Wandering Mind; What I want to do!

Its 3 something in the morning right now. I am a late-night blogger. I actually prefer to do a lot of what I do in the day, at night. Night time is just much more fun! As soon as it hits around 8pm, all goes quiet, I detest that! I can understand though, its not like my neighborhood is full of 20-something years old like myself. Its not a good thing all the time, since I have school and work. 

I'm here at my desk finishing my anthropology paper while listening to Bruno Mars' "Somewhere in Brooklyn" from his new album Doo Wops & Hooligans. My brain is just all over the place, I notice at night, since its so quiet, my mind wanders and asks a lot of what ifs. We all have those moments, right? I tend to daydream a lot and it disappoints me afterwords because I daydream about traveling to other countries, going on a road trip in the U.S., being a movie director, defeating the Klingons with Captain Kirk and Spock, and many other things. There is so much I want to do, and it disappoints me that at 22, I haven't done much.

So, I want to make this a fun post and just quickly make a list of things I want to do before I'm 30 (that gives me enough time, I hope!). Now, in no particular order:

1. Go to a musical.
2. Go camping, with many places around Los Angeles, I should be able to find one.
3. Watch The Packers at a Home Game - against anyone, really!
4. Dress up in something super scary on Halloween and scare the shit out of people lol! Video tape it all!
5. Join the L.A. Derby Dolls :)
6. Attend the Electric Daisy Carnival
7. Be in the audience at a Conan O'Brien Show. Go CoCo!
8. Attend a Murder Mystery Dinner Party 
9. Make a movie with friends
10. Go to Taiwan and visit all the locations for the Devil Beside Me drama. lol.
11. Go play Laser Tag and Paintball :)
12. Go Sand-boarding down Cerro Negro, an active volcano in Nicaragua
13. Take Vengeance on some people I don't like; We all have our dark side! 
14. Make a Wikipedia page about myself haha.

Ok, some are pretty dumb, but hey, its what I want to do :) This isn't even 10% of what I have in mind, its fun to think about though. Let your mind wander! What are some things you guys wish you could do?

[Closed] - GIVEAWAY - $1/1 GAIN Coupons from 10/10 P&G

Can you guys believe what these coupons are going for? 20 for $5 on Ebay, and thats the cheapest. Like I've mentioned before, I'm very grateful for the amount I get and I LOVE to share the wealth :) As you can see, my previous trip, i grabbed 6 Gain Dishwashing Soaps at Walmart for FREE. Amazing! I am going to get my Gain Liquid Soaps this weekend. I highly recommend the Original Fresh Scent :)

I was also fortunate enough to receive the "Sniff, Sniff Hooray Gain Dishwashing Soap Kit" and review it for P&G and MyBlogSpark.

SO.... if you guys are not yet aware, Gain Dishwashing Soap is only $0.97 at Walmart (everyday price) and $0.89 at Rite Aid starting 10/10! So, for that means FREE Gain dishwashing soaps!!

I am giving away (10) $1/1 Gain Dish Liquid, any from 10/10 P&G to (1) lucky winner!

Now, TO ENTER:

★ (Mandatory) Simply leave a comment.

★ For an extra entry follow me on Google Friend Connect.

★ For another extra entry enter any other giveaway of mine.

Winner:

#8 - Lizebeth

Congrats. Winner will be emailed today. Chosen via random.org.

Leave a comment for each of the things you did. GOOD LUCK. Giveaway will end October 11th, 2010 and a winner will be chosen then.

NOTE: If you'd like, leave what state you reside in alongside your name. I will no longer be posting giveaway winner's emails for your privacy.

[Closed] - GIVEAWAY - MovieNoodle Horror Movie Package

Looking to send someone a great movie package with goodies? Need a movie night with the family? Looking to get scared for Halloween with some goodies? Movie Noodle is the answer. I recently contacted Movie Noodle and they agreed to sponsor a review and giveaway for my Birthday Party on Elm Street blog event. Want to know more about MovieNoodle? From their website:

"MovieNoodle is a family owned & operated business. It was started by public educators who wanted to offer a fun & safe movie theater package that parents could send to their kids off in college. MovieNoodle offers you the perfect opportunity to send a unique gift to the movie lover in your life - including all the 'perks' of a night at the theater (including a new DVD). MovieNoodle has grown to offer packages for all kinds of people as they aim to satisfy a wide variety of customers."

