Homemade Granola Bars

Our family eats a lot of granola bars. Ryan & the girls love them. I thought I would share a recipe we tried and Ryan really likes. The girls don't like them as much, but they don't like change or trying new things.

I found the recipe at All Recipes. I do things just a little different, but it is basically the same.

Ingredients:

• 4.5 cups oats (I used the old fashioned, not the quick)
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2/3 cup butter (softened)
  
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 325.
  
• Cover a 9x13 pan with aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  
• Mix together oats, flour, baking soda, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
  
• In a separate smaller bowl mix together butter, honey and vanilla.
  
• Pour liquids into the oat mixture. Mix well.
• Add chocolate chip and mix.
• Spread into prepared pan and bake for 18-22 minutes.
• Allow to cool for 10-20 minutes.
• Cut apart and wrap in plastic wrap or put in container.

I use the aluminum foil to make it easier to get the granola out to the 9x13 pan. I also wrap the individual bars in plastic wrap. They stay good for at least a week. We usually don't have any left after that.

Kmart Trip 9/27/09

Our Kmart IS doubling coupons with a face value up to $2. I made a trip this evening.

I got everything in the picture. It should have cost me $32.16 plus tax. I paid $2.68 plus $1.12 tax.

I had a coupon for everything in the picture.

Kmart Doubles

I just heard that Kmart will be doing double coupons again the week of September 27th. I wanted to let you know so you can start getting your coupons ready.

I will post some of the deals later in the week.

WalMart Deals

I haven't posted as many deals recently, so I wanted to link to a few Walmart deals.

Check out these pages:

• Common Sense with Money
  
• Deal Seeking Mom
• The "Cent"sible Sawyer
• STL Mommy

Remember, sometimes the price varies from store to store. You may or may not be able to find all these deals.

Good Luck!

Kmart Doubles 8/30/09

I have heard that this may be the last of the Kmart Super Double Coupons for 2009. I really hope not. I have really enjoyed going to Kmart and using my coupons. But, I thought if this may be the last time, I really want to make the best of it. I made several trips today (I only live a couple of miles away from Kmart). The two transactions I am posting are my best ones ever.

1 - Ponds @ 2.50
1 - Die Hard Battery @ 3.79
2 - Visine @ 3.99 each
1 - Scrubbing Bubbles Gel @ 3.50
2 - Chinet Plates @ 3.55 each
2 - Scott Paper Towels @ 1.99 each
1 - Playtex Gloves @ 1.97
2 - Easy Mac @ 1.09 each

Total Before Coupons: $33.00 before tax

Coupons Used:
1-$3.79 Free DieHard Battery (printable)
1-$1.50 Ponds (printable)
2-$2.00 Visine (8/2 newspaper)
1-$2.00 Scrubbing Bubbles (printable)
2-$2.00 Chinet Plates (8/9 newspaper)
2-$1.00 Scott (printable)
1-$1.00 Playtex Gloves (6/8 newspaper)
1-BOGO Mac & Cheese (printable - no longer available)

Total After Coupons: $0.00 + $0.96 tax = $0.96


4 - Visine @ 3.99 each
2 - Beneful Dog Food @ 1.69 each
2 - Zip Lock Bags @ 2.00 each
4 - Glade Candle @ 3.49 each

Total Before Coupons: $37.30 before tax

Coupons Used:
$3 off a $20 purchase (printed at cash register during last doubles)
4-$2.00 Visine (8/2 newspaper)
1-BOGO Beneful Dog Food (from magazine at Kmart)
1-$1.50/2 Zip Lock Bags (printable)
4-$1.50 Glade Candles (from inside the tin)

Total After Coupons: -$0.04 + $0.79 tax = $0.75

Vocal Point

I have been meaning to tell everyone about a program called Vocal Point. I wanted to sign up and see how it worked before I told everyone about it.

It is a great program. I regularly get free things and great coupons. I recently got one of the new Bounce Dryer Bars to try for free. They asked me to review it. It was super easy. You do not have to review items, but I try to review things occasionally. Today I got a sample of Kashi Cereal, a coupon for a free box, and several coupons for $1.50 off a box of cereal.

Sign up today to become a member. It may take a little while to receive your first surprise in the mail.

Go to vocalpoint.com.

Kmart - 2nd Trip 8/16/09

Here is what I got on my 2nd trip of the week:

2-Ziploc Bags @ $2.00 each
4-Glade Plug In @ $1.95 each
4-Glade Candle Tin @ $3.49
1-Ajax @ $1.99
1-M&M @ $1.25 (not shown - needed to keep the kids happy)

Coupons Used:
$3.00 off a $20.00 purchase (printed with my receipt)
$1.50 off 2 Ziploc Bags (printable)
$1.00 off Glade Plug In (from inside previous package)
$1.50 off Glade Candle Tins (from inside previous tin)
$1.00 off Ajax (printable-use zip 85712)

Total Before Coupons: $29.00
Total After Coupons: $1.21 + $0.99 tax = $2.20

You can find a list of some of the great deals in the following blogs:

• Money Saving Mom
• Common Sense with Money
• Coupon Clippin' Mama
• It's Hip 2 Save

Kmart - 1st Trip 8/16/09

I have been so excited about the Kmart double coupons. I went on Sunday. Here is what I got:

3-Axe Body Wash @ $4.29 each
1-AA Batteries @ $6.00
3-Purex 3-in-1 @ $5.50 each
2-Toilet Gel Cleaners @ $3.50 each
2-Fresh Brush Toilet Cleaner @ $4.50 each

Coupons Used:
$5 off a $50 purchase (printable)
3-$1.50 off Axe (printable)
3-$1.50 off Purex (from tearpad)
2-$2.00 off Gel Cleaner (printable)
2-FREE Fresh Brush when you buy Gel Cleaner (from 8/2 SS)

Total Before Coupons: $51.37
Total After Coupons: $12.37 + $2.66 tax = $15.03

I received a $5 coupon off my next order of $5 or more for buying the Purex. I should have received a voucher for a free movie ticket for buying 3 Axe products.

