Contest week 3

We weren't able to find the deal for week 2. Let's just keep it open and start week 3!

This weeks FIND THE DEAL is gonna be on Hefty Drawstring kitchen trash bags. You have 10 MFC for $1.00 off. The Tastefully Simple gift basket will go to the person who finds the most amount of bags for the least amount of money, using all 10 MFC. Leave your entries in the comment section. The winner will be announced next Wednesday, along with the new deal being posted. So check back to see if you won and send me your contact info.

CVS 11-16 trip

Duracell batteries Spend $20 get $15 ECB
limit 3

Transaction 1
1 (8pk) D $9.99
1 (16 pk) AA $9.99
use (2) $.75 MFC
total=$18.48
earned $15 ECB

transaction 2
3 (8pk) D $9.99
1 (16pk) AAA $9.99
use (4) $.75 MFC
total= 36.96
used =$15 ECB
OOP=$21.96
earned $30 ECB

transaction 3
4 Revlon Nail Polish B1G1 Free $4.59
used (4) $1.00 MFC
1 L'Oreal Age Perfect Pro-Calcium Radiance Perfector sheer tint moisturizer $15.99
ECB offer $15.99
use (1) $1.00 MFC
Glade ECB offer spend $10 get $5 ECB
2 Glade candles 2/$5
use (1) $1.50/2 MFC
2 Glass scents 2/$5
use (1) B1G1 Free
1 windex wipes 2/$5
use (1) $.75 MFC
1 windex 2/$5
use (1) $.75 MFC
1 scrubbing bubbles
use (1) $1.00 MFC
1 colgate toothbrush/toothpaste combo pack $3.89
ECB offer $1.00
use (1) $1.00 MFC

used CVS email $4/20 Q
used $2.00 ECB from Garnier deal last week
used $30 ECB from duracell deal
OOP= $.98
Earned $15.99 ECB
Earned $5.00 ECB
Earned $1.00 ECB

transaction 4
4 skippy peanut butter 2/$3
used (4) $.40 MFC
1 covergirl eyelight mascara BUY 1 $8.99 get eyeshadow or eyeliner free
1 covergirl eyeshadow FREE
used (2 ) $1.00 Covergirl MFC
1 sandies cookie 2/$4
used (1) $.55 MFC
2 hershey bliss 2/$6
used (1) $2.50/2 MFC
2 caramels $.33

used $15.99 ECB from transaction 3
used $1.00 ECB from transaction 3
OOP$.20

walgreens Nov 10

4 Jiff peanut butter 3/$5
used (2) $1.00/2 MFC
3 smuckers jams 3/$5
used (1) $1.00/3 MFC
2 Folgers coffee $2.50
used (2) $.25 MFC
total= $13.19
used $2 RR
total OOP $11.19

walmart trip Nov 11

16 cans chicken noodle soup $.38
used (4) $.40/4 MFC
16 cans tomato soup $.38
used (4) $.40/4 MFC
total =$8.96

I know several who where paying $1 can so these savings are unbelievable. This is stock up price girls!

10 bags green giant steamers $1.08
used (10 ) $1.00 MFC
total= $.80

again stock up price

10 ronzoni pasta $1.50
used (10) $1.00MFC
total=$5.00

again a stock up price

Jay C trip Nov 12 64% savings

10 pkg. Ekcrich Bologna B1G1 FREE $2.49
used (5) $1.00 Ekcrich pkged products MFC
2 Ekrich Bun Sized Hot Dogs 2/$4
used (1) $1.00 Ekcrich pkged products MFC
total = $10.45
savings over 64%

CVS trip Nov 10 81% savings

Even though I was out of town I did manage to cash in on a few sales at CVS.

Transaction 1

4 bottles of Agent Cool Blue Mouthwash $3.99
ECB offer $3.00 each
used (2) $1.00 IP
used (2) $.50 MFC
total=$12.96
ECB earned $12.00
pd with $12.00 ECB earned last week and $.96

transaction 2

10 bags Hershey Dark Kisses $2/4
ECB offer spend $20 on Hershey's get $10 ECB
used (10) $1.00 MFC from Sunday's Paper
1 St. Ives Body Wash $3.99
ECB offer $3.00
1 Garneir Hair Spray $2.99
ECB offer $2.00
used $1.00 MFC from Sunday's Paper
used $4/20 CVS email coupon
total = $11.98
used $10 ECB from transaction 1
total OOP $1.98
earned $5.00 ECB

transaction 3
3 Dt. Mt. Dew 12 pks 3/$10
ECB offer $2.00
3 boxes CVS tissue buy 2 get 1 free $1.99
used CVS Q $1.00/2
6 boxes Kelloggs Cereal 2/$4
used (6) $1.00 MFC from Sunday's paper
used $4/20 CVS Q
total= $14.98
used $5.00 ECB from transaction 2
total OOP = $9.98
earned $2 ECB


recap $68.94 for $12.94 $81% savings

Best Deal Contest Week 2

Week 2 - Buy (2) 32oz. vitamin waters get a powerade free

OK guys, pay attention to the details this week!
The Tastefully Simple Gift Bag will go to the person who finds the best deal using the coupon listed below. To win you must find the best deal for the coupon listed. I have 20 coupons that say Buy (2) 32 oz. vitamin waters and get a powerade free. The person who finds me the best deal using these coupons will win the gift bag.

