As I get more readers to my now not-so-new blog, I find myself answering similar questions about CVS and Walgreens and how to shop there. I've decided to write a post dedicated to each store as a 101 for beginners type post. In these "101" posts, you'll learn how to shop at CVS and Walgreens to best maximize your money and coupons. If you follow the tips, you can save 90%+ on your shopping trips!
CVS puts out a weekly ad in the Sunday newspaper. You can also have the ad emailed to you from their website if you choose. CVS ads are released several days (if not weeks) early on Slickdeals.
The first thing you'll need to do is get an ExtraCare card. They are FREE for you and you can sign up for one at your local CVS. Make sure to register the card online at http://www.cvs.com/ so you can get coupons emailed to you. Each time you enter your CVS store scan your ExtraCare card at the scanner machine (usually found near the front of the store or near the make-up department). It will usually print out additional coupons for you. You can also scan items to see the price on this scanner.
In my CVS posts you'll see me refer to ECB's. ECB's are ExtraCare Bucks and they are the rewards that print out on the bottom of your receipt to be used as cash at CVS. For example, you may find toothpaste on sale for $2.99 and the ad says you'll get $2.00 back in ECB's. You buy the toothpaste and pay the $2.99 and then on the bottom of your receipt it will say "$2.99 ExtraCare Bucks". You can use these ECB"s on your next purchase as CASH! Please note that the cash register will not allow the cashier to use the ECB's on tax so you should always ask for your subtotal before tax to know how many ECB's you can use. Also, you won't get money back on the ECB's so if your total is $1.50 and you have an ECB for $2.00 you will lose the $.50. You'll need to weigh your options and decide if it's worth it to buy a filler item (my CVS has caramel canides at the front for $.33) or to just pay our of pocket and use the ECB's later.
The goal with CVS is to "roll" your ECB's to make your out of pocket (OOP) the lowest possible. It is a game! You do this typically by separating into smaller transactions and using the ECB's earned from one transaction to pay for the next.
Here is an example:
Colgate Max Fresh or Max White, On Sale $2.99 Get $2.00 ECB's (limit 2)
Use $1.00 cpn
Pay $1.99 out of pocket after coupon
You'll earn $2 in ECB's from this deal
Then do your next transaction:
Adidas Action 3 Anti-perspirant, On Sale $3.99 Get $3.00 ECB's (limit 3)
Use $1.00 cpn
Use your $2 ECB's from first transaction
Pay just $.99 after coupon and ECB's
You will often get $3 off when you spend $15 CVS coupons printed from the in-store scanner. Your total needs to add up to $15 BEFORE coupons! Hand the cashier your $3 off when you spend $15 coupon first then the rest of your coupons, then the ECB's left to pay off your balance. This order is very important and the deals won't work if you do it another way.
You may also get CVS coupons for items that print from the scanner or at the bottom of your receipt. You can stack these coupons, this means you can use 1 CVS coupon and 1 manufacturer's coupon.
Make sure to hand the cashier your coupons in this order:
1. $ off when you spend X (make sure your total reaches the correct amount before coupons and tax)
2. CVS coupons & manufacturer's coupons
3. ECB's
Please leave a comment or send me an email if you have any questions about shopping at CVS with these guidelines!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Friendly's SprinkleVision
Those of you who grew up on or currently live in the Northeast are probably familiar with Friendlys. If you are in New England, Friendlys is probably a way of life! For those of you who don't live near a Friendlys or have never been to one, Friendlys is a casual restaurant that serves typical American food along with great ice cream - sundaes, shakes (they call them Fribbles), all kinds of creations!
The folks at Friendlys asked to try out their newest great idea for kids - SprinkleVision! Throughout this year, kids who go to Friendlys will be given a pair of special SprinkleVision glasses with red lenses to help them view the codes hidden throughout the restaurant. They write down the codes in the restaurant and then when they get home, log on to http://www.iwannagotofriendlys.com/ to access the virtual ice cream factory where kids can do puzzles and play games for a chance to earn real prizes!
The grand-prize winner will win a spot in an upcoming Friendlys commercial and FREE ice cream for a year, 3 winners will get a tour of the real ice cream factory and 27 winners will get FREE ice cream for a year!
This was such a fun experience at Friendlys watching all the kids writing down the codes and wearing their cute red glasses! Friendlys has always been kid-friendly but this just adds to the kid-friendliness. If you have a Friendlys near you, take your kids to experience SprinkleVision and a chance at some fabulous prizes!
The folks at Friendlys asked to try out their newest great idea for kids - SprinkleVision! Throughout this year, kids who go to Friendlys will be given a pair of special SprinkleVision glasses with red lenses to help them view the codes hidden throughout the restaurant. They write down the codes in the restaurant and then when they get home, log on to http://www.iwannagotofriendlys.com/ to access the virtual ice cream factory where kids can do puzzles and play games for a chance to earn real prizes!
The grand-prize winner will win a spot in an upcoming Friendlys commercial and FREE ice cream for a year, 3 winners will get a tour of the real ice cream factory and 27 winners will get FREE ice cream for a year!
This was such a fun experience at Friendlys watching all the kids writing down the codes and wearing their cute red glasses! Friendlys has always been kid-friendly but this just adds to the kid-friendliness. If you have a Friendlys near you, take your kids to experience SprinkleVision and a chance at some fabulous prizes!
Winn-Dixie 5/13-5/19
Sheri at Swaggrabber has this week's best Winn-Dixie deals. I'll highlight a few below but you'll want to be sure to check out her full post (and explanation of abbreviations used) here. If there is no Winn-Dixie near you or you're looking for the match-ups for another store, check out The Grocery Gathering by Be Centsable - just about every store is listed there!
