Author: ThriftyMomma

FREE Suave Shampoo or Conditioner at Walgreens!

Here is a deal at Walgreens many people are able to do this week! Buy 2 Suave Shampoo and/or conditioner for $1 each, and you will receive a $2 Register Reward! I wouldn’t wait long to do this deal.

Here are the scents to buy:
Green Apple; Refreshing Waterfall Mist; Lavender

Buy (2) Suave Shampoo or Conditioners is $1 each so $2 on 2
Pay $2 and Receive $2 Register Reward
Final price- FREE after RR

Western Union Gift and Greeting Card Makes a Great Gift!

This post brought to you by Western Union. All opinions are 100% mine.

Disclosure: This blog post is paid for by Western Union.

I have a hard time buying for my teenage nieces as they want to buy what they want and not be restricted to one store. I can buy a Western Union gift card to give them. I love that Western Union has made it easy to use anywhere Master Card is accepted! This makes it easy to buy for everyone for any occassion! You can choose from anniversaries, birthdays, congratulations, holidays, thank-you’s and more. You enter your own personal message and can load any amount from $5-$100!

If you choose first class shipping then your card will ship for FREE! This is great if you need to send presents across the country. If you feel really generous you can give a bigger gift card since you will easily save $5 or more in shipping a big package!

It is super easy for the receive to activate their card. Call 1-866-953-6490 to record a FREE personal voice message which your recipient will hear when they activate their MasterCard. There are two ways to track your balance.

Online at www.WGUGift.com
Over the phone at 1-866-953-6489

The gift card is fee-friendly! There’s only a $2.50 inactivity fee after 12 more of inactivity.

Use code WUGIFTPROMO8 to receive 25% off the $5 gift card fee when purchasing a gift card at wugift.com. Limit one (1) coupon per transaction. No cash redemption value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Void where prohibited. Offer expires 9/1/2012.

The Western Union® gift card is issued by MetaBank™ pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. MetaBank; Member FDIC. A $2.50 per month servicing fee applies after 12 consecutive months of non-use.

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Target Ad Matchups with Coupons for 6/17 thru 6/23!

Here is the Target Ad Matchups with Coupons for 6/17 thru 6/23! I only have the best deals for the week listed!

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb (2) Select Bounty or Charmin Items
*Charmin 18 pk Double Roll Bath Tissue is $9.99
*Charmin 9 pk Mega Roll Bath Tissue is $9.99
Use $0.50/1 Puffs 3pack+ OR Charmin 9 pack+ ETS Target Coupon 6-17-12 Target PG x7/17
Stack with $1/2; .25/1 Charmin Product ETS 6-3-12 PG x6/30
OR Stack with $1/2; .25/1 Charmin Product ETS 5-13-12 PG x6/30
*Bounty Giant Roll Paper Towels 8 pk is $9.99
Use $0.50/1 Bounty Paper Towels 6 pack+ Target Coupon 6-17-12 Target PG x7/17
Stack with $1/2;.25/1 Bounty Towels, any 6-roll count, or Napkins, any ETS 06-03-12 PG x6/30
Final Price- Varies

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb (2) Select Tide Laundry Items is $17.99
*Tide 150 oz Liquid or 80 or 102 Load Powder or 62 ct Boost Duo Pacs
Use $2/2 Tide, Downy, or Bounce (excl PODS, Tide To Go & ETS) Target Q 6-17-12 Target PG x7/17 OR
Use $2/3 Tide, Downy or Bounce (ETS & Pods) Target Coupon 5-13-12 SS x 6/28 OR
Use $1/2 Tide, Downy or Bounce (ETS & Pods) Target Coupon 5-13-12 SS x 6/28
Stack with $0.50/1 Tide, Downy or Bounce (ETS & Pods) Target Coupon 5-13-12 SS x 6/28
OR Stack with $1.50/1 Tide Stain Release 15-34 ct Duo Pac or 36-68 oz Liquid 6-3-12 PG x6/30
OR Stack with $0.25/1 Tide, Downy, Downy Unstopables or Tide Stain Release (ETS & PODS) 6-3-12 PG x6/30
OR Stack with $0.50/2 Tide, Downy, Downy Unstopables or Tide Stain Release (ETS & PODS) 6-3-12 PG x6/30
OR Stack with $1/3 Tide, Downy, Downy Unstopables or Tide Stain Release (ETS & PODS) 6-3-12 PG x6/30
OR Stack with $1/1 Tide Detergent (ETS & pods) 5-13-12 PG x6/30
Final Price- Varies

