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Target Deal Highlights 5/16-5/22

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For those not familiar with Target coupons, you are missing out! Target has printable coupons which can be stacked with Manufacturer’s coupons for even more savings. You can print them directly from Target’s site. I’ve heard reports that some people have trouble with Target taking different coupons, it is their policy to accept both their coupons along with manufacturer’s coupons. They now have an Official Coupon Policy HERE and they’ve also updated their Price Matching Policy (again!). Their corporate number is 1-800-440-0680 if you ever have any issues, they are always happy to help out!

NEW DEALS

Kashi Frozen Meals, Cereal or Snacks $2.88 ea., Free $5.00 Target Gift Card with the purchase of 5 select Kashi items
There aren’t a whole lot of Kashi coupons out there, but if you still have the $1.50/1 coupons from a mailing then you have a good deal:
Buy 5, Use 5 $1.50/1 coupons from Vocalpoint mailing
Get back $5.00 Target Gift Card
Final Cost $0.38 ea.

Thomas English Muffins or Bagels 6 ct. $2.04
Use $1.00/1 Thomas’ Honey Wheat English Muffins or Bagels, Any coupon from All You Magazine, March 2010
Final Cost $1.04

Merona Flip Flops $3.98
Use $3.00/1 Merona Footwear Target coupon
And Use $1.00/3 Target coupon
Final Cost $0.98

Crystal Light 10 ct. & select others $1.97
Buy 3, Use 3 $1.00/1 coupons from Crystal Light Pure Fitness
And Use $1.00/3 Target coupon
Final Cost $0.64

Kraft 100 Calories Cheese Bites $2.49
Buy 2, Use 2 $1.00/1 Kraft 100 Calories Cheese Bites coupon
And Use $1.50/2 Kraft Cheese Target coupom
Final Cost $0.74

Kraft Salad Dressing 16 oz. $1.89
Buy 3, Use $0.55/1 Kraft Salad Dressing (14 or 16 oz) coupon from the 5/2 SS insert
And Use B2G1 Target coupon
Final Cost $0.71 ea.

ONGOING DEALS

NOTE: Target has a policy that for every Reusable Shopping Bag you use, you’ll get a $0.05 Credit for each one (and the reusable bags don’t have to be Target bags).

Gillette Body Wash 8.4 oz. $2.00 (watch for these on clearance)
Use $4.00/2 Gillette Deodorant or Body Wash, Any two coupon from the 5/2 P&G insert
Final Cost FREE

Satin Care Shave Gel Trial Size $0.97
Use $1.00/1 Satin Care Shave Gel, any coupon from the 5/2 P&G insert (some areas got a $0.55/1 coupon)
Final Cost FREE-$0.42

Kleenex Hand Towels $2.99
Use $1.00/1 Kleenex Hand Towels, Any coupon from the 5/2 SS insert
And Use $1.00/1 Target coupon
Final Cost $0.99

Motrin PM 24 ct. $3.99
Use $3.00/1 Motrin PM coupon from the 4/18 RP insert
And Use $1.00/1 Motrin Target coupon
Final Cost FREE

Arm & Hammer Toothpaste Trial Size $0.97
Use $2.50/2 Arm & Hammer Oral Care products (any) coupon from the 3/21 SS insert
Final Cost FREE

Carefree Pantiliners 22 ct. $0.97
Use $1.00/1 Carefree Product, Any coupon from the 4/25 SS insert
Final Cost FREE

Reach Floss $0.97
Use $1.00/1 Reach Dental Floss or any Reach Access Flosser coupon from the 1/3 RP insert
Final Cost FREE

Rayovac Alkaline Batteries AA or AAA 2 ct. $1.00 (look for these at Dollar Spot at the front of the store)
Use $1.00/1 Rayovac alkaline or hearing aid batteries (any pack) coupon from the 3/21 SS insert
Final Cost FREE

Renu Contact Lens Trial Size $1.52
Use $2.00/1 coupon
Final Cost FREE

Johnson’s Soap Buddies $0.97
Use $1.00/1 Johnson’s Baby product, any excluding trial sizes coupon from the 3/7 RP insert
Final Cost FREE

Couponing Series-Introduction

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I’ve been getting several questions about coupons lately, so I’ve decided to write a series of posts about coupons. Here’s what you can expect to see in these upcoming posts:

  • The Basics
  • Coupon Organization & Different Methods
  • Types of Coupons
  • Where to Find Coupons (Online)
  • Where to Find Coupons (All Other)
  • And More!

