Frugal Invitation: 2011-04-03

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!

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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!

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.

4/05/2011

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!

4/04/2011

Digital Coupon Resource: Cellfire

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4/04/2011

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4/04/2011

Skin MD Giveaway Winner!

Out of 29 very appreciated entries, #12 is our winner of the Skin MD Giveaway. Thanks to all who entered!

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Congrats, Heather!

You have 48 hours to respond to my email, or a new winner will be chosen!

4/04/2011

My Walgreens Run 4/3-4/9

Note: Pictured below are the items from 4 transaction I listed as a scenario HERE. I chose to shop Option 2. My store was out of Nescafe so my first transaction is slightly different.

Before Coupons: $34.31
After Coupons: $5.31
Percent Saved: 85%

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Transaction #1

Buy 1 Colgate Max Toothpaste @ $2.99
-.75/1 Colgate coupon from 4/3 SS
Pay: $2.24
*Get $3 in Register Rewards from Colgate

Transaction #2

Buy 1 Venus ProSkin Razor System @ $7.99
Buy 1 Cadbury Mini Eggs @ .39
Buy 1 Purex 32 load @ $1.99
Subtotal: $10.37
- (in ad Q for Purex)

-$2/1 Venus from 4/3 PG
-$3 RR from Colgate
-$4 RR from Nescafe (had 1 from earlier in the week)
Pay: $1.37
*Get $4 in Register Rewards from Venus

Transaction #3

Buy 1 Purex @ $1.99
Buy 1 Colgate MaxClean Toothpaste @ $2.99
Subtotal: $4.98
- (in ad Q for Purex)
-.75/1 Colgate from 4/3 SS
-$4 RR from Venus
Pay: .23
*Get $3 in Register Rewards from Colgate

Transaction #4

Buy 1 Purex @ $1.99
Buy 2 Olay Lotion Bar Soap 2pks @ $2.99
Buy 2 Oral-B CrossAction Toothbrushes @ $4.00 each
Subtotal: $15.97
- $1.50 ( Olay, B1G1 50% off)
-( in ad Q for Purex)
- (2) $2.00/1 Olay from 4/3 PG
- (2) $2.00/1 Oral-B from 4/3 PG
-$3 RR from Colgate
Pay: $3.47
Get $2 in Register Rewards from Oral-B

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Subtotal Paid: $7.31
- $2 RR from Oral-B
Final Amount Paid: $5.31

4/04/2011

Synovate: Share Your Opinion & Win!

Synovate is accepting new members. Although I'm not a member personally, I know several other bloggers that really enjoy Synovate. You can be the first to test new products, and win prizes through their rewards program.

4/03/2011

Chili's: Free Chips & Queso!

Yum!
Chili's is offering a free coupon for their famous Chili's Chips & Queso!

4/03/2011

My Walgreens Run 4/3 - Matchups

Here is a further breakdown of my Walgreens trip I made HERE. This will help if you liked the trip, but don't plan to purchase every item.

Colgate MaxFresh Toothpaste @ $2.99
-.75/1 from 4/3 SS
Pay: $2.24
*Get $3 in Register Rewards
Final Cost: FREE + moneymaker

Venus ProSkin Razor System $7.99
-$2/1 from 4/3 PG
Pay: $5.99
*Get $4 in Register Rewards
Final Cost: $1.99

Purex $1.99
-(in ad Q for Purex)
-$1/1 from 3/13 RP
Final Cost: .99

4/03/2011

Walgreens Newbie Scenario 4/3-4/9

Here's another scenario... This is a very basic way of "Rolling Register Rewards." You have to alternate your RRs because of the way Walgreens registers are set up. If you try buying the Colgate Toothbrushes & pay with your Colgate RR - no RR will print. It's because they are from the same manufacturer. Now, you can alternate by purchasing Colgate Toothbrushes, and paying with the Luster RR because they are made by different companies.

*If you do not have any Register Rewards left over from last week then your out of pocket total will be $4 higher in Transaction #1.

Trans #1
Buy 1 Luster Whitening Toothpaste @ $5.99
Buy 1 Cadbury Egg @ .39
Subtotal: $6.38
$1.50/1 from 4/3 SS
-$4 RR from Colgate (if you have one from last week)
Pay: 0.88
*Get $4 in Register Rewards from Luster

Trans #2
Buy 1 Colgate MaxFresh Toothpaste @ $2.99
Buy 1 Kellogg's Cereal @ $1.88
Subtotal: $4.87
-.75/1 from 4/3 SS
-$4 RR from Luster
Pay: .12
**Get $3 RR from Colgate

Trans #3
Buy 2 Oral B Cross Action Toothbrush @ $4 each
Buy 1 Cadbury Creme Egg @ .39
Subtotal: $8.39
- (2) $2/1 Oral-B from 4/3 PG
-$3 RR from Colgate
Pay: $1.39
**Get $2 RR from Oral-B

Trans #4
Buy 2 Colgate 360 Clean Toothbrushes @ $2.50 each
Buy 1 Cadbury Creme Egg @ .39
Subtotal: $5.39
- (2) $1/1 Colgate from 3/27 SS
- $2 RR from Oral-B
Pay: $1.39
*Get $2 RR from Colgate

Out of Pocket Subtotal: $3.78
- $2 RR from Colgate
Final Cost: $1.78

Value of Items: $24.64

Items Purchased:
1 - Luster Whitening Toothpaste
1 - Colgate MaxFresh Toothpaste
2 - Colgate 360 Toothbrushes
3 - Cadbury Eggs
1 - Kellogg's Cereal
2 - Oral-B CrossAction Toothbrushes