Oscar Mayer Hotdogs BOGO $3.69-
Use the $1/2 coupon PRINTABLE coupon-
OR Use the $1/2 coupon found in the 05-10-09 SS insert
$1.34 each after coupon
Crystal Light Drink mixes BOGO $3.59-
Use the $2/2 PRINTABLE coupon
$.79 each after coupon
Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Kraft Mac & Cheese BOGO $2.99-
Use the $1.50/2 PRINTABLE or PRINTABLE coupon
$.74 each after coupon
Oscar Mayer Hotdogs BOGO $3.69-
Use the $1/2 coupon PRINTABLE coupon-
OR Use the $1/2 coupon found in the 05-10-09 SS insert
$1.34 each after coupon
Crystal Light Drink mixes BOGO $3.59-
Use the $2/2 PRINTABLE coupon
$.79 each after coupon
Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Kraft Mac & Cheese BOGO $2.99-
Use the $1.50/2 PRINTABLE or PRINTABLE coupon
$.74 each after coupon
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Kern Scheduling Services
Kern Scheduling Services (KSS) is a mystery shopping company that acts as a clearinghouse for other mystery shopping companies and helps schedule their shops. For example, mystery shopping company A may be a small company that then outsources their scheduling to Kern Scheduling. You'll find many shops listed on this site from many different companies and may be a good beginning point for a new mystery shopper.
If you're new to mystery shopping, please read my Mystery Shopping 101 post here for guidelines and tips and check out the other mystery shopping companies I have discussed by clicking here.
If you're new to mystery shopping, please read my Mystery Shopping 101 post here for guidelines and tips and check out the other mystery shopping companies I have discussed by clicking here.
Dove Go Fresh Nectarine & White Ginger
I hope you were able to watch last week's premiere 90 second broadcast of “GOSSIP GIRL: Real NYC Stories Revealed” during Gossip Girl on The CW that I posted about previously here. I did and loved catching the finale on The CW website. Tune in again each Monday for a new short preview of the story and then head over to your computer or mobile device to catch the finale.
This video series would not have been possible without Dove who is introducing their new Go Fresh Nectarine & White Ginger Scent. The generous people at Dove sent me the Go Fresh Nectarine & White Ginger Body Wash and Beauty Bar. I could smell the delicious scent before I even got the package open! The smell is not overpowering but is light and fresh smelling.
I often use Dove products in the shower and really enjoyed the creaminess of these products and the way my skin felt after using them. The scent lasted and one of my co-workers told me I smelled like fruit salad!
Look for this luscious new scent wherever you typically find Dove products sold and don't forget to tune in to the CW on Mondays during the last commercial of Gossip Girl for the rest of “GOSSIP GIRL: Real NYC Stories Revealed”.
This video series would not have been possible without Dove who is introducing their new Go Fresh Nectarine & White Ginger Scent. The generous people at Dove sent me the Go Fresh Nectarine & White Ginger Body Wash and Beauty Bar. I could smell the delicious scent before I even got the package open! The smell is not overpowering but is light and fresh smelling.
I often use Dove products in the shower and really enjoyed the creaminess of these products and the way my skin felt after using them. The scent lasted and one of my co-workers told me I smelled like fruit salad!
Look for this luscious new scent wherever you typically find Dove products sold and don't forget to tune in to the CW on Mondays during the last commercial of Gossip Girl for the rest of “GOSSIP GIRL: Real NYC Stories Revealed”.
Mid-Week Deals
In the middle of the week all of the deals that weren't obvious at the beginning of the week when the coupon match-ups were posted start to come out. Here's a few of this week's best deals:
CVS
St. Ives Apricot Scrub trial size is $1.49
Use the $1.50 off coupon from rhe 5/10 Smart Source insert
Pay $.01 plus tax for the scrub!
WalMart
Kraft BBQ Sauce, retails for less than $1
Print the $1 coupons from the Kraft community site (register here and/or read my previous post here)
Pay nothing (and maybe get an overage depending on the cashier) for the BBQ sauce
Target
Nabisco 100 calorie packs are $1.93 each
Print the $1 coupons from the Kraft community site (register here and/or read my previous post here)
Print the $1 Target coupon here
Pay nothing (and maybe get an overage depending on the cashier) for the item
Kraft Salad Dressing is $1.59 each - buy 2
Print the $1 coupons from the Kraft community site (register here and/or read my previous post here) - print 2 and use both
Print the $1 off 2 Target coupon here
Pay $.09 for each when you buy 2
CVS
St. Ives Apricot Scrub trial size is $1.49
Use the $1.50 off coupon from rhe 5/10 Smart Source insert
Pay $.01 plus tax for the scrub!
WalMart
Kraft BBQ Sauce, retails for less than $1
Print the $1 coupons from the Kraft community site (register here and/or read my previous post here)
Pay nothing (and maybe get an overage depending on the cashier) for the BBQ sauce
Target
Nabisco 100 calorie packs are $1.93 each
Print the $1 coupons from the Kraft community site (register here and/or read my previous post here)
Print the $1 Target coupon here
Pay nothing (and maybe get an overage depending on the cashier) for the item
Kraft Salad Dressing is $1.59 each - buy 2
Print the $1 coupons from the Kraft community site (register here and/or read my previous post here) - print 2 and use both
Print the $1 off 2 Target coupon here
Pay $.09 for each when you buy 2
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
$5 off Jennie-O Coupon Tonight Only
During tonight's finale of The Biggest Loser on NBC tonight at 8:00 pm. EST viewers will be directed to the Jennie-O website where they will be able to print a $5 off of 1 pound of Jennie-O meat coupon. This means a FREE pound of ground turkey, turkey sausage or other Jennie-O product!
