More Black Friday Deals!

Here's a list of sites that regularly update Black Friday deals. Check 'em out!

BlackFriday.info
BlackFriday.net
Black Friday Central
BFAds.net
BlackFriday.GottaDeal.com

Thanks FrugalFrenzy.blogspot.com.

Super Doubles at Kmart?

Rumor has it that Kmart is doubling all coupons up to and including $2 from Nov 30 - Dec 6!! I called customer service to verify this and they said it depended on the store. I called the store in Reidsville and they claim they won't know til the Sunday sales paper comes out. This comes as no surprise to me as I have called Kmart (customer service and the store) and asked them the same questions and gotten different answers, but I guess that's just their standard. I'll try to get this verified and post on here so all yall can take advantage of this. Last time I got $122 of good stuff for just $21.65!

I've done the work for yall and found some things that might help you. Click Here and Here for price lists with coupon matchups.

Are YOU Ready?

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day. BUT it's also the beginning of Black Friday deals at CVS! This looks to be awesome with a load of FREE stuff. Put that with coupons and you could make around $22! Yeah, you read that right. Not only will be get these items for free, but if you put them with a coupon, you'll be making money. How would you like to be paid to take free things from the store? Click here to see all the deals with pictures. Good luck!

CVS Black Friday Deals!!

There are some REALLY good deals starting on Thanksgiving Day at 8pm at all CVS stores, unless 24 hour ones. I did the math and if you have each coupon and do each deal, you'll make around $22! That's like getting paid to take all these products for nothing and the cashier handing you $22 as you leave! While they won't give you dollars, you'll get Extra Bucks, which are the same thing in CVS stores. Go HERE and read all the deals. You'll see me at my favorite store at 7:55am, waiting on them to unlock the doors. I know, I know, I'm an addict. But at least it's not cocaine or liquor.

Black Friday Deals Are Here!

There are WAY too many discounts to list on here and as I find them, I'll post them. Go HERE to see what I've found so far. This site has done a good job of listing them and the discounts to be had. Better get your game plan in order!

Thanks wxii.com

Still Dropping!!

It's still going down! This is from Danville, VA, the place I fill up each time I cross the state line. Hoping to find it in the $1.60s next week there. Maybe it'll be in the upper $1.50s, who knows? AND I filled up for over $30.44 (almost 17 gallons)! That's hasn't happened in years--literally.

Back By Popular Demand!!

If you missed the first time or you just one some more, go here for MORE cheap gift certificates to area restaurants. Simply enter in your zip code and pick which ones you want! 80% OFF!!! Be sure to read the fine print for the exclusions. These make awesome gifts!

Be sure to enter the discount code SURPRISE at checkout to get the deal.

Thanks Dr. Pepper, This One's On You!

Dr. Pepper said that if the new Guns-N-Roses album, "Chinese Democracy", (is that an oxymoron?) came out this year, they would give us all a free drink. They are making good on that promise starting at 12:01Am THIS Sunday. There will be a coupon on their website good for one free one!

Update On The Restaurant.com Gift Certificates

I bought 6 of them today at $2 each for a total of $12. They are each good for $25 of food at a great local steakhouse that I normally do not frequent because of the price. But now I have $125 worth of their food for only $12!! I won't be using them all and have found a better use for a few of them. Merry Christmas to those of you in my family! Guess what you're getting?

A $2 gift that's actually not a joke or a piece of junk? Guess it is possible...

If today is still November 20, then YOU can still cash in on this 80% off sale. Click here to get there. Don't forget to enter the discount code SURPRISE for the 80% off.

FREE Bertolli Sauce

Thanks to an email from Heather, you can get FREE sample of Bertolli in a microwavable pouch by clicking here. Thanks!

Who Wants Discounted Shoes???

Don't check at the mall. You're paying for the lights, the storefront, and the the annoying employees pretending to be referrees and they descend on you like vultures on a zebra carcass left in the sun in the backcountry of Kenya. Go here instead. In fact, bookmark this site. Do it. Now. They've got all types for men, all types for women, and all types for kids. These shoes are deeply discounted and worth looking into.

FREE Dessert at Borders Bookstore

Use this coupon for a free dessert or bakery item. Must buy a 20 oz beverage first. Valid from November 21-23.

Let me know if you try this!

Thanks Money Saving Mom.

More Restaurant Coupons

These are for local places in Greensboro, NC. I've used this website many times and never have a problem at the restaurants. There are some GREAT places listed that you can eat at for CHEAP! Check them all out...you'll find some good places to try, I promise. And these all free!

$6 for $75 Worth of Food?!?

Yep, it's the truth and I just did it. As stated in a previous post, go to www.restaurant.com , enter SURPRISE for the discount code, and pick your gift certificates. Be sure to read the fine print; many require a minimum purchase and may have other exclusions. You better hurry up -- this sale ends TODAY. 80% is a good deal! Enjoy your night out.

You Heard It Here First...

Found out last night from a CVS manager that starting in 2009, only one CVS card per household will be allowed. They are going to review their records and cut off multiple cards per address, leaving only one. If you and your spouse both have cards, better cash out one of them before January 1, 2009 and just use the one.

He said too many people are using Extra Bucks. I guess everyone is finding out how to play by the rules and win!

