tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74522783087934686702024-03-04T21:06:03.727-08:00Hula Hoop MomCoupon Saving Mom and Wife, Love to Bake and Cook, Organizer, DIYer
Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-12429283419877720002013-09-28T18:46:00.000-07:002013-09-28T18:46:27.537-07:00Unexpected Money Maker, Free Dinner & More<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">This
week I had my coupons ready to use at Walgreens. It was a deal I found at <a href="http://momsbyheart.net/">momsbyheart.net</a>:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Kotex Pantiliners 64 ct. $3.79, B1G1 50% off
= 2/$5.69</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><br />
<span style="background: white;">Earn
$2 RR</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">-</span><a href="http://strk.enlnks.com/aff_c?offer_id=118&aff_id=5512&url_id=103&aff_sub5=18012386&affsrc=1" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: windowtext; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">$2/2 Kotex
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Price: $0.85 each<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">My Walgreens ended up being out of them but today I was in
Kroger (not my usual grocery store) getting some milk and saw a container with
Kotex liners on sale for $1. I grab 2
boxes so I could use the coupon I had in my purse—thinking they would be
free. Well, it ended up Kroger had the
same catalina deal (like Walgreens RR) and I made $2 on the 2 boxes. I ended up going back home and printing some
more coupons and also finding some $1/1 coupons, too. Due to this unexpected deal, by the end of the
day this is what I bought:</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">2 Containers of Milk (Reg.$3.99, Sale $2.97)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1 Wheat French Loaf (Reg. $1.99, Sale $.99)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">2 Loaves of Wheat Sandwich Bread (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.99)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">28 Boxes of Kotex Liners 22 ct (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">16 Boxes of Kotex Liners 14 ct (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1 Bag of Flour ($1.77)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1 Pkg of Chicken Thighs (Reg. $7.62, Sale $5.43)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1 Oikos Greek Yogurt (Reg. $1.29, Sale $1)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I ended up spending </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">$1.15
(pre-tax) but with an additional 13 $2 catalinas off your next purchases, so
bottom line I walked out after paying the little I did with $26. This means minus my payment I ended up making
$24.85 (pre-tax). There was a little
work—I had to do a lot of separate orders to earn the catalinas and use them on
my other items. It was the time of day
there weren’t many customers and it only took 30 minutes so I think it was
worth it. The total cost of these items
purchased at regular price with no coupons would have been $91.21 (pre-tax) and
I ended up making $24.85 instead paying.
WOW!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">With
all I got I made some homemade mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, yogurt and a
delish simple dinner. The yogurt will
last the family for at least a week for breakfasts and frozen yogurt pops. We had a delish free dinner tonight and I will
figure out something to make using the fresh ricotta cheese. Below is my FREE dinner:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Caprese
Salad (homegrown tomatoes & basil, homemade mozzarella cheese from milk)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Green
Beans—homegrown<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Chicken
Thighs-free from deal<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Hope
you accidentally (or on purpose) find some great deals this week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-51628145713022124272013-09-13T11:08:00.001-07:002013-09-13T11:08:57.515-07:00Diaper DriveToday I hit the jackpot at CVS for a diaper drive with my daughters' American Heritage Girls troop. I have been watching <a href="http://momsbyheart.net/">momsbyheart.net</a> $10 stockpiling challenge (check it out--I love her blog) and saw this deal plus I had a few extra coupons.<br />
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I first bought 6 Huggies diapers--1 diaper was on clearance. I had 2 newspaper manufacture coupons ($3.00--8/18SS), <a href="http://www.huggies.com/en-US/products/diapers/littlemoversslipons?WT.tsrc=OLA&WT.mc_id=HUG_DASH_OLA_" target="_blank">4 printable manufacture coupons</a> ($2.50 if you share with 3 friends), <a href="http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=14415&nid=10&zid=oj97" target="_blank">6 CVS coupons</a> ($3.00). I was going to check out with an additional $6 ECB, a $10 off $50 CVS coupon (printed out at bottom of previous receipt), and a $5 off $25 Huggies CVS coupon (accidentally found on cvs.com when I was linking my card for double rewards). I ended up not having enough spent to use my $6 ECB--so what did I do I spent more :) Remember you can only print 2 coupons from each computer--we have 4 computers and a friend printed some for me. Also, if I would happened to snag the $1.50 <a href="http://ibotta.com/" target="_blank">Ibotta</a> deposit I would have made money--it is gone now though.<br />
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I ended up buying 4 M&Ms tubes, 2 M&Ms packages that were B2G1 and gave him 3 B1G1 M&Ms coupons (tearpad from Kangaroo). Sale was totaled and the total pre-tax still was not higher enough. So what do you think I did--grabbed a Diet Dr. Pepper (with no coupon).<br />
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Finally the total was higher enough. Totally pre-tax: <span style="font-size: large;">11¢</span><br />
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So bottom line I got lunch not a healthy one (M&Ms & Soda), after school Friday treat for my kids, and diapers for the diaper drive for 11¢ and tax.<br />
