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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

WUC - Walgreens Early Preview + Deals

Walgreens Deals at WUC - Early preview of Walgreens Ad for 8/15 with coupon match-ups. The full Ad scan is available.

Here are a few highlighted deals from the Walgreens Ad 8/22 - 8/28

Air Wicks (50% Off) at $3.99 each

•I-motion Freshmatic Ultra
•I-motion Freshmatic Compact
•Neutra air Freshmatic
$4/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Compact i-motion Starter Kit from 8/8 SS
$4/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra i-motion Starter Kit from 8/8 SS

Crest Dental Care (Get $4 RR) 3 FOR $9

•3D White Toothpaste 5.8 oz or rinse 8 oz
•Vivid White Toothpaste 4.1 oz
•Oral B advantage 3d toothbrush

$0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste or liquid gel, 4oz+ from 8/1 P&G
Oral B Toothbrush, BOGO Free, any Manual Single Pack, NO Max Value, from 8/15 RP
$1/1 Oral B Pulsar CrossAction Advantage Toothbrush or (2) Indicator/Cavity Defense from 8/1 P&G

To view the full Walgreen Ad + Deals, click here

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Target - Possible MM on Shout

Some of you will find a $5 Target Gift Card wyb 5 SC Johnson Products coupon in the August issue of Real Simple Magazine. Along with the Target coupons from the 8/8 SS and Manufacturer coupon, there is a possible money maker;

Buy (6) Shout Fabric Spray $2.24 each (regular price)
- Use (2) $2/3 Shout Laundry Care Items, Target Q from 8/8 SS
- Use (3) $2/2 Shout Product from 8/8 SS
- Use (1) $5 Target Gift Card wyb 6 SC Johnson Products from Real Simple Mag. Aug '10
Total Out of Pocket: $3.44
Final Price = $1.56 Money Maker & 6 FREE Shout Fabric Sprays! (after coupons and $5 Gift Card)

Remember, this is a YMMV scenario because of amount of target coupons being used (1 being a Target GC and the others being regular Target coupons)

Thanks, TheFamilySaver.com

My 8/16 Target Shopping Round-Up (Saved 64%)

I was super anxious for the Quaker Chewy Bars, I love them. So I sent the family out on another run. I really don't have time to lately. So, i clip and give it to them to buy :) So here is the trip:

Bought (4) Quaker Chewy Boxes - $1.82 each

-Used (4) $0.50/1 Target Qs & (2) $1/2 Manufacturer Qs

Bought (1) Chef Boyardee - $0.89

-Used (1) $1/1 Target Q

Bought (8) Cesar Treats

-Used (8) $2/1 Manufacturer Qs & (8) Target Qs

Bought (2) Pop Tarts (12ct.) - $1.88 each

-Used (1) $1/1 Target Q

Bought (2) Mountain Dew, (1) Pepsi got (1) Pepsi Max Free

-Used (2) $1/1 Target Qs

Bought (2) Stride Gum Packs $0.99 each

-Used BOGO Manufacturer Q

Bought (1) Market Pantry Bread Loaf - $1.47

-Used $0.50/1 Target Q

Bought (1) Market Pantry Water (24pk.) - $2.99

-Used $0.50/1 Target Q

Total: $22.87 (before tax, crt tax; after coupons)

Total Saved: $29.00 - or - 64%

Click Here to see my other Shopping Round-Up Trips and how much money I've saved on other trips.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Review - Theo Chocolate

The Cacao bean is a major cash crop in many countries. Some countries, where it is a major cash crop, include my own, Nicaragua. Cacao is also an important export commodity in many other developing countries. This is where Fair Trade kicks in. In short, Fair Trade is a system of exchange that honors producers, communities, consumers, and the environment. I support by buying fair trade products. While reading another blog i came across a review of Theo Chocolates and was intrigued by their products, and company. So, after reading it, I contacted them for a review. And, thanks to Audrey, was sent 3 organic Chocolate Bars. I was sent Creamy Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate with Cherry and Almond and Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch.

First, I tried their Dark Chocolate with Cherry & Almonds. This bar contained 70% Cacao and was too bitter for my taste. My mom, however, thought it was great. To me, this bar was great melted down and used as a bakers chocolate. The smell of cacao was strong, you can taste the difference of quality compared to other major brands that make dark chocolate. The amount of cherry and almond was small, but tasty.
Second, I tried their Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Crush. This bar contained 40% cacao. This particular bar was my favorite. It was filled with bits and pieces of delicious crunchy hazelnut. The chocolate was very creamy and not bitter whatsoever. The mix of the milk chocolate, hazelnut and amount of cacao was perfection! The bar was the smallest of the three with the cutest label :)
Third, I tried the Creamy Milk Chocolate. This bar contained 45% cacao. It was very creamy and had a strong cacao smell like the dark chocolate bar, but wasn't as bitter. I paired it with some delicious cashews and finished the bar pretty fast. It was very tasty.

Theo Chocolate is the first and only organic and Fair Trade chocolate factory in the country. They have an array of chocolate bars, confections, cacao nibs, caramel and more. With flavors like Mint Dark Chocolate, Spicy Chile Dark Chocolate, and Malt Scotch Ganache, among others, you can't go wrong! These would be a great gift for that chocoholic friend we all have!

Overall, the bars are very good, the quality was great and the amount of cacao was great on all but the dark chocolate (for my taste). They were packaged very securely and had great packaging. Thanks to Theo Chocolates for the opportunity to review their wonderful product.

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.