20 Buy (2) 32 oz. vitamin waters get a free powerade

Week 1 contest Winner

The winner of my best deal contest for week 1 is Littlemissknowitall
as always she has shown how to stack coupons for maximum savings.
She will be receiving her giftbag SOON!

So I know you ALL want to know what did she win?

Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding Mix
Absolutely Almond Pound Cake
Mediterranean Herb Focaccia Bread
Go Go Asiago Dip Mix
and samples of:
onion onion
spinach & herb dip mix
garlic garlic
fiesta party dip mix
warm the oven savory cheese dip mix

Kroger mega 10 IPs

Carnation evaporated milk $1.00/2 IP
http://www.verybestbaking.com/promotions/newsletter/mot/email/oct_08DTR/thankyou/nrg.aspx

Scotchbrite nail saver sponges $1.00 IP
http://www.3m.com/us/home_leisure/scotchbrite/ultranailsaver/coupon.pdf

Scotchbrite lint remover $1.00 IP
http://solutions.3m.com/3MContentRetrievalAPI/BlobServlet?locale=en_US&univid=1171512933783&fallback=true&assetType=MMM_Image&blobAttribute=ImageFile&placeId=7BC6E48B1800BAE180A88EBDDE3453CC&version=current

Kroger Trip Nov.4

Kroger is having one of those sales that makes you think. Buy 10 qualifying items and get $5 off instantly at register. Limit 3 per transaction. Check thier web site for a list of qualifying products. I did 2 trips today.

Transaction 1
10 Tony's Pizzas $2.00
10 Totino's Pizza Rolls $2.99
used (10) $.35 MFC
Doubled
4 boxes of cheerios $2.00
used (4) $1 IP (sign up for 6 week challenge on Cheerios website and these will be emailed to you)
3 boxes of lucky charms $2.00
used (1) $1/3 MFC
1 box of trix $2.00
used (1) $.55 IP from coupons.com
Doubled
6 boxes of fruit roll ups $2.00
used (4) buy GM cereal get fruit roll ups free peelie
used (1) $.50/2 MFC
Doubled
Receives (3) $5 deductions instantly

total tax included was $41.45

total savings 63% or $72.05


transaction #2
4 gorton fish sticks $2.99
used (2) $.75/2 IP
Doubled to $1 off
7 Danactive yogurt drink 4pk $2.00
used (7) $1.00 MFC
10 nail saver sponges $1.00
used (10) $1 IP
2 Land o Lakes butter $2.50
used (2) $.50 MFC
Doubled to $1
7 toaster strudel $2.00
used (7) $.35MFC
Doubled to $.70
Receives (3) $5 deductions
total after tax=$14.16

total savings 84% or $71.84

Target Trip Nov. 4

I did 5 seperate transactions, yep 5.

Transaction #1
5 boxes of Kellogg's mini wheats $2.75
used (5) IP coupons
total $8.75
received $5 gift card

Transaction #2
4 Glade candles $2.50
used (2) $1.50/2 MFQ from Sunday's Paper
used $5 gift card from transaction 1
total $2.00
received $5.00 gift card

Transaction #3
5 boxes of Kellogg's rice Krispies $2.89 (NEED these for rice krispie treats)
used (5) $1.00 IP
used $5 gift card from transaction 2
total $4.45

Transaction #4
4 glade candles $2.50
used (2)MFC from Sunday's paper
used $5 gift card from transaction 3
total $2

Transaction 5
10 jars of prego $1.67
used (5) $75/2 MFC
used (5) $1.00/2 Target coupon
used $5 gift card from transaction 4
total $2.95

Target deal this week

Target is having one of those deals I love this week

Buy 5 kellogs cereal @$2.75 a box and get a $5.00 gift card

there are IP coupons for $1.00 a box
when you redeem your Gift card it makes it $.75 a box

Look for coupons for

Smart Start , Cocoa Krispies , Special K with Red Berries , Frosted Mini Wheats Strawberry Delight , and Frosted Flakes Gold

OR go http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rjnefah1098550&bt=wi&o=54148&c=KC&p=uU1wzMHO
use the back button a few times and print it as many times as it will let you!


