Walmart: 47 items for $7.48 TOTAL

• 2 pk Reach toothbrushes     sale price $1.97      $2 off coupon  = FREE
• 4 Ban deodorants $1.57 each but after 2 BOGO coupons + 2 $1 off coupons  = $1.14 total for all 4
• 8 Schick disposable razors 12 ct value packs $1.97 ea = $15.76 but after FOUR $6 off 2 coupons  = FREE + $8.24 overage (BONUS - $3 coupon inside ea one)                                                          ****I went with 3 coupons and found 1 on the shelf next to the razors****
• 28 Tide single load travel packs   $0.97 each
• Cat treats $1.42 but $0.42 after $1 off coupon
• Cat treats $1.97 but FREE with purchase of above 
• Idahoan Potatoes $1.00 but FREE after coupon
• Frigo cheese sticks $3.48 but $2.98 after $0.50 coupon
• 3 yards of fabric at $1.50 each yd = $4.50
• 2 cans of fruit $1.34
• Febreeze Set & Refresh $2.66 - $1 off coupon = $1.66
• 16 x 20 print FREE after coupon exp 10/31/11 (order online & pay in store)    http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/38/walmartposter.jpg

Subtotal before tax $1.89  &  after tax   $7.48 total

Almost FREE Authority Cat Food

Get the $5 off any bag of cat or dog food printable coupon off of their website
http://authoritypetnutrition.com/?kw=authority
Cat food is $5.99 at PetSmart for a 4 lb bag with a Pet Perks card
After the coupon you pay only $1.02 after tax
This coupon is good thru the end of 2011
You do not have to be a new customer to use the coupons

If you "Like" PetSmart on the PetSmart Facebook page you can print a $5 off of $25 coupon that you can use with 5 Authority coupons to get 24 lbs for less than
$1 TOTAL

You could also use either or both coupons towards the purchase of dog food. The dog food is close to $10 for a small bag. You can also get the cat food as treats for your dog. I don't recommended giving more than 10 kibbles per day to a dog (make sure to get adult cat food and not the high fat kitten food)

Extreme Couponing

Blogs:   (these can be set up as a LIST on Facebook & viewed all in one place - see below on how to set up a Facebook list)
·         http://www.centsablemomma.com/
·         http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/
·         http://couponkatarina.com/
·         http://www.couponingfor4.net/
·         http://dealseekingmom.com/
·         http://thekrazycouponlady.com/
·         http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/
·         http://frugallivingandhavingfun.com/
·         http://hip2save.com/
·         http://www.jessicascoupons.com/
·         http://www.mashupmom.com/
·         http://www.mavenofsavin.com/
·         http://mojosavings.com/
·         http://www.obsessivecoupondisorder.com/
·         http://www.passionforsavings.com/
·         http://www.savingeveryday.net/
·         http://thecoupontrainer.com/
·         http://www.thefrugalfamily.org/
·         http://thriftytiff.com/
·         http://www.wheelndealmama.com/
·         http://www.frugalcouponliving.com/
·         http://www.smartcouponing.com/
·         http://www.iheartcvs.com/
·         http://www.iheartthemart.com/
·         http://livingrichwithcoupons.com/
·         http://www.mypetsavings.com/
·         http://www.theshoppersapprentice.com/
·         http://www.totallytarget.com/
·         http://www.iheartsavingmoney.com/

Just type in these on FB to find their pages:

• Money Saving Amanda
• Coupon Queen
• Frugal Freebies
• Super Coupon Lady
• Mommy's Money Saving Obsession
• Moms Saving Money
• Tanga
• Our Coupon Home
• Crazy Coupon Mommy
• Coupon Centsation Fan Page
• Queen Bee Coupons & Savings
• Coupon Connections
• Cuckoo For Coupon Deals
• The Kouponista
• FabuLESSly Frugal
• Coupon Cousins
• Coupon Mama
• Our Coupon Home
• Saving Everyday
• Moms Saving Money
• Frugal Fabulous Finds
• My Coupon Lady
• Coupon Cabin
• Money Saving Mindy
• Smart Couponing
• Coupon Mamacita
• Coupon Connections
• Frugal Girls
• Moms Saving Money
• Krazy Clippers
• Frugal Mom Rocks

