Thrifty is Chic: March 2009

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

GraveYardMall.com: Obey Your Body Gift Set $6.25--Retail price $219.95

GraveyardMall.com has an awesome deal of the day at an unreal price! They are selling the Obey Your body "Dead Sea Mineral" Mother's Day Gift set for ONLY $6.25! The original retail value $219.95! You can also check out ObeyYourBody.com to get an idea of how expensive their products normally are.

The $6.25 set will come with two Luxury Peeling Gels, two Passion Hand & Body Lotions and one Mystery Item! The reason they're are able to sell this at such a low price is because the Obey Your Body company is getting rid of their old packaging and coming out with a new line. Shipping is $5.99. Please be aware that these gift sets won't be shipped out until April 27th.

I just bought mine and the total was $12.24(I have heard if you want to order multiple sets shipping cost does not go up much)

Monday, March 30, 2009

Free Cottonelle

Do you want Free TP?

At Fry's they always have the 4-pack of Cottonelle TP for $1 and of course they double coupons, so if you want to score some free toilette paper print off these coupons.

*Hurry and print these, they go fast

Did you see?! The $0.50/1 Cottonelle 4-pack or larger coupon is back on Coupons.com! Hurry

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Walgreens: Deals for the week of March 29-April 4, 2009

There are some pretty good deals this week

Here are the best I have Found(if you are new to Walgreens shopping please click here)
Monthly Free After EasySaver Rebates

One a Day Multi-Vitamin Drink Mix (2 ct) $1.49
$1.49 EasySaver Rebate #1
Use the $1 coupon from the 1/4SS (expires on 3/31)
Final cost FREE, plus a $1 moneymaker!

Wal-Itin Allergy Relief 30ct $6.99
$6.99 Easysaver rebate #10
Final cost FREE!

Printer cartridge Refill $7.50
$7.50 Easysaver rebate #28
Final cost FREE!

Other EasySaver Rebates Worth Doing

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Make Up Products
Purchase $10 worth and get a $10 EasySaver Rebate #6
The least expensive item is the Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Tinted Moisturizer priced at $12.99
Use the $1 coupon from the 2/22SS
Final cost $1.99
You may want to hold off on purchasing this and wait for a possible upcoming sale. That way you may be able to snag a FREE product and possibly make some money too!
Be on the look out for try me free stickers on select Organic Wear Natural Origin Mascara. Rebate form available here.

Register Reward Deals

Buy 1 Edge Infused Energy Shaving Gel at $3.59, Get $3.59 Register Rewards
Free after Register Rewards

Buy 1 Skintimate Cream Shave at $2.99, Get $2.99 Register Rewards
Free after Register Rewards(you can not buy both of these shave gels in tha same transaction, or back to back because they are the same promo,buy separately)

Purchase Softsoap Bodywash for $3.99=Coupon for a FREE Softsoap Bodywash
Use the $1 coupon from All You magazine
Or $1 coupon from here
Final cost as low as 2/$2.99, just $1.50 each!

Chapstick 100% Natural or True Shimmer $1.99=$1.99RR
Final cost FREE!

Diet Pepsi 12 packs 4/$12=$3RR
Use the buy 2 get one free coupon from here, IE or Firefox(I think this coupon has run out of copies)
Final cost $6 for 4 12 pks, just $2 per pk!

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Life or Cap’n Crunch Cereal (15 or 16 oz)2 for $5= $2RR (on 2)
Quaker printables here, here or from the 1/4 & 3/8RP.

Deal Scenario:
Purchase 2 Life Cereal for $5
Use 2 $1 coupons from here
Pay $3
Get back a $2RR
Final cost .50 per box!

Freebies

Equal Sweetener 2/$5
Use the $2.50/1 coupon from the 1/4SS
Final cost FREE!

Other Great Deals

Reynolds Foil .89 after in ad coupon

Schick Xtreme 3 Disposable razors (4 ct.)--priced at $7.49
Use the $2/1 coupon in the April EasySaver booklet
Stack with the $3/1 coupon from the 3/8 SmartSource
$2.49 after coupon

No Nonsense Pantyhose buy one get one free
Prices starting at $2.49
Buy 2 for a total of $2.49
Use two $1 coupons from the 3/29SS
Final cost ONLY .49 for 2!

Soy Joy Bars 2/$1
Use the buy one get one free coupon from the 2/22SS
Final cost .25 per bar!

