Staples Rewards

Are you a part of the Staples Rewards program?  A 15% off coupon was just sent out yesterday.  I will be combining it with $12 in Staples Bucks I've acquired through various purchases.  Watch those Staples ads because often they have items that can be purchased and then you receive Staples Bucks to buy whatever you want.  Not a bad deal as many times those items end up free with Staples Bucks!

Falling Off the Coupon Wagon

Just like anything else, it's not always easy to stick with the coupon habits.  For a year now I've been pretty faithful cutting my coupons, searching for deals and chasing them down.  Lately I've found myself in a coupon funk.  It happens to the best of us right?

There are just some days/weeks that I'd rather head to the store, buy my store brand generics and hit up Costco instead of couponing, stockpiling and deal-making.  It's easy to feel that guilt trip as the cashier asks me, "Do you have any coupons?".  No, I mumble as I hang my head.

No guilt people.  It's okay.  We'd like to be on the coupon wagon every week all year long.  We'd like to plan well and be ready to stockpile but in reality it's just not always that easy.  Sometimes swim team, tball, a family trip and Vacation Bible School prevent us from the very best deals for the week.

I'm here to tell you (and me) that it's okay.  Yep, I could have saved a couple more dollars the other day at the grocery but in reality, it's better that my kids have the necessary items they need for the week than if I put off the trip for another day or two until I'm ready with my deals, steals and coupons.

So, my coupon friends, while it feels great to get amazing deals and watch the total on the register go DOWN DOWN DOWN, sometimes it feels just as good to run to the store, buy what you need and not worry so much about the deals you might be missing.  Who's with me?

By the way, I'm climbing back on the coupon wagon.  Here we go.

DSW.com- Shoe Lovers Dream

I love shoes!  And I love even more that many online shoe retailers are now offering free shipping (and some even offer Free return shipping too!).  With 3 kids in tow it is hard to really enjoy my shoe shopping experience.  Now I can order my shoes online, try them out at home, and return the ones I don't want.  DSW.com is great for many reasons: 1. rewards program that allows you to earn points that in turn become gift certificates, 2. they allow you to stack up to 3 promo codes at a time, 3. they often offer free with purchase items (I have gotten a suede hobo bag and reusable shopping tote).  So forget window shopping and do some screen shopping at DSW.com today.  Use these promo codes: BOTTLE- for a free fitness set (w/$29.95 purchase), FREESHIP- explains self, and 978 for triple rewards points. 

I bought the very cute Madden Girl Whoppi Wedge for only $21 after rewards and promos (+ the free fitness set).  What did you get?

UPDATE ON THIS POST:  DSW is offering $10 off a purchase of $49 and $20 off a purchase of $99.  This could make a great deal if you are needing to stock up on Summer shoes.  I always try to buy ahead for the following season so I will be watching all Summer for great Summer shoes for myself and my kids!  By the way, to get this deal, become a rewards member of DSW (free and easy) and you will be rewarded with a code.  The rewards program keeps track of your purchases and after just a few pairs of shoes, DSW sent me $10 to spend!  LOVE LOVE LOVE DSW!  Also, be sure to buy DSW ONLINE and use Ebates or another rebate source to get the very best deal.  Often I try shoes on at DSW and then buy online.  I usually get 2 pairs of shoes online for what I would have spent in the store.  Hit RetailMeNot for more promo codes! 

Target Update: Dove, Extend-A-Clean, Ziploc and Huggies Deals

Today I went to Target on the hunt for some of the great deals out there. I wasn't able to do the BOGO MQ/TQ on Vanish Drop-Ins since they were sold out! But I did find the Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-a-Clean on price drop for a MM! (I LOVE THAT THING!) Plus a few other great deals and just had to share. (FYI-I shopped at Sawmill Rd store. Not all stores ring some of the BOGO coupons the same and not all stores have the same price drops).
 Ziploc Evolve Sandwich Bags 50 ct. - $1.77
Use $1/2 Ziploc Product (SS 6/6/10)
AND
Use 2 $1/1 Target Printable Coupon
Final Price = $0.27 ea wyb 2