Othe websites - some do not have a Facebook page so they can’t be set up on a LIST

• http://www.iheartwags.com/ - can view the upcoming Walgreens circular in advance
• http://www.iheartcvs.com/ - can view the upcoming CVS circular in advance
• http://carolscrittercorner.com/#axzz1ZRZ5QwyE
• http://couponcravings.com/
• http://www.couponmom.com/
• http://coupon-wizards.com/

To purchase coupons: (also check eBay)

• http://www.thecouponoutlet.com/
• http://www.insertinsanity.com/servlet/StoreFront
• http://www.couponsthingsbydede.com/
• http://couponcarryout.com/

         

To see what coupons will be in the upcoming Sunday paper:

• http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/ - can get the lists emailed to you weekly

To locate online coupons:

• http://www.livingrichwithcoupons.com/lrwc-coupon-database

Other Sites:

• http://www.afullcup.com/meijer-coupon-generator   - Meijer coupons
• http://www2.dollargeneral.com/Ads-and-Promos/Coupons/pages/Index.aspx - Dollar General
• http://coupons.target.com/ - Target coupons
• http://www.allyou.com/coupons-deals/  - All You coupons
• http://www.cellfire.com/affiliate/fullpage.php?cf_tlc=dgs
• http://www.couponmom.com/
• http://www.redplum.com/coupons.aspx?t1id=1118&t2id=1118&t1=grocery&t2
• http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=QKMLBTO57RA5I

Best Zip Codes to use when looking for coupons:  

• 90210 
• 20210
• 77477
• 45435

How Set Up A List on Facebook:

• Home page
• Column on LEFT - "LISTS"
• Hover over LISTS and "More" will display to the right of it - click on it
• Your lists will display in the middle of the page
• Facebook has already set up a few categories
• Click "Create a list" on the TOP (towards the RIGHT)
• Give your list a name such as "Deals" or "Couponing"
• on the TOP RIGHT under "On this list" - click in the box that says add friends to list
• type in the name of the couponing sites you want to follow (****NOTE: you need to have already clicked "Like" on each of their Facebook pages 1st - do this by going to their website and looking for the Facebook link - may just be an "F" on home page - click on the link and when the Facebook page pops up click on "Like" in the square at the top of the page)

Great Stores:
Restore - Habitat for Humanity      http://www.cuhabitat.org/restore/index.php

 3 floors - everything but clothing

• Basement: tools, hardware, outdoor, sporting goods, cabinets, paint, misc
• 1st: furniture, floor lamps, computers, TVs
• 2nd floor: office supplies, books, sheets, table lamps, sewing supplies, pictures, plates, pots, pans, holiday décor, home decor
• Inventory constantly changing – I go 1-2x/wk
• This is where I got my coupon binder for $3 & tons of plastic inserts/coupon sleeves for $1 total
• Most things are used but  sometimes you find new things also
• Mon – Sat 10-5
• Free parking lot adjacent to bldg

IDEA Store      http://the-idea-store.org/

• Store for reusing/recycling materials to make crafts, art or anything
• Odd hours: Tues – Fri 2-7pm & Sat 10-3pm
• Have classes
• Great resource for teachers
• Super cheap – paper goods priced on weight
• Paper, binders, pens/pencils/markers, stamps, envelopes, cardboard, material, lots of interesting things

Salvation Army

• at the end of August they do a $5 bag sale on all summer clothing - large brown paper grocery bag (may do an end of winter sale - individual stores decide) - great way to get a whole new wardrobe for yourself or your kids
• get their monthly calendars (on the counter) to see upcoming sale dates

Cottonelle Deal at Walgreens - started today Oct 7, 2011

Buy 2 Cottonelle 12 pks - must be the purple ones - for $5 each
Use $1 off coupon (pg 12 from Wags Oct coupon booklet - in store by weekly circular or just ask cashier) - it will deduct $1 for each 12 pk
Use 2 other Cottonelle coupons from web (see link below) or from Sunday inserts (if you got them)
$5 x 2 = $10 - $2 (from booklet) = $8 - $0.50 x 2 printable coupons from web
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?bt=vi&tqnm=qj1tdcw41685089&o=55011&c=KC&p=cRdOCWhv
= $7 OOP (out of pocket) and you will get $3 RR (register rewards towards your next purchase of anything at Wags except Cottonelle)

Total cost: $2 per 12 pk NO LIMIT so you can stock up as much as you want
This is the BEST deal on TP I've seen since I started couponing a few months ago.
My Wags had them displayed in front of the store by the registers - they will go fast so hurry to get yours!

