Walgreens Deals 11-29 to 12-5

Here are some great deals for this week at Walgreens as promised.  See previous post for a description of the December coupon book available in store.  Also the Walgreens Coloring book is located near the toys.  Register rewards print out after your reciept and can be thought of as a gift certificate for the store.  Once you do a couple of deals you will have some to roll into other deals.  It is important to note that you have to have as many or more coupons as items (there are some great filler coupon items in the ad 8 pencils for $1 etc...). Look through the deals especially for the free items after RR and the money makers.

Weekly Register Reward Deals
Complete Multi-Purpose Solution 12 oz. $7.99 = $7.99RR
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 10/25RP
Pay $6.99
Get back a $7.99RR
Final Cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

Buy any 2 Breakfast Items (Quaker Cereal 15-16 oz., Oatmeal Pancake Mix 32 oz., Chewy Granola Bars 10 pack or Instant Oatmeal, Aunt Jemima Syrup 12 oz.) priced at 2 for $5 = $2RR
Deal Scenario #1:
Buy 2 packages of Quaker Instant Oatmeal for $5
Use the $1.25/2 coupon from the 8/30 RP (expires 11/30)
Pay $3.75
Get back a $2RR
Final Cost $0.88 per box
Deal Scenario #2:
Buy 2 boxes of chewy granola bars for $5
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 10/11RP or use the $1/2 coupon from here.
Pay $4
Get back a $2 RR
Final Cost $1 per box
Deal Scenario #3:
Buy 2 bottles of Aunt Jemima syrup for $5
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 8/30RP
Pay $4
Get back a $2RR
Final Cost $1 per bottle
Nestle Miniatures or Jingles 2/$6
Use the $1/2 Walgreens coupon from the December coupon booklet
Plus, use 2 $1/1 coupons from here
Final cost $1.50 per bag!
Mars or Dove Miniatures 8.5-11.5 oz 2/$6 = $1RR
Final cost $2.50 per bag!
Hershey's Miniatures or Kisses 19.75 oz. 2/$8 = $2RR
Buy 2 packages of Hershey's Kisses 2/$8
Use 2 $1/1 Hershey's Kisses coupons from the 9/13SS (expires 11/30)
Pay $6
Get back a $2 RR
Final Cost $2 per package--and this is for the large bags!
Hershey's Pot of Gold 8.7 or 10 oz. 2/$9 = $3RR
Final cost $3 each!

Buy $10 of participating Lindt Gift Boxes 4.5-9.3 oz. priced at $8 each = $5RR
Buy 2 for total of $16
Get back a $5RR
Final cost $5.50 each!
Glade (scented oil candle holders, plug-ins scented oil refills, scented oil candles tin .5 oz., 3 pk. plug-in refills, candle 4 oz., 2 oz. soy candles and bonus 3 +1 refills) 2/$5 = $1RR
Deal Scenario #1:
Buy 1 scented oil candle holder and 1 scented oil refill for a total of $5
Use the coupon good for a FREE holder when you buy any scented oil refill found here or from the 11/1 SS good for a FREE refill when you buy a scented oil candle holder.
Pay $2.50
Get back $1RR
Final Cost $0.75 each!
Deal Scenario #2:

Buy any 2 Glade products listed above
Use the $3/2 coupon from the 11/22SS
Pay $2
Get back a $1RR
Final Cost $0.50 each!
Glade Deodorizer (Sense & spray, 3 wick candle, reed diffuser, lasting impressions spray) $5.99 = $2RR

Deal Scenario #1:

Buy the Sense and Spray Kit for $5.99
Use the $4/1 coupon found here.
Pay $1.99
Get back a $2RR
Final Cost FREE!
Deal Scenario #2:

Buy the Lasting Impressions Spray Kit for $5.99
Use the $3/1 coupon found online.
Pay $2.99
Get back a $2RR
Final Cost $1!
Buy $20 worth of participating toys or plush = $5RR
Deal Scenario:
Buy 6 toys priced at $6.99 each that qualify for the Buy 2 Get 1 Free Promotion
Pay $27.96 after buy 2 get 1 free sale
Get back a $5RR
Final Cost just $3.83 per toy!
**These would make great stocking stuffer items!
Motions Hair Care 3.5-13 oz. (Excludes Marula) 3/$10 = $5RR

Final cost $1.67 each!
Gillette Fusion Manual or Power Razor System $8.99 = $4RR

Use the $4/1 coupon from the 11/29PG
Pay $4.99
Get back a $4RR
Final Cost $0.99!
Oral-B Indicator toothbrush, floss 2/$5 = $3RR
Buy 2 Oral-B Floss for $5 total
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 10/11PG (expires 11/30)
Pay $3
Get back a $3RR
Final Cost FREE!
Kids' Dental Care (Crest Sesame Street Toothbrush, Zooth Character Toothbrush, Oral-B Stages Toothbrush or toothpaste 4.2 oz.) 4/$10 = $5RR

Deal Scenario:
Buy 4 Zooth or Oral-B stages toothbrushes for a total of $10
Use 4 $1/1 coupons from the 11/1PG (expires 11/30)
Use the $1/1 coupon from the Walgreen's Childrens Coloring book
(will deduct $4 for purchasing 4)
Pay $2
Get back a $5RR
Final Cost FREE + a $3 moneymaker!
Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers or Training Pants 2/$20 = $2RR

Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 packs of diapers for $20
Use 2 $1.50/1 coupons from the 11/1PG (expires 11/30) or from the 11/29PG
Pay $17
Get back a $2RR
Final Cost $7.50 per pack!
Band-Aid Bandages 2/$3 = $1RR

Deal Scenario (Follow in this order to avoid beeping at the register):
Buy 2 20-25 count character bandages for $3
Use 2 $0.50/1 coupons from the 8/2SS (expires 11/30)
Use the $2/1 coupon from the Walgreen's Childrens Coloring Book
Pay $0 + tax
Final Cost FREE + $2 in overage to go towards others items that you're purchasing!

