Savings Tracker

Jenny at SouthernSavers posted this spreadsheet as one she uses to track her weekly and annual savings. For those of you comfortable with computers, there isn't much to it other than adding more lines as you need them and continuing the formulas.

I've never really been interested in tracking percent saved over time, so I don't think this is for me. For those of you looking to track percentage and total dollars saved, this looks to be the easiest set up for you and the formulas are already done.

Good luck and let me know if you decide to use this so you can share your progress!

2010 Coupon Insert Schedule

January
3 – (3) Smart Source & (2) RedPlum
10 – Smart Source & RedPlum
17 – Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
24 – Smart Source & RedPlum
31 – Smart Source & RedPlum

February
7 – Smart Source & Red Plum
14 – Red Plum
21 – (2) Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
28 – Smart Source

March
7 – Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
14 – Smart Source & RedPlum
21 – (2) Smart Source & RedPlum
28 – (2) Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble

April
4 – No Inserts
11 – Smart Source & RedPlum
18 – Smart Source & RedPlum
25 – Smart Source & (2) RedPlum

May
2 – Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter &Gamble
9 – Smart Source
16 – Smart Source & RedPlum
23 – Smart Source & RedPlum
30 – No Inserts

June
6 – (2) Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
13 – Smart Source
20 – (2) Smart Source & RedPlum
27 – Smart Source & RedPlum

July
4 – Procter and Gamble
11 – Smart Source & RedPlum
18 – Smart Source
25 – Smart Source & RedPlum

August
1 – Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
8 – (2) Smart Source & RedPlum
15 – Smart Source & RedPlum
22 – (2) Smart Source
29 – Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble

September
5 – No Inserts
12 – Smart Source & 2 RedPlum
19 – Smart Source & RedPlum
26 – Smart Source & RedPlum

October
3 – Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
10 – Smart Source & RedPlum
17 – Smart Source & RedPlum
24 – Smart Source & RedPlum
31 – Smart Source & RedPlum

November
7 – (2) Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
14 – Smart Source & RedPlum
21 – Smart Source
28 – No Inserts

December
5 – Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
12 – Smart Source & RedPlum
19 – No Inserts
26- No Inserts

Roanoke Times Insert Listing

I finally was able to get my hands on the 12/27 insert (it was only one, P&G). Insert listing has been updated.

Food Lion 12/30/09

Ad here.

Best buys for Food Lion this week (thanks to Southern Savers for FLIP link and coupon match-up's):

Tyson Any’tizers 10-11 oz. B1G1 at $3.99
-$1.50 SS 10/11
Buy 2, use 2 MQ pay $0.99 total

7Up or Diet Rite 12 Pack, 12 oz. Cans $2.75
-$1.00 printable (FLIP)
Total $1.75

Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa 8-10 ct $1 ea
-$1.00 printable (FLIP)
FREE

CVS 1/3/10

Ad scan here thanks to iheartcvs. Not a lot to get excited about that I can see. I'll keep checking for new deals and repost if I find any.

$2 ECB wyb GE Energy Smart light bulb 1 pk, $2.99
- $1.00 HERE
Final Price: $.99

$10 ECB wyb Accu-Check Compact Plus glucometer, $14.99
-$4.99 MIR
Final Price: FREE after ECB and MIR

Walgreens 1/3/10

Ad scan here thanks to iheartwags. Looks like this is just the short ad, so if we get a preview of a full ad, I will repost with new deals.

$2 RR wyb 2 Kellogg’s select cereals (Frosted Flakes, Smart Start, & Special-K pictured 12-18.2 oz), 2/$5
-$1/2 here
-$1/2 Kroger home mailer
Final Price: $1.00/ea

New Cellfire Coupons Available

Coupons can be saved until 1/11/2010 and redeemed until 1/25/2010. Click here to load them to your card.

Scotch Fur Fighter Save $4
Save $4 on a Scotch(tm) Fur Fighter(tm) Hair Remover Starter Kit.

Any Biore Save $1
Save $1.00 when purchasing Biore products.

Any Curel Save $1
Save $1.00 when purchasing Curel, 13oz or larger.

Jergens Lotions Save $1
Save $1.00 when purchasing full size Jergens (excluding Jergens Natural Glow).

Root Awakening Save $2
Save $2.00 when purchasing any Root Awakening product, 6 oz - 8.45 oz)

Purina® Dry Cat Food Save $1
Save $1.00 on any one (1) package of Purina® brand Dry Cat Food, any size, any variety.
Purina® Dry Dog Food Save $1
Save $1.00 on any one (1) package of Purina® brand Dry Dog Food, any size, any variety.
Purina® Dog/Cat Treats Save $1
Save $1.00 on two (2) packages of Purina® brand Dog Snacks and/or Cat Treats, any size, any variety.

Toll House® Dough Save $.55
Save $0.55 when you purchase any (1) variety of Nestle® Toll House® Refrigerated Cookie Dough.

Toll House® Morsels Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you purchase any (1) variety of Nestle® Toll House® Morsels
PB Rolled Pie Crusts Save $.50
Save $.50 when you buy TWO packages of Pillsbury® Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts.
Green Giant® vege's Save $.50
Save $.50 when you buy TWO any variety Green Giant® Frozen Boxed Vegetables.
PB Sweet Rolls Save $.40
Save $.40 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Sweet Rolls OR Grands!® Sweet Rolls.
Pillsbury® Crescents Save $.50
Save $.50 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Crescent Dinner Rolls.

PB Refrig'd Grands! Save $.30
Save $.30 when you buy TWO any size/variety Refrigerated Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits.
PB Cookie Dough Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy TWO PACKAGES any variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cookie Dough.

Progresso® Soups Save $.50
Save $.50 when you buy TWO any flavor Progresso® Soups.
BC Fruit Snacks Save $.50

Save $.50 on TWO BOXES Betty Crocker® Fruit by the Foot®, Fruit Gushers®, Fruit Roll-Ups® OR Fruit Roll-Ups® Fruit Stickerz® Fruit Flavored Snacks.
NV Granola Bars Save $.40

Save $.40 when you buy ONE BOX any flavor/variety Nature Valley® Granola Bars.
Fiber One® Chewy Bar Save $.40
Save $.40 when you buy ONE BOX any flavor Fiber One® Chewy Bars.

Cheerios® Cereal Save $.55
Save $.55 when you buy Original Cheerios® cereal (the one in the yellow box).
Trix® Cereal Save $.55
Save $.55 when you buy Trix® cereal.

BC Potatoes Save $.40
Save $.40 when you buy any flavor Box or Pouch Betty Crocker® Potatoes (Except Potato Buds®).

BC Fruit Shapes Save $.40
Save $.40 when you buy ONE BOX any variety Betty Crocker® Fruit Flavored Shapes.
BC Warm Delights Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy ONE any flavor Betty Crocker® Warm Delights® Bowls OR Betty Crocker® Warm Delights® Minis Bowl

PB Holiday Cookies Save $.75
Save $.75 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Refrigerated Holiday Cookies.
Progresso® Broth Save $.50
Save $.50 when you buy ONE any variety Progresso® Broth.

PB Savorings® Save $.55
Save $.55 when you buy any flavor/variety Pillsbury® Savorings® products.
BC Frosting Save $.50
Save $.50 when you buy ONE TUB any flavor/variety Betty Crocker® Frosting.

Walgreens - Today ONLY!

I just had a pretty good trip at Wags. Today is their receive a $5RR wyb $25 (before coupons)! Here's what I got:

3- 12 pk Diet Coke $10
1- Complete contact solution $7.99
1- Gillette Fusion razor $8.99

Use:
- $4 Fusion from 11/29 PG

Get:
$2 RR for Coke
$8 RR for Complete
$4 RR for Fusion
$5 RR bonus (mine expires on 12/20!)

Total: Paid $22.98 (in RR's, of course)
Receive: $19 in RR's

Not bad paying $4 for everything I got. You could also do the Huggies deal instead of the Coke if you have a little one in diapers.

Aliqua - Beautiful Christmas Album

You MUST listen to this live stream of Aliqua's Christmas album. I had never heard of them before until I downloaded one of Amazon's free songs and I must say I LOVE it. The link above will take you to Amazon's stream of their ENTIRE album, not just the snippets of each song.

If you like it, go here to purchase the whole album for download for only $6.99. The cd format is VERY expensive for some reason and Amazon is out of stock, but you can burn the mp3 album to a CD and listen on most any newer stereo.

They have a Facebook page too if you're interested.

