Neutrogena Facial Moisturizer or Sun Care products are on sale this week. Get $10 in extrabucks when you buy (2) (Limit 1). Well... the 3.5 oz bars of soap (priced $2.99) count towrad this deal. Buy (2), spend $5.98 out of pocket and get $10 back- hello!
*This deal is apparently not working for those of you NY readers (boo hoo)

Here are a few good snags this week:

Walgreens

1. Revlon Creme Lip Gloss, on sale $9.99 & buy one get one free (BOGO). Buy (2) & use (2) $2/1 (2/8) or $1/1 (11/16 or 12/7 SS). Spend $5.99-$7.99 oop & file for a full $9.99 Walgreens rebate= free plus $2 profit!


2. Colgate Toothpaste (4.6 oz.), on sale $0.99. Use $1/1 (2/8 SS)= free!
   


3. Walgreens Brand Diapers, on sale $5.99. Buy (2) and use in-ad coupon plus $2 instant discount (page 44 of the February EasySaver rebate)= 2/ $9.98


4. Garnier Vibrant 100% Hair Color, on sale BOGO & 2/$7.49. Buy (2) & use (2) $3/1 coupons (11/9 SS)= 2/ $1.50

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.

One of my best resources to find great deals is in online forums. I have two favorites, A Full Cup & Hot Coupon World. These sites take a little while to get used to. As with anything, they have their own language and rules but you can usually find a sneak peek of the upcoming ads at most stores (including grocery stores), printable coupons, and deal discussions. You'll have to sign up for each of these to become a member but (of course) it's free.

Looks like Walgreens wins this week. I can't say it's the best week for deals I've ever seen @ CVS but here are a few good snags:

*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. Bubbles Wipes, Toilet Cleaning Gel and Action Scrubber, on sale 2/$5. Buy (2) & use $3/2 coupon. Spend $2 oop & file for a $2 February Walgreens Easysaver rebate (when you buy two)= free after coupons and rebate!


2. Hall's Cough Drops 20 ct., on sale $0.99. Buy (2) & use BOGO (buy one get one free) coupon (found at a number of grocery store displays) & in-ad coupon= free


3. Windex Wipes, on sale 2/ $5. Buy (2) & use $1.50/1 internet printable . Spend $1 oop plus file for a $1 February Walgreens Easysaver rebate (Limit 4) and a manufacturer's rebate (1/11 SS)= better than free after coupons and two rebates!


4. Gillette Fusion, on sale $8.99. Use $4/1 (2/8 P&G). Spend $4.99 oop & get $6 register rewards back= free plus $1 profit!


5. Bounty Basic Paper Towels, on sale $0.89. Buy (2) & use $1/2 (January P&G) & in- ad coupon= 2/ $0.78
   

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.

Every year, thousands of Americans sit down to create a list of goals or resolutions. Over and over we hope that the next year will be better than the previous. I was thinking this year, that I am ready to cross some of these goals off of my list. I mean, really, what will make this year different from 2010. I want my goals to change because I actually accomplish the things on my list. How about you?

So... it's nowFebruary 2009. That's right, it's February. One month down and 11 to go. Instead of catching yourself saying wow, it's ___ month already, why don't we seize the moment instead. I guess all this motivational thought has spared something in me. Every goal needs a good check-up. That is to say that a goal without some deliverable is sort of useless.

With that said, what are your financial goals for 2009? Furthermore, what benchmarks are you setting to both hold yourself accountable and chart your progress. I am personally desiring to pay off my home this year. I know most people think we're crazy because a home is one of the biggest expenses but debt is debt. I am not going to tell myself that I am debt free until I really am!

This is why I am such an advocate about budgeting, saving, and investing- because I have big dreams. Why don't we go through this journey together? I mean, let's dream together but hold one another accountable as well. If your willing, post what your goals are for 2009 (or a link to your post if you have a blog).