Walgreens Black Friday deals and scenarios!

November 24, 2010 by

Here are the Walgreens Black Friday deals.  If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you check out my tips for shopping at Walgreens here.

During the holidays, Walgreens has changed the name of their “Register Rewards” to “Jingle Cash” but to avoid confusing everyone, I’m going to continue to use “RR” in these match-ups!  Also, from my experience, the RR “round up” (so if the ad says $2.99, get a $2.99 RR it usually ends up being $3), so that is the way I am posting it, but we won’t know for sure until tomorrow!  Also, in my scenarios, I’m adding ‘fillers’ still.  Technically, they are no longer needed, but it’s hit or miss with my cashiers being able to override the register and rather than hassling and holding up the line, I’ll just be getting some things I need! (I tried to make sure that these were all complete accurate, but there may be errors – doing match-ups with 2 kids around isn’t easy!)

Buy 7Up, A&W, Canada Dry, or Hawaiian Punch 2 liters – $.99, get a $1 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR!

Buy Advil PM (4 ct) – $.99, get a $1 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR!

Buy Bic Soleil Bella or Flex4 disposable razors (3 ct) – $2.99, get a $2 RR
$2/1 Bic shavers – November All You Magazine
$2/1 Bella shaver printable
Final Price = $1 moneymaker after coupons/RR!

Buy Centrum Silver (30 ct) – $4.24, get a $3.25 RR
$1/1 Centrum – 10-3 RP
$1/1 Centrum printable
Final Price = free after coupons/RR!

Buy Colgate Total Advanced or Enamel Strength toothpaste (4 oz) – $2.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Colgate Total (Diabetes & You Magazine) – this is a store coupon! (I found this magazine back by the pharmacy)
$1/1 Colgate Total or Sensitive -11-14 SS
$.75/1 Colgate Total printable
Final Price = $2 moneymaker after coupons/RR (if you have the Diabetes & You coupon!)

Buy Crest 3D White Vivid toothpaste – $2.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Crest toothpaste – 10-31 PG
Final Price = $1 moneymaker after coupons/RR

Buy Fiber Choice Fruit tablets (10 ct) – $2.49, get a $2.50 RR
Final Price = free after RR!

Buy Gillette Fusion Proseries skin care – $5.49, get a $5.50 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR!

Buy Gum eez-thru flossers (90 ct) – $2.25, get a $2.25 RR
$.75/1 Gum flossers printable
Final Price = $.75 moneymaker after coupons/RR

Buy Herbal Essences hair care – $2.49, get a $1.50 RR
$2/1 Clairol family products – 10-31 PG
$.50/1 Herbal Essences – 11-14 RP
Final Price = $1 moneymaker after coupon/RR

Buy Just for Men 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner (8 oz) – $4.99, get a $5 RR
Final Price = Free after RR!

Buy Nivea Shave Gel for Men – $2.99, get a $3 RR
Final Price = Free after RR!

Buy Olay Body wash – $3.49, get a $2.50 RR
$1/1 Olay bar, body wash, or in shower body lotion – 10-31 PG
Final Price = FREE after coupon/RRs

Buy Old Spice Fresh Collection body spray – $3.99, get a $4 RR
Final Price = Free after RR!

Buy Oral B Indicator toothbrush – $2.25, get a $2.25 RR
Final Price = Free after RR!

Buy Planters Nut-rition, cashews, or mixed nuts – $3.49, get a $3.49 MIR
If you are a Kraft First Taste member, check your e-mails for a $1 printable coupon
Final Price = possible $1 moneymaker after coupon/MIR!

Buy Robitussin to Go (2 ct) – $2.49, get a $2.50 RR
Final Price = free after RR!

Buy Scunci hair elastics (14 pack no slip or 18 pack no damage) – $1.99, get a $2 RR
Final Price = Free after RR!

Buy Secret Scent Expressions Body Splash – $3.49, get a $3.50 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR!

