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Coupon Insert Preview 8/9

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8/9 Sunday Newspapers will have 3 Inserts, 2 Smart Source & 1 Red Plum. Here’s a preview of some of the better coupons. Keep in mind coupons vary by region.

SMART SOURCE #1
$4.00/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Compact i-Motion Starter Kit
$6.00/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra i-Motion Starter Kit
$4.00/1 Air Wick i-Motion Starter Kit
$1.00/1 Alexia Crunchy Snacks
$3.00/1 Bic Soleil Refillable Razor Handle or Cartridge Refills 4pk +
$1.00/2 Bic Stationary products
$2.00/1 Chinet Lunch, 36 or 72ct
$1.00/1 Colgate Total Advanced Whitening, or Advanced Clean, Toothpaste, 4.2 oz.+
FREE Glade The Fragrance Collection 2oz Soy Based Candle (this will vary by region, some areas may not get this coupon)
$1.00/1 L’Oreal Vive Pro Glossy Style or Studio Line Styling Product
$1.00/1 L’Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo or Conditioner
$1.00/1 Mission Flour or Corn Tortillas
$1.00/1 Scott Naturals Bath Tissue, 4+ rolls
BOGO up to $1.30 Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cup

SMART SOURCE #2
$.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, 17.5oz. +
$.50/1 Betty Crocker tub Frosting
$.75/3 Hamburger, Tuna, or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals
$1.00/1 Romano’s Macaroni Grill Restaurant Favorites Dinner Kit
$2.00/1 Wanchai Ferry Frozen Entrée

RED PLUM
$1.00/1 Command product
BOGO Fancy Feast Appetizers for cats, 2.0oz tray
$1.00/1 Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Gourmet Dry Cat Food, any size/variety
$.55/1 GUM Accessory (excludes Soft-Picks)
$.75/1 GUM Toothbrush
$1.00/2 Kraft, Cracker Barrel or Polly-O Natural Cheese (Shreds, Chunks, Slices or Snacking)
$1.00/1 L’Oreal Moisturizer or Cleanser
BOGO Nestle CoffeeMate Stick Pack Carton
$1.00/1 Pantene Expressions or Restoratives product
$1.00/2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese
$.50/1 Post-It Flag Pack
$1.00/1 Post-It Flag+ Writing Tool Multipack
$.50/1 Post-It Super Sticky Note Pack
$1.00/1 Starbucks Ice Cream Pint
$1.00/1 Velveeta, 1lb+

NOTE: For those of you who aren’t getting the Red Plum (Valassis) inserts in your papers, you can sign up for them HERE and get them sent directly to your mailbox!

Walgreens Deals 8/9-8/15 (Lots of Freebies this Week)

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Here’s my take on the best deals each week. Free deals are highlighted in green. If you’re not familiar with all Walgreens has to offer check out my Walgreens 101 page HERE

NOTE: Keep an eye out for a “Back to School” Coupon Booklet, it’s jam-packed full with over $50 in Walgreens coupons. Our Walgreens had them on display with the weekly ads and at the Cosmetics Counter. The coupons expire on 8/29, so I’ll keep an eye out for best scenarios to use on these.

REGISTER REWARD DEALS

Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo 14.2 oz. or Conditioner 13.5 oz., Buy 2=$4.00 RR (This is a Monthly Register Reward Deal) Last I looked these were $4.99
Use 2 $1.00 Qs P&G 8/2 (watch for a BOGO to pair with this sale this month)

L’oreal Paris Products Buy $20.00=$10.00 RR (Note: this RR is good for your next purchase of L’oreal only)
Note: L’Oreal Skin Care is 25% off this week
Use $3.00/1 L’oreal Hair Color any RP 5/17
Or Use $2.00/1 L’oreal Excellent Hair Color Q SS 6/21
Or Use $2.00/1 L’oreal HIP Eye or Lip Q SS 6/14
Or Use $1.00/1 Mascara Eye Shadow or Eye Liner Q SS 6/14
Or Use $1.00.1 Skin Care any RP 5/31
Or Use L’oreal Everpure $2.00/1 SS 8/2
Or Use Vive Shampoo/Conditioner/Styling $1.00/1 SS 5/17 or SS 8/9 (on Sale $2.99 this week)
Numerous Scenarios, Possible Scenario:
Buy 7 L’Oreal Vive Pro products $2.99 ea
Use 7 $1.00 Qs
Final Cost $13.93 for 7 Vive Pro and get $10.00 RR on your next L’Oreal purchase

