Menards - FREE Loom Bands and Energy Shots (no limit!)

Are you familiar with Menards awesome rebate program?  (If you're not, see how they work here, and if you have a store nearby, check it out!)

I'm already a big fan, and regularly take advantage of their awesome FREE (and cheap) items, but I just came across two deals in particular I wanted to share!  Most items have a limit of how many you can get a rebate for, but right now you can get Loom Bands and Nodoz Energy Shots completely free, and as many as you want!!

I've already gotten my rebate back for the loom bands (each package is a kit that includes the bands, connectors, and loom stick....we're so set for birthday parties, prizes, and travel goodies for a while!), and when we do travel I won't have to cringe when my husband pays $5 each for energy shots to stay awake! ;)

(*the loom bands need to be purchased by 6/30/15 and the energy shots by 7/31/15)

FREE "Green" Synthetic Oil and FREE Cleaning Pouches After Rebate!

Here's a sweet deal - especially for all the guys out there!  Who may not appreciate the awesome Bath and Body Works freebies quite as much as many of us do!  ;)   Until April 22nd, you can get a rebate for a 5-quart bottle of G-OIL 5W-30 Bio-Based Full SYNTHETIC "green" Motor Oil up to $26!!

• Purchase a bottle at Walmart or any location that carries it by April 22nd, 2012
• Send this mail-in rebate form along with the UPC and original receipt (NO copies) to the address on the form
• Get a check for the purchase price in the mail in 6-10 weeks!

Also, get a rebate for G-Clean Cleaning Pouches at the same link - FREE up to $10!

*Limit one request per household or address.  Must be received by 6/1/12.

(thanks Mamas Spot!)

FREE 5 Quarts Synthetic "Green" Motor Oil after Mail-In Rebate! $26 value! (sold at Walmart)

Here's a sweet deal - especially for all the guys out there!  Who may not appreciate the awesome Bath and Body Works freebies quite as much as many of us do!  ;)   Until April 30th, you can get a 5-quart bottle of G-OIL 5W-30 Bio-Based Full SYNTHETIC "green" Motor Oil (a $26 value) for FREE!!

1. Purchase a bottle at Walmart or any location that carries it by April 30th, 2011
2. Send this mail-in rebate form along with the UPC and original receipt (NO copies) to the address on the form
3. Get a check for the purchase price in the mail in 6-10 weeks!

*Limit one request per household or address.  Must be received by 5/31/11.

(thanks Hip2Save!)

Menards Deals ~ 4/10/11 - 5/1/ 11 ~ Cheap, FREE and Moneymaker items!

Menards has some super deals right now - cheap and free items galore!!  If you're new to Menards rebates or have some questions, check out the Menards 101 post.  They have a couple separate ads right now that end at different times, so I'll list the best deals I see by ad so you know which ones are current.
(MIR = mail-in rebate)

3 Crazy Days Deals ~ April 22 - 24, 2011
(thanks Chitown Cheapskate!)

{MONEYMAKERS}

Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter - sale $4.99
- $3/2 (4/10 SS)
- $4 MIR (Limit 2)
=  $1.02 Profit
  
Colgate Wisp (8pk) - sale $4.00
- .75¢/1 from April issue All You magazine
- $4 from MIR (Limit 5)
= $.75 Profit

KC Masterpiece - sale $1.42
-.50¢/1 (3/13 SS)
- $1 MIR (Limit 4)
= $.08 Profit
 
M&Ms Pretzel (9.9oz) - sale $2.94
- $1/1 (3/13 RP)
- $2 from MIR (Limit 4)
 = $.06 Profit

{Free After Rebate Items}

Long Cuff Latex Gloves (2 pk.) - FREE
after $1 MIR (Limit 2)

3 pk. Soft Ice Packs - FREE
after $2 MIR (Limit 4)

Roll-a-Bag or Hang-n-Vac - FREE
after $4 MIR (Limit 2)

