Friday, November 27, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Just wanted to take a moment to say Happy Thanksgiving to everybody! Hope you had a day full of love, joy, thankfulness, blessings, and family.

In the middle of all the rush today, I hope you were able to find the time to stop and ponder all that God has blessed you with in life and remember why you are thankful.

I know I have a lot to be thankful for...even in the hardest of times when I tend to forget. =)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Simplifying Christmas: Part One - Introduction

My husband and I ventured out this past Saturday to take my wedding band for its “once every 6-months” inspection at the jewelry store. We dropped it off to be rhodium-plated, and they said it wouldn’t be ready for another 2 hours...

The jewelry store is located at the Town Center Mall, so while waiting on it, we decided to walk around. It’s a really nice outdoor, upscale mall that we have here in town. It’s always fun and romantic to stroll around there. (Actually, we went to a restaurant at the Town Center the night we got engaged). So, we grabbed a cup of coffee, walked around, enjoyed the Christmas lights and music, and just talked about life together. It was nice.

After we picked up my ring at the jewelry store and got back in the car, I let out a huge sigh and said to my husband, “Well...that’s the only dose of consumerism Christmas I needed for this season! That sure reminded me how happy I am to not be rushing out on Black Friday this year.”

Nothing against Black Friday or shopping for gifts for your loved ones...it’s just overwhelming to me. (Especially when you wait all night long in the freezing cold for an awesome deal on a computer for 10 hours, only to get cut in line one hour prior to the opening, which in effect causes you to walk away empty-handed and disappointed...true story from last year!). On Saturday, People were rude, mean, and in terrible moods from being so stressed out. Isn’t this supposed to be a season of love? I drove away from the Town Center thinking that I needed a million things that I don’t need at all! I just wanted them, because the stores told me that I needed them to be of any value or worth. I came away less thankful for all of my many blessings and things that I already have that enable me to live in luxury compared to the rest of the world. This is what I mean by overwhelming.

Anyways (why do I have to be so wordy?), if you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time now, you probably know that one thing I am an advocate for is simplicity. What is simplicity, exactly, and how did we come to love it so much? Well, that’s another blog series for another month.

This month, I just want to focus on simplifying Christmas. A grand series of events in our first year of marriage led up to me and my husband having a very simple Christmas last year. And the results??? It was the best Christmas either one of us had ever had. We were able to focus on God, people, love, presence (rather than presents), spending time together, giving more to the needy, and just enjoying the season apart from all the hustle and bustle. Without all of the stressful shopping, extravagant gift-buying, and debt-inducing impulse buying...we found that we were not distracted from the true meaning of Christmas.

To be continued in Part 2 (What is the true meaning?)...I will be sharing a video that had a huge impact on me and my husband last year, and inspired us to re-think Christmas...

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

CVS 3-day Black Friday Sale

CVS will be having a 3-day "Black Friday sale" that runs from Thanksgiving Day through Saturday. If you slip in on Thanksgiving Day, you will be able to grab the great deals while it is nice and quiet. If you're new to CVS, this is a great sale to start "rolling" your extra bucks, and get a great stash to use on future purchases. If this is all new to you, start HERE to better understand how the whole CVS savings system works. =)

Don't forget about the new link for the $5/$30 coupon!

Also, don't forget about the coupon for $4 ECB when you spend $20 from the Season to Save booklet!

Here are the best deals I see for this 3-day sale:

ECB Deals:

Buy Just For Men Touch of Grey at $8.99, get back $8.99 ECB (Limit 1)
$2/1 printable coupon
Full rebate HERE
*Awesome deal! This will be free, plus a $2 moneymaker, after coupons and ECB. Then, you can submit for the full rebate to make it a huge moneymaker!!!

Buy 1 Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion at $7.99, get back $7.99 ECB (Limit 1)
$1.50/1 printable coupon
*Free, plus a $1.50 moneymaker, after coupon and ECB!

