AXE Bodywash .24 cents from Safeway

Safeway trip December 15, 2011

Axe Bodywash: Music
Closeout Price: $2.24
- $2 Coupon from SS 12/11 Insert
= .24 Each

Axe Holiday Gift Set (inc: Bodywash, Body Spray, & Deo)
Price: $3.99 Each (when you buy 2)
- $3 Coupon from SS 12/11 Insert
= .99 Each

Gold Bond Ultimate Body Wash
Closeout Price: $2.64
- $2 Coupon from 11/6 Insert
= .64 Each


I think this was a great deal.  I think some people will be getting Axe for Christmas.  Haha.

The cashier guy named "Hoss" (according to the receipt) was super nice!  He took one look at my stuff on the conveyor belt and said Wow! Wait, You must have coupons...with a big smile.  He kept going on and on about how the gift set was his favorite scent (which I did leave one on the shelf) so I gave him a $3 off coupon.  His response was: "Cool! You must have known I had to grocery shop when I got off.  I knew there was a reason I liked you."  I will make a point for looking for him the next time I need to check out there!

Huge bottles of Listerine for .48 cents!

Another great find at Supertarget!!

1L bottles of Listerine Total Care Zero Rinse w/free travel size bottles
Clearance Price: $2.48
- $2 Coupon from Red Plum Insert 10/9
= .48 Each

I paid less for 7 bottles than it is for 1 bottle at regular price!

They also came with peelies on them: $1 off 1L Listerine Target Coupon (which can be stacked with another manufacturer coupon). I'll save those for another day even though 7 bottles of this size of Listerine could last us an incredibly long time.

I paid $2.98 + Tax for ALL THIS...

My King Soopers Shopping Trip Today, October 26th

GUM Crayola Toothbrushes
Sale Price: 10 for $10 ($1 each and no, you do not have to buy 10 to get this price!!)
- .55 Any GUM Product Coupon from Smart Source insert 8/7
-.45 Double Bonus
= FREE

Kandoo Wipes
Sale Price: 10 for $10 ($1 each and no, you do not have to buy 10 to get this price!!)
- .50 Kandoo Flushable Wipes Coupon from Smart Source Insert 8/21
- .50 Double Bonus
= FREE

Crest Toothpaste (select varities)
Sale Price: $1.00
- .50 Coupon from PG Insert 10/2
- .50 Bonus
= FREE

Mariani Cinnamon Raisin Bread Flavored Raisins
Closeout Price: .99 cents
- .75 Coupon from Sun insert (not sure which one but it expires 10/31)
- .24 Double Coupon Bonus
= FREE

Hormel Pepperoni
Sale Price: $1.00
- .55 off 2 (Printed from Coupons.com but no longer available)
- .45 Double Bonus
= .50 Each

Keebler Mint Creme Middles Cookies
Sale Price: $1.99
- .55 Coupon from Red Plum Insert 8/18
- .45 Double Bonus
= .99 Each

FREE Transformers "Dark of the Moon" Figures from TARGET!!

This is an INCREDIBLE deal just in time for the holidays!  You can get FREE Transformers figures at Target right now.  Check out this deal!

Target allows you to "stack" multiple coupons on one product if you have ONE "TARGET coupon" and ONE "MANUFACTURER coupon"...sometimes making things a GREAT deal.



You must first go to Target's website and print out the "Manufacturer Coupon" from their website.  Get it here.  It's the one that says "$5 off - your total Transformers Dark of the Moon toy purchase of $5.99 or more".  There's also a note in the Target ad itself pictured above.  One computer should be able to print this coupon twice.

THEN you need to sign up for the text alerts CLICK HERE.  Sign up with your cell phone number on the lower right hand side where it says "Coupon Alert".  It will almost instantly text you a link of text exclusive TARGET coupons.  You  will see a "Target Coupon" on there for $5 off Transformers Dark of the Moon action figure. 

