Holiday Clearance Sales, New P&G Brandsaver Insert
The day after Christmas has traditionally been a time to line up at the store early, just like Black Friday. This year, retailers have a different strategy. Having already attempted to counter this year’s recessionary pressure by offering deep discounts during the holiday shopping season, few are having special after Christmas sales. Instead, they announced their sales a few days before Christmas, lasting through this week.
So what is a bargain hunter to do?
Well, when the going gets tough, the tough go shopping. Find your local big box discount store, such as Walmart, Target, Kmart, and head on over to look for the clearance sales. You’ll find many holiday items marked at 50% off today - and if you wait a few days, you might find deeper discounts. You will also find the sales that were meant to entice you for last minute shopping still in effect. This is a good day to look for next year’s cards, decorations, or for party food and seasonal candies. Scout the bargains - and then come back LATER unless you think the supply will be gone.
I asked several Walmart clerks in my local store if they anticipated further reductions in clearance prices later in the week. “Mmm, maybe” , they all replied. There are no flyers in the stores, no local flyers available online today. “We don’t usually do a big after Christmas promotion”, said the one in the holiday section. Chatter among customers today was “wait, they always do cut the prices even further”. In the holiday section, there were quite a few artificial trees left, especially the big ones, already at half off. Big inflatable Santas for your yard also took up a lot of shelf space. So, it looks like I will be buying a new tree this year - in a few days.
You will find many great clearance items on sale at ToysRus. Their after Christmas offerings include many lowest prices of the season, half off, and DVDs at Buy 1 get half off prices. Keep watching their aisles too.
Usually, the Sunday papers before and after Christmas do not have coupon inserts. This Sunday, there will be an additional Brandsaver insert from Proctor and Gamble in many newspapers. Look for it, and use it for the great P&G sales already going on.
If you shop at KMart, don’t forget to sign up for their emails. YOu will receive two coupons for $5 off at Kmart in the mail. And look at their online specials - $1.00 shipping on almost everything! Wow! And NEXT WEEK, beginning December 28, use the coupons from your P&G insert to shop sales at Kmart - and receive a $5 Kmart coupon when you buy $25 worth of participating P&G Brands. You’ll find Tide, Charmin, Folgers, Bounty, and Pampers on sale next week.
Here are the Brandsaver coupons for 12/28/2008:
Always Infinity 14 ct.+ $1
Always Pad, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloths .50
Always Pantiliner 34 ct.+ .50
Aussie Product except trial $2 on 2
Bounce .25
Bounty Napkins .25
Bounty Towel .25
Cascade .50
Charmin .25
Cheer .35
Clairol Nice N Easy Hair Color Product $2
Clairol Nice N Easy Hair Color Product $5 on 2
Cover Girl $1
Crest Glide Floss 35M+ or Floss Picks, 30 ct. + $1
Crest Multicare, Whitening, Extra Whitening, etc. Toothpaste 4.2 oz.+ .75
Crest Rinse 945ML+ $1
Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel 4.2 oz.+ .50
Crest Whitestrips Premium, Pro Effects, etc. $5
Dawn .25
Dawn Direct Foam .50
Dawn Simple Pleasures .50
Downy Liquid Fabric Softener .25
Dunkin Donuts Coffee 11 oz.+ .75
Duracell CopperTop, PowerPix, Ultra Digital, etc. Batteries 4-pk+ .75
Duracell Hearing Aid Batteries with Easy Tab 6-pack+ $2
Fixodent Adhesive Cream 1.2 oz.+ .75
Folgers Decaf, Half Caff or Simply Smooth 10.85oz. + .50
Folgers Product 7 oz.+ .25
Gillette Body Wash except trial $2
Gillette Clinical Strength $1/1 or two Antiperspirant Deodorants
Gillette Fusion HydraGel, HydraSoothe, or HydraCool $1
Gillette Fusion Razor $4
Gillette Shampoo or Conditioner except trial $2 on 2
Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner $1
Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Product or Hair Color, no trial $1
Iams Canned Dog or Cat Food $1 on 10 cans or one Multi pack or Variety Pack
Iams Dry Dog or Cat Food $1
Infusium 23 Product except trial $3
Metamucil or Fibersure Product $1
Olay Bar Pack, Body Wash or In-Shower Body Lotion $1
Olay Definity Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser $3
Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser $1
Olay Hand and Body Lotion or Mousse except 30ML
Olay Ribbons Body Wash or Botanical Fusion Body Wash $1
Old Spice Anti-Perspirant Deodorant or Pro Strength Product 1.7 oz.+ $1
Old Spice Body Wash Product 12 oz.+ $1
Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage, or Indicator Manual Toothbrush .75
Pampers Diapers or Pants $1
Pampers Wipes 40 ct.+ .50
Pantene Product except trial $3 on 2
Pantene Styling Product, Hair Spray or Treatment except trial $1
Pepto .55
Prilosec OTC $1
Puffs FREE wyb 2 Vicks Products
Scope 946ML+ .75
Secret Product except trial .25
Tag Body Spray or Invisible Solid $1
Tag Body Spray or Invisible Solid B2G1F
Tampax 18 ct.+ .50
Tide .35
Vicks VapoRub, BabyRub or VapoSteam $1
Match Your Coupons to Savings at Walmart, Publix, CVS
There are no coupon inserts in the newspapers this weekend - if there are it will be a surprise. Usually the major publishers, Smartsource and Redplum do not publish an insert the Sunday before Christmas.However…
You’ve been clipping, and now it is time to cash in. So here are some great deals with cents off coupons!
Go to Walmart and match up these super specials with coupons:
Green Giant Steamers on sale for 1.00 - minus the $1.00 coupon in the Smartsource 11/26/08 insert - FREE
Philadelphia Cream Cheese on sale for 1.18 - minus the coupon for $1.00 off two available on a tearpad in many stores - your final cost is $1.36 for two bricks. You can also use the $1.00 off three coupon in the 12/7/08 Smartsource insert.
Pillsbury crescent or cinnamon rolls 1.50 minus .40 coupon from Smartsource 10/5/2008 insert - 1.10 final cost. Or use the printable coupon here
Next go to Publix, and be sure to snag a copy of their Winter Family Savings Book and their Celebrate Noche Buena booklet. Do you have a Matchbox Car enthusiast in the family? Get this stocking stuffer free at Publix this week - it is .99 and use the $1.00 coupon from the Winter Family booklet off any toy.
Also at Publix, you can stack the coupon for .75 off one Fresh Express Salad from the 11/16/2008 Redplum insert with Publix’s in store coupon for $1.00 off one in the Celebrate Noche Buena booklet. If you buy two, you can use Publix’s coupon for $2 off additional produce. As coupon enthusiasts say, YMMV - your mileage may vary with this experience. Most Publix stores will stack one store and one manufacturer coupon, but not for multiple items.
If you live in the land of double coupons at Publix, so much the better for you. Most of Florida does not have the fun of doubling coupons at Publix.
But wait, there’s more. CVS!!!
There are a bunch of Sunday and Monday only Extra Care Bucks Deals at CVS this week. If you have not signed up for a little red CVS Extra Care Buck Card, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? You can get extra dollars back in quarterly and instant rebates at the cash register for making your usual purchases. By shopping the sales and keeping an eye for when additional Extra Care Bucks (ECBs) are rewarded, you can save a bundle and keep the savings going. Use the ECBs you receive on one shopping trip as cash to pay for the next. And of course, on your next shopping trip, you will also earn ECBs for the products you paid for with the ECBs you already have!
On Sunday and Monday only, at CVS you can:
Buy Listerine for 2.99, and receive 2.99 in ECBs. There is a limit of 5 on this item. Use the tearpad coupon for $3 off 2 bottles for a profit.