Glade Sense & Spray Starter Kit $6.99=$2.00 RR
Use $4.00/1 Q All You July 09 Magazine
Final Cost $.99

Jergens Naturals Lotion 16.8 oz. $5.99=$5.00 RR
Final Cost $.99

Spinbrush Pro $7.99=$3.00 RR
Use $2.00/1 Q HERE
Final Cost $2.99

Band-aid Ultra Strips or Antibiotic Strips 8-20 pk. $2.99 OR Neosporin Spray or Ointment .26-.5 oz. $3.99, Buy 2=$4.00 RR
Use Band-aid Q $.50/1 RP 5/17 or SS 6/28 or 8/2
Or Use Neosporin $1.00/1 Q IE HERE or FIREFOX HERE
Or Use $2.00 Neosporin Q in Walgreens Childrens Activity Book (costs $.99, not at all Wags locations, look for in Pharmacy)
Or Use Neosporin $.50/1 RP 5/17 or SS 6/28 or 8/2
Best Scenario:
Buy 2 Neosporin, Use 2 $2.00 Q
Final Cost FREE
Another Scenario:
Buy 2 Bandaids, Use 2 $.50/1 Q
Final Cost $.49 each

Reach Toothbrush 2pk. & Floss 30 yds, Listerine 500 ml 3/$9.00=$6.00 RR
Use $2.00/1 Reach Toothbrush or Value Pack SS 6/14 (some got $1.00 Q, not $2.00)
Or $3.00/3 Reach Floss, Toothbrush or Listerine Antiseptic SS 3/15
Or $.50/1 Reach Floss, Toothbrush or Listerine SS 3/15
Or $.50/1 Reach Floss, any SS 3/15
Or $1.00/1 Reach Toothbrush, any SS 3/15
Or $1.00/1 Reach Floss SS 6/14
Or $.50/1 any Reach Product IE HERE or FIREFOX HERE or BY MAIL HERE
Or $1.50 off any 2 Reach products IE HERE or FIREFOX HERE or BY MAIL HERE
Or $3.00 off any 2 Reach products and 1 Listerine IE HERE or FIREFOX HERE or BY MAIL HERE
Final Cost FREE + Overage

Colgate Total Enamel Strength Toothpaste $2.99=$2.99 RR
Use $.75/1 Q Max White, Max Fresh, Total, Sensitive or Kids Toothpaste SS 7/26 (expires 8/15)
Final Cost FREE + Overage!

Nivea For Men 2.5-5 oz. Face Scrub or Wash, Lotion or Shave Balm 2/$10.00=$5.00 RR
Final Cost $2.50 each

COUPON MATCHUPS

Mentos Gum 15 ct. $.99
Use Walgreeens weekly ad Coupon
Use $.55/1 Q (some areas got $1.00/1) SS 6/21
Final Cost FREE-$.44

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner 16 oz. $1.50
Use $.50/1 Q SS 7/12
Final Cost $1.00

Soleil Razor or Cartridges $5.99
Use $3.00/1 Q SS 8/9
Final Cost $2.99

Act Mouthwash 18 oz. $2.99
Use $1.00/1 Q HERE
Final Cost $1.99

Stayfree 16-24 pk Maxi Pads $1.99
Use BOGO Q SS 6/28
Final Cost $1.00 ea

Ecotrin Low Strength 45 ct. $1.99
Use $2.00/1 Q SS 5/17
Or Use $2.25/1 Q HERE (YMMV)
Final Cost FREE plus possible overage

Bic Round Grip Pens 8 pack $.50
Buy 2, Use $1.00/2 Q HERE
Or Use $1.00/2 Q SS 8/9
Final Cost FREE

Sharpie Accent Highlighters 4 pack $.99
Use $1.00/1 all Sharpie Accent Highlighters HERE
Final Cost FREE

Dial Body Wash (Pomegranate) Trial Size $.99
Use the Coupons HERE and HERE
Final Cost FREE

OTHER DEALS

Penway 2 Pocket Folder with Prongs $.19
Use Walgreens Weekly Ad Coupon
Limit 6 (great filler item)

Mini Memo or Composition Book 50-80 sheets $.19
Use Walgreens Weekly Ad Coupon
Limit 6

Highlighter or Jelly Belly Scented Gel Pen $.19
Use Walgreens Weekly Ad Coupon
Limit 6

