This Week's Bargain(s)

Here's this week's bargain(s).


CVS
2 Planters Flavor Grove Almonds (on sale $5 for 2)
- 2 $2.50 CVS coupon (Red Machine print out, went to the store 2x in 2 days)
- $1/2 RP MC coupon
3 AZO Itch Relief Cream ($6.99 get $5 ECB Limit 3 til end of the month)
- 3 $2 off MC coupon (pdf)
- $4 off $20 CVS coupon (from my email)
- used $9.98 ECB
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE ($0.00 tax)

Shop-Rite
Barilla Pasta ($1.99)
- $FREE VocalPoint coupon
Shop-Rite: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE

Walgreens
6 Snickers Nutcracker candy (3 for $1)
- $1/3 MC coupon
Walgreens: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE ($0.14 tax)
Cost without coupons/discounts: $29.96
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $29.96

Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE

Plus, $15 in CVS Extra Care Bucks for future CVS use.
I'll say this was a successful shopping trip.
You, too, can live your life as a Froo-Gal!

Playing Catchup on This Week's Bargains

Bargain(s) from 10/1/10.


CVS
Reach Access Flosser ($2.99 get $2.99 ECB)
- used $5.98 ECB
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE ($0.35 tax)

Cost without coupons/discounts: $5.98
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $5.98

Plus, $5.98 in CVS Extra Care Bucks for future CVS use.
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Bargain(s) from 10/24/10.


CVS
Oral-B Vitality Toothbruch (on sale $23 get $13 ECB)
- $10 off MC coupon
Neutrogena Triple Moisure Conditioner (on sale $7.49 get $7.49 Unadvertised Deal)
- used $4 off $20 CVS email coupon
- used $15.50 ECB
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $0.99 ($1.38 tax)

Cost without coupons/discounts: $30.49
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $29.50

Plus, $20.49 in CVS Extra Care Bucks for future CVS use.

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Bargain(s) from 11/4/10.

Whole Foods
Snikiddy Baked Fries ($2.99)
- $FREE Snikiddy coupon
Whole Foods: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE

CVS
2 Crest Pro-Health For Me Toothpaste (on sale $3.69 each get $2 ECB Limit 2)
- $2 Vocalpoint coupon
- $1 Vocalpoint coupon
CVS prtable toothbrush with flosser ($1.29)
- $1 CVS coupon
Oral-B Stages toothbrush ($6.99 get $2 ECB)
- $5 MC coupon
Cold Buster Medicine ($8.99 get $8.99 ECB)
CVS Nail Polish Remover ($1.99)
- used $4 off $20 CVS coupon
- used $13.49 ECB
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $0.15 ($0.83 tax)

Cost without coupons/discounts: $29.63
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $29.48

Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $0.15

Plus, $15 in CVS Extra Care Bucks for future CVS use.

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Bargain(s) from 11/17/10.

CVS (Purchase 1)
Pumpkin Master 4-in-1 Carving Tool (clearance $0.19)
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $0.19 ($0.01 tax)
*did this to get my Green Bag Tag $1 coupon

CVS (Purchase 2)
Pumpkin Master 4-in-1 Carving Tool (clearance $0.19)
2 NYC New York Color Nail Polish ($1.99 each, Buy 1 get 50% off 2nd)
- 2 $1 off MC coupon
- used $1 ECB
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $0.19 ($0.13 tax)

Cost without coupons/discounts: $3.37
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $2.99

Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $0.38

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Bargain(s) from 11/23/10.

CVS
BioLuxe Trial Size Conditioner ($1.99)
- $FREE CVS email coupon
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE

Target
Cheerios 14oz ($2.99)
- $1 off target coupon
- $1 off MC coupon
2 Reach Floss ($0.97)
- 2 - $1 off MC coupon (overage)
2 cartons of eggs ($0.99 each)
- $0.50 off 2 online coupon
White Bread ($1.49 each)
- $FREE Target mailer coupon
- got $0.05 off for using reusable bag
Target: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $2.39

Cost without coupons/discounts: $10.39
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $8.00

Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $2.39

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Bargain(s) from 11/26/10 Black Friday Deals.

Note: I did a few separate purchases to maximize my ECBs. I started off with $31.99 ECB but ended up with $40.30 ECB!

