Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Joke's On Me: Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

I went to school this morning, not feeling great, but doable.  So, my morning went pretty well.  Around noon, I started feeling worse.  It was really too late to get an afternoon sub, so I gritted my teeth, and pushed my way on through. (Aren't I a trooper:)
I finished the afternoon, canceled dinner plans with my daughter (which I never do, because between both of our work schedules it is really hard to get together0, and hit the bed, no later than 3:30 this afternoon.
I woke up at 6:35--thinking wow--I've slept about 15 hours.  I jumped out of bed and started my morning routine.  Shower, brush teeth, was face---I kept looking out wondering why it wasn't getting late--brushed my hair---by now, I'm starting to check my other clocks, because my alarm still hasn't gone off, and that's  when you realize you need more rest :) it is PM, not AM. 
 Tomorrow I will list this week's FREEBIES.  Thanks!
Cindy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Monday, February 27, 2012

Not Hard/Takes Practice: Monday, February 27th, 2012

Tonight I ran into a friend, who said that while she enjoyed reading my blog---the "Register Rewards" from Walgreen's always confused her.  She said if I ever gave a class, she wanted to come :)

Here is one of the most important things to remember about "Register Rewards":

1) You can't use a "Register Reward" on the same item that gave you the "Register Reward".
     Example:  This week if you bought Burt's Bees Throat Drops, which were on sale for $1.99, you got a
     "Register Reward" for $1.99.  So basically you got the item free.  You cannot use that "Register Reward"
     from the Bert's Bees Throat Drops to buy another package of Bert's Bees Throat Drops.  You can   
     use that "Register Reward" on another item, even if that item has a "Register Reward" for it.

Today I bought Bert's Bees Throat Drops for $1.99.  I got my $1.99 "Register Reward".  I then used my Bert's Bees "Register Reward" to buy Polygrip, which has a $2 "Register Reward".  I used my $1.99 "Register Reward" from Bert's Bee's on the Polygrip, which made it FREE, and I got a $2 "Register Reward" after the purchase.  So, I spent $1.99--I got $3.99 in "Register Rewards"--and 2 products, the throat drops and the Polygrip.  Not a bad deal!

The thing with the "Register Rewards" is to start small.  Like everything else, the more you do it, the better you get at it.  Learning all the ins and outs, can get you some fantastic deals!  I will fill you in a step at a time, and I think that will make the "Register Rewards" process easier to understand. 

If you have any specific questions, don't hesitate to email me at booklady500@aol.com
I will be glad to answer anything I can understand.

Merry Monday,
Cindy

Sunday, February 26, 2012

No Red Plum Today! Sunday, February 26th, 2011

Both papers included an insert called "Moments to Save".  The following coupons are included-
$1.00 off 2 jugs of Brisk Tea, all flavors
Free Sobe LifeWater w/ coconut water-when you buy 5 any Sobe products
$1 off Tostitos Dip or Salsa when you buy one 15oz or larger bag of tortilla chips
55cts off Ruffles Chips
$2 off when you buy 2-18 pk/20 pk/24 pk cans Pepsi product
75cts off 2 bags of Doritos, 11 oz. or lrgr
$1.50 off 3 bags of Fritos or Cheetos
$1 when you buy 3 Crush 2 liters
$2 when you buy any 4 pack of Starbucks flavored coffees
$2 off any 2- 8 pk of mini cans of Pepsi product
75cts off 2 bags of Lay's Kettle Cooked Chips
75cts when you buy 2 bags of Sun Chips
$5 off 1 Monopoly Electronic Banking Edition Game
$5 off 1 Scrabble Flash, 1 Simon Flash, 1 Yahtzee Flash Game

News Leader
Smart Source Insert
$4 off any Bausch & Lomb Soothe Dry Eye Product
Garfield's Restaurant Coupons-Two for $5 off $20 minimum purchase
$1 off any Aveeno product/ $2 off 2 Aveeno Products
50cts off 1 box General Mills Cereal Bar Treats/ includes Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, etc.
50cts off 2 boxes Fiber One Chewy Brownies or Bars
50cts off 1 box any 5 count or lrgr Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars
50cts off 2 boxes any Fiber One 90 calorie chewy bars or brownies
$1 off 4 cans Progresso Soup
40cts off two 4.5 oz bags of Chex Mix
75cts off Cuties 5 lb. box/ 45cts off Cuties 2 or 3 lb. bag
$1.25 off any Gas X product
$1 off any Splena Sweetener Product
$3 off one 10 ml tube of Kerasal Nail Fungal Nail Renewal Treatment
$3 off 2 Ensure 4 pks
$3 off 2 Glucerna products
$4 off 1 Schick Hydro Power Select/ $2 off 1 Hydro Razor/ $2 off 1 Hydro Refill/ 75cts off shave gel
$2 off one 3 lb or larger Purina One Dry Dog or Cat Food
Buy 2- Get 1 Free Purina One Canned Dog Food
75cts off any Colgate Toothpaste/ 75cts off any toothbrush
$2 off Zegerid OTC/ $6 off 42 ct
$1 off any Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick-antiperspirant or deodorant
Red Lobster Coupons:  $4 off 2 Dinner Entrees/ $3 off 2 Lunch Entrees