I waited around while they tried to figure out why it did not print. They returned everything and rerung the order. It still did not print. There was a sign. They finally took my name and number and I was told they would call when they figure it out. It is Tuesday and I still haven't heard from them. I went back to the store today and all the signs are gone. I am not sure if I will get my free movie voucher or not.

You can find a list of some of the great deals in the following blogs:

• Money Saving Mom
• Common Sense with Money
• Coupon Clippin' Mama
• It's Hip 2 Save

Walgreens Trip - 8/11/09

I made a trip to Walgreens this morning. Here is my first transaction.

1 - Colgate Toothpaste @ $2.99
1 - Glue Stick (not pictured) @ $0.99

Total: $3.98

Coupons Used:
$1.00 off Colgate
$2.00 in Register Rewards (from another day)

Total after coupons: $0.98 + $0.10 tax = $1.08
I also earned a $3.00 Register Reward
In my second transaction I got:

2-Reach Toothbrushes $3.00 each
1-Listerine @ $3.00
4-Bic Pens @ $0.50 each
1-Huggies Wipes @ $2.79

Total: $13.79

Coupons Used:
1-$3.00 off 3 Listerine & Reach (from newspaper)
2-$1.00 off 2 Bic pens (from last week's newspaper)
1-$2.00 off Huggies Wipes (found in booklet at Walgreens)
$3.00 in Register Rewards (from 1st transaction)
$3.00 in Register Rewards (from another day)

Total after coupons: $0.79 + $0.84 tax = $1.63

CVS Trip - 8/11/09

I made a quick trip to CVS this morning. Here is what I got:

2 - Huggies Diapers @ $9.00 each
1 - Deodorant @ $4.49
1 - CVS Aspirin @ $1.99
1 - St. Ives Scrub @ $1.49

TOTAL: $25.97 plus tax

Coupons Used:
1 - $5.00 off a $25.00 purchase
2 - $3.00 off Huggies
1 - $1.99 Free CVS Aspirin
1 - $1.00 off any St. Ives Product
$4.00 in Extra Care Bucks

TOTAL After Coupons: $7.98 + $1.33 tax = $9.31

I also earned $4 in Extra Care Bucks to use next time.

CVS Coupon

CVS has a coupon available on their website. You can get a coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase for taking a quiz testing your health IQ. It doesn't matter if you answer correctly or not. They are advertising for their ReadyFill for prescriptions. You can print the coupon at the end of the quiz. Go HERE to take the quiz and get your coupon.

K-Mart Trip - 7/11/09 - Trip 3

Tenth trip of the week:
1-20 oz Water Bottle @ 3.49
2-Softsoap Hand Soap @ 1.50 each
2-Dry Idea Deodorant @ 3.29 each
2-Visine @ 3.99 each
4-GM Cereal @ 2.50 each
1-Kelloggs Cereal @ 3.79

Total Before Coupons: $34.84

Coupons Used:
2-$1.00 off Softsoap (printable-no longer available)
1-$1.00 off Rubbermaid (from recent newspaper)
1-$1.50 off 3 GM Cereal (found at Kmart)
1-$0.55 off Cheerios (printable)
1-$1.00 off Kelloggs Cereal (from recent newspaper)
2-$2.00 off Dry Idea (printable-no longer available)
2-$2.00 off Visine (printable-not sure where)

I got $4.00 off by buying 4 GM Cereals.

I used the $3.00 coupon I earned from THIS TRIP.

Total After Coupons: $2.18 + $0.66 tax = $2.84

K-Mart Trip - 7/11/09 - Trip 2

Ninth trip of the week:
2-Soft Soap Body Wash @ 3.99 each
2-Pantene Shampoo @ 3.34 each
2-Pantene Shampoo @ 3.33 each
1-Sparkle Paper Towels @ 2.99
1-Angel Soft Toilet Paper @ 1.45
3-Pampers Diapers @ 9.99 each

Total Before Coupons: $55.73

Coupons Used:
2-$2.00 off Soft Soap Body Wash (printable-no longer available)
1-$2.00 off when you buy both Sparkle & Angel Soft (printable)
3-$2.00 off Pampers Diapers (from 7/5 newspaper)
2-$2.00 off Pantene (from 7/5 newspaper)
2-$1.00 off Pantene (from newspaper)

I used the $14.00 coupon I earned from THIS TRIP.

Total After Coupons: $7.08 + $1.94 tax = $9.02

I earned a $10.00 off $10.00 or more valid 7/15/09 - 7/31/09.

K-Mart Trip - 7/11/09 - Trip 1

Eighth trip of the week:
1-Ponds Towelette @ 6.65
1-Huggies Wash Cloths @ 3.34
2-Huggies Lotion @ 3.33 each
1-Degree Deodorant @ 2.33
1-Dove Deodorant @ 2.34
1-All Laundry Detergent @ 4.79
2-Huggies Diapers @ 9.99 each
2-Ragu Sauce @ 1.99 each

Total Before Coupons: $50.07

Coupons Used:
1-$1.50 off Ponds (printable)
3-$1.00 off Huggies Bath & Body (from 4/19 newspaper)
1-$0.75 off Degree (from 6/21 newspaper)
1-$1.00 off Degree (from 6/17 newspaper)
1-$1.00 off All Detergent (from recent newspaper)
1-$2.00 off Huggies Diapers (printable)
1-$1.50 off Huggies Diapers (from 6/21 newspaper)
1-$1.00 off 2 Ragu (printable - not sure where)

I also used a $14.00 coupon I earned on THIS TRIP.

