Merry Christmas from 4our2cents!

The "Holiday" season is coming to an end.  It has been our first here at 4our2cents.  Wow, there have been some great deals!  Yes, we enjoy the hunt for bargains and saving our family's money.  However,  I have to admit that it can become a bit of an obsession. Once again, I am reminded to keep things in perspective. And both Kristy and I hope you do the same.  It is Christmas Eve and as snow quietly falls outside, the words of Silent Night fill my head.

Silent night, holy night,
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child,
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Sleep in heavenly peace.

May you all sleep in peace tonight.  And may you be surrounded with family and friends tomorrow as you celebrate many blessings.

Merry Christmas and Blessed 2011! 
From Mary and Kristy!

Free $2 Amazon MP3 Credit

Go to the Amazon.com MP3 page here and click where it says "Redeem a gift card or promotion code" and type in code GIVEMP3S to get a free $2 credit added to your account.  There are many albums on sale right now for only $3.99.  With this credit (and Swagbucks credit) I got the new Group 1 Crew album ($5) for free! 

Thanks, Free Snatcher!

Walgreens Deals of the Week 12/26- 1/1/11

Here are a few of the deals at CVS this week.  For more check out Saving in Akron.

Gillette Fusion Proglide Razor System - $9.99/ea
Get $4 Register Rewards when you buy 1
$4Gillette Fusion Proglide or Power Razor (P&G, 12/26/10)
$4 Gillette Fusion Manual or Power Razor (P&G, 11/28/10, exp 12/31/10)
Final Price = $1.99/ea

Pantene Hair Care - 2/$7.00
Shampoo or Conditioner 12.6oz
Styling Product 1.9-11.5oz
Get $2 Register Rewards when you buy 1
B1G1 Pantene Shampoo WYB Pantene (P&G, 11/28/10)
$3/2 Pantene Product (P&G, 12/26/10)
Final Price = $0.75-$1/ea

Emergen-C Vitamin C Supplement - B1G1

Nabisco Crackers - 2/$4 wyb 2, less quantities are 2/$5
Use $1 Nabisco Crackers (SS, 11/14/10)
Stack with
$1/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers (Walgreens IVC,11/21/10 )
Final Price = $0.50/ea

Starbucks Coffee (12 oz) - $6.49/ea
$1 Starbucks Coffee ( SS, 11/21/10)
Final Price = $5.49/ea

CVS Deals of the Week 12/26- 1/1/11

Here are some of the great deals this week at CVS. For more deals visit Thrifty Mama.

Tone Body Wash, $3.88
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 Tone Body Wash printable
Final price= FREE + overage

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner, 2/$6.97
Get $2 ECBs wyb 2 (Limit 1)
$1/2 Pantene Product, exp. 12-31-10 (P&G 11/28/10)
FREE Pantene Shampoo wyb Full Size Product, exp. 12-31 (P&G 11/28/10)
$3/2 Pantene Product, (P&G 12/26/10)
$1 off Pantene Pro-V Shampoo AND Conditioner, P&G Book)
$1 off Pantene Pro-V Shampoo AND Conditioner, (P&G Book)
Final price=As low as $0.84 ea.

Always Pads, 2/$6
Get $2 ECBs wyb 2 (Limit 1)
$1/1 Always Pads, Clean, or Feminine Cleansing Cloths, (P&G 12/26/10)
Final price=$1 ea.

Honest Tea, Vitamin Water, Fuze., Vitamin Water, $3/3
Get $1 ECBs wyb 3 (Limit 2)
B1G1 Vitamin Water or Vitamin Water Zero printable
$0.50/1 Honest Tea printable

Deal Scenario
Buy (4) Vitamin Water at 3/$3
Buy (2) Honest Tea at 3/$3
Use (2) B1G1 Vitamin Water or Vitamin Water Zero printable
Use (2) $0.50/1 Honest Tea printable
Final price= $0.16 ea. wyb 6

Pampers Diaper, $8.99
Get $1 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1.50/1 Pampers Cruisers, Swaddlers Sensitive, or Extra Protection Diapers, (P&G 12/26/10)
$1.50/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants,  (P&G 12/26/10)
$1/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants, exp. 12-31-10 (P&G 11/28/10)
$1/1 Pampers Diapers, (P&G Everyday Savings Book)
Final price= As low as $6.49 ea.

B1G1 Kodak Photo Books
B1G1 Kodak Photo Book printable (no longer available)
$3 Kodak Photo Book CRT (coupon machine)
Final price=Both FREE (+ overage if you get the CRT)

Mega Swagbucks Friday!