TONS of Free Music at Amazon

I have downloaded about 30 songs over the last couple days FREE from Amazon. Check out this page for all the latest FREE songs available.

My only caution is that you may want to preview the song before you download it and read the reviews on songs that are listed as "Christmas" songs. There are definitely some under the Christmas category that are downright vulgar and ARE NOT in the spirit of Christmas.

Kroger e-Coupon Site

If you haven't noticed already, you can view some of your e-coupons loaded to your Kroger card from here (I found the ones from my P&G e-saver which they are discontinuing listed here). You can also add new coupons from this site as well.

Thanks, MidAtlanticDeals

New Cellfire Coupons Available

New Cellfire coupons available here.

Warning about Redbox

Read this about a potentially expensive issue with Redbox that you'll want to keep in mind if you use it.

Coupons & Freebies

$1/1 Keebler or Kellogg's product here. Just click on the Printable coupons tab in the upper right side of the page.


$0.75/1 Kleenex here.
Thanks, Hip2Save for all of the above

$1/4 DelMonte products here. Must register.

Free Del Monte recipe book here.

Some good gift wrapping ideas so you don't have to purchase and use wrapping paper here from VocalPoint. Not sure if you have to be a member to read the article or not.

Upcoming MM at CVS

Hurry and print the $2/1 Nivea Women’s Body Wash printable that’s available right now to take advantage of a money-maker of a deal at CVS next week.

Nivea Body Wash. $5.99
Get $5 ECBs (limit 1)

Thanks, DealSeekingMom

Coupons & Freebies

$10 off $20 from Yankee candle here. You can print this through 12/13.
Thanks, Hip2Save

$1/1 General Mills cereal (only certain types listed) here.
Thanks, Hip2Save

$3/1 Neosporin lip health here. Use at CVS in combination with their instant $2.50 clip-free coupon to get a FREE tube.
Thanks, DealSeekingMom

Walgreens 4-Day Sale 12/9-12/12

$5 Register Reward when you spend $25. You must reach $25 before coupons.

$5 RR wyb Neutrogena Men's Skin Care $4.99
These are found in the section with the men's shaving cream. Face wash and shave cream are known to be working.
- $2/1 coupon in the December All You magazine
Final Price: $2 MM

$7 RR wyb Just For Men Touch of Gray Hair Color at $6.99
This charged me full price but did give me RR. Will go back to get difference credited.
- $2/1 printable coupon here (must register)
Final Price: $2 MM
Mail in rebate for full purchase price here

$10 RR wyb Renu Multi-Purpose Plus Solution Twin Pack at $9.99
- $2/1 printable coupon here
Final Price: $2 MM

Buy 1 Stayfree Feminine Care at $1.99, Get $1.99 Register Rewards
- $1/1 printable here or here
Final Price: $1 MM

$2 RR wyb select Conair Brushes or Scunci Hair Accessories at $2
There are only select items working for this; confirmed NOT working is the 18 ct Scunci hair elastics; confirmed by someone else WORKING is the Conair hair brushes UPC 074108951144.

$2 RR wyb Stim-U-Dent (100-pack) at $2

***Don't forget the monthly Walgreen deals too!

Coupons & Freebies

All You website is offering a free sample of Simply Naked Stacey’s Chips here. Limit one per household.

Become a Facebook fan of Aveeno Nourish and click on the Free Sample Tab to request your free sample of Aveeno Nourish product.

JCPenney has a new online coupon code for $10 off your order. All you need to do is use the code NICE4U at check out. This coupon expires on 12/24.
Thanks, CommonSenseWithMoney for all of the above

Sign up here to receive a coupon for $3 off any 10 Weight Watchers SmartOnes. Coupon will arrive via email.
Thanks, MoneySavingMom

Go here to snag a FREE sample of the Smead SuperTab Folder!
Thanks, Hip2Save

Photoworks $5 Mug w/ Free shipping

Today 12/7 only you can get an 11oz photo mug for $5 at Photoworks; shipping is free. Use the code 5DOLLARMUG at checkout.

Walgreens Deal - Online ONLY!

Currently, Walgreens.com has a closeout on some of their nuts (8-10 oz). Almonds and cashews are just $1.05/ea! You can also get free shipping by entering the promo code WFAN - good 12/7 ONLY!

Go through Ebates and get 4% cash back on your purchase!

The site seems to be really slow right now, probably due to high traffic for this deal, but give it a try and be patiend!

CVS 12/6/09

Posted 12/2/09

Ad scan here
Thanks, VJWilson27 on HCW

3 Day Sale

$3.99 ECB wyb Merry Brite Santa Hat, $3.99 – Limit 2

$1.99 ECB wyb Merry Brite Mini Ornaments 12ct, $1.99 – Limit 2

Week Long Sale

$3.99 ECB wyb Emergen-C Immune Booster 2pk, $3.99 – Limit 1

$8.99 ECB wyb Zantac 150 24ct or 75 30ct, $8.99 – Limit 1
-$2.00 peelies found on product
-$5.00 IP available a few weeks back (looks like the current IP may be for $2) here
-$1.00 from 10/18 SS
-$1.00 from 11/15 SS
Final Price: FREE to MM

$5 ECB wyb Bayer Contour glucometer, $14.99 – Limit 1
-$30.00 from 10/25 RP (will take off $14.99)
Final Price: $5.00 MM

$7 ECB wyb $15 in Revlon cosmetics or beauty tools – Limit 1
Prices generally start at $7.99 for cosmetics and $5.49 for tools
-$2.00 cosmetics 11/15 SS
-$1.00 beauty tool 11/15 SS
Final Price: As low as $2.49/ea

$14.99 MIR wyb Accu-Check glucometer, $14.99
-$10.00 from 11/8 SS or 8/23 SS
Final Price: $10.00 MM after MIR

Coupons & Freebies

Get a FREE limited edition Pink panty from Victoria’s Secret with any Pink purchase! This is valid for Pink nation members only, so be sure to register if you’re not already a member. Expires 12/7/09.
Thanks, DealSeekingMom

Walgreens 4-day sale 12/2-12/5

$2 RR wyb Dentek Floss Picks (35-90ct) or Floss (55yd) $1.99
-$1/1 SS 10/11 or various samples and home mailers
Final cost: $1 MM

$2 RR wyb Goody Ouchless hair Accessories $2
(This is a great use for the Aussie and Herbal Essence $2 RR from the last couple weeks- you only pay .10 in tax)
Includes 27-50 Pack Elastics and Flexible Tips Headband
Final cost: FREE

$4 RR wyb Natrol Acai $4
(I couldn't even find that this was stocked at the 419/221 Wags)
- $3/1 here
Final cost: $3 MM

$5 RR wyb Soft & beautiful Botanicals $5
(This is found in the ethnic section)
Final cost: FREE

Walgreens December Coupon Booklet

Check out the booklet cover and list of coupons available here at DealSeekingMom's website. There are two different coupon books, but I have only seen one of them in our area so far.

Amazon: 25 Days of FREE Music

Download free Christmas music MP3's from Amazon here. They offer a new MP3 each day so be sure and check back daily.

Coupons & Freebies

Sample of Carefree liners and Stayfree pads here from Walmart.
Thanks, CommonSenseWithMoney

3 different samples of Parent's Choice baby formula here.
Thanks, Hip2Save

Roanoke Times Insert Listing

Updated.

Coupons & Freebies

Amazon is offering 3 free MP3's! Go here and enter this code: MP34FREE. You don't have to use it right away, it'll add $3.00 to your promotional balance.
Thanks, Hip2Save

Go here to register to receive email from the Zax Mail Club and you will get a coupon for a FREE Meal Deal. Coupon should arrive in about 30 days.
Thanks, CentisbleSavings

Through 11/28/09, get a 1-year subscription to ESPN magazine from Amazon for just $5!
Thanks, DealSeekingMom

Advance deals for CVS and Wags

Sorry, but I won't be able to get you all the advance listing of deals this week. I have had a pretty hectic week and my weekend isn't looking much better. I hope to be back to normal next week though!

Walgreens ad scan here.
CVS ad scan part 1 and part 2 .
Thanks to mfh on sd

Coupons & Freebies

$1/1 Uncrustables here. You should see a square banner ad on the right hand side advertising this coupon. Click on it and you'll be redirected to a form to fill out to print the coupon.
Thanks, Hip2Save

Exclusive printable coupons here from AllYou!
Thanks, DealSeekingMom

Coupons & Freebies

$15 in Kellogg's coupons here.

