Target Thursdays

I found a couple things worth mentioning today while combing Target.

 

I found these dog toys on sale for $1.48, they were orginally $4.99! 70% off and for a package of three it makes each toy just $.49.

 

 

Lunchables are on sale for $1 and combine that with the $1/2 Lunchable Target coupon, it makes them $.50 each.

School supplies are 70% off or more, so make sure to check out the deals!

 

There are these composition notebooks that are $.30 and they are filled with $5 worth of coupons! Including $.75/1 box of Puffs, $1/1 Scotch pop up tape despenser, and $1/1 Scotch Sissors.

 

There was also many toys that were marked clearance. This Thomas the Train puzzle was orginally $8.99 and was marked down to $3.99.

Top HEB Deals

There are quite a few HEB deals to check out this week...

The Revlon Deal is still going on  HEB yellow "B" coupon that when combined with the manufacture coupon $5/1 Revlon Foundation, Powder, Primer, Blush or Concealer, exp. 10/14/12 (SS 09/09/12) that just came out you can score free makeup!

 

HEB has Dean's Heat and Eat Dip on the 5/$5 deal and you can combine that with the $.65/1 Dean's Heat and Eat dip printable which makes it $.35 and the kicker is you get $1/1 Dean's Heat and Eat Catalina that prints off at the register! Woo hoo!

 

 

 

 

Ken's Salad Dressing is still 5/$5 and when you combine that with $1/1 Ken's Dressing, exp. 9/30/12 (SS 08/12/12) and you got yourself free salad dressing!

 

 

There is also a $2/2 Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, Trix. Now this is a "M" HEB yellow coupon, they are on sale for 2/$5. This would make them $3/2 or $1.50 a box!

Toys and Back to School Items are still on clearance! Make sure to check it out.

 

 

Girls clothes 75% off at Hartstring

I am posting this because some of you may be back to school shopping and some of you may have girls. Today only at Hartstring they are offering 75% off your entire purchase of Spring and Summer clothes on their KC Parker line. I have bought clothes from this company before and I can affirm they are good quality and adorable. I can also affirm that they are a little pricey but not today! It is for today only August 21st  and you can use code 82112 and get 25% off their fall line with the same code.

Here is an example of what I did....

I saved $117 off the MSRP!

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.

Texas Tax Free Weekend Starting Friday 8/17!

Does it feel like back to school time already? I seriously don't know where the time went. I wanted to remind you that August 17-19 is Texas Tax Free Holiday for back to school needs! Now this won't save you a ton of money (sales tax in Texas is 8.25%) but every lit bit helps. If you have any questions please refer to the state website.

Here is a rundown of items:
School Supplies: (If priced less than $100)

• pencils/pens
• makers/crayons/highlighters
• binders
• book bags
• notebooks/paper (computer, loose leaf, poster board, graphing paper, tracing paper, construction, manila)
• writing tablets (under $100)
• lunch boxes
• rulers/protractors
• scissors
• calculators
• erasers
• glue/tape
• index cards

Tax-Free Clothing (If priced less than $100)
baby clothes/diapers
belts
boots/cowboy and hiking
caps/hats
dresses
globes
gym suits/uniforms/jogging apparel/hooded shirts & jackets
undergarments/hosiery/socks
jeans/pants/trousers
neck wear/ties
raincoats and ponchos
pajamas/robes
shirts
shoes/sandals/slippers/sneakers/tennis/walking
shorts
suits, slacks, jackets
swimsuits
work clothes, uniforms

Taxed
Accessories (barrettes, wallets, handbags, jewelry,watches, ponytail holders)
Baseball cleats/pants
belt buckles
boots/climbing, fishing, rubber work boots, ski
button & zippers
Dry cleaning services/laundering services
leather goods-except belts
pads (football, soccer, hockey, elbow, knee)
rented clothing
roller blades and skates
safety clothing, glasses, helmets
helmets
ice skates

Back to School Shopping Trip to Target: $3.00!

I went to Target to do some back to school shopping and got some wonderful supplies for the kids and even me! Here is what I did....

