FREE Organic Foods

I'm not sure if any of y'all use Vitacost.  It's like Ruelala and the like but for health products, such as organic or gluten free food products.  I've shopped there a few times and have really liked it so far.

Right now they have a great deal running that's worth me sharing.  If you sign up using this link, you automatically get a $10 credit.  It only takes a few minutes for it to show up too.  Then you can purchase a few items that are currently part of the special deal shipping for free right now.  If your items total around $10, you will get all of those items shipped to you for free or nearly free, depending on the price of items you choose.

Vitacost

Oh and with every order, you are able to add two free samples to your cart.  Just scroll to the very bottom of the page and click on "free samples" and add two to your cart.  Yay for more freebies!

In all fairness, I also get a $10 credit if you sign up and make a purchase.  But you can then post it on your blog to get a credit or two, too.  Honestly though, I've been shopping on this site for about a year now and just wanted to share the $10 instant credit with you.  It's a great way to stop up on a few staples for next to nothing, without leaving your living room.

Shop here

I'm using this sale to stock up on a few favorites like Gluten Free crackers, coconut oil, and organic pumpkin.  I love having these on hand this time of year!

I love free ORGANIC food!

OK tomorrow I promise I will be back with a normal post.  But free food and vitamins just seemed worth sharing. 

Vitacost

I Rocked Rite Aid

Sorry these are late but I didn't have time to shop until Saturday afternoon.  And so...things are just being posted now.  But I like to look back to see how I did on deals from time to time so I just post them anyway.

I should note that that I have hardly shopped at drug stores this year.  As in, the entire 2012 year.  You see, I did almost too good of a job stocking up last year.  Because I still have a year's supply (or close to it) of body wash, razors, deodorant, shave gel, and several other items.  I have at least a year's supply of laundry detergent.  And dishwasher tabs. 

Because I have plenty (and this doesn't include the boxes I have donated) and have very limited storage space, I just didn't see a need to re-stock until my supply ran lower. 

So I've not shopped my drug store deals much at all this year.  Which is fine.  But I will also lose my Rite Aid silver status next year. 

Win some, lose some. 

Also, I do not like their new coupon/reward card/+up Rewards system.  Way too confusing. 

But back to my shopping trip.

Total value purchased ... $19.12

Paid out of pocket ... $1.64

Percentage saved ... 91%

Earned ... (2) $1 +up Rewards

Free Tampax Tampons

Perhaps not polite to talk about in mixed company, but every girl needs them.  Flo visits.  It's a fact of life, girls!  Like Tampax on Facebook today and request a free sample.  Extras of these sorts of things are never a bad thing to have around the house. 

Free Baby Formula And Tylenol Make A Great Donation To Those In Need

Oh how I love to get free and cheap baby formula!

Similac Advanced was marked down to $5/each.  And wouldn't you know, I had a bunch of $5 coupons.  Hello FREE formula!

The Gerber was marked down to $13.  I had a $10 coupon.  So just $3!

Tylenol Precise was marked down to just $3, normally $7.99 (I think).  I had seven (had to do this in two transactions) $3 coupons.  All for FREE.

Cherries were not on sale but I wanted a snack.  :)

And minus my snack-o-cherries, this will all be donated to those in need. 

For the donation of formula and Tylenol...

Total value purchased ... $97.93

Paid out of pocket ... $3

Percentage saved ... 97%

Warm fuzzies in my heart ... Priceless!

Free Cortaid At CVS

I finally found Cortaid!

For those who have not yet been to CVS this week, make sure you scan your card at the magic red machine.  And my tip is to scan until it tells you "No More Coupons."  On Sunday I scanned, got coupons, scanned a second time, got coupons, scanned a third time, got one coupon and scanned a fourth time when I was told No More Coupons.  Yup...sometimes you get that many coupons.  Then again, a few weeks ago, I got zero coupons.  You just never know.

But the point is that most are reporting that CVS is giving them a coupon for FREE Cortaid up to $5.99 value.

It took me two days and two stores but I found it yesterday.  Yay!  This seems like a good product to have on hand during gardening season, just in case.

Quick Trip To Rite Aid

I popped into Rite Aid yesterday afternoon before the NatuRelief deal was out of stock.  Great news, my store had about a dozen boxes.  Though it too me and two sales associates about 15 minutes to spot them.  In the end, I actually found them myself. 


Purchased...

