Free day at Museum!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Enjoy free general admission for you and a guest to hundreds of museums and cultural venues nationwide.
How?
Present the Museum Day admission card to receive free general admission at participating Museum Day locations. The admission card is available in the September 2008 issue of Smithsonian magazine or downloadable via this site.


Walmart
No picture, not that great but used coupons that expire on 9-30-08 on things we would normally buy.
Total $80.65
Saved $37.66

Target
Golf balls 3pk orig$10.47 on clearance $2.01 x 5
3 Subject Notebook $3.98 on clearance 44c
2 pk 5x7 photo frames orig $4.98 on clearance $1.24


Coupon links...
Bertolli® Oven Bake Meals $2.00/1 coupon here (Havent price checked these yet..Anyone know $ ?)
Bertolli® Premium Pasta Sauce $1/1 coupon here (These are $1.97 at Walmart)

Kohls
15% off everything online with check out code GET15NOW. Also spend $75 and get FREE shipping.
Hurry, offer is good September 26 & 27 only!

Also....Now through September 27, receive $10 in Kohl's Cash for every $50 you spend in our stores and online on all sale-, regular- and clearance-priced merchandise!

Mailbox Freebies

Cottonelle Wipes w/ $1.00 coupon for TP and one pack of Stride gum.

Free samples

Pledge Wipes...http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid51024.aspx

Crest Whitening Expressions...
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid51468.aspx

Jergens Naturals Daily Moisturizers
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid51366.aspx

Nicorette White Ice-20 ct
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid50732.aspx

Free Bertolli Sauce pack
http://www.condenet.com/promo/bertolli/sweeps/saucegiveaway/entry/long/

Register here for Pantene sample, Prolsec OTC sample, and a $1/1 Tide Total care coupon
http://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/en_US/jsp/EDS_Page.jsp?pageID=HP

Free Obama is a Pain in My Gas Bumper Sticker and Door Hanger (Not into Political debates but thought someone might like this)
http://freedomworks.org/petition/obama/request.html

FREE "Kids Don't Vote, But Moms Do!" bumper clinger
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1768/signUp.jsp?key=3663

Publix
Total $33.94
Saved $91.12
No I did not confuse the two totals.....I SAVED $91.12!!!!

Birds Eye Voila! Meal Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
frozen Assorted Varieties, 21 to 23-oz bag Quantity rights reserved.
SAVE UP TO $4.99 used $1.25/1 x 4 (current blinkie found on freezer door at Publix)

Campbell's Select Soup Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Or Select Harvest, Assted Varieties, 18.6 to 18.8-oz can / 15.3-oz bowl.
SAVE UP TO $2.39 - coupon $50c/2 cans, which will double to $1/2....my store didnt have the bowls marked on sale. I'm going back and will ask about the bowls, I have 5 50c/2 to use!

Dole Fruit, Gel, or Parfait Bowls Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Assorted Varieties, 4-pk. 4 or 4.3-oz cup Quantity rights reserved.
SAVE UP TO $2.63- coupon $75c/1 x 2 (found in paper and printed from internet)

General Mills Chex Mix Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Assorted Varieties, 8.75-oz bag or Bugles, 7.5-oz bag Quantity rights reserved.
SAVE UP TO $2.89 - coupon $50c/1 x 3 (from paper) and $60c/1 (printed from net)

Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Or Side Dishes/Kraft Velveeta Rotini & Cheese/Shells & Cheese Dinner, Assted Varieties, 9.4 to 14-oz box
SAVE UP TO $1.99 - no coupon

Ocean Spray Juice Cocktail Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Or Juice, Assorted Varieties, 64-oz bot.(Excluding 100% Cranberry Juice.)
SAVE UP TO $3.39 - coupon $1/2 (current blinkie at Publix also found in Publix publication)

Pillsbury Moist Supreme Cake Mix Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Assorted Varieties, 18.25 or 18.9-oz box Quantity rights reserved.
SAVE UP TO $1.69 - coupon $40c/1 which doubles to $80c/1 x 4 (paper insert)

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Or Scrambles, Assorted Varieties, 10 or 11.5-oz box Quantity rights reserved.
SAVE UP TO $1.99 - $1/1 x 2(printed from net) and $.35/1 which doubles to $.70/1 x 4 (paper insert)