Buy Thermacare neck, shoulder heat wraps (1 ct) – $2.49, get a $2.50 RR
$1/1 Thermacare printable
Final Price = Free after RR!

OTHER RR DEALS:

Buy CoverGirl continuous color lipstick or lash exact mascara – $3.99, get a $2 RR
$1/1 Covergirl – 10-31 PG
Final Price = $.99 after coupon/RR

Buy Dial for Men body wash – $3.99, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $.99 after RR

Buy Gillette Venus Embrace, Spa Breeze, or Breeze – $7.99, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $2 after RR

Buy Men’s Zone 6 blade razor system – $3.99, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Noxema Scrub or cream cleanser – $3.99, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $.99 after ECBs

Buy Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick or lip gloss – $6.99, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $1.99 after RR

Buy Right Guard Total Defense 5 deodorant – $2.99, get a $2 RR
BOGO free Right Guard – 10-31 RP
Final Price = 2 for $.99 after coupon/RRs

BOGO FREE deals:
*”As Seen on TV” items:  Snuggie, Big Top Donut or Cupcake, Wonder File, Kangaroo Keeper, Touch N Brush, Perfect Brownie, ped Egg, Jupiter Jack, Microforce Shaver)
*Boxed Christmas cards (PSA $3.99)
*Foster Grant reader glasses (Buy 1, get 2 free)
*Hallmark gift wrap (PSA $1.99)
*Inflatable, lighted decorations (PSA $19.99)
*Light set (PSA $3.99)
*Patriot Jar candles (Buy 1 @ $8.99, get 2 free)
*Pre-wrapped gifts (desktop weather station, parking reminder keychain, LED head lamp, wet/dry trimmer, voice recording photo frame, 13 in 1 pocket tool, golfer’s tool, 2 pack LED book lights) – PSA $9.99
*Walgreens alkaline batteries (buy 1 @ $3.99, get 3 free!)

FILLER ITEMS:
*Select Movie Theater candy – 2/$1
*Tuf paper towels – $.49/each (w/ in ad coupon)

These scenarios are for people who have few, if any RR to start with – this will get you all of the freebie items ($64.49 in merchandise) for $7 OOP – there are ways to get it for less OOP, and you can eliminate items that you don’t want/need.  Just make sure that you are not using a RR from the same manufacturer to pay for an item that earns the same $ amount of RR (I don’t think this will be a problem with any of the items that are freebies this time around)  If you are starting with RR, just make sure that the total number of coupons and RRs you are using is the same as the # of items you are buying!

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Colgate Total Advanced – $2.99
Buy Bic shavers – $2.99
Buy 1 Crest 3D – $2.99
Buy 1 2 liter  (7 Up, A&W, etc.) – $.99

Use $1 Colgate manufacturer’s coupon
Use $1 Diabetes & You Walgreens coupon
Use $2 Bic coupon
Use $1 Crest coupon

Spend $4.96 OOP, get 2 $3 RR, a $2 RR, and a $1 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Advil PM – $.99
Buy 1 Centrum – $4.24
Buy 1 Fiber Choice – $2.50
Buy 1 Scunci – $1.99

Use $1 Centrum coupon
Use 2 $3 RR, $2 RR

Spend $.72 OOP, get a $1 RR, $3.25 RR, $2.50 RR, and $2 RR (plus you still have a $1 RR from transaction #1)

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion ProSeries – $5.49
Buy 1 Gum-eez thru flossers – $2.25
Buy 4 TUF paper towels – $.49/each

Use $.75 GUM printable
Use $1 RR, $3.25 RR, $2.50 RR, and $2 RR

Spend $.20 OOP, get a $5.50 RR and a $2.25 RR (plus you still have 1 $1 RR to spend)

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 1 Just for Men shampoo/conditioner – $4.99
Buy 1 Nivea shave gel – $2.99
Buy 1 Advil or soda (depending on which $1 RR you have left – don’t use the same one on the same item) – $.99
Buy 1 Tuf paper towels – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $5.50 RR, $2.25 RR, and $1 RR