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb (3) Feminine Care Items is $5.99
*Always 20 ct or *Tampax 40 ct
Use $1/2 Always OR Tampax Items Target Coupon 6-17-12 Target PG x7/17
Stack with $0.50/1 Always Pads, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloths ETS 6-3-12 PG x6/30
OR Stack with $0.50/1 Always Pantiliners 30 ct+ 6-3-12 PG x6/30
OR Stack with $0.50/1 Tampax 18ct+ ETS 6-3-12 PG x6/30
Final Price- Varies

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb (2) Up & Up Items
*Up & Up Value Pack Diapers is $14.99
Use $1/1 Up & Up Item $3 or more Target Coupon Lotsa Summer Booklet x7/8
*Up & Up Premium Powder Infant Formula 23.4 oz is $13.49
Use $1/1 Up & Up Item $3 or more Target Coupon Lotsa Summer Booklet x7/8
OR $1/1 Up & Up Baby Formula 23.2-oz.+ Target Web Coupon x7/14
*Up & Up Baby Wipes Refill 792 ct Unscented or 720 ct Sensitive is $13.69
Use $1/1 Up & Up Item $3 or more Target Coupon Lotsa Summer Booklet x7/8
Final Price- Varies

FREE $10 Gift Card wyb LEGO Batman 2 Game AND Select LEGO Toy Set
*LEGO Batman 2 for Wii is $39.99 or for Xbox 360, PS3, 3DS, PS Vita, DS and PC (no price)
*LEGO Batman Super Heroes Set is $13.99
Final Price- Varies

FREE $10 Gift Card wyb Brave Video Game (includes $8 in movie cash)
*Brave Video Game for PS3/Xbox 360/Wii is $49.99
*Brave Video Game for DS is $29.99
Final Price- As low as $19.99 if you buy the DS Game after gift card

SPECIAL PURCHASE: FREE Starbucks Frappuccino 4 pk wyb (2) Starbucks Bagged Coffee
Starbucks Coffee 20 oz Bag is $12.49
Starbucks Coffee 11 or 12 oz Bag is $7.99
Use $1.50/1 Starbucks Coffee 11 oz+ 6-17-12 SS x8/31
OR Use $1.50 Off Starbucks Naturally Flavored Coffee zip 90210
Final Price- $12.98 on 3 or ($4.32 each)

SPECIAL PURCHASE: FREE PF Chang’s Frozen Appetizer wyb (3) Select Meals
PF Chang’s Frozen Meals, Assorted Varieties 22 oz is $6.99
*FREE Item = PF Changs 12 oz Appetizer
Use $1/1 PF Chang’s Frozen Appetizer 12-oz. Target Web Coupon x7/14
Stack with $1.50/1 PF Chang’s Appetizers Zip 90210
Final Price- $18.47 on 4 or ($4.62 each)

SPECIAL PURCHASE: FREE Bic SureStart Candle Lighter wyb (5) Glade is $2.99
*Glade 4 oz Candles *Glade Scented Oil Candle & Refills
Use $1/2 Glade 4 oz. Jar candles
Final Price- Varies

Powerade 8 ct 20 oz is $3.99
USe $2/2 Powerade 8 pack 20 oz or 12 pack 12 oz Target Coupon Lotsa Summer Booklet x7/8
Final Price- $5.98 on 2 or ($2.99 each)

