I Saved 56% On My Walmart Purchase Using Coupons!

Last night I went to Walmart to take advantage of some deals for items that I needed. I have to say that this was the first cashier in awhile, at Walmart, that didn't have an attitude about coupons. I think she was just as excited to see the total as I was. Below is a break down of what I bought. This is when having extra inserts of each comes in handy.

Subtotal Before Coupons: $26.98

Final Subtotal After Coupons: $11.88

Saved: $15.10

That's A 56% Savings!!!!!!

Gain 11oz. Dish Detergent (Finally my Walmart got some of these)
Selling Price: $0.97
Coupon: I had received a coupon in the mail for a free 11oz.
Final Price: FREE
Post-It Super Sticky Notes (I found these located in the back-to-school area)
Selling Price: $1 ea.
Coupon: Had three coupons for $1 off (Had three coupons from Smart Source 8/15 Insert)
Final Price: All Three were FREE

Air Wick Ultra iMotion Feshmatic Starter Kit

Selling Price: $6.00
Coupon: I had a coupon for $4 off one that was in the Smart Source 8/8 Insert

Final Price: $2

Purex 3-N-1 Complete SheetWhiskas Entree
Selling Price: 4.97
Coupon: Had two $3 off from Red Plum 8/15/2010 Insert
Final Price: 1.97 ea. (I bought two)
 

Selling Price: $0.56 each
Coupon: Had a Buy One Get One FREE Printable
Final Price: $0.56



Whiskas Trays
Selling Price: $0.57

Coupon: Had a Buy One Get One FREE (Not Sure where I printed this one)

Final Price: $0.57

Suave Body Wash $1.93 (Did not have a coupon for it)
Glade Sense & Spray Refill $2.88 (Did not have a coupon for it)

Walmart Freebies

The best coupon match up to find is when it makes the item FREE. Below is a couple of items that, with the right coupon, can be purchased for FREE at Walmart.

Schick Disposable Razors 10-12 ct
Normally Retail for $1.97
Use Coupon that is found in the 12/5 Smart Source Coupon Insert for $2 Off any one
Final Price: FREE

Reach Dental Floss 55 yds
Normally Retail for $0.97
Use Coupon that is found in the 10/10 Red Plum Insert for $1 off 1 or Use A Printable for $1 off 1
Final Price: FREE


Remember, some Walmart stores prices may vary.

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Walmart Coupon Matchups Through 8/21

Here are the weekly coupon match ups for Walmart. If you find some that are not on the list, please leave a comment so that it can be added.

Always keep a copy of Walmart's Coupon Policy on hand in case you need to refer to it.

FREE ITEMS

Glade Tough Odor Solid Air Fresheners
On Sale for $0.98
Use $1 off of 1 Glade Tough Odor Solutions Product in the Smart Source 08/01/10
Final Price: FREE after coupon

Post It Super Sticky Notes
Sales for $1

Use $1 on 1 Post-It Super Sticky Notes in Smart Source 08/15/10
Final Price: FREE after coupon

Other Coupon Match Ups
Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner 12.6 oz.
In ad for $3.97 each
Use $1 off 2 in Proctor & Gamble 8/1/2010
Final Price for 2 is $6.94

Pantene Styling Aid
In ad for $3.97
Use $1 Proctor & Gamble 8/1/2010
Final Price $2.97

Dial Bar Soap 8-Pack 4 oz bars
In ad for $2.97
Use $0.35 Red Plum 8/15/2010
Final Price $1.97

Dial Body Wash 16-18 oz.
In ad for $2.97
Use $1 off 2 Red Plum 8/15
Final Price for 2 is $4.94

Bic Soliel Disposable Razors
In ad for $3.78
Use $3 on 1 BIC Soleil Disposable Shavers Smart Source 07/11/10
Final Price $0.78

Pillsbury Sweet Moments
On Rollback Price for $1.53
$1 on 1 Pillsbury Sweet Moments Desserts in Smart Source 8/8/10
Final Price $0.53 after coupon
 
Kraft Dressing
Sales for $2
$1 on 1 Kraft Dressing Smart Source 06/20/10
Final Price is $1

Purex 3 in 1 Sheets 24 count
Sales for $4.97
$3 on 1 Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets in Red Plum 08/15/10
Final Price $1.97

Walmart Freebies

Here are the freebies currently listed on Walmart.com

Viva Paper Towels

Always Infinity

Metamucil

Benefiber

Maybelline New York Dream Liquid Mousse

Serenity Tena Ultimate Pads

Thanksgiving Dinner for $20 from WalMart!