In the past, I used coupons sporadically & occasionally, but couponing was just something I never really paid much attention to. About 2 years ago, I found myself in a financial situation where it was essential that I find ways to cut costs. I started doing research in the internet on ways how to save money and I discovered coupons could really have a huge impact on my bottom line. I remember the first time I got something free with a coupon, I felt like I won the lottery! It has been empowering taking charge of how much I am willing to spend at stores, being able to use coupons has been a huge blessing in my life. One of the great things about coupons is that I’ve been able to share my freebies with friends & family and even give them away to local shelters. It’s just plain awesome to be able to share.

One of the important things to know about coupons is that there are a whole lot of variables involved. But don’t be scared, dive in! Couponing is something you just get better at the more you do it. You’ll make mistakes, but guess what, we all do and you’ll learn from them! I hope with this series that I’ll be writing will help you navigate coupons a little bit easier. If you have any questions at all, feel free to email or leave a comment, I’m happy to help! 🙂

Stay tuned!

Walgreens Deals 5/16-5/22

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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: Check out the Walgreens May Monthly Coupon Booklet List HERE.

MONTHLY REGISTER REWARD DEALS (Good 4/25-5/29)

U by Kotex 14-18 Pads, 50-60 Pantiliners or 18 pk. Tampons 2/$7.00=$3.00 RR
Buy 2,
Use 2 $1.00/1 U By Kotex Tampons or Liners, Pads or Panitliners Any package coupons from the 4/18 SS insert or from All You Magazine, April 2010 or HERE
Final Cost $1.00 ea.

Pantene Hair Care Shampoo or Conditioner 12.6 oz., Styling Products 1.9-11.5 oz. 2/$7.00=$2.00 RR
Use $1.00/1 Pantene Styler, Hairspray, or Treatment, any excluding trial size coupon from the 5/2 P&G insert
Get back $2.00 RR
Final Cost $1.50 ea.

REGISTER REWARD DEALS (Weekly)

Gillette or Old Spice Body Wash 10-18 oz. $4.49=$4.50 RR
Buy 2, Use BOGO Gillette Body Wash coupon from the 5/2 P&G insert
Or Buy 2, Use BOGO Old Spice Body Wash coupon from the 5/2 P&G or 4/18 RP insert
Get back $4.50 RR
Final Cost 2 FREE

Ecotrin 300 or 365 ct., Citrucel 100 ct., 16.9 or 30 oz. or Os-Cal 120 or 160 ct. $9.99=$3.00 RR
Use $3.00/1 Citrucel Bulk Fiber Therapy Product, Any coupon from the 5/16 RP insert
Or Use $3.00/1 Os-Cal Calcium Supplement Product, Any coupon from the 5/16 RP insert
Get back $3.00 RR
Final Cost $3.99

Dulcolax 25 ct. or 7-day 4.1 oz. $6.99=$2.00 RR
Use $4.00/1 Dulcolax Balance coupon from the 5/16 SS insert or from HERE
And Use Buy any Dulcolax Balance & Get 1 Bottled Water Free up to $2.00 coupon from the 3/7 SS insert
Get back $2.00 RR
Final Cost $0.99 for both the Dulcolax & Bottled Water

Tums 25, 160 or 200 ct., Zantac 24 or 30 ct. $8.99=$3.00 RR
Use $3.00/1 Tums Dual Action coupon from HERE
Or Use $3.00/1 Zantac 24 count or larger coupon from the All You Magazine, May Issue or Parade, April 18 Issue
Get back $3.00 RR
Final Cost $2.99

Kotex 14-24 pk. Pads, 48 or 64 pk. Pantiliners or 18 pk. Tampons, Poise 36 pk. Pantiliners 2/$6.00=$2.00 RR
Use $2.00/2 Kotex Pads coupon from the 5/16 SS insert
Or Use 2 $2.00/1 Poise product coupon from IE HERE or FIREFOX HERE
Final Cost FREE-$1.00 ea.