Transformers Dark of the Moon action figure
Sales Price $9.99
- $5.00 Manufacturer Coupon (printed from target.com)
- $5.00 Target Coupon (scanned from barcode on your phone)
= FREE

M&M Pretzel Candy Bag 9.9 oz
Sales Price: 2 bags for $5.00
- (x2) $1.00 off M&M pretzel bag 9.9 oz+ (from Sun Insert on 9/11)
- $2.00 off 2 M&M pretzel 9.9oz bags (Target coupon scanned from phone)
= .50 each

**Now, to get this deal you can only get 2 bags of candy & 1 Transformers figure per cell phone.  ALSO, have the cashier scan your paper coupons first, then show them the barcode from your phone (most of them scan it with the scan gun).** 

This is an AWESOME deal that is great for Halloween parties, Christmas presents & charity toy drives!!

There is also a GREAT stack you can do for the Olay Regenerist Item which makes the cleanser FREE with -$3 Manufacturer Coupon from Sun Insert 10/2 & -$3 Target Mobile Coupon.  My mobile scan for that did not seem to go through after the scan but the manager came over and just manually inserted the $3 off for me!!

If you have questions or the links aren't working...Email me at thriftylizzy@gmail.com

50% OFF Tickets to the Denver Zoo!!

I am going to take advantage of this because we have been talking about going to the Denver Zoo for quite some time.  You can get 50% entrance tickets to the Denver Zoo through Livingsocial.com. 

Adult Admission for $6 each, Child Admission for $4 each.  (Age 2 and under are always FREE)
Hurry! It only lasts for another 3 days!

Here's the link: Livingsocial.com's Denver Zoo deal

WHAT NOT TO BUY A OLD NAVY

No matter how many times they have disappointed me, I find myself continuing to shop at Old Navy.  Yes, some items are not worthing buying but considering the price I have been able to get some great, quality items here and there...especially for the kids!

Check out this article on Yahoo today on "What Not to Buy at Old Navy"!

King Soopers SPIN to WIN GAME - WIN $1-4

If you haven't done this already, you should!  You have to register your King Soopers card and have an account and sign in first.  Then you load 4 different digital coupons for P&G products (whether you plan to use them or not) onto your card and it will let you "spin" the wheel once a day with a limit of 2 prizes per account. 

After a few loses of "Back to School" tips, I won $2 and $1 that was loaded onto my King Soopers card and deducted at checkout towards ANYTHING.

Play the game here: King Soopers Site

HURRY - Ends Saturday, September 10th!!

PAMPERS LIMITED EDITION $6.99 A BOX (Regular Price $19.99)

If you use diapers in your house...this is a sweet deal at your local KING SOOPERS (or KROGER)!

PAMPERS LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
Regular Price: $19.99
SALES PRICE: $6.99 a box!!
You can also use any Pampers diapers coupons to make this an even better deal!
-$1 off 1 box - P&G insert from 7/31
They have sizes 1-2, 3, & 4 from what I could tell. 

NOW one King Soopers I went to had a sign that said they were on clearance for $15 a box but it rings up $6.99 a box with your Soopers Card!  They also have GIRLS edition prints as well! 

**They are not at the usual spot with the diapers.  At most stores they seem to be stacked at an end cap on the back side of the store.**

Take Additional 40% off Clearance at DILLARDS TODAY!

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I saw Children's Keens, Tevas, etc reduced + 40% that were a good deal at my Dillards.  PLUS, I got a pair of Ahnu Benicia II shoes for $30 after reductions (regular price is $90).

I got FREE Coupons!!!

I don't normally do this sort of thing but since I started this whole couponing experience and reading the blogs, there have been a few things I decided to participate in and that have paid off (in my opinion).