Restuarant.com

Like going out to eat but hate the high cost? Click here to buy gift certificates to local restaurants for 80% off! Yeah, 80%. And these are for good restaurants too, like Green Supper Club (if you're local) and others, as well as hole in the wall places. Better hurry up and get it though. This is a 3-day sale and the good places go first.

Free Pillsbury Coupons

Who doesn't want free coupons? Go here, fill out the form, then get them in the mail. You are signing up for the Pillsbury newsletter, so if you don't want it coming to your "good" email, get a new email address just for junk mail. Just sign up and you'll get your $10 coupon book.

Want Extra Cash??

I've never used those CoinStar machines, but if they are giving away free cash then I'm about to start. This is a great promotion, especially if you are giving out gift cards this Christmas. Read all about it here.

If you don't have $40 in change, go to the bank and get some. Then go cash it in at one of these machines!

More On The Battery Deal

As promised, here's what I did Sunday at CVS. It was quite a good afternoon, even if 2 ladies got to 2 different stores just before I did and took all but 5 of the $5/2 packs of batteries coupons. Still, $150 worth of AA's, AAA's, D's and 9-volts for $10 oop works for me.

I'm lucky to have even got this posted tonight b/c right now it's after 11pm and I just got back. I was unexpectedly talked into going to some weird vacuum selling meeting where I would get $20 for showing up to learn about selling vacuums. Long story short, after that clown show I finally got my money only because I asked for it. With the time involved, I made less than $5 an hour and will most likely get a 1099 to fill out now -- for $20. If you get invited, run as fast as you can. It's NOT worth it!!

Walgreens Nov 16-22

REGISTER REWARDS DEALS

Just for Men Touch of Gray Hair Color on sale $7.00Use $2/1 coupon here (Thanks, FrugalFrenzy)
Get $7 in Register Rewards when you buy one
FREE after Register RewardsGo to Just for Men and print out a MIR (mail-in rebate) for up to $8.......

YES you will make a profit of $7 on this transaction.

CVS Battery Deal

This is how I did this deal:

Buy $20 of any Duracell Batteries at $5.99 each, Get $15 ECBs (Limit 3)

Buy 4 packs of batteries at $5.99 each
Use $5/2 coupons from CVS tearpad (if you can find these--coupons state only one per customer)
Use 4 $.75/1 coupons from 10/26 RedPlum
Spend $15.96 out of pocket
Get $15 ECBs back

Total Cost = 96 cents for all those batteries.

I can afford that.

The trick is to get 4 packs at $5.99 each. You're subtotal should be $23.96. If you have a
$5/$25 then get some gum or candy to get the SUBTOTAL (they changed the rules) up to or just over $25.

This is a GREAT deal, especially for all those toys that are coming December 25!

Thank a Soldier

Got this in another email. If you don't know a soldier and want to help, or maybe you do and want to help another, send a Christmas card to the below address. I'm sure they would love to get something from a stranger, wishing them a Merry Christmas and saying how you appreciate what they've done for our country.

A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington , D.C. 20307-5001

Thanks Katie and Heather.

CVS: Reports From The Field -- BATTERIES!!

My sister and I did the battery deal yesterday and between the two of us we got $150 in Duracell batteries for about $10 oop (out-of-pocket)!! I will post of pic tonight of how many batteries that entails, but let me tell you -- it took a full bag, triple-layered to hold them all. I got AAA's, AA's, D's and 9-volt. Going back for more, if I can swing it.....

How about you? What did you get?

Read Before Buying Gift Cards

Below is an email I got from a friend concerning gift cards and stores closing. I have NOT verified any of this with any of these stores. If you are wanting to buy a gift card to these listed below, check it out with the store first.

-Ann Taylor closing 117 stores nationwide A company spokeswoman said the company hasn't revealed which stores will be shuttered.. It will let the stores that will close this fiscal year know over the next month.

-Eddie Bauer to close more stores. Eddie Bauer has already Closed 27 shops in the first quarter and plans to close up to two more outlet stores by the end of the year.

-Cache closing stores. Women's retailer Cache announced that it is closing 20 to 23 stores this year.

-Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Catherines closing 150 stores nationwide. The owner of retailers Lane Bryant , Fashion Bug , Catherines Plus Sizes will close about 150 underperforming stores this year.The company hasn't provided a list of specific store closures and can't say when it will offer that info, spokeswoman Brooke Perry said today.

-Talbots, J. Jill closing stores. About a month ago, Talbots announced that it will be shuttering all 78 of its kids and men's stores. Now the company says it will close Another 22 underperforming stores.. The 22 stores will be a mix of Talbots women's and J. Jill , another chain it owns. The closures will occur this Fiscal year,according to a company press release.

-Gap Inc. Closing 85 stores. In addition to its namesake chain, Gap also owns Old Navy and BananaRepublic .The company said the closures all planned for fiscal 2008 - will be weighted toward the Gap brand.

-Foot Locker to close 140 stores. In the company press release and during its Conference call with analysts today, it did not specify where the future store closures all planned in fiscal 2008 will be. The company could not be immediately reached for comment.

