Rite Aid Shopping Trip 9/3: $18 Money-Maker!!

by Whitney on September 3, 2010 · 0 comments

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After I left the store I wasn’t sure how I was going to manage to go on with my day without telling you guys about this! Somehow, I did, but I’m so excited to share about this now!

Today I bought (8) Pantene Restoratives products priced at $4 each.

Total before coupons: $32.

I used the following coupons:

  • (8) $2 off Pantene Restoratives products coupons from 8/29 PG newspaper insert.
  • (3) $2 +Up Rewards = total $6 off (earned from previous purchases at Rite Aid)

Total after coupons: $6.00 + tax, I paid $8.22.

So how is this an $18 money-maker?

I was only expecting (1) $2 +Up reward to print at the bottom of my receipt. (The +Up Rewards are just like cash and can be used toward any non-prescription purchase at Rite Aid) However, I was gambling and hoping to get (3) since others have reported getting (3).

But do you know what happened? I got (8) $2 +Up Rewards back, for a total of $16 back in Rite Aid +Up Rewards!

To make this deal even better, I qualify to submit for a $10 Rebate being offered by Olay! So I’ve already made a profit of $8, and when my rebate arrives in the mail, I’ll get another $10 to make this a whopping $18 money-maker!

If you have these coupons and want to get in on this deal, don’t delay! This promotion will end tomorrow, Saturday 9/4.

If you don’t have the right coupons to get in on this deal, please don’t be discouraged! Deals like this are common in the “Coupon World” and I’d love to teach you how to be prepared next time a sale like this comes around! Just send me an email if you’re unsure how to get started!

Please leave a comment or contact me if you have any questions!

I found these products at the Monument Blvd Rite Aid in Concord.

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No newspaper inserts this weekend!

by Whitney on September 3, 2010 · 0 comments

Just a heads up, there will not be coupons in the Sunday paper this weekend! On holidays or holiday weekends the paper usually doesn’t put out any coupons. Sometimes they’ll throw in a special insert… but you don’t really know until you get the paper.

Other blogs have suggested calling your newspaper company and putting a “Vacation Hold” on your account so you don’t get a newspaper without coupons. It will just extend your service out an extra week. If you get the paper strictly for the coupons, this is a great idea!

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Video: 99c Only Store Shopping Trip 9/02/10

by Whitney on September 2, 2010 · 2 comments

*Please note: I hope nobody is offended by my daughters lack of clothes in this video. It was 102 degrees today and this is her favorite “outfit” anyway! :D

This was my trip to the 99c Only Store today. I found some great stuff!

Some highlights of things I saw today (but may not be in the video):

Fresh Fruit:

  • Peaches
  • Watermelon
  • 3 varieties of apples
  • Bananas
  • Strawberry’s
  • Kiwi
  • & more!

Fresh Vegetables:

  • Bagged Salad
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Potatoes
  • Green Onion
  • Cauliflower
  • Broccoli
  • & more!

Refrigerated:

  • Fiber One Yogurt
  • Milk
  • 1 dozen eggs
  • Garlic French Toast
  • POM Tea
  • Bagged spinach
  • Cheese
  • & more!

They have so much good stuff there… seriously, check them out if you haven’t already!

My favorite location & the one I frequent is located on Clayton Road in the TJ Max shopping center! Their delivery days (best days to go) are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Do you guys ever shop at the 99c Only Store? Do you like the videos I post sharing the treasures I find?

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Marvelous Monday Giveaway Winner!

by Whitney on September 1, 2010 · 1 comment

It wasn’t until after I started my Marvelous Monday Giveaway that I realized, a Monday giveaway shouldn’t end on Wednesday. :)

Anyway, I bet you all still want to know who won! Drumroll please…….

The winner is: Jennifer!

She said:

Aw, thank you Jennifer, I truly appreciate your feedback!

Please contact me within 24 hours so I can get these in the mail! I’d like to get them out quickly so they can be used for this weeks hot deals.

Thanks for playing everyone… and stay tuned, I have a ton more coupons to giveaway!


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I couldn’t wait to run to Rite Aid for this free dish soap! We aren’t out of dish soap but it’s one of those items that I will stock up on regardless… I love trying new soaps that hit the market!