Vicks (20 ct. Nyquil or Dayquil, Liquid 10 oz., VapoSyrup 10 oz., Formula 44 6oz.) 2/$10 = $5RR

Deal Scenario:

Buy 2 Dayquil/Nyquil for $10
Use 2 $1.50/1 coupons from the 11/1PG (expires 11/30) or from the 11/29PG
Pay $7
Get back a $5RR
Final Cost $1 each!
Village Naturals Sleep or Stress Therapy (12.6 oz-20 oz. Shower Gel, Body Lotion, Bath oil or Soak) $3.99 = $2RR

Buy 1 Village Naturals product for $3.99
Use the $1/1 coupon found here
Pay $2.99
Get back a $2RR
Final Cost $0.99!
Other Great Deals

Sunkist 2 Liter $1 with in ad coupon
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 11/15SS (regional coupon)
Final cost $0.50 each!
Trident Layers Gum 3/$3 with in ad coupon

Deal Scenario #1:
Buy 2 packages of Trident Layers Gum regularly priced at $1.49 (I think)
Use the buy one get one free coupon from the 10/18SS
(will deduct $1.49)
Then use the in ad coupon which will make each pack $1
Final cost $0.25 per package!
Deal Scenario #2:

Buy 1 Package of Trident Layers Gum
Use the $0.75/1 coupon from here.
Plus, use the 3/$3 in ad coupon
Final cost $0.25 per package!
**Remember, you only have to purchase one package to get the in ad discount.
Mentos Gum 3/$3 with in ad coupon
Use the $0.55/1 coupon from the 9/13 or 10/11SS
Final cost $0.45 per pack!
Ecotrin 45 count $1.99 with in ad coupon
Deal Scenario #1:

Buy 3 bottles of Ecotrin
Use the $10 off 3 coupon from the 10/11RP
Use the $1.99 in ad coupon
(be sure to have at least $4.03 in filler items to go towards the overage)
Final Cost FREE + $4.03 to be applied to other items!**Make sure to hand the $1.99 in ad coupon over AFTER the manufacturer coupon to avoid any beepage!
Deal Scenario #2:

Buy 3 bottles of Ecotrin
Use the $7 off 2 coupon from the 10/11RP
Use the $1.99 in ad coupon
(be sure to have at least $3.03 in filler items)
Final Cost FREE + $3.03 to be applied to other items
**And again, make sure to hand over the manufacturer coupon first!
Select Oral-B Rechargeable Power Toothbrush $79.99 (online price)

Use $20/1 in-ad coupon
Use the $10/1 coupon from the 11/29PG
Plus, submit for the $15 Oral-b rebate here.
Final Cost $34.99! That's an excellent price!
Wal-Flu Liquid Medicine 8.3 oz. $4.49-- Buy One Get One Free
Buy 2 medicines for $4.49 each (online price)
Minus BOGO sale=$4.49 for both
Use the $1/1 Walgreens coupon from the December coupon booklet
(will deduct $2)
Final Cost $1.25 each!
Nivea Lip Balm or Gloss $0.99

Deal Scenario:

Buy 2 Nivea lip balms at $0.99 each
Use the Buy One Get One Free coupon from the 11/1 RP
Final Cost $0.50 each!

Huggies Pure & Natural Free Sample 3 Pack

 

You can snag a free sample (3 pack) of Huggies Pure & Natural diapers.  The sample comes with some nice $3 off coupons good on your next purchase.  Just go here to enter your shipping info and your free sample will arrive in a few weeks.  I can't say enough about these diapers.  They are much softer than other diapers and I love that they are natural as I try to get natural products whenever possible. When I can do it for free woo hoo!

Pottery Barn $7 Mug Includes Free Shipping

Pottery Barn is offering a great deal on this personalized mug.  You can grab it for $7 including free shipping and handling.  This would make a great stocking stuffer or gift for a groomsman if you know someone having a wedding soon. Just go on over here to grab yours.

Whataburger 12 Days of Free Food

If you're lucky enough to have a Whataburger nearby (I'm not), you can go over here

enter your email address and zip code to get an email for free food every other day starting December 2nd until the 24th. Your email each day could be for anything from a shake, french fries or a free hamburger! Enjoy!

Walgreens December Coupon Booklet

Walgreens has released its new coupon booklet and it is available for use as of tomorrow 11-29 through 12-26.  I can't tell you enough the value of these coupon books because you can pair the coupons in them with a manufacturers coupon to score a lot of inexpensive or in some cases, free products when matched with a sale item from the circular.  I will hunt for specific deals for you before tomorrow, but here is the list of included coupons in case you want to start your own deal matching.  This month includes $160 worth of coupons.

