If your holiday shopping includes Bath and Body Works, they have a HOT coupon out right now where you can get a free item (up to $13 value) with any $10 purchase. The coupon does exclude 3-wick candles, Scentbug, and gift sets. It’s also valid until December 24, 2009! Click here to print yours.
Bath and Body Works: Free Item with any $10 Purchase!
November 25, 2009 by
CVS Black Friday deals
November 24, 2009 by
The weekly deals and coupon match-ups can be found in this post here.
If you are new to shopping at CVS and would like some tips, check out this article here. These are the “rumored” Black Friday ECB deals. CVS is not allowing ad scans to be “officially” released until Thursday.
FREEBIES:
*Bic Soleil razor – $6.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$2/1 Bic printable here
$2/1 Bic Soleil razor or cartridges – 11-15 SS insert
*Colgate 360 toothbrush – $2.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Colgate 360 printable here (you can print 2 per computer/e-mail address – must register to print)
*Colgate Total Advanced – $2.88, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Colgate Total Advanced – 11-20 All You Magazine
.75/1 Colgate Max White, Max Fresh, Total, Sensitive, or Colgate Kids Toothpaste (4 oz or larger) – 11-8 SS
*Degree Ultra Clear for Women – $4, get a $4 ECB(limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Degree printable here
*Dyno-Pep energy micro-shot – $4.99, get a $4.99 ECB (limit 2 per household)
*Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner, or styler – $2.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 3 per household)
Free Herbal ESsences Styler when you buy HE shampoo, conditioner, or styler – 10-11 PG insert
*Hershey’s singles – $.89, get an $.89 ECB (limit 1 per household)
BOGO free Hershey’s Bliss bar – 9-20-09 SS
*Just for Men Touch of Gray – $8.99, get an $8.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Just for Men printable here
MIR (up to $9.49) here
*Mars King size – $1.59, get a $1.59 ECB (limit 1 per household)
*Philips in ear headphones – $6.99, get a $6.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
*Philips/Magnavox Universal remote control – $6.99, get a $6.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
*Schick Quattro Titanium – $9.99, get an $8 ECB (limit 1 per household)
ert$2/1 Schick Quattro Titanium razor, trimmer, or refill – 11-22 SS insert
*St. Ives body wash (18 oz) – $3.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 St. Ives body wash or body polish – 11-15-09 SS insert
*Vaseline Sheer Infusion – $7.99, get a $7.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1.50/1 Vaseline Sheer Infusion lotion printable here or here
ECB DEALS:
*Craig MP3 player (4 GB) – $24.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
*Homedics, Oster, Sunbeam, Rival, Shift3, Home Exclusives or Gourmet Best Neck & Shoulder massager, 4 slice toaster, 12 cup coffee maker, Crock Pot slow cooker, hand held steamer, electric griddle, 3 cup food processor, slicer, panini maker)
*Kodak EasyShare C913 digital camera – $79.99, get a $20 ECB (limit 1 per household)
*Ladies’ fleece robe – $9.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
*Sarah Peyton Wellness – $9.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
BOGO FREE:
*CoverGirl lip color
$3/2 Cover Girl and $1/1 Cover Girl – 11-1 PG insert
*Gold Emblem Nuts (priced at $5.99)
*Hershey’s holiday kisses (priced at $3.49)
$1/1 Hershey’s Kisses – 9-13 SS insert
*Holiday gift wrap (priced at $2.99)
*M&Ms (priced at $3)
*Merry Brite 100 ct light set (priced at $3.99)
*Revlon cosmetics
$2/1 Revlon cosmetics – 11-15 SS insert
*Toys (excludes Zhu Zhu pets and red hot deals)
MY PLAN: (I have a $5 ECB to start)
Transaction #1:
Buy Bic Soleil razor – $6.99
Buy Just For Men Touch of Grey hair color – $8.99
Buy Degree Ultra Clear deodorant – $4
Buy Hershey’s singles – $.89
(Total before coupons = $20.87)
Use $5/20 CVS coupon (no longer available)
Use $2 Bic printable
Use $2 Just for Men printable
Use $1 Degree printable
Use $5 ECB
Use $4 ECB when you spend $20 CVS coupon from holiday book
Spend $5.48 OOP, earn $22.88 in ECBs ($5 Bic, $8.99 Just for Men, $4 Degree, $.89 Hershey’s Singles, $and 4 for spending $20)
Transaction #2:
Buy Vaseline Sheer Infusion lotion – $7.99