So it breaks down like
5 boxes $13.75
5 IP - $5.00
pay $8.75
get $5 gift card (buy some milk)

Target Trip Nov. 1

The deal was spend $10 on glade products and get a $5 gift card

I broke this up into multiple transactions to earn more of the $5 gift cards
6 glade scented oil candle holders $5.99
4 glade scented candle refills $2.50
2 bottles MR. Clean
1pkg. twin pk cottonelle wipes
earned (4) $5.00 gift cards and only paid $6.75 plus tax for it all

Trans 1
2 holders @$5.99
used (1) BOGO
used (1) $3.00 off now peelie
total $2.99 earn $5 gift card

trans 2
2 holders @5.99
used (1) BOGO
used (1) $3.00 peelie
2 bottles MR. Clean @ $2.79 each
used (1) BOGO free MFC
used (1) $.50 MFC
total $ 5.28 earn $5 gift card
pay with gift card from transaction 1 and $.28 out of pocket (OOP)

trans 3
2 holders @$5.99
used (1) BOGO free
used (1) $3.00 peelie
1 pkg cottonelle wipes twin pk $4.99 (not best deal, but dog got car sick on the way there)
used (1) $.50 MFC
total $7.48 earn $5.00 gift card
pay with gift card from transaction 2 and $2.48 OOP

transaction 4
4 refills @ $2.50 each
used (2) $2.00/2 blinkie
total $6.00 earn $5 gift card
pay with gift card from trans 3 and $1.00 OOP

Versailles Super Value 10/28 trip

I had to run to CVS to get a script and remembered I had a raincheck for cereal. So I stopped and got a cart full of cereal.

I had a raincheck for 3/$4 Kelloggs
3 raisin bran
used (2) $1. IP for Raisin Bran
used (1) $1. IP for any kelloggs cereal
final price 3/$1

General Mills Cereal 3/$5
6 cinnamon toast crunch
used (2) $1/3 MFC
final price 6/$8.00
6 Oatmeal Crisp
used (2) $.75 IP
used (4) $.50 MFC
final price 6/$6.50

Kelloggs 3/$8
2 miniwheats
used (2) $1 off miniwheats IP
1 HUGE applejacks
used (1) $1 off any kellogg IP
final price $5

grand total with tax was $20.77 for 18 boxes of cereal

Kroger Trip 10/30

Ok so I had the opportunity for a quick run at Kroger and this is what I got.

5 Scotchbrite Nail Saver 10/$10
used (5) $.50 MFC
Doubled
FREE

5 Cottonelle 4pk Toilet Paper $.99
used (5) $.25 MFC
Doubled
final price $.49 each

2 Herbal Essences $2.49
used (1) $3.00/2 MFC
eQ $2.00 ( P&G esaver loads onto your Kroger card go to www.kroger.com )
final price FREE

5 poptarts $1.79
used (5) $.55 MFC
doubled
final price $.79

8 yoplait light 10/$6
used (2) $1.00/4 IP
final price $.35 each

4 International Delights Sugar free Coffee creamers 32 oz. $1.99
used (4) $.55 MFC
doubled
final price $1.00 each

4 Purex laundry soap $1.99
used (2) $1.00 IP ( http://www.purexsavesgreen.com/ )
final price $1.00
used (2) $.35 MFC
doubled
final price $1.30

4 red gold diced tomatoes $.75
used (1) $1/4 MFC
final price
$.50 each

6 johnson&johnson buddy bars $.99
used (2) $3.00/3 MFC
final price FREE

4 cinnamon rolls $1.79
used (4) $.35 MFC
doubled
final price $1.09

5 Betty Crocker Frosting 2/$3
used (5) $.55 MFC
doubled
final price $.50

4 Sunmaid Raisins 3/$5
used (2) $1/2 MFC
final price $1.17

1 bottle Kroger Brand Ibuprofen 40% off
final price $6.29

2 Purex fabric softner $3.59
used (2) $1.00 off MFC
final price $2.59

2 Gallons milk $2.48

5 aquafresh toothpaste
used (5) $.75 MFC
doubled
FREE

5 energizer flashlights $1.00
used (5) $1.00 MFC
FREE


All said and done it was just under $50

CONTEST :FIND the deal Week 1

So I have 5 grab bags from Tastefully Simple that I would like to give away!I can't get them in the cabinet, LOL. These are all full size items that would be an awesome treat for the upcoming Holidays. I am gonna give away 1 prize each week for the person who finds the best deal on a certain item using a specific coupon. I think this will be fun!!! In addition each week the winner gets to pick their prize from the list of remaining items. Yes, I am gonna tell the winner what is inside the grab bags. I live in Milan, IN but shop in Florence, KY, Harrison, OH, and Lawrenceburg, IN. So chances are you will get your goodies in the mail. So check back to see if you won. OK are you ready!!!!!!!

Week 1
10 jars of Prego using 10 of the $.75 off MFC

Money& Time Saver / 4 meals at once

This is one of my Secret mom tricks!!!!!
Keep in mind I cook BIG, with 4 teenagers in the house.
This is a bulk cooking method, where you will make the base one night and reap the time saving rewards on other nights.

