There is a new CVS coupon for $3/$15. It expires 1/9/09. You can head right over to I heart CVS for the details in how to print it out!

I am so excited about Christmas this year. It's my son's first. Hubby & I like to joke that it's also our last (meaning all the gifts get transferred to the child in Chrsitmases to come). We'll try our darndest not to let that happen. In the meantime, we are just enjoying our time with family. I hope that you are also. Merry Christmas!

Can you say 17 freebies at CVS this week! Oh my, it's as good as the day after Thanksgiving. Time to get your coupons organized...

I LOVE all of my free 8x10s at Walgreens. There's yet another promo running right now only good through December 20th. Go now and get your free portrait. You won't be disappointed with the quality. If you have trouble with the link, go to Walgreens.com & use the code FREEGIFT.

I have been loving all of my amazing Food Lion finds. I must admit, I was not an avid Food Lion shopper until just this year when I discovered that Food Lion internet printables could be combined with manufacturer's coupons to rack up the savings. I digress.

I'm even more excited to announce that Food Lion has finally joined Upromise (it's about time people). I love Upromise because you can save money for college for your children, yourself, or anyone else (my son is currently accepting kind benefactors just in case anyone could not find a worthy recipient). In fact, I joined Upromise before baby David was born. Yippie, I'm all about getting a jump start on things.

Be sure to add your Food Lion card to your Upromise account right away. If perhaps you have been in hiding and have not yet signed up for a free Upromise account, you can do so here: Upromise – The way to save for college . I entered all of my grocery store cards, CVS card, & my credit card so that a portion of each purchase I make saves for my kids' education. That's in addition to frequent flyer points and other incentives. Works for me!

To those of you who read here regularly, you will notice that I often suggest that you collect multiple copies of the Sunday paper and purchase many items at a time to get the best deal. Although every week is different, the story is often the same.

One of the results of this kind of shopping is the accumulation of a number of toiletry items, medicine, and canned goods that you may not use for some time. The accumulation of these goods is often called a stockpile.

In coaching a friend in saving the way I do, I heard them say, "that's a good deal but I have enough of that item right now." I quickly thought how different we were in even approaching deals and shopping. My personal philosophy is that I shop & store stuff when an item is free or drastically reduced. This prevents me from running out of something an having to pay full price. For example, a grocery store in my town and triple coupons (up to $1) in the summer. I had fabulous coupons for turkey bacon. Since we try to eliminate pork completely but spend a small fortune on breakfast meats, I stocked up. I purchased like 20-30 packages of meat that were about 90% off the normal price. Only now are we dwindling down to our last packages of meat. I do the same with soap, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. When something is free or at a low price, I stock up. This works best for me for a few reasons:

1. We have the space at home to store stuff. We have a large basement with storage, an extra refrigerator, and a large laundry area to store goods
2. I build the extra money in our budget each month for things that are on sale. In the meat example, I was able to buy enough meat for the rest of the year & still stay in budget
3. I have a flexible schedule where I can run around to nab sales. This is fun to me & doesn't cause stress

Stockpiling may not work so well if:

1. you become excessive in getting and storing. Stockpiling works for me because when I feel like we are getting too much we donate it, use it for gifts, or sell it in our family yard sale.
2. you have limited space. Not all items have to be stored at a certain temperature. Considering storing some items outside or in protective containers if space is an issue.
3. you don't also plan to organize your goods. There's nothing worse than buying something only to realize that you had one tucked away in the back of a cabinet somewhere. I'm no queen of organization. It seems like I just don't have the time to ever get things the way I want it, but keeping your stockpile organized will save a lot of time and energy.
4. money isn't a motivator for you. Perhaps time is more of a driving factor in your life right now. A stockpile system might not work for you.

I thought about writing this today because there are a number of layers to saving money. One is the art of spending at the right time, sometimes even before you need something. You'll have to test the one for yourself. To stockpile or no?

Last week I started writing on the Top Things You Shouldn't Buy New. You can read day one's post here. I was inspired after reading an online article on new and used items for the holidays. To be frank, for some items it is just really silly to buy used. As an entrepreneur and business owner, I am really shooting it straight here. This is just my list of things that I buy used for pure financial reasons. I'll be adding to this list over the next few weeks. These are the top two things this week (at least in my view) that you should never buy new:

#3 Furniture
In order to make my list of things to buy used I thought immediately of furniture. Did you know that furniture has the largest markup of any retail sales item? It's true. Sometimes furniture is marked up as much as 50% above the cost of production! We have always saved money on furniture by taking our time in making these purchases. For example, my living room set was purchased at a state drug seizure auction. In fact, we love to find furniture at auctions. If you don't mind waiting to find a good deal, this will work for you. You can check out this post on how to find auctions for more information. Of course, the newspaper is a great resource. You'll find lots of sellers in the classifieds in addition to yard sales (my favorite).