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<u>Here is the breakdown:</u><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">5 Huggies Diaper(jumbo) $9.49<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>$47.45 </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 Huggies Diaper(jumbo) $5.99<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>$5.99</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>(clearance ??)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 Diet Dr. Pepper<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>$1.60</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 M&Ms tubes $1.00(B2G1)<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>$4.00<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 M&Ms—Free due to sale)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><u>$0.00</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">TOTAL<span style="mso-tab-count: 5;"> </span>$59.18</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 $10 off $50<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span>-$10.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 CVS $5 off $25 Huggies<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>-$5.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3 Manf. Huggies $2.50<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>-$7.50</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3 Manf.Huggies $3.00<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>-$9.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">6 CVSHuggies $3.00<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>-$18.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3 B1G1 M&Ms<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span>-$3.57
(took regular price of$1.19 off x3)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">CVS ECB (last week)<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><u>-$6.00</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 5;"> </span>-$59.07</span><br />
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T<span style="font-family: Calibri;">otal after coupons (pre-tax)<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>$0.11</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Happy Shopping!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Andrea</span><br />
Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-31283400622935571392012-12-06T16:03:00.002-08:002012-12-06T16:31:12.815-08:00$224 worth of Old Navy Gift Cards for $161.60<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lately I usually buy most of my gift cards through Plastic Jungle or Cardpool where you can purchase gift cards at a discount (all gift cards are guarranteed). I usually got through <a href="http://www.topcashback.com/ref/acdugger" target="_blank">topcashback.com</a> and earn and extra 2.5%-4% on my purchase just because I got through their site. (Cashback sites are a great way to earn extra money on online orders.)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For example a few months ago I bought some JC Penney gift cards for 30% off the retail price. My husband just bought some things on sale in the store and he got an AWESOME deal. I also bought a few things on sale online and used the gift card-- during this online sale I went through a cashback site to save even more. :)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Well, Old Navy cards are hard to get on these sites because of their popularity so when I saw the recent <a href="https://www.coinstar.com/specialoffers.aspx" target="_blank">Coinstar</a> deal to get a $10 extra when you exchange money for a $40 gift card I went for it. (You exchange coins for gift cards--some machine allow you to do bills, too.) I ended up buying $160 dollars worth of Old Navy cards and got $40 worth of free gift cards. There is $200 worth of gift cards for $160 but WAIT . . . . I happened to see that when you buy gift cards at Old Navy this week you get 10-15% off. (10%--everyone, 15%--Old Navy Credit Card holders) </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So I went to Old Navy and bought $224 worth of gift cards with my $200 coinstar gift cards (they are paper receipts and I would prefer real gift cards anyway). I ended up having to pay $1.60 in addition to my coinstar gift cards. Now I just need to wait for sales and coupons and I will get another AWESOME DEAL!!!</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here are a few other cashback sites I use:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.mrrebates.com/?refid=355890" target="_blank">mrrebates.com</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=wwNJwmydaQFG6FXCkOIt%2Fw%3D%3D" target="_blank">ebates.com</a></span></strong><br />
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<a href="http://home.bigcrumbs.com/acdugger" target="_blank"><strong>bigcrumbs.com</strong></a><br />
Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-10163735230459852402012-12-06T15:26:00.001-08:002012-12-06T15:30:40.607-08:00The 12 Days Left Teaching GiftToday while I was driving I started singing "The 12 Days of Christmas" and an idea popped in my head. A fun gift basket for my kids' teachers called "The 12 Days Left of Teaching". I thought of items I already had in my couponing stockpile and went to work putting it together. First I made a card with all the 12 Days (using my items--you could change it up with what you have)--here my 12 days:<br />
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<strong>12 Eraser Pencils</strong><br />
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<strong>11 Headache Tablets</strong><br />
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<strong>10 Thank You Notes</strong> <br />
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<strong>9 Candy Canes</strong><br />
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<strong>8 Packets of Coffee</strong><br />
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<strong>7 Pieces of Chocolate</strong><br />
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<strong>6 Sticks of Gum</strong><br />
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<strong>5 Doodle Pads</strong><br />
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<strong>4 Candles of Joy</strong><br />
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<strong>3</strong><strong> Santa Tizers</strong><br />
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<strong>2 Calorie Mints</strong><br />
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<strong>1 Target Gift Card</strong></div>