TACO BASE
7 pounds of hamburger , seasoned, browned, drained.
Again I like TastefullySimple ONION ONION, salt, pepper
walmart $1.48 lb. X= $10.36
7 pkg taco seasoning
usually get for $.49 , but got these free when I purchased taco shells

Divide in half/ Divide one half in half again. So you have 3 portions and one is twice as big as the other 2. I usually freeze or refrigerate 2 for later in the week or next week

Dinner 1 Taco Bake (also makes Dinner 4)
preheat oven 400*
USE the LARGER double portion of taco base
Add to Taco Base to make Burrito base
1 can refried beans
1 can spanish rice OR box of spanish rice (add water for box)
1 jar of corn, black bean salsa
simmer while you
coat the bottom of LARGE casserolle dishe with crescent rolls (think pie crust coverage)
bake 10 min
divide burrito base in half
freeze or refrigerate one portion for dinner #4
pour second portion into casserole dish
cover with shredded cheddar cheese
place cresent roll strips across top to cover
bake 10 mins. or until crescent rolls turn golden brown

Dinner #2
Taco Salad

In Large Bowl Combine
warmed taco base
2 bags Fritos OR 1 bag large tortilla chips
1 bag salad mix
1 jar corn, black bean salsa
1 bag shredded cheddar cheese
MIX, SERVE

Dinner # 3 sometimes the kids do this on their own on Saturday/Sunday since they are allowed to use microwave and it is pre-cooked. Cheaper than pizza rolls!
Tacos
warmed taco base
hard taco shells
refried beans
shredded lettuce
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream

Dinner #4
Burritos
warmed burrito base you removed from dinner 1
soft shell tortillas
shredded lettuce
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream

Affordable Comfort Food/ Turkey Pot Pie

I like to buy whole turkeys when they go onsale. I can get 3 meals from 1 turkey. What do you do with left over Turkey?
Throw it in the fridge.

Turkey Pot Pie

Makes enough for a small army! Usually takes me 30-45min. Cost about $8.00 but makes enough for 2 meals. You can eat 1 and freeze the other, or take the other to a sick friend.
Preheat oven to 400*

In stock pot add,
2 cans chicken broth
6 peeled chunked potatoes
Add salt, generous amount of pepper, and other seasonings.
( I use garlic garlic from TastefullySimple)
Boil 15 min
OPTION- If you are making quick version use canned potatoes. And remove boil time.
While it is boiling cube left over turkey and add it to potatoes.
Add
1 bag Greent Giant Carrots
1 bag Green Giant Peas
1 bag Green Giant green beans
bought at Walmart $1.27 use $1MFC= $.27X3= $.81
OPTION- I use 1 bag Tastefully Simple Perfectly Potato Soup Mix, but you can use 2 cans of cream soup to substitute.
1 can cream of Chicken soup
1 can cream of Mushroom or celery soup
Let simmer a few mins.
Mix up 3 boxes of Jiffy Mix cornbread per Manfacter's instructions.
Pour Filling into casserole dish filling 1/2 way. Usually makes 2 BIG casserolle dishes
Cover with cornbread mix and bake 20min. or until golden brown
OPTION-You can also cover with Grands biscuits instead if you got a good deal on them! You need like 3-4 rolls.

Quick Affordable Dinners/ Mostaccioli 20min. Less than $6.50

This is my everybody loves quick dinner.

MOSTACCIOLI 20 min. Less than $6.50

This makes alot. The kids will eat the leftovers for lunch on Saturday, or in the evening if I am not home to cook.

Brown 1lb. italian sausage and seasonings. I use Tastefully Simple Onion Onion, and Garlic Garlic
Johnsonville ground italian sausage, sweet bought at Kroger 2/$4 used $1MFC= $1
Drain any grease, and add 2 jars sauce. We like 1 Prego and 1 Ragu
Prego at walmart $1.67 used $.75 MFC= $.92
Ragu bought at walgreens during spend $15 get $5 RR used $1/2 MFC= $.67
Boil 2 boxes noodles, drain.
Ronzoni bought at Walmart $1.50 used $1.00MFC=$.50X2=$1.00
Mix all in large pasta pot.
Most people would cover with cheese and put in over, but I cover with cheese and put lid on for 2 minutes to melt cheese and serve. Saves me washing the casserole dish, heating up the oven, and the cheese melts faster in the hot pasta pot.
Mozerella Cheese 2/$3 @ JayC=$1.50
Toast bread, spread with Tastefully Simple Garlic Bread Seasoning mixed with Country Crock bread from walmart $.88 1/3 loaf $.29
butter walgreens 2/$3 during spend $15 gert $5 RR used $.25 MFC=pennies
Tastefully Simple Seasoning bought from myself using consultant discount=pennies
Serve with salad
bought at JayC $.98

Affordable Quick Dinners /Chicken Casserole 15min $6.50

Chicken Casserole in 15 MINUTES!!!!! Cost about $6.50 ish

This feeds my family of 6, except Ds is allergic to rice so he will have left over pasta.

