I Am A Money Magnet!

Menu Plan Monday {Week of 11.9.09}

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:06:00 +0000

Monday-Chicken Tacos & Rice
Tuesday- Sweet & Sour Chicken Stir Fry
Wednesday- Baked Ziti (from the freezer) w/ garlic bread
Thursday- Leftovers!
Friday- Pizza, as usual :)
Saturday/Sunday-Leftovers!

What I'm Baking this Week
Honey Bun Cake! (sounds yummy right?)

Check out more exciting meal plans at I'm an Organizing Junkie!

CVS Shopping {11/8/09}

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:33:00 +0000

Not much to say about CVS this week except that I'm glad I was able to roll all my Extra Bucks this week.

1-Nova Max-$9.99; get $9.99 EB (limit 1)= FREE
1-EarRinse-$7.99; get $7.99 EB (Limit 1) = FREE

and because I wanted to use a $5/$20 purchase coupon i bought

2-Snickers Minis- $0.89 each (75% off)
1-Reese's Variety Pack-$1.50 (75%)

Used $5/$20 purchase coupon
Used $15.98 in Extra Bucks
Total Out of Pocket- $0.27 + tax ; paid with money card
Earned-$17.98 in Extra Bucks

Have you entered to win a signed copy of Slice by Five for Fighting? Click HERE to enter!

This and That -Walgreens, Kroger & Dollar Tree

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:30:00 +0000

Walgreens

Transaction 1

2- Travel Size Pantene-$1.19 each; buy 2, get $2.00 RR!

-used $1.00/2 Pantene (does not exclude travel size)

-Final Cost after RR-$0.62 PROFIT!

1-Lypsl Lip Balm-$2.99

-used $1.00 MQ

-Will Submit for $2.00 MIR

-Final Cost-FREE

1-Orange Pumpkin-$0.14

Used $3.00 RR

Total OOP-$0.51 + tax

RR Earned-$2.00

Transaction 2

2- Travel Size Pantene-$1.19 each; buy 2, get $2.00 RR!

-used $1.00/2 Pantene (does not exclude travel size)
-Final Cost after RR-$0.62 PROFIT!

1- Toblerone - $1.50 (on sale??!)
-used $1.50 Toblerone Wags Catalina Coupon
-Final Cost- FREE!!

1-Brach's Autumn Mix-$0.46

Used $2.00 RR
Total OOP-$0.04 + tax
Earned- $2.00 RR

Kroger

4-Dial Soap-$1.00 each (in-store special)

-used 4-$0.35/1 MQ (doubled to $0.70)

Total OOP-$1.20

Dollar Tree

3- Various Aluminum Pans-$1.00 each

- Because one of these days I'm going to make some freezer meals!

Total OOP-$3.00 + tax

Final Kroger Mega Event Trip! 94% Saved!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

The Mega Deal is coming to an end... Thanks Kroger for all the great deals!

Here's how the Mega Deal Works: Buy any 10 participating items and get $5.00 off your order instantly at checkout. In otherwords, you get $0.50 off an item for every 10 participating items you purchase. Below I have listed the price of the item with the offer and in parentheses is the sale price of the item.

12-Scotch Glue Sticks-$0.50 ($1.00) {Thanks Savings Makes Cents!}
-used 6-$0.50/2 (doubled to $1.00, 8/9 RP)
-Final Cost-FREE!

5-Surf Laundry Detergent-$2.99 ($3.49)
-used 5-$3.00 Surf MQ (Nov 01 Parade)
-Final Cost-FREE!

2-Simply Peanut Butter Cookies-$1.99 ($2.49)
-used 2-$1.25 IP (I think this has been reset! I was able to print 2 more!)
-a $1.00 cellfire coupon deducted
-Final Cost-$0.24 each!

