Results from a Mini Shopping Run to Walgreens, CVS, & Walmart

Results of today's mini shopping run:

Here's what we scored on today:

Walmart:

1 Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Kit
1 Crave Cat Treats
1 6 roll pk of bath tissue
1 Brawny trash bags

Walgreens:

4 Act II popcorn singles
1 plastic Halloween tumbler
3 Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins

CVS:

1 Covergirl Foundation Compact
1 Covergirl Invisible Concealer

Retail Price for all items: $34.78
Total after store sales & coupons: $6.33

Plus I got two new coupons from the CVS kiosk :)

Now - the problem I had at Walmart with the One Step Scrubbing Bubbles - they were out of the ones for the advertised sale.  But, the ones on the shelf contained the exact same items, just not the flashy yellow panel on the box.  Luckily, my cashier was able to allow the transaction at the sale price!! Thank goodness - I missed the deal last time all together and really wanted to try it out.  So, if you run into this problem, have your Walmart weekly ad handy and just ask.  Can't guarantee they will do it for everyone, but if you are just purchasing one, give it a try!

Here is the breakdown of each transaction: 

Walmart:

Scrubbing Bubbles on sale for $3.97 - $4 MNFC = FREE w/ $0.03 overage

Crave cat treats $1.47 - MNFC for one FREE up to $1.59

Trash bags $0.96

6pk bath tissue $0.97

Walgreens:

Act II popcorn singles $0.99 ea - SC 4/$1

Reese's Pumpkins on sale $0.39 ea

Peeps on sale $0.39

Plus used $2 RR left over from last week

CVS:

Covergirl deal B1G1H (minus Clean line)

Covergirl foundation $7.79

Covergirl Concealer $2.89 (half price) saved $2.90 instantly

Used $8 off MNFC

The really funny thing today, my hubby had ran to Walmart this morning and thought he would assist me by picking up a few items of our shopping list and using coupons himself.  He came back with oil for his car and 2 O-Cel-O no scratch sponges.

O-Cel-O Sponges on sale for $0.98 ea - $1/2 PMNFC (solutions.3m.com) = $0.96

I guess I should be happy he is trying!! LOL

How has every one's shopping trips turned out today?  Do you shop on Sunday or wait til later in the week?

Happy Bargain Hunting Shoppers!

Target Deals for Oct 2nd-8th

Target Deals this week:

Weekly Sale items:

Archer Farms yogurt cups 10 for $5

Fruit Strips $2

Smart Water $1

Vitamin water $1

Merona womens long sleeve tees $8

Crock Pot Triple dipper slow cooker $69.99, get a FREE $15 Target gift card

Tetris Axis $29.99, get a FREE $10 gift card

Scotty McCreery Clear as Day CD $12.99, get a FREE $5 gift card

Coupon deals:

Dove Men Care body wash $4.79 - $1 MNFC = $3.79

Frito Lay Classic mix 22 ct $6.49, buy 2, use $2/2 MNFC 10/2 = $10.98/2

Be sure to check target.com for printable store coupons to match with manfacturer coupons! 

CVS Coupon Match Ups Oct 2nd - Oct 8th

CVS sales & coupon matchups this week:

Tide Liquid detergent $5.97 - $0.50 MNFC PG 10/2 = $5.47

Nyquil or Dayquil 2/$12, use 2 $1 MNFC PG 10/2 = 2/$10, get $3 EB on 2, like 2/$7

M&Ms fun size 2/$5 - $1 MNFC = $4/2

Dawn Plus $0.97 - $0.50 MNFC PG 10/2 = $0.47

Dawn $0.97 - $0.25 MNFC PG 10/2 = $0.72

Puffs $0.99, buy 3 $2.97 - $0.25/3 MNFC PG 10/2 = $2.72

Pringles 4/$6 - $1 MNFC PG 10/2 = 4/$5

Werther's Originals 2/$4 - $1/2 MNFC SS 10/2 = 2/$3

All Laundry Detergent $3.99 - $1 MNFC RP 10/2 = $2.99

Spend $15 on select household products and get $5 EB Scenario:

Febreze Air effects $2.99 - $1 MNFC PG 10/2 = $1.99

Febreze Fabric $4.99 - $1 MNFC PG 10/2 = $3.99

Bounce Dryer Bar $3.99 - $0.75 MNFC PG 10/2 = $3.24

Swiffer Sweeper Starter kit $8.99, use B1G1F MNFC PG 10/2 to get a free refill w/ purchase of starter kit

Total $17.97 - $2.75 in MNFC = $15.22 out of pocket, get $5 EB, like paying $10.22

Meow Mix $4.99 - $1 MNFC = $3.99

Covergirl Clean liquid foundation or pressed powder $14/2 - $8 MNFC PG 10/2 = 2/$6

Revlon Nail $4.99, get $3 EB

Dove body wash 2/$6, use 2 $1 MNFC RP 10/2 = 2/$4

Dove deodorant $3.49 - $0.75 MNFC RP 10/2 = $2.74

Vaseline lotion $4.99, use MNFC RP 10/2 B1G1F

Head & Shoulders $4.99 - $1 MNFC PG 10/2 = $3.99

Edge shave gel $1.99 - $0.75 MNFC = $1.24

Ricola Drops $1.99, use MNFC B1G1F SS 10/2

Walgreens Coupon Match Ups Sept 18 - 24

Walgreens deals & match ups this week:

Prevacid $19.99 - $4 MNFC - $15 MIR = like FREE

Brach's Autumn Candy $0.79 ea limit 3

Smart Water or Vitamin Water 3/$3 SC

Lipton Tea Bags $2.99

Campbell's Soup $0.79 SC limit 3

Tom's of Maine $3.99 - $2 RR = like $1.99

Carmex or Chapstick lip balm 3/$3 SC limit 3

Blistex Cold & Allergy lip soother $2 - $2 RR = like FREE

Hyland's Nighttime Cold n' Cough $4.99 - $4.99 RR = like FREE

Hefty Trash Bags $5.99 - $1 in store coupon = $4.99

Glade Air Fresheners 2/$6 - $1/2 in store coupon  - $1/2 PMNFC (right @ home)= like 2/$4

Glade Air Fresheners Spray or solid $0.99 ea

Comet Cleanser $0.59 SC limit 3

Gain Dish Liquid $0.99 SC limit 3

All 2x Laundry Detergent 84-96 loads $9.99 - $1 RR = like $8.99

Blue Diamond Almonds $3.59  B1G1F

Pampers Jumbo Pack diapers $9.99 - $2 RR = like $7.99

CVS Pharmacy Coupon Match Ups Sept 18 - Sept 24

CVS deals & match ups this week:

**Please be sure to read the Coupon Guide if you have any questions or feel free to send me a message!**


3 day sale specials- valid Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday only:

Gold Emblem candy $0.99 ea - $0.99 EB = like FREE

Mars or Wrigley's fun size candy 4/$10 - $4 EB = like 4/$6


7 day deals 9/18-9/24:

Scott Choose A Size mega rolls 6pk $5.99 - $1 MNFC (9/11 SmartSource) - $1 EB = like paying $3.99

Revlon Super Lustrous, moon drops, or color burst lip $6.49 - $5 EB - $1 MNFC (8/14 SmartSource) = like paying $0.49

Aussie or Herbal Essences $2.99 - $1 MNFC (9/11 SmartSource) = $1.99

Keebler's cookies 2/$4 - $0.55/2 MNFC (9/18 Red Plum) = 2/$3.45

Cheez-it 2/$4 - $1/2 MNFC (9/18 RedPlum) = 2/$3

2x Ultra Gain $5.94 - $2 MNFC (9/11 insert) = $3.94

Palmolive $0.88ea

Glade air freshener or scented oil warmer $0.99 ea

Revlon Age Defying DNA Advantage $10 - $5 MNFC (9/18 SS) - $2 EB = like paying $3

SoftSoap 3/$5

Crest Pro Health $3.99 - $0.75 MNFC (9/18) - $1.25 EB = like paying $1.99

Nice & Easy Color Blend Foam $7.99 - $3 MNFC (9/18) - $1 EB = $3.99

Vo5 shampoo $0.77ea

Halls cough drops 2/$3

Nyquil or Dayquil 2/$12 - $3 EB on 2 = like paying 2/ $9

List of Area Farmer's Markets: Always a Great Way to Get Fresh Produce

One of my favorite things about St. Louis is our close proximity to local farms.  Our city oasis is surrounded by rich farmland and several farmers markets!  Farmers markets are an excellent way to buy fresh, locally grown produce.  Whether you are a resident or tourist, make sure you take advantage of one of these great outdoor markets!

