With all of the wonderful deals that have been available over the past few days, I have found myself getting fixated on "getting the deal". While scoring great deals on gifts I need for Christmas is important, I have to take a step back for a moment and prioritize. On black friday, I almost purchased a flipvideo camera because it was a great deal. I never once desired to have this product and I didn't have anyone on my Christmas list who needed this product. So why did I almost buy it? It was a great deal! Not a good answer. Let's take a step back for a moment and prioritize so that we do not get out of hand over the holiday season. 
1.00 Profit-Started with 8RR and paid 1.50=9.50, after transaction ended with 10.50 RR
Deal Scenario without any Registered Rewards to begin.
2 Transactions
#1
Dentex floss at 1.99
Natrol Acai at 4.00
Toblerone Chocolate Bars 2 for 3.00
Coupons:
Use 3.00 coupon from here
Use 2-1.00 off coupon from SS 11-22
Use 1.00 off 2 coupon from December coupon booklet (found by weekly ad in stores)
OOP: 3.00
Earn: 2.00 RR, 4.00 RR=6.00RR
#2
Goody's Ouchless hair accesories at 2.00
3 coke 2 liters at 3 for 4.50
Use: 6.00 RR from previous transaction
OOP: .50
Earn: 2.00 RR, 2.50 RR=4.50 RR
Total for 2 transactions-3.50 spent and end with 4.50 in RR-1.00 Moneymaker
Monday-Swiss Chicken
For a list of all the great deals you can snag at Kmart this week, go here!! Good Luck!!
Kmart is having a Super Doubles event this coming weeking starting tomorrow on August 16th. The only time I go to Kmart is when they have a double's event. You can go here to see if your local store will be participating.Kmart slowly has increased the rules over the course of this past year to make this event almost not worth it. I will only go if they have a lot of free items. Luckily, this week their are many items that are free.
If you do end up spending over $50.00 in one transaction you can use this $5.00 off $50.00 coupon!
These are the free items you can snag this week!
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Honey Bunches of Oats Pecan Cluster Cereal $2.75
Use the $2 coupon from HERE
FREE
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda $.50
Use .50/2 HERE
FREE
Wish Bone Salad Dressing $1.99
Use $1/1 coupon 6/28 RP
FREE
Trident Gum $1
Use $1/2 coupon HERE
FREE
Smart Water $1
Use $1/2 coupon 6/21SS
FREE
Starbucks Individual Frappuccino $2.25
$1 coupon 6/21RP
.25
Reach Toothbrushes (2 pk) $2.99
Use $2 coupon 6/14SS
FREE
Ban Deodorant $2
Use $1 coupon 8/9SS
FREE
Tag Body Spray $3.99
Use $2 coupon 8/2PG
FREE
Aveeno Body lotion starting at $3.79
Use the $2 coupon HERE
FREE
Angel Soft 4 pack $1.99--Sparkle Paper Towels 3 pack--$2.99
Use the $2/2 coupon from HERE, Final cost .98 for both!
(Thanks, Hip2save)
Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel $3.50
Use the $2 coupon from HERE
Plus, use the buy toilet cleaning gel, get a FREE Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush 2-in-1 Starter Kit for FREE from the 8/2SS
FREE (Thanks, Hip2Save)
Scotch Pop Up Tape Dispenser $3.99
Use $2 coupon HERE
**Get a FREE Sack Pack by mail when you purchase 4 of these
FREE + Sack Pack (Thanks, Hip2Save)
Bic Pens .99
Use $1/2 coupon 8/9SS
FREE
Chinet Plates $4.49
Use $2 coupon 8/9RP
.49 each
HIP products B1G1Free $7.99
Use $2 coupon 6/14SS or 8/2RP
FREE
Colgate Wisp $1
Use .50 coupon July All You mag.
FREE
My husband and I wanted to go on a healthy diet and I have to say I was very concerned about being able to buy all of the food within our $50.00 a week budget. Most coupons are for items that are prepackaged and not diet friendly. I found that switching are diet to fresh, non-processed foods, I was actually spending less money than when I used my coupons. I still use coupons for all of my non-food items.
I have been reviewing books for the Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers. This is a wonderful program that allows bloggers to review christian books. For more info check out my post here.
