CVS... Oh how I love you.

I was really wanting to stop by CVS after work to score the Nivea deal before it ends tomorrow. When I walked in, Lana (an awesome cashier), told me that the 5/30 deals started a day early! Yipeeeee!!! I scored a major deal on some makeup..... Here's how it broke down:


* 2 CoverGirl Compacts
* 6 CoverGirl mascaras
* 2 CoverGirl concealers
* 6 Nivea Lipcare

I scored all of it for $4.26, but I ended up with $5 in ECB's. Nice. Gotta love CVS! Thanks Lana and Kaley!!!

Stockpiling....

Ok, I've had sooooo many people call me a "hoarder", tell me I have "issues", or just call me plain "crazy". I don't think it's any of the three at all. I buy when things are on sale, and only then if I have a coupon. As a result, I end up with name-brand products for free or really close to free. So, I stockpile. I think that one of the biggest keys to "couponing" is organization and building your "stockpile". Every family has a different need and the trick is to figure out what is a priority for you. My closets have become pantries, and my laundry room is now a walk-in-mini-supermarket.

A few pointers... keep it organized, set a limit and a price and have fun!! I love trying to snag a super cheap deal! It's so nice to have great products in our home and know that we can afford them and that we aren't going to the poor house just to pay for them.

If you are interested in learning all the tricks of couponing, then feel free to contact me and I will let you know when I am having my next Coupon Workshop. If you would like to host a workshop, message me for details.

Calling all "couponers".....

I wanted to post this link because I think it's REALLY important for all of the "couponers" in this area to put some heat on our local WalMarts. Collin @ Hip2Save has been doing a series called "You In Bloom" and this is the result of a recent survey that she did reguarding coupon policies. Please read her post and then contact WalMart coorporate! This will make such a difference in the way we coupon in rural areas... all of you know how I feel about "run-ins" with management and cashiers that don't quite "get" coupons.

(Thanks Hip2Save!)

Another great run to the local CVS.....

So, I ran by the CVS on my way to work hoping to score some more free bodywash. This is how my transaction worked out:

* 2 Old Spice body washes
* 2 packs of Huggies Little Swimmers
* 2 packs of peanut M&M's
* 1 Old Spice deodorant

Total oop: $1.16, I got back $8 in ECB's... Yay!!! Luuuuuv me some CVS deals. I'll post a picture later because I think I'm going to run by there a little later a do a couple of Nivea transactions. ;)

*Update*******

Then........... I stopped back by after work and scored again! Here's my second transaction:

* 4 Nivea body washes

* 1 box of Benadryl (Keith is eat-up with poison ivy)

* 2 mini-hairsprays

* 2 packs of M&M's (these are great "filler" items)

My total oop on the second trip was $3.23, plus I ended up with $5 in ECB's... double yay!!! I have to give a BIG 'ol shout-out to Kaley, the most awesome cashier @ CVS... she's so great! She is always so patient with me and my crazy transactions. Luv her.

Free Sample of Kraft Mayo!!!

Kraft is offering a free sample of their new sandwich shop mayo.... head on over here to score yours today!! These will be perfect for a picnic basket!

(Thanks Hip2Save!!)

CVS Nivea Deal...

CVS is still running their Nivea deal: Spend $15 get $5 in ECB's. What a sweet deal when you pair it with the BOGO q that is on page 31 in the All You magazine that just came out @ Walmart. Also, there is a $1/1 Nivea Lip treatment printable. Pair that q up with the BOGO in the All You and you come out pretty sweet! (They are on sale at CVS for $2.99 right now)

Super sweet deal on Huggies Little Swimmers!!

Ok ladies... CVS has their Huggies Little Swimers on sale for $6.99 this week. CVS takes competitors coupons and there is a target printable q for Huggies Little Swimmers from the Target site, here. You can pair that q with a manufacturer q and score these swimmers for less than $5! To make this an even sweeter deal, I got a SmartSource home mailer today in my mailbox with a beautiful q for a free 8-pack of Juicy Juice with the purchase of ANY Huggies Swimmers!! Oh my!!! I'm lovin' this deal!!!