tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49000276817642908152024-02-19T03:28:10.730-05:00Michelle's Crafts, Coupons and MoreCrafts (from stamping and scrapping to sewing and painting),health, couponing, gardening,antiques and lifestyle blogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger375125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900027681764290815.post-528847607869143732018-11-10T16:07:00.000-05:002018-11-10T16:07:08.615-05:00Finally cleaning out my old stock and selling it all very cheap on eBay. So for anyone who is still into card making, stamping, crafting etc take a look. Here is one auction.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900027681764290815.post-79577587065982106322016-04-27T22:24:00.001-04:002016-04-27T22:24:44.542-04:00Customer Service.... is it alive and well?<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I am not one to usually write an article without any pictures for my blog. Especially if it has nothing to do with saving money or something creative.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">So in the name of beauty I will add a photo that my wonderful 17year old daughter took. Isn't she talented?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lately I have been very frustrated with customer service or lack thereof.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">With a few exceptions it seems like businesses really don't care if you are satisfied with their products or services. Even local government agencies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Let me start with March. My daughter wrecked my car. Being that this is not something that happens everyday and we are in a rural area I was not sure who to call as far as police go. She was very close to home and called me and I went to the scene. The other driver who was also very young had called the police. We waited over 40 minutes and when nobody arrived I thought I better call again. I called Ohio State Highway patrol. I explained to the dispatcher that I was not sure if we should have called them or the Stark County Sherriff's office. This guy was sooooo rude to me on the phone it was unbelievable. Among other things he said "Well you can call them but I bet they don't come" He was a condescending ass. I wish I wasn't so shell-shocked and would have gotten his name. However, the young state trooper that showed up was very nice and very professional</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Onward, to the auto body. My car was in the shop for over 5 weeks! I know it took my insurance adjuster 1 week to give them approval to work on the car, which I thought was a little excessive, so they actually had only 4 weeks to work on the car. ONLY, lol. They had more excuses then I can remember. Almassy's Body Shop in Waynesburg used to be a great place, but unbeknownst to me it had changed hands over the years. The people were very nice and polite, but come on... 4 weeks! No offer to reimburse me for a rental, but they did detail my car as an apology, so I was okay with that. But then I go to pick it up and the bumper was not even on right. So I had to take it back for another few hours on another day, as I needed my car that day. So I was even more inconvenienced. No offer of making any restitution for wasting more of my time. Suffice it to say I am not going to be using them again. I will make the extra drive to Aman's.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">On a good note, a few weeks ago I had a good experience with Dole. Their product was full of mold. I had a phone call back within hours, along with an email. They reimbursed us over twice the cost of the item. Good job Dole, keep it up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Yesterday my daughter attempted to order a pizza from a locally owned pizza shop, one that we use a lot. She just turned 17, and offered to help me spring clean and then pay for a pizza for us to eat. Love that girl! Anyway, she ordered, then asked what it would cost if she upgraded to a large pizza. The young man put the phone down and said "Why can't fu*king people look at a menu" She was so shocked she hung up. I told her to give me the phone and proceeded to call them right back. An older woman answered, I explained what happened and asked her to report her coworker to the owners. She agreed. I thanked her and told her we would eat elsewhere that night. We ordered subs. About three hours later a lady showed up at my door and said "Are you Michelle?" (evidently they had caller ID) I said I was and she handed me a twenty dollar gift certificate for the pizza shop. She also apologized. Thanks West End pizza, you will continue to have our business!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I could go on and on, really. PNC Bank is the latest company to tick me off. They evidently lost my payment, when I asked the gal to wave the late fee, she refused. She said I did not get payment to them on time. Well, maybe the mail lost it, or maybe they lost it, but I took the time to call and double check when the payment didn't show up on my statement. Do you think I would do that if I just didn't make the payment? Boy you would have thought I was asking for the world. Then when I asked to talk to her supervisor, she became very hostile. Okay, well bye-bye PNC. Your interest rate is quite high in my opinion anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">In the process of firing a lawyer, who is not doing his job and dodging phone calls, as well as blatantly lying to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This is in the matter of two months this is just <u>some</u> of the customer service issues I have had. It really isn't about making the mistakes, but how they are handled. How about you? Any issues you have had?</span></div>
