FREE SPREE SHOPPING LIST for week of 9/23

Every week we give you a glimpse of what all we are getting for ABSOLUTELY FREE.  This week we are trying something new here is a list of my Free Spree shopping list and everything I hope to get to this weekend.

Walgreens 

3M air allergy advanced nasal filter - $9

  Get $9 Register Rewards
                   = FREE

FRS energy shots- 3.99
 prints a $4 Register Reward
= $.01 Money maker

Scope Outlast  2/$6
   get back $2 Register rewards on 2
 use 2- $1.50/1 Scope Product, exp. 9/30/12 (P&G 08/26/12)

 pay $

CVS

 ThermaCare Lower Back & Hip Heat Wrap, 1 ct $3.79
    Buy 1, Receive $3.79 ExtraCareBucks

= FREE

Alteril Sleep Aid Shot, 2 pk $5.79
Buy 1, Receive $5.79 ExtraBucks
Pay $5.79, Receive $5.79 ExtraBucks
= Free

HEB
I hope you have been following our HEB posts because there have been some GREAT deals

Deans Heat n Serve Dip $0.50
   use $1/1 Deans Heat n Serve dip catalina
    or $.65 Dean's Heat n Serve printable
 = possible 0.50 money maker!

Enfagrow Ready to Drink $5.97
 - HEB "B" Yellow Coupon B1G1 Free Coupon.
  use 2 $5/1 Enfagrow ready to drink printable coupon (no longer available)
= $4.03 Money Maker!

or if you didn't print the $5/1 Enfagrow Coupon can use the (2) $3/1 Enfamil Product Printable and still make it a $.03 Money Maker!

Revlon Foundantion $6.57

use $5/1 Revlon Foundation, Powder, Primer, Blush or Concealer, exp. 10/14/12 (SS 09/09/12)

  and $3/1 of Revlon face, eye and lip HEB yellow "B" coupon 

=  $1.43 Money Maker!

Wet n' Wild nail polish $0.99

use $0.50 Wet n' Wild Cosmetics HEB yellow "B" coupon

and $1.00/1 Fergie/Wet n Wild Nail Polish from RP 9/9 (exp 9/22)

 = $.50 Money Maker !  

So this is my shopping list please send us yours, and show us what you got!

Target Thursday

Target has a lot of home goods on clearance and it is worth a looky loo if you are in need of a new rug, mattress pad, sheets or bedding items. These rugs were 50% off....

Weekly Menu 9/24-9/28

Monday-Sesame Chicken

I hope you like chicken! I know my family does and this week I am feeling a little spicy and I making this Asian inspired dish from Melissa D'Arabian. It is very simple and with the chicken deal at HEB it will fit in your budget nicely.


 









Tuesday-Grilled Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches and Veggie Soup

I love love love fall and I know it is still 89+ degrees outside but I can’t help but feel the need to make some soup. My husband requested Veggie Soup.  You can make your own (which I recommend, it makes your house smell yummy) or from a can. There is Campbell’s soup on sale at Randalls and it goes great with the meal deal at HEB for your hot ham and cheeses.







Wednesday-Tacos

I know I made tacos last week but I can’t help but do it again when there is such a good deal on tacos at both Randalls and HEB. They were free at Randalls with the printable Old El Paso coupon last week and $.50 at HEB this week.

Thursday-Penne with Tomato, Basil, Zucchini and Garlic

This recipe is an oldy and a goody! I used to make it all the time when I first got married and loved it, 1) Because it was soooo easy 2) Because it was cheap 3) Because it was delicious! I found it on the back of a Barilla box and cut it out and still keep it in my recipe box. You can find all these ingredients on sale at Kroger this week.






Friday-Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops       

This is an easy Friday dish to be paired with a salad and more than likely macaroniJ. The recipe is from Giada De Laurentis and will knock your socks off. The pork chops are on sale at Kroger for just $1.99 lb!

Yoplait Go-Gurt $.88 at Randalls

This week there is a GREAT deal on Yogert at Randalls. There is this coupon in the weekly ad. and Use
   - $0.35/1 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Kids Cup, Trix Multipack or Splitz Yogurt, exp. 9/29/12 (GM 08/05/12)

Randalls will triple that coupon and you get Gogurt for $.88 a box. 

Freeze these for a healthy cold treat for you little ones.

Penny Pinching Mamas 8/30-9/1

Have you been looking to get your little one some new clothes, toys or furniture? Do you have a baby shower coming up but have no clue what to get? Then come to the ever popular Penny Pinching Mamas Sale starting August 30th-September 1st.

This event is at the Barry Center and you can score losts of wonderful deals. This is great for mamas, daycare owners and grandparents to get child goods at a fraction of the cost. It contains both new and gently used items and if you are a new mama you can even shop before the sale is open to the public! Make sure to check out their website for more details.

