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.

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.

Teachers: Free Clorox Wipes September 2-5

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It’s back to school time, which can also mean back to germ-sharing time.  Clorox wants to help teachers with that.

From September 2-5, 2009,  teachers can click HERE to get a free canister of Clorox wipes for the classroom thanks to Clorox and the National Education Association. Teachers can also download a “Clean Up the Classroom” kit with fun activities and games and tips on preventing the spread of germs at school.

Not a teacher?  Pass this on to someone who is.  I’m sure they will thank you for it!

Upromise: Add a Dollar AND Get Paid to Eat Ice Cream!

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To help keep the funds flowing into your Upromise account, I try to highlight ways to add money into your account regularly.  This week, you can add $1 into your count for free!

Click HERE for a mail in rebate for Blue Bunny Sedona or Aspen Ice Cream. The rebate is valid this weekend, Sept 5-7 only. 

PLUS there was a $2/1 coupon in SS 8/2/09 which you can use on this item. Even if you use the coupon, you will get the full purchase price back.

AND IF THAT’S NOT ENOUGH, there is a $1 Upromise eCoupon available this month for either Sedona or Aspen ice cream! In the end, you will get paid $3 to buy ice cream this weekend!

Can it get any sweeter than that?  Thanks, My Frugal Adventures!

Not familiar with Upromise?  Read more here.

HURRY! New Huggies Flushable Wipes Coupon

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HURRY!!!

Print this $2/2 Huggies Flushable Wipes coupon before it’s gone!  Sorry guys–looks like it’s gone already!

This is a HOT coupon since you can purchase a soft package at Walmart for only $1.64, making them $.64 each after the coupon.

I promise it will go FAST!  Print away!