You'll need to go here during the finale to sign up for one of the 25,000 available "Savor Flavor: A Guide to Sensible, Healthy Living" recipe books which will have the $5 coupon in them. If you miss the promotion you can still download a Jennie-O recipe book from the site.
You'll need to go here during the finale to sign up for one of the 25,000 available "Savor Flavor: A Guide to Sensible, Healthy Living" recipe books which will have the $5 coupon in them. If you miss the promotion you can still download a Jennie-O recipe book from the site.
Edible Gifts Plus Review and Giveaway!
Those of you who know me know that I love to cook and bake. My co-workers in particular are the frequent beneficiaries of my baking. I love to try out new recipes and creative ideas and I was so excited to try these fantastic (and adorable) brownie stix from Edible Gifts Plus. They arrived at my door with each stix being individually wrapped in cellophane, then placed standing up in an open box bottom with colored paper shreds, then wrapped in cellophane and topped with a nice sheer green bow! I left it intact just long enough to admire the wrapping before tearing them open to try the brownies!
I received the 4-pack of brownie stix, with an assortment of brownies dipped in white chocolate, dark chocolate and milk chocolate. All are rolled in colored confetti sprinkles making this the cutest gift! These brownies were absolutely delicious and didn't last long in my house!
The woman behind Edible Gifts Plus is Margo Rappel, a single mother of three children, who started Edible Gifts Plus 18 months ago, and is now on her way to $500,000 in sales for the year! Margo credits the success of Edible Gifts Plus to her "above and beyond" customer service philosophy and offering customers many delicious ways to make an impact with a personalized gift without breaking the bank. They are always available at Edible Gifts Plus to help you customize and personalize your gift to fit the recipient perfectly and that's their goal.
The folks at Edible Gifts Plus have graciously decided to give one (1) of my lucky readers a $30 gift card to be spent on the yummy site! To enter, you MUST visit the Edible Gifts Plus website here and read about their products. Then come back to my blog and leave a comment in this post letting me know what product you'd most want to try if you won this great giveaway! Make sure to leave your email address so I can contact the winners.
I received the 4-pack of brownie stix, with an assortment of brownies dipped in white chocolate, dark chocolate and milk chocolate. All are rolled in colored confetti sprinkles making this the cutest gift! These brownies were absolutely delicious and didn't last long in my house!
The woman behind Edible Gifts Plus is Margo Rappel, a single mother of three children, who started Edible Gifts Plus 18 months ago, and is now on her way to $500,000 in sales for the year! Margo credits the success of Edible Gifts Plus to her "above and beyond" customer service philosophy and offering customers many delicious ways to make an impact with a personalized gift without breaking the bank. They are always available at Edible Gifts Plus to help you customize and personalize your gift to fit the recipient perfectly and that's their goal.
The folks at Edible Gifts Plus have graciously decided to give one (1) of my lucky readers a $30 gift card to be spent on the yummy site! To enter, you MUST visit the Edible Gifts Plus website here and read about their products. Then come back to my blog and leave a comment in this post letting me know what product you'd most want to try if you won this great giveaway! Make sure to leave your email address so I can contact the winners.
They have also designated a special coupon code for Nicole's Nickels readers. If you use the code "nickel10" at check-out you will receive 10% off your order. These goodies make great gifts for every occasion!
There are six (6) "extra" ways to enter (each one below gets you one additional entry):
1. subscribe to my blog (either via email using the box in the left sidebar or RSS feed). If you already subscribe leave a comment saying you do. If you subscribe by email you MUST confirm your email and activate the subscription.
2. follow me on Twitter (http://twitter.com/NicolesNickels) and tweet about this giveaway. If you already follow me that's fine, just comment with a link back to the tweet about this giveaway.
3. blog about this giveaway (leave the link in the comment)
4. email 5 people about this giveaway (please cc me on this email - nicolesnickels at gmail dot com and leave a comment saying you sent the email)
5. grab my button for your site (leave the link to where the button is in the comment)
6. add the link to this giveaway on a Mr. Linky about giveaways or on a blog giveaway site, blog carnival or forum or yahoo group (leave link to where you did this in the comment)
You MUST leave a comment answering the question above as your first entry and then additional entries are governed by the terms above. You MUST leave a separate comment for each entry you are able to make. Feed and email subscribers will need to click on to my actual blog to leave a comment. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only, 18 years old or over, and the winners will be chosen by random.org. This giveaway will be good until May 22 at 9:00 pm Eastern time and a winner will be announced soon thereafter. If the winner does not respond to my email within 48 hours then I will pick a new winner. Good luck!
Another FREE Hallmark card!
UPDATE: DEAL IS NOW DEAD. Remember the FREE personalized custom Hallmark cards I posted about here and here? Well, there is another new code to use to get yet another FREE card!
Just head over to the Hallmark site here and create a personalized card priced at $3.49 or less. At the checkout, enter code ICTCARD. They will even pay the postage and mail the card out for you!
Just head over to the Hallmark site here and create a personalized card priced at $3.49 or less. At the checkout, enter code ICTCARD. They will even pay the postage and mail the card out for you!
There are a ton of options with these cards. You can write your own messages, and decide which fonts, what size fonts and what colors to use. They are completely personalized and customizable.
I did hear that some people who ordered just before Mother's Day had delivery delays and their cards did not arrive in time. If you order now your card should be good for Father's Day and you even have the option to designate a delivery date when you check out! Because of the delays in the Mother's Day deliveries, I suggest scheduling the card to arrive earlier than you would like - just in case! Also, you do not need to order a Father's Day card, you can choose any card priced at $3.49 or less.
Monday, May 11, 2009
FREE Haagen-Dazs
Haagen-Dazs is offering customers a FREE scoop of any Bee-built ice cream flavor tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12 between 4 pm and 8 pm. As with any food freebie, please call the location you plan to visit before you head out to make sure they are participating! Click here for locations.