Aussie Styling Items, Shampoo or Conditioner, Select 2/$5
Use $1/2 Aussie/Pantene/Head & Shoulders/Herbal Essences ETS TQ 6-17-12 Target PG x7/17
OR Use $1/2 Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantene, Aussie ETS TQ Summer Beauty Bag x8/31
OR Use $1/2 Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantene, Aussie TQ Spring Beauty Bag x6/30
OR Use $1/1 Herbal Essences/Aussie/Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner ETS TQ 5-6 RP x6/20
Stack with $1/2 Herbal Essences or Aussie Products ETS 6-3-12 PG x6/30
Or Stack with $1/2 Herbal Essences/Aussie Products ETS 5-13-12 PG x6/30
Final Price- As low as $2.00 or ($1 each)
*I would use the coupon above in italics

Edge & Skintimate Shave Gel and Cream is 10% off
Use $1/1 Skintimate Shave Gel or Cream Shave, any (Excludes 2.75 oz) 5-13 SS x6/23
Or $0.55/1 Skintimate Shave Gel or Cream Shave, any (Excludes 2.75 oz) 5-13 SS x6/23
Final Price- Varies

Herbal Essences Styling Items, Shampoo or Conditioner is 2/$5
Use $1/2 Aussie/Pantene/Head & Shoulders/Herbal Essences ETS TQ 6-17-12 Target PG x7/17
OR Use $1/2 Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantene, Aussie ETS TQ Summer Beauty Bag x8/31
OR Use $1/2 Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantene, Aussie TQ Spring Beauty Bag x6/30
**USE $1/1 Herbal Essences/Aussie/Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner ETS TQ 5-6 RP x6/20
Stack with $1/2 Herbal Essences or Aussie Products ETS 6-3-12 PG x6/30
OR Stack with $1/2 Herbal Essences/Aussie Products ETS 5-13-12 PG x6/30
Final Price- As low as $2.00 or ($1 each)
*I would use the coupon above in italics

Tom’s of Maine Naturally Dry Antiperspirant/Deodorant is $3.79
$2.50/1 Tom’s of Maine Naturally Dry Antiperspirant 6-17-12 SS x8/11
$1/1 Tom’s of Maine Deodorant 6-17-12 SS x8/11
Final Price- As low as $1.29

New York Color Long Wearing Nail Enamel is $0.94
$0.50/1 New York Color Cosmetic Item ETS Target Web Coupon x7/14
Final Price- $0.44 cents

Dr. Scholl’s For Her Open Shoe or Comfort Insoles is $6.99
Use $3/1 Dr. Scholl’s insole Target Coupon printable
Stack with $3/1 Dr. Scholl’s For Her Insoles or Fast Flats 5-6 SS x6/17
Final Price- $0.99 cents

Nivea for Men Sensitive Face Care Gel Moisturizer is $4.89
Use $2/1 Nivea for Men Facial Skin Care Item ETS Target Mobile Coupon x6/22
Stack with $2/1 Nivea for Men Face Care or (2) Shave Gels or Foam 3-8.7 oz 6-10-12 RP x6/24
Or Stack with $2.25/1 Nivea® For Men Face Care Moisturizer .3 – 2.5 oz(no longer available)
Final Price- As low as $0.64 cents each

Nivea Shave Gel Moisturizing $2.84 or Sensitive is $2.74
USe $2/1 Nivea for Men Facial Skin Care ETS Target Mobile Coupon
Stack with $2.25/2 NIVEA FOR MEN Shaving Products 7 oz – 8.7 oz (no longer available)
Final Price- As low as $1.23 each

Neutrogena Healthy Volume Waterproof Mascara is $6.29 (price cut until 6/23)
Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner, or Revitalizing Lip Balm is $6.29 (price cut until 6/23)
Use $2/1 Neutrogena Cosmetic Item ETS Target Web Coupon x7/14
Stack with $2/1 Neutrogena Cosmetics Item
Final Price- $2.29

Right Guard Total Defense Body Wash 13.5 oz is $3.19 (price cut until 6/23)
$1/1 Right Guard Total Defense® 5 Body Wash 13.5-oz. Target Store Coupon x7/11
Stack with $1/1 Right Guard Total Defense 5 Anti-Perspirant, Deodorant, or Body Wash 6-17 RP x7/15
Final Price- $1.19

Glade Decor Scents Spring Varieties is $2.99
Use $0.50/1 Glade Spring Air Freshening Target Web Coupon x7/14
Stack with $2/1 Glade Decor Scents printable coupon
Final Price- $0.49 cents

