Saven Maven

This time you need to spend a total of $50 to receive $100 worth of coupons.  The MIR is in Feb 21 P&G insert.  More information HERE and lists of participating products.  You need not buy all $50 worth on one receipt either.

Thanks Cherry Picker

Mr. Eric Harkreader, customer service, notified me that Rite Aid is having a sale, 25% on All Regular Priced Cosmetics Feb 11-13. It's while supplies lasts and no rainchecks.  It's a secret from the general public until Tuesday. I thought you might want a head start to get your coupons ready. I believe there are some very nice Cover Girl in this Sunday's paper that includes buy "this" get this "free".  Don't forget you can still use a coupon on the buying "this" too.

Giant Eagle is on the Left; Aldi's is on the right starting with the bread and fruit.

Giant Eagle
2 Organic Milk $7
2 Eggland's Best $5.48-$2mq
1 Small Steps PTs $2-$2mq
2 Simply OJ $6
1 Chocolate Milk $2.89-$2.89mq
1 Bunch Leaf Lettuce $1.17
1 Breakstone Sour Cream $1.50-$1.10mq
1 1lb Organic Carrots $.99
1 Canister Ice Tea $3.79
4 Hellmann's Mayo $10-$5.50mq
2 Ragu $2.50-$1.20mq
Retail Total:$55
Sale Total:$42
Cats Used:$17
Oop:$13
Cats Received: $5

Aldi's
Golden Potatoes 5# $1.99
Lemons 1#  $1.49
Limes 1#  $1.49
Navel Oranges 8# $2.78
Bananas $1.65 ($.39/#)
Broccoli $.99
Green Peppers $1.29
Multi Peppers $1.99
Seedless Cucumber $1.29
Safari Chicken $3.99
Hashbrowns $1.59
Vanilla(pure) $1.99
Marshmallow Creme (2)  $1.38
Bread(2) $.80
Water $2.79
Total Cost: $27.50

Total for both about $40

Hubby did buy some more bread, buns, chips, bacon and RC tonight at Walmart. Estimated Cost $17 

Oh and a bag of chips last night and fries from local grocer. $5 

Rite Aid shopping trip was so exciting too especially because they were out of almost everything. :( 

Just a small quick transaction to get the men's bodywash. I also was thinking it was Tuesday and the water would be $2.99; it was Wednesday and now $3.99. So, I had to pay $.62 oop; can you believe that? lol  Also the water pictured is Aldi's instead of Emblem because I was too tired to make the switch and the bottles were coming out of the Emblem packaging. 


Used $12 ECB
Mq: $1.25 *2
OOP $.62
Received $10.98 ECBs
Cost $1.64

Please help me decide.  I think this poll is more enjoyable and easier to understand. Then you never know with me and my spinning brain.


Thank you to everyone that voted on the blog preference. I may keep both for awhile until I can work out some of the kinks with WP and figure out how to add buttons so I can keep my signature link at Hot Coupon World.

I am currently formatting the deals others have shared on Hot Coupon World.  I totally thank you for finding the deals and if you put your handle in parenthesis you will be given credit.   I just copy and paste into notepad before formatting a different way.

More Updates 2/5:


Yoplait Greek Yogurt
Sale: $1
Mq: $.25/ any  GE Eoffer
Cat:
Math: $1-$.25=$.75

$3 OYNO WYB $10 Deals

8 Hunts Tomatoes $.38/1
Shelf:  $1.50
Sale:  $1
Mq: B3G1 1/24 SS
Cat: $3 oyno wyb $10
Math: $8-$2Mq=$6 get $3=$3/8

6 Manwich $.17/1
Shelf:$1.79
Sale: $1
Mq: $.50/3 1/10 SS
Cat:$3 oyno wyb $10
Math: $6-$2mq=$4 get $3 oyno=$1/6

4 Orville Micro Popcorn 3or 4 pks varieties $.34/1
Shelf: $3.18
Sale:BOGO
Mq:$1/2 1/24 SS 
Cat:$3 oyno wyb $10
Math: $6.36-$2mq=$4.36 get $3=$1.36/4