Reupholstered Plycraft/Eames (Herman Miller) Chair

Purchased for $20 off of Craigslist

Revamped using crocodile vinyl uphostery

This chair is a reproduction of the Herman Miller Eames chair from the early 1970s

Here is an original one: http://www.hermanmiller.com/Products/Eames-Lounge-Chair-and-Ottoman

New ones sell for ~$5500

Materials:

• Danish oil (medium walnut) - Lowe's
• Screwdriver
• Staple gun
• 1/2 inch staples
• Scissors
•  2 yards of upholstery crocodile vinyl (Hancock Fabrics: $11.99/yd after 40% coupon)

Step 1: Disassemble chair - super easy

Step 2: Sand wood and apply Danish oil (medium walnut)

Step 3: Reassemble chair

Step 4: Remove original upholstery leather & use as guide to cut your new pieces

Step 5: Using original foam & inner plywood - cover with vinyl & staple in place

Step 6: Cording - fold vinyl over original cording & use regular paper stapler to hold in place

Step 7: Staple Cording in place

Step 8: Place all cushions in their position (Note: head piece may require a few screws to hold in place

Note: I didn't make this a tufted chair (ie. I didn't use any buttons) b/c I was unable to get the vinyl around the buttons without professional help

Banner

Happy Birthday Banner made from a drapery sample book purchased for $1 at the Idea Store.

(thanks to Julia for playing Vanna White for the photo op)

Materials:

Glue - any type

Stapler

String - any type

Scissors

Fabric - I used fabric from a discarded curtain sample book (Idea Store $1)

Step1: Cut all pieces the same size and lay out in the order you want them to be on the string
Step 2: Staple squares onto string
Step 3: Draw out letters on contrasting colors, cut out & glue on

Reupholstered Chair

I got this chair for FREE from a Freecycle.org posting. It had seen much better days but I saw potential

Materials:

Cheetah pattern upholstery scrap - just a little <3 yds - $12.99 on eBay

Potato sack material 2 yds - $1.99 Joann Fabrics

Batting - $3 - acquired by posting under the want ads on Craigslist

Foam - used memory foam mattress topper that was FREE on Craigslist

Plain Cotton Broadcloth - 2 yds - $1.99 Joann Fabrics

Black semi-gloss paint - had from previous project

Staple Gun - Craftsman + 3/4 inch staples - Sears

Hammer

Flat head screw driver to strip off all old material

Step 1: Strip chair of old material & sand down arms & legs then paint them semi-gloss black.

For the rest of the chair steps I can not take any credit other than finding the materials.

My friend, Amy, who is gracious enough to let me use her garage as a work space

decided she wanted to give it a shot. This was her 1st project.

Step 2: Fill in around the springs with batting then cover entire seat and back with potato sack material.

Step 3:  Cut foam pieces to cover seat and back then cover with any kind of material.

Then use staple gun to secure in place.

The foam that was used was from a memory foam mattress topper that was FREE on Craigslist.

The foam was doubled to make the chair nice and cushy.

Step 4:  Place material how you want it and staple it down

I saved the material when I stripped the chair and used it to make pattern on newspaper.

Step 5:  Using the straight edge from a cardboard box I cut strips which

Amy used along the top ridge to get a nice clean line across.

After stapling in place, she flipped the material over the cardboard to hide the staples.

Step 6:  After manipulating the material around the egdes, Amy stapled them in place.

 Step 7: Flip chair upside down and cover the bottom with any type of material.

I was excited to find this "shopping bag" material in a matching pattern

Step 8:  Using the decorative tacks that were on the chair previously,

the tacks were placed in areas most needed to hold fabric in place.

Chair Completed!

Great Job Amy!

....and most importantly, it was pug approved!

Total Cost for this project was less than $20!