Total After Coupons: $12.57 + $1.65 tax = $14.22

I also earned a $14.00 coupon off my next order of $14.00 or more.

K-Mart Trip - 7/10/09

Seventh trip of the week:
1-Ponds Towelette @ 5.89
1-Huggies Wash Cloths @ 3.34
2-Huggies Wipes @ 1.99 each
4-All Laundry Detergent @ 4.79 each
1-Huggies Diapers @ 9.99
1-Scott Paper Towels @ 8.75

Total Before Coupons: $51.11

Coupons Used:
1-$1.50 off Ponds (printable)
1-$2.00 off Scott (printable-no longer available)
3-$1.00 off Huggies Bath & Body (from 4/19 newspaper)
4-$1.00 off All Detergent (from recent newspaper)
1-$2.00 off Huggies Diapers (printable)
(*the cashier did not apply all my coupons to the correct product, so they did not all double correctly)

I also used a $14.00 coupon I earned on THIS TRIP.

Total After Coupons: $12.79 + $1.96 tax = $14.75

I also earned a $14.00 coupon off my next order of $14.00 or more.

K-Mart Trip - 7/9/09 Trip 2

Sixth trip of the week:
My mother-in-law went with me to Kmart. She did this transaction for me.

1-Pampers Diapers @ 9.99
1-Pampers Extra Protection @ 10.99
2-Pantene Shampoo @ 3.34 each
2-Pantene Shampoo @ 3.33 each
1-Pantene Styling Serum @ 6.49
1-Pantene Styling Balm @ 5.39
1-Sparkle Paper Towels @ 2.99
1-Angel Soft Toilet Paper @ 1.45
1-Cascade Rinse @ 3.89

Total Before Coupons: $54.53

Coupons Used:
2-$2.00 off Pampers Diapers (from 7/5 newspaper)
4-$2.00 off Pantene (from 7/5 newspaper)
2-FREE Pantene Styler wyb Shampoo(from 7/5 newspaper)
1-$2.00 off when you buy both Sparkle & Angel Soft (printable)
1-FREE Cascade Rinse

I used a $5.00 off a $50.00 purchase printable HERE.

Total After Coupons: $8.42 + $2.96 tax = $11.38

I earned a $10.00 off $10.00 or more valid 7/15/09 - 7/31/09.

K-Mart Trip - 7/9/09

Fifth trip of the week:
2-Huggies Diapers @ 9.99 each
3-Huggies Wipes @ 1.99 each
1-Cottonelle Toilet Paper @ 7.00
2-Skintimate Shave Gel @ 1.99 each
1-Scott Paper Towels @ 8.75
1-Ponds Towelettes @ 5.89

Total Before Coupons: $51.57

Coupons Used:
2-$1.50 off Huggies Diapers (from 6/21 newspaper)
3-$1.00 off Huggies Bath & Body (from 4/19 newspaper)
1-$1.00 off Cottonelle (from sample)
2-$1.00 off Skintimate (printable - no longer available)
1-$2.00 off Scott Paper Towels (printable - no longer available)
1-$1.50 off Ponds (printable - coupons.com)

I also used the $14 coupons I earned on THIS TRIP.

Total After Coupons: $13.62 + $1.95 tax = $14.57

I earned a $14.00 coupon off my next order of $14.00 or more.

K-Mart Trip - 7/8/09

Fourth trip of the week:
1-Degree Deodorant @ 2.34
1-Dove Deodorant @ 2.33 each
4-Huggies Wipes @ 1.99
4-All Laundry Detergent @ 4.79 each

Total Before Coupons: $31.79

Coupons Used:
1-$1.25 off Degree (from 6/21 newspaper)
1-$1.25 off Dove (from 6/17 newspaper)
4-$1.00 off Huggies Bath & Body (from 4/19 newspaper)
4-$1.00 off All Detergent (from recent newspaper)

I also planned to buy 2 packages of Huggies diapers. I had 2 $3.00 coupon that I knew would not double. The cashier would not let me use all my coupons because the limit is only 10. I thought they would only double 10. So this trip did not turn out like I planned.

Total After Coupons: $11.16 + $1.68 tax = $12.84

I also earned a $3.00 coupon off my next order of $3.00 or more.

K-Mart Trip - 7/7/09

Third trip of the week:
2-Axe Shampoo @ 4.89 each
1-Axe Shower Gel @ 4.29
1-Cottonelle Toilet Paper @ 7.00
2-Dove Deodorant @ 3.99 each
1-Huggies Overnight Diapers @ 9.99
3-All Laundry Detergent @ 4.79 each

Total Before Coupons: $53.41

Coupons Used:
2-$2.00 off Axe Shampoo (printable - no longer available)
1-$1.50 off Axe Shower Gel (from newspaper-not sure which one)
1-$1.00 off Cottonelle (from home mailer)
2-$2.00 off Dove Deodorant (printable)
1-$2.00 off Huggies Overnight Diapers (from 6/21newspaper)
3-$1.00 off All Detergent (from recent newspaper)

I also used a $10.00 off a $50.00 purchase I received by signing up for a Sears MasterCard.

Somehow I ended up getting an extra $1.00 off.

Total After Coupons: $11.43 + $2.16 tax = $13.59

I also earned a $14.00 coupon off my next order of $14.00 or more.