I signed up for one of those survey/newsletter sites called Vocalpoint.  Seemed to be the "it" thing to do, plus it has tons of reviews on products, recipes and just general "things to know".  They sent me an email asking if I wanted to try out a free sample of Fresh Rinse Fresh Express Salad and 2 short clicks & about 3 weeks later, I received the following in my mailbox:

A Plastic clip with the logo on it which I assume is it clip my salad bag closed and 1 coupon for a FREE bag plus another 3 coupons for $1 off each "to share". 

All Vocalpoint wants is for me to write a product review on their site after I try my free salad....I can handle that I think.

I also signed up to get a free sample of Tide's Dryer Bar that you are supposed to stick inside your dryer drum and it supposedly lasts for 3 months.  I haven't received it in the mail yet but I can say I am rather excited to try that one out (only for free of course).  ;)


FRESCHETTA PIZZA BY THE SLICE

I was reading a blog a few weeks ago while my 4 year old daughter was painting and they said that Freschetta Pizza was doing a Live Web event and giving out free pizza so I checked it out.  One of things they were asking for were signs made by viewers that stated "We Love Freschetta".  Well, my daughter was painting any way so I just wrote it on a piece of paper and had her fingerpaint on it and emailed it over.  3 days later they asked for my address and 2 weeks later I received this in my mailbox:

5 Coupons for FREE Freschetta By The Slice! 

Now I wish they were for whole pizzas but I am not complaining!  They are worth $10+!

 

(They were also offering 250 coupons to anybody that got a tattoo that said "We Love Freschetta"...that's ridiculous but I wonder if anybody did it"

 

 

So, all in all, I did have to spend about 15-20 minutes of my time to get these but whatever, they were worth it to me.  ;)

Denny's Buy One Get One Free - Tour of America

Buy One menu item from the Tour of America Menu, Get One Free...Expires 8/22

Print from this link

Grocery Shopping Aug 12th

So I went grocery shopping yesterday and while I didn't get much for FREE, I still think there were some good deals:

SAFEWAY
$5 off $15 worth of Freezer items (excluding frozen meat: the frozen turkey meatballs I got didn't count)
- coupon was in the Wednesday grocery ad found either in your paper or mailbox.

All Hefty Ziplock Bags were BUY ONE GET ONE FREE
Sale Price $2.99 for 2 (BOGO)
- $1 off 2 coupon Sun insert
= $1 each

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
Sale Price: $1.49 each when you buy 4
- .50 off 2 boxes Coupon Sun insert OR Print Here (x2)
- .50 Double Bonus (x2)
.99 each

Dulcinea Mini Seedless Watermelon
Sale Price: $2.50
- .55 Coupon Sun Insert 7/24
- .45 Double Bonus
$1.50

Capri Sun
Sale Price $1.99

Sabra Hummus
Sale Price: $3.99
- $1 off Coupon Sun Insert (I didn't record the date..sorry)
$2.99

Hormel Compleats (Not a fan but Chad seems to like them)
Sale Price: $1.49 each IF you buy 5
- .55 Coupon Sun Insert 8/7 (x5)
- .45 Double Bonus (x5)
= .49 Each


KING SOOPERS

Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade Cups (Ice Cream Section)
Sales Price: $1.00
- .50 off Coupon Insert (I think it was 7/24)
- .50 Double Bonus
= FREE 
**Remember King Soopers coupon policy will only allow you to use the same like coupon 3 times in the same transaction...unless you get a really nice cashier**

(These are GREAT for when my daughter asks me for a popsicle while playing outside and then I have to feed all the neighborhood kids as well!)