              Soulard Market               

Hours: Wens & Thurs the Grand Hall & a few outdoor booths are open from 8 am - 5pm. Friday from 7 am - 5pm, Saturday 7 am - 5:30 pm, closed Sunday - Tuesday.
Location: 730 Carroll St 63104
Contact: http://www.soulardmarket.com/index.html
Market Tip: Many vendors begin marking down their items after 3pm, a great way to take home a ton of goodies! Be sure to bring reusable bags and even borrow the kiddos wagon to help haul around your purchases. Also, check their website for coupons & other festivities they hold regularly :)

            Kirkwood Farmers Market      

Hours: April 9th - Sept 24th Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm, Sat 8am - 5pm, Sunday hours vary by vendors. Check website for winter month times.
Location:  150 E Argone Drive in heart of downtown Kirkwood
Contact: http://www.downtownkirkwood.com/kirkwood-farmers-market.asp
Market Tip: This market has that old town feel, excellent family atmosphere, and awesome pumpkins! During November and December the market transforms into a Christmas Market.  Everything from Christmas trees, wreaths, handmade bows to The Gingerbread Shoppe serving fresh baked goods and other holiday treats! Again, be prepared to lug around your haul with a two wheel cart and reusable bags!

             Maplewood Farmers Market      

Hours:  May - October, every Wednesday from 4pm - 7pm.
Location:  7260 Southwest Ave 63143 @ Schlafly Bottleworks
Contact: www.schlafly.com
Market Tip: This farmers market is relatively young compared to say Soulard, but none the less, they offer a unique setting and great items! They also have a winter market that sets up inside Schlafly's Crown Room.  Truly a wonderful mesh of food, beer, and shopping!

      Alton Farmers & Artisans Market      



Hours: Every Saturday from 8am - 12pm from June to October

Location: Behind Third Street in Alton Illinois

Contact: 618-463-1016

Market Tips: Love crossing over the river to stop in at this market whenever I have a chance. They offer fresh produce but also have several artisans offering their handmade crafts as well.  Plus, the town of Alton is a must stop when you need a little change of pace.  The town has several great shops and places to eat.  And best of all, it's only about 20 minutes from the city! 

Target Coupon Match Ups September 4 - 10th

Target Deals:

Trix Cereal $2.75 - $0.50 printable store coupon = $2.25

Tidy Cats cat litter $6.99 - $2 printable store coupon = $4.99

Circo newborn mix & match $4 ea - 20% printable store coupon

Scrabble, Sorry, Connect Four, Operation, Guess Who or Battleship board game $12 - $4 printable store coupon = $8

Walgreens Coupon Match Ups Sept 4 - 10th

Walgreens deals:


2 day deals 9/4 & 9/5 only:

Reynolds Wrap $0.79 SC

Gatorade 5/$5 SC

Ocean Spray 2/$5 SC

One gallon Arizona tea $1.99 SC

Deals good 9/4 thru 9/10

Nice Tomato sauce $0.25 ea (limit 3)

V8 Juice 2/$5 - $1 PMNFC = 2/$4

Lysol Cleaners 2/$6 - $1 RR - $0.50 PMNFC - $0.25 PMNFC (both mnfc are printable after registering at Lysol site) = like 2/$4.25

B1G1F Right Guard or Dry Idea Deodorant

Mitchum Deodorant $2.99 - $2 RR - $1 MNFC 8/21/2011 = like FREE

Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief $4.99 - $3 RR = like $1.99