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I put each item in a celaphone bag, tied with some red and white baker's twine. Then I put a tag on each item. My tags said the following:</div>
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<strong>12 Eraser Pencils</strong><br />
For the students to correct their mistakes due to holiday gaze.</div>
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<strong>11 Headache Tablets</strong><br />
To help you get rid of those headaches due to the students ready for vacation.</div>
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<strong>10 Thank You Notes</strong> <br />
So you can write notes for all the “lovely” holiday mugs you receive.</div>
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<strong>9 Candy Canes</strong><br />
Just because it s the holidays.</div>
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<strong>8 Packets of Coffee</strong><br />
To help you stay awake during the last few days of school.</div>
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<strong>7 Pieces of Chocolate</strong><br />
You always need chocolate.</div>
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<strong>6 Sticks of Gum</strong><br />
For your chewing pleasure.</div>
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<strong>5 Doodle Pads</strong><br />
To help you keep track of all the last minute things you need to do.</div>
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<strong>4 Candles of Joy</strong><br />
To help you relax and enjoy your day.</div>
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<strong>3 Santa Tizers</strong><br />
To fight off all those germs and stay well during the holidays.<br />
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<strong>2 Calorie Mints</strong> <br />
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Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-34481838432867855332011-03-05T18:52:00.000-08:002011-03-05T18:52:52.946-08:00Walmart Paid Me to Shop!Well, today I read about the new <a href="http://walmartstores.com/7655.aspx">Walmart coupon policy</a>--here are just a few highlights: <br />
<div> </div><ul><li>Coupons may exceed the price of the item. Change may be GIVEN or applied toward the cost of the basket purchase. <div> </div></li>
<li>“Catalinas” that are printed at our competitors’ registers, have “Manufacturer Coupon” with specific requirements printed on them, a valid remit address for the manufacturer, valid expiration date, and a scannable bar code. </li>
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<div> This is major, especially since Walmart has not been coupon friendly in the past. Well, I couldn't wait to go to test it out. I finally got at 8 pm and I ended up making a big line at my register. None of the managers had heard about the change but I had the coupon policy in hand. After reading and shaking their heads they gave me $15.23. (I will go shopping anytime at Walmart if I make money!)</div><div> </div><div> </div><br />
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<li>1 pineapple</li>
<li>Bunch of bananas (4)</li>
<li>Bunch of tomatoes (3)</li>
<li>2 Tropicana OJ</li>
<li>1 Gallon of Milk</li>
<li>1 Tide stain release</li>
<li>14 Gain fabric softener sheets (40 ct)</li>
<li>8 Purex Complete 3 in 1 (2 ct)</li>
<li>2 John Frieda hair spray (travel size)</li>
</ul>Coupons Used:<br />
<ul><li>14 $3 off Gain fabric softener (2/13 RP)</li>
<li>8 $3 off Purex Complete (2/20 RP)</li>
<li>1 $1 off 2 Tropicana (1/2 RP or 3/6 RP)</li>
<li>2 $1.50 off John Frienda (printable)</li>
<li>1 $1 off Tide (mailer--had a $3 one but pulled out wrong one)</li>
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<div> </div>Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-52411294172214968262010-11-03T14:07:00.000-07:002010-11-03T14:07:20.764-07:00Olay!!!Well, this week I went to Target so I could make some money. Here is what I did:<br />
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Olay Facial Wash $3.50 (Buy 2 and get a $5 gift card)<br />
Olay Age Defying Cleanser $4.45 (Buy 2 and get a $5 gift card)<br />
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This is what I bought:<br />
12 Olay Facial Washes -- $42.50<br />
2 Olay Age Defying Cleanser -- $8.90<br />
$51.40<br />
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Coupons Used (these both expired 10/31 but new P&G insert might have more):<br />
12 $1 off Olay product<br />
2 $1.50 off Olay product<br />
$15 coupons<br />
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Total spent -- $36.50 and received $35 Gift Cards so reality only spent $1.40<br />
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Now I will submit the <a href="http://www.olay.com/PublishingImages/offers/rebate/october102010/prox/20_olay.pdf">Olay $20 off $50 rebate</a> and end up making $18.60 and I have lots of Olay products to donate to a women's shelter.Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-11361716163441372182010-09-06T13:39:00.000-07:002010-09-06T17:39:17.045-07:00Post-its, Printers and More<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg07i3DRUEXe6r0xlzG4o-tK_L2haDSflzx3Bdylexug1l2wulintGbxGl5m3ASy6w3-kGqw7OpSM708zC9evw8WuTTMrj6Vazxe3EkIi8wdOT1RQtgRZNmu3dvd_qJL3LNR6GfKD4pzsMx/s1600/IMG_4563.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513963726041316658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg07i3DRUEXe6r0xlzG4o-tK_L2haDSflzx3Bdylexug1l2wulintGbxGl5m3ASy6w3-kGqw7OpSM708zC9evw8WuTTMrj6Vazxe3EkIi8wdOT1RQtgRZNmu3dvd_qJL3LNR6GfKD4pzsMx/s320/IMG_4563.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>This last week has been crazy with the school supplies. My daughter’s teacher needed some Mr. Scent Markers so I figured out a way to get them free and get lots of post-its. Rite Aid I just made money. In addition, I got a great mobile printer that unexpectedly made money on. (I used office depot coupons at Staples along with Avery Label coupons.) Here is what I did:</div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div><div><strong>Rite Aid (3 transactions)<br /></strong>33 Post-it Notes (various sizes and colors)<br />Coupons : $65.00<br />Total : $32.12<br />Earned: $30 UP Money<br />Earned: $20 Back to School Rebate<br />After Rebates: <span style="color:#cc0000;">$17.98 MONEY MAKER!!<br /></span><br />I forgot about a few Rite Aid coupons so I could have made $10 more dollars!