Gatorade
Sales Price: .79 each

Pillsbury Toaster Strudels
Sales Price: 1.79
- .50 off 2 Coupon Sun Insert 8/7 OR PRINT FROM HERE
- .50 Double Bonus
= $1.29 Each

Oxy Pads
Sales Price: $1.99

Mariani Dried Banana Chips
Price: $1.79
- .75 off Coupon Insert 8/7
- .25 Double Bonus
= .79 cents Each

Kroger Brand Tooth Flossers
Sales Price $1.69

Cascadian Farms Organic Mixed Vegetables (Frozen)
Sales Price: $2.50
- $1.00 Coupon - printed from their company website
= $1.50 each

EOS Lemondrop Lip Balm
Closeout Price: $1.69 (50% off)

NOW...there were a lot more deals to be had and I do realize that there are hundreds of blogs that list out the sales circulars with different coupons BUT these are deals I saw with my own two eyes and purchased for myself!

Coupons for Mimi's Cafe

Buy One Breakfast Entree (& 2 drinks) and Get 2nd Breakfast Entree for FREE Coupon HERE

ONLY good Aug 9 - 11, 2011

Gillette Fusion Razors .97 cents!!

Gillette Fusion Proglide Razor (inc. 1 razor, 1 cartridge, Trial sized: Thermal Face Scrub, Cooling Lotion & Bodywash)



Special packaging found at Walmart: $4.97
- $4.00 Coupon from P&G Insert 7/31
= .97 each

Trident Vitality Gum
Price: .96 each
-$2 off 3 Coupon from SmartSource Insert 7/24
= .29 cents each

PLUS I got the Johnsonville Brat Burgers from my previous post using the BOGO coupon plus a $1 peelie found on the box which made them $2.49 each.


Now, this shopping trip could have been more extreme but I'm not selfish.  I had my dad with me and he needed razors so I let him have 4 coupons plus my only other BOGO coupon for the Johnsonville Burgers.  Wasn't that nice of me?!

I am getting to the point already that I'm going to have to empty off some shelves in the basement to hold some of these things.  My STOCK PILE has begun!! It makes me laugh and giggle a bit BUT I still think I am being smart in saving money on the every day things that I know we will use!  I still can't believe that I ever paid full price for some of these items (i.e. razors, toothpaste, hair products, deo, soap)!

Chili's Kid's Eat Free Aug 9th Only!

Get the Coupon Here

Kids eat FREE Every Day in August from 4 - 10pm

**1 free Kid's Meal per Adult Meal purchased and the website says they get a SpyKids Activity Book that is full of Back to School Savings**

FREE M&Ms & Great Deals Aug 4th

So I have missed a few shopping days because we were on vacation but we got back just in time to stock up on snacks again at KING SOOPERS!!

Bugles Chips
Sale Price:$1.50
- .50 Coupon from Smart Source Insert 7/10
- .50 Double Bonus
= .50 each

Chex Mix Sweet & Salty
Sale Price: $1.50
-.50 Coupon from Smart Source Insert 7/10
-.50 Double Bonus
= .50 each

M&M's
Sale Price: 2/$1.00
-.50 off 2 Coupon from Insert 7/24
-.50 Double Bonus
= FREE

General Mills Cereal Bars (Chex Mix/Lucky Charms/Golden Grahams)
Sale Price: $1.99
-.50 coupon from SmartSource Insert 7/10
OR print here: Print Cereal Bar coupon Use zip code 80920
-.50 Double Bonus
= .99 each

No Coupon but a great sales price:
Organic Broccoli Sale Price: $1.99
Red Seedless Grapes: $1 per lb.

Keebler Sandwich Crackers
Sale Price: $1.67
-.75 off 2 Coupon from Insert 7/24
-.25 Double Bonus
= $1.17 each

Hamburger Helper
Sale Price: $1.00
-.75 of 3 Coupon Insert 7/24 or .80 off 4 on Coupons.com PRINT HERE
-.25 Double Bonus
= .67 each (or .75 each if you use the printable coupon)
PLUS a Catalina Coupon printed out at checkout for $1 off Hamburger,Chicken, or Tuna on a future shopping trip!!

