Walgreens Ad Match-ups May 30 - June 5!

Here are a few highlights for this week at Walgreen's. There are a lot of FREEbie's this week!! Check out Cincinnati Cents to get the full list of match-ups.

Sunday and Monday Only!

Coca Cola or Dr Pepper 12pks 3/$12.00, get $5.00 Register Rewards
=$2.33 each wyb 3 after Register Rewards

Chex Mix .99 each
-.50/2 manufacturer coupon from 4/18 Smart Source
=.74 each wyb 2

Rest of the week.......
Ecotrin Aspirin 45ct $2.00 each, get $2.00 Register Rewards
-$2.00/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/16 Red Plum
=FREE, $2.00 money maker after coupon and Register Rewards

OxiClean Laundry Products $2.99 each
-$2.00/1 (power pak) manufacturer coupon from 4/25 Smart Source
=.99 each

Reach Floss or Reach Crystal Clean Toothbrush .99 each
$1.00/1 manufacturer coupon from 3/7 Red Plum
=FREE

Walgreen's A-Z Multi-Vitamins 60ct $2.00 each, get $2.00 Register Rewards
=FREE after Register Rewards

***Special Note for Walgreen's***
Walgreen's accepts manufacturer coupons and Internet printable coupons. At this time they do not double and there is no limit on how many you use of like coupons. You can stack Walgreen's ad coupons along with manufacturer coupons. Check out more about Walgreen's here.


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Aldi Match-ups May 30 - June 5!

Here are a few highlights for Aldi for this week. Check out Cincinnati Cents for the full match-up!

Summit Soda 2 Liters .69 each (orange or grape)

Reggano Pasta Sides .66 each (includes Stroganoff, Butter or Chicken Broccoli)

Trendz Ladies Sandals $3.99 each

Clockwise Girls or Boys Swimwear $4.99 each

Nickelodeon Toddler Clogs $3.99 each (includes Dora and Sponge Bob)


***Special Note for Aldi***
Aldi does not not accept any coupons and only accepts cash and debit cards as forms of payment. Also do not forget to bring a quarter for the grocery cart, once the cart is returned you get your quarter back! You should also bring your own shopping bags unless you want to purchase grocery bags from Aldi since they do charge for grocery bags.


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Meijer Ad Match-ups May 30 - June 5!

California Strawberries (1 lb container) $1.50 each

California Peaches .99 lb

Meijer Gallon Milk $2.00 each (See how you can get free milk here)

Dynamo Liquid Laundry Detergent $14.98 each, B1G2 FREE
=3 for $14.98

Laughing Cow Cheese Wedge $3.00 each
-$1.00/1 manufacturer coupon from 3/28 Smart Source
=$2.00 each

Mango's $1.00 each

Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs, Bologna, Salami $1.67 each
-$1.00/2 manufacturer coupon from 05/16 Smart Source or
-$1.00/2 printable coupon here
-$1.00/2 Meijer meal box printable coupon (Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs)
=.67 each - $1.17 each wyb 2

Oscar Mayer Deli Meats $2.50 each
-$1.00/2 manufacturer coupon from 05/16 Smart Source
=$2.00 each wyb 2

Coffee-Mate Creamers 16oz .99 each
-.50/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/2 Smart Source (doubled to $1.00)
= FREE

Dove Ice Cream Bars 3ct $2.50 each
-$1.00/2 manufacturer coupon from 5/16 Red Plum
= $2.00 each wyb 2

M&M Ice Cream 6ct $2.50 each
-$1.00/2 manufacturer coupon from 5/2 Red Plum
=$2.00 each wyb 2

Aunt Millie's Buns .99 each
-.55/1 manufacturer coupon from 04/18 Red Plum (doubled to $1.00)
=FREE

Campbell's SpaghettiO's .60 each

Nature Valley Granola Bars $1.99 each
-.40/1 manufacturer coupon from 4/18 Smart Source (doubled to .80)
=$1.19 each

Betty Crocker Cake Mix $1.00 each
-.75/2 manufacturer coupon from 5/2 Smart Source (doubled to $1.00) (Coupon states must buy 1 Cake Mix and 1 Icing)
=.50 each wyb cake mix and icing (.75 each)

