A Lucky Ladybug: August 2011

Wednesday

$200 Paypal Cash Giveaway

I have the coolest announcement!! I love to win CASH that I can spend any way I want to (not that I ever have that I can ever remember, lol). A Lucky Ladybug has teamed up with 19 other fantastic bloggers such as Debbie Does Coupons to offer you a chance to win $200 Paypal Cash from September 6th to September 15th. All you have yo do is follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter. A winner will be picked randomly and must have a Paypal account to be eligible to win the prize. The $200 prize money will be awarded in US dollars. Good luck to all. Make sure you check out all the facebook pages and even the actual blogs since everyone always has new information you could be missing out on!!

These days people don't take pictures and print them out as much as we used to. We now have digital
cameras and programs like photobucket or facebook to share everything digitally. Plus, it doesn't cost
money to take a picture with your digital camera and to save it on your computer. We keep up with each other my checking out the pictures and status of our friends online.

As much as it is nice to not have to sift through boxes of photos or to even not worry about my photos being damaged over time, honestly I just hate this new process. I feel like the memories aren't as personal anymore. Even with the benefits of the web we have some how lost the personalization of taking family photos each year. I barely even take my kids for their monthly/yearly photos because I know I can spend way less taking them on my own with my digital camera. I also cannot stand spending money on tons of frames and half the time they don't all match!

     Who likes to spend a ton though on professional quality prints, canvas's or frames?! Not me. Fracture is a wonderful company that takes your photos and creates a beautiful picture to last forever. "A Fracture is the new way to print and frame your personal digital photos." Your image is completely printed on glass. There are no sharp edges to worry about, no framing to go out and purchase, and no mounting to worry about. Each Fracture comes complete with everything you need to display your beautiful photos! These are also shatter proof AND lifetime guaranteed against fading or breakage. There is no need to crop your photos either since there are three shapes available - portrait, landscape, and square. I love how clear and crisp my Fracture is. You can be sure this will be the first of many in my household!

Cost: Sizes measured diagonally.
8" - $8           10" - $12
12" - $15        14" - $25
18" - $35       Custom available as well
Available to purchase: Fracture Me
Recommendation: Super cool for any style home! With the low price and guarantee you can't really go wrong with these. These would make a great gift as well for anyone!
Don't forget to check them out on Facebook

RockBoard Giveaway Winner

Congrats to Tommy for being chosen as the winner of the Rockboard Giveaway! Thank you everyone for participating!!!

I have several low entry GREAT giveaways going on right now. Here are the direct links for more info. There are more coming next week as well!!

Tommee Tippee (ends 9/10) Rafflecopter-
My Glow Keys (ends 9/8) Rafflecopter-
Green Time Creations (ends 9/7) Rafflecopter-
Shed Monster (ends 9/7) Rafflecopter-
Joster Coasters (ends 9/6) Rafflecopter-
Joster Cupcake Vase (ends 9/6) Rafflecopter-
Costume Squad (ends 9/5) Rafflecopter-
Simply Put Organizing (ends 9/5) Rafflecopter-
Crazy Dog Tshirts (ends 9/4) Rafflecopter-
Nacho Mama Tees (ends 9/1) Rafflecopter-

Monday

Kroger Ad Coupon Freebie/Deals 8/29-9/4

Not much here this week as I had expected more with Labor Day! I was actually waiting to post this hoping a special ad would come out...maybe this weekend?!

Accepts manufacturer and store coupons
Store loyalty card allows you access to special promotions throughout the store. You can also earn points for discounts on gas at the Kroger gas stations.
Coupons can be loaded to your loyalty card through Kroger's website and Cellfire. These are called ecoupons. They work the same as a paper manufacturer coupon (and cannot be combined with another mfr coupon). Once loaded they cannot be removed unless used or when they expire - so load carefully and wisely.
Catalina's print at the register when you buy specified promotional items. These can vary week to week or month to month. Sometimes these print the store logo on them but can be a store OR manufacturer coupon. Meaning if they are a mfg coupon they can be used anywhere that accepts mfg coupons (even with the original stores logo).
Kroger doubles coupons showing on their register screen as a 'Bonus coupon'. The Michigan stores (Great Lakes Region) double up to a $0.50. This means if you have a $0.50 off coupon it then becomes a $1.00 off coupon. If you have a .60 off coupon it remains the same.

