How Moms Can Save Money In Wausau, WI

Walgreens Deals 3/1-3/7

2009-03-02T09:17:00.001-08:00

WALGREENS DEALS I got this week:
ESC = Easy Saver Catalog located in the front of the store
RR = Register Rewards, coupons printed at checkout for use like cash on your next shopping trip

Starbucks Chocolate Truffles: 2/$10 - $6 coupon in the March ESC and 2 $1 off coupons locted in the blinkie box on the shelf by the candy
$25 in Johnson's Baby Wash (I spent $27.66 I think) - $5 in coupons and I received $10 back in RR cash for my next shopping trip. So 8 bottles of J&J baby wash/shampoo for less than $13 total about $1.65 per bottle.
Blink Tears Eye Drops, $7.99 you get a $8 RR coupon for next time, plus use $2 coupon from this Sunday's paper and you MAKE $2.01 after everything
Tide Laundry Detergent $5.99 you get a $1 RR and I used a .35 off coupon so $4.64 for the small bottle
Crest MaxFresh Toothpaste $3.49 you get a $3.50 RR plus there is a $1 off coupon (see link in previous Walgreens post) making you $1.01 on this item

There are lots of other deals this week to as the new ESC is out with mail in rebates for a number of items as well. Look over the ad carefully! I'll post more monthy rebate deals later this month but see the previous post for the upcoming sales.

Pick N Save Deals 3/1-3/4

2009-03-02T09:07:00.000-08:00

Ad available online at www.picknsave.com
Not much here this week, I'm taking the opportunity to shop at the other stores in town this week, there is a nice BOGO section on the back of the Ad but the only thing I have coupon match ups for are the Pillsbury reads (www.pillsbury.com for coupons) and the Gorton's Fish but only the "fish portions" are part of the sale, not the fillets...I'm not too sure I want to know what "portions" of a fish are. :)

Other Deals:

Kraft Mac & Cheese coupon on front page of ad for .39, limit 2
85% lean Gr. Beef $1.99 per pound
Jacks Pizza 3/$9 (not the best deal but the best for this week)
Bananas .49 a pound
Tyson Bagged Chicken Nuggets $5.99 per bag, there was a coupon recently in the paper for .75 off

That is about all I saw this week that is a "best" deal.

Trigs Deals 3/1-3/7

2009-03-02T09:02:00.001-08:00

A lot of the deals here are the same as Cty Market. So refer to those match ups for the coupon links to items you see in the flyer. I did get a couple more items with the coupon mailer at Trigs.

Coupon mailer & Flyer coupons:

Banquet Chicken Pot Pies 4/$3.98 make perfect lunches for hubby
Hunts Diced Tomatos .88, limit 2 --these are the large cans!
Hunts Ketchup 20oz .88, limit 2 --they ran out of Sunday, hoping to get this later in the week
Cantaloupes were 2/$3.98 but were not very ripe, not sure if it will ripen up well or not so I only bought one.
I did get some Campbell's Chunky Soup with a coupon expiring today: On sale for $2.29 per can (not the best price) and a .50 off of 4 coupon still made them over $2 a can but hubby loves this brand.

County Market Deals 3/1-3/7

2009-03-02T08:52:00.000-08:00

These are the best deals for me, you may find others but you'll get the idea of how I match items up with coupons from this list. Just a heads up Cty Market is TERRIBLE about accepting coupons, they will only accept printed ones from www.smartsource.com and multiple coupons will often beep, even though you are using them correctly.

Coupon Mailer Deals Double up a store coupon with manufacturer's coupon:

2/$4 Frosted Flakes use a $1/2 from www.coupons.com (if they will let you) or the $1.50/2 from a recent newspaper insert.
4/$3 Totinos Pizza Rolls use up to four .35 off coupons from recent papers, there are also online ones to print

Weekly Ad Deals:

General Mills Cereals use the $4 off four boxes coupon from the flyer (available in the store) and any number of coupons from recent newspapers. Also Total and Cheerios (you can use this on the flavored ones too) available at www.smartsource.com you will save a total of $6.10 or more on four boxes by combining all the coupons.
Barber Stuffed Chicken Entrees $3.99 sale with a $1 off coupon at www.smartsource.com
Lloyds BBQ Tubs on sale for $3.99 with $1 coupons from newspapers

There are many more, but for me these were the best deals I have seen around town lately.