4 Alexia Cruncy Snacks $1.75/1
Shelf: $3
Sale:$2.50
Mq: n/a
Cat:$3 oyno wyb $10
Math: $10 get $3 oyno=$7/4

4 Banquet Chicken 12 to 14oz   $2.25/1
Shelf:$3.14
Sale:$3
Mq:n/a
Cat:$3 oyno wyb $10
Math:$12 get $3 oyno=$9/4

5 Gulden's Spicy Brown Mustard $1.40/1
Shelf: $2.39
Sale: $2
Mq:
Cat: $3 oyno wyb $10
Math: $10 get $3 oyno =$7/5


2 Hebrew National Franks $.39/1
Shelf:  Varies $4.29-$5.78
Sale:BOGOFree
Mq: $1 IP
Cat:  $3 oyno wyb $10
Math:  $5.78-$2mq=$3.78 get $3 oyno=$.78/2
or  Buy 4 if under $5 each ($.29)
Math: $8.58-$4IP=$4.58 get $3 oyno=$1.58/4 =$.39/1
  If $4.99 each buy 4
Math: $9.98-$4IP=$5.98 get $3 oyno=$2.98/4 or $.75/1
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6 Satin Care Shave Gels  $.23/1
Shelf:  $2.79
Sale:  $2
Mq:  $.55/1 02/07 PG
Cat:  $4 oyno wyb $15
Math:$12-$6.60=$5.40 get $4 oyno =$1.40/6

6 Gillette Series $1.30/1 (not great )
Shelf:  $2.79
Sale:  $2
Mq: n/a I believe the one this Sun is for Fusion
Cat:  $4oyno wyb$15
Math: $12 get $4 oyno=$8/6

3 Gillette Fusion Razor $1.32/1
Shelf: $8.99 reported
Sale:  $6.99
Mq:  $4/1  3/31PG
Cat:  $4 oyno wyb $15
Math: $20.97-$12=$8.97 get $4 oyno=$4.97/3

Combo 1 Shave Gel and 2 Razor $1.33/1
Shelf:  $2.79 and $8.99
Sale:  $2 and $6.99
Mq:  n/a and $4/1
Cat:  $4 oyno wyb $15
Math:$15.98-$8mq=$7.98 get $4=$3.98/3

3 Venus Embrace or Breeze Razor  (plus 3 free olay wash) $1.99/1 (not great imho)
Shelf:  $8.99
Sale:  $6.99
Mq: $2/1 2/7 PG and Free olay wyb Venus
Cat: $4 oyno wyb $15 
Math:$20.97-$6=$13.97 get $4oyno=$9.97/2 razors or $9.97 for 5 products

Combo of 1 Satin and 2 Venus (get 1 free wash) $1.72/1
Shelf:  $2.79 and $8.99
Sale:  $2 and $6.99
Mq:  $.55/1 and $2/1 and Free Olay wyb Venus
Cat:  $4 oyno wyb $15
Math:$15.98-$5.10=$10.88 get $4=$6.88 for 4products

Combo 1 Satin Care and 2 Gillette Razors $.92/1
Shelf:  $2.79 and $8.99
Sale:  $2 and $6.99
Mq:  $.55/1 and $4/1
Cat:  $4 oyno wyb $15
Math:$15.98-$9.10=$6.88 get $4 oyno =$2.88/3
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2 Prilosec  $9.99/1(not familar with deals at drugstores,so don't know if great or not)
Shelf:  n/a
Sale:  $17.99
Mq: $3/1 1/17PG
Cat:  $10 wyb 2
Math: $35.98-$6=$29.98 get $10=$19.98/2
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Metamucial $4.49/1
Shelf:n/a 
Sale:  $7.99
Mq: $2 Tearpad (?)
Cat:  $3 wyb 2
Math: $15.98-$4=$11.98 get $3 onyo=$8.98/2
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Nyquil,Dayquil, liquid or tabs $1/1
Shelf:  n/a
Sale:  $5
Mq: $2/1 1/17 PG
Cat: $4 wyb 2
Math:$10-$4=$6 get $4 oyno =$2/2

Shelf:  Sinex $3/1
Sale:  $5
Mq: n/a
Cat: $4 wyb 2 
Math: $10 get $4oyno=$6/2
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6 Crest Toothpaste Profit $2 (Pittsburgh24)
Shelf: n/a
Sale: $5/3 
Mq: .75/1 q's (2/7 P&G and last P&G)
Cat: $3 oyno wyb $10
Math: $10-$9mq=$1 get back $3 oyno