Buy Excedrin Express gels (20 count) for $3.99, and receive $3.99 in ECBs. (limit one). Use the $2 off 1 Printable coupon for profit!
Buy Hall’s Naturals 25 Count for $2.59, and get 2.59 in ECBs. Use the .50 coupon found in the SmartSource 12/7/2008 insert for a profit.
Buy Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste for 2.99, and receive $2.00 in ECBs. Use the P&G insert coupon for 1.00 (from 11/29/2008) and receive the item free.
And throughout the week at CVS you can get these deals:
Coke products - get $5 ECB when you buy $15 worth of displayed products. This is combined with a sale of Coke 2 liter 4/$5, and 12 packs 2/ $11.
$10 ECB when you buy 3 Amex gift cards
$1 ECB when you buy Betty Crocker Brownie Mix - use the .50 off 2 printable coupon for additional savings. Sign up for Betty Crocker savings here.
These are just a few of the deals that await you. Gather those coupons, and start shopping! Let us know how you make out - with a long long register tape that dwindles down to very little money paid out of your pocket!
Sunday Coupons: Smart Source, Redplum, P&G 12/14/2008 - SUPER DEALS!
Wow, all this and Walmart’s All You Christmas magazine too! There sure are a lot of great cents off coupons out there, waiting for you to clip and take to your favorite store for added stacked up savings. Advertisers are trying to tempt you to buy holiday treats, and why not? It is a good time to take advantage of the savings. For example, many stores will have M&Ms on sale in the next few weeks. Take that 50 cent coupon for M&Ms in the RedPlum insert this week, and use it to buy the product on sale - if your store doubles coupons, you have additional savings.
It’s always a treat to see coupons for liquor items, for those who are interested in these. This week’s SmartSource insert features a coupon for $2 off 1 bottle of Bailey’s Irish Cream liquor, or $5 off two bottles. YUM. The coupon will be featured in RedPlum too, along with Jose Cuervo tequila. This is a good opportunity to stock up on these delicacies for holiday parties.
Speaking of holiday food, note the $1.00 coupons in the current Walmart All You Magazine for Tyson cornish game hens, Reddiwhip 16 oz size, and .50 off Swiss Miss Sensible Sweet Cocoa. If you live near a store that doubles coupons, you will have extra savings.
Thanks to the popularity of the P&G Brandsaver inserts, Proctor and Gamble has a nice year end offer in this Sunday’s insert: A mail in form for $120 worth of coupons! Buy $50 worth of P&G listed products, mail in the register receipts with price circled and the form from this Sunday’s insert, and receive some really great coupons for $1.00 off many of their brands. A preview of the coupons you will receive is here.
OK, here is the list of coupons for this week:
SMARTSOURCE 12/14
Air Wick Scented Oil Refills $1 on 2
Air Wick Warmer Unit FREE up to $3.19 wyb Scented Oil Refill
Almay Cosmetic or Skincare Product $1
Arm & Hammer Essentials Starter Kit $1
Baileys Original, Coffee, Mint Chocolate, etc. 750 mL or 1 L $2/1 or $5/2+
Balneol Hygienic Cleansing Lotion $1
Benefiber Chewable or Caplet $2
Benefiber $2
Benefiber Stick Pack $2
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix 17.5 oz.+ .40
Betty Crocker Frosting .50
Betty Crocker Box Muffin Mix .40
Betty Cocker Box Supreme Brownie Mix .50
