From the monthly archives:

January 2009

Saving Money with Pets

January 7, 2009

Pets are expensive! I’m rediscovering this after getting our new puppy last week. There’s food, treats, vet bills, medicine, grooming, the list goes on and on! So, now I’m having to put more effort into couponing to compensate for the added expense of having another mouth to feed.

One way to save money taking care of [...]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Couponing

January 6, 2009

Couponing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to CouponingGet some coupons!

The Sunday newspaper is a great source of coupons. Buy the newspaper with the largest circulation in order to get the best coupons. You can sometimes get them cheaper by buying a double pack. I find that a good rule of thumb is to purchase one newspaper [...]

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Two New Swagcodes + Freebies

January 6, 2009

Get 2 Free Swagbucks with codes: freeswag & buck01What is Swagbucks?
More Freebies:
Free Sample of Quaker Rice Cake Snacks. (thanks Crystal!)
Join CooksCentral and be entered to win a Free Kitchen Aid Mixer!
Free Sample of Barbara’s Organic Cereals. (thanks Crystal!)
Read how to get Free Reese’s at Walgreens!
Be 1 of the first 5,000 to respond and [...]

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Menu Plan Monday 1/5 – 1/11

January 4, 2009

Monday: Broccoli Tuna Casserole and Buttery Bread Machine Rolls

Pasta: 50¢
Broccoli: Free
Tuna: $1
Milk: 37¢
Butter: 20¢
Sugar: 2¢
2 Eggs: 17¢
Bread Flour: 10¢
Yeast: Free

Total Cost: $2.36

Tuesday: Chicken Pot Pie (eat 1 + 1 for the freezer)

Shortening: 95¢
Butter: 18¢
Flour: 26¢
Milk: 6¢
Chicken: $2.27
Potatoes: $1
Veggies: Free

Total Cost: $4.72

Wednesday: Chicken Noodle Soup & Toast

Butter: 2¢
Onion: 25¢
Celery: 25¢
Chicken: $2.27
Noodles: Free
Carrots: 40¢
Bread: 49¢

Total Cost: $3.68

Thursday: [...]

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CVS & Walgreens Trip 1/4

January 4, 2009

CVS:
(2) Stayfree $4.50 ea.(2) Colgate Max Fresh $2.50 ea.(2) Speedstick Deodorants $3 ea. (look for bonus packs with sample deodorant or Irish Spring body wash!)(2) Children’s Tylenol $5.50 ea.(1) Garnier Fructis $2.99(3) Maybelline lip stick $3.99 ea. (clearance)(1) Chips Ahoy $1(1) Snickers 50¢(1) Starburst 50¢- Coupons(1) B1G1Free Stayfree(2) 75¢/1 Colgate(1) $1.50/1 Colgate CVS Q(1) [...]

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Walgreen’s Deals 1/4 – 1/10

January 2, 2009

Free:Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler $2.99- $2/1 IVC- $1/1 Q (10/5 or 11/9 RP)= Free + 1¢ overage
Electrasol Gelpacs 20ct $3.49- $2.50/1 Q (1/4 SS)- $1.50 EasySaver Rebate= 51¢ profit!
Reynold’s Wrap 99¢ w/ in-ad coupon- $1/1 Q (11/16 or 12/7 SS)= 1¢ overage
Good Deals:

Progresso Soup 4/$5 w/ in-ad coupon- $1.10/1 Progresso IP= 15¢ [...]

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Kroger Deals 1/1 – 1/6

January 2, 2009

Hopefully the sales will pick up next week!

Kroger:

Boneless Chicken Breast or Breast Tenders B1G1Free

Zucchini Squash 97¢/lb

Cap’n Crunch Cereal $2
- 50¢/1 Q (1/4 RP)
= $1

Albertson’s:

Dawn Dish Soap $1
- 50¢/1 Q (12/14 PG)
= Free

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*Be sure to visit BeCentsAble’s Grocery Gathering for more local grocery store deals!

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Freebie Friday 1/2

January 2, 2009

Remember to use a junk email address when signing up for freebies!
Get a Free Sample of Gold Bond Ultimate Lotion.
Get 1 Free Swagbuck with code: NewYear2009. (Learn more about Swagbucks)
Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Tissue Sample Offer from Bausch & Lomb
In case you missed it, I did a mid-week Freebie post here and many of the freebies [...]

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CVS Deals 1/4 – 1/10

January 2, 2009

Free:

Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste 2/$5, earn $2 ECBs (limit 3)
- $1.50/1 CVS Q IP (check your email for this Q!)
- $1/1 CVS Q (Beauty Book)
- (2) $1/1 Qs (All You Mag. Sept. Issue)
= 50¢, earn $2 ECBs
= $1.50 profit!

Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler $2.99, earn $2 ECBs (limit 1)
- $1/1 Q (10/5 or 11/9 [...]

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CVS Store Coupons

January 2, 2009

There are new CVS Beauty Books available! I found them at the front of the store next to the weekly ads. Be on the lookout for these next time you go to CVS! They are all CVS coupons (which can be combined with manufacturer’s coupons) unless noted otherwise. The coupons include:

$2/1 U Smile Tooth Whitening [...]

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