Mothers Day Baskets

Hello My mom and I put together some awesome gift baskets just in time for mothers day.

Save yourself some time at the store and shopping madness.. 

email if interested in nikolimservice@yahoo.com,  in the chicago area..From top to bottom :LoveKey necklace $40.00, Candle Addiction Basket $50.00, outspoken $50.00, Anew $55.00, Bodycare $35.00, melt body$12.00, melt makeup $12.00, sipnburn/fannie may $45.00, silvertone earring 40.00, cube/melt 25.00 and melt starter $20.00

Wags Trip..Cheap Wipes and Listerine

Ok so I tested the Wipes Register Reward that was being published and it worked for me.

SS 2/12 has a .50 any wipes 56ct or larger

Walgreens has them on sale for 2.49

2.49 minus .50 pay oop 1.99 plus tax.

Receive back a 2.00 Register Reward. 

It worked  on the sensitve wipes I found at my Walgreens.

Also reported was the Listerine sale of 50% off and receiving a 2.00 any size

I found some 2.99 Listerine

Paid 2.99 for the first one got back a 2.00 catalina coupon

Paid .99 for the second. 

I received two more 2.00 off catalinas. I am saving those to see if I can locate Listerine at 2.49

Therefore  2.99 and  .99 3.98 for two bottles 1.99 each.

Not bad. even better if I can locate 2.49 bottles...

Happy Day everyone!

BTW you can use the Register Rewards at Jewel ..

CVS Trip 2/26

Here is my shopping trip for this week..
I spent a little more OOP than I wanted.  My 20% off coupon did not take discount off  the promotional/sale items.   Which I knew but forgot . Oh well.  I did great overall.

#1 Transaction

Thermacare 3.79

Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste 4..99

I had a CVS Coupon for 1.00 off the colgate and a MF Coupon for 1.00 off  the Colgate.

2 Easter fillers 2 for 1.00

Total before taxes 7.78 used 6.99 in ECB's new total .79

Got back 4.00 and 3.79 in ECB's

#2 Transaction

8 Mentos Up2U gums. .99 each  (1.00 off each SS 2/5)

3 Vaseline 3oz hand lotion .99each (1.00 off each MF coupon that expired on 2/26)

1 Wet n Wild Nail Polish .99

2 Scrubbing Bubble Bathroom Cleaner 3.00 each (2.00 of two Magazine MF coupon)

2 Shout 3.00 each ( .55 each  Magazine MF Coupon)

1 Windex 3.00 ( 1.00 Magazine MF Coupon)

 4 Pert 2 in 1 Shampoo 3.99 BOGO ( 1.00 each 2/5 SS)

2 Infusium Leave in Hair treatment 6.99 BOGO (1.00 each 2/5 SS)

Used 3.79 and 4.00 ECB and received .60 off  from the 20% off coupon

Total before tax 11.37 with tax 15.19

Got back a 10.00 Cash Card

CVS almost free babylips

Cash Card Deal.

Maybelline Makeup  buy one get one 50% off....

Babylips are 4.19 at my CVS total for 2 is $6.28
In the 2/5 RP there is a 2.00 any 1 lip product.

Total for  10 was 31.40 minus 20.00 (10 coupons for 2.00 off each) plus a crackers for 1.00
Left me with 12.40 . Used 12.00 in ECB's   Leaving total of .40 plus tax of 2.91 my total OOP was 3.31.

I got back a 10.00 Cash Card I could use for my next purchases tax...

I also did a Colgate and nivea lip care deal. Will post tomorrow.

Happy savings.

Nicole

CVS Additional trip.

No pic this time sorry...  I forgot

So in 1/29 SS there are various soft soap and Irish spring body wash coupons for 1.00 off.

Get 4 body washes at 3.00 each is 12.00
Using the 4.00 in coupons and the 6.00 in ECB's if you  did the previous trip. You will have to pay 2.00 plus tax.
You will get another 6ECBS. It was a limit two per card..
So the deodorant deal and this deal count as two...

Nicole

Jewel Double Coupon Days!!!!

So let me say I had an AWESOME time at Jewels double coupon days....
And yes I have become obsessed with the couponing.  Do I care no???? LOL
Cause I am saving saving for my entire family.

I have various trips to jewel, since there is one near my daughters school and one on the way home . So double the hits.. I didn't take pics of all my trips.  They included Hot Pocket Snackers, Salad Dressing ,  BBQ sauce,pickles,  etc....  I also sent my family out on trips for their household.

