Great Target Deals this week: Sept 27- Oct 3

I went to Target last night since our refrigerator is the barest I have ever seen. There are some great deals this week. Check out this site for a list of many deals at Target this week. I am unpacking, washing clothes and preparing for my girlfriend and two daughters to come to stay with us so I won't be able to devote lots of time. He is a few more deals that I found at Target that are not listed on the above site.

Gold N Plump Whole Chicken on sale for $1.79 ($1.00 off MQ)= $0.79 for a whole chicken!

Suave coconut scented shampoo and conditioner $0.89 each ($1.00/2 MQ)= $0.39 each!

Folgers Tub coffee (Colombian and Regular) $2.50 each ($0.25 MQ)

12 pk of Crystal light water bottle flavors $1.97 each ($2.00/2 MQ)= $0.97 each

Leapster game on sale for $18.00 ($5.00 off MQ from leapster website)= $13.00

Huggies size 5 jumbo pack diapers $8.99 (Target $1.50 Q and $2.00 MQ)= $5.49 each

Degree ultimate protection men's 3-pk $5.99 ($1.25 MQ) = $1.55 each

Halloween M&Ms 2 for $5.00 ($1.00/2 off Target Q and $1.00/2 MQ)= $3.00 for two bags of
Halloween M&Ms plus you get a free Halloween reusable Tote with this deal. It is a really cute black reusable target bag with a spider in a web. It would be perfect for Trick or Treating!

6 Purina cat appetizers for FREE! I used 3 BOGO MQ and 3 Target BOGO coupons.

I saved $90.74 with deals and coupons but spent $101.28. I don't feel too bad since we were desperately needing milk, bread, sandwich meat and other essentials. I hope you can find some great deals at Target this week too!

More Fun Freebies in my Mailbox

We are back from the beach and look at all the goodies I found that came in the mail when I got home.

• A 2-count Depends from Sam's club samples (not sure why I signed up for this but I could donate them)
• Astroglide sample from freebies.com
• Target coupon mailer (I love these since I can combine them with manufacturers coupons)
• EOS minty lip balm freebie
• Lip Fusion gloss XL freebie
• Blue bunny rebate check for $4.99 for trying the Sedona bars during Labor Day weekend (Granola cookie with chocolate frozen yogurt with active cultures included found at Market Street)
• $2.00 off coupon for more Sedona bars
• 2 Splenda Mocha flavor packets for Coffee and a $1.00 off coupon
• $2.00 off Gain with Febreeze coupon
• Bear Naked Granola sample (cranberry raisin flavor is yummy) and $1.00 off coupon
• (5) Free up to $4.00 off any Star fine foods item coupons (they sell olive oil, capers, olives, anchovies)
• Fancy Feast Appetizer freebie and $1.00 off of 3 coupon (Our cat is thrilled!)

Shop Smart Look Fab at Stonebriar Mall!

I picked up my $10 Gift Card at Stonebriar Mall today. The Shop Smart desk is set up down stairs by the elevator in the center of the mall. They are there during the hours of the mall. There are specials running at several stores during the dates of September 17th-20th. See a complete list of stores here.

I got a separate deal where I showed my e-mailed confirmation number and the Shop Smart desk gave me a $10.00 gift card. I shopped at Sears and bought 2 jackets and 3 shirts for a total of $17.00! I used a $10.00 off a $10.00 purchase juniors department coupon. For my morning outing, I traded in my empty shampoo bottle for a FREE bottle of Fekkai shampoo. I used a coupon to get a FREE protein drink from GNC, picked up my FREE $10.00 mall gift card and got 5 tops/jackets for $17.00. Not too bad! Unfortunately, I left my stroller at the house so my 2-year old couldn't last any longer...otherwise I would have spent the $75.00 total using lots of other coupons/gift cards/deals that are available and picked up another $10.00 gift card.