Thanks to Wes, over at Movie Noodle, I was sent the Horror Movie Package. There was a small delay but I was reassured that it was being sent :) I love how family-run businesses tend to give a little more love and communicate with their consumers, something many big companies tend to lose as they grow. When i received it, it was very well-packaged with peanuts. In the box was:

• 1 DVD (Sleepy Hallow) 
• 1 Personalized Movie Ticket Note
• 1 Movie Theater Popcorn Tub
  
• 3 Microwave Bags of Act II Popcorn
• 1 16 oz Coke
• Movie Theater Size Raisinets & Whoppers
• Movie Theater size Peanut M&Ms
• Bag filled with Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
• Bag with Pumpkin lollipops and candy rings
• Coffin-Shaped box of Gummy Candy Body Parts

Everything came with a cute wicker basket, so i arranged everything in there for the photo :) Very cute. The Horror Movie Package sells for $33.95 on the site. Its a very nice assortment for a nice chilly October Movie Night by yourself or with a friend or two. For the price, not including shipping, i think it should include a little more variety. Overall, I think its a nice assortment and with those adorable eyeball and severed feet candies, it lives up to its name. lol. The movie I chose, Sleepy Hallow, came wrapped with a personalized, and very adorable, movie ticket note. Sleepy Hallow was the only movie int heir selection i had not seen, and hey, anything with Johnny Depp is well-worth my time.

Movie Noodle has great packages for birthdays, Halloween, and even personalized ones for basketball lovers and kids. They also have Special Movie Packages with more than 1 movie and t.v. shows like 24 and The Office. A big thanks to Wes at MovieNoodle for the opportunity to review their great package. They have been gracious enough to allow one of my lucky readers to win a Horror Movie Package as well!

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GIVEAWAY:
Now, to continue with the Birthday Party on Elm Street event, MovieNoodle has graciously sponsored a giveaway for one of my lucky readers! MovieNoodle has packages great for Birthdays, Halloween, and many other occasion! 

(1) Winner will receive:

★(1) Movie Noodle Horror Movie Package (movie of winner's choice)

WINNER:

#79 - Michele P. from Creative Writings 101

Congrats! Winner chosen via Random.org.

To Enter:

★(Required) Visit MovieNoodle and tell me what movie you'd like with the Horror Package.

Optional Entries:

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• @SSBucks #GIVEAWAY - Win a MovieNoodle Horror Movie Package full of goodies! Enter to #win ENDS: 10/21 http://fb.me/GAXodPDg

Leave a comment for each of the things you did for extra entries. Leave a link for tweets or blog posts if applicable. Available to U.S. residents only. GOOD LUCK. Giveaway will end October 21st, 2010 and a winner will be chosen then.

NOTE: If you'd like, leave what state you reside in alongside your name. I will no longer be posting giveaway winner's emails for your privacy.

Disclaimer: I was NOT paid for this post, however I did receive the product in question to review. All opinions are my own and I have provided a fair and honest review. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.

Target Ad for 10/10 - 10/16

Here is a partial list of deals for the Target Weekly Ad of October 10, 2010. I don't list the whole ad, just Grocery, Pets, Beauty, Household and/or Patio/Outdoor. Mainly, only things that can be matched with coupons. Remember, Ads may vary, I'm located in the Los Angeles Area in Southern California.

New to couponing at Target? Check out the Target 101 starter post for info and policies. 

If you ever need extra coupons or didn't get regional coupons, try CouponClippers.com.