$1/1 Coffee Mate creamers here. These will be BOGO at Walgreens next week, so they'll end up at $0.25/ea.
Thanks, SouthernSavers

$10 off $25 purchase at J.C.Penny's on-line or in-store with this coupon.

$1.50/1 Wet Ones here after taking pledge.
Thanks, Hip2Save

New Cellfire Coupons Available

There are new Cellfire coupons available for download to your Kroger's card. You can get them from my right sidebar or HERE.

All coupons available at Kroger stores (unless otherwise noted) and will be available until Monday, 11/30 to save to your club card. The expiration for redemption is 12/14.

They have some new coupons including Purina pet food as well as Nature’s Pride Bread.

Pillsbury® Crescents Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Crescent Dinner rolls.

BC Cookie Mix Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy any flavor 17.5 OZ. OR LARGER Betty Crocker® Cookie Mix.

BC Frosting Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy ONE TUB any flavor/variety Betty Crocker® Frosting.

BC Potatoes Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy any flavor Box or Pouch Betty Crocker® Potatoes (Except Potato Buds®).

BC Warm Delights Save $.50 Save $0.50 when you buy ONE any flavor Betty Crocker® Warm Delights® Bowls OR Betty Crocker® Warm Delights® Minis Bowls.
Bisquick® Save $.60
Save $0.60 when you buy 40 OZ. OR LARGER Original Bisquick® OR Bisquick Heart Smart® Baking Mix.

Chex Mix Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy any flavor 4.5 OZ. OR LARGER Chex Mix® OR Chex® 100 Calorie Snack.

Chex® Cereals Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy any TWO Chex® cereals.

Cinn Toast Crunch Save $.55
Save $0.55 when you buy Cinnamon Toast Crunch® cereal.

Green Giant® Vege's Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO any variety Green Giant® Frozen Boxed Vegetables.

PB Cookie Dough Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy TWO PACKAGES any variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cookie Dough.

PB Pie Crusts Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO packages of Pillsbury® Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts .

PB Refrig'd Grands! Save $.30
Save $0.30 when you buy TWO any size/variety Refrigerated Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits.

PB Savorings® Save $.55
Save $0.55 when you buy any flavor/variety Pillsbury® Savorings® products.

PB Sweet Rolls Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Sweet Rolls OR Grands!® Sweet Rolls.

Progresso® Broth Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy ONE any variety Progresso® Broth.

Progresso® Soups Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO any flavor Progresso® Soups.

Yoplait® Cups Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy SIX any variety Yoplait® Yogurt cups (Original, Light, Thick & Creamy, OR Whips!®) OR any flavor Yoplait® Original OR Light Smoothie.
Huggies® Diapers Save $3
Save $3.00 on any two packages of Huggies® Diapers.

Cottonelle® Save $.25
Save $.25 on any ONE (1) 4-pack or Larger COTTONELLE® Toilet Paper.

HOT POCKETS Save $.55
Save $.55 when purchasing 1 box of HOT POCKETS® brand BREAKFAST sandwiches.

Scotch Fur Fighter Save $4 (At Kroger and ShopRite)
Save $4 on a Scotch(tm) Fur Fighter(tm) Hair Remover Starter Kit.

Purina® Dry Cat Food Save $1
Save $1.00 on any one (1) package of Purina® brand Dry Cat Food, any size, any variety.

Purina® Dry Dog Food Save $1
Save $1.00 on any one (1) package of Purina® brand Dry Dog Food, any size, any variety.

Purina® Dog/Cat Treats Save $1
Save $1.00 on two (2) packages of Purina® brand Dog Snacks and/or Cat Treats, any size, any variety.

Nature's Pride Bread Save $.75
Save $0.75 on any one loaf of Nature's Pride® bread.

Food Lion 11/18/09

Here are the Food Lion deals beginning tomorro, thanks to katncaed on HCW. Meat prices will vary slightly from the ad. There are some decent B1G1 deals and some cheap frozen veggies, but nothing I am jumping for.

I'm going to use my Campbell's coupons I posted about earlier AFTER Thanksgiving when the cooking soups and gravy are LESS than B1G1 free.

Coupons & Freebies

$15 in Campbell's coupons here.

Free sample of UnderJams nighttime underpants here.
Thanks, Hip2Save

Get 100 FREE prints at Snapfish with any $5.00 or more purchase with promo code FREE5. Good today only.
Thanks, SouthernSavers

December All You! Coupon Listing

See the link to the right for the new coupons coming out in December's All You! magazine.

Kroger 11/15/09

Posted 11/16/09

Not any great deals at Kroger this week, so I am not doing any coupon match-ups. You can find a listing of the best deals here from Lori. Please keep in mind her coupon match-up's come from CouponMom.com, so they are not specific to the Roanoke Times. You can check my database listing of coupons before you go shopping if you need to.

Roanoke Times Insert Listing

Updated with 11/8 and 11/15's inserts for our paper. See the link to the right for the document.

Free Shipping and Promo Codes

Alloy
Exclusive! Free Shipping on Orders of $25+ @ Alloy
Code: SAVEFS
Expires: 12/18/09

JC Penney
Free Shipping on Orders of $49+ @ JC Penney
Code: No code needed
Expires: Ongoing

Avon
Free Shipping on Orders of $10+ @ Avon
Code: AVONFS
Expires: 11/19/09

SmartBargains.com
10% Off Any Order w/ Free Shipping @ SmartBargains
(No code required)
Expires: 12/31/09

Casual Living
Exclusive! 15% Off Sitewide @ Casual Living
Code: No code needed
Expires: 11/20/09

Victoria's Secret
Get $15 Off Orders of $100+ @ Victoria's Secret
Code: FALL09

Chadwick's
$20 Off Orders of $60+ @ Chadwick's
Code: CHE20
Expires: 12/31/09

Coupons & Freebies

$10/$20 at Smokey Bones, expires 11/23/09
Thanks, CentisbleSavings

Get a FREE CMA-Nominated Song MP3 Download from Amazon. Just click on “Get details here” to redeem the code CMAAWARD, and then choose your song. Expires 11/22/09.
Thanks, DealSeekingMom

Sign up for a rewards card from Cracker Barrel.and get a coupon for $5.00 off a $20.00 purchase.
Thanks, CentsibleSavings

Kroger: Tanglewood area

Vonda let me know about a great deal at the Tanglewood Kroger in Roanoke. The Marcal 2 pk paper towels or 12 pk toilet paper is on sale for about $1.25. With the many $1/1 coupons available, it makes them super cheap!

Coupons:
(Should be in the 11/15 SS)
10/18 SS

Walgreens: FREE Nexxus Mousse

The small 2 oz can of Nexxus mousse is on sale 2/$5 at Wags this week. There is a $4 store coupon in the November Wags coupon booklet. When you buy 2 and use the coupon, you will have $5 taken off (it only takes off up to the actual cost of the item, in this case $2.50/ea).

FREE mousse!

Coupons & Freebies

$1.10/1 Progresso soup here.

$1.00/1 Grands biscuits here.
Thanks, SouthernSavers

B2G2 Yankee candles here.
Thanks, Hip2Save

Food Lion 11/11/09

Posted 11/10/09

Not too much exciting that I can see at Food Lion again this week. Nestle refrigerated cookie dough is $1 with MQ, but other than that, I think I'll be passing this week unless some good FLIP's come out. If I see anything good later, I'll post it.

Ad scan here thanks to katncaed on HCW.