$2/1 W Triple Blade Saving System or Cartridges 8 pack

$1/1 Clio Palm Perfect Electric Shaver
$2/1 Head Blade Shaving Cream 8 oz., Sport Razor System or Triple Blade Cartridges, 4 pack
$1/1 UTI Home Screening Test Stick, 2 pack
$1/1 Cystex Urinary Pain Relief Tablets, 40 ct.
$1/1 Aspericreme Heat Gel, 2.5 oz. or Crème, 3 oz.
$4/1 Super Colon Cleanse Laxative 120 ct.
$2/1 Phillips Colon Health, 30 ct.
$1/1 Konsyl Laxative, 15.9 oz.
$2/1 Phazyme Ultra Strength Soft Gels 180 mg., 12 ct., Tagamet 200 mg., 30 ct. Gaviscon Extra Strength, 100 ct.
$2/1 Phazyme Anti Gas Product any Rolling Printable (Link from DB)
$3/1 Senokot -S 30 ct. or Senokot, 50 ct.
$4/1 Excedrin PM Express Gels, 80 ct.
$3/1 Mucinex 600 mg. Extended Release  Tablets 100ct
$3/1 Comtrex Cold and Cough Day/Night Caplets, 20 ct.
$1/1 Chapstick 3 Pack Lip Balm Cherry .15 oz. each
$1/1 Carmex 3 Pack, Original or Cherry Squeeze Tube, .35 oz. each
$1.50/1 Neosporin Lip Health, .27 or .35 oz.
$10/1 Wal-itin 10 mg., 150 ct.
$4/1 Claritin 10 mg., Liqui-Gels, 40 ct., or Tablets, 45 ct.
$4/1 Wal-Zyr 24 Hr. 10 mg., 14 ct.
$3/1 Mentadent Whitening and Polishing Kit
$4/1 Natural Dentist Mouthwash 16 oz.
$1/1 Dr. Fresh Plaque Rinse, 16 oz., includes toothbrush or 2 pack toothbrush
$2/1 Dove Extra Dry Cream Oil Lotion, 13.5 oz.
$2/1 Softsoap Ensembles Pump Fresh Essence 8.3 oz.
$1/1 Ensembles Base Fresh Essence, 8.3 oz.
$5/1 L'Oreal Advanced Revitalift, .4 or 1.7 oz.
$2/1 Nice 'N Easy Perfect 10 Hair Color
$3/1 L'Oreal Couleur Expert or Dream Blond Hair Color
$2/1 L'Oreal Preference Hair Color
$2/1 L'Oreal Feria Hair Color
$1/1 Revlon Implements (Has picture of nail file)
$3/1 Revlon Beauty Tool (Has picture of make up brushes)
$0.50/1 Hot Kid Baby Mum-Mum Original, 24 pack
$2/1 Similasan Ear or Eye Drops, .33 oz.
$3/1 Aquify Multi Purpose Solution or Clear Care Disinfectant 2 pack, 12 oz.
$5/1 Murine Earigate Ear Cleansing System, 3.3 oz.
$5/1 Afrin Pure Sea Nasal Rinse, 4 oz.
$10/1 Extenze, 30 caplets
$2.50/1 Durex Condoms, 12 pack
$1/1 Wet Lubricant, 3.1 to 10.1 oz
$2/1 Dr. Scholl's Freeze Away Wart Removal, 7 or 12 Pack
$1/1 Dr. Scholl's For Her, Smooth My Sole
$1/1 Any Dr. Scholl's Product Tearpad
$2/1 ProFoot Triad Orthotic or Miracle Custom Molding Insoles
$5/1 Jillian Michaels Detox and Cleanse, 35 ct., Fat Burner, Calorie Control, 84 ct. or Quick Start, 56 ct.
$2/1 Rayovac Hearing Aid Batteries, 10, 13, 312, or 675, 8 pack
Energizer EZ Change Hearing Aid Battery or 10, 13 or 312, 8 pack
$4/1 Sinus Buster Nasal Spray, .68 oz.
$1/1 Wal-born Plus Probiotic Orange, 10 ct.
$4/1 Thermalon Neck or Back Wrap
$1/2 Nestle Jingles Butterfinger or Crunch Candy, 9.2 to 11 oz.
$1/2 Toblerone Chocolate Bar 3.5 or 3.52 oz.
$0.50/2 Wrigley's Orbit Gum, 14 pack.
$1/2 Life Savers Candy, 6.25 to 7.7 oz.
$1/2 Red Bull Energy Shot 2 pack, 2 oz. each
$1/1 Open It! Rx 4 Tools in One
$1/1 Bic Lighter, 5 pack or Sure Start Multi Purpose Lighter
$25/1 Listen Up Micro Personal Sound Amplifier

New Free Stayfree and Carefree Samples

You can head on over here to get a sample of Carefree liners or Stayfree pads. They often come with coupons that make them free when paired with a sale at Walmart and other stores.  Go on over and sign up for yours today.

