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Free Redbox Rental when you buy 2 Post brand cereals at Walgreens
Get a FREE one night's rental when you buy any two Post brand cereal (in one trip) at Walgreens from 9/11/09 to 10/4/09. You'll get a code on your receipt.
10 Boxes Hamburger/Chicken/Tuna Helper for $5.25 at Target
Here's how to make this one happen.
Buy 10 boxes of Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper or Chicken Helper.
Use 3 coupons for $0.75 off the purchase of 3 boxes printable at coupons.com and smartsource.com.
Use 5 Target coupons for $0.50 off 2 boxes printable here.
Take your receipt and a copy of the entire Schnucks add that came in the mail this week to the customer service desk for a price adjustment.
This comes out to $0.53 per box.
Buy 10 boxes of Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper or Chicken Helper.
Use 3 coupons for $0.75 off the purchase of 3 boxes printable at coupons.com and smartsource.com.
Use 5 Target coupons for $0.50 off 2 boxes printable here.
Take your receipt and a copy of the entire Schnucks add that came in the mail this week to the customer service desk for a price adjustment.
This comes out to $0.53 per box.
10 Cans of Progresso for $1.70 at Schnucks
Select Progresso soups are on sale at 10 for $10 at Schnucks. These also qualify for the Save $5 when you buy 10 selected items promotion.
Print coupons to save $1.10 off three cans of Progresso at Coupons.com and Smartsource.com. Each website should let you print the coupon twice.
At the checkout use three coupons for a savings of $3.30.
Combine that with the $5 savings promotion. *
Final cost = $1.70
* Note the $5 savings comes as a coupon at check-out. So buy the soup first as a separate transaction, then use the coupon to pay for the rest of your groceries.
Print coupons to save $1.10 off three cans of Progresso at Coupons.com and Smartsource.com. Each website should let you print the coupon twice.
At the checkout use three coupons for a savings of $3.30.
Combine that with the $5 savings promotion. *
Final cost = $1.70
* Note the $5 savings comes as a coupon at check-out. So buy the soup first as a separate transaction, then use the coupon to pay for the rest of your groceries.
Better at Home Coupon Book
Free at Schnucks
Below is a list of the coupons in the Better at Home coupon book which is free at Schnucks. (expire 11/2/09)
$1.10/2 Nature Valley, Fiber One, Caribou Coffee or Chex Mix Granola Bars
$1.10/1 Total cereal
$1.10/2 GM Cereals listed – Boo Berry, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Count Chocula, Dora the Explorer, Franken Berry, French Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Kix, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, Trix
$1.10/1 Cookie Crisp
$1.10/1 Frozen Pillsbury Grands’ Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, or Mini Cinnamon Rolls
$1.10/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll Ups, Fruit Stickerz
$1.10/2 any Cheerios or 4.5 oz or larger Chex Mix
$1.10/3 Old El Paso Products
$1.10/3 Hamburger, Tuna or Chicken Helpers
$1.10/2 Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations Dough Sheets
$1.10/2 Betty Crocker Potatoes box or pouch excluding Potato Buds
$1.10 any Mui Glen product
$1.10/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers frozen vegetables
$1.10/2 Honey Butter Grands’ Biscuits
$1.10/2 Totinos Pizza Rolls
$1.10/2 Cheerios
$1.10/8 Yoplait Yogurt cups
$1.10 Cascadian Farm product
$1.10/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
$1.10/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel
$1.10/2 Nature Valley, Fiber One, Caribou Coffee or Chex Mix Granola Bars
$1.10/1 Total cereal
$1.10/2 GM Cereals listed – Boo Berry, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Count Chocula, Dora the Explorer, Franken Berry, French Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Kix, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, Trix
$1.10/1 Cookie Crisp
$1.10/1 Frozen Pillsbury Grands’ Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, or Mini Cinnamon Rolls
$1.10/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll Ups, Fruit Stickerz
$1.10/2 any Cheerios or 4.5 oz or larger Chex Mix
$1.10/3 Old El Paso Products
$1.10/3 Hamburger, Tuna or Chicken Helpers
$1.10/2 Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations Dough Sheets
$1.10/2 Betty Crocker Potatoes box or pouch excluding Potato Buds
$1.10 any Mui Glen product
$1.10/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers frozen vegetables
$1.10/2 Honey Butter Grands’ Biscuits
$1.10/2 Totinos Pizza Rolls
$1.10/2 Cheerios
$1.10/8 Yoplait Yogurt cups
$1.10 Cascadian Farm product
$1.10/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
$1.10/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel
Staples Savings Cards Up for Grabs
I have 2 Staples savings cards up for grabs:
$10 off in-store purchase of $40 or more (expires Nov. 2)
$25 off in-store purchase of $75 or more (expires Nov. 2)
Please post a comment if you would like either or both.