Quaker Instant Oatmeal Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Or Hot Cereal, Assorted Varieties, 10.9 to 16.2-oz box (Excluding Quaker Organics.)
SAVE UP TO $3.79 - coupon $1/1 x 2 (Click here for High Fiber) print up to 10 by hitting back button

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Or Smart Taste, Selected Varieties, 12 to 14.5-oz box Quantity rights reserved.
SAVE UP TO $1.79 - coupon $1/1 from paper...only had one of these..could have used 2

Lysol Disinfectant All Purpose Cleaner Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Assorted Varieties, 40-oz bot. Quantity rights reserved.
SAVE UP TO $3.19 - coupon $ $50c/1 which doubled to $1/1 x 4 (paper insert)

Pam cooking spray $2.99 advantage buy - coupon $50/1 which doubled to $1/1 x3 these were to expire on 9-30-08

Copehagen dip $4.79 - $4.79 free coupon (traded online)= Free

Beech Nut baby food 3/$1 - coupon $1/8 jars x 2 (blinkie found at Publix a few weeks ago)

Sign up here http://www.pillsbury.com/coupons-promotions/ for Chex Mix $1/2, Toaster Strudel $1/2 and lots more.

Publix 9-24-08 thru 9-30-08
Last chance to use all those coupons that expire 9-30-08!
Post to come...higlights Free toaster Strudel, cheap Chex Mix (like I ned more!), cheap Lysol, Cheap Viola, Cheap instant Oatmeal and grits, cheap Cake mix (.04c)!





Quaker Moms Care: Sign up for free products!

Have you joined Quaker Moms Care? If not, you just might be missing out on some really cool freebies!
Another moms email:
I just received my second surprise package from Quaker Moms Care. The first package had 3 full size boxes of granola bars and some granola snack bites. This one I just received today had 2 single serve boxes of Life Cereal, 2 Simple Harvest Honey Roasted Nut granola bars, 1 box of 8 granola bars, and 2 single serve packs of granola bites. I think I had to fill out my profile when I joined, but other than that I haven't had contact with them.

Free book...Allergic Asthma For Dummies
or calling us toll-free at 800.878.4403.
http://www.aanma.org/publications/pu_dummies.asp?xUser=1

free eco-friendly AVEENO© tote bag!...
Enter the UPC information from any two (2) AVEENO© products and receive a free eco-friendly AVEENO© tote bag! **USE --->381370011279 and 381370013105*
http://www.coolcookie.com/0810/sweeps_aveeno.asp

Free Digilake's Coffee Cup...http://www.digilake.com/as/shop_content.php?coID=47

Free sample of the best habanero H.O.T Sauce on earth...http://www.hotexas.com/freesamples.htm

9-17-08 Enjoying the view of my background..... til Sunday!!!

9-17-08

Publix
weekly ad... http://specials.publix.com/index.aspx?pagename=shopmain&fsid=2877d8dc-925b-400e-9e14-adf86d69bd5e&storeid=1040828&dssid=795358e9-d98b-4de1-891c-1df9f35fd1b0&pagenumber=1&circularid=14057 or Publix.com

Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Cake Mix...Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Coupon: Duncan Hines Cake Mix, Brownie Mix and Frosting $1/2
http://duncanhines.com/cupcakes/
Click Enter, then click get coupons (they automatically print, hit your arrow back and print 2)

Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil...Buy 1 Get 1 FREE...32-oz bot. Quantity rights reserved.SAVE UP TO $11.99
COUPON...$1/1 at http://www.pompeian.com/ (click at bottom right) print 2 by using back arrow

Arnold 100% Natural Soft BreadBuy 1 Get 1 FREEHoney Wheat, 100% Whole Wheat, or Made With Whole Grain White, 22-oz loaf Quantity rights reserved.SAVE UP TO $2.79
Coupon....Save .50 (my Publix doubles)...http://www.grainpower.org/docs/coupons.pdf

Vlasic Pickles [Or Spears or Sandwich Stackers, Selected Varieties, 16 to 46-oz jar] BOGO (save up to $2.79) Coupon...$1/1 printed from http://www.vlasic.com/ a week or so ago, I dont think its there anymore.