Buy 1 Degree Ultra Clear for women at $4, get back $4 ECB (Limit 1)
$1/1 printable coupon
$.75/1 or $1.25/1 from 9-13-09 RP (depends on region)
*Free, plus a moneymaker (amount dependent on which coupon used) after coupon and ECB!

Buy 1 Hershey’s or Reese’s Singles at $.89, get back $.89 ECB (Limit 1)
Buy one get one free coupon (up to $.79) from the 9-20-09 SS
*Free, plus money-maker, after coupon!

Buy 1 Schick Quattro Razor or 4 count refill at $9.99, get back $8 ECB (Limit 1)
$2/1 from 11-22-09 SS
*Free after coupon and ECB!

Buy 1 St. Ives Body Wash (16 oz) at $3.99, get back $3 ECB (Limit 1)
$1/1 from 11-15-09 SS

*Free after coupon and ECB!

Buy 1 Bic Soleil Razor at $6.99, get back $5 ECB (Limit 1)
$2/1 printable coupon
$2/1 from 11-15-09 SS
*Free after coupon and ECB!

Buy 1 Colgate 360 Toothbrush at $2.99, get back $2 ECB (Limit 2)
$1/1 printable coupon
*Free after coupon and ECB!

Buy 1 Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste (4 oz) at $2.88, get back $2 ECB (Limit 2)
$.75/1 from 11-8-09 SS
$1/1 printable coupon
*Use the $1 coupon to get this for free after coupon and ECB!

Buy 1 Mars King Size Bar at $1.59, get back $1.59 ECB (Limit 1)
*Free after ECB!

Buy 1 Philips Earbuds at $6.99, get back $6.99 ECB (Limit 1)
*Free after ECB!

Buy Magnavox Universal Remote at $6.99, get back $6.99 ECB (Limit 1)
*Free after ECB!

Buy 1 Dyna Pep Energy Shot at $4.99, get back $4.99 ECB (Limit 2)
*Free after ECB!

Buy 1 Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner (12 oz) or Styler (6-8 oz) at $2.99, get back $2 ECB (Limit 3)
Free styler when you buy 1 shampoo/conditioner from 10-11-09 PG
*Pay only $.99 for 2 products after coupon and ECB!

Buy 1 Cetaphil Cleansing Bar at $3.49, get back $2 ECB (Limit 1)
*Pay only $1.49 after ECB!

Other Great Deals:

Irish Spring Bar Soap (2 pack) $.99 (Limit 1)

Softsoap (7.5 oz) $.99 (Limit 1)
$.40/1 printable coupon
*Pay only $.59 after coupon!

CoverGirl Lip - Buy one get one free (prices start at $4.99)

All Revlon Cosmetics - Buy one get one free

Go HERE to see the full Black Friday ad scan! Happy Savings!

You can go HERE to see the normal weekly deals at CVS.

Thanks goes to Money Saving Madness and Common Sense With Money for their help in compiling these deals!

Walgreens 3-Day Black Friday Sale

Walgreens will be having a 3-day sale that runs from Thanksgiving Day through Saturday. It's their "Black Friday sale," but if you sneak in on Thanskgiving Day, you'll be able to get all of the deals while it's quiet. =)

Here are the best deals I see for the 3-day Sale:

Register Reward Deals:

Buy 1 Dove Ultimate or Visibly Smooth deodorant at $3.99, get back $3.99 RR
$2/1 printable coupon
$1/1 from 10-4-09 RP

*Free, plus $1 or $2 moneymaker after coupon and RR!


Buy 1 Infusium at $4.99, get back $4.99 RR
$2/1 from 11-22-09 SS
$2/1 from All You magazine (September, October, or November 2009)
*Free, plus $2 moneymaker after coupon and RR!


Buy 1 Nivea for Men at $2.49, get back $2.49 RR
$1/1 printable coupon
$1/1 from 10-11-09 RP

*Free, plus a $1 moneymaker after coupon and RR!

Buy 1 Aquafresh toothpaste at $1.99, get back $1.99 RR

*Free after RR!

Buy 1 Right Guard Sport at $2.49, get back $2.49 RR
*Free after RR!

