Here's the deals this week!

Check out the deals for 3/29 - 4/4 for CVS here from the Centsible Sawyer

Walgreens is here from Deal Seeking Mom

KMart is here from Bargin Briana

and Jewel is here from Coupon Geek

Earth Hour

EARTH HOUR
Turn out. Take action.

Be part of this historic event.
March 28, 2009

8:30 pm local time

World Wildlife Fund is asking individuals, businesses, governments and organizations around the world to turn off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour - to make a global statement of concern about climate change and to demonstrate commitment to finding solutions.

Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Coliseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.

In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community - A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.

We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.

VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.

Say it isn't so!!

Deal Seeking Mom has a post here with the news we all have been dreading. I have seen internet rumors of Walgreens cancelling their Easy Saver Program and now it has been confirmed as true. This is a real disappointment to me since I have gotten back over $50.00 in rebates from Walgreens in the first quarter of 2009. I hope their new program is as good to us loyal Wags customers as Easy Saver was.

Something to consider

Currently Jewel is offering 10% back if you buy a gift card. For example if you buy a $250.00 gift card you would get an additional $25.00, or $30.00 additional for $300.00. I am purchasing one to encourage me to stick to my budget for groceries. You would just use the gift card instead of cash everytime you went to Jewel and once it is gone, you are out of Jewel until you meet what should have been your target date. If you make it to your target date and there is money left, take that cash from your checking account and move it into savings because you would be that much under budget. For example, $275.00 at Jewel would last me about 6 weeks. With that in mind, I would budget my weekly spending based on $43.00 per week. If I go over one week, I need to be under the next. Once I have the card for 6 weeks, I would make a deposit into my savings account of the balance left of the gift card and obviously still use the gift card until it runs out. I am confident I will be making a deposit into savings and I am getting $25.00 of "free" money from Jewel to buy more food.

Jewel Clearance Alert!

So we stopped by Jewel today to pick up my last free milk and as we went down the frozen aisle my little shopper spied FieldCrest half gallon ice cream on clearance for .99 cents!!!! Many of the flavors were gone, but our household favorite Mint Chocolate Chip and our second favorite Neopolitan were available. We picked up 4 of each. They also had Orange Sherbert and Vanilla were still left too. Spending $8.00 on ice cream felt great when right next it was Breyers for $6.99 for 1 half gallon. Get there quickly as I think these will go fast. For more Jewel savings be sure to check with Jaycee here.

Redbox Wednesday

Redbox is also giving out FREE codes on Wednesdays as part of their March Madness!

Today's (3/25/09) code is: MMM325. Enter this code today only at any Redbox location to get your FREE one day rental!

Walgreens Deals

I went to Wags on Sunday and scored all of my Easter candy, 2 razors, Trail Mix, and gum for $16.00! Here are the deals thanks to Deal Seeking Mom!

Bath & Body Works Coupon

I love Bath & Body Works and can never have enough of it around the house. Here's a coupon for you to snag some too! Get a free full-size Bath & Body Works Body Care Item from their Signature Collection with any $10 purchase.

This is available in stores only!

Expires 4/12/09.

Redbox Monday

Today's (3/23/09) code is: HG7W56. Enter this code today only at any Redbox location to get your FREE one day rental!

Friday Savings

I went to Jewel this afternoon and bought 6 boxes of cereal, 4 boxes of poptarts, and 2 gallons of milk for $9.20 before tax! Here's how I did it: Kelloggs products are 10 for $25.00 then you get an instant $10.00 off making them $15.00. I had $1.00 of 2 boxes of poptarts (x2), 1.00 off Apple Jacks, 1.00 off Frosted Flakes, and $1.00 off Rasin Bran and .70 off selected cereals. I also scored big because someone had left a free milk catalina in the machine.....Lucky me! So I spent 10.03 and had a savings of $30.05 plus I still have a free milk coupon. This deal is good thru Sunday I believe. I am thankful to Jaycee for alerting me to this deal.

Swagbucks

Have you heard about swagbucks? It is a search engine powered by google and ask that gives you free points for something you probably do everyday....search the web. I joined swagbucks a little while ago and have already accumulated many points. My goal is to have enough points to give each of the kids lots of Barnes & Noble gift cards for Christmas. Click on the picture above and you will be directed on how to start earning your own points.