2 Scope and 1 Crest Combo $1.17 (LadyD)
Shelf: Scope $4.49/Crest n/a
Sale: Scope $3.50 /Crest $1.67
Mq: Scope & Crest.75/1 q's (2/7 P&G and last P&G)
Cat: $3oyno wyb $10
Math: ( $10.65) $8.67-$4.50=$5.17 get $3 oyno
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12 Weight Watchers Smart Ones $1.41 each
Total: $17/12
Shelf:
Sale:$2
Mq:Buy 3, Get Flatbread Free Q (01/10 SS),Buy 5, Get Breakfast Item Free Q (01/10 SS),$3/10 Q (01/10 SS)
Cat:
Math:$24-$7mq=$17/12

5 Jello Mousse,Gelatin or Pudding Snacks $.30/1
Shelf: n/a
Sale: $2.50
Mq:$.60/1 (exp 2/10/10)
Cat: $5 oyno wyb 5
Math: $12.50-$6=$6.50 get $5 oyno=$1.50/6

McIlhenny Tabasco Sauce FREE
Shelf: n/a
Sale: $1
Mq:$.50/1 Tabasco Brand Family of Flavors, any size, any flavor - 01-31-10 SS 
Cat:n/a
Math: $1-$1=FREE

Dixie Napkins $.90/1
Shelf:n/a
Sale:$2
Mq: $.55/1 01-24-10 RP
Cat:n/a
Math: $2-$1.10=$.90

*Updates in purple.

After three months of neither receiving my missing catalinas nor a letter of explanation, I made another called. This is what was confirmed over the phone. I am requesting it in writing too, but they currently have me on transfer, for the last 20 minutes.  
Now researching the issue more and will call back.

I got a call back and they decided to send me the catalinas. I'm not sure why I didn't get the policy. I imagine they didn't want me to have it in writing and maybe I should have pressed the issue.  If I follow the verbal policy and something should go wrong I will call again and politely insist on written. 

The catalina machine print out 10 or less like catalinas regardless of the amount you spend. Another shopper discovered it is up to $100 even if 10 like have not printed. This happened when the deal was $5 wyb $20 so only 5 like cats because $100 was reach.

e.g.  $3 oyno wyb $10

I buy $50 get (5)  $3 oyno 
I buy $100 get (10) $3 oyno
I buy $150 get (10) $3 onyo

This means if I want to buy $150 worth of product I need to split my purchases into at least two transactions to receive all (15) $3 catalinas.   

This was confirmed for ConAgra and Giant Eagle. I am assuming this is for most companies and stores where multiple catalinas print. I believe Unilever and Kraft would fall under these stipulations.

You must buy a gallon first to get your free 1/2 gallon; not a problem in my house. ;)  You may print two and this also has worked in the past for organic which I love! 

Yes, I know this isn't as exciting as the Babies R Us coupon for $5 off any purchase, but it still may come in handy for those items that are often hard to find for less than $25 especially if you want new.

7,000 stores are participating on Friday February 5th! You'll have a choice of either Fruit & Nut Delight or Cranberry Almond+Antioxidants. You can find a link to the stores in the link below.

Tomorrow I will be back in the saddle. I didn't do any shopping so no deals to share and this past weekend I was preparing to go out of town and went out of town. Today, I'm exhausted.  The driving wasn't bad as I anticipated, 3.5hrs, but I didn't sleep well the night before I left or the night in the hotel.  Totally worth it to finally meet Linda after becoming online friends, best friends, starting 4yrs ago.

I didn't do a fabulous job of saving, but I'll share what I did save on the hotel and the bargains I found shopping in Florence, KY.

I do want to share the Meijer ad and deals today by Nickels-n-Dimes. I think my foggy brain can handle that much. lol  Also only a little snippet of Giant Eagle's Ad was shared yesterday so no worries there in getting a head start of what coupons are needed.  I will share that link today too and then the scenarios will come tomorrow to get you ready for Thursday-Wednesday.

Have a beautiful day!

