Where Every Penny Counts
More printable coupons have been released by Kraft. The last set was gone within hours, so hurry and print yours!
Here’s what they have this time:
$1/2 Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese
$1/2 Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip
$1/2 Maxwell House Coffee
$1/2 Nabisco cookies and crackers
$1/2 Oscar Mayer lunchmeat
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If you are new to shopping at CVS and would like some tips, check out this article here and here. There are lots of “freebies” this week, so it’s a great time to get started!
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!
**Earn double bucks on diabetes products – CVS is now offering exclusive benefits for those with diabetes (Double Bucks on 100 products you need and special ExtraCare rewards and offers – you can find the details on cvs.com/diabetes and check out the participating products here)
FREEBIES:
Buy Blink Gel Tears – $7.99, get a $7.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1.50/1 Blink printable
$1.50/1 Blink printable
Final Price = $1.50 moneymaker after coupon/ECBs!
Buy Crest Pro Health toothpaste, Crest Pro Health complete rinse, or Glide floss – $3.49, get a $2.50 ECB (limit 2 per household) – **The offer # is different this week, so you should be able to do the deal again!
$1/1 Crest toothpaste – 8-1 PG (amounts may vary ranging from $.50/1 up)
Final Price = Free after coupons/ECBs
Spend $10 on these household products, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household_
-Fantastik (26-32 oz) – 2/$5
$.55/1 Fantastik – 8-1 SS
-Glade Essential Oils candle – 2/$5
-Glade Fragrance Collection candle or reed diffuser – $5
-Glade Lasting Impressions – $5
$3/1 Glade Lasting Impressions printable
-Glade Sense & Spray – $5
$3/1 Glade Sense & Spray starter kit – 8-22 SS
$4/1 Glade Sense & Spray starter kit printable
-Scrubbing Bubbles (16 oz) – 2/$5
$1/2 Scrubbing Bubbles – 8-1 RP
$1/1 Scrubbing Bubbles product printable
-Shout (22 oz) – 2/$5
$2/2 Shout – 8-8 SS
$.75/1 Shout printable
-Windex (26 oz) – 2/$5
$.55/1 Windex – 8-1 SS
SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Glade Sense & Spray starter kits – $5/each
Use 2 $4 Glade printables
Spend $2 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $1 moneymaker
Buy Listerine Total Care, Advanced, or Zero – $3.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$2/1 Listerine Zero printable
Final Price = Free after coupon/ECBs
ECB DEALS:
Spend $10 on these items (priced 3/$10, get a $2 ECB( limit 2 per household)
-Colgate Pro Clinical toothpaste
-Colgate Wisp (8 ct)
$.50/1 Coglate Wisp printable
-Irish Spring bar soap or body wash
-Softsoap body wash
$.75/1 Softsoap body wash printable
-Softsoap hand soap refill
-Speed Stick Stainguard
$.75/1 Speed Stick Stainguard printable
SCENARIO;
Buy 1 Colgate Wisp
Buy 1 Softsoap body wash
Buy 1 Speed Stick
Use $.75/1 Wisp coupon
Use $.75/1 Softsoap coupon
Use $.75/1 Speedstick coupon
Spend $7.75 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $4.75 after coupons/ECBs ($1.58/each)
Spend $20 on AcneFree or WrinkleFree, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 AcneFree kit – 7-25 SS
Final Price = varies
Buy Aveeno Ageless Vitality, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household) – $44.99 according to online pricing
$20 Aveeno Ageless Vitality MIR
Final Price = $14.99 after MIR/ECBs
Buy CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain – $7, get a $3 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 CoverGirl product – 8-1 PG
$1/1 CoverGirl face/lip product – 8-15 RP
$2/2 CoverGirl face/lip product – 8-15 RP
Final Price = $3 after coupons/ECBs
Buy CVS Pharmacy Facial Tissue (3 pk) – $4.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 3 per household)
Final Price = $2.99 after ECBs
Buy CVS Pharmacy Omeprazole – $14.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)Final Price = $9.99 after ECBs
Buy CVS Pharmacy Wet Wipes (2 pk) – $5.98, get a $2 ECB (limit 3 per household)
Final Price = $3.98 after ECBs
Spend $15 on Five Star notebooks or binders, get a $5 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$2/1 Mead Five Star binder – 8-8 RP
$1/2 Mead Five Star products – 8-8 RP
Final Price – varies
Buy Fuze, Powerade, or Vitaminwater – 10/$10, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $5 after ECBs ($.50/each)
Spend $15 on Garnier Fructis products (3/$10), get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Garnier shampoo/conditioner/treatment – 8-8 RP
$1/1 Garnier styler – 8-8 RP
$1/1 Garnier shampoo/conditioner printable
$1/1 Garnier shampoo/conditioner printable
Final Price = $6.67 after coupons/ECBs ($1.33 each – when you buy 6)
Buy Gillette ProGlide razor – $9.97, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household) – **This is a different offer # from the razor last week, so you can do it again!
