Today’s shopping trip: Dillon’s and the health food store

by Crystal on June 30, 2012

Dillon’s Shopping Trip

18 candy bars — $0.50 each, used 9 $0.50/2 coupons = free after coupons {Don’t freak out — I promise we won’t be eating all of those this week and I promise we’ll be sharing them with others! ;) I just bought that many because I had 9 coupons and they were free. I’m also thinking I might freeze some of the candy bars to use chopped up in chocolate chip cookies.}

5 Silk single-serve milks — $1 each, used 2 $2/2 coupons and 2 $1/1 coupons = free after coupons

2 KC Masterpiece barbecue sauces — $1 each, used $0.75/2 coupon (“Doubled” to $1 off) = $0.50 each after coupons

14.3 pounds of red-taped bananas at $0.39/lb. =2.84 + 2.74

1 bottle of Old Orchard Juice — used free Old Orchard Juice coupon

Total with tax: $7.06

This shopping trip was a great example of how hanging onto a coupon and waiting for a really good sale can pay off. I had pick up a number of candy bar coupons a few months back from a display at Dillon’s. The coupons were for $0.50/2. I knew that these candy bars occasionally go on sale for $0.50 each and that would make them free after the coupons doubled.

I waited and waited and waited — and finally the sale happened this week!

Health Food Store

4 lbs. of pears — on sale for $0.99/lb.

1 dozen farm-fresh eggs from a local farm — marked down to $1.99 (my brother’s hens aren’t laying much right now so we’ve been buying eggs from the health food store instead. Once you get hooked on farm-fresh eggs it’s pretty near impossible to use non-farm-fresh eggs!)

Total with tax: $6.38

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Free Starbucks K-Cup sample pack

by Crystal on June 30, 2012

Hurry and request your free Starbucks K-Cup sample pack from Target.com.

Thanks, Coupon Pro!

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Rite Aid: Deals for the week of July 1-7, 2012

by Crystal on June 30, 2012

Here are the best Rite Aid deals this week, with thanks to Shannon for her help in compiling them. If you are new to shopping at Rite Aid or have questions about their coupon policy, click here.

Crest Toothpaste, Scope Mouthwash or Oral B Manual Toothbrush – $2.99
Get $2 UPR
$0.99 after UPR

Gillette Venus & Olay Razor – $9.99
Get $4 UPR
Use $2/1 coupon from the 7/1/12 insert
Or use $4/1 coupon from the 6/17 SmartSource insert
As low as $1.99 each after UPR and coupon

NaturRelief or NatuRelief for Women – $6
Get $6 UPR
Use $1/1 coupon form the 3/11 SmartSource insert
Free after UPR and coupon

Pine Sol, Soft Scrub, Formula 409 or Murphy Oil Soap – $2.50
Buy 2 – Get $2 UPR
Use $1/1 coupon from the 6/17 RedPlum insert
$0.50 each after UPR and coupons

Prell Shampoo – $2
Buy 2 and use 2 $1/1 coupon from the 4/29 RedPlum insert
Submit $2 SCR
Free after SCR and coupons

Reach Toothbrush – $2.99
Get $2 UPR
Buy 2 and use $1/2 printable
$0.49 each after UPR and coupon

See the full list of deals at Rite Aid this week here.

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Walgreens: Deals for the week of July 1-7, 2012

by Crystal on June 30, 2012

Here are the best deals at Walgreens this week, with thanks to Mercedes for her help with compiling these:

COUPON DEALS

Tide or Gain Detergent – $5.99
Use $1/1 coupon from the 7/1 P&G insert
$4.99 after coupon

Butterball Turkey Bacon – $0.99
Buy 2 and use $1/2 coupon from the June All You magazine
$0.49 each after coupon

Starbucks Bagged Coffee or K – Cups – $6.99
Use $1.50/1 coupon from the 6/17 SmartSource insert
$5.49 after coupon

Charmin Ultra Bathroom Tissue – $3.99
Use $0.25/1 coupon from the 7/1 P&G insert
$3.74 after coupon

Viva Paper Towels – $5.99
Use $1/1 Walgreens IVC
$4.99 after coupon

Buy 2 Hershey’s Simple Pleasures at  $3 each
Use $1.50/1 Hershey’s Simple Pleasures Pouch Walgreens Store Coupon in Walgreens July Coupon Book (these are near the front of the store by the weekly sales fliers — coupon will deduct $3)
Stack with $1/1 printable Hershey’s Simple Pleasure Coupon (make a declaration to get the coupon)
$0.50 per bag after the coupons

Lysol Cleaners - $2.49
Use Free Mail-in-Rebate (exp 07/18/2012) 
Free after coupon

Bausch and Lomb Re – nu Multi Purpose Solution – $6.99
Use $2/1 printable
Stack with $2/1 Walgreens IVC
$2.99 after coupons

