OLD Navy $20 Gift Certificate for ONLY $10

Go HERE for this GREAT offer!! Hurry… Every time Groupon runs this deal, it runs out!!!

Old Navy 50% Off Gift Certificate HERE.

"I miss your blog..."

"You know what - I miss it too".

This was a conversation I had this evening with a friend / former colleague that I happened to run into at happy hour.

She likely missed reading about deals and coupons...I miss posting that, but mostly I miss me. This blog is part of my identity.

Over the last few months life has changed drastically. Most of the changes have been positive, although none have been without a concerted effort towards adjustment. Six animals down to two (silly to some, but if you know anything about me, you know that my animals are as important to me as any other living being on this earth); big house on a plot of land traded for a 550 square foot apartment in the city; the illusion of a family replaced by the reality that in this world, one can only depend on themselves (true story).

That doesn't even touch my new job as a project analyst for a government contacting agency. One word describes my profession - CRAZY...albeit in a good way. It gives me purpose.

Learning has been key in this phase of my life. The last three months have felt like three decades, spent learning how to care for my family, animals, my AMAZING friends, and somewhere in that mix, me.

I have decided that from this day forward, I will post more. Vague, I know. It's a promise to myself to put the Blackberry down and be Tina, even if for just a few minutes every now and then.

A promise to you and to me.

Thank you Michelle.

Tina

A note to all of my wonderful followers....

I know I haven't posted anything lately. I have been through so many changes in the last month that I don't even know where to begin.

First and foremost, my husband decided that he wanted a divorce. This is most definitely the hardest thing I have ever been through in my life. I still don't really know why, but picking up the pieces and moving on is not a short or easy process.

I've moved into an amazing apartment in South Tampa, about 10 minutes from my new job...which is another change.

I absolutely love my new job (even though I miss my old one terribly). The people I am working with have been so supportive and took me in as family right away. The job is not easy, but I really could not be more grateful for their kindness, support, and faith in me during this time.

I get a lot of flack for blasting my life on the internet, but I don't really care. My life is an open book and my heart is an open heart. I live to help and love people and that's always who I am going to be.

What I am most grateful for is my friends and family, who have kept me going through all of this. There are so many days where I just can't bare the thought of getting out of bed (though I don't sleep well at all right now), and they have been there for me so much. I'm a very fortunate girl to have so many wonderful, caring, and amazing people in my life.

I can't say exactly when I'll be posting Frugal, Fun, & Fabulous stuff again because I just don't know. I will though- please hang tight and don't un-follow me. I am here, and I will be better...one day.

If you read this, thank you, and I am sorry. This will be the only post about my situation- I've started a new blog for that: Story of a Divorcey.

Thank you all for bearing with me right now. I love that you read my blog and love all of you!

Tina

HUGE Deposit to the cruise fund!

It's been a while since I've posted about a deposit to the cruise fund. Not because I haven't been saving though! I'm so excited about the deposit today because it's the biggest one yet.

My previous company offered a referral bonus if you referred someone who was hired and stayed with the company for at least 6 months. After taxes I was left with $1,100 from that to add to the fund.

I traveled to Georgia last week. I drove up to give my cousin my older car (I got a new one), and flew back. To make a long story short, I was bumped from two flights but offered $400 for each flight as an airline credit, so that's $800 found!

Another large portion of today's deposit is a payout of unused vacation time I had- $850.

In the past couple of weeks, I saved the following amounts at various stores:

Publix: $108.18

CVS: $83.84

Old Navy: $52.38

Kroger (during my trip to GA): $8.44

That brings the total for today to $3,002.84, $271.01 OVER what I needed!! :)

Amount needed: $ 3,238.00
Amount "found"
Deposit #1: $ 183.33
Deposit #2: $112.00
Deposit #3:$59.36
Deposit #4: $47.75
Deposit #5: $163.09
Today's Deposit: $3,002.84
Remaining: None!!

We cruise on September 3, so any amounts found / saved between now and then will go straight into savings, just in case we go over budget.

Free P'Zone from Pizza Hut!

For this week only, you can get a FREE P’Zone from Pizza Hut when you like them on Facebook. Just click on the “Get You P’Zone” tab, you will have to place your order online to get the FREE P’Zone.

My meal plan for the month

Yes, you read that right. I'm planning a meal plan from now through the end of the month. I really need to clear out my pantry and freezer, so this is based on what I have on hand and what I'll be stocking up on this week at Publix.

I'm not going to assign specific days to the meals, so I have the flexibility to make what I feel like having that day.

As a bonus, this will also help save a ton of cash for our upcoming cruise!!

Here's what's on my list:

Tacos
Chicken stir fry, rice, salad
Chicken sausage, pierogies, veggie
Black beans and yellow rice x 2
Chili /cornbread
Steak, mashed potatoes, veggie
Burgers / Fries
Tuna Casserole
Frozen lasagna x 2, salad
Fettuccine Alfredo, salad
Pot Roast
Breakfast for dinner (Pancakes, eggs, & smoothies)
Enchiladas, Mexican rice
Couscous Salad
Tomato Bisque, grilled cheese sandwiches
Meatball sandwiches
BBQ Chicken, baked beans, collard greens
Baked Halibut, rice, veggie
Sweet & Sour Chicken, rice

I plan on spending bout $10 a week on incidentals like fresh produce. This should use up a large portion of what I have on hand.

O.M.G.- CVS Scenario week of 8/7/11- you are not going to believe this!

I'll be honest- I haven't seen a really enticing CVS ad for a while now. As I was having my coffee and flipping through my Sunday paper, I picked up the CVS ad for this week not expecting too much. Let's just say my heart started racing when I realized how sweet this ad is.