$4/1 Gillette ProGlide – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $.97 after coupons/ECBs
Spend $15 on John Frieda or Biore Products, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)-Biore cleanser, scrub, or towelettes – $6
$1/1 Biore printable
-John Frieda Collection shampoo, conditioner, or styler – $5
$2/1 John Frieda hair care – 8-22 SS
-John Frieda Colection Luminous color glaze, frizz-ease serum, or Go Blonder shampoo/conditioner – $8
$2/1 John Frieda Luxurious Volume products printable
$2/1 John Frieda Smooth Start shampoo or serum
SCENARIO:
Buy 3 John Frieda shampoo/conditioner/styler – $5/each
Use 3 $2 John Frieda coupons
Spend $9 OOP, get a $5 ECB
Final Price = $4 after coupons/ECBs ( $1.33/each)
Buy Lipton PureLeaf iced team, Izze sparkling juice, or Welch’s juice – 3/$4, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = 3/$3 after ECBs
Spend $10 on Maybelline mascara, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Maybelline Falsies Volum’ Express – $6
-Maybelline Great Lash – $4
$1/1 Maybelline New Year eye products – 8-8 RP
Final Price = $6 after coupons/ECBs ($2/each)
Buy Mitchum deodorant – 2/$5, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.75/1 Mitchum – 8-22 SS
Final Price = $2.50 after coupons/ECBs ($1.25/each)
Spend $15 on Neutrogena men, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Neutrogena men’s product – 6-13 SS
Final Price – varies
Buy Old Spice Red Zone or Secret roll on or spray – $3.49, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household)
Buy Planters mixed nuts, whole cashews, Nut-rition, smoked almonds or Emerald almonds – 2/$7, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = 2/$5 after ECBs
Spend $25 on these P&G items, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Bounty – $9.99
$.25/1 Bounty – 8-1 PG
-Charmin big rolls (16 ct) – $9.99
$.25/1 Charmin – 8-1 PG
-Duracell (20 ct) – $9.99
$1/1 Duracell – 8-1 PG
-Puffs – $.99
$.25/1 Puffs Singles – 8-1 PG
SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Charmin – $9.99
Buy 1 Bounty – $9.99
Buy 1 Duracell – $9.99
Use $1/1 Duracell
Use $.25/1 Charmin
Use $.25/1 Bounty
Spend $28.47 OOP, get a $10 ECBFinal Price – $18.47 after coupons/ECBs ($6.15/each)
Spend $30 on ROC items, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 ROC printable
$20/1 Roc Brilliance MIR printable
Final Price – varies
Buy South Beach Living high protein cereal bars – 2/$6, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
Final Price = 2/$4 after ECBs
Buy Tampax Pearl tampons (36-54 ct) – $7.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Tampax tampons – 8-1 PG
Final Price – $3.99 after coupons/ECBs
Buy Zantac 75 (80 ct) or Zantac 150 (65 ct) – $19.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Zantac printable
$2/1 Zantac – 5-16 RP, 6-6 SS
$1/1 Zantac – 8-22 SS
Final Price = $12.99 after coupons/ECBs
BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Arm & Hammer laundry detergent or dryer cloths
*CVS Pharmacy batteries
*Flex-a-min
*got2b hair stylers
*Jack’s Links jerky
*Lays chips
*Mentos
*Nature’s Bounty
*Nature Made Heart Health supplements
*Osteo Bi-Flex
*Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids, or Bassett’s Liquorice Allsorts
BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS:
*Bic pencils – BOGO free
*PaperMate grip pens (8 ct) – 3/$1
*Pilot G2 pens
*Sharpie permanent makers or highlighters – 2/$3
*Wite-Out – BOGO free