Buy 2 Colgate 360 toothbrush – $2.99
Buy Schick Titanium – $9.99
Buy Philips earbuds – $6.99
Buy 1 St. Ives body wash – $3.99
(Total before coupons = $30.95)
Use $5/30 CVS coupon (from Medicare quiz here)
Use $1.50 Vaseline coupon
Use 2 $1 Colgate coupons
Use $2 Schick coupon
Use $1 St. Ives coupon
Use $22.88 in ECBs
Spend $.56, earn $29.98 in ECBs
Transaction #3:
Buy 1 Magnavox Universal remote – $6.99
Buy 1 Bic Soleil razor – $6.99
Buy 2 Colgate Total – $2.88/each
Buy 1 Dynapop – $4.99/each
Buy 1 Mars king size bar – $1.59
Buy 2 Herbal Essences products (1 shampoo, 1 styler) – $2.99/each
(Total before coupons = $32.30)
Use $5/30 CVS coupon
Use $2 Bic printable
Use $1 Colgate coupon
Use .75 Colgate coupon
Use BOGO Herbal Essences coupon
Use $7.99 Vaseline ECB
Use $4 Colgate ECB
Use $8 Schick ECB
Spend $.57 OOP, earn $26.57 (plus I will still have a $6.99 and a $3 ECB from the previous transaction)
Transaction #4: (I will probably do this on Thursday morning)
Buy food processor – $19.99
Use $6.99 Magnavox ECB, use $5 Bic ECB, Use $4 Colgate ECB, Use $4 Herbal Essence ECB
Spend $0 OOP, earn $10 ECB (I also still have on hand $4.99 Dynapop ECB, $1.59 Mars ECB, $6.99 and $3 ECB)
**Depending on what they have, I might also buy some of the BOGO free toys!
A few of my favorite things: Ebates and Vocalpoint
November 24, 2009 by
If you’ve been reading my blog for very long, you know that I post a lot about both Ebates and Vocalpoint. If you’re just starting to read my blog, you may be wondering what these two sites are, so I’m here to share.
Ebates is a site where you can earn cash back when you shop through the retailer links on their sites. I joined about a year and a half ago and last February I was so excited when I got my first “big fat check” with the “rebates” I had earned from online shopping during the Christmas season.
Here’s how it works:
1. When you are ready to shop online, visit Ebates and look for the retailer on their site (they have 100s of retailers and pretty much the only one I haven’t found is Amazon). When you click through that store’s link, it will create a “tracking ticket” and then take you to the retailer’s site.
2. Once you get to the retailer’s site, complete your purchase just like you normally would.
3. Within a few days, you should receive an e-mail letting you know that your “cash back” has been credit to your account.
4. Your “big fat check” payment is issued every three months.
For purchases made between 1/1 and 3/31, you will receive your “big fat check” on 5/15.
For purchases made between 4/1 and 6/30, you will receive your “big fat check” on 8/15.
For purchases made between 7/1 and 9/30, you will receive your “big fat check” on 11/15.
For purchases made between 10/1 and 12/31, you will receive your “big fat check” on 2/15
5. You can choose to be paid via the following methods:
*Big Fat Check: Have a check sent directly to you, free of charge.
*PayPal: Your payment is deposited directly into your Paypal account (you do not have to pay any fees). This is a quick option!
*Fast Cash: This option isn’t available to everyone yet, but this is what I used for my most recent “cash out.” The money was deposited onto a virtual Citibank Visa card. I transferred it from there directly into my checking account.
One of the great things about Ebates during the holiday season is the option for DOUBLE CASH BACK! They are currently offering double cash back at the following retailers:
*Disney – 5% cash back
*Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic – 10% cash back
*Kohl’s – 4% cash back
*Macy’s – 5% cash back
*Sears – 4% cash back
*Walmart – 2% cash back
*Victoria’s Secret – 4% cash back
Cyber Monday is just around the corner and some storse have already started their online deals, so it’s a perfect time to sign up! You also get a $5 sign-on bonus with your first purchase when you register here.
Another one of my favorite things is Vocalpoint:
When you register with them, they will send you P&G (Procter & Gamble) products to sample, great coupons, and all they ask is that you review the products or share your experiences with your family and friends! It’s a great way to get the heads up on new products and a lot of the coupons they send match up well with “deals” in the stores.