Groceries:

Grade A Large Eggs (1-doz.) $1.09

Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunchmeat (8-9oz.) $2.99

$0.50/1 Hillshire Farm Printable Target Q

$0.35/1 Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunchmeat, Any 8 Oz.+  9/9 RP

Archer Farms Spinach & Artichoke Purse Frozen Appetizers (10oz.) $3.99

Archer Farms Frozen Pizza (9" to 12") 2 for $9
$1/1 Archer Farms® frozen pizza 9" or 12" Printable Target Q

Archer Farms Simply Balanced Bread (24oz.) $2.65

Market Pantry Rising-Crust Pizza 2 for $7

Market Pantry Frozen, Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Bag (2.5lb.) $5

Market Pantry Shredded or Block Cheese (6 or 8oz.) $1.75
$1/2 Market Pantry cheese items Printable Target Q

Market Pantry Elbow Macaroni (16oz.) $0.80

Campbell's Select Harvest Soup Microwavable or Can $1.50
$0.50/3 Campbell’s Select Harvest Soups 10/3 SS
$1/2 Campbell’s Select Harvest Soups Can or Microwavable Bowl (printable coupon)

Halloween Nabisco Oreo Cookies (16.6oz.) $2.50
$1/2 Nabisco Cookies (Exludes Single Serve) Printable Target Q
$1/2 Nabisco Cookies Or Crackers, Any 4.04 – 26 Oz. 9/26 SS

Stride, Orbit Gum (3pk.) 2 for $4

Planters NUT-rition heart Healthy (9.75oz.) $4 

Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bars (7oz.) $2

$.50/1 Fiber One Chewy Bars 9/12 SS GM

$.50/1 Fiber One Chewy Bars (printable coupon)

General Mills Cereal (9.5 - 12.8oz.) $2.50
$1/3 General Mills Select Cereals (printable coupon)
$1/2 General Mills Select cereals (list) Manuf. Q on Target Site Q

Market Pantry Iced Bite-Sized Cookies (17 or 18oz.) $2.79

Market Pantry Cereal (11.5 - 18oz.)

Market Pantry Fruit Snacks (10ct.) $1.29

Archer Farms Chips (8 or 14oz.) $2.50 

Doritos Nacho Cheese (12oz.) 2 for $5

Tostitos Chips (18oz.) $4

Activia (4pk.), Danimals (6pk.) Yogurt $1.89
$0.75/1 Dannon Activia Yogurt 4 pk (printable coupon)
$1/1, $1/2 Dannon Activia 4 pks 9/12 SS x10/10

FREE Smartwater (6pk., 1-liter) wyb (10) Vitaminwater (20oz.) or Smartwater singles;

Vitaminwater (20oz.) or Smartwater Singles (700mL) 10 for $10

Coca-Cola Cans (12pk.) or Bottles (8pk., 12oz.) 2 for $9

Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice (59oz.) 2 for $6

Market Pantry Water (24pk.) $2.99

Market Pantry Apple Juice (64oz.) or Drink mix (10ct.) $1.75

Market Pantry Apple Cider (128oz.) $3.50

Market Pantry White Milk (1-gal.) $2.69

Halloween Candy:

Mars Fun-Size Kids' Mix (53pc.), Hersheys Mix (50pc.) $6.99

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (8pk.), Kit Kats (8pk.) $1

M&M's (12.6oz.), Pumpkin Spice Kisses (10oz.) $2.39
$1/2 M&M’s Bagged Candy 9.9 oz+ Printable Target Q
$0.50/1;-$1/2 M&M Chocolate or Peanut Chocolate Candies (12.6oz +) 8/29 RP

Snack-Size Kit Kat (10.78oz.), Fun-Size Butterfinger (12.5oz.) $2.39
$1/1 Nestlé Bagged Candy 10- to 12.5-oz. Printable Target Q

Beauty / Health:

Pantene Beautiful Lengths Shampoo or Conditioner (8.5oz.) $3.49

$1/2 Pantene Hair Care Products ETS 9/26 P&G

$1/2 Pantene Products 10/10 P&G

TRESemme Extra-Hold Hair Spray (11oz.) $3.34

Cetaphil Cleanser (16oz.) or Biore Cleansing Strips (14ct.) $7.99

Olay Regenerist Micro-Scultpting Cream (1.7oz.) $21.50
$3/1 Olay Regenerist Facial Cleaner or Moisturizer 9/26 P&G

CoevrGirl LashBlast Mascara or ShadowBlast Eyeshadow $6.99

CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Serum or Primer (1oz.) $12.50

$5/2 CoverGirl simply ageless products 10/10 P&G

Gillette Venus Embrace Razor $7.99
$2.50/1 Gillette Razor (Fusion ProGlide, Venus Embrace or Breeze) Target Notebook Q