Walgreens 11/15/09

Posted 11/10/09

Ad scan here
Thanks, dandelion on HCW

$1 RR wyb Ricola mixed berry cough drops 19ct, $1.00
-$0.50 Healthy Savings Booklet
Final Price: $0.50 MM

Accu-Check Aviva or Compact Plus blood glucose monitor, $14.99
-$10.00 SS 8/23
-$14.99 MIR on box
Final Price: $10.00 MM

TRUE2go blood glucose monitoring system, $9.99
-$9.99 MIR on box
Final Price: FREE

$2 RR wyb Aussie shampoo, conditioner (8-13.5 oz) or styling products (6-14 oz), $2.99
-$1.00 11/9 RP (reported to be in the insert, but the Roanoke may not get it)
Final Price: FREE

CVS 11/15/09

Posted 11/10/09

Ad scan here
Thanks, VJWilson27 on HCW

$4 ECB wyb 2 Glade Sense & Spray kits, $6.00/ea, limit 1
-$4.00/1 SS 10/18
Final Price: Free wyb 2

$10 ECB wyb $20 of Robitussin - Adult night time, cough cold & flu 4oz, $5.00/ea, limit 1
-$2.00 here
Final Price: $.50/ea wyb 4 and use 4 MQ’s

$10 ECB wyb BOTH CoverGirl Simply Ageless foundation and blush, $23.00 for both, limit 1
-B1G1 ($10.00) PG 11/1
Final Price: $1.50/ea

$1 ECB wyb Dry Idea roll-on deodorant, $2.99, limit 1
-$2.00 IP available a while back
Final Price: FREE

$7 ECB wyb $15 of Revlon cosmetics or beauty tools, psa $1.99, limit 1
-$1.00 beauty tool 10/18 SS (exp 11/18)
-$1.00 cosmetic product 10/11 SS (exp 11/15)
Final Price: Varies

$2 ECB wyb 3 Suave body wash, $2.00/ea, limit 1
-B2G1 ($2.00) 10/25 or 9/13 RP
-$.50/1 here
Final Price: $1.00 for 3 (use B2G1 and 2 IP’s)

$2 ECB wyb Scope Outlast mouth wash, mint or peppermint 750ml , $3.49, limit 1
-$1.00 PG 11/1
Final Price: $.49

Coupons & Freebies

Save $2 on any Nivea Body Wash for Women (or check my Coupons.com sidebar)
This is a really high value coupon and should make for a really sweet deal when combined with a sale or in-store promotion! If you don't see the coupon, then try zip code 62946.

Save $1.50 on any Johnson's Baby Product (14 oz or larger) (or check my Coupons.com sidebar)
This coupon is valid to use at Walgreens. I'm guessing this will make for a great deal! The Johnson's Baby products are buy one, get one 50% off at Walgreens this week too! If you don't see the coupon, then try zip code 77477.

Save $2.00 on Huggies diaper product from coupons.com or on my side bar.

Free sample of Huggies Little Movers diapers, size 3, 4, or 5 here.

Thanks, Hip2Save for the above coupon links.

CVS Deals for 11/8/09

Not a lot going on for this week at CVS, but I HAVE to roll some ECB's before they expire, so here's what I plan on doing:

Card 1:

EARinse $7.99
Total due: $7.99
Get $7.99 back in ECB's

Buy 2 Children's Claritin $10/ea
- Use 2 $3.00/1 printables from their website (after collecting 7 badges)
Total due: $14.00
Get back $10 in ECB's

Total before coupons: $21.99
Use $5/20 coupon
Total due: $16.99

Pay with $10.00 ECB's and $6.99 on gift card
Get back $17.99 in ECB's ($1 MM)

Card 2:

EARinse $7.99
Total due: $7.99
Get $7.99 back in ECB's

Buy 2 Garnier Nutritionist skin care prod (psa $5.99/ea)
- Use 2-$2.50 printable from Red Plum
Total due: $6.98
Get back $7 ECB

Rimmel mascara $6.99
- Use $2 from Nov. All You magazine
Total due: $4.99
Get back $4 ECB

$0.04 filler

Total before coupons:
Use $5/20 coupon
Total due: $15.00

Pay with $9.99 ECB's and $5.01 on gift card
Get back $18.99 in ECB's ($4 MM)

Walgreen's Deals for 11/8/09

Not a great week at Wags, but with some work you can make a little money. Here is my plan for using the $5 off $25 coupon found here or on the front flap of this week's circular.

Buy 2 Clabber girl corn starch or baking powder
- Use 2 $0.55 printables from SmartSource
- Use in-ad coupon
Total due: -$.10 (hand MQ first)

Buy 4 Glade sprays
- Use 2 B1G1 from 11/1 SS
- Use in-ad coupon
- Use $1/2 store coupon from the November booklet (comes off twice wyb 4)
Total due: -$.02

Buy 2 Neosporin $6.99/ea
- Use 2 $1/1 printable
- Use 2 Wags bonus coupons here
AND
Buy 1 Lubriderm Fragrance Free Daily Moisture Lotion (6-oz.) $3.79
- Use $2/1 printable
Total due: $7.77, Get $8 back in RR

Buy 2 Rolaids 100 ct bottle $4.99/ea
- Use $4/2 from 10/4 RP
Total due: $5.98, Get back $5 in RR

Buy 1 Almay pure blends foundation $9.99
Total Due $9.99, Get back $10 in RR

Buy 3 Comtrex cold 20 ct $5.99/ea
- Use 3 $3/1 from 11/1 SS
- Use $3/1 from Wags November booklet (comes off three times wyb 3)
Total due: -$.03

Buy 1 Dulcolax $7.00
- Use $3 MQ found on product
Total due: $4.00, Get back $4 RR
Submit for $5.00 MIR found on package for a $5 MM

Total after coupons: $27.59
Use $5 off $25
Total due: $22.59

I am paying using RR's and $.69 cash
Get back $10, $8, $5, $4 RR's ($27)
Turns into about a $5 MM!

CVS 11/8/09

It's such a stink week at CVS again, I am not going to bother listing out the deals. You can go here to see what Jenny has come up with, but basically it's another flop week.

The two free deals are nothing to write home about....EARinse $7.99 and NovaMax glucometer $9.99. I am going to have to do these deals just to roll my ECB's before they expire.

CVS $5 off $20 Coupon

Go here to get your $5 off $20 coupon.
Thanks, CommonSenseWithMoney

Coupons & Freebies

Get a free 2010 calendar from Tylenol here with $50 in coupons here.
Thanks, SouthernSavers


$5 off $30 at CVS by taking a short quiz here.
Thanks, SouthernSavers


Madre y Mujer, an online magazine in Spanish established by Kimberly-Clark, is offering a free booklet with $15 in coupon savings. Sign up here (yes, it's in Spanish).
Thanks, CommonSenseWithMoney

Kroger 11/1/09

Kroger is having the Mega Event sale again. See Jenny's post here for the latest sales and coupon match-ups. There are some coupons that weren't available in the Roanoke Times, so check my coupon listing here before you go.

Coupons & Freebies

$1.00/1 Pup-peroni dog treats here.

Free sample of Dove shampoo and conditioner here.

$0.10 prints, 4x6, Walgreens, now through 11/7 with coupon code TENEACH.

FREE shipping with $50 purchase at Old Navy through 11/8 with coupon code ONSHIP50.

FREE Clorox Disinfecting Wipes sample pack for Sam's Club members here.

New Cellfire Coupons Available

Posted 11/3/09

There are new Cellfire coupons available for download to your Kroger's card. You can get them from my right sidebar or HERE.

All coupons available at Kroger stores will be available until Monday 11/16 to save to your Kroger card. The expiration for redemption is 11/30.

Pillsbury® Crescents Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Crescent Dinner Rolls.

BC Potatoes Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy any flavor Box or Pouch Betty Crocker® Potatoes (Except Potato Buds®).

BC Frosting Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy ONE TUB any flavor/variety Betty Crocker® Frosting.

Bisquick® Save $.60
Save $0.60 when you buy 40 OZ. OR LARGER Original Bisquick® OR Bisquick Heart Smart® Baking Mix.

Chex Mix® Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy any flavor 4.5 OZ. OR LARGER Chex Mix® OR Chex® 100 Calorie Snack.

Green Giant® Vege's Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO any variety Green Giant® Frozen Boxed Vegetables.

Hamburger Helper® Save $.75
Save $0.75 when you buy THREE any flavor Hamburger Helper®, Tuna Helper® OR Chicken Helper® Home Cooked Skillet Meals.

Kix® cereal Save $.55
Save $0.55 when you buy any Kix® cereal - Kix®, Berry Berry Kix® OR Honey Kix®.

PB Italian Meal Bred Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Italian Meal Breads (Includes any Loaves, Breadsticks, Dinner Rolls, and Pizza Crust).

PB Rolled Pie Crusts Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO packages of Pillsbury® Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts.

PB Refrig'd Grands! Save $.30
Save $0.30 when you buy TWO any size/variety Refrigerated Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits.

PB Sweet Rolls Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Sweet Rolls OR Grands!® Sweet Rolls.

PB Holiday Cookies Save $.75
Save $0.75 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Refrigerated Holiday Cookies.

Progresso® Broth Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy ONE any variety Progresso® Broth.

Progresso® Soups Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO any flavor Progresso® Soups.

Romano's Mac Grill kit Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy any flavor Romano's Macaroni Grill® Restaurant Favorites® Dinner Kit.