For clarification, second- hand doesn't have to mean mismatched or worn out. I like to think that our home furnishings are very modern and well put together. It just takes a little to scout a good deal before shelling out the cash. The only furniture item to which I recommend a new purchase is mattresses. Need I explain why?




#4 Car
We've all heard that cars loose most of their value the minute you drive it off the lot. I fight with this one because I have actually never owned a new car before and I would love to. That's not to say that I will not purchase a new car one day, but from a sheer dollars and cents perspective, it is wiser to purchase used over new when it comes to vehicles. Not to be redundant, but I also purchased my car at a government surplus auction. It was the best thing I ever did. I got a car with only 11,000 or so miles for about 1/4 the price of a lot. The downside is that auctions often have no financing available so you have to save up, but the savings are overwhelming. Since the car was a government vehicle, it was in perfect condition and serviced all the time. I'd recommend looking into the U.S. General Services Administration which sells cars at auction to the public.

Living in a small town has its benefits and its challenges. One of the bummers is that I am away from lots of restaurants and entertainment. I love a good night at the theater, dinner, I could go on...

One of the things I miss is getting my city's entertainment book each year. It is chucked full of coupons and more than pays for itself after the first few uses. Now the book has online savings too. Toward the end of each year there is typically a good coupon that surfaces. The best I see so far is this coupon for $10 off and free shipping. Enjoy!

• DO stay positive and optimistic. It's okay to share with your kids that you are experiencing tough times, just not okay to freak out. In the article, Dr. Kirkland offers this line, "We're having some money problems, but we're going to get through this as a family."



• DON'T transfer pressure to your kids. I can remember going through financial challenges as a kid. Even as a teenager, I certainly felt the burden of not being expensive. Kids should not be responsible for grown up feelings.



• DON'T be secretive. This is a hard one. Nearly everyone I speak with has trouble divulging money issues to a close friend or family member let alone their kids. I agree with the doctor here. Kids deserve a realistic picture of what's going on and a positive outlook on the future. Shielding money problems only perpetuates a cycle that problems need to be hidden.



• DO find free ways to connect with your kids. I can't wait until my son is old enough to understand what I do & what we talk about here. I simply can't wait until he becomes a savvy shopper in his youth. Beyond shopping, there are lots of free things to do in the community. Schools, parks, and places of worship host lots of events open to the general public at no charge. It's really time to dig in and get creative with all of the available options. Let's not leave our children out this challenging financial time. What do you say?

I read an interesting article that was discussing the environment, waste, and money. How in the world do these relate together? Well, it turns out that some counties are considering having homeowners pay by how much waste they produce. Here's the idea:

• the wealthiest of the US would pay for their proportion of waste
• it would increase recycling/ composting since that would be free
• it may affect the way consumer goods are packaged- you know what I mean here. Have you ever purchased a product wrapped in five layers of plastic, 20 boxes and two twist ties?

I'm all about the green efforts. I sport my reusable shopping bags and the whole nine but I'm not really sure how I would feel about being charged by how much waste I produce. I think it was a mighty interesting and creative discussion though. What do you think?

I was inspired today after reading an online article on new and used items for the holidays. I am quite particular when it comes to buying new and used items. For example, I never buy used shoes or undergarments. For one I am finicky about being comfortable and in terms of wearing someone else's undergarments well......



This strikes a chord in me though when I think about how many other things that are super silly to buy new. Over the next week or two I'll share some of the top things you should never buy new (at least in my view).



#1 Timeshares

A few months back hubby & I got a chance to sneak away to Myrtle Beach, SC. I was super surprised at all of the things to do, a big tourist area I tell ya. Well, since we moved here from Orlando (aka tourist capital USA) I know all about timeshare sales. Lo and behold we were hit up to take a 2 hour presentation for about $100 bucks. Most people that attend these presentations don't actually set out to buy a time share, but after two or three hours of high pressure sales, the vacation rentals look more and more attractive. But the reality is that unlike most other real estate, time shares loose an incredible amount of their value. Instead of buying new check the many resources that offer timeshares at a steep discount from owners wanting to unload their "investment."