Advil Ibuprofen Tablets (100ct.) $7.99

$1/1 Advil 40ct or larger 9/26 RP

$1/1 Advil 40ct. tablets,  caplets, liquicaps, or migraine (printable coupon; sign up)

Align Probiotic Daily Supplement (28ct.) $24.49

Zicam Rapid Melts (25ct.), Airborne Original Tablets 10% Off

One A Day Women's or Men's Vitamins (200ct.) $11.99

Triaminic (4oz.), Theraflu (8.3oz.) $3.99

$1/1 Triaminic Product (printable coupon)

$2/1 Theraflu Products (printable coupon)

Vicks NyQuil Liquid (10oz.), DayQuil LiquiCaps (20ct.) $4.99
$1.50/1 Vicks Product 10/10 P&G

Flinstones (150ct.) or L'il Critters Immune C Gummie Vitamins $11.99
$1/1 Flintstones Multivitamin Product (printable coupon)

Home:

FREE Lysol Healthy Touch Soap Refill wyb Lysol Healthy Touch Starter Kit

Lysol Healthy Touch No-Touch Hand Soap System $9.99

$3/1 Lysol Healthy Touch Hand Soap Starter Kit 9/19 SS

Quilted Northern Ultra-Plush Double-Roll Bath Tissue (30pk.) $15.99

Bounty Giant-Roll Paper Towels (12pk.) $14.99

Swiffer 360 Dusters Starter Kit (3pk.) $3.49
BOGO Buy any 1 Swiffer Starter Kit, Get 1 Swiffer Refill Free (up to Save $7) 9/26 P&G

Dawn Liquid (38 or 48oz.) $3.79
$0.25/1 Dawn, any size 9/26 P&G

Cascade 2-in-1 (12ct.), Complete ActionPacs (16ct.), Gel or Powder (75oz.) $3.79 

Clorox (22-32oz.), Pine-Sol (48oz.), Formula 409 (32oz.) or Tilex $2.49

$0.25/1 Clorox Brand Bleach, 82oz+ 10/3 SS

$1/2 Pine-sol, Tilex, Clorox Clean-Up w/ Bleach, Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner 8/22 SS

Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent (75oz.) or Stain Release Duo Pacs (28ct.) $9.99

$1/1 Tide Detergent, any size 9/26 P&G

$1/1 Tide Laundry Detergent Target Mobile Q x10/15
$2/1 ANY Tide Liquid Parents, October x10/31

$1/1 Tide Stain Release (excl trial size) Target Notebook Q
$1/1 Tide Stain Release 9/26 PG

Downy Liquid (105 or 120-load), Sheets (240ct.) $8.49
$1/1 Downy Fabric Liquid Softener 9/26 P&G
$1/1 Downy Fabric Softener Target Q 8/15 SS x10/15

Bounce Sheets (240ct.), or 6-Month Dryer Bar $8.49
$1.50/1 Bounce dryer bar 10/10 P&G
$1/1 Bounce Dryer Bar Target Q 8/15 SS x10/15

Colgate Total Whitening Toothpaste (6oz.) $2
$0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste, 4oz+ 10/3 SS

Dixie PerfecTouch Cups (26ct.) or Plates (45 - 105ct.) 2 for $7

Babies:

FREE $10 Gift Card wyb any (2) Pampers diapers listed:

Pampers Cruisers (92-140ct.; Sizes 3-6), Swaddlers (160-180ct.; Sizes 1 & 2) $35.99
$1/1 Pampers Cruisers, Swaddlers, Sensitive or Extra Protection Diapers 9/26 P&G

Up & Up Club-Pack Diapers (108-144ct.; Sizes 3-5) $19.99

Pets:

Purina Dog Chow (44.1lb.) $19.88

Iams Cat Food (6.8lb.) $11.89

Iams Dog Food (35 or 40lb.) $32.99

Page will be updated as more coupons are found

Thanks to Kerry from TotallyTarget.com for having such a great Target Coupon page!