Anyway, here’s what I got:

(8) Gain Dish Soap, $0.89 each

(1) Nivea for Men, $3.00

(1) Boudreaux’s Butt Paste, $3.99

Total before coupons: $14.11

Used the following coupons:

- (8) $1/1 Gain Dish Soap from 8/29 PG

- (1) $1/1 Nivea for Men from 8/29 RP

- (1) $2/1 Boudreaux Butt Paste from 4/11 SS

- (1) $3/1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon for the Butt Paste

Total after coupons: $0.11! Yes, eleven cents!

I don’t include tax because it varies by state but I paid $1.31 in tax so only $1.42 for everything pictured above.

I also got $2 back for buying the Nivea, so this was a $0.58 money-maker! Woot!

Questions?? Leave a comment or contact me!

**Also, be sure to enter my coupon giveaway that ends tomorrow (Wednesday 9/1)! I’ll be sending (1) lucky Coupon Wonder Mom reader some (or all?) of the coupons needed to get these freebies at Rite Aid this week!**

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Daily Deals: Groupon, Plum District

by Whitney on August 31, 2010 · 0 comments

I’m going to try and post these deals every time I get them, and I’m going to consolidate them into one post since the “daily deal” sites are plentiful these days!

Groupon:

Today’s East Bay Groupon deal is for $20 worth of food at Cafe Aquarius for only $10! Looks pretty tasty!! Go HERE to snag this deal.

*Note: If the link doesn’t take you straight to the deal, you will need to select San Francisco: East Bay from the drop-down menu.

From the Groupon site:

Unlike speedy in-and-out coffee shops, cafés indulge fantasies of sneaking off through misty European streets paved with pain au chocolat and lined with biscotti parking meters. Indulge in savory streetside fare with today’s Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of breakfast, lunch, and brunch fare at Café Aquarius, located in Emeryville. This Groupon is valid for dine-in or carryout.

Plum District:

Another delicious food deal! Today you can get $30 worth of food for only $15 at Taste of the Himalayas in Berkeley!

From the Plum District site:

The food itself is healthy and delicious. Choose from a variety of vegetarian, chicken, seafood or lamb dishes—all of which come with a side of rice and lentil soup. But make sure not to overlook the appetizers: the momo (or dumplings stuffed with minced meat, onion, garlic, ginger, and cilantro), were the “dish of note” in the San Francisco Chronicle’s opening review, described as offering “a burst of flavor” that tastes both “familiar and new.”

Are you licking your lips like I am? I wish I lived closer to this restaurant!

Go HERE to get this Plum District deal!

Julia over at The Frugal Find has also listed some more Groupon deals in various cities, including some for specialty coffee and Nutty Guys – be sure to check out her list for even more Groupon deals!

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Rite Aid: $1 off Gain in 8/29 PG = FREE Gain Dish Soap!

August 30, 2010

This deal is one of my favorites this week… free dish soap? I’m on it! Gain dish soap is on sale for only $0.89 each at Rite Aid this week. Use the $1 off coupon from the 8/29 PG insert to get it free! It would be wise to purchase other items at the same [...]

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Marvelous Monday Giveaway!

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I know things have been a little slow around here but with the summer winding down and the kid(s) heading back to school, I should start to get my life and hobbies back! I’ve already seen an interest in my desire to start coupon shopping again. Yes, *gasp*, I haven’t been shopping with coupons almost [...]

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CVS Deals 8/29 – 9/4: Free Toothbrushes & More!

August 29, 2010

These deals were compiled by Jessica over at This Frugal Life! She is fantastic about getting the CVS deals up every week so be sure to check her out for even more coupon match-ups and freebies! Some of my favorites: Philips Headphones, $6.99 (Sun – Tues Only) ECB Earned: $6.99 (Limit 1) Pay: $6.99 | [...]

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CVS Deals 8/22 – 8/28

August 22, 2010

These deals were compiled by Jessica over at This Frugal Life! She is fantastic about getting the CVS deals up every week so be sure to check her out for even more coupon match-ups and freebies! As always, remember that these deals can vary by region. I will update tomorrow if there are any changes [...]

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