Thanks to a heads up from Leah at Metroplex Savers, I found out about this great money maker at CVS. Basically these $1.97 CVS brand crackers are producing a $1 ECB. There is a $3 off CVS brand printable coupon that makes them free. To learn more go HERE and to print the coupon. I bought 2 today, and still haven't reached my limit. Act quick, the coupon expires 1/17!

Free Schepps Milk at Albertson's

In the DFW area, Albertson's has Shepps milk half gallon's on sale for $.99 until Wednesday. This is a great price even whithout a coupon. However, there is a coupon in the 11/16 SS (smartsource sunday paper coupon insert) for .50/1 half gallon of Shepps. Albertson's will double this coupon, which means you get free milk! There is a limit of 4. I picked up 4 today! (Sorry, no pics.)

Stockpile tip! You can freeze milk to extend its shelf life. Just pour out 1-2 inches of milk so it has room to expand as it freezes.

Still Free Veggies at Walmart

Walmart still has the Green Giant Steamers on rollback for $1. There was $1/1 coupon in the 11-16 SS. It expires on Jan. 10. So, if you have some of these coupons to use, do it now! At my Walmart the peas and mixed veg were clearanced to $.75!

Happy Shopping!

Frugal Find: YouData

YouData.com is a fairly new marketing company that pays you to look at websites from a host of different companies. I have been using it for a couple of months and have earned $3-$4 each time I have checked my account for new ads. It is fast and easy. And they pay directly to your paypal account. I know that doesn't sound like alot of money, but to me it is free money that I have used to trade for coupons on HotCouponWorld and small Christmas purchases. Apparently the target market is women with children in the south. If you fit this category you will get more offers, which equals more change. Hope this will benefit someone.

Arby's Free Roast Beef Sandwich with Any Purchase

Take this coupon to any Arby’s to get a free regular roast beef sandwich with any purchase, good through Sunday 12/14!

Frugal Find: Earn Free Christmas Gifts

Here is a creative way to earn free Christmas gifts without spending a penny.

1.) Earn free candles, diffusers, decorative items from Candle Bay. Click HERE to register, then refer your family and friends to do the same. You’ll earn $5 for registering, and $0.50 for each of your family and friends. Once your account reaches $10 (or more), select a gift, and pay for the item AND shipping costs with the amount you’ve earned from registration and referrals.

2.) Earn free perfume and skin care products from Perfume Emporium. Click HERE to register, then refer your family and friends to do the same. You’ll earn $10 for registering, and $0.50 for each of your family and friends. Once you’re ready to order, select a gift, and pay for the item AND shipping costs with the amount you’ve earned from registration and referrals.

If you start now, you should have enough points to place an order in time for Christmas. Thanks Jennifer at iMommies.com for this tip!

Saturday Shopping Trips

I had $45 dollar worth of Glade catalinas from Albertsons that expired today, so I had to use them. I also made a trip to Kroger. Here is what I did.

Alberstons trip 1:
Baking Powder...$1.89
Apple Sauce...$2.19
2 Chocolate Chips...$4.58
Milk...$3.79 (you can see we drank some)
Frozen Apple Juice...$1.29
3 Lean Pockets...$4 (used 3 of .50 q that doubled)
big coffeemate creamer...$3.69 (not pictured)
2 pints Blue Bell...$1.76
Bacon...$2.89
Cheese Slices...$1.88
grated cheese...$3.99
green onion... .89
2 gala apples... .76
bag of onions... $1.88
10lb potatoes... $5.99
pecans...$5.99
6 bread roles... .99

My total was more than $50 but the catalinas somehow took off more than $4 each. My tax was in the negative...-$6.76 So after all but one of my catalinas, my OOP was $1.19! I have everything I need to do the potatoes OAMC that I posted earlier. And I had to make another trip to use up my last catalina.

Albertsons trip 2:
French's Worcestershire Sauce...FREE (used Free Coupon)
Coke Zero 12pack...(Used Free Coupon from Coke Rewards)
8 Campbell's Soup...$3.84 or .48 each ( used .40/2 q that doubled)
sm. pumpkin... .48 (for my Riley girl)
pills. Cake mix... .88 (found recipe for diet cake)
- $4 Glade Catalina...
OOP .54!!!

Kroger Trip:
3 Price's Pimiento Cheese...FREE (Used $1 off q)
8 Celestial Seasoning Teas...FREE (Used $1 off q)
OOP... zilcho!!

Total oop for the day... $1.73!!!!
Total Savings $103.33!! off of the shelf price.

My weekly budget is $40. Because of these glade catalinas I spent less than $30. And of that $30 I used some of it for eating out and a Starbucks stop which isn't normally apart of my grocery budget. So I would dare to say I spent about $20 on groceries this week and I do have $10 cash left in my grocery envelope. Since my week starts over on Saturday, I'm excited to see how well I can do this new week. If I can consistently keep it at $40 or below, that will be a new personal best. We shall see!

Free Coffee at Barnes & Nobles

Go to the Barnes and Noble website here to print out your coupon for a free tall-sized latte, cappuccino, espresso, freshly-brewed coffee, or hot tea (up to $3.20 in value). This coupon can only be redeemed once per customer but I assume that means each person in your family could print and use one. The coupon is good through October 31, 2008. (Thanks Money Saving Mom!)

Frugal Find: Glade Plugin Money Maker

This is a Kroger deal that goes through 10/12. Buy any Glade Plugin Scented Gel Warmer for $1.79 get a $2.00 catalina at checkout good on your next purchase. Use the BOGO coupons from the 9/14 SS insert or from coupons.com. This will allow you to purchase 2 plugins for $1.79 and receive 2 $2 catalinas at checkout. So, for every coupon that you have you will be making $2.21!! I think you can also print some from the glade website.

I had about 10 of these coupons! That is $22.10 in free grocery money! I am using my catalinas to stock up on meat that is on sale this week. I get asked sometimes how I save money on buying meat and produce, items that you rarely have coupons for. This is one way I do that. I use my overage to stock up on those items, but I still make sure it is a good price.

TIP! When printing coupons from the internet, after the coupon has printed, be sure to hit the back button a few times on your browser until it shows that the coupon is printing again. This will allow you to print at least 2 of the coupons. Most websites limit you to 2, but some will let you print even more.

Free Crest Toothpaste

Crest toothpaste is on sale for $1.99 this week at Walgreens.

Use the $1/1 coupon from the 09/28 p+g insert, plus stack with the $1/1 coupon in the October EasySaver catalog and you've got yourself some free toothpaste! Do you have 2 insert coupons? Buy 2 toothpastes, but you will still only need 1 easysaver coupon. It will be applied to both, and you will get 2 free!

If you feel funny leaving the store paying zilcho, remind yourself that the manufacturer's coupon is money for the store. They are loosing nothing. They get reimbursed from the manuf. the value of the coupon plus .8 handling. You may have to remind the cashier of this as well.

Free Grapes at Target!

If you are swinging by Target this week, take advantage of this deal! Target has their red, black and green seedless grapes on sale for $1 lb. On top of that they just released a printable coupon for $1 off a pound or more of grapes. My suggestion is get a pound of each variety, in 3 different bags, use 3 coupons and bring home 3lbs of very pretty FREE grapes. You know you can take them out of those humongous bags and put the amount you want in the regular produce bags.

Find Target printables here.
(You will need to register with HCW which is free and awesome! It is more user friendly than Target's website.)

They are also currently on Target's website under grocery. FYI, you can combine target coupons with manufacturers coupons to get great buys.

Leave me a comment if you have questions.