Rewards

  • CVS: Spent $0.26 and Got $7 ECB’s Back!

     

    CVS Deals

    CVS has a few good deals this week, however, I didn’t get to go to the store until the end of the week.  I was happy to stock up on some items including toothpaste and diapers this week while utilizing a few of my coupons.   I was able to get a couple of good clearance items this week too.  For the items I was not able to pick up because they were out of stock I got rain checks.  Today I was able to get the items for $0.25 plus tax ($0.01) making my out of pocket cost $0.26 and received $7 ECB’s to use on my next CVS purchase.  Here is what I purchased this week.

    • 1 –  Wet & Wild Craze Purple Glitter Nail Polish for $0.99 (on clearance)
    • 1 – Huggies Supreme Jumbo Pack of Diapers for $8.99
    • 2 – Colgate Max Fresh Toothpastes for $2.79 each (total $5.58
    • 1 – Clear Plastic Wrap 100 SF for $1.00
    • 1 – Premium Jordan Almonds for $0.74
    • 1 –  CVS Chest Congestion Medicine for $1.95

    Here are the coupons I used on the items.

    • Used $3.00 Huggies Manufacturer Coupon
    • Used $3.00 CVS Kiosk Coupon
    • Used $13.00 ECB coupons from prior purchases

    I received $7.00 ECB’s back today:

    • $1.00 ECB’s for Green Tag Reward (every 4th visit you use your Green Tag you get a $1 ECB)
    • $4.00 ECB’s for Colgate Products ($2 Each)
    • $2.00 ECB’s for Huggies Products

    This week I was able to save over $32 at CVS by purchasing these items and using coupons.

    When you shop the CVS sales regularly and have ECB’s that you can roll over toward future purchases the bonus ECB’s start adding up (Green Bag Tags and Beauty Club).  As you can see from my shopping trip today you don’t have to purchase a lot to save money when shopping at CVS.  Plus you can use the additional ECB’s you receive towards your next purchase.  You can pick and chose what is best for your family.

    I would love to hear your CVS shopping story for this week!  For those of you who shop regularly at CVS please share how you were able to save this week!  Although the weekly ad sales are similar every family and situation is different so you may have found items better suited to your household.  In your comment please feel free to share a link to your blog article showing us how you were able to save shopping at CVS.

  • Living on a Budget: Groceries $40 for 4

    Another week of doing Groceries $40 for 4. I was able to stock up on some items for our pantry so we should be good for awhile now. Most of the items I stocked up were non-perishable products this week.  A lot of the items we picked up will be great for the upcoming road trips we have this summer!  Below are my grocery shopping adventures for the week!

    Walgreens Grocery Deals!

    Groceries from Walgreens:

    • $2.71 at Walgreens for 2 Pure Bottle Water Packages (24 count each), 4 Sugar Free Strawberry Jello, 1 Sugar Free Orange Jello, 1 Walgreens Cashew Halves, 1 Celsius Ice Tea, 1 Arizona Tea with Blueberry, 1 Arizona Tea with Pomegranate, 1 Arizona Tea with Raspberry, 1 Arizona Tea with Lemon, and 1 Illy Cappucino Coffee Drink.   With upcoming road trips and hot months these will come in handy.  I spent $2.71 but received $5 in Register Rewards back to use on future purchases.

    Walmart, Dollar Tree, and Save A Lot | Riteaid Groceries

    Groceries from Walmart:

    • $0.90 at Walmart for French Bread on Clearance

    Groceries from Dollar Tree:

    • $1.01 at Dollar Tree for 1 loaf of Nature’s Own Whole Wheat Bread

    Groceries from Save A Lot | Riteaid:

    • $21.64 at Save A Lot | Riteaid for 1 Whole Chicken on clearance, 5 packs of Hotdogs ($0.69 each), 1 bag of Carrots, 1 package String Cheese, 1 block of Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 1 can Pringles, 1 package of fresh Mushrooms (on clearance), 2 Ham Lunchables, 1 bag Red Delicious Apples, 1 bag Granny Smith Apples

    I am excited to be doing our Groceries $40 for 4 budget.  This week I spent $26.26 on groceries.  Even though I was under budget I was still able to stock up on a couple items.  Thankfully I was able to keep the amount within reason and I was able to have a extra left over for those weeks when I find a really good deal or go a little over.  I am grateful for the coupons and Register Rewards I was able to use this week on the few items I purchased.