For the readers that don't live locally, there are hundreds of malls participating this weekend in this promotion. I hope you can find one in your area. Check your zip code here.

Busy Few Days

I apologize for the lag in posts. With my husband's birthday, getting ready for my brother's wedding, packing, deal finding and taking care of my two children full time, I have been very busy the last couple of days. Tomorrow, I will be traveling and will be gone for a week. I will try to post some but am unsure when I will be able to find a computer to use or the time. I hope everyone has a great week of deal finding!

More Walgreens Deals 9/15!

The Walgreens deals are great this week! I purchased:

Always infinity $5.49 (FREE item coupon from here that was sent in snail mail)

Listerine Total Care 250 ml $2.99 ($1.00 MQ) prompted $2.00 RR

3- Sally Hanson Nail Polish $2.29 each ($1.00, $0.50, $0.50 MQ) prompted $5.00 RR for Sally Hanson products

2-Thingamajig Hershey's candy bars $0.22 each on clearance (Buy two Hershey's brand bars and get a Free 20 oz. bottle of Coke) only one in picture, other one is in my kids' tummys

2-Glade 2 oz candles (2-$3.00 Q)

Paid with $5.00 RR then Total OOP= $1.80

But I also made $2.00, $1.00 and $5.00 Register Rewards




Second Transaction (not pictured)

2- Sally Hanson Nail Polishes 2.79 each (prompted another $3.00 RR so you can roll over this deal)
2- Thingamajig Hersey Candy 0.22 each
20 oz Coke

Paid with the $5.00 RR that I just received
Total OOP= $1.10 (this would have been free if I had more coupons)
but then I got the $3.00 RR!

Mall $10 Gift Card, Express Coupon

From September 17-20th, many malls will be participating in the Shop Smart Look Fab promotion. Our local Stonebriar Mall with also be participating. You will be able to shop for whatever you like during those four days and take your receipts totaling $75.00 or more to the Shop Smart Zone and get a mall gift card for $10.00. Supplies are limited so shop early! See here for more details.

Use this Express coupon to help your money go even further!

Do you want 1/2 price Donuts, Coffee and Icecream?

Visit Groupon.com for today's deal. They are offering $20.00 worth of Dunkin' Donuts, Coffee, Ice cream, Ice cream cakes and more for $10.00. It is available at the Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-Robbins combo store in Plano,TX off of Coit Rd. and the store in Carrolton, TX. See the site for more details. Might be a good idea if you need an ice cream cake for a special someone.

Free Shampoo from Saks Fifth Avenue

On Thursday, Sept. 17th, Saks Fifth Avenue will be participating in a Shampoo Swap from 10 am until 9 pm. Bring in a full sized bottle of Shampoo you currently use and you can swap it for a complimentary full sized bottle of Fekkai Shampoo, retail value $23. (Your current bottle can be full or empty.)

The Saks Fifth Avenue stores in Dallas and Plano will be participating according to the link above. I have a bottle of shampoo that I am just finishing up. I will be there!

One per customer, while supplies last!

Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom and Nicole's Nickels

Great Deals- Walgreens visit AGAIN 9/14

I was out in another part of town without kids and have been searching for this coupon book (pictured above) If you can find it then you can use a coupon in it for this deal.....

2-Children's Triaminic Syrup $6.99 each ($1.50 MQ here stacked with $2.00 Walgreens coupon in the book pictured above) will also prompt a $5.00 Register Reward. There is rumors that if you buy two Night time Cold and Cough Triaminics then it will prompt two $5.00 RRs. Let me know if that works for you.

2-Ghirardelli Luxe Milk $0.65 each (MQ and Store Q) sorry, I can't find the link

True North Almond Crisps $3.99 each ($1.00 MQ here) and get $3.00 in RR

CankerMelts natural $7.99 (Free Coupon for this item)

Total was $4.30, used $2.00 RR from yesterday's purchase.