August 30th- Sept. 1st

The Berry Center

8877 Barker Cypress/West Rd

Free Spree 8/19-9/1

All of these items are still free some through 8/28 and others through 9/1 so if you hurry you can still get them.

Staples - (good through 9/1)
Avery labels $3.99
  staples easy Rebate 3.99
Staples #2 Pencils- .01
Pencil Cases- $.01
Pencil erasers - $.01

Randalls -
Soft Soap $.99 *still going through 8/28*
    $0.35/1 Soft Soap Liquid Hand Soap, exp. 9/1/12 (SS 08/12/12)

Kroger (Deals good through 8/28)

 Oscar meyer weiners $1.39 mega event price
$1/2 Oscar meyer weiners printable
 - Part of the Kraft Catalina buy 10 Kraft items get $10 back
  .11 cent money maker
 Velveeta shells and cheese- $1.99
 $1/1 Velveeta shells and cheese
 - Part of the Kraft Catalina buy 10 Kraft items get $10 back
FREE

Reach Toothbrush $1.49 mega event price
buy 4 reach toothbrushes get back $4 catalina
 2 - $2/2 toothbrush printable (no longer available)
  or $1/1 Reach Toothbrush, exp. 10/31/12 (RP 07/29/12 #2)
$.49 money maker

Glade Air freshener $3.49
$3/1 Glade air freshener
$1 catalina
$.61 money maker.

Dollar Tree is starting to take Coupons!

It has been confirmed that Dollar Tree is going to start accepting coupons starting today! Here is a copy of their coupon policy, and it is important to take it with you as this is a brand new program and some stores might not be familiar with it.

The rundown of the coupon policy is this:

1. Only original and intact manufacturers’ coupons will be accepted. Retailer-specific coupons will not be accepted.
2. Coupons are void if copied, scanned, or if they have been altered in any way.
3. Only two (2) print-at-home Internet coupons may be redeemed per transaction.
4. We are unable to accept coupons for “Free” items with no purchase requirements or where the amount for the product is blank.
5. Coupons can only be used in stores and must be presented at time of purchase. Coupons cannot be redeemed for cash at a later time.
6. Coupons will not be accepted without the purchase of the item specified and are subject to the terms listed (e.g. expiration date, size, limitations, quantity, etc.).
7. Coupons cannot be redeemed for more than the purchase price of the item.
8. Only one (1) manufacturer’s coupon will be accepted per item.
9. Management has the right to refuse any coupon or otherwise limit quantities.

                                   This should make for some awesome deals!

Get a little...Give a lot!

Remember that feeling the first day of school? Packing your backpack the night before and laying out all your new pens and pencils? Thinking to yourself how you couldn't wait to show off your new supplies to your friends?  Fortunately, you were one of the lucky ones because for many children they never know this feeling. 

I wanted to take the time to remind you if you come across some back to school deals that are awesome and your family has enough don't hesitate to grab some extra for those in need. I have heard a lot of startling statistics on the amount of children in the Cypress area that go back to school with no supplies. The YMCA is reporting around 40,000! Here is just a little bit of what I will be donating this year and it cost me $0! But the feeling of knowing I brightened a child's day by donating some crayons is priceless!

If you are looking for places to drop off some supplies for charity the local Kroger, HEB, and YMCA are all collecting, along with local churches and foodbanks.

FREE Paint at ACE Hardware

It's back!  Free quart of paint at Ace Hardware.  This is good on flat enamel paint but they will tint it any color you want.  Quantities are limited so make sure you get there early. 

Free spree 7/21- 7/28

There are always the things you plan for each week, put on your list and hope to get for free, but the best are the little surprises that you find when you are out.   This week my favorite was the formula I found on clearance. 

Walgreens
Right guard deodorant $2.99
Buy 1 receive $2.00 Register Reward
   Use  Right Guard $1/1 printable (no longer available)
*** I happened to find one with a free trial body wash on it also

CVS
Starbucks Refreshers $1.50
Buy 2 get $3.00 Extra care bucks
2 Snickers $1/2
  Use $1 off 2 mars candy bars
Advil liquid gels 20 ct. $2.99
Buy 1 get $2 register rewards
  use $2/1 Advil liquid gel 20 ct or higher  ***(I just got this coupon from the Dr office this week)

Kroger
Stayfree pads $1.50 (part of the mega event)
  use $2/1 Stayfree Product, exp. 8/31/12 (SS 07/22/12)
Speed stick ladies or men's deodorant $1/1
  use $1/1 Speed Stick Regular or Lady, exp. 7/28/12 (SS 07/08/12)
Ivory Soap $1/1
  use $0.30/1 Ivory or Safeguard Personal Cleansing Product, exp. 8/31/12 (P&G 07/29/12)
Old Spice Deodorant $1/1 (part of the mega event)-
*** for some reason my mega event prices were cheaper than advertised at others around town. but this was free for me.
  use $2/2 Old Spice Product, exp. 7/31/12 (P&G 07/01/12)

Randalls
Enfagrow Toddler milk reg. $5.99 on clearance for $2.74
  use $5/1 enfagrow toddler milk product. - printable
2 Enfimil ready to use infant formula reg. $5.99 on clearance for $2.74
  $5.00 coupon I got from the hospital.

