Typically on Mondays I would post my weekly menu plan and homemaking plan. This week I have absolutely no plans, so I thought it would be the perfect time to let you know about some changes coming up and ask for some input for what content you’d like to see in the next year. I’ve decided to split my blog and host my shopping scenarios for CVS and Walgreens on new sites. There’s a need for expanded scenarios and I {Read More}
Thrifty Texas Penny Changes in 2013 – What You Can Do to Help
December 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Walgreens Scenario 12/30 $39.61 for $6.03 OOP (no starting RRs)
December 29, 2012 by
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Last week’s scenario ended with 2000 points, so we have nothing to roll to this week’s scenario Transaction 1 Brain Strong Prenatal Multivitamins and DHA supplements 60 ct. @ 10 use $4/1 Brain Strong Supplements from Vitamins & Answers booklet found on vitamin aisle at some stores.New total: $6, get $10 RR Transaction 2 Fit Smart Simply Slim Weight Loss Supplements 60ct @ 10 use $10 RR from T1new total: $0.00, get $10 RR Transaction 3 3 Thermacare Heat Wrap {Read More}
Walgreens Deals and Coupon Matchups 12/30 – 1/5
December 29, 2012 by
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Senior Discount Day Thursday 1/3 15% off (excludes dairy, gift cards, etc) and 20% off Walgreens brand Gallon Milk $3.49 (prices regional – usually $2.49-$2.99 in Tyler) 2 liter 7Up, A&W, Sunkist, Canada Dry or Hawaiian Punch $1 Triaminic Cold & Cough 4 oz $5.89 or 2/$10, get 1000 points WYB 2 use $3/1 Triaminic catalina Q (printed for me in December at Walgreens) use $3.00 off any two Triaminic products use $2/1 Triaminic printablePrice after Qs and points = as {Read More}
CVS 12/30 Proctor & Gamble Deal Scenarios
December 29, 2012 by
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If you follow my scenarios every week you’ll need to buy an additional $18.60 by 12/31 to get your last beauty club rewards for this year. The first two scenarios are just for you Scenario A 4 CoverGirl EyeShadows @ $15.96 2 CoverGirl Blush Cheekers @ 9.98 2 Tide @ 11.92 subtotal: $37.86 BOGO 50% Covergirl takes off $6.50 new subtotal: $31.36 use (3) $3/2 Covergirl from 9/23 Parade Magazine Insert (expire 12/31 as do the Beauty Club Rewards) use {Read More}
CVS Scenario 12/30 $11.10 for $1.23 OOP
December 29, 2012 by
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This week we’re just starting with 2 little ole $1 ECBs from last week’s scenario. If I personally only had $2 in ECBs I would just split this up into 2 transactions. But if you’re trying to get the most bang for your buck this is the way I’d plan it. Transaction 1 Suddenly Sleep 4 ct. @ 2.87 use both $1 ECBs from the past 2 weeksnew total: $0.87, get $2.87 ECB Transaction 2 1 GE Energy Smart Light {Read More}
CVS Deals and Coupon Matchups 12/30 – 1/5
December 28, 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. Mars Chocolate Singles 1.08 – 1.92 oz $.75, get $.75 ECB (limit 1)Price after ECB = FREE Sudden Sleep 4 ct. $2.87, get $2.87 ECB (limit 1)Price after ECB = FREE Proctor and Gamble Buy $30, get $10 ECB (limit 1)Duracell Alkaline AA or AAA 8 pk, C or D 4 pk, 9 volt 2 pk or ultra power AA/AAA {Read More}
Buying Something With a Gift Card Doesn’t Make It Free
December 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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It’s easy to look at a gift card as free money. But when the gift card is empty you’ll be spending money out of your own pocket again, so don’t blow that gift money on the first pretty thing that catches your eye. Be sure to make sure the items you’re buying with it are worth the sales price. Register Rewards and ECBs need to be looked at in the same way. A $10 item purchased with $10 ECBs/RRs that {Read More}
Brookshire Brothers Deals and Coupon Matchups 12/26 – 1/1/2013
December 26, 2012 by
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Here is a copy of the Brookshire Brother’s Coupon Policy. Please note there is a 20 coupon/day limit per customer or household. There is also a limit of 3 like coupons. These are the items from this week’s sale ad that I think are a good deal. Green Cabbage $.33/lb. Lays or Doritos 10-11.5 oz $2.50 Hass Avocados $.50 each Del Monte Pasta Sauce 26-26.5 oz $.77 Rotel $.88 1 Gallon Old Fashioned Ice Cream $4 Hy-Top 8 oz Whipped {Read More}
Super 1 Foods Deals and Coupon Matchups 12/26 – 1/1/2012
December 26, 2012 by
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Here is the Super 1 coupon policy and the Super 1 internet printable coupon policy. Don’t forget to carry your reusable bags for a $.05 credit per bag used! Cabbage $.28/lb. Large Green Bell Peppers or Cucumbers $.50 each Medium Pork Spareribs $1.47/lb. Frito Lay Tostitos 9-13 oz $2.29 with in ad Q Earl Campbell’s Smoked Sausage 40 oz $4.97Price per lb. = $1.99 Truckload Sale Friday – Sunday onlyPork Butt Roast $.99/lb. limit 3 3 lb. Bag Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets $4.97Price per lb. = $1.66 {Read More}
Brookshire’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 12/26 – 1/1/2012
December 26, 2012 by
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Thanks to Pary Moppins 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. These are my favorite deals for Brookshire’s this week. Brookshire’s Bread or Buns $.89 Sweet Baby Ray’s $2 use $1/$4 purchase Savingstar e-credit Price after e-credit = $1.50 each WYB 2 Buy Tyson Fully Cooked Chicken get: {Read More}