Thursday, August 6, 2009

FREEBIE FASHION BUG COUPONS GIVEAWAY

I am looking for someone who can use some Fashion Bug coupons. I have five coupons, good online or in store, for $10.00 off of a $25.00 or more purchase. One expires on 8/19 and the others expire on 8/20. If you want them, let me know, and I will get them in the mail to you! I just hate to throw them away!!!

Thanks!

***I am pleased to announce that all five coupons have found good homes! Thank you for taking such good care of these valuable coupons.

Help me get coupons out there USED! If you have coupons you will not use, please send them on to someone else! Only 3% of coupons get used...sad!

Also, if you are throwing away expired coupons, SHAME ON YOU! :-) Military bases overseas allow expired coupons to be used for SIX months after expiration date! FORWARD THEM ON PLEASE!!!

WALGREENS $5/$25 purchase coupon

Walgreen's has a new $5/$25 purchase coupon available and good through Saturday! Go HERE to print yours! Remember, the coupons states SPECIFICALLY that your total must equal $25.00 or more after all coupons. There are so many great register reward deals, this is super easy to do! See my previous posts for ideas.

Also, I was at several different Walgreen's stores today, and you may find an in-store version of this coupon available at the check out. Just incase, I'd go ahead and print one!

If you want to make the most of your savings, check out the following links for great ideas on how to maximize using register rewards and coupons (from Moneysavingmom).

Shopping list 1

Shopping list 2

Shopping list 3

CVS and WALGREENS shopping trips

These are from the last two days. I spent a little more than I normally would have, but I couldn't help myself! These calculators are amazing, and I will give them as gifts throughout the year. Also, toothbrushes make GREAT stocking stuffers and gift bag fillers!

CVS:
Softsoap 4.99/4.00 ECBs
4 12 packs of Pepsi 12.00/4 ECBs
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total = 16.99
used $5/$15 coupon
total OOP = 11.99
ECBs = $8.00

WALGREENS

Transaction 1:
2 Children's Benadryl 4.99 each./used 2 $1/1 coupons from coloring book insert = 2/$7.98
RR = $5.00
Vitamin Conditioner = 3.99
RR=$4.00
Wags Diapers = 5.99

4/$10.00 Crest and Oral B deal
2 Oral B advantage toothbrushes $2.50 each/used two .50/1 MFCs = $2.00 each = 2/$4.00
2 Crest with Scope toothpaste $2.50 each/ used two .50/1 MFCs = $2.00 each = 2/$4.00
4/$8.00
RR= $5.00
Tylenol PM B1G1 Free 2/4.99/used two $2/1 MFCs = 2/.99
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Total = 26.95
Used $5/$25 coupon = 21.95 OOP
RR = $14.00

Transaction 2:
2 Children's Benadryl 4.99 each/ used two $1/1 coupons from color book insert = 2/7.98
RR = $5.00
Vitamin Shampoo 3.99
RR = $4.00
Pepsi 3/11.00
RR = 2.00
Colgate Spongebob toothbrush $5.00
RR = $5.00
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Total 27.97
used $5/$25 coupon = 22.97 OOP
RR = $16.00

Transaction 3:
Dawn dish soap .99/used .25/1 MFC = .74
3 Calculator/Clock = .87 each. = 3/$2.61
Gum Tooth/Tongue 2 Pk toothbrush = 3.49
RR = 3.50
4 packs Huggies wipes 64 ct at $2.79 ea./used 4 $2/1 Wags coupons/used 4 .75/1 MFC
= .04 each = 4/.16
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Total 7.00 OOP
RR = $3.50

Transaction 4:
Huggies Wipes 64 ct 2.79/used $2/1 Wags coupon/used .75/1 MFC = .04
Dr Fresh automatic toothbrush = .84
Organic Conditioner Mint =6.99
Rebate = $6.99
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Total = 7.87
Used $4.00 RR from prior transaction = 3.87 OOP
Rebates = 6.99

Transaction 5:
Huggies wipes 64 ct. 2.79/used $2/1 Wags coupon/used .75/1 MFC = .04
Dr Fresh automatic toothbrush = .84
Organic Shampoo Mint = 6.99
Rebate = 6.99
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Total = 7.87
Used $5.00 RR = 2.87 OOP
Rebates = $6.99

Transaction 6:
Oral B Battery Toothbrush 1.89
Oral B Battery Toothbrush 1.89
Dr Fresh automatic toothbrush .25
3 Calculator/Clock .87 each = 3/$2.61
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Total = 6.64
used $5.00 RR
Total OOP = $1.64

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CVS TOTAL OOP = $11.99
CVS ECBs EARNED = $8.00

WALGREEN'S TOTAL OOP = $61.30
WALGREEN'S RRs EARNED = $33.50
WALGREEN'S REBATES EARNED = $13.98

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WHEELING AND DEALING!

Today was a good day of couponing and saving! My friend, Melissa, and I decided to hit Walgreen's today...with three kids nonetheless! Couponing with kids is quite the challenge, but we managed to rake up quite a few deals! Melissa was finding all kinds of "last chance" items that were marked down to ridiculously low prices! I'll admit, I am not one to go into Walgreen's and take my time looking at clearance items. I usually walk in there with my list, get what I need, and leave. I'm glad Melissa taught me this great lesson!
She found some amazing deals on toothbrushes and oral hygeine items! They had Oral B Cross Action Power toothbrushes for $1.89!!! WHOOPY! Also, we found Dr. Fresh Turbo Power toothbrushes, WITH a Duracell AA Battery included for merely 25 cents! WHAT!!! Unfortunately, there were few of them left, but we bought the remainders! Also, my favorite steal, was an awesome calculator for just 89 cents! This is no ordinary calculator, it is high tech baby!!! It is a travel size, with a case, it has a calendar, alarm clock...I'm not even sure what else it does, but I was happy to find a pretty little gadget to throw in my coupon binder! Oh yes!
We also found a great deal on Huggies wipes. Only FOUR CENTS for 64 ct. I was loving it!!!

So, when we left, I decided to hit a couple more stores to see if they had any of the deals. I had luck at one here in town, but the one right down the street was not participating in the calculator or toothbrush bargains. Their loss!!! I was ready to buy.

All in all, I had some great savings today...and I got to spend time with two great friends, Melissa and Autumn! Who could ask for more than that?

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In attempt to cut our spending, we have switched to generics on some common household purchases. Which of the following, if any, have you switched from name brand to generic?