Penway 1 Subject Notebook 60-70 Sheets $.49
Use Walgreens Weekly Ad Coupon
Limit 3

Penway Filler Paper 120-130 Sheets $.49
Use Walgreens Weekly Ad Coupon
Limit 3

Elmer’s Glue 4 oz. $.50
Use Walgreens Weekly Ad Coupon
Limit 4

Tuf Paper Towels Single Roll $.59
Use Walgreens Weekly Ad Coupon
Limit 3

Royal Jello Gelatin Regular or Sugar-free $.20 ea
Use Walgreens Weekly Ad Coupon
Limit 5

Kitchen Gourmet Coffee Filters Cone or Basket 100-200 ct. $.99

Walgreens Bleach 96 oz. $1.19
Use Walgreens Weekly Ad Coupon
Limit 3

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My Walmart Deals Today 8/7 And Free Bushnell Wireless Weather Forecaster Reminder

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I didn’t get near as much at Walmart today as I thought I would, the prices on a lot of things went up, so I passed up a lot of things I had on my grocery list. But, I still got some great deals:
2 White Cloud 4 Big Rolls Pack Toilet Paper $2.00, used 2 $1.00 Qs
White Cloud Green Earth Paper Towels Jumbo 2 Pk $2.97, used $1.00 Q
Axe Shower Gel $.97, used $1.00 Q
Reach small floss $1.00, used $1.00 Q
Dental Tek 30 pack Floss Picks $1.00, used $1.00 Q (still available HERE
Tomato Sauce $.28
Pork N Beans $.44
Vlasic Dill Relish $1.00
Eggs Dozen large $.68
Great Value Chili No Beans $1.34
Great Value Taco Seasoning $.42
Jack Link Chicken Nuggets Jerky Jumbo Bag $7.92, used FREE coupon up to $7.67 in August All You magazine
Butterball Deep Fried Turkey Lunchmeat 8 oz. $2.50, used $1.00 Q
Tyson Skillet Creations $5.00, used $1.00 Q and will submit for the rebate
Final Cost $13.85 and will get $5.00 back from the Tyson Skillet Creations Rebate

NOTE: While I was at Walmart, I checked and there was still a ton of the Bushnell Wireless Weather Forecasts that were $100 and marked down to $50. Your store may still have them too! You still have until 8/15 to purchase these and use the $50 rebate making them FREE! For more info & to print your rebate form go HERE

My Target Deals Yesterday 8/6

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I consider my Target trip this week my best deal. Not only did I enjoy my trip yesterday morning because it was nice and cool in this August heat and it was nice and quiet, but I also got some great deals!

2 Palmolives 25 oz. On Clearance $2.11, used 2 $1.00 Qs & 2 $1.00 Target Qs
Girl Interrupted Dvd $5.00, used $2.00 Staycation Q (the only other movie I saw with the qualifying “Staycation” sticker was The Karate Kid, but I’ll keep my eyes peeled in the future. See the $2.00 Q http://www.frugalfritzie.com/2009/07/31/target-deal-300-columbia-movies-dvds/
4 Crystal Light To go 3 packs $.99 ea, used 2 $2.00/2 Qs
Honey Nuts Cheerios Cup $1.00, used $1.00 Q
5 Kashi Cereal Cups $1.00 ea, used 5 $1.00 Target Qs (expires 8/8)
Kraft Shredded Cheese 2% $1.89, used $1.00 Q
Axe Shower Gel $.97, used $1.00 Q
All Small & Mighty Trial Size $1.02, used $1.00 Q
Head & Shoulders Trial $.97, used $1.00 Q
Crest Advanced White Seal 2 pack $4.99, used $7.00 Q (inside package)
Chef Michael’s Dog Food 24 oz. bags $4.26 ea, ised 2 $3.00 Qs & 2 $1.50 Target Qs
Bounty Basic $.99, used $.25 Q & $.50 Target Q
Final Cost $1.87

