Saturday, May 28, 2011

Gap & Lucky - Spend $15, Get $12

Gap and Lucky magazine are running a promotion.  When you purchase $15 at Gap, you get a one-year subscription to Lucky magazine. OR if you don't want the magazine, you can get a $12 refund instead! I will still be checking if this is valid at Baby Gap, too, but I will update when I find out!

*This offer is valid until June 10th - while supplies last!

 Thanks Clippin' with Carrie

Update: Walgreens 5.29-6.4

Check your Sunday paper (or go to Walgreen's) tomorrow for the Walgreen's ad to score some great deals.  Here's a few that I know of already that I'm for sure wanting to get! I'll post more later.

2 Day Sale (Sunday & Monday)

Ritz Crackerfuls $2
*Get $2 RR wyb 1
*Use $1/1 coupon (4/17 SmartSource) = FREE + $1

24 pack Bottled Water $2.29

Deals Good All Week

Right Guard Deodorant, Body wash or Dry Idea Deodorant (B1G1 FREE)
*Use B1G1 FREE Right Guard or Dry Idea Product (exp. 5/31) = 2 FREE

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent
B1G1 Free
(Liquid 25-32 loads, Powder 36 loads)

Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.00
*Use coupon - $.50/2 boxes (DM Register, but don't remember what date) = $1.75/box


BC or Goody Headache Relief Powder (6 pack) $1.50
*RR $1.50 = FREE


Icy Hot Natural Pain Relief Cream (.5 oz) $.99
*RR $.99 = FREE


Illy Coffee $2
*RR $2 = FREE


Gilette Fusion ProGlide Razor System $9.89
**Get $5 RR
**Use $4 off ProGlide coupon (5/1 Proctor & Gamble)
Final Price $.89


Cheap Chica's Notes
I recently started shopping at Walgreens for products in their ad, and I have found some EXTREMELY good deals. Before starting to shop here, I thought it would be a waste of my time to go to another store, but I have scored free body wash, free toothpaste, men's razors for less than $1, and cheap milk.  It has TOTALLY been worth it for me!


*Walgreens accepts manufacturer's coupons and Walgreens coupons.  Register Rewards ring in as "manufacturer's coupons".
*Walgreens will not accept more manufacturer's coupons than products. (I.E. You cannot buy 1 item, use 1 manufacturer's coupon and 1 RR.  You need to use a "filler" item - I usually do the deal of the week from the ad.
*Hand over Walgreens store coupons last.

NO Sunday coupons this week

Because of the holiday weekend, there should be NO Sunday coupons in the paper this week. If you get a chance, thank our troops for their service to our country!
Enjoy your holiday weekend, and HAPPY Memorial Day!! 

Friday, May 27, 2011

Infant Sandals BOGO 1/2 off at Target

Just heard that infant sandals are BOGO 1/2 off at Target in West Des Moines. 
Twin mama's and mama's wanting a good deal - go check it out!! :)
(Thanks Christie)

FREE Huggies Flushable Wipes

Free sample of Huggies flushable wipes from Walmart.  Limit one sample per household.
Enjoy! :)

Thursday, May 26, 2011

FREE Yoplait yogurt

Get a FREE cup of Yoplait yogurt.  Fill out the form HERE and Yoplait will send you a coupon for a free cup.  Limit one per household.

Enjoy!

Old Navy Clearance

I've heard that Old Navy has their clearance event happening now through Memorial Day!  Take 50% off the lowest price (in store).
There is also a sale happening online, however it's not as good as the in-store sale. If you do shop at Old Navy online, make sure you go through Ebates to get 2% cash back.

Thanks Christina.

FREE Shutterfly Cards

Special offer to get 5 free cards from Shutterfly (expires June 9).  You will have to pay shipping ($.99/card to have cards sent to you) and applicable sales tax.  You can order 5 of the same card or 5 different cards.  Perfect for Father's Day cards, birthday cards, any occasion!

Login to Shutterfly, scroll down and click Enter Special Offer Code and enter

DADCARD


Other great Shutterfly deals right now -
*Up to 30% off photo books
*Up to 50% off photo gifts
*Free Shipping when you spend $30+ (Promo Code SHIP30)

Don't forget to shop through Ebates to get 8% back on your Shutterfly purchase price.

Entertainment Book Deal + Ebates

There is a great deal on Entertainment books right now!  Buy the 2011 book for $15 (+free shipping), and when you shop through Ebates, you can get 35% cash back!! :)  It's like paying $9.75 for lots of restaurant, shopping, and entertainment coupons.  See a preview of the Des Moines Entertainment book.  (Please note, Entertainment book coupons for 2011 expire in November 2011).

*If you're not a member of Ebates, join today!  You get cash back for shopping online, and with your first "qualified purchase" of $25+ you get $5!  It's wonderful!  Questions - please see Favorite Money Saving Sites blogpost or leave a comment.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Pampers Code (5 pts)

New Pampers Code worth 5 points
20000PampLatino

If you're not already a Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards member, I would recommend it.  New members start with 100 points. The Pampers rewards catalog is wonderful, and there are photo gifts - which I love. :)

HyVee Thursday 5-26 Sale

I'm not sure what all of the sales are at HyVee store on Thursday, but I do know that with a HyVee receipt, you can get $.10/gallon of gas and an additional $.05 if you pay with cash.  You have to go IN to the gas station to pay, but it's a great deal!!

Other deals at the HyVee gas station
*Hot dog - $.26 (limit one)
*12 oz coffee $.26 (limit one)
*16 oz fountain drink $.26 (limit one)

Reminder to myself

In my Parenting magazine, there was a post from a stay at home mom to 2 year old twins and a 3 month old...
"Take a step back and look at the big picture."  She stated, "When I find myself getting overwhelmed and frustrated, I stop, take a deep breath and remember that children are only little once... this gives me perspective."

