FREE Money at CVS!

Right now you can go to the CVS Site and purchase a $25 eGift card and get $5 for FREE! It's an awesome way to start saving at CVS. 

Also, people have asked me how to start saving and shopping at CVS. Here is one idea for next week's deals starting Sunday 5/1:

Purchase #1:

Colgate MaxClean SmartFoam, MaxWhite, or MaxFresh 6oz toothepaste and pay $2.77. 

With your CVS card (if you don't have one you def need to sign up), you will get back $2.77 in ECB (extra care bucks) to use on a future purchase. (Limit 2)

In the same purchase you could buy:

2 Butterfinger Snackerz $0.50/each

Use $1/2 Butterfinger Coupon Found at Coupons.com

Purchase #2:

Bic Soleil Shimmer Razor Starter Kit $6.99

get a $3 ECB (limit 1)

Use $3/1 Bic Soleil from this Sunday's 5/1 newspaper coupons

Also, use $2.77 ECB you got back from purchasing Colgate in transaction #1 and you will only be spending $1.22. 

Plus you will be getting you $3 ECB from this transaction so it's like you are making $1.78 on the transaction!

~ Also, make sure you purchase a Green Bag Tag (usually located by the registers) and use your reusable bags! They cost $0.99 up front, but $1 ECB prints on your receipt every 4th visit!

Any Questions?? 

Ideas on Saving Money...

Last Saturday, I got a mani/pedi for only $20+tip (used a groupon), but am always irritated that manicures don't last long. To help lengthen the time of this manicure I brought a nail polish I already had to the salon and picked a matching color. 

Yesterday, I did a quick touch up of my nail color and have to say it looks ALMOST like new :) If you look closely you can tell it's not "professional" anymore, but who looks at my nails that closely? 

The next thing I did was call the manager of my apartment building. I don't call often, but this call I felt was an important one! Our apartment gets really really HOT in the summer due to our huge old badly insulated windows. One solution to this problem was to get a portable air conditioner, which helped but we needed something more. 

My husband decided that this weekend he was going to purchase some Titanium Heat Control Window Film in hopes of alleviating our problem. Sounds like a decent plan right? The only problem I had with this plan is that I don't want to live in this apartment forever so why keep putting money into it? 

I caught you up to tell you why I called the manager of the apartment building... I called and asked if we bought the window film would the management company reimburse us? I am SOOO glad I asked because he said, "Of course, how much?" I told him the estimate and he said, "Just take the total off your next rent check and include a copy of the receipt." 

Woohoo! Now we just have to do the work and hopefully feel some results.

(Picture from the website of what the windows will look like. If only I had that view and pretty window! Thank you Lord I have windows at all.)

What's for Dinner?

Baby is sleeping so I am officially starting dinner:

Boneless Skinless Chicken I purchase on sale for $2.50 slow cooked in Girard's Light Champagne Dressing I got on sale and using coupons for $1.

Uncle Ben's Ready Whole Grain Medley I got for FREE today from a Facebook promotion.

Oh and of course some veggies (frozen bagged veggies, but still veggies) I got on sale for $1.

Tonight's Dinner Cost: $4.50 

...and  I will most likely have left overs for lunch tomorrow! Yummy, healthy and inexpensive is the way I am cooking now. 

What's for dinner in you house?

I Shopped and Saved at Target...

I walked out with:

2- Kandoo Flushable Wipes $1.42/each

3- Frank's RedHot Sauce  $2.64/each

1- Yo Baby Organic Yogurt 4 pack $2.49

1- Glade Candle $2.99

2- 5 Gum $1.37/each

1- Uncle Ben's Ready Rice 

2- Lipton Natural Tea $1.39/each 

3- Yoplait Yogurt $0.59/each

1- Women's Degree Trial Size  $0.97

Coupons Used:

(2) $1/1 Kandoo Wipe Product

(3) FREE Bottle of Frank's

$1/1 Yo Baby Organic Yogurt

FREE Glade Spring Collection Item from Facebook

$1/2 5 Gum Manufacture  

$1/2 5 Gum Target Printable

FREE Uncle Ben's Ready Rice 

BOGO Lipton Natural Tea Printable from Facebook

B2G1 Yoplait Yogurt 

$1/1 Women's Degree Deodorant

OOP: $4.84

SAVED: $20.51

Saving Money by Making Baby Food

My baby girl LOVES apples, but hates apple sauce... I had to figure out a way for her to safely eat apples so this morning I boiled apple slices with a little bit of cinnamon. They are currently cooling, but can't wait for her to try it!

I have enjoyed making her food and belive I have saved a lot of money. It might take some time and effort, but I believe it's worth it knowing exactly what's entering her body. 

One website that  is really helpful is: Wholesome Baby Food

Do you have any good baby food recipes or tips?

I Shopped at JC Penny and saved....

I received this awesome coupon in the mail yesterday, so while the laundry was drying I headed over to see what $10 could get.

I walked out with:

1- Total Girl Legging $3.99

1- AZ Denim Jacket $6.59

1- $0.36 Donation to Boys and Girls Club

Coupons Used:

$10 Off any $10 or more purchase at JC Penny

OOP: $1

SAVED: $31.40!!!