Preheat oven to 400*
Turn on George Foreman

Get out 2 bags of Green Giant steamers w/ rice. I like the cheesy broccoli and rice ones!
bought at walmart $1.98 and used $1/1 green giant steamer Q pd-$.98 X 2= $1.97
Throw them in the microwave for 5 minutes.
Get out some frozen Chicken Breasts and throw them on the Foreman for 6-7min
Sprinkled with your favorite seasoning. I like Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic!
bought at Kroger during BOGO FREE $9.99/2 use 1/2 bag =$2.49
Throw everything in a casserole dish and cover with crumbled ritz crackers, or mozzerella cheese.
bought mozerella cheese at JayC 2/$3 use 1 bag =$1.50

Toast in oven for 5-10 minutes to melt cheese and firm up.

Throw some bread in toaster, and use Tastefully Simple Garlic Bread Seasoning mixed with country crock.
bought bread at walmart @ $.88 used 1/3 loaf = $.29
bought country crock @ Walgreens 2/$3 during spend $15 get $5RR used $.25 MFQ = pennies
bought Tastefully Simple Seasoning from myself using consultant discount = pennies

CVS trip 10/26

CVS had some good sales on medicines this week. Here's what I bought. But I will be back with more later in the week!

Transaction #1

4 Sudafed Sinus Headache @ $5.00 each = $20.00
ECB offer spend $20 Quailifying items get $10 ECB
use $1.50 MFC or $1.00 MFC

total=$20.00
Qs - $6.00
total =$14.00
ECBs from last week -$8.69
total OOP= 5.31
ECB earned $10.00

Transaction #2

2 12pk A&W rootbeer 4/$12
2 12pk Sunkist 4/$12
ECB offer 4/$12 buy4 get $3.00 ECB

total $12.00
ECB from trans.1 -$10.00
total OOP $2.00
ECB earned $3.00

recap total spent $7.31
total ECB earned $13.00

Kmart Trip 10/26

So I know you are all wondering if it is worth the drive to Kentucky to get in on these deals. I loaded up 3 of my 4 and we headed out at 7AM on Sunday to be there when the doors opened at 8AM. I had heard to many stories of stores selling out super fast and I was gonna be there when they opened. I did 3 seperate transactions because you can only get the coupons for 4 identical items doubled. After 4 the coupons don't double. I got a total of $411. worth of stuff for less than $75. Now keep in mind Kmart doesn't really sell groceries, so these items are gonna be more household, body care, and pet oriented. The items I got free more than made up for the gas I paid to go to Florence, KY. After we shopped till we physically could shop no more, we headed over to starbucks located in Barnes and Knobles for our free cappuccinos! So I know you all really want to know what on earth did I buy $411 of.

2 Dove Conditioner 25.4 oz $5.49 $2MFC doubled $1.49 each
2 Dove Shampoo 12 oz. $3.79 $2MFC doubled FREE
4 Dove Shampoo 12 oz. $3.79 $1.50 MFC doubled $.79 each
5 Dove Conditioner 12 oz. $3.79 $1.50 MFC doubled $.79 each
8 Dove Deodorant $2.49 (4) $1.50/2 MFC doubled $.99 each
4 Loreal BareMinerals Mascara BOGO FREE $8.99 (4)$5.00 MFC FREE
5 Bic Sensitive $2.99 $2.00 MFC doubled FREE
1 Bic Comfort Shave $3.99 $2.00 MFC doubled FREE
4 Cover Girl Pressed Powders 2/$6 $1.00 MFC doubled $1.00 each
2 Cover girl Eye Shadows $4.49 BOGO 50% off (2) $1.00 MFC doubled $2.49 for both
4 Ban deodorant $2.49 $.75 MFC doubled $.99 each
4 Sure Deodorant $2.29 $1.00 MFC doubled $.29 each
4 gillete shampoo $3.99 $2.00 MFC doubled FREE
1 Herbal Essences Conditioner $3.79 $2.00MFC doubled FREE
4 Dove Body Wash $4.79 $1.50 MFC doubled $1.79 each
2 St. Joseph Asprin $2.39 $1.00 MFC doubled $.39 each
2 Tylenol Extra strength $5.49 $2.00 MFC doubled $1.49 each
1 Advil PM $5.59 $2.00MFC doubled $1.59
3 8pk Energizer Batteries $6.00 $1.00 MFC doubled $4.00 each
2 windex $2.50 $1.00 MFC doubled $.50 each
1 Pedigree GoodBites $3.29 $1.50 MFC doubled $.29
5 Beggin Strips $2.50 $1.00 MFC doubled $.50 each
4 Renuzit Pearl Scents $2.50 $1.00 MFC doubled $.50 each
1 Ziplock EasyZip $3.49 $.55 MFC doubled $2.39
4 2000Flushes $2.99 $1.00 MFC doubled $.99 each
3 TicTac Chill $1.49 $1.00MFC doubled FREE
4 Gummie Life Saver (Theater box) $1.00 $1.00MFC FREE
2 Ice Cubes Gum $.99 $1.00/2 MFC FREE
1 Shout advanced $2.99 $1.00 MFC doubled $.99
2 Glade candle refills $3.19 $2.00/2 Blinkie Doubled $1.19 each
4 Lipton Ice Tea 12pk bottles $5.99 KmartQ for purchasing 4 pepsi products prior week FREE

