CVS 10/4 Sneak Peak

Special thanks goes to HCW and fellow couponcrazies there. Check out HCW for more deals and scenarios as they appear throughout this week. Also the Ad provided by swtchks.

Edy's Maxx Ice Cream (Limit 1 offer Spend $10 get $5)
Retail: $2.50
ECB: Buy 4 and get $5 ECB
Coupon: Be on the lookout for the $1 coupons found on the freezer door at CVS or Walgreens. There is also a coupon for $2/2 from the Nestle calendar.
Total (with coupons and after ECBs): $1/4

Tone (Limit 1)
Retail: $1.88
ECB: $1
Coupon: $1 printable (ff link)
Total: 12c Money Maker!

Bayer Breeze 2 (Limit 2)
Retail: $14.99
ECB: $5
Coupon: Up to $30 off from 2/1 RP (exp 11/30)

Schick Quattro Titanium Trimmer Mens or Womens (No Limit)
Retail: $9.99
Sale: BOGOF
Coupons: two $4/1 from 8/23/09 SS
Total: 1.99 for 2

Revlon Nail Polish (Limit 6)
Sale:$3.99
ECB: $3.00 ECB
Coupon: $1/1 any Revlon Color Cosmetic cpn from 9/13SS
Total: Free +.01 overage

Lumene Spend $20 Get $5 ECBs
There is a lot of coupons on CVS.com for Lumene.
I tend to go for more natural skincare so I have no experience with this line.

CVS Coupon Policy~No IPs?

Rumor has it that CVS will no longer be accepting IPs. 8-0 This information came from another avid couponer's store and also when she called corporate to affirm this. First it was said no IPs except what is from their sight and then no IPs at all. I just wanted to give you the heads up and also let you know that I emailed CVS and will post the "New Policy" as soon as I receive it.

$1 Off Starbucks Frappuccino

photo credit:starbucks.com

Get a $1 coupon for Starbucks Frappuccino 9.5oz or 12.7oz bottle (IE) or (FF )

Moms Need to Know said these go on sale often at Walgreens. I'm not too familiar with the regular or sale price at other stores since I'm not huge on coffee.

The expiration date is rather long, 12/31/09, so plenty of time to find on sale.

Win a $5 CVS Gift Card

Go to Frugal Living and Having Fun for a chance at one of two $5 CVS cards. While you're there check out her other giveaway too!

Free Marzetti Caramel Dip!

I just took this survey thanks to It's Hip 2 Save and will receive a free container of Marzetti Caramel Dip! Love it! You can see if you qualify by following the link I provided below. The survey takes about 10 minutes. Hope you can snag some also!

Marzetti Survey


photo credit:Marzetti.com

Excellence in Blogcasting Award !

Imagine my shock when Shawna from Coupon Lady Online gave me this award! I had no idea she read my blog even though I enjoy hers. Now imagine her shock when it took me 6 months to post this. I'm striving not to let that happen again.

Okay so now it's my turn to give this award and how it works:

Excellence in Blogcasting Award:

The rules with this award are to do the following:

1) Post the award on my blog
2) Pass it on to some friends, up to 15
3) I have to let them know they've received the award.

Becky at Nickles n Dimes (in the beginning of my adventure her blog theme caught my eye)

Tara at Deal Seeking Mom (got me hooked on Old Navy Weekly)

Megan at Daily Essentials and Deals (I love her godly openness)

Brooke at Mom of Three Little Princesses (Just because)

Cherry Picker (A fellow Buckeye)

Free 28 day Trial of Olay Pro X

I highly recommend joining VocalPoint. I have received free samples and high value and "free" coupons on quite a regular basis. I and my family totally got turned onto Kashi Soft-Baked cereal bars because of this. Those aren't something I would normally buy because they go so fast around here and are rather pricey, but teamed up with a sale and a great coupon I can do.

The current free item is Olay Pro X and a 28 day supply not some little one use can't tell if you like it or not sample. ;) I'm sure it will have some nice coupons too.