Buy 1 Johnson’s Soft Body Wash at $5.99, get back $5.99 RR
$1.50/1 printable coupon that was available recently (if this is the correct product)
*Free, plus $1.50 moneymaker after coupon and RR!


Buy 1 Dulcolax at $7, get back $4 RR
$3/1 coupon on product
*Free after coupon and RR!


Buy 1 Crayola Crayons with sharpener (64 count) at $1.99, get back $1 RR
*Pay only $.99 after RR!

Other Great Deals:

Command Picture Hanging Strips - buy one get one free $3.59
$1/1 from 11-15-09 RP
*Pay only $.80 each after coupons!


Cottonelle Toilet Paper (12-pack) $4.50 (with in-ad coupon)

Walgreens Tape $.39 (with in-ad coupon)

Go HERE to see the full ad scan! Happy Savings!!!

You can go HERE to see the normal weekly deals at Walgreens.

Thanks goes to Money Saving Madness and Common Sense With Money for their help in compiling these deals!

Rite Aid 3-Day Black Friday Sale

Lynn has your Rite Aid Black Friday Deals all put together! It is a 3-day sale that starts on Thanksgiving and runs through Saturday.

Here are some goodies I see on her list:

Sally Hansen Lip Color $0.99
- $1/1 Sally Hansen 9/13 RP Final = FREE after coupon

Scope Mouthwash $3.99
- $3 SCR - $1/1 Scope 11/1 P&G Final = FREE after coupon & SCR

Gillette Shave Gel/Cream $1.99
- $1 SCR - $1/1 Gillette 11/1 P&G Final = FREE after coupon & SCR

Bic Soleil Razor $5.99
- $4 in ad coupon - $2/1 Bic Soleil 11/15 SS or $2/1 printable
Final = FREE after both coupons

Schick Disposable Razors .99
- $1/1 Schick disposable 11/22 SS Final = FREE after coupon

Schick Quattro Razors $1.99
- $2/1 Schick Quatro 11/22 SS Final = FREE after coupon

Oral B Cross Action Toothbrush $2.99
- $2 SCR - $1/1 Cross Action 10/11 OR 11/1 P&G Final = FREE after coupon & SCR

Be sure to go visit Lynn @ Maven of Savin' for the rest of the great Black Friday deals at Rite Aid!

For the regular weekly Rite Aid deals, go HERE.

Thanks, Lynn!

Publix Deals (11/27 - 12/2)

Well guys, great news. I have Internet connection out here in California, at least for tonight. =) We're staying in a few different places while we're here, so it will just depend on where we are each night.

Anyways, on to the sneak peek of the new Publix Deals! They will start on Friday this week, rather than Thursday, due to Thanksgiving. If you're look for the old ad that runs through tomorrow, go here. Publix will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

If you are new to Publix, start
here. If you're a beginner, be sure to check your store's coupon policy. Publix coupon policies vary by store. Florida stores do not double coupons. In other states, check you store for info on whether or not they double coupons. Prices also vary slightly from store to store, depending on your area.

Here are the best deals I see this week:

Buy One Get One Free Deals:

Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt (4 packs, 4 oz cups) BOGO $2.50

$1/1 from 10-4-09 SS

$1.25/1 printable coupon

$1/1 printable coupon

*Best Deal: Use the $1.25/1 coupons to get FREE yogurt!

**Great Deal: Use the $1/1 coupons to pay only $.25 each!


Fisher Fusions Snack Mix (Assorted Varieties) BOGO $1.79

$1/1 from 11-22-09, 11-15-09, 6-21-09, or 6-7-09 SS (often a regional coupon)

*If your region received these, get FREE Snack Mix with coupons!


Alexia Natural Crunch Snack BOGO $2.00

$1/1 printable coupon

$1/1 from All You (November 2009)

Try Me Free Coupon from Alexia rebate (if you sent in for it a while back)

$1/1 Tearpad

$.50/1 or $1/2 from 10-4-09 SS (depends on region)

*Use the $1/1 coupons to get FREE Alexia snacks!


