Entries from October 2009

October 31, 2009

Free Soup!

The CVS I shopped yesterday was out of the Campbell’s Tomato Soup that was on sale so I stopped by a different store today.  I scored 8 cans on sale for .50 each.  I had 4 $1.00 off 2 coupons which makes for FREE soup!  I did have to pay the tax of 10 cents.  I [...]

October 30, 2009

Frugal Friday Shopping

I hit the three big drugstores this evening with coupons in hand.  First stop was CVS.

(6) Dove Ultimate Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant  on sale for $3.50 each 
(1) Gatorade Fruit Punch $1.00 (needed a filler)
Total $22.00 used (6) $2.00 off Dove coupons and $10 Extra Care Bucks.  Total out of pocket was tax of $1.07 and I earned back [...]

October 25, 2009

Recycling

Mom and Dad replaced a gate and some fencing at their house last week.  Dad brought the old fencing to Roger this morning and here’s what he did with it.  It fit right in with the old post and rail fence we have in the back yard.  The gate fit perfectly in our walkway.  There’s still [...]

October 25, 2009

More apples!

This was a joint effort.  I made and rolled the crust and Roger cut up the apples and did the seasoning.  It was delicious!  Thanks again for the apples, Mom & Dad.  And thanks to Grandma for teaching me to make a pie.

October 25, 2009

Sharing Sunday – Skillet Apples

It’s a beautiful autumn morning here in Virginia. The leaves are finally starting to turn colors! I love the smell of the air blowing through the open windows and right now I’m also enjoying the scent of a spiced pumpkin candle burning in my kitchen. Today I wanted to share a recipe which is ideal [...]

October 24, 2009

Savings Saturday!

I made a few more shopping stops today to grab some last minute deals before tomorrow starts with new weekly sales flyers.  First stop was Petsmart.  I had a coupon for a FREE 5-pound bag of Eukanuba dog food.  Regular price $9.99 – I paid only sales tax of 50 cents. (Sorry about the picture quality.) On to [...]

October 23, 2009

Free & Frugal Friday

This was another great shopping week at Rite-Aid!  They are offering many products FREE after Single Check Rebate. I picked up several this evening and might even head back tomorrow for a few more.  After coupons and rebates, I made a profit of $22.00.  Here’s how…
Transaction #1
NeilMed Nasal Mist       $9.99   (had $2.00 coupon)
EOS Lip Balm                 $1.99
NeilMed [...]

October 18, 2009

FREE-tail Therapy

Yesterday while I was out and about I stopped to pick up some FREEbies.  I had a coupon for a FREE Victoria’s Secret PINK panty.  I chose a white boy bikini panty.
At Rite-Aid, more FREE after Single Check Rebate items.  I am certain I have earned a $20 Fall Gift Of Savings as well, which [...]

October 14, 2009

FREE hot beverage at 7-11

Have you printed your coupons for a FREE 12-ounce hot beverage at 7-11 yet?  We went tonight!  I had a Pumpkin Spice Latte and Roger had a Hersheys Hot Cocoa.  Click here to print your coupon.  Limit one coupon per customer per day.  Expires 10/31/09  Take someone special out for coffee!

October 14, 2009

Double Coupons Wednesday

Ukrops grocery store now has double coupons up to 99 cents on Wednesdays.  I made a quick trip in this evening to pick up a few necessities (bread and eggs) and some double coupon deals. My freezer and pantry are well stocked so I haven’t needed to spend much on groceries lately.  With my UVC card, store [...]