I wanted to post this earlier but with all of the hospital visits for my grandmother and my daughter's birthday, I am behind in things I wated to post. If you haven't already heard WalMart is making Thanksgiving affordable with their Turkey Dinner for 8 under $20 promotion. Per their website, these are the items that they are including in the promotion:

•One 12-pound Grade A turkey (Jennie O & Riverside Turkeys are 40cents per pound)

•Three 11 to 15.5-ounce cans Green Giant vegetables

•Two 14-ounce cans Ocean Spray cranberry sauce

•Three 6-ounce boxes of Stove Top stuffing

•One 5-pound bag of red potatoes

•One 12-count package of Sara Lee dinner rolls

•One 22-ounce pumpkin roll cake

For those on a budget, this is a great way to feed your family on Thanksgiving.

Ebay Selling Coach is Celebrating 6 Years as an Ebay Seller with a $50 Walmart Card Giveaway

I have been following Suzanne Wells as an eBay Coach for awhile now and can not rave enough about all of the great tips that she gives to help others sell on eBay. She is celebrating 6 years of being an eBay seller this month with a giveaway on her site eBay Selling Coach. She is going to give 2 lucky readers a $50 Walmart Gift Card. The contest ends March 27, 2009.

Click Here to enter now.

P.S.- She just came out with her new Hot List. So check it out.

Walmart Coupon Matchups Through 10/16

Below is some coupon matches for Walmart that are good through 10/16. Remember that some stores prices may vary slightly.

Gain Dish Detergent
Price is $0.97
Use $1 off in P&G 10/10
Final Price FREE

Franks Red Hot Sauce 5 oz.
Price $0.99
Use $1 off in Smart Source 10/3
Final Price FREE

Idahoan Mashed Potatoes
Price is $0.42
Use Printable Coupon $0.75 on 3
Final Price on 3 is $0.51 (Be like $0.17 each)

Gillette Body Wash 12 oz.
Price 2.97
Use $2 P&G 9/26
Final Price is $0.97

For more coupon matches like these, check out Savings Angel.

Start Making Money For Christmas 2010: Volume 3

As Christmas grows near people are running to find the perfect gift at an affordable price. Stores are racing to be the one you choose to shop with in store and online by offering deals. Did you know that you can make money by getting cash back on your purchases? There are sites that offer you a percentage of your total back if you shop at your favorite stores by linking through their website.

Ebates and Big Crumbs are both sites that are setup like an online mall. Once you become a member of either, you can start shopping. With Ebates there are two ways to find the store you want. First you can click on the type of merchandise in the right side bar of the site and it will give you a list of stores that have the category that you are looking for. Next, you can click on the Select A Store menu and look for the store alphabetically. There are major retailers such as: Land's End, eBay, Disney Store, Walmart, Walgreens,  and many more. You also will have access to any coupon codes the retailer currently has. Big Crumbs is also easy to find your desired store. You can click the shop tab at the top and choose the online retailers page or you can enter the store name in the search box that is at the top of the page. Big Crumbs has stores like Lane Bryant, Lego, Walmart, Target, and more.

As you can see they are quite similar websites. I would say belong to both since they are free in case there is a store that you want to shop at that is not listed on one of them and it's listed on the other.

There are many online cash back shopping websites, these are the ones that I use. There is no reason not to use sites like these if you are going to shop online, if you don't then you are cheating yourself out of money.

If you use another site to earn cash back share it with us by leaving a comment below.

My Wholly Guacamole Review

On Christmas Eve, my family has a game night and we open one gift each. To make the night more fun, we make snacks foods that are good and filling to eat while we play. Chips and dip are always one food that has to make its appearance. I was lucky enough to get a package full of Wholly Guacamole products to try. The package included their Wholly Guacamole All Natural Salsa Dip, Wholly Guacamole Classic Queso Dip, Wholly Guacamole Classic Guacamole, and Wholly Guacamole Spicy Guacamole.

I usually make homemade guacamole because I have tried several store bought ready to eat guacamole and found that none of them stands up to the fresh homemade kind. I was pleasantly surprised when I tried the classic guacamole. It was smooth and perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of garlic. The spicy guacamole tasted great and stood up well to a salty chip. The seasonings were not overdone, they were just right.

Another favorite dip of mine is the queso. I immediately fell in love with this queso. It is made with creamy cheddar, vegetables, and spices. The mix of the veggies with the cheese is perfect. The seasoning blended well with the cheese and veggies and Tostitos. Of all of the dips sent, this was my favorite. I have tried all kinds of quesos in my life, but this one is addictive. My family is still talking about it. My only complaint is that I could not find the queso dip at my local Walmart, I found it at a Walmart in the city.

