Free Shampoo, Blowout & Style @ Ulta (6/8 & 6/9)

On June 8th from 3:00 - 8:00 PM and June 9th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, all Ulta locations are offering a free shampoo, blowout and style to promote the new Fekkai collections. Check out their facebook page for more info. You have to make an appointment in advance, but it's absolutely free. I love getting my hair done, it's so relaxing!

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{Thanks, Freebies2Deals!}

My Budget: May

Total spent in May on groceries & household supplies: $234.60
Total saved in May on groceries & household supplies: $250.80 (51.7%)

I ended up about $35 over budget for May, but the culprit ended up being The Bambina's illness. She was sick for a while and the doctor put her on antibiotics and suggested I give her a probiotic as well to help her tummy. No big deal, except that she's a picky eater. I ended up spending about $30 on a chewable probiotic supplement and some probiotic smoothies from Whole Foods (neither of which she would eat!) that I hadn't planned on for May. Ah well, such is life. I did, however, find a non-dairy probiotic mango juice drink at Good Earth that she loves. Hooray!

All in all, I did pretty well. I stocked my freezer with chicken and ground beef this month, held a barbecue at my house, and stockpiled 2 bottles of laundry detergent, 2 boxes of dish detergent and 4 packs of diapers. *Pats self on the back.*


Total spent in May eating out: $36.72

Eating out this month included a few impromptu work lunches for hubby and myself, and one night of frozen yogurt for a treat. Yum!

How are you all doing with your budgets?

Things Worth Pricematching @ Walmart (6/1 - 6/7)

{Go HERE to print the Walmart coupon & price matching policies.}

Here's a list of a few items that might be worth pricematching at Walmart or Target this week. I've highlighted a few of my favorites!


Dan's:

• Cantaloupe & Honeydew - $0.39/lb
• Pineapple - $0.79/lb
• Large Tomatoes - $0.99/lb
• Yoplait Greek Yogurt Cups - $1.00 (Use $0.60/2 MFQ SS 4/17 == $0.70 each wyb 2)
• Fuze Drinks, 16.9 oz - $0.88 (Use $1/2 MFQ SS 4/10 == $0.38 each wyb 2)
• Heinz Ketchup, 40 oz upside down bottle - $1.79 (Use $0.50 MFQ SS 5/22 == $1.29)
• Kraft Salad Dressings, 16 oz - $1.67 (Use $1/2 MFQ RP 5/15 == $1.17 each wyb 2)
  

Fresh Market:

• Large Grade AA Dozen Eggs - $0.99
• Western Family Yogurt, 6 oz - $0.25
• S&W Canned Beans, 15 oz - $0.89 (Use $0.50/2 MFQ HERE == $0.64 each wyb 2)

Harmons: (5/30 - 6/5)

• Organic Blueberries, 5 oz - $2.98
• Bolthouse Mini Organic Carrots, 1 lb - $1.58
• Green Bell Peppers - $0.58
• Red Onions - $0.58/lb
• Malt O Meal Cereals, 21-27 oz - $1.25 (Use $1/2 MFQ HERE == $0.75 each)
• Lawrys Marinades, 12 oz - $1.00
• Hot, Lean or Croissant Pockets, 7.5-0 oz - $1.67
• Meadow Gold Frozen Novelties, 6 ct - $1.67 (Use $1/2 MFQ SS 5/15 == $1.17 each wyb 2)
• Natural Directions Organic Pasta, 16 oz - $1.25
  

Maceys:

• Broccoli & Cauliflower - $0.68/lb
• Green Onions & Radishes - $0.33/bunch
• Kiwis - $0.33
• Danjou Pears - $0.99/lb
• London Broil, boneless - $2.79/lb
• Leaf Lettuce - $0.79
• Clover Club Potato Chips, 9 oz - $1.67
• Great Grains Bread, 24 oz - $1.50
• Kraft Handi Snack Pudding, 4 pack - $0.88
• Nestle and Wonka Candy, single bar - $0.33 (Use $0.50/2 MFQ SS 5/1 == $0.08 each wyb 2)
• Santitas Tortilla Chips - $1.49

Ream's:

• Roma Tomatoes - $0.88/lb
• Limes - $0.14
• Seedless Red or Green Grapes - $1.29/lb
• Yoplait Fiber One 4-pack - $1.99 (Use $0.50 MFQ SS 4/17 == $1.49)
• Taco Bell Refried Beans, 16 oz - $0.79
  

Sunflower Market:

• Cucumbers - $0.33
• Blueberries, pint - $1.97
• Raspberries, 6 oz - $1.97
• Ataulfo Mangos - 2/$1
• Ruby Red Grapefuit - 2/$1
• Organic Romaine Lettuce - $0.99
• Organic Gala Apples - $0.99/lb
• All Natural Chicken, all cuts - 50% off (Technically...you can't pricematch this. But if you're near a Sunflower Market this week it's definitely worth checkout out!)
  

