Dry winter skin? Aveeno is to the rescue!

 

In my house we go through Aveeno about as quickly as we do milk.  Eczema has made Aveeno lotions and washes and oatmeal baths our best friend!  So I am super excited about this rebate deal...

Buy three products IN ONE TRANSACTION from the following brands: Ambi, Aveeno, Clean and Clear, Lubriderm, Purpose, Roc between 1/7/11-1/31/11.  Submit the original receipt and the rebate form.  They will mail you a coupon for a free full size Aveeno lotion. 

Check out all the details and get the rebate form, along with many Qs at this website.  There are also the coupons in today's inserts. 

 

 

There might be tons of deals out there, and I am a big fan of buying what you need and use instead of just buying anything to get the deal.  The deal I took advantage of is buying three 6oz Lubriderm lotions at HT.  They are 3.99 minus the 1.50 Q (which doubles through Tues).  So I paid $3 total for three smaller bottles of lotion (they are a good size to keep in the car) and will get a full size Aveeno for free!  I'd love to hear if you find other deals too! 

Here's an example of what your receipt could look like!

Curious what an actual trip looks like?  Here's an example from today.  I don't know who was more excited about my savings today, me or my 5 year old!  To see the exact locations for the coupons used, look a tthe HT list in a previous post.

(2) Success Jasmine Rice boil in bag (cooking right now!) on sale for 1.50 each...(2) $1 Qs from All You magazine=Free

(4) Ziploc container packages on sale BIGI making them 1.75 each...(2) 1.50/2 Qs (printables and inserts) = .25 each package

(2) XXL Ziploc bags (the kind used for storage in the closet/garage) on a crazy price for 1.94 each instead of 6.55 each...(2) $1Qs = Free   (these Qs were in the 1/2/11 insert)

(2) Kikkoman soy sauce and (1) terryaki on sale for $2 each...(3) $1 IP = Free

(2) Yakisobi noodles (like Ramen)....50 insert Q = Free

(1) Biltmore salad dressing (marinating tonight's chicken) on sale BIGI for $2 ...$1 insert Q = Free

(3) packages of chicken on sale B1G2.  The way it rings up when you buy 3, each one rings up at 1/3 the price.  So roughly 6 pounds of chicken for 9.36

Donating:
(2) Mueller's pasta on sale for 1.00...(2) .55 Q = Free

(1) Kikkoman terryaki on sale for $2 ... $1 IP = Free

(1) Biltmore salad dressing on sale BIGI for $2 ...$1 insert Q = Free

 

So overall I paid $11.43 total and saved $72.40!  I am super excited about the chicken prices!!!  4 items doesn't feel like much to donate from one trip, but if you add together 4 here, 6 there, 5 from another trip...you get the point.  It all adds up!  So I hope this helps to show an example of a trip.  (FYI-Park Rd Shopping Center still had good stock) Enjoy your bargain hunting! 

Soup and Pasta, anyone?

 

Okay, so I'm just getting warmed up with this week of donations!  I love it when my dining room cabinet top gets full of bags of food donations!  It means I'm doing something right with my time!  Today I was able to buy 8 cans of hearty soup and 14 boxes of pasta (22 items).  Instead of paying $39 regular price, I forked over a whopping .96.  Yes, you read that correctly.  For the price of a drink from the vending machine, we were able to supply 22 boxes/cans of food.  (A little disclaimer-that doesn't count tax b/c my other grocery purchases-like carrots, toilet paper, cookies- were wrapped up in the same bill.  Overall today I only paid $28 plus $3 tax for $93 worth of groceries. )

So what are you waiting for?  Start clipping! :)

Bi-Lo 1/5/11-1/11/11

Here are some deals at Bi-Lo this week.  I've added a few that jumped out at me as bargain prices for the product, even though they are over $1.  Happy clipping!