CVS 1/31 Money Maker trip.. one of manys trips this week

This week is awesome week to make some ECB's

Spend 12.00 in selected items check circular get 6.00 ECBs

Speed Stick Deodorant is priced at 1.99

In the  1/29 SS there is a BOGO coupon(used 3)

Okay here is how it worked for me to OOP of 1.70 with tax.

I scanned the items first price came up to  3.79 each

then I scanned my extra care card and my green bag tag.

BOGO coupons were rung up at 3.79 each.

Knocking down my total to 1.70 with tax

Plus I got 6.00 ECBs back.  Money Maker of 4.30

Not Bad!

Will post my other trips later.

Walgreens.... Free Cortaid

So I barely make trips to Walgreens.. 
1 they never have the items in stock
2 the ones in my area have not educated their cashiers on the policies and I just dont have the time to teach..

But this weeks ad had 2.00 of cortaid and neosporin ..
plus I had the SS1 1/8 Insert with  3.00 any cortaid product...  With a price of 4.99 these items were free...... I need to get a closer pic of the receipt.. However, I paid 1.19 for all three items..  So I only had to pay for my wylers.. If you do decide to do this deal. add a low priced items since there is a .03 overage with the coupons...

Finally an update!!!

Happy New Year welcome to 2012, were we promise to save more money!!!!!

I will promise to make every effort to post most of my savings trips with you....
I made a small trip to CVS just to roll over some ECB's.

For those of you who are just starting this is a nice way to make some ECB's
Quick reminders.  Don't forget to scan your extra care card at the red coupon machine, and to join the beauty club there are flyer's in the beauty area that you scan at checkout to join.  Or you can join on-line.
In ad blistex on sale for 2.87 get back 2.00 ecb, relvon buy any two items stated in the ad get back 7.00 ECB.(beauty tools are included see ad)

Blistex $2.87

Revlon beauty tools :

Files 3.69

Mini Shiners 4.19

Total OOP before taxes 10.40

Used  .35 off any 1 blistex (1/22 SS)

Got back 9.00 in ECB.

My total OOP was .43 since I had ECB's to use.

Try to look for the cheapest beauty tools since you don't have to spend a specific amount. The cheaper the better.

Makeup Clearance.. whoa whoa

I found tons of clearance makeup at my cvs.. Picture is only some of the items.  I purchased 13items in total savings of 69.78

6.11 after coupons

CVS 12/5/2011 It's hard finding time to post all my trips...ekkkk

Hello Its been a while since I posted anything.. For two reasons, 1st I don't really know if anyone is actually reading it, 2nd I have been super busy and don't have the time to post everyday. 

But I have been saving. saving saving!!!  :)

2 transactions today at CVS . I have 4.00 left to reach my 10.00 gift card.  

1st transaction

5 American greeting cards @ .99 each = 4.95

2 Revlon Nail Clippers @ 3.19 each = 6.38

2 Theraflu Single Teas @ .99each = 1.98

Transaction total with tax 14.20

Used

5.00 off MQ(cataline coupon from target) 2 Revlon beauty tools

4.00 off MQ any two theraflu products.

2 CVS Coupons (1.00 WYB 2 greetings cards, 2.00 WYB 3 Greeting cards)

Total OOP 2.20 (used gift card from last week so no money out of my pocket)

Received 6.00 ECB for Revlon and 3 ECB for Greeting Cards.

Transaction 2

4 Progesso Soups at 1.50 each = 6.00

2 Hershey's Miniatures for 2/5.00

2 GM Cereals for 2/5.00

2 Garnier Facial Cleansers 5.00 each = 10.00

Transaction total with taxes $27.19

Used

1.00 off WYB4 Progesso Soups

1.00 Off WYB2 Hershey's Candies

1.00 off WYB2 GM Cereals

(2) 1.00 off any Garnier Cleanser

18.00 ECB

total OOP (again from gift card) 4.31

Happy Day!

Jewel 11/8 Made use of my FREE Uncle Ben's

Hello:

My jewel didn't have the pasta sauce on clearance as stated in a previous post.  But I will keep looking.

So I'm hoping someone is reading this blog and getting some pointers..  I have two followers Yippee...

Total OOP for this Jewel Trip is 25.04 received 4.00 for my next trip and a free bakery bread.

Left to right.

