Atlanta's Frugal Mom

I had a pretty good haul yesterday at CVS. I spent $7.95 OOP (after taxes, coupons, and ECB), AND got a $10 American Express card out of the deal! So, essentially, I made $2.05 by making these purchases! :-) For the purposes of clarification, this is what I purchased: 2 packs Pampers, 3 boxes Puffs tissue, Pantene shampoo, Pantene conditioner, 1 trial pack CVS brand travel wipes. I had $7 in ECB from their in-store coupon generator, manufacture coupons to stack, and a few ECB from previous trips to utilize.  Because I had $30 worth of qualifying merchandise (precoupon & pretax total), I was able to score a $10 giftcard, as well. Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara  

If you've tuned in to any episodes of TLC's  Extreme Couponing , then you've seen the overwhelming stockpiles the shoppers have built!  Certainly in comparison, theirs puts my meager stockpiles, if you could call it that, to shame!   Thank you, Coupon Queen Laci , The benefits  of couponing are maximized when one learns to stockpile, without a doubt.  Buying items at their lowest sales price, and stocking up on said item, certainly saves money in the long run.  It is an amazing way to ensure that you are not overpaying for items; nor that you'll have to run out and pay too much for an item, simply because you didn't have it in stock when it's needed.

Every week, Target offers free gift cards (gc), just for purchasing select items. This week, there's also a few non-giftcard freebies, too.  Additionally, there are some great coupon match-ups in this week's ad.  Finally, make sure you check out all the coupons available in this week's circular, most are only good through Wednesday -- so act quickly!! Huggies OR Pampers jumbo pack diapers - $8.99 each $5 gc WYB any 3 jumbo packs! 1.50/1 Huggies Little Swimmers @Target (Product Package) *  $2/1 Pull-Ups Training Pants printable *  $2/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers printable *  $6/4 Huggies Diapers (Future Savings) printable * $1/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-on Diapers, exp. 11/30/11 (SS 10/30/11 R) * $2/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers  (SavingStar.com) * $1.50/1 Huggies Diapers, exp. 12/17/11 (SS 11/20/11) * $2/1 Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers Diapers, exp. 12/17/11 (SS 11/20/11) * $1.50/1 Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers, exp. 12/3

Looking for something fabulously Thanksgiving, that will not only impress your guests, but help keep their arteries a little cleaner?  Look no further: it's the Butterball Oil-Free Electric Turkey Roaster/Fryer, available at Target for only $129.99!  As with all online orders over $50, shipping is free !  It's gotten rave reviews thus far, and it could arrive *just* in time for Thanksgiving.  ...and if not, perhaps as an early Christmas present.   Go here to check out this hot deal while it lasts!   Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara

Mommy Talk Surveys I've mentioned quite a few survey companies to y'all in the past.  (You can refresh your memory here and here , if you wish.)   Here's a new one, just for mommies.  You can earn cash rewards for sharing your opinion about baby products and services. It's free to join, AND you'll get $5.00 cash in your account, just for registering today!  I just registered in a matter of minutes, and quickly received a confirmation email, which allowed me to claim my $5 for registration.  There are tons of survey opportunities available, and -because MommyTalk seems to understand what a precious commodity time is for us- they show you approximate times for each survey, and -of course!- how much each pays.  (FYI: I see nothing under a dollar!!) Click here to register.  

AllFreeChristmasCrafts - 7 Thrifty Christmas Craft Ideas I don't know about y'all, but my lack of creativity lately has been quite depressing.  That's why I'm always up for suggestions, especially if they're free!   Check out this free eBook 7 Easy Christmas Crafts, featuring 21 pages of family-friendly Christmas craft ideas, easy-to-follow tutorials and color photos. Click here to download your copy today! Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara   **This post may contain affiliate links.**

Every week, Target offers free gift cards (gc), just for purchasing select items. This week, there's also a few non-giftcard freebies, too.  Additionally, there are some great coupon match-ups in this week's ad.   Kraft Stove Top  (12-oz)  OR Heinz Home Style gravy  (6 oz)  - $0.89 each *  $3/1 Butterball Whole Turkey Fresh or Frozen wyb any combo of (4) Heinz Homestyle Gravy, Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls or Stove Top Stuffing Mix, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 11/13/11) As low as $4.49 each after stacked coupons! French's French fried onions  (6 oz) - $2.79 each   * $0.50/1 French's French Fried Onions, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 11/06/11) * $0.50/1 French's French Fried Onions, exp. 1/15/12 (Share Something Delicious) *  $0.40/1 French's French Fried Onions printable *  $0.30/1 French's French Fried Onions printable As low as $1.99 each after coupons! Del Monte canned vegetables - $0.49 each *  B3G1 Del Monte Canned Vegetables wyb Canned Fruits Target

Take a moment and look at this snippet from this week's Walgreen's ad.  What do you notice? Hopefully, you see that the "coupon" price of a single roll of tape is NOT cheaper than the 3-roll pack, featured right above!  In this instance, it's cheaper to pay twice as much because you get three times the product!  You'd pay $2.97 for 3 individual rolls with the couponed price, but only $1.99 for 3 rolls with the sale price. Even utilizing currently available coupons, (namely $1/3 rolls, exp 11/18/11 SS), you're still better off with the 3-pack.  It's the difference between paying $1 for three after coupons, or $2 for 3 after coupons. Check out these two excerpts from this week's Kroger ads for Hillshire Farms deli meat:

A few weeks ago, I shared with you a hot tip for using your Sunday Coupon Preview .  Additionally, don't forget to check out which coupons will be in the paper this Sunday.  (--or Saturday, if you're lucky enough to get the Sunday paper on Saturday.)  :o) Here's a sneak peek at what's available, but head on over to the Sunday Coupon Preview for a FULL list! Colgate Save $1/1 Total Advanced toothpaste 4oz+ (12/3) Kotex Save $1/1 28ct+ pads or 80ct+ liners TARGET coupon (1/13/12) Crest Save $7/1 3D White Professional Effects or 2 Hour Express Whitestrips (12/31) DiGiorno Save $1/1 rising crust pizza (12/13) L’Oreal Save $2/1 Paris face product (1/8/12) Wanna see more, you gotta head on over there !  :o) Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara

InkGarden  - 100 Free Business Cards     I certainly love sharing a good freebie offer, and -well- if you're starting your own business, want some "mommy cards", or just have any practical use for printing or own cards, this is a great deal, provided by InkGarden!   Choose from 100 Free Business Cards plus shipping/handling, which should be less than $5. Use code   100FREE   for front and for back  for 1-sided cards, OR Use code   100FREE2   for 100 Free double sided business cards.   Click   here  order your FREE business cards today!! Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara

Halloween Photo Contest - Ends Nov. 15th   ...because you KNOW your kid looked cute this Halloween! Wanna get more than just your kids' candy this Halloween?  Reward yourself and your family with the CuteKid Halloween contest, and you could win a $500 shopping spree from Totsy.  Plus, four random winners will each receive $50 in Totsy prizes!   Just enter those adorable Halloween photos from now through Nov. 15, 2011. Share those Halloween moments with the CuteKid community for free!  Send your friends and family the link you'll receive in an email once your photo is entered into the contest so they can vote for your cutie. The photo that receives the most votes wins a $500 Shopping Spree from Totsy , and 4 additional random photos will win great prizes.  Good Luck! Click here to enter your child now! Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara

Here are some of the newest coupons ready to print at Coupons.com.  Remember, you can print Coupons.com right here on the blog.  Also, keep in mind the basics and ethics of printable coupons. Also, rumor has it Wal-Mart has a HORMEL party tray for $2 right now, which means, you can make a whole buck off that coupon! $1.00 off (2) SMUCKER'S ICE CREAM TOPPINGS $0.55 off two HOMRMEL Pepperoni packages $0.55 off 2 HORMEL Chunk Chicken $0.55 off two HORMEL Bacon Bits products $3.00 off HORMEL Party Tray product $2.00 off LLOYD'S Barbeque Ribs $0.55 off 2 HORMEL Chili products $1.00 off any JOHNSON'S Baby Oil product $1.50 off JOHNSON'S Baby Creamy Oil product Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara

Welcome to the Get Healthy 2 $50 Gift Card Giveaway!  Atlanta's Frugal Mom and about 20 other fantastic bloggers have teamed up with the wonderful people at  eVitaminMarket.com   to bring you the chance to win a $50 Target Gift Card OR a $50 Gift Card to  eVitaminMarket.com !   If you are looking to get healthier or make a lifestyle change, then   eVitaminMarket.com   is the perfect place for you.  there, you can find everything  needed to help aide you along your journey. From the popular line of HGC drops to vitamins and supplements for a healthier respiratory system, to   cold and immune products  and even stress management,  eVtaminMarket.com  carries them all. Per our sponsor, eVitaminMarket is your best resource for HCG Diet Homeopathics, Sweetleaf Stevia Zero Calorie Flavored Sweeteners, Mediral Homeopathics, Zeolite Natural Detoxification and much more! If you are just starting to hear about  HCG Drops  then take a moment to look around and read up on them on  eVita

Every week, Target offers free gift cards (gc), just for purchasing select items. This week, there's also a few non-giftcard freebies, too.  Additionally, there are some great coupon match-ups in this week's ad.   Playtex tampons  26 ct  - $6.99 FREE 36-ct Carefree Body Shape liner WYB any 2 Playtex OR Stayfree items * $1/1 Playtex Feminine Care Item @Target, exp. 12/17/11 (SS 10/16/11 R) * $1/1 Playtex Sport Tampons, exp. 11/30/11 (SS 10/02/11) * $1/1 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons, exp. 11/30/11 (SS 10/02/11) *  $1/1 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons printable *  $1/1 Playtex Sport Box printable *  $1/1 Playtex Sport Tampons printable * $1/1 Playtex Sport Tampons, exp. 12/31/11 (Peelie) * $0.50/1 Carefree Product, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 11/06/11) As low as $4.49 each after stacked coupons! Centrum  100 ct, sel var  - $9.99   $5 gc WYB any TWO of items listed! * $1/1 Centrum ProNutrients Supplement, exp. 11/30/11 (RP 10/30/11 R) *  $2/1 Centrum or Centrum ProNutrients N

Have you signed up with Recycle Bank yet?  It's truly one of the best win-win situations I've seen in quite some time.  You get rewarded for your efforts (think: awesome coupons!), including taking simple quizzes and pledges, as well as just having your recycling picked up each week (that's a no-brainer, right?!), and for purchasing products from companes they've teamed up with.  The impact your actions will have on this earth are long lasting, reducing your carbon footprint. You're likely already doing many of these thigns already, why not get rewarded for them?!  Go here to sign up with Recycle Bank today! Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara