Frugal Invitation: 2011

4/16/2011

Fake! $2/2 Johnson & Johnson Coupon

Heads up!

There is a $2/2 Counterfeit Johnson & Johnson Coupon circulating! Head over HERE to read more about it.

I didn't personally use this coupon for a deal, but it appears many did without knowing it wasn't real!

P.S. Bookmark the Coupon Information Corporation, and check it periodically!

4/16/2011

CVS 4/17-4/23

Coupon Katarina has all the best deals exclusive to CVS.

See my favorites below, and visit her blog for the rest.
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If you're short on coupons, be sure to check out
Coupons & Things HERE for a great selection

Sun/Mon/Tues Only

Select Basket Grass .99
*Get .99 ECB
Final Cost: FREE

Paas Classic Egg Decorating Kit $1.99
*Get $1.99 ECB
Final Cost: FREE

All Week

CVS Pharmacy Green Bag Tag .99
*Get .99 ECB
Final Cost: FREE

Reach Total Care Toothbrush or Floss $1.00
-$1.00/1 from 4/17 SS
Final Cost: FREE

Colgate Toothpaste $1.00
-.75/1 from 4/3 SS
Final Cost: .25

Edge Infused Shave Gel $3.29
-.55/1 from 3/20 SS
Subtotal: $2.74
*Get $2.30 ECB
Final Cost: .44

Listerine $1.00
-.50/1 from 4/17 SS
Final Cost: .50

Nivea Body Wash or Shower Gel $3.88
-$3.00/1 from 4/17 RP
Final Cost: .88

4/16/2011

Walgreens 4/17-4/23

Note: Here is what I have my eye on at Walgreens this week. Shopping trip coming soon!

Wild for Wags has all the best deals exclusive to Walgreens.

See my favorites below, and visit her blog for the rest.
Go HERE to learn more about using coupons at Walgreens.

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If you're short on coupons, be sure to check out
Coupons & Things HERE for a great selection.

Reach Total Care Floss, or Toothbrush $2.99
-$1/1 Reach TB or Floss 10/10 RP or 1/9 SS
Subtotal: $1.99
*Get $2 in Register Rewards
Final Cost: FREE

Gas-X (if prevention is included) $4.99
-$4/1 Gas-X Prevention from 12/12 SS
Subtotal: .99
- $2/1 Gas-X Store Coupon from April Wags Coupon Book
Final Cost: FREE + moneymaker

Scotch Magic Tape B1 @ $1.99 Get 2 Free
(with in ad coupon)
- (2) $1/1 Scoth Magic Tape printables from HERE
- (in ad Q - give this last)
Final Cost: All 3 free!

NasoGel Drip Free Gel Spray $4.99
*Get $4.99 in Register Rewards
Final Cost: FREE

Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste 2 for $6
- (2) $1/1 from 4/3 SS
Subtotal: $4.00
*Get $4 in Register Rewards
Final Cost: FREE

Goody Ouchless Hair Accessories $3
*Get $3 in Register Rewards
Final Cost: FREE

Always Dr-Liners or Leakguard Plus Pads 2 for $6
- (2) $1/1 Always Pads from 4/3 PG
Subtotal: $4.00
*Get $4 in Register Rewards
Final Cost: FREE

Ajax Cleaner 2 for $1
(with in Ad Coupon)
-$1/2 from 2/27 SS
- (in ad Q - give this last)
Final Cost: FREE

Mars or Dove Candy .39
(with in Ad Coupon)
Buy 3 @ .39 = $1.17
-$1/3 Dove Chocolate Bar Singles from 3/6 RP
- (in ad Q - give this last)
Final Cost: .06 each wyb 3

Nivea or Nivea For Men Body Wash $3.79
-$3/1 from 4/17 RP
Final Cost: .79

4/16/2011

Couponing: Where to Start?

This post, along with others will be excerpts from my "Conscious Spending" class I taught about a year ago. These articles are put together to help beginner's understand the sometimes overwhelming world of couponing. Please feel free to leave questions, or comments & I will get back to them as soon as I'm able.

Why Coupon?

-Help you make conscious decisions when you shop.

-Frees up money for other purchases.

-Allows you to stock up on necessities inexpensively.

-Decreases impulse buying.

Where to Start?

-Obtain Coupon Inserts as affordably as possible.

Ask your friends, co-workers, and family for their inserts.
Check local coffee shops, and fast-food chains.
Check the library.
Go to your local recycling center.
Purchase multiple sets at your local gas station or grocery store.

I purchase 5 papers every Sunday. In some cases, I will purchase 10. The reason I do this is so I'll have multiple sets of the same coupon. And the newspaper cost seems excessive at first, but my overall savings outweighs the amount I spent on the paper.

Let me give an example:

Crest Toothpaste is on sale at my local grocery store for $1.00. I purchased 5 Sunday newspapers, and therefore have 5 coupons for .50 off Crest. My store doubles coupons so my .50 off coupon actually becomes $1.00 off. I buy 5 toothpastes during my shopping trip, and use all 5 coupons = 5 tubes of toothpaste for FREE.

Next Steps...Getting Organized & Learning the Ropes.

4/16/2011

Hot! Kellogg's Coupons & Savings!

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4/16/2011

Free Zantac 150!

Click the above banner to fill out a form for a FREE sample of Zantac 150!

4/15/2011

Sunday Coupon Preview!

Click the box above, and then scroll down a little to take a look at the coupons headed our way. Looks like we'll be expecting a total of 4 inserts!

P.S. My favorite will be the $3 off Nivea Body Wash!
These are priced right around $3 at my Walmart.
Which means = FREE!

*This post may contain affiliate links which help support Frugal Invitation. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.

4/15/2011

Of the Earth Jewerly, Necklace Winner!

Thanks to all who entered the Propel Gift Kit Giveaway!
The winner is #57

Congrats, Shanna!
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4/14/2011

RecipeNut: Free eNewsletter!

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4/14/2011

Facebook Fan Friday Hop!

Welcome to the Facebook Fan Friday Hop! This hop has been created by Frugal Invitation and Snack Bar Reviews to help bloggers get more followers on their Facebook Fan page. Every Thursday by 6pm CST, we will have the linky posted. And it will be open through the end of the day Saturday.

Here are the rules:

*Follow the hosts on Facebook HERE, and HERE.

*Leave a comment below if you are a new follower so we can follow back.

*Grab the Facebook Fan Friday hop button, and post it on your page.

*Link up using your fan page link every week, and follow as many pages as you want!

*Reminder - you must like the fan pages with your personal profile to help increase their number of fans. If you like as your fan page - the number of likes will not go up.

4/14/2011

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4/14/2011

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4/10/2011

Walgreens Scenario 4/10-4/16

Here are a few shopping trips mapped out to maximize your savings this week at Walgreens!
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Before Coupons: $24.25
After Coupons: $1.25

Trans #1
Carefree Pantiliners @ .99
Luster White 7 Toothpaste @ $4.99
Subtotal: $5.98
-$1.50/1 from 4/3 SS
-.50/1 from 3/27 RP
Pay: $3.98
*Get $4 in Register Rewards from Luster

Trans #2
Buy 4 Nescafe 7pk Sticks @ $1.00 each
Buy 2 Trident Vitality 9piece @ $1.00 each
Subtotal: $6.00
-B1G1 coupon for Trident from 3/6 SS
-.50/2 Trident Store Coupon from Wags April Coupon Book**
-$4 RR from Luster
Pay: .50
*Get $4 in RR from Nescafe

Trans #3
Carefree Pantiliners @ .99
Luster White 7 Toothpaste @ $4.99
1 Snickers Egg @ .29
Subtotal: $6.27
-$1.50/1 from 4/3 SS
-.50/1 from 3/27 RP
-$4 RR from Nescafe
Pay: 0.27
*Get $4 in Register Rewards from Luster

Trans #4
Buy 4 Nescafe 7pk Sticks @ $1.00 each
Buy 2 Trident Vitality 9piece @ $1.00 each
Subtotal: $6.00
-B1G1 coupon for Trident from 3/6 SS
-.50/2 Trident Store Coupon from Wags April Coupon Book**
-$4 RR from Luster
Pay: .50
*Get $4 in RR from Nescafe

Total Out of Pocket: $5.25
-$4 RR from Nescafe in Trans #4
Final Cost: $1.25

**Be sure to give your Trident Manufacturer coupon first, and then the Trident Store coupon out of the Walgreens April Coupon Book.

4/09/2011

Walgreens 4/10-4/16

Note: Here is what I have my eye on at Walgreens this week. Shopping trip coming soon!

Wild for Wags has all the best deals exclusive to Walgreens.

See my favorites below, and visit her blog for the rest.
Go HERE to learn more about using coupons at Walgreens.

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If you're short on coupons, be sure to check out
Coupons & Things HERE for a great selection.