2-Betty Crocker Potatoes-$0.99 ($1.49)

-used 1-$0.40 IP (doubled to $0.80)
-a $0.40 shortcuts coupon deducted
-a $0.40 cellfire coupon deducted
-Final Cost-$0.42 Profit

2-Land O Lakes Spreadable Butter-$0.99 ($1.49)

-used 2-$0.40 MQ (doubled to $0.80, 10/18 SS)
-Final Cost-$0.19 each

3-Pepperidge Farm Texas Toast -$1.49 ($1.99)

-used 1-$0.40/1 MQ( doubled to $0.80, 10/4 SS)
-Final Cost-$0.69 each

1- Dole Mandarin Oranges-$0.50 ($1.00)

-used 2-$0.50 IP -Final Cost-$0.50 Profit

1- Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Sauce-$1.49 ($1.99)

-used 1-$0.50/1 MQ (doubled to $1.00, 10/4 SS)
-Final Cost-$0.49

1- Chex Mix-$1.49 ($1.99)

-used 1-$0.50/1 IP (doubled to $1.00)
-a $0.50 cellfire coupon deducted
-Final Cost-$0.01 Profit

1- Hormel Turkey Pepperoni-$2.50 ($3.00)
-used 1-$0.75 MQ (11/1 SS)
-Final Cost-$1.75

1-Starkist Tuna-$1.00 (not included in the Mega Deal)
-used $1.00 IP
-Final Cost- FREE

1-Healthy Life 100% Whole Wheat Bread-$1.29 (not included in the Mega Deal)
-used 1-$0.50 MQ (doubled to $1.00, 10/4 SS)
-Final Cost-$0.29

Total Out of Pocket-$4.83 + tax
Total Savings-94%

Target: 8 Boxes of Cereal for $2.50!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:01:00 +0000

This week Target advertised Kellogg's Cereal for $2.66 each and when you buy any 3 boxes of Kellogg's cereal, you get 1 Free. I happened to have several $1.00 off Apple Jacks or Fruit Loops Smartsource Blinkies (from Kroger). Combined with $1.00 Kellogg Target IP this turned out to be a great deal and DH is VERY happy that he gets to take a break from eating Rice Krispies and Raisin Bran! I wasn't sure if I could purchase these all in one transaction, so I split them up just in case. Also, be warned the Target IP states one coupon per transaction. My Target didn't have a problem with me using multiples, but yours might.

Transaction 1

4- Kellogg's Apple Jacks-$2.84 each; buy 3, get 1 free

-used 4-$1.00 Smartsource Blinkies (good on Apple Jacks or Fruit Loops)

-used 3-$1.00 Kellogg's Target IP

Total OOP-$1.52! ; paid with Target gift card

Transaction 2

4-Kellogg's Fruit Loop's-$2.66 each; buy 3, get 1 free

-used 4-$1.00 Smartsource Blinkies (good on Apple Jacks or Fruit Loops)

-used 3-$1.00 Kellogg's Target IP

Total OOP-$0.98!; paid with Target gift card

8 Boxes of Kellogg's Cereal for $2.50!

UpdateNot Happy.

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:41:00 +0000

**Update: See Comment below!!!!**

Um… yeah, so I logged on to my computer this morning hoping to cash in for 2 more $5.00 Amazon giftcodes (the daily limit) when to my utter dismay I read this message –“We are sorry for the inconvenience, prize orders are limited to 5 per month. Please place your order again next month.” Seriously Swagbucks, WTH???

Then I read this on the Swagbucks Blog ---->

Prizes. You like to get them, and we like giving them to you. That's why we have an entire Swag Store filled with thousands of prizes for you choose. From video games, posters, musical instruments, and electronics to gift cards, apparel, magazine subscriptions and digital wallpapers (and more, plenty plenty more), we try our best to have a selection that appeals to all of Swag Nation.

It is with that community in mind that we are introducing a new policy to ensure that every Swaggernaut will be able to get any prize they want. Each prize now has a 5 order per calendar month limit per person. That doesn't mean that you can only get 5 prizes per month, it just means you can only get the same prize 5 times per month.

I heart you Swagbucks… I really do, but frankly this new policy SUCKS!

Let’s do the math, shall we?

