Target Deals

• All 100 oz, $8.99, sale $7.99, $1 2-7 RP, $6.99, bought 2, got $5 back, making them $4.49 each
• Gillette Body Wash $1.79 (hanging on the end of the men's wash aisle near the main aisle), $4 off 2 from 2-21 PG, cashier adjust coupon down to $3.58, free
• Toaster Strudel $1.99 (Hy-vee price is $2.79), buy 3 get 1 free, used $1 off 2 coupon from a mailer, used 55 cents off 2 from 3-7S, there are higher value prints out there - but I don't print, final price $1.11 a piece
• Wheat thins sale $1.99, used $1 off 1-24 SS, 99 cents final
• Starburst sale $2.49, $1 off 3-7 when you buy 2, $1.99 a piece
• Soap Buddies, 97 cents $1 off 3-7, got the 3 cent overage
• Prescription (not pictured) $2.51, received a $10 gift card from coupon in Target's insert in Winona Daily News. Brings my total to $60 I've gotten in gift cards from getting various prescriptions filled at Target.

NOTES: Is it always the same 2 checkers working during the morning? They seem to have a beef with me. AND, why was one coupon adjusted down, and the other not. I don't care if they adjust it, I mean, Free is Free. But, I'd like some consistency. SIGH.

Target Deals

Nothing exciting, but I'll share anyways.

• Hello Kitty Band-Aids, $1.19, used $1 R1 1-3, 19 cents. (normally, I only want to pay FREE for these, and there are 97 cent ones, but I needed some Hello Kitty in my life)
• Activia normally $1.99, sale, $1.79, used $1 off 1-10 or 2-7 or 2-28 S, 79 cents.
• Turkey Pepperoni, $3.79, used 55 cents off 1-24s, $3.24
• Dove Men Stuff with bonus (on end cap), $3.99, $1 Target coupon from a magazine, $1.75 coupon from mailer, $1.24

Miley Cyrus

How cute? The butterfly wraps all the way around the side. $1, Wal-mart, on a clearance rack. My sister liked it so much, she had me go back and get her one as well. Silly side note, my brother-in-law wears a ton of Hurley brand shirts. They have a lot of black and white graphic designs on them. Connor kept asking if this shirt was for Uncle Aaron. Hahaha.

It is Miley Cyrus brand.....but says nothing about her on it anywhere. I do hate supporting her though. Makes me glad I only have a son, and no daughters! She isn't exactly what I would call role-model material. Stepping down from the soap box...

Target....sigh.

Today was an annoying Target trip. Seriously guys. Let's break it down.

• Stacy's Pita Chips: $3, had a FREE coupon from becoming a Facebook Fan
• Dove Travel Hairspray: 97 cents, had a $1.50 coupon off, and the cashier adjusted it down to 97 cents. And was snippy about it.
• Boca Burgers: $3.14, had a FREE coupon from Houseparty
• Target Bags: $2 something each, had a $1 off purchase of $3 UP product coupon from a magazine
• Iams Cat Food: $7.49, $5 off coupon
• Mango the Chihuahua, priceless

I tried to buy 5 Quaker singles to get the $5 Gift Card. But the gift card didn't print, and they told me it wasn't on the singles, even though there was a sign directly in front of it. That is really frustrating to me as a shopper when junk like that happens. I am not an idiot, I can read a sign. They offered to go back with me to look at it together....right....with screaming Connor already mad at life. I may be taking a break from Target. Does anyone else ever get frustrated with this kind of stuff? I just makes it hard to coupon when they change the rules.

Hy-vee Red Hot Weekend

I was shopping this morning at Hy-vee, and came across this: Hy-vee Red Hot Weekend deal. 19 cent Dannon Yogurt, 9 cents after the $1 off when you buy 10 from 1-3S1. Run, don't walk. They are going fast.

Side Question, has anyone seen this kind of deal before? Is it just in cahoots with with their heart disease awareness? What is going on?