I paid $2.30 OOP and got $5.00 RR and a $3.00 RR and a coupon for $0.75 off of any 2 Ghirardelli Bars. (I will go back and get two more bars for $0.55 total to FREE, depending on what other coupon they will let me use with it.)

I Love Free Samples!

Look at all of the FREE stuff I got in my mailbox today!

I received a kit from beinggirl.com which included 2 Tampax Pearl Tampons, 1 compak light Tampon, 1 Always Infinity Maxi-Pad, 2 Always Pantiliners, and 1 Always Feminine Wipe.

The best part is that there were coupons included in the kit for a FREE box of 18-count Always Infinity and $2.00 off Tampax Pearl or Tampax Compak Pearl! Go here for yours.

I received a box from Fiber One that included a sample size of Fiber One honey clusters cereal, a Fiber One Oats and Chocolate Granola Bar and $5.00 worth of Fiber One coupons! Go here for yours.

I received a sample size of the new Total Blueberry Pomegranate Cereal and a $0.75 off Total Cereal coupon. Go here for yours.

L'Oreal sent me samples of Advanced Revitalift SPF 15 day lotion and also their night creme for deep set wrinkle repair...in addition to a $2.00 off L'Oreal Revitalift coupon. Register with their site to get coupons and free samples.

Nasonex sent me $15.00 coupons on each monthly prescription for loyalty. Go here if you want a coupon too.

Wow! It was an exciting day to go to the mailbox!

$100 Coupon Book from CVS

There is a $100.00 coupon book available from CVS when you get your seasonal flu shot from their Minute Clinic. These might make for some great deals when paired with manufacturer's coupons or while on sale/clearance. They all expire 12/31/09. Here is a list of the coupons in the book to help you decide if it is worth it to go to CVS to get your flu shot this year:

$1.50 Excedrin 50 ct. or larger
$2.00 Zicam Cold or Allergy products
$2.00 Mucinex 14ct or Delsym 3oz.
$2.00 Coricidin HBP product
$1.00 Diabetic Tussin DM Cough Suppressant
$2.00 Boiron Homeopathic items
$4.00 Afrin PureSea
$0.50 NyQuil or DayQuil
$3.00/2 Theraflu
$2.00 Tums
$1.00 MiraLAX 30 dose
$1.00 Boost
$2.00 Zostrix HP cream, 2 oz.
$2.00 StaphAseptic First Aid Gel, 2 oz.
$0.50 Nexcare tapes and Princess Bandages
$1.00 Bausch & Lomb Soothe Eye Drops
$1.50 Kotex Pads, Liners, Tampons, or Poise Petite Packs
$1.00 Playtex Tampons
$1.50 Depends
$1.00 Dr. Scholl's Arthritis Pain Relief Orthotics Insoles
$1.00 Dr. Scholl's For Her Foot Lotions
$1.00 Dr. Scholl's For Her Rub Relief Stick
$2.00 Miracle Foot Repair Cream
$1.00 Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste or pack including 360 toothbrush
$1.00 Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste or Toothbrush
$1.00 Listerine Total Care 1-Liter
$1.00 Orajel Severe Pain
$1.00 Dry Idea Roll-on Deodorant
$1.00 Dove or Degree Clinical Protection deodorant
$1.00 Secret or Gillette Clinical Strength or Old Spice ProStrength Deodorant
$1.00 Gillette Shave gel (includes foamy)
$2.00 L'Oreal men's products
$1.00 Schick Intuition razor
$1.00 Remington products
$2.00 Clairol Perfect 10
$1.00 Head & Shoulders shampoo or conditioner
$1.00 Dove shampoo or conditioner
$30.00 Zeno Acne Clearing device (available in select stores)
$1.00 Dial Body Wash
$5.00 University Medical Face Lift item
$2.00 Lac-Hydrin Five moisturizing lotion
$1.00 Lubriderm Intense Skin Repair ointment or body lotion
$1.00 Softsoap liquid hand soap 40oz. refills or Ensembles hand soap
$1.00 Sally Hansen Treatment
$2.00 Tweezerman implement
$1.00 BOD men's fragrances
$5.00 select fragrances (ex. Curve for Her)
$1.00 PediaSure six pack 8 oz.
$1.00 Balmex 4 oz.
$2.00 Huggies Goodnites
$1.00 M & M's Premiums
$1.00 Dove Large Bars and Premium pouches
$2.00 In-store Photo Book
$5.00 Yes DVD transfer order from videotape, movie film, slides or prints
$1.00 65-280 ct. Kleenex Tissues
$1.00/2 Angel Soft 4-pack Double toilet paper
$1.00/2 Brawny 2 Big Roll towels

