Shopping Clearance at Target

I scored some great deals at Target yesterday by shopping the clearance sections.  One of my favorite things to do at Target is to shop all the inside end caps (the ones NOT on the main aisle).  I have scored some great deals doing this and yesterday was no exception. 

I got Olay Body wash (value twin packs x 3 for a total of 6 bottles) priced at $2.48
I had $1.50/1 coupon x 3
total= 2.94 or 49 cents a bottle!

Garnier conditioner with free shampoo priced at $1.48
I used a $1/1 coupon
total= 48 cents!

I also picked up a hot outfit for myself in the clearance racks- I will show you that tomorrow (I am working on a post, that will hopefully become a series)

Kimberly

Count Monkula the Sock Monkey

Well, Jack found a new home with my hubby's coworker and Jack 2.0 went to his boss, so I made a new monkey today.  Meet Count Monkula, he is full of Halloween spirit, and he is a little batty.  (really, look at the back of his head).  Like Jack, the Count has little fangs, but as long as we share our candy with him he promises not to bite.








If you find yourself longing for a little Monkula to share your candy with, let me know and I can see about whipping one up for you.

Night!

Kimberly

Target Run 10/22

2 Hershey Kisses @ $2.69 each
2 Ronzoni Whole wheat pasta @ $1.13 each
1 4 pack GE light bulbs @ $2.44
4 Reach Dental Floss @ $.97 each
1 Market Pantry Bread @ $.99
1 Scrubby thing (for hubby to use with his free Nivea Body Wash) @ $1.37
1 Market Pantry Milk (not pictured) @ $1.99

 Total  = $17.32

Coupons used
$1/1 off Hershey Kisses Target printable x 2
$1/1 off Hershey Kisses SS 10/ 17 x 2
$1/1 Ronzoni Past Target printable x 2
$.50 bread Target printable
$1 off GE lightbulbs from PG I think?
$1.5 off GE lightbulbs Target Printable
$1 off Reach printable x 4
Coupon total = $13

so $4.32 before tax + $.89 tax Paid with $5 Target Gift Card (from previous Curel deal)
Total out of Pocket = $.21 !!! 

Meet Jack, the Halloween Sock Monkey

I promise I do more than shop (and save).  And to prove it to you, I shall introduce you to Jack -

I ran across these cool orange socks at Target and knew I had to make them into a Halloween Monkey.
I wasn't really intending to sell him, I just thought he would be a great addition to our Halloween decor and monkey collection.  However, as it turns out, Hubby mentioned Jack during a  meeting at work (he works with all ladies) and a gal asked to buy him sight unseen, and then his boss asked for one too.  So I guess I will be making more, and going back to Target for more socks (I only thought to pick up 2 pair, so I will need more to make one for us to keep). 
 
I don't mind making more - in fact, I really love making monkeys.  Truth be told, I have like 15 more monkeys I haven't listed for sale, because I like making them more than I like taking pictures of them (you know, good, quality pictures, something I have not mastered in the least). 

Speaking of Haloween, are your decorations for Halloween spooky or cute?

And remember-
I am a monkey maker, not a picture taker.

I hope you enjoyed meeting Jack.


 Kimberly

Ohh La la Rue La La- how I love a great deal!

I just came across this site, Rue La La - it is similar to Haute Look- and they are offering new members a $20 credit!  I signed up, and I have my eye on this little tank.
It is made to slim your tummy! And at $35 + my $20 credit I could have it for $15!  How sweet is that?  You can sing up too, though it is by invitation only so click below to grab an invite- and either use the $20 right away or hang on to it till something catches your eye (new items are added daily!)
http://www.ruelala.com/invite/middlemama

Kimberly

How I MADE $6.08 at Alberstons Today

Woo hoo!  call me a coupon nerd, but I am so excited about the deal I just did at Albertsons today.
 I got all this and 8 cents back in cash + $6 in catalinas!

Here's what I did:
(4) Betty Crocker Cake Mix
(4) Betty Crocker Frosting
(5) Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
- (3) .75 off both cake + frosting coupons from 10/3 GM insert
-(1) .50 off both cake + frosting coupon
-(1) $.50/2 fruit snacks from 9/12 SS or 10/3 GM
-(1)  $1.00/3 fruit snacks
- $5.00 Instant Savings Promo
(2) Instant Oatmeal
-(1) $2/1 off Oatmeal  printable
-(1)  $1/1 off Oatmeal (from insert, forget which one)
1.41 lbs for Bananas 59 cents per lbs
-(1) off produce coupon (tear off pad in front of Oatmeal, buy 2 oatmeal, get $1 off produce)
(1) Iceberg Fresh Express salad 88 cents with in ad coupon
-(1) $1 off Fresh Express printable coupon
3 doublers
paid with $10 catalina from last week, got 8 cents cash back, + (2) $3 catalinas for buying Betty Crocker
 Total saved $46.86!

Kimberly

ConAgra Promo at Albertsons

Well after trying 3 Albertsons in the past week, I finally found one I could do the ConAgra promo at as one of my favorite blogs has been describing.  I went to the Albertsons in Woodinville WA.  I had semi success- as I was able to use my $10 catalina from a previous trip, buy $25 worth of ConAgra products (pre- sale prices) and score another $10.  I then took my groceries to the car and headed back in to roll the deal again.  This time I bought another $25 worth of ConAgra products (pre-sale price) and paid with my $10.00 catalina- with an out of pocket of $1.01- but the catalina did not print again.  I went over to customer service and explained what happened, and the gal said it has been an issue alot so she just wrote me up a rain check for $10 off my next order.  I decided not to push my luck, and called it a day.  I will use my rain check later on a different deal.  All in all I spent $47.52 out of pocket and still have $11.50 in catalinas and I went home with $128.50 worth of groceries.  ( I have to get some items not included in the deal, as I am new to couponing and thus don't have my needs all stockpiled yet).  Not included in the picture, that I also purchased = 12 rolls of Angel Soft  Toilet paper and a loaf of garlic bread.

Have you had any luck with the ConAgra deal?  I know alot of the stores are on the older system and you have to purchase $25 worth of product post-sale price for the Cat to print.  I am thinking of trying the Bonney Lake store tomorrow.  I would love to hear your experiences.