    It is my goal to give you regular updates on this budget section so you can celebrate the good weeks with me and thump me on the bad weeks!  As always you are welcomed to join the journey with me.  I would love to hear your story and how you are doing too.  The purpose of our family doing this it to watch our grocery spending while allowing us to feed our family, enjoy life, share with others, and yet stay on track with our budget.

    Living on a Budget is a series of ways our family uses a budget to help keep us accountable with our finances.  Life doesn’t always go as planned.  We have used some of the ideas I will be sharing for years while others are ones we are just starting to implement as we continue finding ways to be creative and have fun with what we have been given.  Having a plan in place allows us the freedom to be smart with what we have been given, get more creative when it is a tight (week, month, year or a season) and when necessary live a much more simplified life.  A budget helps us stay on track so we have more opportunities to enjoy the many blessings we have been given as well as share what we have with others.  There is so much more to life than having all the stuff.  We may not have the newest or greatest items in our house, we drive used cars, and wear hand-me-down clothing…..however, if our family is taken care of and have love for each other and others we have more than all the riches in the world.

  • Pampers Gifts to Grow – 10 Free Points

    Receive another 10 free points from Pampers with the a new Gifts to Grow code!

    This code is different from the previous codes I have given.

    Use Code:  4XGHB4HPE7PB7NK

    The code expires on June 4th so make sure to add it to your account within the next few days!

    You can save up the rewards to purchase gifts!

    For more information about the Pampers Gift to Grow Program and how you can start earning Pampers “Gifts to Grow” Rewards for your family go to Pampers Gifts to Grow!

  • Walgreens: Spent $5 and Got $1.50 Back

     

    Deals at Walgreens!

    I went to Walgreens to stock up on some of their deals this week.  I spent $5.85 including tax at Walgreens this week for health and beauty purchases and received $1.50 Register Rewards back from that visit to use towards my next purchase at Walgreens.  For those of you who haven’t used Walgreens Register Rewards or Rebates here’s what I got.

    • 2 – Walgreens Pantiliners for $0.50 each (total of $1.00)
    • 1 – Walgreens Gallon Storage Bags with Zipper (20 count) for $1.89
    • 1 – Walgreens Quart Freezer Bags with Zipper (20 Count) for $1.89
    • 1 – Walgreens Sandwich Bags with Zipper (50 Count) for $1.89
    • 1 – Goody’s Extra Strength Headache Medicine (6 count) for $1.50

    The total was over $5 with tax before using discounts & coupons.  Here are the coupons I used on the five items.

    • Used $2.40 Walgreens Bag Coupon for the 3 Boxes
    • Used $0.98 Walgreens Pantyliner Coupon for the 2 Bags

    I received $1.50 ECB’s and Rebates back today:

    • $1.50 Register Rewards for Goody’s Product

    Walgreen’s Register Rewards will expire two weeks from the date they are printed so you will need to make sure to use them before their expiration date.  I always keep the ones that are expiring the soonest on top of the stack to make sure to use them first.

    Another important fact regarding Walgreen’s Register Rewards you will need to know if you haven’t used them before is you can only use 1 coupon per item.  If you use a manufacturer’s coupon for every item you are purchasing you will not be able to use any Register Reward for that transaction.   If you do have a coupon for each item then check Walgreen’s weekly ad because they will have items on sale each week for pennies up to $1 that you can use as “filler” items but they won’t raise your total too much.  Once you get started using coupons and rewards you may discover, like I did, how to purchase many of your health and beauty items for nothing or very little.  Since using coupons and reward programs I rarely pay full price for any of our health and beauty items plus I usually have extra to share with guests visiting us or to give away.

    For those of you who shop regularly at Walgreens I encourage you to share how you were able to save this week!  Although the weekly ad sales are similar every family and situation is different so you may have found items better suited to your household.  In your comment please feel free to share a link to your blog article showing us how you were able to save at Walgreens.

  • CVS: Spent $3 and Got $13 ECB’s Back!

     

    CVS Deals!

    CVS has a few good deals this week.  I was happy to stock up on some items including toothbrushes and shampoo this week while utilizing a few of my coupons.   Today I was able to get the items for $3,45 plus tax ($0.22) making my out of pocket cost $3.67 and received $13.99 ECB’s to use on my next CVS purchase.  Here is what I purchased this week.