CVS (Purchase 1)
Herbal Essence Hydralicious Shampoo ($3.99 get $3.99 ECB Limit 2)
Colgate Sensitive ($3.99 get $3.99 ECB Limit 2)
Carmex ($0.99 get $0.99 ECB Limit 1)
Eucerin Lotion ($6.99 get $6.99 ECB Limit 1)
- $1 off online coupon
Listerine PocketPack 3 pack ($2.99 get $2.99 ECB Limit 2)
Gilette Deodorant ($4 get $4 ECB Limit 1)
- $2 off online coupon
Renpure Shampoo ($4.99 get $4.99 ECB Limit 1)
Mars M&M King Size ($1.59 get $1.59 ECB Limit 5)
Reese Peanut Butter Cups ($0.79 get $0.79 ECB Limit 5)
LA Looks Gel ($2.99 get $2.99 ECB Limit 1)
Philips In-Ear Headphones ($6.99 get $6.99 ECB Limit 1)
- used $5 off $25 CVS coupon
- used $31.99 ECB
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $0.31 ($2.80 tax)

CVS (Purchase 2)
Herbal Essence Hydralicious Conditioner ($3.99 get $3.99 ECB Limit 2)
Colgate Sensitive ($3.99 get $3.99 ECB Limit 2)
Listerine PocketPack 3 pack ($2.99 get $2.99 ECB Limit 2)
Renpure Conditioner ($4.99 get $4.99 ECB Limit 1)
Mars M&M King Size ($1.59 get $1.59 ECB Limit 5)
Reese Peanut Butter Cups ($0.79 get $0.79 ECB Limit 5)
Excedrine Trial Size ($0.99 get $0.99 ECB Limit 1)
- used $19.33 ECB (from previous purchase)
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE ($1.58 tax)

CVS (Purchase 3)
Mars M&M King Size ($1.59 get $1.59 ECB Limit 5)
Reese Peanut Butter Cups ($0.79 get $0.79 ECB Limit 5)
Advil PM Trial Size ($0.99 get $0.99 ECB Limit 1)
- used $3.37 ECB (from previous purchase)
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE ($0.21 tax)

CVS (Purchase 4)
Mars M&M King Size ($1.59 get $1.59 ECB Limit 5)
Reese Peanut Butter Cups ($0.79 get $0.79 ECB Limit 5)
- used $2.38 ECB (from previous purchase)
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE ($0.21 tax)

CVS (Purchase 5)
Mars M&M King Size ($1.59 get $1.59 ECB Limit 5)
Reese Peanut Butter Cups ($0.79 get $0.79 ECB Limit 5)
- used $2.38 ECB (from previous purchase)
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE ($0.21 tax)

Cost without coupons/discounts: $67.76
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $67.45

Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $0.31

Plus, $40.30 in CVS Extra Care Bucks for future CVS use.

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Bargain(s) from 12/1/10.

CVS
Complete Multi-Purpose Solution (on sale $9.99 get $9.99 ECB)
EOS Lip Balm (sale $2.99 get $2.99 ECB Unadvertised Deal)
- used $12.97 ECB
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $0.01 ($0.91 tax)

Target
Vaseline Deep Moisture Lotion (sale $2.46 overage)
- $1.00 off MC coupon
- $1.50 off Target coupon from www.target.com/coupon
Vaseline Total Moisture Lotion (sale $2.69 overage)
- $1.00 off MC coupon
- $1.50 off Target coupon from www.target.com/coupon
2 NYC New York City Nail Polish ($1.72 each overage)
- 2 $1 off MC coupon
- 2 $1 off Target coupon from www.target.com/coupon
Doritos ($0.99)
- got $0.05 off for using reusable bag
Target: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $0.53 ($0.25 tax)

Cost without coupons/discounts: $22.56
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $22.02

Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $0.54

Plus, $12.98 in CVS Extra Care Bucks for future CVS use.

I'll say these were a successful shopping trips.
You, too, can live your life as a Froo-Gal!

This Week's Bargain(s)

Here's this week's bargain(s).


CVS
Revlon DoubleTwist 2 tubes mascara (on sale $6.99 get $5 ECB)
Alive Vitamins ($9.99 get $9.99 ECB got rebate from last week's sale)
- $1 off MC coupon
- $5 off CVS coupon for taking online survey
- used $11 ECB
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE ($0.13 tax)

Target
2 Market Pantry Mozzerella sticks ($0.44 each)
- 2 - $0.50 off deli coupon from www.target.com/coupon (overage)
2 bag of carrots 1lb ($0.99)
- 2 - $0.99 off produce coupon from www.target.com/coupon (overage)
2 boxes of Q-tips ($2.39 each)
- 2 - $1 off MC
- 2 - $1 off coupon from www.target.com/coupon
- got $0.05 off for using reusable bag
Target: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $0.54

Cost without coupons/discounts: $24.62
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $24.08

Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $0.54

Plus, $15 in CVS Extra Care Bucks for future CVS use.

I'll say this was a successful shopping trip.
You, too, can live your life as a Froo-Gal!

Last Week's Bargain(s)

Here's last week's bargain(s).


