It's the new year- time to save money! That's what retailers think, so there are 3 or 4 (depending on where you live- RedPlum doesn't do inserts here in So. Cal) inserts this Sunday- Stock up on multiple papers!!
Here is link to coupon previews!
I am already plotting my next shopping trip!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
All You Couponing guides
Some of this info may be a bit redundant, however, there are basic, intermediate and advanced slideshows, so you can brush up or learn something new, depending on your current couponing level.
Check it out!
Check it out!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Finish (electrasol) $2.50 coupons this weekend!!
If you don't have a dishwasher OR don't use Finish, please drop me an email- I want all of your $2.50/1 Finish Coupons!!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Entertainment book has arrived!
Our Entertainment book has arrived! San Diego, CA locals, if you want any coupons from our book, please let me know.
If any of you live in the Inland Empire (isn't that a RAD term for Riverside county?? Sounds slightly menacing!) and want some coupons, let me know. There are a TON of coupons for places that are only in Riverside county. Weird for a San Diego Area book, right?
I'm super excited. I have cut out a bunch for both myself and T. I made an envelope for T to put in his car, so he'll always have coupons with him.
If any of you live in the Inland Empire (isn't that a RAD term for Riverside county?? Sounds slightly menacing!) and want some coupons, let me know. There are a TON of coupons for places that are only in Riverside county. Weird for a San Diego Area book, right?
I'm super excited. I have cut out a bunch for both myself and T. I made an envelope for T to put in his car, so he'll always have coupons with him.
Con Agra Mail in offer!
All you has a great Con Agra Mail in offer. Purchase $10 in Con Agra products, fill out hte form, send in the receipt and they'll send you $25 in coupons.
Here is the form with all the details.
I'll hold onto my form until Rotel Tomatoes are 10/$10 at either Vons or Albertsons.
Here is the form with all the details.
Participating brands include:
- Orville Redenbacher's®
- Crunch 'n Munch®
- Banquet®
- Snack Pack®
- RO-TEL®
- Hunt's®
- Manwich®
- Chef Boyardee®
- Kid Cuisine®
- Peter Pan®
I'll hold onto my form until Rotel Tomatoes are 10/$10 at either Vons or Albertsons.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! Enjoy a great day with family and friends.
My gift to you: Cheap movie tickets! For my San Diego, CA peeps- at Ultra Star Cinemas, buy an adult ticket for a kids price!
I know I have pimped get1free before, but really, it's so awesome, I gotta do it again!
My gift to you: Cheap movie tickets! For my San Diego, CA peeps- at Ultra Star Cinemas, buy an adult ticket for a kids price!
I know I have pimped get1free before, but really, it's so awesome, I gotta do it again!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Free Fresco Taco at The Bell!
http://www.drivethrudiet.com/
Download the coupon- it's a SmartSource Coupon...
Coupons valid for 7 days from download or until 1 million free taco coupons are redeemed (including online and print coupons), whichever occurs first. Notice will be posted at http://static.tacobell.com/drivethrudiet/coupon.html if 1 million coupons are redeemed prior to the expiration date and any unredeemed coupons will be void
Download the coupon- it's a SmartSource Coupon...
Coupons valid for 7 days from download or until 1 million free taco coupons are redeemed (including online and print coupons), whichever occurs first. Notice will be posted at http://static.tacobell.com/drivethrudiet/coupon.html if 1 million coupons are redeemed prior to the expiration date and any unredeemed coupons will be void
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
More Savings goals!
Remember- I've still got that $20 Gift Card to give away!!
Here are more of my savings goals for 2010:
I have decided to make 2010 Year of FREE. I am going to maximize the free stuff and resources for free stuff as much as I can. That includes trading and bartering (I'm a licensed esthetician, so I trade facials and body wraps for stuff or services I need/want).
Be better about eating what's in the house, vs. eating out when I don't feel like cooking. That will help cut down on the spoiled food we'll throw away too.
Remember to check mypoints before I do any online shopping.
Eat better, cook better, use coupons and sales to bring home better food for my family.
Teach and share frugal living skills to those who want to learn.
Here are more of my savings goals for 2010:
I have decided to make 2010 Year of FREE. I am going to maximize the free stuff and resources for free stuff as much as I can. That includes trading and bartering (I'm a licensed esthetician, so I trade facials and body wraps for stuff or services I need/want).
