tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77696934358716096472024-03-12T22:15:25.857-05:00Centsible ShopperJoin me in a quest to find the best deals on groceries, household items, clothing, and everything else...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.comBlogger307125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-6935767667560846372008-07-23T11:50:00.004-05:002008-07-23T12:10:12.129-05:00Regarding my silence...Many thanks to the readers who have emailed to ask if I'm okay.<br /><br />In short, due to changing priorities and responsibilities, I am needing to put this blog on the back burner indefinitely. I do not know if or when I will resume posting.<br /><br />Thank you all so much for your participation around here. I've thoroughly enjoyed it, as I hope you have. If you want to stay caught up on any blog updates, I'd recommend <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/centsibleshopper">subscribing to our blog feed</a>. God bless you all!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-29206551722326799042008-07-07T15:25:00.001-05:002008-07-07T15:50:34.510-05:00Make-it-Yourself Monday: Apricot jam<em>Due to friends' generosity, I have an abundance of apricots to play with this week. Here's one of the recipes I'm hoping to try, with thanks to <a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/">Make and Takes</a>:</em><br /><br /><strong>Apricot Leather</strong><br /><br />2 C. apricots<br />1 T. lemon juice<br />2 T. honey<br /><br />Cut the apricots in half and remove pits. Blend apricots until smooth. Add honey and lemon juice and blend again.<br /><br />Cover a tray with plastic wrap (a screen tray works best). Pour the apricot mixture onto the plastic wrap and smooth with a spatula to about 1/8" thick.<br /><br />Put another screen rack on top and tape them together. If you don’t have a screen tray, find something that would keep out the bugs but allow air to come in and the sun to hit it.<br /><br />Place trays outside on a table to dry. Leave them out for about 24 hours (shorter for a moister leather). Bring indoors and roll up the plastic wrap to create the roll-ups.<br /><br /><em>What are you making this week? Share it with other readers via Mr. Linky below!</em><br /><br /><br /><script src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=centsibleshopper&postid=07Jul2008&meme=787" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-9820111136123926922008-07-05T20:39:00.005-05:002008-07-05T21:42:46.062-05:00Walgreens deals: July 6-12<span style="font-style: italic;">A few deals to be had at Walgreens this week...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bayer aspirin with Heart Advantage</span>: $4.99; use $2.50 coupon from 5/18 insert. Produces $2 RR. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Final cost: .49</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pledge</span>: 2/$6.00; use <span style="font-style: italic;">Free Pledge product when you buy any Pledge aerosol product</span> from 6/15 insert and <a href="http://www.cleanhomejournal.com/offers/200804-windexpledgesb/?hs225=coupon&hs227=pfe200804">this $1 printable</a>. Mail in for <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/rebateclub2.jsp?OFFERNUMBER=21">EasySaver rebate #21</a> ($2). <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total cost: free</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gift wrap or tissue: 3/$1</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner</span>: 3/$10; use $3/2 from 7/6 newspaper insert. Buy $30 and get $7 RR.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Suggested scenario: Buy 10 bottles and use 5 $3/2 coupons:</span><br /><br />3.33<br /><u>x 10</u><br />33.33<br /><u>-15.00</u> ($3/2 coupons)<br />18.33<br /><u>-7.00</u> (Register Reward)<br />11.33 or <span style="font-weight: bold;">$1.13 each</span><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://centsibleshopper.blogspot.com/2008/06/walgreens-july-far-items.html">July FAR items</a><h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">TheraBreath Starter Kit</span>, up to $10.99.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hebert's Fully Loaded Chocolate Bars</span>, 2.75 oz., up to $.99.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nature Made Rx Essentials</span>, up to $9.99; use $1 coupon from 4/20 or 6/1 newspaper insert. Or, if you're a Nature Made member and have points banked, request your own $5 or $7 coupon from <a href="http://www.naturemade.com/UserAccount/uar_reward.asp?tab=Rewards&section=">their website</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">This week's ad scans, compliments of </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.hotcouponworld.com/">Hot Coupon World</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, may be found by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://docs.google.com/View?docid=ddqg23wp_26hsxq9vc4">clicking here</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-77315094726217531362008-07-03T21:18:00.004-05:002008-07-03T22:49:09.751-05:00Kroger: Midwest dealsKroger had some good deals last week that they've continued this week. Here's what I noticed in the ad.