Buy Dove deodorant and get one body mist free- $3.49
Use 2 $1.50/1 Dove printable
AND
Use 1 $1/1 Dove Deodorant or body mist Target coupon
Final Price= $0.51 MM! (I tried to use a second TQ on the mist but beeped due to it being a free product, but it did take the MQ)

Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-a-Clean- $6.99 (price cut)
Use $5/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-a-Clean (SS 6/13/10)
AND
Use $3/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-a-Clean Target coupon (not sure this one is still available)
Final Price= $1.01 MM!

Scrubbing Bubble Toliet Cleaning Gel and Fresh Brush Flusable refills- $3.94 ea.
Use Scrubbing Bubbles MQ BOGO: BO Toliet Gel GO Flusable refill
AND
Use TQ BOGO: BO Toliet Gel GO Flusable refill
Final Price= Both items FREE!

Huggies Diapers and Wipes Senario:
Buy 2 packs of diapers- $8.99 ea.
Buy 1 bag of wipes 184 ct.- $5.99 ea.
Buy 1 tub of wipes 72 ct. $1.99 ea.
Use 2 $3/1 Huggies Little Movers or Little Snugglers printable coupon
AND
Use 1 $2/2 Huggies Wipes Printable
AND
Use 2 $3.50 wyb Huggies wipes and diapers Target coupon
Final Price= 10.96 for all 4 products
Price breakdown:
Diapers= $4.24 ea.
Wipes box= $2.49
Wipes tub= FREE

Did you find any other deals at Target this week?  Let us know!

Cellfire Special Promotion

Are you a Kroger or Giant Eagle shopper? Do you use Cellfire?  Well you should!  Cellfire is a site where you can load eCoupons directly onto your shoppers card.  No clipping and remembering required!

At 12PM PST (3PM EST) TOMORROW (Thursday, 6/17), Cellfire is having a special promotion called "Cinderella" coupons (nothing to do with Disney, named because of the 12:00 time frame).  Via a special link you can upload an eCoupon good for up to $10 off at your local Kroger or Kroger affiliate grocery store.

If you are already signed up with Cellfire, go here to grab your coupon. Log in and then click on the “browse offers” tab.

If you are not yet signed up with Cellfire, sign up here, and then come back and click on this link to get to this limited time eCoupon.

Thanks to Marcy at Stretching a Buck for the heads up!  Make sure to come back to 4our2cents and tell us if you scored a coupon!

20% off CROCS!!!!!

Crocs were super trendy a few years ago but somehow I think they will stand the test of time.  Crocs has gotten pretty creative with their shoes and as a mom, I have found no better shoe for the pool or water park.  I just love Crocs.

Anyway, check out www.crocs.com today for 20% off your entire order.  Just enter code CROCS4SUMMER.

Schick Hydro MIR= Money Maker!

Schick Hydro razors are on sale this week at both CVS and Walgreens. Add to it the new mail in rebate offer from Schick and you have a great money maker. Here are the numbers:

Walgreens
Schick Hydro Razor, $7.99
Get $4 RRs
$5/1 Schick Hydro Razor, exp. 7-30-10 (SS 06/13/10)
Submit for Mail in Rebate Offer
$9 MM after coupon/RR/MIR!


CVS
Schick Hydro 3 or Hydro 5 Razor or Cartridge, $8.97
Get $4 ECBs! (Limit 1)
$5/1 Schick Hydro Razor, exp. 7-30-10 (SS 05/09/10)
Submit for Mail in Rebate Offer
$9 MM after coupon/RR/MIR!

 Thanks, Saving in Akron!

Target Deals of the Week 6/13-6/19

Here are just a few of the deals happening at Target this week. I am going to also check on a possible deal with stacking TQ/MQ on Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-a-Clean cleaner(love that stuff!) For a complete list please vist Marcy at Stretching a Buck.