Betty Crocker Icing $1.25 each
-.75/2 manufacturer coupon from 5/2 Smart Source (doubled to $1.00) (Coupon states must buy 1 Cake Mix and 1 Icing)
=.75 each wyb icing and cake mix (.50 each)

Maxwell House Coffee $2.00 each
-$1.00/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/16 Smart Source
=$1.00 each

Keebler Sandies $1.99 each
-.55/1 manufacturer coupon from 4/18 Red Plum (doubled to $1.00)
=.99 each

Hostess Sweet Goods $2.50 each
-.45/1 printable coupon here (doubled to .90)
=$1.60 each

Snuggle Fabric Softener $3.49 each
-$1.50/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/16 Red Plum
=$1.99 each

Planter's Nuts $3.99 each
-$1.00/2 manufacturer coupon from 3/7 Smart Source
-$1.00/2 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=$2.99 each wyb 2

Totino's Party Pizza $1.25 each
-$1.00/5 manufacturer coupon from 4/18 Smart Source
=$1.05 each wyb 5

Betty Crocker Warm Delights $1.88 each
-.75/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/2 Smart Source (doubled to $1.00)
=.88 each

***Special Note for Meijer***
Meijer accepts manufacturer coupons and Internet printable coupons. Meijer doubles coupons up to $1.00 but has a limit of 2 like coupons that will double. Meijer also offers store printable coupons that you can stack with manufacturer coupons called Meijer Meal Box Coupons.


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Mega Swag Day!!

Today is Mega Swag Day!! Which means every Friday you increase your chances of winning higher Swag Bucks amounts (10, 20, 50 or 100) just by doing your normal online activities.

If you have not signed up for Swagbucks, do it today!! This is the best way to earn gift cards and other great prizes just for doing the everyday things that you already do online. You will get 30 Swag Bucks just for signing up. Sign up here!!

Search online, shop online, fill out special offers and do daily polls. It is very easy and it does not take much to win. 450 points can get you a $5.00 Amazon.com gift card!!

Sign up here!!

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Great Father's Day Gift- ESPN Magazine for $3.75 a year!!

Looking for a great Father's Day gift for your sports loving dad or hubby? ESPN for just $3.75 a year is hard deal to pass on. Just use promo code WKLYSPEC at checkout now through June 6, 2010 to get this great offer.

Another great magazine deal is Better Homes and Gardens for just $5.99 a year, use promo code BHGSPEC at check now through June 6, 2010!!

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Get FREE Milk at Meijer!!

From now until September 1, 2010 any gallon of Mejier milk you purchase you will get one Magic Milk Point (Catalina coupon will print). Collect 5 Magic Milk Points and get your 6th gallon of Meijer milk FREE!!

Redeem your 5 Magic Milk Points before September 15, 2010 to get your 6th gallon FREE!

(Excludes chocolate, organic, lactate and soy milk. Excludes gas stations and c-stops. No cash back- Coupon states valid only at Cincinnati area stores.)

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FREE Samples & Coupons from P & G!!

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Scotch Coupons- $7.00 worth!!

Sign up for Scotch newsletter to get $7.00 in coupons for Scotch brand items!

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FREE Kraft Mayo Samples!

Register with Kraft to get 2 FREE samples of Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo. Limit 1 per household and allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. You must be a U.S. resident and at least 18 years old.

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Herb Cans-Oh How My Garden Grows- Link Up!!

My mom's birthday was yesterday (Happy Birthday again Mom) and I always have my girls make something for her. She never wants anything so I figure if her grand kids make it then it will mean more and she will keep it forever!!! So this year we made her a few herb cans!! They are very easy to make and of course very inexpensive!! ( I know I need a new camera- it is getting really bad!!)

First you are going to need a few things:
-Cans (we just used soup cans and vegetable cans- cleaned and air dried are best)
-Hammer
- One Nail
- Dirt
- Plant of Choice (we chose to use lavender and basil)
- Newspaper
- Decorative Paper
- Crayons (we tried markers but they smeared when we glued the paper, crayons are best)
- Bowl
- Scissors
- Paint Brush
- Bottle of Glue

First you will need to clean out your cans, peel off the label and then let dry. Next take a hammer and nail and poke holes in the bottom of the can for drainage.








Then take your decorative paper and measure out the actual width and length of the paper you will need to cover your can. Decorate your paper the way you want. My girls wrote messages to grandma, but you can draw pictures or whatever you want. Then you will need to pour your glue into a bowl, then take your paint brush and dip it into the glue. Then paint on the glue on the outside of the can. Stick the decorative paper to the can and then paint more glue over the paper. This will help get glue into the edges where the paper and can meet. Gluing the outside will help to keep the paper from getting wet when you water your plants.

Let your can dry, over night is best but a few hours will work. Once it is completely dry take a piece of newspaper and ball it up in the bottom of your can, add dirt and then add your plant. That is it, you are done!! Make sure you put these somewhere that can drain through the bottom or place something underneath if you want them inside somewhere.






Here are a few pictures of my garden this week. Here is our parsley- this stuff is growing like crazy!! Now I need to come up with some great recipes to start using it!!

Here is the carrots, lettuce and onions.
Here is the tomatoes, pumpkins, watermelon and cantaloupe!!

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So have your own garden that you want to share? Have any tips, ideas, pictures or just anything you want to share showing you getting dirty? Add the link to your post below in the MckLinky, and if you want to share copy this button and add it to your post. Your readers will then be able to see others gardening tips, ideas and pictures!!

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50% off at Boston Market- Now - May 31!!

Click the picture above and them print it out. You must have this certificate to get 50% off !!


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CVS Ad Match-ups May 23 - May 29!

Here are a few highlights for this week CVS ad. Check out Tips from a Mom of 3 to get the full list of match-ups.

Old Spice or Gillette Body Wash $4.00 each, get $4.00 Extra Care Bucks (limit 2)
-B1G1 FREE manufacturer coupon from 5/2 P&G
-$4.00/2 manufacturer coupon from 5/2 P&G
=FREE plus get $8.00 Extra Care Bucks

Revlon Nail Color $2.49 each, get CVS Nail Polish Remover FREE!
-$2.00/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/2 Smart Source
=.49 for polish and nail polish remover

Buy $20.00 in Garnier Skin Care Products, get $10.00 Extra Care Bucks (limit 1)
-$1.00/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/2 Red Plum
=prices will vary


***Special Note for CVS***
CVS accepts manufacturer coupons and internet printable coupons. At this time they do not double and there is no limit on how many you use of like coupons. You can stack CVS store coupons along with manufacturer coupons. Check out more about CVS here.

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Walgreens Ad Match-ups May 23 - May 29!

Here are a few highlights for this week at Walgreen's. Check out Cincinnati Cents to get the full list of match-ups.

Complete Multi-Purpose Solution $7.99 each, get $7.99 Register Rewards
-$2.00/1 manufacturer coupon from 05/16 Red Plum
=$5.99 each, $2.00 money maker after coupon and Register Rewards

Goody Ouchless Barrette or Flex Tip Headband $2.99 each, get $2.99 Register Rewards
=FREE after Register Rewards

Keebler Cookies $2.50 each, buy 4 get $5.00 Register Rewards
-.55/2 manufacturer coupon from 4/18 Red Plum
=$2.23 each, buy 4 get $5 Register Rewards = .98 each after coupons and Register Rewards

Sunglasses B1G1 FREE


***Special Note for Walgreen's***
Walgreen's accepts manufacturer coupons and Internet printable coupons. At this time they do not double and there is no limit on how many you use of like coupons. You can stack Walgreen's ad coupons along with manufacturer coupons. Check out more about Walgreen's here.


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40 FREE Prints from York Photo!!

Right now if you sign up for York Photo get 40 FREE prints and .04 per print up to 100!! What a deal!! York offer storage for all of your photo needs. We have 2 birthday parties in the next few weeks so I will save this until after their parties to get my FREE prints!!

Just use promo code YMW4CP


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Meijer Ad Match-ups May 23 - May 29!