COUPON MATCHUPS

Post Cereal 11-24 oz. $1.75
Use $2.00/1 Coupon from HERE
Or Use $1.00/2 coupon from the 5/16 SS insert
Final Cost FREE-$1.25 ea.

Welch’s 100% Grape Juice 64 oz. (Limit 4) $3.00
Use $1.00/1 Welch’s 100% Grape Juices, 100% Juice Blends, Any 64 Oz. Or 96 Oz. coupon from the 2/7 SS insert
Final Cost $2.00

Stride Shift 14 pc. Gum $1.00
Buy 2, Use Free Stride Shift gum wyb any Stride Gum coupon from the 5/16 SS insert
And Use $1.00/2 coupon from Walgreens May Monthly Coupon Booklet HERE
Final Cost 2 FREE

Oscar Mayer Deli-Creations 6.8 or 7.1 oz. or Lunchables 9.7 or 9.8 oz. $1.99
Use $1.00/1 Oscar Mayer Deli Creations Sandwiches or Cracker Combinations coupon from the 5/16 SS insert or from HERE
Or Use $1.00/1 Lunchables coupon from the 3/21 SS insert (Note: Expires 5/16)
And Use Walgreens weekly in-ad coupon (limit 3)
Final Cost $0.99

Planters Mixed Nuts 10 oz. or Cashews 9.75 oz. BOGO (Online price $5.99)
Buy 2, Use $1.00/2 coupon from the 3/7 SS insert
Final Cost $2.49 ea.

Splenda 100 ct. or 3.8 oz. Granulated (Limit 2) $2.99
Use $1.00/1 Splenda coupon from the 3/21 SS insert
Final Cost $1.99

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner BOGO @ $2.99, so $1.49 ea.
Use 2 $0.75/1 Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Any coupon from the 4/25 SS insert
Final Cost $0.74 ea.

Various Household Cleaners including Lysol Disinfecting Wipes 35 pk. & Oust 10-12 oz., Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel 6 pk. 2/$5.00
Use $1.00/1 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Any coupon from the 4/25 SS insert
Or Use $1.00/1 Oust coupon from the 5/9 SS insert
Or Use $1.00/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel, Any coupon from the 3/21 SS insert (Expires 5/16) or from HERE (and if the carry the Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush 2-in-1 Starter Kit, use the coupon from HERE to get that FREE)
Final Cost $1.50

Hefty One-Zip Bags 13-22 ct. BOGO @ $3.29 ($1.65 ea.)
Use $1.00/2 coupon from HERE
Final Cost $1.15 ea.

Raid Max Bug Barrier $8.99
Use $3.00/1 Raid Max Bug Barrier Starter, Any coupon from the 4/25 SS insert
And Use $2.00/1 coupon from Walgreens May Monthly Coupon Booklet HERE
Final Cost $3.99

Rembrandt Toothpaste 2.6 or 3 oz. or Mouthwash 16 oz. $7.99 ea. (Online Price) $3.00 Off
Use $3.00/1 Listerine Whitening Quick-Dissolving Strips Or Pen, OR Rembrandt Product, Any coupon from the 10/18/09 RP insert or from HERE
Or Use $2.00/1 Rembrandt 2 Hour Kit Or Whitening Toothpaste, Any coupon from the 5/16 RP insert
Or Use $2.00/1 Rembrandt Whitening Mouthwash Or Any Whitening Toothpaste, Any coupon from the 1/3 RP insert
And Use Walgreens weekly in-ad $3.00 off coupon (limit 3)
Final Cost $1.99-$2.99 ea.