 Nivea Q10 Revitalizing Shave Gel - $3.64
$4/2 Nivea Product (IE) or Printable (FF)
AND
$2/1 Nivea for Men Q10 Shave Gel or Double Action Balm, TARGET coupon
Final Price = FREE

Eggo Products (select) - $1.75 (on price cut at some stores thru 6/19)
$1/1 Kellogg's Eggo Frozen Item, pancakes or waffles TARGET
$1/1 Kellogg's Eggo Frozen Item, TARGET
Final Price = $0.75

Reach Dental Floss - $0.97-1.12/$1/1 Reach Dental Floss or Flosser (RP 10/18/10)
$1/1 Reach Floss or Access Flosser (RP 3/7/10)
Final Price = FREE - $0.12

One more great deal:
Buy (3) Scrubbing Bubbles Vanish Drop-Ins
use BOGO Manufacturer
use BOGO Target Coupons
Pay for 1, Get 2 Free
FYI: You could try to buy just 2 and get both FREE. This would be within Target's stacking policy. However, some stores don't interepret it this way on BOGOs
Thanks, FortheMommas 

Marc's: Silly Bands 99 cents for 12!

When I was shopping at Marc's this week, I happened to notice Silly Bands on an endcap in their "close-outs" department.  I have been strong up to this point about not giving in to buying these rubber fads.  However, the price was right!  They were 99 cents for a package of 12!  That is only 8 cents a band.  These are a generic brand version, but my kids don't know the difference.  And I have seen the same ones at CVS for $2.99.  I plan on using them as party favors for a certain 7 year olds summer birthday.

They also have many of their plants discounted.  Hanging baskets are now only $3.99 (not much left).
Check out some of the other deals at Marc's this week.

The Children's Place

We are big consignment sale shoppers here at 4Our2Cents but we love to buy new when it makes sense.  Our favorite store for children's clothing is The Children's Place.  You can often find some of the cutest clothing for $2-4 dollars.  Right now they are having their $3.99 sale.

Shipping is just $5 and you can find codes (G4AQMRAG5A) for 15-20% off your entire order!  Head on over now for some great Summer deals.  Oh, and by the way, stocking up for Summer 2011 is one of the very best ways to save while clothing your family.  If you can't find what you want online now, head on over to The Children's Place outlet.  Soon they will be having an entire store full of $3.99 and under clothing!  Stock up now!

To save EVEN MORE!!! don't forget to go to Ebates first!  You will get 3% of your order back!!!

Let's make this EASY!

Step 1:  Go to Ebates.
Step 2:  Put The Childrens Place into the search.
Step 3:  Ebates takes you to the deals.
Step 4: Shop to your heart's content.
Step 5:  Use the 15% off code to save even more!
Have fun!!!

Pampers Gifts to Grow Program

One reward program we have yet to highlight is Pampers Gifts to Grow. Inside packages of Pampers products (diapers, training pants, swimmers and wipes) you will find a 15 digit code. Enter the codes on their site and you can turn your points into free products, sweepstakes entries and gift cards. I am working toward a Starbucks $10 gift card (1,100 pts) for my DH. Even if you do not use Pampers products anymore, there are often "free" codes posted. If you aren't using a lot of their products, it will take you a little longer to earn enough points for redemption. But be patient- Free is worth waiting for! Here is one code to get you started worth 15 points: 15GTGSUMMERFUN. Then go check out Goob's list of codes at Hey It's Free

UPDATE:  Here is another code for 25: 25GTGSUMMER2010
And another page for codes thanks to Common Sense with Money

Kroger Deals of the Week 6/14-6/20

Here are some of the great deals at Kroger this week.  For a full list and more information about shopping at Kroger (including using Kroger ecoupons) please visit Marcy at Stretching a Buck.