CVS (Purchase 1)
Purex ($3.99 get $2 ECB)
- $1 off MC coupon
High Octane Chews ($1.99 get $1.99 ECB limit 1 per purchase, limit 2 total)
Nivea Active 3 ($4.99 get $4.99 ECB)
- $1 off MC coupon
Headphones ($6.99 get $6.99 ECB) (got rebate from the week before)
- used $16 ECB
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE ($1.26 tax)

CVS (Purchase 2)
High Octane Chews ($1.99 get $1.99 ECB)
- used $1.99 ECB
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE ($0.14 tax)

Wal-Mart
4 bottles 4oz Bio-True ($4)
- used 4 - $4 off coupons
4 Post-It Notes ($0.75)
- used 4 - $1 off coupons (overage)
Wal-Mart: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE

Cost without coupons/discounts: $38.95
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $38.95
Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE

Plus, $15.98 in CVS Extra Care Bucks for future CVS use.

I'll say this was a successful shopping trip.
You, too, can live your life as a Froo-Gal!

Free Kashi

Free Kashi Strawberry Cereal Bar, Granola Bar or Crackers. Go here to sign up for your free sample!

This Week's Bargain(s)

Here's last week's bargain(s).
CVS
Doritos Chips ($0.99 get $1 ECB wyb 2)
- $1 off MC coupon
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE
Target
1 small Archer Farms French Bread ($0.99)
- $1.00 off coupon from www.target.com/coupon
1 Market Pantry Hamburger Buns ($1.02)

- $1.00 off coupon from www.target.com/coupon
2 bag of carrots 1lb ($0.99)
- 2 $1 off coupon for Produce from www.target.com/coupon
1 Simply Lemondade(sale $1.99)Target: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $0.96

- $1.00 off coupon from www.target.com/coupon
1 Chef Michael's Dog Food ($.87)

- $Free MC coupon
- got $0.05 off for using reusable bag

Cost without coupons/discounts: $7.84
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $6.88

Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $0.96
Plus, $1 in CVS Extra Care Bucks for future CVS use.
(I bought another bag of Doritos on a previous trip)

I'll say this was a successful shopping trip.
You, too, can live your life as a Froo-Gal!

Last Week's Bargain(s)

Here's last week's bargain(s).

CVS (Trip 1) - Purchase 1
Blink Tears Lubricating Eye Drops .5 oz ($7.99 get $7.99 ECB Limit 1)
- $1.50 online coupon
Tylenol Precise Cream 2.5oz ($7.99 get $3 ECB)
- $2 MC coupon
Zegerid OTC 14ct ($9.99 get $7 ECB Limit 1)
- $3 online coupon
- used $5 off $25 CVS email coupon
- used $11 ECB1 small bag of Doritos ($0.99 get $1 ECB wyb 2)- $1 off MC coupon but the cashier didn't put it through properly & I had already left the store :(
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $4.47

CVS (Trip 1) - Purchase 2
Purex Complete 3-in-1 laundry sheet 20ct ($5.99 get $2 ECB Limit 1)
- $3 off MC coupon
- used $3 ECB from above purchase
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE

Cost without coupons/discounts: $32.95
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $28.49

Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $4.47
Plus, $16.99 in CVS Extra Care Bucks for future CVS use.

I'll say this was a successful shopping trip.
You, too, can live your life as a Froo-Gal!

Get 25% off one item at Sports Authority

You can get 25% off one item at Sports Authority from now until Sunday, August 15. Just click on the link to get to the Sports Authority site & either print it or use coupon code SA25FF to get 25% off one item. This would be great on something that is currently on sale.

DSW coupon

DSW has an online coupon for $10 off anything $10 or more on regular priced items only. You can use this for something cheap like a wallet or other small items. You must be a DSW rewards customer (which is free). Use coupon code Get10 when ordering. This offer ends August 11, so take advantage now!

Money Saving Madness giveaway

Money Saving Madness is holding a giveaway for a $25 gift card to Walmart. Go check it out!

Giveaway: Seventh Generation Back-to-School Pack

Go visit Money Saving Madness for a Seventh Generation Back-to-School Pack Giveaway. The site has many useful tips on where to get great bargains & how to use coupons for the best deals. Go visit them today!

IHOP - Kids eat Free in August

IHOP is having a deal in the month of August. Receive one free Kid's Meal with each adult entree purchase.

Sobe Lifewater

Sobe Lifewater is once again on sale at CVS for Buy 1 Get 1 Free. If you've been playing the Sobe Heads or Tails game every day, you should have accumulated a lot of coupons by now. When you get a buy 1 get 1 free coupon on the website, print it out, then click the Back button & then the refresh button to get another print out. With the coupon, you get 2 Sobe Lifewaters for free. All you have to pay for is tax. Check w/ your CVS to see if there are daily limits on the amount you can purchase per day.

