I love when the stores pay me!

Target has been GREAT the past few weeks!  And seeing as how it’s right on my way home from school, how can I not stop in here, there, and everywhere?!

Today’s transaction consisted of this…

Schick Quattro Razor… $6.94 ($4 Target Q from 8-30, $4 Manufacturer Q=$1.06 overage!)

2 Tide Stain Release… $3.79 each ($1.50 Target Qs from 8-23, $1.50 Manufacturer Qs from Parents Magazine and Target Mailer=79 cents each)

5 Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Tubs… $1 ($1 Target printable=FREE)

4 boxes Special K with Blueberries… $2.39 each ($1 printables=$1.39 each)

4 Boxes Pop-Tarts… $1.99 for 2, $1.79 for 2 ($1/2 Q plus 4 75 cent Target printables)

2 Boxes Special K Bars… $2.39 each ($1/2 printable plus 2 50 cent printables)

Paid $12.60

Got back $5 Target Gift Card

Submitted for $10 Kellogg’s Fuel for School Rebate

Total profit=$2.40!!!

Old Navy Weekly

Did you know about www.oldnavyweekly.com?  Each Thursday, Old Navy updates this site.  If you click around, you can find coupons for $10/50, 15% off, even $75/100 if you’re REALLY quick and lucky!  Before you head to Old Navy, check it out!

Also, right now, if you have an Old Navy card, you can get 20% off all your purchases PLUS a free reusable tote.  This was GREAT for us, because men’s khakis are also on sale for just $15!

Walts Deals (8-24 thru 8-30)

I’ve been slacking on the deals!

Here’s what I see at Walts this week…

Extra Lean Ground Chuck… $1.79/lb

Fresh Green Beans… 79 cents/lb

Wonder Classic White Bread… 89 cents

Centrella 16 oz. Sour Cream… 99 cents

Dutch Farms Bagels, Cream Cheese, Dips & Cheese… 99 cents

Coke, Diet, Coke Zero, Sprite 20packs… 2/$7.88 with $10 purchase

Whole Seedless Watermelon… 29 cents/lb

Dutch Farms Parmesan Cheese… $2

Duncan Hines Cake or Brownie Mix… 89 cents (I feel like there’s a coupon out there right now for this?)

Breyer’s Ice Cream Pint… $1 ($1/2 Breyer’s printable=50 cents each… no longer available, but if you have it, use it!)

Welcome Lighthouse Church!

Sorry this is a bit delayed!

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Find out where to get great coupons online

Did you know?

Did you know that at Jewel, Meijer, and many other stores, you can take your receipt back with your coupons and they will pay you for the coupons?  So take advantage of the great deal, even if you forgot your coupons (gasp!) and you can still redeem the coupons!  The time limit at Jewel is 60 days.  Tomorrow, I’ll be bringing several receipts and getting back almost $30 from my coupons!!!

Walgreens 4-Day Deals!

Now through Saturday, if you spend $25 at Walgreens, you’ll get back $5 RR!  Here’s what I did…

7 Huggies Wipes Tubs @ $2.99 each… $20.93

1 SoftSoap Nutriserum Body Wash… $3.99

1 Clearance Chapstick to up my total… $ .30

Used Huggies Coupon in Back to School Pamphlet for $2 off EACH TUB.  Used 2 50 cent off Huggies wipes manufacturer coupons.

Total… $10.22

Got back $4 RR from Softsoap plus $5 Walgreens RR for a net of $1.22!!!

I did a few more transactions too.

If your Walgreens has the Huggies wipes at $3.59, buy 7, use the Huggies coupon in the Back to School Pamphlet in the store… you’ll pay $11.13 and get back $5.  You can also combine with the 50 cent Huggies wipes coupons that were in the paper last week!

KMart’s Double Coupon Days

I was off bright and early this morning to KMart’s Double Coupon Days!  Thanks to my parents for babysitting!  Anyhoo, since I’m at my parent’s, I can’t do a picture, but I’ll give you the idea, then send you to some websites for some great match-ups.  First, let me tell you NWI people, you have to head to Homewood or Lansing to partake.  But it’s usually worth it!

I spent $62, and saved $211.  Usually, I try to stick to freebies and super-cheapies only, but I needed diapers, so that total included 5 packs of diapers, 4 tubs of wipes, 2 $9 Star Wars toys, and LOTS and LOTS more stuff!

Highlights… after a few of my transactions, I got coupons on my receipt… one was for $5 off any $5 purchase, and one was for $3 off any $3 purchase.  I used each of those on a Star Wars Action Figure.  We wanted to get some for Trey for Christmas, only they NEVER go on sale or have a coupon, so this was the perfect opportunity to get them a little cheaper.  I also got one coupon for $5 off any health, beauty, food or consumable purchase.  I got a pack of Pull-Ups for $9.99, gave them a $2 Q that doubled to $4, then the $5 Q and spent $1.22 on that pack of Pull-Ups!

Freebies included toilet cleaner, deodorant, shampoo, wipes, tuna, pantiliners, and MUCH MORE!

Here are some sites to give you a start on your list…

Commonsensewithmoney

Mashupmom

Abundantfoodsavings

Kraft FREE FOOD deal!

Now through August 23rd at Jewel, you can get $25 worth of Kraft food FREE!  Just buy $25 worth of items on this list.  You will get back a Catalina for $5 OYNO PLUS a rebate form to send in for $20 back!  Don’t forget to buy sale items and use coupons!  One hot moneymaker… Tombstone pizzas… buy 7, pay $25.55, get back $5 from Kraft, $5 from Tombstone and the $20 rebate!

FREE Photobook!

Shutterfly just emailed me with an offer for a FREE 8×8 Photo book!  You still pay shipping, but it’s a great deal!  I like to use these for Christmas gifts for the grandparents.  Just go here, sign up or sign in, make your book, and use the code: SUMMERBOOK at checkout.  Ends August 26.

More Jewel Deals

Here is another simple deal for beginners  (if you can find these things on the shelves) to do by Wednesday…

Buy seven Bertolli ORGANIC pasta sauce… pay $14, get back $15 OYNO