Target New Printable Coupons

I don't know if everyone knows about Target coupons.  You can print coupons off of Target's website.  The coupons change every other Sunday and they are good for a few weeks.  The great thing about this is that you can stack a Target coupon with a manufacturers coupon to score cheap items or in some cases free products.  I have even made a profit on items in the past and used the overage to pay towards other items I'm buying.  Also, Target recently began pricematching.  This enables the super shopper to get some extra good deals.  Make sure when asking for a price match that you have the competitors entire ad in order to qualify for it.  I am especially excited to tell you that Target has just released some bonus toy, household and electronics coupons.  One of the coupons is actually for an extra $50 off of a 46inch or bigger television.  There are several more to check out and you can print right from the website here . Also, if you forget to print your coupons at home, most Targets have a computer at the front of the store near the registry. You can access and print coupons right from this computer.  Enjoy! Happy shopping and don't forget to apply the money you save to paying off your family's debt!

I Overslept For Black Friday

I can not believe it, but I came home from Thanksgiving with my family, put the twins to bed and prompltly fell asleep before logging in with our family's newest financial goal as promised for last night.  Not only that, but I set my alarm clock for 3:15 in order to meet my sister at Toys R Us (I never leave the house without a shower) and turned it off without waking up this morning.  I didn't even hit the snooze button.  By some Black Friday miracle I woke up at 4, hopped in my clothes, brushed my teeth and screeched out of my parking spot bound for Toys R Us.  Luckily it's close by and I was there by 4:19.  We made out pretty good.  We hit the following stores: Toys R Us, JC Penney, Bath and Body Works, Chick Fil A (for a free breakfast- make that 2 free breakfasts-long story), 2 Best Buys, Walmart, Kmart and  Hallmark (another $5 free coupon).  I think I'm missing one because I thought the total was 10, but I'm still a little sleepy.  How did you do? Where did you find your best bargains?

Our new grand total for bill pay off is $81,657.52.  We actually toasted our student loan payoff  last night at the Thanksgiving table.  My hubby is so cute. He says he is the first person in his family to have good credit.  He's contemplating getting LIfelock because he doesn't want anyone to steal his good credit (that's hysterical to me :) ).  Anyway on to our newest financial goal.  I am setting a smaller short term financial goal out of necessity.  I got a disturbing letter the other day from my mortgage company.  It seems as though without our knowing it our insurance company doubled our premium on our homeowners policy because of a claim we had last year.  Not only that, but if we don't pay $1628.46 by January 28th our new mortgage payment will be almost $150 more per month.  If we can pay that lump sum off by then we will just have  a small monthly increase until next year and then they will look over our policy again (if we don't have any more claims).  So there you have it- I not only have to get through the holiday season without any new debt, I also have to come up with $1628.46 by the end of January.  When we do this (if we can), I will plan for our next financial goal. 

How are you doing with your financial goals this holiday season? Are you keeping it a cash Christmas( as much as possible)? Have you come up with a short or long term goal for your family so you can get it in gear and get out of debt? 

Check back in later tonight because I have tons of great deals for you. I will be posting them after 9 when I get the girlies settled for the night!

Student Loan- Amount Due: $0.00

All I can tell you is that I woke up this morning planning to write that we would have to wait until Friday to pay the balance of my husband's student loan off.  We still owed $2,632.56 of the original $30,000 loan amount (it's been a long year of sacrafice getting to this point). I was a little bit disappointed because I wanted the symbolism of sitting at the Thanksgiving table and having this paid off debt to be thankful for.  Maybe that seems a little bit silly, but to me it mattered.  Anyway, when going over our account and uncleared debits, I was a little bit uneasy about paying off the debt without actually having enough to cover it in the bank.  It would probably be fine as we were scheduled to get a direct deposit on Friday morning, but you never know what could happen and I didn't want to risk bouncing anything.

When I checked our account after lunch, I was ecstatic to see that our direct deposit went through early because of the holiday.  I was so excited.  I actually waited until around 3:30 to send the payment. I wanted my hubby to be with me so we could push the send payment button together. He really couldn't believe it was finally over.  He has been paying Chase for 12 years on this account.  They charged him outrageous amounts of money in interest charges and damaged his credit rating.  We recently found out that his fico score improved 120 points over the past year because of our efforts with this debt.

This brings our total debt paid off to $81,657.82.  That's an astounding accomplishment.  I can't believe we actually did it.  We are not done yet, but we are getting closer.  I will announce our next financial goal tomorrow night.  I think it is fitting since it will be Thanksgiving and that's when we started this goal last year.  For tonight I will dream about our $0.00 balance that I am so thankful for.  What are your financial goals for your family? Where do you want to be 1 year from tomorrow?  I challenge you to come up with at least one goal to work on. You could choose to pay off your credit cards, a vehicle or a student loan.  You could choose to fund your children's college account.  It's up to you. You could start off with a smaller goal to build a small emergency fund should you need it. What will you choose? Don't limit your future? Live for today, but don't neglect to plan for tomorrow. 