*If you discover any deals along the way please let me know and I will add them for others!

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Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade Cups, 4 ct $1.00 thru Sept 11

-$0.50/1 RP 8/7

=FREE

Playtex Toddler or Infant Products, entire line, B1G1 starting at $3.99

-$1.50/1 Kroger My Magazine: Bringing up Baby

-$2/1 Internet Printable

=FREE (for certain items)

Gillette or Old Spice Body Wash, $1.99

-$1/1 PG 8/28

-$2/1 Booklet in select PG products

-$2/1 PG 7/31

-$2/1 Kroger eCoupon

-Free Gillette body wash WYB deodorant, Booklet in select PG products

-Free Gillette bodywash WYB deodorant, PG 8/28

-$2/2 Booklet in select PG products

-Free Old Spice deodorant WYB bodywash, max $5.49, excl trial size, PG 8/28

=FREE

Febreze Noticables Warmer, $1.70

-$3/1 PG 8/28

=FREE + $1.30

Herbal Essences or Aussie Shampoo or Conditioner, $1.77

-.50/1 Kroger eCoupon

-$1/1 RP 8/07

-$1/2 PG 8/28

=77¢

Reach Floss $1.05

-$1.00/1 SS 4/17

=$0.05

Oscar Mayer Bologna, $1

-$1/2 Internet Printable

=50¢ ea

Land O Lakes Spreadable Butter or Margarine, 7-16 oz, $1.66

-.40/1 Internet Printable

-.40/1 SS 8/07

-.50/1 Internet Printable

=66¢

Carefree Liners, 20 ct $1.09

-$0.50/1 SS 6/26 (x8/30)

=$0.09

Dial Liquid Hand Soap, 7.5-9.38 oz or Dial Bar Soap, 2 pk $0.88 thru Sept 11

-$0.35/1 RP 8/7 (x8/30)

=$0.18

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest, Smart Start or Garden Delight Pasta, $1

-$1/1 SS 5/15

-$1/1 Kroger booklet

=FREE

Sure Deodorant, 2.6 oz $1.67 thru Sept 4

-$1.00/1 SS 8/14

=$0.67

Secrect Deodorant, 2-3.25oz $0.99

-$1.00/1 P&G 7/31

=Free

Oxy Pads, Lotion or Wash $1.99 thru Sept 11

-$1.00/1 RP 7/31

=$0.99

Saturday

Target Ad Matchup Free/Cheap Deals 8/21-8/27

Accepts manufacturer and store coupons
Sign up on Target's website for ‘Target text alerts’ on smart phones. You will receive a weekly text with a handful of coupons. You just have to show the cashier your phone so they can scan the bar code on the text and the coupon is taken off as a store coupon. These can only be used once.
Will price match competitors sales prices
Catalina's print at the register when you buy specified promotional items. These can vary week to week or month to month. Sometimes these print the store logo on them but can be a store OR manufacturer coupon. Meaning if they are a mfr coupon they can be used anywhere that accepts mfr coupons (even with the original stores logo).

*If you discover any deals along the way please let me know and I will add them for others!
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Buy 2 Febreze Set & Refresh Kit $2.50
Buy 3 Febreze Air Effects, 9.7oz $2.50
-$1.00/1 P&G 8/28
-Receive $5.00 Target Gift Card
=$0.50 ea WYB 5

Tic Tacs $1.02
-$1.00/1 RP 6/12 (x8/31)
-$0.75/1 RP 6/12 (x8/31)
=$0.02

Wet Ones Wipes $0.99
-$0.50/1 Target Internet Printable
=$0.49

Ritz Munchables $2.99 Regular Price
-$1.00/1 Internet Printable
-B3G1 FREE Target Internet Printable
=$1.49 ea WYB 4