K-Mart Trip - 7/6/09

Second trip of the week:
4-Kraft Mac & Cheese @ 1.00 each
1-Starbucks Frappuccino Coffee Drink @ 2.00
3-Huggies Wipes @ 1.99 each
1-Sparkle Paper Towels @ 2.99
1-Angel Soft Toilet Paper @ 1.45
1-Kotex Liners @ 1.29
1-Pert for Men @ 3.49
1-Reach Floss @ 1.49
1-Renuzit @ 1.89
1-Neutrogena Cream @ 7.29

Total Before Coupons: $31.86

Coupons Used:
1-Buy 3, Get 1 Free Kraft Mac & Cheese (not sure where this is from)
1-$1.00 off Starbucks (from 6/21 newspaper)
3-$1.00 off Huggies Bath & Body (from 4/19 newspaper)
1-$2.00 off when you buy both Sparkle & Angel Soft (printable)
1-$0.75 off Kotex Liners (from 6/14 newspaper)
1-$1.50 off Pert for Men (from 6/28 newspaper)
1-$1.00 off Reach Floss (from 6/14 newspaper)
1-$0.75 off Renuzit (from 5/17 newspaper)

I also used the $7.00 coupon I earned on my 7/5/09 trip.

Total After Coupons: $3.61 + $0.54 tax = $4.15

I also earned a $1.00 coupon off my next order for buying the Kraft Mac & Cheese. It states:
Buy 4, Get $1.00
Buy 5, Get $1.50
Buy 6 or more, Get $2.00

I am not certain, but I think this coupon will double. I will try it and let you know.

K-Mart Trip - 7/5/09

Kmart has double coupons again this week. A new rule for using the coupons is that your total must be at least $25 before coupons. There is also a 10 coupon limit. There a lot of good deals to get this week. Also, there are a couple of promotions going on.

Unilever/Kimberly-Clark/SCJohnson (read more about it at Coupon Clippin' Mama)

• Spend $20.00, get a coupon for $3
• Spend $35.00, get a coupon for $7
• Spend $50.00, get a coupon for $14

Proctor & Gamble (read more about it at Coupon Clippin' Mama)

• Spend $25, get a coupon for $5
• Spend $40, get a coupon for $10

On my first trip this week, here is what I got:
2-Cottonelle Toilet Paper 12 pack @ 7.00 each
4-Huggies Wipes @ 1.99 each
2-Cottonelle Flushable Wipes @ 2.99 each
2-All Detergent @ 4.79

Total Before Coupons: $37.52

Coupons Used:
2-$1.00 off Cottonelle Toilet Paper (from a sample)
4-$1.00 off Huggies Bath & Body (from 4/19 newspaper)
2-$1.00 off Cottonelle Flushable Wipes (from Kmart)
2-$1.00 off All (from recent newspaper)

Total After Coupons: $17.56 + $2.14 tax = $19.70

I also received a coupon for $7.00 off my next order.

Here are some of the places I found coupon match-ups:

• Abundant Food Savings
• My Frugal Adventures
• STL Mommy
• Coupon Clippin' Mama

CVS Trip - 6/29/09

Transaction # 1

6 - Chapstick @ $0.29 each
3 - Pots @ $1.25 each
1 - Gloves @ $0.99
1 - Water Hose Nozzle @ $1.25
1 - Aquafresh Toothpaste @ $0.99

I used a $2.00 coupon for the toothpaste that was printed at CVS during a previous visit.

I used $2.49 in ECBs.

Total: $4.56

Transaction # 2

1 - Pot @ $1.25
1 - Aquafresh Toothpaste @ $0.99

I used a $2.00 coupon for the toothpaste that was printed during a previous purchase.

Total: $0.26

Everything I bought was on clearance except the toothpaste. I like to see what is on clearance, sometimes there are some pretty good deals. I recently found cans of Similac Formula for $6.00. My niece uses that brand of formula. These cans are usually over $20.00 each. So you should always check around the store for clearance. You never know what you might find.

Target Trip - 6/27/09

I made a trip to Target today. I really like Target, even if using coupons is sometimes frustrating. Today the coupons went pretty good. I did not take a picture of everything I got, but I got a pretty good deal.

One exceptional deal I got was on Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes, the trial size (10 wipes). These are priced at $0.99 each. I ordered coupons from Ebay for $1.00 off Cottonelle Wipes or Toilet Paper. It was a Target coupon that was in the newspaper in some regions. I bought 20 coupons for $4.05 including shipping and then I ordered 20 more for $3.20 including shipping. I used 20 coupons today and got 20 packages of the trial sized Cottonelle Flushable Wipes for free. The coupons automatically adjusted to $0.99. So I got them for FREE!

But, it gets better. I can submit my receipt to The Caregivers Marketplace and receive $0.25 for each package. So I should get $5.00 back.

Net cost (not including tax): $4.05 - $5.00 = I make $0.95 on the first 20 coupons I ordered and then I will make $1.80 on the second 20 coupons.

Menu Plan Monday

To try to be healthier and stick to my new eating plan, I am making my menu for all to see. I have already lost 4 pounds (in 3 days) after completing the cleanse. I am starting this week with the regular food I will be eating.

I am also participating in Menu Plan Monday at I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Breakfast:
Eggs, Fruit, Toast
Oatmeal, Eggs, Fruit
French Toast, Strawberries

Lunch:
Salad with Chicken
Salad with Eggs
Salad with leftovers from night before
Cottage Cheese

Snacks:
Peaches
Plums
Watermelon
Apples
Grapes
Strawberries
Low Fat Ice Cream bar

Supper:
Monday-Grilled Turkey Cutlets, Green Beans
Tuesday-Chicken, Pasta, Salad
Wednesday-T Bone Steak, Green Beans, Baked Potato
Thursday-Breaded Fish, Zucchini (on the grill)
Friday-Pork Chops or Pork Steak, Fresh Vegetables
Saturday-Grilled Chicken, Rice
Sunday-On Your Own

CVS Deals - Week of 6/21

Soy Joy Bars $1, Earn $4 ECB when you buy 4
- $2/10 in 5/31 SS
- B1G1 in 5/31 SS
- $1/5 printable HERE
= FREE + overage after coupons & ECBs (Limit 5)

Thermacare Wrap (1 count) $2.49, Earn $2.49 ECB
- $1.00 RP 3/29 or 4/19
- $1.00 printable HERE
= FREE + overage after coupon & ECBs (Limit 2)

Tylenol (20-24 count) $4.99, Earn $2 ECB
- $2/1 RP 5/17
= $0.99 after coupon and ECBs (Limit 3)

Revlon Eye or Lip Color - BOGO (use 2 coupons)
- $1.00 SS 5/17
= Price Varies

Nature's Bounty - BOGO (use 2 coupons)
- $2.00 RP 4/26
= Price Varies

Almay Pure Blends Foundation or Face Powder $13.99, Earn $10 ECB
- $1.00 SS 5/17 or April 09 Shape or Glamour Magazine
= $2.99 after coupon and ECBs

Walgreens Deals - Week of 6/21

Here are a few things I plan to look for and/or get this week at Walgreens.

