Saturday, April 30, 2011

Store Lists for 5/1 - 5/7

Rite Aid
-Physician's Formula BOGO Free ($5 off coupon ip)
-Clairol Nice 'n Easy Color Blend Foam $7.99  (+1up,, $2 coup from inserts, FREE coup from giveaway)
-John Frieda Foam  $11.99  ($5 coupon from inserts, $5 April VV)
-Right Guard Body Wash $2.99 (BOGO Free coup from inserts, $1 VV)
-Crest 3D White or Pro Health Toothpaste  $2.99  (+2up , $1 coup from P&G Everyday Savings)
-Pup-peroni, Milkbone, Pup-peroni Nawsomes $2.99  (+1up, $1 coup from inserts, various other coups)
-Fusion ProGlide Razor Manual or Power  $9.99  (+5up, $4 coup from inserts)


CVS
-Tampax Pearl 36-54 ct  $7.99  (2eb, $2 coup from inserts)
-Garnier eyeroller/creams/treatments (select only)  $10.99   (3eb, $2.50 coup from ip)
-Aussie/Herbal Essences 2 for $5.97  (2eb, BOG a styler free, $.50 from inserts)


Walgreens
-Kit Kats $.49
-Spend $10 in Gatorade get $5 GC to FootLocker: $3 4pk/20oz, 6pk/12oz, 5/$5 32oz $1 02perform, $1.50 01prime, $2.50 03 recover
-Aussie/Herbal Essences $2.99  (1RR, BOG a styler free, $.50 from inserts)
-Maybelline Lip, Foundation, Concealer, powder, or blush   40% off   (various coups)
-Right Guard Body Wash  BOGO Free  (BOGO Free coup from inserts)
-Tampax Pearl 36 or 40 ct  $6.99  (2RR, $2 coup from inserts)
-Fusion ProGlide Razor Manual or Power  $9.99  (5RR, $4 coup from inserts)
-Tylenol Precise $7.99  ($5 off from tylenolprecise.com, $3 off from IVC savings book*)

*look for the book at the front of the store!!



It's actually looking pretty promising! What do you think?

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Friday, April 29, 2011

Free Chips from Frito-Lays! @ 3pm TODAY!

They are having technical difficulties at the moment, so keep refreshing!
Look out for this "Promotions" tab on the left. Some people are sneaking by and grabbing a bag early because they are testing the link to see if it works. I have yet to see this tab, but there have been reports of it.
GOOD LUCK!!!!


Go to their Facebook page at 3pm TODAY!!!
That is t-minus 16 minutes from right now, to score a free bag of chips!!

http://www.facebook.com/FritoLay?sk=wall&filter=2


xoxo
rachaelmarie

Quick stop at Walgreens!

I just want to update you on my shopping trips! (Forgot my Rite Aid receipts at home, lame!)

Walgreens:
NatureMade Vitamin C $6.49
NatureMade Vitamin C $6.49
Splenda Sugar $2.99

WAGS Sale: BOGO -$6.49  (BOGO Free NatureMade Vitamins)

Coupons Used:
(2) -$3 off any NatureMade Vitamins (from All You)
(1) -$3 off any 3.5 oz of Splenda sweetener (from inserts)

Total: $.48



My boyfriend has been complaining about buying vitamins so I finally dragged him to the store yesterday and told him to pick them out. =) He was happy and so was I, now he will be quiet! Lololol!

Anybody scoring nice Veet deals? I have been!! With my 10% off, they are even cheaper and the deal is even sweeter!!! Anybody else have a favorite deal this week?

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Thursday, April 28, 2011

CoverGirl Natureluxe : BzzAgent Campaign Review (Edited on 4/29/11)

I am a BzzAgent (if you aren't go to bzzagent.com and join, it is SO worth it!).

Anyways, I was selected to try out the new CoverGirl Natureluxe foundation and lip balm.

The foundation color I chose to try was flax #310 (I am very fair skinned!) and the lip balm they gave me was Spice.