Yoplait® Delights(tm) Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy any flavor Yoplait® Delights Yogurt Multipack.

Cottonelle® Save $.25
Save $.25 on any ONE (1) 4-pack or Larger COTTONELLE® Toilet Paper.

Huggies® Diapers Save $1
Save $1.00 on any package of Huggies® Diapers

LEAN POCKETS Save $.55
Save $.55 when purchasing 1 box of LEAN POCKETS® brand BREAKFAST sandwiches.

BC Cookie Mix Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy any flavor 17.5 OZ. OR LARGER Betty Crocker® Cookie Mix.

BC Warm Delights Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy ONE any flavor Betty Crocker® Warm Delights® Bowls OR Betty Crocker® Warm Delights® Minis Bowls.

Chex® cereals Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy any TWO Chex® cereals.

Fiber One Muffin Mix Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy any flavor/variety Fiber One(tm) Box Muffin Mix.

NV Granola Nut Clustrs Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy ONE BAG any flavor Nature Valley® Granola Nut Clusters.

PB Cookie Dough Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy TWO PACKAGES any variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cookie Dough.
PB Frozen Grands! Save $.75
Save $0.75 when you buy any TWO Frozen Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, OR Mini Cinnamon Rolls.

Yoplait® cups Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy SIX any variety Yoplait® Yogurt cups OR any flavor Yoplait® Original OR Light Smoothies.

Roanoke Times Insert Listing

Updated with 11/1's coupons. See the link to the right.

Walgreens November Monthly Register Rewards

Posted 11/2/09

Almay Pure Blends Foundation, $9.99
Get $10 RRs
FREE after RRs!

Robitussin DM To Go (2-pk.), $2.49
Get $2.49 RRs
FREE after RRs!

Dulcolax Balance (7 Day, 4.1-oz.), $7
Get $4 RRs
$3/1 Dulcolax printable
$3/1 Dulcolax coupon found on package
$5 Dulcolax mail-in rebate (PDF)
Better than FREE after coupon, RRs, and MIR!

Theraflu, $5
Get $3 RRs wyb 2
$2/1 Theraflu Product, exp. 12-31-09 (SS 10/18/09)
$2/1 Theraflu Walgreens coupon (Healthy Savings Booklet)
As low as FREE after coupons and RRs!

Almay Pure Blends Eye Shadow, Lip Gloss, or Mascara, psa $6.99
Get $5 RRs
As low as $1.99!

Nabisco Crackers
Get $3 RRs wyb $10
$1/2 Nabisco Crackers printable
$1.50/2 Nabisco Crackers printable
$1/2 Nabisco Crackers coupon (Nabisco Back To School Booklet)

Thanks, DealSeekingMom

Walgreens 11/1/09

Posted 10/30/09

Wags looks like a stink fest this week. I guess they are anticipating really good deals for Black Friday, so they don't want to give us anything good this week.

I can't seem to find anything at all I want to roll my RR's with. I have one that expires 11/5, so I guess I better get in before Sunday to catch the current week's deals.

Ad scan is here thanks to warcraftbaby on HCW.

November Coupon Booklet from Walgreens

Here are the new coupons available in the November coupon booklet:

50¢ off Ricola Cough Drops Natural Herb, 50 ct.
$1 off Delsym Adult or Child, 5 oz.
$1 off W Vitamin C or Organic Lip Balm, .15 oz.
50¢ off Chap-Aid Lip Balm 3 pack, Original or Cherry, .15 oz
$1 off Carmex 3 Pack, Original or Cherry Squeeze Tube, .35 oz
$1 off Chapstick Lip Balm, Cherry 3 pack, .15 oz
$3 off Breathe Right Nose Strips, 26-30 pack or Snore Relief Spray 2 oz
$3 off Theraflu Cold & Cough Day/Night Hot Liquid, 12 packets
$5 off EAS Myoplex Shake, Chocolate or Vanilla, 4 pack, 14 oz ea.
$5 off Sinu Cleanse Kids Mist Sinus Relief
$1.50 off Vagisil Satin Creame, 1 oz
50¢ off Pedialyte Powder Packs, 4 or 8 pk, Liquid 33.8 oz, Freezer Pops 16 ct or Singles 4 ct
$4 off Excedrin Extra Strength, 250 tablets
$2 off Oral-B Cross Action Power Toothbrush or Refills
$20 off Oral-B Pulsonic or Professional Care Plaque Remover 7400 Toothbrush
50¢ off Stain Away Plus Denture Cleanse, 8.1 oz
$2 off Gas-X 18-72 ct, Ex-Lax 24-90 ct, Benefiber 48-125 dose powder caplets, 114 ct, stick pack 28 ct, Maalox 12 oz tablets, 90 ct
$1 off Pedia-Lax Gummies 60 ct, Chewable Tablets 30 ct, Suppositories 6 ct, Liquid Stool Softener 4 oz
$3.50 off Bausch & Lomb ReNu Contact Solution, 12 oz
$1 off Synovium Pain Relieving Foot Gel, 4 oz
$1 off Whitman’s Sampler, 10 or 12 oz
50¢ off Lindt Truffles, 5.1 oz
1 off (With purchase of 2) Palmer Mini Crisp Kringles, Wreaths Fudge, Holiday Wishes Peanut Butter Treats, 12 oz
$1 off (With purchase of 2) Toblerone Chocolate Bar, 3.5 or 3.52 oz -
50¢ off Bic Lighter, 2 or 3 pack
$1 off W 3x Power Medicine Bottle Magnifier
$10 off Walgreens Blood Pressure Monitor
$1 off W Mediscope Kit
$2 off Myoflex Cream 4 oz, Nupercainal Ointment 2 oz, Mineral Ice Gel 8 oz
$2 off Enfamil, Enfagrow or Nutramigen Formula 12.5 to 24 oz
$2 off Nizoral or Neutrogena Therapeutic Hair Care, 4 to 16 oz
$1 off Pantene, Herbal Essences or Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner, 23.7 or 25.4 oz
$4 off Almay One Coat Mascara
$5 off Rayovac Hearing Aid Batteries, 10, 13 or 312 24 pack
$1 off (with purchase of 2) Nursery Water, 1 gal
$1 off (with purchase of 2) Glade Products
$1 off Ocean Spray Cranberry Pomegranate or 100% Cranberry Juice Cocktail, 64 oz
$1 off (With purchase of 2)Wrigley’s Eclipse Gum, 12 pack
$3 off Energizer Hearing Aid Batteries, 10, 13 or 312, 8 pack
$10 off Rogaine for Men or Women, 3 pack
$4 off Nexxus Hair Care (Excludes Trial Size)
$5 off Luster Whitening System or Ampules, 14 pack
$5 off BD Ultra-Fine 33 Gauge Lancets, 100 pack
50¢ off Nexcare First-Aid Pads or Tape
$7 off Celadrin Inflame Away Softgels, 60 ct
$1 off Nature’s Choice Paper Towels, 3 pack
$1 off (With purchase of 2) Werther’s Original, 5.2 oz
$4 off Stopain Spray, 8 oz
$2 off (With purchase of 2) Cella’s Chocolate Covered Cherries, 11 oz
$1 off (With purchase of 2 *Holiday M&M’s pictured) M&M’s, 9.9 to 12.6 oz
$1 off (With purchase of 2) Lindt Chocolate Bar, 3.5 or 4.4 oz
$1 off Senokot-S 10 ct or Senokot 20 ct
$3 off Similasan Ear or Eye Drops, .33 oz
$10 off Smart Health Wellness Monitor Watch
$2 off Zantac, 24 or 30 ct
$3 off Kerasal Antifungal Ointment, 1 oz
$2 off Bausch & Lomb Eye Drops, .5 oz
$3 off Walgreens Warm Mist Vaporizer
$10 off SleepRight Dental Guard
$10 off Extenze, 30 tablets
$5 off TriDerma MD, 2.2 or 6.2 oz
$1 off Humphreys Teething Strips, 18 pack, Tablets 135 ct
$5 off Walgreens Certainty Underwear, 28 to 40 pack or Briefs 32 pack
$3 off Comtrex PE Cough & Cold Day/Night, 20 ct
$2 off Wal-Zyr 24-Hr., 10 mg 14 tablets
$2 off Walgreens Sinus Wash Booster, 2 oz or Refills 100 pack
$5 off Skin Essentials Age Spot Treatment 1 oz or Deep Wrinkle Filler .78 oz
$1 off Crystal Deodorant, Stick 4.25 oz or Roll-on 2.25 oz

Thanks, CommonSenseWithMoney

$10 off Jeans: Special-K Promotion

$10 off a pair of jeans or a $10 donation to the United Way when you send in 5 tokens from specially marked Kellogg's Special-K pakages. Complete details here.