#2 Books

Since I started my doctorate program in 2005 I can't exactly say that I've completed much pleasure reading recently. In fact, it's been a reaaaaly long time since I've gotten the chance to read a good book. I can't wait for this summer (my hopeful graduation date) when I bust loose and get the chance to read just for fun again. I digress. I add books to the things you shouldn't buy new list because there are so many alternatives. Have you ever heard of half.com or alibris.com? They sell used books that you can literally get at a fraction of the cost. The best part is that most sellers are really up front about any writings or markings that might be in the book. Unless you just have to have the latest release, you should always consider the low cost used alternative. It's definitely worth it.

Looks like Hersey's Special Dark Chocolate & the Hersey's Milk Chocolate bars are buy one get one free (BOGO) at Food Lion through January 20th. Well.... check your 11/9 SS newspaper for BOGO coupons that say "Buy one milk chocolate bar, milk chocolate with almonds bar or special dark chocolate bar and get one special dark chocolate bar free."= two bars of free chocolate for every coupon you have. If you can believe this, I actually don't care for chocolate much but I LOVE chocolate covered strawberries- whoot whoot!

• Huggies $2/1- Usually these only come out for $1- $1.50
• King's Hawaiian bread $1/1 - my favorite very fattening bread!
• Success rice $1/1- These usually only run $1.50 or so at Walmart & my stores so $0.50 for rice works for me
• Betty Crocker (BC) cookie mix $0.75/1- can you say triple coupons?
• BC muffin mix $.45/1
• Dove $1- This looks like a Target coupon so it can be combined with another manufacturer's coupon
• Bisquick .75/1- great for triples
• Chex mix- .60/1- I'm pretty sure these are buy-one-get-one-free at Publix & Food Lion this week
• Pizza rolls $.35/1- my very favorite lunch snack
• Progresso broth $.50/1- sooo many deals for this during the Thanksgiving & Christmas holidays

These are the best deals for my household but there are many more. I'll keep you posted on the next coupon site update!

There have been a number of site lately that have been offering rewards programs for taking surveys, searching the internet, and checking emails. To be honest, I have been seriiously been trying to shave down my time online with excess stuff. It seems like between working on my dissertation, checking email, blogging here, and trying to stay up with the times, I can spend so much time online! I haven't tried these programs because I just haven't found the time, butI have heard good things about both of these programs.

With Zoom Panel, you take surveys and earn points. You cash in the points for gifts like lots of electronics & other items. With the SwagBucks program, you get earn money through searching the internet just like you normally would. You accumulate points for gift cards and a selection of other items. I'd like to hear about your experiences with these programs since I've not yet tried them myself. Is it worth the time? Can extra money be earned? Here are the links to the two programs below if you'd like to give them a try. Let me know what you think!

Well, normally hubby & I save a little money during the year to hit a few stores on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Since we are not in the market for a new TV or computer & only a 8 month year old baby to get gifts for, we didn't have much to run out for this year (thankfully). I managed to sneak away on Thanksgiving day and get nearly every free item from CVS.

I brought my husband along for the adventure. I intended to show him the magic. Well, 42 items & 19 coupons later we managed to score all of the products for $0.93 out of pocket. Many of them I'll be using as gifts for Christmas and throughout the year. I used coupons (of course) my $5 off CVS coupon (emailed to me), and extrabucks. The best part is that I "gained" $18 extrabucks, meaning I put out $38 in bucks but got back $56.

How about you? Did you score any good deals today?

My favorite manager gave me the CVS 2-day sale flyer today. There are so many great deals happening. On your way out Thursday or Friday morning, don't forget to stop by CVS! Also, check your e-mails for a CVS coupon. I NEVER get these but lo and behold today I did. Good Thursday, Friday, & Saturday only- go me! These deals are awesome!

Colgate Total Toothpaste, $2.99. Use $1.50/1 Colgate printable or $1/1 (11/02 SS). Spend $1.49 oop and get $2.99 ECBs back! (Limit 2) =free + $1.50 profit.

Aussie Hair Care, $2.99. Use $1/1 (10/12 P&G). Spend $1.99 oop and get $2.99 ECBs back! (Limit 2)= free + $1 profit.

CoverGirl Smoothers pressed powder, $5.99. Use $1/1 (10/12 or 11/2 P&G). Spend $4.99 oop and get $5.99 ECBs back! (Limit 1)= free + $1 profit.