-Wickes is going out of business. Wickes Furniture is going out of business and closing all of its stores. Wickes, a 37-year-old retailer that targets middle-income customers, filed forbankruptcy Protection last month.

-Goodbye Levitz / BOMBAY - closed already. The furniture retailer, which is going out Of business. Levitz first announced it was going out of business and closing all 76 of Its stores in December. The retailer dates back to 1910 whe n Richard Levitz opened his first furniture store in Lebanon , PA. In the 1960s, the warehouse/showroom concept brought Levitz to The forefront of the furniture industry. The local Levitz closures will follow the shutdown of Bombay. -Zales, Piercing Pagoda closing stores. The owner of Zales and Piercing Pagoda previously Said it plans to close 82 stores by July 31. Today, it announced that it is closing another 23 underperforming stores. The company said it's not providing a list of specific Store closures. Of the 105 locations planned for closure, 50 are kiosks and 55 are stores.

-Disney Store owner has the right to close 98 stores The Walt Disney Company announced it acquired about 220 Disney Stores from subsidiaries of The Children's Place Retail Stores. The exact number of stores acquired Will depend on negotiations with landlords. Those subsidiaries of Children'sPlace filed for bankruptcy protection in late March.. Walt Disney In the news release said it has also obtained the right to close about 98 Disney Stores in the U.S. The press release didn't list those stores.

-Home Depot store closings (E. Brunswick, Rt 18 just put up their closing sign) ATLANTA - Nearly 7+ months after its chief executive said there were no plans To cut the number of its core retail stores, The Home Depot Inc.announced Thursday that it is shuttering 15 of them amid a slumping U.S.economy and Housing market.The move will affect 1,300 employees.. It is the first time The world's largest home improvement store chain has ever closed a flagship Store for performance reasons. Its shares rose almost 5 percent. The Atlanta-based company said the underperforming U.S. stores being closed represent less than 1 percent of its existing stores . They will be shuttered within the next two months.

-CompUSA (CLOSED) clarifies details on store Closings Any extended warranties purchased for products through CompUSA will be honored by a third-partyprovider, Assurant Solutions. Gift cards, rain checks, and rebates purchased prior to December 12 can be Redeemed at any time during the final sale.. For those who have a gadget currently in for service with CompUSA, the repair will be completed and the gadget will be returned to owners.

-Macy's - 9 stores

-Movie Gallery - 160 stores as part of reorganization plan to exit bankruptcy. The video rental company plans to close 400 of 3,500 Movie Gallery and Hollywood Video stores in addition to the 520 locations the video rental chain closed last fall.

-Sprint Nextel - 125 retail locations New Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse appears to have inherited a company bleeding subscribers by the thousands, and will now officially be dropping the ax on 4,000 employees and 125 retail locations. Amid the loss of 639,000 postpaid customers in the fourth quarter, Sprint will be cutting a total of 6.7%of its work force (following the 5,000 layoffs last year) and 8% of company-owned brick-and-mortar stores, while remaining mute on other rumors that it will consolidate its headquarters in Kansas . Sprint Nextel shares are down $2.89, or nearly 25%, at the time of this writing.

-J. C. Penney, Lowe's and Office Depot are scaling back

-Ethan Allen Interiors: The company announced plans to close 12 of 300+stores in an effort to cut costs.

-Wilsons the Leather Experts - 158 stores

-Pacific Sunwear will close its 154 Demo stores after a review of strategic alternatives for the urban-apparel brand. Seventy-four underperforming Demo stores closed last May.

-Sharper Image: The company recently filed for bankruptcy protection and announced that 90 of its 184 stores are closing. The retailer will still operate 94 stores to pay off debts, but 90 of these stores have performed poorly and also may close.

-KB Toys posted a list of 356 stores that it is closing around the United States as part of its bankruptcy reorganization. To see the list of store closings, go to the KB Toys Information web site, and click on Press Information

-Dillard's to Close More StoresDillard's Inc. said it will continue to focus on closing underperforming stores, reducing expenses and improving its merchandise in 2008. At the company's annual shareholder meeting, CEO William Dillard II said thecompany will close another six underperforming stores this year.

As stated above, I have not verified this with any of these stores. That's up to you if you are thinking of buying gift cards to any of these listed this year.

Thanks Cara!

CVS Deals Nov 16-22

2 Day Sale (Sunday & Monday)

BOGO OceanSpray Jellied or Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce (16-oz.) at $1.69
BOGO Gold Emblem Nuts (cashews, almonds, mixed) at $4.39-$6.19
BOGO Gold Emblem Spices (excludes pure vanilla) at $0.99

Free after ECBs (All Week) :

BUY L’Oreal Age Perfect Pro Calcium at $15.99, GET $15.99 ECBs (limit 1)
Use $1/1 LOreal Moisturizer, exp. 1-11-09 (SS 10/19/08)
Use $1/1 LOreal Moisturizer, exp. 12-14-08 (V 9/21/08)
Use $1 off any L’Oreal Age perfect or Age Perfect Pro-Calcium Moisturiszer, exp. 12-31-08 (tearpad found near CVS beauty dept.)
Better than FREE after coupon!

