Saving $$$ at A & P Supermarket

I happen to live near A &P supermarkets. There are 3 of these markets within 10 miles of my home. I don't think A&P is the cheapest supermarket, but sometimes we have to go with what is available in our area. I always recommend signing up for a supermarket's bonus card. A&P is one that offers a bonus card. They also take coupons from other supermarket chains and they DOUBLE coupons (no internet coupons ). I didn't really need a lot of things this week, but I still did well combining coupons with sale items. I spent $64.83 - my original total was $105.38.
The highlights were...

2 BabyBell cheeses for 99 cents each.
3 boxes for Quaker Instant Oatmeal for less than $4.00 total.
Capri Sun juices for $1.50.
2 Fiber One bars for $1.50 each

A good day at A&P!

Free Kashi Cookie - Oatmeal Dark Chocolate

Kashi is giving away a free Oatmeal Dark Chocolate cookie here. Yum...I wish it was already here!!!

Win Free Clinique 3 Step Skin Care System

Clinique is found at many department stores in the area. They are having a great giveaway online. 30 sets of their 3 Step Skin Care System will be given away everyday. Even if you don't win - the simple survey will tell you what 3-step products are good for you to buy the next time you visit Clinique. Visit Macy's Beauty to enter.

Saving $$$ at CVS week of 9/7

I had to use some CVS ECB's that were expiring this week.

purchased on Sunday...

1 Revlon Nail Polish at $3.99
2 Aussie Hair Products at $2.49 each
1 Loreal Skin Genesis at $ 5.99
1 Renuzuit Triscents at $7.99

coupons used:
- $2.00/2 Aussie
-$4.00 - Triscents
-$15.00 in ECBs

OOP: $2.07
ECBs earned $14.00
total saved today $30.00

Saving $$$ at CVS

This week is the second time I have visited CVS using coupons and my Extra Care Bucks (ECB). To learn more about "CVSing" visit Money Saving Mom to learn CVS 101.

Here is my transaction today:

1st Transaction:
Aveeno facial cremes (2) at $13.99
Tide (I needed it and they didn't have the one I had a coupon for) at $5.49
Bounty Paper Towels(8) at $6.49

used: Aveeno coupons for -$2.00
Aveeno coupon for -$1.00
J and J coupon for - $1.00
Bounty paper towel -$1.00
ECB -5.79
ECB -2.00
CVS -2.00/10

OOP: 26.68
Earned $10.00 ECB

2nd Transaction:
Claritin 24D at $8.99
Covergirl Wetslik at $5.99

used: Claritin coupon -$2.00
ECB -$5.00

OOP: 8.04
Earned $6.99 ECB

Total saved today = $41.79

Saving $$$ with Ice Cream

I love ice cream in the summer. It is always a hit with kids as well. I found two great ways to save some dollars while eating ice cream! Check these out...

Carvel - Carvel Ice Cream is having customer appreciation day on Sept. 20th (Sat) from 12-5. Visit Carvel and you can get a fee lil rounder ice cream sandwich for free just for coming in! They will also be having small soft serve cones for 59 cents. Find Carvel locations here.

Cold Stone Creamery is having the world's largest ice cream social on Sept. 25 (Thurs) from 5-8pm. Everyone who visits will help support Make A Wish foundation. You will receive a free Make A Wish Creation (two choices) Jack's or Emily's creations (3 oz - Like It size). A donation is recommended. Find Cold Stone locations here.

Saving $$$ visiting Outlet malls

While on vacation last week, I visited the outlets in Rehoboth Beach, DE. I went to the QVC outlet store and they were having an amazing sale. I was able to purchase clothes totaling $112.00 and with a 70% discount - I paid $37.00. This shopping trip made me want to visit more outlets near the NYC area. Here are some great outlet shopping nearby...

***Woodbury Common Premium Outlets - Central Valley, NY

***Tanger Outlets - Riverhead and Deer Park (Long Island) and Westbrook, CT

Jersey Gardens - Elizabeth, NJ

Atlantic City Outlets: The Walk


***If you are a member of AAA - get additional savings with a free coupon book. Visit the information desk at these outlets.