Drugstore Deals & Steals {12/27/09}

It has been a while since I posted my drugstore steals! Too many other things have gotten my attention lately. I was beginning to feel rusty. It sure felt good getting back in the drugstore game!

{CVS 12/27/09}{Final Cost: $3.56}

Here is the rundown:

• 1 Glass Serving Bowl - On Sale 50% off - $4.99

• 1 Pantene Hairspray - On sale for 2 for $7, earns $2 in EBs when you buy 2. I also used the 11.29.09 Proctor & Gamble coupon insert.

• 1 Pantene Root Lift - See above.
  

• 1 Tube of Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste - $2.99, earns $2 in EBs. I also used the $1 off coupon from the January 2010 issue of All You magazine, making this a freebie! :)
  

• 1 Fusion Razor - $8.99, earns $4.00 in EBs. I also used the $4 off coupon from the 11.29.09 Proctor & Gamble coupon insert., to get it for only $0.99. My honey LOVES this razor!
  

• 1 (3) Pack of Ivory Soap - On sale for $0.99. I used the $1 off coupon from 12.27.09 Proctor & Gamble coupon insert.
  

• 2 Rolls of Sweet Tarts - $0.89 each.
  

• 1 Box of Wafers - $2.99
  

• 1 Pack of Hefty Travel Zip Bags - $1.49. I wouldn't have got these if they didn't have the $1 off any Hefty bag purchase. My CVS always has $1 boxes of Hefty zip bags, so I can get a box for free!
  

• 1 Pack of Girls Hair Accessories - $3.99
  

• 1 (40) Pack of Tampons - $6.99

• 1 (20) Pack of Tampons - $3.79. I also used a B1G1 free coupon from the 11.29.09 Proctor & Gamble coupon insert (I think).
  

Extra Bucks Used: $22.00 (that I earned last week)
Paid out of pocket: $11.56
Extra Bucks Earned: $8.00
Total Savings: $45.51!

• According to my CVS receipt, our quarterly Extra Bucks will start printing at the registers beginning January 1, 2010...so be on the lookout!

• Also, don't forget to have your bag tag scanned. If you don't have one already, I recommend getting one today. They are only $0.99 each. Simply attach on to your favorite reusable tote and have it scanned each time you shop at CVS. After every 4 scans, you will receive $1 EB. Easy money = :0)

I love CVS!!!

{Wags 12.27.09}

{Final Cost: $18.63}

• 4 Boxes of Puffs Tissues - On sale for $0.89 each. I used 1 $1 off coupon I received in the mail. I also used 2 $0.25 off coupons from the 11.20.09 Proctor & Gamble coupon insert.
  

• 1 Stocking - On sale for $0.50
  

• 2 Pairs of Tweezers - On sale for buy one at $2.59, get one free. I also used the B1G1 free coupon from the December issue of All You magazine to get both pairs for free!
  

• 1 Pack of Cottenelle Travel Wipes - $0.99

• 2 Bottles of Mr. Clean Multi Surface Cleaner -On sale for 2 for $5. Also used a $1 coupon that I received in the mail.
  

• 1 Bottle of Cascade Gel - $3.99. I used a $1 off coupon that I received in the mail.
  

• 1 Mr. Clean Magic Eraser - On sale 2 for $5. I also used a $1 off coupon that I received in the mail.
  

• 2 Pairs of Hand Savers Gloves - Used $0.99 Walgreens in-ad coupon and 2 $1 off Playtex Hand Savers coupon from 10.4.09 Smart Source coupon insert.
  

• 2 Glade Candles - Used $3 off 2 coupon from the December issue of All You magazine (I think).
  

• 2 Boxes of Walgreens Wipes - On sale 2 for $5.
  

Total Savings: $26.83

Total Spent Out of Pocket: $21.13
RR's Received: $2.50
Final Cost: $18.63

Click here to see the post I used to plan my CVS deals and here to see the post I used to plan my Walgreens deals. Be sure to check 'em out to find even more great deals! Thank you, Surviving the Stores!

If you are wondering why I buy so much Kleenex, I am an allergy sufferer. I can NEVER have too much Kleenex!