Spend $.25 OOP, get a $5 RR, $3 RR, and $1 RR

TRANSACTION #5:
Buy 1 Old Spice body spray – $3.99
Buy 1 Oral B toothbrush – $2.25
Buy 1 Robitussin 2 Go – $2.49
Buy 1 Tuf paper towels – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $5, $3, and $1 RR

Spend $.22 OOP, get a $4 RR, $2.25 RR, and a $2.50 RR

TRANSACTION #6:
Buy 1 Secret Body Splash – $3.49
Buy 1 Thermacare heat wrap – $2.49
Buy 1 Olay body wash – $3.49
Buy 1 Tuf paper towels – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
Buy 1 2 liter or Advil – $.99

Use $1/1 Olay coupon
Use $1/1 Thermacare coupon
Use $4 RR, $2.25 RR, and $2.50 RR

Spend $.20 OOP, get a $3.50 RR, a $1 RR and 2 $2.50 RR

OR If you have the $5 off Olay WYB Secret do this:

Buy 1 Secret Body Splash – $3.49

Buy 1 Olay body wash – $3.49
Buy 1 2 liter – $.99
Buy 1 Advil – $.99
Buy 1 Tuf paper towels – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $5 off Olay WYB Secret coupon
Use $4 RR

Spend $.45 OOP, get a $3.50 RR, a $2.50 RR and 2 $1 RR

TRANSACTION #7:
Buy Planter’s nuts – $3.49
Buy Herbal Essence shampoo/conditioner – $2.49
Buy Tuf paper towels – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon) 

$2 Clairol coupon
$3.50 RR
$1 RR

Spend $0 OOP, get a $1.50 RR and send in for the $3.49 Planter’s MIR! (If you did the first scenario under #6, you will still have a $3.50 and a $2.50 RR left to spend…if you did the second scenario, you have a $2.25, a $2.50, and a $1 RR left to spend)

FAQS: (Check out Walgreens new coupon policy here!)

Do you do multiple transactions at one store on one visit?
It just depends. Several stores in my area have gone to a “one RR per item per day” rule, which means I can’t do more than one transaction where I’m earning RR for the same product at the same store. Some of the stores in my area also will not let you use the RR you earn from one transaction on another transaction in that same visit.  I’m fortunate to have several stores within a few minutes of my house, so I usually try to break up transactions at different stores and on different days to stay in the good graces of my stores.

What is Walgreens policy on using BOGO free coupons with a BOGO free offer, adjusting down coupons, etc.? 
The new coupon policy does not really using a BOGO free coupon with a BOGO free promotion, but it does say you can use up to two coupons as long as the total doesn’t go below zero, so, you SHOULD be able to do this!!

Walgreens coupon policy is now to adjust the value of coupons down – YAY!!

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item (always give the store coupon last to avoid problems)

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Listerine, you will only earn a RR for one)

*You also typically cannot use the Register Rewards earned from a promotion on the same promotion and earn Register Rewards again. For example, if you buy the Listerine and use the RR from that to buy more, the RR will not print

*Register Rewards are considered to be “manufacturer’s coupons” and you can only use one manufacturer’s coupon per item. You will have to add “filler” items if you are using a manufacturer’s coupon and a RR. The in ad coupons often have good, inexpensive filler items. (check out the weekly match-ups for ideas)

*If you are using more than one RR in a transaction, always give the RR with the highest value FIRST. Sometimes strange things happen with coupons and taxes and even if you think you have planned out your scenario very well, you will end up with more overage than you planned for.

*If you are buying items that would result in a “free” item or “overage” when combining a store coupon and a manufacturer’s coupon, give the manufacturer’s coupon FIRST, and the store coupons LAST to avoid beeping/issues at the register! Make sure that you are purchasing enough items in your total transaction to “cover” the overage. You will not get cash back and you will have to add items to cover the overage or they will not take the coupon.