I'm starting with 6 ECB from last week. If you don't have any ECB, you can start with $6 OOP. If you haven't gotten a paper yet go get one- NOW! :)

Also, before shopping, be sure to go by the Magic Coupon Machine to get your mystery beauty coupon.

Transaction #1:

Any L'Oreal Skin Care Products, psa $6.99
Get $10 ECBs wyb $25 (Limit 1)

Scenario:

Buy 5 skin care products @ $6.99 (for a list see HERE)

= $34.95

- 2 x $3/2 L’Oreal Skincare Products 8/7/2011 RP Insert (exp 10/2/2011)
- $1/1 L’Oreal Skincare Product 8/7/2011 RP Insert (exp 10/2/2011)

- $6 ECB

= $21.95

Earn 10 ECB

That's $2.39 per product after Q's and ECB's!


Transaction #2:

John Frieda Hair Care Products
Get $5 ECBs wyb $15 (Limit 1)

--John Frieda Collection Shampoo, Conditioner (8-10 o.) or Styler (3-12 oz.), $5
--John Frieda Collection Hair Treatments (0.5-6.5 oz.), $8
--John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Colour, $12


Scenario:

Buy (1) John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Colour at $12- LOVE THIS STUFF!
Buy (1) John Frieda Frizz Ease Styler Product at $5

= $17.00

Use -$5/1 John Frieda Precision Foam Colour Product 6/30/2011 John Frieda (exp 8/31/2011)
Use $1/1 John Frieda Frizz-Ease, exp. 9/30/11 (ALL YOU Aug '11)
- 10 ECB

= $1.00 OOP

Earn 5 ECB

Transaction #3:

Skintimate Shave Gel or Cream, $1.99

Schick Hydro 3 or 5 Razor or Cartridge (4 ct.), $8.49
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)

= $10.48

- $2/1 Schick Hydro Razor, exp. 9/18/11 (SS 08/07/11)
- $1.50/1 Skintimate Cream Shave printable

- 5 ECB

= $1.98 OOP

Earn 5 ECB

Transaction #4:

Dove, Caress, or Lever Products
Get $5 ECBs wyb $15 (Limit 1)

-Dove Shampoo, Conditioner (12 oz.) or Styler (4-9.25 oz.), 2/$6

Scenario:

Get 2 Shampoos, 2 Conditioners, and 1 Styling product ($15 total). Use these coupons:

$1.50/2 Dove Hair Care Product printable
FREE Dove Treatment wyb Dove Shampoo or Conditioner, exp. 8/28/11 (RP 07/31/11)
2 x $1/1 Dove Hair Care, exp. 9/30/11(ALL YOU Aug '11)

= $8.50
- 5 ECB
= $3.50 OOP ($.59 per product!)

Earn 5 ECB

Transaction #5:

Softsoap Products, 3/$9
Softsoap Body Wash (15-18 oz.), Liquid or Foaming Hand Soap (8-8.5 oz.)
Get $3 ECBs wyb 3 (Limit 1)

Scenario:

Buy 3 Body Washes- $9.00

Use the following Q's (if you only had one insert that week like me):

-$0.75/1 Softsoap Body Wash, exp. 8/13/11 (SS 07/24/11 R)
-$0.50/1 Softsoap Body Wash, exp. 9/4/11 (SS 07/24/11 R)
-$1/1 Softsoap Body Wash, exp. 8/13/11 (SS 07/24/11)

- 5 ECB

= $1.75 OOP

Earn 3 ECB

That's it for now! I'll likely be posting another scenario this week after I see what the magical coupon machine gives me! :)

My CVS Scenario week of 7/31/11

I'm starting out with $2.50 ECB's this week.

Transaction #1:

Bic Soleil Shimmer Razor Starter Kit or Cartridge (4 ct.), $5.99
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
- $3/1 Bic Soleil Disposable or Soleil System Razor, exp. 8/21/11 (SS 07/10/11)
- $2.50 ECB
= $.49 oop

Earn 3 ECB

Transaction # 2:

Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste (4 oz.), $4.99
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 2)
$1.50/1 Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste, exp. 8/31/11 (SS 07/31/11)
- $3 ECB
= $.49 oop

Earn 3 ECB

Transaction # 3:

Skinny Cow Singles, $0.99
Get $0.99 ECBs (Limit 1) x 2

Revlon Super Lustrous ColorBurst Lip Product, $5.79
Get $3 in ECBs wyb 1 (Limit 6) x 2

= $12.57

- 3 ECB

-$1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, exp. 8/28/11 (SS 07/17/11 R)
-$3/$10 CVS Purchase CRT
-B1G1 Skinny Cow Dreamy Clusters or Heavenly Crisp printable

= $3.58 oop

Earn 3 and .99 ECB

FREE Activia Select yogurt!

I'm very excited about this one- I love Activia! To get this coupon “like” Activia on Facebook and then click on the “Activia Selects” tab. You will then need to fill out the form for the coupon and the coupon will be sent to your email.

**Fine Print: Free coupon offer good 08/03/11 – 08/15/11, up to 1 million coupons, on any Activia Selects Single Serve, up to $3.00. One coupon per household. Offer valid in the U.S. only. VOID IN LA, NJ, AND CA. Coupon Valid until 08/15/11.

2 Free Ruby minis at Ruby Tuesday!!

Ruby Tuesday has been totally awesome with all of the freebies lately!! You can get a coupon for 2 Free Ruby minis with fries with the purchase of 2 non-alcoholic drinks when you “like” them on Facebook HERE. The are giving away 100,000 coupons in total, and it will be sent to you via email. Mine is valid August 4-9th.