Vitamin Water 3 for $3 with in ad coupon
Use the $1/2 Vitamin Water coupon from the EasySaver booklet
Final cost .50 per water!

Halls Cough Drops $1.39 with in ad coupon
Use .75 coupon from here
Final cost .64!

Red Baron Pizza 2 for $5
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 3/1RP
Final cost $2 per pizza!

Friday, March 27, 2009

Free Glucerna

How I made $4.02 off for buying cereal and the cereal was free! At Fry's the Glucerna Cereal is $3.99, click here to get a $5.00 off any one cereal purchase (you can print two per computer). Here is how this breaks down, I bought two boxes of cereal at 3.99 then I used two $5 coupons which gives you a total of $2.02 in overage. Then you can also get reimbursed a $1.00 per box from Caregivers Marketplace.(When I checked out I got a Catalina that printed that gave me a $2.00 off my next purchase of 2 glucerna cereal boxes, so I did this deal again and made a total of $6.02 on my second purchase). Just make sure you purchase other items they will not give you money back.

also Call 1-877-879-4857 (it's an automated call) to receive a free $5/1 coupon for Glucerna cereal. Most stores have these priced at around $4.50 so the coupon makes them free

Bolt deal just got sweeter

Hey everyone the Bolt movie deal just got a little sweeter there is also a $4.00 rebate you can combine $5.00 off coupon. If you already bought it I hope you kept your receipt. Click here to print rebate form.
(Great Easter Basket Filler)

See earlier post

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Good Deals 3/25/09

Albertson’s Thanks, Shannon

Gallon milk – 1.57 (limit 2)
GM cereal – 1.55 3/8 SS
Ground sirloin family pack – 1.98 lb.
Green grapes - .68 lb.
1 lb. mini carrots - .88
Tilapia fillets – 2.88 lb.
American beauty pasta, Hunt’s sauce - .88
Progresso soup - .63 2/8 GM
Glade spray - .44 3/15 SS
Wrigley’s gum – free 3/15 SS
Jonagold apples - .88 lb.
Vine tomatoes – 1.88 lb.

Fry’s

Whole chicken – .57 lb.
Pears - .88 lb.
Avocados – 1.00
Vine tomatoes – 1.59 lb.
Misc. apples - .88 lb.
Center cut pork chops – 1.77 lb.
Green grapes - .77 lb.
Milk – 1.47 lb. (limit 2)
Quaker cereal (Life + Cap’n Crunch) - .50 1/4 V (buy 4, save $4, limit one reward per transaction)
Quaker Oatmeal to go - .50 1/4 V
Maybelline full line sale – 40% off…use 1/18 V for $1 off mascara
Pillsbury grands - .45 2/8 GM
Pillsbury pizza crust – free 1/18, 1/25 SS
Kroger 4 lb. sugar – 1.88
Broccoli or cauliflower – 1.00 lb.

Safeway

2 lb. strawberries – 2.88
Buy 10 items, save $5 instantly (mix and match, no reward limit)

Hefty plates - .50 1/18 V
Irish Spring 3 bar pkg. - .50 3/15 SS
Lysol all purpose cleaner – 1.00 3/15 SS

Bashas – 77^th anniversary sale

Split chicken breasts – .77 lb.
Large tomatoes - .77 lb.
Medium avocados - .77
Iceberg lettuce - .77
4 lb. bag potatos - .77
Milk – 1.49 (limit 2)
GM cereal – 1.44 3/8 SS
Red peppers - .77

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Sam's Club Deals

I had to run to Sam's Club to get some strawberries for church, while I was there I wanted to check out the clothes and there were some pretty good deals. I got a Calvin Klein Sweater for Paul for $4.81 (which I am going to stash away for next Christmas). I also found super cute Hurley hoodies for kids they are $1.97 the only sizes I saw for the hoodies were 2-4.(There were also some long sleeved izod polos for $4.81). I am sure these will go fast so if you want these head on over to Sam's.

160 Spring/Summer Bulbs for $9.99 (free shipping)

Bulbs Direct offers 80 Free Bulbs when you purchase 80 Bulbs. 160 Spring/Summer Bulbs total for $9.99 with free shipping. Thanks, Slickdeals

Includes:

40 Allium Moly's
20 Iris Hollandica
60 Brodiaea Queen Fabiola
40 Anemone Coronaria De Caen

More Bulbs:

Florists favourite Bulb Collection: 80 Bulbs $7, 160 Bulbs $10
All Bulbs
(not sure how long this sale will last)

Sony PSP Remote Control/Sterio Headse $0.99 (Free Shipping) Today only, these go fast.