BUY Zantrex-3 (2-pk.) at $4.99, GET $4.99 (limit 1)
FREE after ECBs ECB Deals (All Week)

BUY Right Guard, Dry Idea, Soft & Dri at $2.99, GET $2 ECBs (limit 5)
Use $0.50/1 Soft & Dri or Dry Idea Anti-perspirant & Deodorant, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 10/5/08)Only 0.49 after coupon and ECBs!

BUY $10 Glade Products, GET $5 ECBs (limit 5)
PlugIns Refill Twin pack at $3.99
Glass scents candle at 2/$5
Scented Oil Refill at $2.99
Use $1.50/2 Glade 4-oz. Jar Candle or 2 in 1 Candle, exp. 12-6-08 (SS 11/2/08)

BOGO Glade Glass Scents Decorative Air Freshener, exp. 11-23-08 (SS 10/12/08)

GET Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Holder FREE up to $8.99 WYB PlugIns Scented Oil Refill, exp. 12-14-08 (SS 11/2/08)
B2G1 Glade Scented Oil Candles Refill Pack, exp. 12-6-08 (SS 11/2/08)

BUY $20 Duracell (AA, AAA 8-pk., C, D 4-pk., 9V 2-pk.) at $5.99, GET $15 ECBs (limit 3)
Use Duracell CopperTop, PowerPix, Ultra Digital, etc. Batteries, any .75 (11-30-08) V 10/26/08 Duracell CopperTop, PowerPix, Ultra Digital, or Ultra Photo Lithium Batteries, any .75 (12-31-08) V 11/16/08
Use $5/2 Duracell Batteries (tearpad found on some CVS store displays)

BUY Natural Instincts at $5.99, GET $1 ECBs (limit 1)
Use $2/1 Clairol Perfect 10, Nice n Easy, Natural Instincts or Hydrience Hair Color Product, exp. 11-30-08 (P&G 11/2/08)
$2.99 after coupon and ECBs!

BUY Vaseline Body Lotion (20.3 to 24.5-oz.), Body Butter (8-oz.), Gel Oil or Clinical Therapy Lotion (6.8-oz.) at $5.99, GET $2 ECBs (limit 5)
Use $1/1 Vaseline Lotion product 200 ml or larger, except Renewal Glow, exp. 12-21-08 (RP 10/26/08)
Use $1.50/1 Vaseline Clinical Therapy Product, exp. 12-21-08 (RP 10/26/08)
Only $2.49 to $2.99 after coupon and ECBs!

Other Deals

BUY $20 Coke Products, GET $10 Discount on Wall-E
Get Fridge Pack at 3/$10 (limit 6)Powerade, Glaceau, Vitamin water, 2-liter Soda at 10/$10 (limit 10)
Use $5/1 MIR WYB Wall-E and Minute Maid

Kleenex With Lotion at 1.49 (BOGO)
Use $0.40/1 Kleenex Lotion Facial Tissue, exp. 12-15-08 (SS 10/5/08)
Only $0.69/2 after coupon!

Thanks FrugalFrenzy.blogspot.com!

I Plundered Bath & Body Works

This one was easy. Regularly this would have been over $165, but I got it all for $15.72! That's like 95% off! I used the coupon that was posted a while back for a free ScentPort. It was free as long as you bought something else in the store. I bought the cheapest thing I could find....candles for $1.25 each -- not bad. That coupon wasn't up for long. Guess the company took it down, but I printed me off one before they did that. These will make some good gifts to put with something else at Christmas.

It was fun and rumor is that they are having a great deal in December, so be on the lookout for that one.

The Coupon Queen on Channel 12

Saw her tonight...nothing new. If you missed it, she mentioned that CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid give away stuff each week. And that was about all she said.

Meanwhile, I'm trying to learn how to do better at the grocery store. I do better than many shoppers (only because many shoppers do not use coupons) but not nearly as good as some people I read about. That's my next deal to find out...how to save BIG at the grocery store. I'll let yall know when I get good at it. If you figure it out, you let me know!

Thanks Economy!

One of the good things about a bad economy is to the right. I'm hoping to post a pic soon of $1.50. Think I can find it? Of course, it would be good if the price was $0.00 b/c we were running off solar, but that's another story. This price was found in Danville, VA, and after I filled up I saw it for $1.83! The cheapest I've seen in NC is $2.08. See the difference in state taxes?

Get to Virginia and get some cheap gas!! The getting is good and should only get better!

Golden Corral: Free Meal for Military Members Monday, November 17, 2008

From Golden Corral's website:

The 2008 Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 17, 2008 from 5 pm to 9 pm in all Golden Corral Restaurants.

The free “thank you” dinner is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Monday dinner.

Thanks Money Saving Mom

Friday @ 11pm on WXII Channel 12

For all you newcomers to coupons out there, watch WXII Channel 12 TONIGHT at 11pm to see The Coupon Queen. She's some local girl who gets good deals all the time. I know they are talking about drugstores and finding deals in them, which is what I do. Don't know what all she is gonna say, but it might help you out. She's been on before and last year she got her Thanksgiving meal for a family of 5 with all the trimmings for $23, so she knows what she is talking about.

No Schick Quattro Coupon in All You

I went to the Reidsville Walmart at lunch to get this magazine. It's loaded with coupons, but not the one I'm looking for. It's probably a market thing and Schick decided not to place that coupon in this market here. If one of you finds this coupon in this magazine, let me know.

