• Save A Lot: Deals for the week of May 18 – 24, 2011

    The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience.   There are a lot of great deals for grilling out, here is a great Blessings Multiplied BBQ Brisket recipe, you could also do this recipe with the spare ribs that are on sale at Save A Lot this week!  Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!

    Meats and Seafood

    Beef Spare Ribs – $1.99 per lb

    Holten Beef Patties (24 oz, 6 patties) – $1.99

    Fairgrounds Hot Dogs (12 oz) – $0.69

    Hillshire Farms Smoked Sausage (14 oz) – $1.99
    Use $1/1 coupon from Hillshire Farms
    $0.99 each after coupon

    Ocean Market (Flounder, Tilapia, Lemon Herb Tilapia, Pollock) (4 oz) – $1.00

    Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).

    Fridge and Freezer

    Libby’s Steam Bag Vegetables (12 oz) – $0.69

    Coburn Farms Dozen Large Eggs – $0.99

    Sunny D (48 oz)  – $0.99
    Use $0.25/1 coupon insert from 5/15 Smart Source (Expires 8/31/11)
    $0.74 each with coupon

    Reser’s Potato and Macaroni Salads – $2.99
    Use $1/1 printable coupon from Coupon Web
    $1.99 each with coupon

    Fudgsicles or Popsicles – $1.00

    Borden Singles or Grilled Cheese Melts (12 oz) – $1.50

    McClary’s American Singles – $0.99

    World’s Fair Junior Pops – $0.99

    Coburn Farms Sour Cream (16 oz) – $1.29

    Coburn Farms Dip (16 oz) – $1.39

    Coburn Farms Yogurt – $0.50

    Household

    Wrightware Foam Plates (100 count) – $2.00

    Pert Paper Towels – $0.69

    First Force Pine Cleaner – $1.00

    Produce

    Idaho Potatoes (5 lbs) – $1.49

    Jumbo Vine Ripe Tomatoes – $0.99 per lb

    Jumbo Vidalio Onions – $0.59 per lb

    Grocery

    Summerset Tagless Ice Tea Bags (100 Count) – $1.19

    Kool-Aide (assorted variety) – $0.20 each

    Cowboy Billy’s Baked Beans (16 oz) – $0.79

    Cowboy Billy’s Pork & Beans (16 oz) – $0.50

    Kurtz Dill Pickles (32 oz) – $1.59

    Kurtz Yellow Mustard – $0.69

    Kurtz Ketchup – $0.89

    J Higg’s Butter Round Crackers – $1.69

    Port Side Chunk Light Tuna – $0.53

    Del Pino’s Canned Pasta – $0.69

    Hargis House Beans & Franks – $0.69

    O Days Mac & Cheese – $0.39

    Maruchan Ramon Noodles – $0.89

    Portmann’s Salad Dressing – $1.29

    Save-A-Lot Brand Soda – $0.69

    Crisp Lemonade – $0.99

    Thirst Quench’r Drink Sticks – $1.19

    J. Higg’s Cornies Corn Chips – $1.29

    J Higg’s Potato Chips – $1.19

    J Higg’s Cheezie Puffs – $1.29

    Gourmet Onion Rings – $0.99

    CK Cheese Balls – $1.29

    Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals!  Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.

    For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here.  If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.

  • 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.

  • Walgreens – FREE Photo Collage (8×10)

    Get a FREE 8×10 Photo Collage from Walgreens just in time for Mother’s Day!!!

    • Log in to Walgreens Photo Store
    • Upload a Few Favorite Pictures
    • Create Your Collage
    • At Check Out Enter Promo Code – FREECOLLAGE
    • A Second Promo Code You Can Use Is (you may have to do separate transactions) – FORMOM
    • Select to Pick up your Collage at your local Walgreens Store.
    • Coupon Code Expires May 7, 2011

    Great gift for Mother’s Day that is personal and within the budget!

  • Family Outings: 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby (Greenville, SC)

    Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend with your family?  If you are near Greenville, South Carolina and want to participate in a fun activity with the family you should check out the 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby.

    Specific Date / Time Information:

    • Event – 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby
    • Date – Saturday, May 7, 2011
    • Time – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • Location: Falls Park on the Reedy River, Greenville, South Carolina
    • Duck Race – 2:30 PM
    • Starting Point for Duck Race – Main Street Bridge
    • Duck Prices – $5.00 each or 6 for $25.00

    What is the Reedy River Duck Derby?

    • The Rotary Club of Greenville puts on a great event to benefit local charities such as Mauldin Miracle League, Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network, EarlyAct FirstKnight, and other local charities.  You can adopt a duck(s) for your family for $5.00 each or 6 ducks for $25. You can cheer for your duck(s) as it races along with thousands of other ducks down the Reedy River, over the falls and to the finish line.  The winning ducks will be awarded prices.

    How many ducks can I buy?

    • As many as you want.  It is $5.00 per duck or $25.00 for 6 ducks.

    What are the Prizes for winning?

    • Grand Prize – 1 Year Supply of Groceries at Bi-Lo
    • 2nd Place Prize – Painting by Kavita Ball sponsored by Urban Peacock
    • 3rd Place Prize – Child Care Tuiton Fees sponsored by Park Place Children’s Center
    • 4th Place Prize – Greenville Charm Bracelet sponsored by JB Lacher Jewelers
    • Plus Over 30 Additional Prizes to be awarded sponsored by local businesses (here are a few)
    • Theater Ticket Packages – Camelot Theaters
    • Park Passes – Greenville County Recreational District
    • Pottery Lessons for 12 – Vitti Tile and Pottery
    • Photography Sessions – White Blaze Photography
    • Guest Package with golf 2 Guests for 2 Nights and 2 Rounds of Golf – Embassy Suites
    • Gift Package – Hampton Inn Riverplace
    • Weekend Gift Package with Breakfast – Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
    • And Many More Great Prizes!!!!

    What other activities are going on downtown Greenville during the Duck Derby Event?

    • The Duck Derby Activities begin at 10:00 on Saturday, May 7, 2011
    • Games
    • Activities for Kids
    • Entertainment
    • Local Artist Exhibits
    • Mauldin Miracle League Game
    • Balloon Artists
    • Face Painting
    • Magicians
    • Hoola-Hooping
    • Musical Groups
    • Demonstrations & Interactive Activities for Kids

    The Reedy River Duck Derby is a fun filled day with activities and entertainment for the whole family, plus it benefits many wonderful local charities.  For more information about the upcoming 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby please visit the Reedy River Duck Derby website.