I was sent the book, The Jesus Book. The Jesus Book is a children's book by Stephen Elkins.
Just by glancing at the cover of The Jesus Book you would assume this is a book for young children. This book is actually more suitable for upper elementary children, due to the vocabulary and reading level of the book. This book could be used with younger children, if the parents wanted to use the book for a short bedtime story as well. In The Jesus Book, the author uses short stories and vibrant illustrations to tell the story of Jesus. The book is set up into sections of who, what, when, where, and why. Each section, tells the story of Jesus and his teachings. This book was a fun read. It gives children information about Jesus from the bible in a short and simplistic way so that they can understand. This book is thought provoking and a way for parents to share stories about Jesus with their children and be able to answer any questions the children may have about the stories. This book already a good by at 10.70, also comes with a children's c.d. that has 30 Christian songs. I defiantly recommend this book for teaching your children about Jesus.
CVS Advisor Panel-Are you a member of the CVS Advisor Panel? If you shop at CVS you need to join. When you sign up for the panel CVS will send you surveys periodically to your inbox. When you complete a survey they will reward you with $5.00 to $15.00 in Extra Care Bucks. This is a great way to earn extra savings at CVS!
Scrubbing Bubbles is offering a sample for the Automatic Shower Cleaner. These are usually priced around 20.00. I have one in my bathroom and really like using it. Go here to get your free sample! They will send a message to your email, you may need to confirm your info from your email. Make sure to check your email after signing up.
Burt's Bees is offering a free sample of the Natural Acne Solution. Go here to receive a free sample.
I don't typically shop at Staples, but this coming week they are offering some great deals. I will have to make a trip this Sunday.
Revlon Colorstay Mineral Mousse 9.99 get 9.99ecbs
Mars singles 2/$1.00
Bayer Contour Meter 14.99 get 5.00ecbs
Sharpie 4ct. or Papermate 6ct. Highlighters .99
-use 1.00 off sharpie here
Free
Cheap Deals!
Coppertone Nutrashield Sunscreen 8.99 get 2ecbs
-use 5.00 Q from here
2.00 after ecbs
Neutrogena Mineral Sheers, Healthy Skin liquid makeup, pressed powder or Skin Clearing Liquid makeup 9.99 get 2ecbs (limit 1)
-use 2.00 Neutrogena cosmetics from SS 7-26
6.00
Neutrogena Moisture Shine Lipstick 6.99 get 2ecbs (limit 1)
-use 1.00 off Neutrogena lip cosmetics RP 7-26
4.00
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$5.00 off $25.00 coupon!!-CVS is offering a great 5.00 off 25.00 coupon by going here. You will be asked to answer a 5 minute trivia questionnaire about filling prescription. After the questionnaire you can print your coupon. Go here to get your coupon.
Scenario:
Buy:
1-Revlon Mousse 9.99
5-Mars singles candy bars @ .50 each=2.00
4-Sharpie Highlighters @ .99 each=3.96
1-Coppertone Sunscreen @ 8.99
25.44 before coupons
Use: (hand these in the following order)
5.00 off 25.00 CVS from here
1-1.00 off Revlon Q from SS 7-19
2-1.00 off 2 mars candy bars from RP 7-26
4-Sharpie Highlighter 1.00 Q from here
1-Coppertone 5.00 Q from here
Total OOP=8.44+tax
(if you have old ecbs you can use then to bring your total OOP down)
Earn: 12 ecbs for your next trip!!!
Check out: Becentsable-The Original Grocery Gathering for more Grocery and Drug Store Deals in your area.
#3
Glade fall into fragrence gift pack
LEGO Magazine-2 year free subscription 
Stayfree-Free Sample
Take 50% Off + Free $10 Gift Cert. w/every $25 Gift Cert. Order. Use code SUPPER. Pay $5 thru 8/6/09 at Restaurant.com..My goal is to bring you a new survey company as often as possible. Today's survey link is American Consumer Opinion. This site pays in cash for taking surveys. You can sign up and start earning money here.
This is a great sample. You will receive a free sample of Fiber One Honey Clusters cereal and $5.00 worth of coupons for Fiber one products. Go here to sign up.
