Freebies and surprises at Rite Aid this week

My Rite Aid trip spanned 2 shopping days this week.  I got a few really great coupons on my receipt after my first trip, and I had to go back today to use them!!

I already posted about some of these deals, but I'll recap.

2 gerber baby food, after discount $1.19 each and got back $3 reward for buying 2.  I wanted to get more but they only had 2!

3 school supplies, $.33 each, got back $.99 in rewards for buying 3.

2 Oral B complete toothbrushes, $2.99.  Used 2 $.50 coupons so they cost $2.49 each and got back $2.99 each in rewards.

1 Oral B power toothbrush, $5.99.  Used a $3 coupon making it $2.99 and got back $2 in rewards.

I had a $5 coupon for John Frieda hair color, so I wanted to check out the price.  As soon as I hit the aisle I spotted a peelie coupon on the hair color - get a free shampoo when you buy the hair color.  So, I got the hair color, $10.39 after my discount, minus $5, and the shampoo was free.  So good!

2 Right Guard deodorant, sale price 2/$5.  I used 2 $1.50 coupons, so they were 2/$2, and then I used $1 peelie coupons from each deodorant, so they were free!!  I also got $1 back for buying 2 deodorant.

Also, I got a $3 Venus coupon and a $6 John Frieda conditioner coupon.  I bought one Venus razor for $8.99 sale price, and used the $3 coupon with a $5 manufacturer coupon.  I paid $.99 and got back $2.  With my gold discount, the John Frieda was only $5.99, so I got that free with the coupon.  It actually reduced the cost of the razor to $.98 because the.coupon was over the value by a penny. Too bad, because I was going to use my $.99 reward and pay nothing before tax! Oh well. $.98 ain't bad!

My cashier at this store was super nice too.  While he was ringing through my coupons he did ask my opinion about his relationship problems.  He was wondering if I were cheated on if I would want to know who the other person was.  That is the weirdest question I have ever been asked by a sales associate.

Anywho...my totals for both trips are as follows:

Total cost before tax was $12.71 for around $78 worth of stuff!! Earned back $14.97 in rewards. Yay!

$.20 for 17 items at CVS, plus a ton of rewards:)

I was in Santa Monica today to visit a friend with a new baby, and I stopped in at CVS for my couponing this week.  I am always nervous to shop in a new store because some cashiers are not coupon-friendly.  But I got the best cashier ever today!!  Lucky me.

I bought 17 items and paid only $.20 before tax.  Here is what I got:

2 Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner, sale price 2/$5.  I used a buy one get one free coupon, with a max value of $4.99.  The coupon went through for $4.99, so they cost me only $.01!  And, I got back a $1 reward for buying 2.

1 Oral B power toothbrush, $5.99 sale price.  I used a $3 coupon, so it cost $2.99 and I got a $2 reward.

2 Bayer aspirin, regular price $3.49, buy one get one half price, $1.74.  Total was $5.23, I used 2 $2 coupons, so paid only $1.23 or $.62 each.

And now for the candy!  I have candy for the year after this trip!

Bought 6 Skinny Cow singles and 6 M&M's products, 3 bags and 3 bars.  All of these were on a promotion for $1 each and buy 2 get 1 free.  I added into the mix 6 buy one get one free coupons, all of which took off $1.10.  So, I paid only $1.40 for all 12, or $.12 per candy.  Not bad!

I used $6 in rewards to lower my out of pocket to $.20 before tax, $1.74 after tax, and I earned back $3 in rewards.

So while my cashier was ringing up my purchase and taking my coupons he was super impressed with my shopping skills.  After my receipt printed he told me to hang on and he would print me an extra reward.  He printed out an extra $10 reward!  How amazing is that?  That has never happened to me before.  I am so excited to have a few more extrabucks to play with next week.

Free Gerber Baby Food and School Supplies at Rite Aid, Starting 7/28! | | The Krazy Coupon Lady

Have a look at this post from KCL highlighting some great deals this week at Rite Aid!

Gerber baby food items are producing a $3 reward when you buy 2.  If you buy the lowest price items, which are the 1sts baby food priced at $1.49, you can make back more in rewards than you spend.  Even better if you have the silver or gold discount, which takes off an extra 10 or 20%!  Read below to see how it works, and remember you can earn the reward 4 times, which means you buy 8 and get back $12 total.  If you don't have a little one in the house see if your bigger ones will eat the apples - mine love this "applesauce" brand.  Great deal!

