After School Tip? Win a FREE Smuckers Uncrustables!

Starting today, Monday, Sept. 28, Smuckers is giving away 20,000 coupons for 20,000 free Uncrustables sandwich 4-packs. All you need to do is register here and submit an after-school organization tip. How easy is that?

Walgreens $5 off $25 Coupon Tue. & Wed. Only!!!

Great Coupon!! You all be excited to know Walgreens has a new $5 off $25 In-store coupon available HERE. This coupon is valid for 2 days only--from Tuesday, September 29th-September 30th. This will work well with all the freebies this week!

(Thanks, It's Hip to Save!)

Walgreens Deals week of 9/27-10/03

IheartWags.com, MyfrugalAdventures and other great bloggers and sites have compiled the best deals at Walgreens this week. Below are a few highlights and you can see the complete list here. You may want to the print the Vaseline coupon quickly, just so you have it! I was not able to click back on my browser to print twice, HOWEVER, I WAS able to go back to the coupon link on Vaseline and just print it again!

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion $6.99
Get $6.99 Register Reward
Use $1.50/1 coupon HERE
Final Price: Free with $1.50 profit after Register Reward*
*Month long deal

Gillette Fusion MVP Razor $8.99
NOTE: Apparently the orange packaging is not working for the RR, so look for the blue packaging only, I haven't verified this, just heard this around the coupon world.
Use $4/1 from 9/27 P&G
Get $6 RR
Final Price: $1.01 moneymaker*
*Month long deal

Emergency-C Immune System $3.49
Get $3.49 Register Reward
Final Price: FREE*
*Month long deal.

Oral-B Advantage 1-2-3 Toothbrush $3
NOTE: This register reward was not printing for some reason today, so make sure yours prints, or ask for a gift card or some other fix..or wait a day or two for them to fix the glitch!
Use the $0.75/1 coupon from the 9/27PG
Get $3 Register Reward
Final cost FREE + a $0.75 moneymaker!

Halls Refresh Sugar Free Cough Drops 20ct $1
Use .50/1 from All You October or .75/1 from 9/27 SS
Get $1 Register Reward
Final Price: FREE with .50 or more profit**This is a month long deal!
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Herbal Essences Hair Care $2.99
Get $2 Register Reward
Use $1/1 from 8/23 RP
Final Price: FREE

Theraflu Nighttime 6 ct. $4 each
Deal scenario: from It's Hip to Save!
Buy 3 Theraflu Nighttime 6 ct. $4 each=$12
Use the $2/1 Walgreens coupon from the Health Savings booklet
(will deduct $6 for purchasing three)
Pay $6
Get back an $8 Register Reward
Final cost 3 for FREE + a $2 moneymaker!

Dentek Roll Floss or Floss Picks $2
Use $1/1 HERE (for floss picks)
Get $2 Register Reward
Final Price: Free with $1 profit

You can also get chapstick for free, emercen-c energy shots, and Robitussin DM To Go!! What a great week to get FREE stuff @ Walgreens! Plus see above post to find out about the 2 day $5/$25 purchase coupon! See the other deals HERE at MyFrugalAdventures. Have a great week!

Hello everyone!

Hi friends... I haven't been hearing much in the way of comments from anyone out there lately, and I'm wondering, are these deals working for you guys? Should I keep taking the time to post the deals I find and sharing them.. or am I talking to an empty auditorium? LOL, I know it isn't necessary for anyone to comment, just click and go get a good deal, but it has been VERY QUIET!

I know I haven't been taking pics of my recent shopping deals..and since I haven't been tracking my monthly spending online (our current budget is $300 for groceries, health and beauty, paper and now eating out (this wasn't included before when we were shooting for just $100 a month).) I know it isn't as ambitious as before...but my average from January through June was $200 (or a little less, or a little more..but really very steady) So after "running out" of budget money after 6 months, we adjusted the budget to reflect that spending, allow for a few more fresh veggies and allow for our eating out. Our eating out does NOT include a $100 budget, but we are also giving ourselves a little more wiggle room, and we do not HAVE to spend it.