My shopping list for Publix 8/7/11

From the Publix ad that begins 8/4:

Quaker Life Cereal, Squares, or Cap’N Crunch, 15.4 to 20 oz, BOGO $4.89
-$0.75/1 Quaker Life Cereal 6/19/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/31/2011)
-$1/2 Quaker Life Cereal Boxes 6/19/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/31/2011)

Batter Blaster Pancake & Waffle Batter, Original or Organic, or Ready to Cook Buttermilk or Double Chocolate, 18 oz, BOGO $4.19
-$1/1 Batter Blaster Product

Dove Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant, 2.6 oz (excluding Ultimate), BOGO $2.99
-$1.50/1 Dove Body Wash AND Deodorant or Body Mist Rolling
-$1/1 Dove Go Sleeveless Deodorant Rolling

Michael Angelo’s Meat Lasagna, 20 to 32 oz, 2/$11
-B1G1 Michael Angelo’s Entree printable (must register)

(this makes these $2.25 each- great for a cheap, quick dinner!)

Classico Pasta Sauce, 8.1 to 24 oz jar, 2/$4
-$1/2 Classico Pasta Sauces 5/15/2011 SS Insert (exp 9/10/2011)

Perdue Fit & Easy Chicken Breast, $2.99/lb

Bottom Round Roast, $3.69/lb

Eat Smart Vegetables, 10 or 12 oz pkg, 3/$5

Green Advantage Buy Flyer “Sail into Savings,” which is effective 8/6 to 8/26.

$6/2 Sundown Naturals vitamins, Osteo Bi-Flex, Flex-a-min, Ester-C, or Marvel Heroes gummies
-$1/1 Sundown Naturals Vitamin Product (IE) Rolling Printable (FF)


$5/2 Advil or Advil PM 32 ct+ or Children’s Advil or Thermacare 2 ct or 3 ct
-$5/2 Advil and Thermacare Rolling
Advil (my price 4.29) and thermacare(my price 6.99) together.
4.29+6.99=11.28 11.28-10(MQ and Publix combined)=1.28 for both

$2/1 John Frieda Precision foam colour
-$5/1 John Frieda Precision Foam Colour Product (exp 8/31/2011)
-$3/1 John Frieda Precision Foam Colour Product 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/27/2011)

$3/1 Tylenol Precise 2.5 oz cream or heat patch 3 ct
-$3/1 Tylenol Precise Heat Patch 7/31/2011 SS Insert (exp 10/31/2011)
-$2/1 Tylenol Precise Product Rolling

From the Yellow Advantage Buy Flyer “Back to School,” which is effective Saturday, July 30 through Friday, August 19:

$1/2 Jimmy Dean items 2.2 to 34 oz. (Frozen or Fresh)
-$1/1 Jimmy Dean D-Lights Sandwich or Bowl (IE) Rolling Printable (FF)
-$1/1 Jimmy Dean D-Light Bowls 7/10/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/31/2011)

$1/ 2 Hillshire Farm Lunch Meats 8 to 9 oz
-$1/2 Hillshire Farm Lunch Meat 7/10/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/13/2011)

$1/1 Dean’s Dip 12 to 15 oz
-$1/2 Dean’s Dips (IE) Rolling Printable (FF)
-$1/1 Dean’s Pretzel Dip Rolling

Fruit2day, 6.75 oz, 3/$3

-$0.45/1 Fruit2Day Product Rolling

-$1/2 Fruit2day Single Bottles Rolling

V8 V-Fusion Juice or V8 Vegetable Juice, 6 pk, 2/$6
-$1/1 V8 V-Fusion + Tea Beverage (exp 8/2/2011) (if included)
-$1.50/1 V8 V-Fusion Juice Variety 6/26/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
-B2G1 V8 V-Fusion + Tea WYB V8 V-Fusion Juice 6/26/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
-$1/1 V8 V-Fusion Energy or V-8 Fusion Juice Rolling
-$1/2 V8 V-Fusion Juice Bottles (exp 8/10/2011)
-$1/2 V8 V-Fusion Juice Bottles Rolling
-$1/2 V8 100% Vegetable Juice (exp 8/10/2011)
-$1/2 V8 100% Vegetable Juice (exp 8/2/2011)
-$1/2 V8 100% Vegetable Juice (exp 8/7/2011)

Athenos Greek Yogurt, 5.3 oz, 10/$10
-$1/2 Athenos Greek Yogurt Rolling

Seattle’s Best, 4 pk, 9.5 oz cans, $4.49
-$2/1 Seattle’s Best Coffee Iced Latte 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/7/2011)

My CVS Plan for the week of 7/24/11

This week I only have $2.50 ECB, so now is a great time to start CVS'ing if you want to follow my scenario for very little OOP.


The CVS Magic Coupon Machine is printing a $2/2 Hair Care Products Coupon this week! Make sure you scan your card at CVS at the Coupon Center each time you go, you can continue scanning the card till it tells you that there are no more coupons available.

VO5 Shampoo & Conditioner are priced at $0.89 each
Use the $2/2 CVS Coupon from the Coupon Machine
FREE after Coupons!

Transaction #1:

U by Kotex Tampons, Pads or Liners, $3.49
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 U by Kotex Pads, Liners, or Tampons printable
$1/1 U By Kotex Liners (ets), exp. 9-3-11 (SS 7/24/11)
$1/1 U by Kotex Pads (ets), exp. 9-3-11 (SS 7/24/11)
$1/1 U by Kotex by Tampons (ets.), exp. 9-3-11 (SS 7/24/11)

= $2.49

-$2.50 ECB

= FREE, Earn 2 ECB

Transaction #2:

PaperMate pens, $1.99
Get $1.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
- 2 ECB

= FREE, Earn $1.99 ECB

Transaction #3:

Crest or Oral-B Products, $2.99
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 2)
–Crest Pro Health Toothpaste (4.2 oz.), Crest Scope Outlast or 3D White Toothpaste (4 oz.)
$0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 07/03/11)
$0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 06/05/11)

- $1.99 ECB

= $.26 OOP

Earn 2 ECB

Transaction #4- Repeat above

Not a bad haul for $.26 Total!!

