Crayola Bubbles and More at Toys R Us - Saturday Fun

Rafi and I went on a morning outing on Saturday.  Here is what we did together while Dad watches Izzie at home. 
We went to Toys R Us today.  We got an excellent deal on Crayola Outdoor products.  We got a bubble launcher, a bubble set with different wands, and a box of 52 sidewalk chalk.  All for just over $13 after sale and coupons.  I used $2 off coupons for the Bubble products and the sale was 25% off the bubble launcher, almost 50% off the bubble set and Buy 2 Get 3rd Free so the Sidewalk Chalk set was Free.  Very cool!  Anyway, the color bubbles are super colored.  Here is a photo of Rafi after he played with it. 

They are non toxic and washable so no problems.  :o) 
We also got him a Spiralin Seas Waterpark by Little Tikes.  It was on sale for $29.99 and I had a $5 off coupon for any Little Tikes product and a $5 off coupon on any $25 purchase plus a $5 rewards certificate.  So after all the discounts I paid about $15 for it.  I am super happy.  Izzie got some pants from the clearance rack at B1G1 50% off clearance price.  We also got a couple of other baby items we needed and paid about $34 after all discounts.  Very nice!! 
We also went to Old Navy and got flip flops for $1 each (5 limit per person).  They do this sale every year which is nice cause you can get the kids new sizes. 
We also got some Frappuccinos at Barnes and Noble.  He got Vanilla Bean and I got the Decaf Mocha Coconut. Very yummy treat on a terribly Hot Summer FL Day! 

What did you all do on Saturday?

Barnes and Noble Clearance Sale - Nice Kid's books

The Barnes and Noble Clearance Sale includes lots of kid's books for as low as $1.78.  They have holiday books like Counting Christmas by Karen Katz or regular non holiday books like Fisher Prize My Little People School Bus.  Also, if you spend $25 you can save 5%, if you spend $50 you save 10% and if you spend $75 you save 15% off using code L8P8E4A at checkout.  Don't forget, if you spend $25 or more you also get Free Shipping but if you are a Barnes and Noble member you get Free Shipping on any order. 

Build a Bear Workshop Sale - Thru August 5th

Go to Build a Bear Workshop near you and you can get any Animal + Any Outfit + Any Shoes for $29.99.  This is an awesome deal.  Most outfits are $15 or more and some animals are anywhere from $10 to $22.  But Hurry cause the sale ends August 5th.

Amazon : Melissa and Doug Toys Sale

I read in other blogs that a lot of the Melissa and Doug Toys are on Sale at Amazon.com.  They are also eligible for Free Shipping when you spend $25 or more.  Go check out the sale HERE.  They are high quality products!!
The sale is reported to be up to 70% off regular price.  Very Nice!! 

Happy Toy Shopping!! 

Amazon.com Diapers

I received my Parenting Early Years Magazine and Parents Magazine earlier this week.  Each magazine had a coupon for 20% off a purchase of diapers thru Amazon.com.  I just went to order it and you can use the coupon on top of the Subscribe and Save discount.  The discount is currently 30% off for a limited time.  So, if you get the magazine in your mailbox then look for the Amazon.com coupon and be sure to use it prior to the expiration date of 8/31/2010.  I just got a box of Pampers Cruisers 124 count and paid under $20 shipped!!  I usually find these boxes not less than $35 at BJ's with a coupon.  I am hoping the coupon will be available again in the next issue.  We shall see!!

Savings for the week - June 13th to 19th

This week I had some great shopping trips to Kohl's.  I got some $10 off a $20 purchase to Kohl's from the Newspaper so I went and got Father's Day present for my husband, some Birthday presents for my son and nephew, and a  Welcome present for my nephew who I will get to meet for the first time in about a week.  :o)
I also had a great trip to Target where I got some Frosted Mini Wheats Bite Size for my son (who LOVES these now!).  I also got him a Toy Story 3 toy for his birthday with a coupon.  My trips to Walgreens and CVS were also great.  Here is the breakdown.