V8 Splash Juice or Juice Blend [Assorted Varieties, 64-oz bot.] BOGO (save up to $2.99)

Land O Lakes Spread [Fresh Buttery Taste, 2-ct. 7.5-oz tub or 15-oz tub or Soft Margarine, 15-oz tub] BOGO (save up to $1.89) Coupons from Sunday paper .55/1 use 2

Huggies Baby Bath Products [Assorted Varieties, 15-oz bot. or 20-ct. box] BOGO (save up to $3.29)...Coupons $1/1 Mailed to me from Huggies (I have 3)

Nabisco Nilla Wafers [Regular, Reduced Fat, or Mini Size! Same Great Taste!, 11 or 12-oz box] BOGO (save up to $3.09)

Crystal Light Drink or On The Go Mix [Or Iced Tea Mix, LiveActive, Immunity, or South Beach Living, Assorted Varieties, 10 or 12-qt cnstr. or 10 or 14-ct. box] BOGO (save up to $4.69)
Coupons... $1/1 South Beach (sunday insert) and .50/1 Crystal Light (from sample I received)

DiGiorno Ultimate Pizza [Assorted Varieties, 22.9 to 32-oz box] $5.99 (We love these)

Freebies

Free JellyBeans...http://beta.candydirect.com:8222/Sample/SampleForm.aspx?id=3
Your free jellybeans will ship in the next business day via USPS First Class Mail and should arrive within 7-10 days.

Free 4-color pen....http://mivodesign.com/freepen/index.htm

Free Fruit and Nut Granola....http://www.bearnaked.com/postcards/sample.asp#
may take up to 4-6 weeks

Free Pedometer from Tylenol...https://www.justkeepmoving.com/web/guest/register

Free Pam cooking spray....http://www.bottlecapgroup.com/free_stuff.php
Must CONFIRM by responding to email they send you! Allow up to 10 weeks for shipping

FREE Gorilla Glue ....http://www.gorillaglue.com/toughteam/join-tough-team.aspx
Will receive confirmation email.

9-16-08

Freebies......
Bottle Strong offers Free bottle opener
http://bottlestrongusa.com/free-bottle-opener-2.htm

Request Birchwood Casey pack. Free target and gun cleaning samples..
http://birchwoodcasey.com/sport/index.html

Free guitar strings from LaBella
http://labella.corporatepunishment.com/signup/

Kashi - Free cookie...click on get a free cookie to the right. You dont have to play steal the cookie!
http://www.kashi.com/stealacookie

Pledge Multi Surface Wipes... You have to wait until the pics quit and it says Free Sample
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid51024.aspx

Free Harley Davidson stickers...If signup is not showing click on #1with girl on it in the top left hand corner
http://www.spike.com/event/scream/28611




Publix
Chinet Napkins on advantage savings for 99c used $1/1 from Summertime savings book.... -.01
Zatarans Rice $1.79 BOGO plus used .75/2 (.52c a box) Paper insert this week
Steam Fresh Veggies 50% used .55/2 coupons found at exit to Publix
Corn x 4 (.97 a bag) Did I mention we love this corn...lol
Southwest Rice x 2 (.97 a bag)
White Rice x 2 (.62)
Ground Beef $1.97lb

Total $15.99
Saved $25.26




CVS
Transaction #1
in Pharmacy (B/c must purchase Aleve-D in pharmacy)

Aleve-D $3.99 -$1.00 and get $3.00EBS so .01 overage coupons...http://www.aleve.com/index.cfm
Enfamil $28.29
coupon $5/$30 which printed last shopping trip

Total $28.46
Saved $8.30
Earned $3.00 ECBs



CVS
transaction #2 Front counter

Hersheys Bars x 2 .99 get $1.00 ECB
Purex -20% bonus jug x 2 $2.99 get $1.00 ECB
PowerBars x 3 - .37c on 75% clearance
Zone bars x 4 $1.59
Covergirl Wetslicks $3.99 x2 ....Spend $10 on Covergirl get $3.00 ECBs
Covergirl Eye Shadow $4.99 x2 on sale $2.99 (marked wrong)

used $2/$10
Purex .50/1 x 2
Zone bars $1/1 x4
Covergirl lip product BOGO
Covergirl any $1/1
$3.00 ECB from pharmancy tranaction 9-16-08
$6.00 ECB from previous week on 9-12-08

Total $9.79
Saved $37.95
Earned $6.00 in ECBs



Mailbox Freebies

Tampax Pearl
included coupons $1/1 Pearl and $1.50/1 Compak

9-15-08

Publix
Total $29.43
Saved $23.63

Butterfinger BOGO used $1/1 x 2
Mullers Pasta BOGO
Lipton Iced Tea BOGO used .50/1 doubled
Pubilx Coffee - this weeks penny item
SteamFresh Veggies 50% used $1/3 (We love this corn)
Baby food...
Beachnut $1/8,
$1/5 Gerber Packs,
$1/4 Gerber Packs,
$1/4 Gerber jars
Milk no coupon

This was a quick trip. It was late and I really didnt feel like going out but the baby was asleep and she really needed food.