(1) NatuRelief  reg. $8.99, sale $6
- (1) NatuRelief coupon 1/15 SS or 3/11 SS
= OOP $5
~ Earn $6 +Up Reward  Money Maker!!!

(2) Dawn Dish Soap  reg. $1.99, sale $0.99
- (2) $0.25/1 coupon 7/1 PG
= OOP $0.74/each

Total value purchased ... $12.97

Paid out of pocket ... $6.48

Percentage saved ... 50%

Earned ... (1) $6 +Up Reward

CVS Deals

I popped into CVS today for a few things.  Actually, just what you see here.  Some deals are better than others.  Such as the fish oil pills.  I prefer to get a better deal on those.  But my dear old daddy o forgets to tell me he needs things until he is out of them.  So I am often forced to get the best deal at the moment rather than the best deal of a season.  Such is life.  We've all been there. 

This entire transaction was done without using a single coupon. 

And the magic red machine gave me a coupon for FREE Cortaid Anti Itch Cream.  That's what you see in the photo.  However my store didn't actually carry the Cortaid brand.  I will check a different store tomorrow.  

Transaction #1:

(4) Nivea Creme tin  reg. $0.99
= Out of Pocket $3.96
~ Earn $8 ECB  Money Maker!!!


Transaction #2:

(4) Coke 2L  reg. $1.67, sale $0.79
= OOP $3.16

(2) CVS brand Fish Oil 320 count pills  reg. $21.49, sale BOGO Free
= OOP 2 for $21.49

- $8 ECB from Transaction #1

= OOP $16.65

Total value purchased ... $53.62

Paid out of pocket ... $20.61

Percentage saved ... 62%

Free Paint At Ace

These free paint samples are a great way to test colors or if you're like me, start projects.  I never need more than a small amount of paint.  So this is perfect for my crafty booty!  Valid on Saturday only.

Details available here.

Hurry To Snag The $2/1 Gain Coupon

If you missed this the first time like me, it is available again.  But subject to disappear at any moment.  Sign up to be mailed a $2/1 Gain coupon.  Hello high value!

My Price Chopper Shopping Trip

I did really well today. 

The asparagus were pretty pricy but I plan to use them in a hopefully yummy salad that I found on Pinterest.  It's my goal to not turn on the oven at all when it is this hot outside.  The Yoplait yogurts all had a $0.25 Price Chopper mark down on them- yay!  With my $0.30/1 coupon, they were FREE!  The chocolate here and from last week all has a plan.  Remember when I showed you the s'mores sticks that I picked up for Christmas gifts?  These chocolate bars are part of that grand plan too.  I seriously shop all year long for Christmas gifts.  The razors are a donation item.  They were free after coupons (though they rang up a full price so be sure to pay attention when ringing up), so for the price of tax I don't mind picking up a few packs.  The brownies are not for me but I like to keep things like this on hand.  You just never know when you might need to bring a treat to a meeting or sick relative.

I also used several competitor coupons such as the Dollar General $5/$25 and catalina coupons.

The details...

* (2) Asparagus  reg. $3.99/lb  ($9.18) (I rang each bunch up separately)
- (2) $1/1lb Hannaford coupon
= OOP $2.99/lb  ($7.18)

* Bananas  reg. $0.49/lb

* (1) Blueberries  reg. $1.99, sale with in ad coupon $1.49
- (1) in ad coupon
= OOP $1.49

* (1) Strawberries  reg. $2.99
- (1) $1/1 PC coupon
= OOP $1.99

* (2) Bic razors  reg. $6.99, sale $2.99
- (2) $3/1 Bic razors SS 5/6
= OOP Free!

* (1) Kleenex hand towels  reg. $3.49, sale $2.99
- (1) $0.75/1 Kleenex hand towels SS 5/6
= OOP $1.49

* (1) Hellman's Mayo  reg. $4.59. sale $2.99
- (1) in ad coupon $2/ea
- (1) $1/1 Hellman's Mayo
= OOP $1/ea

* (1) Betty Crocker brownie mix  reg. $1.99
- (1) PC coupon $0.49/ea
= OOP $0.49

* (5) Oscar Mayer lunch meat  reg. $1.19/ea
= OOP $5.95
+ earn $4 OYNO Catalina wyb (5)

* (1) Skim Milk  reg. $2.69

* (4) Yoplait Lactose Free yogurt  reg. $0.79
- (4) $0.25/1 PC peelie
- (4) $0.30/1 Yoplait Lactose Free coupon
= FREE