• Kohl's : I did multiple trips to Kohl's so I could use all the coupons I had.  My total savings was $169.82 and spent $59.89.  I got a water sprinkler and a soccer ball for my son, two bathing suit tops for me, and 2 packs of socks and a polo for my husband plus the three toys I got for my nephew.  Not bad for all those things!!
• CVS : I got some boxes of chocolate that were buy one get one for 1 cent, Old Spice Body Washes, Shick Hydro blades, Gillette Fusion ProGlide, and EPT test.  I saved $120.98 and spent $29.17.  I am also sending for a free gift when I purchased the EPT test.  I should get it in the mail later.  I also earned a ton of Extra Care Bucks.
• Walgreens : I got some Nivea Body Wash for Men, Reach toothbrushes, Stickers for my son's Potty Training Chart, and a Hydro Shick Razor which I will send in for a Full Rebate.  Total savings was $39.50 and total spending was $14.70.  I also earned a ton of Register Rewards. 
• Target : I got some groceries, a Toy Story 3 toy for my son's birthday, and Listerine.  I saved $38.69 and spent $21.66.
• BJ's : I got some groceries.  I spent $37.64 and saved $8.50.

E.P.T. Pregnancy Test Coupon

Thanks Money Saving Mom!!

Coupons.com has a $3 off coupon for E.P.T Pregnancy Tests.  If you have a My Points account make sure and print it thru them as you get points for printing and redeeming coupons thru MyPoints.com 

Buy 1 Get 1 Tall Caffe Latte - Barnes and Noble

Barnes and Noble has a coupon for Membership Card Holders for a Complimentary Tall Caffe Latte with Purchase of Another (max. value $3.20).  The coupon expires July 25th 2010.  The coupon can be printed multiple times.  Go HERE and print your coupon TODAY!! 

Thank you Southern Savers for this post!

Have a good evening!! 

Huggies Little Swimmers Products Savings at Target

There is a Target coupons for each Little Swimmers Pants and Little Swimmers Suncare products HERE.  Thanks Southern Savers for these coupons.  They are available to print as many times as you need.
Also, Coupons.com has a coupon for the Little Swimmers Pants too.  At Target, you can stack Manufacturer and Store coupons for major savings.  So if you need SunCare products for you baby, head on over to Target and get a great deal on these products.  If you didn't know, you can print out coupons thru MyPoints.com and earn points for every printed and redeemed coupon plus you get bonus points for redeeming 10 coupons every month. 

Enjoy the savings!!

Toilet Paper Deal - TODAY ONLY Sat. May 22nd

Thanks I Heart Publix, Money Saving Mom, Bargain Divas, I Heart Saving Money, and any other blogs out there who posted about this awesome deal!!

TODAY ONLY, you can order 120 rolls of Marcal Bath Tissue for $16 shipped to your home from Staples.com

Go to their site, click on Deal of the Day banner.  Then click on Order Now.  Then click on Add one to Cart.  Then go to Order by catalog #.  Enter 593805-v6 and order one.  Then adjust the number of cases you want to order.  Order 5 and you get Free Shipping to your home.  During checkout the price will adjust from $4.99 each case of 24 rolls to $2.99.  Shipping will be Free and you will pay about $16 total after tax.  What a Deal!!??  

Hurry.  This is only good TODAY!!  Stock up!!  

Happy Savings!!

Savings for the week May 17th to May 22nd 2010

Here is a summary of my shopping trips this week.  Rafi and I were both sick so we didn't go out much.  We did get some groceries and some potty training supplies. 
I had an off week this week.  We were both sick and I lost some of my receipts (not sure how but I can't find them!).  