    • 1 –  Mars 3 Musketeers Truffle Crisp for $0.50
    • 1 – Snickers Peanut Butter Squares for $0.50
    • 1 – Pantene Pro-V 2 in 1 Shampoo (Dry to Moisturized) – $3.49
    • 1 – Pantene Pro-V 2 in 1 Shampoo (Frizzy to Smooth) – $3.49
    • 2 – Oral B Indicator Toothbrushes for $1.99 EACH (total $3.98)
    • 1 –  Preparation H Wipes (10 Count) – $3.99

    Here are the coupons I used on the items.

    • Used $2.00 Preparation H Printable Manufacturer Coupon
    • Used $1.50/2  Oral B Indicator Manufacturer Coupon
    • Used $3.00/2 Pantene Manufacturer Coupon
    • Used $5.99 ECB coupons from prior purchases

    I received $13.99 ECB’s back today:

    • $5.00 ECB’s for Beauty Club Rewards
    • $3.99 ECB’s for Preparation H Products
    • $2.00 ECB’s for Oral B Products ($1 Each)
    • $2.00 ECB’s for Pantene Products
    • $1.00 ECB’s for Mars Products

    This week I was able to save over $19 at CVS by purchasing these items and using coupons.

    When you shop the CVS sales regularly and have ECB’s that you can roll over toward future purchases the bonus ECB’s start adding up (Green Bag Tags and Beauty Club).  As you can see from my shopping trip today you don’t have to purchase a lot to save money when shopping at CVS.  Plus you can use the additional ECB’s you receive towards your next purchase.  You can pick and chose what is best for your family.

    I would love to hear your CVS shopping story for this week!  For those of you who shop regularly at CVS please share how you were able to save this week!  Although the weekly ad sales are similar every family and situation is different so you may have found items better suited to your household.  In your comment please feel free to share a link to your blog article showing us how you were able to save shopping at CVS.

  • CVS: Spent $11 and Got $23 ECB’s Back!

    CVS Shopping Trip

    CVS has a few good deals this week.  I was happy to stock up on some items including paper towels and sunscreen this week while utilizing a few of my coupons.   This week I was able to get the items for $9.90 plus tax ($1.24) making my out of pocket cost $11.14 and received $23 ECB’s to use on my next CVS purchase.  Here is what I purchased this week.

    • 1 – Finesse Moisturizing Shampoo for $2.50
    • 2 – Scott Mega Paper Towels (6 count) for $5.00 each
    • 1 – Dial Soap for $1.88
    • 1 – Speedstick Stainguard Deodorant for $2.99
    • 2 – CVS Vitamins Super B (100 Count) for $7.49 each (on sale for B1G1F)
    • 1 – Neutrogena Sun Care Ultra for $9.79
    • 1 – Neutrogena Sun Care Spray 30 SPF for $10.79
    • 1 – Trident Citrus Twist Gum – $1.29
    • 1 – John Frieda Precision Foam Color – $11.99

    Here are the coupons I used on the items.

    • Used $11.99 John Frieda Precision Foam Color  (Free Product Coupon)
    • Used $1.00 Scott Paper Towel Manufacturer Coupon
    • Used $1.00 Scott Paper Towel Manufacturer Coupon
    • Used $1.00 Finesse Manufacturer Coupon
    • Used $0.50 Speedstick Manufacturer Coupon
    • Used $3.00 off Healthcare Purchase from CVS Kiosk
    • Used $3.00 off Beauty Purchase from CVS Kiosk
    • Used $1.00 off Trident Gum from CVS Kiosk
    • Used $24.77 ECB coupons from prior purchases

    I received $23 ECB’s back today:

    • $10.00 ECB’s for Neutrogena Sun Care Products
    • $5.00 ECB’s for Beauty Club Reward (every $50 you spend you get a $5 ECB)
    • $2.00 ECB’s for Scott Paper Towel Products
    • $2.00 ECB’s for John Frieda Products
    • $2.00 ECB’s for Speed Stick Products
    • $1.00 ECB’s for Dial Products
    • $1.00 ECB’s for Green Tag Reward (every 4th visit you use your Green Tag you get a $1 ECB)

    This week I was able to save over $78 at CVS by purchasing these items and using coupons.

    When you shop the CVS sales regularly and have ECB’s that you can roll over toward future purchases the bonus ECB’s start adding up (Green Bag Tags and Beauty Club).  As you can see from my shopping trip today you don’t have to purchase a lot to save money when shopping at CVS.  Plus you can use the additional ECB’s you receive towards your next purchase.  You can pick and chose what is best for your family.