*Update, it seems more than a snippet is now posted for GE. :)

Update: I've decided to try my hand at creating poll to make it easy for you to share your opinion. The first one is done and then I will add more if this works out well. I'm leaving my questions up below as a guideline for me or if you'd rather share that way. Thank you!


First, I want to thank everyone that is a follower or checks out my blog behind the scenes. It makes my day knowing when I've helped you and your families.  Now, I would like to ask if you could help me make my blog better.  I have a few questions, but please if you think of anything else please share.

Giant Eagle Listings:

Do you prefer me to only publish the Scenario post once even though I make updates to it ?

Do you prefer I republish the Scenario post, so it goes to the top of the blog and into your inbox, when I make updates?

Do you prefer the math shown for all coupons for that one item?

Do you prefer just the one most likely available for that one item?

General Blog Appearance:

Is the theme background distracting?

Do you prefer a pale color background or white?

Is the font too small?

Is the font too large?

Easy to navigate to your interests or hard to navigate?

Would ads bother you? Not likely? Likely? Totally?

Topics you like best now?

Topics for the future?

I'd so appreciate any and all opinions. I am considering a different location with a slightly different layout. I'm hoping for better features and less trouble with the format.
You may have notice weird spacing and font sizes too.  Honestly, this is not my intentional doing. lol  It looks completely sane, well for me, in the creating section and  then Wham, it goes kaplooey once it posts, Come On! lol

You just have to check out this blog!  I love the way she organizes her giveaways and the expiration date is listed right there in the sidebar, no searching withing the post.  Susannah has some great organic and natural giveaways which I love!

 

Check out My Wooden Spoon for details.  Thank you Deal Seeking Mom for sharing!  You'll also be able to get a free insulated bag if you are one of the first 30,000. 

Knorr Sides Profit $3.50 or $1.40/16
Total: -$3.50
Shelf: $1.39
Sale: $1
Mq: $.45/1 11-15-09 SS or $.60/2 1-31-10 RP
Cat: $5 wyb $20
Math: $15 ($20.85 shelf)-$13.50=$1.50 get $5 oyno -$.3.50
Math: $15-$8.40(7mq)=$6.60 get $5 oyno=$1.60/15 
Math: $16-$9.60=$6.40 get $5 oyno=$1.40/16 = $.09/1

Ragu FREE
Total: $0
Shelf: $2.29
Sale: $1.25
Mq: $.75/2  or $1/2 or $1.25/3 01-31-10 RP
Cat:$5 wyb $20
Math: $12.50 ($22.29shelf)-$7.50=$5 get $5oyno
Math: $12.50-5=$7.50get $5 oyno=$2.50/10 
Math: $12.50-$3.75=$8.75 get $5 oyno=$3.75/10 



I Can't Believe It's Not Butter  $3/8
Total: $3/8 =$.38/1
Shelf:$2.59 ~Buy 8
Sale:$2
Mq: $.50/1 - 11-15-09 RP
Cat: $5 wyb $20
Math: $16-$8 =$8 get $5 oyno =$3/8 or .38

Skippy  GDA $8.60/8
Total:$8.60/8 =$1.08
Shelf:$2.75 * 8 (at 7=$19.25) This where you might want to do 7 skippy and 2 Knorr~I do this e.g. too)
Sale:$2.50
Mq:$.40/1 1-31-10 RP
Cat:$5 wyb $20
Math: $20-$6.40=$13.60 get $5 oyno=$8.60/8 

Wishbone Profit $.50  and GDA $.25/1 or $.13/1
Total:  Profit $.50/9; $2.50/10
Shelf:$2.45 (buy 9 or 10) or $3.19Bountifuls (buy 8)
Sale:$1.50
Mq:$1.50/2 or $1/1 Spritzers 1-31-10
Cat:$5 wyb $20
Math: 9 Spritzers $13.50-9q=$4.50 get $5 oyno=$.50 profit
Math: 10 Reg. $15-$7.50=$7.50 get $5 oyno=$2.50/10 =$.25/1
Math: 8 Bountifuls $12-$6=$6 get $5 oyno=$1/8=$.13/1

Breyers Ice Cream $
Total: $
Shelf:$4.99 
Sale: 3/$10(need 6 cartons)
Mq: ?
Cat: $5 wyb $20
Math: $20-$5 oyno =$15/6 = $2.50/1


If anyone has certain products they plan on purchasing and would like a scenario that combines those products please let me know and I'll try to create the best or easiest scenario for you.

