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Friday, November 30, 2012

Dirt Cheap Milk & Cereal at Harris Teeter!

Harris Teeter


This week, in addition to the deals I already posted HERE, Harris Teeter has a special promo to get $3.50 off the price of milk when you buy 4 Kelloggs cereals in one transaction. Apple Jacks and Froot Loops are on sale for $3.69 Buy One Get One Free. If you use 4 coupons from the Kelloggs Family Rewards site for $1.50 off each box, the cereal ends up FREE and the milk only costs $1.17!!

Here is the math:
4 Kelloggs Cereals - $2.69 X 2 = $5.38
1 Gallon Milk - $3.29
Total = $10.67
- $6.00 in coupons = $4.67
- $3.50 instant savings = $1.17


Loudoun County Limbo
Harris Teeter Shipping Trip - November 30. 2012
 
This morning I ran over to Harris Teeter to pick up supplies for my son's 17th birthday. I had a $20.00 pharmacy credit and purchased the following:

1 Carvel Sinfully Chocolate Ice Cream Cake - $2.99
1 Harris Teeter Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream - $2.50
3 Totinos Pizza Rolls - RC for BOGO price of $1.00 each = $3.00
6 Yoplait Simplait Yogurts - 60 cents each = $3.60
2 Kelloggs Froot Loops - $3.69
2 Kelloggs Apple Jacks - $3.69
1 Gallon Harris Teeter Skim Milk - $3.29
Total - $32.76


I used:
3 insert coupons for Totinos Pizza Rolls for .35/1 = $2.10
3 insert coupons for Yoplait Simplait for .30/1 = $1.80
1 ZVR for Yoplait Simplait - 40 cents
4 coupons for $1.50 off Kelloggs cereal = $6.00
Total coupons = $10.30 + 20.00 pharmacy credit = $30.30


My out of pocket cost was $2.46 + 77 cents tax = $3.23 and I will get 40 cents back from Saving Star for the yogurt!

However, after I got home I realized that I did not receive the $3.50 instant savings on milk for buying the 4 Kelloggs Cereals, so after I go to customer service to get reimbursed, this trip will be a small money maker!
 
Note:  I cashed in 100 points at the Kelloggs Family Rewards site for the $1.50 Kelloggs Cereal coupon and was able to print it 14 times before getting a message that I had reached my limit!

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Best Harris Teeter Deals - Nov 28 to Dec 3, 2012

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Yoplait Simplait Singles - 60 cents 
Yoplait Simplait YogurtFREE when you use the coupon for 30 cents from the 10/7 General Mills insert.
Money maker when you buy 6 and also load the ZVR ecoupon to your VIC card to save 40 cents when you buy 6 and activate the Saving Star coupon to save 40 cents when you buy 6!

Coffee Mate Natural Bliss creamer

Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss Caramel  Creamer (16oz) - $1.39
FREE when you use the coupon for $1.50 that you can print HERE or the 75 cent coupon that you can print HERE doubled!




Franks Red Hot

Frank's Red Hot -  $1.49
FREE when you use the coupon for 75 cents in the 9/30 Smart Source insert doubled!(Expires 11/30!)





Dawn Dish Soap

Dawn Dish Soap (9oz) - $1.00
FREE with the 50 cent coupon from the 10/28 P&G insert doubled!  Money Maker if you still have the ZVR ecoupon!
Note: This was a regional coupon, we got $1.00 off 2 in the Washington Post.




Muellers pasta
Muellers Spaghetti (16oz) - 89 cents
FREE with the 55 cent coupon that you can print when you register HERE doubled!





Maruchan YakisobaMaruchan Yakisoba (3-4oz) - 59 cents
9 cents when you buy 2 and use the coupon for $1.00 off 2 from the 10/14 Smart Source insert!




Margaret Holmes Spinach

Margaret Holmes Spinach - 79 cents (other veggies $1.00)
9 cents when you use the coupon for 35 cents from the 5/13 Smart Source insert doubled! (Other veggies - 30 cents each).