Splenda $2.99

- $3/2 April All You Magazine

= $2.98 for 2 after coupon

Aquafresh Toothpaste $3, Earn $3 RR

- $1/1 Printable HERE or $0.75 from 6/21 SS

= FREE + up to $1 in overage after coupon & RR

Planters Trail Mix 2/$3, Earn $1 RR when you buy 2

= $2 for 2 after RR

Vitamin Shampoo or Organix Shampoo are BOGO free at $6.99

Both have mail in rebates (there is a hang tag around the neck of the bottle)

= FREE for 2 after sale and Rebate

*NOTE* I did not see any rebate tags at my Walgreens, but I found them at another store, so you might look around.

Get Cash Back for Shopping Online

I am not sure if you have heard of ebates before, but it is a website that you can get online rebates and coupons. There are some pretty good deals you can find. You get back a certain percentage of your purchases you make online.

Right now, you get a $5.00 bonus for signing on. You do have to make a purchase in order to receive this bonus.

Some of the cash back amounts are:

• Target 4%
• Wal-Mart 1%
• The Children's Place 3%
• Ebay 3%
• Gap 1%
• Old Navy 1%
  
• JCPenny 4%

There are many, many stores from which to choose. You should check it out and sign on to get your bonus.

Go HERE to sign up.

K-Mart Trips - Week of 6/7/09

I posted about several trips to Kmart last week. I decided I wanted to compile a list of everything I got and my final costs. I think I went almost every day and on Saturday I did a couple transactions.

1-Snack Cup @ $3.29
8-Huggies Diapers @ $9.99 = $79.82
5-Huggies Wipes @ $1.99 = $9.95
3-Huggies Wipes @ $2.99 = $8.97
2-Wet Ones @ $2.29 = $4.58

11-Edge Shaving Gel @ $1.99 = $21.89
2-Skintimate Shaving Gel @ $1.99 = $3.98
4-Axe Shampoo @ $4.89 = $19.56
1-Old Spice Body Wash @ $4.00
2-Suave Body Wash @ $2.00 = $4.00
2-Clean & Clear @ $4.49 = $8.98
3-Visine @ $3.99 = $11.97
2-Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen @ $5.00 = $10.00
2-Max Factor Eye Shadow @ $3.84 = $7.68
2-Dove Deodorant @ $3.99 = $7.98

4-Cottonelle 12 Pack Toilet Paper @ $7.00 = $28.00
1-Oust Air Freshner @ $3.29
1-Chinet Plate @ $3.29
1-Chinet Plate @ $2.50
1-Playtex Rubber Gloves @ $1.69
2-Wisk @ $4.00 = $8.00
3-All Small & Mighty @ $4.79 = $14.37

2-Coffeemate Creamer @ $1.69 = $3.38
2-Mac & Cheese Cups @ $1.09 = $2.18
1-Juicy Juice @ $2.99
2-12 Pack Coke @ $4.00 = $8.00
1-20oz Sprite @ $1.39
1-M&M Mini's @ $1.25

Okay, now to add everything up.

$286.98 without tax

$77.87 including tax, but I paid with a $5.00 Kmart gift card I earned from buying the cereal last month and a $25.00 gift card I won on the Huggies Enjoy the Ride website.

$47.87 plus I will submit my receipts to the Caregivers Marketplace to get a $0.75 rebate for each pack of diapers. So I will get $6.00 back.

$41.87 is my final cost of everything. At first it seems high, but then I got a lot of stuff. I got 8 packs of diapers, 4 packs of toilet paper and 5 bottles of laundry detergent.

Free Chocolate

You can register HERE and receive a coupon for a free candy bar. You have to register before all the coupons are gone. You will receive a coupon in the mail if you register in time.

Old Navy Weekly

UPDATE: The site refreshed this morning about 2:15 am. The big coupons are gone, but you still can get some of the other coupons.
The Thrifty Mama thinks the Old Navy Weekly site will refresh either tonight or tomorrow. Check out her post HERE.

I am not sure when it will happen, just keep looking at OldNavyWeekly.com.

Kmart Doubles with Printable Coupons

There are several free items you can get without having coupon inserts from the newspaper. You should be able to print each coupon 2 times by hitting the back button after the first coupon prints. Also, Kmart is only allowing you to use 10 coupons per person per day.