Smith's:

• Vidalia Onions, 5 lb bag - $3.49
• Zucchini or Yellow Squash - $0.99/lb
• Strawberries, 1 lb - $1.50
• Rotisserie Chicken, 2 lbs - $4.99 (double reward points)
• Kroger Cheese, 32 oz shreds or bars - $4.99 (Use $1 MFQ HERE == $3.99)
• Oscar Mayers Lunchables with Fruit - $2.00 (Use $1 MFQ SS 5/15 == $1.00)
• V8 Vegetable Juice, 46 oz - $2.49 (Use $1/2 MFQ HERE == $1.99 each wyb 2)
• V8 Fusion, 46 oz - $2.49 (Use $1/2 MFQ HERE == $1.99 each wyb 2)
• Don Julio Tortilla Chips, 10 oz - $1.00
• Duncan Hines Frosting, 15-16.2 oz - $1.00
• Kroger Saltines, 15-16 oz - $1.00
• Nabisco Wheat Thins Crunch Stix - $1.67 (Use $1 MFQ SS 4/17 == $0.67)
  

Remember that Walmart will match any competitor's prices, and will even match store brand for store brand. I recommend taking your stack of ads with you just in case, and a written list just like this!

Also remember to check your mailers before you go. A few weeks ago there were some differences between the Grocery Smarts List and my fliers! It's possible they vary slightly by region.

10 New Pampers Gifts To Grow Points

Here is a new Pampers Gifts to Grow code:

4XGHB4HPE7PB7NK (10 points)

If you're not a member of Pampers iVillage yet, join HERE first. You'll get on their mailing list to receive lots of valuable coupons!


If you haven't entered them before, these old codes should all still be valid for you:

• LOVEFROMPATTIE5 (5)
  
• JRYHAFFCR6WDPHY (10)
  
• GTGREWARDS4MOMS (10)
• SEP3PGW7NRKYWXK (10)
  
• PAMPERS4MOMJRM1 (10)
  
• NEWWIPESPACKAGE (10)
  
• GTGWELCOME10PTS (10)
  
• pampersgtg10pts (10)
  
• PAMPERS4MOMSOND (10)
  
• 2BEGINEARNING50 (50)
  
• GIFTSTOGROW4MOM (50)
  
• 10PTSFREECODE4U (10)
  
• JOINNOW4REWARDS (50)
  
• PUNTOSPARAMI123 (10)
  
• GIFTS2GROWBONUS (20)
• CAREFORNEWBORNS (10)
• GTGCOUPONPOINTS (10)
• WELCOME2VILLAGE (10)
• WELCOME2GTG2010 (10)
• WELCOME2PAMPERS (50)

Monday Drugstore Deals

I made it to Rite Aid today around noon, and if I'd been much later they'd have been cleaned out of Huggies! I got the last pack of swimmers and there were a handful of 1's and 2's and 5's and 6's left on the shelf. Yowser!

Transaction #1:
$8.97 Huggies
$8.97 Huggies
$8.97 Huggies
$6.97 Swimmers
-$3/15 RAQ
-$3 MFQ
-$3 MFQ
-$8.97 FREE item MFQ (from Huggies rewards)
-$2 Swimmers MFQ
-$2 +UP (previous) x 2
= $8.91 + tax
(And I got back $10 +UP Rewards.)

Transaction #2:
$4.99 Renpure Shampoo
$4.99 Renpure Conditioner
$2.79 Red Vines
$0.00 Red Vines (BOGO)
-$10 +UP (from transaction #1)
-$1 June Video Values Coupon
-$1 June Video Values Coupon
= $0.77 + tax
(And I got back $11.98 +UP Rewards.)

Overall I spent $9.68 + tax out of pocket and I got $11.98 in +UP Rewards back. Great week! I might go do the Huggies deal again if they restock later in the week.

And also the Red Vines. Cuz I'm a sucker for those. :)

Target Deals (5/29 - 6/4) *Cheap Suncare!*

Bring a reusable bag to Target and get $0.05 credit per bag at checkout. Print Target coupons HERE.

