Giving myself a Raise without getting one!

Saving money and getting things cheap!



Friday, July 16, 2010

This week at Walgreens - July 13 Shopping



Since I've been so busy with my real job I didn't have too much time to scour Walgreens this week but did have a $3.00 Register Reward that was expiring so ran in quick to use it on Tuesday. In the school supply area I spotted this 4-pack box of my favorite style of envelopes. The peel N Stick style. They were regularly priced at $5.00 clearance priced for $2.50 for the 4-pack. (That's $.01 per envelope! Who can beat that price?) I quickly grabbed that and then spotted the Scotch brand "donut" tape for $1.14 and remembered that I had a coupon for $.50 off this item. So I paid $.14 Out Of Pocket before tax which was $.25. The hilarious thing about owing the store $.39 was that I had no cash and had to pay the $.39 with my debit card! Oh boy am I frugal or what!

Famous Footwear Good Deals!


I stopped in to Famous Footwear last weekend, too and they also have started some summer markdowns. My daughter found the cutest summer sandals for $10, a pair of classy winter boots originally priced over $80 for $40 and the best deal was their socks! She and I picked up several pairs of knee high winter socks at $.75 per pair. The socks were regularly $3.99!
Always buy or stock up out of season for the very best deals. It all adds up!

Organic Foods Coupons in ROOT STOCK!


I know that a lot of people complain that there are never coupons for organic foods. Well, I found a great little FREE magazine at HyVee last weekend which features organic farmers, great stories, recipes, poetry and, yes, coupons for ORGANIC DAIRY products!
It's a smart read with benefits! The magazine is called Root Stock and probably is available at Just Foods, too! Keep your eyes peeled for this great little magazine.

P&G Brand Sampler Coupons


If you haven't already done it sign up with P&G to get great samples and coupons mailed to you. I received this great coupon booklet last week that has coupons for Tide, Bounty, ProGlide Razors and Iams Dog Food! They even come personalized with your NAME on the booklet! Even if you don't use every coupon there are some good ones in these booklets! I also got large samples of Pantene Shampoo and Creme Rinse last week in the mail from them! I love FREE stuff!

I'm Back!


I'm back to blogging after getting through Laura Baker's 19th Annual Golf Tournament. It is our 2nd largest fundraiser of the year and so it took all of my time lately. But, here we go for some great deals and bargains!
Kohl's has started their serious summer markdowns and I was able to snag this Dana Buchman purse.
Originally $80.00
Marked Down to $16.00
Less 15% Discount Coupon $14.60
Yup, that's right I got this fabulous name brand purse for $14.60!
It all adds up and a girl needs a new purse once in a while!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

4th of July Weekend

I won't be blogging again until Tuesday, July 5th so please check back then for next week's leads on deals and freebies. Have a safe and Happy 4th of July AND
LET'S HOPE THEY FIND JACOB WETTERLING!

Econo Foods this Week


Econo Foods has a great $1.00 coupon for Kraft Cheese this week in their circular! After the sale price and the coupon you can pick up Kraft cheese for $1.00 for 8 oz. which is a really good price for cheese. You do have to purchase 2 blocks.
While in the store I also found this Smucker's booklet. It has some great recipe ideas and 2 coupons in it. One of the coupons is for $1.25 off 2 and the other is BUY 3 GET 1 FREE! I know that last week Target had their Smucker's on clearance so this would make a great deal to add these coupons too. Remember, as long as it says "Manufacturer's Coupon" you can use it at any store that accepts coupons not just the store that you find it in!
It all adds up!