Betty Crocker Potatoes box or pouch except Potato Buds .35
Bisquick Original, 40 oz.+ or Heart Smart Baking Mix .60
Blue Plate Mayonnaise .40
Bob Evans Side Dish .35
Campbells Chunky Fully Loaded Soup .75/2 cans
Campbells Chunky Soup .75/4 cans
Campbells Condensed Soup except Creams .50/5
Campbells Gravy .25/4 cans
Campbells Select Harvest Soup .50/2
Cottonelle Toilet Paper 4-pack+ .50
Daisy Sour Cream .50
Edna Valley Vineyard Wine, 750mL+ $2 DND
Franks Red Hot Sauce .50
Frenchs French Fried Onions .50
Frenchs French Fried Onions .75
Fujicolor Film 35mm Multi-pack, 72 exp+ .50
Fujifilm QuickSnap One-Time-Use Camera, 25 exp+ $1
Heluva Good Dip or Cheese .50
Life Fitness Product $1
Mazola Cooking Oil, 32 oz.+, Olive Oil, 17 oz.+ or Pure Cooking Spray 0.50
Mentos Gum $1
Mucinex Adult Product $1
Mucinex Childrens Product $1
Mucinex Nasal Spray $1
Pace Picante or Salsa 15 oz.+ .75 on 2
Pace Specialty Salsa $1
Pillsbury Crescent Dinner rolls .25
Pillsbury Frozen Grands Biscuits .40
Pillsbury Frozen Grands Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, Mini Cinnamon Rolls, or Dinner Rolls .40
Pillsbury Golden Layers or Grands Jr. Biscuits .40/3
Pillsbury Grands Sweet Rolls .40
Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads .40/2
Pillsbury Pet-Ritz Frozen Pie Crusts .50/2
Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough $1 on 2
Pillsbury Refrigerated Create n Bake Cookie Dough .55/2
Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands Biscuits .25
Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands Biscuits .35/2
Pillsbury Refrigerated Pizza Crust .40
Pillsbury Refrigerated Rolled Pie Crusts, .50/2
Pillsbury Sweet Rolls .40/2
Progresso Broth $1
Reddi-Wip Whipped Light Cream .50
Reynolds Oven Bags .65
Russell Stover Boxed Chocolates 8.25 oz.+ $1 DND
Russell Stover Private Reserve Boxed Chocolates 6.75 oz.+ $1 DND
Schick Quattro Titanium Razor $2
Schick Quattro Titanium Refill $2
Sea Best Breaded Product 9 or 10 oz. $1
Snapple Tea or Juice Drink, 16 or 17.5 oz. $1 on 2
Spice Islands $1 on 2
Swanson White Premium Chuck Chicken Breast .50/2
Tones Seasoning or Extract $1 on 2
Triple Cream Premium $1
Whitmans Sampler Boxed Chocolate 12 oz.+ $1 DND
Whitmans Soho Boxed Chocolates 3.3 oz.+ $1 on 2 DND
Zantac $1
Zantac 75 $1.50
RED PLUM
Advil Cold & Sinus, Allergy Sinus or Childrens Cold $1
All Natural Temptations Treats for Cats .50
Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila, etc. 750ml+ $2 DND
Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila, etc. 750ml+ $5/2 DND
Goodlife Recipe Cat Treats $1
Goodlife Recipe Dog Treats $1
Keebler Crackers 8 oz.+ $1 on 2
Kelloggs Corn Pops, Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, etc. 8.8 oz.+ $1
Kelloggs Eggo Frozen Product 75
Kelloggs Frosted Mini-Wheats or All-Bran Cereal 11.4 oz.+ $1
Kelloggs Rice Krispies or Crispix Cereal 10 oz.+ $1
Kelloggs Special K or Smart Start Cereal 11.4 oz.+ $1
Kelloggs Special K Protein Product or All-Bran Fiber Drink Mix or Bars 4 ct.+ $1 on 2
Kelloggs Special K Waffles .75
Kinoki Cleansing Detox Foot Pads $2
M&Ms, M&Ms Premium, Snickers, Twix, Skittles Starburst, etc. any 8.5 oz.+ .50
Pedigree Dog Treats $1
Pedigree Good Bites Dog Treats $1
Pepcid Product $1
Robitussin Product $1
Scotties Facial Tissue .50/3 boxes or one multipack
Temptations Treats for Cats .50