I would recommend Wholly Guacamole products to anyone. They are not only great tasting but healthy too. They have over 20 vitamins and minerals that are good for you inside. They also are noted as being gluten free. Have Wholly Guacamole at your next snack time and you will like them as much as me.

ALL YOU magazine is now on Rollback at Walmart

All You Magazine is a great way to get some great coupons and great information to help your family save money. Right now at Walmart, they have All You Magazine on Rollback.

Regular Price $2.49
Rollback Price $1.88
Savings: $0.61 or 25% (rounded up from 24.5%)

They always have great articles to read that offer fashion, family, recipes, and money saving tips. Here are some stories you can find in the May issue:

Cupcake Recipes (p. 134)
Use jelly beans, spice drops, colored icing and green liners to dress up cupcakes for spring with these inspired ideas.

Savings Tips (p. 156)
These 30 simple savings tips can help you cut costs as you shop, around the house, in your spare time and with your finances.


Affordable Swimsuits (p. 39)

ALL YOU provides tips to find a flattering bathing suit and cover-up no matter what your body type.

From a bold print tankini to a butterfly-style tunic, these colorful suits will shine beachside or poolside — with great prices to match.

If you are not a subsriber already, you can get a 6-Month Subscription
for just $10.

Walmart Deals 8/1 through 8/7

Here are some coupon matches for Walmart for the week ending 8/7.  Remember as a general rule of thumb that some of the deals below could vary from store to store. Print and keep a copy wiith you at all times of their coupon policy, in case you or a cashier has questions.

Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches, $4.88
$0.75/1 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches printable or
$1/2 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches Red Plum 08/01
Final Price starts at $4.13

Philadelphia Minis, $1.78
$0.50/1 Philadelphia Minis Smart Source 08/01
Final Price $1.28 
 
Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes 15 oz., $0.84
$1/3 Hunt’s Tomatoes 11 oz. + Cans Smart Source 8/1
Final Price $0.50 ea. wyb 3 after coupon


Hormel Sandwich Meat, $2.50
$0.55/1 Hormel Deli Sandwich Meat Smart Source 08/01
Final Price $1.95

M&M’s Candy, $2.67
Buy 2Get 1 FREE M&M’s Products Red Plum 08/01
FInal Price $1.78 ea. wyb 3 after coupon
 
Hormel Pre Cooked Bacon, $3.78
$0.55/1 Hormel Fully Cooked Bacon Smart Source 08/01
Final Price $3.23  


Nesquick Individual Servings, $1.08
$0.50/1 Nestle Nesquik Red Plum 08/01
Final Price $0.58 ea. after coupon

Mt. Olive Dill Pickles, $1.50
$1/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Peppers or Relish Smart Source 08/01
$0.50 ea. after coupon
 
Wishbone Salad Dressing, $1.42
$0.75/1 Select Wishbone Dressings Red Plum 08/01
$0.67 ea. after coupon
 
Frosted Mini Wheats Cereal, $2.68
$1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereal Red Plum 07/11
$2.18 ea. wyb 2 after coupon
 
Purina Friskies Select Canned Cat Food, $0.67
Buy 1Get 1 free Purina Friskies Selects Indoor Red Plum 08/01
$0.34 ea. wyb 2 after coupon
 
Glade Tough Odor Carpet Freshener, $1.98
$1/1 Glade Tough Odor Solutions Product Smart Source 08/01
$0.98 ea. after coupon

Glade Tough Odor Fabric Spray, $2.88
$1/1 Glade Tough Odor Solutions Product Smart Source 08/01
$1.88 ea. after coupon
 
Crest Kids Toothbrush, $1.84
$0.50/1 Select Oral-B Stages Product P&G 08/01
$1.34 ea. after coupon
 
Crest for Kids Toothpaste (2.5 oz.), $0.97
$0.50/1 Oral B Stages Zooth or Crest Kids Toothpaste P&G 08/01
$0.47 after coupon
 
Clean & Clear Facial Scrub Travel Size $0.97
$1/1 Clean & Clear Product Smart Source 08/01
FREE after coupon
 
Poligrip Denture Care, $1.78
FREE Super Poligrip, exp. 8-15-10 Red Plum 08/01
FREE after coupon
 
Hunt’s Ketchup 24 oz., $0.84
$1/2 Hunt’s Ketchup ALL YOU Aug ‘10
$0.34 ea. after coupon

Total Cereal $2.50
$0.75/1 Total Cereal Smart Source 7/18
$1.75 ea. after coupon

Butterfinger Mini's $2.75
$0.50/1 Nestle or Wonka Candy Red Plum 8/1
$2.25 ea. after coupon

Lipton Iced Tea Bags $1.98
$0.40/1 Lipton Tea Bags to or Iced Tea Mix Red Plum 8/1
$1.58 after coupon

If you have any other coupon matches please leave a comment with the info.