Getting Paid to Shop at Rite Aid

I went to a different Rite Aid today (the one I usually shop at) and was able to use all three RRs that I had which made me a happier shopper!

Here's what I got:

1- Arm & Hammer Spin Brush with bonus trial toothpaste  $8.99

1- Arm & Hammer Spin Brush FREE after BOGO sale

1- Orajel Toothpaste $3.99

1- Orajel Toothpaste FREE after BOGO sale

5- Peanut Butter Cups $0.50/each with the After Easter 50% off sale

Coupons Used:

(2) $1/1 Orajel Toothpaste 

(2) $2/1 A & H Spinbrush toothbrush printable  

$3 off $15 purchase from Rite Aid Survey

$1 RR

$0.88 RR

$3 RR

OOP: $2.22

SAVED: $29.36!

PLUS I got a $5 RR from purchase of A&H Spin Kids Oral

It's like I am getting paid: $2.78 for my shopping trip today :)

I LOVE Getting the Mail!

In my mailbox today I received:

Emergen-C Sample Pack and Coupon:

Breathe Right Samples and Coupon:

 

Coupon for Free Glad Spring Collection item:

JC Penny $10 (most people throw these things away, but using this coupon can get you something for $10 for FREE)

Go to Sample Showase to sign up for samples and possibly get your own box of samples in the future:

I also received my Staples Easy Rebate Check and my Netflix arrived with the movie Tangled! All in all a very nice day to open my mailbox :)

Love Getting Paid to Shop at CVS!

After a trip to Rite Aid I am officially declaring CVS my FAVORITE drugstore to get deals! -The cashier at Rite Aid would only take one RR, because apparently that's the new policy :( 

I bought:

5-Dove Men Deodorant $0.99/each

1- Blink Tears $7.99

3- Clean & Clear Morning Burst $6.29/each

Coupons Used:
(5) $1/1 Dove Men Deodorant
BOGO Clean & Clear Body Wash $5.99 OFF
(2) $1/1 Clean & Clear Product
$10 ECB
$2 ECB
$1 ECB

OOP $9.12
SAVED: $50.49!

PLUS I GOT BACK:
$5 ECB for purchasing Clean & Clear Products
$7.99 ECB for purchasing Blink Tears

It's like I made: $3.87 on today's shopping trip :)

I Got Paid to Shop at CVS Again!

I have said it once, and I will say it again... I love CVS! 

Cvs is located about a mile from my home, so I walk with my baby girl a few times a week and see what kind of deals we can walk away with. Here is what I found today:

1- Aquafresh Kids Toothbrush $1 (Saved $1.59)

1- Aquafresh Kids Toothpaste $1 (Saved $1.77)

2- Reach Toothbrush $1/each (Saved $3.69/each)

3- Reach Floss $1/each (Saved $0.99/each)

1- GE Energy Smart Light Bulb $2.99 (Saved $3.20)

Coupons Used:

$2/2 Reach Toothbrush Printable Coupon

(3) $1/1 Reach Floss

$1/1 Kids Aquafresh Toothpaste

$1/1 Kids Aquafresh Toothbrush

I also Used:

$2.00 ECB

$0.99 ECB

OOP: $0.97

Saved: $26.90

I am getting paid to shop because I received:

$1.00 ECB for using Green Bag Tag

$2.00 ECB for purchasing GE Energy Smart Bulb

It's like I got paid $2.03 to take a 2 mile walk and walk away with all this stuff (most of which is being donated)!

I Shopped and Saved at Target

... and yes, I spent as well!

Here's what I walked out with:

(sorry for the blurry pic, but my 9 month old kept tring to "taste" everything so I had to act quick!)

1- 7th Generation Cleaner $2.49

1- Ritz Crackerfuls $2.00

2- Yo Baby Organic Yogurt $2.29

1- Nivea Women's Body Wash $3.14

1- Degree Trial Size Deodorant $1.12

1- Colgate Total $2.64

1- Revlon Nail Clippers  $1.59

1- Halls 40ct  $2.29

1- Carefree Acti Fresh 22ct $0.97

1- Fruitables $2.50

$1/1 7th Generation Cleaning Product Target Mobile

$1/1 7th Generation Manu Coupon

$0.75/1 Ritz Crackerfuls Manu Coupon

$1/1 Ritz Crackerfuls Target Printable

(2) $1/1 Yo Baby Yogurts Manu Printable

$3/1 Nivea Women's Body Wash Manu Coupon

$1/1 Nivea Body Product from Target Beauty Bag

$1/1 Degree Deodorant

$1/1 Colgate Total Target Coupon

$1/1 Colgate Total Manu Coupon

$2/1 Revlon Beauty Tool Target Coupon (Computer adjusted coupon down to $1.59)

$0.75/1 Halls Manu Coupon

$0.50/1 Halls Target Coupon

Buy Carefree Acti Fresh for $0.01 Target Coupon

$0.50/1 Carefree Product Manu Coupon

$1/1 Fruitables Manu Coupon

$0.05 Off for using a reusable bag at Target

OOP: $4.53

Saved: $19.64

It definitely takes some work to save money, but I think of it as my job and enjoy doing it (although it's not always easy with the baby wanting to "help")!