Hardward Store Coupon

Save $5 off $25 purchase! It's for True Value, but Lowe's and Home Depot should honor it as a competitor's coupon as well.

Thanks FrugalFrenzy.blogspot.com

All You magazine

All You magazine is still being offered for only $19.95 for a 2 year subscription. It's only found at Walmart and has a ton of coupons.

Here is a list of coupons in the December issue:

$0.55/1 any Kings Hawaiian Bread Product (except 4-pk. rolls)
$0.50/1 any Swiss Miss Sensible Sweets Hot Cocoa Mix Including No Sugar, Fat Free, Diet 25 Calorie, Pick Me Up, and Great Start
$0.50/1 any New York Frozen Product
$0.75/1 any Kids Colgate Toothpaste
$0.75/1 any Kids Colgate Toothbrush
$1/2 Chex Cereal
$1/2 Betty Crocker Pouch or Boxed Potatoes
$1/1 Ziploc Zip N Steam Bags
$2/1 Marie Callender’s Signature Sautés
$1/2 Heinz Cocktail Sauce
$1/1 Steam N Mash Ore-Ida
$0.55/1 Marzetti Dip (11-oz. or up)
$0.50/1 Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blend
$0.65/2 Domino Sugar (2-lbs. or larger)
$1/1 Tyson Single or Twin Pack Cornish Hens
$1/1 any Brut Product
$4/1 any Schick Quattro Titanium Razor, Refill, or Travel Gift Set
$0.55/2 Dole Cans Mandarin Oranges or Tropical Mixed Fruit
$0.50 off All You Health and Fitness
$0.75/1 Wet Ones Wipes Canister (40-ct. or larger) or Box of Singles
$1/2 POM Pomegranates
$1/1 Jergens Moisturizer (7.5-oz.), Natural Glow (2-oz.), or Body (4-oz.)
$1/2 Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough
$1/2 Nestle Toll House Morsels
FREE Colour Rush Eye Shadow WYB Sexy Curves Mascara
$1/1 Lasting Finish Lipstick
$1.50/1 Dove Cream Oil Body Lotion or Hand Cream
$1/1 Orville Kernel Popcorn
$1/1 Orville Popcorn Oil
$0.75/1 Slim Jim Canister (16-ct.) or larger
$1/1 Reddi-Whip Can (6.5-oz.) or larger
$1/1 Suave Moisturizing Lotion (18-oz.) or larger
$3.50/1 Dove Skinvitalizer

Thanks Deal Seeking Mom

Free Schick Quattro Titanium Razor at Walgreens

These are really nice razors and when you get a bunch of them for free, you don't have to spend any money on buying the blades. (I do the same thing with the Gillete Fusion razors.)

This razor is on sale for $6.99. To get it for free, use the $4/1 coupon from the December issue of All You magazine (see notes below) and stack that with the $3/1 Walgreens coupon from the Easy Saver booklet (found at the front of Walgreens when you walk in the door). If you do this, let me know.

**All You magazine is found only at Walmart. Look for it in the checkout lane magazine stand. It's a magazine aimed at working mothers who are trying to save money. It is a monthly magazine loaded with coupons and it has been on sale in the past for $20 for a 2 year subscription.

Harris Teeter Now Doubles

Yep, HT now doubles coupons up to 99 cents each day. This is only for the first 20 coupons, so if you have more, break your order into 2 orders. Read about their policy here.

To see the latest deals at HT, click here. If you spend $25, you can get a 10-22lb frozen turkey for just 59 cents a pound! Check it out....lots of discounts.

Also, Lowes Foods will double the first 20 coupons up to 99 cents each day as well.

Save on Cleaning Supplies

Click here to save a ton on SC Johnson products -- Pledge, Scrubbing Bubbles, Fantastik, Windex, etc.

Kmart Super Doubles -- Again!! November 12-16

Kmart is doing doubles again! Before you get too excited, supposedly only the stores with a grocery store are honoring this deal. For everyone in Reidsville, that cancels us out. There is a Kmart with a grocery store in Greensboro that will be doing it.

They will be doubling coupons up to and including $2. So a $2 coupon will be worth $4. I did this 2 weeks ago in Reidsville and bought $122 of shampoo, soap, cleaning supplies, dog treats, and a bunch of other things for $21.65 after coupons. Doing stuff like this keeps me from even going near the toiletries at the grocery store. In fact, I don't even know the last time I pushed a cart down that aisle. Now I mainly shop the edges of the store -- fruit, meat, milk, and frozen vegetables.

I'm definitely no Oprah watcher, but my fellow graduates of CVS University, Carrie and Kevin of Mt. Airy, NC, sent me a deal and I know some of yall would be into this. Check it out. Might be a good present for someone, especially if you don't know what to get and don't really feel like spending a lot of money

Walgreens Update

I took a look at the new store in Reidsville. Other than high prices, there's not much to speak of. I'll only be getting the deals there. I did find the Easy Saver booklets when I walked in. Go and grab you some. Stack those store coupons with manufacturer's coupons and Register Rewards, and I can see where you'd get some good deals.