Perfect Chopper - FREE
after $5 MIR (Limit 4)

Insta Peel - FREEafter $5 MIR (Limit 4) 

LED Teddy Bear Nightlight - FREE
after $4 MIR (Limit 1)

Forever Bags Food Storage - FREE
after $3 MIR (Limit 2)

Garbage Bags - FREE
after $2 MIR (Limit 2)

Nascar Eyewear Visor Clip - FREE
after $3 MIR (Limit 4)

Digital Thermometer - FREE
after $8 MIR (Limit 4)

Colgate Wisp (8pk) - FREE
after $4 MIR (Limit 5) Use $.75 from April All You

4-Piece Car Mat Set (clear vinyl) - FREE
after $5 MIR (Limit 2)

Chenille Duster 6pk or Cleaning Wipes - FREE
after .75¢ MIR (Limit 6)

Air Fresheners - FREE
after $1.50 MIR (Limit 10)

Malt O Meal (21-27oz - Big boxes!) - sale 4/$5
{Frosted Mini Spooners/Golden Puffs/Frosted Flakes/Raisin Bran}
- $1/2 (12.5oz+) printable
= $.75 each

52" Elise Ceiling Fan - sale $99.00
- $50 MIR  (Limit 2)
= $49.00

3" Gimbal Set Recessed Light (4pk) - sale $27.00
- $20 MIR  (Limit 2)
= $7.00 

Rubbermaid Cleaners (128oz) - sale $5.00
$4.00 MIR (Limit 3)
= $1.00
24pc Food Storage Set - $9.00
- $5.00 MIR  (Limit 2)
= $4.00

Multi Purpose Work Center - sale $139.99
- $50 MIR  (Limit 2)
= $89.99

3pc Small Wicker Basket Set - sale $14.97
- $10 MIR  (Limit 4)
= $4.97

Plumb Works Kitchen Faucet - sale $29.99
- $20 MIR  (Limit 2)
= $9.99 
   

Through April 24, 2011

Elastomeric Blacktop Crack Filler Tube - FREE
after $3.50 MIR  (Limit 4)

7 1/4" Saw Blade - 24 tooth carbide - FREE
after $3.00 MIR  (Limit 4)

Spic N Span Lint Rollers (3pk) - FREE
after $5.00 MIR  (Limit 4)

12" Hacksaw or 14" Plastic Mud Pan - FREE
after $4.00 MIR  (Limit 4)

8pk Microfiber Towels - sale $4.49
- $3.50 MIR  (Limit 2)
= $.99

Rayovac 20pk Alkaline Batteries - sale $5.99
- $1/1 MQ (3/20 SS)
- $3.00 MIR  (Limit 4)
= $1.99

Quaker State Fully Synthetic Motor Oil Quart - sale $4.99
- $2.00 MIR  (Limit 24)
= $2.99

Fence Post Support - sale $6.99
- $4.00 MIR  (Limit 10)
= $2.99



Spring Catalog ~ April 17 - May 1, 2011 

Lifetime UltraCaulk (10.1oz) - FREE
after $3.50 MIR  (Limit 24)

Paint Brushes (all-purpose, 3" trim or 2" angle sash) - FREE
after $4 MIR  (Limit 2)

Designer's Image Interior Flat Paint, gal. - FREE
after $11 MIR  (Limit 5 gal)
(Satin = $2/gal, Semi-Gloss = $3/gal. after rebate)

Dutch Boy Dimensions paint flat paint - $2 instant savings + $5 MIR
Limit 10 gal

Energy Drinks (12oz cans, 4pk) - .96¢
after $4 MIR  (Limit 4 four-packs)

Jar Candles (12-18oz) - .99¢
after $3.50 MIR  (Limit 5)

Tarp 2pk (8'6"x8'6") - .99¢
after $6 MIR  (Limit 2)

Magnetic Stud Finder - .99¢
after $6 MIR  (Limit 2)

Tekton Utility Blades with Dispenser (50pk) - .99¢
after $3 MIR  (Limit 3)

Packaged Rose Bush - $1.99
after $2 MIR  (Limit 6)

Pothole Patch - $2.99
after $4 MIR  (Limit 5)

MasterForce Multi-Tool & Utility Knife Set - $6.99
after $5 MIR  (Limit 2)

What home improvements or crafts do you have planned?  Any projects that these deals will help with?

