Transaction #2:
The Neutrogena deal (buy 3, get $10 RR) is good all month so don't feel like you need to run out and do this right away. It may even work out better as all Neutrogena products will go on sale later this month for 25% off. However, the coupon booklets at Safeway may not be up much longer so you'll want to head out and get some of those now.
Note: If you want to pick up the Ecotrin, I'd suggest hitting the stores early on this week. Between the $2 coupons and the $1.50 peelies, this is an easy moneymaker on a handy product (aspirin). I don't imagine they'll be in-stock for very long. For more hot deals at Walgreens this week, you can see a great matchup at The Coupon Project!
Everything except for the melon and tomato sauce are from Safeway:Plus, when you buy the 4pack of frappucinos, you get a coupon good for any free grande frapp at your in-store Starbucks (up to $4.75). The husband went through with this and I followed behind with a second 4pack of frappucinos and another O Organics tea (free)- a nice way to treat ourselves after running all over the place this morning.
If you're wondering about the lack of fresh foods- don't worry! We went yesterday to stock up on 4/$1 fresh corn at Safeway and I also grabbed about 2lbs of organic bananas at QFC for $0.75. I'm so excited that our store has recently started putting out "baking bananas" for $0.39/lb (both organic and regular!) because they're perfectly ripe for us most of the time. Another exciting sidenote, our garden is producing tons of delicious butter lettuce already! I've also got a pot of cilantro that's been doing great and we've had a few ripe strawberries. I've never really tried to keep a full vegetable garden before so it's fun to have one that's doing so well. Our broccoli, tomatoes, zucchini, and peas are all starting to do things as well.
Heinz Ketchup Pin: click your region, and fill out the form...just be sure to select "pin" from the drop down menu.
Boscia Green Tea Linens: (for wiping excess oil off your face)
Sample of Ritz Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Crackerfuls: Be sure to "like" their Facebook page!
Free Samples Crystal Light: Must be a member of Vocalpoint, but signup is free and they send out awesome freebies
Coupon for FREE Genesis Juice: (thanks For The Mommas!)
Don't forget to check Walmart either, they send out great samples and coupons:
QFC: (through today)
(Please disregard my piles of laundry!)
I was excited to find these packs of Maxwell House on clearance for $4.32 each (50% off) at my Target store yesterday (especially since I've been on the lookout for good coffee deals for my mom and I). Even better, I earned a $5 giftcard for each set of 3 I bought. I'm hearing most Target stores in the area have lots of these on hand, although at this rate that may not last long! Here's how my deal worked out:Transaction 2 was merely a repeat. I could have gotten a better deal if I'd had more $1/1 coupons but this still worked out nicely. Another option would be to use a $2 off Maxwell House when you buy Fig Newtons coupon (especially if you like these cookies). My store had these on sale for $2.79. That'd make 3 packs of coffee, 3 packs cookies, and one $5 giftcard only $15.33- that's like $3.45 for each pair of coffee and cookies you buy. Even without coupons, this deal works out to be $7.96 for each set of 3 after giftcard, and that's only $2.66 per can of coffee. (Please note: I do not know when this giftcard promo ends, so you may want to have the cashier check for you.)
Starting tomorrow (5/18), you'll be able to pick up a FREE limited edition panty (with purchase) at Victoria's Secret to celebrate their reaching 3 million fans on facebook. They announced this a while back, and even held a vote so fans could vote on their favorite choice. If you're interested, be sure to print your coupon and head in before your store runs out.
If you calculate in the RR I started and ended with, I spent about $0.52 for each bottle of body wash (a lot of that boils down to taxes). To see what other Walgreens deals are going on this week, you may want to check out MoneySavingMom.
Did you get anything neat in the mail recently? To make this post a little bit more fun than usual- let's make it a teeny giveaway! Leave me a comment with your favorite recent freebie(s) sometime before 12pm PST tomorrow and one random commenter will receive an envelope full of coupons (FREE item and fun tearpad finds) from my collection.
I actually purchased 4 gallons of milk but one didn't make it into the photo. These prices are only good through the end of today, so you'll have to hurry down if you want to take advantage of them:I found my O Organics coupons in store about 2 weeks ago, they're good for $1 off any 1 O Organics items and don't expire until 12/31/2010 so keep an eye out for them! You can only use one per transaction- but they're good on such a wide variety of organic food products (including produce and dairy) that I'm sure you're going to want them!
I also grabbed a copy of the Sunday paper since I hadn't bought one yesterday. I lost my receipt, so I'm not sure of my exact savings except that it was $23 something. I used up the $15 worth of catalinas I had earned buying water, cereal, and taco shells last week. The brown packages are about 4 lbs of boneless skinless chicken tenders (on bonus buy for $1.99/lb).
I also bought a large thing of lighter fluid for the husband, because we decided to grill tonight kind of last minute. I started with $10 in RR and ended with $11 in RR. Here's the breakdown:Transaction #2:
Rite Aid is currently offering a coupon for a FREE personalized mousepad when you watch the Fuji Film video over at their Video Values website. You will have to create and account if you haven't done so yet, but it's pretty easy to set up. You can choose to use the coupon in-store or order your mousepad online (shipping to store will make shipping free). 
Walgreens is currently offering a FREE 8x10 Collage print when you use code GOODTHOUGHTS through Saturday May 8th. This is something you can order online and pick up in store. (note: you may have to pay tax)
Starting tomorrow, May 7th, Starbucks will be rolling out 1/2 price frappucinos for Happy Hour from 3-5pm everyday (through the 16th). You can read more information (and RSVP via Facebook, so your friend don't miss out) right here.
Now through May 15th, when you "like" Libby's Table on Facebook, you'll get a chance to sign up for a coupon good for a FREE can of Libby's vegetables (any size, any variety). I'm not sure how we'll be receiving this coupon because after signing up it says "You'll receive your free coupon by email or mail within 4-6 weeks" but it's certainly not something to pass up.Are you ready for another Lane Bryant freebie? This week, you can take in this printable coupon and get yourself a FREE Cotton Shirred Cami (no purchase required). The coupon is valid at all Lane Bryant and Cacique stores. You've got until Monday May 10th to pick yours up! I sure hope they keep up with these freebies, it's a great way to get people into their stores.
Victoria's Secret has another coupon out good for a FREE Beauty Rush Lipgloss with any purchase. This offer is good through May 25th, so be sure to print your coupon before heading to the store!
(3 more cases of water are still in the car)
Really, I bought 4 cases of Arrowhead water- but those things are heavy so only one made it into the photo (the other 3 were unloaded in the backroom by the sweet & helpful husband). Here's what I did:6 Mission Tortillas $1.49 each
6 Old El Paso Taco Shells $1.29 each
I also used a $2 survey coupon that I had earned a couple of weeks ago to bring my total down a little bit more. The water will be really nice to have on-hand, especially during the summer when we're on the go- so I may head back in to buy more. The taco shells are not really something we use (I prefer to make my own) but they do come in handy for quick taco nights once in a while, or else they can be donated. Either way, they helped me shave a little bit off my next meat purchase and that's never a bad thing! For those of you wondering, we did buy produce and milk earlier today but didn't have time to snap a photo. I snagged a few great markdowns at Fred Meyer and spent about $9.xx there.