Menu Plan Monday

• Crockpot Chili with Corn bread

• BBQ Pork Roast with Corn and Mashed Potatoes

• Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Tomato Soup

• Pierogies with Sour Cream and Cucumbers with Vinegar

• Tacos with Spanish Rice and Chips ~n~ Salsa

Desserts:

• Chocolate Chip Cookies - Made with homemade dough from my freezer.

Since there is only two of us, we usually have lots of leftovers so I only cook 4-5 dinners a week. For more scrumptious meal ideas and inspiration, visit I'm an Organizing Junkie!

Another Free Redbox Code!

Here is another code good for a free night's rental at Redbox: TGZD57V.

Remember to get your movie back by 9pm the following evening to avoid being charged.

This code is valid per debit/credit card. So, there is a potential to use this code more than once if you have more than one debit or credit card.

Click here to find a Redbox near you. Enjoy your show!

Merry Christmas from Swagbucks: 3 Free Codes

• Swagbucks wants to give you 1 free Swagbuck for Christmas. All you need to do is visit the Swagbucks homepage. Find the box in the center of the page that says Christmas. Click on that and you will find a code for 1 Swagbuck.

• There is also a new Swagbuck code found in the Special Offer section. Simply skip the offers until the end and you fill find a code that will score you 1 free Swagbuck. I actually was able to print 2 coupons for $1 off Bagel Bites! :)

• If you want another free Swagbuck (that will require a little work), click on the box that says Xmas morning. You will find instructions on how to earn another Swagbuck.

To learn more about Swagbucks, click here.

Easy Last Minute Christmas Gifts!

If you need to come up with a Christmas gift for someone, here are a few, fabulous last minute ideas:

Bargain Briana has an excellent idea for giving Fandango movie tickets. Get your Fandango Bucks (tickets) instantly via email. Print it out and wrap it up like a present. Or, create a beautiful gift basket by adding some microwave popcorn packets, pop, and movie theater candy.


$5 or $10 Magazine Subscriptions from Amazon.

My favorite $5 mags are Southern Living and Health. Included in the $10 deals are Entertainment Weekly and InStyle.
Homemade Gift

Gift Card - The perfect last minute gift! Predictable but safe.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Eve!

Merry Christmas Eve to all of my readers! Here's wishing you the best holiday ever!

Free $4 Video On Demand Credit from Amazon

Did you know Amazon has an On Demand site where you can watch movies and commercial free television show? I didn't either, until now.

Right now through January 3, 2010, Amazon is offering free $4 credits to their On Demand store. It is so easy to receive your credit. All you have to do is:

1. Go to the Amazon On Demand site.

2. At the middle of the screen, choose from Movies, TV Shows or Top Movie Rentals to get started.

3. Select your movie or TV show.


4. Enter this promo code: AVODGIFT

• There are holiday movies for only $0.99

• Be sure to check out the free videos as well

• There are tons of TV shows for only $1.99 an episode

Enjoy!

Free Redbox Code & More!

Finally, another Redbox code good one night's free rental: ACME25. I apologize but I do not have the expiration date. Remember to get your movie back by 9pm to avoid being charged. You don't have to return it to same location that you rented it, it can be returned to any Redbox kiosk. There is a possibility to use this code more than once if you have more than one credit/debit card.

DVDONME and BREAKROOM should still work if you have not used them already. Also, DVDATWAG (valid only at Walgreens locations) is reportedly still working.

• Freebies 4 Mom also has a couple codes listed that might still be working:
  

SNSV26

and

GANTS9

• It looks like Redbox is once again offering free code's on a monthly basis. However, they are giving out certain codes for different areas. So, the code I post might not work for all of my readers. Sorry. If you enjoy getting the codes, I would suggest signing up to receive the text alerts.

• Click here to find a Redbox near you.

Enjoy your show!

Win a $10 CVS Gift Card! Ends 1/15/10

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Get a free 4 x 6 photo flip book simply by becoming a fan of Snapfish on Facebook. A code will be available for you once you are a fan. Just look under the coupon tab to find your code. You will have to pay shipping but it is a small fee and worth it to me to get a free photo book!

Photo books make excellent gifts. Even if there isn't enough time for Christmas, think about upcoming birthdays. Or consider this: Jamie over at I am a Money Magnet had a clever idea for a free photo book she got. She turned it into a cookbook. She included pictures of her favorite dishes along with the corresponding recipe cards. I am definitely going to create one of my own!


Go get your free photo book today!

Thanks, Bargain Briana!