Gerber 1st Foods Baby Food Bananas, 2.5 oz 2 ct $1.49, regular price (lower with gold discount)
Buy 2, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward, Limit 4
Pay $2.98, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.02 Moneymaker, when you buy 2 

There are also some school supplies for only $.33, and you get a $.99 reward when you buy 3.  Awesome!

Eraser Caps $0.33 each, when you buy 3Poly or Paper Portfolios $0.33 each, when you buy 3
Sliding Pencil Case $0.33 each, when you buy 3
Notebook, 70 ct $0.33 each, when you buy 3
Pencil Sharpener $0.33 each, when you buy 3
Ruler $0.33 each, when you buy 3
Sheet Protectors, 10 ct $0.33 each, when you buy 3
Acme Kid Scissors $0.33 each, when you buy 3
Playskool Crayons, 24 ct $0.33 each, when you buy 3
Playskool School Glue $0.33 each, when you buy 3
Home Index Cards $0.33 each, when you buy 3
Buy 3, Receive $0.99 +Up Reward, Limit 1
Pay $0.99, Receive $0.99 +Up Reward
Final Price: Free, when you buy any 3 

And some great deals on toothbrushes too:

Reach Manual Toothbrush, 1 ct $1.99
Buy 1, Receive $1.00 +Up Reward, Limit 2
Use $1.00/1 – Reach Brand Toothbrush, except Crystal Clean, one per person – (coupons.com)Or $1.00/1 – Reach Brand Toothbrush, except Crystal Clean, one per person – (pillsbury.com)
Pay $0.99, Receive $1.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.01 Moneymaker 

Oral-B Complete Manual Toothbrush, 1 ct $2.99Crest 3D White Toothpaste, 4 oz $2.99
Buy 1, Receive $2.99 +Up Reward, Limit 2
Use $0.75/1 Oral-B Pulsar, 3D White, Pro-Health or Complete OR (2) Indicator or Cavity Defense Toothbrushes, Limit of 4 like coupons per household per day from PG 7/7 (exp 7/31)
Or $0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste, 4 oz or larger, excludes Crest Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar Control and trial/travel sizes, Limit 4 like coupons per household per day from PG 7/7 (exp 7/31)
Pay $2.24, Receive $2.99 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.75 Moneymaker 

Use the link below for the complete post.  Happy couponing!!

Free Gerber Baby Food and School Supplies at Rite Aid, Starting 7/28! | | The Krazy Coupon Lady:

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Free Nursing Pillow - Just Pay Shipping!

Did you know it is Breastfeeding Week?  Me neither!  But in honor of this event you can get a free nursing pillow from Mother's Lounge and just pay shipping.  Check it out:

Special Offer for Breastfeeding Week! Promo Code for a Free Nursing Pillow! Use Promo Code "BREASTFEED" at NursingPillow.com TODAY! It's as easy as 1-2-3! Go to www.nursingpillow.com. Click on "Shop Now" and select the Nursing Pillow of your choice in any of our 9 prints! Once you have made your selection, you'll automatically be directed to the shopping bag. Enter the promo code "BREASTFEED" and we will deduct 100% off the cost of your selected Nursing Pillow - all you pay are the SP&S fees! Remember: the promo code is "BREASTFEED" and you can use it more than once, just open a new browser window each time you do. For a limited time you can upgrade to a super soft Minky Nursing Pillow for only $5! These nursing pillows make great gifts. Selections dwindle quickly, so get yours today!

Dominos Pizza 50% off Online Orders

Now that were are living in the flat lands (for 2 weeks) I am so excited about ordering delivery!  No one delivers up in the hilly lands of LA:)

Through Aug 4 you can get 50% off any pizza ordered online at regular menu price.  Dominos has some tasty looking artisan pizzas.  Yum!!

Staples back to school goodies!

Staples is offering more 1 cent deals this week. You can pick up 2 of each school glue, pocket folders, and pencil cases for only.1 cent each when you spend $5. 

When there is a minimum purchase at staples I always look for items with rewards or easy rebates. This week you can get a rebate on printer paper making it only $1 or photo paper making it $2. The good thing about these is that they ring up at over $5 so you can get the penny deals, and then you submit for a rebate so you get all but the $1 or $2 back. Sweet!

There are also a lot of 50 cent deals, so if you don't need paper consider spending $5 on cheap items like these! They would make perfect back to school donation items too.

Stop into CVS for some free Starbucks Iced Coffee:)

Have a look at this awesome coupon for Starbucks Iced Coffee!  Use it this week to pay only $.50 for an iced coffee and get $1.50 back!!  I copied the KCL post below with the link to the coupons.  You can print twice, but the limit on the reward is 1.