*Hefty OneZip 1 qt travel bags, 7 ct. $.99, Regular Price
-$1.00/2 RP 8/14
-$1.00/2 RP 07/10
=$0.49 ea WYB 2

*Band-Aid Brand Hello Kitty, 10 ct. OR Adult Band-Aids, 8 ct. $0.97, Regular Price
-$0.50/1 RP 6/12 (x8/31)
=$0.47

*Tide Single Load, 1.6 oz. $0.97, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 PG 7/31 (x8/31)
=FREE

*Degree Deodorant, .5 oz. $0.97, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 RP 7/31 (x8/28)
=FREE

*Aquafresh Extreme Clean, .8 oz $0.97, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 Internet Printable
=FREE

*Dove Intense Repair Shampoo, 3 oz. $1.47, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 ALL YOU Aug
=$0.47

*Dove Hair Spray, 2 oz. $0.97, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 ALL YOU Aug
=FREE

*Eucerin Calming Cream, 1 oz. $0.97
-$1.00/1 Internet Printable
=FREE

*Febreze Air Effects To Go, 2 oz. $2.64, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 Organize In Style
=$1.64

*Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Travel Size First Aid Kit $0.97, Regular Price
-$1.50/2 SS 8/21
-$1.50/2 RP 7/31
-$1.00/2 Internet Printable
=$0.22 ea WYB 2

*Olay Bar Soap, 3.5 oz. $0.97, Regular Price
Satin Care Shave Gel, 7 oz. $1.97, Regular Price
-FREE Satin Care Shave Gel wyb Olay Body Wash, Bar or Hand and Body Lotion PG 07/31 (x8/31)
=$0.49 ea WYB 2

*Shout Wipes, 4 pack $0.97, Regular Price
-$0.55/1 Internet Printable
=$0.42

*Suave Kids 2-in-1 Shampoo, 2 oz. $1.19, Regular Price
-$1.00/2 RP 8/14 (x9/11)
-$0.50/2 RP 8/14 (x9/11)
=$0.69 ea WYB 2

*Suave Invisible Deodorant,1.4 oz $0.97, Regular Price
-$0.75/1 RP 8/14 (x9/11)
-$1.00/2 RP 8/14 (x9/11)
=$0.22

*Wet-Ones Travel Wipes, 15ct $0.97, Regular Price
-$0.50/1 Target Internet Printable
=$0.47

*BIC Men’s Razors, 3-pack $3.24
-$2.00/1 Target Internet Printable
-$2.00/1 SS 7/31 (x9/11)
=FREE

*Cascade Complete Action Pacs, 3- or 4-pack $0.97, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 PG 7/31 (x8/31)
=FREE

*Ziploc Containers, small round 3 pack $2.19, Regular Price
-$1.50/2 Internet Printable or Internet Printable
-$1.00/1 Target Mobile Coupon (exp 9/2)
=$0.94 ea WYB 2

*Vaseline Men’s Lotion, 10 oz. $2.99, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 Target Internet Printable (x9/17)
-$1.50/1 RP 7/31 (x8/28)
=$0.49

*Nexcare Strawberry Shortcake Bandages $1.87, Regular Price
-$0.75/1 Target Internet Printable (x8/28)
-$0.55/1 SS 6/5 (exp 10/31)
=$0.57

*Up Up Panty Liners, 22 ct. $0.89, Regular Price
-$0.75/1 Target Internet Printable (exp 9/10)
=$0.14

*Reach Floss $0.97, Regular Price
-$3.00/3 SS 1/9
-$0.50/1 SS 7/31
-$1.50/2 SS 7/31
=FREE

*Expo Dry Erase Markers, 2 ct. $1.50, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 Target Internet Printable (x8/28)
-$2.00/2 Internet Printable or Internet Printable
=FREE WYB 2

*LA Looks X-treme Hold Sport Gel, 20 oz $1.94, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 RP 7/31
=$0.94