24 Pack Pepsi $3.96 each (limit 2)
-.50/2 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=$3.46 each

Kahn's or Ball Park Franks .79 each (limit 6)

Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce .99 each
-$1.00/2 manufacturer coupon from 5/23 Smart Source
=.49 each wyb 2

Sweet Corn .16 each

Blackberries 5.6oz container $1.00 each

Dixie Plates 40-60ct $3.00 each
-.50/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/23 Red Plum (doubled to $1.00)
-$1.00/2 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=$1.50 each wyb 2

Ground Beef From Chuck $1.49 lb (limit 3)

Johnsonville Brats, Italian or Smoked Sausage $3.00 each
-.55/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/2 Smart Source (doubled to $1.00)
=$2.00 each

Land O Frost Lunch Meat $3.00 each
-.55/1 manufacturer coupon from 4/25 Red Plum (doubled to $1.00)
=$2.00 each

Pork Shoulder Bone-in Western Style Ribs $1.39lb

Kraft Singles $1.67 each
-$1.00/2 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=$1.17 each wyb 2
***Catalina Deal*** Buy 2 or more Kraft Singles get $1.00 off your next purchase of fresh ground beef

Kool-Aid Drink Mix or Country Time Lemonade Drink mix $1.00 each

Eckrich Smoked or Polish Sausage $1.67 each
-.55/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/23 Smart Source (doubled to $1.00)
=.67 each

Drumsticks 4ct $2.00 each
-$1.00/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/2 Smart Source
=$1.00 each

B1G2 FREE Aunt Millie's Bread and Buns
-.55/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/16 Red Plum (doubled to $1.00)
=prices will vary

B1G1 FREE Snyder's Pretzels
-$1.00/2 manufacturer coupon from 5/23 Smart Source
=prices will vary

Kellogg's Cereal $2.99 each, buy 4 get $4.00 off instantly
-$1.50/3 manufacturer coupon from 5/23 Red Plum OR
-$1.00/2 printable coupon here
=$1.49 - $1.62 each after coupon and instant savings

Welch's 100% Juice $3.00 each
-$1.00/1 printable coupon here
=$2.00 each

John Morrell Off The Bone Meat $2.50 each
-$1.00/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/23 Smart Source
-$1.00/2 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=$1.00 each wyb 2

Vlasic Pickles $2.00 each
-$1.00/3 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=$1.67 each wyb 3

Hellmann's Mayo $2.50 each
-.25/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/23 Red Plum (doubled to .50)
-$1.50/2 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=$1.25 each wyb 2

Ragu Pasta Sauce $1.29 each
-.60/2 manufacturer coupon from 5/23 Red Plum (doubled to $1.00)
-$1.00/2 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=.29 each wyb 2

McCormick Grill Mates $1.67 each
-.50/1 manufacturer coupon from 4/18 Red Plum (doubled to $1.00)
-$1.00/2 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=.17 each wyb 2

Wishbone Dressing $1.99 each
-$1.25/2 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=$1.37 each wyb 2

Knorr Sides $1.00 each
-.60/2 manufacturer coupon from 5/2 Red Plum (doubled to $1.00)
-$1.00/4 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=.25 each wyb 4 (use 2 manufacturer coupons)

Skippy Peanut Butter $1.67 each
-.75/2 printable coupon here (doubled to $1.00)
-$1.00/2 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=.67 each wyb 2

Bertolli Pasta Sauce $2.00 each
-$1.50/2 manufacturer coupon from 4/25 Red Plum
-$1.00/2 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=.75 each wyb 2

Ortega Products 25% off
-.75/2 manufacturer coupon from 4/18 Smart Source (doubled to $1.00)
-$1.00/4 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=prices will vary

French's Mustard $1.50 each
-.30/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/9 Smart Source (doubled to .60)
-.50/2 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=.65 each wyb 2

Edwards Pies $4.99 each
-$1.00/1 manufacturer coupon from 3/21 Smart Source
-$1.00/2 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=$3.49 each wyb 2

Off Insect Repellent 25% off
-.75/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/16 Smart Source (doubled to $1.00)
-.75/2 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=prices will vary

Kibbles N Bits $10.00 each
-$1.00/1 manufacturer coupon from 4/11 Red Plum
-$1.00/1 Meijer meal box printable coupon
=$8.00 each

Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System $9.99 each
-$5.00/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/2 Smart Source
=$4.99 each


***Special Note for Meijer***
Meijer accepts manufacturer coupons and Internet printable coupons. Meijer doubles coupons up to $1.00 but has a limit of 2 like coupons that will double. Meijer also offers store printable coupons that you can stack with manufacturer coupons called Meijer Meal Box Coupons.