With school back in session, I both have more time to shop and less. Does that make sense? I mean, I can shop while the girls are in school, but I need to have more done before dinner and bedtime and homework time so I can spend that time with them or doing things for them.

So that puts our weekly budget at $75 or less, including eating out. Really, I have been closer to the $200 a month with my shopping and we have had the ability to buy a few extras here and there and grab a quick meal at Crispers, or Boston Market once a week. We may cut that out though and shoot for a $250 a month since the $300 is a bit more than we NEED.

Hey, isn't $75 a week still pretty good? Some of my girlfriends that practice extreme couponing don't think so! (You know who you are, ladies!). They can spend less than $20 a week most times (seriously), but it does take a little more finagling and some great store sales and coupon flyers. I am actually pretty happy with my more modest goal, but it is still a great savings for our family!

What do you all think? To those that are also doing extreme budgeting, how have you been doing? Do you all miss the pics of the great shopping trips? Do you like the quick updates of freebies and good deals and some fun coupons and links to other deals listed? Let me know, dear readers, how you feel! Just checking things out!

Blessings to all,
Tracey C.

Free Sample from Philosophy on Facebook

I LOVE PHILOSOPHY PRODUCTS!
Go HERE and log in to your Facebook account to receive a FREE sample of Philosophy's new fragrance, unconditional love! You should receive your sample within 2-3 weeks.

NOTE: If the link above is not working for you, then first login to your Facebook account and then come back here and click on the link--that should work!

**Only available while supplies last, so hurry!

Kids Eat FREE Every Day @ Boston Market! YES!

EXCELLENT! Boston Market has a really great promotion available through October 31st! The new promotion is called, "Two Kids Eat FREE" dining program. Two children, ages 14 and younger, can receive a FREE kids’ meal all day, every day with only one adult purchase of just $6 or more! Wahoo! The best part--there is NO coupon needed to snag the FREE kids meal. This means that you may also be able to use a Boston Market coupon to save even more on any Adult meals purchased! For instance, buy 2 adult meals for around $14, use the $2/$10 coupon and for $12 Feed your family of 3-6! If there is a question about getting, say, 3 kids meals free with two adult purchases, simply pay seperately! Hubby gets kids one-two and you get kids 3-4 (or whatever!) Of course, if you only have one, or two sweet little people puppies to feed, you don't need to worry about that at all! Sweeet! You can currently print a $2 off any $10 Boston Market purchase coupon here, valid thru October 21st.

Thanks It's Hip to Save! for this GREAT deal alert!

**Also, don't forget to check out this post from It's Hip to Save! and learn how you can "roll" buy one get one FREE deals at Boston Market!

Tide Clearance @ Walgreens!

GREAT CLEARANCE FINDS @ WALGREENS!!!

Be on the lookout for TIDE Total Care (regular size) 20 load bottle. This is ringing up for $2.29 at most of the stores around here, though only 1 store had it marked with a clearance sticker. 50 oz size, the "regular" 20 load size NOT the bigger bottle. Have them scan it to check the price. Use the $1/1 any Tide coupons from the 8/30 (most recent) Proctor & Gamble Sunday insert. Get cheap Tide! ALSO!!! Look for the Lavender and Vanilla 40oz (purple bottle) which was also on clearance for $2.29. I only found a few of these at one store. Heads up but your results may vary: Check for Tide to go minis ($1.59), Resolve Spray for carpets, Spray N Wash (only saw one type, but you never know!) Scotch nail saver sponges/dishes, All Small and Mighty (aqua bottle) (less than $2), Febreze Candles, Febreze Auto spray (in automotive section), and so much more! There were so many new markdowns in some of my local stores and I really scored on the Tide, my favorite! Also check the Thermos containers (small size) for kids lunches (or yours), perfect for coming colder weather and for sending soup! The character ones were $17.99 and marked down to $8, CARS and Disney Princesses. If not marked, ask them to scan to be sure! Hope this helps you all find some grea deals! Go with your coupons because these items go really fast!

Enjoy!
Warmly,
Tracey C.