The lip balm looks really nice! It feels like I am wearing lip gloss though and it kind of rubs off a little bit everytime I take a sip of my drink. That really is the only bad thing. It is just a little bit though, not a lot, and the color still looks good. Boy I was wrong! That lip balm comes off sooo fast! Yikes! =O

The foundation doesn't look cake-y. lol. It feels really smooth when I put it on, and it blends real nice with my skin. It covers pretty nicely, which I ALWAYS have a problem in finding. I am going to keep using and see if it keeps living up to this =)

My overall opinion is that its a lot better than products I have used in the past, such as CoverGirl TruBlend foundation. I definitely prefer this over that foundation and will probably throw that out.
The lip balm is not that great. It came off REALLY fast. I definitely am going to stick with Maybelline's 24 hour Super Stay. It so far, has NOT been beaten, and does not come off at all! I love love it!

I have some $2 off coupons for the foundation so you can try it out for yourself, if you would like them leave your e-mail in the comments and I will e-mail you and ask where to send them!!!


What I submitted on BzzAgent:

So I have been trying the CoverGirl Natureluxe foundation. I have to applaud it, its really nice and smooth when you put it on. I am very light skinned, so it is hard to find something that actually covers things and acts as a foundation for me and not look like its just caked on. I can honestly say this does the trick, and I can keep touching my face without it getting all oily, which was really nice! (My face gets oily really fast so I really liked that!)

The spice lip balm I was given however, failed my test. It smelled like lipstick, which I could live with because it didn't have that strong lipstick smell. But, it started coming off on my fingers and on my drinking glasses. Then all of a sudden I look in the mirror a couple hours later - GONE! Very disappointing. I do NOT recommend this lip balm, unless you want to keep reapplying. It feels like you are wearing lip gloss, but it comes off like cheap lipstick. Not my cup of tea.

Overall I gave it a 3 because of the foundation, the only thing that saved this line from CoverGirl. Hopefully they come out with something soon that saves this horrendous move!!






xoxo
rachaelmarie

Aquolina "Pink Sugar" Perfume

I received a sample of this from Sephora, so of course I had to try it!

It smells really good! Like a really nice sweet sugary smell! Not like you are wearing candy, but a refreshing smell. I definitely have to stop at Ulta on my trips today (since I am heading to The Christmas Tree Shops) to see if Ulta is carrying it. It almost reminds me of "Circus" by Britney Spears.

I like these kind of bright, sugary, refreshing smells. It just really wakes me up and makes me fall in love!

Grab a sample and tell me what you think, or just stop in at your local beauty store and grab a spritz! I want to hear your opinions!!

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Hot deal at Aerie!

Right now if you go to Facebook and "Like" Aerie, you will get $10 off ANY purchase IN STORE!

http://www.facebook.com/Aerie?sk=app_140149346021719

Go there, print it out, and shop! I am sure you can get a free pair of panties, or earrings, maybe some lotion or body sprays, makeup, or even some nice clearance deals!!!

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Monday, April 25, 2011

Last day for a FREE FLASK!

Copenhagen is giving away free flasks! According to the fine print it looks like today is the last day!

Head on over to their site and get one of these personalized little guys sent right to you! It took less than 8 weeks to reach to me! It is pretty nice for being free so I definitely recommend taking the 1 or 2 minutes it takes filling out the brief form to get it!

https://www.freshcope.com/registration.aspx

(You have to be 21 or over and know the last four of your social security number!)

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Happy Easter!!!!

Happy Easter everyone!!!!!

I hope you all enjoy your meals or whatever else it is you do today!!!!!!!!

I know I will!!!

Ham and pineapple sauce, and the Buffalo Sabres 6th game to watch!!
LET'S GO BUFFALO!!!!!!!!!

Hope the Easter Bunny was good to you all!!!

