Megans Moneysaving Madness: 2010-08-01

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Saturday, August 7, 2010

Free Chips and Salsa at Qdoba

Next time you're in Qdoba, pick up a Qdoba card at the cash register.  I found them on a display at the register, but if you don't see them there, ask.

When you register your card here, you'll automatically receive a free regular-sized chips and salsa on your next visit. And, you don't have to remember to print a coupon. Just have them swipe your card the next time you're there and the cost of the chips and salsa will automatically be deducted from your total. 

Sunday Coupon Preview

This week you'll find both a Red Plum and Smart Source insert. Go to Sunday Coupon Preview to see a list of coupons in each insert, to help you decide how many copies of the paper you want to buy this week. I recommend a minimum of 3 copies.

Not listed on Sunday Coupon Preview are the Hiland coupons that will be in Sunday's paper.  I won't get that insert in my paper, so when you get yours please post a comment with a list of the Hiland coupons.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Free Sample at Origins Just for Recycling

Take your empty cosmetic containers to Origins for a free sample.  It doesn't matter what brand, just take the container to the Origins counter and they give you a sample in exchange.  Learn more about the program here.

However, Save your MAC cosmetic containers. You can return 6 of them to any MAC counter for a free lipstick or a MAC store for a free lipstick, lip glass or eyeshadow.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Tax Free Weekend Coundown

Tax Free Weekend is THIS Weekend!

Missouri starts FRIDAY, AUG 7
Oklahoma starts SATURDAY AUG 8 FRIDAY, AUG 7
Check out more exciting events on my events calendar here.


Free Sample Nexxus

Walmart is offering a free sample Nexxus® THERAPPE® Shampoo, HUMECTRESS® Conditioner and HUMECTRESS® Deep Conditioner.Sign up for it here.

Courtesy All You magazine's Daily Free Sample Calendar.
 

Walmart Matchups Week of August 1 - 7

Walmart will price match any competitor's ad within the local area.  Check with your store to confirm which ads they will match if you're not sure.  Additionally, the store's manager does have a little say in that location's price match and coupon policies.

At most stores you can also use a coupon on an item you have price matched.  Occasionally, a cashier will not know this and may not want to do it. So, either ask them to scan the coupon and see if it works or ask for a CSM.


Walmart accepts manufacturer coupons, including internet printables and coupons for free items, but does not double. Walmart's corporate policy is to accept store coupons (ie: Target, Walgreens, etc), but it is up to the store's manager whether or not their store does.  You cannot use 2 coupons on the same item (ie: Target coupon & manufacturer coupon).  I've confirmed this policy with the corporate customer service hotline, but have never tried using another store's coupon at Walmart.  If you want to check with the store, take a copy of the policy with you and have the corporate hotline number handy and ready to call.

View Walmart's weekly ad here.
View Walmart's coupon policy here.
View Walmart's price match policy here.

Bic Mechanical Pencils $1.50
$1.00/2 (SS 8/1)
final price: 2/$2.00

Fruit of the Loom Boys 10pk T-shirts, 6pk Boxer Briefs or Girls 12pk Underwear $7
$1.00/2 printable here or here
$1.00/2 (RP 8/1)
final price: 2/$13.00

Fruit of the Loom Men's or Women's Low-Cut or No-Show Socks, Women's 6pk Boy Shorts or Briefs, 12pk Hipster $6

$1.00/2 printable here or here
$1.00/2 (RP 8/1)
final price: 2/$11.00

 Fruit of the Loom Men's 8pk A-Shirts, T-shirts, 6pk Boxers or 8pk Boxer Briefs $9.50
$1.00/2 printable here or here
$1.00/2 (RP 8/1)
final price: 2/$18.00

Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit $7.97
Coupon inside box $2.00
(Look for a box labeled to include $4 in refill coupons.  There will also be a $2 off starter kit coupon. Use it but I wouldn't take it out of the box until you tell the cashier what you are doing.)
final price: $5.97


Glade Fabric and Air Odor Eliminator $2.88
$1.00/1 (SS 7/11)
final price: $1.88

Hefty Foam Plates $3.50
$1.00/2 Plates, Cups or Bowls (RP 5/16)
final price: 2/$6.00

Hefty Easy Grip Plastic Cups $3.00

$1.00/2 Plates, Cups or Bowls (RP 5/16)
final price: 2/$5.00

      Deal Idea:
      Buy 1 Foam Plate
      Buy 1 Plastic Cups
      Use:  $1.00/2 Plates, Cups or Bowls (RP 5/16)
      final price: 1 plate & 1 cup for $5.50