Update on Wal-Mart Coupon Policy

Update: Last week I tried to use a $4/20 CVS coupon and it was a no go after a long discussion. I made a call to customer service and she was to direct the information to the right person. Today, I talked to the "right person" who at the end of the call said I obviously knew more about coupons than she did and she would look for more clarification.

I asked for something in writing that explained the policy and she said they are only given what is posted online. No written explanation of the term "store coupon". So as of now, I've had both local store and customer service tell me that they only except "store coupons" for a specific item that is reimbursed by the manufacturer. You and I both know there is a difference and how the process works for the most part and I find this is where the frustration is. If they only accept manufacturer then that is fine, but please don't list those separately as store coupons and get everyone on the same page because email customer service is saying something different.

If you have been able to use the Rite-Aid, CVS, Kohl's or Walgreens coupons at Wal-Mart will you please let me know so I have that information for my next conversation with Wal-Mart?

$250 Giveaway at CouponMom

It's a new week and a new winner! If you haven't won in the past give it another try. CouponMom only asks for your First Name, Last Name and Email. Email will not be shared. Follow this LINK.

Congratulations to Grace Cruz, last week's winner!

Giant Eagle $8.07 OOP

Sadly,GE, still had Reynolds in stock so I couldn't get a raincheck which I need because I didn't order my coupons in time. Ugh! I did pick up a few items though and once again photo credits will go to the manufacturers' websites.

5 Cascade $3.79 each-5 Coupons for Free
4 Pillsbury RTB Cookies $2.50 each -4 Coupons $.55/1 and Instant $2 WYB
2 Starkist Tuna Salad $1.50 each - 2 Coupons $.75/1
2 Organic Valley Milk $3.50 each- 1 Coupon $2/2
1 Swiss Tea $2 -1 Coupon $.75/1
1 Giant Eagle King White Bread-$.69
1 Idahoan Potato Pouch $1.09-1 Catalina for Free
1 $3.00 Catalina

84% Savings (includes store sales)

CVS `$.05 OOP

Photo Credits:CVS&Amazon

My computer has not been uploading pictures correctly, but since I love pictures with posts this is the next best thing, I think. LOL

3 Dry Idea $2.29 each Get $1 ECB Limit 3
1 Vanilla $2.79
2 CVS Pens $.99 each Get $1 ECB Limit 2 Raincheck
2 CVS Rulers $.99 each Get $1 ECB Limit 2 Raincheck
2 20 Big Roll Charmin $7.99 each

Coupons Used
3 * $2 Dry Idea
2*$1 Charmin
$5/$25 CVS from Flu Quiz

ECBs Used
$10
$7

Subtotal:$29.60 + $1.92 Tax(before ECBs)=$31.52
-$10 Qs-$17 ECBs-$1.47 Tax Reduction=$.05 OOP
Earned $7 ECBs

So Technically this transaction cost me $10.05 since I spent $10 ECBs. The great thing though is I can once again make that amount up on other deals so sometimes it is totally worth spending the bucks down especially for certain items.

Starkist Tuna Great Coupon

I'm quite sure this coupon would make the pouch free at Giant Eagle or other grocer's that double.If no doubles it is still a nice discount if you like this tuna; I do! I just realized the $.75/1 if for the Sandwich Ready so I hope the price is comparable to the regular. I will check tonight and update.

Use Zip 47140


photo credit: Starkist.com
Special Thanks to Hip 2 Save!

Update: Giant Eagle had these on sale for $1.50 so FREE Tuna Salad!

Taste of Home Free Digital

25 issues of Taste of Home you can download for free! Thanks MoneySavingMom, It's Hip to Save and Moms Need to Know.

Organic Shampoo and Conditioner Giveaway!

Check out Sage and Savvy to enter her giveaway of Eauraganic shampoo and conditioner. Hurry last day to enter is September 22nd.