KANSAS CITY STAR ** denotes same as News Leader
$1 off 1 Nature Made Product/ $3 off 2 Nature Made Products
**General Mills Cereal Treats
**Fiber 1 Bars
**Nature Valley Protein Bars
**Fiber One 90 calorie bars
**Progresso Soups
**Chex Mix
$1 off any bag All Natural Almond Accents
75cts off 2 Prego Sauces
**Cuties
$1 off Snyder's Flavored Pretzel Pieces or Sandwiches/ $1 off Krunchers Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
$1 off 1 pkg. Purina Dog Treats
**Kerasal Nail
$1 off 1 Kraft Fresh Take Cheese & Breadcrumb Mis
55cts of 1 pkg Philadelphia Cooking Creme/ 75cts off 1 Indulgence Spread
75cts off 1 Kraft Milkbite Milk & Granola Bars
$1 off belVita Breakfast Crackers (use this coupon & with the Register Reward-it's FREE)  these are very good
$1 off 2 Jars of Planters Peanut Butter
$1 off any 1 MIO or MIO Energy Liquid Water Enhancer
75cts off Sargento Ultra Thin Slices
40cts off Roberts Gallon Milk/ 40cts off any 16 oz. Sour Cream or Dip/ 50cts off gallon orange juice
**Schick Hydro Razor Products
$4 off Schick Hydro Silk Razor or Refill
$2 off 1 small count Allegra, Allegra D, or Children's Allegra/ $4 off  30ct/ $6 off one 45 or 70ct.
$1 off 1 Honey Bunches of Oats New Fruit Blends
**Splenda
$1 off two 6 oz. or Smaller Purina Beggin Dog Snack/ $2 off one 25 oz. or lrgr
$1 off 1-8oz. bottle of Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer/ $1 off 3 or more Purell products
$1 off 1 Barber Foods Product
50cts off 1 Pepperidge Farm Bakery Product
$2 off 3 Hershey's bagged candy 8 oz. or lrgr/ $1 off 3 Cadbury or Reese's multipacks
**Aveeno
**Gas X
**Purina One Dog and Cat Foods
$3 off 2 Pantene Products/ $3 off Nice n' Easy Blend Foam/ $2 off 1 Clairol Hair Color Product
**Red Lobster

Do your shopping tomorrow--rainy and stormy on Tuesday!
Cindy

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Birthday Party Circuit: Saturday, February 25th, 2012

I was talking to a friend today with 3 young children, and she mentioned birthday parties.  I remember when my children were younger, it seemed as if we were at a birthday party every other weekend.  Between family and friends of your children birthday presents can break the bank pretty quickly.

Another great item to stalk up on when you find something great on sale.

For gift wrap, bags and balloons---no one in town can beat Dollar Tree!  Their balloons are really cute, and only $1 each.

Check back with me tomorrow for the Sunday coupons!
Cindy

Friday, February 24, 2012

Never Too Early and Never Too Free: Friday, February 24th, 2012

Visit dealiciousfinds.com---they have a link to the Facebook page of Burt's Bees, and you can request a sample of their new lotion, Gud.  You even get to choose the scent.

It's never too early to Christmas shop.  Right now, you can find fantastic gifts at unbelievable prices.  I got a fantastic name brand item, normally around $25 at Christmas for only $1.  I'd say what the item was , but the person that I'm giving it too, may be reading :)
If you have a fall birthday, right now is a great time to pick up a sweater.  I got several at Penney's last weekend for $2.
Plan ahead for giving traditions that you always take part of.  At one of my schools we always take part in the Scholastic pajama train.  Last weekend at Penney's they had lots of winter pajamas for only $2 a pair.  If you know that every holiday season you take part in a mitten tree, hat or scarf collection for impoverished children, at your church or social club, now is the time to pick those things up.

Also, everyone should have at least two baby outfits in their closet, one for a girl and one for a boy.  Preferably have one that works for winter/fall, or spring/summer.  Especially when you can get these things inexpensively.  Everyone on occasion, knows an acquaintance they want to get a small baby gift for, just so they know you remembered them.

The key to this, is put all these things in the same place, the same closet, the same plastic tub etc.  So that you don't forget where they are when the time comes that you need them.

