Blog Carnival – Twenty Something Finances

by Briana Carter on August 31, 2008

I’m hosting a Blog Carnival – Twenty Something Finances this week – 9/8. If you are have any blog articles applicable Twenty Something Living – please submit them HERE. Carnivals are a great way to make connections, learn more about a specific topic, or give yourself a topic to write about! I’m excited – already, I’ve received so many great articles! Keep them coming!!!

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Walgreens 8/31 to 9/6

by Briana Carter on August 31, 2008

walgreens Walgreens 8/31 to 9/6

Walgreens

8/31 to 9/6

Important Terms:

  • IVC (Instant Value Coupon) Found in monthly brochure in stores can be combined with Easy Saver Rebates & Manufacturer’s coupons
  • Easy Saver Rebates (Monthly Rebates – can only be submitted once a month. You can do this online now – which is so easy. You can either choose a check or a gift card. If you choose a gift card, you get a 10% bonus on applicable offers. No UPC is required unless noted in the Easy Saver Book.)
  • Register Rewards -Catalinas that print out at the register after you buy qualifying items. You can use these on your next trip.
  • 7 day coupons – coupons available for one week that are available in the current weekly ad. You can use 7 day coupons with IVCs.

Easy Saver Deals for September

Nivea for Men Body Wash 16.9 oz. $4.99 – $1/1 (7-20 S) – $4.99 (ES2) = FREE with overage

L’Oreal Advanced Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle Concentrate 1 oz. $16.49 – $1/1 (8-3 RP) – $16.49 (ES 3) = FREE with overage

Crest Pro-Health Whitening Toothpaste 4.2 oz. $3.79 (sale this week for $2.99) – .75/1 (8-31 PG) – $2.99 (ES 4) = FREE with overage

Chemistry Salon Labs Shampoo, Conditioner, or Treatment 1.35 oz to 12 oz. $7.99 – $7.99 (ES 5) = FREE

Lornamead Lypsyl LypMoisturizer Lip Balm .1 oz. $2.99 (on sale this week for $1.99) – $1.99 (ES 6) = FREE

Revlon Nail Enamel .5 oz. $4.79 – $2 (8-24 S) – $4.79 (ES 7) = FREE with overage

Walgreens Acid Controller Compete 25 pk $7.99 – $7.99 (ES 8) = FREE

Walgreens Water Pitcher Filter Replacement Cartridge 1 ct. $6.99 – $6.99 (ES 9) = FREE

Whoppers candy 9-14 oz. (Buy 6) B1G1 Free + Hershey’s chocolate Syrup $1.99 – $1.99 for syrup (ES 27) = $1/each for Whoppers & Free Syrup

Halloween M&M candies 11-14 oz. (Buy 4 for deal) 4/$10 – $5/4 (ES 26) = $1.25/each

Weekly Deals

Pantene Pro V Expressions Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler (Buy 2 for deal & use 2 coupons) 2/$9 – (2) $2/1 (8-31 PG) = $2.50/each (Earns $3 in Register Rewards wyb 2 to use on another trip – makes the final price $1/each)

Gillette Mach 3, Venus, Sensor 3, or Daisy Razors 3-4 pk $5.99 – $2/1 (8-31 PG) = $3.99 (Buy 2, get $1 in Register Rewards, Buy 3, get $3 in Register Rewards)

Tide Laundry Detergent (Buy 2 for deal & use 2 coupons) 2/$11 – (2) .35/1 (8-31 PG) = $5.15/each (Earns $1 wyb 2 in Register Rewards – Final Price: $4.65/each)

Ajax Dishwashing Liquid 16 oz. (Buy 2 for deal) $1.79 – .20/1 – B1G1 7 day coupon = .80/each

Febreeze Noticeables Air Freshener Starter Kit $6.99 – $5/1 (8-31 PG) = $1.99

Walgreens Chap Aid Lip Care (Buy 2) B1G1 Free = .50/each

Excedrin PM 24 ct. $1.99 – $2/1 (7-13 S) = FREE – also earn $1 in register rewards wyb 1 (limit 1)

Arizona Tea (Buy 2) B1G1 Free = .50/each

Gatorade Drink 32 oz. (Buy 2) B1G1 Free = .90/each

Doritos (Buy 2) B1G1 Free = $1.90/each

Nestle Candy Bars 3/$1 (7 day coupon)

Mead Envelopes 40-100 pk (Buy 2) B1G1 Free (7 day coupon) = .50/each

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Kroger Deals Good Until Weds 9/3

by Briana Carter on August 31, 2008

Kroger Kroger Deals Good Until Weds 9/3

Kroger Deals

Good Until Weds 9/3

Kleenex 65-180 ct. (Buy 3 for coupon) .88 – .50/3 doubles to $1 = .55/each

Sundown Folic Acid 30 ct. (Buy 2 and use 2 coupons) $3.79/each B1G1 Free – (2) $1/1 (7-27 S) = .90/each