In true Reidsville fashion there was a crowd and a half in there to see everything. Kinda like when they open a new Walmart. Everyone knows what's in there, but they wanna see it anyway. Talk about wasting money. Some of these people were buying the stupidest stuff. I'm talking Tweety Bird dog sweaters and baby shirts that say "Papi Es Fuerte". I guess its not wasting money if they needed that stuff, but come on. And you can also get your RCHS or Rams hooded sweatshirt for an inflated price as well.

New Muir's Glen Coupon $1/1

Click here to print the new $1/1 Muir's Glen Organic product coupon. Hit your back button to print it again. Walmart has diced organic tomatoes for around $1.20 a can, making this a good deal for organic tomatoes.

Thanks Money Saving Mom.

FREE Bag of Coffee from World Market

Want a free bag of coffee? According to this ad here you can get a free 8oz bag while supplies last. One bag, per person, per day. I had never heard of this place but they are nearby. Check this map to find the closest one to you.

Thanks Money Saving Mom

Walgreens Is OPEN

Looking at the sign now and yep, they're open. The sales paper had overpriced junk so far. If it weren't for the rebates, ECBs, or RR's (Register Rewards), I would not be shopping at these places. Hopefully they'll be improving the deal selection soon.

Not a "Remember When" Pic...

This is how much I paid for gas in Danville, VA this past weekend!! Sooooo nice not having a 2 for the first number.

I Don't Wanna Get Into Current Events....But

I know that those of you who read this tiny blog on this tiny piece of the Web would appreicate this. Read this brief article and think about it. Simply amazing.

CVS Deals Nov 9 - 15

This Week At CVS:

**Sunday and Monday Only!** Buy 1 L’Oreal Advanced RevitaLift Anti-Wrinkle Serum at $11.99, Get $11.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $1/1 coupon from 9/7 inserts
Free plus $1 overage after coupon and ECBs

**Sunday and Monday Only!** Buy 1 St. Ives Bodywash (18 oz.) at $3.99,
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 4)
$0.99 each after ECBs

Buy 1 Nova Max Blood Glucose monitor at $9.99
Get $9.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 Glaceau Vitamin Water (1 Ltr) at $1.59
Get $1.59 ECBs back (Limit 1)
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler at $2.99
Get $2 ECBs back (Limit 1)
Use $1/1 coupon from 10/05 or 11/09 inserts
Free after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Listerine Agent Cool Blue Tinting Rinse at $3.99
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 5)
Use $1/1 printable coupon here
Free after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Palmolive Dish Liquid at $1.49
Get $1 ECBs (Limit 5)
Use $0.25/1 coupon from 10/26 inserts
$0.24 each after coupon and ECBs

******NOVEMBER ECB DEALS******

Buy 1 Crest Pro-Health Whitening Toothpaste (4.2 oz.) at $3.49
Get $3.49 ECBs (Limit 2)
Use $1/1 coupon from 11/2 P&G insert
Free plus $1 overage after coupon and ECBs

Thanks Money Saving Mom

CVS: Reports from the Field

Headed out to grab some goods tonight and what I wound up doing was not the best deal, but stuff I can use or give away right now to family who have been wanting some more free stuff. Got 7 bottles of St. Ives body wash and 3 bottles of Garnier Shampoo for only $4 oop! (oop = out of pocket)

I know there are coupons out there for this stuff, but not sure where. If you know where they are, let me know so I can make profit on this stuff!

Word Is.....

The new Walgreens in Reidsville COULD be opening tomorrow (Monday). That'll add to the plunder we accumulate each week. I work across the street from it and if it is opening, I'll post about it here first thing.

Harris Teeter TRIPLES Pic

A friend of mine sent this in: "This is a picture of the stuff we got at Harris Teeter tonight. We got $50.00 worth of stuff for $17.90!!!! Thanks for all of your help, and for introducing us to the wonderful world of ECB's and coupons!! "

Yall did a great job!

This was the first time this couple did triples and look at what they got. I'd say they won the game at HT tonight.

Personalized Christmas Book (for kids)

My sister and I got our own individual personalized books for Christmas one year and we thought we were pretty important if someone wrote a book with us in it. You might want to get one for each of your kids, grandkids, nieces, or nephews. The offer is limited to one book per household, but I'm sure you could ship one to a friend's house as well if you'd like more than one. Click here for more. Oh yeah, it only costs one penny with free shipping.

Thanks iMommies

So Lame But So Funny

Circular Editor Makes Last-Minute Call To Run Fabric Softener As Top Coupon

MONTVALE. NJ—In a crucial, 11th-hour decision for one of the tristate area's largest weekly bargain supplements, Pathmark circular editor in chief Daniel Mauzy boldly opted to run a $0.75-off discount on Snuggle fabric softener as this week's top coupon. "The fact is, every other circular in town is going to be running this coupon up top, and if we bury it on page eight, we're the ones who are going to look like idiots," Mauzy said in a hastily convened emergency staff meeting yesterday. "People want to see more Snuggle on the front page, and I think it's high time we gave the people what they want." As a reward for his quick thinking and impeccable journalistic instincts, Mauzy was given a small raise and a mail-in two-for-one rebate on Glade PlugIns.