Pomegranates BOGO $2.99

$1/2 from Publix Greenwise Magazine, Fall 2009 (Go here to sign up for free)

*Pay only $1 each after coupon!


Cheez It Crackers (Assorted Varieties, 11.5 to 14 oz) BOGO $3.99

$1.50/2 from 10-4-09 RP (expires 11/30)

*Pay only $1.25 each after coupon!


Immaculate Baking Company Cookie Dough, Better Bakes (14 oz bag) BOGO $3.09

$1/2 from Natural Selections booklet

$1/2 from Earth Fare Holiday Savings

$1/1 store coupon from Publix Greenwise Magazine, Fall 2009 (sign up here for free)

*Best Deal: Stack (2) $1/1 store coupons with a $1/2 coupon to get both bags for only $.09!


Fresh Express Spinach (9 oz bag) BOGO $2.49

$.55/1 Tearpad

*Pay only $.70 each after coupons!


Land O Lakes Cheese (8 oz pre-packaged located in Deli) BOGO $3.59

$1/2 from 11-15-09 SS

$1/2 Blinkie

*Pay only $1.30 per package after coupon!


Shedd’s Spread Country Crock (Assorted Varieties and Sizes) BOGO $1.75

$.50/1 printable coupon

$.40/1 or $.30/1 from 9-20-09 RP (depends on region)

*Best Deal: Use the $.50/1 coupons to pay only $.38 each!


Bird’s Eye Viola! Meals BOGO $4.99

$1/2 printable coupon

$1/2 from 11-8-09 SS

$1/2 from “Fresh, Flavorful, Frozen” Publix booklet found in-store (expires 11/30)

$1.50/2 Tearpad

*Best Deal: If you have the Tearpad coupon, pay only $1.75 each!

**Good Deal: Use the $1/2 coupon to pay only $2 each.

***Don’t forget about the UP! and Viola rebate HERE!


Quick N Eat Charbroiled Burgers (Angus, Cheddar, or Cheddar Bacon, 18 oz package) BOGO $6.79

$.75/1 printable coupon

$.50/1 Tearpad

*Use (2) $.75/1 coupons to pay only $2.65 each!


Red Baron Pizza BOGO $5.79

$1/1 Red Baron Singles from 10-18-09 SS (if included in sale)

$1/2 from 10-11-09 RP

$.55/1 printable coupon

$1/2 Tearpad

*Use the $1/2 coupon to pay only $2.40 each!

*If the singles are included in the sale, you should be able to get a great deal on those with the $1/1 coupons!


Musselman’s Apple Sauce (6 pack, 4 oz cups) BOGO $2.33

$.75/1 from “Publix Winter Family Savings” booklet found in-store

$.40/1 printable coupon (if included in sale)

*Use the $.75/1 coupons to pay only $.42 per 6 pack!!


McCormick Pure Ground Black Pepper (4 oz) BOGO $2.79

$1/1, $.50/1, or $1/2 from 11-1-09 RP

$.55/1 from “All The Trimmings” booklet found in-store

*Best deal: Use the $1/1 coupons to pay only $.40 each!


Taco Bell Home Originals Dinner (Assorted Varieties) BOGO $2.79

$.75/1 Peelie

*Pay only $.90 each after coupons!


Crisco Extra Virgin Olive Oil (16.9 oz) BOGO $6.49

$1/1 or $.75/1 from 11-8-09 RP or 9-13-09 RP

$.75/1 Tearpad

*Best Deal: Use the $1/1 coupons to pay only $2.25 each!


Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn (Assorted Varieties and Sizes) BOGO $4.89

$1/2, $.75/1, or $.40/1 from 11-15-09 SS

$1/1 from All You magazine (December 2009)

*Best Deal: Use the $1/1 coupons to pay only $1.45 each!


Kraft Barbecue Sauce BOGO $1.69

$.35/1 Tearpad

$.35/1 Peelie

*Pay only $.50 each after coupons!