Hurry- $10 off a $10 puchase at Pier One!

Hurry and print out your HOT coupon for $10 off your $10 purchase at Pier One. This coupon is good through Wednesday.

Here’s how:

• Like Pier One on Facebook
• Click on the Daily Deal tab on the left side
• Click on Here’s the Deal above the elephant
• Print out your coupon while you can!

FREE sample of Burn Jel

Go Here and complete this form to receive your FREE sample of Burn Jel emergency burn care, Muscle Jel pain-relieving topical analgesic or UnBurn for sunburn relief

FREE Supergoop Sunscreen @ Spehora in JC Penny

Get a free sample of Supergood Suncreen wipes or Deluxe all over at participating Sephora inside JC Penny Stores! Offer good until 8/16 or while supplies last.

Great Deals @ Wal-Mart

Unfortunately my car battery died yesterday s that meant a trip to Wal-Mart to replace it. I figured I'd take advantage of some current deals while I was there. Here's some of the things I picked up:

Trappey’s Hot Sauce 12oz $0.88
Use the $1/1 coupon found here
Final cost Free + $0.12 overage!

Mom’s Best Oatmeal $1
Use the $0.75/1 coupon found here
Final cost $0.25!

Benadryl Itch Relief Stick (0.47 oz.) $2.28-$2.54 (Regular Price)
Use the $2/1 coupon found in the 6/19 RP
Final cost as low as $0.28!

Reach Floss $0.88
Use the $1/1 Select Listerine or Reach Products coupon found in the 4/17 SS
Final cost FREE + $0.12 overage to go towards other items!

Dove Mens Care Bar 6-Pack $3–$5.97
Use the $4/1 Dove Men+Care Body and Face Bar coupon found in the 6/26 RP
Final cost as low as Free!

Noxzema Bikini Shavers (3 pack) $1.97
Use the $2/1 coupon found in the 7/10 RP
Final cost FREE + $0.03 in overage to go towards other items

Frank's Hot Sauce — $0.98
Use $1/1 from 5/15 SS (exp 7/31)
Final cost FREE + $0.02 in overage to go towards other items

Dial Lotion Travel Size — $0.97
Use $1/1 printable
Final cost FREE + $0.03 in overage to go towards other items

Kraft Mac & Cheese Veggie Pasta — $1.22
Use $1/1 printable
Final cost $0.22!

I'm going to be making a big deposit to the cruise fund soon- stay tuned! :)

FREE Burger @ Ruby Tuesdays- Hurry!

Happy Friday!!

Log In to your Facebook Account & Sign up with Ruby Tuesday’s to receive a Coupon for a FREE Burger. This is limited to the first 100,000 and it looks like there are around 80,000 left!

$10 off Gas at Publix

Click here for a coupon for $10 off of a $50 gas card with any $25 purchase at Publix! Valid through 7/6.

$163.09 deposit to the cruise fund!

Over the past few weeks, I've been able to make quite a dent in the cruise fund! Today, I was SO excited to find some Banana Boat SPF 4 spray at the Dollar Store- I love that stuff! I bought three cans, then priced them out at my local CVS and Publix- The average price was $10, so saved $27! Aside from that, I got a gift card to Bath & Body Works, which I combined with the Semi-Annual sale to get some great summer candles.

In addition, the price of my cruise dropped $50. Carnival guarantees the lowest price, so I called them and was refunded the $50, and given an upgrade!

I also saved quite a bit on my groceries, and received a mail in rebate from Kelloggs for $3.99.

Amount needed: $ 3,238.00
Amount "found"
Deposit #1: $ 183.33
Deposit #2: $112.00
Deposit #3:$59.36
Deposit #4: $47.75
Today's Deposit: $163.09
Remaining: $ 2,731.83

WOW- $1 Sub @ Jimmy Johns tomorrow! (Participating Locations Locations in Salt Lake City, Tampa and Wichita)

Tomorrow is Customer Appreciation Day at Jimmy Johns, and to celebrate they are selling subs #1-6 for just $1 on June 23rd from 11a-3p at participating locations! Click here for all of the info and a list of locations!

Free contact solution @ Wal-Mart

Here’s a great offer for Walmart, You can Print this Coupon and take it to a Walmart Vision Center to receive a Free 2 oz. Sample of RevitaLens OcuTec Solution and a Free Contact Case!

My CVS Scenario week of 6/19/11

Happy Father's Day everyone! Here's my CVS scenario for this week. I'm starting with 14 ECB.

Transaction #1:

G-U-M PerioBalance Lozenges (28 ct.), $15.99
Get $15.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
- 14 ECB
= $1.99 OOP
Earn $15.99 ECB

Transaction #2:

Hershey’s Bliss (8.6-9.6 oz.), $5.99
Get $5.99 ECBs (Limit 1)


PowerBar Energy or Protein Bites (2.6-3 oz.), $2.49
Get $2.49 ECBs (Limit 1)

Colgate Total Gum Defense, Advance or Enamel Strength (4 oz.), Max (6 oz.) or 360 Surround Toothbrush, $2.79
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)


Dep or L.A. Looks all gels (12-20 oz.), $2.99
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)


Vitaminwater (20 oz.), Smartwater (1 liter), Powerade (32 oz.) Fuze or Honest Tea (16.9 oz.), 5/$5
Get 2 ECBs wyb 5 (Limit 1)

Revlon nail (excludes clearance items) $4.99 Limit 6
Get $3 ECB

TOTAL: $24.25

-$1 Revlon Nail Enamel (SS 4/10) -$1/1 Hershey’s Bliss Bag, exp. 6/26/11 (SS 05/01/11) -$1/1 L.A. Looks Product, exp. 8/15/11 (SS 5/15/11) -$1/1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste, exp. 7/2/11 (SS 06/12/11 R) -$2- 4 x $.50/1 Vitamin Water Tearpad

= $17.25
-$15.99 ECB
= $1.26 OOP

Earn $5.99, $2.49, $2, $2, and $3 ECB

My CVS Scenario week of 6/5/11

Hi everyone! Here's my scenario for CVS this week. I'm starting with 9 ECB, but if you don't have any ECB you can start with $9 oop.