To really be a saver, you have to think a little bit ahead, and be just a little bit organized, but it is well worth it, when the holidays are over, and you aren't worried about paying the bills.
Cindy

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Topped 7000 Views Today: Wednesday, February 22nd

Thank you for reading along.  Today I reached the 7,000 mark.  It was very exciting for me.

Dillons Savings:  All items have a coupon and are more than 50% off.
**Dillon's is having a promotion, buy 10 participating products, save $3 at the register, and receive a coupon for $2 purchase.
Gillette Series Shave Gel:  Red Plum Insert 2/5, both papers.  68% off
Pillsbury Grand Biscuits:  General Mills Insert, 2/5, both papers.  54% off. **qualifies for promotion
General Mills Cereal Treat Bars:  General Mills Insert 1/8, both papers.  60% off, **qualifies for promotion
Campbell's Chunky Soups:  Smart Source Insert 1/8, Star only.  58% off, **qualifies for promotion
Dannon Activia Yogurt:  Smart Source Insert 2/12, Star only.  60% off, **qualifies for promotion

HYVEE Savings:  All items have a coupon and are more than 50% off.
Mentos UP2U Gum:  Smart Source Insert, 2/5, both papers.  FREE
Yoplait Yogurt:  General Mills Insert, 2/5, both papers.  55% off
General Mills Cereals, Rice or Corn Chex:  General Mill Insert 2/5, both papers.  51% off
Purina Friskies Cat Treats:  Red Plum Insert 2/19, both papers.  72% off.
Centrum Vitamins:  Red Plum Insert 2/19, Star only.  54% off
Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Entrees, Smart Source Insert 8/7, Star only.  68% off
Totino's Pizza Rolls:  Smart Source Insert 1/29, both papers.  66% off
Alka Seltzer Plus:  Smart Source Insert 1/29, both papers.  52% off
Betty Crocker Cake mixes:  Smart Source Insert 1/22, both papers.  65% off

Here are the best deals to plan your shopping list around.  Don't forget those coupons!
Cindy

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Congestion Season: Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Don't know about everyone else, but my sinuses have been driving me crazy.  That's why I was excited to see the following deal at CVS.

If you are headed to CVS, be sure and stop by the coupon center, and scan your card.  The "magic" coupon machine has been spitting out coupons for $3 off Advil Congestion Relief.  Pair that with the coupon that was in the paper this week, and you can pick it up for FREE.

Remember there is no guarantee that the Advil coupon is the coupon the "magic" machine will spit out every time, but if you are in the store anyway, it is sure worth a chance.

Hope you had a thrifty Tuesday,
Cindy

Monday, February 20, 2012

Freebies, this week: Monday, February 20th

WALGREENS
Tylenol Precise Pain Products:  Red Plum Insert 2/19, both papers.  FREE
The following items can be purchased and receive your purchase price back through the Walgreens Coupon Rebate Book:
Sundown Vitamin D, 100ct.-use coupon from Red Plum Insert 2/12, and rebate form. FREE
HeartBlu Healthy Heart Support Veggie Capsules 60ct

Ubiquinol CoQ10 30ct
Walgreens True Result Meter

CVS
Coldcalm 60ct:  $6.99 sale price, with $6.99 "Extra Bucks".  FREE

TARGET
Up & Up Ibuprofen 24ct.:  Coupon printable from Target.com.  FREE
Iams Cat Food or Dog Food 11 oz:  coupon from P&G Insert, both papers.  FREE
Vaseline Total Moisturizer Lotion .3 oz:  coupon from Red Plum Insert, both papers. FREE
UP2U Gum:  coupon from Smart Source Insert, both papers--use with Target.com printable coupon. FREE
Dannon Activia Yogurt:  coupon from Smart Source Insert, Star--use with Target.com printable coupon. (You will need 2 newspaper coupons to make this item FREE.)
Glad Plug Ins Scented Oil Warmer:  coupon from Smart Source Insert 2/12, both papers.  FREE

WALMART
KY Brand Jelly 2 oz.:  coupon from Smart Source Insert, 1/8, Star only.  FREE
Vaseline Total Moisturizer Lotion .3oz:  coupon from Red Plum Insert, both papers.  FREE

FAMILY DOLLAR
Covergirl Queen Tweezers:  coupon from P&G Insert 1/29, both papers.  FREE
Covergirl Queen Nail Care Products:  coupons from P&G Insert 1/29, both papers. FREE
Glade Plug Ins Scented Oil Warmer:  coupon from Smart Source Insert 2/12,both papers. FREE

FREE is a great way to start your week, and it looks like Target is the place to be.

Back to the grindstone tomorrow,
Cindy