Bee-built ice cream you ask? Yes, over 50% of Haagen-Dazs ice cream relies on honey bees to pollinate the necessary ingredients. Haagen Dazs has taken their annual Free Scoop Day and turned it into a campaign for awareness of the plight of the honey bees who in recent years have seen their population decrease by one-third due to various environmental and human causes. These honey bees pollinate one-third of the country's food supply and Haagen Dazs has chosen to increase knowledge about the issues facing the honey bee in their annual Free Scoop Day.
To read more about the honey bees' plight and what Haagen Dazs is doing to help click here.
Bee-built ice cream you ask? Yes, over 50% of Haagen-Dazs ice cream relies on honey bees to pollinate the necessary ingredients. Haagen Dazs has taken their annual Free Scoop Day and turned it into a campaign for awareness of the plight of the honey bees who in recent years have seen their population decrease by one-third due to various environmental and human causes. These honey bees pollinate one-third of the country's food supply and Haagen Dazs has chosen to increase knowledge about the issues facing the honey bee in their annual Free Scoop Day.
To read more about the honey bees' plight and what Haagen Dazs is doing to help click here.
Joolwe Necklace & Earrings Giveaway
Every girl should have a "diamond" necklace and earrings, right? Living on a budget with no diamonds in the future? Here's a chance to win a great jewelry combo consisting of a CZ sterling silver earrings and silver CZ pendant.
The folks at Joolwe have graciously decided to give one (1) of my lucky readers this gorgeous Sterling Silver CZ Solitaire Pendant & CZ Stud Earring Combo! To enter, you MUST visit the Joolwe website here and look through their many jewelry products and their online silver jewelry store. While you are there, check out their Jewelry Blog and News and their Designer Jewelry Collections, too. Then come back to my blog and leave a comment in this post letting me know which product (other than the great necklace and earring combo offered here) you like the best! Make sure to leave your email address so I can contact the winners.
There are six (6) "extra" ways to enter (each one below gets you one additional entry):
1. subscribe to my blog (either via email using the box in the left sidebar or RSS feed). If you already subscribe leave a comment saying you do. If you subscribe by email you MUST confirm your email and activate the subscription.
2. follow me on Twitter (http://twitter.com/NicolesNickels) and tweet about this giveaway. If you already follow me that's fine, just comment with a link back to the tweet about this giveaway.
3. blog about this giveaway (leave the link in the comment)
4. email 5 people about this giveaway (please cc me on this email - nicolesnickels at gmail dot com and leave a comment saying you sent the email)
5. grab my button for your site (leave the link to where the button is in the comment)
6. add the link to this giveaway on a Mr. Linky about giveaways or on a blog giveaway site, blog carnival or forum or yahoo group (leave link to where you did this in the comment)
You MUST leave a comment answering the question above as your first entry and then additional entries are governed by the terms above. You MUST leave a separate comment for each entry you are able to make. Feed and email subscribers will need to click on to my actual blog to leave a comment. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only, 18 years old or over, and the winners will be chosen by random.org. This giveaway will be good until May 22 at 9:00 pm Eastern time and a winner will be announced soon thereafter. If the winner does not respond to my email within 48 hours then I will pick a new winner. Good luck!
The folks at Joolwe have graciously decided to give one (1) of my lucky readers this gorgeous Sterling Silver CZ Solitaire Pendant & CZ Stud Earring Combo! To enter, you MUST visit the Joolwe website here and look through their many jewelry products and their online silver jewelry store. While you are there, check out their Jewelry Blog and News and their Designer Jewelry Collections, too. Then come back to my blog and leave a comment in this post letting me know which product (other than the great necklace and earring combo offered here) you like the best! Make sure to leave your email address so I can contact the winners.There are six (6) "extra" ways to enter (each one below gets you one additional entry):
1. subscribe to my blog (either via email using the box in the left sidebar or RSS feed). If you already subscribe leave a comment saying you do. If you subscribe by email you MUST confirm your email and activate the subscription.
2. follow me on Twitter (http://twitter.com/NicolesNickels) and tweet about this giveaway. If you already follow me that's fine, just comment with a link back to the tweet about this giveaway.
3. blog about this giveaway (leave the link in the comment)
4. email 5 people about this giveaway (please cc me on this email - nicolesnickels at gmail dot com and leave a comment saying you sent the email)
5. grab my button for your site (leave the link to where the button is in the comment)
6. add the link to this giveaway on a Mr. Linky about giveaways or on a blog giveaway site, blog carnival or forum or yahoo group (leave link to where you did this in the comment)
You MUST leave a comment answering the question above as your first entry and then additional entries are governed by the terms above. You MUST leave a separate comment for each entry you are able to make. Feed and email subscribers will need to click on to my actual blog to leave a comment. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only, 18 years old or over, and the winners will be chosen by random.org. This giveaway will be good until May 22 at 9:00 pm Eastern time and a winner will be announced soon thereafter. If the winner does not respond to my email within 48 hours then I will pick a new winner. Good luck!
$50 in Printable Kraft Coupons!
Kraft coupons are usually hard to come by but you can get $50 worth of printable Kraft coupons by signing up for the Kraft community. They just released these coupons this morning and there are some great deals (see below for complete list). You can sign up for FREE by clicking here or the picture below.
Once you're signed up and logged in click on "coupons" in the very top toolbar and let the printing begin! These coupons will go fast and the promotion says "while supplies last" so it's best to register and print these right away!