*If your Register Reward doesn’t print for some reason and you have fulfilled all of the obligations for the “deal” (including not using RR from the same parent company to pay) DO NOT let them tell you it is because you used coupons! Chances are they didn’t print because the catalina machine is not working. You have two choices: you can return your items and try again or you can contact the catalina company by doing the following:
*The store will give you a form to fill out and mail in to catalina
*Call 1-877-210-1917, option 1

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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CVS Black Friday deals and scenarios!

November 24, 2010 by

If you are new to shopping at CVS and would like some tips, check out this article here and here.
 
Through Wednesday (10/24) only, you can get an e-mail coupon for a free travel-sized Bioluxe or CVS toothbrush here.

Look in your stores for the new holiday book – there is a coupon in there for a $4 ECB when you spend $20 or more (this is based on your pre-coupon total!)

Tag your reusable bag: Buy a Greenbag tag for $.99 at the register, get $1 ECB every 4th visit – limit 1 use per day, per household

If you haven’t already, register your CVS Extra Care card here and you should receive a $4 off a $20 purchase coupon in your e-mail. This also registers you to receive other e-mail coupons!

There are so many great CVS freebies during their three day sale – I can’t wait! The sale starts on Thanksgiving and ends on Saturday night.  If you have a 24 hour store, the sale usually “activates” just after midnight.  If you are doing multiple transactions, be courteous of other shoppers and let others check out while you are preparing for your next transaction.

Here are the freebies:

Advil PM (4 ct) – $.99, get a $.99 ECB (limit 1 per transaction, 2 per household)
Final Price = Free after ECBs!
NOTE:  These were also part of the weekly deal (starting 11/21) so they may be hard to locate 

Carmex lip balm (.15-.35 oz) – $.99, get a $.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.30/1 Carmex – 11-7 SS
Final Price = $.30 moneymaker after coupons/ECBs

Colgate Sensitive toothpaste (6 oz) – $3.99, get a $3.99 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Colgate Sensitive – 11-14 SS
$1/1 Colgate Sensitive printable
Final Price = $1 moneymaker after coupons/ECBs

Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Body Lotion (8.4 oz) – $6.99, get a $6.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Eucerin – 11-7 RP
$1/1 Eucerin printable
Final Price = $1 moneymaker after coupons/ECBs

Excedrin Migraine/PM/Extra Strength (8 ct) – $.99, get a $.99 ECB (limit 1 per transaction, 2 per household)
Final Price = free after ECBs
NOTE:  This is part of the weekly deals that started on 11/21, so it may be hard to locate

Herbal Essences Hydralicious shampoo or conditioner – $3.99, get a $3.99 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$2/1 Clairol family products – 10-31 PG
$1/2 Herbal Essence or Aussie products – 10-10 PG
$.50/1 Herbal Essence products – 11-14 RP
Final Price = $2 moneymaker after coupon/ECBs

LA Looks Styling gel (20 oz) – $2.99, get a $2.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = Free after ECBs!

Listerine Pocketpaks (3 pk) – $2.99, get a $2.99 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$.50 Listerine products – 10-10 RP, 8-1 SS, 4-11 RP
Final Price = $.50 moneymaker after coupons/ECBs

Mars King size assorted candy – $1.59, get a $1.59 ECB (i)
Final Price = Free after ECBs!

Old Spice Fresh Collection deodorant or Gillette Odor Shield deodorant – $4, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Gillette deodorant – 10-31 PG
Final Price = $2 moneymaker after coupon and ECBs!

Phillips headphones or Universal remote – $6.99, get a $6.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = Free after ECBs!

Reese’s singles – $.79, get a $.79 ECB (limit 5 per household)
Final Price = Free after ECBs!

Renpure Organics shampoo, conditioner, or Amazing Miracle Reconstructor – $4.99, get a $4.99 ECB (limit 2 per household)
Final Price = Free after ECBs!