• Publix:  Anyway, I did get some great savings at Publix on Monday.  Those receipts I lost, but my best buy was some John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo and Conditioners which after Publix coupon and Manufacturer coupon I got for $0.99 each bottle.  I also got M&M's Pretzel Large bags at B1G1 plus I had a coupon for B2G1 Free which made 4 bags for the price of 1.  I LOVE those new M&M's so I got 8 bags total.  I wanted to get more but they did work on my street earlier in the week and I was unable to back out of my driveway for two days which made me miss the sale which ended Wednesday.  I was also able to get some Red Baron Pizza for $1.50 each after sale and coupons.  On Friday I got some more Pizzas as they extended the sale.  I also got a good deal on Cottonelle Toilet Paper.  The 12 roll was on sale for $6.49 and I had a Target coupon (which they accept as competitor) and a manufacturer coupon which made them $4.49 each.  I got some more John Frieda Hair Styling and Shampoo and Conditioner products for $0.99 after coupons.  I got some other groceries too.  On Friday I spent $17.87 and saved $54.60.  The guy who bagged my groceries was shocked.  The cashier and I gave him some pointers on where to find good coupons online.  :o) 
• Babies R Us:  We are potty training so I went and got some Potty training supplies.  I got a pair of Training pants with plastic on the outside from Gerber.  I also got a stepping stool and an extra potty seat adapter for our toilets at home (I have three bathrooms so I needed to get at least two adapters to have one upstairs and one downstairs).  I spent, after sales and coupons, $23.84 and saved $8.60.  Not bad for Babies R Us. 
• Target:  I got some Kandoo Flushable Toddler Wipes for $0.65 after a $1 off coupon, I got a box of Kleenex Towels for the bathroom for $0.99 after a Target coupon and a Manufacturer coupon, I also got some Stonefield Organic baby Yogurt Drinks and some other small things.  After coupons and sales, I spent $10.04 and saved $4.55.  Not my greatest Target trip but every little bit helps!!
• Victoria's Secret:  They had a coupon from Facebook for a free pair of underwear with any purchase.  I got 3 antibacterial gels for $5.  After the sale of the gels and the free underwear, I spent $5.33 and saved $13.99.
• Barnes and Nobles cafe:  They had a coupon for B1G1 Free Frappuccino.  I went on Thursday and Friday.  The coupon expires on Monday so I plan on going again.  I got the Venti sized and LOVED the Chai Tea one.  I got three of those and one Mocha one.  After the coupon and my membership card, I spent $8.62 and saved $9.90.
• Lowe's:  We are having a HUGE problem with a Deer who keeps eating my rose bush before they get a chance to bloom.  Today I went to Lowe's and got a bottle of Deer and Rabbit repellent spray.  It was at least on sale for $13.97 so I saved about $5 on it.  

 I really wish I had the other Publix receipts from Monday so I can show you how much I truly saved this week.  If I do end up finding them I will write an update to this post. 
Thanks for reading.

Happy Savings!!

Some Deals I found today

While browsing my email I found some good deals.

• Free Tumbler from New England Coffee.  Thanks I Heart Publix  New England Coffee is usually on sale at Publix B1G1 so keep an eye out.  You can request up to 4 per address. 
• Aquafresh Kids Toothpaste at Target for 0.12 cents after coupons.  Thanks Bargain Divas and Money Saving Mom
• If you have a Krogers near by (we don't here in FL!), here is a great deal on Huggies Diapers and Little Swimmers.  Thanks Money Saving Mom
• Green Works Detergent with coupons. Thanks Freebies 4 Mom
• Barnes and Noble B1G1 Free Frappuccinos with coupons.  Thanks Money Saving Mom and Freebies for Mom
• Free Revlon Creme Gloss at Walgreens after coupons.  Thanks Money Saving Mom
• Off Clip On Insect Repellent 2 for $2.99 at Walgreens with coupons.  Thanks Bargain Divas

These are some of my favorite deals I saw so far this week.
Check out their sites for other awesome deals. 
If you find any other great deals feel free to add them to the comments on this post.
Thanks!

Happy Savings!!

Savings for the week May 9th to May 15th 2010

This week I spent more than I should have due to big priced items I got that will last me the rest of the month plus I got air filters which need replacement and some lawn care items at Lowe's on Sat. morning.
I also splurged and got some Ice Cream at Marble Slab using a B1G1 coupon I got thru my email for signing up for their Birthday Club.  I also got Rafi a Toy Story book and Woody Stuffed Doll from Kohl's.  All proceeds go to Charity so I felt good getting these.  Plus they are so cute.  Next week I will get the Dinosaur, Buzz, and the Toy Story 2 book.  I also got some bible story books for Rafi for $1.99 each and a Veggie Tales Silly Song Countdown DVD (we LOVE Veggie Tales and LOVE even more the Silly Songs!!) for $5 at Lifeway Christian store.  The best shopping trip I had was on Friday when I went to CVS.