E-Books

Money Saving Mom has many e-books combined for a price of $17.00 total. I have read many of these and if your are just getting started with couponing, money saving, menu planning and organizing your home, then these books are a fantastic place to start. Check out the deal here.

Jewel - Free Milk

Jaycee has the scoop here on how to get free milk when you buy Kellogg's cereal this week. Trust me-I will be there on Friday for this.....my kids could eat cereal morning noon and night-at this price, I might let them. :)

Redbox Wednesday

Redbox is also giving out FREE codes on Wednesdays as part of their March Madness!

Today's (3/18/09) code is: GTL456. Enter this code today only at any Redbox location to get your FREE one day rental!

Redbox Monday

Here is the code for Redbox-go get your free rental now!
The code for 3/16 only is: 2GR4N8. Just enter this code at your nearest Redbox location and get a FREE one-day rental. The code expires at midnight.

Deal matchups for the week

Here are the matchups for the week:

CVS is here

Walgreens is here

Jewel is here

Give a hand when you can.

Jaycie has a heartfelt written post here about the Salvation Army and all that they do. Some of it I knew and some of it was a surprise to find out.

Many of us CVS'er have bins of shampoo, soap, razors and whatever just waiting for our own families to use-I am planning on donating half of my bin next week because I know I can restock it for the next to nothing it cost me to fill it-I hope you feel the same.

Thank you Jaycie for this information. It really touched my heart.

Things to do in Chicago this weekend

Check out here for a bunch of free things to do in Chicago this weekend, and have some fun!!

Menards Freebie Deals

Go here to check out the details on seven freebies you can get at Menards this week.

Thanks Megan

Bath & Body Works

If you're planning to head to Bath and Body Works by March 15, 2009, you can use this coupon here to get any True Blue Spa travel item for free with any purchase of any amount.

Thanks, Freebies 4 Mom!

Redbox Monday

The code for 3/9 only is: F3T9L6. Just enter this code at your nearest Redbox location and get a FREE one-day rental. The code expires at midnight.

Get ALL YOU Magazine for $17.99

ALL YOU is a great source for coupons, interesting articles, and all around general info that we all can use. Check out HERE to sign up for 2 years of ALL YOU delivered right to your door. Thanks ladies for this fantastic offer!

Huggies Coupons

I am sure you all are tired of hearing about the Huggies coupons on the coupon bar to the right. Well I will make this brief and tell you that they have been reset so go and print 2 more. Remember to use them tomorrow at Walgreens to get 3 packs of diapers for about 5.00.

Smoking Hot Jewel Deals!

If you missed out on last Sundays' sale for Jewel - you need to get there tomorrow. Here are the deals all spelled out for you. Plus the 4/19.00 meat deal is available too!

Check this out

Check out this newsflash that I just found at Sisterly Savings (Thanks, Jennifer!):

Starting Friday, March 6th and through April 24,2009, you can get a hamburger for only $.49 or a cheesburger for $.59! (Note: Fridays only!) Tax is not included and there is NO LIMIT to how many you can get at this price!

Also, while you're there, ask them if they participate in the Free Latte Mondays!

Guess what is going to be for dinner at my house on Fridays!!

Huggies scenario for Walgreens

The week of 3/8, Huggies diapers will be on sale at Walgreens for $10 a pack. There is also a deal of Spend $25 in Huggies, Get $10 back in Register Rewards. Scroll down to previous post and get your $5.00 off coupons. Buy 3 packs of diapers for $30.00 then use 3 coupons for 15.00 off and you will get 10.00 in register rewards so you will have 3 packs of diapers for $5.oo. Get to Walgreens early as these will fly off the shelf-this is an amazing price for diapers and 3 packs will last me a month!

Is there a Redbox near you?

Redbox is a great way to rent movies for FREE, and we use it frequently, so I thought I'd start sharing the Monday code with you.

The code for 3/2 only is: MS72K3. It is only good for today and you need to return it by tomorrow by 9:00 or it is $1.00 for each day until you return it.
Enjoy!

50.00 Meals

Here's something I haven't posted in awhile: whats for dinner this week for 50.00!

Tostadas, beans and rice
Chicken Fettucini Alfredo
Lasagna, salad, bread
Chicken scampi
Lemon Pepper pork roast & potatoes
leftover ham w/eggs
baked spaghetti

All ingredients were purchased for 54.25 this weekend. Happy Eating!