Huggies Slip On $8.99 - $2 RR = like $6.99

Vicks Dayquil or Nyquil 2/$11 - $2 RR = 2/$9

Excedrin $6.99 - $1.50 MNFC 8/21/2011

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent $6.99 - B1G1F

Quilted Northern $5.99 - $1 RR = like $4.99

CVS Pharmacy Coupon Match Ups August 28 - Sept 3

CVS Deals this week:

Tide $5.94 - $0.50 MNFC = $5.44

Dawn dish detergent $0.99 - $0.25 MNFC = $0.74

All laundry detergent $3.99 - $1 MNFC = $2.99

Cascade $3.99 - $1 MNFC = $2.99

Febreze fabric freshener $4.99 - $1 MNFC = $3.99

Puffs $0.99 - $0.25 MNFC = $0.74

Oral B sper floss $1.99 - $1 EB - $0.75 MNFC = like $0.24

Metamucil $12.50 - $2 EB - $1 MNFC = like $9.50

St. Joseph aspirin $2 - $2 EB = like FREE

Revita Lens solution $8.99 - $4 EB - $3 MNFC = like $1.99

Walgreens Coupon Match Ups for August 28th - Sept 3

Walgreens Deals this week:

M&Ms 4/$10 - $5 RR - $1/2 MNFC = like 4/$4

Ajax Cleaner $0.59 SC

Carmex Lip Balm $1.50 - $1.50 RR = like FREE

Crest 3D whitestrips $10 off SC + $7 off MNFC = $17 in savings

B1G1F Softsoap liquid handsoap

Colgate Optic White toothpaste $3.99 - $3 RR - $1 MNFC = like $0.99

Playtex tampons $3.99 - $1 RR = $2.99

Estroven Dietary Supplement $10
- $10 RR = like FREE

Planters Nuts 2/$5 - $1 SC (in 8/28/2011) = 2/$4

Tums $3.99 buy 2 = $6.98 - $2($1 ea) in store coupon - $1/2 MNFC = $3.98

L'Oreal Hair Color $7.99 SC - $2 MNFC 8/21/2011 = $5.99

Buy 40 digital prints get 40 free w/ SC or code 40FREEPRINTS

Grocery Sales for August 21 - 27 & Coupon Match Ups

Grocery deals this week:

Aldi:

Cantaloupe $0.99ea
Red Grapes $1.58 2 lbs
Mangoes $0.49
Sweet corn 4 pk $0.99


Shop n Save:

Land O'frost Wrap kits $5
Tailgate Brats $5
Frick's Boneless Ham Steaks 2/$6
Fresh Express Garden Salads $1
Farmstand baby carrots $1
Eat Smart Vegetable cutlets $1
Bartlett Pears $1 lb
Red or Golden Apples $1 lb
B1G1F MNFC in Shop n Save ad Country Crock side dish - on sale 2/$6 = 2/$3!
Old Orchard Apple Juice cocktails 4/$5
Planters Peanut Butter $1.88 - $0.75 MNFC 8/21/2011 = $1.13
Kellogg's Crunchy nut cereal $2.50 - $0.70 MNFC 8/21/2011 = $1.80


Schnucks

Powerade 10/$6.70 or $0.67ea
Bomb Pops $2ea
Navel Oranges 2/$1
Pictsweet Vegetables 4/$5

Kmart Sales August 21 - 27

Deals at Kmart!


Jeans starting at $6.88 ea

B1G1H on all regular and clearance priced footwear

B1G1F Beyblade metal fusion tops

$5 select dvds

20% off all watches $12.99 & up

70% off all fine & sterling silver jewelry

Kraft Mac & Cheese $0.69 SC limit 4 w/ coupon price

Maxwell House $2.99 SC limit 5

M&M's 9.9-14 oz bags $2 SC limit 2

Hillshire Deli Select honey ham or turkey 2/$5 SC limit 2
**must be a rewards member to use these coupons, free sign up in store**

Licensed 2 pocket folders $0.49 ea

2 pocket prong folders $0.10 ea

Save $5 instantly when you buy $15 or more in Scott's Products

Event @ Kmart for kids 14 & under:

Beynlade Battle event featuring giveaways (while supplies last) this Saturday, August 27th, 11am - 1pm, 14 & younger, 1 per person

Sweepstakes:

"Show Us Your Best Look" - 10 winners everyday will receive $100 Kmart Back to School shopping Spree, grand prize exclusive behind the scenes Hollywood Experience, enter at www.kmart.com/bestlook

CVS Pharmacy Coupon Match Ups August 21 - 27

CVS Deals!