Ziploc Sandwich, Snack or Storage Bags Twin Packs $4.50
$0.40/1 (SS 7/25)
final price: $4.10 + free meal planner 


Yoplait Kids Yogurt 6pk $2.25
$0.50/1 printable
final price: $1.75

Crest 3D Whitestrips 30ct $21.97
$10.00/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $11.97

Gillette Venus Embrace Girl-to-Goddess Kit $10
$2.00/1 Embrace Razor (PG 8/1)
final price: $8.00

U by Kotex $3.50
$1.00/1 printable
final price: $2.50

Sally Hansen Quick Chromes Nail Color $6.00
$0.50/1 (RP 6/13)
final price: $5.50

L'Oreal Paris Visible Lift Serum $13.47
$1.00/1 (RP 7/25)
final price: $12.47

Gillette Fusion ProGlide NFL Team Razor $8.98
$4.00/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $4.98

Listerine Total Care Plus Whitening $6.92
$1.00/1 (RP 4/11 or SS 8/1)
final price: $5.92

Clean & Clear Morning Burst Surge Power Cleanser $14.97
$3.00/1 (SS 8/1)
final price: $11.97

Special K Protein Shakes $5
$1.00/2 printable
final price: 2/$9.00

Flinstone's Gummy Children's Multivitamin $5
$1.00/1 printable
final price: $4.00

Kleenex 3-pack Facial Tissue $3.97
$0.50/1 (SS 7/11)
final price $3.47


School Supplies Week of August 1

Dollar General

Bic round Stic Pens 8pk or Bic Mechanical Pencils $1.50
Sale Buy One Get One Free
$1.00/2 (SS 8/1)
final price: 2/$0.50 ($0.25 each)

Post-it Flags 50ct $1.00
$1.00/1 printable
final price: FREE

Ziplock Bags $2.00
$0.55/1 (SS 7/25)
$1.25/2 (SS 7/25)
final price: $1.45 - 2/$2.75

Kleenex 3pk $2.50 
$0.50/1 (SS 7/11)
final price $2.00

Office Depot
FREE Backpack with $10 minimum purchase ($6.99 value - limit 2)

Limit 3
Office Depot Brand 6" Protractor - .05
Office Depot Brand Ballpoint Stick Pens 10-pack - .25

Limit 5
Office Depot Brand Poly 2-pocket Portfolios - .25

Office Max
Limit 3
Schoolio Crayons 24-count - .05
Plastic Protractor - .05
Paper Mate American Classic #2 Pencils, 10-count - .15
Schoolio Washable Fine or Broadline Markers, 8-count - .25
Schoolio Compositions Books, 100 sheet - .50

Limit 6
2-Pocket Folders - .01

Walgreen's
9 cents each
Penway #2 Pencils, 10-pack

17 cents each
Pocket Folders with Prongs with in-ad coupon19 cents each
Paper Mate Color Highlighters, 6-pack
Penway 12 " Ruler - with in-ad coupon
Penway Highlighter - with in-ad coupon
Penway Jumbo Crayons, 8-pack - with in-ad coupon

29 cents each
Penway 1 Subject Notebook, 60 or 70 sheets
Corner Office 3x5 in. Index Cards, 100-pack
Penway Cap Erasers, 15-pack - with in-ad coupon
Penway Pink Erasers, 2-pack with in-ad coupon
Acco Paper Clips, 100-pack with in-ad coupon

33 cents each
Legal Pad - with in-ad coupon

50 cents each
Sharpie Marker - with in-ad coupon

59 cents each
School Box - with in-ad coupon
Scotch Mailer - with in-ad coupon

79 cents each
Corner Office Mechanical Pencils, 3-pack
Corner Office Stick Pens, 20-pack
Fiskars Scissors, blunt or pointed - with in-ad coupon

99 cents each
Corner Office 5 Tab Dividers
Splash Color 3-Ring Binder, 1 in.
Elmer's Glue 

Walmart
Kleenex 3pk $2.50 
$0.50/1 (SS 7/11)
final price $2.00

Bic Mechanical Pencils $1.50
$1.00/2 (SS 8/1)
final price: 2/$2.00
 

Another Great Gift for All Those August Birthdays

Remember those August birthday's I was shopping for a couple weeks ago... here is another great birthday gift idea.  Dale and Thomas Popcorn is having an August Birthday sale, use coupon code AugustBD at checkout for 20% off your purchase.

I LOVE this stuff and it was once one of Oprah's Favorite Things. Any popcorn lover would be sure to appreciate this gift.

