It's that time of year again! Black Friday is right around the corner! The ad for CVS this year is awesome! There's a TON of Freebies! Rumor has it the ad actually starts Thanksgiving day, so this is the first thing I'll be doing on Turkey day to be sure I don't miss any of the deals!

I'll be starting out with 13 ECB. There's a deal coming up this Sunday for an Oral-B toothbrush that's $23, and you earn 13 ECB. The limit is 2. To be fair, I only have $7.95 ECB so my OOP for this Sunday may be around $25. Rumor has it that this Sunday's paper will have a $10 coupon for these toothbrushes, though, and if so my OOP this week will be $15...and I'll earn 13 ECB for Black Friday. $2 oop for $60 worth of toothbrushes isn't too shabby! :)

So here's a draft of my plan for Black Friday. This is only a draft- there's a good chance more coupons will come out for some of these items before then so I'll have to either tweak it a bit or add filler items to bring my total out of the negative (hate it when that happens!)

By the way- if you are just starting and don't have any ECB's you can still follow this plan. Your first transaction will be about $15 oop, but you'll end up spending very little after that - and saving a TON!

Transaction #1
$3.99 ECB wyb Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste 6oz $3.99 Limit 2

$6.99 ECB wyb Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Body lotion 8.4oz $6.99 Limit 1
11/7 RP 1/1 = $1. MM

= 13.97 + Tax

- 13 ECB

= .97 + tax oop

Earn $7.98 and 6.99 ECB

Transaction #2:
$6.99 ECB wyb Philips In-ear headphones or Universal remote control $6.99 Limit 1

$3.99 ECB wyb Herbal Essences Hydralicious Shampoo or Conditioner 10.1oz $3.99 Limit 2

$.99 ECB wyb Advil PM 4ct $.99 Limit 1

= $15.97

- $14.97 ECB

$1.00 oop

Earn $14.97 ECB

Transaction #3:

$4.99 ECB wyb Renpure Organics Shampoo, Conditioner, 13.5oz or Amazing Miracle Reconstructor 8oz $4.99 Limit 2

$2.99 ECB wyb L.A. Looks Styling Gel 20oz $2.99 Limit 1

$.99 ECB wyb Excedrin Migraine, PM, or Extra Strength 8ct $.99 Limit 1

$.99 ECB wyb Carmex Lip Balm 0.15-0.35oz $.99 Limit 1

1 x $.79 ECB wyb Reese's Singles 1.4-2oz $.79 Limit 5

= $15.74

- $14.97 ECB

= .77 OOP

Earn $15.74 ECB

Transaction #4:

$2.99 ECB wyb L.A. Looks Styling Gel 20oz $2.99 Limit 1


$2.99 ECB wyb Listerine Pocketpaks 3pk. 72 strips total. $2.99 Limit 2


$4 ECB wyb Old Spice Fresh Collection or Gillette Odor Shield Deodorant 2.6oz $4 Limit 1

4 x $.79 ECB wyb Reese's Singles 1.4-2oz $.79 Limit 5

= $16.13

- $15.74 ECB

= .39 OOP

Earn 2.99, 5.98, 4 and $3.16 ECB

Transaction #5:

$1.59 ECB wyb Mars King Size Assorted 1.94-3.63oz $1.59 Limit 5

= $7.95

- $4 ECB

- $3.16 ECB

= .79 OOP

Earn $7.95 ECB

Total ECB left for future use: $5.98, 2.99, $7.95 ($16.92)

ECB Deals:
Get $20 ECB wyb Shift3 LookBook E-Reader with 150 FREE Books ($500 Value) $118.88 Limit 1

Get $5 ECB wyb Sarah Peyton Wellness: 4pc personal spa set. Hot or cold applications $9.88 Limit 1

Get $10 ECB wyb Kodak Mini Video Camera $49.88 Limit 1

Get $10 ECB wyb Appliances: American Era chocolate fountain, rice cooker, popcorn, cupcake maker, Rival Crock-Pot or coffeemaker and more. $18.88 Limit 1

Get $20 ECB wyb Kodak EasyShare C182 digital camera $79.88 Limit 1

Get $5 ECB wyb Craig 4gb MP3 video player 1.8'' color display, assorted colors. $23.88 Limit 1

Get $5 ECB wys $20 on ANY Duracell Batteries. AAA, AA 10pk, C, D 4pk, or 9-volt 2pk, $5.99; AAA, AA 20pk, C, D 8pk, or 9-volt 4pk, $9.99 Limit 1

Get $1 ECB wyb Xtra 2x Laundry detergent 28loads. $1.99 Limit 1

Here's my plan for this week. I currently have 12 RR.

Mucinex Nasal Spray .75 oz $7.99 get $8 RR

Blistex medicated Lip Ointment .21 oz $2.59 get $2.59 RR

Colgate Pro Clinical Toothpaste 4 oz $3.99 get $2

- $1 Colgate Pro Clinical Q HERE

-12 RR

= $1.57 + Tax OOP

Earn 8, 2.59, and 2 RR for next week!

