Coupon Insert Giveaway - enter by 11pm 7.31.11

Hurry !!  Coupon Insert Giveaway Ends Tonight at 11PM - Have you entered to win the 7/31 10-Pack Combo giveaway over at Having Fun Saving?  If not, GO NOW....this giveaway ends in less than 1.5 hours.  One lucky winner will receive a FREE 7/31 10-Pack Combo - That's a total of 40 inserts !!!!  10-SmartSource, 10 RedPlum, 10 RedPlum & 10 P&G.  Go here for details on how to enter.

 Thanks Having Fun Saving and Sunday Coupon Inserts

Dollar General - Air Wick Freshmatic

I'm going to try this deal tommorrow.
Edit:  The coupons I had with me were the coupons that expired  last month.  DOH, it does happen.  I have cut the current coupons and am ready to buy these tomorrow.  I did stop at the Dollar General in Clemson and only saw a couple of the starter kits.  I'm hoping the other stores in the area have a few of them in stock.

Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra Starter Kit with FREE Gaget and Refill $4
Use the $4/1 coupon found in the 7/10 SS
(or use this $2/1 coupon)
Final cost = as low as FREE !


(Thanks, Nicole’s Nickels & Rina!)

CVS - Buy Dove Hair Treatment and Get Free Gas

Have you gotten a $10 Gas Card at CVS yet? Below is an easy and inexpensive way to get $10 in free gas.

Heads up.......I stopped at CVS and was unable to find any 'Dove Treatments'.  This deal will not work unless you are able to find the 'Dove Treatments'.

Note:  This deal scenario requires 5 coupons.  The coupons are available in the Red Plum insert in today's paper, so you may want to go in on this deal with a family member or a friend if you don't have that many coupons.

Buy 5 Dove Shampoo/Conditioners $3 each
Buy 5 Dove Treatments $3 each
Subtotal = $30
Use 5 Free Dove hair treatment when you buy shampoo/conditioner found in the 7/31 RP
Final Cost = $15 for all 10 items plus you get a FREE $10 gas gift card !
There is also a $1.50/2 Dove Hair Care Products coupon here.  It you can print 2 coupons that will save you an additional $3.



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Have you started collecting coupons

If you want to use coupons to lower your grocery budget you need to start by collecting coupons.  There are numerous place you can start getting coupons.

1) Inserts from the Sunday Paper
    - get at least two (2) papers every week.   They will pay for themselves.
2) Print them from the internet
    - coupon.com
    - redplum.com
    - smartsource.com
    - bricks coupons
3) Print them from manufacturers websites
4) Facebook
    - create a separate facebook account just to get coupons
5) Magazines
6) Coupon clipping services on the internet
   - Buy whole inserts from the Sunday Paper
   - Buy just the coupons you want
    ---you are not buying coupons, you are actually just paying for their clipping services

There are numerous ways to organize your coupons.

1) Binder
    - use photo or baseball card pages.  Cut all of your coupons and put htem in the pages.
2) Store the inserts uncut.
    - Use hanging files to store the inserts by date.   Cut them when you want to use them.
3) Shoe box
    - Cut the coupons and put them in a box.  Not the most favorable method.
4)  Cut the coupons and put them in envelopes
5) Accordion file
    - small file made especially for coupons
    - larger one, will hold more coupons.

I have actually used all of these to store my coupons.  
-I started out with the binder method, then added a box to store the loose coupons.  However, I did not cut all of my coupons, I only cut the ones I thought I would use.  I then stored the inserts in a pile in a box.
-I would store my inserts in a hanging files in a bankers box.  Then I would put the cut coupons in legal envelopes when I went to the store.
-I still store my inserts in hanging files in a bankers box.  However, I have graduated from envelopes to a midsize accordion file to carry my coupons to the store.

Use the method that works best for you.

I feel confident ......

It has taken me all weekend to fix my blog to FB issues. Blog post should start appearing in the next hour.

