HOT DEAL ALERT: Leapster 2 Learning System only $30 plus 50% off games!

Amazon has a HOT deal today on the Leapster 2 Learning system.  You can get it for just $30 shipped!  It’s regularly $59.99.  You can also save 50% off on qualifying games!  Prices start at just $12.50!

Click here to grab this deal–>Leapster 2 Learning System for $30 shipped (available in pink or green)

The Leapster cases are just $7.50 each!

Here are the games that are available:

  • Dora’s Camping Adventure
  • SpongeBob SquarePants Saves the Day
  • Scholastic My Amusement Park
  • Cars SuperCharged
  • Go Diego Go!
  • Pet Pals
  • Backyardigans
  • Disney Fairies
  • Disney Princess
  • Digging for Dinosaurs
  • Disney Princess:  Belle & Ariel
  • Scooby Doo Math Times Two
  • Finding Nemo
  • Mr. Pencil Learn to Draw & Write
  • Tangled

This offer is available today only (4/1) while supplies last!  These are the best prices I’ve seen since December and I bet we won’t see prices like this again until December!  Shop now for the best selection!


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Last Chance: Get a $25 Restaurant.com gift card for just $2!


Restaurant.com Weekly Promo Offer 300 x 250

Restaurant.com has a HOT promotion right now:  you can save 80% on Restaurant.com gift certificates, which means that a $25 gift card to some locations will only be $2!  This promotion is valid through 3/31/12.

Here’s how you can take advantage of this great offer:

1.  Visit Restaurant.com here–>Restaurant.com $25 gift card for $2

2.  Enter your zip code to search for restaurants by location.  Choose a certificate and click on the green “Add to Cart” button.

3.  When you add items to your cart, make sure you enter the promotional code “BLOOM” in the yellow discount code box at the top of the page.  Complete the check-out process.

DISCLAIMER:  Make sure you read the fine print on the gift certificate options!  They typically have restrictions such as:

-Minimum purchase of X required
-Gratuity added automatically based on pre-discount price
-Valid for dine-in/dinner only

You can also get 25% cash back when you shop through ShopAtHome.com.  If you are new to ShopAtHome.com, you will also get a $5 cash back bonus after your first purchase, which means this could be a moneymaker for you!

To get your 25% cash back, click on the blue “Shop Now” button here–>Restaurant.com 25% cash back

I often get questions asking how this works or if it’s really a good deal.  It is for me.  Here’s an example.  A local restaurant we have been wanting to try has a $25 gift certificate for $20.  The “fine print” says that you have to spend at least $35 and that 18% gratuity is added.  Given the cost of food at this location, we would easily be spending $35 anyway.

Here’s a breakdown on pricing:

Buy $25 Restaurant.com certificate – priced at $20

-$16 (80% off code)

Spend $4 + $10 (because our total would be at least $35) and $6.30 for the 18% gratuity – we’re getting a meal that would have been $41.30 with tip for $20.30.  That’s better than half price!  Sounds like a good deal to me!

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Walgreens Deals For the Week of 4/1

If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you check out my tips for shopping at Walgreens here-Tips for shopping at Walgreens.   

If you need coupons for the deals this week, check out My Coupon Hunter!  

Did you know that Walgreens added Mobile coupons–>Walgreens Mobile coupons

FREEBIES:

Buy Just for Men Hair Color – $6.99 w/ in ad coupon
$2/1 Just for Men printable coupon (must register)
Just for Men Try Me Free printable rebate
Final Price = possible $5 moneymaker after coupons and rebate

RR DEALS:

Buy 3 Axe personal care products – 3/$12, get a $4 RR
$1/1 Axe Shower gel or detailer printable
$1/1 Axe body spray or deodorant – 3-25 RP
$1/1 Axe shower gel or detailer – 3-25 RP
Final Price = 3/$5 after coupons and RR ($1.67/each)

Buy Colgate Cavity Protection or Whitening Toothpaste (8.2 oz) or MaxClean, MaxFresh, or MaxWhite toothpaste (6 oz) or toothbrushes – 2/$5, get a $3 RR
$.75/1 Colgate toothpaste – 3-25 SS
$.40/1 Colgate toothbrush – 3-25 SS
Final Price = as low as $.50 OOP after coupons and RR ($.25 each)

Buy Fiber One Snack Bars (5 ct), Brownies (6 ct), or Nautre Valley Snack Bars (6-10 ct) – 2/$5, get a $1 RR
$.50/2 Fiber One – 2-26 SS
Final Price = as low as 2/$3.50 after coupon and RR ($1.75 each)