<br /><br /><strong>Staples (3 transactions)<br /></strong>4 Hammerill Paper<br />3 Expo Writing Tablet<br />79 Avery Label Pads (various sizes and colors)<br />2 Mr. Sketch Markers<br />3 Pilot Frixon Pens (3 ct)<br />1 Kids’ Scissors (2 ct)<br />2 Avery Return Labels-Clear<br />2 Scotch Tape Rolls<br /><br />Paid: $30.61 (using Staples rewards that earned from ink cartridges)<br />Earned: $28.46 in Staples & Frixon Pen Rebates<br />After Rebates: $2.15<br /></div><div>So after Staples and Rite Aid <span style="color:#cc0000;">$15.83 Money Maker!!!<br /></span></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><strong>PRINTER at STAPLES</strong></div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Z00xvC_nZ60oiuFmGUf-JI1tWTLEan33__xzcNMeuuq_1uXof_R9PD0EXJ4Vb36ptbdHRTjYQgugAmRurofks0QvXcDYpPw6ZoHHGAISfx8168GqaUaoQXMumM_-twvU35hyphenhyphenCwVaMQms/s1600/H470b+printer.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513963951428909170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Z00xvC_nZ60oiuFmGUf-JI1tWTLEan33__xzcNMeuuq_1uXof_R9PD0EXJ4Vb36ptbdHRTjYQgugAmRurofks0QvXcDYpPw6ZoHHGAISfx8168GqaUaoQXMumM_-twvU35hyphenhyphenCwVaMQms/s320/H470b+printer.jpg" /></a>My husband and I wanted to get a specific mobile printer that Staples did not have in the store so we asked the manager if we could buy it at staples.com, return it to the store and rebuy it. We wanted to do a printer exchange--he said that would be fine. So here is what happened.</div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br />Printer online cost:<br />$203.41<br />-143.03 Staples Rewards from turning in ink cartridges<br />-$61.37 Credit Card<br /><br />Returned it and they credited everything to our Credit Card:<br />Credit Card: $203.41<br /><br />Rebought at store:<br />$59.12 (Used our credit on card from staples rewards)<br />TOTALLY SURPRISED BY PRICE!!<br /></div><div>$50 Rebate from HP for trade-in--HP will mail it to us.</div><div>(We bought a used printer on craigslist for $10 but it had 3 ink cartridges so only paid $1 with rewards from ink.)<br /><br />BOTTOM LINE--Total $9.12 with Staples Rewards.<br />Also, the transaction converted $133.91 Staples Rewards to Credit Card credit (this was a bonus that we weren't trying to do) </div>Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-76500739142831390772010-08-07T13:14:00.001-07:002010-08-07T13:26:51.091-07:00Kellogg's---WOWWell, over the past 2 days I have done 4 transactions at Harris Teeter. Here is what I got:<br /><br />17 boxes of Poptarts<br />10 boxes of Nutrigrain Bars<br />13 boxes of Cereal<br />2 packages of Salmon Filets (for dinner)<br />2 jars of Peter Pan Peanut butter<br />1 Box of Chocolate Covered Donuts (for me just because :)<br /><br /><br />COST:<br />$134.87 (total before coupons)<br />$4.33 (after coupons and $44 Register Rewards I earned at Walgreens)<br /><br />EARNED:<br />$40 (every 10 items received $10)<br />3 movie tickets (from Poptarts)<br />3 DVDs (from Movie Lovers Rewards on Cereal--some boxes had doubles)<br /><br />This was a great deal--only thing is we don't eat lots of poptarts or sugary cereal (I bought mostly mini wheats). I guess we will have lots of poptarts for the future or some friend will enjoy them.<br /><br />Also, both packages of Salmon were orginially $10 each but on sale for $3 for quick sale--I found 2 wine tags that were $1 off fish so I knew that would be dinner. Got to go and fix that fish!<br /><br />Happy couponing!Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-85986817403220911592010-04-08T06:54:00.000-07:002010-04-08T07:05:23.463-07:005 Packs of Diapers for $4.59 or 91¢ each<p>This is a deal for Huggies but if you use another brand you can still get a good deal. Search for coupons on the computer or use some that you already have.<br /><br />First print out your $3 Huggies coupons at these two links:<br /><br /><a href="http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?bt=wg&tqnm=zcroccy60832626&o=62589&c=TW&p=UtwDRs5z">Bricks coupon</a><br /><a href="http://www.coupons.com/">Coupons.com</a><br /><br />For each link you can print two coupons per computer (just hit back about 3 times once the first one has printed)—try to get five coupons for the best bargain—ask friends to print if you don’t have multiple computers. </p><p>Here is how you do it and the cost if you have 5 coupons (even if you don’t—it is a really good deal.)<br /><br />There are also some huggies coupons in the Smart Source coupon section in 3/21/10 N&O.<br />You can mail your coupons before or after you order. Include your order confirmation email printout or your Name, Email Address and Mailing Address—what you sign up at diapers.com with. For more info please look at <a href="http://www.diapers.com/HelpCenter/Coupons.aspx">coupon policy</a><br /><br />Mail to: </p><p>Diapers.com<br />P.O. Box 1564<br />Montclair, NJ 07042 </p><p>They will send you an email as soon as the coupons are in your account.<br /><br />How to Order:<br />1. First make a new account for <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=wwNJwmydaQFG6FXCkOIt%2Fw%3D%3D">Ebates</a> You will receive $5 for signing up and 1% cashback.<br />2. Find Diapers.com in the list of stores, click on it.<br />3. Order (5) packs of Huggies jumbo pack diapers $9.99 ea<br />4. Your coupons will come off if you sent them in first. (You get free shipping on orders over $49.)<br />5. Get $10 off using code ACDU3783 (only good for new users).</p><br /><p>Total Paid: $24.95</p><br /><p>Now to get the rest back!<br />1. Submit for a <a href="http://www.diapers.com/helpcenter/parenting.htm">$14.97 rebate</a> for new users only.<br />2. Get your $5 Ebates bonus and 1% cashback in your Ebates account!</p><br /><p>Total After all rebates and coupons: $4.59 or 91¢ ea if you use 5 $3 coupons!!<br />(If you aren’t new to Ebates you’ll still get them all for $1.91 each!)</p>Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-69691098475596223962010-02-06T18:58:00.000-08:002010-02-06T19:31:49.119-08:00Rite Aid -- Feb. 7th-13th<div align="left">Well, this is what I came up with for Rite Aid this week. Some of my buys will also make me hit my amount to received the $35 Visa Card--Enjoy and make some money.</div><br /><div align="left">(Don't understand Rite Aid Single Check Rebates or Wellness Program, please ask!)