 

Silk Fruit & Protein - $1.77
27 cents with the 75 cent coupon that you can print HERE or HERE.

 



Progresso Soup - $1.07
Progresso soup32 cents each when you activate the Saving Star ecoupon for $2.00 and load the the ZVR ecoupon for $2.00 to your Vic card, then buy 8 and use two of the coupons for $1.00 off 4 that you can print HERE. Pay $4.56 out of pocket and get back $2.00 from Saving Star for a total cost of $2.56!





Keloggs Nitri-grainKellogg's Nutri-Grain - $2.50
50 cents when you load the ZVR ecoupon for $1.00 to your Vic card and use the coupon for $1.50 from Kelloggs Family Rewards.

  

Cheez-It
Cheez-It Crackers - $1.87
69 cents when you use the coupon for $1.50 from the Kelloggs Family Rewards site!





Purina Cat Chow (3.15-lb) - $2.70
Buy One Get One Free price 
81 cents when you use this coupon doubled:
$0.99 off one Purina Cat Chow brand cat food:
$0.99 off one Purina Cat Chow brand cat food



Hungry Jack Pancake Mix (28oz) - $1.97
87 cents when you use this coupon doubled:
$0.55 off any Hungry Jack Pancake Mix or Syrup:
$0.55 off any Hungry Jack Pancake Mix or Syrup

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Best Food Lion Deals - Nov 28 to Dec 4, 2012

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Take advantage of the great Food Lion Internet Printable (FLIP) coupons for this week that you can print HERE:
$1.00 Off a $5.00 purchase in the Meat Department!
$1.00 Off any 2 My Essentials Bread or Buns
$1.00 Off any 2 HOME 360 items!

60¢ Off My Essentials Peanut Butter (18 oz)
60¢ Off My Essentials Dry Roasted Peanuts
$1.00 Off any one (1) DOLE® Salad Blend or All Natural Salad Kit
75¢ Off any one (1) Food Lion Brand Egg Nog (32-64 oz)

Set the number that you want to print out on the pop up window, because once you print, you cannot go back and reprint!  

These coupons will work on the non-MVP price. That means if you want a cut of meat that is on sale for $3.00 but regularly priced at $5.00, you can use the $1.00 FLIP and pay $2.00 out of pocket! 

Keep in mind, however, that if you buy marked down meat, your actual total must reach $5.00 to use the FLIP.


Home 360 cat food is 45 cents a can. Use the Home 260 FLIP for a $1.00 off 2 items to get 2 cans free! Home 350 dog food is 55 cents a can, so 5 cents each with the FLIP.



Don't forget that the PRODUCE FLIP I posted about previously is good until January! If you didn't print it out already, you can click HERE to print. Just like the meat FLIP, you need to set the number of copies that you want to print before sending to the printer.
 
Here is what I got with mine tonight:
Green bell pepper - 78 cents
Iceberg lettuce - $1.29
3 pk Bella Fina Sweet Peppers - $1.49
Royal Gala apples - 2.12 lbs ($1.27 lb) = $2.69
Total = $6.25 - $2.00 FLIP = $4.25 + 11 cents tax = $4.36 total

 

Cheap Milk and Cereal
There is a special offer on Kelloggs Cereal this week:
Buy 4 and get $2.50 off a gallon of My Essentials milk.
Also, the following Kelloggs cereals are on sale Buy One Get One Free
(which at Food Lion means, half-price):
- Rice Krispies - Reg. $3.79, so $1.90
- Cocoa Krispies - Reg. $3.99, so $2.00
- Raisin Bran - Reg. $4.29, so $2.20
 
Food Lion Milk and Cereal Deal

Use 100 of your Kelloggs Family Rewards points (you can use the Bonus Codes I posted HERE) to get a coupon for $1.50 off a box of Kelloggs cereal. You can just redeem 100 points and print the coupon 4 times.