1 x Oral B Pulsar Toothbrush (1 ct.), $5.99
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 2)

2 x Excedrin Extra Strength, PM or Migraine ( 8 ct.), $0.99 (While Supplies Last)
Get $0.99 ECBs (Limit 2)

Crest Pro-Health Rinse (1 liter), $4.50
Get $2.50 ECBs (Limit 2)

2 x Colgate MaxClean, SmartFoam, MaxFresh, (6 oz.) , $2.79
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 2)

Ban Invisible Solid, $2.99
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)

Select Beverages, 5/$5
Get $2 ECBs wyb 5 (Limit 1)
--Vitaminwater (20 oz.)

TOTAL: $26.04

-$2/1 Oral-B Pulsar Manual Toothbrush, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 06/05/11)
-$2/1 Crest Rinse, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 06/05/11)
-2 x $1/1 Select Colgate Toothpastes, exp. 6/30/11 (ALL YOU May’11)
-$0.75/1 Ban Solid, exp. 7/31/11 (SS 06/05/11)
-4 x $.55 /1 Vitamin Water tear pad Q's (I found these at a gas station last weekend)
- $5/$20 CVS Q HERE
- 9 ECB

= $3.09 OOP

Earn 3, 1.98, 2.50, 2, and 2 ECB

SMOKING HOT $5 Bounty Paper Towels Coupon!!!

Keep an eye on Bounty's Facebook Page- they are giving away a $5 Bounty Coupon to the first 5,000 responders each Friday in June- they haven't announced the giveaway yet but I'm keeping them open on my screen!

FREE Garden Bar @ Ruby Tuesday!

Happy Friday everyone! Head on over to Ruby Tuesday's Facebook Page and like them for a coupon for a free garden bar with any entree purchase, valid 6/2-6/16!

Super HOT Groupon deal- $10 for $20 to Old Navy!

I am SOOOO stoked about this Groupon! It can be combined with other sales and offers! Check it out HERE!

*HOT* Printable Coupons on Facebook today

"Like" Each of these pages to print the coupons- don't forget to hit your back button to print each one twice!

BOGO Lean Pockets

$1 off Ore-Ida Sweet Potato Fries (Go to the "Sweet Shout Out" Tab)

Romano's Macaroni Grill- Free Tapas! (Click on "The Dish" tab)

$1 off Fresh Express bagged salad

$5 off BIC Mark-It Permanent Markers (24 or 36 count size)

Enjoy!!!

Target deals I'm taking advantage of this week

I still have my $20 Gift card from the recent Plum District deal, so I'm taking a trip to Target to grab some thing for our upcoming camping trip.

OFF! Clip-On Fan-Circulated Repellent $7.99
-$2/1 OFF! Clip-on Mosquito Repellent Starter 5-22-11 SS x6/25
-B1G1 FREE OFF! Clip-On Starter Kit
-$2/1 OFF! Clip-On Mosquito Repellant zip 30303
= $7.99 for 2 after a B1G1. If your store will allow, buy 2 use a B1G1 and a $2/1 to pay $5.99 for both

KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce 18 oz Bottle $1.20 (PC thru 6/4)
-$1/1 KC Masterpiece Barbecue or Marinade 8.5 oz+ 5-15-11 SS x7/17
-$2/1 Pork Ribs wyb any KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce
= .20 cents each after price cut and $1/1 coupon and if your store will allow also get $2 off Pork Ribs.
Hormel Always Tender Baby Back Ribs $2.49 lb- should pair nicely with the deal above

Aquafresh Extreme Clean .8oz Travel Size .97 – $1.07
-$1/1 Any Aquafresh Extreme Clean Product HERE
-.50/1 Aquafresh Extreme Clean Trial Size PRINT
= as low as FREE depending on coupon & price at your store

The Good Life Recipe Food For Cats .69-.79 (Regular Price)
-$1/1 The Goodlife Recipe food for cats 4-17-11 RP x6/11
=FREE after coupon

SPECIAL PURCHASE: FREE Kraft Marshmallows wyb (2) Select Honey Maid or Hershey’s*
*Honey Maid Graham Crackers 14.4 oz $2.99
*Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars 6 pk $2.99
*FREE Item: Kraft 10 oz Marshmallows
-B2G1: FREE Kraft Marshmallows wyb Honey Made Grahams AND Hersheys Milk Chocolate 6 pk
-B2G1: FREE Kraft Marshmallows wyb Honey Maid AND Hershey’s Chocolate 6 pk. All You, June
-$1/3 Honey Maid Grahams, Kraft Marshmallows, AND Hershey’s Milk Chocolate 6 pk 5-15-11 SS
$.50 Hershey's Chocolate Target Web Q

Get all three items for $4.48 or $1.49 each after coupons

Kraft Deli Sandwich Cheese $2.45
- $1/2 Kraft cheese items Target Web Q

Corn on the Cob 4/$1

What I'm stocking up on this week at Publix

Boca Burgers, 10 to 12 oz, BOGO $3.55
-$1/2 Boca Meatless Product Rolling
$1.28 per item after coupon.

Blue Diamond Almonds, 6 oz, BOGO $3.19
-$0.50/1 Blue Diamond Product

$1.10 each after coupon.

Kraft Barbecue Sauce, 16.25 to 18 oz, BOGO $1.33

67¢ per item.