Here are some things you can get FREE:

Aveeno Body Lotion (2.5 oz) $3.15
-$2 Printable doubles to $3.15
= FREE

Dry Idea Deodorant $3.99 (this was $4.99 at my Kmart)
-$2 Printable doubles to $3.99
= FREE ($0.99)

Visine A (0.5 oz) $3.99
-$2 Printable doubles to $3.99
= FREE

Bayer Quick Release Crystals $2.99 (this was $3.99 at my Kmart)
-$1.50 Printable doubles to $2.99
= FREE ($0.99)

Good Life Cat Treats $2.00
-$1 Printable doubles to $2.00
= FREE

Edge Shaving Gel $1.99
-$1 Printable doubles to $1.99
= FREE


Here are a few good deals I see:

Axe Shampoo $4.99
-$2 Printable doubles to $4.00
= $0.99

Hawaiian Tropic $5.00
-$2 Printable doubles to $4.00
= $1.00

Wisk $4.00
-$1 Printable doubles to $2.00
= $2.00

K-Mart Trip - 6/10/09

Here is what I got at Kmart on Wednesday:

2-Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care @ $5.00 each
2-Max Factor Eye Shadow @ $3.84 each
1-Visine @ $3.99
1-Chinet Plate @ $3.29
1-Chinet Plate @ $2.50
2-Wet Ones @ $2.29 each
1-Playtex Gloves @ $1.69

Total Before Coupons: $33.73

Coupons Used:
2-Hawaiian Tropic $2.00 (from sample) doubled to $4.00 each
2-Max Factor $2.00 (5/10/09 newspaper) doubled to $3.84 each
1-Visine $2.00 (4/26/09 newspaper) doubled to $3.99
1-Chinet Plate $2.00 (5/3/09 newspaper) doubled to $3.29
1-Chinet Plate $2.00 (5/3/09 newspaper) doubled to $2.50
2-Wet Ones $1.00 (5/17/09 newspaper) doubled to $2.00 each
1-Playtex Glove $1.00 (5/3/09 newspaper) doubled to $1.69 each

So, $33.73 - $31.15 = $2.58 + tax ($1.38) = $3.96

You can find some great coupon match ups for Kmart this week at My Frugal Adventures and Common Sense with Money.

K-Mart Trip - 6/9/09

I made another trip to Kmart Tuesday. Here is what I got:

3-Cottonelle Toilet Paper @ $7.00 each
2-Huggies Diapers @ $9.99 each
4-Edge Shave Gel @ $1.99 each
1-Huggies Wipes @ $1.99

Total Before Coupons: $50.93

Coupons Used:
$5 off a $50 purchase
3-Cottonelle $1.00 (from sample) doubled to $2.00 each
1-Huggies $1.50 (5/17/09 newspaper) doubled to $3.00
1-Huggies $3.00 (5/17/09 newspaper) did not double
4-Edge Shave Gel $1.00 doubled to $1.99 each
1-Huggies $1.00 (4/19/09 newspaper) doubled to $1.99 each

So, $50.93 - $26.95 = $23.98 + tax ($2.83) = $26.81

I planned to use the $14 coupon I got from my purchase on Sunday, but was told since I used the $5 off a $50 purchase, I could not use it. I was a little disappointed, but I will just use the coupon on another purchase this week.

I received a $14 coupon off my next purchase (for buying $50 worth of Kimberly Clark products).

You can find some great coupon match ups for Kmart this week at My Frugal Adventures and Common Sense with Money.

Walgreens Coupon

I just wanted to let you know there is a new Walgreens coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase.  It is good Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11.  Go HERE to print your coupon.

Old Navy Weekly Coupons

This week at Old Navy Weekly, I found a coupon for $50 off a purchase of $100 or more.  Every week, Old Navy updates this site and hides more coupons.  In the past, there has been $75 off a purchase of $100 or more.  It is fun to look for the coupons.  

There are no high value coupons left this week, but you can still find some of the other coupons.  There are still $20 off a $100 purchase, $15 off a $75 purchase, and $5 off a $50 purchase.

I like to check The Thrifty Mama for updates.  You can check out last week's post HERE.  

I am not sure when they are going to reload the coupons, but if I find out, I will let you know.

K-Mart Trip 6/7/09

Here is what I got:
4-Axe Shampoo @ $4.89 each
3-Huggies Wipes @ $2.99 each
2-Huggies Diapers @ $9.99 each
1-Oust @ $3.29

Total Before Coupons: $51.80

Coupons Used:
$5 off a $50 purchase
4-Axe $2.00 doubled to $4.00 each
3-Huggies $1.00 (4/19/09 newspaper) doubled to $2.00 each
2-Huggies $2.00 (no longer available) doubled to $4.00 each
1-Oust $2.00 (5/10/09 newspaper) doubled to $3.29

So, $51.80 - $38.29 = $13.51 + tax ($2.36) = $15.87

I received a $14 coupon off my next purchase (for buying $50 worth of Kimberly Clark products) and a coupon for a free movie ticket from Axe (no longer available).

You can find some great coupon match ups for Kmart this week at My Frugal Adventures and Common Sense with Money.

Honey Nut Cheerios Sweet Rewards Giveaway

This looks like a pretty good giveaway. You can try to win $5 up to 10 times each day. You can only win once per day, but you can win 10 days. So you could win up to $50. You do not have to buy Honey Nut Cheerios to win. You can click on "Don't have a code?" and it will give you a free code. Go HERE to check it out.

Walgreens Trip - 6/1/09

I made another trip to Walgreens on Monday. The hair dryer was advertised to be $19.99 and get a $10 Register Reward back. When I looked they were on MegaSaver for $12.99.

I bought it and used my $10 Register Reward from the Bayer Meter. I paid $4.00 ($2.99 plus tax) and got another $10 Register Reward.

Caregivers Marketplace

A little while back I heard of The Caregivers Marketplace. It gives you a rebate on certain products you buy. I decided not to pursue it at that time.

Recently I gave this another look at this program. I think it is great. I just filled out the form and mailed it. I have purchased 18 packages of Huggies diapers in the last several months. I am going to get back $13.50. You can turn in any receipts from this year. You just have to have at least 5 products before you send in for your rebate.

There are many products you can purchase and get money back. For Huggies diapers, they offer $0.75 per pack. Other brands include: Nature Made Vitamins, Huggies, Pull Ups, Balmex, Os-Cal, Poise, Polident, Icy Hot, Gold Bond, Glucerna, Ensure, Depends, plus others.