Huggies Little Swimmers Swimpants – $6.99
Use $2/1 printable
$4.99 after coupon

REGISTER REWARD DEALS

Buy 2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers at $1.50, Get $1 Register Rewards
$1 each after Register Rewards

Buy 1 Oral B Pro Health Clinical Pro Flex Toothbrush at $3.49, Get $2 Register Rewards
Use $0.50/1 coupon from the 7/1 P&G insert
$0.99 after coupon and Register Rewards

Buy 2 Mitchum or Lady Mitchum Deodorant at $3, Get $4 Register Rewards
Use 2 $1/1 coupon from the 6/24 SmartSource insert
Free after coupon and Register Rewards

Buy 1 ZzzQuil Nighttime Relief at $4.99, Get $1 Register Rewards
Use $2/1 coupon from the 7/1 P&G insert
$1.99 after coupon and Register Rewards

Buy 1 Feminine Care at $3.99, Get $1 Register Rewards
Tampax Radiant or Pearl, Always Radiant Pads, Infinity or Radiant Liners
Use $1/1 coupon from the 7/1 P&G insert
$1.99 after coupon and Register Rewards

Buy 1 I-Caps Eye Vitamins at $15.99, Get $5 Register Rewards
Use $2.50/1 coupon from the 4/15 SmartSource insert
$7.49 after coupon and Register Rewards

Buy 1 Gillette Razor System at $10.99, Get $4 Register Rewards
Mach 3, Venus, or ProGlide
Use $4/1 coupon from the 6/17 SmartSource insert
$2.99 after coupon and Register Rewards

New to shopping at Walgreens? Be sure to head over and check out Walgreens 101 where I explain in detail how to maximize the mileage of your money at Walgreens. See the full list of deals at Walgreens this week over at Common Sense with Money.

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CVS: Deals for the week of July 1-7, 2012

by Crystal on June 30, 2012

Here are the best deals at CVS this week, with a big thanks to Passionate Penny Pincher for her help in compiling them:

  •  In most areas, CVS will have a 3 day sale that runs 7/1/12 – 7/3/12, and a separate shorter 4 day ad that runs 7/4/12 – 7/7/12. (If your ad receives one ad for the full week, you’ll get all the deals below for the entire week.)
  • CVS is offering a $10 gas gift card that will print immediately on your receipt when you purchase $30 in participating items. Between 7/1/12 – 7/3/12 ALL the items listed under the “gas gift card” in the match-ups will work towards your $30, however on 7/4/12 – 7/7/12 only the P&G items will go towards your $30 total.

ECB Deals (valid 7/1/12 – 7/3/12)

Buy 1 Tampax Pearl, Always Infinity, or Radiant Pads at $3.99, Get $1 ECB (Limit 1)
Use $1/1 coupon from the 7/1 P&G insert
$1.99 after coupon and ECB

Buy 1 Raid Max Bug Barrier, Off Clip On, Off Deep Woods Dry, Off Backyard, or Off Citronella Tabletop (prices start at $5.99), Get $2 ECBs
Use $2/1 printable 
Or use $1.50/1 coupon from the 6/24 SmartSource insert
As low as $1.99 after coupons and ECBs

Buy 1 Clairol Nice’n Easy Color at $7.99, Get $2 ECB (Limit 1)
Use $3/1 coupon from the 7/1 P&G insert
$2.99 after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Schick Hydro Silk, Hydro 5 or Hydro Power Razor at $9.49, Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $4/1 coupon from the 6/10 SmartSource insert
$2.49 after coupon and ECBs

Gas Card Deal

Buy $30 in select products at CVS, Get $10 Gas Gift Card (note dates on specific items)

Spend $30 on participating Olay, Pantene, Crest, Cover Girls, Pampers, Bounty, Dawn, Charmin, Bounty, Tide, Gain, or Duracell, Get $10 Gas Gift Card (valid 7/1/12 – 7/7/12)

*Deal Idea*

Buy 3 Tide Detergents - $5.97 each
Buy 4 Pantene Shampoos or Conditioners - $3.25 each
Use 3 $1/1 coupon from the 7/1 P&G insert
And use 2 $3/2 coupon from the 6/25 SmartSource insert
Pay $21.91 out of pocket, Get $10 Gas Gift Card

Physicians Formula Cosmetics retailing over $7, Save $7 (estimated prices starting at $7.99) included in Gas Card Offer 7/1/12 – 7/3/12 only
Use $1/1 coupon from the 4/15 SmartSource (regional coupon)
As low as free after coupon

New to shopping at CVS? Be sure to check out my CVS 101 post that gives you the full scoop on how to get the best bargains at CVS. See the full list of deals at CVS this week here.

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Amazon.com: UP Instant Rental for $0.99

by Crystal on June 30, 2012

Right now, you can rent the movie UP for just $0.99 on Amazon.com.

