Cha-Ching on a Shoestring™

Living Large on a Limited Budget

My 22 Cent CVS Trip

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So, have I mentioned that I now have a CVS about one mile from my house?!   And have I mentioned what great joy this has brought me?  The closest CVS before we moved was about 25 minutes away.  I love that I can literally just run to the store without making it a day trip.

This past week I made my first purchase at our delightfully close CVS and was just as delightfully pleased with the result. 

I got all of the items above for a mere $.22.  And received $11.99 in ECBs back.

Ahh.  It’s good to be home.

Here’s the breakdown for those of you who are interested:

2 Planter’s Peanuts at 2/$6
Used $1/2 Planters Products, 9oz – 21.25oz from SS 6/28/09

1 Clairol Loving Care Hair Color @ $4.99
Used $4/1 Natural Instincts from PG 8/2/09 (EXP. 8/31/09)

1 Glade Fragrance Collection Reed Diffuser @ $6.99
Used $3/1 0n any product from The Fragrance Collection from All you August issue 2009

1 Tide Stain Release Duo Pac, 10 ct. @ $3.99
Used $1.50/1 Tide Stain Release Mailer request

1 Fragrance Collection Soy  Candle
Used Free candle coupon from the 8/09 inserts

Winterfresh Gum @ $1.19 ea.
Used B1G1 coupon from SS 6/28/09

Chocolate @ $.50 was a filler =)

Used $4/20 coupon from Readyfill coupon booklet.
Used $10 ECBs from previous transaction.

Received $2 ECBs for peanuts, $6.99 ECBs for Glade Reed Diffuser, $1 ECB for Tide Stain Release, and $2 ECBs for Clairol.

Click here to see the complete list of CVS match-ups this week.

FTD: Free Flowers in Select Locations on September 9

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The 15th Annual FTD Good Neighbor Day holiday will take place on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Hundreds of FTD florists across the U.S. will be distributing free floral bouquets, encouraging you to share one with your neighbor.  For more information click here.

For a list of participating FTD Good Neighbor Day florists, click here.

The Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight: Deal Finding Chic

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Welcome to the weekly

Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight!

I am pleased to announce our
Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight Winner.

This week’s highlight is Deal Finding Chik!

She writes:

“I’m a wife to my Best Friend and a mother to a Beautiful Baby Girl. My new hobby is to save money and find the best deals possible!”

Since July 1, 2009, she has already saved $2,471.48.  WOW!  Check out the posts she submitted to the Cha-Ching Challenge to see why:

Deal Finding Chik, you’ve lived up to your name!  Awesome job!

Would you like to join us in next week’s Cha-Ching Challenge?

Simply come back on Saturday and join the Cha-Ching Challenge by adding a link to your post sharing your great deals for the week!

 

Swag Bucks Reminder

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Just a reminder that if you are ready to take the Swag Bucks plunge and want to start with 5 Swag Bucks, you can use the code below:

 

  • Then enter code: swagstring (it’s case sensitive) in the ‘GIMME’ box on the right hand side and you will receive an additional 2 Swag Bucks!  You are now well on your way to a $5 Amazon gift card for 45 Swag Bucks.
  • Be sure to download the NEW toolbar right away and begin using it to search the web and the Swag Bucks will begin flowing in!  You will randomly be messaged a new swag code each day in September to earn 30 additional Swag Bucks!

This code expires 9/10/09.

Aren’t familiar with Swag Bucks? Read more here.

Free Bowling on Sept. 5

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Want a fun free activity for this weekend and and a chance to help break a world record?  Well, here it is:

On September 5 (National Bowling Day–who knew?),  you will be able to bowl a free game at a participating bowling center with a  free game coupon by clicking here.  

We might have to take Griffin because he announced to us the other day that he wants to be a bowler when he grows up (which was followed shortly by a garbage truck driver and then later a store cashier…our little dreamer…)

Click here to find a participatig location near you.

Thanks, MoJo Savings!

Borders: Free Coffee

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Print a coupon here for a free small cup of flavored coffee at any Borders/Seattle’s Best Coffee, no purchase required. You can even customize your favorite cup with one of three delicious flavors: Vanilla Crème, Cinnamon Swirl, or Hazelnut.

This coupon is good through September 7, 2009.

Giant: $2 off $5 Meat Purchase

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Well, whaddya know?  I just went shopping at the Giant for the first time.  (It’s the PA chain for all my readers back in Binghamton!)  Wish I’d had this coupon with me!

You can print a coupon for $2 off a $5 meat purchase at the Giant HERE.

Gotta love a coupon for meat–that’s rare.  (I will refrain from entering a comment here about no pun intended. =)

Thanks, Mindi!

Free Kotex Sample

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There’s a new Kotex sample offer available here and another free sample available here.

These samples usually come with a $1/1 coupon as well, which should  help you score a great deal!

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!