You can buy the products from any store. Check it out.

Free Movie Monday

Today (Monday, June 1) you can get a free rental from your local Redbox. Today's code is:

FM63H7

To find where there is a Redbox location, click HERE. You can also search movies that are available at this location.

To rent with this code, you touch the lower left corner where it says "Rent with a Promo Code" then you can enter the code. Then choose your movie. You are required to swipe either a credit or debit card. You have to use a debit or credit card because they want to charge you if you do not return the movie. You have to return it by 9pm on Tuesday if you do not want to be charged.

You can actually rent more than one movie with this code just use a different credit or debit card.

Walgreens Trip - 5/31/09

I made a quick run to Walgreens this morning. Here is what I got:

Contour Meter $10.00
Ecotrin $2.00

Coupons Used:
-$10.00 Contour Meter (2/1 or 3/22 newspaper insert)
-$2.00 Ecotrin (5/17 newspaper insert)

Paid: $0.12 out of pocket
Earned: $10 (Contour Meter) and $2 (Ecotrin) Register Rewards

I didn't need either one of these things, but I paid only $0.12 and got $12 to spend later at Walgreens. I can always give the items away.

Free Kool Aid

I just wanted to let you know that Kroger has Kool Aid packets on sale 10 for $1.00. There is a coupon at Coupons.com for $0.50 off 10 packets. You will have to scroll until you find the coupon. Our Kroger doubles coupons $0.50 or less, so it will double to $1.00.

You should be able to get 10 packets of Kool Aid for FREE.

Reusable Bag

In April I signed up for a free reusable shopping bag from Earthbound. They had a limited supply and I was one that won.

I love using my reusable shopping bags. I try to look for any free ones or deals on bags. Most stores have bags for about $1. They hold so much more that the plastic sacks. When I bring in my groceries from the car, I don't have to make as many trips.

I have bags from WalMart, Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, and Aldi. Most bags are about the same size, but the Aldi bag is about 2 times the size of the other ones. It is great for things like diapers, chips, cereal and other things that aren't very heavy, but are a little bulky.

I have also made a few of my own bags from fabric. I really enjoyed that. I wish I had more time to do this.

Yard sales are also a great place to get bags. They don't have to look like all the other reusable bags in order to be a great bag.

If you haven't already, consider getting a reusable bag and trying it.

Entertainment Freebies

I just found a great post on Freebies 4 Mom. She has posted about Entertainment Freebies 4 Families. It looks like there are some great resources there. Check it out!

Funny Mom Video

I heard part of this song on the radio this morning and decided to try to find it on YouTube. It is a very funny song. Go HERE to listen to it. It is all a part of being a mom.

Walgreens Coupon

Walgreens has a new coupon for $5 off a purchase of $25 or more. It is good Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21 only. Your total needs to be $25 after all manufacture and Walgreens coupons. Go HERE to print your coupon.

New Huggies Program

There is a new program by Huggies called Enjoy the Ride Rewards. I signed up for it a few weeks ago. You do not have to buy diapers to earn points. You can earn points by watching videos, taking polls and telling friends. In addition to those, there are many points you can get just by entering the codes.

You get 10 points just for joining. Money Saving Mom has codes posted that should give you 100 points. It is a little slow entering all the codes, but there are several prizes you can win.

There are sweepstakes and instant win prizes. Also just for signing up, you will be entered to win diapers for a year. They are giving away a years supply of diapers everyday for a year. Yesterday I won a $25 prepaid Visa card. It is not going to arrive for 8-10 weeks. I am happy to have won!

Kraft Coupons

There are some great printable Kraft coupons out now. There are a couple of different sites to print them.

kraftfoods.com
coupons.com

Deal Seeking Mom also has many other sites that you may be able to print these coupons.

There are a lot of good deals using these coupons.

Common Sense With Money - New Wal-Mart Deals
Coupon Cravings - Target Deals: $1 or less
Money Saving Mom - Kroger: Kraft BBQ Sauce

Deal on Dishwasher Detergent

Electrasol is on sale at Kroger this week for $2.99. If you got the $2.50 coupon in your newspaper a few weeks ago, you can get them for only $0.49. If you did not get the coupon, you can still get some for for only $1.99. There is a $1.00 coupon located next to the dish washing detergent for Finish Quantum. This is still a pretty good deal.

Free Movie Monday

Today (Monday, May 11) you can get a free rental from your local Redbox. Today's code is:

6A43JK

To find where there is a Redbox location, click HERE. You can also search movies that are available at this location.

To rent with this code, you touch the lower left corner where it says "Rent with a Promo Code" then you can enter the code. Then choose your movie. You are required to swipe either a credit or debit card. You have to use a debit or credit card because they want to charge you if you do not return the movie. You have to return it by 9pm on Tuesday if you do not want to be charged.

You can actually rent more than one movie with this code just use a different credit or debit card.

Free Dishwasher and $100 Stove

A while back, I searched Craigslist and found a dishwasher someone was giving away. I quickly emailed and found that they still had it. I asked to see a picture and then said I wanted it. The catch was I had to wait until their new one was delivered and installed. That was not a problem for me. They had several problems with getting their dishwasher, but finally they got theirs and I was able to get my free one.

They also had an electric stove they were selling for $100. I decided to get it also. They also gave us the range hood.

So, for $100, I got a stove, dishwasher and a range hood. I am very happy with what I got. I was even able to sell my old stove for $25. I gave them the dishwasher and range hood. They were very happy to get it.

If you are looking for something, check out your local Craigslist, you never know what you might find.

$1 off a 12 pack of Coke

This is a great coupon!! $1 off a 12 pack of Coke. A coupon like this doesn't come along very often. You can print these from mycokerewards, but it usually costs 35 points. You should print yours today. If you print coupons using Explorer click HERE and if you use Firefox click HERE.