The latest offer that I received was for a free sample of Secret Clinical Strength. I also recently received a free sample of a Bounce dryer bar and Olay products. Typically when they send out products to try, they also send great coupons! To register for Vocalpoint, click here.
Walgreens Black Friday deals (moneymakers and ideas for rolling your RR!)
November 24, 2009 by
You can find the weekly deals in this post here. Check with your stores to find out what time they are opening and starting these deals!
FREEBIES:
*Aquafresh Cavity Protection Toothpaste – $1.99, get a $1.99 RR
*Crayola 64 ct crayons – $1.99, get a $1 RR
*Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth Antiperspirant/deodorant – $3.99, get a $3.99 RR
$2/1 Dove Ultimate printable here
$1/1 Dove Anti-Perspirants/Deodorants And/Or Body Mists 10-4 RP insert
*Infusium 23 Hair Care – $4.99, get a $4.99 RR
$2/1 Infusion 23 – 10-23 All You Magazine (pg 39) or 11-20 All You Magazine (pg 27)
$2/1 Infusium 23 11-22-09 SS insert
*Johnson’s Softwash – $5.99, get a $5.99 RR
$1/1 printable here and here
*Nivea for Men Shave gel – $2.49, get a $2.49 RR
*Right Guard Sport Antiperspirant/deodorant – $2.49, get a $2.49 RR
OTHER RR DEALS:
*Dulcolax Balance Laxative – $7, get a $4 RR
$2/1 printable here or look for $3/1 coupons on the bottle
$5 MIR here
*Duracell Coppertop batteries (20 pk AA or AAA, 8 pk C or D, 4 pk 9 volt) – $9.49, get a $2.50 RR
.75/1 Duracell – 11-1 PG and 11-22 SS
$1/1 PG Year of Savings Booklet
*Pepsi products – 3/$11, get a $2 RR
*Snuggie Fleece blanket – $9.99, get a $2 RR
*Touch ‘N Brush or Jupiter Jack – $19.99, get a $5 RR
BOGO FREE DEALS:
*3M Command Adhesives (priced at $3.59)
$1/1 Command hooks printable here
$1/1 Command, any – 11-15 RP
*4 ft inflatable penguin or snowman Christmas decoration (priced at $19.99)
*Crayola Color Wonder and Color Explosion 3D
*Neutrogena cosmetics
*Patriot jar candles
*Pre-lit potted Christmas trees
*Walgreens Gold Seal vitamins
*WebKinz Lil’Kinz pets
OTHER DEALS:
Select toys – 50% off – $.99/each
*Tuf paper towels – .49 w/ in ad coupon
*Walgreens invisible table – $.39 w/ in ad coupon
*Vaseline Intensive Care lotion – $1.99
$1/1 printable here
FILLER IDEAS (From the weekly ad):
*Christmas coloring book, activity pad, or puzzle – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Christmas gift sack – 10/$1 (.10/each with in ad coupon)
*Christmas pencils or pens – 4/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Christmas plastic tumbler – 8/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Colgate toothbrushes or toothpaste – $.79
*Comet cleanser – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Geisha mushrooms – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Holiday tissue, bags, or bows – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Home Center Household gloves – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Hunt’s tomato sauce – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Hydrogen peroxide – 4/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Mars candy – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Mini stocking – buy one at $.99, get one free (w/ in ad coupon)
*Scotch mailers – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Speed wheels cars – $.49/each w/ in ad coupon
*Taper candles – 4/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Taper candle ring – Buy one at $.69, get one free (w/ in ad coupon)
IDEAS FOR ROLLING YOUR RR FROM THE WEEKLY DEALS:
If you have the $3 Theraflu RR: (or $3 Nabisco RR)