I'm only planning on the Ragu and maybe Hellmann's so my trip will be quite simple. Ragu will be all by itself. Hellmann's will be paired with on Knorr's most likely.

e.g.
4 Hellmans + 2 Knorr's $.40
Total: $.40
Shelf:(4*$4.29)+(4*$1.39)=$22.72
Sale:$10+$4=$14
Mq: $3IP+$3.20+$2.40=$8.60
Cat:$5 wyb $20
Math: $14-$8.60=$5.40 get $5oyno=$.40

 Thank you Pam on HCW for all your hard work!

$1.00 Off Instantly Coke or Sprite 12 pack 12oz can or 24oz 6 pack
Final price 4/11.00

$1.00 Off Instantly Nabisco Triscuits, wheat Thins or Snak Saks also Premium Saltines Final Price 4/7.00

$2.00 Off Instantly Totino's Pizza Rolls or Pillsbury Savorings Final Price 3/8

$2.00 Off Instantly Dannon Activa 4 pack cups Danactive 4 packs Danimal Crush Cups or Danimals 6 pack drinks Final Price 4/6.00

$2.00 OYNO When you buy 4 Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies 4/10.00

$2.00 Off Instantly Digiorno Pizza or California Kitchen Final Price 3/13.00

$4.00 OYNO When you Purchase $15.00
Stouffer's Entrees 5/10.00
Skinny Cow Novelties 2/8.00
Juicy Juice 2/4.00
Nestle Hot Cocoa 10/10.00
Boost Regular or High Protein 6.99
Nestle Crunch Hearts or Butterfinger Hearts 1.99

$5.00 OYNO when you purchas 20.00
Knorr Side Dishes 10/10.00
Breyers Ice Cream 3/10.00
Ragu Pasta Sauce 26oz 4/5.00
ICBIB Spray Spread or Quaters or Promise Spread 2/4.00
Wish Bone Salad Dressing 2/3.00
Skippy Peanut Butter 4/10.00
Hellmann's Mayo 2/5.00

$3.00 Off your next health and beauty order when you purchase 2
Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner or Nice N Easy 2/11.00

Pepsi or Aquafina 24oz 6 pack 3/9.00
Frito Lay Doritos or Ruffles 2/6.00
Shearer's Potato Chips or shapers 2/4.00
Heluva Good Dip 2/3.00
Frito Lay Kettle Cooked Chips or Rold Gold Pretzels 2.49
Keebler sandies, Club or Sandwich Crackers 2/5.00
Emerald Peanuts, Glazed or 100 Calorie Nuts & Pop Secret Microwave popcorn 5/10.00
Planters Cashews, Almonds or Mixed Nuts 2.49
Kraft Deli Deluxe Slices 2/5.00
Super Pretzel 4/7.00
Dean's Pretzel Dip 2/3.00
Farm Rich Appetizers or Seapak Shrimp 5.99
Knorr Recipe Mix 2/3.00
Breakstone's sour Cream 4/5.00
Frank's Hot Sauce 2/4.00
Sabra Hummus 2.99
Pepsi or Mt Dew 2 liter or Sobe Lifewater 5/5.00
Solo Squared Plastic Cups 2/4.00
Dixie Value Pack Plates or Cups & Vanity Fair Napkins & Dixie Napkins Or Mardis Gras Napkins 2/6.00
Reynold Releas 35ft, Heavy Duty 50ft 03 Regular 80ft 2/6.00
Hefty Tall Kitchen or Trash Bags 5.99
Salada Tea Bags 1.99
V-8 Splash or Smoothies 1.99
Eight O'Clock Coffee 3.99
Brownberry Whole Grain Bread B1G1
Hi-C or Minute Maid 10 Pack 2/4.00
General Mills Chex Cereal 4/10.00
Entenmann's Donuts,Cakes, Danishes, Single Serve Pies, Little Bites B1G1
Open Pit BBQ Sauce 10/10.00
Black Pearls Olives 2/4.00
Red Bull 12 Pack 18.99
Vlasic Pickles or peppers 2/4.00
French's Mustard 3/4.00
Gatorade 8 Packs 2/10.00

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