My $2.00 Cake

Thought I'd surprise my hubby while he was at work by making a cake! Ok, I may have cheated a bit as I used cake mix and frosting. I usually never buy this stuff, but for $2.00 for the whole thing how could I resist? Chemicals and preservatives never tasted so sweet. ;)

Not the prettiest cake ever but it all tastes the same. :)

Weekend Haul

Here's some items I picked up this weekend. Hopefully it'll give you some ideas of what you can get. I only used two coupons for all this as the stores were just having some great deals! Safeway's having dollar days and Shopper's has some good sales, too.

Total Spent: $13.07

What I got:

Purex Laundry Detergent 32 load (SDM)

Sale Price: $2.99

Coupon: -$3.00 from Mail Sample

Final Price: FREE!

Reach Dental Floss (SDM)

Sale Price: 2/$5.00

Coupon: -$2.00 from J&J Request

Final Price: 2/$3.00 or $1.50 each

Everyday Tuna in Water (SDM)

Sale Price: $0.69 each limit 4

No coupon- just a great price!

Sprite & Canada Dry Gingerale Bottle (Safeway)

Sale Price: $1.00 each

No coupon-just a great price!

Q-tips 400 size (SDM)

Sale Price: $2.99

No coupon :)

Degree Deodorant (Safeway)

Sale Price: $1.00

Can't beat that price!  



Campbell's Soup Coupon

It is true; a nice gesture never goes unnoticed. :) I emailed Campell's a couple weeks ago complimenting them on their 'Cook with Campbell's' website. I've tried a couple recipes from there and they turned out great! I don't like using processed foods very much when cooking as I prefer making food from scratch so I know what's in it but their recipes are easy and yummy! As a thank you they sent me a coupon for a dollar off any Campbell's Company product!

Safeway just happened to be having their 12 count Cream of Mushroom soup (I used to hate mushroom soup as a kid but when you use it in recipes it turns out yummy!) on for $5.99. Using this -$1.00 off coupon I got the 12 pack for $4.99. That's .42 cents a can!! I've only seen them as low as 50 cents/can so that's great!

Safeway Airmiles Deal

I feel 'smrt'. I had been to Safeway on Friday looking around, didn't even notice this deal! Good thing I was bored out of my mind yesterday and stalked Safeway's flyer online. I'm running low on my bathroom cleaner so this is a triple score! When you Buy 2 of the Fantastik/Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaner products you earn 20 airmiles! And when combined with your Buy 1 Scrubbing Bubbles cleaner, Get 1 Fantastik FREE coupon from the flyer insert just a couple weeks ago then score!

What I got:

Sale Price: $2.99 each

Coupon: Buy One, Get One Free

Final Price: $3.29 for 2! PLUS 20 airmiles!

Superstore Deals May 20- May 26

Here's some of the deals I got at Superstore this past weekend. Not much as my coupon supply is running low (shocker, eh?). I know I have too much laundry detergent but this deal was too good to pass up! Laundry detergent doesn't go bad anyways, right? Ah excuses, excuses. Good thing my hubby doesn't know where my stockpile is. :)

What I got:

Arm & Hammer Essentials Laundry Detergent 55 loads

Sale Price: $4.97

Coupon: -$1.00 off from Reader's Digest Insert

Final Price: $3.97

That's $0.07 a load!

Asana Yogurt 650 g

Reg. Price: $3.97

Coupon: FPC (free product coupon from Asana offer)

Final Price: FREE! :)

Laundry Savings- Tide & Snuggle

Safeway's having a great deal on Tide. It's Buy One, Get One Free on the 25 load size. Now, the coupon from Brandsaver states 'Save $5 on any Tide 26 load or higher'. Well, I could not find this 26 load in that Safeway, so I decided to try and see if I could still use the coupon. And guess what? I could! I suppose the cashier wasn't paying close attention.