Get $10 EB when you spend $25 on Charmin Big Rolls 16pk $9.99, Bounty paper towels 12pk $9.99, Puffs Plus Lotion 124 ct 2/$3

B1G1F Hellmann's Mayo

Clorox Bleach $1.99 - $0.25 MNFC = $1.74

B1G1F Arm & Hammer laundry detergent or dryer sheets

Soft Soap 3/$9 + $3 EB on 3, like 3/$6

Head & Shoulders $4.99 + $2 EB, like $2.99

Act mouthwash $4.19 - $1 MNFC = $3.19 + $1 EB, like $2.19

Colgate Optic White toothpaste $2.99 + $2 EB. like $0.99

Tampax Pearl $7.99 + $2 EB, like $5.99

OB tampons $4.99 - $1 MNFC = $3.99

Claritin Children's Liquid $9.99 - $2 MNFC = $7.99

Excedrin $6.99 - $1.50 MNFC = $5.49

Spend $30 on select items get $10 Free gas card

B1G1H on select CVS brand products plus spend $30 get $10 EB

Target Coupon Match Ups August 21 - 27

Target Deals!


Clorox Wipes $2.39 - $0.25 MNFC = $2.14

Purchase 2 Revlon Beauty tools get $5 off w/ SC

Hot Pockets 4/$8 - $1/3 MNFC = 4/$7 or $1.25 ea

Buy 3 20ct Capri Sun pks or 12 pk Nabisco munch pack @ $3.99 ea, get the 4th pk of either FREE

Target Clearance:

Shoes 30% - 75% off
Select clothing 30% off

Walgreens Coupon Match Ups for August 21st - 27th

Walgreens Deals!

Glade 2/$5 Sense & Spray refills - $1/2 MNFC = 2/$4 + $1RR, like 2/$3!

Glade 4oz Candles 2/$5 - $0.75/2 MNFC = $4.25/2

Reusable Walgreens Totes 2/$1 SC

409 Cleaner $2.99 - $0.50 MNFC = $2.49

Clorox Wipes $2.99 - $0.25 MNFC = $2.74

Buy any two of the following products @ $2.99 ea and use $1 MNFC:

Clorox Clean Up
Tilex
Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner w/ Bleach
Pine Sol 48 oz

Total $5.98/2 - $1/2 MNFC = $4.98 + $1 RR, like $3.98/2

Huggies little movers $9.49 + get $2RR, like $7.49

Gillette Venus Proskin razor $9.99 + get $4 RR, like $5.99

Johnson & Johnson's Floss $0.99 SC

Mitchum Deodorant $1.99 SC - $1 MNFC = $1

Dove or Degree Deodorant 2/$4 + get $1 RR, like $2/$3

Claritin Non Drowsy 45ct $28.99 - $6 MNFC -$4 in store coupon = $18.99!

Crest 3D toothpaste 2/$5 + get $3 RR, like $2/2

Colgate Sensitive toothpaste or 360 degree toothbrush $4.99 + $4 RR, like $0.99

Airwick Freshmatic or Lysol Netra Air $7.99 + get $3 RR, like $4.99

Viva 6pk paper towels $5.99 + get $1 RR, like $4.99

Wisk Detergent $6.99 - $2 MNFC = $4.99

Weekly Advertised Sales & Coupon Matchups! 8/14 - 8/21

Deals from early edition Sunday Post Dispatch are in! 

