds of coupons!

Here's what I got:

CVS Composition Book, $.99 each
Get $.99 back in ECBS (Limit 2)
Free after ECBs

PaperMate Mechanical Pencils 5 pack, $.50

Glade Sense & Spray Starter Kit, 2 for $5
Get $3 back in ECBs when you buy specified Galde products (Limit 3) $4/1 coupon (8/23 SS)
Better than free after coupons and ECBs

Glade 2oz Soy Candle, $3.29 each
Free Glade Soy Candle coupon (8/9 SS)
Free after coupon


Here's the math for my deal:

2 CVS Composition Books, $1.98 ($.99 each), so my OOP on them is $1.98, and I will get $1.98 ECBs back

2 PaperMate Mechanical Pencils 5 pack, $1 ($.50 each)

2 Glade Sense and Spray Starter Kits, $10 ($5 each), I used two $4 coupons, so my OOP on them is $2, and I will get $3 ECBs back!

3 Glade 2oz Soy Candles, $9.87 (3.29 each), I used three FREE Soy Candle coupons, so my OOP on them was ZERO!

My total was $22.85 before I gave them any coupons, so I used my $4 off of $20 coupon, which brings my total down to $18.85. After coupons my total went down to $.98 OOP, and my ECB total is $4.98!

Now I can use this $4.98 next week so that I won't have to pay so much OOP! If you keep "rolling" your ECBs each week you will find that you never have to pay much OOP at all! Remember ECBs are like cash for you to use at CVS ~ take care of them because they cannot be replaced.

NOTE: OOP means Out of Pocket

All You Magazine

I just received my second All You Magazine. Besides being an interesting magazine with lots of great tips and articles, it also contains lots of great coupons. This magazine can be found at Walmart or by subscription. Amazon is offering a one year subscription for $15 if you subscribe in August. Don't be alarmed when you go to the site and see the list price is $19.95 ~ keep reading a little farther down in the box labeled "SAVE" and you will see that the price will be marked down to $15 at checkout.

Click here to preview a list of the coupons found in the August All You Magazine!

Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!

Kiddos Eat Free at IHOP!

Through September 13th, kids eat FREE at IHOP every night from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.!

Valid for kids 12 and under on IHOP’s “Just for Kids” menu items.

Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!

Preview of tomorrow's coupons

Many of the common couponing blogs have listed the coupons we can expect to see in our paper tomorrow. Click here to view the list.

Note: I have been getting a the Baton Rouge Advocate's coupons each week from my father-in-law, and sadly I have found that the Advocate has not had the Red Plum coupons for the past few weeks. The Daily Advertiser has continued to have Red Plum, however.

Rite Aid Coupon

Hey!!

I just found out that Rite Aid has released some more $5 off of $25 purchase coupons! Go to coupons.com to print yours today before they run out. You should be able to print two of these! These are my new favorite type of coupon as of this last week. I did a great deal at Rite Aid last week with one of these ~ click here to check it out! I also did a fun deal at CVS last week with a coupon like this one ~ click here to check out my CVS buy.

At CVS and Rite Aid these coupons like this:

1. Choose as many items as you can for a total of at least $25 and have the cashier ring them up.
2. Give the cashier your $5 off of $25 coupon.
3. Give the cashier any in-ad coupons or manufacturer coupons you have.
4. Pay the remainder.
5. Get your Extra Care Bucks (CVS) you earned from these purchases, or sign-up online for your Single Check Rebates(Rite Aid) owed to you.

Note: The more coupons you have, and the more items you choose that return ECBs or Single Check Rebates, the better your bottom line. These coupons are also a GREAT time to use those rain checks you have been saving up!

At Walgreen's these coupons work differently ~ your total must be $25 AFTER coupons (which includes Register Rewards you wish to use). This make it much harder to get a great deal.

Scrubbing Bubbles Freebie

I have never used the Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner before, but I would like to try one in our master bedroom shower. I have checked the prices and they are pretty expensive.

Yesterday, though, I read a blog post that made it seem worthwhile to try. You can get a Free Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Caddy when you sign up for the Scrubbing Bubbles Bulletin. The refills cost about $4.5 or $5, and we just got a $2 off of two refills coupon in our Smart Source insert on 8/2/09. For that price it seems more workable....I'll let you know how it goes.

Have you ever used one of these shower cleaners? If so, please leave a comment on this post telling us about your experiences!

Thank you, Stretching a Buck, for this info!

Walgreen's Photo Lab Deals!