Whole Carrots 1 lb. bag, BIGI at $1.29 (64¢)

Pompeian Olive Oil 16 oz., BIGI at $7.05 ($3.52)
-$1 printable= 2.52

House-Autry Oven Breaders .6 oz., BIGI at $2.37 ($1.18)
-.50/1 printable or printable= .18

Hartz Crunch ‘n Clean Dog or Cat Treats 3-26 oz., BIGI at $3.99 ($1.99)
-$1 May, August, or October All You magazine, printable, or printable =.99
-$2 dog treats SS 1/9 = FREE

Scott Paper Towels 1 Roll, at $2.45 ($1.22)
-$1 printable = .22 (might be out of prints now)

Method Hand Soap 10-12 oz., at $3.59 ($1.79)

Blistex Regular Lip Balm .15 oz., BIGI at $1.29 (64¢)
-.25/1 SS 11/14=.14

Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix 8 ct., $2
-$2 printable = FREE (I wasn't able to use this at Bi-Lo but it went through at Target just fine, still free)

SoBe Lifewater or Regular 20 oz., 88¢

Swiss Miss high value Q

There is a $2Q for swiss miss hot cocoa which will certainly make it free or cheap anywhere!  Remember when you have bricks Qs or Qs like this, you can print one, turn your paper around to use the other end, hit back and print a second Q.  It has been my experience that stores will not accept a Q that has an original face value higher than the price.  You can get this at HT for regular price of 2.15 ( so .15 with the Q), but it won't work on the 1.25 sale this week.  I just read this will be on sale for 2.00 at Bi-Lo this week, so free :) Now if we can get more snow this will be perfect :)

Harris Teeter 1/5/11-1/11/11...Who's ready for some cheap groceries?

 

UPDATE:  A few more deals to look for...

Check out the post about the Aveeno rebate when buying 3 products!
You may find peelies on propel single bottles for $1/2.  That makes them .25 each! 
Look on gatorade single bottles for a $1 hangtag, making them free.
Check out 7th Generation's website for $1Q to make the dish soap free.
The Kikkoman website has $1 Qs for soy sauce and teriyaki sauce making them free. 
Look inside the ziploc boxes...more 1.50/2 Qs good for a LONG time, so if you don't use them all now you can keep them for the next SD sale.

 

On this list I am going to include the cheap/free items, and a few that are just super good bargains.  Remember to check out Southern Savers for a complete list for your grocery list.  Remember that HT will double up to 20 coupons per day.  For each transaction they will accept 2 like internet printables (IP) per product and 3 like newspaper Qs.  Most stores will only allow you to use one Q on BIGI deals (even though they ring up at half price), so on those I buy one and use one Q per transaction.  Always double check your coupon value and the price on your shelf...sometimes this list is off  a little from your reality. Please post a comment if you have any questions!  ENJOY! 

Biltmore Salad dressing or marinade, 16 oz., BIGI at $3.99 ($1.99)
-$1 SS 12/05= FREE

Budweiser Barbecue or Wing Sauce, 18 oz., BIGI at $3.29 ($1.64)
-$1 SS 12/05 = FREE

Ziploc Containers & Lids,  BIGI at $3.49 ($1.74)
-$1.50/2  SS 12/05, printable = .24 each

2000 Flushes Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner, 2 ct., BIGI at $3.99 ($1.99)
-$1  printable = FREE

Arm & Hammer Fabric Softener Sheets, 100 ct., at BIGI $4.39 ($2.19)
-$1/2 printable=1.19

Smucker’s Jam, 32 oz., BIGI at $3.99 ($1.99)
-$1  printable = FREE (if sugar free is included)
the sugar free (which is what the Q is for) will be .50

Coffee-Mate Creamer 16 oz., $1.67
-$1 printable or printable = FREE
-.75/1 printable = .17