CVS - I found a few more good deals

ReNu contact solution $7.89 - Get $6 ECB  Limit 1
$2/1 Renu Fresh or Sensitive Multi-Purpose Solution, 12 oz (SS 6/12)
Cost =$5.89 plus you get $6 ECB

U by Kotex Tampons, Pads or Liners $3.49 - Get $2 ECB  Limit 1

$1/1 U by Kotex print here
$1/1 Kotex  (SS7/24)
Cost = $2.49 plus you get $2 ECB

Crest ProHealth 4.2oz, Scope Outlast, 3D White 4oz,  Multiprotection Rinse 8.4 oz or Satin Floss 27-55 yds  $2.99  -  Get $2 ECB  Limit 2
$1 or $.75 Oral-B Floss or Floss Picks, 30+ct (PG 6/5 or 7/3)
$.75 Crest Toothpaste 4 oz  (PG 6/5 or 7/3)
Cost = $1.99 or $2.24 plus you get $2 ECB

Buy 3 Mennen, Irish Spring, or Softsoap Products $2.00@ - $3 ECB  Limit 1
Use 3 $1/1 coupons found here (hurry and print these, they won't last long)
or $.35/1 coupons found in the 7/24 SS
Cost = $3 plus you get $3 ECB


If you have the coupons you can do the follow deals and get a $10 gas card: 
Deal #1
Buy 4 Aussie/Herbal Essence stylents ($2.48@)  =  $9.92
Use (4)$3 off Aussie/HE stylents WYB any product, excl trial size (PG 7/3)  = -$12 
Buy 4 Aussie/Herbal Essence Poo/Cond/Stylent ($2.48@) =  $9.92
Use (4) $1 off Aussie/HE product, excl trial size (RP 6/12)  =  -$4
Subtotal =$19.84
- $16.00
Total = $3.84 (plus tax)

Deal #2
Buy 2 Aussie/Herbal Essence stylents ($2.48@)  =  $5.96
Use (2)$3 off Aussie/HE stylents WYB any product, excl trial size (PG 7/3)  = -$6
Buy 2 Aussie/Herbal Essence Poo/Cond/Stylent ($2.48@) =  $5.96
Use (2) $1 off Aussie/HE product, excl trial size (RP 6/12)  =  -$6
Subtotal =$11.92
- $12.00
Total = $ I'm not sure how this will work, you might just have to pay tax

If you try this please let me know how it works for you. 

Wal-Mart -- Free Chiquita bites & Cascade

Don't forget to "Like" Chiquita on Face Book and print their $1/1 Chiquita Bites, Single, Family Pack, Multi-Pack or Duos

And clip your $1/1 Cascade (any size) from your Proctor & Gamble insert

I stopped at Wal-Mart tonight, used the above coupons, and brought home:

  $  9.80   (10) Chiquita Apple/Grape bites

  $10.78   (11)  Chiquita Pineapple bites

  $  5.82   (6) Cascade Complete Trial Size

  $26.40

  $    .62   tax

  $27.02

-$ 21.00   (21) $1/1 Chiquita bites

-$   6.00   (6)  $1/1 Cascade (any size)

  $     .02   out of pocket

Have you printed your Chiquita coupons yet?

Rite Aid - will post deals later ths evening

I'm really having trouble finding any good deals at Rite Aid this entire month.  I used to be able to shop at Rite Aid every day and come home with awesome deals.  They just aren't happening any more.

And you really know the deals just are not there when you go to Rite Aid on a Friday, inquire as to why you didn't receive your +Ups, and then you realize that you were shopping a deal that didn't start until the following Sunday.  Yes, I have to admit I had already written off last weeks sale when I went on Friday.  I bought 2 cases of water and didn't receive my 2 $.75 +Ups.  Then I realized the mistake.  I just shrugged my shoulders and thought to myself  "oh well, at least I saved 20% on each case of water"  :-)

CVS 7/24-7/30

Here are some good deals at CVS this week

$1.99 ECB wyb Paper Mate Grip Pens, 8 ct, $1.99  ---  free after ECB

$5 ECB wyb Brita Pitcher Filters, 3 pk, $14.99  ---  $7.99 after $2 coupons and ECB
-$2/1 Brita Filter 