Ronzoni Pasta, 12 to 16 oz, (excluding Lasagna, Jumbo Shells, Manicotti, Healthy Harvest, and Garden Delight), BOGO $1.39
-$1/2 Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta Rolling
-$1/2 Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta Rolling
-$1/2 Ronzoni Quick Cook Box Rolling
-$1/2 Ronzoni Quick Cooking Pasta Rolling
As low as 20¢ per box.

Wish-Bone Dressing, 16 oz, BOGO $2.65
- $1/2 Wishbone 5/22 RP
-$1/1 Wish Bone Salad Dressing 16 oz + Great Deals on Great Meals (exp 5/29/2011)

= FREE + $.35 0verage for two if your store allows

Pedigree Dentastix or Jumbone, 6 to 7.1 oz, BOGO $3
-$1/1 Pedigree any Dentastix Treats for Dogs 5/1/2011 RP Insert (exp 6/12/2011)
-$1/1 Pedigree Dentastix Treats for Dogs (IE) Rolling Printable (FF)
-$1/1 Pedigree Jumbone Treats for Dogs 4/17/2011 RP Insert (exp 5/29/2011)
-$1/1 Pedigree Dog Treats and Snacks (Dentabone, Jumbone Snack Food, Dentastix or Super Chew Treat, 3 to 21.12 oz or 1.39 lb pkg) Publix Who Loves You? Booklet

= FREE + $1.00 overage for two bags if your store allows

Chinet Napkins, 40 to 90 ct, BOGO $2.15
-$0.75/1 Chinet Napkins 4/10/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/3/2011)
-$1/1 Chinet item (sign up for mychinet.com emailed coupon) (exp 6/15/2011) thanks Ashley
As low as 8¢ per item after coupon.

Bic Multi-Purpose Lighter, 1 ea, BOGO $3.49
-$1/1 Bic Multi-Purpose or Position Lighter (IE) Rolling Printable (FF)
75¢ per item after coupon.

Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail or Juice Drinks, 6 pk, 10 oz bottles or Cranenergy Drinks, 4 pk, 12 oz bottles, or Sparkling Cranberry, 4 pk, 8.4 oz can, save up to 3.99 ($2.00)
$0.55/1, $1/1 5/15 RP
$1/1 printable (zip 90210)
$1/1 Home Mailer
$1/1 Tearpad

$.99 each for the Sparkling Cranberry 4 packs

Kikkoman Seasoning packets 1 oz .89 (regular price x7/31/11)
Publix 6-pk Eggs .95
$1/1 printable
.55 off a carton of eggs wyb (1) Kikkoman product 1/23/11 RP
(some areas got $1 insert value!)
= .29 for 6-pk eggs and packet of Kikkoman Seasoning when you use one of each mfr, even better if you have the $1 off eggs wyb Kikkoman

My CVS Scenario week of 5/22/11

I'm starting with $16 ECB's from last week.

Transaction #1:

Select Personal Care Products
Get $10 ECBs wyb $25 (Limit 1)

-Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen $8.99 x 3 = $26.97

- $6 (3 x $2/1 Q from 5/22 SS)

-$16 ECB's

= $4.97 OOP

Earn $10 ECB

Transaction #2:

Trident Vitality or Stride Spark (9-14 ct.), $0.99
Get $1 ECBs (Limit 1)

1 x Revlon Nail Polish, $4.99
Get $4 ECBs (Limit 6)

2 x Irish Spring or Softsoap Body Wash (15-18 oz.) or Irish Spring Deodorant (2.7-3 oz.), 2/$7
Get $5 ECBs wyb 2 (Limit 1)

Select Suave Products
Get $3 ECBs wyb $10 (Limit 1)
5 x Body Wash, $2

- $2/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, exp. 6-12-11 (SS 05/08/11)

- $4 (2 x $2 Irish Spring IP (no longer available)

- $4 (2 x B1G1 Suave Body Wash or Lotion, exp. 6-19-11 (RP 05/22/11)

- $1.50 (3 x $0.50/1 Suave Body Wash, exp. 6-19-11 (RP 05/22/11)

- $10 ECB

= $1.48 OOP

Earn 1, 4, 5, and 3 ECB

Transaction #3:

2 x Biore Cleansers or Pore Strips, $7.99
Get $5 ECBs wyb 2 (Limit 1)

1 x Revlon Nail Polish, $4.99
Get $4 ECBs (Limit 6)

- $1/1 Revlon Nail Enamel, exp. 6-30-11 (SS 04/10/11)

-$7.99 - FREE Biore Cleanser wyb Biore Pore Strip, exp. 5-31-11 (SS 03/06/11)

= $11.99

-5, 4, and 3 ECB

= $0 oop

Earn 4 and 5 ECB

I'm working on a scenario for the spend $30, earn a $10 gas gift card. I'll have that posted as soon as possible!

Heading to Wal-Mart today- here's what's on my list!

DH has to pick up some mulch at Wal-Mart. When he extended the invite I decided to see if I could find any deals for our upcoming Memorial Day camping trip- I found lots! Here's what's on my list today:

KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce, $1.42
$1/1 KC Masterpiece Product, exp. 7-17-11 (SS 05/15/11)
$0.42 ea. after coupon!

Wilkinson Twin Blade Razors (4 Ct.), $0.97
$1/1 Wilkinson Sword Razor printable
FREE after coupon!

Tylenol Precise, $5.97
$5/1 Precise Product printable

Black Flag Fly Swatter or Paper, $0.98
Use $1/1 Black Flag Product, exp. 6/15/11 (RP 5/15/11)
FREE after Coupon!

