Couponing at CVS - $10 Giftcard deal

CVS/pharmacy continues to deliver with its FREE $10 Gift Card deal.

Spend $30 on participating products throughout the store.  Choose from 5 different cards (CVS, American Express, Apple, Darden Restaurants or Macy's). Limit one per cardholder per week.

My deal scenario today was as follows:

Buy 3 14ct. bags of Gain Flings for $3.94 each
Buy 2 bags of Huggies Pull-ups for $8.99 each
Buy one Hershey's Christmas Novelty candy for $.77

Total $30.57

Use 2 Huggies Pull Ups Diaper coupon for $3 off Huggies Pull UPs
Use 1 CVS Store coupon for $2 off 1 bag huggies diaper (limit one coupon per customer).
Use 3 $2 off Tide Pods or Gain Flings (excludes 5 count) (RP 10/12, RP 11/16)

Pay: $16.57 out of pocket, get back a $10 gift card of your choice from the 5 listed above.

You can mix and match the participating products to get the best deal that suits your needs.  This deal worked for me since I wanted both the pull-ups and the detergent and $20 to spend at CVS this week. I used a slightly difference combination of coupons and  I had a $5 off Ebucks that made it an even sweeter deal.

I encourage you to look at the available products and make a scenario that meets your needs.  The popular coupon sites posted the 8 bag of pods deal that required 8 coupons.  Some people did not have 8 coupons and therefore felt defeated and did not take advantage of the giftcard deal. Some ran out and purchased additional newspapers to be able to get the coupons they needed.  I opted to mix it up, not clear the shelves of stock by grabbing 8 bags of pods and am still very pleased with what I got!  Sometimes the least out of pocket deal is not always the right deal for you.  Let's be smart and strategic;-)  I look forward to hearing all about your deals.

Continued Blessings,

Tamika J
Dollars, Sense & Saving Grace

$10 Gift Cards at CVS

CVS has an awesome gift card deal running this week.  Purchase $30 of participating products and choose from 5 different cards (CVS, American Express, Apple, Darden Restaurants and Macys).

I just walked out with a $10 American Express Card, 4 jumbo packs of diapers, Children's Advil & a bottle of Sunkitst.  I paid $2.63 plus tax out of pocket.  How?

Huggies diapers are buy one get one 50% off this week.

I Purchased:
4 packs of jumbo diapers for $35.94
1 bottle of Sunkist for $.99
1 bottle of Children's Advil for $4.99

I used:

(2) $3 off huggies MFR coupons
(2) $2 off huggies MFR coupons
(1) $5 off $30 diaper purchase CVS coupon
(1) $5 Ebucks Reward (Health Club)
(1) $5 Ebucks Reward (Pharmacy Club)
$6 Ebucks Rewards (from the Jergens and Softsoap deals last week)
(1) $4.50 off 2 Huggies diapers CVS coupon
(1) $2 off 1 huggies diapers CVS coupon
(1) $2 off Children's Advil CVS coupon
(1) $2 off Children's Advil MFR coupon
(1) $.30 off Sunkist, 7-up, A&W, Canada Dry 2 liter drink

Now you cannot just walk in and get the same deal I did.  I am an avid CVS shopper and stacked tons of Ebucks with manufacturing coupons to score this deal.  However, using all the manufacturer coupons listed still makes for fantastic savings.

And I have big plans for my $10 giftcard that I can use anywhere AMEX is accepted.  Sweet!

Harris Teeter Meal Deal - Oktoberfest

Purchase All 6 items for $7.99

• One (1) 13 – 14 oz. Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage
• One (1) 15 oz. Johnsonville Sausage Rolls
• One (1) 9 – 13 oz. Super Pretzel
• One (1) 12 oz. Gulden’s Spicy Brown Squeeze Mustard
• One (1) 24 pk. Harris Teeter Purified Water
• One (1) 16 oz. Harris Teeter Sauerkraut

Use the following coupons:

-.55/1 Hillshire Smoked Sausage printable on coupons.com
-.75/1 printable coupon , or  $1/1 or –.75/1 SuperPretzel Softstix, RP 9/28
Final Cost: Only $5.39 (Plus receive back a .75/1 rebate on Checkout51 for the pretzels!)
*Remember that you must purchase all 6 items in a single transaction with your VIC card to receive this great deal. Offer good October 8, 2014 – October 21, 2014.