What's on the Thrifty Menu this week?

2009-03-02T08:32:00.000-08:00

Here is a sample of how we eat on a budget, yes we do some prepackaged foods, but I try to mix them with whole foods and fresh produce. We have a family of two adults, two preschoolers and a toddler.

Monday
Lloyds BBQ Chicken (on sale for $3.99 - $1.00 coupon = $2.99 and will leave leftovers for lunch)
Potato Rolls (One sale from Cty Market last week, $2 for 12) = about $1.00 for six rolls
Salad w/dressing (BOGO from PNS $3.49 for two bags which will last six meals) + 1/2 Cucumber (.45) = about $1
Total Meal Cost: About $5

Tuesday
Hamber Helper ($1 on sale - .33 coupon) = .67
1 lb 80% Gr. Beef on sale for $1.98 a pound
Salad (same as above) $1 + raw carrots/dip for kiddos about $1
Total Meal Cost: About $5

Wednesday
Chicken Breasts Marinaded in Teriayki Sauce (chicken breasts were $1.99 per pound, sauce is from Tastefully Simple which is pricey, I'll estimate $2 worth of sauce and $2 worth of chicken) = $4
Homemade Fried Rice = $1
Frozen Veggie Mix (on sale for $1 - .50 coupon) = .50
Total Meal Cost: About $5.50

Thursday - Saturday we are out of town so I am not Menu Planning for those days.

Sunday
Crockpot Roast (they were BOGO at PNS two weeks ago making them $5 each) = $5 with leftovers
Carrots, Celery, Onions & Potatoes in pot (hard to estimate, I'll say $2.50 worth
Rice-A-Roni (on sale for $1 - .33 coupon) = .67
Total Meal Cost: About $8 with leftovers for 2-3 lunches of another dinner

2009-02-28T07:48:00.000-08:00

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Upcoming Walgreens RR Deal, Plan Ahead

2009-02-28T06:11:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the women at http://www.hotcouponworld.com Here are upcoming Walgreens deals, start saving your coupons now. Espeically the high value Huggies ones at Coupons.com. You'll get your diapers almost free! RR are register rewards, they print out of the little machine at checkout and are coupons good for so many dollars off a future purchase, but they expire within 14 days. I'll update the available Manufacter's Q's as they become available.

Walgreens RR Deals 3/1 - 3/7

Pepsi 12 packs - Sale price $4 - Buy 2 Earn $3RR
Use two $2/1 Coupons from Pepsi/Tostitos Rebate makes a final price of $1 for two 12-packs after RR and coupons,

Tide Laundry Liquid or powder, 20 to 40 loads - Sale Price 5.99 - Earn $1RR
Many $1 off coupons available, also smaller value coupons. Making final price $4.99 or less after RR and coupons.

Household Cleaners - Earn $5RR wyb $20
Clorox, Tilex, Formula 409, PineSol All saled prices $2.50
There were some coupons available for these products last month, if you have those your prices will vary between $1.50 and $2.50.

Vaseline lotion -25% sale - $2RR wyb one

Loreal everpure haircare products 5.5 oz. - Sale Price not listed - $5RR wyb 2 or more

Sunsilk shampoo or conditioner 12 oz - Sale Price $2.99 - $1RR

Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal - Sale Price $39.99 - Earn $5RR

Tummy Care - Buy 2, get $3 RR, Buy 3 or more, get $8
Prilosec OTC $25.99, Pepto Bismol $5.49, Metamucil or Fiber sure $9.99

$10 RR wyb $25 or more products.
Walgreens instant formula Sale $2 off
25% off selected baby products : J&J, Desitin

Miralax - Sale Price $18.99 - Earn $4RR

Claritin 40ct liquigels, 45ct. tablets - Sale Price $24.99 - Earn $5RR
Printable Coupons here: http://www.claritin.com/claritin/global/savings