OTHER DEALS:

Buy American Era chocolate fountain, rice cooker, popcorn maker, cupcake maker, Rival Crock-Pot, or coffeemaker – $18.88, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Buy Craig MP3 video player – $23.88, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $18.88 after ECBs

Spend $20 on Duracell batteries, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household):  priced at $5.99 and $9.99

Buy Kodak EasyShare digital camera – $79.88, get a $20 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $59.88 after ECBs

Buy Kodak Mini Video Camera – $49.88, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $39.88 after ECBs

Buy LookBook wireless reader – $118.88, get a $20 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $98.88 after ECBs

Buy Sarah Peyton Wellness 4 piece spa set – $9.88, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $4.88 after ECBs

Buy Xtra 2X laundry detergent – $1.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $.99 after ECBs

BOGO Free deals:
*All Zhu Zhu hamsters
*Gold Emblem nuts
*Holiday M&Ms
*Pepsi 2 liters
*Select fragrances
*Select toys

The following scenarios are for people who are new to shopping at CVS and have few, if any, ECBs to start with:  $65.78 in merchandise for $5.46 OOP, $15.31 in ECBs left to spend
 
TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Gillette deodorant – $4
Buy 1 Herbal Essence shampoo – $3.99
Buy 1 Carmex – $.99

Use $2 Gillette coupon
Use $2 Clairol coupon
Use $.30 Carmex coupon

Spend $4.68 OOP, earn a $.99 ECB, $3.99 ECB, and a $4 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Eucerin – $6.99
Buy 1 Colgate – $3.99

Use $1 Eucerin coupon
Use $1 Colgate coupon
Use $.99 ECB, $3.99 ECB, and $4 ECB

Spend $0 OOP, earn a $6.99 ECB and a $3.99 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Colgate – $3.99
Buy 1 Herbal Essence – $3.99
Buy 1 LA Looks Styling gel – $2.99
Buy 1 Listerine Pocketpaks – $2.99
Buy 1 Reese’s singles – $.79

Use $1 Colgate coupon
Use $2 Clairol coupon
Use $.50 Listerine coupon
Use $6.99 ECB and $3.99 ECB

Spend $.27 OOP, earn a 2 $3.99 ECBs, 2 $2.99 ECBs, and a $.79 ECB

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 1 Listerine Pocketpaks – $2.99
Buy 1 Philips headphones or universal remote – $6.99Buy 1 Renpure – $4.99
Buy 1 Reese’s Singles – $.79

Use $.50 Listerine coupon
Use 2 $3.99 ECBs, 2 $2.99 ECBs, and $.79 ECB

Spend $.51 OOP, earn a $2.99 ECB, $6.99 ECB, $4.99 ECB, and $.79 ECB

TRANSACTION #5:
Buy 5 Mars king size candy – $1.59/each
Buy 3 Reese’s singles – $.79/each
Buy 1 Renpure – $4.99

Use $6.99 ECB, $4.99 ECB, $2.99, and $.79 ECB

Spend $0 OOP, get a $7.95 ECB (Mars), $2.37 ECB (Reese’s), and a $4.99 ECB

MY PLAN:  I have $7 in ECB to start with, $106.63 in merchandise for $5.96 OOP; $5.99 in ECBs left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Herbal Essence – $3.99/each
Buy 2 Colgate – $3.99/each
Buy 1 Gillette deodorant – $4
Buy 1 Reese’s – $.79

Use $4 ECB when you spend $20 coupon from CVS Holiday book
Use 2 $2 Clairol coupons
Use 2 $1 Colgate coupons
Use $2 Gillette coupon
Use $7 in ECBs

Spend $5.75 OOP, get 2 $7.98 ECBs, 2 $4 ECB, and a $.79 ECB

TRANSASCTION #2:
Buy 1 Carmex – $.99
Buy 1 Eucerin – $6.99
Buy 1 LA Looks – $2.99
Buy 2 Listerine – $2.99
Buy 1 Philips headphones – $6.99
Buy 2 Mars candy – $1.59/each