Today is Friday which means it is Mega Swag Bucks Day! That means Swag Bucks is giving away upwards of 400,000 Swag Bucks today - and you can earn anywhere from 30-1000 for one search.  So get searching!

What are Swag Bucks, exactly? They are electronic bucks that you earn for searching the web - something that most of us do every day right? You can then redeem these for items such as Amazon gift cards, Starbucks gift cards, Southwest Airlines credits plus more. Further increase your chances of earning bucks by referring friends, using the Swag Bucks toolbar, following the Swag Bucks Twitter stream, watching videos on Swag Bucks TV, reading the Swag Bucks Facebookpage and blog

Let us know if you win any big bills!

Not sure how long this code will work, but for a limited time new members can earn an additonal 30 Swagbucks (on top of the usual 30 buck sign-on bonus) when they register using the special code: JoinIn2010. That makes 60 swagbucks to start!

Newspaper Insert This Sunday 12/26/10

Remember that there are no coupon inserts scheduled for the rest of 2010.  Surprise!  Santa is bringing us an insert!  You should see a P&G insert in the paper on 12/26.  Want to see a schedule for all the 2011 inserts? Visit Sunday Coupon Preview to see a list of the entire year.  2011 will start with a packed paper on 1/2/11: 2 Smartsource, 2 Red Plum and General Mills

As always, Be sure to check out the printables at coupons.com and smartsource and  redplum. Also make sure to reload paperless coupons at shortcuts, cellfire, and Kroger.

Enter to Win a Year Supply of Olay Products

Go to the  Olay Facebook page, "Like" them and click on the "Win Olay" tab.  Here you will find an entry form to win a year's supply of Olay products. A total of 100 people will be chosen to win a year's supply of the product of your choice (products seen in picture above). 

Thanks, Hip2Save!

Pampers Gifts to Grow Codes: 20 Points Total

Here is the latest Pampers Gifts to Grow codes good for 10 points each!

GTGWELCOME10PTS (10 points)

NEWWIPESPACKAGE (10 points)

Don't use many Pampers (or none at all?) and so you haven't joined yet?  Thankfully my Pampers days are at an end, but I still collect all  the freebie codes (you will find many right here on 4our2cents!). I got free Christmas photo cards and a Free calender for my hubby by redeeming free Pampers codes for Shutterfly rewards. Are you interested now?  Join today an earn 50 points just for signing up. 

Print Now For CVS Next Week

These two deals start on 12/26 at CVS.  There are a couple of printable coupons available now that may not then.  Print them now so you don't miss them.  Here are the deals:
Tone Bodywash $3.88, get $3 ECB (limit 1)$1/1 Tone Bodywash printable coupon
Final price= FREE

Kodak 8×10 Photo Books: buy one get one free
BOGO free Kodak Photobooks printable coupon
Final price: Get 2 FREE!

Still Shopping? Save Some $$!!

Check out Gap, Old Navy*, Sears and Macy's! Super Value coupons! 

The catch? Gotta get out there tonight to see the savings.  Let us know what deals you find!!!

*Old Navy good through Dec. 24th!

Lowe's Coupon Booklet Worth $35 from Vocalpoint

 

Vocalpoint is giving you a chance to sign up to get a booklet with $35 in coupons good at Lowe's. The coupons are good on cleaning products, air and water filters (P&G products).  I am pretty sure that Lowe's will stack store coupons with manufacturer coupons.  It is worth a shot to see what deals you could create!

Rue La La Facebook Fans Only Sale

If you still have your $20 Rue La La credits from October (no longer available), these will expire on 12/31.  Here's a great opportunity to use them -- Rue La La is hosting a special final sale for Facebook fans only! Remember that your credit can also be used toward shipping.  So if you find something under $20 you could get it almost Free.  I bough a cute pair of Puma ballet sneakers last week and shipping was super fast!  I am really impressed with the service of this company.

Not a member of Rue La La? Sign up here first!

Kroger Deals of the Week 12/19- 12/25

Here are some of the best deals at Kroger this week.  Don't forget to load coupons onto your Kroger Plus card before you go.  For more deals visit Stretching a Buck.  

