I'm Back

Last Tuesday we drove through the night from Nebraska to Louisiana. It's been five months since we've moved and we wanted to spend Thanksgiving with our family. The only person we told was my dad. We surprised everyone else. It was great! My daughter thought we were moving back and didn't want to come home. :(

How was y'all's Black Friday? My sister in-law and I woke up early to catch some of the deals. We didn't wait in line. If we couldn't get it, then we didn't need it. But now I'm pretty much done with Christmas shopping. I need one more gift for a relative and maybe a couple small things for the kids. Last week I bought a Razor scooter for my daughter using the 20% off coupon in Target's Toy Coupon Book. I wasn't suppose to use the coupon for that particular scooter, but the cashier forced it through for me, since I told her I really didn't want the Barbie one (which I was willing to buy, if I couldn't use the coupon on the one I wanted). So I paid $23.99 for it (originally $29.99). Not too bad. But then I came home and found a website for the Black Friday deals and noticed that Target was going to have it for $17! I packed it for the trip to Louisiana just in case, but forgot the receipt! My sister in-law told me that as long as I had my card that I paid with, they would be able to take it back. So on Black Friday I grabbed the scooter and went ahead and paid for it and if I needed to return that one, I would. Then we went to Walmart to get some things there (which took forever!). We went back to Target and I returned the scooter no problems. I look at my receipt and noticed that they gave back the full $29.99. Of course I wanted to be honest on the told her that I had used a 20% off coupon on it. She told me that the computer knows what it's doing and not to worry about. So I paid $10 for my scooter (b/c I got back tax that I never paid too). How awesome is that?! I'm guessing that since the cashier forced it through, it wasn't attached to the item.

Free Photo Book! ($40 value)

I'm sure everyone has heard about this deal already, but I just wanted to let y'all know the code still works! I just did mine.

For those of you who don't know, you can get a free photo book with free shipping from PhotoWorks! Code is BONNIE. When you go to the website, just click on "As seen on The Bonnie Hunt Show" It's the only thing that is blue, so it should stand out. It's for the first 25,000 and this was first reported on Monday so I was sure these would have been gone by now. So hurry and get yours today! Code is valid through December 7, 2009 or when 25,000 have been redeemed.

What are you looking forward too?

Have y'all been able to look at some of the Black Friday ads? What are y'all excited about? What are you going to get or want to get? What time are you getting up Friday morning to stand in line? Just curious!

Target Christmas Shopping 11/18

I forgot to tell y'all a little bit about my Christmas shopping at Target, that I did last week. Not everything I bought was on sale or had a coupon, but I think I did pretty good.

Spent: $192.20 Saved $77.99

40.6% Savings

Not too bad. And I'm almost done!

I would have taken a picture, but they are Christmas presents, and I do have family that read this. :)

What Online Coupon Codes Do You Want to See?

What online stores are you interested seeing online coupons from?

Let me know and I'll do my best to find them.

Walmart Deals 11/22

Here are my picks of deals you can find at Walmart this week from a list that was put together by Bargain Briana.

*Prices can vary by region*

• Frozen Whole Turkey, $0.40/lb (Limit 2 per customer)
• Green Giant Canned Vegetables, $0.50/each
• Stove Top Stuffing Twin Packs, $1.50
• Great Value Brown ‘n Serve Rolls, 12 ct. $0.75

Betty Crocker Potatoes, $0.78
*$0.35/1 Betty Crocker Box or Pouch Potatoes, exp. 1-16-10 (SS 11/22/09)
*$0.35/1 Betty Crocker Box or Pouch Potatoes, exp. 1-9-10 (GM Everyday Saver 11/15/09)*$0.40/1 printable from SmartSource.com or Coupons.com
*$0.40/1 printable
*$1/1 printable IE or FF
Final Price: as low as FREE (depends on if your store will adjust down a coupon!)

Heinz Gravy 12 oz., $0.75
*$1/3 printable
Final Price: $0.41/each

Vanity Fair Napkins 100 ct., $1.97
*$1 off Vanity Fair Plates or Bowls AND Vanity Fair Dinner Napkins, exp. 12-31-09 (RP 11/8/09)
Final Price: $0.97/each

Pillsbury Pie Crust, $2.25
*$0.50/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust, exp. 2-6-10 (GM Everyday Saver 11/15/09)
*$0.50/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust, exp. 2-13-10 (SS 11/22/09)
*$0.50/2 printable from SmartSource.com or Coupons.com
Final Price: $1.75/each

Philadelphia Cream Cheese, $1.18
*$1/2 Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, exp. 12-31-09 (RP 11/15/09)
Final Price: $0.68/each

Nestle Toll House Morsels, $1.78
*$0.50/1 Nestle Toll House Morsels, exp. 12-31-09 (RP 11/1/09)
*$1/1 printable
Final Price: as low as $0.78/each

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls or Sweet Rolls, $1.50
*$0.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, exp. 12-5-09 (SS #1 9/13/09)
*$0.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, exp. 12-26-09 (SS #2 10/4/09)
*$0.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, exp. 1-16-10 (SS 10/25/09)
*$0.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, exp. 1-30-10 (SS 11/8/09)
*$0.25/1 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, exp. 2-6-10 (GM Everyday Saver 11/15/09)
*$0.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, exp. 2-6-10 (GM Everyday Saver 11/15/09)
*$0.25/1 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, exp. 2-13-10 (SS 11/22/09)
*$0.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, exp. 2-13-10 (SS 11/22/09)
*$0.50/2 printable from SmartSource.com or Coupons.com
*$0.40/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Sweet Rolls, exp. 2-6-10 (GM Everyday Saver 11/15/09)
*$0.40/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Sweet Rolls, exp. 2-13-10 (SS 11/22/09)
*$0.40/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet Rolls, exp. 1-9-10 (SS 10/18/09)
*$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet R4olls, exp. 1-16-10 (SS 10/25/09)
*$0.50/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet Rolls, exp. 12-5-09 (SS #1 9/13/09)
*$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet Rolls, exp. 12-26-09 (SS #2 10/4/09)
*$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet Rolls, exp. 1-30-10 (SS 11/8/09)
Final Price: as low as $1.25/each

Have you noticed any great deals at Walmart recently? Like a really great clearance and maybe a coupon to match with it?

