It’s now January 14th, have you thought about taxes yet?
For folks that file a standard return with no itemized deductions, you probably qualify for the FREE version of Turbo Tax. They even file it for free.
If you need a state return also, that is an additional fee. A tip though, before kids and deductions we used to use the free version for federal returns and then do a state return on paper using the numbers that turbo tax had given us for the federal return. Then you are only out the cost of a stamp!
If you don’t qualify for the free version they current have the deluxe and higher versions up to 40% off.
Don’t forget about free budgeting software for everyone from the makers of turbo tax.
If you are like me, you work hard to never waste an Extra Care Buck from CVS.
Now you can turn your frugal mindset into a chance to win CVS giftcards!! Now through January 31, CVS is hosting an I’m Not a MoneyTrasher photo contest. It’s pretty simple to enter and the prizes are huge – more than $11,000 in gift cards will be given out!
The Grand Prize is a $2,000 CVS/pharmacy giftcard. I can’t even imagine how far we could stretch that in our house.
The goal of the contest is to help you keep track of your ECB’s through their new Send it or Print it programs, so enter by submitting a fun photo of how you use/redeem your bucks.
To enter:
Like the CVS Facebook page and enter a creative photo. The first 20 random winners will be picked on Monday January 16th so hurry to increase your chances!
If your photo is really great and you end up in the top 100 votes, you will win even more prizes. (Hint: You can have friends vote too!)
Right now at the Home Depot, they have some great household items on sale that also have coupons, which makes them an even better deal! These cleaning supplies are at a great price, so stock up!
Home Depot Deals
- Tide Laundry Detergent, 25 oz, $4.88
-$2 off Tide detergent, excl trial sizes, PG 1/01
-$1 off Tide detergent, on product
(use $2 off, makes it $2.88)
(this is pretty a small bottle)
- Bounty Paper Towel 6 pk., $4.88
-$1 off Bounty towels 6 roll + or (2) towels or napkins, Booklet in select PG products
-$1 off Bounty towels 6 roll+ or (2) towels or napkins any size, Booklet in Duracell Batteries Pack
(makes it $3.88) - Mr. Clean with Febreze Value Combo 2 pk., $4.88
-$1 off Mr Clean bath scrubber or cleaner, P&G Home Made Simple Gather Together home mailer
-$1 off Mr Clean multi-surface spray or liquid cleaner, P&G Home Made Simple Gather Together home mailer
(makes it $3.88) - Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, reg. $1 -$1 off Mr Clean Magic Eraser, P&G Home Made Simple Gather Together home mailer
(makes it FREE)
This was meat week at our house. We picked up our Zaycon foods chicken order and put up all 40 lbs of chicken (pictured above). Then I went to Publix last night and grabbed salmon, hamburger, veggies and vitatop muffins. You didn’t expect me to not grab those muffins did ya??
Zaycon Foods order $67.60 (paid for really the last week in 2011)
Publix
Total Before Sales and Coupons: $83.36
Total Spent: $53.88
Total Saved: $29.48 or 35%
I know it’s not thrilling, but it was honestly all that we needed. This is been a rough week with site outages and other issues, so in the end I tried to practice what I preach. On a bad week, throw the coupons out the window and at least buy what is on sale.
I almost forgot, my husband earns points for doing Walgreens all by himself. He needed Prilosec so I sent him off with the $4 off printable coupon and he proudly came home with his $10 register reward. Then proceeded to tell me everything the cashier had taught him about the program.
Walgreens
Total Before Sales and Coupons: $24.99
Total Spent: $16
Register Rewards Remaining: $10
How did you do this week? Leave a comment or link to your post.
Right now new Sneakpeeq users will get a $10 credit towards their first purchase! This is in honor of them reaching 100,000 fans on Facebook.
You can use your credit towards anything, one idea would be the Japanese Tea Mask (reg. $40) for $5 shipped after your credit! You can also get really cheap Melissa & Doug toys.
For all new “Sneakpeeqers”, a peeq is the action of flipping over a price tag. As a new user,
you have a limited number of peeqs but the more you participate the more you’ll earn. Every 24 hours the peeqs are refilled to your account.
Make sure you click on the pink button when you login the first time to claim the $10. This is only for new users.
Hint: “Peeq” around the gold coin for extra savings…
I love to see what I can get in my mailbox for FREE so check out the list to see if there is anything you want!
Free Samples
Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers – you do not need to be a Sam’s Club member.
Zarbee’s Cough Medicine & $1 off coupon when you “like” them on Facebook.
J-Soap Factory Soap when you “like” them on Facebook.
FRS Energy Drink for the first 100,000 sign-ups if the Denver Broncos win this Sunday.
Vita Coco Coconut Water for the first 5,000 sign-ups on January 16th only.
Check out other FREE Deals.
Here are all the great printable coupons I found today! Didn’t find what you are looking for? Check out our Coupon Database for our most up-to-date list of all available coupons.
Grocery
$1/2 Armour meatballs printable
$1 off Land O Frost product printable
$1 off Newman’s Own complete skillet meal, printable, (zip 03110)
$1 off Peanut Butter & Co. peanut butter, 16 oz printable
Free Skinny Cow frozen item wyb (6) Lean Cuisine product printable
$1 off Stonyfield Organic yogurt, 32 z or (4) 6 oz cups printable
B1G1 Sun-Bird product (Facebook), max $1 printable
Miscellaneous
$5 off Centrum ProNutrients Probiotic printable
$3 off Slo-Niacin product printable
$3 off Spongebob Squarepants Frozen Face-Off or Dora the Explorer: Dora Loves Boots DVD printable
.50/1 Suave Kids shampoo, conditioner or personal wash printable
Target has two great deals on activity tables for kids! They are both 75% off and perfect for storage and creativity.
To save even more, use the code TGTHTT5Z to get an extra 10% off!
You can get:
- Elliot Activity Table (item # 13097760), $35.98 (originally $159.99)
- Belmont Blackboard Table (item #13097764), $44.98 (originally $199.99)
Shipping is free with a $50 purchase, or if you have the Target credit card.
See all of the current Target deals.
If you shop at H-E-B, there are some great new share and save coupons available from Kimberly Clark!
Go to My Texas Coupons to get:
-$1 off Cottonelle Toilet Paper 12 pk OR $2 off when you share the offer with 3 friends.
-$1 off Huggies Diapers OR$1.50 off when you share the offer with 3 friends.
-$1 off Kotex Natural Balance OR $1.50 off when you share the offer with 3 friends.
-$1 off Scott Tissue OR $2 off when you share the offer with 3 friends.
-$1 off Pull-Ups or Goodnites OR $1.50 off when you share the offer with 3 friends.
See all of the current H-E-B deals.