Black Friday Extravaganza

I've brought you some of the Black Friday deals available, but I thought I'd recap some of the big store sales.  I personally am more impressed with the freebies we can get at the drug stores than the discounts available at the bigger stores.  I guess free or money makers are my "thing".  The girls are only 2 so they aren't really old enough to ask for anything yet (I'm sure that will end soon enough so I'll enjoy it while I can !) so I am undecided about exactly what I want to buy.  I've gotten several small items for each of them, but I may get them a little kitchen as their big gift.  I'm still thinking about it.  How about you? What are you hoping to buy for your little kiddies? Are you making your list and checking it twice?  Here is a little bit of help as far as who is offering what:

JCPenneys

Open at 4am(Did I really get up that early last year? I must have blocked it out!).  Early shoppers will get a Disney snow globe while supplies last and a $10 off coupon to use on Saturday 11/28.  Here is the link to the full JCPenneys ad.

Kohl's

Kohl's will open at 4am on Black Friday.  You will a $10 gift card for every $50 you spend (can be used as early as 11/30).  Here is the link to the Kohl's Black Friday Ad!

Kmart

Open at 6am.  Here is the link to the Kmart Black Friday ad.

Toys R Us/Babies R Us

Open at 12midnight.  The doorbusters last until 1pm.  The first 250,000 customers nationwide buying the Crayola 64ct crayons with their other items will get the crayons for free. Here is the link to the Black Friday ad.

Walmart

Open at 5am. Doorbusters last until 11AM. Here is the link to their Black Friday ad.

Best Buy

Open at 5am.  Tickets will be handed out as early as 3am for select items.  Here is the link to the Best Buy Black Friday ad.

***I wish everyone lots of fun shopping on Friday.  I'll  be up before the crack of dawn with most of you.  Just remember that because something is on sale doesn't mean you should buy it if you can't afford to.  Try to avoid pulling out the credit cards.  Pay cash or debit whenever possible and make sure you are celebrating the holiday while still being true to your long term goals for your family. I'm not trying to be a downer I just want you to think further ahead than December 25th.  You'll be glad you did (in January and beyond!).

Have You Entered The Giveaway Contest Yet ??

Have you entered the giveaway contest yet??  Here is the link with the information on how to enter. The contest ends December 1st so be sure to enter before then!

Target Sweepstakes Deal For Friday and Saturday

Through November 26, 2009, you can enter the daily sweepstakes here to win prizes and up to a $10,000 Target gift card. If you don't win an instant prize, you'll get a coupon for a free medium drink at Target on Friday or Saturday (November 27-28, 2009).

CVS Extra Care Bucks Deals For Black Friday

Extra Care Buck Deals- Extra Care Bucks print out after your receipt and are good on your next purchase.  Think of them as a gift card for CVS.  Just remember to use them before the date printed on them.


Mars King Size Candy Bars $1.59=$1.59Ecb (limit 1)
Final cost FREE!

Hershey’s or Reese’s Singles Candy $0.89=$0.89Ecb (limit 1)

Use the buy one get one free coupon from the 9/20SS

Final cost 2 for FREE!

Colgate 360 Toothbrush $2.99=$2Ecb (limit 2)

Use the $0.75/1 coupon from the 11/1SS

Final cost $0.25!

Colgate Total Advanced 4 oz $2.88=$2Ecb (limit 2)

Use the $1/1 coupon from the March issue of All You mag.

Or the $0.75/1 coupon from the 11/8SS (exp. 11/28)

Final cost as low as FREE + overage!
Degree Ultra Clear for Women $4=$4Ecb (limit 1)

Final cost FREE

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion 6.8 oz $7.99=$7.99Ecb (limit 1)

Use the $1.50/1 coupon from here
Final cost FREE + a $1.50 moneymaker!

St. Ives Body Wash 16oz $3.99=$3Ecb (limit 1)

Use the $1/1 coupon from the 11/15SS

Final cost FREE!
Herbal Essences Hair Care 6-12oz $2.99=$2Ecb (limit 3)
Use the buy one Herbal Essences Hair Care product, get one Herbal Essences Styler free coupon from the 10/11PG

Final cost 2 for FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

Schick Quattro Razor or Refills 4 ct $9.99=$8Ecb (limit 1)

Use the $2/1 coupon from the 11/22SS

Final cost FREE!

Bic Soleil Razor $6.99=$5Ecb (limit 2)

Use the $2/1 coupon from here

Final cost FREE!

Just for Men Touch of Grey $8.99=$8.99Ecb (limit 1)

Use the $2/1 coupon from here(register to access the coupon)

Plus, submit for the mail in rebate--which will get you $8.99 back

Final cost FREE + a $10.99 moneymaker!

Dyna Prep Energy Shots $4.99=$4.99Ecb (limit 2)

Final cost FREE!

Phillips Earbuds $6.99=$6.99Ecb (limit 1)

Final cost FREE!
Magnavox Universal Remote $6.99=$6.99Ecb (limit 1)
Final cost FREE!

Kodak EasyShare C913 Digital Camera $79.99=20Ecb (limit 1)

Final cost $59.99!

Ladies Fleece Robe $9.99=$5Ecb (limit 1)

Final cost $4.99!

Great Restaurant Deals and Freebies For November 27th to the 29th !

Bob Evans is offering their customers a free slice of pumpkin pie from November 27th until the 29th.  Just bring along this coupon to grab yours!  They are only accepting one coupon per party, but still a great deal if you're going there anyway! 