A Farewell to Harris Teeter ZVRs

The talked about end to ZVRs (evics) for Harris Teeter has been confirmed and dates provided for us to take note of:

11/20: The last day to load ZVRs to your Harris Teeter card
11/30: The last day to use EVIC/ZVR coupons
12/1 – 1/13: Digital coupons will be unavailable at Harris Teeter
1/14: A new ZVR/EVIC program will be launched at Harris Teeter

Take advantage of the stacking of paper coupons with ZVRs now.  There is no word on whether or not coupon stacking will be allowed in the future.

Easy Home Velvet Hangers $5.99 at Aldi

Aldi has Easy Home Velvet hangers for $5.99 now through 9/1.

Hangers come in sets of 20 and are available in black or tan.

Easy Home Velvet Hangers:

• Great for delicate fabric
• No slip velvet
• slim space saving design

Can't wait to do the reorganization of my closet with these new hangers!

Dollars, Sense & Saving Grace Facebook Page

In all my haste, I have forgotten to post about a very exciting and long time coming event...the launch of my Dollars, Sense & Saving Grace page on Facebook.

As most of my friends know (and have come to love), I was using my personal page to share savings from all the various couponing sites and adding in a dash of my own finds, inspirational memes and inspiring thoughts of the day.  I had been wanting to launch an official page, but could not seem to find the time.

Well as always, God answered and then told me now is the appointed time.  To launch my page and that He would make room for my passion of helping others via this venue.  So I listened and I've been having a ball every since.

The Dollars, Sense & Saving Grace page is a one stop shop where you can come and find deals from all the popular couponing sites in one place.  Instead of having to go to each page, one at a time and find the HOT deals of the day, you can stop by my page and see it all in one place.  I give full credit to the site that I pull the information from and you can visit that site with a click of a button!

On top of the deals, there are inspiring scripture, meme's and opportunities for DIY Credit Repair Workshops.  My goal is just to uplift others and teach you how to save money in one area so that you can channel those saved funds to another.  Whether it be to pay down debt, save for your kids college fund, save for a much needed vacation, do a home repair, purchase a new car, you can find tips to save and reach your goal at Dollars, Sense & Saving Grace.

Please join me at Dollars, Sense & Saving Grace on Facebook to learn more.

I love you all with an everlasting, mighty love.  May God continue to bless you.

Kid's Closet Connection - Consignment Sale

I love a good consignment shopping experience.  This year for the first time ever, I will be a consignor at the Kid's Closet Connection Consignment sale.  I have added 56 items to my inventory valued at $200.  There is a $12.50 vending fee and a 30/70 split with the Kid's Closet Connection receiving the 30%.

I've sold items at flea markets, but opted for this venue since it is tailored specifically to customers seeking kids clothing.    I will keep you posted on the outcome and encourage you to join us if you are in the area.

Date of Sale - 9/12/14 thru 9/14/14
Location - University at Shady Grove Conference Center
9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD

FREE Mucinex Allergy at CVS This Week!

Fall allergies BE GONE!  Score Free Mucinex Allergy at CVS beginning Sunday, September 7, 2014.

Purchase Mucinex Allergy 5 ct for  $7.50

Use $2 off Manufacturers coupon in the 9/7 SS

Pay $5.50 OOP (Out of Pocket)

Receive $5.50 in EBuck Rewards

Final Price - FREE

(EBuck Rewards are CVS rewards that can be used as cash for future purchases)

Harris Teeter Shopping - Not Everything Has To Be Free

This has been a fun week of Harris Teeter Super Doubles.  I started out paying only tax for a lot of items I need and use.  I've been closely watching the popular sites and love seeing the photos of the items folks have gotten for pennies.  I always tell people that Super Doubles is not always about getting items for FREE though.  There are still great opportunities to purchase items you know and love at a discounted price by using a coupon for that item.