My Walgreens Deals 8/4

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Ok, my Walgreens deals this week confused my poor brain! LOL For the first time ever, I did more than one transaction in one trip. I usually just make separate trips, but when I went in on Tuesday, my favorite cashier told me that she ordered a ton of the Vitamin Shampoo/Conditioners with the RR and she had more than enough and said I should grab a bunch. So, I grabbed 4 of those and I noticed they had a ton of the Gum toothbrushes too, so I got an extra one of those. I made this trip before the $5 off $25 Coupon came out, but that’s ok, still got some fabulous deals! So, here’s how it went on this trip:
1st transaction:
1 Vitamin Shampoo $3.99, got $4.00 RR (I didn’t see any with the “Try Me Free” rebates)
1 Gum Toothbrush set, $3.49, got $3.50 RR (I didn’t get the $1.00 Q in my area)
2 Scotch Donut Magic Tape BOGO ($1.00ea), used 2 $.50 Qs
1 Scotch Mailer $.59, used $.50 Q (not in picture)
1 16oz. bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide (did you know this has a lot of uses? I’ll have to do a post on that soon!) $.35
Can of Chicken of the Sea Sardines $.59
Used $8.00 in previous Register Rewards
Final Cost $2.34 and got $7.50 in Register Rewards
2nd Transaction
1 Vitamin Shampoo $3.99
1 Gum Toothbrush set $3.49
Final Cost $8.07 and got back $7.50 in RRs
3rd Transaction
1 Vitamin Conditioner $3.99
Used $3.50 in RR
Final Cost $.80 and got back $4.00 in RRs
4th Transaction
1 Vitamin Conditioner $3.99
Used $3.50 in RR
Final Cost $.80 and got back $4.00 in RRs

Whew!

My Dillons Deals 8/4 & 8/7

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I’m a little behind in getting my store deals up this week, so I just combined same stores together. My first deal at Dillons was on Tuesday, from the previous sales ad which ended on that day 8/4. That was my better trip. Here’s my deals:
Gallon Skim Milk , marked down to $2.12
Half Gallon Chocolate Milk $2.99, used Q “Buy Gallon white milk, get a free half gallon of chocolate milk (I didn’t realize until I got home and check my receipt, but they took off $3.75 off my total instead of $2.99, I’m still scratching my head over that one!)
4 Turkey Hill Teas half gallon $1.00 ea, used 2 $1.00/2 Qs
Crest 6.4 oz. Toothpaste $1.00, used $.50 Q (doubled)
Final Cost $2.66

On today’s trip, I didn’t even use a single coupon. Once I got in the store today, I discovered their Air Conditioner was out (and we are in our typical August weather, mid to upper 90s every day). I talked to the girl in Produce and she said the compressor went out and wouldn’t be fixed until Monday. Boy, I feel sorry for the employees that are stuck working this weekend! I grabbed a few things that were on sale and got out of there as fast as I could. So, here’s my deals today:
Cottage Cheese 16 oz. Marked down to $.89
Just under a pound of fresh green beans $.99 lb.=$.86
Kroger Grated Romano (on closeout) $2.07
Tyson Fresh Chicken Legs on sale for $.99 lb, about 5 lbs. $4.68
Doritos $2.18
Final Cost $10.91

How My Local Recycling Center Made My Day!

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I have a local Recycling Center that is awesome. Granted, it is on the other side of town, but since we don’t have curbside recycling in our area, it’s a trip I consider well worth it. And my Recycling Center has a couple extra additional cool features. They have free mulch and dirt for your gardening needs which is great. Also, they have an area where people can drop off small items for other people to take as they wish. Items include books (they have lots of books, about 8 full tall bookshelves), newer magazines, vases, puzzles, games, little knick-knacks and miscellaneous like that. I try and take at least one item like this every time I go, I feel like it’s more of a swap that way and someone else gets something they want! When I go to the recycling center, I never know what I’m going to find.

Anyway, my find today just made my day! It was a board game called “221B Baker Street” (I also found a fun book on astrology I couldn’t resist bringing home). I used to have this game years ago and love to play this with one of my favorite people, my Aunt Jeannie! She is the master of all games and always creamed me at every game we ever played, but this was the one game I actually had a chance to win on occasion. LOL So, lots of great times with playing games when I was younger and it brought back a flood of great memories. I played board games when I was a kid with friends all the time and my parents always made time to play too (my dad could bring me to tears with the game “Risk” when I was a kid). It made me remember the days before the internet and all the technology that’s available to us today. A great trip down memory lane. Thanks Recycling Center! 🙂

Walgreens $5 off $25 In-Store Coupon 8/7-8/8

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Sweet! Walgreens has extended their earlier coupon to go through today and tomorrow 8/7 and 8/8. Get your $5 off $25 Coupon HERE. And when you use your coupon, hand over this coupon first before your other coupons to get the best deal.