 
 
 
 

Get U-Build Monopoly for $5

I was at my local Walmart and found out that the U-Bulid Monopoly Game was scanning for $5. It was not tagged that way (looked like they were in the process of scanning the toy area for clearance) and was on the aisle where games are located. This would make a great early buy for a birthday gift that you may have to buy for a child next year.

My March Goals

I have had a busy month in February and have not had the chance to make extra cash as much as I would have liked. So I promised myself that no matter how busy life gets I am going to make a huge effort to make my goals come true.

Write to Earn
I promised myself that I am going to write at least three articles for Associated Content a week. I can make money from upfront payment and performance payment for each of them. I also want to write a new Ehow article at least 5 times a week, I can earn from their performance. I also am planning on writing a new Squidoo lens, my tentative subject is "Earning Online by Writing".

Search to Earn
I currently use three search to earn sites daily to earn from my everyday search needs. I use Swagbucks, My Points, and Scour. I have not used them as much as I should lately because I am always in a hurry so I am going to do better about it. If I am going to search I might as well earn from it.

Get Paid To Websites
I have a few that I have a balance on that I am going to try to reach cash out in the month of March. I am going to make that happen by tackling one at a time. My Get Paid To sites that I am going to concentrate on are Firehouse Offers, Fairytale Treasures (need$8.81) , Honey Bee Points (need $3.07), and Disco Dollars (need $6.97). I also have joined a new paid to view ads site called YouData that I will work daily. I will work these sites past their cash outs as time allows.

Rate Music and Earn
I am a member of a site called PromoSquad. I plan on meeting the 1000 point (need 112 points) cash out for a $10 Walmart Card. I also plan to surpass that goal and earn some to help for next month's goal.

Survey Sites
I plan on completing all surveys that come to my email address on Monday's and Thursday's each week. I am currently close to a few sites cashing out. This is definitely a great way to earn.

Affiliates
I plan to amp up my efforts in promoting my affiliates that I am a member of.

March Savings Goal
I have to say that I have become quite the coupon diva in the past year. I want to continue my stance on always getting the best price and I am going to try to start sharing the deals that I find. I am waiting on my new digital camera to come in the mail so I can include pictures as I go along. I am going to try to stick to my goal of keeping my food bill at $ 75 a week (less would be even greater).

Selling on the Internet
I am going to ramp up on my Ebay listings and start selling again once my camera arrives. I have a few great items that should bring me a decent profit. I also hand make jewelry and want to add stock to Etsy to sell. If you have not started selling on the Internet check out a great blog that I read daily for advice Ebay Selling Coach. I have learned a lot from Suzanne on her blog that has helped me make money on Ebay.

Well I think I have covered my goals for the month. I also have a regular work-at-home job that I do daily. I feel good about the goals that I have made and think that with a push I can accomplish it. Til next time.....

Ihop at Home $1 Printable Coupon

Don't miss this $1 off Ihop at Home Breakfast product printable coupon.They are found only at Walmart now and are in the ad for $2.87. So you can grab one for $1.87. I printed one from their Facebook page and from their website.

Deal Alert: Get 2 Spic & Span Antibacterial Sprays for $.94!

Here is a really good deal on some great household cleaner. At Walmart you can get the deal below:

Spic and Span Antibacterial Spray is $0.97
Use $1 off 2 printable coupon
Final Price is $.94 for both (Like getting them for $0.47 ea)

Thanks Moms By Heart!

Get Paid To Site Of the Week: Sparkle Dollars

Sparkle Dollars has been around since 2007. Since I have been a member I have been impressed with their dependability of service. I have always been paid on time and they approve offers frequently through the day. Sparkle Dollars is what is known as a “Get Paid To” site. They pay you to complete surveys, register for sites, click on websites, or sometimes just simply input your email address. It is free to join and use. Sparkle Dollars is easy to navigate since it has the offers broke down in the drop down menu in categories for you to find the offer that fits your needs. As well as having a cash incentive to complete offers you will notice that some offers have “Sparkles”, these can be cashed in for rewards and upgrades. These rewards can be found under the tab labeled “Sparkle Rewards” in the upper menu.