JC Penney Online Sale 11am - 4pm TODAY ONLY









Use coupon code whyw8 at checkout to get 15% off your online purchase at JC Penney.com.  If you spend more than $100 (before shipping) that discount will automatically increase to 20%!!! And shoes ship free.

Log in using your ebates account and you'll also earn 6% cash back on your purchase.  If you don't have an ebates account, sign up and you'll get $5 cash just for joining when you make your first purchase.  That's in addition to any cash-back you might accrue.


Monday, August 2, 2010

Tax Free Weekend Countdown

Tax Free Weekend THIS Weekend!

Missouri starts FRIDAY AUG 7
Oklahoma starts SATURDAY AUG 8
Check out more exciting events on my events calendar here.

Dora's Birthday Party at Walmart Aug 14 (FREEBIES)

This insert came in the mail with my other store fliers today. On Saturday, August 14, 2010, Walmart Supercenters with a bakery department will be having a Birthday Party for Dora the Explorer. To check for a participating store, follow this link (it's not yet operational).

If you visit between 11am and 4pm, you'll get a FREE 5x7 photo card and cupcake.  Take your favorite photo to be used in the card. 

If you're not a Nick Jr regular, the birthday party coincides with Nickelodeon's premier of the hour long special Dora's Big Birthday Adventure. Find out more about the birthday episode here and record a birthday greeting for your child's chance to appear on Nick Jr.  The special episode can also be purchased on DVD starting tomorrow, or at Walmart during the birthday party.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Walgreen's $5 Deal - Week of 8/1

Jeri at CouponSTL has posted her $5 deal for the week. If you follow her $5 posts every week, you have a $3 Register Reward from last week to use and your total out-of-pocket will be $6.97 (she's a little over the $5 this week).  If you don't follow it'll be $9.97.  But for $43.14 worth of merchandise, it's a great deal either way.

See her full post here.


Here's what you'll get:
(1) bottle Contact Solution
(1) bottle of multivitamins
(1) razor
(2) boxes of cereal
(1) package of crayons
(1) package of #2 pencils

Sign up today for a month of FREEBIES from Allure



Every August, Allure gives away oodles of freebies and it starts tomorrow. Go here to find out how to get pre-registered to win.

Family Dollar Matchups July 29 - August 8

Family Dollar accepts manufacturer coupons and Family Dollar store coupons. You can use both a Family Dollar and Manufacturer coupon on the same item as long as neither coupon prohibits it.

View the coupon policy here.
View the ad here.

Deals for July 29 - August 8
Tide 19-25 loads $5.00
$1.00/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $4.00

Cascade Action Packs $4.00
$0.50/1 Decor Done Right Coupon Book (no longer available)
final price: $3.50

Dawn Dish Detergent Twin Pack $4.00
$0.50/1 Decor Done Right Coupon Book (no longer available)
$0.20/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $3.50 - $3.80

Air Wick Candles $4.50
$1.00/1 printable
final price: $3.50

Glade Candles $2.50
$1.00/1 printable 
final price: $1.50

Hefty Trash Bags $4.50
$1.00/2 (RP 8/1)
final price: 2/$8.00

Pine Sol $1.75
$0.50/1 (RP 6/6)
final price: $1.25

Febreeze Air Effects $2.50
$0.50/1 Decor Done Right Coupon Book (no longer available)
final price: $2.00

Febreeze Fabric Refresher $5.00
$0.50/1 Decor Done Right Coupon Book (no longer available)
final price: $4.50

Sunny D $1.00
$1.00/3 printable
final price: 3/$2.00

Air Wick Freshmatic or Lysol Neutra Air Kits $6
$2.00/1 Air Wick printable 
$4.00/1 Lysol printable 
final price: $4.00 Air Wick or $2.00 Lysol

Caress Body Wash $2.75
$0.50/1 (RP 8/1)
final price: $2.25

Irish Spring Body Wash $3
$0.50/1 (SS 7/25)
final price: $2.50

Softsoap Body Wash $3.00
$0.75/1 (SS 7/25)
final price: $2.25

Lever 2000 Bar Soap 4pk $2.25
$0.25/1 (RP 8/1)
final price: $2.00

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner $3.50
$1.00/2 (PG 8/1)
final price: 2/$6.00 ($3.00 each)

Dove Hair Care $3.25
$1.00/1 (RP 8/1)
final price: $2.25

Cover Girl Cosmetics $4.00
$1.00/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $3.00