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Store Lists for 4/24 - 4/30

Rite Aid
M&Ms or Snickers Singles $.88 get $.88 +up  (limit 2) Use Buy 2 M&Ms Get 1 Free coupon from inserts
Gatorade/Sobe Lifewater/Aquafina 5 for $5   get +1up  (limit 2 offers)
Veet Depilatories  use $3 off in ad coupon+$1 off VV+$2 off ip (found here: http://www.homesolutionsnews.us/offers.shtml ) and you get +1 up


CVS
Kleenex $.88
Mars or Wrigley Singles Buy 2 Get 1 Free   Use Buy 2 M&Ms Get 1 Free coupon from inserts
7up, A&W, Sunkist 12packs  3/$10  get 3eb  = 3/$7
Blink Tears $7.99  get $7.99eb


Walgreens
Mead Envelopes $.69 with in ad coupom
Stayfrees $2.99  get $2.99 RR


I just thought these were the highlights of the week. Unfortunately there are no scheduled coupons for tomorrow's Easter Sunday paper, but fear not! There should always be random deals popping up!!!

How are you celebrating Easter? We are having ham with a DELICIOUS pineapple glaze, yummm!

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Friday, April 22, 2011

Follow Carrabba's!!

If you join Carrabba's Amici Club you will definitely be rewarded!!

Text Amici180 to 34318  and let the free stuff begin!! You will receive a free calamari as your first treat!

But beware all (or at least most) of their offers expire 3 days from when they are sent to you!!


xoxo
rachaelmarie

Follow Carrabba's!!




Join Carrabba's Mobile Amici Club
Text Amici180 to 34318

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Tuesday April 26th - FREE PRETZEL AT PRETZELMAKER!!!

http://www.nationalpretzelday.com/pdf/NationalPretzeDay_stores.pdf

Visit the above link for participating stores!

Say "National Pretzel Day" and receive a free pretzel at any Pretzelmaker!!!

This is on TUESDAY APRIL 26TH!!!!!

So excited!!! Keep this day available and make sure you take a pit stop at the mall or wherever there is one closest to you!!

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Rue La La

For a limited time if you sign up by using the link below you can get a FREE $20 credit to Rue La La!!

http://www.ruelala.com/invite/rmarciniak03

It is definitely worth it! My mom and I both had the credit last time and were able to get things for free or REALLY cheap!!!

At least check the site out, you never know what kind of sales or deals that you can stumble upon! Especially on Sundays when they have the Sunday Night Stylethon. They mark items down that was previously shown on their website and really make it worthwhile!!

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Wilson Farms is giving away FREE Intense milk!!

Just visit Wilson Farms Facebook page, like them, and click on Fan Exclusives!

This week it is free Intense Milk!
I picked up one Vanilla Milk yesterday, yummmmm!
I seen that they make Lemon Lime milk - that is crazy!!

Make sure you sign up for their text updates too! They always send a text each week on more ways to save money!!!


I went there yesterday and picked up some things. The Oreos are supposed to be BOGO Free, but they are ringing up $1.99! What a great deal either way! Use the $1 off two that was in the paper this past week for a nice treat!! (And something to go along with that milk!!)

xoxo
rachaelmarie

My shopping so far...

I went to Rite Aid yesterday and scored some nice deals!!

Tran 1:
6 Dixie Plates at BOGO Free    $3.99 x 3 = $11.97
Purex Crystals at BOGO Free  $5.59

Coupons Used:
(2) $5 off 3 Dixie Plates (Video Values)
(1) FREE Purex Crystal
(1) $3 off $15 survey coupon

Total: $1.31  (mostly tax, good ol' NYS lol)





Tran 2:
4 Dixie Plates at BOGO Free  $3.99 x 2 = $7.98
1 Lysol Wipe     $2.50
2 Gain Powder Laundry Detergent  $4.99 x 2 = $9.98
2 AirWick Aerosol Sprays at BOGO Free  $1.89
1 Extra Polar Ice Gum  $1.00