9 Uncle Ben's Chicken and Wild Rice 1.00 had a MQ -1.00 each  FREE

4 TGIF One entree  2 for 4.00 had 2 MQ 1.00 each and 1 MQ 2.00 WYB1

2 Packages of Celery .99 each   had a Catalina from my last trip for 2.00 of Produce.

2 Angus Roasters 18.27 and 17.37 , in store Q B1G1

2 Per due Packages of Chicken Breast 7.92 and 7.85 , in store Q B1G1

1 Apple Cider Vinegar .99  , no Q needed for my eczema.

Savings of $63.24

The apple cider vinegar seems to be working on my eczema.  happy dance!!!

Happy Savings!

Nicole

Did Anyone Get this past sundays inserts?

Quick savings.

in the RP Insert. 

Francisco Rinaldi Pasta Sauce .35 off 1 jar
Uncle Bens Long Grain Wild Rice 1.00 off 1 box

Sister Save Alot reported these items are on sale at Jewel 
Uncle Ben's for 1.00  FREE
Francisco Pasta Sauce .64  that's makes it .29

Also the Marcal Small Steps Coupon  1.00 any 1 item.   Free toilet paper or paper towels.

I personally can never find the paper towels.  However Pete's Market sells the toilet paper singles at .99 each . Free toilet paper. I never have to pay for toilet paper .  These coupons come out every three months.  I currently have around 18 coupons.. Enough to last us till the next set of coupons come out..

Happy Savings..
Nicole

CVS 11/8

Ok. I did my entire cvs saving in one trip and did excellent.

 (2) Pledge Multi Surface 2 for 6.00

 (2) Glade Oil Candle  2 for 6.00

(2) Cologate Relief  2.99 each

(2) Orbit Gum  .99 each

1 GE Engery Smart Bulb 2.99

(3) American Greeting Card .99 each

1 Schick Qttro Men 10.99

1 Schick ST3 Woman 8.79

Transaction total with tax $49.47

Used

1 Pledge MQ 2.00 WYB2

2 Glade Candle MQ 2.00 WYB1

2 Cologate Pro Relief  CVSQ 1.00 each

2 Cologate Pro Relief MQ 1.00 each

1 Orbit  CVSQ B1G1 .99

1 GE Energy Bulb MQ 1.00 each

1 Schick  B1G1 (up to value of 13.99) used 8.79

Used 18.00 ECB and 10.00 Gift Card

OOP .69

Received 18.00 in ECB

Update Finally... Walgreens/Jewel Trip

Hello Everyone:


I took my parents with me on this shopping trip, so they can see how I Save Save Save!!!!   I stock both houses as much as I can and sometimes they want to pay me back..  BUT WHY ITS FREE OR CHEAP.. Even if it wasn't free or cheap  we should all help out our family when we can..

Sorry it took me so long but with the move and unpacking .  I am still looking for my power cord to my laptop.. Oh me Oh my!

On to the SAVINGS!!!! Some items missing from picture
(see my loving son in my background crazy kid)

Walgreens Trip.  4 Transaction.

Ricola items purchased separately so that I can receive the 2.00 in RR.

4 Dual Action Ricola 2.00

4 Reg. Ricola Free with coupon  free WYB1Dual Action.

Scotch Electric Tape 3.99 (no coupon  don't you love it when the spouse calls for things lol)

2 Crest Pro Health Toothpaste 2/7.00 minus 2.00(1.00 coupon)

total OOP 18.46 received 13.00 in RR.

Headed to Jewel .  Did you receive that 5.00 off 50.00 coupon in the Jewel Booklet this Sunday.  Well do something its  5.00 off is a start.

2 Bags of Red Potatoes 3lb - Jewel  booklet Q BOGO

2 Baby Carrot bags 1lb - Jewel booklet Q BOGO

2 Hillshire Farm Sausage 2/8.00 - Jewel Q -2.00, MQ -1.00

Van De Kamp Fish Sticks 5.99

Birds Eye Veg 2.50 - 2.50 sale free WYB1 Van De Kamp, -.50 MQ

3 Prego Sauces 3.75 - MQ 1.00

1 Barilla Whole Grain Pasta 1.25 -.55 MQ

2 EE(jewel brand) Lasagna Shell  3.00 - Jewel Q 1.00

8 Hunts tomatoes 11.00 - (4) .45MQ

8 Rotel Diced Tomatoes 8.00 - (4) .55MQ

2 Snack Pac Puddings  2.00 - Free with Jewel buy 10 , 11th item free deal

3 Campbell Condensed Soup  4.00 - .40MQ

2 Sara Lee Bread  BOGO 3.89 - MQ (2) .55

4 Wolf Chili 1.25 each  - MQ .40 , Jewel Q 1.00

Plus used 11.00 in RR

Total OOP 23.40

Total OOP for both stores 41.86

BTW  Hubby said no more canned goods.. We ran out of room...LOL

CVS 10/18

Greetings Everyone(even if anyone is following or reading this blog) :)

I took an great class with Sister Save A-Lot this weekend, learn some new tricks and tips. Thanks Sister Save A-Lot.