The following scenarios are for people who are new to shopping at CVS and have few (or no) ECBs to start with. (These are just ideas….you do not have to follow this exact order and you can skip some items if you do not want/need them): $24.46 in merchandise for $4.94 OOP, $5 ECB left to spend
TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Listerine Zero – $3.99
Use $2 printable coupon
Spend $1.99 OOP, get a $2 ECB
TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Glade Sense & Spray – $5/each
Use 2 $4 printable coupons
Use $2 Listerine ECB
Spend $0 OOP, get a $3 ECB
TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 2 Crest toothpaste – $3.49/each
Use 2 $1 Crest coupons
Use $3 Glade ECB
Spend $1.98 OOP, get a $5 ECB
TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 1 Gillette ProGlide razor – $9.97
Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $5 Crest ECB
Spend $.97 OOP, get a $5 ECB
If you have a $4/20 coupon:
Buy 2 Glade Sense & Spray – $5/each
Buy 1 Listerine Zero – $3.99
Buy 2 Crest toothpaste – $3.49/each
Use $4/20 coupon (give this first)
Use 2 $4 Glade printables
Use $2 Listerine printable
Use 2 $1 Crest coupons
Spend $4.97 OOP, get a $3 ECB, $2 ECB and $5 ECB
MY PLAN: I have a $5 ECB to start with ~ $35.93 in merchandise for $2.46 OOP, $8 in ECBs left to spend
TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide – $9.97
Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $5 ECB
Spend $.97 OOP, get a $5 ECB
TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Blink – $7.99
Use $1.50 printable
Use $5 ECB
Spend $1.49 OOP, get a $7.99 ECB
TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 2 Crest toothpaste – $3.49/each
Buy 2 Glade Sense & Spray – $5/each
Buy 1 Puffs – $.99
Use 2 $4 Glade printables
Use 2 $1 Crest coupons
Use 7.99 ECB (adjusted to $7.97)
Spend $0 OOP, get a $5 ECB and a $3 ECB
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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Get Text Alerts from Target: receive coupons, deals, and weekly ad reminders on your mobile phone – use a barcode that can be scanned at check-out for multiple one time only coupon deals throughout the month. The text alerts for mobile coupons appear to be released on Sundays and appear to be valid for one week only (when the new round is released on Sundays, the old round disappears).
Target now offers price matching. You can check out their policy here.
At Target, you can use one Target coupon and one manufacturer’s coupon per item. The printable Target coupons now state “one per transaction” meaning you can only use one “like” coupon per transaction. The Target coupons from the inserts do not have this wording and neither do the Target toy coupons. You can read/print their coupon policy here.
They are also offering a .05 credit when you bring in your own reusable shopping bag!
Regular Markdown Schedule in other Departments
Monday – Electronics, Kids Clothing and Stationary (Cards, GiftWrap, etc.)
Tuesday – Domestics, Women’s Clothing, Pets and Market (food items)
Wednesday – Men’s Clothing, Toys, Health and Beauty, Lawn & Garden items
Thursday – House Wares, Lingerie, Shoes, Sporting Goods, Movies, Music, Books, Decor and Luggage
Friday – Auto, Cosmetics, Hardware, & Jewelry
BABY:
Huggies wipes – $1.99
$2.50/3 Huggies wipes printable on smartsource.com
Final Price = $1.15/each after coupon
Kandoo 42 count flushable wipes – $1.65
$1/1 Kandoo, any – 4-4 PG
Final Price = $.65/each