{Print the Target coupon policy HERE.}

$6.49 Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen, SPF 30
$6.49 Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen, SPF 30
-$1 MFQ (SS 5/22) x 2
-$5 Target GC wyb 2
= $2.99 each wyb 2

$6.00 Flinstone Gummie Vitamins, 60 ct
-$2 TQ (Pharmacy Booklet)
= $4.00

$4.00 Up & Up Kids Gummy Multivitamins, 60 ct
-$1 TQ HERE
= $3.00

$4.00 Off! Spray
-$2/2 TQ HERE
= $3.00 each wyb 2

$3.79 Pantene Hair Care x 2
$3.79 Pantene Styler
-$1.50/2 TQ (Target booklet 5/1)
-$3/2 Pantene MFQ (P&G 5/1)
= $3.08/3

Walgreens Deals (5/29 - 6/4) *Ten freebies!*

{Confused? Read the Walgreens FAQ HERE.}
{Print the Walgreens coupon policy HERE.}

$2 Ritz Crackerfuls, 6 oz (5/29 & 5/30 only)
-$1 MFQ (SS 4/17) or $0.75 MFQ HERE
-$2 RR
= $0.75 or $1 profit!
*Rumor has it that there are stock issues with the Ritz Crackerfuls, and Walgreens is posting notices that they will be substituting Wheat Thins & Triscuits - but you should still be able to use your $1 off Crackerfuls MFQ and get the same profit!

$4.49 Right Guard or Dry Idea Deodorant
$0.00 Right Guard or Dry Idea Deodorant (BOGO)
-BOGO MFQ (RP 5/1)
= 2 FREE

$2 Illy Coffee Caffe, Latte Machiato or Cappucino
-$2 RR
= FREE

$0.99 Ecotrin Pain Relief Low Strength, 45 ct (with in-ad coupon)
-$1.50 MFQ (RP 5/1) or $1 MFQ HERE
= FREE
*Hand over the MFQ first and WAG Q last and you'll get $0.51 profit!

$1.50 BC or Goody's Headache Relief Powders, 6-pack
-$1.50 RR
= FREE

$3.99 Listerine Whitening Plus Restoring, 16 oz
-$1 MFQ (SS 1/9) or HERE
-$1 RR
-$2 RR (monthly deal)
= FREE

$2.99 Listerine Smart Rinse, 500 ml
-$1 MFQ (SS 1/9)
-$2 RR
= FREE

$0.99 Aquafresh Toothpaste, 4.6 or 6.4 oz (with in-ad coupon)
-$1 Kids Toothpaste MFQ (RP 4/17)
= FREE

$0.99 IcyHot Naturals Pain Relief Cream, 0.5 oz
-$1 MFQ (SS 5/1) *will need to be adjusted down to $0.99
-$1 RR
= $1 profit!

$14.99 Accu-Chek Aviva Blood Glucose Monitor
-$14.99 MIR on box
= FREE

$9.89 Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor
-$4 MFQ (P&G 5/1)
-$5 RR
= $0.89

$5.99 Got2B Haircare
$0.00 Got2B Haircare (BOGO)
-$2 MFQ (All You Magazine, April or June 2011) x 2
= $0.99 each wyb 2

$5.99 Huggies Wipes Refills, 184 - 216 ct
-$2 WAG Q (infant care booklet)
-$0.50 MFQ (SS 5/15)
= $3.49 ($0.016/wipe!)

$9.99 Hawaiian Tropic Suncare
$0.00 Hawaiian Tropic Suncare (BOGO)
-$1 MFQ (SS 5/22) x 2
-$2 WAG Q (Summer Beauty Guide Booklet in-store) (will deduct $4)
= $1.99 each wyb 2

$9.99 Banana Boat Suncare, 8 oz
$0.00 Banana Boat Suncare, 8 oz (BOGO)
-$1 MFQ (SS 5/22) or (All You Magazine, May or June 2011)
-$1 WAG Q (Summer Beauty Guide Booklet in-store) (will deduct $2)
= $2.99 each wyb 2

2/$10 Walgreens Premium Jumbo Pack Diapers
-$2 WAG Q (infant care booklet)
= $3 each wyb 2

$21.99 Similac Formula, 23.2 oz
-$5 MFQ (SS 4/3)
-$2 WAG Q (infant care booklet)
= $14.99

$3.99 Scott Naturals Paper Towels, 6 ct (5/29 & 5/30 only)
-$1.50 MFQ HERE or $1 MFQ (SS 5/22)
= $2.49 ($0.42/roll)

Rite Aid Deals (5/29 - 6/4) *Huggies Deals!*

Load e-coupons to your Rite Aid card at Upromise HERE. Watch the June videos to earn two $1 off anything RAQ's. Keep your eyes out for survey offers at the bottom of your receipts that could earn you up to three $3/15 RAQ's per month.

Note: If there is no +UP limit stated in the ad, it is usually unlimited. But check your ad -- they're starting to limit most of the good +UPs!

