Looks like Dawn hand renewal is included in this week's CVS sale for $0.99. Use the $1/1 from the September P&G & it's free. Hurry, the coupon expires 9/30!

It's true, it's my birthday today! There's no tellin' how old I am. I seem to lose my marbles more and more as the years go by.

I found this fun new site that highlights freebies and discounts good for your birthday only: Free Birthday Treats. When it's your day, check it out!

It's about time for a good freebie roundup. Here are the 10 best freebies & samples I find online:

• Free sample of Veggie wash (You have to call in for this one but how expensive organic products are, it's worth it to me. Call 1-800-453-8311)
• Free Planet Heroes DVD: The Ace that jumped over the moon
• Free Diaper Genie decals
• Free Kashi oatmeal dark chocolate cookie
• Free sample Goodnites boys & girls (Walmart)
• Free Aveeno tote bag (need to enter 2 UPC codes)
• Free sample Always Infinity pads
• Free 25 prints @ Rite Aid
• Free Sudoku puzzles (one of my favorite airplane games)
• Free one-year subscription to Rouge magazine (from P&G)
  

I heart CVS gives details on how to get a new 3/$15 CVS coupon. It expires on 10/5/08, only a few days after the Sept coupon but I'll take it since these coupons never print at the end of my receipts!

You'll want to print your coupon right now since these disappear fast! go go go

If you seriously don't know why I'm so excited about this, check out my "How to Do a CVS Shop" post- it's a must read.

I haven't tried this myself yet but Old Navy apparenty has some of their baby clothes on clearance right now. In addition to the clearance, you can save another 20% plus get free shipping with coupon code BFF.

The following prices are after the addtional 20% discount:

Baby Boy

• Graphic Piped Polos for Baby $3
• Printed Fleece Hoodies for Baby $4
• Striped Short-Sleeved Tee (bright white) $4
• Striped Short-Sleeved Tee (cheerful cherry) $4
• Polo bodysuit
• All Baby Boy Clearance

• Embellished Punky Tees for Baby $2.40
• Striped Tank for Baby $3
• Hooded Graphic Tees for Baby (yellow stripe) $4
• Graphic Polo for Baby $4
• All Baby Girl Clearance

Certainly, the news over the past few days has been a little daunting. There are countless reports of recession, government bail outs and corporate closings. One has to wonder if we should be worried, financially speaking.

Before we go into any mass panic, I would ask you how much you are safeguarding your financial future. Are you looking ahead for times that could be potentially lean? In a church service this week, we discussed being like an eagle. The intersting thing about these birds is that they can see up to three miles ahead. That's more than amazing to me! Like an eagle, we have to see what lies ahead for us financially. We have made some attempts to diversify where our investments are, having more than one bank, etc. These things are fool proof but are an attempt to give us a little "cushion" in a financial downturn.

More than ever, I'd like to encourage you to get your house in order. It's time to start or pad your emergency fund. It's time to balance finding great deals with making your money grow. Let's be proactive, let's be eagles!

*It goes without saying that for most of these deals you should use the $2/$10 CVS coupon. (details here but coupon is apparently not online any longer). I often break up my shopping trips in order to maximize these savings.

Walgreens

1. Reach toothbrush, on sale 2/ $5. Buy (2) and use (2) $1/1 (6/8 RP). Spend $3 oop & get $5 register rewards back= free + $2 overage after rewards!
   
2. Hershey's 8 packs, on sale 3 for $3. Buy (10). Spend $10 oop and file for a $5 Sept Easysaver rebate (#35)= $5 for 10 packs after rebate



3. Haggen Daz ice cream, on sale BOGO @ $4.49. Buy (2) and use (2) $2/1 coupons (be on the lookout for these near the ice cream section)= 2 for $2.49 with coupons


4. Wrigleys gum, on sale 3/ $2. Buy (3) and use BOGO coupon (8/3 SS) and in-ad coupon (page 20 of the circular)= 0.27 each *Be sure to use the coupons in this order

Monlthy Free After Rebate Deals

1. Nivea men's body wash, on sale $4.79. Use $1/1 coupons (7/20 SS)= $3.79 oop plus file for a $4.79 September Easysaver rebate= $1 profit after coupons and rebate!
2. Crest Pro Health whitening toothpaste. Use .75/1 (8/3 P&G expires 8/31). Make .75 profit after coupon and rebate!
3. L'Oreal revitalift anti-wrinkle concentrate (rebate up to $16.49) Use $3/1 coupons (7/20 SS)= $13.49 oop plus file for a $16.49 September Easysaver rebate= $3 profit after coupons and rebate!
4. Revlon nail color (rebate up to $4.79). Use $2/1 coupon (7/20 SS & 8/24 SS). Spend $2.79 oop plus file for a $4.79 September Easysaver rebate= $2 profit after coupons and rebate!
5. Excedrin express gels (rebate up to $3.99). Use $2/1 coupon (7/13 SS). Spend $1.99 oop plus file for a $3.99 September Easysaver rebate= $2 profit after coupons and rebate!
6. Chemistry hair care (rebate up to $7.99)
7. LypSyl Lypmoisturizer (rebate up to $1.99)
8. Walgreens acid controller complete 25 chewable tablets (rebate up to $7.99).
9. Walgreens pitcher filter replacement cartridge (rebate up to $6.99)
   

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.