GIVEAWAY - Powermat Wireless Charging System

Is your life being consumed by power cords, connections, chargers, etc.? Mine sure was. I'm very tech-savvy and I love gadgets, but the chargers and connections and all the other wires and cables are hard to keep up with. I constantly plug the wrong connection into a device, something that can seriously damage them one day. Thanks to Megan over at Powermat, I was sent Powermat's Portable Wireless Charging System and the Home & Office Wireless Charging Systems along with many other extras to review. 

I received the Home & Office Wireless Charging device and the Portable Wireless Charging device, which work as indicated. The only difference between both is being portability and design. The portable device has hinges which allows it to close and fold. It also came with a very nice sturdy case with room for the charger. Each mat came with a box of applicators and a universal Powercube receiver. The Powercube is a receiver that allows you to charge your mini USB electronics and an array of others with tips included for LG, Nintendo DS lite and DSi, Sony, Samsung, Apple and Micro USB. They can be conveniently stored in an included storage box. I also reveived a dedicated Nintendo DSi back cover receiver. Both Powermats can charge up to 4 devices, 3 on the mat and there is 1 USB connection on the top. It has dedicated buttons for managing light and sound, which came in handy at night time. The white LED lights actually made a great night light source for me.

As I've mentioned many times before, the packaging is very important to a product, and Powermat's packaging is very visually pleasing. Their charging systems and accessories are very sleek and modern-looking as well. Wireless charging is not a new concept, it has been around for a long time. Powermat is not actually wireless, it requires some cables and applicators in order to work. You have to plug the mats in to an outlet, then add either a dedicated receiver (only available for a few devices like iPod, Nintendo DSi, Blackberry and others) or plug in the powercube receiver with additional tips. I absolutely love the fact that the Powermat shuts off automatically when full charge is achieved, so it saves energy and prevents my phone and other devices from overcharging which could cause them to malfunction.

The Powermat might seem like too much of an investment (ARV $79.99 for the Powermat) and/or hassle to some, as it is not really wireless and requires quite a bit of accessories for it to work for you. I think it is a great product, overpriced, but works well. I noticed my HTC Smart Phone charged 40% faster on the Powermat, as opposed to the wall charger. As a college student with very little time to waste, this was a power selling point for me. As for my LG phone, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS and DSi and MP3 players that I charge, i noticed they all charged considerably faster via the Powermat.

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GIVEAWAY:
Now, to kick off the giveaway for Birthday Party on Elm Street event, Powermat has graciously sponsored a giveaway for one of my lucky readers! The Powermat would make a great present for yourself, a family member or friend who has a birthday coming up. Wonderful for Christmas too! 


(1) Winner will receive:
★(1) Home & Office Powermat with up to (3) receivers.

WINNER:

#119 - Katrina; @katt_v

Congrats! Winner was chosen via Random.Org

To Enter:

★(Required) Visit Powermat and tell me what receivers (3) you want to win!

Optional Entries:

★(1 Entry) Follow my blog (Google Friend Connect)
★(1 Entry) Subscribe to my Feed
★(1 Entry) "Like" Powermat on Facebook. (Leave Username)

★(1 Entry) Follow @Powermat on Twitter (Leave Username)

★(1 Entry) "Like" StudentSavingBucks on Facebook. (Leave Username)

★(1 Entry) Follow @SSBucks on Twitter (Leave Username)

★(5 Entries) Add the "Birthday on Elm Street" button on your blog. 
★(1 Entry) Add My Button To Your Blog/Blog Roll.

★(1 Entry) Tweet the following:

• @SSBucks #GIVEAWAY - Win a Home & Office @Powermat Wireless Charging Device + Goodies. Enter to #win ENDS: 10/20 http://fb.me/wwuPbzmA

Leave a comment for each of the things you did for extra entries. Leave a link for tweets or blog posts if applicable. Available to U.S. residents only. GOOD LUCK. Giveaway will end October 20th, 2010 and a winner will be chosen then.

NOTE: If you'd like, leave what state you reside in alongside your name. I will no longer be posting giveaway winner's emails for your privacy.

Disclaimer: I was NOT paid for this post, however I did receive the product in question to review. All opinions are my own and I have provided a fair and honest review. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.

Its My Birthday & I'll Cry If I Want To...