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Well, I took my bowls and made them look new again. I simply spray painted them, and then turned them into planters. Voila, new again, and not in a land fill.<br />
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Spring at last!!!♡♡♡</div>
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New projects coming!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">For the desk top I painted it a base paint color of grey. I used Poppie's Paint powder and Sherwin Williams latex paint. After that dried. I used the same Aqua Chiffon from Pittsburgh Paints that I used on the drawers and chair of the desk. I add a little paint to a chip brush then dab it on a dry paper towel, removing most of the paint and lightly add color to numerous areas as shown below.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I also added a dark grey and a darker blue as shown in the next picture. I let it sit till it was somewhat dry, I then take the base grey color and apply it with a paintbrush over the whole top. I then use a water dampened cloth to wipe it back. You choose how much or how little you take off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I bought this desk at an auction for 15.00. My mom needs a small desk for her bedroom. I thought the size was perfect, the color/style not so much. It was pretty beat up , and dirty, so I did a good cleaning with Dawn dish washing soap and cleaned the pulls with vinegar and water. I did the chair a couple of weeks ago, you an see it <a href="http://michellesscrap.blogspot.com/2016/03/this-chair-is-just-right.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">As with the chair I used Pittsburgh paints Aqua Chiffon and <a href="http://www.poppiespaintpowder.com/shop.html" target="_blank">Poppie's Paint Powder.</a> Poppies can be added to any latex paint and make's it into a chalk type paint, with a great matte finish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Yes the daffodils are in bloom in Ohio! That makes me so happy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Most of my accessories were 1.00 finds or free bottles, vases and candlesticks that I chalk painted last week. They will be going with me to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/483430015177380/" target="_blank">Maker's Market in East Sparta May 14th.</a> And the lovely ceramic cream and sugar bowl were Goodwill finds also. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Happy Easter, Michelle</span></div>
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Just a little project I finished with Rustoleum and Waverly chalk paint. Decoupaged, stenciled and sealed with poly. Available for sale at the Maker's Market in East Sparta in May.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900027681764290815.post-81545781601352946642016-03-15T18:19:00.001-04:002016-03-15T18:19:13.862-04:00This chair is just right!I am working on a little desk and chair for my mom. Her birthday is coming up so it is a surprise. Luckily she doesn't read my blog. I decided to start with the chair. <br />
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I wanted a pretty color and Pittsburgh Paints had just the color. Aqua Chiffon. Of course I wanted a chalk type paint, and Pittsburgh does not have one. So I just pulled out my Poppie's Paint Powder. Poppies is perfect for turning any latex paint into a chalk based paint, making it easy to apply and even better for distressing. It is very easy to use. Watch this quick three minute video to see how easy it is to add to your paint.</div>
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I am currently finishing up the desk , so it will be posted within the next week. I am doing an ombre painting technique, so be sure to stop back.</div>
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You can purchase your <a href="http://www.poppiespaintpowder.com/shop.html" target="_blank">Poppie's Paint Powder HERE</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I love to paint with chalk-type paint. You can really paint mosts anything, wood, glass, plastic and more. There are many brands and colors available. However, at times I cannot find just the right color for the job. Not to mention it gets a little expensive trying to buy all the colors I want. Well, now I have the answer to my problems!! <a href="http://www.poppiespaintpowder.com/" target="_blank">Poppies Paint Powder</a>! Just add Poppies and a little water, stir to a smooth consistency and add the paint of your choice. I chose Pittsburgh Paints. And you now have a chalk based paint.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I chose to line the interior with some scrapbook paper. I used a Prima flower, and some leaves, a old vintage picture, rubons and some pretty lace and pearls to decorate the outside of the box, and voila.... a nice little box to fill with soaps and give as a gift.</span></div>
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I finished this little gem today. I love this color, it's called 50's green, by Wise Owl Chalk Synthesis Paint. Matches my jadeite plates! I love that paint, very easy to work with. I did a dry brush technique on the top then a dark glaze, custom mixed. It is sealed and distressed with clear and dark wax.<br />
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The checkerboard was pretty tedious to tape off and when I didn't like my color choices I had to do it all over again, urgh! Now let me say my husband likes this piece, so that has me more than a little worried.<br />
Matching checkers are included.<br />
Tabletop is a nice size 23.5" x 23"<br />
It sits at table height at 29"<br />
This would look great in a sunroom, or screened in porch, or perfect for a lake home. Chairs not included. However, I can custom paint two chairs to match for an additional fee.<br />