Ok super busy as usual and made a trip to CVS this morning for their wonderful Get to $30.00(not spend) and receive a $10.00 Gift Card.  Let me just say I believe the Wisk deal is much better. However, Luna and I have eczema and can only use certain detergents. Any case.... on to my trip.

Baby Ruth fun Size.  2.50

Nestle Crunch Fun size 2.50

 (2)Vick's Nature fusion combo pack 9.99each

(5) Colgate Max 6oz 1.99 each

Transaction total $ 36.72

Used:

(3) Colgate .75 MQ

(2) Colgate .50 MQ

(2) NyQuil Nature Fusion 1.50 MQ

Nestle 1. WYB2 1.00 MQ

NyQuil 5.00 WYB2  CVS Q

Nestle, Mars, etc. 1.00 WYB2 CVS Q

ECB 17.00

OOP 6.47

Received  1ECB for my green leaf and 10.00 CVS Gift Card.

Random CVS Trip 10/13

I received a lovely coupon in the mail from CVS for a Free John Freida Foam Color . I knew there was a ECB benefit from it so I put together a small shopping trip.  Since I was trying to hold off till next month, since our lil family has alot going on this month.

One Transaction:

M&M's Pretzel 2.50

John Frieda Foam Color 11.99

Single Size M&M Pretzel 0.00 WYB2

2 Snickers 1.19 each

3 American Greetings Cards .99 each

Rimmel Matte Finish Foundation 6.29

Rimmel Nailwear 4.69

M&M's  -1.00 MQ

M&M's -.50 CVS Q

John Frieda  -13.99 CVS Q

John Frieda -.2.00 MQ

Rimmel both items    -2.00 CVS Q,  -3.00 CVS Q, -1.00 MQ, -1.00 MQ

Used $5.00 ECB

OOP 3.35

Received 6.00 ECB.

I have 5.12 left on the Mars Deal to receive 3.00 more in ECB. Going to check out my coupons.

I'm saving all the candy for Halloween goodie bags my dad makes. :D

Transaction Total : $ 34.17

My Binder of Savings.....LOL

Here is my binder..

organized by category...  Happy Savings.

Covergirl Coupon

This weeks PG Insert had a awesome  8.00 off two covergirl face products.

Eyeshadow is 3.99each at CVS.  Get two for free but add in a small filler under .50 to cover the overage. I paid 2.82 (taxes for 6 of them and a tool kit. ).

You can also get blush. they are currently Buy one get one 50%. I priced check them one is 5.29 , second is 2.64 . Free

I recommend getting them at CVS since they will count toward your beauty club amount for ECB's.

If you haven't caught the savings bug I don't know what stopping you now.

Nikkochic

My CVS Trip for the week on my CVS Card.

Good Morning,

I will be lacking three items from my pictures sorry. I had some ECB's to rollover so I stocked up for my desk and treats for my co-workers(not me) LOL.  With Cleaning products for home.

Transaction 1 :  (not pictured)

Swifter Starter Kit 8.99

Swifter Refill(wet 12ct) 3.99 

Mr. Clean 2pk Magic Eraser 2.50

Spend 15 get 5.00 ECB

Transaction total $ 16.79

Used 11.00 ECB

PG 10/2 Q Buy starter kit get refill free 3.99

OOP 1.80  got 5.00 ECB back

Transaction 2:

M&M Harvest Pretzel Bag 5 @ 2.50 each = 12.50

CVS Fold Beauty Kit Clearance .50 (filler)

Transaction Total $ 13.20

2 CVS Scanner Coupon  .50 M&M's

5 M&M Pretzel Bag Q 1.00

 used ECB 5.00

Total OOP .20  got 5.00 ECB.

Transaction 3:

2  4Packs of Starbucks Frap 5.00 each

5 Lipton Green Teas 1.00 each

CVS Fold Beauty Kit Clearance .50 (filler)

Transaction Total: $ 16.41

1 Starbucks 2 packs Q  2.00 off

1 Lipton  4 bottles  Q 1.00 off

 used 7.00 ECB ( made a mistake and forgot my other 5.00 ECB so my OOP is higher)

OOP 6.41 got 5.00 ECB

Overall a good week.  Nikkochic