Coupons Used:
(1) BOGO Free AirWick Spray -$1.39
(1) $1.50 off Lysol Wipes (internet coupon) -$1.50
(1) $1 off any Lysol product (Video Values) -$1.00
(2) $1 off any Gain Detergent  -$2.00
(2) $3 off any Gain Powder Detergent (peelie) -$6.00
(2) $2 off any 2 Dixie Plates  -$4.00
(1) $5 +up used
(1) $1.99 +up used

Total: $2.51 (The tax was $2.04!)
Received: $10 +up from buying $30 worth of cleansers




CVS Trip

3 Ragu Traditional sauces at 3 for $5 = $5
1 box of CVS spaghetti   $.88
4 boxes of Stove Top Chicken Stuffing  $.88 x 4 = $3.52
2 boxes of Cheerios at BOGO Free  $3.99
2 Green Bag Tags  $.99 x 2 = $1.98
1 PAAS color kit   $1.99
1 bag of Easter Grass  $.99

Coupons Used:
(2) $.50 off any Stove Top Stuffing  -$1.00
(1) $1.00 off any 2 boxes of Stove Top Stuffing  -$1.00
(1) $1.25 off 3 jars of Ragu    -$1.25
(1) $1.00 off 2 boxes of Cheerios  -$1.00
(2) $3 eb used

Total: $8.54
Received: $1.98 eb (from 2 Green Bag Tags), $1.99 (from PAAS Easter coloring kit), $1 eb (from Easter Grass, it didn't print the first time because the sale price wasn't ringing in - good thing I caught it!)





At Walgreens I just picked up 2 Reynolds Wrap at $.89 each. My store was actually giving that price for the 25 square feet rolls, so I was actually getting more, yay!!



Still have more shopping to do!!
Did your store have everything you were going to get?


xoxo
rachaelmarie

Thank you!!

I am happy to see that people are reading!! It makes me even more excited and I will definitely be posting a lot more!!!

Thank you so much everyone!!

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Store Lists for 4/17 - 4/23

CVS
3 Day Sale:
-Select Easter Grass $.99  get $.99eb (limit 1)
-PAAS Easter coloring kit $1.99   get $1.99eb
Regular Sale:
-Stove Top Stuffing $.88
-Ragu 3/$5
-Physician's Formula makeup 40% off ($5 off coupon on internet)
-Schick Intuition or Quattro $8.99  get $4eb
-Green Bag Tag $.99   get $.99eb (limit 2)


Walgreens
-Reynolds Wrap $.89 with in ad coupon
-Coca-Cola 5/$15
-NeilMed NasoGel $4.99   get $4.99 RR
-Goody Hair Accessories $3  get $3 RR

Rite Aid
-Gain Detergent $4.99 ($1 off from inserts, $3 off peelie)
-Air Wick Spray BOGO Free  (BOGO Free coupon from inserts)
-Dixie Plates BOGO Free (VV coupons)
-Purex Crystals and Detergent BOGO Free (Any free item coupons from being a Purex Insider!)
-Febreze Set & Refresh, Air Effects, or Noticeable Warmer $2.49


Do you have anything planned for the upcoming week?

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Friday, April 15, 2011

Purex with Zout!

I am a Purex Insider and was able to try this amazing detergent firsthand!

What I thought...
I really liked the smell first off, but of course I always love the smell of Purex, which is why its my "go to" detergent!
I always pre-treat a bunch of my clothes so I really liked not having to take that extra time out to do that and just dump all my clothes in with the detergent.
Now the real test, does the "with Zout" part really work? And I have to be honest, I was skeptical because I have tried products like this before and was disappointed. But this was not one of those cases!
I am happy to report it actually worked! It got all the stuff I would have pre-treated out! Do you know how happy this made me? EXTREMELY happy!!!

Now for the best part!! I am able to give two lucky people a chance to try this awesome detergent as well. Please comment here with one of your laundry "must dos" (such as I MUST pre-treat ALMOST everything!! Boy, is it hard to break that habit!!) and also like Purex on Facebook! I will announce the winners on April 30th, 2011.

xoxo
rachaelmarie

I have some auctions up on Listia!