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Meijer Super Saturday Sale 5/22 ONLY!!

Oscar Mayer Bologna .99 each
-$1.00/2 printable coupon here
=.50 each wyb 2

Pampers Jumbo Diapers $7.99 each

Meijer Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 40oz $3.99 each

Edy's Ice Cream $1.99 each
-$1.00/2 manufacturer coupon from 5/16 Smart Source
=$1.49 each wyb 2

Old Orchard Apple Juice 5/$5.00 (Limit 5)

Arm & Hammer or Arrid Deodorant $1.00 each

Kleenex Tissues .99 each (limit 4)

Ajax Dish Liquid .89 each

Suave Shampoo or Conditioner .66 each (limit 4)

Pepsi 2 Liters .88 each (limit 4)

Ruffles Potato Chips $1.89 each

Men or Women's Athletic Shoes B1G1 for $1.00

Also don't forget to get your FREE plus money maker Kraft Dressing- Today and Saturday only- see the details here

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Get Online Savings from Groupons!!

Groupons is this great site that you can sign up for to get daily emails with offers for discounts of 50%, 60%, 70% off the retail price. It is easy to sign up!! Just enter your email and the city that you live in and start getting daily emails offering you great deals in your area.

Some of the discounts that I have seen for Cincinnati area have been half off at a local massage/spa, half price at a local laser tag business and even golf discounts.

If you see a deal that you like just click on the buy button before midnight, the day it was sent to you. There is a certain number of people that have to buy that deal. If it reaches the minimum amount needed then your credit card will be charged and you will receive an email of how to print your Groupon coupon! Easy huh!!

The Groupon coupons do have expiration dates so make sure you check that to make sure you can use it before it expires. If for some reason you let it expire you can still use it. But it will only have the value that you paid for it.

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Review- Mini Mouse Ears Cookie Cutter!!

Recently I was given the opportunity to get my hands on this very cute cookie cutter and try it out!!

When I opened the package to find my Mini Mouse Ears Cookie Cutter, I was very impressed with the quality. It is about 2" in size and is it looks to be made of aluminum and it is very sturdy. The ease of using this cookie cutter was amazing. I did not experience any sticking and the cookie cutter went right through the dough with little effort!

Cheap Cookie Cutters offers cookie mixes, aprons & oven mitts and even the black food coloring you would need to make Mickey Mouse-using this cookie cutter!! The also offer larger Mickey Mouse Cookie Cutters if you are looking for something a little bigger.

I found so many adorable cookie cutters that I can't pick just one that I love. But if I had to, I would have to say that all of the sandwich cutters are my favorite. This summer my family will be working on new and creative lunch box ideas and one that my girls have asked for is different shaped sandwiches. So I will most likely be purchasing a few of these to satisfy my kiddos request!!

So if you are a veteran bakers or just someone that is looking for quality cookie cutters, check out Cheap Cookie Cutters! I promise you will love them, I do!!

Thank you Cheap Cookie Cutters for the opportunity to try out the Mini Mouse Ears Cookie Cutter!! I absolutely loved this cookie cutter!!

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Meijer Catalina- Nabisco & Kraft!

Meijer Catalina-
Valid May 23-July 17, 2010
Buy any 3 or more of the items below and get $2.00 Catalina coupon on your next purchase!

Nabisco Honey Maid Graham Crackers (10-28.8oz)
Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows (10-16oz)

Limit 1 per transaction


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Meijer Catalina- Solo Products!

Meijer Catalina-
Valid May 21-June 13, 2010
Buy any Solo Cups, Plates or Bowls (excludes Solo Cutlery, Straws and for season items)

Buy 2 get $1.00 Catalina Coupon for your next purchase
Buy 3 get $3.00 Catalina Coupon for your next purchase
Buy 4 or more get $4.00 Catalina Coupon for your next purchase

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