Today I went shopping for other items that are on sale but still were not free.  I purchased every single item for a fraction of the price by grabbing the sale item, stacking it with the manufacturers coupon that would double, along with the HT ZVR (ecoupon).

Here is what $38 worth of items look like. My original price was $48 but I used the HT $10 off $50 purchase to bring the price down even further.

List

5 bags of HT chicken tenderloins (Buy 2 get 3 FREE)
2 jumbo bags of Pampers diapers
2 boxes Whole Fruit Bars
1 box Edy's outshine bars
2 bags Tyson grilled and ready chicken
6 cans Dole pineapple
Utz chips
2 containers French onion dip
Tide pods
1 box Fiber one bars
1 box fruit by the foot
1 box gushers
1 10 pack Hi-C
1 10 pack Minute Maid
2 8 pack Apples and Eve Juice
1 10 pack Kool Aid drinks
2 tubes Crest toothpaste
1 container Nutella

Love it!

Time Spent With Family

Here is an awesome do it yourself wall decoration.  I love the concept and it is sooooooo true.  I think this would work beautifully in the family room.


Find the wall decal at amazon.com, purchase the frames and clock hands separately.

Chesterbrook Academy Yard Sale

What a beautiful day for a yard sale!  And when the vending fee is only $5 its makes the deal that much sweeter.


I took to CBA in Germantown today with all my summer baby clothes in tow.  Normally, I vend at the Germantown Flea Market, but this was a great opportunity to switch it up.  I sold newborn to 2 year clothing.  My biggest sale of the day was from a group of ladies who said 'We send the clothes home to Dominican Republic for families there'.  Amen to that.


Since I am clearing clutter in my house, the items were priced to sale. Nothing over $2!  What a wonderful day to vend.


Some of the proceeds from the event went toward the kids end of year party.  The remainder of mine is going towards my office remodel.  Off to look at tiles at Home Depot!

Safeway - Diaper Clearance Deal

How often do you checkout the clearance section in the grocery store?  If your answer is never, then my response is STOP THE MADNESS!!!

I just scored 4 jumbo bags of Good Nite's exclusive design underwear for $1.99 per pack.  For those who purchase these you know that they cost $11 per pack, so this deal was insane!!!

Not only are there Good Nite's there, but huggies snugglers, pull ups for boys and girls and boxes of huggies diapers...all 50% off.  Stack the clearance deal with manufacturers coupons, store coupons and just for you personal deals to save a bundle. 

Some of the packs have $2 off peelies.  Plus the Catalina is spitting out a $1.50 off coupon at checkout.  I did three transactions and walked out with one extra Catalina since two of my bags had $2 off peelies.

There was much more there like new mans cookies, back to nature crackers, canned foods but the diapers were the biggest deal for me.

Load up your Safeway card, clip your Huggies Coupons and head out, but keep in mind all stores are different and may not have the same items on clearance.

Run!!!

FREE Hooked on Phonics App for Apple devices (Valued at $49.99)

You have exactly 1.5 hours to add this wonderful app to your iphone, ipad or ipod.  It is FREE today only in honor of Teacher Appreciation Day.  There are unlimited downloads and it is optimized for us with the iphone 5.  I just loaded it to my phone for my little ones.  Go ahead and add it to yours too.  You cannot beat the price!

$.99 CVS Diapers Jumbo Pack

Meet my $.99 diapers.  I have grown to love CVS diapers.  Not because they are less expensive before coupons compared to the major brands, but because they have proven to be just as durable as the leading brands.  So far, no leaks or tears on my rough and tumble two year old.

So how did this happen?  Can you score this deal yourself?  Well, not until this deal rolls back around in the next 6 weeks or so AND if the $2 off CVS coupon is still available.

Without coupons, you'd pay $6.99.  I use size 4 diapers now, so we get 27 diapers for $6.99.  That is a great deal on its own.  But stack it with the CVS $2 off store coupon and you bring your price down to $4.99 per jumbo pack.  You'll also get back a $2 EBuck to use on your next purchase.  CVS allowed each customer to purchase 3 packs of the diapers and receive back the $2 EBuck each time (for a total of $6 in EBucks) .  You can purchase the 3 packs of diapers in once transaction or in 3 separate.  Since I was going for lowest out of pocket expense, I did 3 separate transactions.