Anybody in need of condoms? lol.

I just started auctioning things off and my first two auctions are lots of condoms!.

Check them out here:
http://www.listia.com/auction/1660948
http://www.listia.com/auction/1660878

Feel free to fan me! I will fan you back!
My Listia.com name is: rachaelmarie88

xoxo
rachaelmarie

FREE lotion at Bath & Body Works TODAY & TOMORROW!! (Friday & Saturday)

http://bbw.imageg.net/graphics/media/bbw/2011/fb/fb_ITW_exclusive_4.15.pdf

Print out this flyer and bring it to your local Bath & Body Works store to get their new lotion "Into the Wild"

So excited to see how this one smells!!

xoxo
rachaelmarie

A nice deal at Rite Aid

The Old Spice and Gillette body wash deal is actually running until May 28th!

I did 2 separate transactions:

Tran 1:
2 Old Spice body washes @ $2.99 each
2 Cadbury caramel eggs @ 2 for $1
1 $1 donation to help the kids! (received some Rite Aid coupons in return!!)

Coupons:
Buy One Old Spice product get one FREE = -$2.99
$1 off any Old Spice body wash = -$1
$.50 off 2 Cadbury eggs (Rite Aid VV) = -$.50

Used $1.99 +up
Total: $2.11
Received: +4up from Old Spice deal



Tran 2:
2 Old Spice body washes @ $2.99 each


Coupons:
Buy One Old Spice product get one FREE = -$2.99
$1 off any Old Spice body wash = -$1

Total:$2.51
Received: +4up from Old Spice deal


How have you been doing?

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

A Quick stop at Walgreens

So I made a trip to Walgreens on way to work. This is what I grabbed (Still need to go back!!)...

Luster White 7 Toothpaste $4.99
Biore pore Strips $5.99
Biore Detoxify Daily Scrub $5.99

Coupons Used:
Buy Biore strips Get a cleaner FREE -$5.99
Luster White 7 Toothpaste -$1.50 (from the inserts)

Subtotal: $9.48
Tax: $1.48
Total with tax: $10.96

RRs received: $5 from Biore, $4 from Luster

Not too too bad, I am saving up my RRs for next week where I am going to buy some pop!
How are you rolling your RRs or using them?

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Monday, April 11, 2011

Cheap Rice at Wegmans!

Wegmans has Uncle Ben's Ready Rice in a pouch on sale for $1.59.
If you use the $.75 off 1 package you will only pay $.09!! They will double that $.75 coupon to $1.50! I also combined this deal and grabbed some fresh beef. There was a coupon in the inserts for $.75 off fresh beef when you buy any Uncle Ben's white or brown rice product. That also double to $1.50! So I only paid about $1.50 or more for a pound of fresh ground beef! You can't beat that!!

They also have boxes of the Purina One Beyond cat food for $2.79, this would be FREE with the FREE coupon that was in the inserts as well.

Me and my boyfriend got some great deals and we splurged a little!!

How has your grocery shopping been?

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Some light shopping today..

I am heading to Victoria's Secret to use my Secret Reward cards. Sadly, they are just $10 a piece. Its fine, I get a free water bottle with any pink purchase! I can't wait to go!! =)

I need to look over my grocery store ads for this week, I am in need of restocking my fridge! I have Wegmans and Tops, so those will have to do! I will update later if I find some good deals there!

I took advantage of the ponytail deal at Rite Aid yesterday. The Scunci 18 count ponytails were $1.99 then you get $1.99 +up. I couldn't pass up free ponytails!! I am always losing them, forever needing them, and always running out!

Hope you started strong today!