{Learn how to shop at Rite Aid HERE.}
{ Read the Rite Aid FAQ HERE.}

{Print the Rite Aid coupon policy HERE.}

$4.99 Renpure Organics Shampoo or Conditioner
-$4.99 +UP Reward (limit 2)
= FREE

$1.99 Aquafresh Toothpaste
-$1 Kids Toothpaste MFQ (RP 4/17) *expires 5/31/11
-$1 May Video Values Coupon
= FREE

2/$1 Jolly Time Popcorn Singles
-$0.50 MFQ (SS 5/1)
= FREE

2/$1 Ritz Bits Crackers
-$1/2 MFQ HERE
= 2 FREE

$1.88 Kellogg's Frosted Flakes with Fiber
-$1 MFQ HERE
= $0.88

$2.99 Speed Stick Deodorant
-$0.75 MFQ (SS 5/22)
-$2 +UP Reward
= $0.24

$5.99 Biotene Oral Care Products x 2
-$1 MFQ HERE
-$5/2 May Video Values Coupon
-$2 +UP Reward x 2 (limit 4)
= $0.49 each wyb 2

$2.79 Red Vines Licorice
$0.00 Red Vines Licorice (BOGO)
-$1 +UP Reward x 2 (unadvertised monthly deal)
= $0.40 each wyb 2

$5.99 Crest Pro-Health Twin Pack
-$1.50 MFQ (P&G 5/1)
-$4 +UP Reward (limit 4)
= $0.49 for a twin pack

$8.99 Banana Boat or Hawaiian Tropic Suncare
$0.00 Banana Boat or Hawaiian Tropic Suncare
-$1 MFQ (RP 5/22) x 2
= $4 each wyb 2

$8.99 Coppertone Suncare
-$1 MFQ (RP 5/22)
-$1 May or June Video Values Coupon
-$2 +UP Reward (limit 4)
= $4.99
*Buy $50+, get $15 +UP Reward.

$8.97 Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers
-$3 MFQ HERE or $2.50 Pure & Natural (SS 5/15)
-$1 June Video Values Coupon
= $4.97 - $5.47
*Buy $30+, get $10 +UP Reward. (limit 2)

$6.97 Huggies Little Swimmers
$3.49 Juicy Juice 100% Juice
-$2 Little Swimmers MFQ (SS 5/15)
-Free Juicy Juice wyb Swimmers (All You Magazine, June 2011)
= $4.97 for both
*Buy $30+, get $10 +UP Reward. (limit 2)

2/$5 Schick Hydro Shave Gel, 8.4 oz
-$1 MFQ HERE
= $1.50

2/$5 M&M's Bagged Candy
-$1.50/2 MFQ (RP 5/22)
-$1/2 May Video Values Coupon
-$1 SCR wyb 2
= $0.75 each wyb 2

2/$1 Reese's Candy Bars
-$0.50/2 May Video Values Coupon
= $0.25 each wyb 2

2/$5 Ghirardelli Chocolate Pouhces
-$1 MFQ HERE or All You Magazine, May 2011
= $1.50 each

Buy $10+ of Conair combs, brushes or rollers and get a $5 +UP Reward.


Scenario #1:
$4.99 Renpure Organics Shampoo
$4.99 Renpure Organics Conditioner
$1.99 Aquafresh Toothpaste
$2.99 Speed Stick Deodorant
$1.88 Kellogg's Frosted Flakes with Fiber
$5.99 Crest Pro-Health Twin Pack
-$3/15 RAQ
-$1 Kids Toothpaste MFQ (RP 4/17)
-$1 Aquafresh May Video Values Coupon
-$0.75 Speed Stick MFQ (SS 5/22)
-$1 Frosted Flakes MFQ HERE
-$1.50 Crest MFQ (P&G 5/1)
= $14.58 + tax
(And get back $15.98 +UP Reward == $1.40 profit!)


Scenario #2:
$8.97 Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers
$8.97 Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers
$8.97 Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers
$6.97 Huggies Little Swimmers
$3.49 Juicy Juice 100% Juice
-$3/15 RAQ
-$3 MFQ HERE x 3
-$1 June Video Values Coupon
-$2 Little Swimmers MFQ (SS 5/15)
-Free Juicy Juice wyb Swimmers (All You Magazine, June 2011)
= $18.88 + tax
(And get back $10 +UP Reward == $8.88 for everything or $2.22/pack + free juice!)


Scenario #3:
$19.99 Pampers Cruisers Big Pack*
-$3/15 RAQ
-$2 MFQ P&G Brand Sampler or $1.50 MFQ (P&G 5/1)
= $14.99-$15.49 + tax
(And get back $3 +UP Reward (limit 2) == as low as $11.99 or $0.14/diaper for size 3.)

*It's possible that $19.99 is the regular price for a Pampers Big Box so you might get your 20% card discount on top of this! It would bring your total to $0.09/diaper.

Five Deals @ Bitsybug This Weekend

Bitsy Bug is celebrating Memorial Day with five great deals at once this weekend! Check them out HERE. My favorite is $50 worth of Bebe Bella Designs (who sells minky baby blankets) for only $20. Great baby gift!