Create this picnic caddy for your Fourth of July festivities! Home Depot is having a FREE workshop this Saturday, July 4, 2009 from 9am – noon at all Home Depot locations. They are designed for kids age 5- 12 so keep that in mind.

In addition to bringing home the newly constructed hardware sorter, your child will all receive a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin.

The Home Depot holds these Kid’s Workshops the first Saturday of every month with a variety of projects. What a fun and inexpensive way to stretch your entertaining budget with your children!

Another fun freebie to stretch your entertainment budget! Be sure to check out other fun free events!

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Walmart doesn’t double coupons but they will price match the exact same item. Just take your ad with you and let them know at checkout the competitor’s ad price. (Some Walmart’s showcase competitor ads at the front of the store and already have it programmed into their system.)

Prices could vary by region. I also highly suggesting printing out the Walmart coupon policy and keeping it handy.

Here’s a few of the Walmart Deals I’ve found:

Coca Cola 24 Packs, $5.48

Slicing Tomatoes ,$1/lb

Doritos, Fritos, or Cheetos,  $2/each

Sam’s Choice Black Angus Patties (6 1/3-lb patties), $6

Fresh Blueberries Pint, $2

Pepsi 24 pack., $4.98

Gatorade 20 oz. 8 pk., $4.98

Red Bull 4 pk., $5.48

Bud Light LIME 18 pk. cans $15.47

Bud Light or Budweiser 24 pk. cans, $15.47

Tropicana Drinks or Minute Maid Lemonade 64 oz., $1

Nestle Pure Life Water 20 pk., $3

Reddi Wip 7 oz., $1.98
$1/2 any Reddi Wip from 6-21 Smart Source Insert (expires 8/31/2009)
Final Price: $1.48/each

Sargento Natural Sliced Cheese 6.67 – 8 oz., $1.78
$1/2 Deli Style Sliced Cheese from 6-21 Smart Source Insert (expires 7/24/2009)
Final Price: $1.28/each

Hellman’s Mayo, $2
.60/1 Hellman’s Mayo 18 oz. + from 6-28 Red Plum Insert (expires 9/20/2009)
Final Price: $1.40/each

Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce 40 oz., $2
$1/1 Sweet Baby Ray’s, any from 6-21 Smart Source Insert (expires 7/31/2009)
Final Price: $1

Ball Park Beef Franks 16 oz., $2.50
$1/2 Ball Park Franks from 6-28 Red Plum Insert (expires 7/25/2009)
Final Price: $2/each

French’s Mustard 20 oz., $1.28
.50/1 from 6-21 Smart Source Insert (Expires 9/10/2009)
.50/1 printable
Final Price: $2/each

Bush’s Baked Beans or Grillin’ Beans 22- 28 oz., $1.67
$1/2 22-28 oz. Bush’s printable
Final Price: $1.17/each

Reynold’s Wrap Aluminum Foil 75 ft., $3
$1/1 from 6-28 Smart Source Insert (expires 7/26/2009)
Final Price: $2/each

Nestle Crunch Dibs 9 oz., $2.50
$1/1 from 6-14 Smart Source Insert (expires 8/14/2009)
Final Price: $1.50

Capri Sunrise, $1.97
$1/1 Capri Sunrise from 4-19 Smart Source Insert (expires 7/31/2009)
Final Price: 97¢

Crystal Light On The Go, $1.97

For the Mommas has a $30 money maker scenario for Stayfree pads! Since, I don’t have a Rite Aid near and have never shopped there, please visit For the Mommas for all the scoop!

If you don’t need feminine products but have the coupons, considering doing the deal and donating as food stamps and assistance don’t cover paper products so these types of items are always needed at donation centers!

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New to Walgreens? Go HERE to learn how to maximize your savings at Walgreens.