1 Dove Ultimate – $3.99
Buy a “filler” item (or items) worth at least $1.01 (ex: 3 Hunt’s tomato sauce = $1.17)
Use $2 Dove coupon
Use $3 RR
Spend $.16 OOP, get a $3.99 RR (most likely, it will be $4)
If you have the $4 Dulcolax RR:
Buy Dove Ultimate deodorant – $3.99
Buy Aquafresh – $1.99
Buy 1 “filler” (ex: holiday gift bag – .10 w/ in ad coupon)
Use $2 Dove coupon
Use $4 RR
Spend $.08, get a $3.99 RR (most likely $4) and a $1.99 RR (most likely $2)
If you have the $5 Triaminic RR:
Buy Johnson Softlotion
Buy 1 “filler” item (ex: holiday gift bag – .10 w/ in ad coupon)
Use $1 Johnson’s coupon
use $5 Triaminic RR
Spend $.09 OOP, get a $5.99 (most like $6 RR)
or
Buy 1 Nivea Shave Gel – $2.49
Buy 1 Right Guard – $2.49
Buy 1 holiday gift bag (.10 w/ in ad coupon)
Use $5 RR
Spend $.08 OOP, get 2 $2.49 RR (most likely $2.50)
OR
Buy Infusium 23 – $4.99
Buy Dove Ultimate – $3.99
Buy a “filler” item (ex: gift bag – .10 w/ in ad coupon)
Use $2 Dove coupon
Use $2 Infusium coupon
Use $5 RR
Spend $.08 OOP, earn a $4.99 RR (most likely $5) and a $3.99 RR (most likely $4)
If you have the $8 Lubriderm/Johnsons RR:
Buy 1 Johnson’s Softwash – $5.99
Buy 1 Infusium 23 – $4.99
Buy 1 “filler” item (ex: holiday gift bag – .10 w/ in ad coupon)
Use $1 Johnson’s coupon
Use $2 Infusium coupon
Use $8 RR
Spend .08 OOP, get a $5.99 RR (most likely $6) and a $4.99 RR (most likely $5)
If you have the $10 Almay RR:
Buy 1 Johnson’s Softwash – $5.99
Buy 1 Infusium 23 – $4.99
Buy 3 Dove Ultimate – $3.99
Buy 1 “filler” item (ex: holiday gift bag – .10 w/ in ad coupon)
Use $1 Johnson’s coupon
Use $2 Infusium coupon
Use $2 Dove coupon
Use $10 RR
Spend $.07 OOP, get a $5.99 RR (most likely $6), a $4.99 RR (most likely $5) and a $3.99 RR (most likely $4)
OR
Buy Right Guard – $2.49
Buy Nivea shave gel – $2.49
Buy Infusium – $4.99
Buy Aquafresh – $1.99
Buy 1 “filler” item (ex: holiday gift bag – .10 w/ in ad coupon)
Use $2 Infusium coupon
Use $10 RR
Spend $.06 OOP, get 2 $2.49 RR (most likely $2.50/each), get a $4.99 RR (most likely $5), get a $1.99 RR (most likely $2)
Here are some ideas for rolling the RR you earn on Black Friday:
If you have the Dove RR:
Buy 1 Dulcolax – $7
Buy 1 “filler” item (holiday gift bags are $.10 w/ in ad coupon)
Use $3.99 (most likely $4) RR
Use $3 Dulcolax coupon
Spend .10 OOP, get a $4 RR
If you have the Infusium RR:
Buy Johnson’s Softlotion – $5.99
Buy a “filler” item (holiday gift bags are .10 w/ in ad coupon)
Use $1 Johnson’s coupon
Use $4.99 (probably $5) Infusium RR
Spend $.10 OOP, get a $5.99 (most likely $6) RR
OR
Buy Nivea shave gel – $2.49
Buy Right Guard antiperspirant – $2.49
Buy 1 “filler” item – holiday gift bags are $.10 w/ in ad coupon
Use $4.99 (most likely $5) Infusium RR
Spend $.09 OOP, get 2 $2.49 (probably $2.50) RR
If you have the Johnson’s RR:
Buy 1 Dove Ultimate – $3.99
Buy 1 Dulcolax – $7
Buy 1 “filler” item – holiday gift bag (.10 w/ in ad coupon)
Use $2 Dove coupon
Use $3 Dulcolax coupon
Use $5.99 (probably $6) Johnson’s coupon
Spend $.10 OOP, get a $3.99 (probably $4) RR and a $4 RR
Menu Planning Monday: my menu for the week of 11/22
November 23, 2009 by
You can read more about my $40 weekly budget in this post here.
If you have blogged a menu plan for the week (or even just a favorite recipe), please feel free to comment and share your link. I’m always looking for new ideas and inspiration and will be happy to share a link to your blog if we try your recipe!
If you need inspiration, check out the weekly meal plans from hundreds of other bloggers here at Organizing Junkie.