NEW Walgreens Deals Starting Sunday 9/20 (tomorrow)

NEW WALGREENS DEALS STARTING 9/20 through 9/26

Thanks to Amy @Who Said Nothing in Life is Free???

Money Maker Thermacare Heat Wraps are $2.49 and you will get a $2.50 RR. There is a $1 printable coupon HERE.

Money Maker Roots of Nature Hair Care is $6 and you will get a $6 RR. There is a $1 printable coupon HERE.

Money Maker Carefree Pantiliners are $1.99 and you will get a $2 RR (monthly deal). There is a $1 coupon HERE and in the 8/30 Smart Source insert.

Money Maker or Free Glade 2oz Soy Candles are 2 for $4 and you will get a $1 RR (monthly deal). There is the free coupon and a $3/2 coupon in the 8/9 Smart Source insert.

Money Maker Sally Hansen Nail polish is 40% off (nail treatment or color) There is a $1 coupon in the 8/2 & 8/23 Red Plum inserts. You get a $5 RR on your next Sally Hansen purchase when you buy 3. *This is reported to roll*

FREE Aussie Hair Care is $2.99 and you will get a $2 RR. There is a $1 home mailer coupon.

FREE Trident Layers gum is 2 for $2 and you will get a $1 RR wyb 2. There is a $1/2 printable HERE. $2 - $1/2 = $1 and get a $1 RR

FREE Oral B Indicator Toothbrushes are 2 for $4 and you get a $2 RR wyb 2. There is a B1G1 coupon in the 8/23 Red Plum insert. $4 - 2 = $2 and get a $2 RR

FREE Samy Hair Care is B1G1 and there are Hang tags for Try Me Free Rebates.

Good Deal (Sunday only) Women's Bic Soleil 4pack are on sale for $4.99 and there is a $3 insert coupon (I think the 8/9 SS insert but it expires on 9/20 so you have to do this deal on Sunday) $4.99 - 3 = $1.99 and get a $1 RR

Good Deal Campbell's Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Chicken soup is 89 cents with ad coupon. There is a $1/2 printable coupon HERE. That makes it 78 cents for 2 cans.

Good Deal All Laundry Soap is on sale for $3.99 and there is a $1 coupon in the 8/2 Red Plum insert.

Good Deal 409 is on sale for 2 for $5 and you get a $2 RR wyb 2. There is a $1 coupon in the 8/30 Smart Source insert. $5 - $2 (2 x $1) = $3 and get a $2 RR

Good Deal Tylenol Cough, Cold, Allergy is on sale for $5.99 and you get a $5 RR wyb 2. There is a $3/2 manuf coupon in the 9/13 Red Plum insert and a $1 store coupon in the Healthy savings booklet (takes off $2 wyb 2). 2 @ $5.99 = $11.98 - $3/2 - $2 (2 x $1 store) = $6.98 and get a $5 RR

Good Deal Maybelline Cosmetics are B1G1 and there is a $1 coupon in the 9/13 Red Plum insert.

Good Deal Clorox Wipes are 2 for $5 and you get a $2 RR wyb 2. There are 75 cent peelies out there. $5 - $1.50 (2 x .75) = $3.50 and get a $2 RR

Good Deal Neutrogena Cosmetics are 40% off and there is a $3 coupon in the August and October All You Magazine.

Love Lance Armstrong? Have you heard of his energy giving products FRS yet?

If you have heard of them, you might be happy to know that a few of

these products are now available at your local Publix!

Print a BOGO FRS 4ct Chews Bag coupon HERE.

(Please let me know if the link doesn't work for you, I tried to send it from my email)

MONEY Maker @ Walgreens w/One-A-Day Vitamin Powder Packs

Word going around is that Walgreens is printing out a $5 Register Reward (RR) for buying 3 One-A-Day products. Well...for only $.99 you can buy 3 One-A-Day Women's 2-pack drink mixes multivitamins each, and you will get back a $5 RR!!! I purchased the mixed berry, but the Lemon-Lime should work also! That is 3 FREE trial packs....and a $2 profit after RR's! So, you spend $.99 X 3 = $2.97 + Tax..get back $5!