→REGISTER REWARD DEALS

Off! Clip on Mosquito Protection, $9.99
Use Buy 1 Clip on Mosquito Repellant Starter Kit, Get a Free Refill Printable along with
$2/1 from 5-17 Smart Source Insert
Final Price after Register Rewards: $2.50/each

Aquafresh, $1.99
$1/1 from 6-21 Smart Source Insert
Earn $1 Register Rewards
Final Price after Register Rewards: FREE

Dry Idea Deodorant, $2.99
$2/1 printable
Earn $2 Register Rewards
Final Price after Register Rewards: FREE + $1 Overage

Colgate Total Toothpaste, $2.50 (buy 2 and use 2 coupons)
$1/1 from 6-7 Smart Source Insert or $1/1 printable
Earn $2 Register Rewards
Final Price after Register Rewards: 50¢/each

Gas-X or Maalox, $4.99 (buy 2 and use 2 coupons)
$1.50/1 Gas-X Printable
$3/2 Maalox Product from 6-14 Smart Source Insert
Earn $5 Register Rewards
Final Price after Register Rewards: 99¢/each

→7 DAY COUPONS

12 Packs Pepsi Products, 4/$12, Get 5th FREE

Pure American Spring Water 15 pack, $1.99 (Limit 2)

Wrigley’s Gum, 3/$2 (regular prices $1.29) — Limit 6
Buy 1 Get 1 Free from 4-5 or 6-28 Smart Source Insert
Final Price: 2¢/each
**Give your manufacturer’s coupons BEFORE you give the in ad coupon to receive the full price value off your order!

→OTHER SALES

2 Liter Pepsi Products, $1.25

Oust Air Sanitizer, $2.99
Use $2/1 coupon from 5-10 Smart Source Insert
Final Price: 99¢

Pringles, 99¢
$1/2 coupon from the 5-17 P&G insert
Final Price: 49¢/each

Purex Complete 3-in-1 Buy 1 Get 1 Free @ $8.99 (use 2 manufacturer’s coupons)
$2/1 from 6-14 Smart Source Insert
Final Price: $2.50/each

Twizzlers, $1.50
Use $1/1 coupon from 6-28 Smart Source Insert
Final Price: 50¢

Brawny Paper Towel 8 pk., $6.49
$1/1 any Brawny 2 pk + from 6-21 Red Plum Insert
Final Price: $5.49

Kellogg’s Cereals 12 to 14 oz., $1.99 (Limit 4)
$1/1 from 6-7 Red Plum Insert
Final Price: 99¢

The Grocery Gathering is hosted at BeCentsAble each Monday and Thursday. Head over to check out all the deals being covered and to join in the discussion!

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One of my readers, Angel, alerted me to this fabulous Catalina deal going on at Meijer. Earn $3 Catalina when you buy (2) Dole Bagged Salad and Naturewell Meat.

This is a money make without any coupons! If you can find the coupons, it is an even sweeter deal!

Buy (2) Dole Iceberg Salad @ 75¢
Buy 1/2 lb of Naturewell Hamburger @ $1.10
Use $1.50/2 Dole Salad Blends from the Living Well Naturally booklet (Angel found this booklet near the Lobster Tanks in the meat department)
Earn $3 Catalina to use on your next purchase
Final Price after Catalina: FREE + $1.50 Money Maker

Best part is you can roll the $3 Catalina you earn into the next transaction. Angel Rolled her transactions:

I personally did eight separate transactions, but my total OOP for my entire purchase was $24.27, but my total savings were $100.09!!!!

Be sure to check out the rest of the week’s Meijer deals!

Becky, at Nickles & Dimes alerted me to this great deal! Hopefully, you will be able to take advantage of it.

Buy Clorox 2, $6.49
Earn $1.50 catalina to use on your next purchase
Submit for $6.49 Mail in Rebate (Look for Try Me Free Hang Tags!)
Final Price after Rebate: FREE + $1.50 Overage

There is also a printable Get Clorox Disinfecting Wipes FREE when you buy any 2 Clorox Products. Maybe you can incorporate this coupon into this deal!

Check out the rest of the week’s Kroger Deals!

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New to CVS? Have no clue what an Extra Buck is? Learn how to maximize your CVS savings HERE and you will be an addicted CVSer before you know it!

→EXTRA CARE BUCK DEALS (ECBs)

Note: This offer may not be able in all regions. Check your ad to see if your store is participating!
Buy 2 Nabisco Oreos 17-18 oz. or Cakesters 12 ct. @ 2/$6 AND one Gallon of 2% Milk $1.99
$1/1 Oreo Cakesters from 6-14 Smart Source Insert
Earn $3 Extra Bucks when you buy (2) Nabisco Oreos or Cakesters and a Gallon of Milk
Final Price: $1/each when 2 coupons!