There is Such a thing as FREE!!

FREE FOR ME!

I like getting mail these days as my free samples are starting to come in! I don't apply for every free sample I see, but if it's free and I will use it or donate it then why not?!?! 


Here is what I received in the mail today:

Arm & Hammer Advance White Toothpaste

Avery Perfect Tabs and Note Tabs

and finally some Tide Stain Release!

Pretty cool huh? Companies seem to be giving away their products left and right and all you have to do is "like" them on facebook or check Wal-Mart.com and Target.com for free samples.

Getting Paid to Shop at CVS!

I had a $4 off $20 CVS purchase that expired yesterday! I was really bummed at first that I didn't get to use it, but then stop and thanked God that my Sunday was filled with family and church and not worrying about finding the best deal :) 

I did end up getting a bunch of things with a 20% off non-sale items that was e-mailed to me today:

I bought:

1- Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue 124ct $2.49

3- Reach Floss $1.00/each (Saved $0.99/each)

1- Head & Shoulders 2in1 $4.99 (Saved $.90)

1- Head & Shoulders Shampoo $5.89

2- Mars Filled Easter Eggs $0.88/each (Saved $0.11/each)

6- Snickers Cream Eggs $0.50/each (Saved $0.37/each)

1- Easter Grass $0.99

Coupons Used:

1-20% Off Non-Sale Items CVS Coupon $1.88 OFF

$2.50/2 Reach Products Newspaper Coupon

$1/1 Reach Product Newspaper Coupon

B1G1 Head & Shoulders $5.89 OFF

$0.75/1 Head & Shoulders

$0.75/1 Head & Shoulders

3- $1/2 Mars Easter Products

$2/2 Mars Easter Products

Also Used:

$1.99 ECB

$1.00 ECB

$.74 ECB

OOP: $0.67!!

PLUS I GOT:

$0.99 ECB for buying the Easter Grass

$2.00 ECB for buying select Head & Shoulders Product

I Love getting Paid to shop :)

I shopped at Staples

This week Staples had some decent sales so I decided to hop over and get two things:




1- HP Everyday Photo Paper $9.99 

1- Staples Moving and Storage Tape $1.00 (Saved $1.69)




When you purchase the Photo Paper you get a $8.99 Rebate form that is easily filled out online so the paper is only $1! 




*I am currently not planning on moving, but would like to stock up on cheap moving tape because during our last move I was unaware that the movers charge $5/roll of tape! I am not making that mistake again :)

I Shopped at CVS

I had some Honest Tea coupons printed from Recyclebank and I wanted to use them on this week's CVS deal where they are $3/3 and you get $1 ECB back. I finally found a CVS close to my house that actually carries Honest Tea and happily walked out with:

1- Fuze Tropical Punch $1.00 (saved $0.49)

2- Honest Tea $1.00/each (saved $0.79/each)

1- Card for an upcoming babyshower $0.99

Coupons Used:

(2) $1/1 Honest Tea printed from Recyclebank

$0.99 ECB 

$1.00 ECB

OOP: $0.22!

Plus I got $1.00 back in ECB for purchasing select beverages!

Target Trip and a homeless man...

Ran to Target before going to lunch at my husband's work and was able to get some pretty cool stuff:

1- French's Spicy Brown Mustard $0.99

1- Vlasic Relish  $1.27

1- Girards Dressing   $2.98

2- Suave Deodorant $0.97/each

1- Craola Washable Colored Bubbles Play Pack $9.99

1- Viva Paper Towels 8 Giant Rolls $11.99

Coupons Used:

$0.50/1 French's Spicy Mustard

$0.55/1 Vlassic Relish or Pickles

$2.00/1 Girards Dressing Printable Coupon (no longer avaliable)

2- $0.75/1 Suave Deodorant

$2/1 Crayola Washable Colored Bubbles 

$0.60/1 Viva towels 

Target $5 gift card with purchase of Viva towels (didn't realize until I left that the cashier just took $5 off my bill)

OOP: $19.45

Saved: $12.44

When I got home from my shopping trip and lunch there was a homeless man digging through our trash and since I started collecting things to donate I figured I would ask if he needs anything. When I asked he was very quick to apologize about making a mess and said he would clean everything up. I told him I just wanted to give him some things and he said "No, No, No!" I was holding the paper towels and said, "Well, would you like some of these?" He said he would and so I gave him two and he seemed happy and I am glad that I am doing what I said I would start doing :)

Canvas People Deal!

Just head over to Canvas People and order yours! I just received mine and love it! 


The smallest size is 8X10 and you get it for free with their introductory offer, you just have to pay shipping which was a little less than $15 and so worth it!  You can get any of the bigger sizes and put $50 towards the price:

Size		Price
8x10	$49.99
11x11	$63.99	$13.99
11x14	$64.99	$14.99
16x16	$78.99	$28.99
16x20	$88.99	$38.99
18x24	$98.99	$48.99
* Prices reflect coupon discounts.