Here's a tip: Use your $3 RR from your FREE True North Nut crackers ($3 with a $3 RR, so free!) and a small filler item (look in the clearance section or buy a ramen noodle, there are clearance candies in the candy isle right now too) and pay just pennies for your 3 One-A-Day mixes and get a $5 RR back! Rinse, Repeat! Enjoy!

RefundCents.com FREE visitor days right now!

I am a member of RefundCents.com and I love the information and deals that are posted there EVERY DAY! It is a subscription site, but it is SO worth it! I have had a membership for over 6 years (I think, it may be 7..). Right now there is a free opportunity for anyone to come over and take advantage of all of the links, information, chit chat (other memebers sharing amazing deals), photos of stockpiles and so much more, for FREE! Michele, the owner of the site says:

For all members - send your friends on over for a free peek right now. There is open access for everyone for a couple days in honor of our mention in USA Today Weekend. The free access is:
username: school6
password: days4

Take a peek, I think you'll enjoy it!
Warmly,
Tracey C.

I was just thinking about the "Mall Free gift card" and hoping I would remember this when I saw a reminder post on Who Said Nothing in Life is Free and thought to myself, "Self, you better remind your readers too!" Plus, it will be a reminder for ME!
Consider yourself REMINDED!

It is almost time to go get your free $10 mall gift card!!!
(please scroll down past other posts to find original post and info about this deal!)
You can go on September 17 and 18 between 10 and close and on September 19 between 10 and 3. There is a limited number so I don't wait til the last day!!!

$5 LUVS Coupon!!!

It's Hip to Save posted that if you register for LUVS, starting Sept. 15th (Tue.) you can get a $5 coupon! Wowza! That's a GREAT coupon! So, hurry on over here and click on the Luvs Welcome Kit link in the bottom right hand corner. You will then be able to join the Luvs Network and request your very own $5-off coupon! Yay! I hear if you do it before tomorrow, you may only get a $1 coupon, so just have patience!! :) Thanks It's Hip to Save!

3 Bath and Body Works items for the price of 1!!!

Bath & Body Works has a new coupon available: Get a FREE Signature Collection Body Care item (up to a $12) with ANY $10 purchase! This coupon is valid thru September 27th! Plus, Bath & Body Works has their Signature Collection products on a Buy 2, get 1 FREE sale. Combine the above coupon with this sale and you'll basically be getting 3 products for the price of one! This will probably only work with an ONLINE purchase. To use this deal IN the store, you will need to purchase FOUR items, so it will end up being buy 2 get 2 free! Still an awesome deal!

Thanks to It's Hip to Save! for this great update!

FREE American Girl Craft Event @ Michael's 9/19!!

SWEET! Michael's has a new FREE crafting family event this coming Saturday, Sept. 19th from 10a.m. to 2 p.m.... how fun!

Make American Girl crafts at Michaels. Every girl (that includes US ladies! LOL) can make her own gifts inspired by American Girl books. Join us for a free craft event to create three American Girl projects. At Michaels US stores only. While supplies last.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE American Girl things and so do my girls! This will be one event we won't miss..and hey, it's FREE!!! Mark your calendars!

Michael's 50% off Printable Coupon Good 9/13-9/19

In an email from Michael's (you should go to Michaels.com and sign up for these great deals, coupons, event reminders and more emails) there was a link to print a 50% off any one item coupon! GREAT coupon, especially with so many holiday events coming up!! One use per person, per day. Go all week! Click HERE to get YOUR coupon and read exclusions and more! Enjoy friends!

Download a Free Veggie Tales Video!

Go HERE to download the "I Can Love (Because God Loves Me)" Video and Song!

Thanks to Stephanie @ CouponSavingGame for posting this great tip! Love it!

Panera Bread FREE Samples 9/10!!! YUMMY!

Hey readers! Don't miss this fun sample event at your local Paneras! Tomorrow, Sept. 10th, visit participating Panera Bread locations to taste samples of their new fall offerings such as their BBQ chopped chicken salad, Breakfast power sandwich, brownies and blondies, and NAPA almond chicken salad sandwich.