The coupons expire in one month and you can print each of them twice by hitting the back button on your browser. You'll find the following coupons on the site:
$1/1 A.1. Steak Sauce
$1/1 Boca Meatless Product
$1/2 Breakstone’s or Knudsen Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream
$1/1 California Pizza Kitchen 12″ Pizza
$1/2 Claussen Pickles
$1/1 Cool Whip Whipped Topping in a Can
$1/2 Cool Whip Whipped Topping or Dips
$1/1 Crystal Light Drink Mix
$2/2 Crystal Light Drink Mix
Buy One Crystal Light Drink Mix Get Crystal Light Skin Essentials
$1/1 Digiorno Crispy Flatbread Pizza
$0.75/1 General Foods International Coffee
$1/2 General Foods International Coffee
$1/1 Grey Poupon Mustard
$1/1 Honey Maid Grahams
$1/2 Jack’s 12″ Pizzas
$1/2 JELL-O Gelatin or Pudding Snacks
$1/3 JELL-O Gelatin or Pudding Boxes
$1/2 Kool-Aid Canisters
$1/1 Kraft Bagel-Fuls
$1/1 Kraft BBQ Sauce
$1/1 Kraft Deli Deluxe Cheese
$1/2 Kraft Easy Mac
$1/1 Kraft Mayonnaise
$1/1 Kraft Miracle Whip
$1/2 Kraft Natural Cheese
$1/1 Kraft Salad Dressing
$1/2 Kraft Singles
$1/1 Kraft Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese
$1/2 Lunchables Lunch Combinations w/ Drink
$1/2 Maxwell House Coffee
$1/1 Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs
$1/1 Nabisco Multi-packs
$1/1 Oscar Mayer Bacon
$1/2 Oscar Mayer Bologna
$1/2 Oscar Mayer Deli Creations Sandwiches
$1/1 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meats
$1/2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs
Buy One Oscar Mayer Deli Meat Save $1 any Krafy Cheese
$1/1 Planters Big Nut Bars
$1/1 Planters Nuts
$1/2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese Bricks
$1/2 Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese Spread
$1/1 Premium Cracker
$1/1 Ritz Crackers
$1/1 Ritz Bits Sandwich Cracker Variety
$1/1 Ritz Wheat Thins Toasted Chips
$1/1 Starbucks Coffee
$1/2 Tombstone 12″ Pizzas
$1/1 Triscuit Variety
$1/1 Velveeta Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product
$1/2 Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups
$1/1 Wheat Thins Variety
Once you're signed up and logged in click on "coupons" in the very top toolbar and let the printing begin! These coupons will go fast and the promotion says "while supplies last" so it's best to register and print these right away!
The coupons expire in one month and you can print each of them twice by hitting the back button on your browser. You'll find the following coupons on the site:$1/1 A.1. Steak Sauce
$1/1 Boca Meatless Product
$1/2 Breakstone’s or Knudsen Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream
$1/1 California Pizza Kitchen 12″ Pizza
$1/2 Claussen Pickles
$1/1 Cool Whip Whipped Topping in a Can
$1/2 Cool Whip Whipped Topping or Dips
$1/1 Crystal Light Drink Mix
$2/2 Crystal Light Drink Mix
Buy One Crystal Light Drink Mix Get Crystal Light Skin Essentials
$1/1 Digiorno Crispy Flatbread Pizza
$0.75/1 General Foods International Coffee
$1/2 General Foods International Coffee
$1/1 Grey Poupon Mustard
$1/1 Honey Maid Grahams
$1/2 Jack’s 12″ Pizzas
$1/2 JELL-O Gelatin or Pudding Snacks
$1/3 JELL-O Gelatin or Pudding Boxes
$1/2 Kool-Aid Canisters
$1/1 Kraft Bagel-Fuls
$1/1 Kraft BBQ Sauce
$1/1 Kraft Deli Deluxe Cheese
$1/2 Kraft Easy Mac
$1/1 Kraft Mayonnaise
$1/1 Kraft Miracle Whip
$1/2 Kraft Natural Cheese
$1/1 Kraft Salad Dressing
$1/2 Kraft Singles
$1/1 Kraft Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese
$1/2 Lunchables Lunch Combinations w/ Drink
$1/2 Maxwell House Coffee
$1/1 Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs
$1/1 Nabisco Multi-packs
$1/1 Oscar Mayer Bacon
$1/2 Oscar Mayer Bologna
$1/2 Oscar Mayer Deli Creations Sandwiches
$1/1 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meats
$1/2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs
Buy One Oscar Mayer Deli Meat Save $1 any Krafy Cheese
$1/1 Planters Big Nut Bars
$1/1 Planters Nuts
$1/2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese Bricks
$1/2 Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese Spread
$1/1 Premium Cracker
$1/1 Ritz Crackers
$1/1 Ritz Bits Sandwich Cracker Variety
$1/1 Ritz Wheat Thins Toasted Chips
$1/1 Starbucks Coffee
$1/2 Tombstone 12″ Pizzas
$1/1 Triscuit Variety
$1/1 Velveeta Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product
$1/2 Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups
$1/1 Wheat Thins Variety
Sunday, May 10, 2009
CVS 5/10-5/17
Karen at Frugal RI Mama brings you the week's CVS deals and coupon match-ups every week. I'm posting a few of her highlights below but to get the full list please visit her post here.
Schick Quattro for Women, On Sale $8.99, Get $4 ECB
Use $4.00 cpn in 04-26-09 SS insert
Final Cost: $.99 after ECB's
Bayer/Ascensia Contour Meter, On Sale $14.99 Get $5.00 ECB's (limit 2)
Use $30.00 cpn in 03-22-09 SS or 03-01-09 RP inserts (adjusted to $14.99)
Final Cost: FREE + $5.00 overage
Kellogg's Cereal, On Sale 2/$4.00
Use $1.00 printable or 04-05-09 RP insert
Final Cost: $.99 each
I went to CVS this morning and did 2 transactions. My out of pocket is much higher than normal because one of my family members had asked me to buy some Maalox! Luckily I had a coupon for it so it didn't hurt that bad! I also needed Tylenol and had a coupons for $3 off when you spend $15 on FSA eligible items.