* (6) Dove chocolate bar  reg. $0.99, sale $0.79
- (3) $0.50/2 Dove chocolate bars
= OOP $0.29/ea

Total value purchased ... $48.77

Paid out of pocket ... $17.10

Percentage saved ... 65%

Earned ... (1) $4 OYNO catalina

My Awesome Price Chopper Week In Review

This has been a BIG shopping week for many of us.  Price Chopper did not disappoint!  Summer sales are on and I'm loving it.  I picked up ice cream, cleaning products, meats, veggies and more.  And there is still time.  I started my week with a goal to not only shop wisely for items I needed but to also elaborate practical ways to use the best Price Chopper deals in your every day life.  So let's talk first about my favorite items on sale this week.

Details Listed Here

* (1) Seedless Watermelon  reg. $4.99, sale $2.99
- (1) $2/1 Watermelon Hannaford coupon
= OOP $0.99
~ Saved 80%

* (1) Strawberries  reg. $2.99
- (1) $1/1 lb Hannaford coupon (thru 5/24)
 = OOP $1.99

* Iceberg or Romain Lettuce  sale $1

* Bananas  sale $0.49/lb

* (1) Vidallia Onions 5lb.  sale $4.99
- (1) $0.50/1 Vidallia Onions print coupon
= OOP $3.99

* (1) Wholly Salsa  sale $2
- (1) $1.50/1 Wholly Salsa
= OOP $0.50

* (2) Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops  B1G1 Free
~ Saved 50%

* (2) Boneless Pork Country Style Ribs B1G1 Free
~ Saved 50%

* Boneless, skinless chicken breast  sale $1.99/lb
- (1) $2/$10 any fresh meat purchase

* Crab Classic Flake Style Crab meat  sale $2.50
- $0.50/1 Crab Classic
= OOP $1.50

* (5) Oscar Mayer Deli Meat 2oz pack  sale $1
= OOP $5
+ Earn $4 OYNO Catalina

* (1) Swiss Premium Iced Tea or Lemonade  sale $1.50
- (1) $0.55/1 Swiss Premium SS 5/20 (R)
= OOP $0.40

* (1) Slimfast Shakes 4-pack  reg. $6.49, sale $5
- (1) $1.50/1 Slimfast Shakes RP 5/20
- (1) $0.75/1 Slimfast Target coupon (should not double, mine did)
= OOP $2.75 without double, $2 with double
~ Saved 58% without double, 69% with double

* (4) Suave Lotion  sale $2.50/ea
- (2) BOGO Free RP 5/20
- (1) $2/$5.99 iSave machine coupon
= OOP $3/4 bottles of lotion or just $0.75/ea

* (1) Suave Body Wash  sale $1.88
- (1) $0.50/1 Suave Body Wash
= OOP $0.88/ea

* (1) Clorox Wipes  reg. $2.99, sale $2
- (1) $0.50/1 Clorox Wipes Dollar General Coupon (should not double, mine did)
= OOP $1.50 without double, $1 with double
~ Saved 50% without double, 67% with double

* (1) Glad Force Flex Trash Bags 25-80 ct.  sale $7.49
- (1) $1.85 Glad Force Flex
= OOP $5.64 ($0.07/bag if you purchase 80 ct.)

* (2) Ocean Spray Juice Drinks  reg. $3.29, sale $2.50
- (1) Buy any Ocean Spray Cranberry juice, get Ocean Spray Cherry juice FREE
- (1) $1/$4 or more juice purchase Catalina
= OOP $1.50/2 or just $0.75/ea (without Cat it is still an awesome deal)
~ Saved 77% with Cat, 62% without Cat

* (4) Coke 2L  sale 4/$4 with in ad coupon
- (4) $0.99/1 Coke coupon
= OOP Free!