I had a grand plan to use my swagbucks to purchase $5 amazon.com gift codes so I could eventually buy a KitchenAid mixer. My goal-$300.00. As it stands I have the equivalent to $115 in amazon gift codes in my account. So, the way things were going I figured that by the end of the year I would welcome the beautiful KitchenAid mixer into my home.

However, according to this new policy I will only be able to cash in for $25 worth of amazon gift codes A MONTH! A MONTH PEOPLE!

$300/25 = 12 months!!!

Not Happy.

*Swagbucks in case you're listening...here's how to keep me happy. Offer Amazon giftcodes in LARGER denominations. Please?! I really don't want to wait an entire year for my Kitchen Aid Mixer!

***UPDATE: Thanks to Christina and Simplysara for pointing out that, unbeknownst to me, Swagbucks did in fact add $25 & $50 donominations! However, Simplysara commented:They do offer them in larger denominations but they are at a higher rate than 45swagbucks for $5 in Amazon money. A $25 amazon card is 315SB or 63SB for $5 and the $50amazon card is 590SB or 59SB for $5 so while she has enough for $115 in $5 amazon denominations (which by my calculations is 1035SB), she could only get $82.14 in $25cards for those same points or $87.71 in $50 cards. The $5 card is a better deal. So, if I wanted to stick out the 12 months it would technically be a better deal, but I don't see that happening. :) I'm just grateful that the larger amounts were added!

Don't have a clue what I'm talking about? Learn more about Swagbucks HERE!

Victoria's Secret -FREE Shipping- Today Only!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:55:00 +0000

TODAY ONLY {11/6} get FREE SHIPPING on any order by using the promo code SHIPFREE! Use the promo code CLOTH20 and take 20% off any single clothing item at Victoria's Secret now through Monday 11/9. And guess what?? Andrea @ Saving Everyday says that you can use both codes {good today only}! When you are checking out, enter both codes on the 'Offer Code Redemption' page. Click HERE to get started! Thanks Andrea!

Blogging 101 & My Wags Trip

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:07:00 +0000

Blogging 101: If you use "Come On" (in my case Come On CVS) as your blog post title, don't be surprised if you get unusual comments. I just deleted one that was in French, and while I am in no means fluent in French, I'm 100% certain the spam comment was in regards to Viagra!

Moving along.....

Walgreens

3- Johnson & Johnson First Aid Products-$3.99 each; get $8.00 RR

-used 3-$1.00 MQ

-Final Cost after RR-$0.97 for three

1-Dial Hand Soap-$1.99; get $1.00 RR

-used 1-$0.35 MQ

-Final Cost after RR- $0.64

1- Deerfield Cheese-$1.50 (watch the expiration dates!!)

2-Mini Highlighters (fillers)

RR Used-$12.00

Total OOP-$0.41 + tax

RR Earned-$9.00

Free Land O' Lakes Holiday Recipe Brochure!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:51:00 +0000

Order you free Land O' Lakes Home for the Holidays recipe brochure!

You can download the brochure immediately or join the Land O' Lakes simple rewards club and they will ship the brochure to you! The Pumpkin Sandwich cookies look yummy!!

Come On CVS!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:20:00 +0000

What's up CVS? Pretty soon I'm not going to have any Extra Bucks left and I'm not going to be a happy shopper!

1-Nova Max-$9.99; get $9.99 EB (not sure the limit, but it's more than 1)

-Final Cost-FREE

4-Glade Candle Candle Refills-$2.50 each; buy $10, get $3 EB

-used 3-$1.50/1 Holder or Refill (found in Glade Tins)

-used Buy 2, get 1 refill free MQ

-Final Cost-FREE

2-Combos-$1.50 each (fillers)

-used $1.00/2 MQ

-Final Cost-$1.00 each

EB Used-$14.99

Total OOP-$0.00 + tax; paid with money card

EB Earned-$12.99

Free Thanksgiving Recipe Ebook!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:15:00 +0000

Walgreens Goodies (Week of 11/1-7)

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Walgreens

Thanks to making one stop to Walgreens last week I have some major RR to burn this week!