Be better about eating what's in the house, vs. eating out when I don't feel like cooking. That will help cut down on the spoiled food we'll throw away too.
Remember to check mypoints before I do any online shopping.
Eat better, cook better, use coupons and sales to bring home better food for my family.
Teach and share frugal living skills to those who want to learn.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Goal 1: Use the HBA stockpile
I have several savings goals for 2010.
#1: Use the HBA Stockpile we have built up.
I took an inventory of of our HBA stockpiles. I think, conservatively that based on what we have, we shouldn't need to buy any HBA until May. My HBA stockpile has all been free or very little OOP (usually less than $1.00/item in the cases where there was an OOP). T's stockpile has cost a bit more, but he is pretty brand specific for Shampoo and conditioner.
Now, I should note, that at some point in 2009, our stockpiles were larger, however, I donated a lot of items, and the smaller, travel sized items where shipped overseas to service members in war zones.
My HBA stockpile- stored in my bathroom, under the counter:
Shampoo: 8
Conditioner: 6
Lotion: 3
Bodywash:7
Deodorant: 5
Mouthwash: 2 (both are very large)
Bubblebath: 2
Hair "stuff" (hair spray, gel, mousse): 5
Sunscreen: 3
Toothpaste: 3
Razor refills: 4 packages (total of 16)
DH's BHA Stockpile:
Shampoo: 3 (very large bottles)
Conditioner: 3 (very large bottles)
Body wash: 5
Bars of Soap (back up when he runs out of body wash): 6
Face wash: 7
Deodorant: 8
Hair stuff: 12
Moisturizer 4
Shaving cream: 3
Razor refills: 3
His bottles of shampoo are the size of 4 bottles of regular shampoo. Same for conditioner.
My stockpile doesn't include face wash or moisturizer. I don't stockpile mine. I have a large (50 oz.) bottle of cleanser and several tubes of moisturizer. I receive samples as an esthetician at trade shows and classes, so I don't buy skin care products usually. It will take my probably another 6 months to work through my bottle of cleanser.
My goal is to use what we have- I will replenish the stockpiles if the item is FREE or a money maker. I am hoping not to have to buy anything (except maybe toothpaste for myself and razor refills for DH) until May.
Take stock of what you have in your bathroom- you'd be surprised at how much you have. Try and use what you have, before you buy more.
TIP: If you have shampoo that smells good, but doesn't clean your hair the way you like, don't throw it away, pour it into an empty hand soap bottle with a pump top and use it to wash your hands. Bought a conditioner that leaves your hair too greasy or doesn't leave your hair soft? Use it to shave your legs with instead of shaving cream.
#1: Use the HBA Stockpile we have built up.
I took an inventory of of our HBA stockpiles. I think, conservatively that based on what we have, we shouldn't need to buy any HBA until May. My HBA stockpile has all been free or very little OOP (usually less than $1.00/item in the cases where there was an OOP). T's stockpile has cost a bit more, but he is pretty brand specific for Shampoo and conditioner.
Now, I should note, that at some point in 2009, our stockpiles were larger, however, I donated a lot of items, and the smaller, travel sized items where shipped overseas to service members in war zones.
My HBA stockpile- stored in my bathroom, under the counter:
Shampoo: 8
Conditioner: 6
Lotion: 3
Bodywash:7
Deodorant: 5
Mouthwash: 2 (both are very large)
Bubblebath: 2
Hair "stuff" (hair spray, gel, mousse): 5
Sunscreen: 3
Toothpaste: 3
Razor refills: 4 packages (total of 16)
DH's BHA Stockpile:
Shampoo: 3 (very large bottles)
Conditioner: 3 (very large bottles)
Body wash: 5
Bars of Soap (back up when he runs out of body wash): 6
Face wash: 7
Deodorant: 8
Hair stuff: 12
Moisturizer 4
Shaving cream: 3
Razor refills: 3
His bottles of shampoo are the size of 4 bottles of regular shampoo. Same for conditioner.
My stockpile doesn't include face wash or moisturizer. I don't stockpile mine. I have a large (50 oz.) bottle of cleanser and several tubes of moisturizer. I receive samples as an esthetician at trade shows and classes, so I don't buy skin care products usually. It will take my probably another 6 months to work through my bottle of cleanser.