Menards Deals ~ 2/20 - 3/6/11

Here are some of the best deals Menards is offering right now.........
(It's important to know that their rebates come to you in the form of store credit.  Check this out to find out more about how Menards rebates work)


Eraser mop or Perfect mop - FREE
after $4 rebate
Limit 3
(see P.S. below about the perfect mop)

Gripstic ("chip clip" sort of thing - 3pk) - FREE
after $2 rebate
Limit 2

Floor Tile Trays - FREE
after $25 rebate
Limit 1?

Menards reusable shopper's bags - FREE
after .98¢
Limit 10

Vinyl Mini Blinds (White or Ivory, 23"x42") - FREE
after $2 rebate
Limit 2

Softsoap (8.5oz) - .39¢
after $1.50 rebate
Limit 10

Jar Candles (12-18oz) - .79¢
after $3.50 rebate
Limit 5

Scented Baby Wipes (480ct = four 120 pks) - $4.99
after $4 rebate
Limit 4 boxes

Comforter Set (8pc - comforter, bed skirt, flat and fitted sheet, 2 shams, 2 pillow cases) - $20 rebate
Full = $29.99
Queen = $34.99
King = $39.99
Limit 2 of each size



P.S. FREE is a great price for those "perfect mops" since a, ahem, certain someone and her hubzy may have been so impressed by an in-store demonstration in their early, less frugal days, that she and said hubzy may have paid $20 for this "miracle mop".........man, if I only knew it would be free a mere 12 years later!!  ;)

Staples Weekly Deals 2/20 - 2/26/11 ~ Sunday and Monday ONLY deals!

Here are Staples deals for this week - some of these freebies and deals are available SUNDAY and MONDAY (2/20 - 2/21) only, so head over there right away if you want these!
Take this $10 off $50 Office Depot coupon (exp. 2/21/11) with you to make the deals even better!


SUNDAY and MONDAY Freebies:


Staples 96 bright Multipurpose Paper (500 sheets/ream) - $5.99
- $5.99 Easy Rebate (limit 2 per household)
= FREE!

Avery 8160 inkjet mailing labels (750/pk) - $9.99
- $3/1 coupon found here
- $9.99 Easy Rebate (limit 2 per household)
= FREE + $3 PROFIT!
(I've heard that if you use a coupon it may take that off the amount you get back - so you'd only pay $6.99, but also only get $6.99 back.  I haven't verified it myself, but if that's true it unfortunately wouldn't be a moneymaker, but would be less out of pocket!)

Staples Stickies 1½” x 2″ notes (12/pk) - $4
- $4 Easy Rebate (limit 1 per household)
= FREE!

Pentel R.S.V.P. ballpoint pens (fine, black, 5/pk) - $3.79
- $3.79 Easy Rebate (limit 1 per household)
= FREE!

Staples Photo Plus 4″ x 6″ paper (60pk) - $9.99
- $9.99 Easy Rebate (limit 2 per household)
 = FREE!


Other Great SUNDAY and MONDAY ONLY deals:

HP DVD Media, 50pk - $9.99
- $5 Easy Rebate (limit 1 per household)
= $4.99  (Reg. $28.99!)

Samsung WEP460 Bluetooth Headset - $14.99
- $10 Easy Rebate (limit 1 per household)
= $4.99 (Reg. $29.99!)

Sandisk Cruzer 8GB USB Flash Drive - $11.99
(limit 1 per household. Reg. $39.99!)