$10 off in-store purchase of $40 or more (expires Nov. 2)
$25 off in-store purchase of $75 or more (expires Nov. 2)
Please post a comment if you would like either or both.
Free Box of Cocoa Puffs at Target
I got a free box of Cocoa Puffs at Target last night, along with a handful of other freebies (thanks STL Mommy).
Here's how I did it. I had already printed a $1.00 off Cocoa Puffs coupon from Pilsburry. You can print it here after registering.
I also had a $1 off any General Mills cereal coupon for Target. This one is printable here in the "expiring 9/12" section.
Here's how I did it. I had already printed a $1.00 off Cocoa Puffs coupon from Pilsburry. You can print it here after registering.
I also had a $1 off any General Mills cereal coupon for Target. This one is printable here in the "expiring 9/12" section.
How Skipping the Cart Could Save you $50 or More at the Grocery Store
Many people complain that they run into the store for that one thing and come out spending $50 or even $100. One way I avoid that is to skip the cart.
It's habit. You walk into the store and throw your purse into the cart. You can strap your kid in too - so in theory you can move faster. You're on a mission. Grab the milk and go. You start to barrel down the isle, and "Oh. That's a good deal." Into the cart it goes. And more goes. And more. This is compounded by your beautiful child who has to have puffy Cheetos and will scream until they have a big bag in their arms. Until you pass the Diego/Dora cereal. Got the milk, finally. Off to the register with a cart full of stuff.
This is why I skip the cart when I can. I can only buy what I can carry. It's pretty tough when my child is joining me on the excursion. It’s a lesson in patience and restraint, for both of us. We toddle down the isle. She’s a “big girl” now, so she wants to walk and also grab something to carry herself. Presently, the only tantrum-inducing product in the store is puffy Cheetos, so we avoid that isle. But she still needs to grab hold of something and carry it.
It's habit. You walk into the store and throw your purse into the cart. You can strap your kid in too - so in theory you can move faster. You're on a mission. Grab the milk and go. You start to barrel down the isle, and "Oh. That's a good deal." Into the cart it goes. And more goes. And more. This is compounded by your beautiful child who has to have puffy Cheetos and will scream until they have a big bag in their arms. Until you pass the Diego/Dora cereal. Got the milk, finally. Off to the register with a cart full of stuff.
This is why I skip the cart when I can. I can only buy what I can carry. It's pretty tough when my child is joining me on the excursion. It’s a lesson in patience and restraint, for both of us. We toddle down the isle. She’s a “big girl” now, so she wants to walk and also grab something to carry herself. Presently, the only tantrum-inducing product in the store is puffy Cheetos, so we avoid that isle. But she still needs to grab hold of something and carry it.
We make it to the milk. Since I only have one free hand, I grab the gallon and we start our trek to the register. My daughter usually has to surrender whatever prize she’s found when we get to the checkout lane because it was something random on an endcap that caught her eye.
Success. I’ve just left the store with milk, and only milk!
I realize that when my daughter is older and has picked something she truly wants, there will be different battle. But, I plan to keep up the no cart routine, because even when I surrender to her demands, I’ve still only given in to one more thing, and not a cartful. I can only cross my fingers that thing is puffy Cheetos!
Free Redbox Rental for Labor Day
T46T3Q7 - today's free rental code. Expires at midnight and being a holiday the good titles are sure to go quickly. Pick one up now.
99¢ Johnsons Head to Toe Baby Wash at Target
Get a 20 oz bottle of Johnsons Head to Toe Body Wash for 99¢ at Target.
Look for the "Special Purchase" endcap with the 20oz bottles priced at $2.99.
Stack the following coupons to bring the price down to 99¢.
Target Baby Coupon $1 off any Johnson's toiletry
Manufacturers Coupons $1 off Head to Toe Body Wash
Look for the "Special Purchase" endcap with the 20oz bottles priced at $2.99.
Stack the following coupons to bring the price down to 99¢.
Target Baby Coupon $1 off any Johnson's toiletry
Manufacturers Coupons $1 off Head to Toe Body Wash
Free Kashi Cereal Sample
Kashi is "suprising people with the great taste of Kashi" by giving away samples here. You have 3 flavors to choose from: Honey Sunshine, Heart to Heart (w/ blueberries) or Go Lean Crunch (w/ almonds). Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Kmart Double Coupons 8/30-9/5
This is rumored to be the last time Kmart will be doubling coupons in 2009.
stlmommy.com has a great list of values and freebies. At last check, the S. County Kmart was sold out of all Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen and the 1/2oz visine. They didn't carry the scotch pop up tape, carpet fresh or scrubbing bubbles toilet cleaner. The coupon on the stlmommy site is for Pecan Honey Bunches of Oats and they only carry the regular.