Photo Credit::http://www.avicenna.ca/OrganicNewProducts.html

Fabulous Deal! 45pc Bellasera Flatware Set

I love this set! It is sleek and modern, but could be easily incorporated into almost anyone's theme because of its simplicity. It has high reviews and is 18/10 not 18/0. I have been watching this set for months. It is normally priced on Amazon for about $100 which is still a fabulous price compared to other merchants, but every so often Amazon discounts it more. I've seen it for $93(this week), $73(just yesterday) and I believe $70(weeks ago). Today it is $55!

J.A. Henckels 45pc Bellasera Flatware Set

If this style is just not you be sure to check out the others, add it to your wishlist and watch for the price drop.

Nature's Path BOGO Coupon

Photo Credit: Nature's Path

Go over here to get your BOGO Coupons. The limit is two. You can find the locations on this page.

Special thanks goes to one of my favorite bloggers: It's Hip to Save

Health-E-Coupons/Earthlight Natural Foods

I'm giving organic coupons a section all to their own. I know many shop organic and fresh exclusively so this category is dedicated especially for you.

Earthlight Natural Foods Coupons

Mom's Best Naturals $.25

It's been shared by Good or Free Deals that you can get this cereal at Wal-Mart or CVS for $.25 after the coupon. Go here to sign up.

3 Months Supply of Diapers!

If you have a little one in diapers check out MoneySavingMom. Luvs is offering 4 of her readers 3 months supply of diapers and a diaper bag. You only need to leave a comment on her blog here.

There is also information about $5/1 coupon from Luvs! I don't have any in diapers, but when I did Luvs worked well from what I remembered for both my boys and girls.

Hurry and enter now because the contest closes within 24 hours.

$250 Giveaway by CouponMom

Stephanie from CouponMom.com is having weekly giveaways. This week is $250 and each week the amount increases. It's so easy to submit you entry. CouponMom Cash Giveaway #7

If you are not yet registered at CouponMom you will need to do so to receive her newsletters, but I believe you can still see the winners online if you decide not to sign up. This was one of the first places I learned the couponing ropes and recommend it.

Special thanks goes to Crystal at Money Saving Mom for sharing this on her blog to which I follow.

Competitor Coupons at Wal*Mart!

I wanted to share this with you. I found out yesterday from another blogger that Wal-Mart accepts competitor coupons. WooHoo! I wanted to make sure it was company wide so I went to their site to read the new policy which states they accept store coupons. It didn't specify exactly what was meant by that and I didn't want to leave it up to the store manager's interpretation so I sent an email with an example to clarify my question. Today I receive a response that I want to share with you. You are welcomed to copy it and take it along or if you have a tricky store you might request your own.


Thank you for your message.

Dear SavenMaven,

Thank you for your recent correspondence regarding the acceptance of coupons at Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart accepts the following types of coupons:

- manufacturer coupons (Cents Off)
- free merchandise (or manufacturer's Buy-One-Get-One-Free) coupons
- store coupons (which come from specific store chains such as CVS, Kohls, etc)
- internet coupons
- soft drink container caps

The following are guidelines and limits: Wal-Mart only accepts coupons for merchandise we sell and only when presented at the time of purchase. Coupons should have an expiration date and be presented within the valid dates. Wal-Mart will not accept expired coupons or double/triple coupons. Internet coupons should be legible and say "Manufacturer Coupon_ and there should be a valid remit address for the manufacturer and scannable bar code. For 'Free' merchandise coupons, customers will not receive cash back -- the cashier will adjust the value of the coupon to the actual retail of the item at the time of sale. In addition, only one coupon per item is permitted and use of 40 or more coupons per transaction will require approval by a Customer Service Manager. Sincerely, Walmart Customer Care For further correspondence regarding this issue, please reply to this email.

----Your Original Comments Were---- Your coupon policy states you accept store coupons. Does this include competing stores too? e.g. Rite-Aid $5 off $25 transaction Thank you for your time and clarification. Sincerely,SavenMaven