Use $.30 Carmex coupon
Use $1 Eucerin coupon
Use 2 $.50 Listerine coupons
Use 2 $7.98 ECBs, 2 $4 ECB, and a $.79 ECB

Spend $.07 OOP, earn a $.99 ECB, a $2.99 ECB, a $3.18 ECB, a $6.98 ECB, and 2 $6.99 ECBs

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Renpure – $4.99
Buy 3 Mars candy – $1.59/each
Buy 4 Reese’s candy – $.79/each

Use $6.99 ECB, $3.18 ECB, and $2.99 ECB

Spend $0 OOP, earn a $4.99 ECB, a $4.77 ECB, and a $3.16 ECB (plus you still have a $6.99, $6.98, and $.99 ECB left to spend)

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 1 Rival Crockpot – $18.88
Buy 1 Renpure – $4.99

Use $6.99, $6.98, $4.99, and $4.77 ECBs

Spend $.14 OOP, get a $10 ECB and a $4.99 ECB (plus you still have a $3.16 ECB and a $.99 ECB left to spend)

TRANSACTION #5:
Buy 2 Duracell batteries – $5.99/each
Buy 1 Duracell batteries – $9.99/each

Use 3 $1.50 Duracell battery coupons
Use $10 ECB, use $4.99 ECB, use $3.16 ECB

Spend $0 OOP, get a $5 ECB (plus you still have a $.99 ECB left to spend)

Frequently asked questions:

Do you really do multiple transactions at your stores?

In the past, I usually had $20-30 ECB on hand, so I didn’t have to break up my transactions as much as I did when I first started, but now that I am starting over, yes, I am doing multiple transactions. If you are doing multiple transactions, I recommend that you let the cashier know up front that is what you are planning to do. If there are several people in line, let them go in between your transactions. This gives you time to clip your ECBs and get prepared for your next transaction.

My store was out of all the freebie items first thing this morning. Can I get a raincheck?

This all depends on your store. I have contacted corporate about this before because some stores in my area give rainchecks and others won’t. According to corporate, this is up to the individual stores.

I bought the wrong item or I bought the RIGHT item and my ECB didn’t print. What can I do?

If you bought the right item, show the store clerk your ad and your receipt. They should be able to manually print your ECB at the store. If they don’t know how, you can call customer service and they can add one to your account that will print within 48 hours (you have to wait 48 hours from your purchase time to do this so they can “see” your transaction in their computer).

If you bought the wrong item and didn’t receive ECBs, you can do a return and purchase the correct item. If you paid using ECBs, they will have to give you money on a gift card. 
 

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Kraft Philadelphia cream cheese only $.44 with coupons at Target!

November 23, 2010 by

Kraft has released a new $1/2 printable coupon for Philadelphia cream cheese. With the $.50/2 printable Target coupon here, Kraft Philadelphia cream cheese will be just $.44 after coupons at Target!

Here are the other coupons that you can also print here:

$1/2 Baker’s Bar products
$1/2 Cool Whip tubs
$1/2 Oscar Mayer bacon
$1/2 Kraft or Cracker Barrel cheese shreds or chunks (stack with the $1/2 Target coupon)
$1/2 Maxwell House International or Maxwell House Coffee
$1/2 Nabisco crackers

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The best deals on The Search for Santa Paws!

November 23, 2010 by

My kids are so excited about this movie!  Our “Elf on a Shelf” will arrive on Thursday night and I think he will be bringing this for the kids.

Don’t forget to print your coupon for $10 off the Blu Ray/DVD combo pack here (you need a Disney Movie Rewards account if you don’t have one already – it’s free to create one!)

The cheapest place to buy this movie is at Walmart.  The Blu Ray/DVD combo pack is priced at $23.96, so it will be $13.96 after coupon.