Ok.. its not my birthday just yet, and I won't cry. Well, I will if the Green Bay Packers don't win against the Redskins this Sunday 10/10! lol! Its amazing to think that almost 22 years have passed by so quick. I remember wishing i was 18 when i was 15 and now i just wish i was 17. I don't know if you guys watch The Nanny on Nick at Nite, but she often lies about her age, she seems to always turn around 29.. this just might be something I need to do soon. lol. I'll stay in my early 20s for the next 10 years and go on like that :)

I hope you guys come drop by for the Birthday Party on Elm Street giveaway event that kicks off this Thursday, October 7th, my official birthday. Got some great sponsors. Working hard on the posts right now because I have a paper due at the end of the week too. Rough Week!

I just wanted to quickly inform all L.A. residents of a great food spot. I have a deep love for Portos Bakery, and if you've never even heard of them, you need to crawl out from that rock! They are, without a doubt, the best Cuban bakery in L.A. country. They have meat-filled potato balls and meat cakes that are to die for! The smell of their Cuban Sandwich greets you at their packed entrance :) And believe me, this place is packed and that should let you know how loved this place is! I'm mentioning Portos because HOPEFULLY I'll be getting their Cuban cake, a yellow sponge cake soaked in Brandy, yum! Or at least their Fruit Tart! I usually go to the Glendale store:

Where to go? Porto's Bakery, located at 315 North Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 9120

I'm hoping with all my heart since I really didn't get cake last year :'( Oh, i'm such a child haha! See their delicious food below:

WUC - Coupon Preview Wednesday For 10/10

Every Wednesday, Tuesday for this week,  I will be posting EARLY PREVIEWS available through (WUC) WeUseCoupons.com. I will be highlighting the best deals from (2) particular stores; CVS and Walgreens. Don't worry though, you guys will still have your Target Ad + Coupon Match-Ups too! So make sure to drop by Wednesdays and check the early previews here at StudentSavingBucks. I will have an individual post for each store. This main post will be used to direct you to early coupon insert previews.

This upcoming week you will have (1) SS, (1) RP & (1) P&G

Coupon Previews from WUC:

•Smart Source (SS)10/10

•Red Plum (RP)10/10

•Proctor & Gamble (P&G) 10/10

• The P&G has the $1/1 Gain again so that means some free Gain Dishwashing soap at Walmart (which carries them for under $1). So stock up :)

Target coupons in 10/10 Smart Source:*

•$3.50 Off wyb Huggies Big Pack Diapers & Wipes (64ct. or larger) x10/31

*Target Coupons may be regional

WUC has a pay-per-click Affiliates Program. If you're interested click here to join. New sign ups get a $3 bonus! If you do, please list "SSBucks" as your referrer and let me know you did. Thanks.

WUC - CVS Early Preview + Deals

CVS Deals on WeUseCoupons Early preview of the CVS Ad for 10/10 with coupon match-ups. The full Ad scan is available.

Here are a few highlighted deals from the CVS Ad 10/10 - 10/16

Colgate Total Advanced or Enamel Strength Toothpaste (4oz) - (Get $2.99 ECB) - $2.99
$0.75 Colgate Total Toothpaste (printable coupon)
$0.75 Colgate Toothpaste, 4oz.+ from 10/3 SS

Total: $FREE + $0.75 MM (Limit 2)

Quaker Quick Oats 18oz, Instant Oatmeal or Granola Bars 8-10ct. - (Get $2 ECB) - 2/$5
$1/2 Quaker Chewy Granola Bars 9/19 RP
$1/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal or Quaker Quick or Old Fashioned Oats, 18oz+  8/12 RP
$1/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Quick or Old Fashioned Oats box  9/12 RP

Total: $2 for 2 Granola Bars or $1 for 2 Quick Oats or Instant Oatmeal (Limit 2)

Dawn Hand Renewal - $0.97
$0.50 Dawn Hand Renewal  9/26 P&G

Total: $0.47

General Mills Cereal - (Get $2 ECB) - 2/$6
$0.75 General Mills Cheerios (frosted), Apple Cinnamon, Banana Nut, Fruity, Chocolate, Oat Cluster Crunch, Yogurt Burst or Berry Burst (printable coupon)

Total: $3 for 2 after coupons and ECB (Limit 1)

 To view the full CVS Ad + Deals, click here

WUC - Walgreens Early Preview + Deals

Walgreens Deals at WUC - Early preview of Walgreens Ad for 10/10 with coupon match-ups. The full Ad scan is available. 