Omnitech 11" Digital Frame - $49.99
- $30 Easy Rebate (limit 1 per household)
= $19.99 (Reg. $99.99!)

AT&T DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System-  $89.99
- $30 Easy Rebate (limit 1 per household)
= $59.99 (Reg. $99.99!)

Kodak Slice Touch-Screen Digital Camera $99.99
(limit 1 per household.  Reg. $299.99!)

Other Great Deals (good ALL week):

**There are more $1 and $2 deals available all week… I just noted what I thought were the best deals.  Check the weekly ad for more details.

Staples Brights 8.5"x11" colored paper (24lb, ream) - $10.99
- $8.99 Easy Rebate (limit 2 per household)
= $2

Sharpie Permanent Markers (fine tip, black, 5pk) - $1
(reg. $4.79)

Staples Hype Highlighters (asst. 6/pk) - $1
(reg. $4.49)

Westcott 8" Recycled Scissors - $1
(reg. $7.49)

Staples Binder clips - $1
(reg. $3.29 - $4.99)

#10 Envelopes Pull & Seal - $1
(reg. $4.29)

Canon calculator bonus pack - $19.99 
(includes Canon P23 printing calculator and Bonus Tax and Business calculator)
- $15 mail-in-rebate
= $4.99

P-touch PT-1290 home and office labeler - $9.99
(reg. $39.99)




**If you're not familiar with Staples Rewards program or Easy Rebates, here are some details.........
"Staples Rewards" - Rewards are like coupons for store credit that are mailed quarterly (as long as you've earned $10 or more).  You sign up for free and are given a Rewards card, which they scan at checkout (or look up by phone number).  That's it!  No mailing or submitting necessary - just look for the Rewards in your mailbox w/in the next few months. 
**NOTE: Starting March 1st, all Staples Rewards will be issued online at StaplesRewards.com.  They'll notify you via email when your next statement is available.
(They do expire, but my store still honors them so it's good to ask!)  One membership per mailing address. They have brochures in the store, and you can sign up online.  They always offer 10% back in Rewards when you buy any ink or toner, case paper, ream paper, Copy and Print services, and $2 back in Rewards when you bring in any ink or toner to recycle (up to 10 per month).
*FYI: I've heard that if you use Staples Rewards to buy another item that offers Rewards, the amount will be deducted from your next Rewards check - but it will not affect an Easy Rebate item.

"Easy Rebates" - They really are easy.  Either follow the directions on your receipt to mail it in, or fill out the online form at StaplesEasyRebates.com with the information from your receipt.  You should get the amount back within 4-6 weeks.  It's usually in the form of a postcard check, unless specified that's it will be a Visa Prepaid debit card.

Menards Deals ~ June 14-28

Whoops! I totally forgot to post Menards deals this week......luckily they go through Sunday, June 28th, so it's ok. =) Now that we're on the verge on buying our first home, I'm paying a lot more attention to the ads for Menards, Home Depot, Lowe's......all those fun home improvement stores. =)
**if anyone has any advice or tips about getting a deal on paint or a stove, let me know! a washer and dryer too, but that's not as immediate of a need.

Here's a little Menards 101 if you're new to their rebate program.
Here are the best deals I see...........Note that they do accept manufacturer's coupons. I haven't matched any up, but there may be some out for the Softsoap/Irish Spring or Colgate. Feel free to leave a comment if you know of any that apply, or any other deals!

*and I know this is last minute, but some of these could come in really handy for father's day!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Crayola Markers, highlighters or glue rollers - $3
- $3 rebate (lim 10)
= FREE