Here's my plan for Walgreens this week. I'm using the 12 Register Rewards I have from the deals last week. If you are just starting out you can start this week for little money out of pocket.


Halls Refresh Lemon Raspberry Drops (20 ct) — $1.00 x 2

RR: $1 wyb 1
Use 75c from Sept or Oct All You and BOGO Q from today's paper
Pay 25c and get $1 RR
Total: 75c money maker!

Crest Pro Health Toothpaste (4.2 oz) — $2.49

RR: $1.50 wyb 1
Use $1 from 9/26 P&G or 75c from 10/10 P&G
Pay $1.49 and get $1.50 RR
Total: FREE


Noxzema Disposable Razors 4 pack Triple or 4-blade — $3.99

RR: $3 wyb 1
Use $1 from 8/8 RP or 9/19 SS
Pay $3 and get $3 RR
Total: FREE

Right Guard Total 5 Defense Deodorant -- B1G1 @ $3.99

Use $3/2 printable
Total: $0.50

Here's the math:

Halls x 2 = $2.00
Crest = $2.49
Razors= $3.99
Right Guard $3.99
Total: $12.47
- $1.00 Halls BOGO Q
- $.75 Halls Q
- $1.00 Crest Q
- $1.00 Noxema Q
- $3.00 Right Guard Q
=$6.72

Pay with $6 RR, $.72 + Tax OOP

Abbreviations: * RR stands for register reward. SS is Smart Source, RP is Red Plum and P&G is Proctor and Gamble (from the Sunday paper). The date next to these abbreviations is the Sunday the coupon was in the paper.

Click here for the match ups courtesy of the great people at Hot Coupon World! Looks the the folks who needed more time to find the Publix books for the cleaning sale are going to be in good shape!

Kellogg’s Cereal, Assorted Varieties, Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Corn Pops, Apple Jacks, Rice Krispies, or Honey Smacks, 11.2 to 16.5 oz box, BOGO $3.99

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries, Assorted Varieties, 6 ct, 11.5 oz box, BOGO $2.19

Diner’s Choice Mashed Potatoes, Original, Sweet, Sour Cream & Chives, Country Style, or Garlic, 32- oz pkg, BOGO $3.69

Tiger Thai Shrimp, Assorted Varieties, 8 to 14 oz pkg; or Breaded Calamari Rings, 16 oz pkg, BOGO $7.99

Margaritaville Tortilla Chips, Assorted Varieties, 6 oz bag, BOGO $1.99

Post Cereal, Assorted Varieties, Selects or Great Grains, 12 or 16 oz box or Trail Mix Crunch, 17 oz box, BOGO $3.99
$2/1 Post Natural Advantage Cereal - when you sign up for newsletter

Nature Valley Granola Bars Value Pack, 14.8 or 17.8 oz box or General Mills Fiber One Bars Value Pack, 14.1 oz box, Assorted Varieties BOGO $5.49

La Famiglia DelGrosso Pasta Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 26 oz jar, BOGO $6.99

Green Giant Canned Vegetables, Assorted Varieties, 11 to 15.25 oz can (Excluding Specialty Corn Varieties, Three Bean Salad, and Asparagus) BOGO $1.29

Campbell’s Chunky Soup, Assorted Varieties, 18.6 to 19 oz can or 15.25 oz bowl (Excluding Fully Loaded) BOGO $2.39

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, Assorted Varieties, 12 to 16 oz pkg, BOGO $1.79

Knorr Sides, Assorted Varieties, 4 to 6.4 oz piuch, BOGO $1.49
$1.00/3 Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides, Any - Makinglifebetter.com

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, Chocolate Chip, Sugar Cookies, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip or Oatmeal, 17.5 oz pouch, BOGO $2.67

Pompeian Olive Oil, Classic Mediterranean or Extra Light Tasting, 32 oz bot, BOGO $10.99

Jack Daniel’s Barbecue Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 19 oz bot, BOOG $2.19

Mt Olive Sweet relish or Pickles, Selected Varieties, 16 oz jar, BOGO $2.19
Selected Pepsi Products, 2 L bot, BOGO $1.75

Deer Park Spring Water, 6 pk, .5 L bot, BOGO $2.39

Arizona Tea or Fruit Drink, Assorted Varieties, 20 oz bot, BOGO $1.29
$1.00/1 home mailer

Blue Bird Donuts, Frosted or Powdered, 10 or 11.5 oz bag, BOGO $2.59

Pepperidge Farm Deli Flats, Assorted Varieties, 12 oz bag, BOGO $2.99

Nabisco Teddy Grahams Snacks or Honey Maid Grahams or Ritz Bits, Assorted Varieties, 7.5 to 10 oz box, BOGO $2.99

Snickers Fun Size Snacks or 3 Musketeers, Milky Way, or Twix Cookie Bars, Big Bag, 22.34 to 22.55 oz bag, BOGO $6.59

Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers or Party Mix, Assorted Varieties, 11.5 to 14 oz box, BOGO $3.29

Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt, Assorted Varieties, 4-pk, 4 oz cup, BOGO $2.50

Simply Potatoes, Red Potato Wedges, Shredded ro Southwest Style Hash Browns, Diced Potatoes With Onion, or Homestyle Slices, 20 oz bag, BOGO $2.50

Whole Fruit Sorbet, Assorted Varieties, 1 pt ctn, BOGO $2.89

Edwards Pie Slices or Singles Desserts, 2 ct, 5.3 to 9.17 oz box, BOGO $2.50
$1.00/1 Inside Package

Stouffer’s French Bread Pizza 2 ct, 10.37 to 12.5 oz box, BOGO $2.99

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers 12 oz bag, BOGO $2.39

Contessa Shrimp Regular or Micro-Steam, 9 to 12 oz pkg, BOGO $6.99

StarKist SeaSations Fish Fillets, Atlantic Whole White: Savory Lemon & Herb, Thai With Basil, Mediterranean Tomato & Basil, or Teriyaki Orange & Ginger, 11.4 oz box, BOGO $5.99

Purina Tidy Cat Cats Cat Litter or Box Filler 14 lb pkg, BOGO $6.99

Windex Glass Cleaner Original or With Vinegar; or Multi-Surface, Ammonia-Free: Sparking Lemon or Crystal Rain, 26 oz bot, BOGO $3.39

Shout Laundry Stain Remover With Trigger, 22 oz bot, BOGO $2.99

Glade Scented Oil Refills, 2 ct pkg, Assorted Varieties, BOGO $5.49

Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner, Assorted Varieties, Antibacterial, 22 oz can, BOGO $3.29

Here's a list of stuff you can get for FREE this week at Kmart with the Super Doubles event using printable coupons. Remember, there is a limit of 5 coupons per household per day, and you have to sign up for their free rewards card to participate:

Suave 25 Hour Deodorant $1.99
-$1.25/1 Suave 24-hr. Deodorant printable
Final Price: Free

Midol 20 ct $3.99
-$2/1 HERE
Final Price: Free

Visine $3.99
-$2.00/1 – Visine Product
Final Price= Free


Lipsmacker $2
-$1/1 HERE
Final Price: Free

Right Guard Total Defense 5 Deodorant, $2.50
- $1.50 Right Guard Coupon
Final Price: Free

Dove Ultimate Deodorant $3.99
- $2 Dove Deodorant Coupon
Final Price: Free

Carpet Fresh, $2.29
- $1.50 Carpet Fresh Coupon
Final Price: Free

Hartz Crunch n Clean, $3.99
- $2/1 Hartz printable coupon
Final Price: Free

Dont forget to print each coupon twice by using the back button! :)

Ok- If you are new to couponing it is a GREAT week to start at Walgreens- there's a ton of Freebies this week! Here's what I did:

Dulcolax: $10- earn 10 RR (I don't need it but it was a money maker!)
15 pack zephyrhills- $1.99 with ad q
-Free water up to $2 wyb Dulcolax Insert Q (from last week I think)
-$3 Dulcolax coupon on the bottle

= $7 plus tax oop
Earn 10 RR


Dove shampoo- $4 ear 4 RR
Simply Saline sinus wash- $7 earn 7 RR
Dentek floss- $2 earn 2 RR
Royal Gelatin x 5 = $1 (with ad q)
Haagen Daas Ice Cream (on clearance for $1.19)
=$15.19
-$ 10 RR
-$ 1 Royal Blinkie found at Publix
-$ 2 Dove IP
=$ 3.19 00p

Earn $4, $7, and $2 RR and a surprise $1 RR for the Haagen Daas!

#3:

Dove $4
Royal x 5 -$1
Paper- $1
Paper plates- x2 @.89 = 1.78
Dentek -$2
Betty Crocker mix- x 2 $2
Gade Relaxing moments spray- $2.50
= $14.78
- $2 Dove q
- $1 Royal Q
- $1 Glade Q
= $9.28
- 7 and 2 RR
= .28

Earn 4 and 2 RR

I'm going to hit another store this week and see if I can't do the whole scenario over again, but with nothing out of pocket except tax!

When we ate at the Pirates House in Savannah, Ryan and I sampled some pumpkin cornbread that Ryan absolutely loved, so I decided to take a crack at it. Here's the recipe I used from allrecipes.com (modified slightly):


Ingredients

* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 2 eggs, well beaten
* 1 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin puree
* 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
* 1/4 cup canola oil
* 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
* 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
2. In a large bowl, stir flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and make a well in the center. In a small bowl, stir together the eggs, pumpkin, sugar, and oil.
3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the egg mixture. Stir just until blended; do not over mix. Fold in pecans. Divide the batter evenly among prepared muffin tin cups.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Walgreens has Purex buy 1 get 1 free on megasavers for the month of March. Use the bogofree coupon from 2/21/10 Redplum and get 2 bottles of Purex detergent for free, just pay for the tax.

the coupon expires 3/6/10.