My goal is to use what we have- I will replenish the stockpiles if the item is FREE or a money maker. I am hoping not to have to buy anything (except maybe toothpaste for myself and razor refills for DH) until May.
Take stock of what you have in your bathroom- you'd be surprised at how much you have. Try and use what you have, before you buy more.
TIP: If you have shampoo that smells good, but doesn't clean your hair the way you like, don't throw it away, pour it into an empty hand soap bottle with a pump top and use it to wash your hands. Bought a conditioner that leaves your hair too greasy or doesn't leave your hair soft? Use it to shave your legs with instead of shaving cream.
Share your 2010 Savings goals and enter to win a $20 Gift Card.
2010 is going to be the year of savings!
That's right! To get everyone thinking about saving and sharing ideas how to save, I have a great contest. The winner will receive a $20 gift card! To enter- EMAIL me your savings tip or what you will do to save money in 2010. It can be something that you've read in my journal, seen online, or something that you came up with yourself. I will publish the ideas on my savings blog as I receive them (a link for those of you who read this on facebook). Each email is 1 entry.
I will put all the names into a hat and on January 5, 2010 I will draw a winning name. There is no limit to how many times you enter.
How are you going to save money and live better in 2010?
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Free Steaz Organic iced tea
Click here for a free coupon, redeemable only at Target! Expires 12/31/09- SO HURRY!!
Friday, December 18, 2009
reminder!
Reminder- There are no coupon inserts this weekend (20th), next weekend or the next (27th and 3rd) due to the holidays.
Take this time to clean out your coupon wallets and coupon stashes!
Take this time to clean out your coupon wallets and coupon stashes!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Can anyone use expireds?
I am doing an early 12/31/09 coupon wallet clean out. I don't have enough to mail overseas.
Can anyone use expired coupons? If so, let me know. I'll try to get them out this week. Most will have a 12/31 ex. date, but some will be 12/15. So if you can use them before the end of the year- even better!
Just pop me an email.
Thanks!
Can anyone use expired coupons? If so, let me know. I'll try to get them out this week. Most will have a 12/31 ex. date, but some will be 12/15. So if you can use them before the end of the year- even better!
Just pop me an email.
Thanks!
cheap last minute stocking stuffers!
Thanks to Lonewolf at HCW for this tip: Iherb.com is a great website that has low prices for popular products you'd find at health food stores like Whole Foods. First time customers can get $5 off anything (even if price and shipping is $5). In addition they have a sample page with neat samples you can add to your cart for free. The coupon code is COB899.
I went to iherb.com on Tuesday, and ordered two sample shower gels and two bars of soap. I also added 4 free samples. With my $5.00 off coupon code, my OOP was $4.00. I had a pre-paid visa from earlier in the year and it had exactly $4.00 left on it! I used that and yesterday the post man left a small box from iherb.com on my doorstep! They are based out of Irwindale, which is near LA, so it is pretty close to us. Everything is wonderful and smells great!
For those of us who have registered our CVS card with CVS.com, check your inboxes! This morning CVS had emailed me a coupon for a free gift. My choice of either a CVS bran chapstick OR a CVS brand tube of lotion! Hooray!
Head over to Walgreens for the Friends and Family Savings sale to pick up stocking stuffers. Details at ABS! Thanks!
I went to iherb.com on Tuesday, and ordered two sample shower gels and two bars of soap. I also added 4 free samples. With my $5.00 off coupon code, my OOP was $4.00. I had a pre-paid visa from earlier in the year and it had exactly $4.00 left on it! I used that and yesterday the post man left a small box from iherb.com on my doorstep! They are based out of Irwindale, which is near LA, so it is pretty close to us. Everything is wonderful and smells great!
For those of us who have registered our CVS card with CVS.com, check your inboxes! This morning CVS had emailed me a coupon for a free gift. My choice of either a CVS bran chapstick OR a CVS brand tube of lotion! Hooray!
Head over to Walgreens for the Friends and Family Savings sale to pick up stocking stuffers. Details at ABS! Thanks!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Shoppping fer freebies!
This entry is f-locked, so it won't get x-posted to my facebook, which my husband can see. I don't want his X-mas surprise to be spoiled!