Wow! Walgreen's is doing some great deals in their photo lab this week. Each day this week, you will get a huge discount on some photo lab product and in some instances a free item! For instance, today's deal is 25 prints for only $.25. You can pick-up your order at your local store to save the shipping costs too!

Click here to view each day's hot item!

Thank you to A Thrifty Mom for posting this deal!

Walgreen's 8/16 ~ only $5.80

I had fun at Walgreen's today! I found the Back-to-School flier I had heard about ~ there were tons of them at the front of the store by the weekly fliers. It has a few good coupons in it and I used some today on my purchases!

For a complete list of Walgreen's deal ideas, visit Deal Seeking Mom!


Here's what I got:

Transaction #1
One Softsoap NutriSerum Body Wash, $3.99
giving $4 Register Rewards this week

One Huggies Wipes Tub 72 ct, $3.29 each

Register Total before coupons was $7.28 not including tax.


Here are the coupons I used:
ONE $2 off any Huggies Wipes larger than 64 ct (Walgreen's Back-to School flier found in stores)

So my coupon total was: $2, which brings my OOP down to $5.28.
I then got a $4 Register Reward from the body wash I bought, so I can use it on Transaction #2!


Transaction #2
One Conair Paddle Brush, $2.99 each
giving $2 Register Rewards this week

Two packs of Trident Gum, (on sale Buy 1 get 1 free) 1.29 each = 1.29 for two
on sale ~ regular price is $1.29 each

One Huggies Wipes Tub 72 ct, $3.29 each

Two Papermate Mechanical Pencils 10ct, $.49 each = $.98 for two
on sale ~ regular price is $3.99 each

Two 5 tab Divider Sets, $.49 each = $.98 for two
on sale ~ regular price is $1.99 each

Four Scotch Mailers, $.49 each = $1.96 for four
on sale ~ regular price is $.99 each

Register Total before coupons was $11.48 not including tax.


Here are the coupons I used:
ONE $1 off any TWO Trident gum you can print here
FOUR $.50 off any Scotch Packing Supply Product (RP, 7/26) (the cashier marked each coupon down to $.49 at my urging.....coupon amounts cannot go over at Walgreen's)
ONE $2 off any Huggies Wipes larger than 64 ct (Walgreen's Back-to School flier found in stores)

So my coupon total was: $4.96, which brings my OOP down to $6.52.
I then used my $4 Register Reward from Transaction #1, so my OOP went down to $2.52!!
I then got a $2 Register Reward from the brush I bought, so I can use it next time at Walgreen's!

So, the total for my two transactions.....I paid $7.80 + tax, but subtracting the $2 I got in Register Rewards back gives me a grand total of $5.80 for this trip!!

CVS trip 8/16/09 ~ only $2.39

This week at CVS was kinda slow, and the two stores I went to today were out of pretty much most of the stuff I had hoped to get today. Bummer, but I guess not every week can be awesome! I got just a few things:

For a list of great CVS deals for this week, visit Couponing 101.

Here's what I got:

Four SoBe LifeWater Drinks (on sale Buy 1 get 1 free), $1.59 each = $3.18 for four
on sale ~ regular price is $1.59 each

One gallon of milk, 3.39 each
giving $1 in Extra Care Bucks this week

Register Total before coupons was $9.96 not including tax.


Here are the coupons I used:
TWO B1G1 coupons for SoBe Lifewater you can print here ($1.59 value for each one = $3.18)
Notes: #1 When printing a Bricks coupon, click on print coupons, and after the coupon has printed, click the back button in your browser and then click on RESEND and it will print a second copy!!! #2 Pairing a Buy 1 get 1 free sale with a B1G1 coupon allows you to get TWO of that item absolutely free!!!

So my coupon total was: $3.19, which brings my OOP down to $3.39.
I got $1 back in the form of an Extra Care Buck that I can use as cash next time I shop at CVS!

So.....I paid $3.39 + tax, but subtracting the $1 I got back gives me a grand total of $2.39 for this trip!!

Great Rite Aid Trip ~ only $2.89!!!

Oh my....what a great trip I had today!

Here's what I got:

Two 12 packs of Coke, $4.49 each = $8.98 for two
on sale ~ regular price is $4.69 each

Three boxes of General Mills cereal, 1.99 each = 5.97 for three
on sale ~ regular price is $4.49 each

Four candy bars, $.50 each = $2.00 for four
on sale ~ regular price is $.88 each

One Scotch Pop-up Tape Dispenser, $2.49
on sale ~ regular price is $4.49 each

One Kotex Lightdays 20ct Pantiliners, $.99
on sale ~ regular price is $1.59 each

One Clear Eyes Max Red .52 oz, $.99
on sale ~ regular price is $4.99 each

One Clear Eyes .5 oz, $.99
on sale ~ regular price is $4.99 each

Two ReNu Travel Pack 2oz Contact Solution Kit, $.99 each = $1.98 for two
on sale ~ regular price is $3.49 each

One Lisa Frank sticker book, $.99 (needed a filler to reach $25 ~ dd was very excited!)
on sale ~ regular price is $3.99

Register Total before coupons was $25.38 not including tax.