Spend $15 on participating Garnier products, get a $5 RR
-includes Garnier Fructis shampoo or conditioner – 2/$5, Garnier Nutrisse or HerbaShine hair color – $5.99, or Garnier Nutrisse Easy Foam hair color – $7.99
$1/1 Garnier shampoo/conditioner – 3-4 RP, 4-1 RP
$.75/1 Garnier Fructis shampoo/conditioner printable
$2/1 Garnier Nutrisse – 2-4 RP, 3-4 RP
$3/1 Garnier HerbaShine – 3-4 RP
$2/1 Garnier Nutrisse foam – 4-1 RP
Final Price = 6 bottles of Garnier Fructis shampoo or conditioner for $4 OOP ($.67 each)

Buy Gillette razor system and cartridges, get a $5 RR
$3/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor when you buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide cartridges – 4-1 PG
Final Price = varies

Buy Gillette Venus & Olay Razor – $8.99, get a $4 RR
$2/1 Venus razor, refill, or disposable – 4-1 PG
Final Price = $2.99 after coupon and RR

Buy select Kellogg’s cereals – 2/$5, get a $2 RR
$1/3 Kellogg’s cereals – 3-4 RP
Final Price = 2/$3 after RR ($1.50 each)

Buy Maxwell House Coffee – $8.99, get a $1 RR
$.60/1 Maxwell House product – 4-1 SS
Final Price = $7.39 after coupon and RR

Buy Miralax (17.9 oz) – $19.99, get a $3 RR
$3/1 Miralax printable
Final Price = $13.99 after coupon and RR

Spend $10 on Nice! products, get a $2 RR
Final Price = varies

Buy Oscar Mayer bacon – 2/$7, get a $1 RR,
Final Price = 2/$6 after RR ($3 each)

Buy Prilosec OTC (28 ct) – $18.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Prilosec OTC – 4-1 PG
Final Price = $14.99 after coupon and RR

Spend $30 on the following participating products, get a $10 RR
-Band Aid bandages – prices start at $2.99
$1/2 Band Aid products – 2-26 SS (*exp 4-1)
-Band Aid First Aid Travel Kit – $3.99
$1/2 Band Aid products – 2-26 SS (*exp 4-1)
-Neosporin antiobiotic – $4.99
$1/1 Neosporin product – 2-26 SS, 3-18 SS
-Neutrogena Sun Care – $2 off
Final Price = varies

FILLER ITEMS:

Easter novelty toys – 3/$1 w/ in ad coupon

Easter pencils – 7/$1 w/ in ad coupon

Mini sticker books – 3/$1 w/ in ad coupon

OTHER DEALS

Bisquick (20 oz) – 2/$3
$.50/1 Bisquick – 3-25 SS
Final Price = $1 each after coupon

Blue Diamond Almonds – BOGO free (prices start at $3.79)
$1/1 Blue Diamond almonds – 1-29 SS
Final Price = as low as 2/$1.79 ($.89 each)
*You should be able to use two coupons

Charmin Ultra bathroom tissue – 6 double rolls – $3.99
$.25/1 Charmin – 4-1 PG
Final Price = $3.74 after coupon

CoverGirl cosmetics – BOGO 50% off
$1/1 CoverGirl product – 4-1 PG
Final Price = varies
*You should be able to use two coupons

Dawn dish liquid – $.99
$.25/1 Dawn – 4-1 PG
Final Price = $.74 after coupon

Easter Peeps – 3/$2
$1/2 Easter Peeps printable
Final Price = as low as $.33 for 2 ($.16 each)

Grade A Large eggs (one dozen) – 2/$2
$.55/2 dozen eggs printable
Final Price = 2/$1.45 ($.72/each)

Head & Shoulders or Pantene shampoo or conditioner – BOGO 50% off
BOGO free Head & Shoulders – 4-1 PG
$1/2 Pantene – 4-1 PG
Final Price = varies

Hefty trash bags (18-45 ct) – $5.99
$1/1 Hefty Trash bags from the April Walgreens coupon book found by the ads in most stores
Final Price = $4.99 after coupon

Mars or Dove candy – $.59 each
$1/2 Mars – 3-18 RP
Final Price = 2/$.18 after coupon ($.09 each)

Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice – 2/$5
Buy One, Get One Free Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice printable coupon (84601 zip code)
Final Price = $1.25 each after coupon when you buy 2

Lifesavers, Skittles, or Starburst jelly beans – 2/$4
$1/2 Starburst or Lifesavers jellybeans – 3-18 RP
Final Price = $1.50 each after coupon (when you buy 2)

L’oreal eye, lip, or nail cosmetics – BOGO 50% off
$1/1 L’Oreal printable
$1/1 L’Oreal lip or nail color – 3-25 RP
$1/1 L’Oreal Paris eye product – 3-25 RP
$1/1 L’Oreal Paris eyeliner or eye shadow – 3-25 RP
Final Price = varies

