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Freebies from Wal-Mart

Karen Weideman — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:28:34 +0000

Wal-Mart is one of my favorite places for freebies. There are no gimmicks and the products arrive to your mailbox pretty quickly. Here are their current freebies:

Parent’s Choice baby formula – I received my sample yesterday. This is a full day’s supply.

Zyrtec

Always Infinity

Nicoderm CQ

Crest White Strips Advanced Seal

Cottonelle

Jergens Natural Glow Moisturizers

Rachael Ray Nutrish dog food

Kotex

Eucerin Plus Soothing Essentials

Metamucil

Enjoy!

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Take your calculators – They are your friend

kellys — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:14:54 +0000

Yesterday, I went to Wal-Mart, the devil store because I spend way too much money there, and splurged on a pregnancy craving (at least I am using it as a good excuse at this point HAHA) – ramen noodles. I realize, before you give me a hard time about the sodium, they are horrible nutritionally. But they are wonderful!

So anyway, I went and just hate to have to load up 10 separate boxes. So I was very happy when I saw them packaged for 6 packs for $1.82 or 30.33 cents a piece. Then I looked at the individual ones and saw that they were only 28 cents a piece. So I bought the individual ones but saved my money because I had my phone calculator handy and knew the unit price.

So remember, my savings wasn’t that much but sometimes, it is a huge difference. Bulk isn’t always better. So be careful out there and USE THOSE CALCULATORS!

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Comparing Prices on School Supplies

Karen Weideman — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:01:28 +0000

I may be alone here, but I am not one of those moms that let’s their kids pick out their own lunchbox. The lunchbox that I buy needs to suit our needs. It needs to hold the items that we use most in the right way. It’s almost like finding the perfect purse.

Yesterday I went to Target and after looking at about 40 or so lunchboxes I finally decided on the Artic Zone lunchbox. It has a bottom chamber with container, which is perfect for keeping sandwiches safe. The top part is tall enough that it will hold a sports bottle upright so that it won’t leak.

Finding the right lunchbox is important to me because I don’t want to waste my money on something that doesn’t work for us. Still, paying $8.99 for a lunchbox made me cringe and complain. After all, I am a clearance shopper.

I bought the lunchbox at Target and then headed Wal-Mart. Imagine my surprise when I found the same lunchbox for $6.34. That’s a savings of $2.65 each!!!! You can see the pictures here. Compare the two Artic Zone lunchboxes and you’ll see there is very little difference between the two. The one on the left is from Wal-Mart and the one on the right is from Target.

I purchased the lunchboxes at Wal-Mart and then returned the other one to Target. I can handle a savings of 30%!

Have you found a big difference in the prices of things between Target and Wal-Mart?

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Wal-Mart resets save you $

kellys — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:17:56 +0000

My Wal-Mart is redoing the entire inside. It will be really nice but right now it is a mess! However, I found some really good deals for my church today. Actually, my girlfriend, Angie, called me and said that they had some really good deals in the infant section. I buy items for a baby basket to be given to each new mommy at our church and have a great time doing it. So I got some great deals as they are resetting the entire store.

long sleeve onesies – 4 for $5 and 3 for $3
socks – 6 for $3

Just watch the individual prices to make sure you are truly getting a good deal. Check your Wal-Mart for other great deals. They also have several summer items for $2 and $1. Good luck.

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Price Gouging Impacts Families

Karen Weideman — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:01:34 +0000

I’ve been told for quite some time now that gas companies are only allowed to charge a certain amount above what they pay for the gas. The Department of Energy even has a site where consumers can report price gouging on gasoline.

A recent trip to Wal-Mart left me questioning what is going on around here. Murphy Express is selling gas for thirty cents less per gallon than the other gas stations. Thirty cents!!!! Unbelievable! Yes, it is definitely worth driving the few extra miles for the savings.

Needless to say, the competition has been great and other gas stations are lowering their prices as well. A little competition is always good for the pocketbook.

What do you think about all this?

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Back to School Sale at Wal-Mart

Karen Weideman — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:44:03 +0000

I know it’s hard to believe, but school is just around the corner. Stores are already starting their back to school sales. Here are the specials that Wal-Mart is offering:

Bic 10-pack mechanical pencils 1.82
twin-pocket portfolio with prongs .15
Elmer’s 4-ounce glue or 2-pack glue sticks .22
Bic Cristal 10-pack blue pens .88
70-sheet spiral notebook .05
Crayola 24-pack crayons .22
Georgia-Pacific copy & print paper 3.00
Pilot 4-pack G2 pens 3.50

Stock up now so that you don’t have to pay regular price later. I’m sure you all have seen some great sales on school supplies. Please share them.

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Wal-Mart has the Motherload!

kellys — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:00:02 +0000

OK, so I just came back from shopping at Wal-Mart. I always go back to the baby section to see what is on sale and what did I find? …

So glad you followed me on over to see. They had their onesies for half price. The Once Upon a Child brand is changing patterns again so all their onesies are 5 packs for $5. Now that is a great deal on brand new onesies. I also saw that they had shirts, some long sleeve, for $1 on up to 4T and nice pants for winter for $2. So there is something for every size at a great price! I will have to go back when I have some spending money. Those white pants with roses on them would look adorable on Turkey Butt.

The store clerk said she just got through marking them down before I got there. Talk about timing!

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Return only with a receipt

kellys — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:38:56 +0000

I hate returning anything because I am not good at keeping receipts. I had Little Man’s humidifier stop working on me so I was going to take it back to the store since it was a Wal-Mart only product. They only wanted to give me $5 for it and I totally understand why. It was a seasonal item and I didn’t have a receipt. But I got so mad at myself that I just left it there. Failure on my part, I know. Post from: Thrifty Mommy

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Wal-Mart has toys on sale

kellys — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:04:41 +0000

I went to Wal-Mart today and spent way to much money. But I did find that they have some really good toys on sale. The one that caught my eye, but I had no problem leaving in the store, was the Dora and Diego Aqua Doodle Activity Mat. It was on sale for $30. Pretty good deal if you want one. At least you don’t have to worry about shipping.

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Wal-Mart has toys on sale

kellys — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:49:01 +0000

I just got a lap top for ABC’s for Turkey Butt for her birthday from my parents on sale at Wal-Mart. It was originally at $35 on sale for $21. She will love it and I got a good deal on it. Now is the time to look for great sales on toys and clothes for winter. I can’t encourage you enough to shop ahead. It really does save you money. Post from: Thrifty Mommy

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