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The following are part of a "$3 off your order when you buy 10 qualifying items" promotion...<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Breyer's ice cream</span>: $1.97 after discount<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Totino's pizza rolls</span>: $1; use .35 printables available <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2879802-10415416">here</a>, <a href="http://www.boxtops4education.com/Coupons/">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.pillsbury.com/coupons-promotions/">here</a>; free after coupon and discount<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">What other Kroger deals do you see this week?</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-62280578615685993692008-07-02T09:08:00.007-05:002008-07-02T21:58:10.544-05:00Walgreens: Cheap Woolite & Spray 'n' WashWoolite and Spray 'n' Wash are on sale for 2/$5 at Walgreens this week. There is also a <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/rebateclub2.jsp?OFFERNUMBER=30">July EasySaver rebate (#30)</a> for $2 on each, making them .50. To sweeten the deal further, use either <a href="http://www.airwick.us/">this</a> or <a href="http://www.homesolutionsnews.us/offers.shtml">this</a> printable $1 Spray 'n' Wash coupon. You'll make a profit of .50 a bottle.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Note: The end price I've listed is purposely lower than the one in the ad flier. For some reason Walgreens combined two different rebate offers in one ad photo, confusing the final price. If you do the math on the deal, it still comes out correct.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-14295043053112028792008-07-01T21:46:00.001-05:002008-07-01T21:49:45.830-05:00Clean Home Journal gift pack<span style="font-style: italic;">Thanks to <a href="http://www.moneysavingmom.com/">Money Saving Mom</a> for this heads-up on the July Clean Home Journal gift pack...</span><br /><p>Sign up <a target="_blank" href="http://cleanhomejournal.com/offers/July2008/">here</a> for the July Clean Home Journal Gift Pack--available to the first 10,000 registrants:</p><blockquote><p>Enjoy the best that summer has to offer with our July gift pack, which includes a free 50-count box of Ziploc® Brand Sandwich Bags and $5 in coupons for great SC Johnson products you use every day.<br /><br />The first 10,000 people* to respond will receive a Clean Home Journal™ Joys of Summer Gift Pack containing coupons for OFF!®, Ziploc®, Scrubbing Bubbles® and Glade® —with a total value of $5. </p></blockquote>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-51426055898887376052008-06-30T22:17:00.003-05:002008-06-30T23:05:26.399-05:00Wal-Mart: Free samplesHere's the latest from the <a href="http://walmart.triaddigital.com/In-Stores-Now-free-samples.aspx">Wal-Mart sample page</a>...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.startsampling.com/sm/walmart/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100336&source=">Greeting cards</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.startsampling.com/sm/walmart/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100361&source=">Celine Dion Sensational perfume</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.startsampling.com/sm/walmart/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100306&source=">Multi-Grain Cheerios</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.startsampling.com/sm/100272/captureAddress.iphtml?main_item=100272&source=">John Frieda Frizz-Ease Weather Works and Creme Serum</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.startsampling.com/sm/walmart/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100279&source=">Benefiber</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.startsampling.com/sm/100290/captureAddress.iphtml?main_item=100290&source=">Playtex Gentle Glide Slender Applicator and Maximum Absorbency tampons</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.startsampling.com/sm/walmart/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100359&source=">Playtex personal cleansing cloths</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.startsampling.com/sm/walmart/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100334&source=">Pond's wet towelettes</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-21448674319110596022008-06-30T21:55:00.003-05:002008-06-30T22:15:56.485-05:00Campusi.com: Find the best deals on booksBetween needing textbooks at certain times and my distinct love for reading, I've long been on the lookout for the best deals on books. Several years ago, a family member mentioned <a href="http://campusi.com/">campusi.com</a>. Rather than being another "we always have the lowest price" site, <a href="http://campusi.com/">campusi.com</a> searches numerous other sites (including <a href="http://www.half.ebay.com/">Half.com</a>, <a href="http://www.ebay.com/">eBay</a>, <a href="http://www.walmart.com/">Wal-Mart</a>, and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">Amazon.com</a>) and offers the cost of buying from each. Shipping, tax, and total cost are listed on a convenient table. I've been using the site for years and rarely find a lower price online than what they list on their site.