*Ivory Bar Soap, 3 ct. $0.99, Regular Price
-$0.50/1 P&G 7/31 (x8/31)
=$0.49

*Benadryl Anti-Itch Stick $2.29, Regular Price
-$2.00/1 RP 6/19
=$0.29

*Orbit Single Pack Gum $0.97, Regular Price
-$1.00/2 SS 7/31
-$0.50/2 SS 7/31
=$0.47 ea WYB 2

*Oral-B Essential, 55 Yd Floss $0.97, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 P&G 7/31 (x8/31)
-$0.75/1 P&G 7/31 (x8/31)
=FREE

*TUMS, 3 roll 24 ct $1.92, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 Internet Printable
-$1.00/2 RP 6/26 (x8/31)
=$0.92

*Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats $1.99, thru 9/3
-$1.00/2 Target Internet Printable (x9/10)
-$1.00/2 RP 8/7
=$0.99 ea WYB 2

*Ortega Taco Shells, 12 ct $1.50, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 SS 6/26 (x8/31)
-$1.00/2 Internet Printable
-$1.00/2 ALL YOU Sept
=$0.50

*Trident Gum, Single Pack $0.99, Regular Price
-$2.00/3 SS 7/24 (x9/17)
=$0.32 ea WYB 3

*KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce, 18oz $1.00, thru 9/3
-$0.50/1 SS 8/21 (exp 11/30)
=$0.50

*Wish-Bone Salad Dressing, 16oz Bottle $1.66, thru 9/10
-$1.50/2 Target Newspaper Insert 8/7 (x9/3)
-$1.00/2 RP 7/31 (x8/28)
=$0.41 ea WYB 2

*Salad Spritzers, 7oz $1.48, thru 9/10
-$1.50/2 Target Newspaper Insert 8/7 (x9/3)
-$1.00/2 RP 7/31 (x8/28)
=$0.23 ea WYB 2

*Velveeta Cheesy Skillets Boxed Dinner $2.04, Regular Price

-$0.50/1 Target Mobile Coupon (x9/10)
-$1.00/1 SS 8/21 (x9/21)
=$0.54

*Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt, 5.3 oz. $1.02, Regular Price
-$1.00/2 Target Coupon from Target Mobile Coupon (x9/2)
-$1.00/3 SS 8/21 (x9/18)
Or $1.00/8 Internet Printable
=$0.35 ea WYB 3

*Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, 35 ct 3 pack $4.89 thru 9/3
-$0.25/1 Internet Printable or Internet Printable
-$0.75/1 Target Internet Printable
=$3.89 or $1.30 each

Bic Brite Liners, 4 ct. $1.19

-$1.00/2 Target Back to School Mailer
-$1.00/2 SS 7/31
=$0.19 ea WYB 2

Post-Its Page Markers, 5-pack $3.00
-$0.75/1 Target Internet Printable
-$1.00/1 Target Back to School Mailer
-$2.00/1 Internet Printable
-$2.00/1 SS 8/14
=$0.25

Post-Its 2 inch Durable Tabs, 4-pack $3.00
-$0.75/1 Target Internet Printable
-$1.00/1 Target Back to School Mailer
-$2.00/1 Internet Printable
-$2.00/1 SS 8/14
=$0.25

Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit or Doublemint Gum, 3-pack $1.79
-$1.00/2 SS 7/31
-$1.00/1 SS 7/31
=$0.79

Bayer Advanced Extra Strength Tablets, 40 ct. $5.49
-$1.50/1 Internet Printable or Internet Printable
-$2.00/1 SS 6/12
-$1.00/1 SS 5/1
-$3.00 MIR SS 6/12
=$0.49 after Rebate

Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner, 10.17-12 oz $2.50
-$1.00/1 Target College Booklet
-$1.00/1 RP 8/7
=$0.50

Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Mouse, 6.8 oz. $2.50
-$1.00/1 Target College Booklet
-$1.00/1 RP 8/7
=$0.50

Clorox Wipes, 35 ct. $2.39
-$0.75/1 Target Internet Printable
-$0.75/1 Target Internet Printable
-$0.25/1 SS 8/21
=$1.39