WAGS:

Omega Smart Super Krill Oil $10 - $10RR = FREE
Lysol Healthy touch hand soap system $11.99 - $3 MNFC - $5 RR = $3.99
Cottonelle 12 rolls $5 - $1 in store coupon - $0.75 MNFC = $2.75
True2go Blood Glcose Monitor $9.99 - $9.99 MIR = FREE
Playtex Gentle Glide 36 ct $7.49 - $3RR - $2MNFC = $2.49
Pert Plus Shampoo $3.99 - $3RR - $1 MNFC= FREE
Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief $4.99 - $3RR = $1.99
Dove personal care products 4/$15 - $5RR = 4/$10
Kleenex $1.09 w/ SC buy 2 = $2.18 - $0.50/2 MNFC = $1.68/2


CVS:

Cottonelle wipes $1.96 buy 2 = $3.92 - $0.75 MNFC = $3.17/2
Air Wick freshmatic odor detect $6.99 - $4 MNFC = $2.99
Glade Air freshener or Scented Oil warmer $0.99
Zhu Zhu pets B1G1F
Revlon Nail $4.99 - $3EB - $1 MNFC = $0.99

Walmart:

Paper folders $0.15 ea
1 subject notebooks $0.20ea
Composition notebooks $0.40ea
Crayola markers/pencils/paint $0.97ea
Rival toaster/12 cup coffee maker/mini grill $6 ea
Backpacks $4.88 ea
Danimals $2 - $0.50MNFC = $1.50
Clorox Wipes $4.87 3pk
Germ-x sanitizer $1.98
Wet ones $1.98

Check in Tuesday for grocery sales and copon matchups!

Grocery Sales for August 8th - 13th + Events Happening Around Town

Grocery Sales this week:

Aldi:

Peaches $0.19 ea
Plums $0.19 ea
Strawberries $0.99 lb
Red Grapes 2lb pkgs $1.58
Applesauce cups 6pk $1.29

Schnucks:

Kraft Mac&Cheese $0.79 ea
Nature Valley 2/$5 - $0.75/2 MNFC
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $2ea - $0.50/2 MNFC = 2/$3.50
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel $2.50 ea Buy 3 - $1/3 MNFC = 3/$6.50
Crescent Dinner Rolls 2/$4 - $0.40/2 MNFC (Schnucks doubles any coupons $.40 or less) = $3.20/2
Pillsbury Refridgerated Cookies $1.25 Buy 2 - $.30/2 MNFC (again, coupon doubled) = $1.90/2
Tortilla Stuffers $2.50 - $1 MNFC = $1.50
Yoplait Go Gurt 2/$4 - $0.75/2 MNFC = $3.25
Smuckers Preserves 2/$5 - $1/2 MNFC = $4/2


Shop N Save: **Coupon Thursday, August 11th, $10 off $50 purchase**

Sweet Corn 3/$0.98
Cucumbers/green peppers 2/$0.88
tomatoes $0.98 lb
Quaker Quakes snacks $1 ea
Bumble Bee Tuna $0.98 ea
VO5 Shampoo $0.65 ea
Kellog's Cereal $1.98 Buy 3 - $1/3 MNFC = $4.94
Buy 4 of any combination of the following products and save $3 w/ SC (in wkly ad):

Oreo Cookies $2.78 ea
Newtons Cookies $2.98 ea
Nabisco Wheat Thins/Triscuit crackers $3.48

Nutrigrain 2/$5 - $1/2 MNFC = $4/2
Capri Suns $1.98 - $1 MNFC = $0.98
Kellogs Fruit Snacks $1.78 Buy 2 - $1/2 MNFC = $3.56
Red/Black Plums $0.98 lb


Dierbergs:


Purple Eggplant $0.99 lb
Green Giant Veggies $1 ea
Skippy 2/$4 - $1/2 MNFC = $3/2 + see special in store add for FREE Bread
Welch's Grape Jelly 2/$4 - $1/2 MNFC in store
Off Deep Woods $4.99 - $0.75 MNFC = $4.24
Kotex U Tampons $3.99 - $1 MNFC = $2.99
Schick Quattro Womens Razor/cartridges $7.99 - $2 MNFC = $5.99
Kellog's Mini Wheats $2.49 Buy 2 - $1/2 MNFC = $3.98


Shoe Carnival B1G1H + $5 off $39.98 purchase coupon in wkly ad


Events:

August 10th - Parties in the Park in Downtown Clayton on Meramec Ave - 5pm - 8:30pm
description: Music lineup (Vote 4 Pedro), food and drink vendors, 1/2 price beer between 5pm - 5:30pm.
cost: free minus food and drinks if you wish to purchase
website: www.partiesinthepark.org


August 11th, Hard Rock Cafe St Louis
description: Live Music every Thursday from 5:30pm -7:30pm free to all ages. We will also feature happy hour during live music as well.