Best Buy, Target, and Toys ‘R Us all have the movie priced at $24.99, so it will be $14.99 after coupon.

If you decide to buy the movie at Target, there are several other Disney movie promotions you may wish to take advantage of as well:

The Beauty and the Beast Combo pack is priced at $24.99.  Use the $10/1 printable coupon here and the $5 in ad coupon ($5 off any Blu Ray priced at $16.99 or higher) or the Target printable here and get it for just $9.99.  If you do the rebate offers below, technically, it will be “free after rebates.”

*There is a $5 rebate offer when you buy the Beauty and the Beast Blu Ray/DVD combo or Toy Story 3 Blu Ray/DVD combo and 3 participating Campbell’s condensed kids soups or Spaghetti-Os.  There are printable coupons for the Spaghettio-Os and the kid soups here.  You should be able to get these items for pretty cheap with coupons and sale prices and you have until 1/31/11 to complete the rebate!

*There is a $5 rebate offer when you buy 2 Western Bagel products and the Beauty and the Beast combo pack.  This one allows photocopies of receipts, so you can do this deal and the deal above. 

A Christmas Carol is priced at $24.99, also.  Use the $10/1 printable coupon here and the $5 in ad coupon or Target printable here and get it for $9.99 also! (you will need one $5 Target coupon for each offer you are doing)

The Tinkerbell and the Great Fairy Rescue Blu Ray/DVD combo pack is $19.99.  Use the $5/1 printable here and the $5/1 Target in ad coupon or Target printable here and get it for $9.99, too!

If you decide to buy the movie at Toys ‘R Us, there is a promotion for a $10 gift card when you spend $40 or more on Disney movies.

A Christmas Carol (Blu Ray/DVD combo pack) is priced at $29.99.  Use the $10/1 printable coupon here, buy The Search for Santa Paws and use that $10 coupon, too, and you’ll spend $34.98 out of pocket, but you’ll also get a $10 gift card  back!

The Beauty and the Beast combo pack is priced at $29.99.   Use the $10/1 printable coupon here, buy The Search for Santa Paws and use that $10 coupon, too, and you’ll spend $34.98 out of pocket, but you’ll also get a $10 gift card  back!


Tinkerbell and the Great Fairy Rescue Blu Ray/DVD combo pack is $29.99.  Use the $5/1 printable here, buy The Search for Santa Paws and use that $10 coupon, too, and you’ll spend $39.98 out of pocket, but you’ll also get a $10 gift card  back!

**Don’t forget about the rebate deals for Beauty and the Beast if you decide to buy that!

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Menu Planning Monday: My menu for the week of 11/21

November 22, 2010 by

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Hooray for Thanksgiving (and a break from work!)  Here’s my “plan” for the week (I sure hope I’m able to stick with it!).

For those of you who may be doing Weight Watchers, I have included the points per serving calculations for some of my recipes this week. I used the “Recipe Builder” feature on the WeightWatchers.com e-Tools program to input all of the ingredients and calculate the points, so it should be pretty accurate.

You can read more about my $40 weekly budget in this post here.

If you’re new to menu planning, check out my post about how I do my menu planning.

On weekdays, my posts don’t include lunches.  My son eats lunch at daycare, most days I take lunch or eat a Lean Cuisine/Smart Ones/Healthy Choice meal, I pack a lunch for my daughter, and my husband fends for himself!

SUNDAY: Creamy potato soup (slow cooker)

Ingredients:
5 lb of potatoes, peeled, raw, and diced
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cans chicken broth
1/2 pound cooked bacon (I used real bacon pieces)
1 package cream cheese
1 onion (I omit this)

Grease slow cooker. Place diced potatoes on bottom. Cube the cream cheese and place the pieces on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle the bacon on top. Add the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Cook for 7-8 hours in crock pot on low.