Then you can do this scenario:
Buy 4 boxes of cereal = $8.00
Buy 1 gallon of milk = $3.08
Total = $11.08

Use 4 coupons for $1.50 off cereal = $6.00
Get milk instant savings = $2.50
Total Savings = $8.50

Pay $2.58 out of pocket for the equivalent of cheap milk and free cereal!!

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

More Rite Aid Deals - Nov 25-Dec 1, 2012


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Hersheys Holiday Kisses
Hershey's Holiday Kisses (8-8.5 oz) - 2 for $5.00
Get a $2.00 UP Reward when you buy two (Limit 4)
FREE when you use both the Video Value coupon for $1.00 off 2 and the manufacturer's coupon to save $2.00 off 2 that you can print HERE.
Pay $2.00 out of pocket, then get back a $2.00 UP Reward!



Aleve (50 ct) - 2 for $12.00
Aleve 50 ct.Buy 2 and get a $3.00 UP Reward (Limit 2)
Money maker when you buy 2 and use:
2 manufacturer's coupons for $2.00 from the 10/21 Red Plum insert or print HERE
and 2 Rite Aid coupons for $4.00 that you can print when you copy this link to your browser:
https://raemails.rebateplus.com/EmailCouponPromotions.asp?id=aleve1125eml&e=YOUR>EMAIL&c=e12956ab-5231-e211-81cf-003048dfafcb
You must replace the bold letters with your email address, then hit the go arrow for the coupon to appear on your screen.
(Note: you will need to use 2 different email addresses and 2 different browsers or computers.)
You will pay nothing out of pocket and get back a $3.00 UP!



I didn't have enough Covergirl coupons to do the scenario that I posted about HERE, so I did this instead for the P&G deal to get a $15.00 UP Reward when you spend $30.00:

I bought:
1 Olay Regenerist Moisturizer (2.5 oz) - $22.99 / $18.39 (Gold price)
1 Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipstick - $7.19
1 Covergirl Single Eyeshadow - $1.69 (Buy One Get One 50% off price)
1 Covergirl Single Eyeshadow - $3.39

1 Covergirl Single Eeyeshadow - $1.69 (Buy One Get One 50% off price)
Total: $32.35


I used:
$5.00 - coupon for Olay Regenerist from the 11/25 P&G insert

$7.19 - coupon for Free Covergirl Lip Perfection when you buy Olay Pro-X or Regenerist from the 10/28 P&G insert  
$3.00 - coupon for $3.00 off 2 Covergirl products from the 10/28 P&G insert
$1.00 - coupon for $1.00 off CoverGirl products from the 10/28 or 11/25 P&G insert
$2.00 - Rite Aid coupon for Covergirl eye shadow, liner, or mascara from the Glam Camp SCR (home mailer) 
Coupon total = $18.19

I paid $14.16 (with UP Rewards) and got back a $15.00 UP!
Bonus: This will finish off my P&G "Holiday Must Have Rebate" for an extra $15.00!!!!


Progresso Soup - 2 for $3.00
Buy $12.00 and get a $3.00 UP Reward (Limit 2)
44 cents each when you do this:
- Load the Saving Star ecoupon for $2.00 off $8.00 off Progresso soup
- Buy 8 cans for $12.00 
- Use two of the coupons for $1.25 off 4 that you can print HERE. 
(There is also a coupon for $1.00 off 4 HERE).
- Use the Rite Aid Flu Booklet coupon to save $1.00 off 2 cans. 
Pay $8.50 and get back $5.00 from Saving Star and UP Rewards, for a total cost of $3.50
Note: If you have multiple flu booklet coupons, it's a really awesome deal! 
 

--------------------------Exclusive Holiday Gift Promo--------------------------------- 

Rite Aid has a special offer running between November 24 and December 24, 2012 called the Exclusive Holiday Gift Promo, but they have not advertised it and there is a lot of confusion about it. 

Check the bottom of your last receipt to see if there is tracking for it. There are many different offers, ranging from "Buy $40 Get $5"  to "Buy $170 Get $25", and and they seem to be given out randomly. 