Carvel is showing some love to their customers TOMORROW, September 20th from 12-5 pm. When you visit they will be giving out FREE Little Rounders. They will also have small soft-serve cones for only 59 cents!

I'm feeling a bit under the weather today. Seems as though I've been attacked by a stomach bug. So, I'm lying in bed but I'm bored to tears so here's a deal going on right now for you. If you need some pics printed, this should work like a charm but I have not yet done it myself:

Register online at Rite Aid and enter promo code: 50FREEPRINTS (existing members can also snag this deal).

In addition, you can also print out this Rite Aid coupon for 25 more free prints. You'll need to go in the store for that one.

I found this really useful tool this morning on how to prepay your mortgage. I love how simple this explains things and the video included.

My hubby & I have been prepaying on our mortgage for some time now. Our goal is to be completely debt free (including our home). This speeds things up a little for us. Visit the WikiHow site here.

I LOVE this quote. It continues to speak to me, to prod me, and snap me into alignment when I'm a little off. How about you?

Did you know that September is National Coupon Month? I'll take any reason to celebrate the great fun I've had saving money lately~ really no cake or candles needed.

It always amazes me though, the interesting sentiments folks have about coupons in general. I read this last week that manufacturers spend something like 360 billion dollars in coupons each year, yet we consumers only redeem about 2.6 billion of what is allotted by those companies. Now call me crazy, but I ain't no fool- money is money to me, even if it comes in the form of a printed coupon. I think it's crazy that people don't save a little money here and there. I think most people think that they won't save that much or that they don't have the time. I guess I just make time since I know the tremendous benefits coupons have provided.

That's why I wrote the post I'm not ashamed to save. I've just decided that clipping coupons is worth the time and effort for me (at least right now). Well, without further ado... Happy Coupon Month to you!

*It goes without saying that for most of these deals you should use the $2/$10 CVS coupon. (details here but coupon is apparently not online any longer). I often break up my shopping trips in order to maximize these savings.

Walgreens

1. Excedrin express gels, on sale $3.99. Buy (1) and use $2/1 (7/13 SS) or this internet printable. Spend $1.99 out of pocket (oop) & get $3.99 extrabucks back= free plus $2 profit after coupon and extrabucks. Oust sanitizer, on sale $2.99. Use $1/1 coupon & $1/1 Easysaver coupon= $0.99 or buy (2) and use BOGO coupon & $1/1 coupon & $1/1 Easysaver coupon (automatically taken off twice)= free +$0.01 overage!


2. Trident xtra care gum. Use $0.75/1 coupon (All You magazine) & 0.99 Walgreens in-ad coupon= $0.24 * use coupons in this order*



3. Colgate maxfresh toothpaste, $2.99. Use $1.50 coupon (All You magazine) & $2/1 in-ad coupon (page 11)= free + 0.01 profit!


4. Pantene pro-v beautiful lengths shampoo or conditioner 12.6 oz., on sale 2/$8. Buy two of these and (1) styler. Use the buy 2 get one free styler coupon (Sept P&G). Spend $8 oop and get $2 register rewards back plus file for a $5 Sept Easysaver rebate= 3/$1 after register reward and rebate

Monlthy Free After Rebate Deals

1. Nivea men's body wash, on sale $4.79. Use $1/1 coupons (7/20 SS)= $3.79 oop plus file for a $4.79 September Easysaver rebate= $1 profit after coupons and rebate!
2. Crest Pro Health whitening toothpaste. Use .75/1 (8/3 P&G expires 8/31). Make .75 profit after coupon and rebate!
3. L'Oreal revitalift anti-wrinkle concentrate (rebate up to $16.49) Use $3/1 coupons (7/20 SS)= $13.49 oop plus file for a $16.49 September Easysaver rebate= $3 profit after coupons and rebate!
4. Revlon nail color (rebate up to $4.79). Use $2/1 coupon (7/20 SS & 8/24 SS). Spend $2.79 oop plus file for a $4.79 September Easysaver rebate= $2 profit after coupons and rebate!
5. Excedrin express gels (rebate up to $3.99). Use $2/1 coupon (7/13 SS). Spend $1.99 oop plus file for a $3.99 September Easysaver rebate= $2 profit after coupons and rebate!
6. Chemistry hair care (rebate up to $7.99)
7. LypSyl Lypmoisturizer (rebate up to $1.99)
8. Walgreens acid controller complete 25 chewable tablets (rebate up to $7.99).
9. Walgreens pitcher filter replacement cartridge (rebate up to $6.99)
   

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.