Legendary Gold 5-pocket Jeans, 4-16 $8.00
-$2.00/1 Target Internet Printable
=$6.00

Loctite Control Super Glue $2.69, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 RP 8/7
-$1.00/1 Target Internet Printable
=$0.69

Ortega Taco Seasoning $0.69, Regular Price
-$1.00/2 Internet Printable
=$0.19 ea WYB 2

Planters Corn Nuts or Corn Nuts Chips $1.50, thru 9/3
-$0.75/2 MFG Target Internet Printable
-$0.50/1 Target Internet Printable
=$0.88 WYB 2

Papermate Pens, 10 pack $1.02, Regular Price
-$1.00/1 Target Internet Printable
=$0.02

Bic Silky Touch Razors, 10 pack $2.54, Regular Price
-$2.00/1 SS 7/31
=$0.54

Post-It Arrow Flags, 5 pk $3.24, Regular Price
-$2.00/1 Internet Printable
-$0.75/1 Target Internet Printable
=$0.49

Friday

"Pure Romance" something different for me...

Hosting my first Pure Romance Party tomorrow night...

I recently went to my first one and thought it was the greatest thing ever (soooo much fun)!!! So I decided to host my own girls night in and hopefully I know my girls well enough to know this will be one night to never forget! I will share the fun details on Sunday! I'm super pumped I had to share!

-Love-
ME

P.s . I love you all~!

Walgreens Ad & Coupon Freebies/Deals 8/28-9/3

Accepts manufacturer and store coupons
Store loyalty prints incentives called Register Rewards (RR) - you do not need a card for these.
Register Rewards ring through the register as a manufacturer coupon. You can only use one mfr coupon per item AND you cannot use a RR you received for a specific product for the same product.
Example: You purchased a Gillette Razor and received $4 in RR. Your next visit you decide to buy another Gillette Razor, you cannot use the original $4 RR to discount the current razor.

*If you discover any deals along the way please let me know and I will add them for others!

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Simply Apple, Lemonade or Orange, 13.5 oz, or Tropicana Orange, 12 oz, 99¢ w/in-ad coupon
-$1/1 RP 8/07
=FREE

Revlon Cosmetics or Beauty Tools, B1G1 50% off starting at $1.49
-$2/1 SS 7/24
-$3/1 August Walgreens coupon booklet
-$1/1 SS 7/17, SS 8/14, SS 7/31 or SS 8/28
-$3/1 Revlon cosmetic WYB Revlon beauty tool, SS 7/24

REGISTER REWARDS

$10 RR WYB Estroven Maximum Strength, 28 ct., $10
-$3/1 Internet Printable
=FREE + $3

$1.50 RR WYB Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm Lime Twist or Vanilla, .15 oz, $1.50
=FREE

$3 RR WYB (2) of the participating products $2.50 ea:
Oral-B Complete Deep Clean Toothbrush
-.75/1 PG 8/28
Crest Complete Deep Clean Toothpaste, 5.8 oz
-$1/1 PG 8/28
-.50/1 PG 7/31 or PG 8/28
-.75/1 PG 7/31
Glide Floss, 32.8-55 yds
=FREE (WYB the toothpaste)

$1 RR WYB Playtex GentleGlide or Sport Tampons, 18 pk., $3.99
-$1/1 August All You magazine, Internet Printable or Internet Printable
-$1/1 Internet Printable
=99¢

$2.00 RR WYB Mitchum Deodorant $2.99, On Sale Starting 9/4
-$1.00/1 Internet Printable or Internet Printable
=FREE

Thank you Southern Savers

CVS Ad Coupons Freebie/Deals 8/28-9/3

Accepts manufacturer and store coupons
Store loyalty card prints incentives called Extra Care Bucks (ECB)
Check your coupon center every visit and scan your card. Coupons will print similar to Catalina's except you don't need to purchase anything to get the coupon. (This machine looks similar to a price checker machine)
Extra Care Bucks ring through the register as a store coupon and are like cash
Check your CVS for their clearance sections. Some have a dedicated section or end cap, others have clearance in each section throughout the store. You can identify this by a yellow and white tag on the shelf.