SUNDAY ~ Enchilada casserole – This is a carryover from last week.
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts (shredded) – or 1 can chicken
1 large can red enchilada sauce
corn tortillas
shredded cheese
Directions: (this is what I do) – I put my chicken and the enchilada sauce in the crockpot the night before and then shred it when I get up in the morning. If you are using canned chicken, you can just shred it as you are making the casserole. I spread some of the chicken/sauce mixture along the bottom of the casserole dish so it doesn’t stick. Break corn tortillas into four pieces and layer across the bottom of the casserole dish. Spread a layer of the chicken/sauce mixture and cheese. Add another layer of corn tortillas. Continue until you are out of the chicken/sauce mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
MONDAY ~ It’s my daughter’s end of year soccer party, so we’re eating there
TUESDAY ~ Spaghetti w/ Basil Garlic Bread – The spaghetti is nothing special.
Basil-Garlic Bread
Prep: 10 min., Bake: 10 min.
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 6-ounce Italian bread loaf
Stir together 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Cut a 6-ounce Italian bread loaf in half horizontally; brush cut sides evenly with butter mixture. Wrap loaf in aluminum foil, and bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Yield: Makes 4 servings. (I added some parmesan cheese on top also)
WEDNESDAY ~ Italian pork chops – I just got this recipe in my e-mail from Betty Crocker last night and it sounded so good that I decided to add it to our menu this week. I’m excited to try it out!
1/2 cup Original Bisquick® mix
1/3 cup Italian dressing
1/2 cup Progresso® garlic herb bread crumbs
4 pork boneless loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1. Place Bisquick mix, dressing and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Coat pork chops with Bisquick mix. Dip coated pork chops into dressing, then coat with bread crumbs.
2. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in oil about 5 minutes or until golden brown; reduce heat to low. Carefully turn pork. Cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until pork is no longer pink in center. Serve immediately.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) No changes.
THURSDAY ~ TURKEY! (my mom is cooking, so I get the day off, but I am making rice stuffing and a vegetable tray)
Rice stuffing – I got this recipe from my mother in law. It is a Thanksgiving tradition in my husband’s family!
3 c. water
1 t. salt
3 beef bouillon cubes
2 c. minute brown rice
1/2 c. butter
1 c. white onion
1 c. celery
1/4 c. minced parsley
2 c. pecans
1/2 t. salt
1 t. thyme
1/2 t. poultry seasoning
1/2 t. pepper
To 3 cups of water, add 1 t. salt and 3 beef bouillon cubes (I usually omit the salt). Bring to boil. Stir in 2 cups minute brown rice. Reduce heat to low and cover for 15 minutes. In another pan, saute 1/2 c. butter, white onion, celery, parsley, pecans, poultry seasoning, pepper, and thyme. Mix together with rice in a casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
FRIDAY ~ Turkey noodle soup – I make this the same way that I make chicken noodle soup and I substitute
Ingredients:
Leftover turkey
3 carrots (sliced)
3 celery stalks (sliced)
3 cans chicken broth
2 cans cream of chicken soup
Seasonings (to taste): garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley
noodles (I use “Country Style” ones that are just like homemade ones!)
Place turkey, carrots, celery, broth, and cream of chicken soup in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 5+ hours. Shred chicken breasts, and whisk everything together. Add seasonings. Cook noodles, drain, and add to the mixture. Let everything cook for 30 more minutes on low.
SATURDAY ~ Turkey enchiladas – I substitute leftover turkey for chicken in my enchilada recipe
Ingredients:
1 can cream of chicken soup (I use the 98% FF kind)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (I use the 98% FF kind)
2 cans green enchilada sauce
1 8 oz-16 oz. tub of sour cream (depends how spicy you want the enchiladas)
Leftover turkey (diced or shredded)
1 lb. cheese, shredded
1 dozen flour tortillas (you could use corn also)
Add cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and enchilada sauce to a pan. Cook on medium low heat, stirring occasionally. When sauce is well mixed and starts to thin, add sour cream. Continue stirring occasionally until the sauce is well mixed and thinned out. Place a layer of the sauce along the bottom of a 9X13 baking dish. Fill each tortilla with the shredded turkey, sauce, and cheese. Roll and place in the baking dish. When you have filled all of the tortillas (this should make 1 dozen), pour the remaining sauce over the top of the enchiladas and then cover with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is well melted.