3-Bounce Dryer Bars-$3.99 each; spend $10, get $2.50 RR

-used 3-$1.50 MQ (vocalpoint mailer)

-Final Cost After RR-$1.66 each

3- J & J First Aid-$3.99 each; buy 3, get $8 RR

-used 3-$1.00 MQ

-Final Cost After RR-$0.33 each

1-Dial Soap-$1.99; get $1.00 RR

-used $0.50 MQ (from a brochure I found @ Kroger)

-Final Cost-$0.49

3- Cans of Hunt's Tomato Sauce (not pictured)-$1.00/3

-used 1-$1.00/3 IP (play the game & print the coupons)

-Final Cost-FREE

1-Halloween Napkins-$0.25 (75% off)

Used-$18.00 in RR

Total OOP-$0.18 + tax

RR Earned-$8, $2.50, & $1

Pillsbury Simply Cookies -$1.25 Coupon!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Did you know that Novemeber is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month?

This month, Pillsbury is helping you celebrate National Peanut Butter Lovers Month with a tasty deal on its new Pillsbury® simply...™ Refrigerated Peanut Butter Cookies!

Print Your Coupon Now!- $1.25 Pillsbury Simply Cookies Coupon

Gevalia Offer:12 Cup Coffee Maker, SS Scoop, 2 Boxes of Coffee!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Remember, when I shared this awesome Gevalia deal with you a few weeks ago? Well, I'm hear to tell you about another awesome offer from Gevalia!

The Details: Try Gevalia and Get This Coffee Bundle for Only $9.95 plus $5.95 S&H!

What's Included:
-FREE 12-cup Coffeemaker & Stainless Steel Coffee Scoop
-2 Boxes Gourmet Coffee (or tea)
-Coffee delivered direct to your door on a schedule you set
-NO obligation. Keep the gifts even if you don't continue to enjoy our direct delivery program
-Gevalia's "love your coffee or it's free" guarantee

Program Terms:
Important note: If you accept this offer you will be enrolled in Gevalia's autoship program. There is no minimum purchase and no obligation to continue as a member. You may cancel your membership and stop shipments at anytime by notifying them by mail, phone, or through their website. You can easily cancel your membership by calling 1-800-GEVALIA after your order has shipped!

That's a 12 cup coffee maker, with a Stainless Steel Scoop and 2 boxes of gourmet coffee (or tea) for less than $16! In my book, that's a great deal! If you're interested, sign up for this limited time offer by clicking on the banner above.

Let's Go Krogering!! Stockin' Up on Canned Goods!!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:44:00 +0000

The Mega Deal Continues! I also stocked up on canned vegetables for $0.30 a can this week. This is one area of our stockpile that was severely lacking! All of the tuna and hormel chili you see will be donated to the church pantry. The tuna was free with coupons and the Hormel was only $0.09 a can. Both foods are high in protein and always in demand at food pantries!

Mega Event details: Buy any 10 participating items and get $5.00 off your order instantly at checkout. In otherwords, you get $0.50 off an item for every 10 participating items you purchase. Below I have listed the price of the item with the offer and in parentheses is the sale price of the item.

25- Cans of Del Monte Vegatables- $0.50 each (not included in the deal)

-used 5-$1.00/5 Del Monte MQ

-Final Cost-$0.30 each! ($7.50 total)

1-Tombstone Pizza-$1.99 ($2.49) (Had to buy another one b/c DH threw away a UPC I needed)

4- Bumble Bee Tuna-$0.49 ($0.99)

-used 1-$1.00 IP

-used 3-$0.55/1 MQ

-Final Cost-$0.69 Profit!