************************************************************************************** Get a Free Tote from Nature's Bounty!
http://www.naturesbounty.com/totebag/index.aspx
They will send you a free tote and some Coupons!

9-13-08 & 9-14-08

This weekend I took a trip to my parents house in TN and snagged their coupons from last week and this week. Their inserts were a little different than mine at home.

Mailbox Freebies from Saturday

9-12-08

Walgreeens #1 transaction
(will type out later on..cashier messed up and Im still confused about
what was charged on a few items)
Total $34.07 ....Saved $32.09
minus rebates to get back $12.57 (will be put on gift card)
minus Rapid Rewards $14.50 (use next transaction/trip)
=$7.00
then bought...

Walgreens #2 transaction
Diapers $9.49 x 2 = $18.98
less coupons $1/1 x 2 = $2 off
+ tax $1.52
Total =$18.50
Paid w/ Rewards from above $14.50
Total $4.00


CVS
Schick Razor $7.99
Schich Razor BOGO zero
Right Guard Deo $2.99 x 3 - get $2 ECB for each
tax $.72
Total $17.68
minus coupons ($9.00 worth)
$2/$10 printed from internet
Razors $2/1 x 2- paper inserts
Deo $1/1 x 3 - paper inserts
Total $8.68
used ECB of $5.99
Total OOP$2.69
Saved $26.98 and earned $6.00 in ECBs



Mailbox Freebies from today

9-12-08

Walgreens famous coupons!
Friday & Saturday the 12th and 13th of September take this coupon into walgreens for $10 off $40. It is a great way to get all the freebates cheaper!

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Shutterly 9c prints
For three days only, enjoy 4x6 prints for only 9¢ each.
Offer ends September 14, 2008.

Enter code 65AUTUMN in your shopping cart.

9-11-08

September 11, 2008.... GOD BLESS AMERICA!






Here are some pictures I took on July 15, 2007 inside the 9/11 Tribute Center at Ground Zero in NYC... Click on photos to see larger image.


Photo of the Wall of Missing Persons posters


Below are photos that family and friends brought to display of their loved ones killed on 9/11. This was very sad to see. Behind where I am standing there was a bench full of people just crying their eyes out, staring at the wall. Probably the sadest place I have even been in my life!
The note on the heart says....To Daddy, I hope you are having a great time in heaven, I love you, Kevin

Receipt from the main dining hall dated/time stamped 9-11-01 8:29a.

Fire Station right across from Gound Zero houses Engine 10

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Mailbox Freebies



Kotex sample from..... http://www.startsampling.com/sm/100293/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100293&source ... included a $1/1 any Kotex so use at Walmart to get the 14 ct package for FREE.

Scott tissue sample is from Walmart.com

Samples at Walmart.com today...they go quick
Please allow up to four weeks for your free sample to arrive in your mailbox.

Huggies... http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid19518.aspx
John Freida Collection. .. click on "Get Yours" http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid50150.aspx
Gain Detergent w/Baking Soda... http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid49638.aspx
Benefiber. On the go. Single serve sticks http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid46594.aspx
Tampax® Pearl... http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid44030.aspx

Other Samples...
Clean and Clear - Oil absorbing sheets

TeenFreeway.com - Clean & Clear®
Fruit Rollups
http://freesample.myfruitrollups.com/MyFruitRollUps/Default.aspx
Pringles
http://www.pringles.com/pages/signup/flash_reg.shtml?src=PAP

Betty Crocker Potatoes

http://www.startsampling.com/sm/BettyCrockerPotatoes/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100371&source=

Bounce

https://pgpromotions.archway.com/bounce_us/index.jsp?utm_source=awakenings_tidesite

Coupons of the day
Arm and Hammer-
$1.00 off Essentials Cleaners Starter Kit. There is also a rebate form out there to get your money back on the purchase. (I'll find it and post it here)http://www.armandhammeressentials.com/coupons.aspx?utm_source=walmart&utm_medium=banners&utm_content=freetrials_120x240_coupons&utm_campaign=ahe_wmb_082008

Wendys-
Log in at It's waaaay better than fast food.&#153 It's Wendy's.® - Wendys.com for a chance to WIN a FREE Twisted Frosty! But if you don't win you can print a $1.00 off coupon.