Transaction 1
Crest Pro Health enamel shield toothpaste or rinse, On Sale $3.49 Get $2.00 ECB's (limit 2)
Use $1.0o cpn 5/3 P&G
Final Cost: .49 after ECB's
I bought 2 and used 2 coupons
Colgate Wisp, On sale for $1.99
Use $.50 off coupon from All You Magazine or from 4/26 SS insert
Final Cost $1.49
After my 3 coupons, I used $5.99 in ECB's from previous weeks and paid $.68 out of pocket. I got $4 in ECB's.
Transaction 2
Bayer quick release 4ct, On Sale $2.00 Get $2.0o ECB's (limit 1)
Maalox, On sale for $4.19 (I bought 2)
Extra Strength Tylenol Rapid Release Gels, On sale for $5.99
Used $1.00 coupon from 5/4 or 4/5 newspaper insert
Used a $3 off when you spend $15 on FSA eligible items (which all were)
Used $4 ECB's from Transaction 1
Paid $5.37 out of pocket
Got $2 in ECB's
Still not bad considering I spent only $6.05 out of pocket with $2 in ECB's left and got 7 items including some pricey medicine!
For a beginner scenario for someone starting out with no ECB's, check out Karen's post here.
Schick Quattro for Women, On Sale $8.99, Get $4 ECB
Use $4.00 cpn in 04-26-09 SS insert
Final Cost: $.99 after ECB's
Bayer/Ascensia Contour Meter, On Sale $14.99 Get $5.00 ECB's (limit 2)
Use $30.00 cpn in 03-22-09 SS or 03-01-09 RP inserts (adjusted to $14.99)
Final Cost: FREE + $5.00 overage
Kellogg's Cereal, On Sale 2/$4.00
Use $1.00 printable or 04-05-09 RP insert
Final Cost: $.99 each
I went to CVS this morning and did 2 transactions. My out of pocket is much higher than normal because one of my family members had asked me to buy some Maalox! Luckily I had a coupon for it so it didn't hurt that bad! I also needed Tylenol and had a coupons for $3 off when you spend $15 on FSA eligible items.
Transaction 1
Crest Pro Health enamel shield toothpaste or rinse, On Sale $3.49 Get $2.00 ECB's (limit 2)
Use $1.0o cpn 5/3 P&G
Final Cost: .49 after ECB's
I bought 2 and used 2 coupons
Colgate Wisp, On sale for $1.99
Use $.50 off coupon from All You Magazine or from 4/26 SS insert
Final Cost $1.49
After my 3 coupons, I used $5.99 in ECB's from previous weeks and paid $.68 out of pocket. I got $4 in ECB's.
Transaction 2
Bayer quick release 4ct, On Sale $2.00 Get $2.0o ECB's (limit 1)
Maalox, On sale for $4.19 (I bought 2)
Extra Strength Tylenol Rapid Release Gels, On sale for $5.99
Used $1.00 coupon from 5/4 or 4/5 newspaper insert
Used a $3 off when you spend $15 on FSA eligible items (which all were)
Used $4 ECB's from Transaction 1
Paid $5.37 out of pocket
Got $2 in ECB's
Still not bad considering I spent only $6.05 out of pocket with $2 in ECB's left and got 7 items including some pricey medicine!
For a beginner scenario for someone starting out with no ECB's, check out Karen's post here.
Walgreens 5/10-5/16
Karen at Frugal RI Mama has this week's Walgreens deals for you. I'm posting a few of the highlights plus my beginner transactions below. For the full list of match-ups see Karen's full post here.
Reach Toothbrush, On Sale $0.99 with in ad cpn
Use $1.00 cpn in 4-16-09 RP
Final Cost: FREE
Sure for Men, On Sale $1.99
Use $1.50 cpn from 5-3-09 SS insert
Final Cost: $ .49
Palmolive Dish Soap $0.99 after in-ad coupon
Use $1.00/2 cpn in 4-26-09 SS
Final Cost: $.49 each
I had $3 in RR's expiring today so I went to Walgreens and got the following:
Colgate Max Fresh, On Sale $2.99
Get $2 RR
Use $1.00 cpn in 4-26-09 insert
Final Cost: FREE after RR
I bought 1, used the coupon then paid for it from my $3 in RR - note that I needed to buy a filler item (I bought scotch tape I needed) to get to the $3. Other than those expiring RR's, I didn't need anything else. I spent the $3 in RR and got back $2 in RR plus the toothpaste and my filler item (scotch tape)
If you're new to Walgreens, for just $5 out of pocket, you could do the following:
Transaction 1
Roots of Nature Hair Care, On Sale $6.00
Get $6 RR
Use $1.00 printable coupon
Final Cost: $5 out of pocket, plus tax, get back $6 RR
Transaction 2
Colgate Max Fresh, On Sale $2.99
Get $2 RR
Use $1.00 cpn in 4-26-09 insert
Final Cost: FREE after RR
Reach Toothbrush, On Sale $0.99 with in ad cpn
Use $1.00 cpn in 4-16-09 RP
Final Cost: FREE
Palmolive Dish Soap $0.99 after in-ad coupon
Use $1.00/2 cpn in 4-26-09 SS
Final Cost: $.49 each when you buy 2
Buy 4 of them and use 2 coupons
Sure for Men, On Sale $1.99
Use $1.50 cpn from 5-3-09 SS insert
Final Cost: $ .49
Buy 2 of them and use 2 coupons
Puffs Plus, On Sale $.99 with in ad coupon
You'll need a small filler item ($.08) to get up to the $6 total to use your RR from the haircare.