* (5) Polar Seltzer 12-pack  sale 5/$12 with in ad coupon
- (1) in ad coupon
- (2) $1/2 Polar Seltzer 12-packs RP 5/20
= OOP $10/5 packs or just $2/each

* (3) Lays Potato Chips  reg. $4.29, sale $3.29
- (1) in ad coupon 3/$6
= OOP $6/3 bags or just $2/ea
~ Saved 53%

* (1) Hellman's Real Mayo 22-30 oz  reg. $2.99, sale $2
- (1) in ad coupon (must spend min $15 and limit 1)
- (1) $1/1 Hellman's RP 5/20
= Out Of Pocket $1
~ Saved 66%

* (2) Kikoman marinade  reg. $3.48, sale $2.61
- (2) $2/1 Kikoman marinade
= OOP $0.61/ea
~ Saved 82%
+ Earned $1 OYNO Catalina from purchase of two

* (1) Jello Temptations or Mousse  sale $2.50
- (1) $0.90/1 print coupon (nla)
= OOP $0.70

* (1) Luigi's Italian Ice  sale $2
- (1) $0.75/1 Luigi's Italian Ice RP 5/13
= OOP $0.50

* (2) Breyer's Ice Cream  reg.$4.29, sale $2 (limit 2)
- (2) $0.75/1 Breyer's Blasts
= OOP $0.50/each
~ Saved 88%

* (2) Milky Way candy bars  reg. $0.99, sale $0.79
- (1) $0.75/2 Milky Way candy bars
= OOP $0.08/2 or just $0.04/ea

* (2) Dove Chocolate Singles Bar  reg. $0.99, sale $0.79
- (1) $0.50/2 Dove Chocolate Singles
= OOP $0.58/2 or just $0.29/ea
~ Saved 71%

With these awesome sales, plus a few from last week and some staples from the pantry, I was able to make SIX yummy dinners in five nights this week, too.  Several are even freezer meals- to enjoy later when you are too busy to cook.

On Monday, I cooked up a big package of chicken breasts to make a very yummy dinner of Chicken Mojo as dinner #1.  A BIG crowd pleaser!!  This was step one in a week of dinners, as I pre-cooked a week's worth of chicken at one time.  Better yet, I used the crockpot as to not add any extra heat into the house!

On Tuesday, I use some of the leftover Chicken Mojo and great produce sales such as $1 lettuce from Price Chopper to make my version of PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps as dinner #2.  Ooooh they are so tasty.

On Wednesday I used the two packs of BOGO free boneless pork ribs (one of my very favorite meat sales that PChop does from time to time) to make BBQ Pork Ribs for dinner #3.  A classic any time of year.  A simple potato "baked" in the microwave and a yummy salad make this a "stick to your ribs" meal.  Very satisfying!   

On Thursday I made my first of three freezer meals for the week, Sweet and Sour Chicken as dinner #4.  Once again using some of the Chicken Mojo cooked on Monday.  The gift (or bird) that keeps on giving.  This is the perfect meal for a busy night when you want to eat something tasty, healthy and easy peasy lemon squeezy.  The prep for this meal took less than five minutes! 

And on Friday, I made my third and fourth freezer meals of the week, Cheesy Chicken and Rice as dinners #5 and #6 for the week.  They were the same meal but I made one to eat that night and one to freeze.  Or two to freeze.  This used up the very last of the Chicken Mojo from Monday night.  Not one skinny bit went to waste, but every nibble was incredibly tasty.

And today, Saturday, I am going to offer you one more meal prep tip for the week.  You know those yummy freezer meals that I made this week?  Those make awesome gifts!  Great to give to a sick relative or friend or someone who just had a baby.  Great to give to a friend who is under a lot of life stress, too. It is so easy for you to make them ahead of time and gift as needed.  Because while a scented candle is lovely, nothing says I love you like a home cooked meal!

How much fun to prepare once (chicken, onions, rice) and use many times over the week!  The key is to have a PLAN.

I pay close attention to Price Chopper sales ads, manufacturer coupons, Price Chopper coupons, Catalina deals (this is my weak spot but I am learning to be better at them) and what I already have in my pantry to make the most of my grocery budget each week.  Planning ahead to stockpile the best deals is another budget saver.  For example, this week I will pick up a few of the chicken packs, Polar Springs 12-packs, Clorox wipes, Suave lotion, Breyer's ice cream, pork ribs, mayo and Kikoman marinades for my stockpile.  I clearly do not need everything this very week, but these are all items I love to use throughout the summer months. 

I also took the time on Sunday to plan out my dinners for the week, based on the protein and veggie sales.  Not only does this save your budget, but it also saves you time and most important with summer approaching...calories.  Look again at all of the meals I just made this week.  Click on the links to see each ingredient.  Those are really healthy meals, y'all!  Not just a bunch of junk to fill you up.  I made six healthy, gluten free meals, to feed 4-6 people, using one package of chicken and two packages of pork ribs.