Performance Bicycle

If you are looking for a bicycle or bicycle parts, you should check out Performance Bicycle. They currently have a promotion for 15% off including bicycles, which makes for a great deal. Use Code 722 for the discount. They offer free shipping w/ a $150 purchase, but their normal shipping rates are decent. You can shop online, in-store, or on the phone, making it very easy.

My awesome bf just bought this Camelbak L.U.X.E. Women's Hydration Pack, a $90 value, for $49.48 shipped! You can't beat that anywhere else online at the moment. The sale ends Sunday, August 1st, so order it today!

This Week's Bargains(s)

Here's this week's bargain(s).

Macy's
They have a lot of Juniors costume jewelry on sale from $1-$3.
Bow metal headband (sale $2)
Metal bracelet (sale $2)
- used gift card
Macy's: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE

Target
3 boxes Family-Sized Kashi Cereal (1 box not shown) (sale 2/$7)
- used Buy 2 Get 1 Free coupon from www.target.com/coupon
- used FREE coupon from Kashi
- $0.05 off for using reusable bag
Target: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $3.45

CVS (Trip 1) - Purchase 1
2 Dove bars (sale 2/$1)
-2 $0.79 off CVS coupons from machine
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE
received $1 ECB from using my Green tag

CVS (Trip 1) - Purchase 2
BioTrue 2oz Saline Solution ($2.99 get $2.99 ECB Limit 2)
- $2 off online coupon (sorry, this campaign is over)
- used $1 ECB from above purchase
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE

CVS (Trip 2)
2 Aveeno Positively Ageless Sunscreen ($12.99 get $10 ECB wyb $20)
-2 $5 off coupon from Aveeno
2 Dove bars (sale 2/$1)
-2 $0.79 off CVS coupons from machine (overage)
- used $10 & $2.99 ECB from previous purchase
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $2.41

CVS (Trip 3)
6x8 10 page Photo Book (sale $7.99 get $7.99 ECB)
U by Kotex Tampons ($4.99 get $4.99 ECB)
-$1 off MC coupon
Dove bar (sale 2/$1)
-$0.79 off CVS coupons from machine (overage)
- used $10 ECB from previous purchase
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $1.69

CVS (Trip 4) items not pictured
2 Neutrogena Sunscreen ($11.99 spend $20 get $10 ECB)
-2 $2 off MC coupon
Dove bar (sale 2/$1)
-$0.79 off CVS coupons from machine (overage)
-$3 off $15 CVS email coupon sent on Thursday
-used $12.98 ECB from previous purchase
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $3.71

Cost without coupons/discounts: $83.43
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $72.17

Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $11.26
Plus, $10 in CVS Extra Care Bucks for future CVS use.

I'll say this was a successful shopping trip.
You, too, can live your life as a Froo-Gal!

Freebies

CARIBOU COFFEE: Create an online account to cash in on a free coffee drink.
STARBUCKS: Ask an employee for a Starbucks card on your next visit, then register it online. Not only will you receive the beverage of your choice once a year, you also will accrue “stars” with every visit. Accumulate enough stars and get free goods.

DUNKIN’ DONUTS: Enroll in “Dunkin’ Perks” on dunkindonuts.com and you'll get exclusive offers, including a free medium beverage (plus another on your birthday).
GODIVA: Free chocolate! Join the Rewards Club at godiva.com and you can stop by a Godiva store once a month for a gratis piece of chocolate.
PRETZELMAKER: Join this eatery’s mailing list at pretzelmaker.com for a “buy one pretzel, get one free” coupon.

CHEESECAKE FACTORY: If you decide to celebrate a birthday at this restaurant, let your server know. At the end of the meal, you’ll be treated to ice cream with a candle and a birthday serenade.

FRIENDLY’S: Sign up for Friendly's Birthday Club for a free three-scoop sundae with the purchase of any adult entrée and also receive birthday offers for you and your family.

BASKIN-ROBBINS: Join the Birthday Club to receive a coupon for a free scoop along with a discount on an ice cream cake, as well as other dollars-off deals throughout the year.

COLD STONE CREAMERY: At coldstonecreamery.com, join the Birthday Club to indulge in a free sweet.

HOLLYWOOD VIDEO: Enjoy a complimentary rental on your birthday—and on that of everyone else listed on your account.

OUTBACK: Sign up for My Outback Rewards and receive a free Aussie-Tizer.

T.G.I. FRIDAY’S: Register at tgifridays.com for a Give Me More Stripes card to be eligible for a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert, plus a one-time pass to move to the front of the line at the restaurant—saving you both money and time!