Right Guard Total Defense 5 Deodorant BOGO (Online Price $3.99, so $2.00 ea.)
Use $3.00/2 coupon from HERE
Final Cost $0.50 ea.

Scott Bathroom Tissue 12 Rolls $6.99
Use $1.00/1 Scott Bathroom Tissue 8 Rolls + coupon from the 5/2 SS insert
And Use Walgreens weekly in-ad coupon (limit 3)
Final Cost $5.99

Hershey’s Chocolate 1.4-2 oz. $0.49
Use $0.55/1 Reese’s Dark Peanut Butter Cups, Any 1.5 Oz. Or Larger coupon from the 3/14 SS insert
And Use Walgreens weekly in-ad coupon (limit 6) Note: Hand this coupon over last to avoid beeping at the register
Final Cost FREE

OTHER DEALS (Good Fillers Items)

Royal Gelatin Regular or Sugar-Free (Limit 6) $0.19

Walgreens Paper Plates 72 pk. $0.99
Use Walgreens weekly in-ad coupon (limit 3)

I participate in The Grocery Gathering, check them out for more great deals!

My Walmart Deals 5/12

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I haven’t gone to Walmart in a looooong time, so I was pleasantly surprised at the deals I was able to find. Several things I was looking for were not there, but on the flip side, I found unexpected deals too. So, worked for me!

  • Cetaphil Lotion Tube $5.47, Used $5.00/1 coupon (no longer available)
  • Maxwell House Original Roast 34 oz. $5.00, Used $1.00/1 coupon from the 3/21 SS insert
  • Kraft Mayo 32 oz. $1.99
  • Mt. Olive Jalapenos $1.86, Used $0.55/1 Hangtag coupon
  • Land O Lakes Half & Half 32 oz. $2.18, Used $0.40/1 coupon from home mailer
  • Honeysuckle Turkey Legs (3 in the package), Marked down to $2.33, Used $1.00/1 coupon from home mailer
  • Oscar Mayer Angus Beef Hot Dogs $3.48, Used FREE coupon from home mailer
  • Muir Glen Tomato Paste $0.96, Used $1.00/1 coupon from HERE
  • Lea & Perrins Worcestershire $2.48, Used $2.00/1 coupon from HERE
  • Final Cost $11.88

My Dillons Deals 5/10 & 5/12

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5/10 Trip

Note: This trip was from Monday (last week’s sale), so some of these prices no longer currently apply.

  • 2 McCormick Grill Mate Marinade Packs $1.00, Used 2 $0.50/1 coupons from HERE (doubled)
  • Mojo Snack Bar $1.00, Used $0.50/1 coupon from Mambo Sprouts booklet (doubled)
  • Kroger Salad Dressing $1.29, Used $0.35/1 coupon from Dillons home mailer
  • French’s Worcestershire $1.50, Used $0.50/1 coupon from the 5/9 SS insert (doubled)
  • Knudsen Just Juice Black Cherry $2.19 (on sale BOGO), Used 2 $1.00/1 coupons from home mailer
  • Tasters Choice Stick Pack 10 ct. $1.09, Used $0.50/1 coupon from the 2/28 SS insert
  • Coffee-mate Stick pack $1.03, Used $0.50/1 coupon from the 5/2 SS insert
  • Kroger Half & Half 32 oz. $1.99
  • Final Cost $6.22

5/12 Trip

I ran into Dillons to grab some milk and a few other things made it into my cart while I was there. Lol

  • Skim Milk Half Gallon, Marked down to $1.21
  • 2 Betty Crocker Salads $0.99 ea., Used 2 $0.40/1 coupons from HERE (doubled)
  • 3 Cheetos Mighty Zingers $1.98, Used 3 $1.00/1 coupons from tearpad (there was also a $1.00 coupon from the 5/9 SS insert which my newspaper didn’t have so I was happy when I found the tearpad coupons)
  • Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meats 1 lb. $5.99, Used FREE coupon from Dillons home mailer (thanks Dillons!!!)
  • Final Cost $4.75