"Follow Me Monday": Walmart Shopping!

Today is Monday and that means my first edition of "Follow Me Monday"! Before watching the video, I want to let you know that I am aware of the simple fact that I'm a dork, so bare with me!:) I also want you all to remember this is the first video I have done, so I know a lot of improvements need to take place, such as shortening the time on the video. I'm hoping, though, you can still enjoy the video and get something out of it. It's in a way like a visual Walmart deal list. I will also be posting the details of all the Walmart deals I snagged later today--with coupon match ups and more, so stay tuned for that.

My goal today is to go in to Walmart, snag lots of great buys and spend $50 or less. Can I do it? Watch below and see:



UPDATE: If you cannot see the video, then just copy this link into your web browser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5vet-IsNas

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Here's a snapshot of what I got:


Here's two detailed pictures of my receipt:
(Remember the $187 before coupons total you saw on the video was with tax and the pre-tax subtotal was $179.19)


Hope this helps you save at Walmart!

For more Walmart Deals and Walmart Coupons visit the new Hip2Save.com

FREE Shipping Day-December 18th!

Tomorrow, December 18th will be FREE shipping day! Over 200 retailers will be participating in this fantastic money saving event! Check out the full list and all the details here.

Stay tuned for some great deal scenarios...

Have you tried PB2 (Peanut Butter powder)?!?

My sister sent me this and I thought some of you readers may be interested! Bell Plantation makes a product called PB2... it is "peanut powder" that has way less calories and fat than regular Peanut butter. You add water or liquid to it to make it into a creamy PB. You can also mix it into marinades, stir-fry, etc. I think it's a great product especially for those wishing to shed some extra Holiday pounds. They also offer a 100% money back guarantee for products returned within 14 days of delivery. Check out there site to learn more about their innovative products.

All this for less than $10.....

Why of course!:)

I love shopping after holidays come to a close because everything is so inexpensive. No, I'm not talking about 50% more like 90%!!! All you have to do is be patient and wait. Never buy before the season ends, wait for about a week to 2 weeks then walk or should I say run into all the stores! I managed to snag decorations for next year, Stocking stuffers for my kiddos, dress up clothes, games and lots more!

I mainly purchased everything at Target but I also found a few great buys at CVS. Right now most stores have all their Halloween items clearance to 90% off. If I were you I would hurry in to see what treasures you can find. Remember to be creative and think out of the box. Hint... hint... Some Halloween items can be used for more then just Halloween!

Oh and if you were curious my total for all of the above was $7.49!

For more CVS Deals and CVS Coupons visit the new Hip2Save.com

For more Target Deals and Target Coupons visit the new Hip2Save.com

Are rebates worth doing?!?

In my opinion it depends. I always take into account the time it takes, if I used a coupon on the product, the rebate amount and the expense of the stamp. Then from there I figure out whether or not its worth it.

Here is a list of some current rebates that I think are definitely worth doing!

1. Try Jig-A-Loo for free. Mail in this form to get a full refund up to $4.99!


2. Purchase Betty Crocker Supreme brownie mix and get back up to $2.59. Print the form and check out the details here. Don't forget to print this coupon here for .55 off 2 packages of brownie mix. That will make the cost of the stamp free.


3. Try Sure with natural extracts deodorant free here and also try Sure Max free up to $6.99 here. Use this $1 off coupon to make this a moneymaker.


4. Try Alagio professional haircare free up to $6.99! See the details and print the form here.


5. Buy any 6 pack of ensure get up to $10 back. Print this form here. Register here to print coupons to make this deal a definite moneymaker!

Save those bananas!

Bananas I'm guessing are probably the number one fruit thrown out. They ripen and brown over a few days and if their not eaten allot of people assume to toss them in the garbage. In my opinion what a waste! There are so many thing you can do with overripe bananas... so next time your about to throw them out remember this post and look below!

Here are a few ideas that I use on a weekly basis-

• Freeze your bananas to use in fruit smoothies, muffins, pancakes and lots of other recipes. The best way to freeze bananas is by cutting them up in slices, laying them on a pan individually, putting the pan in the freezer and then once their frozen throwing them in a ziploc to put back in the freezer for future use. In my opinion that's the best way if you don't want them to stick together.
  