QDOBA: Request a free Qdoba card at one of these Mexican restaurants; after you register at qdoba.com, you’ll get a free order of chips and salsa on your next visit. (You’ll also rack up points toward an entrée.)

OLD COUNTRY BUFFET: Visit oldcountrybuffet.com/eclub to learn how to get a “buy one, get one free” buffet meal.

FUDDRUCKERS: Sign up for the Fudds Club at fuddruckers.com for a birthday burger.

RED ROBIN: Join the Red Robin e-club online to enjoy a free burger.

CALIFORNIA TORTILLA: Love Mexican food? Sign up at californiatortilla.com for this restaurant chain’s newsletter, Taco Talk, and you’ll instantly receive a coupon for a free taco, plus many other discounts.

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL: Score a birthday burrito on the house when you sign up for Moe’s e-World at moes.fbmta.com.

TACO BELL: Some locations will serve you a complimentary combo meal on your birthday (you need to show ID). Check with yours to see if it participates.

SEPHORA: Sign up for Beauty Insider at sephora.com and stop in on your birthday for a pampering present. Sephora has also been known to offer a free lip gloss or lotion sample. There’s no guarantee, but it’s worth a shot to inquire.

Free for Kids

On their birthdays, bring your children to Baskin-Robbins for ice cream, Boston Market for free food or Sonic for a kid’s meal. They also can receive a free meal if you enroll them in the CPKids Birthday Club at California Pizza Kitchen and the Kids’ Birthday Club at your local Denny’s (check first—it varies by location).

BioTrue Saline Solution

I went back to CVS with a $2 off coupon on 2oz or larger sized bottle of BioTrue saline solution. I had previously purchased this to get the $2.99 ECB. I thought it was limit one & I've already fulfilled that. I figured it for $1, this was still worth it (I need it anyway). To my surprise, the limit is 2, so I got another $2.99 ECB back on my receipt. The store no longer have signs for this deal but it's apparantly still going on. So go grab a 2nd bottle & use your online coupons for this deal. Definitely a nice money maker!

Free Dove bars at CVS

CVS coupon machine is spitting out $0.79 off coupons for Large Dove bars. I found the regular sized bars by the cash register on sale for 2/$1. I had one from the previous week, so I purchased 2 for Free. You should purchase another item to get the overage otherwise you'll lose it.

Coupon Codes

Here are some coupon codes for discounts at certain internet sites:

Current (celebrate life's special moments) - 15% off orders of $55+ on school supplies, greeting cards, gifts, checks & more with promo code ACBXH3 until 9/30/10.

Colorful Images - 15% off $35+ on school & office supplies, address labels, stationery, gifts & more with promo code DDA8SD until 9/30/10.

Shoes.com - Get $10 off purchases of $50 or more or $20 off purchases of $100 or more at Shoes.com when you use coupon code UPBTSSHOES. Valid 7/1 - 9/30/10. Exclusions apply. Plus FREE Shipping.

Dell Consumer - 25% off the Studio 17 with coupon code: ?$QNC1?HSKNR9F.
FREE SHIPPING on all systems over $699 with coupon code: ?8CN$RJ?W5TQOC until 8/30/10.

Aveeno Ageless Vitality

Aveeno is offering a $20 rebate if you purchase the Aveeno Ageless Vitality by 8/31.

The box cost approximately $40, so after the rebate, it will be $20. Many stores have extra coupons you can use to make it even cheaper.

CVS currently has a deal, if you buy the box for $39.99, you get $10 Extra Care Bucks to use for a later purchase. So, it will really cost you $10 in the end.

OR do this deal instead:
There's also a $5.00 coupon if you complete the registration page that can be used on an in-store purchase of any POSITIVELY AGELESS™ Sunblock.

At CVS, buy 2 Aveeno Positively Ageless Sunblock. The cheapest item I've seen is $12.99, so buy 2. Print 2 of the $5 coupons (on the bottom of the page), making it $15.98 for both items or $7.99 each, but you get $10 ECB back so it really cost you $5.98 for both items.

Note: You can only do one of the above deals since the ECB is Limit 1 only.

Baskin Robbins

Buy 1 get 1 free coupon from Baskin Robbins

More Bargains this Week

Wal-Mart
4 packs Glue Stick (sale $0.25 each)
Crayola Markers (sale $1)
BioTrue 4oz saline solution
- used $4 coupons attached to the BioTrue display
Walgreens: Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $2

McDonalds
Small Banana Strawberry fruit smoothie
- used $FREE coupon from Sunday's newspaper
McDonalds: Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE

Cost without coupons/discounts: $8.29
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $6.29
Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $2

I'll say this was a successful shopping trip.
You, too, can live your life as a Froo-Gal!