It is so worth the extra time it takes to plan on Sunday knowing it will save me time, money, energy and calories throughout the remainder of the week.

So tell me, what was your favorite purchase from Price Chopper this week?

Meet Jacqueline

Jacqueline and Josie, the happiest baby I have ever met!

So I thought it would be fun to ask my friend Jacqueline, our favorite Rodan + Fields consultant, a few questions about her relationship with the brand.  You have a little more than 24 hours still to enter the great giveaway.  So don't delay.


Now let's meet Jacqueline.

A little background from my end.  I honestly consider Jacqueline to be more of a cousin than anything else.  I've known her since she was born.  Her parents bought her childhood home from my parents.  Then when we moved back to Florida, we moved right across the street.  And next door to my bestie Florida, Jacqueline's actual cousin.  We celebrated birthdays, holidays and then some together.  And then of course, our completely awesome years doing Indian Princesses.  We go back to the womb, baby!  She rocks!


* How did you first learn about Rodan + Fields?

I had been using Proactiv for five years and wanted a change in my skincare routine. My acne had cleared, BUT I still had a lot of skin issues that needed to be addressed after my pregnancy. My friend invited me to a Rodan+Fields event where she told me about the products. I bought a skincare regimen and instantly saw results in my skin after the first use. Since then, I have been adding different products to my daily skincare regimen.

* Why did you decide to sell Rodan + Fields?

Rodan+Fields is a growing name in anti-age and was developed by the creators of Proactiv. As a stay at home mom I was looking for something to add a little extra income to our household and I fell in LOVE with the Rodan+Fields skincare products. I tell everybody I know about the products, because the products work and I believe in them personally. I was disappointed that I hadn't used or heard about the products sooner, so I decided to sell Rodan+Fields to improve peoples confidence in their skin and in their lives!

* What are your top two favorite products that you personally use from the line?

I use the BLEMISH skincare regimen in the morning and the ANTI-AGE regimen in the evening combined with the AMP MD system. In addition to the skincare regimens, I use the Multi-Function eye cream, renewing lip serum, body moisturizer, and ANTI-AGE hand treatment. My two favorite products are the Mineral Peptide Powder and the AMP MD system. The powder is light weight and covers evenly. It is amazing and doesn't feel like I am wearing any makeup! The AMP MD system uses the micro-needle roller with a capsule of antioxidants and peptides that creates the softest skin texture. It is easy to use and you see immediate results. I love all the products, but those are my two favorite right now.

* Outside of representing Rodan + Fields, what are your favorite things to do?

I enjoy spending time with my husband and 6 month old daughter, baking (any and all dishes), cake/cupcake decorating, reading, and running (especially after all the sweets I make)!

* Because we both profess to love it, what is your favorite recipe you found on Pinterest?

After discovering Pinterest I no longer use cookbooks, so all of my recipes come from Pinterest. My favorite Pinterest recipe is chocolate chip salted caramel cookie bars. They are delicious and I love the combination of sweet and salty!

My Final Round With Price Chopper Triple Coupons

One final trip to Price Chopper to use my triple coupons.  I picked up the 5/$12 Polar Seltzer.  I LOVE this stuff!  So refreshing on a hot day.  Add a splash of vodka and it's rather delish on a hot night too!

I've never used Xtra detergent.  However my store was out last week.  So I had two rain checks for the $0.99 store coupons.  I was also able to use $1/2 coupon and then on top of that had a catalina coupon (found) for $1.50/$6 or more in laundry products.  Do the math...like it or not that detergent was coming home with me!  If I don't like it I can always donate it.

I used my triple coupons on the Wholly Guacamole reg. $2.99, $1/1 coupon plus triple means it was FREE.  And the Simply Orange juice reg. $3.79, $1/1 coupon plus triple means it was just $0.79.  Hello awesome sauce!

I had coupons and catalinas that I made work like nobody's business!  Want to know my final numbers?

Total value purchased ... $67.07

Paid out of pocket ... $20.07

Percentage saved ...70%

Oh and as a bonus, sitting in a basket above the catalina machine that only ever gives me a coupon for a dumb oil change, were someone else's two unwanted cats.  One for $1 off a produce purchase of $4 or more.  And a second for yet another FREE Price Chopper roll of paper towels valued up to $1.89.  I have no idea what produced those free paper towel coupons but to date, I have found three of them discarded.  It's like coupon serendipity.