Only from The Onion

FREE 8x10 Picture at Walgreens

I've never had any pictures developed at Walgreens, but this would be worth it. Today through Saturday, November 8th at 11:59pm CT, you can use the code FREEPIC at checkout to receive a free 8x10 photo print. Order online and pick up at your store for no extra charge.

Thanks FrugalFrenzy.blogspot.com

HT Triples -- Colgate

So I've been reading about something HT does called "e-Vic". Not really sure on how this works, but apparently the $.75/1 Colgate coupon is tripling to $2.25 and the Colgate is on sale for $1.99, leaving you with a 26 cent PROFIT. This equals a $10 moneymaker (MM) with the e-Vic deal.

If anyone tries this, let me know.

FREE Gourmet Truffles

Like to eat? Try these truffles for FREE. I've sent off for several orders of them. Even shipping is free in the USA.

Stockpiling -- It Only Makes Sense

When I started this thing of getting SO MUCH stuff for free, I had to have a place to store it. I had no idea what I was getting into. First, I kept everything in the bags the cashier put them in. Very soon, that turned into plastic Tupperware boxes. After filling 4 of those, I emptied them into an empty closet. Problem solved. Plenty of room. After a few more good deals, triples at Harris Teeter, and a couple of trips to CVS and Rite Aid, I spread my stash to another closet. That one is about completely full and I need to find yet another spot. Or maybe I'll just cut back some on my deal seeking. But not too much...

Some people see my stockpile and think it's ridiculous, and it is. BUT when I need Windex, I just go and get a bottle. Something need dusting? I've got boxes and boxes of Pledge Wipes and bottles of Pledge. Hungry?? Grab one of 12 boxes or so of cereal (at 60 cents to 84 cents a box). Going to the beach? Take some sunscreen. I've got bottles of it. Wanna clean your bathroom? Here, take some toilet bowl cleaner, tub and sink cleaner, and while you're at it, mop the floors with one of 4 Swiffers I got. This article from Money Saving Mom will show you why it only makes sense to have a stockpile. This is not just for the ladies either. Guys can do it too, unless some of you guys just enjoy paying full retail for something. I have no problem with that either; it is your choice and I really don't care what you do with your money. But if you wanna maximize your dollar and always have supplies on hand, give it a shot.

0ne of the hardest things when you first get started is recognizing a good price when you see it. I used to get excited if I could get cereal for $2 a box. I never pay that now; more like 60 cents to 84 cents a box. But before I thought I was getting a good deal. One of the cool things about having a stockpile is you have enough of the items you use each day and they last you til that same item goes on sale again. If you play it right, you'll have enough of it to last you til its free or you make a profit again. If the item is full price and you have a coupon for it, most likely it is NOT a good deal. Most coupons expire in 6-8 weeks after they are issued, about the time the item on the coupon goes on sale. The trick is to combine store deals with coupons. That way you get the item at the lowest price AND the coupon discount as well. Put this with doubles (everyday at Lowes Food, up to 99 cents) or triples and you will get it for free or you'll make money on it, depending on the coupon policy of the store. Out of my 2 closets full of good, name brand stuff, I probably gave $20-$30 for all of it. The Swiffers and Swiffer Refills alone would have cost me more than $60! I have so much stuff for pennies when you get down to it.

The most amazing thing about all this is HOW MUCH YOU CAN GIVE AWAY!! Everyone knows someone who could use some help. Why not help them and all it will cost you is time? How many times have you thought about how much you would do for others if you had more money? Well when you get things for cheap/free/profit, then you can GIVE MORE and be a blessing to others. Try it out. I can guarantee that you'll get hooked.

Field & Stream -- FREE stuff

Do you like to hunt but hate to fish? Or would you rather be fishing instead of hunting? Doesn't matter -- got both covered. Field & Stream is needing people to test their products in the field. You fill out a survey about your hunting/fishing habits and they will send you products to test out. Oh yeah, you get to keep them too.

Click here for more details and then click here for hunting and here for fishing.

Thanks iMommies.

Vicky's Secrets: Reports from the Field

Heather Pulliam tried to get some stuff at Victoria's Secret using the links provided a few posts down. Apparently Vicky got mad that someone told her secret and now it's being reported that none of the links work. You gotta move fast. Vicky is tricky.

More posts to come later. I was too wrapped up in the election last night to hunt down anything good to post.

If any of you find anything good, send it my way.

Harris Teeter TRIPLES Master List

Check out the Master List (thanks Hot Coupon World) for the free/really cheap stuff at the Teeter. Not a bad lineup. Anyone going? What's your strategy? Hit me back with what you end up getting, along with your price before AND after coupons. My friend (and the one who got me started in all this) Cara Morton has been the big winner the last few triples by racking up HUGE deals and leading the way at 6am, babies in both arms, and steering the cart with a foot. She usually stocks up at these triple events and does not really have to go grocery shopping again for a few weeks. Saving money...gotta love it.

FYI -- There is a Harris Teeter in Danville, VA. Check out this map to find it.

Don't forget HT's coupon policy. Make your plans around it and take note of the number of like coupons you can use per transaction, as well as how many coupons they will triple per transaction. And don't forget your VIC card.