Free Sample

Free sample of Oxy

Free Samples

Free sample of Nexxus Humectress product.

Play the M&M sweepstake to win some free M&Ms daily until August 27th. You won't be told you're a winner. You'll have to watch your mailbox for something from them.

This Week's Bargain(s)

Here's this week's bargain(s).

Shop-Rite
2 Degree Deodorant (sale $0.99)
- used 2 $0.75 online coupons (doubled w/ overage)
Chavrie goat cheese (not pictured) ($3.99)
- used $FREE coupon from Chaverie
Kraft Explosion Mac&Cheese ($1.39)
- used $FREE coupon from Kraft
4 Skippy Peanut Butter (sale 2/$4)
- used 2 $0.60 online coupons (doubled)
Suave Shampoo (sale $2.39)Loreal Kids Shampoo (sale $1.99)
- used $FREE coupon from Suave
- used $0.75 online coupons (doubled)
- used $2 Shop-Rite Extra Bucks coupon (new program)
- used 2 recyclable bags for extra $0.10 off
Shop-Rite: Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $2.95

Walgreens
2 Kettle Chips 5oz (sale 2/$1.50)
- used save $1/2 online coupons (joined Kettle Loud Food club, which sends out coupons periodically)
Walgreens: Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $2

CVS
2 Band-Aid first aid kit (in trial sized section for $0.99 each)
- used save $3/2 online coupons
CVS: Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $FREECost without coupons/discounts: $24.72
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $19.77

Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $4.95

I'll say this was a successful shopping trip.
You, too, can live your life as a Froo-Gal!

Free Stuff

Go to the Snikiddy site & sign up to get your free coupon. They sell them at Whole Foods.

Play the DOLE game to try to win free salad instantly, up to 3 tries a day.

Shutterfly is offering all of their members 50 FREE prints through July 21, 2010! Use code PRTSJUL!
You can log into your account, go to My Account, scroll to the bottom, click Enter Special Offer Code & enter the above code so your account will be credited! Simple as that.

This Week's Bargain(s)

Here's this week's bargain(s).

CVS (Trip 1)
Caliber Scissors ($0.99 get $0.99 ECB)
- used $1 ECB from previous shopping trip
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE

CVS (Trip 2) - Purchase 1

Complete Saline Solution ($7.99 get $7.99 ECB)
-used my HSA to pay for this product
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $7.99
CVS (Trip 2) - Purchase 2
CVS Hand Sanitizer Spray (sale Buy 1 Get 1 Free $1.99)
- Free email coupon for signing up with your CVS card (link looks dead)
2 Neutrogena Sunscreens ($11.99 each, spend $20 get $10 ECB)
-2 $2 off coupon from the Neutrogena website

-received a $4 off $20 purchase in my email yesterday from CVS
-used $7.99, $0.99 & $2.99 ECB from previous purchases
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $4.01

Cost without coupons/discounts: $34.95
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $22.95

Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $12.00
Plus, $10 in CVS Extra Care Bucks for future CVS use.

I'll say this was a successful shopping trip.
You, too, can live your life as a Froo-Gal!

BioTrue Coupon

If you didn't get in on the deal last week at CVS for the BioTrue contact solution, then you should head over there now. There is currently a $2 off (2oz or larger) BioTrue coupon. The cost of the smallest sized bottle at CVS is $2.99 and you get $2.99 ECB back. With the coupon, it will cost you $0.99 but you get $2.99 back for use on something else. This is a great money-maker!

Free Samples

Free sample or coupon for Aveeno shampoo/conditioner.

Money Saving Madness

Look for great coupons and deals at Money Saving Madness!

Barnes and Noble Free Coffee

Coffee's on the House when you show the eBook you're reading.
Visit a Barnes & Noble Café today and simply show us the eBook you're reading on your BN eReader to receive a delicious tall-sized Starbucks® coffee (hot or iced).

This Week's Bargain(s)

If you've been playing the SOBE Heads or Tails game, you've probably won many Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupons. Well, now is the time to cash in on them. CVS has an advertised promotion for Buy 1 Get 1 Free Sobe. If you add in your coupon, you'll get both of them for FREE! You will only have to pay tax. Note that you can only use one coupon per purchase, so you will have to make separate purchases for them. This is totally worth it!

Here's this week's bargain(s).