Nature’s Bounty or Sundown twin pack vitamins or supplements – BOGO free
$1/1 Nature’s Bounty – 3-4 RP, 4-1 RP
$1/1 Sundown Naturals – 3-18 RP
Final Price = varies
*You should be able to use two coupons

Revlon cosmetics or beauty tools – BOGO 50% off
$2/1 Revlon face product – 4-1 SS
$1/1 Revlon color cosmetic – 3-11 SS, 4-1 SS
$1/1 Revlon beauty tool – 4-1 SS
Final Price = varies
*You should be able to use two coupons

Robitussin Congestion (16 ct), Nasal or Lingering Cold relief (20 ct) – $4.99
$2/1 Robitussion printable
$1/1 Robitussin – 2-19 RP, 3-11 RP
Final Price = as low as $2.99 after coupon

Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick BOGO free
$1/1 Speed stick antiperspirant/deodorant – 3-25 SS
Final Price = varies
*You should be able to use 2 coupons

Tums (50-150 ct) – $3.99
$1.50/1 Tums printable
$1.50/1 Tums Freshers – 4-1 RP
Final Price = $2.49 after coupon

Zantac Acid Reducer (24-30 ct) – $7.99
$5/1 Zantac printable
$5/1 Zantac – 4-1 SS
$2/1 Zantac from the April Walgreens coupon book found by the ads in most stores
Final Price = $.99 each after coupons

The following transactions are for those who have few, if any, RR to start with:  $12.41 in merchandise for $5.16 OOP

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Colgate toothpaste – 2/$5

Use 2 $.75/1 Colgate coupons

Spend $3.50 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Fiber One snack bars – 2/$5
Buy 1 Easter pencil – $.14 w/ in ad coupon

Use $.50 Fiber One coupon
Use $3 Colgate RR

Spend $1.64 OOP, get a $1 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 2 Mars candy – 2/$1
Buy 1 Dawn dish detergent – $.99 w/ in ad coupon
Buy 2 Easter pencils – $.14 w/ in ad coupon

Use $1/2 Mars coupon
Use $.25 Dawn coupon
Use $1 RR

Spend $.02 OOP

 

FAQS: (Check out Walgreens 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 RegisterRewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Gillette razors at one time, 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 Gillette razor 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 storecoupon and a manufacturer’s coupon, give the manufacturer’s coupon FIRST, and the storecoupons 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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One year subscription to Elle Magazine for $3.99!

Get your fashion, beauty, entertainment fix with Elle Magazine! Right now you can get a one year subscription to Elle Magazine for just $3.99!   Elle brings the superstar look to the average lady and allows you to find your most beautiful self at any age.

Click here to grab this deal–>one year subscription to Elle Magazine for $3.99

Make sure you enter the code MELISSA at check-out to grab this deal.  You can purchase up to 3 years at this price and a one year subscription includes 12 issues.

You can also grab a one year subscription to Motor Trend Magazine for $3.50!   This is a contemporary world car magazine which provides evaluations of automotive products for all varieties and styles of cars.  You can purchase up to 4 years at this price and a one year subscription includes 12 issues.  You will also need to enter the code MELISSA at check-out to grab this deal.

Please allow 8-10 weeks for your subscription to begin.


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Bath & Body Works: 11 products for $26.80 shipped plus cash back!

If you’re a Bath & Body Works fan, they are having some GREAT sales right now!  When you buy 3 body care products, you get 3 free!  This includes lotions, body wash, fragrances, and more!  Plus, you can get 5% cash back from ShopAtHome.com

Click on the blue “Shop Now” button here to shop this sale and get cash back–>Bath & Body Works stock up sale plus cash back 

I was able to get 11 full size products for just $26.80 shipped PLUS I’ll be getting cash back!  I love Bath & Body Works myself plus Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner and some of these items will make great gifts!

Here’s the deal I grabbed:

Buy 6 full sized body lotions – $9.50 each (3 will be free!)
Buy 5 PocketBac hand sanitizers – $1 each (when you buy at least 5)

Use Code ENJOY2025 at check-out (this deducts 20% and gives you free shipping, too)

Final Price = $26.80 shipped ($2.44 per item)

Here are some other sales you might want to take advantage of:

  • Anti-bacterial hand soap – 4/$15 or 6/$20
  • Mini candles – 2/$5
  • Wallflowers and Scentportables – 4/$20 or 6/$24

How did you make the most of this sale?

NOTE: Your cash back will be credited your ShopAtHome.com account within 30 days.  If you are new to ShopAtHome.com, you will also get a $5 cash back bonus after your first purchase, which means you’ll save even more!.

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