If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq . You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services.How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! It is FREE and it only takes a second.Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these? Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers over there need to know we are behind them.This takes just 10 seconds and it's a wonderful way to say thank you. Please take the time and please take the time to pass it on for others to do. We can never say enough thank you's.Thanks for taking to tim e to support our military!

Took DH, what a mistake. But he is home for the week, because our county doesn't have school for the whole week. So he wanted to go.

Spent 72.24 saved 30.00. Savings: 29.34%. Not bad being that we mainly got produce.

Went to CVS to get the Complete Solution and finish the Maybelline before Thanksgiving sales begin.

#1 (My card)
9.99 Peyton Spa Set
8.99 Maybelline Mineral Powder Foundation
=18.98
-3 Maybelline Q
+.24 tax
=16.22
-15 ECB
=1.22 on Gift Card
+ 3 Spa ECB, 8.99 Maybelline ECB, which is a cost of 4.23

#2 (My card)
8.99 Complete Contact Solution
2.65 Clearasil Face Wash
=11.64
-2 Complete Q
=9.64
-8.99 ECB
=.65 on Gift Card
+8.99 Complete ECB, which is a cost of .65

#3 (DH Card)
1.99*5 Dial Soap 3pk
8.99 Maybelline Mineral Powder Foundation
=18.94
-2 Maybelline Q
-.3*5 Dial Q
+.24 tax
=15.68
-15 ECB
=.68 on Gift Card
+8.99 Maybelline ECB + 5 Dial ECB, which is a cost of 1.69

#4 (My card)
8.99*2 Complete Contact Solution
=17.98
-1 Complete Q
-2 Complete Q
=14.98
-8.99 ECB
-3 ECB
=2.99 on Gift Card
+17.98 Complete ECB, which is a profit of 3!! MONEY MAKER

Grand total: Bought 67.54 worth of merchandise at a cost of 3.57 which is savings of 94.71%!!

I did 2 identical transactions, but somehow they came out differently.

#1 (my card)
8.99 Maybelline Mineral Power
1.50 Paper
=10.49
-3 Maybelline Q
-4 ECB
-3.49 ECB (4 dollar ECB adjusted)
+.18 tax
=.18 on Gift Card
+8.99 Maybelline ECB, which is a profit of 1.32

#2 (DH card)
8.99 Maybelline Mineral Power
1.50 Paper
.50 Mounds Bar (this was used b/c the ECB didn’t adjust so I needed a filler)
=10.99
-3 Maybelline Q
-8 ECB
+.18 tax
=.17 (a penny overage!) on Gift Card
+8.99 Maybelline ECB, which is a profit of .82

Grand total: Bought 20.98 worth of merchandise for a profit of 2.14, which is 100% savings!

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These start on Thursday 11/26 when your store opens. If it is 24 hours, it should start at 12:01 am, but check to be sure :) They are the deals I am planning on doing and they are in order of profit margin so if there is a mad rush I can go where I can make the most money and get the products I want.

DH just broke his Sonicare toothbrush, and I was hunting around the flyer. Guess what is on SALE! The Sonicare! Yippie. It is 49.99, save 33.33 so it is regularly around $82! I'm excited :) Just wish I had more $10 off $50 Qs. Maybe I'll get one in the printer today.

Soleil razor 5.99 get $5.99 limit 2 ($3 Q) = $3 profit
Loreal lip gloss Juice Sheer 6.99 get $6.99 limit 2 ($1 Q) = $1 profit (or try $2 makeup Q) for $2 profit
Colgate Advanced Fresh/Clean paste 2.99 get $2.99 limit 2 ($1 Q) = $1 profit
Aussie 2.99 get $2.99 limit 2 ($1 Q) = $1 profit
Hershey Bar 1.00 get $1.0 limit 1 (BOGO Q) = $1 profit (get extra bar)
Garnier towels 5.99 get $5.99 limit 1 ($1 Q) = $1 profit
Covergirl Smoothers Liquid 7.99 get $7.99 limit 1 ($1 Q) = $1 profit
Covergirl Compact 5.99 get $5.99 limit 1 ($1 Q) = $1 profit
Phillips Headphones 6.99 get $6.99 limit 1 = FREE
Johnson's Lotion 5.69 get $5.69 limit 1 = FREE
Gatorade G2 1.49 get $1.49 limit 3 = FREE
5 hour Energy Drink 5.99 get $5.99 limit 1 = FREE
Popcorn Maker 19.99 get $10 = $9.99 cost

Here are the deals I'm planning for next week (starting on Sunday).