Target Deals

• Rolaids 3 pack: $1.32, used $4 off 2 from 1-3 R1, total for 4: profit of $2.72
• Suave trial (1.4 oz) deoderant: 97 cents, 75 cents off 1-31 RP, cost 22 cents
• Degree trial size: 97 cents, 75 cents off 1-31 RP, cost 22 cents
• Johnson and Johnson Soap Buddies: 97 cents, $1 off 1-3 R1, profit of 3 cents
• Gatorade G2: sale 97 cents, 50 cents off 1-10 RP, cost 47 cents
• Up & Up Toliet Paper: $6.29 regular, $5.99 sale, $1 off any UP product from a magazine (maybe Oprah), cost $4.99
• Shirt and Pants set clearance $4
• Pepsi 2 lt products $1

my total came to about $12.

Wal-mart Deals

I am just lovin' all the Wal-mart deals I have been finding. It's all the way across town for me, so I don't get out there often, but I will be trying for more with these deals.

• Activia 4-Pack: $2, $1 coupon 1-10S, $1 final
• Yoplait Yo-Plus 4 pack: $2, $1 coupon 1-3GM, $1 final
• Campbells 4 pack chicken noodle: $2, 40 cents 1-3 S2, $1.60 final (I had two coupons, but only 1 would go through, and I am sick and tired, and didn't fight with the woman, and $2 for 4 cans of soup is a good deal anyway, so YMMV)
• Day old bread: $3 marked down to $1.80
• Wanchai Ferry: $6 (it's nearly $9 at Hy-vee!!), $1.50 1-17S, $4.50
• Mater's Tall Tales: $6.97 (no deals, no coupons, just sick Connor wanting a new book, so much for the no-more-buying-connor-things-when-he-is-with-me)

Wal-mart Deals

According to the flyer - these are good from January 31 to Feburary 6th, but they were valid today as well.

• DiGriono Pizza, nomally around $5, sale $3.97, $1 off 1-24S, $2.97
• Farmrich Appetizers, normally $6, sale $4.98, 75 cents of 12-6S, $4.23
• Rotel, sale 88 cents, 30 cents off 1-24S, 58 cents
• Johnsonville Brats, $3 normally, $1 off 2 in 1-17S, $2
• Wanchai Ferry meals, $6, $1.50 coupon, $4.50 - this was not a sale price, just a good deal for my family, we like our cheap and cheerful Chinese.

The flyer says the prices aren't suppose to be good till January 31st, so YMMV.

Target

• 2 Puffs: Regular $1.49, sale $1.27, 25 cent coupon (IDK where from), final $1.02
• 4 Rolaids 3 packs: Regular $1.32, $4/2 10/2 RP coupon, final OVERAGE of $1.28
• 2 Air Wick Kits: Regular $7.99, Sale $4.99, $5 11/15 SS, final OVERAGE of $.02
• 2 Travel St. Ives: Regular $.97, $1 11/15 SS, final OVERAGE of $.03
• Coffee-mate: Regular $1.82, $.50 coupon from IDK, final $1.32
• Five cents off for using my canvas bag
• For some reason one of my 25 cent Puffs wouldn't work. I'm assuming cause I had too much overage.
• Tax: 92 cents

Final Cost: 87 Cents

2010 Coupon Insert Schedule

Here is a list of what the coupon schedule may be for 2010. Of course, this could change, but a good guide to go by. As "I heart Wags would say, "Your Mileage May Vary".

January
3– 2 Smart Source Coupon Inserts and 2 Red Plum Coupon Inserts, 1 General Mill Coupon
10 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts -
17 – Smart Source Coupon Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Proctor & Gamble Coupon Inserts
24 – Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
31 – Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts

February
7— Smart Source Coupon Inserts
14- No Inserts
21— Smart Source Coupon Inserts, General Mills Coupon Inserts, and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts -
28- Smart Source Coupons Inserts, and Red Plum Coupon Inserts

March
7— Smart Source Coupons Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts
14— Smart Source Coupons Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
21— Smart Source Coupons Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
28—2 Smart Source Coupon Inserts, 1 Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts

April
4 — No Inserts
11 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
18 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
25 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts

May

2— Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts and P&G Coupon Inserts
9– Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
16— 2 Smart Source Coupon Inserts and 1 Red Plum Coupon Inserts
23 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
30 — No Inserts

June
6— Smart Source Coupon Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts
13 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts Only
20 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
27 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts

July
4— No Inserts
11 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts -
18— Smart Source Coupon Inserts Only -
25— Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts -

August
1— Smart Source Coupon Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts
8— Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
15— Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
22 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
29— Smart Source Coupon Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and P&G Insert

September
5— No Inserts
12 — 1 Smart Source Coupon Inserts and 2 Red Plum Coupon Inserts
19— Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
26 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts

October
3— Smart Source Coupon Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts
10 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
17 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
24 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
31 – Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts

November
7— Smart Source Coupon Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts
14 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
21— Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
28— No Inserts

December
5 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts
12— Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
19— No Inserts
26— No Inserts

NY and Company

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this clothing store. The closest one to Winona is in Rochester, and me and my sister have been know to make the trip only for that store. They always have killer deals, and sell LONG pants, even LONG work-out pants.

Check out this deal:

Description: Antique-Button Argyle Cardigan, reg $46.95, sale $23.47 (we got 2 of those, one is pictured above, it was on Oprah's list!!!)

Description: InMotion Piped Bootcut Pants: reg $34.95, sale $17.47

Description: NY Swim Solid Bikini Halter and Bottoms, $39.99, sale $19.94

Description: Glen Plaid Straight Leg Pant, reg $46.95, sale $23.47

Description: ComfortZone Yoga Pants, reg $24.95, sale $12.47

Description: Double-Strand Long Bubble necklace, reg $19.95, sale $9.97

Order Subtotal: $130.26

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Order promotion:- $50.00, see below for codes.....
Shipping/Handling: $11.95
Tax: $1.24
Order Total: $93.45 for something that would have cost $260.52!!!!

There are the following codes to get that "Order Promotion", depending on how much your subtotal comes to, use one of these:

$25 off $75
Coupon code: 2263
Expires: 01/09/10

$50 off $125
Coupon code: 2586
Expires: 01/09/10

$25 off $75
Coupon code: 2513
Expires: 01/31/10

There are codes out there for free shipping, but this site only allows one promo code, so the shipping is less than what you would save with the other promos, so use those.

Anyone else like this store?

Chef Michael's Dog Food

The dog food is normal priced $4.49 a bag at Target. Let's break it down!

• On sale till 11-14 for $4.26.
• $3 off coupon from 10-11 Smart Source
• $1 off Target coupon from 8-30 Smart Source
• 30 cents tax
• 56 cents a bag
• X 8 = $4.48 TOTAL, a $32 savings

Big round of thanks to Nikki for giving me some extra coupons! Also, I bought all that was stocked, but I'm sure they'll refill.

The Grocery Store Envelope

I had this awesome idea, all on my own. Take an old envelope, like this one that a bank statement came in, write your grocery list on the back, put the coupons inside for the shopping trip. Then recycle the envelope after your trip. Awesome.

Old Navy

Connor modeling the $2 Old Navy Costume! It's a 4/5T, and he's a 2T, so it's pretty big, but will work next year. He likes to wear it around the house and ROAR. So it's near impossible to get a picture of it.

I got this deal by asking the manager for any in stock costumes, it was behind the check out area. So, don't be scared to ask! All Old Navy's other Halloween stuff was $2 as well, shirts, boxers, onesies.