</div><br /><br /><div align="center">SINGLE CHECK REBATES</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><br /><strong>Dove for Men Body Wash –$4<br /></strong>$4 SCR #52<br />Use $1.25/1 coupon from the 1/31 RP (MANUF)<br />Use $1.50/1 <a href="http://content.dove.us/dimensions/coupons.aspx" target="Blank">Dove for Men Printable Coupon</a> (MANUF)<br />AND use $2 Skin Care <a href="https://www.riteaid.com/myriteaid/login.jsf">Wellness Coupons</a> (RITE AID) – have to sign in to wellness program<br />Pay: $.50 -$.75<br />($3.50-$3.25) Money Maker after SCR<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><strong>Reveal 4 pk Light Bulbs – 2/$5</strong><br />$2 SCR #6 (WYB 2)<br />Use TWO $1/1 coupons from the 1/3 SS (MANUF)<br />And use TWO 40¢/1 <a href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html" target="Blank">Rite Aid Video Coupons</a> (RITE AID)<br />Pay: $2.20Pay<br />$.20 after SCR<br /><br /><strong>Comtrex – $3.99<br /></strong>$1 SCR #10<br />Use $2/1 coupon from the 2/7 SS (MANUF)<br />AND use $2 Cough & Cold Item coupon (RITE AID) – wellness card coupon from receipt<br />Pay: $($.01) Money Maker<br />($1.01) Money Maker after SCR<br /><br /><strong>Vicks Dayquil or Nightquil – $3.99</strong><br />$1 SCR #15<br />Use $2/1 coupon from the 1/17 P&G<br />AND use $2 Cough & Cold Item coupon (RITE AID) – wellness card coupon from receipt<br />Pay: ($.01) Money Maker<br />($1.01) Money Maker after SCR<br /><br /><strong>Finish Powerball Tabs 20ct, Powder or Gel 75oz – $4.49</strong><br />$1.50 SCR #94<br />Use $1/1 coupon from the 2/7 SS<br />AND use $1/1 <a href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html" target="Blank">Rite Aid Video Coupons </a>(and maybe the wellness RA coupon)<br />AND use $1 Household Cleaner Item coupon (RITE AID) – wellness card coupon from receipt Pay $1.49<br />($.01) Money Maker after SCR (if you are able to use both RA coupons)<br /><br /><strong>Chestal Honey Cough Syrup, Children’s Coldcalm Pellets, or Oscillococcinum – $8.99<br /></strong>$5 SCR #25<br />Use $1.50/1 or $2/1 coupons from the 1/24 RP<br />Use $2/1 <a href="http://www.oscillo.com/promotions-and-coupons/print-coupons.html" target="Blank">Oscillo Products Printable Coupon</a><br />AND use $2 Cough & Cold Item coupon (RITE AID) – wellness card coupon from receipt<br />Pay: $4.99<br />($.01) Money Maker after SCR<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Buy FOUR Cross Action Power Toothbrushes – $24<br /></strong>$10 SCR #62 WYB 4<br />Use FOUR $1/1 coupons from the 2/6 P&G<br />Pay: $20<br />Pay: $2.50 per brush ($10) after SCR<br /><br /><strong>Durex 2-in-1 Massage Gel – $6.99<br /></strong>$3 SCR #30Use $2 Skin Care <a href="https://www.riteaid.com/myriteaid/login.jsf">Wellness Coupons</a> (RITE AID) – have to sign in to wellness program<br />Pay: $4.99<br />Pay: $1.99 after SCR<br /><br /><strong>KY Yours + Mine/Intense – $18.99<br /></strong>$5 SCR #2<br />Use $5/1 coupon from the 1/31 SS or <a href="http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/index.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20&cid=0&bid=1018300001">printable</a><br />AND use $3/1 <a href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html" target="Blank">Rite Aid Video Coupons</a><br />Pay: $10.99<br />Pay: $5.99 after SCR<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Nivea Creme, Skin Firming Lotion, Lotion $5.99<br />Nivea Lip Care or Nivea Body Wash 16.9 oz $2.99<br /></strong>SCR #56 - $5 Rite Aid Gift Card wyb $15 of Nivea<br />$2 off Nivea Body Lotion RP 1/3$5/2 off Nivea Body Lotion RP 1/3<br />$2 off Nivea Body Wash for Women RP 1/3<br />B1G1 Lip Care Product RP 2/7<br />$1 off Nivea Product RP 2/7<br />AND use $2 Skin Care <a href="https://www.riteaid.com/myriteaid/login.jsf">Wellness Coupons</a> (RITE AID) – have to sign in to wellness programFIND MONEY MAKING DEAL BELOW IN TRANSACTIONS!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br />OTHER DEALS</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Purevia Sweetener – $2.99</strong><br />Use $2/1 coupon from the 1/3 SS<br /><br />Pay: $.99<br /><br /><strong>Nivea Body Wash – $2.99</strong><br />Use $2/1 coupon from the 1/3 RP (MANUF)<br />AND use $2 Skin Care <a href="https://www.riteaid.com/myriteaid/login.jsf">Wellness Coupons</a> (RITE AID) – have to sign in to wellness program<br /><br /><br />($1.01) Money Maker<br /><br /><div align="center"><br />PUTTING IT IN A TRANSACTION FOR EVEN MORE MONEY MAKING!</div><p><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>TRANSACTION #1</strong><br />KY Yours + Mine/Intense – $18.99 (might need a filler--depends on tax)<br />Use $5off $20 <a href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html" target="Blank">Rite Aid </a>Video Coupons<br />AND use $5/1 coupon from the 1/31 SS or <a href="http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/index.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20&cid=0&bid=1018300001">printable</a><br />AND use $3/1 <a href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html" target="Blank">Rite Aid Video Coupons</a><br /><br />Pay: $5.99<br />Pay: $.99 after SCR<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>TRANSACTION #2<br /></strong>4 Nivea Lip Care $2.99<br />1 Nivea Body Lotion $5.991 Purevia Sweetener $2.99<br /><br />Use $5off $20 <a href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html" target="Blank">Rite Aid Video Coupons</a><br />AND use $2/1 Purevia Sweetener coupon from the 1/3 SS<br />AND use $2 off Nivea Body Lotion RP 1/3<br />AND use TWO B1G1 Lip Care Product RP 2/7<br />AND use FIVE $2 Skin Care <a href="https://www.riteaid.com/myriteaid/login.jsf">Wellness Coupons</a> (RITE AID) – have to sign in wellness program<br /><br /><br />($4.04) Money Maker (Buy something extra you want—you might only be able to use ONE $2 Skin Care Coupon—then Pay: $3.96)<br />($4.04) Money Maker or Pay: $3.96 and receive $5 Gift Card after SCR<br /><br /><br /><strong>TRANSACTION #3<br /></strong>Dove for Men Body Wash –$4<br />2 Reveal 4 pk Light Bulbs – 2/$5<br />Nivea Body Wash – $2.99<br />Comtrex – $3.99<br />Vicks Dayquil or Nightquil – $3.99<br /><br />Use $5off $20 <a href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html" target="Blank">Rite Aid Video Coupons</a><br />AND use $1.50/1 <a href="http://content.dove.us/dimensions/coupons.aspx" target="Blank">Dove for Men Printable Coupon</a> (MANUF)<br />AND use $2 Skin Care <a href="https://www.riteaid.com/myriteaid/login.jsf">Wellness