Lilly Pulitzer and La Pearla on Ruelala Right Now

Fellow Lilly lovers, did you know that Ruelala has some awesome Lilly Pulitzer gifts on sale right now?  Cute, cute surseys like laptop bags, ipad cases, phone (including Blackberry) cases, party decorations, lunch bags and much more!  Hurry though, favorites tend to sell out quickly on Ruelala.

La Pearla is also on sale.  I love their products.  Normally so pricey but yay for Rue solving that problem for us!!

Oh Target, How I Love Thee!

Oh Target, how I love thee!

I have had coupon for $10/1 Food Saver for weeks now but Target has been sold out.  They expired today so I asked if I could use the coupons on these things.  They said yes.  They were $9.99 so FREE after coupons!

I had four $2/1 Revlon Beauty tool coupons.  I need a new pair of tweezers and an eyelash curler so this is perfect timing.  Those cool blue polka dot tweezers were listed as $1.89.  Score!  Picked up a second pair (why is a single tweezing device called a pair?) because I tend to lose these things and free is fabulous.  However after paying, I realized they rang up a $6.99.  Uh-oh!  I went to Customer Service to either price adjust or return them altogether.  They were so nice to me!  The reps went to check to find that these were in fact all on the wrong rack.  So they moved them to the correct price and then sold them to me at the lower price - so refunded the difference.  I didn't ask them to do that and though it was such great, positive customer service!

I LOVE this Elf mineral blemish powder.  Online, it's $8, before shipping.  Which is honestly a very good price.  But there was one lonely package on the clearance rack for $4.25.  I've been out for a while and have not purchased because I hate paying shipping.  So this was a SCORE for me today!

Target Ibuprofen, 24 count, is regularly priced at $0.97.  You can find it in both the travel aisle and the regular pain relief aisle.  Use the $1/1 Target Ibuprofen coupon to get it for FREE!  Print this coupon quickly though as I anticipate it disappearing soon.

And finally, the most fun purchase that was regularly priced and has no coupons.  Ten colorful s'mores sticks at just $1/each from the front $1 section.  For the kids in the family this Christmas (and a few friends), I plan to give them a s'mores stick, homemade marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers.  I promise to post this in more detail in December.  I'm just super excited about having 10 Christmas gifts already figured out!

Spring Into Healthy Skin Giveaway

Everyone has heard of Proactive, right?  I'm guessing nearly everyone has used it to some degree of success.  Well the creators of Proactive have a new company, Rodan + Fields!  And this company is receiving glowing reviews from my friends.

So my sweet childhood girlfriend/practically my cousin, Jacqueline, is a consultant for Rodan + Fields.  And she has offered my blog readers an opportunity to try products for FREE.  Want to know the details?  Of course you do!

One winner will be chosen and will get to chose between the following two prizes.  That's right, not only will you win but you get to pick your own prize!  And the timing is just perfect as spring finally rolled into (my) town this past weekend.

Spring Into Healthy Skin Giveaway

Give yourself the gift of great skin this spring!  Protect your hands with Rodan + Fields Anti-Age Hand Treatment regimen or instantly improve your skin tone and texture with Mineral Peptides SPF 20 power.


Option #1:  Mineral Peptides SPF 20 Powder with Brush  (retail value $59)

Mineral Peptides SPF 20 powder with brush provides sun protection while evening skin tone and reducing redness.  This product delivers healthy, clear, foundation-free skin.   Available in light, medium and bronze shades.

Option #2:  Anti-Age Hand Treatment (retail value $67)

The ANTI-AGE hand treatment regimen protects and defends against brown spots, wrinkles, and dry skin. It visibly brightens and evens skin tone, restores moisture to improve elasticity, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.  The regimen includes the ANTI-AGE Hand Brightening Treatment and Age Shield Hand Balm SPF 30.

The Details...

MUST leave SEPARATE comments for EACH entry.  Separate, separate, separate.  Please!  It's a pain to keep track of on my end otherwise. 

* Required: To earn ONE entry, visit the Rodan + Fields website and look around.  Find a product that you are interested in and come back here.  Tell me the name of the product and why it interests you in a comment.

* Optional: To earn TWO additional entries, visit the Rodan + Fields website and click on the Customize Your Routine box.  Start the Solution tool, answer the questions and enter your email address.  Then come back here and in a separate comment tell me you did as much.

