Getting Started (Week of January 18th)

Well, it's been awhile, but I am again attempting a weekly post dedicated to those people who are just starting out on their frugal journey. For those who don't have a binder full of coupons, a stash of ECB's or RR's (or even know what those are!), or a real history of using coupons. Using only this current week's coupons and available printables, here are the best deals of the week:

If you want the 411 of using coupons, click here.

CVS

Reading this first might help.

CVS Brand Loratadine Allergy Medicine (5-count)
$3.79
Earns $3.79 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 2)
Final Price: FREE

Excedrin
$1.99
Use $2 Internet Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: FREE (or possibly .01 PROFIT)

American Greetings Cards
Prices start @ .99
Earns $3 Extra Bucks when you buy 3
Final Price: FREE with .03 PROFIT

Johnson's Buddies Bar Soap
$1.19
Use $2/2 Internet Printable coupon HERE or $3/3 Internet Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: .19 each (You can get these FREE @ Target & Wal-Mart, but they make a great filler item at CVS)

Puffs tissues
.99 (LIMIT 6)
Use .25 Manufacturer's coupon from 1/18 Procter & Gamble insert
Final Price: .74

St.Ives Skin Care
$2.99
Use $2 Internet Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: .99

Duracell Batteries (4 pk AA or AAA; 2 pk C or D; 1 pk 9 volt)
$2.99
Use .75 Manufacturer Coupon from 1/18 Procter & Gamble insert
Look for a CVS tearpad for $5 off 2 Duracell batteries
Final Price: $2.24 with just MQ or 2 FREE with MQ & CVS Q

***PepsiCo Deal***

Buy $20, Get $10 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1):

• $1.25--Sobe Lifewater 20 oz.
• $1.25--Propel fit water 1 liter
• $1.25--Gatorade 32 oz.
• $1.25--Pepsi 2 liter
• $3--Lay's 10.5-11 oz. (Excludes Baked)
• $3--Stacy's pita or bagel chips 6 oz.
• $3--Tostitos 9.5-13 oz.
• $3--12 pk 12 oz. cans of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew (LIMIT 8)

Then send off for rebate HERE for $15 in coupons.

Walgreens

First, read this.

Orajel Cold Sore Medicine
$8.49
Submit for EasySaver Rebate #1
Final Price: FREE

AutoExpressions Vent Fresh Elite Auto Air Freshener
$4.99
Submit for EasySaver Rebate #2
Submit Manufacturer's Rebate (Form HERE)
Final Price: FREE + $4.99 PROFIT!

Revlon Matte Collection Cosmetics
$4.99-$9.99
Submit for EasySaver Rebate #3
Final Price: FREE

Mauna Loa Chocolate Covered Macadamias
$2 each
Use $3/2 Instant Value Coupon from EasySaver Catalog Page 4
Final Price: .50 each

****Procter & Gamble Register Rewards Deal***

Buy $20, Get $5 Register Rewards back.

This is an example scenario (Check your ad for all items included and be sure you match your products with the specifications in the ad):

1 Olay Body Wash
$4.99
Use $1 Manufacturer's coupon in 1/18 Procter & Gamble insert

2 Gillette Mach3 Disposable 3 pk
$5.99
Use Buy one get one FREE Manufacturer's coupon from 1/18 Procter & Gamble insert

2 Crest Toothpastes
$5
Use 2 $1.50 Manufacturer's coupons from 1/18 Procter & Gamble insert

You would pay $11.98 and get $5 toward your next purchase.

***Unilever Register Rewards Deal****

Buy 4 items, get $2; Buy 6 items, Get $6; Buy 8 items, Get $10

This is an example scenario (Check your ad for all items included and be sure you match your products with the specifications in the ad):

8 Skippy Peanut Butter
$1.99 each
Use (8) .40 Manufacturer’s coupon from 1/18 Red Plum insert

You would pay $12.72 and get $10 toward your next purchase.

***PepsiCo Register Rewards Deal***

Buy $15, Get $5; Buy $20, Get $10 (Some of these prices are slightly better than CVS):

• $1--Gatorade 32 oz.
• $1.33--Pepsi 2 Liters
• $2.50--Tostitos 13 oz.
• $2.50--Doritos 12 oz.
• $2.50--Queso Dip 15 oz.
• $3--12 pk 12 oz. Pepsi products

Then send off for rebate HERE for $15 in coupons.

Kroger

For pointers on shopping at Kroger, go here.

Cottonelle 4-pack Toilet Paper
.99
Use .50 IP coupons HERE, HERE, and HERE
Final Price: FREE

Frank's Hot Sauce (5 oz.)
$1.09
Use .50 MQ in 1/18 SmartSource insert
Final Price: .09

Brookshire's

You do need a Brookshire’s “Thank You” card for most sale prices. The card is free and can be obtained at the customer service desk. Brookshire’s locations in Central Mississippi are currently TRIPLING manufacturer’s coupons up to and including 60 cents. Only one of each kind of coupon will TRIPLE, all others will be redeemed at face value.

Lipton Tea (16 Tea Bags, 1.25 oz.)
$1.69
Use .60 MQ in 1/18 Red Plum insert
Final Price: FREE

Frank's Hot Sauce (12 oz.)
$1.88
Use .50 MQ in 1/18 SmartSource insert
Final Price: .38

Please let me know if you see any other great deals based on this week's coupon inserts and currently available printable coupons. I will continue to add to this as I find more deals!

Also, let me know if any of the links aren't working! Thanks!