Boston Market is offering 50% off if you buy one of their Family Meals or Market Feasts.  Just bring along this coupon to get the discount.  I'm super excited about this deal because I always think their food is a little bit healthier than fast food (Am I fooling myself?). 

Chick fil a will be closed tomorrow, but don't forget to check with your local Chick fil a today.  My Chick fil a is offering a free kids meal all day long if you bring in a picture of a turkey drawn by your child.  We'll be heading over there for dinner. They have a great indoor playground that the girlies just love!

Target Black Friday Deals

I thought I'd recap some of the Black Friday deals available at Target.  Here are some of the highlights!
Stores open at 5am
$10 GC when you spend $100 in-store 5AM-noon
TVs
Apex 40" 1080p LCD TV - $449
Westinghouse 32" 720p LCD TV - $246 - Limit 1
Haier 7" portable LCD TV - $79
Bluray/DVD
Sony BDP-S380 Blu-Ray Player - $149.99 plus $20 GC
RCA 7" dual-headrest portable DVD system inc. car adapter & remote - $88
RCA 7" portable DVD player w/ home and car adapter - $47
Memorex compact progressive scan DVD player - $19.99
Disney's Up and Tinkerbell on DVD - $13 each
Gaming
Xbox 360 COD:MW2 Super Elite bundle (250GB, 2 controllers & COD:MW2) - $399.99 plus $50 GC
Xbox 360 Elite Xmas bundle (120GB, 1 controller, Pure & Lego Batman) - $299.99 plus $50 GC
Nintendo DSi - $169.99 plus $20 GC
White Wii, black 360 or black PS3 wireless controllers - $39.99
Assassin's Creed 2 (360/PS3), COD:MW2 (360/PS3), Wii Sports Resort, Mario & Sonic at the Olympics, Wii Nerf - $10 GC w/ purchase
MP3/PCs
iPod Touch 32GB - $295 plus $30 GC
Apple iPod Nano - $145 plus $15 GC
WD Elements 1TB desktop HDD - $59.98
WD 500GB external drive - $59.98
$25 iTunes GC - $20
Cameras
Kodak ZD15 10MP 10x optical zoom - $129
Nikon Coolpix S203 10MP 3x optical zoom - $88
Polaroid V130 camcorder - $39
GPS and Other Electronic Stuff
TomTom XL340S GPS 4.3" - $97
Garmin Nuvi 1350T 4.3" - $179
Memorex iPod Home Audio System CD/Radio/iPod w/ remote - $49.99
Casio CTK-720 electronic keyboard - $49.99
First Act electronic drumset - $35
Digital Decor 7" LCD photo frame - $29
Vacuums and Appliances
Dyson DC17 Absolute Animal - $349
Bissell Steam Mop - $49.99
Dirt Devil Easy-Lite vacuum - $24.99
Dirt Devil Versa Power 3 in 1 Stick Vac - $9
Sunbeam Detachable Hand/Stand Mixer - $24
Philips LED Xmas light set 200-ct - $20
Rival 700W 0.7 cu ft Microwave - $24
Singer Quik-Fix Mending Machine - $39
ChefMate appliances: 2 slice toaster, 15qt slow cooker, 12 cup coffeemaker, 2 slice sandwich maker - $3
T-Fal Simply Clean 20pc nonstick cookset - $49.99
Emerson 8 bottle wine fridge w/ free electric wine opener (?!) - $59.99
Black and Decker 18V cordless drill w/ free AutoWrench - $39.99
$10 Gifts for Everyone!
Digital Decor LCD keychain
Bakugan Battle Pack (6 balls, 6 cards, special ability cards)
GB Lexar Media (SDHC, MicroSDHC, USB pen drive
Womens' 3 Pc pajamas

Free 3 Year Subscription to Town and Country Magazine - No credit card required

Here is a new link for a free 3 year subscription to Town & Country Magazine from Rewards Gold.  It is completely free.  You don't have to enter any credit card information or anything.  They will ask you a few questions in addition to your mailing information (How many hours a day do you spend on the computer? etc...). Go here to snag your free subscription.  I have personally gotten many of these free magazine deals and they do really come.  Most have coupons inside too-bonus!

Walgreens 3 Day Black Friday Sale !

Walgreens has a 3 day ad making its way to your mailbox as we speak.  I just wanted to touch on the highlights!  There are 6 freebies after Register Reward that are worth taking advangtage of.  For those who don't know Register Rewards are like a coupon that prints out after your receipt.  They are good for anything in the store when used on your next purchase.  Think of them like a store gift card.  There are a few other things to mention with regard to Walgreens.  The biggest thing is that you have to have as many or more items than coupons and register rewards are considered coupons for this purpose.  In other words if you are buying 8 items you can only use 8 coupons including your register rewards.  If you have any other Walgreens coupon questions contact me and I will help you out.  Now on to the deals:

Free after Register Rewards for 3 days- Thursday, Friday and Saturday

•   Aquafresh Cavity Protection Toothpaste 8.2oz $1.99-$1.99RR=Free
•   Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth Deodorant 2.6oz $3.99-$3.99RR=Free
•   Right Guard Sport Deodorant 2.8 or 3oz (not aerosol) $2.49-$2.49RR=Free
•   Infusium 23 Hair Care 8 or 16oz $4.99-$4.99RR=Free
•   Nivea for Men Shave Gel 7oz $2.49-$2.49RR=Free
•   Johnson's Softwash 18 or 20.3oz $5.49-$5.49RR=Free
• **I will search for coupons to make these items money makers!