So, I scrounged around online on Monday to find T some cheap/free good presents. A tree without presents is sad.
I did some surveys back last month, and my compensation was a $10 Barnes and Noble.com gift card. I bought him a book from him Amazon wish list. It was $11.96. His book was $1.96 OOP. Hooray!
Last month I has participated in a 1 800 flowers promo and they emailed me a $40 gift card. I ordered him a box of fancy fruit. It was $38.34, so I still have a credit and I received another credit on my next "purchase". HA! FREE!
I cashed in our remaining United airline miles for a few more restaurant.com gift certificates for our New Year's trip.
And... I took the $20 GC The big and tall men's store they sent us and bought T new work out clothes- only $3.45 OOP.
All in all, not a bad haul for less than $10!!
So, I scrounged around online on Monday to find T some cheap/free good presents. A tree without presents is sad.
I did some surveys back last month, and my compensation was a $10 Barnes and Noble.com gift card. I bought him a book from him Amazon wish list. It was $11.96. His book was $1.96 OOP. Hooray!
Last month I has participated in a 1 800 flowers promo and they emailed me a $40 gift card. I ordered him a box of fancy fruit. It was $38.34, so I still have a credit and I received another credit on my next "purchase". HA! FREE!
I cashed in our remaining United airline miles for a few more restaurant.com gift certificates for our New Year's trip.
And... I took the $20 GC The big and tall men's store they sent us and bought T new work out clothes- only $3.45 OOP.
All in all, not a bad haul for less than $10!!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Wags trip 12/11/09!
I took my grip of coupons and headed over to Walgreens to scare up some cheap soda for a holiday party we are attending.
2 2-liters cranberry Sierra mist BOGO Coupon
2 20 oz. Sierra Mist BOGO Coupon
1 tube Neutragena mens face scrub Register reward $5.00
Total with tax and bottle deposit after coupons and Register reward $4.36
I will be using my RR toward the Olay Quench Lotion purchase for the rebates. The Lotion is expensive! $10.36 for a large bottle- so remember your coupons!
2 2-liters cranberry Sierra mist BOGO Coupon
2 20 oz. Sierra Mist BOGO Coupon
1 tube Neutragena mens face scrub Register reward $5.00
Total with tax and bottle deposit after coupons and Register reward $4.36
I will be using my RR toward the Olay Quench Lotion purchase for the rebates. The Lotion is expensive! $10.36 for a large bottle- so remember your coupons!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Free lotion
Olay is offering a rebate on up to 2 quench lotions!
Your best bet is to pull out the BOGO Quench coupons from 11/29 P&G insert and pair it up with a $3 off Q that is in a bunch of magazines this month- Cosmo, Self, Shape.
Submit your rebate and get your money back for 2! So it's a great money maker, and just in time for the cold, dry winter winds!
I'm hitting up Wags after work to grab some lotion!
Your best bet is to pull out the BOGO Quench coupons from 11/29 P&G insert and pair it up with a $3 off Q that is in a bunch of magazines this month- Cosmo, Self, Shape.
Submit your rebate and get your money back for 2! So it's a great money maker, and just in time for the cold, dry winter winds!
I'm hitting up Wags after work to grab some lotion!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
San Diego, CA area cheapsters?
Is anyone interested in a couponing class or a field trip in January? A field trip would be most likely to a Walgreens, but we could do a grocery store trip instead.
It's a great idea if your New Year's resolution is to save money.
Weekend days are best for me, but I'm flexible.
Post a comment or drop me an email.
It's a great idea if your New Year's resolution is to save money.
Weekend days are best for me, but I'm flexible.
Post a comment or drop me an email.
So- Cal peeps- Some great Albertson's match ups!
Courtesy of Kerri from Save at Home Mommy! Great Albertson's Match up for this week!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Free food at Jamba Juice!
On 12/15/09 from 11am-2pm- OR- until supplies run out, Jamba juice is giving away their flatbread pizzas!
If that doesn't strike yer fancy, check out this coupon for their oatmeal for only $1.00! Good until 12/11/09- so HURRY!!
If that doesn't strike yer fancy, check out this coupon for their oatmeal for only $1.00! Good until 12/11/09- so HURRY!!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Free Creamer!
Get thee to Facebook!