Starbucks -- FREE coffee

If you live/work near a Starbucks, go in tomorrow, tell them you voted, and you'll get FREE coffee. Don't lie and take the coffee, but actually GO VOTE tomorrow. And if you have not made a decision by now, perhaps you should just sit this one out! Or let me vote for you. :)

CVS: Reports from the Field

Got a call from a friend tonight, saying he got 3 bags of goods for less than $3!! He made off with 2 Wellpatches, 1 Febreeze, 2 tubes of toothpaste, 2 Glade candles, a glucose monitor, and a Reese's candybar. That is how to do it! He definitely won the game tonight and he's only been at for 3 weeks. Good job!!!

Vicky's Secrets??

Looks like she let this secret out of the bag. Guys, here is an early (and cheap) Christmas present. Word to the wise: Avoid the "Gently Used" section. Fight the urge to claw through tubs of (mostly) washed, pre-worn attire. No matter what the price, I'm sure your wife won't consider that a good deal. Forget any mention of buying only big bargains (here only), no matter what Dave Ramsey says!

Click here for the latest deals from Victoria's Secret.

Thanks iMommies!

Restaurant.com

Even without a coupon code, the gift certificates are priced at less than half of their face value. Use this week’s coupon code, and take an additional 50% off…that’s a $25 restaurant gift certificate for $5!

Click HERE, select your gift certificates, enter VOTE at the checkout, then recalculate the total to see your 50% savings. (The restaurant choices, terms, and available certificates, vary by geographic location, so check the selections in your travel destinations, as well as your local areas!)

Thanks iMommies!

Walgreens Deals Nov 2 - 8

I haven't figured out Walgreens yet. The closest one is 25 miles away, but they are opening one across the street from where I work anytime. The marquee keeps saying "Opening Soon", so you can bet as soon as they do, I'll be in there figuring out how to make off with a trunkload of stuff by winning at their game. Read below to find out how to get paid to take things off their shelves.

Here are the best deals at Walgreens this week, with thanks to Mercedes from Common Sense with Money for her help in compiling them. Be sure to stop by her blog to read her post on how her family saves money by buying in bulk.

WEEKLY DEALS

Schick Quattro Disposable Razor--on sale $5.99 each
Buy 2 and use 1 $2/1 manufacturer's coupon from 10/5 inserts
Use 1 B1G1 manufacturer's coupon from 10/19 inserts
Stack with $3/1 Walgreens coupon in November EasySaver catalog (should take off $6)
Get both free plus $2.01 in overage after coupons

Almay One Coat Mascara--on sale B1G1
Use $1/1 manufacturer coupon from 10/12 inserts or $2/1 from Kmart's Beauty Book
Submit for November EasySaver Rebate (Free after rebate item)
Get both free plus $1 or $2 in overage

Celestial Seasonings Tea 20ct box--on sale 2/$3
Use 2 $1/1 manufacturer coupon from 10/5 inserts
Stack with $1/2 Walgreens coupon in November EasySaver catalog
Get both free after coupons

Wrigley's Gum--on sale B1G1
Buy 2 and use B1G1 coupon from 10/5 inserts
Get both free after coupons

Glade Wisp Candle--on sale $5.99 each
Use $3/1 manufacturer coupon from 11/2 inserts
Submit for EasySaver November rebate #36--Limit 1
$0.99 after coupon and rebate

REGISTER REWARD DEALS

Vicks Nyquil LiquidCaps 12 ct. or 6 oz. Liquid--$4.99 each
Buy 1, Get $1 Register Reward;
Buy 2, Get $3 Register Rewards;
Buy 3, Get $6 Register Rewards back
Buy 3 and use 3 $1.50/1 manufacturer coupon from 10/12 inserts
Pay $1.49 each after coupons and Register Rewards when you buy 3

Buy 1 Oral B CrossAction Power Toothbrush (on sale $5.99), Get $2 in Register Rewards back
Buy 2 and use B1G1 coupon from 11/2 inserts
Get two for $3.99 after coupon and Register Rewards

See more Walgreens deals with coupon matchups for this week here.

NOVEMBER FREE-AFTER-REBATE ITEMS:

Almay One Coat Mascara--up to $6.99 rebate
Use $1/1 from 8/3 inserts
Free plus $1 overage after coupon and full rebate

L'Oreal Age Perfect Pro Calcium Radiance Perfector--up to $19.99 rebate
Use $2/1 manufacturer coupon from 10/5 inserts
Free plus $2 overage after coupon and full rebate

New to shopping at Walgreens? Start here.

Thanks Money Saving Mom!

CVS Deals Nov 2-8

Not impressive this week. If you haven't gotten your fill of the much coveted blood glucose monitoring system, you're in luck. Have at it!

Buy 1 Crest Pro-Health Whitening Toothpaste (4.2 oz.) at $3.49, Get $3.49 ECBs (This is a monthly deal with a limit of 2.) Use $1/1 coupon from 11/2 P&G insertFree plus $1 overage after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Nova Max Glucometer at $9.99, Get $9.99 ECBsFree after ECBs

Thanks Money Saving Mom

P&G coupons

Grab several copies of the paper today (Sunday). Get them at Walmart for$1.07 after tax. The monthly P&G coupon insert is included. Buy several copies and don't think about the price. You'll make the money back in one trip to CVS. I'll post what I got later this week.