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Free Friday- August 14

 


Making small changes that have big results. 


On Friday’s I share a few frugal ideas to help you maintain The Sweet Life on a Budget

along with my money saving deals.  Although I do not advocate shopping at a large

number of stores during this health crisis, if you are going to a particular store that has a

deal- just pick it up too.    Knowledge is power.   



CVS and Walgreen FREE-BEE  Deals

(August 9-15)

For these deals check out the post from earlier this week: 

https://sweetlifeonabudget.blogspot.com/2020/08/cvs-deals-bonus-walgreens-deal.html


(August 16-22)


Almay Cosmetics (Blush

       Cost: $11.99

       Coupons: $3/1 Almay Face (8/16 SS) 

      $5.00 Instant Coupon (Printing week of August 9-15)

       OOP: $3.99

       ECB: $4.00 

       Final Cost: FREE


Maybelline Cosmetics 

       Cost: $4.19 x2 = $8.38

       OOP: $8.38

       ECB: $7.00

       Final Cost: $1.38


NOTE- Keep an eye out for a Makeup CRT.  This deal may get better. 


Crest Toothpaste (Complete: 4- 4.5 oz and 3 D White : 3-3.5)

Cost: 2 X $2.99 = $5.98

Coupons: $3.00/2 (CVS Digital) 

OOP: $2.98

ECB: $3.00

Final Cost: FREE 


Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner (14-14.6 oz)

Cost: 3/$12

Coupon: $5/3 (CVS Digital) 

CRT: $2.00- Pantene 

        $3/$12 Hair Care 

OOP: $2.00

ECB: $4.00

Final Cost: FREE + $2.00 MM


Select Schick Razors 

Cost: Schick Xtreme Disposable Razors- $5.99

Schick Hydro 5- $8.99

Total: $14.98

Coupons: $3/1 Disposable Schick Razor

      $4/1 Schick Razor 

CRT: $4/1 Schick Hydro Refill or Razor 

OOP: $3.98

ECB: $5.00 (Store MUST follow 98% rule) 

Final Cost: Free + $1.02 MM




Kroger Deals


** Check your Best Customer Coupons.    This month I received a 52 oz Planet Oat, Oat Milk and Larabar for FREE!

 

BIC Simply Soleil (3ct) 

       Cost: $3.49

       Mega Deal: $1.00

       Coupon: $3.00 (8/2 SS or Digital)

       OOP/Final: FREE + $0.51 MM

      

Crest Toothpaste 

       Cost: $2.79

       Mega Deal: $1.00

       Coupon: $2 (Aug. P&G)

       OOP/Final: FREE + $0.21 MM

 

Oral B Toothbrush 

       Cost: $2.99

       Mega Deal: $1.00

       Coupon: $2 (Aug. P&G)

       OOP/Final: FREE

      

Suave Men’s 2 in 1 Hair/Body

Cost: $1.99

Mega Deal: $1.00

Coupon: $1.50 (8/2 UNI or Digital) 

OOP/Final: FREE 


Kashi Super Loops

Cost: $2.99

Mega Deal: $1.00 

OOP:$1.99

IBOTTA: $1.00 (Limit 5)

Kroger Cash: $1.00 (Limit 5) 

Final Cost: FREE 


Banana Boat Sunscreen

       Cost: $0.29

       Coupon: $0.50 (Digital)

       OOP/Final: FREE + $0.21 MM

 

Suave Body Wash

       Cost: $1.99

       Mega Deal: $1.00

       Coupon: $1.00 (Digital)

       OOP/Final: FREE

 

Kind Energy Bars

       Cost: $1.00

       OOP: $1.00

       Kroger Cash: $0.50

       IBOTTA: $0.50

       Final Cost: FREE

 

Nature Valley Bars

       Cost: $2.49

       Mega Deal: $1.00

       Coupon: $1/2 (IP)

       OOP: $0.99

       $3 OYNO WYB 5

       Final Cost: $1.45/5 or $29 Each

 

TRUE Lemon

Cost: $2.49

Mega Deal: $1.00

OOP: $1.49

Kroger Cash: $0.40 (L5)

IBOTTA: $0.50 (L2) 

Final Cost: $0.59 (for 2) and $1.09 (for 3) 

 

General Mills Cereal

       Cost: $2.49

       Mega Deal: $1.00

       Coupon: $1/2 (IP)

       OOP: $0.99

       Saving Star: $1/2

       Final Cost: $0.49


RISE Coffee 

Cost $2.99  x 2 = $5.98

OOP: $5.98

Kroger Cash: $2.99

IBOTTA: $2.99

Final Price: FREE


OXY Acne Scrub or Wash

Cost: $4.99

Mega Deal: $1.00

OOP: $3.99

IBOTTA: $2.50 (Limit 3) 

Kroger Cash: $1.50 (Limit 3) 

Final Cost:  FREE 


Kind Chocolate Bar 

Cost: $1.00

OOP: $1.00

IBOTTA: $0.50

Kroger Cash: $0.50

Final Cost; FREE 


So Delicious Yogurt

Cost: $1.25

Coupon: $1.00 (IP) 

OOP: $0.25

IBOTTA: $0.50

Final Cost: FREE + $0.25 MM


Sindral Mundet and Senorial Soda

Cost: $0.99 x 2 = $1.98

OOP: $1.98

IBOTTA: $1.00/2

Kroger Cash: $1.00/ 2



Sample Requests 


FREE Degree Dry Spray Deodorant Sample

Fill out the form and get a free sample of your choice. 

https://www.degreedeodorant.com/us/en/campaigns/dry-spray-deodorant-sampling-2020.html


FREE COMIC Book Summer


Free Comic Book Day is traditionally scheduled to take place the first Saturday in May each year. However, the impact and spread of COVID-19 prevented the event from being celebrated at its normal time this year. Now, the beloved event has been rescheduled and reworked to take place throughout July and early September in order to accommodate social-distancing and store capacity regulations across the country, effectively making it Free Comic Book Summer!

Scheduled to take place between July 15 and September 9, comic shops will receive five to six Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) titles in their weekly shipments during each week of the promotional window.

https://www.freecomicbookday.com/Article/243418-Free-Comic-Book-Day-2020-to-Take-Place-July-15-through-September-9


Shop Locator: 

https://freecomicbookday.com/StoreLocator


How have you lived frugally this week?   Share your ideas with our community.


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