Canadian tire is also having a great deal on Snuggle dryer sheets. I ended up getting it for free with my $1.00 off save.ca coupon. The pack of 20 sheets were on sale for 99 cents but, again, cashier put it in for a dollar off. Technically, that's not the right coupon policy but who's complaining? ;)

Safeway

Sale Price: $7.99 BOGO

Coupon: Save $5 when you buy 2 from brandsaver.ca

Final Price: $2.99 for 2 or $1.50 each

Canadian Tire

Sale Price: $0.99

Coupon: -$1.00 from save.ca or here

Final Price: +$0.01 free

Aquafina FPC

Today I received my FPC (free product coupon) for Aquafina Vitamin Enhanced beverages in the mail. Awhile back Aquafina had a facebook offer where you'd receive coupons if you 'liked' their facebook page. In the letter they sent with the FPC's, they also mentioned to keep an eye out for other promotions so if you missed out on this freebie 'like' the page and perhaps they'll have a second round!

What Can 12 Cents Buy You?

Hooray for Walmart's new coupon policy! Here's my little 'haul'. Funny thing is I found 10 cents on the ground today (and, YES, I picked it up. I have no shame.) so actually it cost me 2 cents.

Here's what I got:

1 Catelli Smart Pasta Spaghettini

1 Nexxus Hair Shampoo travel size

Deal Breakdown:

Catelli Smart Pasta

Regular Price: $1.77

Coupon: -$0.75 from save.ca

Final Price: $1.02

Nexxus Hair Shampoo travel size

Regular Price: $2.00

Coupon: -$3.00 off found in Zeller's aisle

Final Price: +$1.00 (Yes, they paid me to take it)

Save-On Foods Ziploc Deal May 13-19

Save-On Foods has a great deal on Ziploc bags this week and when combined with your Buy 2, Get 2 Free coupon found in last weeks Smartsource flyer that equals to big savings! You can also use this coupon at Walmart if you aren't very interested in the Double Layer Freezer Bags as Walmart has other Ziploc bags on sale for $2.78 each. 

What I got:

4 Ziploc Double Guard Freezer Bags 10 pk

Sale Price: 2/$6.00

Coupon: Buy 2, Get 2 Free smartsource flyer insert

Final Price : $6.60 (60 cents tax)

Luxe Box by Loose Button

Today I received my Luxe Box in the mail! I was so excited to open it and see all the goodies inside. Luxe Box is a monthly deluxe sample box full of specially selected samples sent directly to your door for $10 a month. There's no extra hidden fees, shipping is included, and you can decide how many months you'd like to receive the Luxe Boxes.Visit http://www.loosebutton.com/ and sign up to be put on the waiting list and wait to see your invitation in your inbox. It's a great way to try new products and not spend a bunch of money!

What I received in this month's Luxe Box:

 China Glaze Nail Lacquer in colour 883 'Mrs.Claus' full size

Elizabeth Grant Advanced Cellular Age Defense Day Serum 10 ml

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant 13 g

Consonant Body Organic Body Soap full size

Safeway Coupon Deals May 13-19

Safeway may be a tad pricey usually but when they have Buy One, Get One deals you can save a lot!

Here's what I got:

Total before savings: $15.50

Total after coupons: $13.00

Total after BOGO: $5.25

Total savings: $10.25

Mr.Clean Cleaner

Sale Price: $4.39 Buy One, Get One Free

Manufacturer Coupon: -1.50 when you buy 2

Final Price: $2.89/2 or $1.45 each

Colgate Toothpaste

Sale Price: $2.99 Buy One, Get One Free

Coupon: -1.00 from websaver.ca

Final Price: $1.99/2 or $0.99 each

Coupon Deals of the Week

Here's some deals picked up this week taking advantage of store specials and coupons to optimize your savings. As you can see, I've stocked up on quite a few repetitive items such as body wash and toothpaste. It's important to remember to help others, too. Perhaps offer a 'shopping' day for your family or friends to pick up some items they may need, or donate to your local shelter.