I purchased one jumbo pack and used the $2 off CVS coupon.  I got back $2 in EBucks.  I took the $2 in Ebucks + $2 off CVS coupon and purchased another jumbo pack at $2.99.  I then received a $2 EBuck for my purchase.  Making the diapers $.99!

Now, will the $2 CVS coupons fall out of the sky and into your hand when  you go to score the deal.  NO!!!  You must put forth some effort and go to CVS.com/coupons and print the coupon, then clip it and remember to take it with you to the store.  Once you do that, its smooth sailing because the $2EBuck prints right at the register on your receipt.

I'll keep you posted when this deal comes around again.

Love you with the love of Christ!

Home Depot - Boston Ferns on Sale

I love Boston Ferns.  Each year I look for the best deals on them so I can hang two or three from my back deck.  Normally I find the giant ferns at Home Depot for $9.99 a bit closer to summer.  Imagine my delight when I spotted these freshly watered babies reduced from $14.98 to $6.88.  Grabbed two quick.

Something about Boston ferns reminds me of sipping tea on the porch with my Nana. So I got two, one for her and one for me.

Enjoy 

Target Credit Monitoring

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Monday Inspiration

Harris Teeter Super Doubles Day 6

We are winding down from another round of Super Doubles.  I only managed two trips this time.  Had to care for a sick chid over the weekend so truly no time to go out and shop.

Today's bounty included 2 bags of Perdue party wings, Phillips crab and spinach dip and so delicious coconut milk.  28 items for $20.  Not bad at all.

Oh the two bottles of Welch's juice are still in the car. Don't think I'll hit stores tomorrow.  But if you forgot to snag your rain checks, please do that.  They never expire and can be used at any Teeter.

Happy savings!

Poise Free Samples

Here is a FREEBIE from  Poise!

Register and then request a kit.  Will arrive in 6-8 weeks.  I just got mine!

Harris Teeter Super Doubles Preparation

The time is almost here!  Who else is siked about HT Super Doubles?  Why am I so excited?  During Super Doubles HT will double coupons up to $2.00.  This means that if you have a coupon for $1.50 off a product, HT will double it and take $3 off.  Couponers know that most stores only double coupons up to $.99 so this event gives us the potential to stock up on products for pennies.

Super Doubles will run from Wednesday, 4/23 through Tuesday, 4/29.  Here are some rules you must follow (please view the coupon policy for full details):

• HT will double up to 20 coupons, they will definitely take more, but only 20 will double.  
• They will accept 4 like coupons, but will only double 3.  The fourth coupon will be accepted at face value.
• HT will accept competitors coupons and cents off catalinas.
• If a coupon says, DO NOT DOUBLE, it probably will not double.

My recommendations:

• Get to the store as early as you can because stock is depleted quickly.
• Do not be a shelf clearer, everyone would like to score a great deal.  
• Make your list and check it twice.  You have to be very prepared to switch up product since some things may be out of stock.  You have to be highly organized in order to be efficient in the stores.  If you can leave the kids home, do so so that you can focus on the task and savings at hand.
• Be nice to cashiers and store personnel.  Super doubles can be a highly stressful time.  There is no need to bring the Llama Drama to the grocery stores and cause more heartache, headache and frustration.
• Be a ethical couponer, use the correct coupons for the correct product. Do not attempt to 'beat the system'.

Check out Moolasavingmom or southernsavers.com for coupon match ups.

I'd love to hear how you do, so please come back and post!
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Vitamin D

Have you done your annual check up with your primary care provider this year?  When I say this year, I mean this rolling year?  Have you been seen within 12 months of your last visit?

When I went to the doctor a few months back, I realized I had not been seen for almost two years!  Life gets in the way right and after all the poking and prodding experienced during my second pregnancy, I thought I don't want to see a physician for as long as possible.  That was crazy thinking!  After completing routine blood work my physician called to tell me my Vitamin D levels were extremely low and she recommended I began taking a supplement.