Carmex moisture plus lip care - Sale Price $2.99 - Earn $2RR

Zyrtec 45ct. tablets - Sale Price $26.99 - Earn $2RR
Printable Coupon here: http://www.zyrtec.com/econsumer/zyrtec/utility.view?body=/zyrtec/pages/special_offers.jsp

Poise or Depends products - Sale Price $11.99 - Earn $2RR

One a Day vitamins - Sale Price $14.99 - Earn $4RR

Blink tears eye drops - Sale Price $7.99 - Earn $7.99RR

Colgate toothpaste (6oz. MaxFresh or MaxWhite) - Sale Price $3.99 - Earn $3.99RR FREE PRODUCT, Use a Man. Q and make money on this deal! Maxfrsh coupon here, you'll need to register, just be sure to unclick the SPAM bo at teh bottom: http://offers.e-centives.com/siflo/reg/survey.cfm?s=Yz0xJmY9MSZjdT0xJmJxPTEmdmlkPTUyOCZvPTE4MTU0MTYmcD00NjEmcHQ9NiZjbz0zMjcmZndlYj0xJnNjPTMyNyZjaWQ9NzkxOTUyMyZyVVJMPSUyRnNpZmxvJTJGcG9zdHJlZ2lzdGVyJTJFY2ZtJTNGdmlkJTNENTI4JTI2dCUzRDYlMjZzJTNENDY1MDIyNTAlMjZtYiUzRDUzMjQlMjZmd2ViJTNEMSUyNmNvJTNEMzI3JTI2c2MlM0QzMjclMjZpZCUzRDhmYTdlOTMwJTJEOTgyOCUyRDQ0NzglMkQ5OTM4JTJEN2MyZDJhYTMzYTM0JnM9NDY1MDIyNTAmbWI9NTMyNCZpZD04ZmE3ZTkzMC05ODI4LTQ0NzgtOTkzOC03YzJkMmFhMzNhMzQ%3D

Kelloggs selected varieties cereals - Sale Price 3/$10 - Buy 3 Earn $3RR
Coupons.com has some kelloggs coupons to print, otherwise there are numerous ones available in newspapers.

Walgreens RR Deals 3/8 - 3/14

Coca cola products 12 pk - Sale Price 4/$13 - Buy 4 Earn $3RR

Right Guard or Dry idea deodorant - Sale Price $2.99 - Earn $2RR

Acne free skin care items -Sale 25% off - Buy 2, get $5RR, Buy 3, get $8RR

Gillette gamer razors - Sale Price $8.99 - Earn $4RR
If you can find this razor, it has always been out of stock at both Wausau stores, you can use a $6 off coupon from the newspaper to make it FREE after RR and Coupon, infact you make about $2 on the purchase.

Crest Pro-health toothpaste 4.2 oz - Sale Price $2.49 - Earn $1RR
Lots of Man. Qs out there for this toothpaste

Skinintimate or edge shave gel - Sale Price $1.99 - Earn $1 RR

Advil PM 16 ct - Sale Price $4.49 - Earn $2RR
Printable coupon here: http://www.wyeth.com/specialoffers

Irish spring body wash - Sale Price $4.49 - Buy 1 and get RR for free Irish spring body wash

Tummy Care - Sale Price $10.99 - Buy 1, get $2 RR, Buy 2, get $5 RR
Beano, Citrucel, Fiberchoice products

Prilosec OTC - Sale Price $18.99 - Earn $5RR

$10 RR wyb $25 or more of participating products. PRINTABLE COUPONS IN RED, there are also a lot available from recent newspapers
Huggies jumbo pks diapers or training pants $10 www.coupons.com $5 and $3 printables make these diaper packs super cheap, print two copies of both coupons. More info coming and how to get the most for your money on this deal.
Kotex Products 2/$6
Scott or Cottonelle $7 http://www.cottonelle.com/coupons.aspx
Poise or Depends $12
Klennex facial care 3/$4

WELCOME

2009-02-27T16:17:00.000-08:00

WELCOME to my attempt at Blogging.... I plan to use this site to help other moms in the Wausau area get the most for their money. I'll post (and ask for other's to post as well) the best deals in our area on food, clothing, activities, etc. I will also show coupon match ups and provide resources for finding coupons in papers and on the web.