I would think you could redeem this at most major stores like JC Penny's, Target, or Wal-Mart.

Coupons & Freebies

* Play the Flip a Fruit Instant Win Game and if you are lucky you may win a $10 Grocery Visa Card. But even if you are not you will still be able to save on your groceries by being allowed to print a coupon for $0.50 off any one Dole Canned fruit, fruit bowls, fruit jars and frozen fruit (hit back button to print twice). The coupon I printed doesn’t expire until 2/28/2010.

This would be great to use at Kroger this week with the Dole mandarine oranges that are part of the Mega Savings Event.
Thanks, CommonSenseWithMoney

* $1.00/1 box Total cereal.
Check out this neat recipe on Tablespoon.com using Total cereal as a crust for a yummy chicken bake.
Thanks, MoneySavingMom for the coupon link.

MyCokeRewards: DOUBLE points!

Don't forget....today ONLY, you get DOUBLE points for entering Diet Coke codes in! I have already put mine in and I can tell you it really is working, even though I haven't seen anything about it on their website.

CVS Holiday Savings Book

This holiday book has $35 in extra bucks, including a coupon to receive $4 in ECB's when you purchase $20 of items. Coupon valid 11/1-12/25.

Thanks, SouthernSavers

Coupons & Freebies

Posted 10/28/09

* $5.00 off EPT pregnancy test here.
* $0.50/1 Rotel tomatoes here.
Thanks, DealSeekingMom

* Free lip gloss at Victoria Secret when you get a bra fitting with this coupon.
* B1G1 2 oz Glade candle here.
Thanks, SouthernSavers

* Coupon mailed to you for a free bottle of Old Orchard juice when you take a short survey.
* Sign up here to get four (4) $1.00 off Bumble Bee tuna coupons in your email (one per week).
Thanks, MoneySavingMom

* $10.00 off Tinkerbell DVD/BluRay combo pack here.
Thanks, CentsibleSavings

* $5.00 off any purchase at Smokey Bones here.
Thanks, Hip2Save

* 3 free MyCokeReward points for viewing a short television preview here.
Thanks, FreeStuffTimes

Blockbuster Express: enter code BM99A and get a free one night rental! Like RedBox, BlockBuster Express is only $1 a night to rent movies. This code expires 10/31/09.

Food Lion 10/28/09

Posted 10/28/09

Nothing worth mentioning at Food Lion this week unless you are looking for whole fryer chickens which are $0.59/lb.

See the local ad here.

CVS 11/1/09

Posted 10/27/09

Wow! Absolutely nothing worth making a trip next week to CVS for. I guess I have to spend my ECB's on the Dove deal this week before they expire.

Ad scan here thanks to idobiradio at HCW.

Roanoke Times Insert Listing

Updated with 10/25's coupons. See sidebar link to the right.

Kroger Deals 10/25/09

Posted 10/26/09

There are just too many of the Mega Event items for me to post, so go on over here to see Jenny's list. She is in the Southeast region so some items may vary, but for mega event items I have always found that her items are the same as ours in the Mid Atlantic region. Jenny walks the stores, so her list is MUCH more extensive than what they print in the ad.

I am so excited to see these sales come back, especially after last week's General Mills event!

Vaseline Sheer Infusion lotion

FYI to those who have been looking for this lotion that's on special this month......It's back in stock at the Salem Wags and the Roanoke 221/419 Wags.

Free Milk at Kroger

Purchase: any three Kellogg's Mini-Wheats cereals (14.5 oz+, any flavor, mix or match)
Get: coupon for FREE gallon of milk (any brand, any flavor up to $3.60) off a future order
Dates: 10/23/09 - 11/19/09

Roanoke Times Insert Listing

Posted 10/21/09

I finally updated all of the Roanoke Times coupons. See my sidebar to access the spreadsheet.

Walgreens 10/25/09

Posted 10/20/09

Ad scan here thanks to dandelion on HCW. As I find more deals, I'll add them and let you know.

Monthly Deals

$2.50 RR wyb Robitussin To Go 2 pk, $2.49
Final Price: Free

$3 RR wyb Chapstick Fresh Effects, $2.99
Final Price: Free

$4 RR wyb Dulcolax Balance 7 day, 43 oz., $7.00
Reports are that there is a $3.00 peelie on package
Final Price: Free w/ coupon

$2.50 RR wyb Fiber Choice 10 ct or Beano to Go 12 ct, $2.49
Final Price: Free

$2 RR wyb Super Poligrip denture adhesive .75 oz, $2.00
-$1.00 here
Final Price: $1.00 MM if coupon valid for this item or Free w/o q

Weekly Deals

BIC multipurpose lighter, $2.50
-$1.00 SS 8/23
Final Price: $1.50

$2 RR wyb 3 Suave hair care 11-22.5oz, deodorant 2.6oz, or Rave hairspray 11oz, 3/$5.00
-$1.00/2 Suave hair care RP 8/2
-$.75/2 deodorant RP 8/2
Final Price: Varies

Revlon Color Silk hair color, $1.99 w/ in-ad q, limit 3
-$1.00/2 SS 10/4
Final Price: $1.49/ea wyb 2

Coupon to go with Food Lion Sale

Posted 10/20/09

$1.00/1 Cheerios here
Print two to pair with the upcoming Food Lion sale I posted about here.

Ready to Shop?

How do you prepare to shop? Do you list all of your items on a "grocery list"? Do you use a spreadsheet to record everything you want to get and the price it should be? Or....do you just wing it and hope it comes out okay? I think most people are in this last category, with a little bit of list making.

Coupon shopping is not easy if you want to get the best bang for your buck. You MUST go prepared to the store or you'll end up spending money OOP for items you wouldn't have bought if they weren't free. The key to sucessful coupon shopping is to get what you need or with spending as little actual money as possible. The one exception to this is groceries, which we must accept will generally end up costing something at the end of the trip.

Here are some tips to prepare:

Beginning Preparation

Don't rush out first thing Sunday morning to get your ad and buy up what you can. Planning takes time and just because you may miss a deal or two, doesn't make hastiness worth it.

Get on the websites that offer you an advanced look at the store's ad. I would recommend highlighting everything and pasting it into Word or some other word processing software.

Once you have your list in Word, get rid of anything that isn't free (unless it's something you would use or give as a gift/charity at a REAL cheap price).

Don't trust that the coupons listed are coupons you have; check for yourself and pull those coupons out. Many websites list coupons that you didn't get in your paper, things that were in samples you may not have received, or in booklets you don't have access to. You can order coupons from a coupon clipping service, but keep in mind that it takes quite a few days to get these to you and there are fees.

Once you've pulled and printed the coupons you have, delete items in the shopping list that you won't purchase because you don't have the necessary coupons.

Print this shopping list out and paper clip your coupons to it.

Once you've done this for each store, you can begin strategizing your transactions.

Ready to Go

Get a starting point set for your planned transactions that will net you the most items for the least $$ OOP. This requires good planning and math sense.

Work out your transactions on paper, so you know how many of what items you need to buy, what coupons you'll use, and what store cash (RR's, ECB's, etc) you'll use to pay for the transaction. Then, you can have an idea of what you need for fillers (cost or quantity wise) and if you need to add or remove something from that transaction.

Only you know what you have to start with as far as store cash and coupons, so you can't always use someone else's posted transaction ideas. I'd be happy to help you work out your transactions if you would like....just e-mail me.

Keep in mind you generally can't have more coupons that you do items, so know your store's policy. CVS ECB's don't count towards your coupon-item count, while RR's at Walgreens do.

Sort your coupons into stacks based on transaction (I like to paper clip them or put them together in one pocket of my binder sleeve.

The most important thing is to have a back-up plan. Plenty of times you'll get to the store with your plan in hand just to find that they're already out of stock on something. You need to be prepared.

Back-up Plan

Have some ideas for back-up items that can easily replace parts of your transaction that are out of stock. For example, if I am planning on buying a candle at $6.99 with a $3.00 q and a box of cereal at $3.00 with a $1.00 q to use my $5.99 ECB, but find they are out of the candles, I know that the mascara at $4.99 with a $2.00 q and the nail polish at $3.99 with a $1 q is the best substitution for this.