Cottonelle Toilet Paper 12 Double Roll Package
Sale Price: $5.99
-$2 Digital Coupon from King Soopers
Download onto your Soopers card from their website here
HURRY! It's the deal of the day and has to be downloaded TODAY 8/4 and I think it's good until 8/16 but it will only count towards one package.
= $3.99

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE

I just saw this and I have no idea what Johnsonville Brat Burgers taste like but for Buy One Get One Free, maybe we will just have to try it:



Print it here until it lasts:Johnsonville Brat or Italian Burger

Maybe I'll get them and wait for our next BBQ to have somebody else be the guinea pig!

FREE Crest & Ivory Bodywash!

So I stopped at King Soopers yesterday and today and got a killer deal.  Call me crazy but it isn't like I got stuff that we wouldn't use!

Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap

Sale Price: $1.00

- .35 Coupon from Sunday insert 7/24 (it was in our Denver Post but not in the Gazette)

- .35 Double Coupon Bonus

= .30 each

Crest Toothpaste

Sale Price $1.00

- .75 Coupon Proctor & Gamble Insert 7/3

- .25 Double Coupon Bonus (**remember KS only doubles up to $1)

= FREE!

Ivory Body Wash

Sale Price: $1.00

- .50 Coupon Proctor & Gamble (P&G) Insert 7/3

- .50 Double Coupon Bonus

= FREE!

Happy Baby Organic Puffs

Sale Price: $3.29

- One Happy Baby Product FREE from Recycle Bank Rewards

= FREE!

Gerber Graduates Lil Crunchies

Sale Price: $1.79 Each

- $1 off 2 (Printable coupon that is no longer available from coupons.com)

= $1.29 Each

I did get hassled this time about only using 3 like coupons for one transaction at King Soopers.  BUT it's not like you can't do another transaction at another time to take advantage of the sale.  I usually at least go a different day but I've heard of people trying to con cashiers into making the ring up separate transactions one right after another.  Hey, it may work for some people but I'm not that bad!  Plus my KS seems to constantly restock!

IKEA's GRAND OPENING

I can officially say that I survived the madness!  It was the most "organized choas" that I have ever seen.  Down to directing traffic, where to park, what door to go in, everthing!  It was great.  The employees gave out free IKEA keychains, IKEA tape measures, post-it and pens.

My friend Jaz & I managed to get there around 8am and the doors opened at 9am.  There were plenty of people waiting in line already as you can see.  I guess I should have eaten breakfast!



We did manage to be within the first 2500 and received an envelope when we entered the main doors.  Unfortunately, we had a free hot dog and a free cinnamon roll between us, which we decided not to use because the lines were ridiculous.  (Plus we went down the street later to use our "free lettuce wraps" coupon at P.F.Changs at Park Meadows Mall - which you can print out if you like them on Facebook until July 31) 

All in all, it was a great experience and I got great, affordable bedroom curtains, a bunch of knick knacks and plenty of ideas for future projects!

This woman on stilts was there to pose as we were getting to the cashiers.  I have NO idea what this is all about and it was rather interesting...thought I was at Cirque Du Soliel for a minute!

CHILI's Free Appetizer or Dessert, Valid only 7/27

Here's a coupon for either a FREE APPETIZER or DESSERT at Chili's.  It is only valid on Wednesday, 7/27. 
Chili's Free App or Dessert - Get it Here.   - Email it to yourself and enjoy!

IKEA Centennial opens tomorrow at 9am!  I can't wait!  I do realize it will be insane but why not join the madness?  We all know it will be pure craziness for at least the first 6 months so why not go tomorrow? 


Did you guys know that King Soopers doubles coupons every day up to the value of $1 (at least in Colorado).  This is one of my favorite places to get a deal using coupons.  I think that there store policy is not more than 3 like coupons per transaction but nobody has really enforced it....so far.  But again, I'm not buying 100 of anything either. 

King Soopers doubles coupons up to $1.00 every day!
$0.25 coupon = $0.50 after doubles
$0.50 coupon = $1.00 after doubles
$0.75 coupon = $1.00 after doubles
$1.00 coupon = $1.00 the coupon will not double, but is worth face value.