Treasure Cave Cheese 4 oz.+ .50
Wonka Candy 7.5 oz.+ $1 on 2
PROCTER & GAMBLE BRANDSAVER
Always Pads, Infinity, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloths .50
Clairol Natural Instincts $1
Crest Whitestrips Premium Holiday Gift Pack $5
Dawn .50
Downy $1
Duracell CopperTop, PowerPix, Ultra Digital, or Ultra Photo Lithium .75
Duracell Hearing Aid Batteries with Easy Tab $1
Febreze Candle $2
Febreze Fabric Refresher .50
Febreze Noticeables Starter Kit $1
Gillette Body Wash FREE wyb Fusion or Fusion Power Cartridge Pack
Gillette Clinical Strength Product 1.7 oz.+ $4
Gillette Shampoo FREE wyb Fusion or Fusion Power Cartridge Pack
Iams Healthy Naturals Dog or Cat Food any size $3
Olay Facial Moisturizer or Cleanser $1
Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer $5/1 or two Olay Regenerist Facial Cleansers
Oral-B Pulsonic, Professional Care or Sonic Complete $15 Rebate
Oral-B Refill Brush Heads 3 ct.+ $3
Pantene 24.5 oz.+ $2
Pringles 145g-214g .30/3 cans
Pringles Stix, Select, Snack Stack or Mini Product $1
Procter & Gamble $120 in Coupons Year of Savings Rebate
Tampax 18 ct.+ .50
Tide $1
All You Magazine 12/26 - red Christmas cover
Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes $1/2
Brut $1
C&H Sugar 2 lbs+ .75
Chex Cereals $1/2
Colgate Children’s Power Toothbrushes .75
Colgate Children’s Toothpaste .75
Dole Mandarin Oranges or Tropical Mixed Fruit .55/2
Dove Cream Oil Body Lotion $1.50
Dove SkinVitalizer $3.50
Heinz Seafood Cocktail Sauce $1/2
Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer $1
King’s Hawaiian Bread or Rolls .55
Lasting Finish Lipstick $1
Marie Callender’s Signature Sautes $2
Marzetti Veggie Dip .55
Mrs. Dash .50
Nestle Toll House Morsels $1/2
Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough $1/2
New York Brand Frozen Texas Toast .50
Ore Ida Steam ‘n Mash Potatoes $1
Orville Redenbacher’s Kernel Popcorn $1
Orville Redenbacher’s Popping Oil $1
Quattro Titanium Trimmer $4
POM Wonderful Pomegranates $1/2
Reddi-Wip $1 off 16 oz
Sexy Curves Mascara Buy 1, Get Colour Rush Free
Slim Jim .75
Suave Hand or Body Lotion 18 oz+ $1
Swiss Miss Cocoa Sensible Sweet .50
Tyson Cornish Hens $1
Wet Ones Hands & Face Wipes .75
Ziploc Brand Zip’n Steam Bags $1
Target Toy Deals
Target.com is always my first stop online when shopping for toys. They usually have some great deals going on, and I uses these deals to make my shopping list. By shopping from the deals instead of the entire store, I know that I am not paying full price for anything.
Here are the top toy deals that Target is featuring from now until Christmas.
Fisher-Price Smart Cycle for $99.99
This is one of the “must-have” toys for this season.
VTech Kidizoom Camera - Pink for $59.99
We have the blue version for my oldest son, and he loves to get creative with his photos!
FurReal Friends My Lovin’ Pup - Biscuit for $149.99
So cute.
Spin Master Battle Arena for $29.99
Many of the little boys in my son’s class are asking for this toy!
Badger Toys Doll Crib with Cabinet for $39.99
For creative role play.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Ultimate Lightsaber for $34.99
Big kids will want one for themselves.
Jump Smart Trampoline for $49.99
I’m always looking for new ways to get my kids some healthy exercise.
Air Hogs Zero Gravity Radio-Controlled Sports Car - Black for $29.99
Very cool.