CoverGirl Smoothers liquid makeup, $7.99. Use $1/1 (10/12 or 11/2 P&G). Spend $6.99 oop and get $5.99 ECBs back! (Limit 1)= free + $1 profit.

L’Oreal Colour Juice sheer lipgloss, $6.99. Use $1/1 Loreal printable . Spend $5.99 oop and get $6.99 ECBs back (Limit 2)= free + $1 profit.

Sally Hansen maximum growth plus nourishing nail color, $3.79. Use $1/1 (CVS Beauty Book) Spend $2.79 oop and get $3.79 ECBs back (Limit 1)= free + $1 profit.

Johnson's Soft Lotion, $5.69. Use $1/1 Johnson's printable or $1/1 (11/2 RP). Spend $4.69 oop and get $5.69 ECBs back! (Limit 1) = free + $1 profit

Bic Soleil Single Razor with 2 Cartridges, $5.99. Use $3/1 (11/2 SS) Spend $2.99 oop and get $5.99 ECBs back! (Limit 2) = free + $3 profit

Garnier Nutrisse Cleansing Towelettes 25 ct., $5.99. Use $1/1 (11/9 RP) Spend $4.99 oop and get $5.99 ECBs back! (Limit 2) = free + $1 profit

Maybelline Mineral Power Liquid Foundation, $8.99. Use $3/1 (10/26 RP) or $2/1 (9/21 RP). Spend $5.99 oop and get $8.99 ECBs back! (Limit 2) = free + $3 profit *This is the same as the current weekly deal. If you've already purchased yours for the week then do not do it again as the bucks won't print again

Schick Quattro Razor or Trimmer, $7.99. Use $2/1 Schick internet printable or $4/1 (December All You magazine). Spend $5.99 oop and get $6 ECBs back= free or $2 profit (Limit 1)

Magnavox Universal Remote or Philips Headphones, $6.99. Spend $6.99 oop and get $6.99 ECBs back = free! (Limit 2)

Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons, $3.99. Use $1/1 (10/5 SS). Spend $2.99 oop and get $3 back= free! (Limit 1)

Gatorade 20oz., $1.49. Spend $1.49 oop and get $1.49 back= free (Limit 3)

Hershey's King Size Milk Chocolate Bar, $1. Spend $1 oop and get $1 back= free (Limit 1)

5-Hour Energy at $3.99. Spend $3.99 oop and get $3.99 back= free (Limit 1)

So I was delighted to wake up this morning not feeling so hot. My son got shots at the latter part of the week. He was doing great until the weekend (go figure) when he started poopin all over the place. We assumed he was doing poorly because of the shots until this morning when the entire family woke up sick, yuck!

Forgive the lack of posts as we all recoup. Right before the holiday, there is so much to do. Needless to say, it will just have to wait!

In case you were looking for your movie code, the redbox code for tonight, 11/24 is: 2MNC92

I was just reading on a fellow bloggers site yesterday that their family had an unexpected layoff Luckily, the savvy shopping woman of the house has collected holiday gifts throughout the year- you go girl! But, I got to thinking about our financial situation as a nation. Last night, Susie Orman was on Larry King live. One guest asked about either putting Christmas gifts on a credt card or using money from an emergency fund for a modest Chrsitmas.

It's important for us all to remember just how serious of a financial situation our nation is really facing at the moment. Inevitably each year, someone talks about the commercialization of the season. This year, let remember that talk is cheap. Truly, let's spend only what we can afford during this holiday season. I know that in the heat of the "shopping moment", we often feel the pressure to give gifts. But, you know, now more than ever we need to bring alittle perspective to the season. Christmas is about being with family and friends. Truly, let's try to keep the season in perspective.

Last week I posted about potential free veggies at Walmart with the $1/1 Green Giant steamers coupon. Not only did another one come out in this past Sunday's paper, but also a coupon for $1/4 Delmonte canned veggies or fruit.

Well, Del Monte canned beans, corn, and peas are on sale at Target this week for $0.50 each. Buy (4), use the $1/4 coupon and you get for cans for a buck! Another notable mention this week at Target is Vaseline lotion. It's on sale for $2.50. Look for the recent $1.25 or $1.50 coupon to make this bottle of lotion only a dollar or so!

Tonight is the 2008 Military Appreciation Monday dinner @ all Golden Corral restaurants from 5-9 pm.

The free “thank you” dinner is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Monday dinner.

Hi,

I know this is a huge side note from what I'm normally writing about here. As you may know, I am finishing up my dissertation on the cultural identity in Americans who work abroad. As part of my research, I am looking for 400+ Americans who currently work abroad (often called expatriates) to take an online survey.