Recycle

Some good web-sites to help you clear the clutter in your life:

Cell Phones: 911cellphonebank.org, Wells Fargo also has a drop box
Professional Clothes: dressforsuccess.org
Laptop Computers: recycleforbreastcancer.org
Coats: onewarmcoat.org
Sneakers: nikereusableshoe.com
Waste Disposable (batteries, expired meds, paint, plastic bags....): earth911.com
Large Local Items: winonashares.org freecycle.org craigslist.org

Anyone have any other good places to give your unused stuff to?

Target Haul

• Febreeze Noticables Starter Kit, holiday scented on the endcap: $4.99, $4 9-27 PG, Final 99 cents.
• Archer Farmers Cereal: $3.99, clearance priced final 94 cents.
• Dannon Activia: $1.97, $1 10-4S, Final 97 cents.
• Dove Trial Deodorant: 97 cents, $1 10/4 RP, Final 3 cents profit.
• Ricola Mixed Berry: $1.37, FREE coupon
• Zone Bars: 97 cents, 55 cents 9-13 S1, Final 42 cents.
• Chef Michael Dog Food: $4.49, $3 10-11S, $1 8-30 S (Target Only), Final 49 cents.
• Rayovac 2 pack 9V: in the $1 spot

Total after coupons, sales, clearances, taxes: $10.89

Snuggle!

With the assistance of coupons from Kari, I was able to copy this Hip2Save transaction.
I'll break it down, Winona Style.

• I bought: 2 Pink Snuggles, 6 Blue Snuggles.
• Used 8 $3 off coupon from 10-4 RP, making them a quarter a piece.
• Total came to $3.79 (tax was $1.79)
• I had a $2 off any purchase coupon from buying Nature's Source last week.
• Final Total of $1.79, and I used cash.
• Received a $5 coupon off my next purchase of anything over $5.
• Made $1.21 on this, plus now I have enough fabric softener for 208 loads of laundry.

Thanks Kari, this could not have been possible without you. Also, Kmart is low on stock of this, who knows if they will re-stock. The cashier was so mystified by my savings, he had another cashier come look at it.

Kmart Doubles

• Natures Source $2.99, $1 off coupon, doubled. Paid 99 cents. Received a $2 RR, and will get $5 mail in rebate for buying three. Made $4.03.
• 409 on sale $2.50, $1 coupon, doubled, 50 cents
• Magic Erasers $3.99, $1 coupon doubled, $1.99
• Pringles on sale $1.50, $1 coupon wyb 2, doubled, $1 piece
• Listerine $4.29, $2 coupon, doubled, 29 cents
• Pop-tarts $2.49, $1 coupon, doubled, 49 cents

Walgreen Freebie's

I thought it may be fun to share pictures of coupon findings! Anyone have any they want to share? I love looking at pictures of this stuff.
Here I have Connor checking out my Walgreen freebies.

• 1 Gillette Fusion Razor, on sale for $8.99, used a $4 coupon (9/27 RP), and got a $6RR. $1 profit
• Herbal Essences conditioner, on sale for $2.99, used $1 coupon (9/13 RP or 8/23 RP), got a $2 RR. Free.
• Vaseline Lotion, $6.99, received $7 RR. Free
• Chapstick Effects, $2.99 received a $3 RR. Free
• Halls Refresh, on sale for $1, used 75 cent coupon (9/27 SS) received $1 RR.
• Oral B toothbrush, on sale for $3, used 75 coupon (9/27 PG), received a $3 RR. Profit 75 cents.

Of course there is sales tax on all of that.

I know there are PLENTY of other blogs out there with this exact info, but isn't it fun to see Connor checking out the merchandise? Send me any pictures you have of your finds!

On side notes, on Sunday the Oral-B RR wasn't printing, so the manager gave me a $3 giftcard. Today, the razor $6 RR wasn't printing, so he gave me a gift card for that. Upon closer inspection, I was only suppose to get the $6 RR if I bought the "MVP" razor, so technically I wasn't suppose to get this. Oops.

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