• Use them to make yummy banana bread. This is my kiddos favorite treat. Here is my favorite recipe and trust me Ive tried a few! If you love super moist bread then this is for you. It might not be the healthiest but it sure tastes good!

Flour's Famous Banana Bread
Ingredients
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (If I want to be healthy I substitute 1/2 whole wheat flour or oat bran)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
3 1/2 bananas, very ripe, mashed
2 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
Directions
Set oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Beat sugar and eggs with a whisk until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Beating the sugar and eggs for 10 minutes is the key to making the banana bread super moist. Drizzle in oil. Add mashed bananas, creme fraiche, and vanilla. Fold in dry ingredients and nuts. Pour into a lined loaf pan and bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

• My kids also love peanut butter and banana sandwiches and these always seem to taste better when the bananas are just a tad overripe.
  
• Banana chips are another healthy easy snack to make. Just slice them in small thin rounds and lay them on a wire rack so no part touches another. Season with cinnamon and sugar or with nothing... they taste great either way. Bake on very low heat at about 150 for 8 to 10 hours and leave the oven door slightly open to promote air circulation. When done store in a ziploc bag.

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Even more Target Deals...

Alright one last deal that I had to mention . We ended up purchasing 2 packages of Goodies Ouchless ponytails for .99 each and 1 package of black elastic bands for $2.19. My total came to $4.17. I used three $2 off any Goody Ouchless product coupons bringing my total down to FREE plus overage! The coupons did beep for the products priced at .99 but not for the one over $2. She pushed them through anyway. If you don't want to deal with that then buy items a little over $2. I personally think .19 for elastic hair bands is a great deal. They also had clips and other hair accessories around the same price.

***You may even be able to find better prices at Walmart or Kmart.

***These products would make great stocking stuffers!

For more Kmart Deals and Kmart Coupons visit the new Hip2Save.com

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For more Walmart Deals and Walmart Coupons visit the new Hip2Save.com

Target Deals...

Next we went to Target to snag some great buys!

We purchased 15 greeting cards for .50 a piece (pictured above) for a total of $7.50. Then we used three of the buy 4 greeting cards get 1 free printable Target coupons which automatically take off $9.99 per coupon used. Check out all the details on this here. Using three of those Target coupons deducted $29.97 minus $7.50 for the cards gave us a total of 22.47 in overage we could use! Coupon Corrected - 5th card free with coupon.

After calculating this we decided stocking up on Christmas presents would be the best way to spend the extra money. First we went into the clearance Halloween section where everything was 50% off (wished it was 75%) hoping to find some cute dress up clothes for my kiddos. All the costumes were still a little high priced but we did find Halloween treats for .50 that will be great stocking stuffers. We also came across a few swords and masks for my boys. They love playing pretend with these type of items and I love the fact they have great imaginations!

Next we went over to the toy section to check out all the sales and clearance items. I also printed off a bunch of Target toy coupons before we left that I was on the lookout for. I did come across Cranium cariboo which is a cute magical treasure hunt game designed especially for young children. It normally retails for $24.99+ but luckily it was on sale for $17.99. I also had a $5 off target printable coupon that was good for this specific game. We were able to purchase the game for $12.99... not bad for a Santa present!

For more Target Deals and Target Coupons visit the new Hip2Save.com

My quick run to Walgreen's...

I finally have gotten back into the swing of things. Yesterday I managed to get most of my coupons organized with the binder method which I love and I also was finally able to make a list of the great deals out there not worth passing up.

Bright and early this morning Off I went or should I say we since my hubby a little hesitant decided to come along. First we hit up Walgreen's...

We purchased 6 Walgreen's brand diapers that were on a buy one get one free sale this week. They were $8.99 each for a grand total of $53.94. With the sale though my total came to $26.97. Then I used the $2 pharmacy coupon pictured above which took off $12. Final total $14.97 + tax! Not as great as the FREE diaper deal but not bad for six packages of diapers!

Check out all the Walgreen's deals here.