I needed to read this yesterday when I was starting to feel frustrated and completely overwhelmed. As my daughters get more and more adventurous, curious, active....into EVERYTHING...that's a good thing for me to remember.  They are only little once, and they'll grow up way to fast!  Enjoy it now!

Chocolate Deal

This Deal from Living Social looks extremely tempting and delicious!

Gelato Experience
Chocolaterie Stam
$20 $10 view deal
Sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll: As far as vices go, things don't get much more hardcore than that. Unless, of course, you're talking about the luscious creamy center of a bonbon made by the hand of a world-class chocolatier. Indulge your lust for chocolate with today's deal from Chocolaterie Stam, the family-owned European confectionery on Ingersoll Avenue, where $10 gets you the total Gelato Experience: eight gelato tastings, four chocolate samples, one medium dish of gelato, two European bonbons, and a 10% discount on purchases made on the day of your visit (a $20 value). Originally opened in Holland in 1913, Chocolaterie Stam creates all its European-style bonbons and authentic Italian gelato right on location. And with 50% in savings, you can be sure your new addiction won't be breaking the piggy bank... or breaking up the band.
Find out more »
1 Deal Location
2814 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, IA, 50312

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

ColdStone Punch card


ColdStone Creamery now has a punch card. :) When you buy 9 menu items equal to a "like it" size value or greater, you get the 10th free. Even better, you can earn double punches on Mondays!
Don't forget to ask for your punch card the next time you get ColdStone. :)

FREE Carefree Sample

http://www.carefreeliners.com/special-offers

Click the link above for a free Carefree sample and coupon. 
Limit one per household.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Walgreens 5.22 - 5.28

I recently started shopping at Walgreens for products in their ad, and I have found some EXTREMELY good deals. Before starting to shop here, I thought it would be a waste of my time to go to another store, but I have scored free body wash, free toothpaste, men's razors for less than $1, and cheap milk.  It has TOTALLY been worth it for me!

*Walgreens accepts manufacturer's coupons and Walgreens coupons.  Register Rewards ring in as "manufacturer's coupons".
*Walgreens will not accept more manufacturer's coupons than products. (I.E. You cannot buy 1 item, use 1 manufacturer's coupon and 1 RR.  You need to use a "filler" item - I usually do the deal of the week from the ad.
*Hand over Walgreens store coupons last.

Here's my list/plan for this week.

Transaction 1
**Use $5 Register Rewards from last week
Scunci Hair Ties $2
**Get $2 Register Rewards back for next purchase = Final Price = FREE
2 - Listerine Whitening + Restoring Mouthwash $11.98
**Use $3 in ad coupon (will ring up -$6)
**Use (2) - $1 off ANY Listerine PRINTABLE Coupons.com
**Get $4 RR = Final Price = 2 FREE

Pay out of pocket -$.98 (+tax)
Get $2 RR
Get $4 RR

Transaction 2
**Use $2 RR from Trans 1,  Use $4 RR from Trans 1

Gallon Milk $2.89
3 - Hunts Tomato Sauce $1.00  
**Use in ad coupon 3/$1 = Final Price = $1.00
Cheerios $1.99
**Use $1 Cheerios coupon (from Pampers pkg) = Final Price = $.99
Honey Nut Cheerios $1.99
**Use $.55 Honey Nut Cheerios coupon (printed from Swagbucks) = Final Price = $1.44


Pay out of pocket $.32


Other good deals
Nestle Candy Bar $.49 in ad coupon
**Use $.50/2 (5/1 SmartSource)
Final Price $.24 each wyb 2

Carefree Pantiliners (20-22 ct) $.99 in ad coupon

Gilette Fusion ProGlide Razor System $9.89
**Get $5 RR
**Use $4 off ProGlide coupon (5/1 Proctor & Gamble)
Final Price $.89

Huggies Little Swimmers (10-12 pk) $6.99
**Use $2/1 Coupon (5/15 SS)
**Use $2/1 Coupon Walgreens May Coupon Book (located at the front of the store by the ads)
Final Price = $2.99

Tone Body Wash $3.99
**Get $3 RR
Final Price $.99 

2 Hasbro Gummy Bears $1.45 (B1G1 FREE)
**Use 2 - $.30/1 Coupon (Coupons.com printable - put in Zip Code 90210)
Final Price $.90 ($.45 each)


Sunday, May 22, 2011

Favorite Money Saving Sites


I have been asked by many friends in the last few months about some of the things I use to save and earn money while staying home with my daughters. These are some of my favorites so far.

Hope this helps you out, and you enjoy it as much as I have.

Mega Money Saving Sites

**Earn cash back when shopping online. My top favorite stores are Shutterfly (8% back), Shoebuy (10%), Kohls (2%), OldNavy (2%), and iTunes (1-3%).
**I now buy a lot online – clothes, ink cartridges, photos, etc…
**If I buy clothes, I make sure I can return it in the store or free returns online.
**Most sites have free shipping if you buy a certain price limit
**When you use my link, with your first “qualified purchase” ($25+), we both get $5
**Ebates mails you a check quarterly as long as your amount is over $5. If it’s not, they’ll roll it over to the next quarter.
**I use this search engine to earn Amazon gift cards
**Print coupons (linked to coupons.com) and earn swagbucks when you use them
**Great for Online searches for every day sites (gmail, facebook, etc.)and unknown sites to earn points to redeem for prizes (I use them for Amazon gift cards)

**I use this search engine to earn Amazon gift cards
**Okay for Online searches for every day sites (gmail, facebook, etc.) to earn points to redeem for prizes. Not the best search engine, but I like the “free money”.