10May 2010 by holly

Walmart Deals – Babyganics, Discount Baby clothes and White Towels

Baby, Shopping deals, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized, Walmart
On Mother's Day I went to CVS and Walmart with the family.  We got errands done and after nap-time we had a great time at the park. I hadn't heard of Babyganics before and I noticed it on this shelf at my Walmart for $5 and I confirmed that the Stain Stain Go Away is $5 and the All Purpose Cleaner is $3.50 PLUS they come with a Buy One Get One For FREE coupon on the bottle expires 12/31/10.    So in two transactions I did 2 Stain Stain Go Away for $5 (that is $2.50 each) and 2 All Purpose clean for $3.50 (that is $1.25 each).  Not a bad price for organic cleaners!  I can't wait to try them out. It seems there are a lot of red…
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09May 2010 by holly

Happy Mother’s Day!

general, Uncategorized
Sending all the Moms out there a "Happy Mother's Day!" Note:  Might as well include a picture of this pretty Tiffany pendant.  It only costs $1,725!  :) Even though we are frugal spenders we might as well look! Hey I'd prefer this.  A girl can dream right? All images from Tiffany.com
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09May 2010 by holly

Sunday Newspaper 5/9/10 is only the Smart Source insert

Newspapers, Uncategorized
Quick mention that this week the Sunday papers like the Washington Post will  only carry the Smart Source insert. Not to worry the Red Plum will be back next week.  Check out my 2010 Insert Schedule for details.   A couple times a year Smart Source and Red Plum won't publish an issue and usually it is on holidays like Memorial Day, Labor Day, 4th of July and Christmas.
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08May 2010 by holly

Farmers Markets in Fairfax County, VA

Food, Uncategorized
May is the time of year to check out the local Farmers Market.  Here is a list of Farmers Markets in Fairfax County, VA: Tuesdays Mount Vernon Farmers Market, 8:00 am - Noon May 4 - November 23 Details/Directions Fairfax Farmers Market, 8:00 am - Noon May 4 - October 26 Details/Directions Wednesdays Vienna/Oakton Farmers Market, 8:00 am - Noon May 5 - November 17 Details/Directions Frying Pan Farmers Market, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm May 5 - October 27 Details/Directions Wakefield Farmers Market, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm May 5 - October 27 Details/Directions Thursdays Herndon Farmers Market, 8:00 am - Noon May 6 - October 27 Details/Directions Annandale Farmers Market, 8:00 am - Noon May 6 - November 4 Details/Directions Fridays McLean Farmers Market, 8:00 am - Noon…
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08May 2010 by holly

The Cost of Diapers – April 2010

Baby, CVS, Rite Aid, Uncategorized
It's been a while since I updated my Cost of Diapers for the year and I realized that this past month I didn't buy that many diapers again.  I used the $3 Huggies IP coupon once or twice -- I believe I found all of my receipts. So far I've saved $142.09! Click HERE to see my chart in Google Documents. . Location Brand Size Number of Diapers/Training pants Regular Price Cost Cost per Diaper . 1/1/2010 Big Lots Big Lots 5 19 $3.33 $3.33 $0.18 . 1/2/2010 Walmart Pampers 6 60 $19.92 $19.92 $0.3 . 1/7/2010 Alice.com Luvs 6 23 $6.92 $6.09 $0.26 . 1/10/2010 CVS CVS Brand 6 40 $13.99 $2.21 $0.06 . 1/20/2010 Dirt Cheap! Luvs 6 480 $143.96 $85 $0.18 . 2/2/2010 CVS Huggies Pullups 2T…
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06May 2010 by holly

Ulta Deals Cheap Make-up Expires Sunday 5/9/10

Coupons, Shopping deals, Ulta, Uncategorized
Trying to catch up on several posts and before the week ends I thought I would quickly get this one in! I noticed that there is a $3.50 off a $10 purchase at Ulta that you can use online or in-store.  You can “stack” manufacture coupons with these Ulta coupons!     Read the coupon carefully because there are limits on what types of products you can use it on. Sale Sunday May 2 - Sunday May 9 What a perfect Mother's Day gift! Ways to use the coupon: Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Ulta Cosmetics and Minerals Reg. $5-18 Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Cover Girl Cosmetics Reg $2.99 - $14.99 - Covergirl Product, Any - 05-02-10 PG $1/1 or Covergirl Products, Any - 05-02-10 PG $2.50/2 (Regional coupon not in…
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04May 2010 by holly

CVS Shopping Trip 5/2/10 – Free Nivea Body Wash and Lip Care

Coupons, CVS, Shopping deals, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized
This week CVS has some great deals! I got the following: Note: I handed my coupons EXACTLY in this order and it worked perfectly! Buy (2) Nivea Body Wash for Women at $4.88 Buy (2) Nivea Lip Care at $2.99 Use $2 off ANY 2 soaps or body washes (CVS coupon prints at Red coupon machine) Use $4/1 Nivea Body Wash For Women, (RP 05/02/10) Use $1/1 Nivea Lip Care, exp. 6-30-10 (RP 05/02/10) Use B1G1 Nivea Body Wash For Women, exp. 5-31-10 (ALL YOU May '10) Use B1G1 Nivea Lip Care, exp. 5-31-10 (ALL YOU May '10) $15.74 Before coupons and ECBS $0.87 Before ECBS! Profit $4.13 after coupons and ECBs! My receipt looks like I can do the above deal again. Here is another scenario that is worth…
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01May 2010 by holly

Giant Deals 4/30/10-5/6/10

Coupons, Giant, Shopping deals, Shopping Plans, Uncategorized
After getting the Giant cereal deal last week, I now have several milk coupons to use that expire on 5/12/10, so I definitely plan on going to Giant tomorrow.  I got the 4 $1 double coupons in my ad this week. I'm in need of pasta and I have 2 Barilla 2/$1 coupons that will double and make them FREE!  I just now need to get $15 worth of groceries. 4 - $1 Barilla pasta  - use 2 $1 doubles  (if they have the whole wheat pasta I'll get that too!) Milk $3 something (using the $4.50 coupon) Bananas $.49 lb (not the best price but we eat them all week) Buy 10 Hunt's Tomatos or Rotel Diced Tomatoes for $8.88 must by 10! Here are a couple things that…
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01May 2010 by holly

I Love Freebies – How to get Free stuff in the mail?

Freebies, Uncategorized
I love Freebies!  However, I always get freebies that I know I will use or I know someone in my family will use.  It just makes sense to me. How to get FREE stuff in the mail? Here is a picture of some free stuff I got this week.  I got my P&G Samples which I get each quarter.  The next time I can get samples is July 1st.  I got Cascade, Pantene, Iams Cat food, Metamucil, and lots of coupons. Then in the mail I got an invitation to order Parent's magazine and in that packet was several coupons like the baby water coupon and Arm & Hammer coupon. Last week on April 15, I contacted my favorite brand of nail polish Sally Hansen and told them how much…
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