I'm targeting those folks who are working, serving, or pursuing educational or diplomatic endeavors abroad, preferably between 6 months and 5 years. Do you know any? If so, could you please forward this link: Online Survey for American Expatriates

The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete and those who finish it will be entered for a fun drawing.

Thanks for your help!

This summer I wrote a series on budgeting. Now that you are (hopefully) operating beautifully on your system, you should know how to make adjustments when necessary. One of the most frequent questions I get and one of the areas where most people go wrong is in the area of one's budget allocated to living expenses.

Most budgets have determined that the affordable percentage of one's budget allocated for housing expenses is 38%. That means if you bring in $50,000 a year, you should be spending no more than $19,000 or about $1,500 a month in housing expenses. You can do the math. But think about it... there is more to housing expenses than simply owning a home. We also pay for electricity, water, cable, phone, etc. If you added these additional expenses, you will likely climb well beyond the 38% mark. The government determines 38% for the cost of your home alone, but savvy budgeters will strive for 38% of income allocated to all housing expenses.

Obviously, the closer you are to the 38% threshold, the better you fare. Take a glimpse at your budget. What percentage are you?

Here are some of my favorite rebates running through the month of November (and corresponding coupons):

Arm & Hammer Essentials cleaners (up to $3.50). Offer expires 11/30/08.Use this A&H printable $1/1 coupon.

Resolve Dual Power Spot Carpet Cleaner (up to $6.19). Offer expires 11/15/08. Go here for submission instructions -thanks Lorelei @ Hooray for Freebates)

Jig-a-loo (up to $4.99). Offer expires 12/15/08.

Jig-a-patch (up to $7.99). Offer expires 12/15/08.

Kellogg's Smart Start Strawberry Oat Bites cereal or Kellogg's Frosted Mini-wheats Blueberry Muffin cereal. Offer expires 7/31/09. Use $1/1 coupon (August All You magazine).

Ensure 6-pack (up to $10). Offer expires 12/31/08.

Citrucel soft chews (up to $18). Offer expires 12/31/08. Go here for a $2/1 Citrucel internet printable coupon (This is a satisfaction guarantee offer)

Orajel Advanced Tooth Desensitizer (up to $5). Offer expires 12/31/08.

Sure with natural extracts (up to $2.99). Offer expires 12/31/08. Use 0.75/1 (10/19 SS) to cover the postage!

Sucrets (up to $2). Offer expires 1/31/09.

Gerber Nuk 5 or 10oz. bottle (up to $5). Offer expires 2/10/09.

Right Guard Professional Strength (up to $9.99). No expiration date stated. (This is a satisfaction guarantee offer)

As a doctoral student, I know how important it is to have willing people to take surveys. I always try to take a survey when asked.

A few years back, I also signed up for a few product survey sites. I like it because I get to pick exactly which surveys I'd like to participate in & skip the others without penalty. Even better, I get to evaluate new products before they hit the market & some surveys pay cash for your opinions.

I'll let you kow about some reputable survey sites as I test them out myself. One that I've recently joined is SurveySpot . They have a number of available surveys each week paying a small amount for your opinions. There is also a continual sweepstakes program worth $25,000. Here's the information from the site:

"Join SurveySpot.com and participate in online research studies that match your interests and demographics. Join now. Click Here "

Let me know how you like it...

• Steamfresh veggies, on sale $1 this week. Use 0.35/1= $0.65 each
• Gerber baby food, most around $1. Use $1/1 Food Lion Printable Coupon= free
• Food Lion 40 ct wipes, $1.50. Use $1.50/1 Food Lion Printable coupon= free!
• Bic Solei razors & refill cartridges, on sale $2.99. Use $3/1 (11/2)= free! *get a raincheck if they're out- coupons good for a while

Plus, play the Food Lion brand matching game for a new coupon each Wednesday. This week get $1 off any purchase $5+ of Food Lion products

It is being reported that the new People Magazine has a coupon for a free Target bag. The magazine has a postage paid mailer that you need to send in along with 5 regular plastic Target bags. You will then recieve a coupon for a free bag (worth $4.99 in the store).

But guess what? You don't even have to buy the magazine to get the tote! In this case, you'll just pay the postage.

Without the magazine, use any 8½ x 11" or larger envelope. Be sure to affix postage and include your return address.