I also used 3 of the $5 off $50 purchase Qs that you can get when you register your email with Kmart

The super double Q sale is on until Saturday Nov.1
BEFORE you run out to shop the sale, word of warning. Check your receipt for errors before you leave. I didn't take the time and now I have to stop in Saturday while I am in town to have my credit card refunded $12.25 that they over charged me.

P&G eSAVERS/shortcuts e-coupons

MOMZ-
Don't forget to go to Kroger's Website and register your Kroger card, and sign-up for the P&GeSAVER. These are coupons that load directly onto your Kroger card. AND the best part you can use a MFC (manufacturer's coupon) with them. Each eSAVER can be used once.

HELPFUL HINT-- print off the list of coupons you loaded and cross them off as you use them.

AND
while you in the mood go to www.shortcuts.com and sign up for their ecoupons as well. These you can link to your JayC card as well as your Kroger card.

Free Treat For Mom- Starbucks

Go To http://www.barnesandnoble.com/email/nav.asp?r=1&PID=24816&r=1
and print off a few coupons for a free coffee, tea, or cappuccino. Use them as a reward after shopping this weekend. I know I am gonna stop after I hit the Kmart sale sunday. Coupon is good till Halloween! Me and Rebecca used these last weekend. I got a sugar-free hazelnut cappuccino and she had vanilla.

Where can I get more coupons?

Here is a question I am getting asked alot!
Where can I this or that coupon without buying 20 papers on Sunday?

ebay you can usually get lots of 20 for around $2-$3

http://www.couponsthingsbydede.com/register.asp I really like to order clipped coupons here. Shipping is fast and you can even get the whole insert if you missed a week. Be sure to tell them that meriji@aol.com sent you!

How many papers should I buy on Sunday?

When I am deciding how many papers I need to buy on Sunday I use the taylortown preview to determine my needs. Go to
www.taylortownpreview.com
Click on Sunday's date and you will get a list of every coupon in the paper. If I see something good I can match up with a sale, or items we use alot I will buy 10. Other weeks I may get 2 or 5. I think your needs are strongly based on your stockpile, and the number of people in your household.

CVS 101

CVS 101
CVS is another store than requires you to use a shopper's card to get the sales prices and ECBs (Extra Care Bucks).When you purchase selected items with an ECB offer your ECBs will print directly on your receipt at the bottom. You can then use your ECBs to pay for your next purchase. Think of it as a rebate of sorts. Here is an example:
Powerade $1.69
ECBs offer $1.69
Free after ECBs
limit 1
total OOP (Out of Pocket) $1.69
ECBs earned $1.69
real cost- free

This transaction requires you to pay for your Powerade, on your receipt will be an ECB for $1.69. You can then 'ROLL'your ECBs to receive a discount on your next purchase.

Maxfresh toothpaste $2.99
ECB's offer $2.00
It's like paying $.99
limit 2
total $2.99
use powerade ECBs -$1.69
total OOP $1.30
ECBs earned $2.00

So in this transaction I used the ECBs I earned from my powerade purchase to pay for all or part of my toothpaste. This is called 'ROLLING' . When you plan out your CVS strategies you always want to earn enough ECBs to pay for all or most of your next transaction. The most effective may to raise your ECBs and lower your OOP (out of pocket) cost is to incorporate coupons into
your transaction. There are 2 types of coupons IP (internet printable) and MFC (manufacturer's coupon). Here is an the same transaction as above using a MFC (manufacturer's coupon).
Maxfresh toothpaste $2.99
ECB's offer $2.00
It's like paying $.99
limit 2
total $2.99
use powerade ECBs - $1.69
use MFC - $1.00
total OOP $.30
ECBS earned $2.00
So with my MFC (manufacturer's coupon) I only pd $.30 . Always look for the deals where you pay little and earn alot of ECBs.There are 2 different strategies you can use when ROLLING your ECBs.

The first requires you to do multiple transactions to use the smallest amount OOP (out of pocket). You would use ECBs earned in first transaction to pay for second transaction. Then take the ECBs earned in the second transaction to pay for the third, and so on. You must plan these transactions out very carefully to assure you build your ECBs to pay for higher priced items. If the store is out of an item you planned to purchase it can throw off your whole plan. The benefit it a small investment. The downside is the amount of time planning, and the inconveince of ringing multiple transactions.