L’Oreal Pro Vive Hair Products (Buy 2 and use 2 coupons) $3.89 – (2) $1/1 (7-13) = .95/each

L’Oreal Kids Hair Products (Buy 2 and use 2 coupons) $2.99 – (2) .75/1 (7-13) = .75/each

Mt. Olive Pickles 16-24 oz. $2 – .50/1 (8-17 S) doubles to $1 = $1

Glass Plus Cleaner Spray 32 oz. $2 – .50/1 (6-22 S) doubles to $1 = $1

Powerade Sports Drink 32 oz. .50 – .75/1 (6-8S) or $1/1 (7-13S) = Free with possible overage

Bounty Basic 1 Roll $1 – .25/1 (8-31 PG) doubles to .50 = .50

Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding 4 ct. (Buy 2 for coupon) $1 – .30/2 (8-3 S) doubles to .60 = .70/each

Fresh Peaches .97/lb

Fresh Corn 8/$2

On Cor Redi Serve Frozen Chicken 8-12 oz. $1

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Staples School Supplies Deals 8/31 to 9/6

by Briana Carter on August 31, 2008

staples Staples School Supplies Deals 8/31 to 9/6

Staples School Supplies Deals

8/31 to 9/6

5¢ – 2 Pocket Folders – 430421, 430579 – (Limit 10)

25¢ – 1″ and 1/2″ plastic binders assorted 509582, 563453 (Limit 8 )

DEALS AFTER EASY REBATE

(Easy Rebates are those eligible for online submission – you don’t have to mail anything in. You can still mail them in if it is your preference.)

FREE Sharp 10 digit calculator $6.99 – $6.99 (Easy rebate) = FREE (740247) Limit 1

Staples 8 1/2 x 11 copy paper, 500 sheet ream $4.29 – .30 (instant savings) – $3 Easy Rebate = 99¢ (135855) Limit 2.

Mail in Rebates

(Can not be submitted online.)

FREE Peachtree by Sage Pro Accounting 2009 $169.99 – $30 (Instant Savings) – $140 mail in rebate = FREE (743394) Limit 1

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CVS Scenarios 8/31 to 9/6

by Briana Carter on August 30, 2008

cvs 1 CVS Scenarios 8/31 to 9/6

Newbies – Check out CVS 101

CVS Deals 8/31 to 9/6

September Monthly Deals (Will be up by 9/1)

Download my CVS Transaction Planner

(If you do not have Microsoft Excel on your computer, go HERE to download Open Office. It is a free program and works will work with any computer system.)

CVS Deals for 8/31 to 9/6 (check your ad – some areas are reporting different sale dates!)

Transaction #1:

(2) CoverGirl Wetslicks Amazemint @ $5.99 – earns $5.99 wyb 1

- $5.99 B1G1 Free Coupon (8-31 PG)

- any ECBS you have on hand

$5.99 + sales tax out of pocket for $11.98

Earned $5.99 in extra bucks to roll….

Transaction #2:

(1) Colgate Total @ $2.99 (Will Earn $2 ECBS)

(6) Suave Body Wash @ $2 (will earn $4 ECBS)

- Colgate $1/1 (8-24 S) $1.50/1 (Printable, or 9/1 All You Magazine) or .75/1 (8-24 S)

- (3) Suave Body Wash B1G1 Free Coupons (6-22 RP)

- $5.99 ECBS from Transaction #1

$2 + sales tax out of pocket for $14.99 in product

Earn $6 in Extra Bucks to roll….

Transaction #3:

(4) 7UP, Canda Dry, A&W, or Sunkist 12 pk. @ $3 (earn $3 wyb 4)

- $6 ECBS from Transaction #2

$6 + Sales Tax Out of Pocket for $12 of product

Earn $3 to roll into next week!

For more scenarios under $5 go to Keeping the Kingdom First.

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CVS Deals 8/31 to 9/6

by Briana Carter on August 30, 2008

cvs 1 CVS Deals 8/31 to 9/6

Newbies – Check out CVS 101

CVS Scenarios

September Monthly Deals (Will be up by 9/1 – starts 9-1)
August’s Monthly Deals (Available until 8-31)

Download my CVS Transaction Planner ***(If you do not have Microsoft Excel on your computer, go HERE to download Open Office. It is a free program and works will work with any computer system.)

CVS Deals for 8/31 to 9/6 (check your ad – some areas are reporting different sale dates!)