Starbucks Iced Coffee, 11 oz $1.50
Buy 1, Receive $1.50 ExtraBucks, Limit 1
Use $1.00/1 – Starbucks Iced Coffee Premium Coffee Beverage, 11 oz – (bricks.coupons.com)

Pay $0.50, Receive $1.50 ExtraBucks
Final Price: $1.00 Moneymaker

Heal the Bay Aquarium at Santa Monica Pier

If you are heading down to the beach one of these summer days, be sure to check out Heal the Bay.  It is easy to miss, located under the pier, but it is worth seeking out.  It is really quite small, and admission is by donation, which means it is accessible to everyone.  They have touch tanks, jellyfish, and even music programs.  Have a look at the website for more details including hours.

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The Wacko Show! WeHo Library next Wed Jul 31

Introduce your kids to the magic of...magic!!  WeHo library is hosting a free show as part of their Wednesday programs this summer.  Check the link below for all the details.  Shows start at 3:30.

The Wacko Show! - Events Calendar | County of Los Angeles Public Library:

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LEGO Kids Star Wars Bobba Fett Clock on sale!

This is an awesome gift for any Star Wars fan over 3!  So cool!  This Bobba Fett clock is 55% off right now, only $13.51.  Save this for a birthday or Christmas.  The clock does have an alarm, and the face lights up when you push on the helmet.  Very cool:)

Amazon.com: LEGO Kids' 9003530 Star Wars Bobba Fett Minifigure Clock: Lego: Toys & Games:

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Free Trial Class - Little Movers and Shakers Sherman Oaks

I did a session of this music class, and it was really different and fun.  If you have a free morning, sign up for a free demo class!  The class uses new and familiar songs, props, instruments, and has a very enthusiastic leader, Cathy.  She is really fun, but the class can be a little loud, so some kids might be a bit overwhelmed by it!  My daughter loved it but I think my son would have been too shy for it:)

Little Movers and Shakers Demo classes:

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Free Cards from Shutterfly!

What a busy week!  We moved out of our house, got our stuff in storage, and settled into a short term spot.  Plus, we had my son's birthday, and our in-laws in town.  I am glad things are finally settling down again and I have time to post!

I got an email from Shutterfly today with an offer for 10 free custom cards for any occasion.  You will pay just the shipping.  Use code EARLYBIRD through tomorrow for your freebies!

Promo code: EARLYBIRD   Offer ends Sunday

Freebies and Rewards at Rite Aid!

I had $4 in rewards that expired yesterday, so I needed a way to roll them into more rewards without spending out of pocket. Luckily, Rite Aid has a great promotion on Stayfree this week!

Buy 2 Stayfree, sale price $2.99 each, get back $2 in rewards each. I also used 2 $1 manufacturer coupons. So my total was $3.98, and I earned back $4.

In order to use my $4 in rewards I needed to spend 2 more cents. I spotted these little cartons of goldfish crackers that made the perfect addition! They were $1, but with my 20% gold discount they were only $.80. They also had $.50 peelie coupons! So the carton was only $.30. Perfect!!

This was the perfect way to trade in my rewards that were about to expire and get fresh ones, plus a few free pads too:)

DIY Paper Popsicle Memory Game from Eat Drink Chic

I think this is the cutest craft I have seen all summer!  I was looking for a way to use Popsicle sticks, because I go through tons in my house.  If you use the link below you can download and print the Popsicle designs. You can use thick paper if your printer will take it, or just print on regular paper and mount it on something thicker. Then just add the designs onto your popsicle stick with a plain backing, and you have a DIY memory game with a twist!  The kids are sure to love this one:)

Link below to get the download.  Thanks to Amy at eatdrinkchic.com.  Great idea!

DIY Paper Popsicle Memory Game » Eat Drink Chic:

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National Geographic Little Kids One Year Subscription, Just $12 | Plum District Deals

And one more Plum deal I just have to share!  I love this magazine for my 4 year old, and my almost 2 year old loves the pictures too!  It is small, and has lots of fun matching, spelling, look and find type games.  It is kind of old school and refreshing in the digital age!  $1 per issue?  Yeah, it's worth it!

I sometimes add these to the DIY workbook too.  I added one the other day that had pictures with the name of the item below, and you had to fill in the first letter.  Perfect workbook addition!!