Knife Set (10pc) - $2.50
- $2.50 rebate (lim 2)
= FREE

Torpedo Level (9" poly) - $1.50
- $1.50 (lim 2)
= FREE

Post Frame Buildings Book - $3.88
- $3.88 rebate (lim 1)
= FREE

Loctite Super Glue Gel (4 grams) - $1.99
- $1.50 rebate (lim 2)
= .49

Sandpaper (25 pk) - $4.49
- $4 rebate (lim 2)
= .49

3-in-1 Microfiber Mitt - $3.99
- $3 rebate (lim 2)
= .99

Polyseamseal Caulk (10oz) - $2.98
- $2 rebate (lim 6)
= .98

Act II Popcorn (6pk) - $1.99
- $1 rebate (lim 5)
= .99

Paint or Stain Brush (4" poly) - $3.99
- $3 rebate (lim 2)
= .99

Colgate Toothbrush or Toothpaste (2 pks) - $4.49
- $4 rebate (limit 4)
= $1.49

Softsoap or Irish spring body wash (18oz) - $2.99
- $1 rebate (lim 6)
= $1.99

X-tra Arm pick-up tool - $7.99
- $5 rebate (lim 2)
= $2.99

Compact Flourescent Bulbs (10pk) - $12.99
- $8 rebate (lim 2)
= $4.99

Menards Weekly Deals - May 10-17

If you're new to Menards rebate program, check this out for a few things you'll need to know first.

The sale prices for these items are good Sunday, May 10 - Sunday, May 17. These are the best rebate items I see for this week.

TurtleWax Rubbing or Polishing Compound (10.5oz - lim 2 of each) - $1.50

- $1.50 rebate
= FREE

Black & Decker Handy Driver (7 pc. - lim 4) - $2
- $2 rebate
= FREE

Crayola Total Tools (lim 4) - $2.50

- $2.50 rebate
= FREE

Alley Cat cat food (3.5 lb - lim 2) - $3

- $3 rebate
= FREE

Duct Tape (60 yd - lim 2) - $2.69

- $2 rebate
= .69 each

Scott's Liquid Gold (lim 2 items total) - 3.99

(wood cleaner and preservative, wood wash spray, wood wash concentrate, and almond scent wood polishing wipes)

- $3 rebate
= .99 each

Kleenex facial tissues (3 pk - 280 ct. per box - lim 2) - $5.99

- $2 rebate
- .55/1 manQ (4/5 SS)
= $3.44

Menards Weekly Deals - Apr. 12-18

Check here or here for the deals at Menards this week!! Some great Free After Rebate items! Also, check my post here for a little "Menards 101" if you're new to Menards rebates.

Rite-Aid: March 1-7

Here are the sales and deals at Rite-Aid this week.......

$5/$25 Printable coupon HERE (It says good through 3/13/09 at the top and 3/31/09 at the bottom - my guess is the "13th" is a typo and should also say "31". You'll have to check at your store to be sure)


Sinus Buster or Allergy Buster (20 ml) ~ 8.99

- 8.99 (SCR #7)

= FREE

Soothe Eye Drops (15 ml) ~ 7.49
- $3/1 coupon (2/8 SS insert)

- (or $1/1 printable HERE)
- 7.49 (SCR #8)
= FREE + $3 OVERAGE!

Novitra Cold Sore Treatment (.25 oz) ~ 7.99
- $3 printable coupon HERE - 7.99 (SCR #28)
= FREE + $3 OVERAGE

Ocean Complete Nasal Rinse (6 oz) ~ 8.99

- 8.99 (SCR #30)

= FREE

SnoreStop Extinguiser ~ 12.99
- 12.99 (SCR #29)
= FREE

SnoreStop FastTabs or NasoSpray ~ $8.99

- $8.99 (SCR #33)

= FREE

Always and Tampax products ~ 2.99

- $1 (SCR #?)

- .50/1 Q (3/1 P&G insert)

= $1.50 after Q and rebate

Walgreens: March FAR Items

Walgreens has 3 "Free After Rebate" items this month.....

ESR #1 ~ Axe Hair Care (shampoo, conditioner or styler) ~ 5.99

ESR #2 ~ Core4Life Advanced Memory Formula gel caps (45 ct) ~ 19.99

ESR #3 ~ Walgreens extra strength headache relief (20 ct) ~ 2.99