Each coupon says: Manufacturer-funded coupon valid only in-store at CVS/pharmacy. Cannot be combined with any other CVS/pharmacy coupon.

Albertsons deals through Tuesday night!

This is from a Guest Blogger, my friend Vicki, who also knows how to find a great deal.

Here are some great coupon deals this week at Albertson’s:

I don’t typically shop at Albertson because the store is not just around the corner and prices tend to be a bit higher. However this week on the front page of their weekly add they had some wonderful deals. Please note the coupons on the front page had two different bars: Blue was manufacturer coupons and Red was Store coupons. So you could only use additional coupons with the Store coupons. Never the less there were still some great deals.

Florida’s Natural Orange Juice Reg 3.99 Coupon price 1.99 Limit one
Kraft Mayo 32 oz. Reg 4.29 Coupon price 1.99 Limit one
Kraft American Cheese Slices Reg. 3.49 Coupon price 0.99 Limit one
Capri sun Juice boxes Reg 2.11 Coupon price 0.99 Limit one
Digorno Pizza Reg. 6.99 Coupon price 2.99 Limit one
Apple Juice Reg. 1.99 Coupon price 0.99 Limit one
Oscar Meyer Lunch Meats Reg 4.49 Coupon price 0.99 Limit one
Velveeta Cheese Reg. 4.49 Coupon price 3.49
Totals: Reg 31.84 Coupon prices 14.42 = savings of $17. 42

Other good deals at Albertsons:

Planter Peanuts are regularly 3.49 a bottle, ad coupon for buy two at 0.99 each = 1.98. The bottle had an additional manufacture coupon for buy two get a $1.00 off, so I got two bottles of peanuts for 0.98 so that is a savings of $6.

Dial 3 bar soap was on sale for 1.99. I had a coupon for 0.35 (which Albertson tripled minus another 0.70) Final cost 0.94 cents

Boneless Petite Sirloin Steaks Albertson Coupon for Buy 1 Get 2 Free Final cost 14.74 which gave me three packages of nice steak preseasoned which for my family of four will be 3-4 meals.

Hamburger Helper normally 2.19 a box was on sale for 0.88 cents per box. Had a coupon for buy 3 get 0.75 off, so basically got 3 boxes for 0.63 cents a box.

Dannon Yogurt Coupon for 0.29 each for up to 20. I purchased 12 and had two coupons for buy 6 get 0.60 off, so I basically got four yogurts for free.

Dr. Pepper products reg 1.69 markdown to 0.78 cents each. It is a great time to stock up!

This coming Saturday is the Free Museum Day!

I wanted to remind you about this opportunity for a free/cheap family outing.

Print off your free admission for you and a guest at any one participating museum. You may use one admission card per household. It is only valid on Sept. 26, 2009. Hubby and I will be traveling back to town from my brother's wedding this day but I hope everyone will be able to take advantage of free admission. Check the site to see which museums are participating. I know that the Heard Museum in McKinney is on the list!

Upcoming Kroger Deals Starting 9/15

Stretching a Buck has compiled a list of deals at Kroger. She lives in Ohio but the deals should be similar. Make sure to check your local ad to compare deals and prices. I will be traveling out of town for my brother's wedding on Friday and will not be grocery shopping this week. We need to work on getting rid of our perishables.