Target, Really?

If you haven't read what's happening with Target and their price matching and couponing policy read all the details here at Common Sense with Money. Apparently the coupons on Target's site will not tell you if they are a Target Coupon or Manufacturer coupon, nor will it tell you when it expires. It will once it's printed, but that could waste a lot of ink and paper. I foresee Target losing a lot of business due to this. I myself have to drive 45 minutes to get to Target and I usually pick up other things when I'm there. With this new attitude Target has about couponing and price matching, I'm not really sure if it would be worth my time to go. Heck, it's not like there is a Target in every town like Walmart is. Target needs understand that they need to make people happy to get them to go out of their way to go shop there. Target needs new advisers if you ask me. I can almost guarantee I will be shopping at Target less often. It's just not worth it anymore.

What are your thoughts about the every changing Target policies?

Target Deals 11/22-11/25/09

Here's a few of my picks from Target this week from a list that was put together by Stretching a Buck. Make sure you check out Target's Price Matching and Coupon Policy. They have changed it once again this week.

*Prices may vary by region, so check your ad to confirm prices.*

Freebies are in RED

Del Monte Canned Vegetables (14-15 oz) - $0.45/ea
Use $1/8 11/15 Red Plum insert
PLUS
Use $1/6 Target coupon here
Final Price = $0.20/ea when you buy 8

Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (14 oz) - $0.49/ea
Use $0.25/4 in 11/8 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $0.43/ea when you buy 4

Betty Crocker Potatoes - $0.79/ea
Use $0.35/1 in 11/15 GM insert or 11/22 Smart Source insert or
Use $0.40/1 here
Final Price = $0.39-0.44/ea

Ritz Crackers (Snow Flake, 16 oz) - $2.79/ea
Use $1/1 in 11/8 Smart Source insert
PLUS
Use $1/1 Target coupon here
Final Price = $0.79/ea

GE Reveal Light Bulbs (select 4 pks) - $2/ea
Use $2/2 Target Coupons here (if it is still available)
PLUS
Use $1/2 here or in 10/4 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $0.50-1.50/ea when you buy 2

Huggies Diapers (super mega packs) - $16.99/ea
Use $3/1 Huggies Pure & Natural here or in 10/25 & 11/15 Smart Source inserts
Use $1/1 Huggies Diapers in 10/25 & 11/15 Smart Source inserts
Final Price = $13.99-15.99/ea

Pampers Diapers (super mega packs) - $16.99/ea
Use $1.50/1 in 11/1 P&G insert
Final Price = $15.49/ea

Santa Buddies Blu-Ray + DVD Combo Pack - $19.99/ea (released 11/24)
Use $10/1 here
Final Price = $9.99/ea

ONGOING DEALS:

Rayovac Batteries - $1/ea (in the Dollar Spot)
Use $1/1 in 10/18 Smart source insert
Final Price = FREE

Hormel Compleats - $1.89/ea
Use $2/1 in October All You magazine
Final Price = FREE

All Laundry Detergent (travel size) - $1/ea
Use $1/1 when you sign up here
Final Price = FREE

Tide Detergent (travel size) -$1/ea
Use $1/1 in 11/1 P&G insert
Final Price = FREE

Rolaids (3 pk) - $1.57/ea
Use $4/2 in 10/4 Red Plum insert
Final Price = FREE when you buy 2

Dove Deodorant (travel size) - $0.97/ea
Use $1/1 in 10/4 Red Plum insert
Final Price = FREE

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta - $1.19/ea
Use $1/2 here
Final Price = $0.69/ea when you buy 2

Hefty One Zip Bags (with travel size items) - $1/ea
Use $1/1 or $1/2 in 11/1 Red Plum insert
Final Price = FREE or $0.50/ea when you buy 2

Mr. Potato Head Spud Buds (Christmas) - $5.99/ea
Use $5/1 Spud Buds here
Final Price = $0.99/ea

Have you noticed any great deals at Target recently? Like really great clearances and maybe a coupon to match up with it.

Snapfish Online Codes + up to 13% CASH BACK

There are quite a few codes for Snapfish right now. Perfect for those holiday cards, photos and gifts. And if you sign up you can get 50 prints and a gift for free.

• 50% off all Photo books-code HOLIDAYBOOKS-exp. Nov. 24, 2009
• 20% off Catalog Items-code HOLIDAY09-exp. Dec. 31, 2009
• 25% off Photo Cards-code 25CARD2009-exp. Jan. 31, 2010
• 30% off Calendars-code 30CAL2009-exp. Jan. 31, 2010
• FREE Shipping on $30+ orders-code SNAPFISH-exp. Nov. 30, 2009

Make these deals even sweeter by ordering through an Online Rebate Program and get cash back!

• Upromise-9%
• Cashbaq-10%
• Mr. Rebates-13%

Plus get a $5 bonus for signing up with Cashbaq and Mr. Rebates!

25% off $100 @ Old Navy.com

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Expires 11/24/09!