Once you join Sparkle Dollars, you will be able to refer others to join Sparkle Dollars and earn a bonus when they do. If your referrals’ complete an offer that is approved, you will get 50 cents added to your account. Another benefit of having referrals comes in when they complete offers you will earn a bonus. Sparkle Dollars will give you a bonus up to three levels of referrals. See below to see the break down of bonus:

Your direct referrals- 14%
Second level- 4%
Third level- 2%

To help you get referrals you can pay for an upgrade, they start at $4.95, and as each level increases you are promised more of a chance that when a person joins unreferred that person will go to an upgraded members referral lineup. There are 5 levels of upgrades available. This is optional but available for the serious referrer.

If you shop online you can also use Sparkle Dollars to get cash back on your purchases for some retailers. Just go to the drop down menu and look for the cash back section to check out which retailers are included. Currently as of writing there are cash back offers for Kmart, WalMart, Macy’s, and Overstock.com.

Now, let me tell you have to get paid by Sparkle Dollars. On the last day of every month you can cash out your earnings if it reaches your minimum cash out amount. For a PayPal cash out, you will need to reach $5 and for a check cash out you will need to reach a $10 cash out. Once you have cashed out, you can expect payment around the 25th of the next month. Example: If you cash out on April 30th you should receive your payment around May 25th. In addition to cashing out with Paypal or Check, there is also an option for a Amazon Virtual Gift Card, the minimum for that is $5.

Because it is free to join, come see what I am talking about for yourself. Join by clicking on the banner above.

Get Cash Back With Shopscotch

Get extra cash back from hundreds of top brands when you buy through Shopscotch. Join free today. Shopscotch is a social cash back shopping site. Its members earn cash back for making online purchases. Its members are able to share their earning activity within the community allowing others to see where people are shopping and how they are benefiting from the program. In addition to cash back, members will also earn badges based on their shopping behavior and other interactions at Shopscotch. Membership is free and quick, causing a high conversion rate. Shopscotch has partnered with hundreds of top brands including eBay, GAP, Staples, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Macy's and Apple. It continues to add new stores every day.

Unlike other cash back programs out there, Shopscotch members don’t have to wait every quarter before they can cash out. Shopscotch members can redeem at any time, and be paid within 7-10 days.

Hershey's Kisses $1 Printable & Deal

Print out a coupon for $1 off 2 bags of Hershey's Kisses Chocolate (7.5 oz. or larger) and get the deal below at Walmart.

Hershey's Kisses 11oz.
Regular Price: $2.79 ea.
Sale price: $2.50 ea.
Use the above coupon for $0.55 off 2 bags
Final Price on 2 bags: $4.45 for 2 (equals to $2.23 ea.)

Enter To Win In The Parent's Choice Infant Formula Sweepstakes

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PBM Products for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Saving for college can put a strain on a families budget to the point that most are now having to lower their contributions to their savings for it or just stop saving for it completely. Wal-Mart’s Parents Choice Infant Formula has helped parents to give their infants the best in nutrition without straining the budget for the past 13 years. Because Parents Choice appreciates the families that have been their customers through their infants formula needs, they have the Parents Choice Infant Formula Sweepstakes going on now through August 1,2011. The sweepstakes will provide one lucky winner a $10,000 scholarship (in the form of a 539 plan) to help with their college journey. This sweepstakes is being made possible because of the partnership between Parent’s Choice and PBM Products, LLC, a Perrigo Company.  

You can find out more info and get an entry form at Parent’s Choice Infant Formula Savings Sweepstakes.

Parent’s Choice Formula, a Wal-Mart private brand, is exclusively available at Wal-Mart Stores and online at Walmart.com.   

Don't Miss These Great Coupon Matches!

This week is a busy week for me with doctor appointments for everyone so I am going to be on and off here giving deals as I find them. Below is a few to get started.

At Walmart

Clean & Clear Facial Scrub Travel Size
Sales for $0.97
Use $1 off in Smart Source 8/1/2010
Final Price FREE

Campbell's Soup "Great For Cooking" 10.3-11oz. Assorted Varieties
In Ad for $1 a can
Use printable for $1.50 on 3
Final Price on Three (3) is $1.50   (Equals to $0.50 a can)


At Walgreens

Nivea Lip Care
In Ad for $1
Use $1 in Red Plum 10/3/2010
Final Price is FREE

Werthers Original
In Ad for Buy One at $2.29 Get One FREE
Use $1 on Two in Smart Source 10/3/2010
Final Price is $1.29 for Two
 
And if you are busy as I am, but still want to get all of the best coupon matches out there to save money, check out my review on Savings Angel. It is a site that does all of the coupon matching for you, all you need is the coupons from your Sunday newspaper and the ability to print coupons.