Wednesday’s eForCity Daily Deal is a remote control/stereo headset, compatible with Sony’s PSP 2000 and PSP 3000. The regular retail price is $34.99, but the first 2,000 customers can purchase for $0.99 and pay $0 shipping, with Wednesday’s coupon code. The coupon code will be valid on Wednesday, March 25th (today!), starting at 5:30pm PST/7:30pm CST/8:30pm EST.

Click HERE to order and enter the SONPSPHS coupon code at checkout.

The coupon code will be invalid if used prior to the time listed above, and the $0.99 price is valid for the first 2,000 orders only. Orders through 03/25/09 are priced based on the total quantity sold:
$0.99 shipped for the first 2000 customers
$4.99 shipped for 2001st - 4000th customers
$6.99 shipped for 4001st + customers

Click HERE to view product details prior to the Daily Deal start time.

Listen to your favorite music on your Sony PSP 2000 / PSP 3000 with these high quality stereo earphones.

Wired remote features

Fast forward / Rewind
Play / Pause
Volume control
Hold switch
Clip

Clip the remote to your shirt or collar for easy access.

Fits comfortable in your pocket, purse or backpack.

Excellent sound quality in all ranges.

Impedance: 32 OHM

Maximum Power Input: 5 mW

Sensitivity: 115db (front), 102db (back)

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20KHz

Wired remote cord length: 85 cm / 33.5 inches

Headset cord length: 70 cm / 27.5 inches

Color: Black

Accessory ONLY. Sony PSP not included.

Thanks, Imommies

Monday, March 23, 2009

Great Deal for Disney on Ice

I was given this flyer to promote the Disney On Ice coming this April in phoenix. It has a promo code to get a 4-pack of tickets for $44 (plus ticketmaster fees). This makes them almost half the price of regular tickets ..and they are for the really great sections closer to the ice.

*go to www.ticketmaster.com to purchase with promo coupon code MOM

Thanks, Amy

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Kmart double coupons

Kmart $2 Super Double coupons are back on March 22-28!
Below are some coupon match ups. (I am not usually a Kmart fan, but some of these deals look pretty good)

Double Mint gum and other varieties $1
Use the free coupon from the 3/15SS
Final cost FREE!

Trident gum (3 pks) 3/$7
Use the $2 coupon from the 3/8SS
Final cost FREE!

Trident gum Xtra Care (single pk) $1.49
Use the .75 coupon from the 3/8SS
Final cost FREE!

Nature's Source (26 oz.) Cleaners $2.50
Use the $1 coupon from the 3/1SS
Final cost .50!

Clorox Bleach $1.67
Use the .75 coupon from the 1/25RP
Final cost .17!

Select Hershey's & Reese's (9.2–12.6-oz.) packaged Chocolates $2.33
Use the $1 coupon from the 3/1SS
Final cost .33!

Select Vaseline Lotion $2.99
Use the $1.25 coupon from the 3/1RP
Final cost .49!

AirHeads Extremes Sweetly Sour Belts $1
Use the .55 coupon from the 3/22SS
Final cost FREE!

olgate Kids Toothpaste (select varieties)$1.99
Use .75 coupon from the 2/22SS
Final cost .49!

Lysol wipes $2.50
Use $1 coupon from the 3/15SS
Final cost .50!

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner $2.00
Use .75 off coupon from the 3/15SS
Final cosy .50

Lysol Disinfect Spray $4.50
Use the $2 coupon from the 2/1SS
Final cost .50!

Glade Candles $2.50
Use the $1.50 coupon from the 3/15SS
Final cost FREE!

Soft Scrub Scrubby Pads $2.79
Use the $1.50 coupon from the 3/8SS
Final cost FREE!
Thanks, hip2save

Target Deals 3/22-3/28

Disney's Bolt DVD $15.99
Or Blu-ray $26.99
(available for purchase on Tuesday)
Use the $5 coupon or $10 Blu-ray coupon from here
Final cost ONLY $10.99
Or $16.99 for the Blu-ray!
Great price for a new movie!

Saturday, March 21, 2009

How to save money at Walgreens

Warning long post!

Do you guys know how to save money by shopping at Walgreens? Well if not I am here to help you get started.