*If you discover any deals along the way please let me know and I will add them for others!
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$2 ECB WYB St. Joseph 81mg Enteric Coated Aspirin, 36 ct., $2 (Limit 1)
-$2 ECB
-$1/1 SS 8/07
-$1/1 August All You magazine
=FREE + $1

$1 ECB WYB Oral-B SuperFloss, 50 ct., UltraFloss, Satin Floss, 55 yds, or Satin Tape, 27 yds, $1.99 (Limit 2)
-$1 ECB
-.75/1 PG 7/31 (X8/31) or PG 8/28
=24¢

$10 GAS GIFT CARD WYB $30 PRODUCT BELOW (Limit 1)

Dawn 99¢
-.50/1 PG 8/28, PG 7/31 (x08/31)
-.25/1 Organize in Style
-$1/1 Booklet in select PG products
-.75/1 PG 8/28
=49¢

Duracell Batteries AAA, AA 16 pk, C, D 8 pk, or 9-volt 4 pk., $9.99
-.50/1 PG 8/28
-.75/1 PG 7/31 (x08/31)
=$9.24

Aussie or Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler $2.98
-$1/1 RP 8/07
-$1/2 PG 8/28
=$1.98

Charmin Basic Bath Tissue, 12 ct., Ultra Strong or Ultra Soft, 9 ct., $5.44
-.25/1 PG 7/31 (x08/31), PG 8/28
-$1/1 Upromise eCoupon
-$1/1 Upromise eCoupon
=$4.19

Bounty Basic Paper Towels, 8 pk., $5.84
-.25/1 PG 7/31 (x08/31), PG 8/28
-.50/1 Upromise eCoupon
=$5.09

All Sundown Vitamins, Ester-C, Disney or Marvel Gummies B1G1 starting at $5.49
-$2/1 RP 8/07
-$2/1 Kroger My Magazine: Gluten Free home mailer
-$1/1 RP 8/07, Internet Printable or Internet Printable
-$1/1 RP 8/28
-$3/2 Internet Printable or Internet Printable
-$1.50/2 Internet Printable

Vicks NyQuil, DayQuil, 12 oz, Liquicaps 24 ct., Nature Fusion 8 oz or 20 ct., $5.94
-$3/2 PG 8/28
-$1/1 PG 8/28
=$4.44 ea

Tide 2x Ultra, HE, Total Care Liquid, 19-32 loads, or Powder, 31-40 loads, $5.94
-$1.50/2 PG 8/28
-.50/1 PG 8/28
-$1/1 PG 7/31 (x08/31)
-$2/1 SS 7/17 (x08/31)
=$3.94

CoverGirl Cosmetics B1G1 50% starting at $3.49 (excludes Lip Perfection)
-$1/1 PG 7/31 (x08/31), PG 8/28
-$5/2 RP 8/14
-$2.50/2 PG 8/28

Pringles 5.7-6.75 oz, $1.50 (excludes fat free)
-$1/4 PG 7/31 (x08/31), PG 8/28
=$1.25 ea

Amp or Frappuccino, 4 pk., $4.99

Flipz Pretzels, 6.5-7.5 oz, $2.50

Keebler Pecan Sandies or Club Crackers, 13-16 oz, $2.50
-$1/2 RP 8/28, Internet Printable
-$1/2 RP 8/07
-$2/1 Milk gal WYB (2) Keebler cookies 9.5 oz, +, Kellogg’s Back to School booklet
=$2 ea

Clairol Nice’n Easy, Root Touch-up or Gray Solution Hair Color $5.97 (excludes foam)
-$2/1 PG 8/28, SS 8/07, PG 7/31 (x08/31)
-$5/2 SS 7/17 (x08/31)
-$1/1 SS 7/17 (x08/31)
=$3.47

Allegra Allergy, 45 ct., $26.99
-$5/1 Internet Printable
-$4/1 SS 8/14
-$4/1 SS 8/07
-$4/1 Internet Printable
-$2/1 SS 7/31
=$21.99