CVS (Trip 1)
2 Sobe Drinks (sale Buy 1 Get 1 Free $1.69)
- Buy 1 get 1 Free online coupon
2 CVS Pantyliners (sale 2/$1)
- Get $1 Extra Care Bucks (Limit 2, which means 2 pantyliner packages, not 2 offers)- Used $0.50 Extra Care Bucks from Jan-June earnings
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $0.50Total

CVS (Trip 2) - Purchase 1
2 Sobe Drinks (sale Buy 1 Get 1 Free $1.69)
- Buy 1 get 1 Free online coupon
1 3Musketeers Truffle candy bar (sale $0.50)
- CVS coupon machine spit out a $0.50 off coupon on the 3Musketeers Truffle, Milky Way Caramel or Munch bar (Not all CVS locations are giving this out. I went to 2 stores, only 1 gave me the coupon).
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE!

CVS (Trip 2) - Purchase 2
2 Sobe Drinks (sale Buy 1 Get 1 Free $1.69)
- Buy 1 get 1 Free online coupon
BioTru Saline Solution ($2.99)- Get $2.99 Extra Care Bucks (Limit 1)
Garnier HerbaShine hair dye (clearance $2.12 each)Used $3.00 Extra Care Bucks from previous trips
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $4.23

CVS (Trip 3)
12 Sobe Drinks (sale Buy 1 Get 1 Free $1.69)
- 6 - Buy 1 get 1 Free online coupon
1 Milky Way Caramel bar (sale $0.50)
- CVS coupon machine spit out a $0.50 off coupon
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE

Cost without coupons/discounts: $24.44
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $19.71

Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $4.73
Plus, $2.99 in CVS Extra Care Bucks for future CVS use.

I'll say this was a successful shopping trip.
You, too, can live your life as a Froo-Gal!

Starbucks

For all the Starbucks lovers out there.

One of the great joys of working at Starbucks is interacting with you. We really enjoy being part of your daily routine and would love to see you more often. So to say thanks for making our day – and to encourage another visit from you – we’re bringing back our much-loved Treat Receipt.

From June 29 to October 4, make any purchase before 2pm and enjoy any Grande cold beverage for just $2 (plus tax) after 2pm the same day at participating U.S. stores. Just remember to show us your receipt when you return and have a cold one on us!

Free Samples

Try the new FlameDisk for free. Sign up & they will email you a coupon to use at Target, Home Depot & other fine retailers.

Sign up for a P&G account to get access to plenty of free samples!

Get a sample of Nicorette. You don't need to be a Costco member to get it.

Gilt Group

Gilt Group has some awesome deals on clothing & accessories for men & women. They sell designer items for a great discount. I've been ordering from them for a few years now & love it. The packages come nicely wrapped & always in beautiful condition. Everything is new & crisp. Their shipping is decently fast if you are in the East Coast area. They are based out of NYC.

This week, they are selling the awesome Tart Infinity Dresses. I am in love with them. The colors are amazing & as an added bonus, you can change them up to many different styles from one dress! You can have a daytime look, then change it up for nighttime. I'm sure you can do more than 8 different styles with these dresses. I saw online tutorials for way more. You have to be a memeber of Gilt Group to view the deals, so sign up today to get some awesome designer clothing & accessories. They will send you an email right before new items are posted so you'll always know what's coming up. Go check it out today!

CVS - Running Tally

Here's a running tally of my CVS purchases since May 13.

CVS

1) $1.84 ECB $4.99
Spent $1.84 ECB $4.99
2) $1.55
Spent $3.39 ECB $4.99
3) $7.12 used $4.99 ECB $5
Spent $10.51 ECB $5
4) $0.38 ECB $1
Spent $10.89 ECB $6
5) $0.82 used $5 ECB $2.97
Spent $11.71 ECB $3.97
6) $14.15 used $3.97 ECB ECB $5
Spent $18.87 ECB $5 minus Rebate $6.99
7) $1.75
Spent $20.62 ECB $5
8) $0.92 used $5 ECB ECB $2 got refund $1.98
Spent $19.56 ECB $2
9) $0.31 ECB $1
Spent $19.87 ECB $3
10) $.10 used $1 ECB
Spent $19.97 ECB $2

Total OOP (this includes taxes) = $19.97 plus $2 ECB remaining.This is pretty good considering I now have the 38 products listed below.

Paper Products

2 Kotex Pantyliners
U by Kotex
CVS Cotton Puffs
6 Puffs Plus w/ Lotion

Drug Items
2 Neutrogena Spray Sunscreen
CVS Dental Brushes
Colgate Toothpaste
5 Dawn Dishwashing Liquid
CVS Antibacterial Wipes
25 photo prints

Body Care
Renpure Organics Conditioner
Pantene Conditioner
2 Dove Shampoo
Gillette Body Wash
Dove Deodorant
Dove Lotion
Queen Helene Cocoa Butter
Food Items
Kashi Cereal
Skittles
3 PowerBars
2 Gold Emblem Candies
Swedish Fish
Coke 2 Liter

This Week's Bargain(s)

Here's this week's bargain(s).