Aunt Jemima Pancakes – Low Fat, 12 ct 13.75 oz., $1.44
-$1/2 printable=.44

Eggo Pancakes – Buttermilk, 16.4 oz., $1.67
-$1/2  printable=.67

Planters Nutrition Bars, $2.50
-$1  SS 1/02 = .50

Mennen or Speed Stick, 2.7 oz., $2
-.75/1 printable or printable = .50

Muir Glen Tomato Paste $1.55
-$1 printable = FREE

Kotex Pantiliners, 18-22 ct, $1.45
-$1.50/2  printable = FREE
not sure that this print is available anymore

Reach Dental Floss – Clean Burst Waxed Icy Spearmint $1.65
-$1  RP 10/10, printable = FREE

Bagel Bites 9 ct., $2.59
-$1 off Bagel Bites product printable = .59

Pounce Cat Treats 3 oz., $1.67
-$1.50/2 RP 12/12=.17

Campbell’s Chunky Soups 18.6-18.8 oz B1G1 at $2.25 ($1.12)
-$1.50/3  printable or $1/2 printable=.12

Rhodes Warm & Serve Rolls 12 ct., $2.25
-$1  RP 11/14 or RP 12/12=.25

Krusteaz Cookie Mix $2.49
-$1 SS 12/05=.49

Lindsay Olives Recloseables $2.89
-$1 RP 10/17 or printable=.89

Glade Automatic Refill $3.35
-$1.50 printable=.35

Seventh Generation Spray $2.50
-$1  RP 10/31=.50

B2G3 Old Orchard Healthy Balance Juice 64 oz. at $2.95
-.50/1  printable or printable = .80

Finish Dish Detergent, 20 ct., BIGI at $5.49 ($2.75)
-$2.25 SS 1/02 = .50

Arm & Hammer Detergent 50 oz., BIGI at $5.99 ($2.99)
-$1/2 printable = 1.49

Angel Soft Bath Tissue Mega, 9-12 rolls, $4.99
-.50/1  RP 11/14 or (register) printable = 3.99

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, 35 ct., $2
-.75/1 printable=.50

Seventh Generation Dish Liquid, 25 oz., $1.99
-$1 (register) printable or printable or RP 10/31 = FREE

Seventh Generation Dish Detergent Gel, 45 oz., $2.99
-$1  printable or printable or RP 10/31 = .99

La Brea Baguettes French or Wheat, 10.5 oz., BIGI at $2.99 ($1.49)
-$1/2  printable (zip 28210) = .49

B1G2 Harris Teeter Fresh Boneless Chicken Breast
when you buy three these ring up at 1/3 price for each package

Breyers YoCrunch, 4 ct., $2
-$1 Fruit Parfait printable = FREE

Bueller, Bueller....

Okay, so I've taken a little unannounced break from the blog.  Sorry!  But I return with a renewed vision about the difference we can make.  As I was "buying" pasta yesterday, I had a great conversation with my 5 year old about how it is important that we always help others with the resources we have.  And when we can increase the volume of our resources through coupons then we can make an incredible impact!  My hope for the new year is that word of the couponing lifestyle spreads and others find ways to not only improve their family spending habits, but take the opportunity to share the deals with those truly in need a little help. 

For more information on how to incorporate coupons into your shopping, Jenny's website www.southernsavers.com is full of information.  I don't believe in "going all out" and driving around town for every deal.  But if  you are thoughtful about purchases and organized with your deals, you won't need to!

So I am back (and just in time for Super Doubles!)  I hope you will join me in these adventures in 2011!  Here's a coupon to get you started...Mueller's has a .55 Q on their website (http://www.muellerspasta.com/coupons/list).  Various types of pasta go on sale regularly at both Bi-Lo and Harris Teeter, so when the Q doubles the pasta is entirely free.  You will be able to use two at HT in each purchase, but at Bi-Lo you can buy a reasonable amount in each transaction.  This Q is a PDF and is good for a month from when you print it.  Some of the smaller boxes are under 1.10 regular price, so it will be free even without a sale!  So enjoy a free pasta dinner!  Even more than that, enjoy sharing some free pasta with others!