Mine says "Buy $140 Get $15 +UP" and I have $90.47 in tracking so far. The tracking is based on your pre-coupon total!


 

Monday, November 26, 2012

Best Harris Teeter Deals - November 23-27, 2012

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Kashi Soft-Baked Squares - $2.99
FREE when you follow these steps:
1. Load the $1.00 ZVR ecoupon to your Vic card
2. Print and use this coupon:
$1.00 off ONE Kashi Soft Baked Squares:
$1.00 off ONE Kashi Soft Baked Squares

3. Print and use this coupon:
$1.00 off Fruit when you purchase any ONE Kashi:
$1.00 off Fruit when you purchase any ONE Kashi
4. Add some inexpensive fruit to your order!




Maruchan Yakisoba
Maruchan Yakisoba - 59 cents
Buy One Get One Free price
9 cents when you use the coupon for $1.00 off 2 from the 10/14 Smart Source insert.





Birdseye Steamfresh
Bird’s Eye Steamfresh - $1.19
Buy One Get One Free price
19 cents when you use the 50 cent coupon that you can print HERE doubled!



Silk Fruit & Protein


Silk Fruit & Protein drink - $1.77
22 cents when you use the 75 cent coupon that you can print HERE!

 






Nissin Chow Mein noodlesNissin Chow Mein noodles - 59 cents
Buy One Get One Free price
26 cents when you buy 3 and use the coupon for $1.00 cents off two from the 10/07 Smart Source insert doubled! (Other areas got a coupon for 55 cents off two that makes them only 4 cents each).







Idahoan Mashed Potatoes - 72 cents
Buy One Get One free price
35 cents when you buy 3 and use the coupon for 55 cents off 3 that you can print HERE.






College Inn Broth

College Inn Broth (32 oz) - $1.49
Buy One Get One free price
39 cents when you use the 55 cent coupon that you can print HERE doubled! (Must register)






Mario Bacon Bits (2.8 oz) - $1.50
80 cents when you use the coupon for 35 cents that you can print HERE doubled!




Ocean Spray
Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice cocktail (64. oz) - $1.89
Buy One Get One Free price
89 cents when you use the $1.00 coupon that you can print HERE!



Sunday, November 25, 2012

Weekly Roundup #47 - November 18-24, 2012

 I did something radical for Thanksgiving this year. I decided that I just didn't want a turkey. I don't really like turkey that much, but I always feel pressured to buy and cook one every Thanksgiving. What I really wanted was a pot roast and that's what I made! The roast was over $15.00, taking me slightly above my $50.00 budget for the week.

Purchases
Food
Angus Chuck Roast (3.5 lb) - 1
Knorr Beef Stock - 1
Celery - 1
Carrots - 1
Red Potatoes (5 lb bag) - 1
Yellow Onions (3 lb bag) - 1
Green Giant Boxed Vegetables - 4
Muir Glen Diced Tomatoes - 3
Alouette Cheese - 2
Nice! Italian Shredded Cheese - 1
Kraft Mac N Cheese - 1
Nestle Refrigerated Cookie Dough -5
Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk - 1
Thanksgiving Cartoon - Henry MartinCarnation Evaporated Milk - 2
Powerade - 1
Arizona Sweet Tea - 1
Silk Fruit and Protein - 2
Coca Cola (1.25 liter) - 1
Starbucks Double Shot - 1
Doritos - 4
Scooby Doo Fruit Snacks - 1
South Beach Diet Bars - 1
Country Rich Syrup - 1
Polar Mixed Fruit - 1
Nips Candy - 1
Laffy Taffy candy - 1
Symphony candy bar - 1
York Peppermint Patty - 3