6-Cans of Hormel Chili-$0.76 ($1.26)

-used 2-$2.00/3 Hormel Products

-Final Cost-$0.09 each (Total=$0.54)

1-Dole Mandarin Oranges-$0.50 ($1.00)

-used 1-$0.50 IP (doubled to $1.00)

-Final Cost-$0.50 profit

4-Nestle Chocolate Chips-$1.79 ($2.29)

-used 4-$0.50 MQ (doubled to $1.00)

-Final Cost-$0.79 each (Total=$3.16)

1-Betty Crocker Potatoes-$0.99 ($1.49)

-used 1-$0.40 IP (doubled to $0.80)

-a $0.40 shortcuts coupon deducted

-Final Cost-$0.21 Profit

1-Land O Lakes Spreadable Butter-$0.99 ($1.49)

-used 1-$0.40 MQ (doubled to $0.80)

-Final Cost-$0.19

1-Bird's Eye Lightly Sauced Pasta/Veggies-$1.49 ($1.99)

-use 1-$0.50 MQ (doubled to $1.00)

-Final Cost-$0.49

1-Pepperidge Farm Texas Toast (not pictured)-$1.49 ($1.99)

-used 1-$0.40/1 MQ( doubled to $0.80)

-Final Cost-$0.69

1-Kroger Sour Cream-$1.15 (not included in deal, just needed it!)

Total Out of Pocket-$14.31

Click HERE to See More of My Kroger Mega Event Shopping Trips!

This post is linked to The New Frugal Mom's Let's Go Krogering!

Twitter Tuesday!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:19:00 +0000

Alison contacted me last week about being featured in her Twitter Tuesday Profile, of course I agreed! Head on over to Restoring Your Finances and Faith and check it out! Let me know what you think! And while you're at it look me up on Twitter! :)

Thanks Alison!

Easy Baked Ziti Recipe!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:59:00 +0000

Baked Ziti
14.5 oz Box of Ziti (or Penne. I used whole wheat Penne)
1 onion chopped
1 Jar of Spaghetti Sauce
2 cups cottage cheese (I used fat-free)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped parsley (or parsley flakes)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
1/2-1 Cup mozzarella cheese

Directions:
1.)Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 9x9 pans with non-stick cooking spray.
2.)Cook pasta according to package and set aside.
3.)In a medium skillet heat 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add italian seasoning and spaghetti sauce to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
4.)In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, parsley & garlic powder. Add Ziti to cottage cheese mixture.
5. )Spoon Ziti mixture into the pan and add remaining sauce to the top.
6.)Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and add cheese. Cook another 5-6 minutes (with no foil), just enough to melt the cheese.

I made one 9x9 pan for dinner and took the other dish to a couple who had just had a baby. As you can see I just wrote the directions on the foil. :) This dish can also be made ahead of time and kept frozen until ready to bake! Feel free to add meat to your recipe as well. Even meatless, DH gave this dish two thumbs up!

This post is linked to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday!

Review & Giveaway! Slice by Five for Fighting

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:39:00 +0000

John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting recently released a new album Slice and thanks to the One2One Network I had the opportunity to review it! You may remember Five for Fighting for the popular songs Superman and 100 Years. I've listened to this album about 5 times on my iPhone and I'm still trying to decide which songs are my favorite!

The album takes stories of friends, family and even American servicemen, and sets them to music shot through with the spirit of the great songs of his youth. It’s a diary, or a blog, in which Ondrasik speaks his mind about current issues, experiences and sentiments, while setting those thoughts to piano, bass and drums.

John Ondrasik voice is pure & powerful in a mellow kinda way. Some of my favorite songs from the album include-Above the Timberline, Slice, & Tuesday. Here's a list of all the songs included on the album.

Album Tracklisting:
1. Slice
2. Note To The Unknown Soldier
3. Tuesday
4. Chances
5. This Dance
6. Above The Timberline
7. Transfer
8. Hope
9. Story Of Your Life
10. Love Can't Change The Weather
11. Augie Nieto

Tour Dates:
John will be hitting the road in October with An Acoustic Evening with Five For Fighting. The songs are great on record, even better live! Definitely a show worth seeing! To find out about how to get tickets in a market near you, go to his site.