Right now, you can print more than 2 and each has a unique code. There is no telling how long this will last, so print yours soon.

K-Mart Super Double Coupons

Kmart is having the Super Double Coupons again this week. The ad said it they were doubling coupons up to $0.75. I went into the store and there are signs at each cash register stating the ad was wrong and they are doubling coupons up to $2.00.

There are many coupon match ups HERE and HERE.

Free 2 Piece Meal from KFC

Print the coupon HERE to get a free 2 piece grilled chicken meal from KFC. You should be able to print the coupon twice. Coupon is valid from 5/5/09 to 5/19/09, except on Mother's Day 5/10/09.

Free Movie Monday

Today (Monday, May 4) you can get a free rental from your local Redbox. Today's code is:

BT73H9

To find where there is a Redbox location, click HERE. You can also search movies that are available at this location.

To rent with this code, you touch the lower left corner where it says "Rent with a Promo Code" then you can enter the code. Then choose your movie. You are required to swipe either a credit or debit card. You have to use a debit or credit card because they want to charge you if you do not return the movie. You have to return it by 9pm on Tuesday if you do not want to be charged.

You can actually rent more than one movie with this code just use a different credit or debit card.

Walgreens Trip - 5/3/09

I made a quick trip to Walgreens without the girls. I started with $6 RR from last week. Here is what I got:

Transaction 1:
2 Pert Plus for Men @ 2.50
1 Colgate Sensitive @ 4.49
1 M&M @ 0.34 (needed this since I wanted to use my RR)

Coupons Used:
1 -$1.50 Pert Plus for Men (from 5/3 newspaper insert)
1 -$1.00 Pert Plus (from the 5/3 newspaper insert)
1 -$1.00 Colgate Sensitive
$6.00 RR

Total: $0.77
RR Earned: $2.00, $4.50

Transaction 2:
1 Bayer Quick Release @ 2.49
1 Right Guard Deodorant @ 2.99
2 M&Ms @ 0.50 each
1 M&M @ 0.34

Coupons Used:
1 -$1.00 Bayer Quick Release (from display)
1 -$1.00 Right Guard (from newspaper insert)
$4.50 RR from Transaction #1

Total: $0.59
RR Earned: $2.50, $2.00

Transaction 3:
1 Colgate Sensitive @ 4.49
2 M&M @ 0.34 each
2 M&M @ 0.33 each

Coupons Used:
1 -$1.00 Colgate Sensitive
$2.00 RR, $2.50 RR from Transaction # 2

Total: $0.39
RR Earned: $4.50

So in summary, I started with a $6.00 RR and ended with a $4.50 RR and a $2.50 RR. I spent $1.75 in cash.

You can check out some of the freebies at Coupon Cravings:Walgreens: What's Free This Week.

CVS Trip - 5/3/09

I made a quick trip on Sunday to CVS. My mom had the girls, so I went alone. I started with $10 ECB. Here is what I got:

Transition 1:
1 12pack Spirte @ 4.00
2 12pack Coke @ 4.00 each
6 Vitamin Water @ 1.33 each

Coupons Used:
6 -$1.00 Vitamin water (from recent newspaper insert)
2 -$1.00 Coke (from MyCokeRewards)
$10 in ECBs

Total: $2.73
ECBs Earned: $10

Transition 2:
2 Kelloggs Frosted Flakes (one not pictured) @ 3.33 each
1 Kelloggs Special K @ 3.34
1 Adidas Deodorant @ 3.99

Coupons Used:
2 -$1.00 Kelloggs Frosted Flakes
1 -$1.00 Kelloggs Special K
1 -$1.00 Adidas (from newspaper insert)
$9.99 in ECBs (adjusted down) from 1st transaction

Total: $0.04
ECBs Earned: $5.00, $3.00

Transition 3:
1 Adidas Deodorant @ 3.99
2 Colgate Max Fresh @ 2.99 each

Coupons Used:
1 -$1.00 Adidas (from newspaper insert)
1 -$1.00 Colgate (from newspaper insert)
$5.00 in ECBs from 2nd transaction
$2.97 in ECBs (adjusted down) from 2nd transaction

Total: $0.16
ECBs Earned: $4.00, $3.00

So in summary, I started with $10.00 in ECBs and ended with only $7.00 in ECBS. I only paid $2.93 in cash.

You can check out some of the freebies at Coupon Cravings: CVS: What's Free This Week.

Kellogg Cereal Coupons

There are new coupons to be printed at coupons.com. There are 8 different Kellogg's Cereal coupons worth $1.00 each. That can mean some inexpensive cereal. There are also Kellogg's coupons HERE.

Right now, Kroger has some Kellogg cereal for $2.18 and if you use a coupon, you can get it for $1.18 for a box.

Also next week, CVS is going to have Kellogg's Frosted Flakes, Smart Start, Frosted Mini-Wheats, and Special K (12-18 oz) cereals on sale for 3 for $10 and if you buy 3, you get $5 Extra Care Bucks. So if you buy 3 and use 3 coupons, you will pay $7 out of pocket and get $5 ECB to spend on something else you want or need.

If you print these coupons today, you will have until the end of the month to use them. You should be able to print each coupon 2 times from each website.

Free Movie Monday

Today (Monday, April 27) you can get a free rental from your local Redbox. Today's code is:

4CW33N

To find where there is a Redbox location, click HERE. You can also search movies that are available at this location.

To rent with this code, you touch the lower left corner where it says "Rent with a Promo Code" then you can enter the code. Then choose your movie. You are required to swipe either a credit or debit card. You have to use a debit or credit card because they want to charge you if you do not return the movie. You have to return it by 9pm on Tuesday if you do not want to be charged.

You can actually rent more than one movie with this code just use a different credit or debit card.