Here are the coupons I used:
First I gave the cashier my $5 off of $25 coupon you can print here
Then I gave her these:
ONE $1 off any TWO Coke products (this coupon is in the Rite Aid circular)
TWO $2 off a Coke 12-pack at Rite Aid printable coupon you can print here
ONE $1 off any three General Mills cereals (SS, 8/9/09)
TWO $1 off of Two Mars Candy Bars (RP, 7/26/09)
ONE $2 Scotch Printable you can print here
ONE $1 Kotex pantiliner coupon you can print here or here or a newspaper coupon (not sure of date)
TWO $1 off Cleareyes coupons (SS, 8/9/09)
TWO $1 off ReNu coupons (SS 8/9/09 or printable here) for giving me the idea for this deal!

So my coupon total was: $20, which brings my OOP down to $5.38.
I will also get $2.49 back from Rite Aid for a Single Check Rebate on the Scotch Pop-up Tape Dispenser. Just go to Rite Aid to sign up and enter a few numbers you will find on your receipt and Rite Aid will send you a check.....very easy!!!

So.....I paid $5.38 + tax, but subtracting the $2.49 I will get back gives me a grand total of $2.89 for this trip (including the stickers for my little girl)!!

Thank you to Cha-Ching on a Shoestring for giving me the idea for this deal!

CVS and Manufacturer coupons

CVS has loaded up their website with a bunch of CVS and manufacturer coupons ready for you to print. Click here to get your coupons!

Fun CVS night

Hubby put the kids to bed tonight, and I got away to do a little CVSing. At first I was thinking that this week was kinda slow, and it is....I did not get lots of stuff, but what I did get were a few great deals! My total for all of the following was $18, but I got back $13.99 in ECBs!


Here's what I got:

Revlon ColorStay Mineral Mousse, $9.99 (good thru Tuesday only!!)
Get $9.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 any one Revlon color cosmetic coupon (7/19 SS)
You make $1 on this one!

Huggies Diapers or Pull-Ups, $9 each
Buy 2 packs and get $4 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1.50/1 or $2/1 coupons (7/19 SS)
$5 to $5.50 per pack after coupons and ECBs

Sharpie Accent Highlighters
$1 printable coupon
Free after coupon

$.01 pen or highlighter with any stationery purchase

If you buy at least $25 worth of items (remember this is the total BEFORE coupons), then you can get $5 off your purchase with the coupon I blogged about here!


Here's the math for my deal:

2 packs of Huggies $18 ($9 each), I used two $2 coupons, so my OOP on them is $14, and I will get $4 ECBs back

1 Revlon Mineral Mousse Makeup, $9.99, I used one $1 coupon, so my OOP on this is $8.99, and I will get $9.99 in ECBs back

2 packs of Sharpie Highlighters, $1.98 ($.99 each), I used two $1 coupons which they marked down to $1.98, so my OOP is ZERO!

1 pen from the penny bin, $.01

My total was $29.98 before I gave them any coupons, so I used my $5 off of $25 coupon, which brings my total down to 24.98. After coupons my total went down to $18 OOP, and my ECB total is 13.99!

Now I can use this $13.99 next week so that I won't have to pay so much OOP! If you keep "rolling" your ECBs each week you will find that you never have to pay much OOP at all! Remember ECBs are like cash for you to use at CVS ~ take care of them because they cannot be replaced.

Target Deal Ideas ~ Week of 8/9 thru 8/15

Here are a couple of deals I plan to try to do this week at Target. For a full list see Couponing101.com.

Air Wick iMotion Starter Kit, $5.99
$6/1 coupon (8/9 SS)
free

Apples 99¢/lb (make sure you get at least a pound - you may end up spending just a few cents)
$1 off 1 lb or more Target Coupon
free or almost free

Bic Pens, 99¢
$1/2 Target Coupon and $1/2 coupon (8/9 SS)
buy 2 packs and use 1 Target coupon and one manfacturer coupon to get them free

Home Made Simple Coupon Booklet

Click here for another great Home Made Simple Coupon booklet. The last one of these I got had some really good coupons, so I was glad to see another sign-up available!