3-Nov Salt Lake City, UT The State Room
5-Nov Seattle, WA Crocodile
6-Nov Portland, OR Aladdin Theater
10-Nov San Francisco, CA Swedish American Hall
11-Nov Los Angeles, CA Largo at the Coronet

Other Five for Fighting links:
FFF Website
FFF Twitter
FFF Widget
FFF Videos
FFF Facebook
Album Order Link

Win a Signed Copy of Slice by Five for Fighting!!
One lucky reader will receive their own signed copy of Slice by Five for Fighting. This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents. No P.O.Boxes. The deadline to enter this giveaway is Monday Nov 9, 2009 at 7 PM CST. The winners will be chosen using random.org and will have 48 hours to claim their prize.

To enter please leave a comment that includes:
1.)Your name & email/blog contact (please be sure your email address can be found easily!)

To earn extra entries you may:
1.) Subscribe to my blog via email or feedburner (top right hand corner) (=2 entries if you are a new subscriber!)
2.) Link to this giveaway from your blog or website (= 2 extra entries!)
3.) Add my button to your blog OR add my blog to your blogroll
4.)Follow me on blogger.
5.) Follow me on Twitter ( @IAmAMoneyMagnet) and tweet about this giveaway-feel free to copy and paste- ( @IAmAMoneyMagnet is giving away a signed copy of Slice by Five Fighting! Enter here-http://bit.ly/479Wk )
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**Remember to Leave a Separate Comment for Each Entry!**

Thanks for entering and Good Luck!!

Updated Tombstone Rebate

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:37:00 +0000

Here is Tombstone Rebate I referred to last week:

Need one? I picked up some extras!

What’s it says: Save $10.00 Via Mail-In Rebate on the purchase of Four(4) Tombstone 12” Original Pizzas**

Terms:**Purchase of the FOUR (4) Tombstone 12” Original Pizzas must be made in one shopping visit. Valid for residents of AL, AR, CT, HI, KY, MA, ME, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OR, RI, SD,TX,UT ,VA and WV only.

Purchases Must Occur Between: 10/01/09-11/03/09
Request Must Be Received By: 11/15/09

I have a total of THREE (3) to mail out. Someone left an anonymous comment asking about this rebate... so if that person is reading this, send me an email asap and identify yourself as the anonymous person and I will mail you one of the three (be honest people)! If I don't hear from anonymous with in 24 hours I will contact the next person in line.

Sorry! The two forms have been claimed. ~~As for the other two, the first two people to email me will get it! {Please only email me if you can really use this rebate and are able to meet all the terms of the offer}~~

Where to Find Coupons!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:51:00 +0000

Head on over to Steals and Deals and check out my Guest Post-
Where to Find Coupons!

October Savings Update! New Goal Set!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:20:00 +0000

This month we finally got our beautiful new roof & skylights! Total cost-$5,300. Paid in full! I've been thinking hard about what our next goal will be. I'm torn between saving for something fun (a vacation, a flat screen TV, etc) and saving for something we may eventually need (a new furnance/AC, a new fence in the backyard, adding to our ER fund, etc.) . Uh, what to do?? What would you do?

I'm continuing to make progress towards my new car fund! Last month I revised my new car goal to save 75% ($11,250) of my goal by year's end. Here is how things are shaping up!

New Car Fund Goal-$15,000
New Car Fund Saved to Date-$9171.45
Amount Need to Reach 75% of Goal-$2078.55
Amount Needed to Reach 100% of Goal-$5,828.55

I also updated my Year-to-Date Savings (located to the left of this page).

2009 Coupons Used (excludes CVS):$3,931.61
2009 Value of Purchases: $8,838.89
2009 Grocery/Beauty Budget Spent:$578.66

And Speaking of Savings Goals... a HUGE thank you to those who signed up through my SwagBucks referral link! I've now made it my goal to accumulate enough Swagbucks to purchase a KitchenAid Mixer from Amazon (I love this one)! At this second, I have earned 1,217 SwagBucks, which is roughly worth about $135 in Amazon giftcodes!!