Here are a couple I found that are not listed on her site:
Trident Gum
Printable coupon
Final Price: Free
Campbells Cooking Soups
Printable coupon
Final Price: $0.98 for 2 cans
stlmommy.com has a great list of values and freebies. At last check, the S. County Kmart was sold out of all Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen and the 1/2oz visine. They didn't carry the scotch pop up tape, carpet fresh or scrubbing bubbles toilet cleaner. The coupon on the stlmommy site is for Pecan Honey Bunches of Oats and they only carry the regular.
Here are a couple I found that are not listed on her site:
Trident Gum
Printable coupon
Final Price: Free
Campbells Cooking Soups
Printable coupon
Final Price: $0.98 for 2 cans
Why I usually don't store hop, and why sometimes I do.
Many people will tell you that the trick to saving money is shopping around, checking sale ads and going to the store with the best price. That just doesn't work for me. I shop at WalMart. Yes, I know it's the devil of the mass merchandising giants, but their slogan is right on the money... Save Money. Live Better. And Sam Walton and I were born in the same town, so I figure I get a bye on the karma.
Why WalMart?
1. When I've price compared, 9 times out of 10, they're cheaper. When their not, it usually isn't much different so if I factor in the gas and time, its not really worth it.
2. They price match competitor ads. So if it's on sale elsewhere, I can get it at the same price at WalMart and not have to go all the way to another store.
3. This is likely unique to my situation, but I do my grocery shopping at night, late at night when other stores are closed. If you're self conscience about holding up a line because you want to price match a competitor ad or have a stack of coupons, go after the kids are in bed. Your hubby can hold down the fort. When you get home put away only perishable stuff and save the rest for morning. Other benefits... This is when they're restocking and trust me, these are folks who know where stuff is so no more wild goose chases. Also, the isles are fairly empty so I don't feel bad flipping through my coupons if I see a good deal.
When to store hop?
1. When WalMart doesn't carry what I want (duh). I am brand loyal to some products that WalMart just doesn't carry so I have to get them elsewhere. When this is the case, I watch for a sale and stock up so I don't have to make a special trip each week.
2. When I have a store coupon that makes the item cheaper than what I can get at WalMart. Target and Walgreen's both offer a lot of store coupons. Sometimes on specific products and sometimes in the form of register rewards - those little tickets that print at the register for $X off your next purchase. WalMart won't match or honor these coupons. Even better, you can combine the store coupon with manufacturer coupons for even more savings.
3. When I can double my coupons for a significant savings over WalMart. In St. Louis, Schnucks and Dierbergs double coupons up to $0.40. The extra trip doesn't make sense if I'm buying one thing, even if the coupon is doubled. So, I wait until I'm stocking up on several things with coupons under $0.40 and go then. Periodically, Kmart doubles coupons up to $2.00. This is the time to stock up on lots of stuff, especially toiletries. Often items are free after the Kmart double.
Why WalMart?
1. When I've price compared, 9 times out of 10, they're cheaper. When their not, it usually isn't much different so if I factor in the gas and time, its not really worth it.
2. They price match competitor ads. So if it's on sale elsewhere, I can get it at the same price at WalMart and not have to go all the way to another store.
3. This is likely unique to my situation, but I do my grocery shopping at night, late at night when other stores are closed. If you're self conscience about holding up a line because you want to price match a competitor ad or have a stack of coupons, go after the kids are in bed. Your hubby can hold down the fort. When you get home put away only perishable stuff and save the rest for morning. Other benefits... This is when they're restocking and trust me, these are folks who know where stuff is so no more wild goose chases. Also, the isles are fairly empty so I don't feel bad flipping through my coupons if I see a good deal.
When to store hop?
1. When WalMart doesn't carry what I want (duh). I am brand loyal to some products that WalMart just doesn't carry so I have to get them elsewhere. When this is the case, I watch for a sale and stock up so I don't have to make a special trip each week.
2. When I have a store coupon that makes the item cheaper than what I can get at WalMart. Target and Walgreen's both offer a lot of store coupons. Sometimes on specific products and sometimes in the form of register rewards - those little tickets that print at the register for $X off your next purchase. WalMart won't match or honor these coupons. Even better, you can combine the store coupon with manufacturer coupons for even more savings.