Health & Beauty
Thermacare Heat Patch (1 ct) - 3
Advil PM (4 ct) - 1
Advil Vial (10 ct) - 1
SK Energy Shots (2 ct) - 1
Sheets Energy Strips - 1
Dreamwater - 1
Somnapure Sleep Aid (4 ct) - 1
Sucrets - 1
Cepacol Lozenzes - 1
Airwick Warmer - 2
Glade Warmer - 1
Right Guard Deodorant - 2
GUM Toothbrushes (2 pack) - 3
Colgate Advanced Toothpaste - 1
Schick Hydro Silk Razor -2
Schick Hydro Silk Cartridges -2
La Bella Gel - 4
Clear Shampoo - 4
Herbal Essence Shampoo - 1
Got2Be Spiking Glue - 1
Salon Grafix Hairspray - 4
Scunci No Damage Elastics - 4
Carmex Lip Balm - 3

Jake on Flathead Lake, Montana

Household
Hot Wheels Toy Car - 1
Universal Remote Control - 1
Charmin Toilet Paper - 1
Sparkle Paper Towel - 2
Hallmark Cards - 3
Arm & Hammer Liquid Detergent - 4
Great Value Paper Towel (single roll) - 2

Rebates
Stella Artois NBPR rebate on Deli Cheese - $4.00
Doritos NBPR rebate on 2 bags - $3.98 X 2 = $7.96



Expenses
CVS - 90 cents
Rite Aid - $17.56
Harris Teeter - $33.82
Walgreens - $2.39
Total - $54.67

This year my son asked for an unusual gift for his 17th birthday. He wants to bake cookies for every student in every one of his classes at school to take in and share - so over 200 cookies. He asked me to get him 17 packages of refrigerated cookie dough that he could just pop into the oven. I've managed to get 8 packs for $1.00 each so far, and I hope to find some more deals next week.

Best Rite Aid Deals - November 25-Dec 1, 2012




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There are some excellent deals at Rite Aid this week after a lackluster Black Friday ad:

Dove for Men Bodywash, Bar Soap or Shower Tool - 2 for $7.00
Get a $2.00 UP Reward when you buy two (Limit 2)
FREE when you print and use the following:
$1.00 Dove bodywash Video Value coupon and 2 of these:
$2.00 off Dove Men+Care body wash, bar or tool:
$2.00 off Dove Men+Care body wash, bar or tool

Pay $2.00 out of pocket and get back a $2.00 UP Reward!
Money Maker if you add the Load2Card coupon for $2.00 off Dove Men+Care body wash e-coupon to your Wellness card!! (Make sure you have some other items in your transaction.)

 

St Joseph aspirinSt Joseph Aspirin (81 mg. 120 ct or 325 mg. 125 ct) - $4.99
Get a $4.00 UP Reward (Limit 1)
Money Maker when you use the coupon for $2.25 in the 10/21 Smart Source insert to pay $2.74, then get back an UP Reward for $4.00!

Note: This coupon was regional, we did NOT get it in the Washington Post.
 


Salon Grafix Hairspray

Salon Grafix Hairspray - $4.99
Get a $4.00 UP Reward (Limit 2)
Money Maker when you use the $2.00 coupon that you can print HERE to pay $2.99 out of pocket, then get back a $4.00 UP Reward!





Samy Fat Foam Samy Fat Foam Hair Color - $9.99
Get a $5.00 UP Reward (Limit 2)
FREE when you use the $5.00 coupon that you can print HERE to pay $4.99, then get a $5.00 UP Reward!
This deal is a Money Maker if you have a Wellness discount!






Covergirl Cosmetics - Buy One Get One 50% Off
Spend $30.00, Get $15.00 UP Reward (Limit 1)
Covergirl single eye shadows are $3.39, so the second would be $1.69, and two would cost $5.08.
Use the coupon for $3.00 off 2 Covergirl products from the 10/28 P&G insert to pay $2.08.
Money Maker when you buy 12 with 6 coupons for $12.48 out of pocket, then get back a $15.00 UP Reward!!
Note: If you received the Glam Camp scarf from Rite Aid, there was a store coupon for $2.00 off one Covergirl mascara, shadow or liner as well!

Bonus: These qualify for the P&G Holiday Must Haves Rebate!
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Friday, November 23, 2012

Free Photo Address Labels from Walgreens!