SwagBucks Goal-2,700 SwagBucks (equivalent to $300 in Amazon giftcodes)
Current SwagBucks Earnings (as of 10.31.09)-1,217
SwagBucks Needed to Reach Goal-1,483

Want to help me reach my goal and at the same time earn great prizes for yourself? Then what are you waiting for? Sign up for SwagBucks HERE! Everytime you earn a SwagBuck through searching, I will earn one too! Not familar with SwagBucks? Learn more about it HERE and HERE!

Everyone have a safe and Happy Halloween!! Don't forget to set your clock back an hour!

Free Sample of Breathe Right Nose Strips

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:27:00 +0000

Click HERE to Get a Free Sample of 2 Breathe Right Nose Strips!

(Thanks Saving Everday!)

Winners of Cult Insanity Giveaway!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Congrats to the following winners! Check your emails!!

-DebbiLynn(deborahcraft@)

-Chrissy( knittoday@)

-The Brindley's(wubs311@)
-Slugmama(slugmama@)

-debra.pp@

Thank you to all who entered!! I appreciate your support!

Oprah Nov. Book of Month! Free Download & $3.00 Coupon!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:30:00 +0000

Oprah's November book of the month is Say You're One of Them by Uwem Akpan.

You're invited to join Oprah and Say You're One of Them author Uwem Akpan for an in-depth discussion simulcast LIVE from Oprah.com, CNN.com and Facebook on Monday, November 9, at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. CNN's Anderson Cooper will be joining the conversation...will you?

If you RSVP now you can download the entire first story in Say You're One of Them for free!

RSVP & Download Say You're One of Them - HERE
Print a Target coupon for $3.00 off Say You're One of Them- HERE

I Heart Krogering!! {10.30.09} More Freebies & Goodies!

couponsarefun@gmail.com (Jamie) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:50:00 +0000

I heart Kroger!! All of this was purchased over two days and three transactions! Sorry about the picture quality. I left my camera at work today!

Here's the deal: Buy any 10 participating items and get $5.00 off your order instantly at checkout. In otherwords, you get $0.50 off an item for every 10 participating items you purchase. Below I have listed the price of the item with the offer and in parentheses is the sale price of the item.

Transaction 1
5- Playtex Disposable Gloves-$0.50 ($1.00)
-used 5-$1.00 MQ
-Final Cost-$2.50 PROFIT! ($0.50 each)

2- Dole Mandarin Oranges-$0.50 ($1.00)
-used 2-$0.50 IP (Thanks, Saving Makes Cents!)
-Final Cost-$1.00 Profit ($0.50 each)

3-Scotch Magic Tape Donut Tape Dispenser-$1.00 ($1.50)
-used 3-$1.00 MQ
-Final Cost-FREE

2-Bumble Bee Tuna Pouches-$0.49 ($0.99)
-used 2-$1.00 IP
-Final Cost-$1.02 Profit ($0.51 each)

3- Nestle Chocolate Chips-$1.79 ($2.29)
-used 3-$0.50 MQ (doubled to $1.00)
-Final Cost-$0.79 each!

1-Uncle Ben’s Rice Pouch-$0.99 ($1.49)
-used $0.75/1 Kroger Catalina coupon
-Final Cost-$0.25

1-I Can’t Believe Its Not Butter Spray-$0.99 ($1.49)
-used 1-$0.75 IP
-Final Cost-$0.24

1-Smart Balance Butter-$1.49 ($1.99)
-used a $1.00 Kroger Catalina coupon
-Final Cost-$0.49

1- Betty Crocker Three Cheese Potatoes-$0.99 ($1.49)
-used $0.40/1 IP (doubled to $0.80)
-a $0.40 cellfire coupon was deducted
-Final Cost-$0.21 Profit

1- Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Sauce-$1.49 ($1.99)
-used 1-$0.50/1 MQ (doubled to $1.00)
-Final Cost-$0.49

**5-Rotel- $1.00 each (not included in the Mega Event)
-used 2-$0.50/1 IP (get yours here)
-used a Buy 2, get 1 Free MQ (I think this came from All You Mag)
-Final Cost-FREE
* I had planned on using 4-$.50 Rotel IP, however at checkout my total started going negative and I only ended up using 2 of them.