• CVS:  Friday trip I got 3 bags of M&M's, one small bag of Pretzel M&M's, Pull Ups Training Pants, 3 2L bottles of Coke Zero, a bottle of CVS Shampoo Kiwi Scent, and a pack of Mentos Gum.  After coupons, sales and ECB's earned from previous visits I spent $2.44 out of pocket and Saved $31.84.  On my other trips I got some Always and Carefree liners Free after sale of $1 each and coupons for $1 off each.  I got 3 more bottles of CVS brand Shampoo or Conditioner.  I got Kiwi Scent and Coastal Rain Scent.  I also got some Mentos Gum and another pack of Pull Ups.  I also picked up my Free prints and Free Magnet I ordered about two weeks ago.  Total spent out of pocket was $7.12 and according to the receipts saved $27.91 not counting the Free prints and Free magnet.  I also earned some new ECB's. 
• Pet Smart: I got a bag of Cat food for $29.99 and used a $5 off coupon from Science Diet.  Total spent $26.94.  
• Publix: I got some Special K Granola (the hubby loves it!), Lays Kettle Cook using B1G1 coupon I got from Facebook, Mentos Gum, Gatorade, Mt Dew new flavors, Animal Crackers Free after Publix coupon from Baby Club, Baby food Beech Nut Jars on sale B1G1, Produce, Milk, . . . the usual, and some Oscar Mayer Deli Meat which was Free when I bought Kraft American Sliced Cheese.  I spent $33.51 and according to receipts saved $51.89.
• Target: I got a Latte for $2 after a Target coupon which printed at the register on a previous visit, Turkey Bacon, Vitamin Water, Schick Razors which earned me a $5 Gift Card, Scrubbing Bubbles deal with coupons which earned me a $5 Gift Card, French's Dipping Sauce, Cottonelle wipes, and some Yogurt Drinks for Rafi.  After sales and coupons I saved $80.57 and spent $34.57 and used a $10 gift Card and a $5 Gift Card I had earned on previous visits.  Out of pocket I spent $19.75. 
• BJ's: I got the big ticket items here.  I got the Air Filters, some bars of soap, I got Rafi a two pair pack of PJ's with Lego Star Wars in it (his uncle will LOVE these!!), Milk, Granola Bars, and deodorant spray.  I spent $56.97 and saved from coupons used $4.50. 

Even though I spent more than I normally do or would care to spend, I can make it up easily as many of the items are items that will last for a good while.
I am looking forward to a new week of great savings.
Rafi is sick today so I don't think we will be going to the stores much this week so he can rest.  I will post what we do get.

Thanks for reading.
Happy Savings!!

Savings for the week May 2nd to May 8th 2010

I didn't get much this week, really!!  Here is the breakdown of where I went and what I got plus my savings and out of pocket expense.