Raspberries (6 oz) - $1/ea

Kroger Milk, Apple Juice, Lemonade or Turkey Hill Tea (Half Gallon) - $1

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze (32 oz) - $1.99
$0.55/1 Blue Diamond Almond Breeze
$0.50/1 Blue Diamond Product
$1/1 Blue Diamond Almond Breeze (SS 5/23/10)
Final Price = $0.89-0.99 ea.


Tropicana Pure Premium or Trop50 Juice (59-64 oz) - $2.99
$1/1 Tropicana Trop 50, 59 oz
$1/2 Tropicana (RP 4/25/10)
Final Price = $2.49 ea. wyb 2 or $1.99 ea.


Sunny Delight (48-64 oz) - $1
$0.25/1 Sunny D, any
Final Price = $0.50 ea.


Jello Instant Pudding or Gelatin - $1
$0.50/2 Jell-O Pudding or Gelatin Box (SS 6/6/10)
Final Price = $0.50 ea. wyb 2

Post Cereal (select) - $1.50
$1/2 Post Cereals (SS 5/16/10)
Final Price - $1 ea. wyb 2

Nabisco Snack Crackers - $1.88
$1/2 Nabisco Crackers (SS 5/16/10)
Final Price = $1.38 ea. wyb 2

Turkey Hill Ice Cream (48 oz) - $1.99
$1/2 Turkey Hill Product (RP 6/13/10)
Final Price = $1.49 ea. wyb 2

Lean Cuisine Entrees - $1.88
$1/2 Lean Cuisine Casual Cuisine
$1/2 Lean Cuisine Entrees (IE) or Printable (FF)
$1/1 Lean Cuisine Casual Cuisine or Printable (FF)
$1/5 Lean Cuisine (SS 5/2/10)
Final Price = $0.88-1.68 ea.


Softsoap Hand Soap (6-7.5 oz) - $1
$0.35/1 Softsoap Hand Soap
Final Price = $0.30 ea.


Colgate Toothpaste (select varieties) - $1
$1/1 Colgate Total Toothpaste ( SS6/6/10) (if included)
Final Price = FREE

Scotch-Brite Scrub Sponge (1 ct) - $1
$1/2 Scotch Brite Brand Product
$1/2 Scotch-Brite (SS 6/6/10)
Final Price = $0.50 ea. wyb 2

Marc’s Deals of the Week 6/13-6/19

Here are some of our picks for deals at Marc's this week. Starting with our favorite ongoing deal- Free TP!

Marcal Small Steps Toilet Paper (4 roll)- $0.98
$1 Small Steps (SS 6/13)
Final Price= FREE

Sweet Bi-Color Corn- 10/$2

Baby Cut Carrots (1lbs)- $1

Whole Seedless Watermelon- $3.99

Red Seedless grapes= $1.29 per lbs

Mini Babybel Cheese (4.5) oz- 2/$5
$0.55 (SS 3/28) Mini Babybel
Final Price= $1.95 ea wyb 2

Bar-S Hot Dogs- $0.88Use $1/2 (RP5/16)
Final Price= $0.38 ea wyb 2

Thomas English Muffins (Original, Honey Wheat, Whole Grain)- 2/$3

Coke Products- get $1 off instantly wyb 3
Final Price= 3/10

Wish Bone Dressing (16 oz)- 2/$3
$.50 Printable
$.75 Wish Bone (RP 5/23)
Final Price= $0.75 ea wyb 2

 Smuckers Grape Jelly (32-20 oz)- $1.68
$1/2 Smuckers Jams and Jellys (RP 3/28)
Final Price= $1.18 ea wyb 2

 Smuckers Strawberry Jelly (20-17 oz)- $1.99
$1/2 Smuckers Jams and Jellys (RP 3/28)
Final Price= $1.49 ea wyb 2

Folgers Classic Roast (reg 33.9 oz, Decaf 22.6 oz)- $5.97
$1/2 Folgers (RP 5/23)
Final Price= $5.47 ea wyb 2

Bounce Bar (2 month)- $3.49
$1.50 Bounce Bar (P&G, Thanks Mom Booklet)
Final Price= $1.99