Fisher-Price Elmo Live for $59.99
Gotta love Elmo!
Playskool Dance Cam for $44.99
This is a fun toy for a sleep over.
Baby Alive Learns to Potty Doll - for $48.89
One of my favorite toys as a child was Baby Alive!
LeapFrog Leapster2 - Green for $69.99
Lots of learning here.
LeapFrog Didj with Stars Wars: The Clone Wars Software for $89.99
Star Wars has stood the test of time.
Lego Mindstorms: NXT for $224.99
You can’t go wrong with Lego toys for creative play and the building of spatial recognition, logic and fine motoro skills. Here is an extra special gift.
Dell Cyber Monday Deals
Dell.com is having a huge Cyber Monday sale. The deals include discounts on Xbox 360 stuff, digital cameras, televisions, desktops and laptops. Here are the links for today’s Dell Cyber Monday deals.
Save $270 off the Sharp 32″ TV! Only $479 after Instant Savings
Save $50 off the Canon A590 camera! Only $119.99 after Instant Savings + 4GB memory card!
Buy Xbox 360 Arcade for only $199 and get Sing It FREE!
Save $275 off the Inspiron 1525 laptop! Only $519 after Instant Savings
Get the Inspiron Mini 9 for only $299 after $50 Instant Savings!
Get our most popular desktop for only $349 and save $115 on the Inspiron 530!
Save $608 off the XPS M1530 laptop! Only $1,199 after Instant Savings
Get the new Inspiron 518 desktop for only $499 after $185 Instant Savings!
Coupon News: New P&G insert 11/30 and double coupons at KMART!!
Are we in luck! Usually, there are no coupons in the paper the Sunday after Thanksgiving. But this weekend, we have a Proctor and Gamble Brandsaver insert on Sunday, 11/30/2008 in most major newspapers. See what is included at the end of this article.
The best news for coupon clippers who are caught up in the seasonal shopping frenzy is that KMART is continuing to double manufacturer’s coupons up to $2 NATIONWIDE during the week of 11/30-12/6! There are some restrictions - you may purchase 4 of the same items with coupons and the doubling does not apply to buy 1 get 1 free promotions. Kmart will NOT accept internet printed coupons. Still, in a large store like this, it really saves time and gives you extra savings while you are Christmas shopping. This is great news for folks who live in the land of no double coupons ever.
Here are some possible combinations:
You could use the .40 coupon that appeared in the 11/16 Smartsource insert for Betty Crocker Cookie Mix. Kmart has these on sale for 2 for $3. If you have one coupon, your final cost is 2 for $2.20. If you have two coupons for the two items, (remember, only one can be doubled) your final cost is $1.80. That is 90 cents a package instead of $1.50 a package! Kmart is giving $5 off any combination of 3 Tide, Downy, Luvs, Bounty, or Charmin items. If you use coupons for these you will realize extra savings. As we say in coupon trader circles, YMMV - Your Mileage May Vary - on how many coupons you can stack with in store promotions, and how the doubling will work.
