Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Your neighborhood CVS

I used to never shop at CVS or other local drug stores because I always felt they were way too expensive. It was a need-base only type of thing for me...until I discovered how they're loyalty program actually works!

I've learned that CVS is not only a coupon taker but a coupon giver...giving you coupons every step of the way! From the moment you step foot inside of the store there's a coupon machine waiting to give you savings, along with those, make sure you bring in any other manufacturers coupons you might already have, like from last Sunday's paper to use in conjunction with theirs. Then of course you have the Weekly Ad sale items which are the best times to use your coupons to ensure you get the very best deal. Now, as if all of this wasn't enough, you also have your items that qualify for reward bucks, which is money for the spending on your next purchase and you also usually get more coupons on your receipt like $5 off your next $15 purchase. But wait, it's not over yet, it gets better, sign your card up to receive emails and you then get exclusive coupons mailed to you! Let me give you an example of what I mean...

This was my most recent purchase at CVS and I couldn't believe all of the money I saved!!

Weekly sale: 

HUGGIES BRAND 
Diapers $9.49 reg. $11.99
Wipes $2.99 reg. $3.49

CVS BRAND
5-blade razor (similar to Mach 5 blade)
reg $6.99

COLGATE BRAND:
$2.99 reg $3.99 with $2 reward bucks for next purchase

Coupon Machine:

$5 off CVS brand 5-blade razor
$5 off $25 HUGGIES purchase 

Coupons from previous receipt:
$4 off $20 purchase 

Coupon from mail:

$3.50 off HUGGIES diapers

Manufacturers Coupons:

$.75 off Colgate toothpaste 



Total cost before discounts: $41.94 + tax
Total cost after ALL discounts: $11.19 + tax 


***BONUS***
I also used my favorite ibotta app and scored an even bigger deal with another savings of $4.25 which brings my total down to a whopping $6.94 !!! That's a savings of 84% !!!




            So that's 2 packs of diapers, 2 packs of wipes, one 5-blade razor and one tube of toothpaste 




Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Freebies For Foodies (F.F.F.)

Who's HUNGRY?!?! Feed on this: food finds for all of my fellow foodies! (try saying that 3x fast) 
So this time I've got a delicious freebie along with some good finds for a good cause, eat up and enjoy! 



This week's line up...drum roll please...



Chik-fil-a!!!!!!!!!

Sign up this week and make your reservation at Chik-fil-a to lock in your order for a breakfast sandwich of your choice. ATTENTION: You must act fast because they have a limited amount of reservations that they are giving out and you have to sign up to reserve your spot at a specific location of your choice. The dates to pick up your free breakfast sandwich are 9/9 through 9/14.

 



 Macaroni Grill 

In helping to fight hunger during the month of September, Macaroni Grill is asking for donations of $1, $5, or $10 and in exchange for your wonderful donation they'll be giving you a Desert, App, or Entree based on the donation (with the purchase of one adult entree). So help end hunger and enjoy some delicious Italian Cooking! Visit Macaroni Grill for more details.



Next one up is for my fellow Texans...

Chamberlain's Steak and Chop House

Now offering half off all Entrees until September 8 and for a great cause, only thing needed from you is a donation of one of the following cleaning supplies such as paper towels, detergent, wipes, or rawhide treats. Please print or show this flyer for offer.