Send your clean, used Target shopping bags to:
TerraCycle 121
New York Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08638

I an across this Life List promotion today sponsored by Advil- how cute. You can create a list of things you'd like to do in life & even set a reminder email option. I love it. I set a goal & a date I want to be reminded of that goal.

Advil's offering a sweepstakes of sorts:

1 grand prize winner gets $25,000 to accomplish something on the life list or whatever you choose

10 First place winners get tickets to the Ellen DeGeneres Show

10,000 Second place winners win a free 20ct bottle of Advil

Works for me. Good Luck!

I was kicking myself the other day as I stood at the checkout line. Usually, I am pretty bold when it comes time to check out especially at the grocery store I go to that runs triple coupon sales. My boldness is because I often get someone who doesn't know what's going on, someone who scrutinizes the sales/ coupons I use, or one who plain old makes up a store policy.

Lately ( I think mostly attributed to work on my dissetation proposal) I've just been to tired to worry about the check out process. Over the past few weeks I have honestly not been sharp self & I see now that I've paid for it- literally. Looking over my receipts I have found one occassion where I completely forgot to give the cashier my coupon, twice where I was overcharged, one rebate period that expired, and two deal scenarios that I thought was going to produce a catalina coupon that did not- argh!

It happens to all of us right? I have found that it's just not enough to cut coupons and find great deals, you also have to be really alert the entire time. Guess it's time for me to get some much needed rest so I can continue savin' money.

I found an interesting article this morning on MSN Money (read it here) related to how stocks are projected to rise based on the outcome of the Presidential election. How interesting!

I guess new optimism would indeed affect both the US and international markets. As I told you in previous posts, we are playing around with a small amount of extra money we've saved. Looks like I'll be watching this closely over the next few days.

I can hardly wait until tomorrow night when this election is finally over. It seems like it has gone on forever! Hubby and I attempted to vote early this past Saturday but when we realized the line in our small town wrapped twice around the elections building, we decided to pass until Tuesday. Nevertheless, I am about up to my eyeballs in political junkmail and over the recorded telephone calls! But all is not lost. The right to vote means a lot to us & I am excited to see what happens. I'll be especially glad to not receive any more random recordings or watch the political ads.

Looking at Deal Saving Mom, I found some great incentives to vote that I wanted to share:

These stores are offering incentives to voters on Tuesday, November 4th:
Starbucks – Get a free tall 12-oz. cup of brewed coffee. Limit one per customer. If you live in an area that does not provide proof of voting, stores will operate on the honor system.

Krispy Kreme – Get a free star-shaped donut with red, white, and blue sprinkles when you show them your “I voted” sticker. Participating stores only, so you may want to call ahead.

Ben & Jerry’s – Get a free scoop of ice cream from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Limit one per customer.

*If you're new to CVS, check out my step-by-step guide in how to do a CVS shop- it's a must read!

Walgreens

1. Schick Quattro Disposable Razor, $5.99. Buy (2) and use (1) $2/1 (10/5 SS) & (1) BOGO coupon (10/19 SS) & $3 Easysaver coupon (automatically comes off twice). Spend $0 oop & get $2.01 in overage to spend on other items! (some Walgreens might give you a hard time with the $1 coupon on the bottle you're getting for free. This depends on your store and how the BOGO rings up)


2. Celestial Seasonings Tea, on sale 2/$3. Use (2) $1/1 coupons (10/5 SS) & then $1/2 Easysaver coupon = free


3. Glade wisp candle, $5.99. Use $5/1 (peelie coupon found on some packages) . Spend $0.99 oop & file for a $2 Walgreens rebate= $1.01 overage after coupons and rebate!
   
4. Almay One Coat Mascara, on sale BOGO and $6.99. Buy mascaa and another Almay item of equal or lesser value and use (2) $1/1 coupon (10/12 SS). Spend $4.99 oop & file for a $6.99 November Easysaver rebates (page 38) = free + $2 overage after coupons and rebate!
   
5. Wrigleys gum, on sale BOGO. Use (1) BOGO coupon (10/5 SS) & BOGO (Walgreens in-ad coupon)= two for free (some Walgreens might give you a hard time with the $1 coupon on the bottle you're getting for free. This depends on your store and how the BOGO rings up)

There are some other decent deals but this is what I'm looking at this week. What good deals do you see? List a comment or link to your blog with scenarios below.

• Glade scented oil warmers (do not get the kind that say +free warmer on them- they don't work)


• Glade scented oil warmers with night light (at FL they are on sale for $4.99)