Extra Care Bucks Deals:

HOT!!!! CoverGirl Wetslicks Amazemint (Buy 2 for coupon) $5.99 – B1G1 Free Coupon (8-31 PG) – $5.99 (ECBS) = 2 FREE!!!!! (Limit 1)

Colgate Toothpaste $2.99 – $1/1 (8-24 S) $1.50/1 (Printable, or 9/1 All You Magazine) or .75/1 (8-24 S) – $2 (ECBS) = .25 or Free with possible overage (Limit 2)

Pantenve Pro V (Buy 3 for coupon – buy at least one styling product for coupon) 3/$9.99 – B1G1 Free (8-31 PG) – $2 (ECBs wyb 3) = $1.55/each (Since this is limit 3, Best deal would be if you have 3 of the B1G1 Free coupons, Buy 6, use 3 (Buy 1 Shampoo or Conditioner – Get Styling Product Free) final Price is .99/each).

7UP, Canda Dry, A&W, or Sunkist 12 pk. 4/$12 – $3 (ECBS) = 4/$9

Buy $25 Aveeno get $10 ECB (Limit 3)

Buy $6 Suave products get $2 ECB (Limit 5)

  • Suave Body Wash, any B1G1 Free up to $2 (6-22 RP)
  • Suave Product, any $1/2 (7-13 RP)
  • Suave Deodorant .75/1 (7-13 RP)
  • Suave Hair Care $1/2 (7-13 RP)

Buy $15 of Neutrogena Skin, Sun, or Hair Care, or Mens Get $5 ECBS (Limit 3)

  • Neutrogena, Healthy Skin Rejuvenator, $5 off
  • $3/1 Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator Refill printable coupon (printable from coupon bar on sidebar)
  • $1/1 Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream printable coupon (printable from coupon bar on sidebar)
  • $2/1 printable Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser
  • $3/1 printable a Neutrogena Wave Refill

Buy 2 Olay Definity get $12 ECB (Limit 1)

  • $2 off any Olay facial cleanser (8-10 S)
  • $1 off any Olay facial moisturizer or cleanser (8-17 S)


Buy $20 of Select Gillette products get $5 ECB (Limit 1)

  • Gillette Body Wash $1/1 (8-3 PG) EXPIRES 8-31)
  • Gillette Clinical Strength Antiperspirant Deodorant, any $2 (8-31 PG)
  • Gillette Clinical Strength, $2/1 (7-6 PG) EXPIRES 8-31
  • Gillette Shampoo or Conditioner, $1/1 (7-13 PG) Expires 8-31
  • Gillette Shampoo or Conditioner, $1/1 (8-3 PG) EXPIRES 8-31
  • Fusion Razor, $4/1 (8-3 PG) EXPIRES 8-31

Gillette Venus Vibrance, Breeze or Embrace $9.99 get $3 ECB (Limit 1)

  • Gillette Venus Razor $2 (8-3 PG) EXPIRES 8-31

Biore, Curel, Jergens or John Frieda Buy $15, get $5 ECBs (limit 5)

  • $1/1 John Frieda Collection any (includes frizs ease, sheer blonde, brilliant brunette, radiant red, luminous color glaze, lustrous touch, luxurious volume or weather works by frizz ease) (6-15 S) EXPIRES 8-31
  • $3/2 John Frieda Collection any (includes frizs ease, sheer blonde, brilliant brunette, radiant red, luminous color glaze, lustrous touch, luxurious volume or weather works by frizz ease) (8-24 S)
  • $1/1 for Jergens & John Frieda in 9/1 Issue of All You + Previous Issues

Other Deals:

Pringles .88 – .30/3 (8-31 PG)

Kellogg’s Cereals 2/$4 – $1/2 (8-3 KL)

Dawn .99 – .50/1 (8-31 PG)

Lay’s Chips B1G1 Free

Tide Laundry Detergent $5.49 – $1/1 (8-3 PG or 8-31 PG)

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Coupons & Freebies are everywhere!

by Briana Carter on August 30, 2008

This past weekend we had the opportunity to go a really cool Air Show. It also had booths and exhibits, etc. You might remember my blog entry about where to find coupons. I have a new place to find them! Festivals, fairs, or trade shows! We run into a booth where they were giving away free 18 lb bags of dog food. Adult dog food was (1) per adult BUT the puppy food was unlimited! PLUS they were giving away $5/1 coupons. We don’t have a dog so I don’t remember the brand. My parents do though so we ended up with 5 bags – that is all the stroller could hold! (None of the kids were riding in it at that point anyway, you know how that goes!) So if you go to any type of festivals, fairs, or trade shows, keep your eye out for great promotions like the one we ran into!

Also, we save around $4/ticket by buying and printing them online! So if you go to anything like that, check it out online first and see if you can get a deal by prepaying! Have a Happy Labor Day!

So a few pictures from the airshow:
DSC04183Small Coupons & Freebies are everywhere!
Fia did NOT like the noise!

DSC04237Small Coupons & Freebies are everywhere!

A plane like my Grandpa’s:

DSC04189Small Coupons & Freebies are everywhere!

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