(2) Mossimo Tanks (reguarly $8.00) on clearance for $4.00 used (2) Target coupon $3/1 Mossimo item= $1 each
(4) Scotch Tape ($1 each) used (4) $.50/1 Scotch Tape Target coupon and $2/4 Scotch-Brite scrub sponge, 3 pk., ScotchTape or Scissors, Command products, or Post-it notes printable (77477) =FREE
(1) 12 pack of Papermate Pens ($1 each) used $1/1 Papermate Target coupon=FREE
(2) Write Dudes 12 pack of Pencils w/sharpener at ($1 each) used $1/2 The Write Dudes Product, exp. 10/7/12 (RP 07/29/12)=$1
(3) RoseArt Art Supplies
*Rose Art Markers at $.54
*RoseArt 24 Craysons at $.25
*RoseArt Pack of 2 Glue Sticks at $.25
used $1/3 RoseArt Product, exp. 10/7/12 (RP 07/29/12)=$.04


Total Before Coupons and before clearance: $21.04
Total After Coupons: $3.04
Total Savings: $18 or 86%

Texas Tax Free Holiday August 17, 18, and 19th

Does it feel like back to school time already? I seriously don't know where the time went. I wanted to remind you that August 17-19 is Texas Tax Free Holiday for back to school needs! Now this won't save you a ton of money (sales tax in Texas is 8.25%) but every lit bit helps. If you have any questions please refer to the state website.

Here is a rundown of items:
School Supplies: (If priced less than $100)

• pencils/pens
• makers/crayons/highlighters
• binders
• book bags
• notebooks/paper (computer, loose leaf, poster board, graphing paper, tracing paper, construction, manila)
• writing tablets (under $100)
• lunch boxes
• rulers/protractors
• scissors
• calculators
• erasers
• glue/tape
• index cards

Tax-Free Clothing (If priced less than $100)
baby clothes/diapers
belts
boots/cowboy and hiking
caps/hats
dresses
globes
gym suits/uniforms/jogging apparel/hooded shirts & jackets
undergarments/hosiery/socks
jeans/pants/trousers
neck wear/ties
raincoats and ponchos
pajamas/robes
shirts
shoes/sandals/slippers/sneakers/tennis/walking
shorts
suits, slacks, jackets
swimsuits
work clothes, uniforms

Taxed
Accessories (barrettes, wallets, handbags, jewelry,watches, ponytail holders)
Baseball cleats/pants
belt buckles
boots/climbing, fishing, rubber work boots, ski
button & zippers
Dry cleaning services/laundering services
leather goods-except belts
pads (football, soccer, hockey, elbow, knee)
rented clothing
roller blades and skates
safety clothing, glasses, helmets
helmets
ice skates

Free Spree 7/7 - 7/14

It's always exciting to see the seasons change, the spring and garden section becomes the outdoor summer section that becomes back to school, and this is one of my favorites.  Lots of freebies and opportunities to stock up on school and office supplies.

Target -
Heinz vinegar $1 used $1/1 Heinz Vinegar, exp. 8/31/12 (SS 06/24/12 R)=FREE
Comet stainless steal cleaner $1.99 
    use $1/1 Comet Stainless Steel Cleaning Item @Target printable
     and $1/1 Comet Stainless Steel Cleaning item printable coupons.com
Sierra mist $.99
    use $1/1 Sierra Mist product from Sierra Mist facebook page.  (no longer available.)

Staples
2 reams of Staples Paper at $6.99 each
2 reams of HP photo paper at $9.49 each
2 packages of 10 BIC pens  sale price $.01
2 packages of Rose Art crayons sale price $.01
2 containers of staples glue sale price $.01
2 Staples Desktop Calendar at $4.99
    use $5/$30 purchase from Staples ad expiring 7/14

Rebates:$36.45 in rebates for the calendar ($4.99x2), and HP paper ($8.99x 2), and Staples Paper ($6.74 x 2)
Total = $37.94 - 41.44 in rebates = $3.50 money maker.
What makes this really GREAT for me is I just got my Mail in rebate from ACE Hardware this week for $41.00. 

CVS
Tom's Deodorant $3.15
use $2.50/1 Tom's of Maine Naturally Dry Antiperspirant, exp. 8/11/12 (SS 06/17/12)
Got back $1.00 Extra Care buck
This was a rain check that I had from a few weeks back and finally got it. 

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!