Besides the normal store sales Walgreens has three different ways to save money.
1. Is the Easy Savor Catalog or rebate book (this is located at the front of each store with the flyers). You will most likely want to grab one on the way in.
The monthly EasySaver catalog usually includes a few free after rebate items for the month and also a number of other rebates they are offering for the month. Some of the items listed in the booklet which are not free after rebate at their normal price will usually go on sale one week during the month and will then be free after rebate at the sale price.
In order to use the rebate deals you first need to purchase the item that is on rebate and then submit the item, (here in AZ we can submit the item online at Walgreens.com) make sure you keep your reciepts. You can choose to have the rebate sent back to you in the form of a check or you can have it sent back in the form of a gift card. I personally recommend the gift card because if you choose this method you get an additional 10% back. The gift card is also a great idea, because the next month you can purchase the rebate items again, but this time you can use your gift card. So it is kind of like paying once and getting free items for as long as you choose to.
It usually takes around 4-6 weeks for your first rebate to be processed and for you to receive your gift card. Once you have the gift card and just need them to recharge it, it normally takes 2-3 weeks. They'll send you a postcard saying your rebate $ have been added to your gift card. You can also always log in to their website at any time to check on the status of your rebate.
One of the best perks about this is that you can use manufacture coupons on the rebate items and you will still get back the full amount of the rebate. This will help you grow your dollar amount on your gift card.
2. Using manufacture coupon with the easy saver coupons. What are easy saver coupons you ask? They are the store coupon that is in the Walgreens flyer. Because they are store coupons you can stack them with manufacture coupons. This means you can double up on the coupons.

3. Register Rewards (RR) this is when you buy a certain product or products and you get a coupon at the end of your transaction to use towards a future purchase. They usually have a few of these deals a week. You can also use coupons on these deals as well and you can sometimes get items for nearly free. You can usually “roll” these over onto another (RR) deal. For instance this past week they had a deal if you bought 3 Listerine mouth rinse you got a $6 RR back. There was also another (RR) deal if you bought four 2 liters of soda you got $2 RR back. So what I did is I first bought the mouth rinse and got back my $6 (RR) and I then turned around and used it on the soda. So I got the soda for free plus $2 (rr) to use towards whatever I want. (you cannot use the same (RR) promotion for the same deal). This is kind of hard to explain for instance with the mouth wash, once I got the (RR) for buying those items I could not turn around and use it for the mouth wash again. I hope this makes sense if you need clarification, let me know.

• You must have as many items as you have coupons, in some cases when you purchase something using a manufacture coupon and a store coupon you would then have 2 coupons for 1 item. This will not work; you will need to get a “filler” item, such as a pencil, candy or something small.
• Sometimes Walgreens is a can be frustrating with coupons, but keep at it and eventually you will be a pro.

Walgreens Deals 3/22-3/28

*please read my earlier post about saving money at Walgreens before you attempt to do any of these deals.

Monthly Free After EasySaver Rebates

Advanced Memory Formula (45 ct) soft gels $19.99
$19.99 EasySaver Rebate
Final cost FREE!

Axe Hair Care $5.99
$5.99 EasySaver Rebate
Final cost FREE!

Wal-Zyr 24 hr allergy relief 5ct $3.99
$3.99 EasySaver Rebate
Final cost FREE!

Extra Strength Headache Relief 20ct gel $2.99
$2.99 EasySaver Rebate
Final cost FREE!

Weekly Deals

Pepsi 12 pks-buy 3 for $10.92 get one free with in ad coupon
Plus use the buy 2 get 1 free coupon from here, IE or Firefox
Final cost 4 12 pks for ONLY $7.28, just $1.82 per pack!

Trident Gum .79 with in ad coupon
Use the .75 coupon from the 3/8SS
Final cost .04!

Stride Gum .79 with in ad coupon
Purchase 3 and use the $2/3 coupon from the 3/22SS
Final cost 3 pack for ONLY .37!

Schick Quattro Razor $8.99
Use the $4 EasySaver coupon
Plus use the $4 coupon from the 3/22
Final cost ONLY .99!

Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste (4.6 0z) .99
Use the .75 coupon from the 2/22SS
Final cost .24!