Luvs diapers – $6.99
$1/1 Luvs diapers Target coupon – 6-27 inserts (only select regions received this)
Final Price = $5.99
BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS:
Bic Stic Grip Easy Glide Ball Point pens (7 ct) – $.99
$1/2 Bic Stationery product Target printable
$1/2 Bic Stationery products – 8-1 SS, 8-9-09 SS
$1/2 Bic Stationery products printable
Final Price = Free after coupons
Bic Cristal Ball Point Pens (10 ct) – $.99
$1/2 Bic Stationery product Target printable
$1/2 Bic Stationery products – 8-1 SS, 8-9-09 SS
$1/2 Bic Stationery products printable
Final Price = Free after coupons
Bic Wite Out Correction Fluid – $1.27
$1/2 Bic Stationery product Target printable
$1/2 Bic Stationery products – 8-1 SS, 8-9-09 SS
$1/2 Bic Stationery products printable
Final Price = $.27 after coupons
Buy Rose Art 12 ct colored pencils ($.75/each), get FREE Rose Art 24 ct crayons (valid through 9/4)
Post it Super Sticky Note pads – $1/each
$1/1 Post it Super Sticky notes – 8-15 SS
$1/1 Post it Super Sticky notes printable
Final Price = FREE after coupon
CLOTHING:
*Boys (sizes 4-18) mix & match tees – $4
*Boys (sizes 4-18) mix & match shorts – $6
*Boys (sizes 4-18) Ultimate Polo – $5
*Boys (sizes 4-16) Utility or relaxed fit denim – $7
*Girls (sizes 4-16) mix & match tunics – $5
*Girls (sizes 4-16) mix & match leggings – $4
*Girls (sizes 4-16) Ultimate Polo – $5
*Girls (sizes 4-16) boot cut or straight leg denim – $7
ELECTRONICS:
Wii Legacy gaming system (black or white) plus Wii Sports Resort game – $149.99 (while supplies last, no rain checks)
GROCERY:
Campbell’s Select Harvest Microwaveable bowl/can – on price cut for $1.50/each at my stores
$.50/1 Campbell’s soup Target printable
$1/1 Campbell’s Select Harvest printable
Final Price = FREE after coupons!
Chef Boyardee Microwaveables – $.80 (on price cut through 8/28)
Chef Boyardee Ravioli – $.99
$1/1 Chef Boyardee food product Target printable
$1.50/4 Con Agra products printable
Final Price = free after coupons
Hunt’s Snack Pack (4 ct) – $.84/each
$1/3 Hunts Snack Pack pudding Target printable
$.30/2 Hunts Snack Pack pudding – 8-1 SS
$1/4 Hunts Snack Pack puddings – August 2010 All You Magazine
Final Price = $.41 each after coupons
Kellogg’s Eggo waffles (10 ct) – $1.75/each
$1/2 Kellogg’s Eggo waffles – 7-25 RP
Final Price = $1.25/each
Market Pantry bread – $.89-$1.09
$.50/1 Market Pantry bread Target printable
Final Price = $.39-$.59/each after coupon
Mission tortillas (10 ct) – 2/$4
$1/1 Mission tortillas – 8-1 SS
Final Price = $1/each after coupon
Peter Pan peanut butter – $1.60 (on price cut through 8/28)
$.60/1 Peter Pan peanut butter – 8-1 SS
Final Price = $1/each after coupons
Quaker Chewy Granola bars – $1.82 (on price cut through 9/11)
$1/1 Quaker breakfast item Target printable
$.75/2 Quaker chewy granola bars – 7-25 RP
Final Price = $.45/each after coupons
Rice a Roni – $1.02
$1/3 Rice a Roni/Pasta Roni printable
Final Price = $.69/each after coupon (when you buy 3)
Skippy peanut butter – $1.69 (on price cut through 9/4 at my stores)
$.75/2 Skippy peanut butter Target printable
$.60/1 Skippy peanut butter – 8-1 RP
Final Price = $.72/each after coupons!
**FINALLY! For the past two years, there have been printable Target coupons that could be combined with manufacturer’s coupons and this is when I stock up on peanut butter for the year…I was hoping for the deal again since I’m on my last jar of peanut butter and I’m so glad it’s here!