The second strategy you ROLL your ECBs from week to week. This does have a higher initial investment, but requires only one transaction each week. The benefits are the time saved, planning, organizing, and ringing the multiple transactions compaired to just one transaction. The downside is you pay more your first week.

Here is a low investment strategy example:

Transaction 1

powerade $1.69
ECB offer $1.69
maxfresh toothpaste $2.99
ECB offer $2.00
total $4.68
MFC - $1.00
total OOP $3.68
ECBs earned $3.69

transaction 2

agent cool blue mouthwash $4.49
ECB offer $3.00
maxfresh toothpaste $2.99
ECB offer $2.00
total $ 7.48
MFC mouthwash -$1.00
MFC toothpaste -$1.00
total $5.48
ECB from trans.1 - $3.68
total OOP $1.80
ECBs earned $5.00

transaction 3

butler toothbrush 2 pk $3.99
ECB offer $3.99
butler toothbrush 2 pk $3.99
ECB offer $3.99
total $7.98
MFC -$ .75
MFC -$ .75
total $6.48
ECBs from trans.2 -$5.00
total OOP $1.48
ECB earned $7.98

transaction 4

butler toothbrush 2 pk $3.99
ECB offer $3.99
butler toothbrush 2 pk $3.99
ECB offer $3.99
always infinity $4.99
ECB offer $1.00
total $12.97
MFC -$ .75
MFC -$ .75
MFC always -$2.00
total $9.47
ECBs from trans.2 -$7.98
total OOP $1.49
ECB earned $8.98

transaction # 5

ECB offer spend $25/get $10ECB applies to all items
huggies $9.99
johnson/johnson shampoo $2.99
johnson/johnson detangler $2.99
johnson/johnson lotion $2.99
playskool wipes $2.97
playskool wipes $2.97
playskool wipes $2.97
total $27.87
CVS coupon for wipes -$2.00
CVS coupon for wipes -$2.00
MFC for wipes -$1.50
MFC for wipes -$1.50
MFC for wipes -$1.50
MFC for 3 j/j products -$3.00
MFC for huggies -$2.00
total $14.37
ECB from trans.4 -$8.98
total OOP $5.39
ECBs earned $10

transaction #6

pledge clean and dust $2.50
pledge $2.50
excedrin tension head $1.99
excedrin back/body $1.99
excedrin migraine $1.99
excedrin tension head $1.99
excedrin back/body $1.99
excedrin migraine $1.99
motrin $7.00
ECB offer buy2 qual. items get $5.00
tylenol extra strength $6.00
ECB offer buy2 qual. items get $5
windex $2.50
fantastic $2.50
total $34.94
MFC excedrin back -$2.00
MFC excedrin back -$2.00
IP excedrin migraine -$2.00
IP excedrin migraine -$2.00
IP excedrin tension -$2.00
IP excedrin tension -$2.00
IP pledge -$2.00
IP pledge -$2.00
IP windex -$2.00
IP fantastic -$2.00
MFC motrin -$2.00
MFC tylenol -$2.00
total $10.94
ECB from trans.5 -$10.00
total OOP $ .94
ECB earned $5.00

lets recap
total OOP $14.78
ECB left over $5.00
total product purchased at SALE prices $94.92

*****things to remeber*****
You can use a CVS coupon with a MFC, but cannot have more coupons than items in your cart. So if you have 13 items you can use 13 coupons. You cannot use 2 MFC on any one item.

Keep the coupons that print on your receipt. Usually those items will go on sale before they expire.

All of the transactions above do not include tax. ECBs cannot be used to pay tax. It is much easier to figure your deals by subtotal or pre-tax amounts.

CVS does allow you to use a MFC for $ off with a BOGO FREE coupon.

You will earn 2% of your total purchases back quarterly. It will automatically print on your receipt.

If they are out of something ask for a raincheck! You can come back and get it later.

Check limits! Some deals you can do more than once. At the bottom of your receipt it will list current offers and tell you if you have used them all yet.

You don't always have to purchase all items for a deal at once. Weekly sales you can purchase some of the items at the beginning of the week and some at the end and still get the ECBs. Monthly sales you have all month.

Super Double Coupons at Kmart

Kmart is having Super Double Coupons again!!!!
The sale runs Sunday October 26-November 1.
They will double coupons up to $2. So a $2 coupon would double to a $4 coupon.
No IP (internet printable coupons) will be allowed. There is a limit of 75 coupons per transaction.
This would be a great opportunity to save on cleaners, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, make-up, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, dish soap, and more.
Erlanger, KY and Florence, KY stores are participating.