Bring your entire shopping list and all your coupons every time you shop. You may have to make a quick substitution to work a deal right then when something is out of stock.

Bring a calculator! I can't stress this enough. If a deal doesn't work the way you planned, you'll need your calculator and coupons to quickly figure out how else to work it.

Finally, don't be afraid to just walk out after getting a rain check. Don't feel like you just have to get what you can because you're there. You have all week and you also can get rain checks for most items.

Watch the items as they are scanned. You can keep yourself from a lot of trouble if you assure that your items ring up at the correct price and that each of your coupons was scanned correctly.

Follow-up

Check you receipt. Check you receipt. Check you receipt. Check you receipt.

Am I clear??? Checking your receipt is the ONLY way you can be sure that you didn't get charged the wrong amount and that you received all of your coupons/ECB's/RR's back.

Don't be afraid to go back to get what you were supposed to, return items that didn't ring right, and call customer service to have ECB's or RR's issued after the fact.

Be good to your cashiers and they will generally be good to you. There's no need to argue over a coupon. If something goes wrong, either cancel the transaction and find some way to fix it outside of the cashier's line or just accept the transaction as is (as long as you're not spending too much money up front). I generally will ask the cashier to void the transaction while I either speak with the manager or find another item to complete my deal. I have left without getting anything on MANY occassions.

I can't stress enough the need to start small for newbie couponers. If you begin too big, you'll overwhelm yourself, spend too much money OOP and give up.

Food Lion 10/21/09

Posted 10/19/09

Ad scan here thanks to katncaed from HCW. Keep in mind this ad is not specifically for our area, so there may be some price/item variations when we get our ad Wednesday. If there are any major changes, I'll post 'em here.

Not a lot of good deals I can see so far. Let me know if you find any and I'll post them here.

Golden Grahams or Banana Nut Cheerios, B1G1 (price not listed)
-$1.00 found in samples
-numerous other Cheerios coupons out
Final Price: Varies

Dole fruit bowls, $2.00
-$1.00 home mailers
-$.75/1 SS 8/9
-$.75/2 SS 8/9
-$1.00 SS 9/13
Final Price: Varies

BC fruit snacks, $1.40 (B1G1 at $2.79)
-$.40/1 here
-$.50/2 SS 9/13
-Other printables have been available
Final Price: Varies

Walgreens 10/18/09

Posted 10/19/09

Wags has a TON of good deals and MM's this week.


Month Long RR Deals

$6.99 wyb Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion 6.8oz, at $6.99 free
-$1 off Vaseline 200ml + SS 10/18
-$1.50 off printable
Final Price: Free or MM

$3.49 RR wyb Emergen-C Booster at $3.49

$2.99 RR wyb Chapstick Fresh Effects at $2.99

$2.49 RR wyb Robitussin DM To Go 2pk, at $2.49

$1 RR wyb Halls Refresh Sugar Free 20 ct at $1
-.50/1 Halls Refresh, October All You, or in store tearpad
-.75/1 Halls Refresh, SS 9/27
-.35/1 Halls 20 ct+, SS 9/27
Final Price: Free or MM

$6 RR wyb Gillette Fusion MVP Manual or Power Razor System at $8.99
-$2 Gillette Fusion Razor, any, PG $120 Savings Rebate Booklet
-$4 Gillette Fusion PG 9/27
Final price: $.99 to $1.01 MM

Weekly Deals

$8.99 RR wyb Zantac 24 or 30 ct at $8.99
-$1 off Zantac, SS 8/23, 10/18
-$5 off Zantac, printable (if you printed when I told you to here)
Final price: FREE to $5.00 MM

$2 RR wyb (2) Pert Plus 12 or 13.5 oz at $2.50
-$1 off Pert Plus or Pert Plus for Men, SS 9/13, 10/18 or printable
-$1.50 off Pert Plus for Men SS 10/18
Mail in Rebate Try-for-Free Pert Plus For Men, here
Final price: Free wyb buy 2 and use 2 $1.50 MQ's (plus rebate)

$1 RR wyb Bic Comfort3 4-pk (Men or Women) Disposable Razors at $3.99
-$2 off Bic Disposables SS 9/20, 10/18
Final price: $.99

$8 RR wyb 3, $4 RR wyb 2 Theraflu @ $4.99/ea
-$2.00 off Theraflu SS 10/18
-$2 off Theraflu, Walgreen’s Healthy Savings Booklet
Final price: $5.03 MM wyb 3, use 3 MQ's and Wags q (will take off $6)
If you don't have any q's, it's still only $.97 for 3 with the Wags q alone or a MM with only 1 MQ.

Sure Antiperspirant/Deodorant $1.50 w/in-ad coupon
-$1.50 off Sure for Men Deodorant SS 10/18
Mail in rebate form here.
Final price: FREE plus rebate

CVS Deals 10/18/09

Posted 10/19/09

Sorry it took me a while to get this up, but there's nothing real exciting this week at CVS except this one MM:

$6.99 ECB wyb Glade Reed Diffuser or any 4oz-10oz Candle at $6.99, Limit 1
-$3 off Glade The Fragrance Collection any SS 10/4
-$2 off Glade Reed Diffuser or Soy Candle 4.9 oz printable

As a side note, I posted last week about the Green Tag you can purchase for $.99, well I bought one and have begun using it. It tells you right on your receipt how many scans you need to get your next ECB.

I found these at the Lakeside Salem, Va store behind the first register hanging on the endcap of the aisle. It looks like a green leaf with a cord attached to it. It's glued onto a card stock.

New Cellfire Coupons Available

Posted 10/19/09

Kroger customers: coupons are available for saving now until Monday, November 02, 2009. They will expire 2 weeks later on November 16, 2009. You can get them from my right sidebar or HERE.


BC Cookie Mix Save $.40: Save $0.40 when you buy any flavor 17.5 OZ. OR LARGER Betty Crocker® Cookie Mix.

BC Potatoes Save $.40: Save $0.40 when you buy any flavor Box or Pouch Betty Crocker® Potatoes (Except Potato Buds®).

BC Warm Delights Save $.50: Save $0.50 when you buy ONE any flavor Betty Crocker® Warm Delights® Bowls OR Betty Crocker® Warm Delights® Minis Bowls.

BC Frosting Save $.50: Save $0.50 when you buy ONE TUB any flavor/variety Betty Crocker® Frosting.

Bisquick® Save $.60: Save $0.60 when you buy 40 OZ. OR LARGER Original Bisquick® OR Bisquick Heart Smart® Baking Mix.

Chex Mix® Save $.50: Save $0.50 when you buy any flavor 4.5 OZ. OR LARGER Chex Mix® OR Chex® 100 Calorie Snack.

Chex® cereals Save $1 Save $1.00 when you buy any TWO Chex® cereals.

Fiber One Muffin Mix Save $.50 Save $0.50 when you buy any flavor/variety Fiber One(tm) Box Muffin Mix.

Green Giant® Vege's Save $.50: Save $0.50 when you buy TWO any variety Green Giant® Frozen Boxed Vegetables.

Hamburger Helper® Save $.75: Save $0.75 when you buy THREE any flavor Hamburger Helper®, Tuna Helper® OR Chicken Helper® Home Cooked Skillet Meals.

Kix® cereal Save $.55: Save $0.55 when you buy any Kix® cereal - Kix®, Berry Berry Kix® OR Honey Kix®.

NV Granola Nut Clustrs Save $1: Save $1.00 when you buy ONE BAG any flavor Nature Valley® Granola Nut Clusters.

PB Cookie Dough Save $1: Save $1.00 when you buy TWO PACKAGES any variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cookie Dough.

PB Frozen Grands! Save $.75: Save $0.75 when you buy any TWO Frozen Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, OR Mini Cinnamon Rolls.

PB Italian Meal Bred Save $.40: Save $0.40 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Italian Meal Breads (Includes any Loaves, Breadsticks, Dinner Rolls, and Pizza Crust).

PB Rolled Pie Crusts Save $.50: Save $0.50 when you buy TWO packages of Pillsbury® Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts.

PB Refrig'd Grands! Save $.30: Save $0.30 when you buy TWO any size/variety Refrigerated Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits.

PB Sweet Rolls Save $.40: Save $0.40 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Sweet Rolls OR Grands!® Sweet Rolls.

PB Holiday Cookies Save $.75: Save $0.75 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Refrigerated Holiday Cookies.

Progresso® Broth Save $.50: Save $0.50 when you buy ONE any variety Progresso® Broth.