3. When I can double my coupons for a significant savings over WalMart. In St. Louis, Schnucks and Dierbergs double coupons up to $0.40. The extra trip doesn't make sense if I'm buying one thing, even if the coupon is doubled. So, I wait until I'm stocking up on several things with coupons under $0.40 and go then. Periodically, Kmart doubles coupons up to $2.00. This is the time to stock up on lots of stuff, especially toiletries. Often items are free after the Kmart double.
A note about formula checks
When you register at the formula manufacturers' websites I've listed in the Save on Baby section, you'll receive "checks" good toward formula purchases. Present these when you would present coupons at checkout. You'll save a lot of money on a very pricey baby item.
These are treated like a personal check, except you don't have to present ID. So (Bonus) you can use the checks AND manufacturers coupons for even more savings.
A note about redeeming your checks - If you buy 2 cans and have 2 checks for $5 off one can, you can use both checks, but you cannot use 2 checks for 1 can. At least that was my experience.
These are treated like a personal check, except you don't have to present ID. So (Bonus) you can use the checks AND manufacturers coupons for even more savings.
A note about redeeming your checks - If you buy 2 cans and have 2 checks for $5 off one can, you can use both checks, but you cannot use 2 checks for 1 can. At least that was my experience.
Online Rebate Sites FAQs
FAQ's
Below are answers to the most common questions I've been asked about Rebate Sites. These answers are based on my experience with Ebates. For more detailed information about membership click here then click the "Terms and Conditions" link.
What is a Rebate Site?
A rebate site is a website where your online purchases are tracked and you are credited cash back for purchases.
How much money can I make?
The amount of cash back you will earn is based upon how much online shopping you do, and the cash back rebate offered by a particular online retailer.
What Rebate Site should I use?
I've been using Ebates.com for several years and have been happy with it. Other sites are out there but I haven't tried them.
Should I join more than one Rebate Site?
Some people advocate joining all the rebate sites and checking the store's cash back offering on each site since it can vary from one site to another. I don't do this because I don't shop online often and Ebates requires a minimum of $5.00 cash back credit in your account before issuing a check. If I spread my purchases between rebate sites I probably wouldn't accumulate enough cash back for a check to be issued.
How often to I get a check?
Ebates pays cash back quarterly, when the minimum cash back requirements are met, ie: you have at least $5.00 cash back credited to your account on the check printing date.
If you have other questions I haven't answered please post them below and I'll respond. Be sure to read the Terms and Conditions of any website before becoming a member.
Below are answers to the most common questions I've been asked about Rebate Sites. These answers are based on my experience with Ebates. For more detailed information about membership click here then click the "Terms and Conditions" link.
What is a Rebate Site?
A rebate site is a website where your online purchases are tracked and you are credited cash back for purchases.
How much money can I make?
The amount of cash back you will earn is based upon how much online shopping you do, and the cash back rebate offered by a particular online retailer.
What Rebate Site should I use?
I've been using Ebates.com for several years and have been happy with it. Other sites are out there but I haven't tried them.
Should I join more than one Rebate Site?
Some people advocate joining all the rebate sites and checking the store's cash back offering on each site since it can vary from one site to another. I don't do this because I don't shop online often and Ebates requires a minimum of $5.00 cash back credit in your account before issuing a check. If I spread my purchases between rebate sites I probably wouldn't accumulate enough cash back for a check to be issued.
How often to I get a check?
Ebates pays cash back quarterly, when the minimum cash back requirements are met, ie: you have at least $5.00 cash back credited to your account on the check printing date.
If you have other questions I haven't answered please post them below and I'll respond. Be sure to read the Terms and Conditions of any website before becoming a member.
Save $2 on The Fragrance Collection by Glade
Save $2 on
* One Reed Diffuser
* 3-Wick Soy Candle
* 4.9oz Soy Candle
OR
* Two 2oz Soy Candles
Print Coupon
I've tried this product and was very impressed with the 3-wick soy candle. An excellent value for the price. The fragrance was definitely as good as the Yankee Candles I normally burn, though it didn't burn as evenly. I had to scoop out a little wax to even it out.
I do not recommend the reed diffuser. I used mine in a bedroom and never smelled it.
* One Reed Diffuser
* 3-Wick Soy Candle
* 4.9oz Soy Candle
OR
* Two 2oz Soy Candles
Print Coupon
I've tried this product and was very impressed with the 3-wick soy candle. An excellent value for the price. The fragrance was definitely as good as the Yankee Candles I normally burn, though it didn't burn as evenly. I had to scoop out a little wax to even it out.
I do not recommend the reed diffuser. I used mine in a bedroom and never smelled it.
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