Nestle Fun Size or Miniature Bars (11 to 12.5 oz bag) BOGO $3.15

$1/1 Tearpad

*Pay only $.58 each after coupons!


Whitman’s Sampler, Assorted Chocolates (12 oz box) BOGO $9.99

$1/1 Walgreens November Coupon Booklet

*If your store takes Walgreens competitor coupons, pay only $4 each!


Bic Disposable Razors (Comfort 3 Advance, Bic 3 Triple Blade Sensitive Skin For Men, Soleil Bella 4 blades, or Soleil Triple Blade Sensitive Skin for Women (3 to 8 count packages) BOGO $5.49

$2/1 from 10-18-09 SS
*Pay only $.75 per package after coupons!


Kotex Maxi Pads (14 to 24 count) or Lightdays Pantiliner (40 to 64 count) BOGO $3.39

$2/2 from 11-8-09 SS

$1.50/2 or $2/2 from 10-4-09 SS (depends on region)

$1/1 printable coupon

$1/1 from All You, October 2009

$1.50/1 competitor coupon from $100 CVS coupon booklet

*Best Deal: If your store takes CVS competitor coupons: Stack (2) CVS coupons with manufacturer coupons to get FREE feminine products, plus overage (if your store allows it)!


Willow Lane Premium Scented Candle (19 oz jar) BOGO $9.99


Kodak Power Flash Disposable Camera (27 exposures) BOGO $7.09


Scotch Gift Wrap Tape BOGO $2.49

$1/1 from “Publix Winter Family Savings” booklet found in-store

*Pay only $.25 each after coupons!


Other Great Deals:


Jell-O Snack (6 packs, Assorted Varieties) 3/$6

$.50/1 Mousse Temptations printable coupon (if included)

$1/1 Mousse Temptations Publix store printable coupon (if included)

Kraft First Taste Mousse Temptations coupons (if included. Some received coupons for a FREE Temptations. Others received $2/1).

*Best Deal: Use the Kraft First Taste FREE coupon to get one for FREE!

**Best Deal without K.F.T. coupons: Stack a $.50/1 coupon with the Publix $1/1 coupon to pay only $.50 each!!

***This all depends on the Mousse Temptations being included in the sale. =)


Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps 2/$5

$1/1 Garlic printable coupon

$1/1 Everything printable coupon

$1/1 Buffalo Wing printable coupon

*Pay only $1.50 each after coupon!


Weight Watchers Ice Cream 2/$7

*$1/2 Blinkie (Expires 11/30)

*Great price, even without coupon! Use coupon for an even better deal, if you have it!


Lean, Hot, or Croissant Pockets 6/$10

$1/4, $.50/4, $.50/3, or $1/3 from 10-25-09 SS (depends on region)

$1/1 or $.75/1 from 9-27-09 RP (depends on region)

$.75/2, $.50/1, or $.50/2 from 9-13-09 RP (depends on region)

*Great price, even without coupon! Throw a few coupons in there for an awesome deal!


General Mills Fiber One Cereal 4/$10

$1/2 from 11-15-09 GM, 11-8-09 SS, or 10-25-09 SS

$4/4 Fiber One Cereals - in ad Publix coupon

*Best Deal: Buy 4 cereals. Stack the in-ad $4/4 store coupon with (2) $1/2 coupons to pay only $4 for all 4 boxes, making them only $1 each!


Kleenex Viva Paper Towels (8 roll package) $5.99

$2/1 printable coupon

$1/1 from All You magazine (November 2009)

*Best Deal: Use the $2 coupon to pay only $3.99 for a package of paper towels!!! Incredible Price!!!


Kleenex Tissues (75 to 200 count box) 3/$4

$.75/1 printable coupon

$1/1 competitor coupon from CVS $100 flu coupon booklet

$1/2 Tearpad

$1/4 or $1/2 from 11-1-09 SS (depends on region)

*Best Deal (if your store accepts CVS competitor coupons): Stack the $.75/1 coupon with the $1/1 CVS coupon to get FREE Kleenex, plus overage (if your store allows it).


Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.79/lb

*Pretty good price for this. Lowest it ever goes is $1.49, but that is quite rare. If you need to grab some chicken at a great stock-up price, go for it!


Chiquita Bananas $.39/lb


Red Seedless Grapes $1.49/lb


Go here to see the Publix weekly ad on their website. Go here or here to see the remainder of the deals with coupon match-ups (as well as the rest of the BOGO's)! I only post the very best of the best rock-bottom priced deals that I see each week, so you might want to check the rest of the deals out! =)

Thanks,
I Heart Publix!

If you have any questions or want to share about your deals, feel free to comment below or e-mail me! Happy Publix shopping!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Welcome Actions News Viewers!!!

Just wanted to give a warm welcome to all local Jacksonville Action News Fox30 and CBS47 viewers! I hope you enjoy the site and find helpful ways to save money!
You can find everything you need in the column to the right labeled "Looking For Something Specific?" This is all of my posts labeled by category. I recommend starting with:
  • Coupon Basics - The ins and outs of everything couponing. Start here if you've brand new to the art of couponing.
  • Supermarket Secrets - A 5 part series that explains more in depth how to save money on groceries, regardless of which store you shop at. It explains cycles of sales, how to know what a great deal is, and stockpiling.
  • Publix Basics - This is the basic info on how couponing works at Publix. My favorite store to shop at is Publix. This is how I save thousands of dollars a year on my groceries.
  • CVS basics and Walgreens basics - These 2 drug stores enable you to get all of your household items, toiletries, health and beauty, etc. for practically free. Read these 2 posts to learn how to "work the system" without ever paying more than a couple dollars out of pocket again!
So those are some great places to start. I know it can be overwhelming, but take your time! =)

Thanks for visiting, and welcome!

This Week...

Hey guys,

Just a little update on what's going on with me this week. I leave in about an hour to fly out to California for my grandfather's memorial service. I will not be back until Sunday.

I am hoping there will be internet service. I am taking my computer with me.

I have you up to date on the weekly CVS, Walgreens, and Target deals. I hope to be able to post the Black Friday CVS and Walgreens deals, as well as the new Publix deals that start Friday.

If you don't hear from me, I'm out of town without an internet connection! I'll be back into full blogging mode next Monday! So sorry for the inconvenience. But like I said, I hope to be able to keep up with the blogging all throughout the week.

Happy Thanksgiving!

~Meagan

A New Way to Grab Some Swag Bucks!!

There is a new way to get Swag Bucks! If you go to the Swag Bucks home page:

Click on "Ways To Earn"
Click on "Special Offers"
Click on "No Obligation Offers" (in blue on the right)

Simply view the offers, skipping some or all of them if you choose to, and at the end of a couple of offers, you will receive a swag code! How cool is that? (Hint: I usually skip all of my offers).

I check this every day. It seems that I usually have a new code about once or twice a week. Great way to earn extra Swag Bucks! And if you haven't downloaded the tool bar or subscribed to the newsletter, you should do both! You can get swag codes through both! =)

Not sure what Swag Bucks is all about? Go HERE to find out more and sign up! It's a great program where you earn money for searching the internet! I just traded in for over $100 worth of Amazon.com gift cards to use on Christmas gifts!

Thanksgiving On A Budget!

I know Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, but I just wanted to remind you about this great series of posts that 5 bloggers put together called "Thanksgiving On A Budget." It includes recipes, decorating ideas, and much more! Be sure to check it out! The link also takes you to many other bloggers who have linked up their additional ideas!

Happy Thanksgiving! And don't forget about all of the other great Thankgiving, Black Friday, and Christmas deals under the "Holidays" category on the right!

FREE Earrings??!!

This seems way too good to be true, but I'll post it, and you can decide whether or not to go for it. (I went for it!)

Urban Original and Seventeen magazine have teamed up to offer free earrings!!! Wow! Go HERE to fill out the form. Enter promo code earrings.