Mennen Deodorant,  $2.25
Earn $3 Extra Bucks when you buy 2 (Limit 1)
Final Price: 75¢/each

Colgate Total, 360 Toothbrush, Max Fresh Paste or Brush $2.50 (buy 2 and use 2 manufacturer’s coupons!)
$1/1 or .75/1 from 6-28 Smart Source Insert
Earn $2 Extra Bucks when you buy 2 (Limit 4)
Final Price: 50¢ – 75¢/each

Dasani 12 pk., 12 pack Bottles or cans of Coca Cola Products 4/$13
Earn $3 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
Final Price: 4/$10

Brawny Paper Towel 6 pk., $6.99
$1/1 any Brawny 2 pk + from 6-21 Red Plum Insert
Earn $2 Extra Bucks (Limit 3)
Final Price: $3.99

Cheerios, $3 (Buy 2 and use 2 coupons)
$1/1 printable coupons
Earn $2 Extra Bucks when you buy 2 (Limit 1)
Final Price: $1/each

Adult Sunglasses (prices start at $5.99)
Get $10 Extra Bucks when you buy 2 (Limit 1)
Final Price: 99¢/each and up!

Coppertone Suncare, $8.99
$1.50/1 from 5-10 Smart Source Insert
$5/1 Coppertone NutraShield printable
Earn $2 Extra Bucks (Limit 2)
Final Price: $1.99 and up!

Almay Pure Blends Lip Gloss or Eye Shadow, $7
$1/1 Glamour April 2009, Shape April 2009, or Cosmo March 2009
Earn $3 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
Final Price: $3

Maybelline Pulse Perfecting Vibrating Mascara, $12.99
$1/1 any Maybelline from tearpad
Earn $3 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
Final Price: $9.99

Tums 26 – 150 ct., $3.99
$1.25/1 any 150 ct. or larger from 6-28 Smart Source Insert
Earn $1 Extra Bucks (Limit 2)
Final Price: $1.74

Bengay moist heat therapy pads 3 ct., Ultra patches 4-5 ct., or Ultra Cream 4 oz. $6.99
$2/1 any Bengay product from 6-28 Smart Source Insert
Earn $2 Extra Bucks (Limit 5)
Final Price: $3.99

→BUY ONE GET ONE

Wisk Detergent Buy 1 Get 1 Free @ $8.49 (use 2 coupons)
$1/1 Wisk Printable
Final Price: $3.25/each

Bic Disposable Razors 3-12 ct., Buy 1 Get 1 Free (prices starting at $3.79) — use 2 coupons
$2/1 from 6-7 Smart Source Insert
Final Price: as low as free with 2 coupons!

CVS/Pharmacy Baby Wipes, Formula, Diapers, or Kid Pants Buy 1, Get 1 50% off

→OTHER DEALS

Skintimate or Edge Shaving Gel or Cream, $1.99
$1/1 Skintimate Printable Coupon
$1/1 Edge Printable Coupon
Final Price: 99¢

Banana Boat, $6.99
$2/1 printable
Final Price: $4.99

Palmolive Dish Soap, 88¢
$1/2 from 6-7 Smart Source Insert
Final Price: 38¢/each

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CVS Scenarios

Do you have your Extra Bucks we created from last week’s scenarios? If so, use them to reduce your Out of Pocket for any transaction or create your own scenario to make the deals work for YOU! Create your own scenarios with ease with the handy spreadsheet I created to help YOU plan your CVS Transactions to the penny. Download it today for FREE!

♦Transaction #1♦

(2) Cheerios, $3
(2) $1/1 printable coupons
Use any Extra Bucks on hand
$4 Out of pocket

Earn $2 Extra Bucks…

♦Transaction #2♦

Bengay moist heat therapy pads 3 ct., Ultra patches 4-5 ct., or Ultra Cream 4 oz. $6.99
$2/1 any Bengay product from 6-28 Smart Source Insert
Use $2 Extra Bucks from Transaction #1
$2.99 Out of pocket

Earn $2 Extra Bucks…

♦Transaction #3♦

Brawny Paper Towels 6 pk., $6.99
$1/1 any Brawny 2 pk + from 6-21 Red Plum Insert
Use $2 Extra Bucks from Transaction #2
$3.99 Out of pocket

Earn $2 Extra Bucks…

You can find more under $5 Scenarios by Visiting the Kingdom First Mom’s $5 Challenge or Deal Seeking Mom!

Come Back next week to see how to roll your EXTRA BUCKS into even more!