MONDAY:  Lemon chicken saute – This recipe has come to be known as “Grandma’s chicken” around our house because it was a recipe from my husband’s grandmother that his mom used to make for them

Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (this is what we need for our family, adjust accordingly for yours)
3 T all purpose flour
PAM no-stick cooking spray
1/3 cup butter or margarine (we use I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter)
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
3 T lemon juice
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp sugar

Roll chicken in flour to coat. Spray large skillet with Pam or other cooking spray. Add butter and melt over medium heat. Add chicken breast and saute till lightly browned on one side. Turn and brown on second side, 5-7 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside. Stir teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic and sugar into skillet. Return chicken to pan and simmer 3 minutes. Turn chicken over, and continue cooking until fork tender (2-3 minutes)

Serve over cooked rice.

WW points – 5 points per serving with chicken; 2 points for 1/2 cup rice or 4 points for 1 cup with rice, 1 point for the asparagus recipe below

Serve with Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce – I got this recipe from Marci’s blog and it is YUMMY!

Ingredients:
1 bunch fresh asparagus
cooking spray
salt and pepper to taste
2 T. butter (We use I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter)
1 T. soy sauce
1 t. Balsamic vinegar

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Snap ends off of washed asparagus and place on baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12 minutes or until tender. Melt the butter in a sauce pan or in the microwave. Stir in soy sauce and Balsamic vinegar. Pour over baked asparagus and serve.

TUESDAY:  Incredible Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup milk (I’ll use skim)
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound Colby cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (after reading some of the comments online, I’m going to use shredded)
1/2 cup ketchup (optional)

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a bowl, mix the turkey, milk, bread crumbs, and eggs by hand. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the cheese cubes into the mixture. Transfer to a loaf pan, and top with ketchup.
3. Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). (Mine will be cooked on low in the slow cooker all day)

WEDNESDAY:  Peppered steak – this is a family recipe that came from my mother in lawIngredients:
3 cups hot cooked rice
1 lb lean beef round steak (cut into 1/2 inch thick strips)
1 T Paprika
2 T butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 c. beef broth
1 cup sliced green onions
2 green peppers, cut in strips
2T cornstarch
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 lg tomatoes (cut in eighths)

Pound steak to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 1/4 inch wide strips. Sprinkle meat with paprika. Let stand. Brown meat in butter. Add garlic and brother. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in onions and green peppers. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Blend cornstarch, water and soy sauce. Stir into meat mixture. Cook, stirring until clear and thickened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir gently. Serve over beds of fluffy rice.

WW points = 7 points/serving  (add an additional 2 points for 1/2 cup rice and 4 points for 1 cup rice), this makes 4 servings.

THURSDAY:  Thanksgiving!  My mom is cooking the main meal.  I’m bringing rice stuffing, a veggie tray, and pumpkin cheesecake!

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 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.

SATURDAY:  Steak stroganoff (slow cooker) – This is a family favorite!

Ingredients:
2T flour
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 3/4 lb. boneless round steak
2 cans 10 3/4 oz cream of mushroom soup (I use 98% FF)
2 c. water (or 1 can 100% FF beef broth for more flavor)
1 envelope beef stew mix
4 oz can mushrooms, sliced and drained
1/2 c. sour cream
1 T minced parsley

Combine flour, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika in slow cooker. Cut meat into 1 1/2 inch strips. Place in flour mixture and toss until meat is well coated. Add soup, water, and stew mix. Stir until well blended. Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours. Stir in mushrooms, sour cream, and parsley and then cook on high 10-15 minutes until heated through. Serve over egg noodles. (Depending on the consistency of the sauce, you may need to add cornstarch to thicken or add more water/broth to thin)

To freeze: Pour into gallon freezer bags (I used Ziploc containers for this one). Allow to cool before freezing.

To reheat: Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Warm on stove and serve over rice or egg noodles. (Add sour cream when warming if you left it out of the initial recipe)

WW points = 7 points/serving, 6-8 servings (add 2 points for 1/2 c. cooked pasta or 4 points for 1 cup)

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