August 13th, Cheap Date Night, Science Center Planetarium
description: Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower at the Planetarium from 6:30 pm - 10pm. Enjoy live music, cash bar, and free parking in Planetarium lot.
cost: $7 a person
website: www.slsc.org

August 14th, Iron Barley Tomato Fest, 12 - 7pm
description: Join us as we attempt to make the World’s Biggest BLT! Also a tomato dodge pit, BLT eating contest, raffle tickets and live music. Event features a special tomato menu, drinks and beer. Bring your favorite tomato dish, tomato art & that “special looking” tomato for our contests. All entries due by 1 pm. Proceeds benefit Lift For Life Gym & Corporal Todd Nicely. For more information call 314.351.4500.
cost: FREE to attend - food & drinks regular price
location: Virginia & Bates Street


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Coupon Match ups for the week of August 7th - 13th

Quick match ups from Sunday's paper (look for grocery ad match ups later today):

Quick guide to coupon codes:

WAGS: Walgreens
TAG: Target
CVS: CVS Pharmacy
RR: Register rewards coupon that prints at WAGS, good on any purchase at next visit
EB: Coupon that prints at CVS, CVS allows you to use EB coupon on other items in your cart, or next visit
SC: Store coupon
MNFC: manufacturer's coupon
B1G1F: buy 1 item get the second item free
B1G1H: buy 1 item get the second item at half price
**Please note, at CVS to get items for their sales price, fill out a form to get their free rewards card**


WAGS:

Purex 2x Laundry detergent $1.99 - $0.50 MNFC= $1.49

Purex 3 in 1 Complete Sheets $4.99 - $2RR = $2.99

Renuzit Aroma Air Freshners $1.99 buy 2 - B2G1F MNFC = 3 pkgs/$3.98

Ziploc bags 2/$4 - $1/2 MNFC = $3/2

Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color $5.99 w/ SC - $2 MNFC = $3.99

Ban Solid Deodorant $1.49 w/ SC - B1G1F MNFC = 2/$0.75

Garnier Herba Shine $5.99 w/ SC - $3 MNFC = $2.99

Schick Hydro razor of 4 pk cartridges $8.49 - $2.50 RR = $5.99 - $2 MNFC = $3.99

Listerine Smartrinse $3 - $2 RR = $1

Mead Five Star Binder $9.99 - $2 MNFC = $7.99

Kotex Security Tampons 2/$5 - $1.50/2 MNFC = $3.50

Kotex Pads 2/$5 - $2 MNFC = $3

Colgate Advanced or Gum Defense toothpaste or 360 toothbrush 2/$6 - $4 RR = $2

Sinful nail polish 3/$4 w/ SC

TAG:

Ziploc containers $2.39 buy 2 = $4.78 - $1.50/2 MNFC = $3.28

CVS:

Spend $30 on select products and get a $10 gas card :)

Great lash mascara $4.99 - $1 MNFC = $3.99

Nutri Grain 2/$5 - $1 MNFC = $4/2

Keebler Fudge Stripes cookies $1.99 buy 2 = $3.98 - $1/2 MNFC = $2.98/2

Rice Krispies $1.79 buy 2 = $3.59 - $1/2 MNFC = $2.59/2

Sneak Peek at Sunday's Paper Reveals Great Bargains!