Alaway Eye itch Relief, 0.33-0.34 oz, $10
-$4/1 September All You magazine
-$4/1 Internet Printable
=$6

Zyrtec Tablets 24 hr, 45 ct., or Liquid Gels, 40 ct., $26.99
-$5/1 RP 8/28
-$4/1 RP 8/07
-$4/1 Internet Printable
=$21.99

Mucinex or Mucinex DM, 40 ct., or 28 ct., $19.99
-$1/1 February All You magazine
=$18.99

All Visine B1G1 50% starting at $2.43
-$3/1 Internet Printable
-$3/1 Internet Printable
-$2/1 RP 6/12, RP 8/28
-$2/1 Internet Printable or Internet Printable

Secret, Old Spice or Gillette Deodorant starting at $2.99 (excludes Clinical)
-$1/2 PG 8/28
-$1/2 PG 8/28
-Free Old Spice deodorant WYB bodywash, max $5.49, excl trial size, PG 8/28
-Free Gillette body wash WYB deodorant, excl trial size, Booklet in select PG products, PG 8/28

Thank you WeUseCoupons and SouthernSavers

Thursday

Tommee Tippee Explora Truely Spill Proof Sippy Cup Review/Giveaway

Intuitively designed for guaranteed easier & more natural transition (9m+ Stage 2)

If you've had children or have young ones now you know how important it is to have the correct utensils as they grow. Part of that is having the correct bottles and sippy cups for the right stages of your children. We all know we are supposed to start losing the bottles and pacifiers around a year (of course that is a very vague time frame and can vary child to child). As I am making the switch over with Declan to sippy cups I am struggling quite a bit because he wants to use his big brothers cups. Danes are not spill proof and have straws (they are cheap ones from Walmart). Declan is into everything, he loves to throw what he comes across that he doesn't want, which in turn equals lots of messes! I have been trying to find something that is totally spill proof and that looks like a big kid cup at the same time.

Tommee Tippee has the Explora line which is supposed to be "Truely Spill Proof" that I thought we could give a try. The bottles are bigger and almost look like a reusable water bottle that we would purchase for Dane or even Alana (our 13 year old). These have something called the advance-flo™ valve technology designed by a physicist. The Explora should require almost no force to drink from and still remains spill- and leak-proof. The sippy cups are BPA and phthalate free and are also dishwasher safe as well.

To be honest, I didn't really believe the claims made by Tommee Tippee and other manufacturers! I swear every time I think I've found a cup, its either impossible for the kids to suck with so much force or its spill proof until it sits the right way on my carpet. Next thing I know I have little leak puddles on the bed, couch, or floor because the cup tilted and touched something at the right angle. But I have to say I have yet to experience this result at all. I have let Declan shake his cup upside down (because of course he loves to do this while making a mess) and seen no drips. He has thrown it on the floor and couch as usual and there have been no wet spots from it leaking over the last hour!

These cups are also amazing in a way that there is virtually no effort needed to remove the liquid from the cup when trying to drink. I had everyone in my household (yes Kevin too) trying to spill from these as well as drinking out of them just so I could show how great these cups were!! The only one I couldn't get a picture of drinking out of the cup was Declan who the cups were for - that darn child won't sit still long enough!!

explora ® truly spill proof sippy cup x 2 - blue

Cost: 2 Pack Set Stage 2 Explora Sippy Cup $7.99
Available to purchase: Tommee Tippee can be purchased at Babies "R" Us and Toys "R" Us stores and Online

Recommendation: If you couldn't tell from above, I think everyone should have a set of these in your home even if you don't have children. Ha Ha there is always a need at one point and time for a spill proof cup!

Check Tommee Tippee out on Facebook too for more info and updates!

Tommee Tippee also just recently launched a brand new web application: the innovative free digital storybook The Day Baby Was Born™, a simple way to capture moments of pregnancy and the birth day through the gathering of Facebook posts, a selection of birthday news and facts and the collection precious memories through a pregnancy journal.