Free Speed Stick at Kroger

In Kroger's ad this week Speed Stick (ladies and men's) is  $10/10.  Use your $1/1 Speed Stick Regular or Lady, exp. 7/28/12 (SS 07/08/12) coupon and this is free. The coupon expires on Sat. so get it quick.

* the $10/10 is not the same as a Kroger mega event you do not have to purchase 10 items to get the $1 price.

Ivory soap still FREE at Walgreens and NOW Kroger

                                            

The $.99 Ivory soap sale is going on through the month of July at Walgreens if you still have your $1/1 coupon it is free.          $1/1 Ivory or Safeguard Personal Cleansing Product, exp. 7/31/12 (P&G 07/01/12)

Also I stopped into Kroger last night and they had Ivory and Safeguard bar soap on sale for $1/1, so it is free there also.

****If you don't use bar soap this is a great donation item.  Homeless shelters and food banks are constantly in the need of bar soap. 

HEB $10 Catalina printing when you buy $25 worth of select product

Right now there is a unadvertised deal going on if you buy $25 worth (before coupons) of products from select participators you get $10 towards your next $30 purchase.

Participators Include:
Aveeno, Johnson and Johnson Baby Products, Band-Aid, Bengay, Visine, Tena, Tylenol Percise, Listerine, Reach, Neutrogena, Zyrtec, Lubriderm, Stayfree, Clean and Clear, Carefree, Tucks, Rogaine, KY, Sudafed, O.B., Shower to Shower, ROC, Lactaid, Neosporin, Splenda and Viactiv

This could be a great money maker!

I have broke down a couple of deal scenarios and products that have yellow "B" coupons that can be combined with a manufacture  coupons. Now remember HEB coupon policy is: you can combine a manufacture coupon with their yellow coupons that are marked "B".

Here are some match ups with Cypress, TX  prices

• Tylenol Percise, $6.44 use a $2.75/1 HEB yellow "B" coupon and a$3/1 Precise Product From Tylenol, exp. 7/31/12 (SS 05/06/12) Manufacture Coupon=$.69
• Listerine, $2.98 use a $1.50/1 Manufacture coupon from the HEB tear pad=$1.48
• Bengay, $4.26 use $2.75/1 HEB yellow coupon=$1.51
• Tena Pads (24ct), $4.98 use 25% off HEB yellow "B" coupon and a $2/1 manufacture coupon=$1.74
• Visine, $3.98 use$2/1 Visine or Visine Soothing Wipes, exp. 9/30/12 (RP 06/10/12)  =$1.98
• Clean and Clear $2/1 HEB yellow "B" coupons and a $1/1 printable coupon
• Neutrogna-25% off haircare, skincare or men's grooming products HEB yellow "B" coupon + multiple manufacturer coupons= price varies
• Aveeno-20% off haircare or skincare products HEB yellow "B" coupons  + multiple manufacture coupons= price varies
• Johnson and Johnson Baby-Prices vary + multiple manufacturer coupons= price varies

BONUS: There were extra coupons by the pharmacy on the counter with multiple manufacture coupons! Make sure to look for them!

Here is the match up from earlier.

2 Aveeno Shampoo/Conditioner   $5.88

  use 20% off Aveeno Hair Care products HEB yellow B coupon

   and $2/1 Aveeno Hair Care or Body Wash Product, exp. 7/31/12 (SS 06/03/12)

$5.40 for 2 after coupons

Neosporin Max strength plus pain reliever $4.97

 use $2/1 Neosporin Antibiotic Product, exp. 7/31/12 (RP 06/10/12)

$2.97 after coupon

2 Precise Heat Patch $6.44

use $2.75 off  Precise HEB Yellow B coupon

and $3/1 Precise Product From Tylenol, exp. 7/31/12 (SS 05/06/12)

 $.69 each after coupon

total before coupons: $29.61

        after coupons:  $ 9.75

                 got back $10 Catalina to use on next purchase of $30. 

$.25 money maker

There are literally hundreds of scenarios.  Pick your favorite of these products and make this work for you.                      



Get Ready for Chick-fil-a Cow Appreciation Day!

Do you loooooove Chick-fil-a? Do love it enough to dress up like a cow? Well I do! Friday, if you dress up like a cow you can get free Chick-fil-a. Check out their website for more information.  My son and I have been trying to come up with a cute costume all week for this special day that will be full of giggles I am sure.