    I would love to hear your CVS shopping story for this week!  For those of you who shop regularly at CVS please share how you were able to save this week!  Although the weekly ad sales are similar every family and situation is different so you may have found items better suited to your household.  In your comment please feel free to share a link to your blog article showing us how you were able to save shopping at CVS.

  • Walgreens: Spent $6 and Got $14 Back

    Walgreens Deals!

    I went to Walgreens to stock up on some of their deals this week.  I spent $6.72 including tax at Walgreens this week for health and beauty purchases and received $13.97 Register Rewards and Rebates back from that visit to use towards my next purchase at Walgreens.  For those of you who haven’t used Walgreens Register Rewards or Rebates here’s what I got.

    • 2 – Colgate Total Toothpastes at $3.00 each = $6.00 total with $4.00 Register Rewards Back (free with coupons plus overage with Register Rewards and Coupons)
    • 2 – Nexcare Bandages (30 count) at$2.99 each =  $5.98 total with $2.99 each Mail in Rebate (free with Rebate)
    • 1 – SunBurnt Gel at $3.99 with Mail in Rebate (free with Rebate)
    • 2 – Scotch Strips at$0.75 each = $1.50 total (marked down on clearance from $2.99 each plus had 2 – $1.00 Coupons making them free)
    • 1 – Cherry Chapstick at $1.00
    • 2 – Fiskar Scissors at $0.75 each = $1.50 total (marked down on clearance from $4.99 each)
    • 1 – Suave Professionals Hair Spray at $3.00 (free with coupon)
    • 2 – Scotch Bubble Mailers at $1.50 each = $3.00 total (free sample included)

    The total was over $49 with tax before using discounts & coupons.  Here are the coupons I used on the five items.

    • Used $1.00 Colgate Manufacturer Coupon for 1 toothpaste
    • Used $1.00 Colgate Walgreens Store Coupon for 1 toothpaste
    • Used $0.75 Colgate Manufacturer Coupon 1 toothpaste
    • Used $1.00 Scotch Strips Manufacturer Coupon for 1 Scotch Strip
    • Used $1.00 Scotch Strips Manufacturer Coupon for 1 Scotch Strip
    • Used FREE Product Coupon from Sauve Professionals (took off $3.00)
    • Used $12 Register Rewards from previous purchase

    I received $13.97 ECB’s and Rebates back today:

    • $4.00 Register Rewards for Colgate
    • $5.98 Rebate for Nexcare Bandages
    • $3.99 Rebate for SunBurnt Gel

    Walgreen’s Register Rewards will expire two weeks from the date they are printed so you will need to make sure to use them before their expiration date.  I always keep the ones that are expiring the soonest on top of the stack to make sure to use them first.

    Another important fact regarding Walgreen’s Register Rewards you will need to know if you haven’t used them before is you can only use 1 coupon per item.  If you use a manufacturer’s coupon for every item you are purchasing you will not be able to use any Register Reward for that transaction.   If you do have a coupon for each item then check Walgreen’s weekly ad because they will have items on sale each week for pennies up to $1 that you can use as “filler” items but they won’t raise your total too much.  Once you get started using coupons and rewards you may discover, like I did, how to purchase many of your health and beauty items for nothing or very little.  Since using coupons and reward programs I rarely pay full price for any of our health and beauty items plus I usually have extra to share with guests visiting us or to give away.

    For those of you who shop regularly at Walgreens I encourage you to share how you were able to save this week!  Although the weekly ad sales are similar every family and situation is different so you may have found items better suited to your household.  In your comment please feel free to share a link to your blog article showing us how you were able to save at Walgreens.

  • Pampers Gifts to Grow – 10 Free Points

    Receive another 10 free points from Pampers with the a new Gifts to Grow code!

    This code is different from the previous codes I have given.

    Use Code:  VMF776C7HMEXT4P

    The code expires on May 13th so make sure to add it to your account within the next few days!

    You can save up the rewards to purchase gifts!

    For more information about the Pampers Gift to Grow Program and how you can start earning Pampers “Gifts to Grow” Rewards for your family go to Pampers Gifts to Grow!

  • Pampers Gifts to Grow – 10 Free Points

    Receive another 10 free points from Pampers with the a new Gifts to Grow code!

    Take this survey and receive you free points – https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PampersFacebookSurveyMay2011

    The code expires on May 6th at 11:59 PM so make sure to add it to your account right away!

    You can save up the rewards to purchase gifts!

    For more information about the Pampers Gift to Grow Program and how you can start earning Pampers “Gifts to Grow” Rewards for your family go to Pampers Gifts to Grow!