Getting Started (Week of December 7)

I am attempting a weekly post dedicated to those people who are just starting out on their frugal journey. For those who don't have a binder full of coupons, a stash of ECB's or RR's (or even know what those are!), or a real history of using coupons.

Using only this current week's coupons and available printables, here are the best deals of the week:

CVS

Reading this first might help.

Hershey Candy (selected Varieties)
Buy $20 and get $10 ECB's
$1 printable for Hershey's Bliss

Nestle Hot Cocoa, 6ct.
$1.50
.75 printable

Powerade, 32 oz.
$1.59
Earns $1.59 ECB's (LIMIT 1)

Promax Bars
3/$5
Earns $5 ECB's (LIMIT 5)

Complete Multi-Purpose Solution Easy Rub Formula, 12 oz.
$8.99
$2 printable (Look for "Coupon Downloads" at the bottom of the page. Register. Once the first coupon prints, hit back and refresh to print a second one.)
Earns $8.99 ECB's (LIMIT 2)

Theraflu (selected varieties)
$5.99
$2 printable
Earns $2 ECB's (LIMIT 5)

Colgate Total Toothpaste (selected varieties)
$1.99
$1.50 printable (must register)

K-Y Yours & Mine or Intrigue
$14.99
$5 coupon in Red Plum insert

Energizer Batteries--Buy $20 and get $10 ECB's
Price Varies
Look for "peelie" coupons on packages
$1 printable here

Walgreens

First, read this.

Walgreens is having a 4-Day Sale from Wednesday to Saturday. If you spend $25 (pre-coupon) in one transaction, you get $5 Register Rewards. These RR's will roll into each other, so you can use one to pay for a transaction of $25 or more (pre-coupon) and you will get another $5 RR. You can only used one of the $5 RR per transaction, though.

Scotch Tape (3-pack)
2/$2
Earns $2 rebate from Easy Saver catalog (Must buy 2)

Sure Deodorant
$2.50
$1.50 coupon in the Easy Saver catalog
$1 printable

Arm & Hammer Detergent
$6.99
Use in-ad coupon to get it for $1.99
$1 printable here (Click on "Get coupons" and register. When coupon prints, hit back and refresh to print it twice.)

Please let me know if you see any other great deals based on this week's coupon inserts and currently available printable coupons. I will continue to ad to this as I find more deals!

Getting Started (Week of November 30)

I will be attempting a weekly post dedicated to those people who are just starting out on their frugal journey. For those who don't have a binder full of coupons, a stash of ECB's or RR's, or a real history of using coupons.

Using only this current week's coupons and available printables, here are the best deals of the week:

CVS

Reading this first might help.

Duracell Batteries 8-pk AA or AAA, 4-pk C or D, 2-pk 9-volt
Sale Price $5.99
Earns $2 ECB's
LIMIT 5
Available Coupons:
.75 Manufacturer's Coupon from Procter & Gamble insert
$5 off 2 tearpad at CVS

Duracell Scenario:
Buy 2
$11.98
-.75 MQ
-.75 MQ
-$5 CVS Q
Pay $5.48
Earn $4 ECB's

All Roc Skincare is $4 off regular price
Available coupon:
$3 off printable

Extreme Energy 2-pk, 4 oz. total
$4.99
Earns $4.99 ECB's
LIMIT 1

Progresso Soup 18.5-19 oz. can
Buy One Get One Free
$3.19
Available Coupons:
$1.10 printable (use two)
$1 off 2 printable

Buy $15 worth of Gillette Venus/Fusion razors or cartridges, earn $5 ECB's.
LIMIT 1
Available coupon:
$4 off Gillette Fusion Razor Manufacturer's Coupon from Procter & Gamble insert

Clairol Nice & Easy hair color
$4.95 Sale Price
Available coupon:
$1 Manufacturer's Coupon from Procter & Gamble insert

Walgreens:

First, read this.

Next, print this coupon for $5 off $25 purchase, good only December 1st-2nd.

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent
Buy one for $6.99, get one for .01
Available coupons:
Must use in-ad coupon for sale price
$1 printable here (click on "Get Coupons", then print twice and use both)

All Free & Clear Laundry Detergent
$1.79 Sale Price
Available coupons:
Must use in-ad coupon for sale price
$1 printable here (print twice for scenario below)

Excedrin Express Gels 40 ct.
$5 Sale Price
Earns $8 RR's when you buy 3
Available coupons:
$2 printable here
Check your local grocery store for $2 blinkies

Reach Ultra Clean Dental Care
$3 Sale Price
Earns $6 RR's when you buy two

Colgate MaxFresh Toothpaste
$2.99 Sale Price
Earns $2 RR's

Scenario:
2 Arm & Hammer Detergents
(Use 2 $1 coupons & in-ad coupon)
2 All Free & Clear Detergent
(Use 2 $1 coupon & in-ad coupon)
3 Excedrin Express Gels 40 ct
(Use 3 $2 coupons)
2 Reach Ultra Clean Dental Care products
1 Colgate MaxFresh Toothpaste
1 candy bar or other item that costs at least 43 cents

This will make your pre-tax total $25+
Then use your $5 off $25 coupon
Pay $20 plus tax
Earn $16 RR's good toward your next purchase

Wal-Mart

Gillette Fusion Razor
***Look for the package with a cardboard backing, not the large plastic blister pack. I found these on a clip strip toward the back of the shaving aisle.***
$4.94
Available Coupon:
$4 Manufacturer's Coupon from Procter & Gamble insert

Please let me know if you see any other great deals based on this week's coupon inserts and currently available printable coupons.