Check here for your local Panera Bread and the number to call to check if they are participating.

Live in Gainesville? I haven't called to see if they are participating or the times, but here's the info to check it out:

Our local Panera is at: Archer Road (#4152) -
3443 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, 32608 phone: (352) 380-0380

Thanks to Corrie @ "Cents"able Momma for this great tip!

Free Pangea Organics Skincare Discovery Kit..at Allure.com

Hurry and head over to ALLURE.COM to get this great Pangea Organics Skincare Discovery Kit for FREE!! (must register though!)

Word is: Sign up now and we'll send you a free trial-size sample kit with Pangea's wonderful scrub, cleanser, and facial cream - all made from the finest organic ingredients. You'll also receive coupons worth $70 off fine Pangea Organics products.

Check out that nice little sampling of coupons to go with your sample offer you get in the mail. Hurry though, they are only offering a limited amount of kits for free. Offer expires September 30th, or when supplies run out! NO Purchase Neccessary!

Thanks to Amy @ Who Said Nothing in Life is Free??? for the great info on this deal!

$10 Leapster 2 Coupon & $5 Leapster Game Coupon!

LEAPSTER LEARNING SYSTEM & GAME COUPONS!

Go now to Coupons.com if you can use a $10 off Leapster 2 Learning System (thinking Christmas??) and/or a $5/1 coupon good on any Leapster Learning game!! Remember you can print at least 2 of each of these simply by clicking the back arrow/button on your browser. Or you can just go to the home page and print again. Coupons.com usually lets you print 2 of each coupon. Great coupon! Hurry before the limits are reached and they pull the coupons!

Possible FREE Huggies Baby Wipes!

Thanks to reader Catherine for this heads up! Head on over to Coupons.com and print out the coupon for $1.50 off any one Huggies Diaper product. This likely includes wipes since they are a diapering product! Catherine suggests using the coupon at Walmart where the wipes were $1.50 for the 64 count at her local Walmart. Your results/mileage may vary..but print the coupon NOW..these coupons disappear FAST. Was still showing for me and was on page 6....may be different for your area. Hurry! Of course, you can use the coupon for diapers too! :) Thanks again Catherine.

By the way, you may want to consider saving the coupon for a good sale if you can't find the wipes cheap at Walmart. Look at Coupons.com for the $3/1 Huggies Overnights coupons & $3 off Huggies Pure and Natural diapers too, if they are products you (or a friend) can use.

Make MONEY buying Blue Bunny Ice Cream!!!

YUMMY! YUMMY I Love Blue Bunny!

Love Ice Cream? Love Money? Yeah? Me too!! Well, we are all in luck then, because Metroplex Savers just posted about a GREAT DEAL on her blog that is good for this weekend!

Over Laber Day Weekend (9/5-9/7), when you purchase Blue Bunny Aspen or Sedona Ice Cream Novelties, they will refund your full purchase price!

You will need:
1) Original Receipt
2) Original UPC bar code from the package
3) THIS Rebate form

= FREE ICE CREAM!!

To make this deal even "sweeter" (Metroplex words here! :))
-Use the $2.00 coupon from the 8/2 SmartSource insert (regional coupon)
AND/Or
-$1.00 UPromise eCoupon (deposited to your account)

Using both these coupons makes this deal a $3.00 MoneyMaker!!
If you do not yet have a UPromise account to save for your educational expenses, you can sign up anytime! The eCoupon will attach to your store rewards card, I believe. See UPromise for more details!

I have found these at my local Walmart SuperCenter, where have other readers found these Ice Cream Treats?

Thanks Metroplex for posting this great deal!

$25 Sams Club Giveaway at Who Said Nothing in Life is Free!!!

Whoo Hoo!! I LOVE Giveaways! Don't you? Well then, mosey on over to Who Said Nothing in Life is Free???? and enter her giveaway for a $25 Gift Card for Sam's Club OR 5 One-day passes to shop without a membership... I already have a membership, so I would be happy to have the $25 gift card! I love some of the great deals at Sam's Club! Right now, they are having bonus boxtops promos, so even better! Click HERE to go enter the giveaway!