Wanted to give you a quick heads up on some great deals starting Sunday, August 7th via browsing over the early edition of the Sunday paper.  Take a look below to see what the stores are offering:

Walgreens:

B1G1 Free on Anchorage or High Trails Backpacks or Booktotes ($9.99 for one)

Crayola Crayons 24 pack $1 + $1 RR = FREE

Wexford 2 pocket folders $0.09 (limit 10)

Elmer's Glue $0.29 w/ SC

Academic 5" Scissors $0.29 w/ SC

Crayola White Posterboard $0.29

Penway Highlighter or designer pencils $0.09

Office Max:

Office Max filler paper 100 sheets $0.01 (limit 3)

Papermate Pens $0.10 (limit 3)

Papermate mechanical pencils $0.75 (limit 3)

Target:

Pencil box, wooden ruler, book covers, markers, colored pencils, 24 pk crayons, 70 sheet spiral notebooks, or 100 ct index cards $0.50 ea

Up & Up pencil sharpener or 2 ct erasers $0.20

Check back this evening for all the coupon match ups, looks like there are 3 inserts this week.  Happy shopping!

Tax Free Shopping, Thrift Store Heaven, & Tons of Things to Do Tomorrow!

Today was the first official day of the Tax Free Holiday here in Missouri.  You betcha I was armed with our school supply list and back up (my bff) to help keep me focused!  Great deals, semi crowded stores, and big time savings!  I managed to get 90% of the items on the list today with the other 10% (mostly clothing items) to be bought tomorrow.  We also headed to Family Value Thrift Store to check out their deals and I found a ton of stuff!! Although not as much as my bff, but hey it was all at a great price! Here are a some pics of scores today:

First, my receipt from Office Max:

I spent a mere $3.27 and even got an extra coupon for $5 off $25 purchase at Payless!
(excuse the blurriness my digital camera is MIA)

Next up are my Thrift Store finds!  To Start, an adorable white platter for the kitchen:

This plate was marked $3.93 plus I got 50% off today for a sale they were having and I have some great ideas on what to do with it!! More on that to come soon...

Then I found a silver charger, again marked $0.99 plus 50% off:

I love these chargers to put candles on, holiday decor, all kinds of greatness will come out of this find.

My favorite find was a simple black pillar holder for a quarter!!

Love this so much! Why you ask? Because I love candles!! And I see these in every single decorative mag spread and really want to get them in every size possible lol! One idea besides using it to hold a pillar candle was this:

The size of the glass bowl isn't exactly right but just bare with me here - now watch what it looks like when you flip it:

Looks a little better huh?  Now imagine what you can do here, the possibilities are endless!  I have great plans for this little candle holder!

Last, I found two glass containers w/ silver lids and my little heart started to putter:

These were marked $0.99 ea!  No sale, but a great deal! I have tons of ideas on what to do with them, but most likely they will end up in the kitchen and not holding cotton balls in my bathroom...like some have suggested...I won't name names :)

I also found a couple of uniform pieces for my son, a super cute pink eye glasses case for my daughter, a bag full of cutesy jewelry for her, and misc stuff.  All of it was less than $18 and all of the school supplies today were about $34 (for two kids mind you).  Pretty satisfied with the bottom line!

Then I come home to another free sample in my mailbox:

Downy Unstopables that are supposed to increase the smelly goodness of your wash! They smelt amazing through the package!  I'll let you know how they do soon :)


Now the tax free weekend continues through Sunday and I am sure I will be taking advantage of some great clothing deals tomorrow at JcPenny's (I have coupons), Shoe Carnival (more coupons + B1G1 1/2 Price), Payless (scored a coupon today + B1G1 Free deal happening) and maybe even Old Navy.

Don't forget to take advantage of some really great events this weekend around the metro area!

Delta Dental Health Theatre grand re-opening is Saturday August 6th from 10am til 4pm.

Back to school fair @ Chaifetz Arena from 9am  til 3pm.

Free kids workshop at Home Depot from 9am til 12pm. This is for the pencil box :)

Kids eat free during the month of August @ IHOP.

Some many great things to do this weekend!  Don't forget to check Fox 2's website for a map of yard sales as well :)

http://www.fox2now.com/lifestyle/yardsale/

And just a quick note about or 100 fan giveaway, follow us on our Facebook page and when we reach 100 fans we will be giving away a gift basket filled with some amazing items from arond the St. Louis area!  Pictures will be posted soon, still awaiting on a few things to come in!