Use the $6 RR and pay just tax on the taxable items, depending on your state. You'll get $2 in RR to use on a future transaction. Getting 10 items for just $5 with $2 in RR left for next week isn't bad, right?
Reach Toothbrush, On Sale $0.99 with in ad cpn
Use $1.00 cpn in 4-16-09 RP
Final Cost: FREE
Sure for Men, On Sale $1.99
Use $1.50 cpn from 5-3-09 SS insert
Final Cost: $ .49
Palmolive Dish Soap $0.99 after in-ad coupon
Use $1.00/2 cpn in 4-26-09 SS
Final Cost: $.49 each
I had $3 in RR's expiring today so I went to Walgreens and got the following:
Colgate Max Fresh, On Sale $2.99
Get $2 RR
Use $1.00 cpn in 4-26-09 insert
Final Cost: FREE after RR
I bought 1, used the coupon then paid for it from my $3 in RR - note that I needed to buy a filler item (I bought scotch tape I needed) to get to the $3. Other than those expiring RR's, I didn't need anything else. I spent the $3 in RR and got back $2 in RR plus the toothpaste and my filler item (scotch tape)
If you're new to Walgreens, for just $5 out of pocket, you could do the following:
Transaction 1
Roots of Nature Hair Care, On Sale $6.00
Get $6 RR
Use $1.00 printable coupon
Final Cost: $5 out of pocket, plus tax, get back $6 RR
Transaction 2
Colgate Max Fresh, On Sale $2.99
Get $2 RR
Use $1.00 cpn in 4-26-09 insert
Final Cost: FREE after RR
Reach Toothbrush, On Sale $0.99 with in ad cpn
Use $1.00 cpn in 4-16-09 RP
Final Cost: FREE
Palmolive Dish Soap $0.99 after in-ad coupon
Use $1.00/2 cpn in 4-26-09 SS
Final Cost: $.49 each when you buy 2
Buy 4 of them and use 2 coupons
Sure for Men, On Sale $1.99
Use $1.50 cpn from 5-3-09 SS insert
Final Cost: $ .49
Buy 2 of them and use 2 coupons
Puffs Plus, On Sale $.99 with in ad coupon
You'll need a small filler item ($.08) to get up to the $6 total to use your RR from the haircare.
Use the $6 RR and pay just tax on the taxable items, depending on your state. You'll get $2 in RR to use on a future transaction. Getting 10 items for just $5 with $2 in RR left for next week isn't bad, right?
Local Mother's Day Special
The kind people over at RAMA restaurant in Lake Worth, FL wanted me to let my readers know about their great Mother's Day special good for today only. You'll get FREE coffee/tea and a FREE dessert with your meal purchase on May 10, 2009. You normally need a coupon to get this special deal but if you tell them you saw the deal on Nicole's Nickels you'll be fine!
They have also been generous enough to give Nicole's Nickels' readers a discount of 15% off your entire check for the months of May, June and July. Just mention you saw the deal here and you'll get your discount.
RAMA is located at 7376 Lake Worth Road in the Market Place Plaza. They specialize in Thai and continental cuisine with fresh fish brought in daily. Yum!
They have also been generous enough to give Nicole's Nickels' readers a discount of 15% off your entire check for the months of May, June and July. Just mention you saw the deal here and you'll get your discount.
RAMA is located at 7376 Lake Worth Road in the Market Place Plaza. They specialize in Thai and continental cuisine with fresh fish brought in daily. Yum!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Jane Cosmetics on Clearance at Walgreens
I found Jane Cosmetics on clearance at my Walgreens for between $2.19 and $4.39. I had a coupon for $2 off the Mineral line and used it on a $2.39 eyeliner. I ended up paying $.55 with tax for the eyeliner. The whole line was on clearance at two (2) of the Walgreens I went to today!
Date Night Idea!
Date nights or girls night/boys night evenings are a luxury that many have been forced to forgo in today's economy. Here is an idea for a fun-filled "comedy club" evening on a movie budget. STAND-UP 360™ is series of feature-length comedy films coming to movie theaters nationwide starting this week. Tickets are approximately $15 each - way less than the entry charge into a comedy club, not to mention that pesky 2 drink minimum!
STAND-UP 360™ will be shown in 6 editions throughout the summer, taking you onstage and backstage, delivering the excitement and intimate feel of a night out in a Big Apple comedy club.
You can view a preview or find out where STAND-UP 360™ is playing near you by clicking here. You can even get reminders when the new editions air by registering here.
STAND-UP 360™ will be shown in 6 editions throughout the summer, taking you onstage and backstage, delivering the excitement and intimate feel of a night out in a Big Apple comedy club.
You can view a preview or find out where STAND-UP 360™ is playing near you by clicking here. You can even get reminders when the new editions air by registering here.
Publix 5/7-5/13
Sheri at Swaggrabber has all of this week's coupon match-ups at Publix. I'm highlighting the best (IMHO) but to read the full post and get an explanation of the abbreviations used, please click here.
