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Shopping in reverse! Are you ready for the December 26 sales?

December 25, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Several months ago, I did a guest post about shopping in reverse. If you don’t do this practice, December 26 sales are great day to start.

Here’s all you have to do–

Tonight, after things have quieted down and you’re just sitting and relaxing, think about all the people you bought gifts for, and write all their names down, as well as the approximate value you want to spend on them. Keep that list with you whenever you shop and find great deals. Instead of thinking “Yeah, that’s a great price, but what would I do with it?” whip out your list! See if you have a spot for that item and you’ve already begun your shopping.

I love this concept for several reasons. Of course, it saves money to be able to buy a $10 gift for $2. But when the holiday season is here, I’m usually mostly done with all of my shopping and can relax and focus on family activities instead. I don’t have to stress about gifts for teachers and that sort of thing, because they are usually already purchased.

Good luck & happy deal hunting!

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After Christmas sales~ad chat

December 24, 2011 by · 1 Comment

I’m sitting here, having my coffee, surfing the web and perusing my Sunday paper (which I get on Saturdays). I’m pretty surprised at how thin the paper is.

JCPenney ad has a $10/$25 coupon on front page, plus a bunch of doorbusters from 6 am to 1 pm.

Target doesn’t have anything I’m interested in. They have, on the front page, a $75 gc back when you buy the PS3 or Xbox 360 bundles for $300. That seems odd to me–to be advertising that after Christmas. Maybe for kids who just get money from grandparents??

Kohl’s has a big ad, but it’s not any different from their other ads.

Ulta-has a $3.50 off $10 on front page of ad, plus we can pair that with Maybelline and L’oreal mfr coupons–and those brands are both on sale. Opens at 8 on Monday, first 100 people at each store get a $5 gc.

 

My favorites for December 26-

Yankee Candle-usually does 40% off

Big dept stores at mall–like Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, etc.-usually discounts deep enough to make it affordable

QVC outlet-deep deep discounts on fun stuff; I really like their Christmas things

 

Remember-make your list of everyone you need to buy for, think about teacher gifts and that kind of thing for NEXT YEAR! Yes, next year. But it all next week and store it.

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CVS Ad + Match-ups: 12/26-12/31

December 23, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

FREE after ECB/Coupon

$5.99 ECB wyb Zyrtec 24 Hour Tablets 5ct – $5.99 *Limit 1*
          $2/1 Zyrtec Product

Extra Bucks Reward
$3 ECB wyb 2 Theraflu Packets, Vapor Patch 6ct, Warming Syrup 8.3oz or Caplets 24ct – $4.77 *Limit 1*
          $4/2 Theraflu 12/04/11 SS Insert (exp 01/21/12)
          $3/1 Theraflu Warming Relief Syrup or Caplets 12/04/11 SS Insert (exp 01/21/12)
          $2/1 Theraflu Multi-Symptom Severe Cold with Lipton Green Tea & Honey Lemon Flavors 09/25/11 SS(exp 12/31)

$2 ECB wyb Sundown Herbals or Vitamins 30-300ct or Tree Tea Oil 1oz – $5.49 *Limit 1*
          $1/1 Sundown Vitamins or Supplements 12/11/11 RP Insert (exp 01/25/12)
          $1.50/2 Sundown Naturals Product
          $1/1 Sundown Naturals Vitamin or Supplement

$10 ECB wyb $30 of L’Oreal Skin Care (excludes clearance items) *Limit 1*
          $1/1 L’Oreal Paris Skincare 12/11/11 SS Insert (exp 02/05/12)
          $1/1 L’Oreal Paris Cleanser 11/06/11 RP Insert (exp 01/12/12)
          $1/1 L’Oreal Paris Moisturizer 11/06/11 RP Insert (exp 01/01/12)