50% Summer Sale at Kroger!

The deals are rocking and rolling this week! Make sure to check out Kroger for 50% their summer items and that includes toys. I saw Barbies for $9.99 marked down 50% is $4.99 and if you have that $3 off printable coupon on Mermaid Barbie from last week this would be a good opportunity to use it because they would be just $1.99! Now this was my Kroger off of Spring Cypress and 290.

Quick Target Run!

Made a quick trip to Target to take advantage of some major deals and I left pretty happy. Here is my breakdown....

(2) Merona shirts on sale for $6 each used (2) $3/1 Merona apperal item=$6 for both shirts
(1) Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar on sale for $1.07 used (1) $1/1Heinz Vinegar, exp. 8/31/12 (SS 06/24/12 R)=$.07
(2) Comet Stainless Steel Cleaner at $1.99 each used (2) $1/1 Target Coupon and (2) $1/1 printable=Free
(1) Market Pantry Pasta and (1) Market Pantry Pasta Sauce on sale for $1 each and used (1) $1 off when you buy both Market Pantry Pasta and Sauce=$1 for both
(1) Up and Up Hand Soap at $.89 and used (1) $.50/1 Up and Up Target coupon=$.39
(2)Up and Up Hydrogen Peroxide at $.54 each used (2) Up and Up First Aide Target Coupon=Free
(1) Up and Up Cotton Rounds at $.89 and used (1) $.50/1 Up and Up cotton item=$.39
(1) Up and Up Cotton Balls at $.99 and used (1) $.50/1 Up and Up cotton item=$.49





Total Before Coupons: $22.85
After Coupons: $8.30 a 64% savings Whoo hoo!

Staples Run!

I stopped by Staples to grab a couple of their great back to school deals! They had it going on and except for the super glue they had plenty of everything. Here is my breakdown.

2 reams of Staples Paper at $6.99 each
2 reams of HP photopaper at $9.49 each
2 package of 5 Sharpie Markers (normally $4.79) sale price $1 each
2 packages of 10 BIC pens (normally $1.99) sale price $.01
4 packages of 5 Sharpwriter Mechanical Pencils (normally $3.49) at $.25 each
2 packages 5 Sarasa Gel Pens (normally $6.00) sale price $2 each
1 Staples Desktop Calendar at $4.99

Total Before Sales: $77.47
Total After Sales: $44.97
used $5/30 in ad coupon
Total After Coupons:$39.97
Rebates:$36.45 in rebates for the calendar ($4.99), and HP paper ($8.99x 2), and Staples Paper ($6.74 x 2)
Final Total After Rebates: $3.52 that is a 95% savings from regular prices!

This is what happens when there is 70% off at the $1 spot....

Ok, before you judge me just know most of this stuff is for my daughter's and my son's birthday. I couldn't resist. For my son I got monster themed and for my daughter it will be "Little Miss Sunshine" themed, which is appropiate because that is what I call her. I got Sesame Street cups (that I will fill up with goodies) for my son's Christmas party at his school. I got little Sesame Street books for my daughter's daycare for Christmas and an Elmo book for Valentine's day. I got gift bags, tissue paper,stickers for everyday use.  I also picked up Pirate themed party bags for my neighbor's "Jake and the Neverland Pirates" themed party.

I got all of this for the bargin price of $30 at Target! According to my reciept I saved $85.09! Check out their $1 spot and look for the ones with blue dots those will be the 70% off discounted items.

Free Spree 7/1-7/7

What a Great week to celebrate our freedom and some freebies.

Walmart

$1 Cutter wasp and hornet spray - deal still going

 use $1/1 Cutter Products printable, or $1/1 Cutter Product, exp. 7/31/12 (RP 05/20/12)

Walgreens

2/$6   Mitchum women's deodorant buy 2 get $4 RR

use 2  $1/1 Mitchum Regular or For Women Product, exp. 7/29/12 (SS 06/24/12)

Ivory bar soap 3 pack $.99

use $1/1 Ivory or Safeguard Personal Cleansing Product, exp. 7/31/12 (P&G 07/01/12)

Randalls

Ivory liquid hand soap $.99

use $1/1 Ivory or Safeguard Personal Cleansing Product, exp. 7/31/12 (P&G 07/01/12)

Dial liquid hand soap $.99

use $0.35/1 Dial Bar Pack or Liquid Hand Soap, exp. 7/7/12 (RP 06/17/12)

I will get the free vinegar from Walmart and or Target,  right now it is my white whale but I will have it!

Minute Maid Soft Frozen Lemonade $.62 at Kroger

Through 7/3 Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade is $1 at Kroger.  Buy 2 Use the coupon  $0.75/2 Minute Maid Frozen Novelties, exp. 7/21/12 (RP 06/24/12)