Here are a few highlighted deals from the Walgreens Ad 10/10 - 10/16

  

Halls Refresh Lemon Raspberry Drops (get $1 RR) - $1.00

$0.75/1 Hall's Refresh in October ALL YOU
Total: $FREE after RR

Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers or Pull Ups [19 - 50pk.] (get $2 RR) - $8.99

Little Movers pictured along with Pull Ups

Total: $6.99 after RR (additional savings with coupons)

Vick Nyquil or DayQuil [LiquiCaps 40ct. or Liquid 2pk. 10oz.] (get $2 RR) - $8.99

$1.50/1 Vicks Product, any from 10/10 P&G

Total: $5.49 after RR and coupon 

No Nonsense Essential Basics Knee Highs [Limit 6] - $0.25

Total: $0.25 

Old Spice (10-18oz.), Gillette (12oz.) or Zest (18oz.) Body Wash (get $3 RR) - 3/$10

BOGO Old Spice Body Wash (up to Save $3.99) 9/26 P&G
$0.35/1 Zest Body Wash, Bar, Safeguard Bar or Safeguard Liquid Hand Soap 9/26 P&G
$2/1 Gillette Bodywash 9/26 P&G

Total: $7.00 after RR; With coupons, total will vary

• Deal Scenario
• Buy (3) Gillette Body Wash (12oz.) - $10
• Use (3) $2/1 Gillette Bodywash coupons from 9/26 P&G
• Receive $3 RR wyb 3/$10
• Total: $1 wyb 3 after coupons and RR

To view the full Walgreen Ad + Deals, click here 

Winn-Dixie Weekly AD 10/6 - 10/12

Thanks to Tabitha, over at $avingTowardsABetterLife, here are the weekly Winn-Dixie deals. You'll be able to follow on to her blog for the rest of the AD. I don't have one near me, but I'm sure a lot of you guys do. If you're a beginner to couponing at Winn-Dixie, be sure to check this guide. 

Customer Reward Card needed for all deals.
BOGO deals - must buy both products to get sale price

Coupons up to 50c double everyday (most areas, excluding Florida)  

These matchups reflect doubled coupons.

Can use two coupons on a BOGO deal (one coupon for each item)

Winn-Dixie for the week of 10/6 - 10/12:

Buy One, Get One Free:

(price listed is for both items - bogo meat deals are listed at price per 2 lbs) 

Mt. Olive Pickles 24-46oz - up to $3.79

-50c off Mt. Olive Product (8/1 SS)

=up to $1.79/2 with 2 coupons

Other Deals:

Fast Fixin's select Chicken nuggets - $4.99

-$1 off Fast Fixin's printable

-$1 off Fast Fixin's (Oct All You)

=$3.99

Totinos Pizza Rolls 15ct - $1

-40c/2 Totinos Pizza Rolls

=$1.20/2

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers - $1

-50c/2 Valley Fresh Steamers (9/12 GM & 9/26 SS)

=2 for $1

Winn-Dixie Meal Deal for 10/6 - 10/12  >

For the full ad, visit: $avingTowardsABetterLife  

If you have a baby, or one on the way, check out Winn-Dixie Baby Club for extra and instant savings, free products, etc. For joining you get a coupon for $10 off $50 purchase, a free pack of diapers and a free pack of wipes.

Blog Hops For The Week Of October 4, 2010

Another week of Blog Hops nicely organized into a NEW convenient post :) lol. Join us, make new friends, and find new blogs! This is my 13th week. Wow! :)

This Thursday, it kicks off!

My 1st Blog Event! "Birthday Party on Elm Street" which takes place on October 7th - 20th. 

 

Make sure you grab the button and post it on your blog for extra entries to each giveaway! See here for more info. Got some great sponsors like Powermat, SmileyCookies, Petcakes, ChicoBag, etc.!

Click on "Read More" (below) to access the whole page.