Sarah Peyton Spa Set 9.99 get $3 limit 1 Cost 6.99 - This is for me :)
Maybeline Mineral Power 8.99 get $8.99 limit 1 ($3 Q!) Profit - $3
--Note, I bought one, and it said that I haven't reached my limit yet--
Complete Lens Solution 12 oz 8.99 get $8.99 limit 1 ($2 Q!) Profit - $2
Dial 2 pack soap 1.99 get $1 limit 5 (.30 Q) Cost .69 each
Right Guard Pro Strength on sale for 7.99 get $7 limit 5 Cost .99

I got a ton of stuff yesterday at Publix. TOTAL: OOP 123.62, saved $69.02 which is 35.83% savings!

3.00 Klondike Bars (sale, saved 1.29, used $1 Q)
4.16 Lean Ground Beef (sale, saved 1.04)
1.00 Cool Whip (sale, saved .69)
2.99*3 Tombstone Pizzas (sale, saved 2.80 each)
3.29*2 Eclipse Gum
-3.29 Eclipse Gum (BOGO)
1.99 Reynolds Turkey Bags
4.99 Hefty Trash Bags (used $1 Q)
2.59*2 Betty Crocker Muffin Mix
-2.59 Betty Crocker Muffin Mix (BOGO)
1.95*2 Duncan Hines Cake Mix
-1.95 Duncan Hines Cake Mix (BOGO)
2.45*6 Dole Fruit Bowls (used $.75/2 * 3 Q)
1.99*2 Ronzoni Lasagna Pasta
-1.99 Ronzoni Lasagna Pasta (BOGO)
1.25 * 2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese
-1.25 Philadelphia Cream Cheese (BOGO)
2.09 Eggs
1.59 Cornmeal
1.89*2 Sunmaid Raisins (used $1/2 Q)
1.29 * 4 Del Monte Canned Less Sodium Veggies (used .30*24Q)
-1.29*2 Del Monte Canned Less Sodium Veggies BOGO
1.49*2 Libby Pumpkin
1.69 Yellow Rice (sale, saved .90)
1.09*4 Swanson Chicken Broth (used $.25/4 Q)
-1.09*2 Swanson Chicken Broth (BOGO)
1.29*4 DelMonte Canned Veggies (used $1/4 Q)
-1.29*2 Del Monte Canned Veggies (BOGO)
.79 Dole Pineapple Tidbits
3.59 Crushed Rosemary (sale, saved .40)
3.69 Sage (sale, saved .60, used $1/2 Spice Island Q)
3.19*2 Emeril’s Vegetable Stock (sale, saved .40 each)
.69 Dole Powdered Sugar (sale, saved .30, used .25 Q)
2.99 McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice (sale, saved .50)
1.99*4 Swiss Miss (used .50*4 Q)
-1.99*2 Swiss Miss (BOGO)
3.69*2 Ocean Spray Juice
-3.69 Ocean Spray Juice (BOGO)
3.19 Kraft Dressing
1.99 Kraft Dressing (used $1/2 Kraft Dressing Q)
4.02 Grapes (sale, saved 2.02, used $1 off produce wyb 2 Kraft Dressings)
2.29 Bread (saved .50)
3.69*2 Milk
1.00 Food For All Donation
19.48 Butterball Frozen Turkey (sale, saved 11.80)

TOTAL: OOP 123.62, saved $69.02 which is 35.83% savings!

I need to take a break from CVS! But I can't. Next week is even better.

#1 (DH Card):
5.99 * 4 Duracell
=23.96
-1.50 * 3 Duracell Q (thanks BeccainBaltimore!)
+.48 tax
=19.94
-15.99 ECB
=3.95 on Gift Card
+15 Duracell ECB, which is a cost of 4.94

#2 (My card):
3.00 * 2 Dove Face Wash on Clearance
-6.00/2 CVS CRT Q
=0.00 – I realized I should have used a coupon, gotten overage, and gotten something else for free, but I was in a rush!