Total before coupons: $27.42

Total after coupons: $12.17

Coupons Savings: $15.25

Asana Yogurt

Sale Price: $3.97

Manufacturer Coupon: -$1.50

In-Store Coupon: -$0.75

Final Price: $1.72

Lysol All-Purpose Cleaner

Sale price: $2.00

Manufacturer Coupon: -$1.00

Final Price: $1.00

Jergens Lotion

Sale Price: $7.98 per 2

Manufacturer Coupon: Buy 2, save $3

Final Price: $4.98 for 2

Crest Pro-Health for Me Toothpaste

Sale Price: $1.99

Manufacturer Coupon: -$1.00

Manufacturer Coupon: -$1.00

Final Price: FREE!

Arm & Hammer Toothpaste

Sale Price: $1.49

Manufacturer Coupon: -$0.50

Manufacturer Coupon: -$0.50

Final Price: $0.49

Nexxus ProMend Shampoo

Regular Price: $9.99

Manufacturer Coupon: -$3.00

InStore Coupon: -$3.00

Final Price: $3.99

Coupon Deals May 6- May 12

Some items I picked up taking advantage of the weekly sales and coupons I have.

Total Price: $11.95

What I got:

Sobey's

Royale Ultra 3 ply 12 roll

Sale Price: $4.99

Coupon: -$1.00 here

Final Price: $3.99

Royale Ultra Tissue Box

Sale Price: $4.99

Coupon: -$1.00 from here

Final Price: $3.99

Oasis Health Break Smoothie

Sale Price: $1.00

Coupon: -$1.00 from here

Final Price: FREE!

Shopper's Drug Mart

Olay Body Wash

Sale Price: $3.99

Coupon: -$5.00 when you Buy 2 from here

Final Price: $1.49/each

Colgate Toothbrush

Sale Price: $0.99

No coupon- just a great price!

Free Samples

This week I received my free samples from P&G Brandsaver.

If you're interested in getting your own free samples visit http://www.pgbrandsampler.ca/.

Thank you, Swagbucks!

Guess what finally arrived in the mail?

My highly anticipated free $10 Starbucks giftcard thanks to Swagbucks!

Not sure what Swagbucks is?

Click here

Weekly Coupon Deals

Here's some stuff I picked up recently with this week's sales and using coupons I've received in the mail. Hopefully it gives you some ideas of some stuff you'd like to pick up yourself!

Total:

$11.57 (plus tax)

Deals Breakdown:

Safeway

1) Fuze Shape Drink 547 ml

Sale Price: $2.00

Coupon: -1.00 from box of Special K

Final Price: $1.00

2) Dove Bodywash 354ml

Sale Price: $2.99

Coupon: -1.00 instore Buy 2, save $2

Final Price: $1.99

3) Dove Shampoo

Sale Price: $2.99

Coupon: -1.00 instore Buy 2, save $2

Final Price: $1.99

Sobey's

4) Old El Paso Dinner Kit

Sale Price: $3.49

Coupon: -1.00 from save.ca

Final Price: $2.49

Bonus: Free coupon for Salsa on next order of Old El Paso

5) Vector Cereal 400g

Sale Price: $3.99
Coupon: FREE from save.ca
Final Price: FREE
Bonus: Free coupon for tub of Activia yogurt on cereal box

6) Dial Nutriskin Replenishing Lotion 354ml

Sale Price: $3.99
Coupon: -1.50 from websaver.ca
Final Price: $2.49

7) Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Bars

Sale Price: $2.50

Coupon: -1.00 from save.ca

Final Price: $1.50



New Coupons May 2011

Start scouring your local grocery and department stores for new coupons! I found quite a few coupons at Zellers for L'Oreal Hair Care, L'Oreal Hair Colour Foam Mousse, Schick Razors & Dove Products!

Like Garnier Products? Click here for new coupons (you will need a websaver account- free to join).