Tommee Tippee has graciously decided to giveaway one of their Newborn Starter Kits valued up to $45!!!

Ok now I am sure this is going to be one of those short reviews but not because this is a waste of time product. This has to be one of the most unique packages I have ever received in the mail! These are greeting cards and toys all in one. Dane is obsessed with balls! I never imagined I would be buying as many as I do (thankfully they aren't too expensive).

Send A Ball has six bouncy balls with a set greeting on them such as Happy Birthday or Get Well Wishes. There is one style which says "Have a Ball" and underneath you can put whatever message or wording you choose. And of course there is a blank ball which you can either send as is or add something to be written in permanent marker. Any ball you choose these are sure to be a surprise for anyone receiving it. Luckily this fit in my special mailbox otherwise I'm sure it would have had to go in the door. The balls come in a variety of colors such as pink, blue, red, green, silver, yellow, and orange.

Dane keeps asking me if we are going to get another ball from the mail man each day...really?! Now I'm going to have to get another one!

Cost: $16.00 plus shipping ($4-$8)
Available to purchase: Send A Ball

Recommendation: Yes, get one for yourself and for someone else. They will think it is super cool!!

**Send A Ball is offering a great discount to A Lucky Ladybug's reader. Enter the code BLOG for $2 off at checkout.

Restaurant.com 80% off Deal $25 Certificates for $2

Save 80% : Get $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates for only $2!*

This is quite a nice deal to end the summer...Now through August 31st you can get 80% off your restaurant.com certificates!! This means $25 for ONLY $2!!

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My Glow Keys Review and Giveaway

Becoming a Blogger recently has introduced a whole new world I never knew existed. Being a blogger
is a fantastic job/hobby in my eyes! But it is not without its negatives. I tend to spend tons of time on
the computer. Most of that time is during the evening hours once my husband is home to help with the
children. Not only is it starting to get dark earlier but we start turning off lights or dimming them
around 7-8 pm to start getting the boys ready for bed (even though you and I know my kids don't ever
sleep). Because of this I spend quite a bit of time typing in low lighting or in the dark. Ummm, can you
say terrible for your eyes?! My eye sight is bad enough as it is I really don't want to make it any worse
but this is my only time to get some good work done for everyone!

My Glow Keys are a pretty cool creation to help with these issues. They are stickers that you put
onto your keyboard to help it glow. My Glow Keys uses reflective technology to use the light from the
key board to glow almost similar to a glow in the dark sticker. These labels should last up to ten years

with average wear and tear.

I had to give these a try especially since they are supposed to be fairly easy to remove (if for some

reason I absolutely hated them). These are great! My only complaint is they were not extremely easy to

apply. You needed to be accurate or you were trying to remove and replace a couple times since the

keyboard keys are pretty small.

Cost: My Glow Keys Set $14.95 or for two sets $19.95
Available to purchase: My Glow Keys
Recommendation: Eh, I wouldn't say yes for $15 for one set of stickers but if they were cheaper they would
be totally worth it. I'd say the two sets is more worth the purchase.

Target Ad Matchup Free/Cheap Stockup UPDATE

Wow...Check out all these really great stock up deals going on right now at Target!!

Accepts manufacturer and store coupons
Sign up on Target's website for ‘Target text alerts’ on smart phones. You will receive a weekly text with a handful of coupons. You just have to show the cashier your phone so they can scan the bar code on the text and the coupon is taken off as a store coupon. These can only be used once.
Will price match competitors sales prices
Catalina's print at the register when you buy specified promotional items. These can vary week to week or month to month. Sometimes these print the store logo on them but can be a store OR manufacturer coupon. Meaning if they are a mfr coupon they can be used anywhere that accepts mfr coupons (even with the original stores logo).

*If you discover any deals along the way please let me know and I will add them for others!
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*Hefty OneZip 1 qt travel bags, 7 ct. $.99, Regular Price
-$1.00/2 RP 8/14
-$1.00/2 RP 07/10
=$0.49 ea WYB 2