$10 off $10 PIER 1 IMPORTS *HOT STUFF*

So I just saw this and had to share it!  HURRY.  It is only good through Wednesday, 7/27!

Print it here: Pier1 Imports $10 off $10

UPDATE: Guess that printable coupon only lasted through last night!  Now it's take $30 off a Papasan Chair...not as good as yesterday's deal!!

Walmart Shopping Trip 7/19

Here is my latest shopping trip:

WALMART

3 Zyrtec 5 count packages: $5.27 - $5 off coupon = .27 cents each

Use this $5 off coupon (lower left hand corner) You should be able to print this at least 2 times.  Be aware that if you print it a third time, it might print a $5 off 70 count coupon instead of 5 count.

1 Bengay: $4.23 - $5 off = .77 Overage!

This was a printable coupon on coupon.com that is no longer available (good printable coupons become unavailable FAST)

8 Airwick Freshmatic Starter Kits: $4.98 - $4 = .98 each

Coupon from Sun paper insert 7/10

Subtotal BEFORE coupons: $59.88

Subtotal AFTER coupons: $7.88

Out of Pocket Cost after Sales Tax: $12.61 (have to pay sales tax on the original subtotal)

Hey...it works for me!  When I was putting the Airwicks in my cart, there was a manager and another woman doing price checks half way down the aisle from me.  I saw him looking at me from the corner of my eye and all I could hear were the words "they stockpile" and "it's crazy".  Does not bother me one bit.  Makes me laugh a little.  I must be getting this right then.   

I did only have 5 in my cart originally and then I told my husband that I really wanted 8 because I had 8 coupons but thought that might be "a bit much".  He told me to just get 8.  He basically said that I was already getting 5...how would getting 3 more make it seem any more or less crazy.  I agreed with his sarcastic yet witty remark!

When I checked out, the cash register was beeping because it needed a manager override.  A different manager came over and asked the cashier if he had voided a high dollar item.  He looked confused.  I spoke up and told her no but that I had A LOT of coupons.  She looked at the receipt and said oh yeah, that why.  She got a smile on her face and said we just have to make sure you're not a scammer and laughed.  Whatever.  You could tell she really couldn't care less though and neither could I because I got a GREAT deal!



New to Couponing

So I just recently started couponing a few months ago.  I tried it before but always ended up buying products that I would not normally buy and for more money than I would usually spend.  And yes, I have to admit that I started after watching reruns of TLC's Extreme Couponing.  Do I think that buying $1,000 of groceries for $5 is feasible...no.  Do I need or would I ever buy 98 bottles of Hot Sauce...uh no.  But would I like to save money buying every day grocery items that I will actually use...stupid question.

So here the story starts.

In order to really take advantage of a good sale, you really need multiple copies of the same coupon.  I have been lucky enough to get mine from friends and family who give me their coupons from the Sunday paper.  Printable Coupons usually allow you to print the coupon twice (even more if you have multiple computers). 

So I just started clipping and organizing and clipping (and reading blogs)....and this was my first extreme deal at Walgreen's:

8 tubes of Colgate Toothpaste: Sale price $1 - .75 off Coupon from Sunday paper insert = .25 each

2 Oral B Advantage Toothbrushes: Sale Price 2/$2 - $2 off 2 Coupon (Sun insert) = FREE

1 box of Walgreens brand Freezer Bags = Sale Price .69 cents

2 boxes Walgreens Brand Tampons = Sale Price $3.29 each Buy One Get One FREE = $3.29

Out of Pocket Expense: $2.95 (I used a $5 Register Reward from a previous purchase)

TIP: No matter what the cost, even if it ends up being free, you must pay the sales tax of the original sales price before coupons.  (Makes sense to me)

I loved this deal and I was officially HOOKED!