 

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You can get a FREE set of address labels with FREE shipping from Walgreens! 
 
Just enter the promo code ADDFREE  and pay nothing for a set of 36 photo address labels that normally cost $7.99!
  • Personalize with or without your own photo
  • Add one of Walgreens designs
  • Comes in sticker sheets of 36

Address labels


Follow these steps:
- Click HERE to go to the order page
- Create an account
- Select a label design and upload a photo to insert.
(I had trouble inserting text. I couldn't type my address until I selected a font or size.)
- Review for errors and add to cart. The price will show as $7.99.
- Insert the code ADDFREE where it says: 
"Have a special promotion or coupon code?"
- Click Apply
- Your price will drop to zero with $4.99 for shipping.
- Continue to check out and insert your credit card info.
- The shipping will also drop to zero before you click order!

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Rite Aid Black Friday Deals - November 22-24, 2012

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Doritos (10.5 oz) - $1.99
DoritosFREE when you buy 2 for $3.98, then send off for the Budweiser No Beer Purchase Required (NBPR) rebate to get back your purchase price, up to $5.00. Look for the forms on a display in the beer area. Must be purchased by 11/25/12!
 




La Bella Gel
La Bella Styling Gel (40 oz) - $1.99
Get a $1.99 Weekly UP Reward (Limit 2)
Get a $1.00 Monthly UP
Money Maker when you buy one for $1.99 and get back $2.99 in UP Rewards!




Clear shampooClear Shampoo & Conditioner (3 oz)- $1.99
Get a $1.99 Weekly UP Reward (Limit 2)
Free if you have no discount, money maker if you have a Gold Wellness discount. The regular price is $2.29, so $1.83 with Gold.




Arm & Hammer Laundry DetergentArm and Hammer Laundry Detergent - 2 for $6.00
Get a $3.00 Weekly UP Reward when you buy 2 (Limit 2)
Get a $2.00 Monthly UP when you buy 1 (Limit 2)
Money maker with this scenario:
Buy 2 for $6.00 and get back $7.00 in UP Rewards


Or, if you wanted more detergent, you could get if for 25 cents a bottle like this:
Buy 4 for $12.00
Use the coupon for $1.00 off 3 that you can print HERE
Pay $11.00 out of pocket
Get back $10.00 in UP Rewards!
Note: This deal does not work on the detergent packs, just the 45-50 oz bottles of liquid detergent.


Do It Yourself Home Improvement Gift Card - $50.00
Get a $10.00 Up Reward
Do It Yourself Home Improvement Gift CardThis gift card can be used at many stores including:


Home DepotSearsAce HardwareTrue Value
LowesOrchard SupplyMenardsNorthern Tool & Equipment
Restoration HardwareTractor Supply StoresLumber LiquidatorsDo It Best
84 LumberUnited HardwareAubuchon HardwareHandy Hardware
Harbor FreightSherwin WilliamsKelly MooreDunn Edwards
Benjamin MooreToolUp.Com

Check HERE to see where it works. Last year, some folks bought these at Right Aid, then took them to Lowe's and used them purchase gift cards for restaurants and gas stations.


-------------------------FREE with Gold Discount---------------------------------------------

Schick Hydro Silk
Schick Hydro Silk Razor -$11.99
Schick Hydro Silk Cartridges - $16.49
Get a $4.00 UP Reward (Limit 2)
Buy one razor for $9.59 with Gold and one cartridge pack for $13.19 with Gold, for a total of $22.78.
Use the $2.00 coupon from the 11/18 Smart Source with this coupon:

Buy 1 Schick Hydro Silk Refill, Get 1 Razor free:
Buy 1 Schick Hydro Silk Refill, Get 1 Razor free

The above coupon will auto-deduct $12.99 when scanned, so your out of pocket expense will be $7.79. FREE after you get back 2 UP Rewards for $4.00 each or $8.00!

If you still have the $6.00 printable coupon for the razor (no longer available), this deal is a money maker!