TOTAL OOP-(-$0.06), Yes that’s right, NEGATIVE $0.06!!
Total Savings-100%!

I had three coupons left to use when I noticed my total going negative. I asked for 2 of my $0.50 Rotel coupons back. I also had a $1.00 Off Your Next Order Coupon that I planned on using. The cashier already had it in his hand and I repeatedly tried to get him to give it back to me because it was going to make my total negative. But noooooo, he wouldn’t hear it and pushed the $1.00 coupon through. When my total went negative $0.06 he acted surprised and couldn’t figure out what had happened (Doh!). He calls the manager over (never a good thing in my book) and asks what to do. The manager acted like it was no big deal, approved the transaction, and opened the drawer so he could pay me my $0.06!

Transaction 2
15- Hormel Chili-$0.76 each ($1.26)
-used 5-$2.00/3 Hormel Items
-Final Cost-$1.40! ($0.09 each!) * These are going to be donated to my church pantry!

2-Playtex HandSaver/Disposable Gloves -$0.50 each ($1.00)
-used 2-$1.00 MQ
-Final Cost-$1.00 Profit!

4- Playtex Living Gloves-$1.00 ($1.50)
-used 4-$1.00 Q
-Final Cost-FREE

1- Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Sauce-$1.49 ($1.99)
-used 1-$0.50/1 MQ (doubled to $1.00)
-Final Cost-$0.49

3-Bumble Bee Tuna Pouches-$0.49 ($0.99)
-used 2-$1.00 IP
-used 1-$0.55 MQ
-Final Cost-$1.08 Profit

1-Scotch Magic Tape Donut Tape Dispenser-$1.00 ($1.50)
-used 1-$1.00 MQ
-Final Cost-FREE

2-Birdseye Lightly Sauced Veg & Pasta-$1.49 ($1.99)
-used 2-$0.50 MQ (doubled to $1.00)
-Final Cost-$0.49 each

1- Chex Mix-$1.49 ($1.99)
-used 1-$0.50/1 IP (doubled to $1.00)
-a $0.50 shortcuts

1-Reynold’s Parchment Paper-$2.19 ($2.69)
-used 1-$1.00 MQ (I think it came from a homemailer, maybe?)
-Final Cost-$1.19

1-Dial Complete Hand Soap-$1.50 (not included in the Mega Event)
-used $0.50/1 MQ (found in a brochure; doubled to $1.00)
-Final Cost-$0.50

Total OOP-$2.47
Total Savings-96%

Transaction 3
1-Playtex HandSaver/Disposable Gloves -$0.50 each ($1.00)
-used 1-$1.00 MQ
-Final Cost-$0.50 Profit!

2- Playtex Living Gloves-$1.00 ($1.50)
-used 2-$1.00 Q
-Final Cost-FREE

3-Birdseye Lightly Sauced Veg & Pasta-$1.49 ($1.99)
-used 3-$0.50 MQ (doubled to $1.00)
-Final Cost-$0.49 each

1-Chex Mix-$1.49 ($1.99)
-used $0.50 MQ (doubled to $1.00)
-a $0.50 shortcuts coupons deducted
-Final Cost-$0.01 Profit

1-Kotex Pads-$2.00 ($2.50)
-used $1.00 MQ
-a $1.00 cellfire coupons deducted
-Final Cost-FREE

1-I Can’t Believe Its Not Butter Spray-$0.99 ($1.49)
-used 1-$0.75 IP
-Final Cost-$0.24

1-Land o Lakes Spreadable Butter-$0.99 ($1.49)
-used 1-$0.40 MQ (doubled to $0.80)
-Final Cost-$0.19

2-Rotel -$1.00 each
-used 2-$0.50 IP (doubled to $1.00)
-Final Cost-FREE

Total OOP-$1.31 + $0.09 tax
Total Savings-95%

Grocery Total Before Coupons = $96.76

Grocery Total After Coupons= $3.81

Total Savings = 97%

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