Walmart Clearance

I was just at the walmart in Prescott, and for some reason I happened to go in the store through the garden center entrance. Right at the entrance there were carts full of clearance items, the best deals I found were glove and scarf sets for $1.00. I bought a couple to save for next Christmas, I thought they were pretty cute. There is also a clearance isle that is next to the health and beauty dept. They had quit a few toys 75% off, I just thought I would pass this along I am not sure how long this stuff will last.(sorry no pics, not sure where my camera is)
p.s. I don't know if they have these items at the P.V. Walmart

Friday, March 20, 2009

The Lego Store: $99.99 Lego's for $20 shipped!

Wow!!! There have been so many great online bargains this week! Here's yet another one! If your kids love Lego's, then this will be a great buy to snag!

The Lego Store has Lego Space Skulls 956-piece set for $19.98 (priced originally at $99.99)! Shipping is $4.95. If you add on an inexpensive (.02 or more) "filler" item, then you'll be able to use this $5 off $20 coupon code: bscd29

Inexpensive filler items:

LEGO Holiday Minifigure Gift Wrap & Tags .98

Pick a brick products

Final cost after the coupon code will ONLY be $20-$23 shipped depending upon what filler item you choose! Great deal!!! (p.s. not sure how long this deal will last)
thanks, slickdeals

Free Diabetes Kit offer

If you or someone you know has diabetes, you can qualify to receive a free Diabetes Kit here.

Toys 'R Us: Free Thomas Wooden Train (March 21-22, 2009 only)

(I realize we do not have a Toys R Us, But maybe you know someone in the valley who lives near one).

Go here to print your coupon for a free wooden Thomas train at Toys 'R Us this weekend. I'm guessing these will go quickly so if you're interested in taking advantage of this deal, I recommend going early on Saturday.

To make it more worth your while, bring your children with you on Saturday between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. and they can enjoy special activities and freebies in celebration of the Little People 50th Birthday celebration. More details here.

Thanks, Freebies 4 Mom!

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Frugal Cleaning Products

I am so excited to get emails from you guys! I really want this to be a community blog where everyone shares their ideas and helpful hints. Deborah emailed me a list of frugal homemade cleaning supplies with price comparisons. Thanks, Deborah!

P.S. I thought I would just put my two cents in about a great frugal cleaner. I have found that baking soda works great, just shake some on a slightly damp cleaning rag and watch your tub shine like new. Also if you have a empty Parmesan cheese shaker you could put the baking soda in it and use it just like Ajax or any other type of cleanser.

Window Cleaner

Windex 26 ounces $3.99

Home Made: 64 ounces (more than twice as much) $3.39

To Make: Combine 1 Part water with one part rubbing alcohol and put in a spray bottle.
Use exactly as you would any spray window product. Be sure to label.

Furniture Polish:

Pledge 25.5 oz. $4.29

Olive Oil Polish: $3.12 This will last at least one year in the average home

To Make: Combine in a jar with a screw top: 1 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup white vinegar
Label jar. Shake and apply with a soft cloth and buff. Will not only polish but
will also moisturize furniture.

Mineral Oil Polish: 12 oz. $1.81

To Make: Combine 1 cup of Mineral Oil and a few drops of lemon extract in a screw top jar. Shake prior to using. Apply with a soft cloth and buff.

Dishwasher Spot Stopper

Wave Jet made by Earth Friendly Products: 8 oz. $3.99 Will last approx. 2 months

Home Made: 1 cup Twenty Mule Team Borax and 1/2 cup Baking Soda $.62 for 12 oz.

To use: Add 1 teaspoon along with your automatic dishwasher detergent.
Should last 3 to 4 months.

Liquid Fabric Softener:

Snuggle Softener - softens 32 loads $5.99

White Vinegar: $0.8 per load

To Use: Add 1/4 cup of whit

Here are some exchanges for those cleaning and laundry products you buy at the store and the savings if you make them yourself.

I priced out all the products at a Safeway Store and I priced the most commonly used cleaning and laundry products that you would buy on a regular basis.

Remember, when making your own products you can save even more money by buying larger sizes and buying at stores such as WalMart, Sams Club, Costco, etc.

Grocery Deals 3/18-3/24

Shannon has been so kind to type all of these local grocery deals up and she has given me permission to post them on my blog. Thank you Shannon!

Good Deals 3/18/09

Albertson’s

London Broil – 1.88 lb.

Select beverages (RC, 7-up, A&W, etc.) - .80 (when you buy 10, mix and match)

Broccoli - .77 lb.

Gallon milk – 1.50 (limit 2)

Post honeycomb - .95 3/1 SS

4 lb. strawberries – 4.77

Oroweat bread - .88 3/15 SS