Low Vitamin D levels, I thought.  What the heck, I love walking in the sun and being outside.  I should be good.  But as I reflected on over 6 months of snow and the winter blues I was suffering through, I realized  I had not been outside in some time.  So off to check my coupon binder for vitamin deals.  I found two CVS coupons that came from the magic coupon machine and browsed the weekly ad to find a buy one get one (BOGO) on Vitamins that week.  Lovely!

I was able to score two bottles (120 softgels each) of Vitamin D supplements for $4.99.  CVS allows you to use both a store and manufacturers coupon on a free item (one of the reasons I love this place).  So I was able to use two of their store coupons for a combined $5 in savings off $9.99.  I couldn't find any manufacturer's coups at that time, but feel I got a great deal.

I have two points here.  (1) I want you to make an appointment with your physician for a routine checkup and bloodwork panel that includes Vitamin D.  We have to stay on top of our health in order to live long, purposeful lives.  (2) By strategically couponing, I was able to save over 75% on this purchase.  I had printed the extracare coupons a week or two prior to using them.  I kept them filed in my coupon binder in case I needed them.  Turns out I did.

Resurrection Sunday - He is Risen

I searched a lot of sites looking for the exact yard flag, to display my love for Christ and my total respect and appreciation for Jesus, who died on the cross for the remission of our sins.  Not many sites had what I was looking for within my price range.  I purchased this flag from FlagsRUs.  If you love yard flags like I do, you will be delighted to find some fantastic deals at this site.  Google FlagsRUs and find a coupon code.  Once you order they will send you more codes.

Happy Resurrection Sunday!

CVS Beauty Club Freebie Review

CVS is a couponer's delight.  I am a member of the CVS ExtraCare Beauty Club and this entitles me to $5 EBucks with every $50 purchase.  Beauty items include lotion, soap, cotton balls and the like, so I rack the dollars up quickly. Regular make-up is always on sale and of course, this is another way to quickly earn the EBucks.

A couple of months ago, I got a store coupon for Free Nivea A Kiss of Care and Color lip care.  I immediately picked up this item and wanted to give it a review.

The Nivea  A  Kiss of Care and Color is available in a few shades, but the only one left on the shelf was the sheer berry lip care.  I noticed there was asheer  mocha shade, but again, those were all gone.  I normally stay away from reddish colors, but since it was a freebie I thought, what the hay.  The lip care has a white center, surrounded by the sheer berry color.  I liked the look of the outer plastic dispenser, makes it easier to spot and also easy to find down in the bottom of my purse since itssilver and the size of a tube of lipstick instead of the size of a tube of chap stick.

I immediately, opened it after purchase and it went on smoothly with a glossy sheen.  I was not wearing make-up that day so it gave my lips an immediate boost.  The color was sheer with just a hint of berry, not to red, more mauve.  I liked it. My lips were gliding (I like that) for about 5 minutes and then I had to re-apply.  That is the only draw back for me, it does not seem to last long at all, even if I am not eating...talk too much and the stuff is gone!  Knowing that I probably would refrain from purchasing it unless I wanted to wear it over or under a lipstick.  I give it 2 out of 5 stars because it gives a blank canvas face and immediate lift, is not overbearingly red and there is ample product in the tube...you'll need it for the amount of re-application you'll have to do.  I have had it for two months and use it just about everyday.

KMart - Winter Clearance

I do not visit KMart as often as I would like, so I was super happy to find their Winter clearance sale is in full effect.  I scored sweaters for myself for $1.99, pajamas for the girls for $2.99, a winter coat for $6, an Easter dress and shoes for $10 each!  In total I spent $46 for 11 items.  Shopping off season to score thrift shop prices?!?  Now that's my kind of shopping!

Inspiration - Never Give Up

I am not sure who the artist is for this picture, but I do declare that it is an accurate depiction of how the road can get rough, the going tough and the hills so very hard to climb.

One of my biggest obstacles has been fear.  Fear has told me for years that I am foolish to think I can have my own, lucrative business.  But in 2014, I told fear to take several seats.  God had appointed me to do something and it WILL get done.