Sobe Lifewater – 10/$10
$.50/1 Sobe Lifewater Target printable
Play the Sobe instant win game to win BOGO free coupons
Final Price = $.25/each after coupons (if you win the BOGO free coupon)
Yoplait Kids Multipack Yogurt (includes Splitz and Go-Gurt 8 pks) – 2/$4
$.50/1 Yoplait Yogurt splitz Target printable
$.75/1 Yoplait Go-Gurt or Trix Multipack yogurt – 7-25 SS
$.75/2 Yoplait GoGurt printable
$.50/1 Yoplait kids cup printable
Final Price = $1 each for Splitz variety
HEALTH & BEAUTY:
Bio True contact solution – $4.99
$2/1 Bio True Target printable
$2/1 Bio True printable
Final Price = $.99 after coupons
Colgate Dora the Explorer Toothbrush – $2.19
$.75/1 Colgate Dora the Explorer toothpaste Target printable
$.40/1 Colgate adult or kids manual toothbrush – 7-25 SS
$.75/1 Colgate adult or kids toothbrush – July 2010 All You Magazine
Final Price – $.69/each after coupons
Colgate Dora the Explorer Toothpaste – $2.19
$.75/1 Colgate Dora the Explorer toothpaste Target printable
$.50/1 Colgate toothpaste, any – 7-25 SS
Final Price = $.94 after coupons
Dora the Explorer Band Aids – $1.69/each
$.50/1 Dora the Explorer Band Aids Target printable
$3/3 Band Aid Bandages/Neosporin/Johnson & Johnson product – 8-1 SS
Final Price = $.52/each after coupons
**Print out this MIR form for a free Toy Story collectible book here!
Edge Shave gel – $2.24
$1/1 Edge shave gel Target coupon – 8-22 SS (this is regional)
$.75/1 Edge shave gel – 8-1 SS
Final Price = $.49/each after coupons
Gillette body wash (12 oz) – $2.99
$2/1 Gillette body wash – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $.99 after coupon
Johnson & Johnson First Aid to Go! – $.99
$3/3 Band Aid/Neosporin/Johnson & Johnson coupon – 8-1 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupon! (you need to buy 3)
Plus, you can submit for the free Toy Story book rebate here!
(Thanks Money Saving Madness!)
LA Looks sport gel – $1.45
$1/1 LA Looks product – 8-1 RP, 5-23 SS
Final Price = $.45 after coupon
Reach floss – $1.12
$1/1 Reach floss – 10-18 RP, 1-3 RP
Final price = $.12
Schick Hydro razor – $6.99
$5/1 Schick Hydro razor – 8-8 SS
Final Price = $1.99 after coupon
Schick Quattro for Women – $6.99
$2/1 Schick Quattro Target coupon – 8-22 SS (this is regional)
$4/1 Schick Quattro printable (if you play the instant win game on Facebook)
Final Price = $.99 after coupons
Skintimate Shave gel – $1.97
$1/1 Skintimate shave gel Target coupon – 8-22 SS (this is regional)
$.75/1 Skintimate shavel gel – 7-11 SS
Final Price = $.22/each after coupons
Tums Ultra (72 ct) – $3.69
$1/1 Tums Digestive Aid Target printable
$1/1 Tums printable
Final Price = $1.69 after coupons
HOUSEHOLD:
Glade Tough Odor Solutions – $1.99
$1/1 Glade Tough Odor solutions Target printable
$1/1 Glade Tough Odor Solutions product – 8-1 SS
Lysol disinfecting wipes – $2.29
$1/1 Lysol disinfecting wipes – 8-8 SS
Final Price = $1.29 after coupon
Lysol toilet bowl cleaner – $1.49
$.75/1 Lysol toilet bowl cleaner – 8-8 SS
Final Price = $.74 after coupon
Standard/queen pillow by Room Essentials – as low as $2.54/each
$1/1 Target bed pillow printable
Final Price = as low as $1.54/each
MOVIES:
Dora DVDs – Prices start at $5
$3/1 Dora the Explorer DVD Target printable
Final Price = as low as $2/each after coupon!
GIFT CARD DEALS:
Buy 2 Huggies or Pampers diaper value packs ($29.99/each), get a $10 Target gift card
$2/1 Pampers boxed diapers Target coupon – 6-27 RP
$1.50/1 Pampers diapers – 8-1 PG
FREE Pampers wipes when you buy diapers – 8-1 PG
$1.50/1 Huggies diapers – 8-22 SS
$2.50/1 Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers printable (must register)
$4/2 Huggies Little Movers or Little Snugglers printable on smartsource.com
SCENARIO #1:
Buy 2 Pampers boxes – $29.99
Buy 2 Pampers wipes – $1.99
Use 2 $2/1 Pampers Target coupon
Use 2 $1.50/1 Pampers coupons
Use 2 Free wipes WYB Pampers coupons
Spend $52.98 OOP, get a $10 Target gift card
Final Price = $42.98 OOP ($21.49/box) after coupons/gift card
SCENARIO #2:
Buy 2 Huggies boxes – $29.99/each
Use 2 $2.50 printables
Spend $54.98 OOP, get a $10 Target gift card
Final Price = $44.98 OOP ($22.49/box) after coupons/gift card
Here are some links to the clearance deals online: (don’t forget to shop through Shop at Home to get 5% cash back) Use TGTSHOES1 to get $5 off a $20 online shoe purchase through 9/6
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Have you subscribed to All You Magazine yet? If you’re not familiar with All You Magazine, it’s a magazine that is sold at Walmart and they have great coupons each month plus great recipes, home organization ideas, and tips for saving money. I have been a subscriber for two years now and just renewed for another two years!