I'm running a little late on posting weekly deals because I had some crazy deals at Harris Teeter this morning. Don't worry, I'll post what I'm stirring up really soon- hang in there!

For those of you with a Harris Teeter nearby there are some AWESOME deals going on until next Tuesday with many General Mills products. If you buy 10 of the products below, you get an instant $4 off your order:

Grands biscuits BOGO
Pillsbury Crescent rolls and cinnamon rolls 3/$5
Toaster Strudels or Scrambles 3/$6
Pillsbury frozen pancakes 3/$6
Ready to bake or roll Pillsbury cookies 2.99
40 ct. Totinos pizza rolls 2/$7
Green Giant Broccoli cuts with cheese or niblets corn in butter BOGO
Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Oat Cluster Cheerios, or Raisin/Almond Oatmeal Crisp 2/$5
Cheerios, Total, or Lucky Charms 3/$6
NAture Valley Granola bars 2/$5
BC specialty potatoes 4/$5
Warm Delight Mini bowls 2/$4
BC traditional brownie mix 4/$5
Chex Mix, Bugles, or Pop Secret popcorn BOGO
Caribou coffee, Curves, and Fiber One bars 3/$7
BC Fruit snacks 3/$5
Bisquick 2.69
Betty Crocker (BC) muffins 2/$4
BC cake mix 5/$5
BC frosting 2/$3
Romano Macaroni Grill Dinner Kits 3.99
Old El Paso dinner kits 2/$4
Old El Paso taco shells 2/$3
Old El Paso seasoning mix .79
Old El Paso refried beans 3/$3

Check your coupon stash because many of these products have coupons from the recent insert that it makes for a great deal, but wait..............that's not all!!!

In addition to the above you can the following coupons that print off automatically when you ring up your purchase:

Nature Valley Granola
Purchase dates between 9/12 and 10/5 Buy Nature Valley Granola Bars during select purchase dates and SAVE up to $3.50 with coupon off your next shopping order.

• Buy 3, get $1.50
• Buy 4, Get $2.50
• Buy 5, or more and get $3.50

General Mills Fruit shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Foot Gushers (think they spelled that wrong!), Fruit Roll UPs, or Fruit Stickerz (same dates as above)

• Buy 3, get 1.50
• Buy 4, get 2.50
• Buy 5, or more and get $3.50

Pop Secret popcorn

• Buy 2, get $1
• Buy 3, get $2
• Buy 4+, get $3

Green Giant Boxed Veggies

• Buy 3, get $1.00
• Buy 4, get $2.00
• Buy 5, get $3.00

I thought that I would mention a few good deals going on right now if you have a medical prescription to fill. Any time I have one, I try to find a coupon for a gift card~ you should too.

If you have a Harris Teeter nearby they are giving away a $25 gift card with your first prescription & $10 off your grocery bill for every prescription through 9/30. With triple coupons this could go a mighty long way!

This last Sunday's paper also had a coupon inside the Target circular for a $10 prescription with any new or transferred prescription~ yippie, one of my favorite stores.

Rite Aid always has deals for a $25 or $30 gift card if you have an existing prescription transferred to one of their stores.

Certainly, if you have a recurring Rx and don't mind where you get it, try transferring your prescription to a new location each time you need it filled. You'll walk away with lots of gift cards. How exciting! I never wanted to be ill before but is it wrong to admit that deals like this make me want a prescription?!

I have found myself asking this question a lot recently- what's a good deal really woth. The thing about deal shopping is to always understand that there is always (and I repeat) always another good deal right around the corner. Before I became really savvy with deals and coupons, I thought that deals were realy like once in a lifetime type things. Not true! With every new week, there seems to always be another way to save money, pay less, stock up, and get something for free.

So... my question to you readers then is what's a deal really worth to you? Does a good deal mean that you run out to the store the first moment it opens to catch what's on the shelves? Spend a lot of time clipping and oganizing your coupon stash? Spending time in the stores- shopping (frugally, of course!)? Perhaps this is more than worth it to you as we are in tough economic times as a nation.

As for me, I am still answering this question. I am coming to the point now where I can or cannot make a run to the store unless of course my grocery store is trippling coupons or it's something we need/ use & the price is right. I'm trying to find a balance with this great joy that I have in deal shopping. How about you- what's a good deal worth?