Here is the P&G coupon list for Sunday:
Aussie except trial $2/2
Braun Series 7, Series 5, or Series 3 Shaver $10
Charmin .25
Clairol Nice n Easy Hair Color $1
Clairol Perfect 10 Hair Color $5
Cover Girl Face Product, FREE wyb Cover Girl Foundation
Crest Healthy Radiance $1.50
Crest MultiCare Whitening, Extra Whitening, Vivid White, etc.toothpaste 4.2 oz.+ $1
Crest Rinse 473mL+ .75
Crest Whitestrips Premium, Pro Effects, Daily Whitening Multicare, etc. $5
Duracell CopperTop, PowerPix, Ultra Digital, or UltraPhoto Lithium
Batteries .75
Duracell Daylite LED Flashlight $1
Fixodent Adhesive Cream 1.2 oz.+ .75
Fixodent Adhesive Cream 2 oz.+ $2/2
Folgers Gourmet Selections Product .50
Folgers Product 7 oz.+ .25
Gillette Body Wash except trial size $2
Gillette Clinical Strength $1/1 or two Antiperspirant Deodorants,
Gillette Fusion HydraGel, HydraSoothe, or HydraCool $1
Gillette Fusion Razor $4
Gillette Shampoo or Conditioner except trial size $1
Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styling Product except trial size $1
NyQuil or DayQuil $1.50
Olay Body Wash, Bar Pack or In-Shower Body Lotion $1
Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser $1
Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleaner $3 on 2
Olay Hand & Body Lotion except 30mL $2
Oral-B ProfessionalCare, Pulsonic or Sonic Complete $10 Rebate
Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, or Advantage Toothbrush $1/1 or two
Indicator Toothbrushes
Oral-B Refill Brush Heads 3 ct.+ $1
Oral-B Stages Manual Toothbrush or Toothpaste $1 on 2
Pampers Diapers or Pants $1
Pantene except trial size $1 on 2
Pepto-Bismol .55
Prilosec OTC $1
Puffs FREE wyb two Vicks Products
PUR Faucet Mount or PUR Pitcher $5
PUR Replacement Filters or Flavor Options Cartridges 2-ct. $2
Tag Body Spray or Invisible Solid $1
Tag Gift Set $1
ThermaCare Arthritis HeatWraps except trial size $1.50
ThermaCare HeatWraps except trial size $1
Tide $1
Tide To Go .35
Vicks Early Defense .55
Vicks Formula 44 CustomCare .55
Vicks VapoRub, BabyRub, Casero, Sinex, Vapor Inhaler, or Cough Drops, etc. .55
Zooth Manual Toothbrush or Toothpaste $1 on 2
The Black Friday Deals
I hope that you are having a great holiday!
The Black Friday ads and deals are officially out for a number of the top stores. Successful Black Friday shopping has a lot to do with careful planning. Here are some Black Friday links and deals for you! (Just keep in mind that even though you are getting a sneak peek, some of these links may not work until the actual day of the sale.)
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart opens at 5 a.m. in most locations, and the in store deals will vary according to where you live. You can get a preview just by entering your zip code. There is a $125 Blu-Ray player that I’ve got my eye on! Just click here: Wal-Mart Black Friday
Check out these other Wal-Mart online deals as well.
97 Cent Shipping on Select Toys
Sears
I really like Sears because you can get so many different things in one place, which is perfect for holiday shopping. There are so many deals going on here, I had a hard time choosing which ones to post!
Target
If you visit Target’s website, you’ll see the amazing array of deals going on. There is free shipping on practically everything, the amazing four-day weekend sale, and up to 75% off of clearance items. Just click here: Target Sales
Also, make sure to use this link to get to the secret online only sale!
Happy shopping!
Black Friday Shopping - Team Up, Strategize, and Enjoy!
So just how DO you survive Black Friday, let alone get the bargains that caused you to leave your comfortable bed in the wee hours of the morning?
Have a strategy. Plan to survive. Plan to win. Plan. Plan. Plan.
First, check the stores online and the circulars in your local paper. See what deals appeal to you most. Remember, when an item is available in limited quantities, it will go very quickly. Plan what store you will hit first - and know where the merchandise is in that store. Have your coupons organized, and use credit or debit cards that offer some kind of rebate. Be ready with a backup strategy for shopping if the top item on your list is in short supply.
Sometimes it is good to divide and conquer - several members of a family can divide up, with one at each store. Or decide which store is most important to shop first, and spread your team out! No matter how early the doors open, be there as far ahead as you can. If a large store opens at 4 or 5 am, you need to be standing in line no later than an hour before opening if you want to score the most limited deal.