Nescafe Tasters Choice Sticks, $1.12
Use B1G1 Nescafe Taster’s Choice
Pay $0.56 each after coupon wyb 2

Hershey’s Special Dark Bar, $0.50
Use B1G1 Hershey Dark Chocolate Bar WYB Hershey Chocolate Bar 5/1/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/17/2011)
Pay $0.25 each after coupon wyb 2 (mmm- Smores!)

Register on the 8th Continent site to receive a $2/1 8th Continent Soymilk printable! You can also print two $1/1 8th Continent Soymilk printables by clicking on Get Coupon in the upper right hand corner.

Walmart regularly has these priced at $2.73, so you can pick them up for just $0.73 with the coupon!

Free Samples!!

Here's a new list of Free Samples compiled by Deal Seeking Mom!

• Que Rica Vida: General Mills FREE Samples (Available Again!)

• Emeril’s Essence Seasoning Packet FREE Sample

• Soooo Sweet Stevia FREE Sample

• Ultra-Gourmet Swiss Chocolate FREE Sample

• Miracle Whip FREE Sample

• Natural Persimmon Tea FREE Sample

• Tea Chef Tea FREE Sample

• Yogi Tea FREE Sample

• Quest Bar Protein Bar FREE Sample

• Atkins Quick-Start Kit With FREE Samples

My trip to CVS today- saved $89.55, spent $30.68

I had a geat spur of the moment trip to CVS today over my lunch break! I strted with $21.99 ECB- here's the deals I took advantage of:

Finesse Hair Care Products, 2/$5
$1/1 Finesse Product, exp. 8-15-11 (SS 05/08/11)
$1/1 Finesse Product (ALL YOU May)
FREE After MIR Finesse Clean + Simple, exp. 12-31-11 (Peelie)
$2/1 Finesse Haircare MIR
FREE after coupon and MIR!

Speedstick Stainguard Deodorant (2.3-2.7 oz.), $2.99
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
$0.50/1 Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick, exp. 5-21-11 (SS 05/01/11)

Right Guard Sport, Xtreme, Total Defense, or Dry Idea deodorant (2-4 oz.) $2.99
Get $1 ECBs (Limit 2)
B1G1 Dry Idea or Right Guard Product, exp. 5-31-11 (RP 05/01/11)
$0.49 ea. wyb 2 after coupon and ECBs!

Buy (2) Neutrogena Baby Sunblock Stick ( SPF 60+) or Age Shield Sunblock at $9.99
Use (2) $2/1 Neutrogena Suncare or Sunless Tanning Product printable
Use $3/$15 Skin Care Product CRT
$1.49 ea. after coupons, CRT and ECBs!

Scott Choose-A-Size (6 pk. Mega Rolls), 2/$10
Get $2 ECBs wyb 2 (Limit 1)
$1.50/6 Rolls Scotts Naturals Towels printable
$1/6 Scott Naturals Paper Towels, exp. 5-29-11 (SS 04/17/11 #2)
$1 off Scott Paper Towels, exp. 5-15-11 (SS 04/03/11)
As low as $2.50 ea. wyb 2 after coupon and ECBs!

I also took advantage of a great Physicians Formula deal- several products are currently $6 off, and I had a few $5/1 Manufacturer's Q's. I was able to get bonus packs of my absolute favorite tinted moisturizer which is normally $15.49 for $4.49 each, or $2.25 a tube!

My Meal Plan for the Week

Today: Pesto Shrimp, Salad

Tuesday: Chili, Cornbread

Wednesday: Tortellini with Peas and Ham, Salad

Thursday: Breakfast for Dinner (Eggs, Sausage, Toast, & Smoothies)

Friday: Homemade Pizza

Saturday: Lemon-Broccoli Rice with Chicken

Dining in May- Day 9 (Don't forget about the $25 Olive Garden Giftcard Giveaway!)

I'll be totally honest- I have been TERRIBLE this month! :(

I've been feeling pretty exhausted lately and just haven't felt much like cooking- which has led me to not only eat dinner out more ofter, but lunches too. I cooked a couple of times last week but not nearly as much as I should have. I'm getting right back on track today though!

I want to know how you are doing! Every comment you leave on the Dining In blog posts throughout the month will earn you another entry into the $25 Olive Garden gift card giveaway. On the 1st of June one lucky reader will win the gift card so they can celebrate on me!

You don't have to be perfect to win! Even if you slip up and end up eating out, just get back on track! Keep track of how much you spend though, so you can see what a substantial savings you'll have at the end of the month.

My CVS Scenario week of 5/8/11

I currently have $25.99 ECB

Transaction #1:
Spend $12 get $4 ECB on select household products

Glade Sense & Spray $7
Ziploc bags x 2 = $6

Spend $15 get $7 ECB on Revlon

Pressed Powder- $9.99
Lipstick $7.99

Duncan Hines Brownie mix x 2 @ $.83 = $1.66

Carefree Pantyliners 20-22ct $.99

Kelloggs corn flakes x 2 @ $1.97 = $3.94

= $37.57

- $1.25/2 Ziploc bags 04-03-11 SS
- $3/1 Glade Sense & Spray Starter Kit, any - Parade, May 8,2011
- 2 x $. 50 / 1 Duncan Hines Brownies HERE
- $1/2 Kellogg Cereal HERE
- $1/1 Carefree Q 5/8 SS
- 2 x $2/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product (exp 6/12/2011) 5/8/2011 SS Insert

= $26.32
- $25.99 ECB
= $.33 oop

Earn 7 and 4 ECB


Transaction #2:

Get 3 ECB wyb $10 worth of Covergirl

Covergirl Natureluxe Silk Foundation $13.99
-3/10 Cosmetic Purchase CRT
- $1/1 Natureluxe Q
-7 ECB
= $2.99 OOP

Earn 3 ECB

Wal-Mart deals week of 5/8

Here's a list of things I'll be stocking up on at Wal-Mart this week. You can find a full list of all of the current hot deals at Wal-Mart HERE

Scott Naturals Toilet Tissue (4 Mega Rolls, 205.2 Sq. Ft.), $2.68
$1.50/1 Scott Naturals printable
$1.16 ea. after coupon!