You'll have to confirm it by clicking on a link in your e-mail afterwards. And just so you know, I did not enter my phone number, and it went through just fine. =)

Enjoy! Hope this one comes! What a cool freebie!

Thanks, Hip2Save!

Free Sample of Seventh Generation!

Go here to request a free sample of Seventh Generation Dryer Sheets! Simply sign up to be a member or log-in, and then click on "Request Sample!"

Thanks, Mojo Savings!

Free 2010 Betty Crocker Calendar!

If you haven't already signed up for the Betty Crocker e-newsletter, you can go here to do so. You will receive a free 2010 calendar for signing up. Sadly, I already receive the e-newsletters, so I am not eligible. =(

Want some other free calendars for next year? Don't forget about these great 2010 calendars:
Oriental Trading
God in the Details

I love free calendars! Enjoy!

Thanks, Couponers United!

Target Deals (11/22 - 11/28)

Don't forget to take the coupon policy with you, to avoid any discrepancies at the register!

Also, the Target printable coupon policy has changed. Go here and here to read all about it.

Sales may vary by region, so be sure to check your local ad for these deals.

The weekly deals will run from 11/22 - 11/25 this week, because of Black Friday.

Here are the best deals I see this week at Target:


Black Friday Deals:

I will not be posting Target Black Friday Deals. Target being one of the biggest Black Friday sales, I won't have the time to put together the entire list (especially since I'm leaving town). =) But head on over here or here to get the scoop on the Black Friday deals at Target!

Weekly Deals (many the same as last week, since the Thanksgiving sale is continuing through Wednesday):

Del Monte Canned Vegetables (14 - 15 oz) $.45
$1/8 from 11-15-09 RP
$1/6 Target printable coupon
*Buy 8 cans, stack coupons above, and pay only $.20 each! Wow!

Swanson Chicken Broth (14 oz) $.49
$.35/4 from 11-8-09 SS
*Buy 4, and pay only $.40 each after coupon!!

Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (14 oz) $.49
$.25/4 from 11-8-09 SS
*Buy 4, and pay only $.43 each after coupon!!

Betty Crocker Potatoes $.79
$.35/1 from 11-15-09 GM
*Pay as low as $.39 each after coupon!

Del Monte Pineapple (cans) $.95
$1/8 from 11-15-09 RP
$1/4 Target printable coupon
*Buy 8, stack (2) Target coupons with (1) manufacturer coupon to pay only $.58 each!


Market Pantry Eggs $.99/dozen

Market Pantry Milk (1 gallon) $2.09


Ritz Crackers (snow flake, 16 oz) $2.79
$1/1 from 11-8-09 SS
$1/1 Target printable coupon
*Pay only $.79 each after stacking coupons.
***If your Publix takes Target competitors, you can get these for completely FREE at Publix this week through Wednesday.


Ongoing/Unadvertised Deals:

Glade Holiday Candle Tin Deal
*Buy 5 products, get a $5 giftcard.
***Many scenarios for awesome freebies and moneymakers. Go here to read all about it!

Mr. Potato Head Christmas Spud Buds $5.99
*Pay only $.99 after coupon!

Leap Frog Tag Reading System $39.99
$10/1 Target printable coupon
*Pay only $19.99 after stacking coupons!

Up and Monsters Inc DVD Deal!
*Go here to read all about it!


Check out the best toy deals HERE

Rayovac Batteries $1 (Dollar Spot in front of store)
$1/1 from 10-18-09 SS
*FREE after coupon!

Up & Up Baby Wipes (72 count) $1.57
$1/1 Target printable coupon
*Pay only $.57 after coupon!

GE Lightbulbs (Select 4 packs) $2.04
$1/2 from 10-4-09 SS
$2/2 Target printable coupon
*Buy 2 packs, stack a $1/2 with the Target $2/2 to pay only $.54 per pack!

Strawberry Cream Cheese Bagelfuls $1.89 (price cut at some stores)
$1/1 Bagelful printable coupon
*Pay only $0.89 each after coupon!

Hormel Compleats $1.89
$2/1 from All You magazine (October)

*Free after coupon!


Arm & Hammer Toothpaste (travel size) $1.07
$3/2 from 8-16-09 SS
*Best Deal: Buy 2, use the $3/2 coupon, and get both for FREE after coupon!


Johnson's Sudzing Soap Buddies bar $.97
$1/1 from 9-13 SS
*Free after coupon
***Deal also at Walmart


Renu Contact Solution (travel size) $1.54
$2/1 printable coupon
*Free after coupon!

All laundry detergent (travel size) $1
$1/1 printable when you sign up here
*Free after coupon!

Dove deodorant (travel size) $.97
$1/1 from 10-4-09 RP
*Free after coupon!


Reach dental floss $1.02 (select types)

$1/1 coupon from 6-21-09 SS
*Pay only $0.02 each after coupon
!

Tide detergent (travel size) $1
$1/1 from 9-27-09 PG
*Free after coupon!


Ronzoni Healthy Harvest pasta $1.19
$1/2 printable coupon here or here
$1/2 from 8-2-09 RP
*Pay only 69 cents each after coupon

Musselman's Totally Fruit cups $1.54
$1/1 printable coupon
*Pay only $.54 each after coupon!

Old El Paso Taco Seasoning $.69
$.60/2 printable coupon
*Pay only $.39 each after coupon!

Bumble Bee Tuna $1
$1/1 printable coupon
*Free after coupon!

Rolaids (3 pack) $1.57
$4/2 from 10-4-09 RP
*Two 3-packs free after coupon!


Happy Freebie Hunting! Thanks goes to Stretching A Buck and Couponing To Disney for their help in compiling these deals!

CVS Deals (11/22 - 11/28)

If you're new to CVS, start here!

Don't forget about the new link for the $5/$30 coupon!
Also, don't forget about the coupon for $4 ECB when you spend $20 from the Season to Save booklet!

Slow week at CVS for now. As with Walgreens, there will be a special Thanksgiving/Black Friday sale with lots of freebies. I will post those later on.

Here are the best CVS deals I see this week:

ECB Deals:

Buy Complete Contact Solution at $8.99, get back $8.99 ECB (Limit 2)
$1/1 from 10-25-09 RP
$1/1 printable coupon
*Free plus $1 overage after coupon and ECB!


Buy Tums at $3.99, get back $1 ECB (Limit 2)
$1/1 printable coupon
$2 store coupon from CVS $100 Flu coupon booklet
*Stack $2 CVS with $1 printable manufacturer coupon. Free after coupons and ECB!


Spend $20 on Huggies Diapers and Wipes, get back $5 ECB (Limit 1)
$3/1 Pure & Natural Diapers from 10-25-09 SS
$3/1 Pure & Natural printable coupon
$.50/1 Wipes from 10-25-09 SS or 11-15-09 SS
**Best Deal**

Buy:
2 Huggies Pure and Natural Diapers for $18.99
1 Huggies Jumbo Wipes at $6.99

Use:
(2) $3/1 coupons
(1) $.50/1 coupon

***Pay only $14.83 for all 3 items after coupons and ECB!
Other Great Deals:

Kleenex Facial Tissue $.99
$1/1 from CVS Flu coupon booklet
$.75/1 printable coupon (manufacturer...should work fine)
*Normally you could stack these, but that will cause overage, which CVS doesn't allow. So use either coupon to get FREE or $.25 Kleenex! Great deal!


Glade Air Freshener Spray $.99
BOGO free coupon from 11-1-09 SS
*Buy 2, use the coupon, and pay only $.50 each!


Sobe Lifewater -Buy one get one free
$.25/1 printable coupon
*Buy 2, use 2 coupons. Great deal! I think the price is about $1.69 each. So with this deal, you'll pay around $1.19 for 2 bottles!


Happy CVS-ing!!!

What about you? How did you do this week at CVS? Feel free to share deals and scenarios below in the comments section!

Thanks goes to I Heart Saving Money and The Thrifty Mama for their help in compiling these deals!