Coupons</a> (RITE AID) – have to sign in to wellness program<br />AND use $2/1 Nivea Body Wash coupon from the 1/3 RP (MANUF)<br />AND use $2 Skin Care <a href="https://www.riteaid.com/myriteaid/login.jsf">Wellness Coupons</a> (RITE AID) – have to sign in to wellness program<br />AND use TWO $1/1 Reveal Light Bulb coupons from the 1/3 SS (MANUF)<br />AND use TWO 40¢/1 <a href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html" target="Blank">Rite Aid Video Coupons</a> (RITE AID)<br />AND use $2/1 Comtrex coupon from the 2/7 SS (MANUF)<br />AND use $2 Cough & Cold Item coupon (RITE AID) – wellness card coupon from receipt<br />AND use $2/1 Vicks coupon from the 1/17 P&G<br />AND use $2 Cough & Cold Item coupon (RITE AID) – wellness card coupon from receipt<br /><br />($3.33) Money Maker (Buy something extra you want)<br />($11.33) Money Maker after SCR<br /><br /><br /><strong>TRANSACTION #4<br /></strong>FOUR Cross Action Power Toothbrushes – $24<br /><br />Use $5off $20 <a href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html" target="Blank">Rite Aid Video Coupons</a><br />AND use FOUR $1/1 coupons from the 2/6 P&G<br />AND use FOUR $1 Oral Care <a href="https://www.riteaid.com/myriteaid/login.jsf">Wellness Coupons</a> (RITE AID) – expired 2/6--might not work<br /><br />PAY: $11.00<br />PAY $1.00 after SCR<br /><br /><br /><strong>TRANSACTION #5<br /></strong>Finish Powerball Tabs 20ct, Powder or Gel 75oz – $4.49<br />Chestal Honey Cough Syrup, Children’s Coldcalm Pellets, or Oscillococcinum – $8.99<br />Durex 2-in-1 Massage Gel – $6.99<br /><br />Use $5 off $20 <a href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html" target="Blank">Rite Aid Video Coupons</a><br />AND use $1/1 Finish Powerball coupon from the 2/7 SS<br />AND use $1/1 <a href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html" target="Blank">Rite Aid Video Coupons </a>(and maybe the wellness RA coupon)<br />AND use $1 Household Cleaner Item coupon (RITE AID) – wellness card coupon from receipt AND use $2/1 <a href="http://www.oscillo.com/promotions-and-coupons/print-coupons.html" target="Blank">Oscillo Products Printable Coupon</a><br />AND use $2 Cough & Cold Item coupon (RITE AID) – wellness card coupon from receipt<br />AND use $2 Skin Care <a href="https://www.riteaid.com/myriteaid/login.jsf">Wellness Coupons</a> (RITE AID) – have to sign in to wellness program<br /><br />PAY: $6.47 or $7.47 (if can use two RA coupons on Finish)<br />($3.03 or $2.03) Money Maker after SCR<br /><br />So BOTTOM LINE if I am able to do all my transactions I will make $16.41, receive a $5 gift card and a $35 Visa. Great shopping for one store. </p>Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-45945243541578174132010-01-31T18:36:00.000-08:002010-01-31T18:46:06.073-08:00Diaper Deal -- $3.70I did this a few days and thought I would share it with you.<br /><br />Head over to <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=wwNJwmydaQFG6FXCkOIt%2Fw%3D%3D" target="Blank">EBATES</a> (for 1% cash back) and type “diapers.com” in the search box. If you have never used Ebates you and I will receive a $5 bonus. If you would prefer not to shop through these sites, you can go directly to <a href="http://www.survivingthestores.com/diapers.com" target="Blank">Diapers.com</a>.<br /><br />Add 7 packs of the LUVS Jumbo Size diapers to your cart. They are $6.99 each, and your total will be $49.93. Add something else to your cart (like Pamper Travel Wipes for $1.99) to get your total above $49 so that you can get FREE shipping!<br /><br />During Checkout, enter the <a href="http://www.survivingthestores.com/2010/01/luvs-diapers-for-3-70-a-pack-shipped.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+SurvivingTheStores+(Surviving+The+Stores)" target="_new">Referral Code</a> “ACDU3783” to get $10 off of your order (this code is good for new customers only). You will pay right around $41 for everything.<br /><br />After you checkout, head over <a href="http://www.diapers.com/helpcenter/parenting.htm" target="Blank">HERE</a> to print out the form to send in for a $14.97 rebate (be sure to read the instructions carefully!)<br /><br />You will end up paying $25.95 total for 7 packs of diapers (plus you’ll get wipes)… which comes out to only $3.70 each and you don’t have to drive anywhere.<br /><br />Getting LUVS diapers is the best deal because they are the least expensive, but you can also do this with Pampers or Huggies… you will just end up paying a little more out of pocket.<br /><br />I just found out they take manufacturer coupons so Huggies or Pampers might be just as good deal (thouse coupons are always out there). Click to find out about use of <a href="http://www.diapers.com/HelpCenter/Coupons.aspx">coupons</a>.<br /><br />GOOD LUCK with cheaper diapers!Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-26805923169834673492009-10-24T19:27:00.001-07:002009-10-24T19:39:49.961-07:00Unbelievable Savings!<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgNE4hkLO4OBzdglpe-byZZwXYPVWLpBieQ4o2BWd2ea4ACETMcl4NIvNXca-jDpE6DRnO-tAdcue6WZwHdnMsXu-cBig_Dptbv8aiKKlMzCXwa4wJjl3EGVPXWX_53lCTJuSaku6xb2jC/s1600-h/IMG_4035.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396360190322084306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgNE4hkLO4OBzdglpe-byZZwXYPVWLpBieQ4o2BWd2ea4ACETMcl4NIvNXca-jDpE6DRnO-tAdcue6WZwHdnMsXu-cBig_Dptbv8aiKKlMzCXwa4wJjl3EGVPXWX_53lCTJuSaku6xb2jC/s320/IMG_4035.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I am almost glad Saturday night is here—too many good deals at Rite aid this week.<br />Look at what I got:<br /><br />$1,098.53 Total Cost w/o Coupon<br />$944.20 Coupon Savings<br />$154.33 Total Out of Pocket<br /><br />$80.00 Gift Cards Earned (Rite Aid)<br />$33.00 Mail In Rebates<br />$179.74 Single Check Rebate (Rite Aid Rebate Program)<br /><br />+$138.41 I ended up making money buying all this stuff!!! </p>Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-16992220379923188662009-05-15T21:45:00.001-07:002009-05-15T21:46:16.138-07:00PROFIT!My shopping is coming to a close this month due to traveling. Since I can’t sleep I thought I would calculate my savings and I can’t believe it. Look at savings for the month of May:<br /><br />Cost of Products (Pre-coupon/discount): $1447.22<br />Total Spent (with Gift Cards/Rewards, etc): $392.78<br />Gift Cards/Rewards, etc Used: $122.25<br />Out of Pocket Spent: $270.25<br />May Rebates--Cash & Gift Cards: $438.53<br /><br />So this is the result for the month of May: PROFIT of $168.28<br /><br />This obsession of couponing/rebating is really paying off!Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-74564804874006855432009-05-02T11:58:00.001-07:002009-05-02T12:14:28.951-07:00Shopping Spree After VacationWell, Thursday we returned from Disney. Even though I was exhausted I had to go shopping on Friday and Saturday to get the deals. Look at my savings:<br /><br />Total Pre Coupons: $300.35<br />Out of Pocket Expense: $68.29 (pre-tax)<br />Gift Cards Earned: $35 (Target and Discover Cards)<br />CVS Bucks Earned: $3 (just like cash at CVS)<br />Rebates Earned: $30.48 (From Rite Aid--easy, just entered them on the computer)<br /><br />After Coupons, Rebates and Gift Cards: <strong>PROFIT $.19</strong><br /><br />I had most of my groceries all stock except a few veggies and fruit so most of what I bought was goodies and personal/medical items:<br /><br />2 Trident Gums<br />1 Warm Delights<br />3 Honey Nut Cheerios 3 BC Cookie Mix<br />1 Dial Soap-3 pk<br />2 Sunflower Chips<br />4 Eat Smart Chips<br />1 Tortilla Chips6 BC Frostings<br />4 Hormel Compleat Meals 2 Ortega Salsa 1 Nestle Morsels 1 Planters Nut Bar 1 Electrasol Tabs 1 McCormick Clear Vanilla 15 Vitamin Water 4 Eggo Waffles<br />1 Marie Calendars Frozen Meal<br />3 Kotex Tampons<br />1 Colgate Toothpaste<br />1 Bagelfuls Frozen Breakfast<br />1 Apples-5 lbs<br />1 Banana bunch<br />2 Naval Oranges<br />1 Cauliflower<br />1 Ginger Root<br />4 Listerine Mouthwash<br />1 Electrasol<br />1 Mini Drop Therapy<br />5 Ban Deodorants<br />1 Saltaire Kit<br />2 Speed Stick Deodorants 4 Huggie Wipes 1 Kotex pads 15 Special K Cereal<br />2 Ritz Crackers<br /><br />Also, I could have had $10 more off of that but I forgot to break my groceries into $25 transactions. A few transactions I had to buy gum so the store did not owe me something.<br /><br />We won't be eating or using everything I bought--evey month I donate all our extra food and personal/medical items.<br /><br />Happy Couponing to You!Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-6558261423396827602009-03-22T11:59:00.000-07:002009-03-22T13:31:46.663-07:00Cleaning House at the Grocery.....and Home!This week I have been preparing for triples at Harris Teeter—Yipeee! As I was looking over my coupons I realized a few coupons I had would be better used this week with the sales. So today, even though I was sick, off I went. Here is what I bought<br /><br />2 Lysol Bathroom Cleaner-24 oz<br />2 Glad Linen Air Fresher-9 oz<br />3 Lysol Cling Gel Toilet Cleaner-24 oz<br />1 Lysol All Purpose Cleaner-40 oz<br />1 Lysol Spray All Purpose Cleaner-32 oz<br />2 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes-35 wipes<br />2 Oat to Go Bars-6 bars<br />1 Wrigley’s Gum Package-15 sticks<br /><br />After handing the cashier all my coupons and an about to expire Walgreens Register Reward worth $10, she told me that it was negative 78¢ so I had to buy something else. I ended up buying another pack of gum since it was easy to grab. My grand total was 54¢ for all the list above plus a pack of gum—WOW! Now I guess with all those cleaning products I need to clean house.Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-8084484809314663922009-03-05T21:14:00.000-08:002009-03-11T18:55:17.920-07:00Saving Money<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZJ_NW2tn0qjylcWSSIhJ2x6X3Ahfe2OvLFzNqcFRG79dpX9u26H-3XRPRPuBE8w77K1VWOeVTjffdy32l5_dEGtarIjFbUWibcWQI76m474aIaKCU6uIeF5fTK33qXnWJ_b06o6wxpEk/s1600-h/Walgreens+Savings.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310848295149684082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 182px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZJ_NW2tn0qjylcWSSIhJ2x6X3Ahfe2OvLFzNqcFRG79dpX9u26H-3XRPRPuBE8w77K1VWOeVTjffdy32l5_dEGtarIjFbUWibcWQI76m474aIaKCU6uIeF5fTK33qXnWJ_b06o6wxpEk/s320/Walgreens+Savings.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="left">At the beginning of the year I began to use coupons. I mostly used coupons at grocery stores. My favorite store is Harris Teeter due to the fact it doubles all coupons under $1 and almost every month has four days that they triple all coupons under $1. Just an example—last week Ken’s Steakhouse Salad Dressing was Buy One Get One Free. The regular price was $3.20. In addition to the sale, I had a $1 off coupon so my final price per bottle was $.60. With such a great price I bought lots that will hopefully last this year.<br /><br />The website that I started my couponing adventure with was <a href="http://savvydollar.org/">http://savvydollar.org/</a> It’s a great site that is totally focused on my area. But this last week I discovered a new website about couponing - <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/">http://www.southernsavers.com/</a> I ended up just printing the list from the site for my local drugstores, downloaded or cut the coupons and went shopping. Below are the deals I got at Walgreens (RR are Register Rewards that act just like cash):<br /><br />Walgreens Deals 3/2/09<br />(Three different checkouts so I could get and then use RRs)<br /><br />6 Vita-Shampoo & Conditioner FREE-Rebate<br />Axel Hair Gel FREE-Rebate<br />Colgate Toothpaste $.49<br />2 small boxes of Ritz +$.01<br />3 boxes Fiber One Chewy bars $1.92<br />2 bags Jelly Beans $.99<br />Vaseline Lotion $.44 and $2 RR<br />Colgate Max $3.49 and $3.50 RR<br />3 Clorox Wipes $5 and $1 RR<br />Nivea Lip Gloss $.99<br />2 Esencia Shampoo & Conditioner Free-Rebate<br />Milk Gallon $2.79<br />2 Cottenelle Fresh Wipes $2.89<br />Splenda-100 count $1.94<br /><br />Cost without coupons, rebates and sales: $129.92<br />Cost without RRs: $ 21.88<br />RRs (Earn on products with purchase) $ 6.50 RR<br />RRs (Earn on past purchases) $ 3.00 RR<br />Total I spent: <strong>$ 12.38</strong><br /><br />So I think my couponing is definitely saving me money. I have a goal to save $5000 this year and to give away at least 50 items. Though I think I should raise my goal as I just calculated my savings since January and it is <strong>$1824.93</strong>—Wahoo! Many times I get products free or for very little so it gives me an opportunity to help others.