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DOVE is giving away FREE Movie Tickets.
Go to Page 3 to play the game!

We're celebrating real beauty and friendships by giving away 100 pairs of movie tickets every day...
http://www.dove.us/#/thewomen/default.aspx?source=dd_online1_200809

Yea I won!!! ....Congratulations, you’re an instant winner! Its a $24.00 value, exp 11-30-08

Also get a FREE sample and coupons!
http://www.dove.us/#

9-10-08

Kroger

2- Plastic totes orginally $9.99 on sale for $4.99 plus BOGO = $2.50 each

4 - Tn Pride Sausage normally $3.69 on sale for BOGO used 2- .55c/1 coupons = $1.29 and 1.30

1 - Karo Syrup $2.49 no coupon

3- Cresent rolls normally $2.20 on sale for $1.67 - $1/1 x2 and 1 .35c/1 which doubled

6 - Chex Mix normally $2.59 on sale for BOGO used 1 $1/1 and another .50c/1 which doubled = .29c and .30c each!

4 - Campbells Soup normally 75c each on sale for .59c each used .40/4 which doubled = $1.56

2 - Goldfish on sale $1.27

1 -2 Steaks for dinner on sale from $15.11 to $ 8.81

Special sale buy 15 certain items and get $3.00 instant credit (included the Chex Mix, Campbells soup, cresent rolls, and Goldfish)

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Total spent $30.67

Total saved $54.21

9-8-09 Shopping Day

Walgreens
Chex Mix normally $1.99 on sale for $1.00 -.60c off = .40c each
Schick Quatro Razors normally $10+ on Sale $4.99 - $4off = .99c each
Total paid $5.82
Saved $36.33!


Mailbox Freebie
The razor was an online freebie. I don't remember where. It usually takes freebies 6-10 weeks to arrive.


Bath & Body Works
Body spray $10.00, Pumpkin w/soap $10.00
Had spend$10 and get the pumpkins for free.

Total Spent $10.80
Total Saved $10



CVS
Enfamil normally around $28 on sale for $23.99-$1off=$22.99
Trident Xrta Care Gum normally $1.50 on sale for $1 - .75off = .25
Lady Speed Stick normally $2.99/1 on sale for BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) plus I used two .75c off coupons so = $1.49/2 or .74 each
Nestle Crunch normally $2.99/1 on sale BOGO and I used a $1 off 2 coupon so $1.99/2 or .99 each
Loreal Skin Genesis moistened towelettes $5.99/1 get $5.99 back in Extra Care Bucks(to spend at CVS)
My total was $28.67 Saved $37.19!
I used $8.45 in ECBs from previous CVS trip and a $2off when you spend $10(printed from internet) plus I earned $5.99 in ECBs for next trip.
Not bad when the regular price of Enfamil is $28! You can find Enfamily cheaper than $28 usually its on sale somewhere for $23-$25. You just have to find the sale.


Overall Daily Totals...
Total Spent $45.29
Total Saved $83.52

WalMart
Total before coupons$93.03,minus $62.14 in coupons EQUALS.....$30.89!!!!!! Plus the raisins have a mail in rebate for a Blues Clues book worth 3.99! And I honestly think she missed one $2.00off coupon!


Kroger
I saved $9.72(66%). My total was only $5.80!!


CVS

I Saved $11.97. My total was $6.54 but I earned $8.45 in rewards to respend at CVS.

Overall Daily Totals...

Total Paid $43.23

Total Saved $83.83

Plus I will get a book for Lauren and I have $8.45 to spend at CVS!

That was my shopping day! Who is ready to coupon now?

Well since blogging seems to be the thing to do these days, I'm going to give it a try. Some of you know I have started couponing and getting some really great deals so I thought I would share them with you here. Some may laugh that I now have 7 bottles of PertPlus, but hey when I pay less for 7 than 1 at regular price then I will laugh with you! I plan on posting pictures with totals and where to get the coupons so you can save money too.

Bear with me until I learn more about laying out the blog pages. Right now they are a little sloppy!