<br /><br />And FWIW, it's not just books--they also have sections for CDs, movies, and several other categories.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-88949905692752547102008-06-30T02:25:00.000-05:002008-06-29T22:49:21.537-05:00Make-it-Yourself Monday: Sidewalk Chalk<span style="font-style: italic;">Continuing </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://centsibleshopper.blogspot.com/2008/06/make-it-yourself-monday-play-dough.html">last week's theme</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> of fun, simple playthings for kids, here are instructions for sidewalk chalk. This recipe is compliments of <a href="http://fun.familyeducation.com/">familyeducation.com</a>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sidewalk Chalk</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients</span><br /><br />1 C. plaster of Paris<br />1 C. water<br />Powdered tempera paint<br />Mold for chalk (small paper cups, ice cube trays, toilet paper rolls, etc.)<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Directions</span><br /><br />1. In a large bowl, mix the water and plaster of Paris together.<br /><br />2. Add the powdered tempera paint to the mixture.<br /><br />3. Once the paint has been mixed in well, set it aside for a few minutes.<br /><br />4. Pour the mixture into the mold and let it dry. This can take from several hours to a day or more, depending on the size of the mold. The bigger the mold, the longer it will take to dry.<br /><br />5. Once the mold is dry, remove the chalk. If the chalk is still moist, let it air dry for another 24 hours.<br /><br /><em>For more </em><em>Make-it-Yourself Monday</em><em> features, </em><a href="http://centsibleshopper.blogspot.com/search/label/make-it-yourself%20monday"><em>click here</em></a>.<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=centsibleshopper&postid=29Jun2008&meme=787"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-9960866427330253232008-06-28T21:56:00.003-05:002008-06-28T22:26:42.247-05:00Walgreens deals: June 29 to July 5<span style="font-style: italic;">Thanks to <a href="http://www.moneysavingmom.com/">Money Saving Mom</a> for highlighting these deals...</span><br /><br /><strong>Deerfield Farms Shredded Cheese - $1.50/bag</strong> (I'm not sure if this is 6 oz. or 8 oz.--if it's 8 oz., this is a pretty good deal.)<p></p> <p><strong>Buy 2 Cleaning Products at $2.50 Each, Get $2 Mail-In Rebate (Mix and Match, Limit 3)</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><strong>*Deal*</strong></span><br /><strong>Buy 2 Oust Air Sanitizer Spray or Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner</strong><br />Use 2 $1/1 coupons from 05/11 insert<br />Spend $3 out of pocket<br />Get $2 EasySaver rebate<br /><strong>$0.50 each after rebate and coupons</strong></p></blockquote><p><strong> </strong><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><strong>REGISTER REWARD DEALS</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Buy 3 of Select Baby Products, Get $5 Register Rewards</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><strong>*DEAL*</strong></span><br /><strong>Buy 3 Jumbo Packages of Comfort Stretch Diapers or Training Pants at $5.99 each</strong><br />Use $5/2 coupon from July EasySaver booklet<br />Spend $12.97 out of pocket (it is possible that the above coupon might take off $2.50 per pack of diapers instead of $5 so your out of pocket total would be less)<br />Get $5 Register Reward<br /><strong>$7.97 for 3 packages of diapers after Register Reward! (or possibly only $5.47 if the coupon takes off $2.50 per package of diapers!)</strong></p> <p><strong>Desitin is also part of the above deal.</strong> It is on sale for $5.99 and there is a $1/1 manufacturer's coupon <a href="http://www.desitin.com/">here</a> plus a $1/1 coupon in the July EasySaver booklet.</p></blockquote><p><strong>Buy 2 Post Cereals at $2.50 Each, Get $2 Register Rewards</strong></p> <blockquote><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><strong>*DEAL*</strong></span><br /><strong>Buy 2 Post Honey Bunches of Oats</strong><br />Use 2 $2/1 coupons <a target="_blank" href="http://www.kraftfoods.com/honeybunchesofoats/offers.html" style="font-weight: bold;">here</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">, </span><a target="_blank" href="http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rccubho45711692&bt=wi&o=51753&c=KF&p=uSTZF1xY" style="font-weight: bold;">here</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">, </span><a target="_blank" href="http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=raxmbsu8035209&bt=wi&o=51658&c=HN&p=5zU69xrM" style="font-weight: bold;">here</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">, </span><a target="_blank" href="http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rappcsr85099723&bt=wi&o=51752&c=KF&p=4TkwXr2V" style="font-weight: bold;">here</a> (if you got the free coupon from the recent insert deal where you could send in the other cereal brand coupons and get a free box, use that one instead!)