<br /></p>Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-22997042674372482942009-02-21T16:47:00.000-08:002009-02-21T16:59:50.255-08:00That Takes the CakeI always have to have something creative in my life. I have done a variety of things like stamping, stained glass, scrapbooking, cake and cookie decorating and digital scrapbooking. Although creating cakes can be very stressful, especially with a 2 year old who always wants to eat the cake, I enjoy it. Here are a few of my latest cakes. <div><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxjPLp3e3QhQe4ldtbmVvhKSLuPhf300919eSGetvnI1dCHXtr7hRphcSTVXCAmT6HtdjJYhi1-NrvvP5ATt826yLyWvFlx97dXNac17msBS-jwKFMO397LtzLLzYzfLY1bqu9bteVJk_/s1600-h/Cat+and+Yarn+Cake-2009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305418862165896466" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxjPLp3e3QhQe4ldtbmVvhKSLuPhf300919eSGetvnI1dCHXtr7hRphcSTVXCAmT6HtdjJYhi1-NrvvP5ATt826yLyWvFlx97dXNac17msBS-jwKFMO397LtzLLzYzfLY1bqu9bteVJk_/s320/Cat+and+Yarn+Cake-2009.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305419293931963010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMoQtYFqgQE9ntO8K40Mo-YWYcFQW_tKvqI7BhEDjdVUyMbbn9lHWth5-3Uim-CiEEfYPDhWf8-KeA7vXg_vyq1s-I-gub-0R15R75oFZ1hdGr69fwPRpQZEKHf5edwrPPjKu7E1ryO3f/s320/Girl+Bum+Cake-2008.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305419108936619234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI85kOnMR20VVe6seyXBlo-80nVXaFt5tn33d3ffYwJ-5Xxk9o2IUtqHGBE0XS6-swoNI79o2qj8w3tXwXBVKfosiYwi3JECJnvFRJnE0AwAKlZdKq7p6_BRAU8zrgjhRiEp78eUqa-Rc7/s320/Laptop+Cake-2008.JPG" border="0" /></div>Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-28058312472643704482008-10-04T06:02:00.000-07:002008-10-04T06:40:53.974-07:00Cutting it Too Close<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioUX4AEasW6AXzqPOb3BkrKMpfXq1JlCgcAmuAutdkIEAk_Yidzi8LuyeTL7lX2AiDG_F3fCTofwgpxs0BiMiVKmcuzoZpfxH73btN3hz0O_GLNVRg8zrG3EE8Tgg7XveqW9_eVtSqAhK1/s1600-h/Front.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253292985187533650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioUX4AEasW6AXzqPOb3BkrKMpfXq1JlCgcAmuAutdkIEAk_Yidzi8LuyeTL7lX2AiDG_F3fCTofwgpxs0BiMiVKmcuzoZpfxH73btN3hz0O_GLNVRg8zrG3EE8Tgg7XveqW9_eVtSqAhK1/s320/Front.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjchlSSKJKCjLVS13F791qwC7DNvFdaJ-g4oE5HQ7VFlR2Fp48h7N3qc4sL6-dgOW15vw4Gf2MDpl2B1N__wyhZXOAg3OZswY7ogsLfOMSxhvsMvHWqNZyMgJIrbgzFgImqX2dJk0PI8mmP/s1600-h/Back.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253292988359854594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjchlSSKJKCjLVS13F791qwC7DNvFdaJ-g4oE5HQ7VFlR2Fp48h7N3qc4sL6-dgOW15vw4Gf2MDpl2B1N__wyhZXOAg3OZswY7ogsLfOMSxhvsMvHWqNZyMgJIrbgzFgImqX2dJk0PI8mmP/s320/Back.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Last night I quickly decided I needed to cut Monroe's hair so I asked him to come in from playing outside. I thought a fast haircut then off to the bath since it was already time to eat. As I quickly grabbed my clipper bag everything fell out. I picked up everything and started buzzing Monroe's hair since he was sitting so still in his chair. A second later I realized something was VERY wrong. I looked at the back of his head and then the clippers. To my disbelief the #3 blade had fell off and I had buzzed his head with just the bare clippers. He now has a big strip on the back of his head. The good thing is it is in the back of his head not the front.<br /><br />In the coming weeks I am sure I will be asked, "What happened--did he have some kind of surgery?" With all our injuries from last weekend--I hurt my arm and foot and Monroe got burned. We already look like an battle-scared family so I guess a strip of hair missing just completes the package.</div>Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-92186180364561366212008-08-20T16:58:00.001-07:002008-08-20T16:58:23.511-07:00Teaching WritingYesterday a friend took my daughter to the pool while my son napped so I took the opportunity to watch “Teaching Writing: Structure and Style”. It is a seminar lead by The Institute for Excellence in Writing. I watched the first dvd and I can’t wait to teach my daughter to write. Although she is just beginning to read I am going to try to get her start on note taking—the first step in the writing process.<br /><br />It makes me laugh that I am exciting about this. I was one of those people who hated English—writing and reading. I took all the easy teaches. I really did not ever write a paper until college (and I went to a very good high school). Since I am now homeschooling my daughter in the classical style I know that I will be reading a lot of the classics along with her. I also hope to learn how to become a better writer.Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452278308793468670.post-78934651244077932892008-08-18T12:52:00.000-07:002008-08-19T17:51:44.283-07:00Whining and ComplainingRecently I accidentally came across a book titled, "Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes . . . in You and Your Kids!" by Scott Turnansky and Joanne Miller at the library. At the point I found it both my kids were whining so I picked it up. Once I started reading it I knew it was the exact book I needed to read. It focuses on teaching your kids and YOU to honor others. After reading it I believe it is the best parenting book I have ever read.<br /><br />While reading the book I realized that I was the one who needed to learn how to honor others. I am the one who spoke loudly and was short to others. It seemed I always got frustrated when my way was block.<br /><br />So now I am on a journey not only to teach my children how to honor each other but also teaching myself. The teaching of honor doesn't just deal with behavior but the heart. I know my heart needs to be continually looking at God change me as well as my children.<br /><br />At this point I am rereading the book. I have also started "Seeds of Kindness" jars for my children. They receive a seed (or bean) when I see them honoring and being kind. We have talked about how as we are kind and honoring we are growing in God.<br /><br />In addition, each time we see unkindness or dishonor we try to change the behavior and ask that person to show honor to the person they dishonored--through words or action.<br /><br />Today has been a good day--both kids have been very honoring today and I haven't been loud in my responses. I pray it continues as we finish our day.Hula Hoop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294115181171009334noreply@blogger.com0