Yes, the lines really do stretch all the way around the store and down the parking lot to the highway. So dress warm, and carry cell phones and bottled water. Plan which items you will be looking for first. Once the doors open, it will be a rush, so you really have to know where you are going. If they ran out of cameras at one store, your cousin at another store might be able to score the item.
If you are shopping alone, just focus on the items you are after. Don’t get caught up in the initial confusion and rush. Know where you are going and work the store. If you have young children with you, make the occasion a sleepy but happy one, with time for treats, potty breaks, and fun. Yes, even children are part of Black Friday - in strollers and slings and wraps, or riding in the basket. Of course, Santa’s helpers will have to be discreet!
Above all, be of good cheer! Don’t be pushy, rude, argumentative. Stand firm in the line, and develop a friendly rapport with the other shoppers. People often swap tips, but beware of rumors that might mislead you or throw you off track. Courtesy goes a long way with bargain shoppers.
The nicest part of Black Friday is coming home with great bargains, making leftover turkey sandwiches, and then setting up the computer for Cyber Monday - and all the incredible online sales that will take place daily and hourly from Thanksgiving eve through Monday.
Black Friday or Cyber Monday? When to Get the Best Deals
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two days out of the year when we all scramble to get those great deals. But I have a little secret for you. The best deals may be had on neither of these two days. Let me explain why.
Traditionally, since the 1960s, the day after Thanksgiving is is known as “Black Friday,” the first official start to holiday shopping. Retailers provide great door buster deals at amazing prices on the hottest items. On “Cyber Monday,” that is the Monday after Black Friday, online shopping websites post their hottest deals.
But times have changed.
Cyber Monday came about when broadband connections to the Internet were rare in homes. Bargain hunters waited until they got back to work on Monday to use their work computers to get the best online shopping deals, and thus Cyber Monday was born.
Today, having a speedy Internet connection is more common. Online retailers recognize that shoppers can go online at any time to do their shopping, so they post their advanced deals on…da da da..Thanksgiving! You don’t want to miss out.
So while the turkey is in the oven, while the casseroles are being cleared from the table, or while the rest of the family is napping on the couch, sneak over to the computer and check out some really great deals. You may have your holiday shopping completed before anyone can say “turkey sandwich.”
Special Grocery Deals for Thanksgiving
Speaking of coupons….
Match these deals together at your favorite local stores!
Kroger – With a $25 purchase, you receive a specially priced turkey. Prices are as follows: Butterball Tom Turkey 16-20 lbs-$12.00, Private Selection Hen 12-14 lbs-$6.00, Private Selection Tom 16-20 lbs-$8.00.
Stretch that $25 purchase as far as it will go! Print the coupons here (limit 2) for .55 off one Cinnamon Toast Crunch and one Honey Nut Cheerios. They are on sale for $2.50. Use the smartsource printable coupon with the in store checkout instant savings of $2 off 4 boxes, and your final price is $1.45 each. Buy four 12-packs of Coke, get a fifth one free – they are priced at $3 this week, so your final price is $2.40 each. There are special sales this week on celery, pie shells, and great combination with coupons – for example, smart balance buttery spread is on sale for $1.99, if you use the $1.00 coupon from the Red Plum Sunday coupon insert of Sept 7, your final cost is .99.
Meijer – There are great deals on Turkey and other meats. Get $10 off Grade A Hen Turkeys or $16 off Grade A Tom Turkeys with an additional $20 purchase. These include Honeysuckle brand, and you can use a $1.00 coupon which appeared in some Smart Source inserts on November 16. While you are stretching that $20 purchase – Meijer milk is on sale for $2.50 a gallon and Kelloggs cereals are on sale for $2.33 each – use the $1.00 coupon in the November 9th Red Plum insert and your cost is $1.33. Green Giant 12 oz frozen veges are .89 this week – use the coupon from this week’s Smart Source newspaper insert and get them FREE.
Meijer doubles coupons in some areas. Please check with your local store for sales, as they vary from region to region.
We’ll be featuring more stores, and more matchups in the days ahead!