National Geographic Little Kids One Year Subscription, Just $12 | Plum District Deals:

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Dance Lessons at Pacific Academy of Dance: Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and More! | Plum District Los Angeles: West LA Deals

Here is another Plum deal - $35 for 4 dance classes.  Not bad, especially if you are just looking to try something new over the summer!!  Classes start at age 2.5.

Dance Lessons at Pacific Academy of Dance: Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and More! | Plum District Los Angeles: West LA Deals:

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Pamper & Play: Kids Playhouse + Mommy Time | Plum District Los Angeles: West LA Deals

I have not been to this play space yet, but I have heard it is really nice.  What I love about the concept is that they offer supervised play - you can sit in the mommy lounge with free coffee and wifi while other people enterain your kids, and you are right there if they need you.  What a great idea!  Some kids will take to this concept more readily than others, so this deal is definitely not for everyone.  Have a look at the link for all the details.

The deal is $30 for 4 hours of supervised play.  You do not have to use all 4 hours in one day.  I think this deal would be great if you buy it with a friend, and then the kids have someone to play with and so do you!!

Also, remember that on Plum District if you buy and deal and share it with friends, and then 3 of them buy the deal, you get yours free!

Pamper & Play: Kids Playhouse + Mommy Time | Plum District Los Angeles: West LA Deals:

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My Free Safety Latch Kit Arrived Today...

Have a look at the picture - I got 2 slide locks and 2 door latches in the mail today completely free!  If you missed the post about this you can click on the link to KCL and then to the web site to order your kit.  I am saving these for my brother and the twin boys he is expecting very soon!  These would be great as part of a baby shower gift too.  Score:)

http://thekrazycouponlady.com/at-home/free-safety-latch-kit-from-pg/

Free Despicable Me 2 Ticket with DVD or Blu-Ray Purchase! | | The Krazy Coupon Lady

I am going to let the Krazy Coupon Lady do the talking on this one - she has got all the info, and if you need links use the one at the bottom to get to her post:)

Note that the free ticket does have a maximum value of $7.50, so depending on where you go to the movies this might be more like a half price ticket!!

Also, I saw tags for the free ticket on these DVD's at Toys R Us the other day, so you don't have to order on Amazon to get this deal.

Through August 1, Amazon.com is offering a free Despicable Me 2 movie ticket (a $7.50 value) with the purchase of Despicable Me, The Lorax, or Hop on DVD or Blu-ray!

The best savings can be found with Despicable Me on DVD, which is regularly priced at $29.98. Amazon has lowered the price to $14.96 for a savings of $15.02!

To redeem:

• Purchase any of the available movie titles before August 1.
• Once the order is shipped, an email with a Fandango code will be sent within 48 hours. Click on the link in the email to redeem the ticket at Fandango.com.
• From there, the Fandango website will walk you through purchasing and retrieving the ticket.

This offer expires September 1, 2013 and can only be applied to one Despicable Me 2 ticket. Valid for up to a $7.50 purchase while supplies last.

Despicable Me on DVD (reg $29.98) $14.96
Despicable Me 2 Movie Ticket (a $7.50 value) Free
Shipping is free with Amazon Prime
Final Price: $14.96 shipped 

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Giggles & Hugs Century City Mickey Mouse Breakfast on Wed!

Check out these fun events at the Century City Giggles & Hugs this week!  If you bought the monthly pass deal a month or so ago you can pencil in all of these events!  I like the pancake breakfasts, because it is so fun to see the kids with the characters, and because all you can eat pancakes make me happy!!

CENTURY CITY EVENTS

Monday @ 5pm   Make-your-own Pizza & All Day Play for only $12   Tuesday @ 12pm   12pm- Pirate Scavenger Hunt 2pm- Make-your-own ice cream sundae Wednesday @ 11pm ccc All-you-can-eat Pancake breakfast & character  appearance by Mickey Mouse Thursday   10:30-1pm- 2-for-1 play admission w/food purchase  6pm-The Magic of Dorian Friday @ 6pm Dance Party Night with DJJitterbug Jake Saturday c 2pm-6pm Private Event 6pm-The Beat Buds plus free play admission w/kids meal purchase!  Sunday @ 6pm Family Trivia Night

50 Free Prints In-Store at Target!

If you have some pictures on a memory card that you keep meaning to get printed, print this coupon and head to Target!  The coupon is for $5 off 50 prints, and the in store price is $.10 per print, making all 50 free!  The comments on this deal indicate that the price of $.10 is only valid at locations with a photo lab (as opposed to a kiosk), so make sure you find out if your store has one first!  You can also order the prints online and pick them up in store.