CVS $5 off $25 Coupon

Exciting news!

CVS has released a $5 off coupon for use on any in-store nonprescription purchase of $25 or more thru 8/22/09! Click here to watch a short video and take a health quiz to get your coupon today!

When using coupons like these at CVS, you register total only needs to reach $25 BEFORE you give the cashier your manufacturer coupons or any ECB's you plan to use, so this is a great deal.

Walgreen's Week of 8/2 thru 8/8/2009

Here are the great deals I got at Walgreen's this week:

Gum Toothbrush 2pk Tooth ‘n Tongue Plus $3.49
Get $3.49 Register Rewards

Vitamin Shampoo or Conditioner $3.99
Get $3.99 Register Rewards

Kellogg’s Cereal 2/$5 Buy 2 and
Get $2 Register Reward

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Here is a deal idea for those of you who are new to Walgeen's Register Rewards: (OOP means Out Of Pocket)

Transaction #1:
Buy one Gum Toothbrush 2pk for $3.49 and get $3.49 RRs. (OOP is $3.49 + tax)

Transaction #2:
Buy one Vitamin Shampoo or Conditioner for $3.99. Use the $3.49 RRs from transaction #1, and you will pay only 50 cents. You will get $3.99 ECBs. (OOP is $.50 + tax)

Transaction #3:
Buy two boxes of cereal for $5.00. Use the $3.99 RRs from transaction #2, and you will pay only $1.01. You will get $2 ECBs. (OOP is $1.01 + tax)

Your total OOP for these three transactions is $5 + tax, and you will be left with a RR in the amount of $2 for next time at Walgreen's. So, your net amount spent is $3 on this deal!!!!!

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CVS Week of 8/2 thru 8/8/2009

Here are two of the great deals I got at CVS this week. I am not listing the school supply deals I got on Sunday because they were only good thru today.

Blink Tears or Gel Tears, $7.99
Get $7.99 ECBs (limit 1)
$1.50/1 Blink Tears printable coupon

SoftSoap Nutri Serums (15-oz.), $4.99
Get $4 ECBs (limit 1)
$2/1 SoftSoap printable coupon (select zip codes - I could not get this one in my zip code)

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Here is a deal idea for those of you who are new to CVSing: (OOP means Out Of Pocket)

Transaction #1:
Buy one SoftSoap Nutri Serums (15-oz.) for $4.99 and get $4 ECBs. (OOP is $4.99 + tax)

Transaction #2:
Buy one Blink Tears for $7.99. Use your $1.50 coupon to bring the total down to $6.49. Use the $4 ECBs from transaction #1, and you will pay only $2.49. You will get $7.99 ECBs. (OOP is 2.49 + tax)

Your total OOP for these two transactions is $7.48 + tax, and you will have an ECB in the amount of $7.99 for next time at CVS. So, you MADE 51 cents on this deal!!!!!

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Coupon Spreadsheets

I have created a few spreadsheets to help you keep track of the coupons you get in your Sunday newspapers and others you may want to print.

Click here to view the spreadsheets....to move from one to another, click on the blue spreadsheet names across the top of the page.

Descriptions of what you will find in each spreadsheet are as follows:

• #1 ~ Newspaper Coupons ~ This is a list of all coupons that can be found in the Daily Advertiser and the Baton Rouge Advocate. I list the brand name, all info found on the coupon including the expiration date, the insert it can be found in, the date on the insert, and which of the two papers the coupon was found in. I will be entering in all new coupons each Sunday.
  
• #2 ~ Printable Coupons ~ This is a list of all the good coupons I have come across that I think you any want to print. I list the brand name, all info found on the coupon including the expiration date, the web address you must go to to print it, and the date I printed the coupon. Iwill not include coupons from coupons.com or other coupons specific sites on this page; I will included Bricks coupons and ones I find on manufacturer websites.
  
• #3 ~ Coupons from other sources ~ This is a list of the coupons I receive in the mail, ones that are included in the box with items I buy, and odd ones I get on tear pads, etc.
  
• #4 ~ With Unknown Source ~ This is a list of coupons I had clipped and put in my files before 8/2/09 when I started the spreadsheet. Because they were already clipped, I am not sure of the exact origin of each of these.
• #5 ~ Expired ~ I plan to move all coupons to this spreadsheet from the first 4 spreadsheets as they expire. I know...I'm crazy.....but I can't stand it when I toss the old coupons and then a week later I think "Oh I've got a coupon for that", and I can't find it. This way, I will be able to look at the expired spreadsheet and know that YES I DID have one, but it's gone...bye bye!