$5 ECB wyb 2 Revlon Eye or Lip (excludes clearance items) *Limit 6*
          $1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product 10/09/11 Walmart (exp 12/31/11)
          $1/1 Revlon Cosmetics Item, excluding Trial/Travel Size, p.178 (exp 12/31/11) Vogue, Nov 2011
          $1/1 Revlon Cosmetics Item, excluding trial/travel size, p.45 (exp 12/31/11) Shape, Nov 2011

$5 ECB wyb $10 of Physicians Formula Cosmetics (excludes clearance items) *Limit 1*
          REBATE Physician’s Formula Organic Wear (exp 12/31/20) Physician’s Formula

Special Purchase

$10 GC wyb $30 of select CVS Brand Products
*Limit 5; Excludes ECB and extra value days offers, batteries, home diagnostice and testing, diabetic supplies, nicotine replacement, vitamins; no rainchecks*

Free CVS Glass Scale wyb $30 or more of Weight Loss Products
*Limit 1; Offer valid from 12/26/11 through 1/28/12. Coupon for a free scale will print immediately following qualifying purchase of $30 or more. Limit 1 Free scale per cardholder per week, while supplies last, no rainchecks.*

Beverages

Basic Purified Water 24pk – $2.88 *Limit 3*
Pepsi Products 2L – 2/$3 *Limit 6*
Pepsi Products 12pk – 3/$11 *Limit 6*
          $1/2 Pepsi Products, 2 12oz can 12-packs (exp 12/31/11) Peelie
          $2/2 Pepsi Product, 12 oz. can, 18, 20, or 24 pk (exp 01/11/12) SavingStar **
          $2/2 Pepsi Products (exp 12/31/11) Peelie
Folgers Country Roast Coffee 34.5oz – $6.99 *Limit 3*
          $1/1 Folgers Coffee, 3 oz+ 11/06/11 RP Insert (exp 02/15/12)
          $1/2 Folgers Coffee, 30 oz+ 12/04/11 RP Insert (exp 01/15/12)

Grocery

Mars Chocolate or Hershey’s Singles – $.79 *Limit 9*
Edy’s Ice Cream 48oz – BOGO *Limit 4*
Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Apple Jacks, Froot Loops, Cocoa or Rice Krispies Cereal 8.7-15oz – 2/$4 *Limit 4*
          $1/2 Kellogg’s Cereals (IE), 8.7 oz+
          $1/2 Kellogg’s Cereals (IE)
          $1/2 Kellogg’s Rice Krispies, Cocoa Krispies, Crispix or Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, 10 oz+ (exp 03/31/12) Peelie
          $1/2 Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Cereal, 14oz + (exp 03/31/12) Peelie
          $1/3 Kellogg’s Cereals
          $0.70/1 Kellogg’s Cereal, 8oz+ (exp 12/31/11) Peelie
DiGiorno Pizza – 2/$10 *Limit 4*
          $2/2 DiGiorno Pizzas (IE), 12.6-36.8 oz
Progresso Soup 18.5-19oz – BOGO *Limit 8*
          $1/4 Progresso Soups
          $1/4 Progresso Soups 12/11/11 SS Insert (exp 02/04/12)
          $1/4 Progresso Soup Cans 11/13/11 GM Insert (exp 01/07/12)
Tostitos 9-13oz or Lay’s Chips 10-10.5oz (excludes baked) – 2/$6 *Limit 6*
          $1/2 Tostitos Tortilla Chips AND Dip, 9 oz+ chips, 15 oz+ dip (exp 01/11/12) SavingStar  **

Health & Medicine

Nature Made Vitamins or Supplements – BOGO *Limit 6*
          $1/1 Nature Made Product
          $1/1 Nature Made Vitamin D
          $1/1 Nature Made Acai + SuperFruit
          $1/1 Nature Made Calcium
          $1/1 Nature Made Ultra Omega-3 Mini Fish Oil
          $2/1 Nature Made Beauty Pack 
          $2/1 Nature Made Prenatal Multi + DHA 
          $1/1 Nature Made Fish Oil