Tennessee Pride Sausage Gravy - $1/ea
$0.55/1 Tennessee Pride Product (RP 11/14/10)
Final Price = FREE

ZonePerfect Bars - $1/ea
Use $1/1 Zone Perfect Bars (SS, 10/31/10)
Final Price = FREE

Kroger Butter (1 lb sticks) - $2/ea

Kroger Cheese (6-8 oz) or Singles (16 ct) - $1.67/ea

Coca Cola, Pepsi or 7UP Soft Drinks (select cans & bottles) - $2.50/ea wyb 4 (otherwise $3/ea)

Chex Cereal - $1.88/ea
$1/2 General Mills Chex Cereals (GM, 12/5/10)
$1/2 Chex Cereals GM, 11/14/10)
$1/2 General Mills Chex Cereals 
$1/1 General Mills Chex Cereal (Kroger eCoupon)
Final Price = as low as $0.88- $1.38 ea

General Mills Cereal (includes Trix, Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios + more)- $1.88/ea $1/2 General Mills Cereals 
$0.55/1 General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal 
$0.55/1 General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal 
$1/2 General Mills Cheerios (SS, 11/7/10)
$0.55/1 General Mills Trix Cereal (Kroger eCoupon)
Final Price = $0.78-1.33/ea

Nabisco Snack Crackers (Wheat Thins, Triscuits, others) - $2/ea
$1/2 Nabisco Crackers 
$1/1 Nabisco Crackers (SS, 11/14/10)
$1/2 Nabisco Cracker Products (IE)
Final Price = $1-1.50/ea

Terra Vegetable Chips - $2.99/ea
$1/1 Terra Chips 
Final Price = $1.99/ea

Campbell's Cream of Chicken or Mushroom Soup - $1/ea
$1/4 Campbell's Condensed Great for Cooking Soups
$0.25/4 Campbell's Great For Cooking Soups (SS, 11/7/10)
Final Price = $0.75-0.88/ea

Cool Whip (8 oz) - $0.99/ea
$1/2 Kraft Cool Whip
Final Price = $0.49/ea wyb 2

Philadelphia Cream Cheese - $1.25/ea
$1/2 Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese 
Final Price = $0.75/ea wyb 2

Nestle Toll House Morsels (10-12 oz) - $1.98/ea
$1.25/3 Nestle Toll House Morsels (RP, 11/14/10)
0.50/2 Nestle Toll House Morsels 
Final Price = $1.56/ea wyb 3 or $1.48/ea wyb 2

King's Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct) - $2.50/ea
$1/1 King's Hawaiian Bread or Rolls (RP, 12/12/10)
$1/2 King's Hawaiian Product (RP, 11/14/10)
Final Price = $1.50/ea or $2/ea wyb 2

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, Grands Biscuits or Sweet Rolls - $1.67/ea
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls 12/12/2025 SS Insert (exp 3/5/2026)
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls 12/5/2026 GM Insert (exp 2/26/2011)
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls
 $0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls OR Grands! Sweet Rolls 
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls OR Grands! Sweet Rolls 
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls OR Grands! Sweet Rolls (SS, 12/12/10)
$0.50/1 Pillsbury Grands Sweet Rolls (GM 12/5/10)
$0.30/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands! Biscuits 
$0.30/2 Pillsbury Grands Refrigerated Biscuits 
Final Price = $0.67-1.37/ea

Steamfresh Frozen Vegetables - $0.88/ea
$0.50/2 Birds Eye Steamfresh (SS, 12/12/10)
$0.50/1 Birds Eye Steamfresh or Freshlike 
Final Price = $0.38/ea wyb 2 or FREE

Sister Schubert's Rolls - $2.50/ea
$0.50/1 Sister Schubert's Product (All You, Dec 2010)
$0.75/1 Sister Schubert's Product (SS, 11/14/10)
$0.75/1 Sister Schubert's Product (SS, 10/3/10)
Final Price = $1-1.50/ea

Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes - $2/ea when you buy 3 (otherwise $3/ea)

Starbucks Coffee (11-12 oz bags) - $6.99/ea
$1/1 Starbucks Coffee (SS, 11/21/10)
Final Price = $5.99/ea

Colgate Toothbrush - $0.98/ea
$0.35/1 or $0.40/1 Colgate Toothbrush (SS, 12/5/10)
Final Price = $0.18-0.28/ea

Ivory Soap (2-3 bars) - $1/ea
$0.25/1 Ivory Body Wash, Bars, or Hand Soap (P&G, 11/28/10)
Final Price = $0.50/ea

Huggies Diapers or Pull Ups (jumbo packs) - $8.99/ea
$2/1 Huggies Little Snugglers or Movers Diapers (SS, 12/5/10)
$3/1 Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers (SS, 12/5/10)
$1.50/2 Huggies Little Movers or Little Snugglers 
$2/1 Huggies Pull-Ups Training Pants 
$2.50/1 Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers (Kroger eCoupon)
Final Price = varies

Let us know if you see any other great Kroger deals!

