15Nov 2009 by holly

Shoppers Food Shopping Trip 11/15/09

Shoppers, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized
My plan was to stop at Shoppers to pick up some double deal newspapers.  Unfortunately, they didn't have any.  I then picked up an extra Washington Post for $1.50.  I was hoping they would be on discount but apparently they don't discount them anymore. Since I was there and I had my $15 worth of catalina coupons from my previous trip with me and I thought I would get some basics for Thanksgiving coming up.  We seem to have plenty of food for the next week or so.  See my post about my husband's Aldi trip HERE. I took the opportunity to look for some good deals without using coupons!  Then I made the decision to spend $15 and get Mr. Tom Turkey too.  Shoppers Marvel Turkeys are $.38 lb…
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15Nov 2009 by holly

Understanding Being Frugal – Aldi Shopping Trip 11/11/09

Aldi, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized
My dear wonderful husband went to Aldi last week for me. I asked him to pick up a gallon of milk and to check on the cost of butter.  During the holiday season butter usually goes on sale and my price point is under $2 (4 sticks 1lb).   He said no problem will be happy to do that.  I wanted at least 4 lbs if it is under $2. I got home later that evening to discover that he bought milk for $2.29, 4 lbs of butter for $1.69 each,  and lots of other things!  I was happy that he found some good deals like 10 bottles of Winking Owl wine for $2.99 each.  We will enjoy that.  And, he picked up some snacks for lunches but at the end…
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15Nov 2009 by holly

CVS Fillers or Freebies

Coupons, CVS, Freebies, Uncategorized
To help with your CVS purchases here is a list of fillers or freebies. J&J First Aid Kit Retail: 99c Coupon: $1/1 from 8/2 SS (exp 11/30) Final cost: Free! Arm and Hammer Travel Size Toothpastes Retail: 99c (buy 3) Coupon: $3/2 from 8/16 SS (exp 11/30) Final cost: 3 for Free! Degree Deodorant (trial size) Retail: 99c Coupon: $1/1 from 9/13 RP (exp 12/6) Final cost: Free! CVS Gold Emblem Nuts Retail: 99c ea. Found at the register or the travel section. $2/2 CRT (prints at the register or the price scanner) Final cost: Free! Schick Disposable Razor found in the trial bins Retail: $1.29 ea Coupons: Schick Disposable Razor any $2.00 10-11 SS (exp 11/22/09) Final cost: Free! Johnson's Buddies Retail: $1.19 or $1.39 Coupon: $1 from 9/13…
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12Nov 2009 by holly

CVS Deals 11/15/09 – 11/21/09

Coupons, CVS, Shopping deals, Uncategorized
Let’s start Getting the Bucks at CVS!  Here is a start for this coming week. CVS Savings Week#2 I’m going to look at easy transactions that will include coupons that you can get in our local papers or online.   Always check your coupons because every region gets different amount coupons and that changes the transaction. Start collecting the coupon inserts every week from now on, and save every coupon! If you haven’t registered your card with your email address, go ahead and do so at CVS.com, or call 1-800-SHOP CVS. They will send you a $4/20 coupon. Save your ECBs to use next week to “roll” them over! New CVS coupons: Use a $5/30 after taking a short quiz HERE! I'm really excited about this week because this seems to…
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07Nov 2009 by holly

Shoppers Food Shopping Trip 11/7/2009

Food, Shoppers, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized
Wow!  I did it.  I went to Shoppers this evening.  I can't believe it is 8:33 PM as I start writing this.  I treated the family to Ci-Ci's pizza for dinner.  What a treat!  I know it is high calories but it sure is good.  Afterward, the three of us went to Shoppers.  My hubby is a trooper so is my little girl. I'm definitely not a pro like MoneyWiseMoms, Redemption Unlimited Girls and FrugalFriends!  They know exactly what they are doing. Now a couple things I learned!  Going with my family was good because it was a family affair but it did take longer then I expected.   As I always say, make sure you have a game plan before going.   I was so excited that I could get to Shoppers…
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07Nov 2009 by holly

Shoppers Food Triple Coupon Event 11/5/09 – 11/11/09

Food, Shoppers, Shopping deals, Uncategorized
Wow! Here is the scoop on the Triple Event at Shoppers Food! Thanks to FrugalFriends for discovering this event!  Laura did an amazing job and got 99% savings!  I haven't heard of such a thing.  Looks like she got some overage on her purchases.  This will vary by store and cashier I believe. Thanks to Redemption Unlimited Girls they have the best list of matchups in the NOVA area.  Thanks ladies! Thanks to MoneyWiseMoms for the info about the great Shoppers Promo deal on top of triple coupons! Must run to Shoppers!
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06Nov 2009 by holly

CVS Deals 11/8/09-11/14/09

Coupons, CVS, Shopping deals, Uncategorized
I'm trying to think of a catchy phrase for this.  Get more for less at CVS?   Sounds more like a Target slogan.   Get the Bucks at CVS?   I don't know.  Silly right?  Leave me a comment with a suggestion. I used my CVS ECBs last week for some items I needed so now I'm going to start fresh this week.   I've been shopping at CVS now for over a year and I wouldn't say I'm a pro at this but I'm learned a lot over this year and the way to really save money is not to spend much at all!  Easy right?!  This means  SMALL transactions.   It means not buying everything on sale. Let's start Getting the Bucks at CVS! CVS Savings Week#1 I'm going to…
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06Nov 2009 by holly

Washington Post Subscription Deal – $.59 Sundays! Save up to 82%

Newspapers, Uncategorized
Looking carefully in my last week's ad section I noticed a good deal on the Washington Post for new subscribers and who have not been a Post subscriber for the past 30 days. 26 weeks of $.59 Sundays or $1.11 7 days.   That's a 62% savings for Sunday only. Reply by December 31, 2009. Click HERE for more information. For current subscribers I strongly suggest calling Washington Post and asking them if there any good deals available this time of year and see what they say.  If there aren't any then cancel your subscription and pick up a Double Deal instead.
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06Nov 2009 by holly

Bath & Body Works Deal – $10 off $30 coupon and Buy 3 get 3 free

Bath & Body Works, Beauty Products, Coupons, Uncategorized
Ok at Bath & Body they are having a deal through this weekend at their regular stores.  Ends 11/8/2009! Buy 3 Signature Scents and get 3 free of their signature scents like Verbana (my favorite) FREE! Plus if you signed up for Bath & Body works email list you should have a coupon for $10 off a $30 purchase, you can use in the store.  Expires on 11/22/09.   You can also do this online and use the promotional code:  TENTHIRTY Limit one offer per customer. Get 3 of their scrubs and 3 body washes it would cost about $36.75 or $6.12 each. Or buy 6 body washes $10.50 and it would be $22.58 or $3.76 each Or buy 6 lotions $6.50 each and 1 body wash $10.50 it would…
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