* Optional: To earn TWO additional entries, tweet about about this giveaway with a direct link back to this giveaway post on my blog.  Then come back here and in a separate comment, tell me you did as much and leave me a direct link.

* Optional: To earn FIVE additional entries, do a blog post on your blog about this giveaway with a link back to this giveaway post on my blog.  Then come back here and in a separate comment, tell me you did as much and leave me a direct link.

So in review, there is only one required entry.  And you don't even need a blog to enter!

But with all the additional entries, you can earn up to 10 chances at winning your choice of the above products from Rodan + Fields.  All entries must be left in separate comments (so if you take advantage of all the possible entries, you will need to leave me FOUR separate comments). 

A winner will be chosen using Random Number Generator on Monday May 21 at 6PM.  Winner will be posted on blog and will have 72 hours to claim her prize.  I will collect your information and your prize will be ordered and shipped directly to you via Jacqueline, our favorite Rodan + Fields consultant.  For this one, winner must have a USA shipping address, please.

Stocked Up On Toilet Tissue and Bananas At Price Chopper This Week

There were some great deals at Price Chopper this week!  As I waited until late Saturday evening to actually do this shopping trip, the deals are now over.  But I want to note a few of the highlights and my overall savings.

(1) Jr. Bananas*  reg. $1.29, $99 with coupon from pharmacy counter

(2) Angel Soft Bath Tissue 12 double rolls  reg. $7.99, sale $5
- (1) $1/2 Angel Soft  3/25 RP
- (1) $2/2 PC isave
- (1) $1.50/any $6 toilet tissue purchase Catalina
= OOP $5.50/2 packs or just $2.75/pack or just $0.25/double roll or just $0.12/single roll
~ Saved ... 66%

(1) Roll Price Chopper paper towels  reg. $1.50
- (1) FREE any PC paper towel catalina
= OOP FREE

I also used the $5/$25 coupon from Dollar General.  This was my first time remembering to use this one so I was pretty excited!  And I used the $2/$10 produce PC coupon.  Both of those really helped! 

In total, here is how I did...

Total value purchased ... $45.52

Paid out of pocket ... $20.71

Percentage saved ... 54%

* I am completely, morally against buying things like bananas in plastic bags.  This has to be the dumbest packaging idea ever.  Because hello, things like bananas come pre-packaged.  It's called a peel.  However, I swallowed my own standards to get the cheapo bananas.  But please know, this was my first time buying the ridiculously pre-packaged bananas. 

A Quick CVS Shopping Trip

I made a quick run into CVS this week.  But they were out of a few things on my list.  Needing to use up an expired ECB, I had to find something to buy.  I opted for toilet paper as that's always a good thing to add to the stockpile list.  All in all, it was a pretty good, albeit small, shopping trip.

Purchased ...
(1) Peanut M&M's  reg. $1.19, sale $0.75
(1) Mitchum deodorant  reg. $4.99, sale $1.99
(1) CVS 4-pk double roll toilet tissue  reg. $3.89, sale $2.50

- (1) $1/1 deodorant from red machine
- (1) $1/1 Mitchum deodorant SS 5/6
- (1) $2 ECB

Total value purchased ... $10.07

Paid out of pocket ... $1.24

Percentage saved ... 88%

Earned ... (1) $0.75 ECB from M&M's

$1 Laundry Detergent At Price Chopper

This week at price Chopper you can get Xtra laundry detergent for just $1/bottle!


Deal idea:

But (2) bottles of Xtra laundry detergent  sale $2
- (1) $0.99 Price Chopper print coupon
- (1) $1/2 Xtra SS 5/6
= OOP $1.99 for two bottles or just $1/each!

Print And Save This Coupon To Buy Laundry Detergent For Just $0.04/Load

What is your stock up price on laundry detergent?  Do you have one?  You should think about it if you have not already.  Mine is $0.05/load.  Unless I am needing it right now (which will never happen as I already have a HUGE supply of laundry everything- I need to post a photo sometime), I will not buy laundry detergent.  However, this example meets my stock up price!



Starting Sunday April 22, Price Chopper will have Arm & Hammer laundry detergent on sale, half price.  Just $3.49/bottle with 35 loads.  There is a $2/1 Arm & Hammer laundry detergent coupon that we can use to bring the price down to just $1.49!  That makes each load only $0.04!!

But I'd print those coupons now just in case they disappear before Sunday.  You never know with printable coupons.