If you want to see what coupons will be in the September issue, you can check out the full listing here.
Here are a few of my favorites:
$1/1 Carnation Instant Breakfast (expires 9/30/10)
$.75/1 Colgate Total toothpate (expires 10/31/10) – comes in handy for those CVS/Walgreens deals!
$1/2 Edy’s/Dreyer’s products (expires 9/30/10)
$1/1 Idahoan single-serve flavored mashed potatoes (expires 11/30/10) – this should make them free or close to free!
$1/2 Nestle Juicy Juice (expires 9/30/10)
$1/1 Purina Beggin’ Strips (expires 9/30/10) – my dog loves these!
$1/1 U by Kotex (expires 11/27/10) – for those CVS/Walgreens deals!
If you’d like to subscribe to All You Magazine, find out how you can get it for just $.83/issue (it retails for $2.49) and help out a good cause in the process! Details are here!
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My daughter starts back to school next week, but our curriculum night and meet the teacher night are this week.
If you’re looking for a cute “meet the teacher” gift for your child’s teacher, here are some ideas from across the blogosphere that won’t bust your budget! (These would also come in handy as Christmas gifts or when Teacher Appreciation week comes along)
Acrylic Post it Notes holder by Eva Kipler Designs ~ I work in education and Post it Notes are a LIFESAVER. For this cute project, all you need is acrylic photo frame, card stock, 3X3 Post it Notes (which you can get free at Walmart and Target right now), and a paper trimmer!
Back to School Apples for the Teacher by Cute as a Fox ~ I love this idea because it’s quick and easy, especially if you’re not “crafty” and every teacher likes having a little treat! All you need for this one is red candy (M&Ms, jelly beans, red hots, etc.), cupcake liners, plastic wrap, toothpicks, and some green ribbon.
Decorative Clipboard by Skip to my Lou ~ Clipboards are a must for most teachers and it’s nice to have one that’s trendy to show off! For this project, you need a clipboard, note pad, ModPodge OR Elmer’s Spray Adhesive and Krylon Matte Finish.
First Day of School Survival Kit by Bee in Our Bonnet ~ These Back to School Survival Kits are super kit and easy to make! All you need is a mini organizer, some odds and ends (erasers, paper clips, candy, etc.), cardstock to make the label, and some ribbon to tie it all together! Budget 101 has some cute ideas here for other things that you can add to your kit and catchy phrases to explain why you’re using them (ex: Band Aid for when things get a little rough) Tip Junkie also has some ideas for making a Back to School Survival kit for your kids!
Personalized Pencil Holder by Made with Love and Glue ~ This one is fairly simply although you might not be able to pull it together in time for Meet the Teacher because you need the vinyl. Super cute and easy, though, and all you need is the pencils (which you can get for next to nothing right now), a vase, the vinyl, cellophane wrap, and ribbon!
Teacher Treat Jar by Eighteen25 ~ I have yet to find a teacher who doesn’t like treats! If you can get the treat jar and the treats, you can download the labels for free here!
Water Bottle Pick me Up ~ Sometimes it’s the thought that counts and I think most teachers would be grateful for a little “pick me up” mid-day! All you need is a water bottle, a drink mix, some cardstock, and a little creativity! (I’m lacking in that department, but I think even I could pull this one off!)
Teachers are never expecting anything, but it’s always the thought that counts. You could also make some treats for them and write a little note or put together a “goody bag” of school supplies (highlighters, post it notes, pens, etc.).
Do you have other budget friendly “Meet the Teacher” ideas or another Thrifty Thursday tip to share? Feel free to link up below! For more Thrifty Thursday ideas, check out Coupon Teacher, Madame Deals, and Life as a Mom.
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