<br />Spend $1 out of pocket<br />Get $2 Register Rewards back!<br /><strong>Free plus $1 overage after coupons and Register Rewards!</strong></p></blockquote><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://centsibleshopper.blogspot.com/2008/06/walgreens-july-far-items.html">July FAR items</a><h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">TheraBreath Starter Kit</span>, up to $10.99.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hebert's Fully Loaded Chocolate Bars</span>, 2.75 oz., up to $.99.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nature Made Rx Essentials</span>, up to $9.99; use $1 coupon from 4/20 or 6/1 newspaper insert. Or, if you're a Nature Made member and have points banked, request your own $5 or $7 coupon from <a href="http://www.naturemade.com/UserAccount/uar_reward.asp?tab=Rewards&section=">their website</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">For this week's ad scans, compliments of </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.hotcouponworld.com/">Hot Coupon World</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://s277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/kookis-mami/">click here</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-34487292310501467152008-06-26T22:16:00.006-05:002008-06-27T11:10:18.725-05:00Walgreens: June/July overlap deals<span style="font-style: italic;">The following are deals that overlap between the June and July EasySaver periods. They are only good on Friday and Saturday, June 27 & 28. As always when using more than one IVC, YMMV.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Airwick Ultra Starter Kit</span>: $5.99, use <a href="http://www.homesolutionsnews.us/offers.shtml">$4 printable coupon</a>. Send in for $3 July EasySaver rebate. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total cost: $1 overage</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Maalox chewables</span>: $3.99; use $2 June IVC, $2 July IVC, and $2 manufacturer's coupon from the 6/1 newspaper insert. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total cost: $2 overage</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nutripals</span>: $6.49, some clearanced to $4.79; use $1.50 June IVC, $2 July IVC, and $1 manufacturer's coupon from 4/13 newspaper insert. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total cost: $.29 or more</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hershey's bag candy</span>: Use $1/2 June IVC; send in for July $5 rebate WYB $15. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total cost: will vary</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Benefiber</span>: $6.79; use $3 June IVC, $2 July IVC, and $2 manufacturer's coupon from 4/13, 5/18, or 6/22 newspaper insert. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total cost: $.21 overage</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I don't know of any amazing deals with the following, but in case you're interested:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">M&Ms</span><br />June IVC: $1/2<br />July IVC: $1/2<br />6/1 manufacturer's coupon: $.75/1<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">OFF Repellent</span><br />June IVC: $1<br />July IVC: $1<br />6/22 manufacturer's coupon: $.55/1<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cutter Repellent</span><br />June IVC: $1<br />July IVC: $1<br />6/15 manufacturer's coupon: $1/1<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Raid 2 pack</span><br />June IVC: $1<br />July IVC: $1<br />6/15 manufacturer's coupon: $1.50/1<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Duracell Coppertop</span><br />June IVC: $2<br />July IVC: $1<br />5/18 manufacturer's coupon: $.50-1.00/1<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Energizer hearing aid batteries</span><br />June IVC: $2<br />July IVC: $2<br /><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2879802-10415416">Printable $2 manufacturer's coupon</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">While you're working the overlap deals, don't forget the </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://centsibleshopper.blogspot.com/2008/06/walgreens-520-coupon-friday-only.html">$5/20 coupon for Friday</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> and the </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://centsibleshopper.blogspot.com/2008/06/walgreens-july-far-items.html">July FAR items</a><span style="font-style: italic;">. And in case your store hasn't put out the new EasySaver booklets yet, you can print your July IVCs from the <a href="http://a1061.g.akamai.net/7/1061/5412/home/www.walgreens.com/rebate/RebatePeriod108.pdf">Walgreens website</a>.