Carefree Pantiliners 20ct or 22ct .99
-.50/1 from 3/27 RP
Subtotal: .49
*Get $1 in Register Rewards
Final Cost: FREE + moneymaker

Luster White 7 Toothpaste $4.99
-$1.50/1 from 4/3 SS
Subtotal: $3.49
*Get $4 in Register Rewards
Final Cost: FREE + moneymaker

Nescafe 7pk Sticks 2 for $2
Buy 4 @ $1 each
Subtotal: $4.00
*Get $4 in Register Rewards
Final Cost: FREE

Trident Vitality 9 piece 2 for $2
-B1G1 Trident Gum from 3/6 SS
-.50/2 Trident Gum Store Coupon from Wags April Coupon Book
*Give MQ first then Walgreens Coupon
Final Cost: .25 each wyb 2

Garnier HerbasShine Hair Color 2 for $14
- (2) $3/1 from HERE
Subtotal: $8.00
*Get $4 in Register Rewards
Final Cost: $2.00 per box wyb 2

4/09/2011

Gourmet Gift Basket Review & Giveaway

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If I take a look back at my 2010 as a whole, I can single out more than a handful of occasions where an exceptional gift was needed. Traditionally, I like to purchase something that provides a personal and memorable touch without breaking the pocketbook. Recently, I’ve been interested in purchasing handmade items as gifts because of their originality, and to ensure that I set myself apart from others. If you’re looking for that perfect gift, Gourmet Gift Baskets offers a wide variety of exquisite gifts that will help take the stress out of purchasing for even the most difficult individuals on your list.

Gourmet Gift Baskets sent me their Classic Easter Bunny Gift Basket this week for review purposes, and what perfect timing it is since Easter is a little over two weeks away. I was very impressed from the moment I received my box. The basket was securely packaged, arrived in perfect condition, and contained a personalized card just for me. Any child or adult alike would be thrilled to receive the Classis Easter Bunny Gift Basket as it contains everything you need to celebrate Easter Day.

The first thing that initially caught my eye was the 8’’ plush bunny because of its soft fur & pastel pink nose. Fiona Bunny is an ideal size for a small-child, and would also make an attractive Easter decoration in your home. I decided to move on to the generous supply of sweets nestled in my wicker basket. The first thing I decided to try was the Solid Milk Chocolate Bunny by Madelaine Chocolates. The bunny was larger than I expected it to be, and the milk chocolate melted in my mouth instantly! Yum! Other edible items included in the basket were: Strawberry Twizzlers by Hershey, Peanut M&Ms by Mars, Easter DOTS by Tootsie, Watermelon & Cherry Nerds by Kendall Confectionery, Gourmet Jelly Beans by Summit Foods, and your classic Easter staple, Chick PEEPS by Just Born.

The Classic Easter Bunny Gift Basket contains plentiful amounts of Easter favorites, and could easily be split between 2 or 3 people. I would recommend this basket to my family & friends because of its convenience and ability to take away the Easter Basket shopping stress, and for the quality of products & care Gourmet Gift Baskets uses to be sure your gifts truly are personal and original.

Disclosure: Gourmet Gift Baskets sent me their Classic Easter Bunny Gift Basket for review purposes. They are also sending one Frugal Invitation reader their very own Classic Easter Bunny Gift Basket as part of a giveaway. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

4/08/2011

Propel Gift Kit Giveaway Winners!

Thanks to all who entered the Propel Gift Kit Giveaway!
See below to find out if you won!

Congrats, Priscilla!
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Congrats, Sabrina!
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Congrats, Mandy!

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Congrats, Kristie!
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Congrats, Jan!
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Congrats, Nicole!
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Congrats, Terri!
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Congrats, Amanda!
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Congrats, Jessica!
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Congrats, Denise!
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You all have 48 hours to respond to my email, or new winners will be chosen!

4/08/2011

Facebook Fan Friday Hop!

Here are the rules:

*Follow the hosts on Facebook HERE, and HERE.

*Leave a comment below if you are a new follower so we can follow back.

*Grab the Facebook Fan Friday hop button, and post it on your page.

*Link up using your fan page link every week, and follow as many pages as you want!

*Reminder - you must like the fan pages with your personal profile to help increase their number of fans. If you like as your fan page - the number of likes will not go up.

4/05/2011

Patience

Hi! You should see me around this week. Someone close to me is having surgery tomorrow morning so I have been running last minute errands in preparation. I will be back as soon as time allows.

Thanks for your patience!

4/05/2011

Welcome Wednesday Blog Hop

Welcome to the Welcome Wednesday Blog Hop! This hop has been created by Frugal Invitation & Beauty Brite for socializing, and to help blogs get more followers. Every Tuesday I will have the linky posted by 6pm CST. And it will be open through noon CST on Thursday.

Here are the rules:

*Follow Frugal Invitation & Beauty Brite via Google Friend Connect
(If you already follow me on GFC, please follow me on Facebook)
*Leave a comment if you are a new follower so I can follow back.
*Grab the Welcome Wednesday button, and post it on your page.
*Link up your blog every week, and follow as many blogs as you want!