Progresso® Soups Save $.50: Save $0.50 when you buy TWO any flavor Progresso® Soups.

Romano's Mac Grill kit Save $1: Save $1.00 when you buy any flavor Romano's Macaroni Grill® Restaurant Favorites® Dinner Kit.

Yoplait® cups Save $.50: Save $0.50 when you buy SIX any variety Yoplait® Yogurt cups OR any flavor Yoplait® Original OR Light Smoothies.

Yoplait® Delights(tm) Save $1: Save $1.00 when you buy any flavor Yoplait® Delights Yogurt Multipack.

Pillsbury® Crescents Save $.50: Save $0.50 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Crescent Dinner Rolls.

Cottonelle® Save $.25: Save $.25 on any ONE (1) 4-pack or Larger COTTONELLE® Toilet Paper.

Huggies® Diapers Save $3: Save $3.00 on any package of Huggies® Diapers

KOTEX® Brand Save $1: Save $1.00 on any ONE (1) KOTEX® Product.

Roanoke Times Insert Listing

Updated (see right side bar). I'm still working on 9/27 and 10/4, as there is some discrepancies I am finding hard to work out on these right now.

Coupons & Freebies

$5 off $25 coupon for Buffalo Wild Wings here.
Thanks, Hip2Save

$0.50/1 Gold Medal flour coupon here.
Thanks, MoneySavingMom

$0.55/1 Snapple here.
Thanks, CouponCravings

Buy a burger, fries, and 2 beverages and get a burger and fries FREE from Denny's coupon here.

$15/$45 purchase at Yankee Candle here.

$3.00 off Comforts for Baby diapers (available at Kroger) here.
Thanks, CentsibleSavings

T.G.I. Friday's: 2 coupons here, valid thru 11/01/09. One is for a FREE appetizer when you purchase a drink and the other is for a $5 sandwich or salad during lunch hours.
Thanks, Hip2Save

Coupons & Freebies

Posted 10/14/09

$0.50 off one bag of Wise Cheez Doodles, 8.5 oz+ here.

$1.00 off Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese here.

Possible continuing money maker from CVS by purchasing a $0.99 GreenBagTag; see the details here.

Sign up to be a member of the Victoria's Secret Pink Nation. After joining, you can log-in and download a coupon for a FREE pink panty (NO other purchase necessary) and $10 off any bra!
Thanks, Hip2Save

According to Jenny at SouthernSavers, on October 28th, you can get double points for entering codes from Diet Coke products at MyCokeRewards.

$1.00 off Maxwell House Flavor Lock Lid Product here.

Free12 oz. coffee, cappuccino, hot chocolate, or hot tea at 7-Eleven stations. There is no print limit nor purchase necessary and the coupon states that it can be used once per day per customer through October 31, 2009.
Thanks, MoneySavingMom

New Cellfire Coupons Available

Posted 10/14/09

New Cellfire coupons are available on my side bar or here. Coupons are available for saving now until Monday, 10/19/09. They will expire 2 weeks later on 11/2/09.

COTTONELLE®: Save $.25 on any ONE (1) 4-pack or Larger COTTONELLE® Toilet Paper.

Huggies® Diapers: Save $1.00 on any ONE (1) package of Huggies® Diapers.

Pillsbury® Toaster Strudel®: Save $.55 when you buy any TWO (2) Pillsbury® Toaster Strudel® Pastries.

Green Giant® Vegetables: Save $.50 when you buy TWO (2) any variety Green Giant® Frozen Boxed Vegetables.

Hamburger Helper®: Save $.75 when you buy THREE (3) any flavor Hamburger Helper®, Tuna Helper® OR Chicken Helper® Home Cooked Skillet Meals.

Old El Paso®: Save $.60 when you buy any TWO (2) Old El Paso® products (excludes Old El Paso® Refrigerated, Frozen OR Soup products).

Progresso® Soups: Save $.50 when you buy TWO (2) any flavor Progresso® Soups.

Nature Valley® Granola Bars: Save $.40 when you buy ONE (1) BOX any flavor/variety Nature Valley® Granola Bars.

Betty Crocker® Cookie Mix: Save $.40 when you buy any flavor 17.5 OZ. OR LARGER Betty Crocker® Cookie Mix.

Betty Crocker® Potatoes: Save $.40 when you buy any flavor Box or Pouch Betty Crocker® Potatoes (Except Potato Buds®).

Chex Mix®: Save $.50 when you buy any flavor 4.5 OZ. OR LARGER Chex Mix® OR Chex® 100 Calorie Snack.

Betty Crocker® Cake and Frosting: Save $.50 when you buy BOTH Betty Crocker® Cake Mix AND Betty Crocker® Frosting (any flavors/varieties).

Yoplait® Cups: Save $.50 when you buy SIX (6) any variety Yoplait® Yogurt cups OR any flavor Yoplait® Original OR Light Smoothies.

Betty Crocker® Warm Delights: Save $.50 when you buy ONE (1)any flavor Betty Crocker® Warm Delights® Bowls OR Betty Crocker® Warm Delights® Minis Bowls.

YoPlus®: Save $1.00 when you buy any flavor YoPlus® OR YoPlus® Light Yogurt 4-pack.

Progresso® Broth: Save $.50 when you buy ONE (1)any variety Progresso® Broth.

Nature Valley® Granola Nut Clusters: Save $1.00 when you buy ONE BAG (1) any flavor Nature Valley® Granola Nut Clusters.

Pillsbury® Crescent Dinner Rolls: Save $1.00 when you buy any TWO (2) Pillsbury® Crescent Dinner Rolls.

Refrigerated Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits: Save $1.00 when you buy TWO (2) any size/variety Refrigerated Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits.

Frozen Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits: Save $1.00 when you buy any TWO (2) Frozen Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, OR Mini Cinnamon Rolls.

Pillsbury® Italian Meal Breads: Save $1.00 when you buy any TWO (2) Pillsbury® Italian Meal Breads (Includes any Loaves, Breadsticks, Dinner Rolls, and Pizza Crust).

Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cookie Dough: Save $1.00 when you buy TWO PACKAGES (2) any variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cookie Dough.

Fiber One® Cereal: Save $.55 when you buy any flavor Fiber One® cereal.

Bisquick®: Save $.60 when you buy 40 OZ. OR LARGER Original Bisquick® OR Bisquick Heart Smart® Baking Mix.

Yoplait®: Save $.55 when you buy any flavor 32 OZ. Yoplait® Yogurt.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch®: Save $.55 when you buy Cinnamon Toast Crunch® cereal.

Wanchai Ferry®: Save $1.00 when you buy any flavor Wanchai Ferry® Dinner Kit.

Yoplait® Fiber One®: Save $1.00 when you buy any flavor Yoplait® Fiber One® Yogurt Multipacks.

Walgreens Alert 10/14/09

The registers at the Rt. 419/221 Walgreens were down this morning. They can check people out, but prices may be wrong and there are NO register rewards printing. I was told to come back later and have my order re-rung so that the RR's will print out. Someone has to come from Richmond to fix the issue, so hopefully it will be resolved some time today.

Food Lion 10/14/09

Posted 10/14/09

There's not any great deals at Food Lion this week that I can see, except for a decent deal on the large bottles of CoffeeMate creamer (if the flavored varieties are included in the sale).

The ad for our area can be found here.

Some match-up's can be found here, thanks to Crystal. I didn't find it worth the time to make up any of my own match-up's this week since the deals were so terrible.

All You! Coupons for November

See link to the right for November's All You! coupon listing.

Roanoke Times Insert Listing

I have updated for 10/11's inserts. There are some pretty big variances this week.

It's DONE!

Well, the grad exam papers are done and turned in....now I just have to suffer through the wait to see if I passed or if I have to retake the exams! Prayers are appreciated.....it was an exhausting 4 days of researching, typing and proofing and my mental faculties are shot. I sure hope I passed because I don't know that I can take this again!

Whew....now I can get back to couponing! I haven't been to CVS, Wags, Kroger or FL in weeks!

Sorry about not keeping up with the coupon insert listing for the Roanoke Times. I had intended on at least getting that done, but the people who normally give me their coupon inserts haven't done so for a couple weeks, so I'll have to hope I can get them from my grandmother-in-law who saved them for me the last couple weeks (I hope....).

Hopefully I can get the list updated this week.

I have been keeping an eye out for any good freebies, but there just hasn't been anything worth posting.

CVS and Food Lion previews are out here, thanks to Crystal.