Walgreens Rules in a Nutshell:You may only do each deal once per transaction. You cannot use the RR from one deal to pay for the same deal if you want to get another RR.You may not use more manu Qs (including RRs) than the number of items in your transaction.A RR cannot pay tax and it’s value will not be reduced. For a more in depth explanation of these rules, you can read my post “How to Roll With Walgreens“ {Read More}
Walgreens Deals and Coupon Matchups 6/10 – 6/16
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Free Family Fun Magazine Subscription
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CVS Scenario 6/10 – 6/16 $21.95 for $.90 OOP
June 9, 2012 by
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If you’re new to shopping at CVS, be sure to read my CVS tutorial. Last week our scenario ended with a $5 ECB from Oral B, a $15 ECB from Physician’s Formula, and a $1 ECB from Starbucks. For the 2nd week in a row our scenario only has one transaction. That $15 ECB from last week will have to burn a way out of your wallet Not that I’m complaining about having enough recenctly! Transaction 1 CVS Facial Cleansing and {Read More}
CVS Deals and Coupon Matchups 6/10 – 6/16
June 8, 2012 by
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Thanks to Didie at for these matchups If you’re new to shopping at CVS, be sure to read my CVS tutorial. Visine Tears .5 – 1 oz, Visine A, Totality .5 oz, Original, A.C. Advanced 1 oz or Wipes 30 ct. $5.49, get $2 ECB (limit 1) use $2/1 Visine blinkie or from 6/10 RP, 3/11 RP, or 4/15 SS use $3/1 Visine Multi Symptom Relief printable (if included) use $1/1 visine from 4/15 RP use $1.50/1 Visine CVS Scanner {Read More}
Becoming Debt Free Step 4b (Budgeting Step 3)
June 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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This week I finally was able to sit down and finish tallying up our expenses from the past year. I did have a couple of surprises. The past 4 months we’ve kept our expenses at about half of our $400 budget for all shopping. Our “entertainment/eating out” expenses have been more sporadic than I realized. Anywhere from 0 – $187 a month! Now that I know what we’ve been spending and how much we’re earning, my next step in creating {Read More}
Homemade Croutons and Bread Crumbs
June 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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A few weeks ago we were fixing a recipe that called for bread crumbs. I’ve bought them before but didn’t want to do to it again (or use crackers) so I decided to make my own. While I was at it, it made sense to make croutons at the same time I used 8 slices of bread and several bread heels (or bread butts as I’ve always called them). I used to save them to feed the ducks, but we {Read More}
Guest Post Part 2 – 2 Adults, 4 Kids, 2 Bedrooms and Nearly Consumer Debt Free!
June 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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This is the 2nd part of a guest post is from reader Carrie. I’ve been following her story of getting out of debt and saving for a home for about a year now. I’ve been very inspired by her determination and creativity and I hope that you are too! If you missed it, you can read part 1 of 2 Adults, 4 Kids, 2 Bedrooms and Nearly Consumer Debt Free here. Last week Carrie told us that 4 weeks {Read More}
Brookshire’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 6/6 – 6/12
June 7, 2012 by
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My apologies – I had this ready to post yesterday morning, but forgot to publish it. These are my favorite deals for Brookshire’s this week. Thanks to for allowing me to bring you these highlights and for doing the coupon matchups. Our local stores in Tyler do not double any Qs, but they do offer the $.05 credit for each reusable bag that you use. Please note: Any information published on www.thriftytexaspenny.com is protected by copyright. Please contact me {Read More}
Kroger & Albertson’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 6/6 – 6/12
June 6, 2012 by
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This week’s Kroger and Albertson’s matchups are brought to you by: Kroger Corn $.30 Chicken Leg Quarters $.59/lb. KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce 50% off use $1/1 or $1/2 from 5/13 SSPrice after Q = varies Albertson’s French’s Classic Yellow Mustard $.89 (Buy 10, save $5 promo) use $.30/1 from 5/13 SSPrice after Q = FREE (assuming your store is like most and triples)Glade Plugins Scented Oil Warmer $1.19 use $1.25 off on any Glade PlugIns Scented Oil warmePrice after Q {Read More}
Super 1 Foods Deals and Coupon Matchups 6/6 – 6/12
June 6, 2012 by
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You can print a copy of the Super 1 coupon policy here and the Super 1 internet printable coupon policy here. And don’t forget to carry your reusable bags for a $.05 credit per bag used! Please note: Any information published on www.thriftytexaspenny.com is protected by copyright. Please contact me if you would like to highlight or recap information found here. Information that is copied word for word is not permitted. Hormel Always Tender Whole Boneless Pork Loin {Read More}