Wheat Thins or Triscuits is $2.00
$1/2 Nabisco Cracker Item Target printable
$1/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers printable
Final Price- $2.00 on 2 or ($1 each)

EXTREME SAVINGS 101 is Check for Clearance

EXTREME SAVINGS 101 is CHECK FOR CLEARANCE

I wanted to start a series of how to save a lot of money without having to clip and sort through hundreds of coupons weekly. Many of us do not have that sort of time and want to buy hundreds of items on sale. The majority of people just want to save money for their own family and maybe help out others when they can.

If you want to learn how to get Extreme Savings without the extreme use of coupons, then this article is for you! I hope I can turn this into a weekly series to help you save the most money you can without spending countless hours sorting, clipping, and shopping. The key to saving a lot of money without lots of time is to become very organized. Otherwise you will waste time flipping through your coupons, trying to remember all the deals, and drive all over town wasting gas and money as well as time. You also have to be flexible and willing to check the clearance racks.

The FIRST RULE of Extreme Savings is to ALWAYS check for Clearance!
It does not matter which store you are in, you must always check clearance racks or aisles. The mall, outlet, grocery, drug, hardware, or box store. I have found AMAZING clearance sales when I least expected it. Many times there isn’t anything worth buying and that’s fine. Those few times you hit a gold mine of savings, you will literally feel like you hit a jackpot!

The picture above is from my recent Walgreens trip. I went in for the Nivea (of course they were out since it was a FREE after coupon item), but then I found this wonderful end cap packed full of clearance goodies. I was thrilled! I spent $7.xx out of pocket (spent most of my money on the toothbrush deal on sale) and almost everything I bought I had a coupon. My son was the one who found many of the great goodies. I have trained him well. 😀

I found Colgate 360 toothbrush marked down to $1.15 and had a $1 off coupon so 15 cents for a toothbrush! Gum Star Wars toothbrush was marked down to 88 cents and had the 75 cent from All You so 13 cents for a TWIN PACK!!! Cortaid was $2.13 and had a $2 off coupon so 13 cents! GE CFL lightbulbs 2pk was marked $2.24 and used the $2/1 coupon so 24 cents for a 2pk!!! Those back scratchers were 4/$1 and I find them at Pier One for a buck! I give those in gift bags I make.

You honestly NEVER know when you will find a great clearance sale. I also use this strategy with department stores. I am on the mailing lists to get the coupons from stores I shop regularly. I have found many great clearance sales that were unadvertised. I don’t go to department stores daily, but many times the stores will advertise a great sale so I check. There are times I’m just shopping for something else, and I just check to see and I luck out! I did that at Walmart last month. They had the boys winter clothes marked $1-$3 on a rack, and the majority was the next size up my son would need for this coming school year and winter. I bought tops for $1 each! I also bought him sweatpants for $1.50! I spent about $20 but I saved over 80% off full price including several pairs of jeans! Even Levis brand (I know it’s a cheaper quality) but for $3 I could care less. He is super hard on his clothes especially his jeans.

We went to Academy for my hubby looking for work boots and came across another great clearance where everything was 90% off or more! I spent about $15 on him and walked out with 3 sweathshirts, and 2 jackets (marked $3 each!!!) and a shirt for $15.24 with tax! He actually uses sweatshirts and jackets at his job year round since he works on a refrigerated dock (he receives trucks a food wholesale company). We used to get amazing deals on old stock awhile back, but not since it merged with another company. Oh well.

You can still save a lot of money without coupons, but the use of coupons make many items FREE or ALMOST FREE! Anyone can do this honestly. Even if you refuse to coupon, then at the very least always check the clearance sections of your stores. Many times I have bought something (that was FREE after coupons) and gave it someone who I knew could or donated it to a shelter or food bank. It’s another way I can help give back on a budget.

I can help more people with $20 and coupons than if I just gave an organization $20. The picture above doesn’t even have everything I bought. I forgot to put in about 3 more items that I got FREE after coupons. The next tip will be soon!

Let me know. Do you check for clearance when you shop?