Thursday:

Some other deals to note include a 50% off toy deal.  Apparently toys that are regularly $9.99 will only be $4.99.  They have some cute Disney, Diego and Barbie toys pictured.

They also have a LCD TV pictured at $80 off for $99.  You will also get 10 free Redbox rentals Register Rewards coupons with this purchase.

The last deal for Thursday is for a Snuggie for $7.99 after Register Rewards ($2RR).

Friday:

Buy one get two Walgreens Gold Seal vitamins and supplements (limit 6)

2 liter 7Up and Sunkist soda $.79

M&Ms 12.6 oz bags for 2/$3- $1 RR = 2/$2 (the girlies love these!)

Red Baron Pizza or one pint Ben and Jerry's ice cream $1.99 (limit 2)

Patriot jar candle Buy 1 at $8.99 get 2 free (6 scents to choose from)

Webkinz Lil Kinz Pet Buy One Get One Free ($9.99ea)

The 3 day sale includes some other good deals including a register reward deal for Crayola 64 count crayons.  They are on sale for $1.99-$1RR=$.99.

There are also  in ad coupons for $.39 invisible tape, $.49 Tuf paper towels and $.99 Walgreens pain reliever, ibuprofen and /or headache relief (limit 3). 

They have some other good deals.  Be sure to grab all of the circulars and coupon booklets when you go in the store!

Our Deadline is Tomorrow Yikes !!

Well Thanksgiving is almost here isn't it? As a matter of fact tomorrow is the last banking day before Thanksgiving so I have to plan for succeeding or failing at our current financial goal.  Our current goal is to pay off my husband's student loan originally $30,000 (now $2,632) by Thanksgiving.  We are so close.  Here is my dilemma- I may be able to squeak out this payment by counting change (maybe looking under a few couch cushions to do so), cashing in a few small instant win scratch off tickets and depositing a check from P&G ($20) for a rebate I did last month.  If I am able to scrape (and I do mean scrape) up the money needed to send off for this bill, we will be poor (penniless) for a few days.  We get paid on Friday morning sometime (via direct deposit).  This will seriously curtail my Black Friday shopping.  I could wait and make the last payment on Friday instead, but I like the symbolism of paying it off before Thanksgiving.  I have to give it some thought today.  If you have any ideas use the contact me link.  I can use all the advice I can get :)

It's very funny- I was telling my husband last night that our goal last Thanksgiving was to pay off our 2006 mini van.  I actually had the same decisions to make then.  The only difference was that we did not have direct deposit so I had to run to my work to get the check in time to make it to the bank when they opened.  They actually cleared the payment 45 minutes after I put the money in WHEW !!  This year is a little different because I would have to rely on the direct deposit system. 

Try to make a goal for your family for this Thanksgiving.  Since it is getting close to the holiday plan an initial goal like listing all of your debts, balances and dates due.  This is the first step to getting out of debt.  The next step is to put $1000 in an emergency fund for life's little mishaps.  Set a date when you hope to have both of these things accomplished.  You are then on your way to making things better for your family. 

The Giveaway ends in 7 days! Read about it here .  Good luck!

Free Sample Seventh Generation Dryer Sheets

Seventh Generation is giving out a sample of their dryer sheets. You have to register before requesting your sample, but it only takes a minute or two.  I love their products because they are natural and you can't beat it for free.  We may even get a coupon to use with our sample! Go here to register for yours.

My First Giveaway !! Come and Get It !

Happy Holidays to my readers!  This is a great personalized giveaway for  you to win.  The winner will have their choice of a personalized bib and burp set for a boy or a girl.  You can choose the name you would like embroidered on the set and whether you want a script or plain font.  They are boutique quality sets and will be embroidered by me.  I do this as a business and sell them to happy customers throughout the year.  I will personally create and mail this to you should you win the contest.

On to the rules:  You can submit an entry by subscribing to this blog (use the contact me link to let me know that you did).  You can also submit an entry by sending a link to this blog to all of your friends (send me one to show that you did to mommyluvs2save@yahoo.com).  You can also get an entry by advertising this giveaway on your facebook (use the contact me link to let me know that you did).  The fourth and final way to get an entry is to blog about this giveaway.  You can use the contact me link to let me know your url so I can check it out :) That's a total of 4 possible entries for each person.  My comment link is having issues and Blogger is working on it so we can do it this way this time!

If the winner would like to substitute a personalized sweatshirt or embroidered personalized Christmas stocking for an older child that can be arranged as well.  The value of this gift exceeds $45 and would make a great Christmas or baby shower present !!

Good luck !  This contest ends on December 1st at 10pm so that there will be time for personalizing and mailing before the holiday! 