Hebrew National All Beef Franks BOGO $4.99
Use two $1/1 PRINTABLE coupons
$1.49 each after coupons
Post Cereal BOGO $4.19--Trail Mix Crunch, Grape Nuts, Grape Nuts Flakes-
Use two $2/1 PRINTABLE Trail Mix Crunch coupons
$.09 each after coupons
Canada Dry, 7-Up, or A&W 2 liters BOGO $2.97-
Use two $1/1 PRINTABLE Target coupons
$.49 each after coupons
Back to Nature Cookies or Graham Sticks BOGO $2.99-
Use two $1/1 PRINTABLE coupons
$.49 each after coupons
Hebrew National All Beef Franks BOGO $4.99
Use two $1/1 PRINTABLE coupons
$1.49 each after coupons
Post Cereal BOGO $4.19--Trail Mix Crunch, Grape Nuts, Grape Nuts Flakes-
Use two $2/1 PRINTABLE Trail Mix Crunch coupons
$.09 each after coupons
Canada Dry, 7-Up, or A&W 2 liters BOGO $2.97-
Use two $1/1 PRINTABLE Target coupons
$.49 each after coupons
Back to Nature Cookies or Graham Sticks BOGO $2.99-
Use two $1/1 PRINTABLE coupons
$.49 each after coupons
WINNERS - SkinFree and Breakpal Giveaways!
The following comment was selected by random.org as the winner of the Skin Free giveaway! I have emailed the winner and if I do not hear back from them within forty-eight (48) hours then I will post a new winner. And the winner is...
Anonymous who said... "I would like to try the Corrective Face Nectar for help with all my sun damage!" hilaryhuntesq@gmail.com on Monday, May 04, 2009 1:12:00 PM
The following five (5) comments were selected by random.org as the winners of the Breakpal giveaway! I have emailed the winners and if I do not hear back from them within forty-eight (48) hours then I will post new winners. And the winners are...
1. Ciel who said..."Wow! What a brilliant idea. Like so many people, I spend hours at my desk working. I would love to have not only a reminder to get up and move, but inspiration for movements and motivation from outside of my own head.I hope I win - my hips could use some help"!cieldalley at gmail dot com on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:16:00 PM
2. staciefrost who said... "My sweet husband works from home and is at his computer all day. I'd love to win this for him! Thanks, and Im a subscriber!"Stacie staciedfrost at hotmail dot com on Friday, May 01, 2009 9:09:00 PM
3. debbielynne who said..."I like the idea that Liz will be there talking to me and encouraging me!"deborahcraft at yahoo dot com on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 7:41:00 PM
4. Janelle who said... "I'm an email subscriber!" on Friday, May 01, 2009 11:43:00 AM
5. Anonymous who said... "I have never heard of BreakPal. What a great program. I could definitely benefit from this. I have a toddler at home, so it is hard to find time to exercise at home. If I could get a little bit in while I am at work, that would be awesome!"Carriemommycarrie1(at)hotmail(dot)com on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:05:00 PM
Anonymous who said... "I would like to try the Corrective Face Nectar for help with all my sun damage!" hilaryhuntesq@gmail.com on Monday, May 04, 2009 1:12:00 PM
The following five (5) comments were selected by random.org as the winners of the Breakpal giveaway! I have emailed the winners and if I do not hear back from them within forty-eight (48) hours then I will post new winners. And the winners are...
1. Ciel who said..."Wow! What a brilliant idea. Like so many people, I spend hours at my desk working. I would love to have not only a reminder to get up and move, but inspiration for movements and motivation from outside of my own head.I hope I win - my hips could use some help"!cieldalley at gmail dot com on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:16:00 PM
2. staciefrost who said... "My sweet husband works from home and is at his computer all day. I'd love to win this for him! Thanks, and Im a subscriber!"Stacie staciedfrost at hotmail dot com on Friday, May 01, 2009 9:09:00 PM
3. debbielynne who said..."I like the idea that Liz will be there talking to me and encouraging me!"deborahcraft at yahoo dot com on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 7:41:00 PM
4. Janelle who said... "I'm an email subscriber!" on Friday, May 01, 2009 11:43:00 AM
5. Anonymous who said... "I have never heard of BreakPal. What a great program. I could definitely benefit from this. I have a toddler at home, so it is hard to find time to exercise at home. If I could get a little bit in while I am at work, that would be awesome!"Carriemommycarrie1(at)hotmail(dot)com on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:05:00 PM
Top 10 Giveaways of the Week! 5/9
Here are this week's top 10 giveaways! Remember to read each blogger's giveaway post as entry requirements vary by blogger. Good luck and please let me know if you win!
1. Frugal RI Mama - Motorola TN20 GPS Unit (ends May 10)
2. Mommy Enterprises - Munchie Mug Snack Cup (ends May 16)
3. Saving with Mama Nordy - Pocket Purifier (ends May 15)
4. Free Sample Freak - Bratz Kids Slumber Party Wii Game (ends May 11)
5. Frugal in Virginia - $30 giftcard to 1-800-Flowers (ends May 15)
6. The Funky Monkey - $125 beauty basket from Zhen cosmetics (ends May 15)
7. Life Starring Ellie and Eve - Melissa Beth Designs Laptop Bag (ends May 16)
8. Goodies for Mom - $100 to Lands End (ends May 11)
9. The Giveaway - 100 personalized fortune cookies (ends May 16)
10. dk Mommy Spot - Barbar Eco 8000 Hairdryer (ends May 12)
1. Frugal RI Mama - Motorola TN20 GPS Unit (ends May 10)
2. Mommy Enterprises - Munchie Mug Snack Cup (ends May 16)
3. Saving with Mama Nordy - Pocket Purifier (ends May 15)
4. Free Sample Freak - Bratz Kids Slumber Party Wii Game (ends May 11)
5. Frugal in Virginia - $30 giftcard to 1-800-Flowers (ends May 15)
6. The Funky Monkey - $125 beauty basket from Zhen cosmetics (ends May 15)
7. Life Starring Ellie and Eve - Melissa Beth Designs Laptop Bag (ends May 16)
8. Goodies for Mom - $100 to Lands End (ends May 11)
9. The Giveaway - 100 personalized fortune cookies (ends May 16)
10. dk Mommy Spot - Barbar Eco 8000 Hairdryer (ends May 12)
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