Friend International Delights and if you are one of the first 25,000, you can print a coupon for free creamer. It's Smartsource, so hit back and print a second!
LINKY
Friend International Delights and if you are one of the first 25,000, you can print a coupon for free creamer. It's Smartsource, so hit back and print a second!
LINKY
Thursday, December 3, 2009
It's Poll time
I want to post more deals for other stores, so take the poll and let me know where you shop!
48% savings! Hooray!
48% savings doesn't seem like a lot to most people, but, in the land of limited doubles- that's great!
I scored 2 weeks worth of groceries for $83.79. That includes food for my work pot luck as well (about $10 to feed 15 people).
A few insane deals:
International Delights Creamer $1.49 sale price -$1.00 (.55 coupon "doubled" to $1.00) .49 OOP.
Coffee Mate Creamer $1.29 sale price -$1.00 (.50 coupon doubled to $1.00) .29 OOP.
Milk and cookies: Save $1.00 on milk WYB Nabisco cookie product, paired with my free Nabisco cookie coupon (found a bug in the sealed box, so I called them- Nabisco sent me 2 free product coupons). $1.49 OOP for 1 gallon of milk and a box of chips ahoy.
Del Monte Fresh Canned fruit- 2 for $7.00. BOGO coupon from Vocal point plus a $1.00 off coupon. OOP-$2.50 for 2.
I got a few pieces of marked down meat- and tonight we are having a pot roast cooked in the crock pot (it's at home cooking right now!!), with broccoli, asparagus, and salad.
I scored 2 weeks worth of groceries for $83.79. That includes food for my work pot luck as well (about $10 to feed 15 people).
A few insane deals:
International Delights Creamer $1.49 sale price -$1.00 (.55 coupon "doubled" to $1.00) .49 OOP.
Coffee Mate Creamer $1.29 sale price -$1.00 (.50 coupon doubled to $1.00) .29 OOP.
Milk and cookies: Save $1.00 on milk WYB Nabisco cookie product, paired with my free Nabisco cookie coupon (found a bug in the sealed box, so I called them- Nabisco sent me 2 free product coupons). $1.49 OOP for 1 gallon of milk and a box of chips ahoy.
Del Monte Fresh Canned fruit- 2 for $7.00. BOGO coupon from Vocal point plus a $1.00 off coupon. OOP-$2.50 for 2.
I got a few pieces of marked down meat- and tonight we are having a pot roast cooked in the crock pot (it's at home cooking right now!!), with broccoli, asparagus, and salad.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
My holiday gift to you!
Email me your coupon wishlist and I will mail you a pot lock of 30 coupons- I will try to fill your wishlist as best I can!
home from vacation!
Ahhh!! Now it's time to do laundry!
Well, I sifted through our mail and here is what came in the last week:
Coupon for Free Jello Mousse Temptations (from an email I received)
Del Monte Fruit Coupons (From Vocal Point)
SC Johnson Coupons (From Right @ Home)
Samples from Walmart.com
Check from Synovate (Rewards check)
Formula Checks and Diaper coupons (which are up for grabs- shoot me en email or leave a comment)
We also signed up to be a Neilsen Home Scan Family, the little device should come today via Fed Ex. We'll connect it and get it set up. Soon we'll be earning points and scoring free prizes!
And- I'm almost done X-mas shopping! Just a few more little things and we're set. Remember, shop through mypoints, or ebates and earn cash back or points while you shop! Our Holiday shopping online has gotten us several gift cards from mypoints!
Well, I sifted through our mail and here is what came in the last week:
Coupon for Free Jello Mousse Temptations (from an email I received)
Del Monte Fruit Coupons (From Vocal Point)
SC Johnson Coupons (From Right @ Home)
Samples from Walmart.com
Check from Synovate (Rewards check)
Formula Checks and Diaper coupons (which are up for grabs- shoot me en email or leave a comment)
We also signed up to be a Neilsen Home Scan Family, the little device should come today via Fed Ex. We'll connect it and get it set up. Soon we'll be earning points and scoring free prizes!
And- I'm almost done X-mas shopping! Just a few more little things and we're set. Remember, shop through mypoints, or ebates and earn cash back or points while you shop! Our Holiday shopping online has gotten us several gift cards from mypoints!
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