CVS flu shots

The CVS stores that have a Minute Clinic are offering the flu shot for $25.00 just like most other pharmacies. CVS is advertising that they give you $100.00 worth of coupons if you get your flu shot at their store. I plan on going tomorrow and will update you all what kind of coupons will be offered. I really enjoyed the Ready Fill Coupon books that were available from the pharmacy in CVS but they just expired yesterday.

CVS and Walgreen's Sun. Sept 13th

I headed out to Walgreens without kids this morning to see what kind of deals I could find. To be honest, I don't think this week is very good for deals. At Walgreens I purchased:

2- Trident gum $0.97 and $0.75 ($1.00/2 MQ here)

Carefree ultra pantyliners (MQ here)

Pronamel for Children ($1.00 MQ and $2.00 Walgreens coupon from September savings)

Degree Sport for Men (MQ from the newspaper)

1.0 GB Memory Card- clearance $2.49

4- cans of Progresso soup- $1.25 each with in-store coupon ($1.10/3 MQ)

Total OOP= $8.05 but received a complimentary RR for $2.00


I ran across the street to CVS where Jack Link's Flamin' Buffalo Chicken Nuggets were BOGO. I had a coupon for a FREE bag from the magazine All You Aug. or Sept. issue(found at Walmart) so I got two bags of the Chicken Jerky for FREE! The bag that you can get for free at Walmart is bigger but I prefer the two separate smaller sized bags.

See receipt below. I hear that it works the same way if you have a manufacturer's coupon for BOGO free and the store is having a sale on that item BOGO free....you get both for free and should not have to pay anything out of pocket.

Walgreens visit Sat. Sept. 12th

I sent hubby to Walgreens Saturday afternoon to grab a few things before last week's sale ended. He purchased in his first transaction:

Scrubbing bubbles Automatic Cleaner $9.99 ($5.00 MQ here)

Glade Sense and Spray $5.99 ($4.00 MQ here)



Two Chex Mix bags $0.99 (2-$0.50 MQ from newspaper)

Total= $8.54 OOP but also got $3.00 RR and $2.00 RR


Then in the second transaction, he purchased another Scrubbing Bubbles shower kit $9.99 ($5.00 MQ) and the 4-pack of Peanut Butter Twix for $0.42.

For those beginners, learn from our lesson. You cannot use a Register Reward from Walgreens on the same item that prompted the first Register Reward. Example....see above. When my hubby purchased the second Scrubbing bubbles and paid with the $3.00 Register Reward, the new $3.00 Register Reward did not print.

He paid a total of $2.61 for the second transaction. This is a lesson learned and we will be careful not to repeat this mistake again. In addition to this, we learned that you have to have a filler item when purchasing a special item on sale so that is why he had to buy the candy.

Free Food from Schwan's

Go to Schwans.com and you should be able to sign up for $10.00 worth of food that will be FREE and delivered for FREE. This has been happening for a little while so I am not sure how close to 500,000 people they have come. There are many items to choose from under $10.00. You should double check your shopping cart to ensure the 9.99 discount is applied.


From Schwans:
*No purchase necessary. Offer ends 9/30/09 and limited to the first 500,000 new residential/household customers (i.e., have not purchased any products from Schwan's Home Service, Inc. within the past 14 weeks) who are located in an existing route of Schwan's Home Service.

Restaurant.com deal ending soon

If you wanted to take advantage of the 90% off Restaurant.com deal, then you need to act fast. The sale is ending Sunday September 13th. $1.00 for a $25.00 gift certificate is a pretty good deal. Enter discount code NINETY for the deal.

Another site for printing coupons

Look at the bottom of this site for any coupons listed that you might need. I was able to print lots of new coupons last night that I have not seen before. I am trying to stock up before our trip to the beach again so we don't have too spend much on groceries. I hope you find some you can use!