Edge Shave Gel $2.50
$0.75/1 (SS 8/1)
final price: $1.75

Skintimate Shave Gel $2.50
$0.75/1 (SS 7/11 or 8/1)
final price: $1.75

Advil $3.50
$1.00/1 printable
final price: $2.50

Advil PM $3.50
$2.00/1 printable
final price: $1.50

Colgate Toothpaste $3.00
$0.75/1 printable
final price: $2.25

Scope Mouthwash $3.75
$0.75/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $3.00

Crest Toothpaste $3.75
$1.00/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $2.75
 
Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers $9.00
$1.50/1 (SS 7/11) - hurry expires 8/7
final price: $7.50

Pull Ups $9.00
$2.00/1 Family Dollar coupon here
$2.00 manufacturer coupon here
final price: $5.00

U by Kotex $4.25
$1.00/1 printable
final price: $3.25

Poise Pads $5.25
$1.00/1 printable
final price: $4.25


In Ad Coupon Deals for July 29 - August 8 (print here): 
Easy Mac Cups 2/$1.00
Cheetos or Fritos $2.00
$1.00/1 Backpack wyb 2 Lucky Charms or Cinnamon Toast Crunch
$0.50/1 Nutter Butter or Oreo
$1.00/1 Clorox 2
$1.00/1 Scott Bath Tissue (12 roll) or Paper Towels (10 roll)

Ongoing Deals (through August 28)
Energizer Batteries $3.50
$1.00/1 (SS 8/1)
final price: $2.50

Pop Tarts 8ct $2.00
$1.00/2 printable
final price: 2/$3.00

Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Bars $2.75
$0.75/1 (RP 7/11)
final price: $2.00

Kellogg's Special K Strawberry Bars $2.75
$1.00/2 printable here or here
final price: 2/$4.50

Froot Loops $2.85
$1.00/2 printable
$1.25/3 printable 
final price: 2/$4.70 or 3/$7.30

Kellogg's Raisin Bran $2
$1.00/2 (RP 7/25)
$1.00/2 printable
final price: 2/$3.00

Kellogg's Mini Wheats $2
$1.00/2 (RP 7/11)
$1.00/2 printable
final price: 2/$3.00

Hormel Completes $2.00
$0.55/1 (SS 8/1)
final price: $1.45

Hormel Big Bowl Microwaveable Chili $1.75
$0.55/2 printable
final price: 2/$1.95

Hormel Chili with Beans $1.50
$0.55/2 printable
final price: 2/$2.45

Ragu 16oz Alfredo or 26oz Spaghetti Sauce $2.00
$0.75/2 (RP 8/1)
final price: 2/$3.25

Ragu Traditional Pasta Sauce 45oz $3.00
$0.75/2 (RP 8/1)
final price: 2/$5.25

Dollar General Coupon Matchups August 1-8


Dollar General accepts manufacturer coupon and Dollar General coupons.

View their coupon policy here.
View their ad here.

Bic round Stic Pens 8pk or Bic Mechanical Pencils $1.50
Sale Buy One Get One Free
$1.00/2 (SS 8/1)
final price: 2/$0.50 ($0.25 each)

Post-it Flags 50ct $1.00
$1.00/1 printable
final price: FREE

Tide 75oz Liquid or 55 load Powder $8.75
$1.00/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $7.75

Downy Fabric Softener $5.00
$1.00/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $4.00

Scott Extra Soft Bath Tissue $4.00
$1.00/1 (SS 7/25)
final price: $3.00

Dawn Dish Detergent $0.85
$0.25/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $0.60

Cheerios Original, Honey Nut, Chocolate or Multi Grain $2.00
$0.50/1 Cheerios Original (SS 6/27)
$0.50/1 Cheerios Original printable
$1.00/2 Cheerios Other Varieties (SS 718)
$1.00/2 Cheerios Other Varieties printable
final price: $1.00 each (Original) or 2/$3.00 (Other Varieties)

Kellogg's Raisin Bran $2
$1.00/2 (RP 7/25)
$1.00/2 printable
final price: 2/$3.00

Kellogg's Mini Wheats $2
$1.00/2 (RP 7/11)
$1.00/2 printable
final price: 2/$3.00

Froot Loops $2.00
$1.00/2 printable
$1.25/3 printable 
final price: 2/$3.00 or 3/$4.75

Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Bars $2.50
$0.75/1 (RP 7/11)
final price: $1.75

Kellogg's Special K Strawberry Bars $2.50
$1.00/2 printable here or here
final price: 2/$4.00

Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.50
$0.75/2 (SS 7/11)
$0.75/2 printable here or here
final price: 2/$4.25