Spend $30, Get $10 FREE Gas
Here are some of the things you can buy to get your $10 FREE Gas card:
Aussie or Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, 10.1 to 13.5 oz, or Styler, 6 to 14 oz, 2/$4.97
-$1/1 Herbal Essence or Aussie Products 6/12/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
-$3 off Herbal Essence Styler WYB any Herbal Essence Product 7/3/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
CVS Value Size Vitamins: Calcium 600+D, 600 ct, Fish Oil, 240 to 400 ct, Spectravite, 365 ct, or Vitamin D, 300 ct, and more, B1G1
Duracell Batteries, AA or AAA, 8 pk, 2/$10
-$0.75/1 Duracell Batteries 7/31/2011 P&G Insert (exp 8/31/2011)
-$0.50/1 Duracell Batteries 7/3/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
M&M’s, 9.9 to 15.4 oz, 2/$6
-$1/1 M&M’s Pretzel Chocolate Candies 6/19/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
Colgate Total Advanced, 4 oz, 2in1, 4.6 oz, Total or MaxFresh, 6 oz, 2/$5
-$0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste 7/24/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/31/2011)
-$0.75/1 Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste 7/10/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/30/2011)
-$0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste 7/10/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/30/2011)
-$1/1 Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste All You June 2011 (exp 7/31/2011)
Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Detergent, 25 to 32 loads, 2/$7
-$1/2 Arm & Hammer Laundry Products 7/24/2011 SS Insert (exp 9/15/2011)
Mars Chocolate King Size, Assorted, 1.94 to 3.63 oz, B2G1
-$0.50/2 Mars 3 Musketeers 6/26/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color, $6.99
-$2/1 Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color Product 6/12/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
-$3/1 Clairol Natural Instincts Vibrant Hair Color 6/12/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/31/2011) 

Check out I Heart Saving Money for other deals at CVS this week. Thanks Michelle. 

Walgrens 7/24-7/30

Here are some of my favorite deals at Walgrens this week.  They have several items which are free after Register Rewards (RR).   Walgrens does not have limits like CVS and Rite Aid however the manager may impose limits depending on their stock.  You can use your RR's right away to purchase other items.  However you need to remember you can not use a RR from one item on that exact same item and expect to receive an RR.   

$1 RR wyb 2 Twizzlers, 11 to 16 oz, 2/$3
-$1/3 Twizzlers Candy 6/26/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/31/2011)
-$0.50/1 Twizzlers Candy 6/26/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/31/2011)
-$0.75/1 Twizzlers 6/26/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/31/2011)

-----these coupons are regional.  I did not receive them in my coupon inserts-----

$1.50 RR wyb Perfection Tampons, 8 pk, $1.50  --- free after RR

$3 RR wyb 2 Scunci No Damage Hair Elastic, 18 ct, 2/$3 ---free after RR

$2 RR wyb DenTek Comfort Clean Flosser, 50 pk, $2.99  ---free after couopn and RR
-$1/1 DenTek Flossers

$3 RR wyb 2 Crest 3D White or Pro-Health Toothpaste, 4 or 4.2 oz, or Oral-B Indicator Toothbrush, 2/$4.98
-----free after coupon and RR
-$0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste 7/3/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
-$1/1 Crest Pro-Health For Me Toothpaste 6/5/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
-$0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel 6/5/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
-$1/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel 6/5/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
-B1G1 Oral-B CrossAction Manual Toothbrush 6/5/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
-$2/2 Oral-B Toothbrushes 7/3/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)

Check out I Heart Saving Money for other deals at Walgrens this week. Thanks Michelle.

Walgrens -Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave

Walgrens has an in-ad coupon this week that should work on the Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave. 

Use the $1.99 in-ad coupon found in the weekly ad (between the doors at the store)
Use either this $1.50/1 coupon
or this $1/1 coupon or the $1/1 coupon found in the SS 7/24 (might be regional)
You can get it for either $.49 or $1

Not a bad deal for Skintimate.

FREE Vibe Earbuds from 1SaleADay

Michelle over at I Heart Saving Money posted that there is a free offer available right now on 1SaleaDay.com. Just “Like” 1SaleaDay.com on Facebook, then leave a comment on their page.  Then head over to their website to grab a completely FREE (including shipping!) pair of noise-isolating deep bass earbuds. You will need to sign up for a 1SaleaDay account if you don’t already have one.  The nice thing is that you will not need to enter any payment info – nice deal! These offers are usually gone quickly so head over to get your freebie now!