Publix: Cherry picking time!

2.50 * 2 Pillsbury Soft Rolls for Thanksgiving
($.89*2 Advantage Buy Savings)
2.59 Pie crusts
2.99 Covergirl
-$1 Covergirl Q
-$2 Covergirl Publix Q in Advantage Savings book
1.00 Food for All Donation
.50 * 10 Kraft Mac N Cheese
($.75 * 10 Ad Special Savings)
=$13.18 OOP
SAVED A TOTAL OF: $16.03, which is 54.8%!

#1 (My card):
2.99 * 2 Soft N Dri
5.99 * 2 Duracell packs
3.99 Ear plugs
=21.95
-3/15
-2/10
-1 Soft N Dri Q
-.75 * 2 Duracell Q
+.15 tax
=14.60
-14.45 ECB
=.15 on Gift Card
+15 Duracell ECB + 4 Soft N Dri ECB, which is a profit of 4.40!

#2 (DH Card):
2.99*4 Soft N Dri
=11.96
-2/10
-.55 * 2 Soft N Dri Peelie
-1 Soft N Dri Q
+.08 tax
=7.94
-4 ECB
-2 ECB
-1.59 ECB
=.35 on Gift Card
+8 Soft N Dri ECB, which is a profit of .06!

#3 (My Card):
9.99*2 Duracell packs
.99*3 Hallmark Cards
2.99*2 Hallmark Free Stuffed Snowman (only got 1, I have to fix this error today)
.50 Clearance item for gift card holder
.04 Taxable item (error from cashier)
=29.47
-.75 * 2 Duracell Q
-2/10
-2.99 Hallmark Stuffed Snowman
+.09 tax
=23.07
-15 ECB
-4.99 ECB
=.09 on Gift Card
+15 Duracell ECB, which is a cost of 8.07 (when I get it fixed, the cost will be: 4.90)

Grand total after fixing error: Bought 63.38 for a cost of .44 which is a savings of 99.3%!

Phew, I got all this done in under an hour! It was fantastic!

GRAND TOTAL: I bought 93.38 worth of merchandise for a profit of 6.01 which is a savings of 100%!

#1 & #2 (same on mine and DH Card):
15.99 Loreal Age Perfect
=15.99
-1 Loreal Q
-3/15 CVS
-2/10 CVS
+.12 tax
=10.11
-3 ECB
-6 ECB
=1.11 on Gift Card
+15.99 ECB
=5.88 profit!

#3 My Card:
9.99 Duracel AAA Pack
3.49 Crest Pro Health (monthly deal)
1.50 * 4 Newspapers
=19.48
-.75 Duracell Q
-1 Crest Q
-3/15
-2/10
+.15 tax
=12.88
-11.99 ECB
=.89 on Gift Card
+3.49 Crest ECB, which is a cost of 9.39

#4 My Card:
9.99 * 2 Duracell AA & C Packs
2.99 Soft & Dri Deoderant
=22.97
-.55 Soft N Dri Peelie
-.75 * 2 Duracell Q
-3/15
-2/10
+.12 tax
=16.04
-15.92 ECB
=.12 on Gift Card
+15 Duracell ECB + 2 Soft N Dri ECB, which is a profit of .96

#5 My card:
2.99 * 2 Soft N Dri Deoderant
4.99 Zantrex
=10.97
-2/10
-.55 * 2 Soft N Dri Peelies
=8.77
-3.49 ECB
-2 ECB
-2/10
=2.38 on Gift Card
+4.99 Zantrex ECB + 4 Soft N Dri ECB, which is a profit of 1.12

#6 DH Card:
4.99 Zantrex
2.99 Soft N Dri
=7.98
-.55 Soft N Dri Peelie
-2/10
=5.43
-3 ECB
-2 ECB
=.43 on Gift Card
+2 Soft N Dri ECB + 4.99 Zantrex ECB, which is a profit of 1.56

GRAND TOTAL: I bought 93.38 worth of merchandise for a profit of 6.01 which is a savings of 100%!