<br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-86620116244216029892008-06-26T17:06:00.004-05:002008-06-26T21:28:10.264-05:00Walgreens: Dixie plates 40¢/package<i>Thanks to <a href="http://www.moneysavingmom.com">Money Saving Mom</a> for this deal...</i><br /><br />Rachel wrote:<p></p><blockquote><p>I bought the Dixie Ultra plates that are on sale with the in-ad Walgreens coupon B1G1 for $3.79. A coupon printed for $3 off the purchase of 2 Dixie Ultra products. I went back and bought two more B1G1 for $3.79 minus the $3 coupon and got them for $0.79+tax. I, again, got another coupon and went back and did the same deal 4 more times, getting the same printed coupon every time. </p> <p>What a great way to stock up for the 4<sup>th</sup> of July. Ended up with 12 packs of 24 Dixie Ultra plates worth $45.48 (at full retail) for $7.74 out of pocket!</p></blockquote><p>It is being reported that the Dixie Blue and White Ultra plates 22 count and bowls 28 count are the items working for this deal. Let us know if find any other kind that is working, too.</p> <p><strong>Here's the deal breakdown:</strong><br />Buy 2 Dixie Ultra plates or bowls on sale for $3.79<br />Use in-ad B1G1 coupon to get one free<br />Spend $3.79 out of pocket<br />Get a coupon for $3 off the purchase of 2 Dixie Ultra products</p><strong>Repeat the above deal using the $3/2 coupon in conjunction with the B1G1 store coupon and get two packages of plates for $0.40 each! </strong>Repeat as many times as you'd like until you are well stocked up on plates!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-12270749669686042462008-06-26T16:15:00.004-05:002008-06-26T21:25:35.995-05:00Walgreens: July FAR items<span style="font-style: italic;">This month's FAR pickings are sparse... but at least they included some chocolate. :-)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TheraBreath Starter Kit</span>, up to $10.99.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hebert's Fully Loaded Chocolate Bars</span>, 2.75 oz., up to $.99.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nature Made Rx Essentials</span>, up to $9.99; use $1 coupon from 4/20 or 6/1 newspaper insert. Or, if you're a Nature Made member and have points banked, request your own $5 or $7 coupon from <a href="http://www.naturemade.com/UserAccount/uar_reward.asp?tab=Rewards&section=">their website</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">To view the July EasySaver catalog, </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://a1061.g.akamai.net/7/1061/5412/home/www.walgreens.com/rebate/RebatePeriod108.pdf">click here</a><span style="font-style: italic;">. The July EasySaver period runs from June 27 through July 26.<br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-47620301620670207182008-06-25T23:30:00.002-05:002008-06-25T23:44:48.265-05:00Walgreens: $5/20 coupon **Friday only**Walgreens is offering a $5/20 coupon good only on Friday, June 25. Once again, your total must be $20 after all other coupons and discounts, so you might plan to pick up some RR and FAR items.<br /><br />The July EasySaver begins on Friday, so watch for a post about overlap deals and July EasySaver rebates on Thursday.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.walgreens.com/hotbuys/default.jsp">Click here to print your coupon.</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-41511980615605367732008-06-25T23:25:00.001-05:002008-06-25T23:51:52.116-05:00Jack-in-the-Box: Free tacos **Thursday only**<span style="font-style: italic;">Thanks to <a href="http://www.moneysavingmom.com/">Money Saving Mom</a> for this heads up...</span><br /><br /><strong>Tomorrow all Jack In The Box restaurants are giving away two free tacos to every person who brings in a valid gas receipt.</strong> Be sure to call your nearest restaurant to see if they are participating. And dig out all your old gas receipts and bring the whole family since the offer is limit one per person! More details <a href="http://www.jackinthebox.com/twofreetacosday/">here</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-25241733488403070872008-06-23T22:57:00.005-05:002008-06-23T23:36:32.015-05:00Make-it-Yourself Monday: Play Dough<span style="font-style: italic;">I have fond memories of making play dough when I was a kid. Here are a couple recipes to try out...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Edible Play Dough</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Adapted from </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.wikihow.com/">WikiHow</a><br /><br />12 oz. creamy peanut butter<br />6 T. honey<br />1 1/2 C. nonfat dry milk <br /><br />Mix all ingredients until dough is easy to handle. If dough is too sticky, add more dry milk in small amounts.<br /><p><b>Plain Play Dough</b><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Adapted from </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.fun-baby-games-online.com/how-to-make-playdough.html">Fun Baby Games</a><br /><br />1 1/2 C. salt<br />1 1/2 T. cooking oil<br />1 T. cream of tartar<br />3 C. boiling water<br />3 C. flour<br /><br />Mix salt, oil, cream of tartar and water in a large bowl. Add flour. Stir well until the mixture leaves the sides of the owl. Add more flour if the mixture seems too sticky. Turn out to knead. Store in airtight container.<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=centsibleshopper&postid=23Jun2008&meme=787"></script></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-58630691521731399682008-06-20T23:12:00.001-05:002008-06-20T23:15:28.740-05:00Walgreens: Cheap nuts and mac & cheese<span style="font-style: italic;">Thanks to </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="post-author vcard"><span class="fn"><a href="http://moneycommonsense.blogspot.com/">Mercedes</a> for the heads-up on this deal...</span></span><br /><br />Planters Nuts are spitting out an $5 RR wyb a certain number of items. Details <a href="http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/933609-post118.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Credit to Stifflersmmom and khmiller at HCW for sharing this.<br /><br />If so, you can buy 12 boxes of Kraft Mac n cheese on sale through Saturday for 0.69 with 7 day coupon<br />8.29 (12*0.69, must use 7 day coupon in circular)<br />6.98 four planters nuts on sale BOGO<br />=15.27<br />-12 four <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/Promotions/July4thPromo" target="_blank">$3 off planters IP wyb three kraft product</a> (you will need access to two computers to get four coupons)<br />=3.27 + tax out of pocket and get $5 register reward back!!<br /><br />UPDATE:<br />If you only have access to two coupons or can only use two coupons you can do this:<br />6.98 for four Planters<br />4.14 for six boxes of Mac and Cheese<br />= 11.12<br />- 6.00(2 planters Q's)<br />= 5.12 + tax, get $5RR So, it is still just cents for the whole package.<br /><br />SECOND UPDATE:<br /><br />I went to the store to check this deal and the Planters are ringing<br />3.49 one can of Planters<br />0.00 free can<br />3.49 one can<br />0.00 free can<br /><br />So you can only use two of the coupons because the third will beep and it will depend on your cashier if s/he pushes it through or not. I recommend you do the second deal variation: buy 4 Planters and 6 boxes of Mac and Cheese at a time for 12 cents after the register rewards is factored in. This is also a great way to roll those Oral B Cross Action RRs from this week offer as well. I bought the nuts first, then the toothbrush using the Planters RR to pay for them and then used the Oral B RR to buy more peanuts and Mac and cheese.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-31063218656710671442008-06-20T22:43:00.001-05:002008-06-20T23:12:43.867-05:00Walgreens deals: June 22-28<span style="font-weight: bold;">Revlon color cosmetics:</span> BOGO; use 2 $3/1 coupon from 6/1 insert. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Final cost: will vary</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Edge shave gel:</span> 7-day coupon for 1.99; use <a href="http://www.cleanhomejournal.com/offers/200805b-edge/?hs225=pfe&hs227=pfe200805b">this printable coupon</a> for $1 off. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total cost: 1.00 </span><span style="font-style: italic;">(Could someone tell me if there is an IVC on this product? It's been reported that there is, but I don't have my EasySaver booklet at the moment.)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hawaiian Tropic</span> sun care: BOGO; use $2 IVC. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total cost: Will vary</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Theragran M:</span> BOGO; buy two and mail in for full-price EasySaver rebate. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total cost: 2 for free</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The following deals are part of a single RR deal: buy a combined total of $15 (before coupons), get $5 RR.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ragu pasta sauce:</span> 3/$5; use coupon from 5/18 insert (varies from .25/1 to 1.00/3). <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total cost: will vary, but should be around .86 each</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lipton boxed tea:</span> 3/$5; use coupon from 5/18 insert (varies from .50/1 to 1.00/2). <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total cost: will vary, but should be around .61 each</span><br /><br /><a href="http://centsibleshopper.blogspot.com/2008/05/walgreens-june-free-after-rebate-items.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">June FAR items:</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Multi-Betic Multi-Vitamins</span>, 60 pack, up to $9.99; use $2 coupon from the <a href="http://www.diabeticproducts.com/index.htm">Diabetic Products site</a> (must complete brief diabetes-related survey) for $2 profit.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Walgreens Gluco-Shot</span>, 2 oz, up to $1.99.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Walgreens Calcium Creamies</span>, 75 pack, up to $5.99.