Whatever is blocking you from meeting your goals can be removed with the power of prayer.  Speak it and it shall be so.  Keep God in focus.  You will meet and exceed your goals.

Target Organic Seeds of Change 50% off

I remember the garden we had growing up as a child.  Full of cabbage, collard greens, sweet peas, tomatoes, okra and a few other things.  My grandmother seemed to have a green thumb.  She nurtured and cared for that garden and it was a bountiful harvest that helped sustain us thru the year.

I long for the day I can enjoy planting and harvesting fresh fruits and veggies from my own garden.  We tried our hand at one when we first purchased our home, but it failed.  Too much clay in the soil to grow anything.  This year we will try our hand at a raised bed.

Taget has Organic seeds on clearance for $1.24 for a variety of vegetables.  I took advantage, grabbing a few packs. There are no better savings than growing it yourself.  That beats couponing and the farmer's market.

Happy Harvest!

Thrift Store Clearance Sales

How many of you are thrift store shoppers?  I am.  Thrift stores offer unbeatable prices on gently used and sometimes brand new items.

Right now is a great time to visit your local thrift stores for some retail therapy as most of their items 

are marked down for Spring clearance.

Happy Shopping!

Rain, rain go away

Groupon Deal

Purchase a group on deal of $25 or more from your mobile device and save $10.  Offer ends 4/16.

Coupon Clipping Service

I often see the question 'where can I find coupons?'  Well, I have a subscription to my area newspaper, print coupons online and load them to my loyalty cards electronically.  But one of my favorite ways to obtain coupons is from a coupon clipping service, specifically The Coupon Clippers.



I love to order from them because they are fast, reliable and professional.  Often times I can find coupons for products that I frequently purchase at prices that will double.  Coupons are regional, meaning the DC Metro area may have coupons for bounty paper towels that state $1 off two single rolls, however another area may have a coupon for bounty paper towels that states $.75 off a single roll.  Most stores will double a coupon up to $.99 in value, so I opt to save the additional $.50 by purchasing the lower value coupon.  And before you ask, the benefit of purchasing coupons outweighs the cost.  For example, tonight I ordered $8.49 in coupons worth $55 or $110 if doubled for specific items that I know I will purchase.

You do the math.

When I order from The Coupon Clippers I go for the coupons that have what I like to call an 'extended' expiration date.  That means the coupon will not expire for a month or two.  By ordering them and keeping them, I will have them available for potential sales that may come up.  I like to be prepared to get the best bang for my buck!

Tax Return Tips

So tax season 2014 is swiftly coming to an end.  You have just one more day to file for an extension or file.  

Check out 5 tips below to make sure Uncle Sam does not come looking for you.

P.S. - I would love to hear your plans for those tax returns.  If you are going to make a big purchase please take a moment to ensure those credit scores and reports are in order. And if you owe stay tuned for awesome tips on how to increase charitable donations for 2014 to decrease liability to the government in 2015.

5 tips to help you this tax season

1. Avoiding the late-filing penalty is simple. File either your tax return or an extension request before midnight April 15.
2. Anyone can file an extension request free at IRS.gov through the IRS Free File program. Filers whose 2013 income was $58,000 or less can use the Free File program to file their federal tax return.
3. An extension grants additional time to file, but tax payments are still due April 15. So, pay as much as you can when you file your tax return or extension request, then fill out an online payment agreement request at IRS.gov to pay the balance.
4. Data entry errors can cause problems. Make sure information on your tax return – such as social security numbers and bank routing are correct.

Proctor and Gamble $15 Rebate

There is still time to take advantage of this great rebate for Proctor and Gamble products.  Click the link to find out more about the rebate.

Proctor and Gamble Rebate

Rise,Shine, Give God the Glory

Its a brand new day.  A time to start afresh and meet your goals and expectations.  Forget about what did not go right yesterday and focus on the endless possibilities of today.

Target Up & Up Baby Wipes

Dirty bottoms?  Clean them up with Target Up & Up baby wipes.  They are on sale this week 4/13 for $1 a pack, no limit on the amounts you can purchase.  I snagged this deal about two months back.  I purchased 16 packs and still have about 6 packs left.  They are great wipes and I plan to re-purchase.