Kroger

3 Johnson&Johnson Bath Buddies @ $.99 each
USE $3/3 johnson products
total 3/free & catalina for 3/$3

2 Oil of Olay Twin Pack @ $4.19 each
USE $1/2 MFC
Esavers BOGO free
total $3.19/4

5 celestial seasonings tea @ $1 each
USE (5) $1 MFC
total 5/free

5 nesquick @ $1 each
USE (5) $1MFC or $.50 that doubles to $1.00
total 5/free

5 Klenex @ $1 each
USE (5) $.25 MFC
DOUBLES to .50 off
total $2.50

5 Tennesse Pride Sausage 2/$4.00
USE (5) $.55 MFQ
DOUBLES to $1.00 off
total $5.00

6 Lean Cuisine 5/$10 6th one free
USE (2) $1.50/3 IP
total $7.00

5 John Morrell Hot Dogs @ $1.00 each
USE $.75 MFC
DOUBLES to $1.00
total FREE

5 Soft Soap @ $1.00 each
USE $.30 MFC
DOUBLES to $.60 off
total $2.00

10 totinos pizza rolls @ $1.00 each
USE (10) $.35 MFC
DOUBLES to $.70 off
total $3.00

6 green giant frozen veg. @ $1.00 each
USE $.50/2 MFC
DOUBLES to $1.00/2
total $3.00

5 Scotchbrite nail Saver Scrub @ $1.00 each
USE (5) $1.00 IP
total FREE

TOTAL $25.69

CVS 10/19-10/25

On Sunday and Monday only

Pumpkin Pail $.99
ECB $.99
total FREE
limit 2

Brach's Candy Corn $1.29
ECB $1.29
total FREE
limit 2

Funlight 6 " smart light $.99
ECB $.99
total FREE
limit 2

Sales lasting all week include

Colgate B1G1 Free $2.79
USE (2) $1.50 IP
total FREE plus overage

Butler Toothbrush 2pk $3.99
ECB $3.99
USE $.75 MFC
total FREE plus overage
limit 5

Listerine Agent Cool Blue $4.49
ECB $3.00
USE $1.00 IP or $.50 MFC
total $.49-$.99
limit 5

Colgate Max Fresh $2.99
ECB $2.00
USE $1.00 MFC
total FREE

Excedrin 24ct $1.99
USE $2.00 IP from www.excedrin.com you can print 2 from each computer
total FREE

Powerade $1.69
ECB $1.69
total FREE

Scrubbing Bubbles, Pledge, Windex, Extra, Air Wick refill 2/$5
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner $2.50
USE $2.00 IP from www.rightathome.com print them all, most are $2 or $1.50 off
total $.50
Pledge $2.50
USE $2.00 IP from above link
total $.50

TO USE THESE SALES TO YOUR BENEFIT YOU NEED TO PLAN
CVS will not give you back change on your ExtraCareBucks (ECBs)
Plan to spend a small amount on each transaction
USE ECBs earned to pay for all future purchases, building for bigger items!

EXAMPLE

Transaction 1

(2) Butler 2pk toothbrush $3.99
USE (2) mfc $.75
get $3.99 ecb each
final cost FREE plus overage
(2) excedrin gel tabs $1.99
USE IP $2.00 cpn
final cost FREE

total AC(after coupons)= 6.48
ECB earned $7.98
PROFIT $1.50

Transaction 2

(1)Listerene Agent cool blue $4.49
USE IP $1.00
get $3.00 ecb
final cost $.49
(2)colgate max fresh $2.99
USE (2) mfc $1.00
get $4.00 ecb
final cost FREE
powerade $1.69
ecb $1.69
final cost FREE

total AC (after coupons)= 9.16 USE $7.98ecb previous transaction
final cost $1.18
ECB earned $8.69
PROFIT $7.51

SO RECAP-
you spent $7.66 out of pocket
earned $16.67 in ECB

NOTE: above totals do not include tax

from her you could keep rolling your ECBs to get free coke, or deodorant, or shampoo

JayC 10/16-10/22

Feeling short on time this week I am looking for the deals that are closer to home.
At our local JayC I will get

General Mills Cereal 3/$6 Not stock up prices, but my fruit roll-up cpn makes worth it.
(2) Trix $4.00
USE (2) $.55 IP
(3) Lucky Charms $6.00
USE (1) $1/3 MFC
total =$7.90

2 Fruit roll-up $2.99
USE buy 2 boxes GM cereal get fruit roll-up free CPN
total = FREE

kroger brand 10/$10
cream cheese 10/10
sour cream 10/10
2 cottage cheese 10/10
2 garlic bread 10/10
2 carrots 10/10
celery 10/10
2 pillsbury cake 10/10
USE (2) $.40 MFC
2 pretzels 10/10
total $12.20

Dole salad 2/$4
USE $.55 MFC
total $2.90

(2) kroger brand frozen potatoes/fries 2/$3
total $3

Halloween Hershey Snack size candy 2/$4 Spend $15 worth get $5 on next visit
9 bags @ $2 each ( I know this seems like a huge amount, but I get ALOT of trick-or-treaters)
USE (3) $1/3 MFC
total $15 so you would earn $5 off next order

milk 1/2 gallon 3/$4
3 jugs
total $4

$42.10 total with $5 towards next week