Shop-Rite
5 bottles Vitamin Water (sale 5/$5)
- 5 $0.50 off MC coupon (found at CVS a few weeks back)
*All coupons under $1 gets doubled. However, there is a limit of 4 of the same coupons at my store, so 1 of the coupons didn't double. I went to Customer Service to see if I can get the extra $0.50 off. They weren't going to give it to me, so I asked for my coupon back & come back to make another transaction later. They caved & gave me the money back.
*Plus 5 $0.50 off doubled coupons
*Plus $0.05 off for bringing 1 reusable bag
Shop-Rite: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE

CVS
Pantene (on Clearance for 50% = $2.49)
- $1.50 off MC coupon
- Used $0.99 Extra Care Bucks from previous trip
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE

Total
Cost without coupons/discounts: $7.49
Total Savings (coupons/discounts) : $7.49
Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $FREE!

I'll say this was a successful shopping trip.
You, too, can live your life as a Froo-Gal!

This Week's Bargain(s)

Here's this week's bargain(s).

Target
2 Dove Shampoo (end-cap clearance for $3.38 each)
- 2 $1 off Target coupon
- 2 $1 off online coupon
Vaseline Aloe Fresh (price cut for $2.50 each)
- $0.75 off Target coupon- $1 off online coupon
Axe Deodorant (travel size for $0.97 each)
- $1 off online coupon


*Plus $0.05 off for bringing 1 reusable bag
Target: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $3.46*Note: the cashier did not know about Target's policy of 1 Target & 1 MC coupon for each item. She has to speak to the manager & some of my coupons were not going through so she reluctantly pushed them through manually. She made some mistakes and the actual OOP including tax came out to: $1.77!!!

CVS (Transaction 1)

Colgate toothpaste (sale $2.99 each)
- $0.75 off coupon- Get $2 Extra Care Bucks (Limit 1)

Kashi cereal (sale $2.49 each)
- $1 off MC coupon
2 PowerBars (sale $0.99 each)
- Get $0.99 Extra Care Bucks (Limit 2)- Used $5 Extra Care Bucks from previous trip
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $0.71
Note: The PowerBars didn't reset from the last promotion so I didn't get my ECB. I went back to get a refund. The cashier gave me back cash, $1.98, making this shopping trip FREE and I got $1.06 back (after tax)!Plus $2 ECB.

CVS (Transaction 2)

CVS Antibacterial Wipes ($1.79)

- FREE coupon sent to my email from CVS
Gillette Body Wash (clearance $1.24)
- $1 off MC coupon
CVS: Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $0.24Plus this is my 4th trip using my reusable tag so I got $1 ECB.

Total

Cost without coupons/discounts: $18.74
Total Savings (coupons & cashier's mistakes) : $18.34!

Grand Total Out of Pocket (OOP) = $0.40
Plus, $3 in CVS Extra Care Bucks for future CVS use.


So, in theory, I really only spent NOTHING total!
I'll say this was a successful shopping trip.
You, too, can live your life as a Froo-Gal!

Free Samples

Sign up to get your free sample of the Murad Eye Lift Illuminator.

Free sample of Nivea Happy Sensation.

Sample packets from SkinMD.

Free Samples

Free Dove Daily Moisture Sample
(NOTE: You don't need a Costco membership to get a sample)

BeingGirl Tampax Sample

GoodNites Underpants Sample

SOBE drinks

Go to this site for your chance to win some SOBE products. It's pretty easy, just choose a character & create an account. You might win a free coupon for a bottle of SOBE (mailed) to you or a Buy 1 Get 1 free coupon to be printed right away. They are both awesome coupons. All you have to do is visit the site once a day for your chance to win.

Money Saving Madness Coupon Clutch Giveaway

Money Saving Madness is at it again with a sweet giveaway. They are giving away a Coupon Clutch. What fru-gal wouldn't want one of these?!? Go check them out & sign up for your chance to win!

Swedish Fish

I do love me some Swedish Fish. CVS has a deal this week, buy 1 bag, get the 2nd bag for $0.01 cent! On the whim, I bought 2 bags. Make sure you look for the bags with the 2oz free, which makes it 16oz. It cost $3.29 + $0.01 for 2 bags = $3.30. I am splitting the cost with a friend, 1 bag for me, 1 for her. I only have to pay $1.65 for a 16oz bag. What a deal! Yummy. :-)

Don't forget to use your CVS tag for using your own bag so you can rack up more CVS Extra Care Bucks.

Kotex Samples

Sign up for your choice of a free Kotex sample.

Free Samples

ALL detergent

Crest 3D Whitestrips

Cottonelle Ultra

Playtex Gentle Glide