Even if you don't have prints you need to get for your albums, get a bunch ordered that you can use for crafts!  Kids love pictures of themselves and people they know, and there are so many fun things you can do with the photos.  Even just a simple collage can turn into something really special when you use pictures of your own family:)

Here is the link to the KCL post, and to the direct coupon link on the Target web site:

http://thekrazycouponlady.com/2013/07/15/50-free-photo-prints-at-target-2/

Hollywood Fire Station Museum - Free Admission

I recently won a raffle at a pancake breakfast for our local fire department, and the prize was dinner at the fire station.  My son and his friend had so much fun seeing all the gear and talking with the firemen, and most of all getting a ride in the truck!  When I saw the link for this free museum on Red Tricycle, I thought it would be super fun after such a great evening among fire trucks.

The museum is only open Saturdays from 10-4, but admission is always free.  They have a play space upstairs, and apparently can host events too.  Sounds like a winner:)

Hollywood Museum "Old 27s":

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Curious George Book of 8 Stories only $4.40 on Amazon!

I love these big hardcover Curious George books.  Right now on Amazon you can get the yellow book with 8 great stories for only $4.40.  The titles include the Aquarium, Firefighters and Dinosaur Discovery.  These make a really great gift as well.  Stock up!  Buy a bunch!  You really can't go wrong with Curious George:)

Curious George Stories to Share: H. A. Rey, Margret Rey: Amazon.com: Books:

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CVS was good to me this week!

Well, CVS is always good to me!  But I did get some great deals that helped me earn a stash of extrabucks.  Here is what I got:

1 36 count Playtex tampons, sale price $7.99.  Used a $3 printable coupon, and got back $3.

2 Dry Idea deodorant, regular price $4.49, buy one get one free.  I used 2 $1.50 coupons, so paid $1.49 for both.

1 CVS body lotion, $12.29.  Used $1.50/$5 lotion purchase and $4/$10 cvs brand product, both from the cvs machine, and $3 off cvs body lotion from the CVS Beauty magazine.  Paid $3.79 and got back $4 for spending $12 on CVS brands.  Sweet!

2 Starbucks Iced Coffee, sale price $1.50 each, used 2 $1 printable coupons.

1 Revlon nail polish, sale price $4.99.  Used $1 coupon, got back $3 in rewards.

2 Colgate toothbrushes, sale price $2.50 each.  Used $1 coupons, got back $1 each

Total spent: $17.26, used $11 in rewards, paid $6.26 before tax.  Earned back $12 in rewards.

These deals are good through Saturday.  If you want links to the printable coupons I used just have a look on www.krazycouponlady.com, and choose CVS.  Scroll down to see the posts about these deals with links.

Sorry I couldn't get the photo up from my phone, but I will attach it as soon as I can!

A new life for old crayons:)

I have about 5 pounds of crayons in my house, and for whatever reason no one wants to use them!  So I need a project to recycle all of these old bits into something my kids actually want to use.

I saw a lot of posts about melting down crayon bits in muffin tins to make round crayons, but I like this post that shows the same process but using a star shaped tin.  The colors can be combined in any way, and you can make any shape you have a mold for.  I have a feeling these little star crayons will be much more appealing, and the process of breaking them up and peeling off the paper before they are melted should be pretty fun too!!

recycled crayons & reader guest posts | Little Birdie Secrets:

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Right Guard Body Wash, Only $1.00 or Free at CVS!

I missed this deal at CVS, but wanted to post it anyway!  Right Guard body wash is $4.99, and buy one get one free.  You can also use 2 $1.50 coupons (you can use a coupon on a free item at cvs), so you spend $1.99 for both.  Also, you might get a coupon from the scanner in store for $2 off a $5 body wash purchase, making them free!  Good luck!!

Right Guard Body Wash, Only $1.00 at CVS! | | The Krazy Coupon Lady:

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Kids get in free with paid adult at LegoLand!!

I stopped at McDonald's today for a coffee on my way to get family from the airport, and I noticed a coupon on the back of my receipt for LegoLand (a.k.a. the coolest place ever!!).  The coupon is for a free kid's admission when you buy an adult admission.  It's not like you'd be sending them alone anyway, right??

To get your free kids ticket go to:

legoland.com/mcdonalds

and use promo code: 13020

As long as your kid is 36 inches or taller you will have a blast.  There are a ton of rides all along the west side of the park for smaller kids, a dinosaur excavation area, tons of splash pads, and live shows.  So much fun!