Once you pay for it, you have 30 days to watch it. Once you begin playing it, you’ll be able to watch it for 48 hours.

Thanks, For the Mommas!

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The Children’s Place: Free shipping plus 20% off — Socks for $0.80/pair, T-shirts for $2.40, plus more!

by Crystal on June 30, 2012

The Children’s Place is offering free shipping through July 4, 2012 on any size order. Plus, you can get an additional 20% off when you use coupon code J7H2012 at checkout.

There are lots of different great deals on children’s clothing. Here are a few I saw:

They have socks for $0.99 per pair. After coupon code J7H2012 they will be just $0.80 per pair.

They have lots of different t-shirts (boys and girls) priced at $2.99 to $3.19, making them just $2.40 to $2.56 per t-shirt after coupon code J7H2012.

(Note: The link in this post is my referral link. Read my disclosure policy here.)

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Plum District: 25% off any voucher today only ($40 voucher to Ecomom for $15!)

by Crystal on June 30, 2012

Plum District is offering 25% off any voucher on their site today only (Saturday, June 30, 2012). You must use coupon code SWEETSATURDAY to get 25% off.

With this coupon code, you can get a a $40 voucher to EcoMom for just $15 today.

If you have credit in your Plum District account, you can use it toward this purchase, lowering your out-of-pocket costs even more.

EcoMom offers free shipping on orders over $50. Or, you can hang onto your voucher and see if they run another free shipping sale, as they have done a few times in the past year.

(Note: The link in this post is my referral link. Read my disclosure policy here.)

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Walgreens: Hershey’s Simple Pleasures for $0.50 (starts tomorrow)

by Crystal on June 30, 2012

Beginning tomorrow and running through the end of next week, you can get a great deal on bags of Hershey’s Simple Pleasures. Here’s how:

Buy 2 Hershey’s Simple Pleasures at  $3 each
Use $1.50/1 Hershey’s Simple Pleasures Pouch Walgreens Store Coupon in Walgreens July Coupon Book (these are near the front of the store by the weekly sales fliers — coupon will deduct $3)
Stack with $1/1 printable Hershey’s Simple Pleasure Coupon (make a declaration to get the coupon)
$0.50 per bag after the coupons

Thanks, Common Sense With Money!

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Surviving and Thriving When We Shouldn’t Be Breaking Even

by Crystal on June 30, 2012

A testimony from Beverly who blogs at Grace For Seven

From the beginning of our marriage, my husband wanted us to solely rely on his income. It was fine with me: I wanted to stay home with my babies.

We were living paycheck to paycheck. We had one credit card and a home equity line, but we found out quickly we weren’t a credit kind of family.

We were a little irresponsible. Credit companies kept upping our limit because we were such good customers. Year after year was the same: we always had enough to make ends meet and to have a little fun. We were able to live within our means.

Cutting Everything We Could to Pay Off Our Debt

A couple of years ago, I heard about Dave Ramsey from MoneySavingMom.com. We read his book. We were so excited to make a difference in our finances, we had Gazelle Intensity.

We only had $10,000 in debt and our mortgage. We looked for services we could give up to payoff the debt quickly. We turned off cable and paid off our smallest bill. The Christmas bonus and tax refund paid off the rest.

We were able to save our $1000 emergency fund and a little extra. Our eyes were on the prize of funding a 3-month emergency fund, but we were still living paycheck to paycheck.

I went over our statements and financial reports and there was nothing else to cut. I looked for things to sell in a yard sale or on eBay and make a couple hundred dollars, but I couldn’t find anything.

Our Budget Doesn’t Make Sense on Paper

We made a few decisions after reading Dave’s book. We decided that “Cash is King” and we were going to live like no one else.

Then, some dental work was needed, the van needed work to pass inspection and I just sat back and watched our savings dwindle. I didn’t see how we were going build it back up.

I looked over the The Total Money Makeover again, thinking I missed something. We spent time budgeting everything. We were cutting coupons and using the cash system and I was just not seeing the Gazelle Intensity gain I should have been seeing. Our budget was not making sense on paper.

Thriving When We Shouldn’t Even Be Breaking Even

What we did notice is over the years we have continually tithed 10% and God has faithfully met all our needs. No budget can explain the fact that we were able to break even.

On paper, if I start with my husband’s salary, subtract all bills and necessities, we would have nothing left for saving or fun. However, at the end of the pay period we were able to pay our bills, put a little in savings, and go on a date.

We want to be good stewards of what God puts in our care. We are still working on completely funding our emergency savings. I know that whatever amount we are able to save for retirement or our children’s education, that God will help us and always supplies our needs.

Beverly is a homeschooling mom of 5. She has just recently taken the plunge into blogging and shares her struggles and victories of a life filled with grace at Grace For Seven.

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