Marc's Deals of the Week Starting 12/18 or 12/21

Here are some of the best deals this week at Marc's.  We take our prices from the Columbus ad which runs Saturday- Friday. In NE Ohio and other locations the ad runs Tuesday-Monday.  We have done our best to cross reference the prices, but some may vary in each region.   Check out the Marc's website for your local ad.

Did you know you can buy discounted Gift Cards at Marc's?  They offer a wide selection from major retailers, wireless, restaurants and more.  Places like Best Buy, Starbucks, Macy'*s, BP, Burger King and Amazon.com (to name a few).  Each card is 2% off the face value.  (This discount does not apply to Marc's Gift Cards or Visa/Discover Cards)

Veggie Tray Fixins: $0.99
-Green Giant Baby Carrots (1 lbs)

-Red Radishes (1 lbs)
-Seedless Cucumbers

Klondike Red or Yukon Gold Potatoes (5 lb bag): 2/$4

Hillandale Bacon (1 lbs): $2.28

Thomas' English Muffins (Original, Honey Wheat or Whole Grain): 2/$3

Bumble Bee Solid White or Albacore Tuna (water or oil, 5 oz): $0.98

Marzetti Salad Dressing: 2/$3
$0.50 Marzetti Dressing (SS, 11/14/10, 9/12/10)
$1 Marzetti Dressing (SS, 9/12/10)
Final price= As low as $0.50 ea.

Old Orchard Apple Juice and Cocktails: 2/$3

$0.50 Old Orchard Printable

Final price= $1.50 ea.

Mott's Apple Juice (64 oz): $1.97
Mott's Apple Sauce (Jars and 6 pack): $1.69

Keebler Toasteds Crackers: $1.98

$1/2 Keebler Crackers (SS, 11/14/10, 12/12/10)

Final price= as low as $1.48 ea. wyb 2

Tabasco Peper Sauce (2 oz): $1.18

$0.40, $0.50, $0.75 (coupon value is regional, SS, 11/14/10)

Final price= as low as $0.43

Marcal Small Steps Toilet Paper (4 roll): $0.98
$1/2 Small Steps Products- these do not specify size so you can use on the 4 roll pack (Good Housekeeping, Nov) (Country Living, Nov)
Final Price= $0.48 ea wyb 2

Swagbucks New Members Get 60 Bonus Bucks!

If you're not signed up for Swagbucks yet, why not!? :) Join today! Swagbucks is offering a special code for new members. This new code will give you a bonus of 30 Swagbucks in addition to the 30 Swagbucks you get just for signing up. Click here to sign up and use code JoinIn2010 to get the additional Swagbucks.

Kristy and Mary both highly recomend joining Swagbucks.  We have each earned over $130 in Amazon credits since joining in February.  It was so nice to use some of those credits to get FREE gifts this Christmas.  For more info on Swagbucks, check out our info post and Mega Swagbucks Friday posts.

CVS 20% Off FB Printable (not good on sale items)

CVS just released a new holiday shopping pass on their Facebook page. Go to their Facebook page, "Like" them, then click on the "Holiday Pass" tab and enter your ExtraCare card number to print an in-store coupon good for 20% off your entire purchase, valid thru 12/23. This coupon cannot be used on sale items or ECB items.

New Ronzoni Pasta Printables

There are a few new Ronzoni Pasta Printable Coupons available.  If your store doubles, the Garden Delight coupon could score you Free pasta!

• $1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest
• $0.75/1 Ronzoni Garden Delight
• $1/2 Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta

CVS Deals of the Week 12/19- 12/24

Here are some of the best deals at CVS this week.  For more deals visit The Thrifty Mama. NOTE on the Zhu Zhu deal: if you printed the B2G1 last time, it will not let you print again, you will have to enter a new email address to get another coupon. The email address does not have to be connected you your ECB Card. 

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner: 2/$6.97 

B1G1 Pantene Shampoo WYB Pantene 11/28/2010 P&G Insert (exp 12/31/2010)

Final price =$1.49 for two or .74 cents each

Submit for P&G Rebate

Physician's Formula Cosmetics Spend $10 

Earn 7 ECBs

REBATE Physician's Formula Organic Wear Physician's Formula Rolling 
REBATE Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Physician's Formula Rolling 
Final price =FREE 

ThermaCare Heatwraps 1 ct. $2.79 

Earn 2.79 ECB

$1/1 ThermaCare printable

Final price= FREE + overage 

B1G1 Select Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters, $9.99
B2G1 Zhu Zhu Pet Printable (CVS)
Final price: 4 for $9.99 ($2.50 ea) or 3 for $9.99 ($3.33)- depending on what your store allows