[Closed] - Giveaway - Dora Talking Digital Camera

My little sister loves watching Nickelodeon shows, among her favorites are Ni Hao Kai Lan, iCarly, Victorious and Dora the Explorer. Watching Dora almost everyday you can imagine the excitement she showed when I told her what she was going to get to review. Yes, she likes to help me review things, how cute of her!

Thanks to Jessica, and Sakar International whom licenses Dora products, we were sent the Dora The Explorer Digital Talking Camera. The package comes with the camera, software cd, usb connection and a manual. The camera requires 2 AAA batteries and is rather simple to use. It is also very well built, made of plastic has a camera and mode button, usb connection, small LCD screen and the view hole. It also works as a webcam on Macintosh and Windows. This camera is designed to work well even after those unintended falls.

My sister went picture crazy as soon as she received it. The camera's mode button is easily accessible to her and unfortunately she ended up deleting them all. It also took a couple tries for her to take pictures correctly, as it is a talking camera and it takes a picture after you hear Dora talk. This ended up being a bit frustrating because she had to hold the camera still until Dora finished her phrase or else the pictures would be blurry. That is not a good thing for very active 4 year olds. She did get the hang of it after about a dozen pictures. To the left you'll see what she calls her photography masterpiece. She apparently loves my desktop background for Windows 7.

The software is very easy to install and photos are uploaded in mere seconds. The software comes with a couple of Dora games and the option to edit your pictures using Dora icons and borders. Thanks to Jessica and Sakar for letting us review the camera, my sister is very content with it. The camera would make a great stocking stuffer this Christmas, they retail for about $24.99. They have also been gracious enough to give one away to 1 of my lucky readers! 

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GIVEAWAY:
(1) Winner will receive:
★Dora the Explorer Talking Digital Camera

WINNER:

#41 - @MoMoo64

Congrats! Winner was chosen via Random.org. 

To Enter:

★(Required) Visit Sakar and tell me what other product you like OR if you win, who will you give the camera to?

Optional Entries:

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Leave a comment for each of the things you did for extra entries. Leave a link for tweets or blog posts if applicable. Available to U.S. residents only. GOOD LUCK. Giveaway will end October 16th, 2010 and a winner will be chosen then.

NOTE: If you'd like, leave what state you reside in alongside your name. I will no longer be posting giveaway winner's emails for your privacy.

Disclaimer: I was NOT paid for this post, however I did receive the product in question to review. All opinions are my own and I have provided a fair and honest review. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.

Best Deals for Target 10/3 - 10/9; Free Produce, $0.50 Lunchables, etc.

Here is a list of the best deals i see at Target for the week of 10/3. Remember, Ads may vary, deals in your area may vary in price. I'm located in the Los Angeles Area in Southern California. Don't forget to check out the Target Weekly Ad for 10/3 - 10/9. Target just released a bunch of new coupons today so there are some really good deals this week! 

Oscar Mayer Lunchables (4.15 to 4.5 oz.) - $1

$1/2 Oscay Mayer Lunchables Printable Target Q

Total: $0.50 each wyb 2; after coupon 

Nabisco Mini Oreo (23.5oz.), Teddy Grahams (23.5oz.) - $2.79

$1/2 Nabisco Cookies Printable Target Q

$1/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers 4.04-26 oz. from 9/26 SS 

Total: $1.79 each wyb 2; after both coupons 

Fresh Red Seedless Grapes - $0.99/LB

$1/1 Produce Printable Target Q

Total: FREE

Archer Farms Baked Goods (4pk.) - $3.59
Choose from cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing, all-butter croissants or signature cinnamon coffee cake muffins.

$1/1 Bakery Item Printable Target Q

Total: $2.59 after coupon 

Pillsbury Refrigerated Halloween Cookies (11oz.) - $2.50

$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Halloween Cookies Printable Target Q
$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough from 8/8 GM SS or (printable)

Total: $1.50 each after coupon 

Shout Trigger (22oz.) - $2.24

$1/1 Shout Laundry Stain Remover ETS Printable Target Q
$0.55/1 Shout Laundry product from 9/26 SS
Total: $0.69 after coupons 

Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer, Pure Breeze (13oz.) – 3 for $5

$1/1 Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer Spray (printable coupon)

Total: $0.67 each wyb 3 after coupon