Noxema Bikini Razors, $1.97
$2/1 Noxema Spa Shave 4-Blade Shaver 4-Pack, Super Smooth Triple Blade Shaver 4-Pack or 8 Pack, Premium-Pivot Twin Blade 12-Pack OR Bikini Shaver 3-Pack, exp. 6-30-11 (RP 05/01/11)
FREE after coupon!

Similac Sensitive, $3.84
$5/1 Similac Product, exp. 5-31-11 (SS 04/03/11)
FREE after Coupon + $1.16 in Overage!

McCormick Taco Seasoning, $0.52
$0.75/1 McCormick Spice, Herb, Extract or Food Color (RP 4/10/11)
FREE after coupon!

Ivory Soap (3 ct.), $0.97
$1/1 Ivory Bar, Body Wash, or Liquid Hand Soap (P&G 05/01/11)
FREE after coupon!

Fresh Pork Tenderloin, $2.97/lb

Purex Baby Laundry Detergent, $2.97
$1/1 Purex Laundry Detergent, exp. 6-12-11 (RP 05/01/11)
$1.97 ea. after coupon!

Suavitel Fabric Softener, $0.87
$0.50/1 Suavitel Liquid Fabric Conditioner, exp. 5-28-11 (SS 05/01/11)
$0.37 ea. after coupon!

Gain Fabric Softener Sheets (40 Ct.), $1.87
$1/1 Gain Detergent or Fabric Enhancer, exp. 6-30 (P&G 05/01/11)
$1/1 Gain Fabric Softener or Sheets, exp. 5-31-11 (RP 04/17/11 #2)
$0.87 ea. after coupon!

What I'm stocking up on at Publix- week of 5/8

You can find the full ads with match-ups HERE.

Deals from the current Yellow Advantage Buy Flyer- Grilling Favorites (valid 5/7-5/27)

Haagen-Dazs 14 oz, 3/$10
-$1/1 Haagen-Dazs All You Apr 2011 (exp 5/31/2011)
= $2.33 each

$2/2 Scrubbing Bubbles Products
-$3/2 Scrubbing Bubbles Products All You May 2011 (exp 7/31/2011)

Edy’s Slow Churned Shakes and Edy’s Smoothies 1 ct, 2/$3
-$1/1 Edy’s Slow Churned Shakes or Edy’s Smoothies 4/17/2011 RP Insert (exp 6/12/2011)
Just 50¢ per item!

$1/1 Hot Shot or Cutter Item 4 to 18 oz
-$1/1 Hot Shot Product (exp 6/2/2011)
-$1/1 Cutter Insect Repellent Product Rolling
As low as 79¢ per item!

$.55/1 Windex Multi-Surface 26 oz
-$0.55/1 Windex Product 4/3/2011 SS Insert (exp 5/15/2011)
These are BOGO this week – they will be as low as 60¢ each!

B2G1 Martha White Muffin Mixes 7 to 7.4 oz
-$1/4 Martha White Baking Mixes 8/8/2010 RP Insert
Corn Muffin mix is just 50¢ so these will be as low as 17¢ each after coupons!

From the weekly ad that ends 5/11:

Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners, Regular, Selects Premium, or Bun Length, 16 oz (excluding Angus), BOGO $3.29
-$1/1 Oscar Mayer Selects Hot Dogs 4/10/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/5/2011)
65¢ per package after coupon!

Windex Glass Cleaner Original Or With Vinegar or Multi-Surface, 26 oz, BOGO $3.39
-$0.55/1 Windex Product 4/3/2011 SS Insert (exp 5/15/2011)
-$1/2 Windex Glass Cleaner 4/3/2011 SS Insert (exp 5/15/2011)
-$.55/1 Publix Q from the yellow advantage buy flyer

Get these for $.60 each when you combine the $.55 Man Q with the $.55 Publix Q

Purina Tidy Cats Cat Box Filler 10 lb bag, BOGO $2.39
-$1/1 Purina Tidy Cat 5/1/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/1/2011)
-$1/1 Tidy Cats Brand Cat Litter Rolling

20¢ per item!

Kraft Philadelphia Cooking Creme, 10 oz, 2/$4
-$1.50/1 Philadelphia Cooking Creme 3/6/2011 SS Insert (exp 5/31/2011)
-$1.50/1 Philadelphia Cooking Creme blinkie (exp 5/31/2011)

-$1.50 off chicken wyb Philadelphia Cooking Creme peelie (exp 6/30/2011)

$.50 each, plus you can score some cheap/free chicken!

Eight O’Clock Coffee 11 to 12 oz (excluding Decaf), BOGO $7.79
-$2/2 Eight O’Clock Coffee Rolling
-$1/1 Eight O’Clock Coffee Rolling
-$2/2 Eight O’Clock Coffee Rolling
Just $2.90 a bag after coupons!

Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables, 7.5 to 32 oz pkg, Corn on the Cob, 4 or 12 ct, 50% off
-$1/2 Birds Eye or Birds Eye Steamfresh varieties PUBLIX coupon Spring Family Gatherings Booklet (exp 5/15)
-$0.35/1 Birds Eye Steamfresh Lightly Sauced (IE) Rolling Printable (FF)

King’s Hawaiian Mini Snacker Rolls, 8.8 oz, 2/$3
-$1/2 King Hawaiian Snacker Rolls PUBLIX Spring Family Gatherings Booklet (exp 5/15/2011)

- 2 x $.40/1 Tearpad Q

= $1.20 for 2

Publix Deli Blue Cheese Wedge, 4.4 oz, $2.99