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Walgreens Water Filtration Replacement Cartridge</span>, up to $6.99<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Theragran M</span>, 130 pack, up to $4.99.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ecotrin Low-Strength Tablets</span>, 45 pack, up to $2; use $1 coupon from 5/11 newspaper insert.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">For this week's ad scans, compliments of </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.hotcouponworld.com/">Hot Coupon World</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> and Irish Lass, </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://docs.google.com/View?docid=ajjjm3d4zvc6_111czchxbfc">click here</a><span style="font-style: italic;">. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-70202399352632942732008-06-18T21:31:00.000-05:002008-06-18T21:31:01.006-05:00Walgreens Q+A: Adjusting couponsKristi writes,<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">My question is about your comment... “will need to be adjusted down.” Does that mean that since the item’s sale price is less than the value of the coupon, the cashier will need to adjust the coupon down to 99 cents? I’m just wondering because I’ve had issues with these sorts of transactions, where the cashiers have read the coupons and refused to use them because the price was less than the coupon.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I’ve been told that I was more or less crazy by cashiers at both Target and Walgreens for trying to make these kinds of coupon deals work and I have just left the products, taken my coupons, and gone home, embarrassed and confused.</span> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:11;"></span></span></p>Thanks for asking. Yes, it means that the cashier will need to manually adjust the coupon amount. I cannot speak for all stores, but I know Walgreens is quite capable of this. If your cashier doesn't know how to do it, you might (nicely) ask for a manager, who should know how to do this.<br /><br />(And for the record, I've had them do it at Target, too. You're not crazy. :-) )Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-29481219855748697612008-06-16T22:10:00.005-05:002008-06-16T22:26:32.086-05:00Make-it-Yourself Monday: Whole Wheat Waffles<span style="font-style: italic;">This has been my favorite waffle recipe since I started regularly making waffles a couple years ago. They're completely whole wheat, but amazingly light and fluffy.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Whole Wheat Waffles</span><br /><br />2 C. whole wheat flour<br />2 1/2 t. baking powder<br />3/4 t. baking soda<br />1/2 t. salt<br />2 T. honey<br />4 eggs, separated<br />1 C. plain low-fat yogurt<br />1 1/3 C. milk<br />1/3 C. oil or melted better<br /><br />In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.<br /><br />In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff, but not dry.<br /><br />In a separate bowl, blend together the honey, egg yolks, yogurt, milk and oil. Add the dry mixture to the wet, blending thoroughly. Fold beaten egg whites into the batter.<br /><br />Bake according to directions on your waffle maker.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">After many good intentions, at the encouragement of a reader, I am introducing a </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://centsibleshopper.blogspot.com/search/label/make-it-yourself%20monday">Make-it-Yourself Monday</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> meme. To participate, leave your link below with Mr. Linky.</span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=centsibleshopper&postid=16Jun2008&meme=787"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-90175842675454476402008-06-16T20:20:00.002-05:002008-06-16T20:27:30.786-05:00Walgreens: July EasySaver rebatesFor a preview of the July EasySaver rebates, <a href="http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/wrangler1121/1.jpg">click here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Many thanks to Irish Lass and <a href="http://www.hotcouponworld.com/">Hot Coupon World</a>!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-30526703939936575492008-06-16T19:21:00.003-05:002008-06-16T20:18:00.990-05:00Walgreens deals: June 16-21<span style="font-style: italic;">There are a couple good deals this week... and keep your eyes open for the July rebate form, which I plan to post shortly.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Oral-B Cross Action toothbrush or refill heads:</span> $5.50, produces $5.50 RR. (May use BOGO from 6/15 for lower OOP on two.) <span style="font-weight: bold;">Final cost: Free</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Walgreens 40-count tampons</span>: BOGO, buy 4 packages at $4.99 each (2 packages will ring up free) and send in for <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/rebateclub2.jsp?OFFERNUMBER=13">EasySaver rebate #13</a>. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Final cost: Free</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Alternately, you could buy three packages and see if the third rings up at half price. If so, your OOP would be $7.50.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">ThermaCare Heat Wraps:</span> 2/$12, produces $5 RR. Do this twice (two transactions) and mail in for <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/rebateclub2.jsp?PERIODID=107&navAction=push&navCount=0&page=2&selectedBrand=&OFFERNUMBER=26">EasySaver rebate #26</a>. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Final cost: 4/$4</span><br /><br /><a href="http://centsibleshopper.blogspot.com/2008/05/walgreens-june-free-after-rebate-items.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">June FAR items:</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Multi-Betic Multi-Vitamins</span>, 60 pack, up to $9.99; use $2 coupon from the <a href="http://www.diabeticproducts.com/index.htm">Diabetic Products site</a> (must complete brief diabetes-related survey) for $2 profit.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Walgreens Gluco-Shot</span>, 2 oz, up to $1.99.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Walgreens Calcium Creamies</span>, 75 pack, up to $5.99.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Walgreens Water Filtration Replacement Cartridge</span>, up to $6.99<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Theragran</span>, 130 pack, up to $4.99.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ecotrin Low-Strength Tablets</span>, 45 pack, up to $2; use $1 coupon from 5/11 newspaper insert.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">For this week's ad, visit the </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://walgreens.com/">Walgreens</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> website.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-65602705206044015262008-06-12T11:17:00.005-05:002008-06-12T11:32:49.225-05:00Walgreens Q+A: $x/xx coupon<span style="font-weight: bold;">Charlene wrote, regarding the new <a href="http://centsibleshopper.blogspot.com/2008/06/walgreens-520-friday-only.html">$5/20 Walgreens coupon</a>:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Now the total has to be over $20 before the coupon and I was wondering if you know if the formula checks count as a coupon? I thought I'd get a can of formula $20-$3/1 MQ and probably the Bic razors with the mail in rebate to hit the $20 mark. Then I can use the formula check as a form of payment right?<br /><br /></span>Charlene,<br /><br />While I haven't used formula checks myself, others have done it and said that, yes, they count as <span style="font-style: italic;">payment</span>, not as a coupon. Do any of you readers have experience to add?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-62526196844050141312008-06-11T22:42:00.005-05:002008-06-11T23:02:38.972-05:00Walgreens: $5/20 ***Friday only***Walgreens is offering another $x/xx coupon--this one is good only on Friday, June 13. You can print your coupon at <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/hotbuys/default.jsp">this link</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Unfortunately, they have added a new clause to this coupon: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Minimum subtotal must equal $20 or more before sales tax; subtotal must include all other applied discounts and coupons.</span> If you're still needing to pick up some of the <a href="http://centsibleshopper.blogspot.com/2008/05/walgreens-june-free-after-rebate-items.html">June FAR items</a>, this would be a good chance to do it. Otherwise, it looks like a lot OOP.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769693435871609647.post-58157531635737969022008-06-11T07:45:00.000-05:002008-06-11T07:49:59.501-05:00Clean Home Journal Summer Fun Coupon Booklet<a href="http://cleanhomejournal.com/offers/June08b/Default.aspx">Clean Home Journal</a> is offering another coupon booklet. Here is the information from <a href="http://cleanhomejournal.com/offers/June08b/Default.aspx">their website</a>:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Get a great start on summer fun with savings on products that are simply perfect for planning ahead for family celebrations and get-togethers.</span><br /> <br /> <!-- <div class="sweepsSubHeading">Just 10,000* available—be sure to respond now!</div> <br/> --><span style="font-style: italic;"> The first 10,000 people** to respond will receive a Clean Home Journal™ Summer Fun Coupon Booklet that includes coupons for: </span><ul style="font-style: italic;"><li>Ziploc® Brand Bags</li><li>Ziploc® Brand Zip 'n Steam™ Microwave Steam Cooking Bags</li><li>OFF!® FamilyCare Insect Repellents</li><li>Raid® Disposable Yellow Jacket Trap</li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;"> Each coupon booklet offers $8.10 in savings. There are coupons for you and ones for you to share with family and friends.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004213493056178133noreply@blogger.com0