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Store Lists for 4/10 - 4/16

Rite Aid
-Biore Products $6.99 - $8.99 buy $20 get $10 +up (Buy Pore Strip Get a Cleanser FREE coupon)
-Gillette Body Wash $2.99 - get $2 +up (limit 2 per household)
-Cadbury Creme Eggs 2/$1 ($.50 off 2 Video Values April)

Walgreens
-Dove Chocolate 2/$5 ($1 off In Store Coupon = 2/$4)
-Biore Strips $5.99  buy 2 products get $5RR (Buy Pore Strip Get a Cleanser FREE coupon)
-Neutrogena Naturals, Acne & Cleansing Products 25% off (various coupons)
-Carefree Pantiliners $.99 - get $.99RR = FREE
-Luster White 7 Toothpaste $4.99 - get $4RR ($1.50 coupon)

CVS
-Duncan Hines Brownies $1



xoxo
rachaelmarie

This is it for now!! Will update later!! Get ready for tomorrow!!! =)

My purchase at CVS!

Purchased on 4/8/11

-2 Febreze Spring Renewal Set & Refresh ($3 each) $6
-1 Febreze Noticeable Refill Hawaiian Aloha $4
-John Freida Sheer Blonde Shampoo $5
-John Freida Sheer Blonde Conditioner $5

Subtotal: $20.00

Coupons Used:
-$2 off any Full Sized John Freida product
-$2 off any Full Sized John Freida product
-$1 off any Febreze Set & Refresh
-$1 off any Febreze Set & Refresh
-$1 off any Febreze Noticeable refill or warmer & refill
-$10 eb
-$1 eb from Winter Spending!

New Subtotal: $2
Tax: $1.66
Total: $3.66
Extra Bucks Received: $3 from John Freida, $3 from Febreze

How did you do?

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Shopping Lists for 4/3 - 4/9

Walgreens
-Purex $1.99 (with in-ad coupon, $1 off coupon from inserts)

CVS
-Febreze Products buy $10 worth get $3eb: Noticeable refill $4, Set & Refresh $3 ($1 off Noticeable, $1 off Set & Refresh - Right@Home flyer)
-Swiffer Sweeper Refills $3.99
-John Freida Products buy $10 worth get $3eb: Hair Care $5
-Right Guard Body Wash $3.88, get $3eb - limit 1 (BOGO Free coupon)
-Simply Asia $1 ($1 off wyb 2 from inserts)

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Kraft First Taste!

Does everyone know about Kraft First Taste?

If not I advise you to please head over there now kraftfirsttaste.com and join! I just received another invitation for a free container of Philadelphia Cooking Creme Cheese! So excited! I just hope the link works soon so I can accept it and get that coupon on its way to my house!

I just received my coupon in the mail today for a free Jell-o Temptations through the Kraft First Taste website. I cannot wait to go out and try it!! So much to do today!!!

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Review Time!!!

Purex Crystals Review time!

I finally have the reviews in!!!

I did a giveaway at my work, which was really fun!
And these are what people are saying....

"So much easier than normal softener! I am happy I don't have to wait until the middle of the cycle!"

"Smells so good, my clothes stay smelling good, I really have no complaints except now I have to start buying this - thanks!"

"I really wanted to try that Tropical one, it took me a while to find it, but when I did, I wasn't disappointed, maybe they can make sure more stores carry it? Otherwise no complaints!"

And of course my mother scored an awesome deal at Rite Aid with some coupons herself, "It works in ME washer, which is something hard to find! I like the way it looks, the way it smells, and it just is such a better softener overall!"

Thanks everyone!!

xoxo
rachaelmarie

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Britney's "Femme Fatale"

So I purchased Britney's new album "Femme Fatale" on Tuesday when it came out for $7.99 at Best Buy! The 12 tracks on it are not disappointing. I think Britney and I are getting to that same place in life. We both are wanting to go out and wanting something to have fun to. It definitely is one of her better albums and I cannot stop listening to it!! I like the majority of the tracks, I think I only skip over 1, maybe 2, but for sure just 1 because I do not really care for it.

Otherwise, if you are a Britney fan, grab this album, put it in your car, and turn up the volume! It is an instant mobile night club! Lol =)

xoxo
rachaelmarie