Be sure to add the Target Cartwheel deal to score the up to 4 packs of wipes for $.95 each.  This is definitely a STOCK UP price.

My Target did not allow me to purchase the cases at the sale price and I had to purchase the individual single packs.  But for a $1 who cares!

Cranberry Cleanser

Weekend Couponing Run

What a beautiful weekend for fun in the sun with my family.  I normally do my weekend couponing trips with my oldest daughter, Nadia.  She is 4 years old and is quite the little helper.  This weekend, I went couponing with Nadia and included her little sister Violet, who is 2.  This could have never happened without planning and writing EVERYTHING down.  I hit 4 stores Aldi, Walmart, Target and Michael's.  They are all in the same shopping center and gave me an opportunity to exercise, pushing my girls in their double stroller and walking from store to store.  So much fun!

My sweetest deal of the weekend was the 12 Ball Pint Mason jars from Michael's.  They were on sale for $9.99 and I had a 15% off entire purchase including sale items (from the McDonald's coupon booklet you receive when you load at least $10 on your arch card).  This made the jars $8.40!!!

Mason jars have become the new storage containers for leftovers. Keeping food, especially salads, fresher longer and taking up much less space in your refrigerator.

Target $10 off $50 Food and Beverage Purchase

Who would not jump at the chance to save $10 off Food and Beverages?  I will be using this coupon in combination with manufacturers coupons, cartwheel, store coupons and gift cards earned from other Target deals to score my Easter dinner at a phenomenally low price.  Stay tuned.

You can snag this store coupon from the 4/13 add or by texting GROCERY to 827438.

CVS Diaper Deals

I love CVS!  Lets establish that right now.  They have an awesome coupon policy and great deals. I rarely if ever shop there for non-sale items because the prices are extranomical compared to Target or Walmart.  However, CVS pays you back 2%  via their customer loyalty plan.  Not many stores do that now do they?


In order to snag the awesome deals I'll post you will need to have the CVS ExtraCare Card, subscribe to the Beauty Club and Prescription Club and utilize the ExtraCare coupons (from the magic coupon machine in store) stacked with manufacturers coupons.


I scored this great deal (sale ends tonight) but just wanted to show you how much I saved by using coupons during the sale.


Two jumbo packs of Huggies diapers, one jumbo pack of Huggies Pull Ups, one jumb pack of CVS brand diapers, two bottles of Vitamin D supplements (they were buy one get one) and 1 bottle probiotic supplement (great after my recent bout with the stomach flu) for $19.44 out of pocket.


How?


(2) $1.50 Huggies Manufacturers Coupons
(1) $2.00 Huggies Pull-Up Coupon (register at Pullups.com)
$25.49 ExtraBucks Reward


That is a whooping $31.49 in coupons!  I saved 77% and at the end of the purchase I received a $10 extrabucks to use toward my next purchase.  Love rolling my extrabucks!

The Introduction

To God be the glory for the great things he has done...is doing...will do.  I am so, so excited to have a platform to reach you and share my passion and goals with you.  I truly hope that my blog will be inspirational, uplifting and will motivate you to take charge of your life, your finances and of course you relationship with the Almighty.


I am a wife and mother of four children 19, 13, 4 and 2.  Two were my wedding gifts from my husband and two were gifts from God.  My husband and I both work full time, but with two small children, including one who will be enrolling in Kindergarten this fall, the demands are great and I am looking to be my own boss.  Time with my family is my top priority and now my driving force to utilize my God given talents to provide income for my family while truly helping others.  So in the process of bringing you great deals and steals, I will also be offering my professional services to anyone who needs them.


I am a graduate of East Carolina University with a degree in Biology.  I currently live in Maryland and work in Quality Assurance.  I am a certified paralegal and mobile notary public for the state of Maryland.  I am also a photographer and co-author of a delightful children's picture book titled, Sisters Are From Heaven.  On top of this I am a strategic couponer, who loves a great deal!  I love music and pictorial ministry as you will soon learn ;-)


So lets jump right in and get started!