Household

Bounty Paper Towels 12pk – $9.99 *Limit 3*
          $0.25/1 Bounty Paper Towels or Napkins 11/27/11 P&G Insert (exp 12/31/11)
Charmin Basic 12pk, Ultra Strong or Ultra Soft 9pk Bathroom Tissue – $5.49 *Limit 3*
           $0.25/1 Charmin Bath Tissue 11/27/11 P&G Insert (exp 12/31/11)
2X Ultra Gain or Tide Liquid 19-32 loads, Gain Powder 31-40 loads or Fabric Softener 51oz – $5.99 *Limit 5*

Other

CVS Batteries AAA or AA 10pk, C or D 4pk or 9V 2pk – BOGO *Limit 4*
Christmas Candles, Home Decor, Trim-a-Tree, Animation, Outdoor Lighting, Select Gifts or Appliances (excludes Red Hot Deal items, light sets or boxed cards) – 50% Off
Personal Hygiene & Beauty
Aussie or Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, 10.1-13.5oz or Styler 6-14oz – 3/$9.99
          $1/2 Herbal Essences or Aussie Products 11/27/11 P&G Insert (exp 12/31/11)
Revlon ColorSilk Hair Color – $2.99
Sally Hansen Cosmetics – Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off *Limit 6*
          $3/1 Sally Hansen Wax Product
          $1/1 Sally Hansen Crackle Overcoat Nail Product
          $2/1 Sally Hansen Salon Effects Value Pack Real Nail Polish Strips, Walmart
          $0.50/1 Sally Hansen Product 10/09/11 Walmart (exp 12/31/11)
          B1G1 Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat WYB Crackle Overcoat, p.50 (exp 12/31/11) All You, Dec 2011
          B1G1 Sally Hansen Insta-Dr Top Coat WYB Crackle Overcoat, up to $4.97, up to p.50 (exp 12/31/11) All You
Colgate Optic White or Sensitive Pro-Relief – Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off *Limit 4*
          $1/1 Colgate Optic White Toothpaste, p.79 (exp 01/01/70) Allure, Sept 2011
          $1/1 Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste
          $0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste, 4 oz+ 12/04/11 SS Insert (exp 12/24/12)
          $1/1 Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief
          $1/1 Colgate Optic White Toothpaste, p.64 (exp 12/31/11) All You, Nov 2011
          $1/1 Colgate Sensitive Pro ReliefTM Toothpaste, 2.7 oz+ (exp 12/28/11) SavingStar **
Almay Cosmetics – Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off
          $1 / Almay Cosmetics (exp 03/05/12) Tearpad
          $1/1 Almay Color Cosmetic Product 10/09/11 Walmart (exp 12/31/11)
CoverGirl Eye – Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off
          $1/1 CoverGirl Product 12/11/11 SS Insert (exp 01/31/12)
          $1/1 CoverGirl Product, Any 09/11/11 Inside Package (exp 01/31/13)

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Locals! Great offer from Brandywine Prime~Monday only!

December 19, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Have you ever been to Brandywine Prime? I’ve been there several times, it’s very good. And they often do specials like half-price burger nights, half-price wine flights and stuff like that. They have a great gift card offer this week. I’m pretty much done with my shopping, but I may stop in & get one for us.

Today, Monday December 19th from 8:00am-7:00pm purchase a gift card from Brandywine Prime and we will add on 50% of the purchase amount at no extra cost.  You got it, 50% added value.  For example, if you purchase a gift card for $50, we will load $75 on it and only charge you $50.

 

There are three ways you can purchase the cards. 

First, log on to www.brandywineprime.com and click on by Brandywine Prime gift certificates or cut and paste this link,  http://www.bigchefguy.com/gc.asp, and follow the instructions.  You must put in promo code BP.  Don’t forget the promo code.   The gift cards will be mailed on Monday night, so you will get them in time for the holidays. 

Thirdly, you can stop into the restaurant between the hours of 10am and 7pm and purchase the card at the bar.  You will need to mention the promo code. 

There is a limit of $500 in purchases which means $750 in value.  You can contact the owner if you’d like to purchase more than that.

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