Walgreens Lubriderm Deal - Make $5.03 For Buying 3 Lotions

There is a great deal going on at Walgreens this week on Lubriderm lotion.  The 6 ounce size is priced at $3.99 each.  Here is how the deal breaks down:

Buy 3 six ounce Lubriderm lotions at $3.99ea = $11.97

Use one $1 coupon from the Diabetes and Me coupon book (by the pharmacy).  The coupon will deduct $3 since you are buying 3 lotions = $8.97.  Then use three of the $2 off coupons from the 10-11-09 Smart Source coupon insert = $2.97 OOP but then you get back an $8 Register Reward for buying 3 lotions. 

That works out to be a $5.03 money maker!!  Yeah! I love money makers!

LeapFrog Phonics Desk 50% off + Eligible for Free Super Saver Shipping !

Amazon has this LeapFrog Phonics Desk 50% off regular price.  It's just $14.99 (regularly $29.99). It's also eligible for Free Super Saver Shipping with an order of $25 or more.  This is reportedly selling for almost $50 at some stores so that's a good deal. 
Pair this with another toy for a total of $25 to get a free subscription to one of the following magazines: Parenting Early Years or Parenting School Years (a $9.97 value) included with your purchase. Click here for full offer and refund details (restrictions apply).  You will get an email after purchase and an offer to fill out a form to opt of the offer and get $9.97 back by mail instead. 

Free Skin Care Sample Pack By Skin Wonders

Skin Wonders-Share Your Concept is having a debut party for their skin care line.  You can sign up here to grab a skin care pack for free! Go grab yours before they run out.

Go on over here to snag a sample of this Seventh Generation Lavender Floral and Mint Dish soap.  I can't speak highly enough about it.  It is the best!  I love that it's all natural.  I'm sure you'll love it too, especially for free:)

Free Personalized Photo Book Includes Free Shipping/Handling

Photoworks is offering a free photo book for the first 25,000 people.  This was featured on the Bonnie Hunt Show and is regularly $39.95+s/h.  You will get it for free + free shipping and handling.  I think it takes a little bit of time to create so set some time aside to do it.  Use code Bonnie to make it free.  Go here to make your book.

Walgreens Paid Me $6.64 To Shop Today !!

I had a fabulous shopping trip to Walgreens this moring.  They actually paid me to shop.  I LOVE IT !!  They have a $5 off of a $25 purchase coupon here which is good for today and tomorrow only so hurry on over there.  The coupon is good after coupons so you're better off doing deals that give you register rewards to utilize them to the fullest.  I did 2 separate transactions of a little over $25each so that was $10 savings right off the bat.  Here's an idea of what I got so you can plan your trip !!

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  4 boxes of Wheat Thins + 1 box of Ritz crackers =5/$10-$3RR=$7 then use two $1/2 coupons from the Diabetes and You Walgreens  Coupon Book- Finally use four$1/1 coupons from the 11/8 SS.  This makes all five boxes $1.
  
  
  

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  6 six ounce Lubriderm Lotions @$3.99ea= $11.97 minus $1 coupon from the Diabetes & You coupon book (by the pharmacy)-will deduct $3 because you are buying 3= $8.97. Then you will get an $8 Register Reward.
  
  
  

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  Coffeemate creamer is on a BOGO sale.  I got a coupon for one free one when I emailed them to tell them how much I like their creamer.  That makes for 2 free ones for me today.  2 @ $2.49 minus BOGO minus coupon = 2 for free.  You can email them here to tell them that you like their creamer to get your own coupon for a free one!
  
  
  

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  Kleenex Tissues sale price $1.39 minus $.50 in ad coupon =$.89 minus $.75 printalbe coupon here (says Kmart, but prints as a regular Man Q)=$.14 tissues.
  
  
  

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  Walgreens has their gift sacs (lunch bag size with cute holiday designs) 10 /$1 with in ad coupon.  These are the perfect size to wrap the Bath and Body hand wash from last weeks Bath and Body sale.  I happened to pick up some tissue paper at 3/$1 last week too.  These are also good as a filler. As you may or may not know you can only use one coupon per item at Walgreens so to get 10 items for $1 really helps out in that department. To recap 10 gift sacs =$1
  
  
  
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  Triaminic Cough and Cold Strips 2/$10 - $5 RR = $5 then use the $2 coupon from the Healthy savings booklet (in store coupon book usually with the circulars).  This will deduct $4 since you are buying 2.  Finally use the $3/2 coupon from the 10/18SS.  This makes the Triaminic a $2 money maker. Even if you don't have the Smart Source coupon it's still only $1 for 2 cough and cold products ( less when you consider the $5/$25 coupon).
  
  
  
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  Campbells Healthy Harvest Soup Bowls- I got 3 for $.75 each after using the in ad coupon in combination with this coupon .  You have to buy 3 to get them for $.75 each.
  
  
  

My total after my $10 coupons ( two $5/$25) was $9.36.  I used register rewards to pay for my items.  I then got back $ 16 new register rewards for next time!  Walgreens paid me $6.64 to shop today!  It's a little bit of organizing to do a deal like this, but it's really worth it when you are trying to pay your family's debt down.  We are hoping to pay off my husband's $30,000 student loan off by Thanksgiving ! We should be able to if all goes well, but I really can't spend any money this week so it's nice when a store actually pays me money to shop! Follow our journey.  If we succeed on this goal this week I will post our next debt challenge on Thanksgiving night.  All of these little savings add up to the big debts being paid off for yor family !!