For more Walgreens Deals and Walgreens Coupons visit the new Hip2Save.com

Preview of Sunday (11/2) Coupons...

There will be three nice sized coupon inserts in the Newspaper tomorrow. This is definitely the week to purchase a few!

Here are the ones I'm exited about-

SmartSource

• Bic Soleil System Razor $3
• Bic Soleil System Refills 4 or 8 pk. $3
• Birds Eye Steamfresh Meals for Two $1.50
• Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Holder FREE up to $8.99 with purchase of PlugIns Scented Oil Refill
• Glade Scented Oil Candles Holder B1G1F up to $7.99
• Glade Wisp Flameless Candle Starter Kit $3
• Hormel Chili Master Chili $1
• Russell Stover Sugar Free Candy, 3 oz. bag B2G1F
• Whitmans Sugar Free Candy, 3 oz. bag B1G1F
• Woolite Rug Stick $3
• Charmin Ultra Soft Bath Tissue $1
• Charmin Ultra Strong Bath Tissue $1

Red Plum

• Advil Cold & Sinus, Allergy Sinus or Childrens Cold $1
• Dove SkinVitalizer $3.50
• Johnsons Baby Product except trial size $1
• Joint Juice $1
• Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid Creamer .50
• Nescafe Tasters Choice any 5.3 oz.+ $1
• Purina Mighty Dog Canned Dog Food FREE up to .99
• Smart Balance Cooking Oil or Pan Spray $1
• Smart Balance Peanut Butter $1

Proctor and Gamble

• Cascade Complete Gel, Powder or ActionPacs $1
• Crest Whitestrips Premium, ProEffects, Daily Whitening Multicare $5
• Clairol Perfect 10, Nice n Easy, Natural Instincts or Hydrience Hair Color Product $2
• Febreze Air Effects $1
• Head & Shoulders 23 oz.+ $3 on 2
• Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styling Product except trialsize $2/2
• Iams Smart Puppy or Kitten Food $5
• Mach3 Disposable, Sensor 3, or Custom Plus 3, 4 or 8 ct. $2
• Olay Bar Pack, Body Wash or In- Shower Body Lotion $2
• Olay Definity Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser $3
• Oral-B CrossAction Power or Power Whitening Brush or Refill B1G1F
• Swiffer WetJet Starter Kit $3

Anyone buy groceries through Amazon?!?

Having 3 young kiddos has made me realize the convenience of purchasing items online. You can buy practically everything on the Internet, from groceries to houses!

Amazon has a huge grocery section and offers items in bulk quantities. Their regular priced items don't seem like the greatest deals especially when I compare them to grocery store sales paired with coupons. They do though have numerous special offers and promotions that can add up to some great buys. On top of that if you sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime you will get three months of FREE 2 day shipping!

Here are a list of some great grocery special going on now-

• Buy $39 worth of select Splenda items and save $15 when you type in the code SPL08OCT.
• Save 20% when you buy any eligible Silk Soymilk products buy using the code SLK08OCT.
• Save $15 when you buy $39 worth of select Frito-Lay Chips or Snacks, including Sun Chips, Doritos, and more. Type in code FRT08OCT.
• Buy any of the Ragu Pasta Sauce pouches featured on this page and save 25% using this code RGU08OCT.

Check all the sales and specials out here.

For more Amazon Deals and Amazon Coupons at the new Hip2Save.com

Grab the new issue of Cooking Light!

I have always loved the magazine Cooking Light and now have reason to LOVE it even more! The new issue has a coupon pull out section with...

• Weight Watcher candy Buy 2Get 1 Free
• Weight Watcher snack cakes $1
• Kozy Shack $.25
• Pledge $1
• 2 Glade scented oil warmer & refill Buy One Get One Free
• Palmers lotion $1
• Refresh eye product $1

I also found other coupons in different sections. Its worth taking a look especially if you like the magazine. They have some great budget friendly recipes and tips. Go here to sign up for 2 FREE trial issues.

Entertaining my kiddo's for FREE... is it possible?!?

My 7 year old son had Teacher in service yesterday and today making for a very long four day weekend. Having two younger siblings made it that much harder to think of fun FREE ways to entertain them all. We managed to keep a smile on all our kiddos faces while still keeping our pocket book in check!