Typically once or twice a year, the Kimberly Clark corporation opens up their website where you can sign up to receive extra coupons. They are always really good ones! I'll warn you the site is in Spanish but here's a useful guide posted on HCW:

Nombre= first name
Apellido= last name
Dirección= street address
Ciudad= City
Estado=State
Código Postal=zipcode
¿Cómo escuchaste de nosotros?= how did you hear about us?
Correo electrónico= your email address

Sign up here: Qué Bueno es Ser Madre y Mujer

Check out Money Saving Mom for her latest printable coupon round-up. Many companys take down printable links once a certain number of people have printed them so get them now if you find something you like. Happy shopping!

I can't believe it! I really don't usually win drawings and random contests but I just won a new Twisted Frosty at Wendy's. Hooray! They are giving away 10,000 of these and if you do not win, you'll get to print a $1/1 coupon toward one. Worth a shot. Go here to play.

*It goes without saying that for most of these deals you should use the $2/$10 CVS coupon. (details here but coupon is apparently not online any longer). I often break up my shopping trips in order to maximize these savings.

Walgreens

Sorry to disappoint you, but this is NOT a great week at Walgreens in my opinion. There are still a few deals and things to get free after rebate. Okay, so thanks to Chris who posted a comment, maybe Walgreens is not such a bad sale afterall. Be sure to read the details in the comment thread.

1. Oust sanitizer, on sale $2.99. Use $1/1 coupon & $1/1 Easysaver coupon= $0.99 or buy (2) and use BOGO coupon & $1/1 coupon & $1/1 Easysaver coupon (automatically taken off twice)= free +$0.01 overage!


2. Chex mix, on sale $1. Buy (1) and use $1 Chex internet printable= free



3. Tylenol or Simply Sleep 24 ct, on sale $3.49. Use $2/1 coupon & $1/1 Easysaver coupon= $0.49 each!


4. Glade Fabric & Odor Eliminator, $2.49. Use $1.50/1 coupon & $1/1 Easysaver coupon= $0.49

Monlthy Free After Rebate Deals

1. Nivea men's body wash, on sale $4.79. Use $1/1 coupons (7/20 SS)= $3.79 oop plus file for a $4.79 September Easysaver rebate= $1 profit after coupons and rebate!
2. Crest Pro Health whitening toothpaste. Use .75/1 (8/3 P&G expires 8/31). Make .75 profit after coupon and rebate!
3. L'Oreal revitalift anti-wrinkle concentrate (rebate up to $16.49) Use $3/1 coupons (7/20 SS)= $13.49 oop plus file for a $16.49 September Easysaver rebate= $3 profit after coupons and rebate!
4. Revlon nail color (rebate up to $4.79). Use $2/1 coupon (7/20 SS & 8/24 SS). Spend $2.79 oop plus file for a $4.79 September Easysaver rebate= $2 profit after coupons and rebate!
5. Excedrin express gels (rebate up to $3.99)
6. Chemistry hair care (rebate up to $7.99)
7. LypSyl Lypmoisturizer (rebate up to $1.99)
8. Walgreens acid controller complete 25 chewable tablets (rebate up to $7.99).
9. Walgreens pitcher filter replacement cartridge (rebate up to $6.99)
   

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.

Amazon is offering 40 free music downloads right now. The list is pre-selected but worth taking a look:

Click here for your 40 free MP3 Downloads

This week Target has many Kellogg's products on sale 4/$9 and you receive a $5 gift card when you buy 4 products! You can buy:

• Rice Krispie Treats 8ct,
• Pop Tarts,
• Special K bars,
• Fudge Shoppe cookies and
• Cheez its 10 oz.

There are $1/2 coupons (8/3 Kellogg or RP). Target also has a $.50/1 internet store printable for pop tarts that can be used in conjunction with your manufacturer's coupons. Use (2) $1/2 from the newspaper circular and (4) $.50/1 Target coupons. Spend $5 out of pocket but get a $5 gift card back. It's like getting all four of these items for free!

Get free Chick-Fil-A Chick-N-Strips TODAY ONLY, Sept. 1st 2008. Here's how:

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

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

BUNdinos from Michelina's (up to $2.99). Offer expires 8/30/08.

Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber Starter Kit (up to $5.69). Offer expires 9/14/08. Go here for a $2.75 internet printable coupon

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)

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)

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

These were posted last month & are still valid:

• Gerber Nuk 5 or 10oz. bottle (up to $5). Offer expires 9/10/08.
• Zout stain remover .55/1 (8/10 SS) Offer expires 10/31/08.
• Land o Lakes Butter in 8 half sticks (up to $4.39). Offer expires 10/15/08.
• Arm & Hammer plus oxi clean detergent (up to $13.99). This is a money back guarantee. Offer expires 9/1/08.