• CVS Pharmacy:  They had on sale their Citrus Mouth Wash small for 0.99cents plus a store coupon for $1 off so I got two for Free after the coupon.  They also had the Dawn Hand Renewal dishwashing liquid for 0.97 cents.  I got a $1 off coupon from the Home Made Simple mailer (request yours!!) .  I ended up getting one for Free after the coupon.  They are running a special this month on Stayfree Pads and Carefree Liners.  I got Stayfree for $3.89 on sale and got $2 ECB back plus I used a $2 off coupon and ended up paying under $2 for it.  I got two of these deals.  The limit is 5 per household with your CVS ExtraCare Card.  I also did their Nivea Body Wash deal.  I got 4 at $4.88 each and used 3 coupons for $4 off each and one for the Men's Body wash of $3 off.  I paid $4.52 and got $5 ECB back plus I had some ECB from previous visits so I ended up getting the Body Washes for Free.  At the end, after my visits, I Saved $35.66 according to the receipt.  I spent out of pocket $5.03. 
• Target: At Target this week I got a Kodak Picture DVD for $14.99 and got one Free.  I tried to use the Kodak coupon to get them both Free for this deal but Target would not honor both the sale and the coupon in one transaction.  Oh well!  Still a good deal.  I also got a Free Nivea Body Wash after $4 off coupon, Free Motrin PM after $3 off coupon stacked with a Target $1 off coupon, Free Vaseline lotion after stacking coupons, Starbuck instant coffee 3 pack for $1.50 after stacking coupons, SoBe zero Calorie water for 0.50 cents each after B1G1 coupon, and Free Armor All Car cleaner and Wheel Protectant after coupons and Mail in Rebate.  I saved, according to the receipts, $70.36 and spent $19.45.
• Walgreens: I only got a few things at Walgreens plus a Free 8x10 Collage Photo.  I saved $16.94 and spent $5.54.
• Publix: My best buy at Publix was the chicken breasts which were $1.99/lb. Also their Mojo Rotis Chicken was on sale for $4.99 so I got two, took the meat off the bones, and froze it so we can have yummy chicken for the next couple of weeks.  I also used my Nabisco Free cookies coupon I got from Facebook on the first Monday of every month.  I also got some of the new Mt Dew flavors which are on sale $1 each plus they have a $1 off 2 coupon so I got those for 50 cents each!  My favorite so far is Typhoon.  You can get them, try them, and vote online for your favorite flavor.  The winner flavor will be added to their Mt Dew line.  After coupons and sales, I saved $52.43 and spent $38.50. 
• BJ's: I only got a can of Mix nuts at BJ's and used a $1 off coupon.  Savings of $1 and spent $9.89.  

I am looking forward to a better week this week.  My goal is to try and be better each week than the previous week.  :o)

Happy Savings!!

Free Ovulation and Pregnancy Tests from Sacred Heart Mission

If you know someone who is trying to get pregnant, Sacred Heart Mission is giving away any combination of a total of 10 either pregnancy tests or ovulation tests.  All you have to do is fill out the form and they will mail them to you Free of charge.  They are experiencing a delay due to the high demand but you should receive yours in a timely manner.   

Go HERE and request your tests or send this to a friend who might be needing these.  I have PCOS and the Ovulation tests are very helpful for me.

Thanks goes to Our New Life for this post.   This link if for her Facebook page.  Her blog link is HERE.

Starbucks Half Price Frappuccinos

 

Between May 7 and May 16, enjoy a half-price Frappuccino blended beverage at participating Starbucks in the afternoon – 3 to 5 p.m.

You can even sign up for daily text message reminders at their site HERE 

I plan on going and getting some Frappuccinos.  Are you??

Enjoy the savings!!

Mother's Day Gift from Udder Covers (pay only S&H)

Thanks goes to Bargain Divas for this awesome deal. 

This will make an excellent gift for any expecting mother.  Or you can get one for yourself!!
I have one and LOVE it!!
Below is the photo of the style I got.

Click HERE to go to their store.  Then at checkout enter promo code MOTHER. 

Happy Shopping!
Happy Mother's Day!!

Savings for this week April 25th to May 1st 2010

 This week I got a few freebies on my mailbox.  I got a sample of Purex 3 in 1, got two rebates I had submitted at the end of March ($5 from SC Johnson and $5 from Band Aid for Princess and the Frog), got my Flipbook from Snapfish which turned out great, got my 3 Mother's Day Cards from Shutterfly which also turned out great, I got a Wink Photostrip from Shutterfly which I am turning into a bookmark by laminating it, I tried the Pretzel M&M's last night and were Awesome!!. . . .  It was an exciting week at our mailbox to say the least.
I also had a good spending week.  I stayed below budget which is awesome.  I never kept a budget before.  My husband and I both worked and made enough that we didn't worry about it too much before.  Once our son was born, I resigned so I could stay home with him and so our home income was downsized by 50% which meant we HAD to stick to a budget so I have learned over the last year and a half to stay in it.  Now I want to stay below it so this is the first week I was able to stay well below it!!  Woohoo!!
So here are my shopping trips for the week:

• Target:  Thanks always goes to Totally Target for all the awesome deals she posts on her site.  They help out A LOT!!  If you have not checked out her site, please do.  You will be so glad you did.  Rafi will be Potty Training soon so I got plenty of Pampers Easy Ups and earned a $5 Gift Card, I also got Vitamin Water for 0.50 cents a bottle using a B1G1 coupon, I got Tropicana OJ for $1.99 using a $1 off coupon, some sweet potato fries from Alexia for $1.25 each after coupon, a free pack of Carefree liners after coupon, Motrin PM for 0.99 cents after $3 off coupon (it should have been Free but the cashier gave me a hard time about using the Target $1 off coupon cause it was 1 cent over the actual price.  They are supposed to change the value of the coupon down but she said they don't do it anymore.), Palmolive Clear for 0.77 cents after coupon, and a Benadryl Stick and Visine contacts drops for 0.81 cents both after $5 off coupon on 2 products.  After coupons and savings, I spent out of pocket $21.46 and saved $37.73 including a $5 gift card I used which I earned on a previous purchase.  I could have gotten the Motrin PM for Free but the cashier gave me a hard time so I paid 0.99 cents for it.  It was still an excellent deal and we will use it.
• CVS: This week CVS had some good deals, not many but some.  I made a few trips and got two 2oz CVS SPF 30 sunscreen which earned me $5 ECB, 2 Softsoap Body Wash in Coconut (I Love anything Coconut!!) and earned $4 ECB, 1 Pampers Easy Up and earned $1 ECB, and 1 Schick Quattro refill cartridges and earned $4 ECB.  With ECB, coupons, and sales I saved a total of $35 and spent out of pocket $4.53.
• Babies R Us: Since I didn't have too many grocery items to get this week I decided to take Rafi to Babies R Us and get him some 6in Play Balls with Disney Characters in it.  They were on sale B1G1 and I had a 20% off coupon.  I saved $5.99 and spent $4.32.  
• BJ's: We have a BJ's membership and I go there to get paper products and Meat.  I can get meat once a month or so and separate it with a vacuum sealer and saved it in the freezer.  It works great and I always get excellent cuts of meat.  This week I spent $23.94 and saved $2 from a coupon. 
• Publix: I have some $5 off a $20 purchase from Save a Lot I got thru my entertainment book so I am super excited that I get to use them at Publix.  I got a few Free reusable bags at Publix when I bought light bulbs and used both a Manufacturer and a Publix coupon.  I paid $1.99 for a pack of 2 Energy Saving light bulbs.  I was happy!!  I got 3 packages and got 3 free bags.  I love Publix reusable bags.  Another great deal I got was on the Angus Beef Franks from Oscar Mayer.  I used a $1 manufacturer and a $1 Publix coupon and got each package for 0.99 cents.  The last awesome deal I got was on Friday when I got two DiGiorno Pizza and Breadsticks packs for $2 each after a 2/$10 sale and a $3 off coupon.  It was a good week.  I saved a total of $37.43 and spent $21.75.  Thank you I Heart Publix.
• Walgreens: I made a few trips to Walgreens as well.  I got a Schick Quattro Razor and earned $3 RR, 2 Stayfree packages and earned $3 RR for each, 2 packets of Plackers flossers and earned $2 RR for each, Shaving Cream and earned $3 RR, Sudafed and Tylenol and earned $5 RR.  I got some Crunch bars, a Sweet Tarts roll, and a Baby Ruth as filler items (yum!!).  After coupons, sales, and RR, I spent $7.99 and saved a total of $48.59. 

I am looking forward to an awesome May!!

Happy Savings!!

Toys R Us Two Days Bonus Deals

This Friday and Saturday, Toys R Us is having a special Bonus Deals.  I saw they have all Hasbro Games, Playskool Infant and Preschool Toys, and PlayDoh on sale Buy 2 get a 3rd one Free (Mix and Match!).

If I see any coupons out I will update the post and let you all know.

 

Publix Competitor Coupons FYI

Thanks goes to Erin for letting me know about this issue.  I recently posted I was able to use a Walgreens coupon at Publix as a competitor coupon.  Erin pointed out that they are NOT supposed to accept them.  Competitor coupons at Publix means Grocery store coupons ONLY.  Thanks Erin!!  I want to make sure we follow the rules properly when we use coupons to save money. 

Thanks again!!