Some ideas...

• Fly a kite. All my children love to do this even though some have not mastered the skill!
• Take a long bike ride. My son just recently learned to ride without training wheels so as you can imagine he is always ready to hop on his bike and go for a ride.
• Play board games. They are fun for the kids plus they help with numbers and reading. Sorry is one of our favorites!
• Go to the library and check out books as well as movies for FREE. You should also check your local library for story time hours and other FREE activities they have going on.
• Watch your FREE movie from the Library with blankets and pillows. Don't forget to close the blinds and pop some popcorn. My kids love it when they feel like they are actually at the movies.
• Go to the park. Get involved and play hide-n-seak or tag.
• Bake cookies or other goodies. Have the kids help you with all steps (measuring, stirring) in the recipe.
• Keep your eye out for FREE activities going on where you live. We attended a free Pirate festival this weekend. We didn't have to pay for anything except of course the corn dogs and funnel cake we couldn't resist!
• Arts and Crafts are a must in our home. You can do them for free by just looking around your house for things you no longer use. Another way to get a few things is to head over to Michael's and have the kids pick out a few inexpensive items. When checking out just make sure to use the 40%-50% off coupon found in their ad in most Sunday papers.

Need some NEW shoes?!?

Today only Famous Footwear is offering 25% off all Clearance items! Just checkout and use this promo code-1022SALE. If you order 3 pairs or more shipping is FREE!

Stock up on Christmas presents early!

Barnes & Noble is serving up FREE cappuccino's!

The weather is getting chilly making it hard to resist purchasing a pipping hot coffee! Now you don't have to, click here to print off a coupon for a complimentary tall cappuccino. Hurry in though because this freebie expires on Oct. 31st.

Also if you need a reason to head on over to the Bookstore then make it a family fare. Click here and type in your Zip code to find out about the FREE weekly story time and other fun kid friendly activities they offer.

More Mailbox Goodies!

1. Neutrel is the new, safe and effective natural product that may be the answer for those who suffer from occasional indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn. Take daily to maintain a healthy stomach and promote better digestion and regularity. Try a sample here.
2. Love Your Heart is the American Heart Association's limited-edition magazine cookbook that helps women take better care of their hearts. This booklet that you can request free here will be filled with 45 heart-healthy recipes, tips, and much more!
3. True Lemon, True Lime, and True orange are refreshing all natural alternatives to add to water for a great taste! Click here to try a free sample.
4. Order a Free Chocolate Explosion Recipe book here. If your a candy lover like us then this will be a great freebie!
5. Call this number 1-800-201-9650 to get a free sample of Pancake mix. The samples currently available are Buckwheat, Original ,Traditional Shortcake, Apple Crisp Topping, and Bread Pudding Mix. Enjoy!

Get a FREE box of Cheerios!

Get your own FREE box of Cheerios starting July 28th. Cheerios help lower your cholesterol 4% in 6 weeks. If you want to do the cheerios challenge enter your email here!

Checking the mail is fun since its filled with freebies and samples... not just bills anymore!

Here are some freebies and samples to get your mailbox filled with goodies too!

• Free Auto Air freshener from AJ Tuning. Just click here and fill in the form.
  

• Free sample of Steri-x here. This new product is proven 100% effective in killing pathogenic bacteria! Gentle enough to use at home, yet potent enough to use in clinics and hospitals.

• All in one Dream Cloth Company provides you with the #1 chemical free cleaning cloth in the world! Get a free sample here. The microfiber cloth has magnetic vacuum power to pull up dust like no other cleaner. Best of all you only use water.

• Sign up to here to become a member of the Apres Tasting Club. After joining you will receive free coffee and tea samples sent to you every 3 to 4 weeks. After trying rate their products online and they will send you more!

• Try new Tide Total Care here. We love this stuff... it works wonders!

• New Benefiber Sticks provide single-serving, on the go packs for a unique and convenient way to get your daily fiber! Try a sample here.

Free Cuisinart Coffee Samples!

We just can't turn down free java! Click here to request a FREE sample for yourself!