Fiber One Bars $2.50
$0.50/2 (SS 7/18)
final price: 2/$4.50

Pop Tarts 8ct $1.75
$1.00/2 printable
final price: 2/$2.50

Hamburger Helper $1.50
$0.75/1 (SS 6/20)
$0.75/1 printable
final price: 3/$3.75

Suddenly Salad $1.85
$0.50/2 (SS 6/20)
$0.50/2 printable
final price: 2/$3.20

Chex Mix $1.75
$0.55/1 printable
$0.55/1 printable
final price: $1.20

Totinos Pizza Rolls 2/$3
$0.40/2 (GM 5/30)
final price: 2/$2.60

Pillsbury Grands $1.50
$0.30/2 printable
final price: 2/$2.70

Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups or Gushers $2
$0.50/2 printable
final price: $3.50

David Sunflower Seeds $1.00
$1.00/2 printable
final price: 2/$1.00 ($0.50 each)


Hunt's Ketchup $1.00
$0.20/1 (SS 6/20)
final price: $0.80

Ziplock Bags $2.00
$0.55/1 (SS 7/25)
$1.25/2 (SS 7/25)
final price: $1.45 - 2/$2.75

Pringles Snack Stax $2.50
$1.00/2 (RP 6/27 or PG 8/1)
$0.50/1 (RP 6/27)
final price: $2.00 each

Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip Squeezable $2.00
$1.00/1 printable (facebook)
final price: $1.00

Kraft Miracle Whip 30oz $2.50
$1.00/1 printable (facebook)
final price: $1.50

Cover Girl Mascara $3.75
$1.00/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $2.75

Cover girl Outlast Lipstick $4.75

$1.00/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $3.75

Cover Girl Clean Liquid or Pressed Powder $4.50

$1.00/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $3.50

Herbal Essence or Aussie Hair Care $2.75
Bogo coupon (PG 8/1)
final price: 2/$2.75

Clairol Balsam Hair Color $2.75
$2.00/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $0.75

Gillette Deodorant $3.25
$2.00/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $1.25

Prilosec OTC 14ct $10.00
$1.00/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $9.00

Crest Toothpaste Twin Pack $4.75
$1.00/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $3.75

Scope Mouthwash $3.50
$0.75/1 (PG 8/1)
final price: $2.75

Olay $0.50 off
Bogo (SS 7/11)
final price: varies

Air Wick Aerosol $1.00
$1.00/2 printable
final price 2/$1.00 ($0.50 each)



Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner $2.00
$0.50/1 printable
final price: $1.50


Resolve Carpet Cleaners $3.00
$1.50/1 printable
final price: $1.50

Air Wick Twin Pack Refills $5
$1.00/1 printable 
final price: $4.00

Lysol Neutra Air Bogo Pack $3
$1.00/1 printable 
final price: $2.00

Air Wick Freshmatic or Lysol Neutra Air Kits $6
$2.00/1 Air Wick printable 
$4.00/1 Lysol printable 
final price: $4.00 Air Wick or $2.00 Lysol

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes or Spray $4.25
$1.00/2 Wipes printable 
$0.50/1 Spray printable 
final price: Wipes 2/$7.50, Spray $3.75

Kleenex 3pk $2.50 
$0.50/1 (SS 7/11)
final price $2.00

Scott Paper Towels 6 rolls $6.00
$1.00/1 (SS 7/25)
final price: $5.00

Viva Paper Towels $1.75
$0.40/1 (SS 6/20)
$0.50/2 printable
final price: $1.35 - 2/$3.00

Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers $9.00
$1.50/1 (SS 7/11) - hurry expires 8/7
final price: $7.50

Huggies Pull Ups $9
$2.00/1 printable
$1.50/1 (SS 7/18)
final price: $7.00 - $7.50

Poise Pads $4.50
$1.00/1 printable
final price: $3.50

Dove Body Wash $2.50
$1.50/1 (RP 6/27)
final price: $1.00

Dove Hair Care $3.25
$1.00/1 (RP 8/1)
final price: $2.25
 
Raid Sprays $3.50
$1.00/1 Ant & Roach Spray (SS 6/20 or 7/11)
final price: $2.50

Cascade Action Packs $4.00
$0.50/1 Decor Done Right Coupon Book (no longer available)
final price: $3.50

Puffs Facial Tissue Cubes $0.85
$0.25/1 (RP 6/27)
final price: $0.60

New P&G Coupon Book







The Decor Done Right coupon book is no longer available, but there is a new coupon book called Organize in Style.  Request it here.

Save this link. You can request a new coupon book every 30 days.

Another Coupon to Print ASAP

Coupons.com has just added a $1.00 any Purel Hand Sanitizer (ETS).

Be sure to print this one right away.