Price $125.00<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900027681764290815.post-45887905888882445492016-02-20T00:30:00.000-05:002016-02-20T00:30:10.640-05:00The best chocolate cake.I tried a new recipe I found online and OMG! is it good. It's called Brick Road Chocolate cake!<br />
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If there's something you're thinking of buying at Kohl's right now it would be a good time to do it.<br />
Buy two $50 Kohl's gift cards from Rite Aid. You received $10 in Plenti points for every $50 Kohl's gift card you buy limit two.<br />
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Kohl's is having a good sale if you use your charge card. Use the coupon code LOVE30 for 30% off, in addition you receive Kohls Cash, and the YES points.<br />
I finally bought a Kitchenaid mixer, a commercial grade, Pro Series, the good one!<br />
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Price 449.00<br />
-135.00 (30% off) coupon code with charge<br />
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- 60.00 in Kohls Cash<br />
-15.00 for my YES points<br />
-50.00 Visa card Rebate<br />
-20.00 in Rite Aid Plenti points<br />
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NET Cost 169.00 plus tax<br />
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Just thought I would share. I am sure there are other great buys you could do at Kohl's for Valentines Day or Easter gifts.<a href="http://www.kohls.com/" target="_blank">www.kohls.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900027681764290815.post-59014563158590782212016-01-11T01:35:00.000-05:002016-01-11T01:35:38.500-05:00Kitchen table redo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I was lucky enough to win this table and 4 chairs for $13.00 at an online auction. Evidently someone started this project and never finished. Through some research I learned it was about 100 years old. Boy, they don't build furniture like they used to. This monster weighed a ton.</div>
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So thanks to my sister for helping me pick it up, and to the guy from the auction house for helping to load it.</div>
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And here is what I ended up with:</div>
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I like a little color! Distressed the chairs with sanding.</div>
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Products used are listed on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Michelles-Crafts-More-259401337424377/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.</div>
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Thanks for looking! Have a great day!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900027681764290815.post-27935951122930464352015-11-30T08:00:00.000-05:002015-11-30T08:00:03.933-05:00Hull Pottery Drip Brown Deviled Egg platter<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I came across a great auction a couple of weeks ago, and bought several boxes of pottery, china and glassware. There were several boxes in the lot with what I was after that day. So I have had the fun job of going through the boxes a little at a time. So I will post some of my finds here and there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This was one of the first things I pulled out, and immediately stuck it in my hutch and thought UGH, that is ugly, I will probably just have to through it away. Well, a few days later I got it out and starting researching it. I about fell out of my chair to see that it was actually very collectible. Right now people are really liking the drip brown stuff. Several companies beside Hull manufactured this type of design.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The deviled egg plate with the rooster seems to be one of the more desirable pieces right now, selling from $30.00-$70.00 depending on the condition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">If you are interested in bidding on this please stop by and check it out <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Hull-Pottery-Brown-Deviled-Egg-Platter-Rooster-Triangle-Plate-/151897726056?" target="_blank">HERE.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Or search for me on ebay under seller name antq.freak</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">My bottle above was decoupaged with napkins. I picked out some pretty napkins then peeled the layers apart, as you only want one layer. I cut the flowers out and then used decoupage medium to apply. I applied the decoupage medium to the bottle then laid the napkin down carefully. Be very careful, these do rip easily. I was going for a vintage look so did not worry about wrinkles. There is a method to make your decoupage wrinkle free that I will post about at another time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This was a very old. 1930's era dresser. I had painted it once and was not happy, so after stripping it I repainted it again to get this aged driftwood feel. It took several layers of chalk paint, greys, off white and blue and then a glaze of darker grey to get this effect. But I was pretty happy with how it came out. My sister in law was too, she bought it as soon as I put it up for sale! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On to my next project...</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900027681764290815.post-29655621995911209172015-08-29T21:02:00.002-04:002015-08-29T21:02:45.398-04:00My latest furniture project<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I received this buffet for free from a nice lady.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> It didn't have any hardware. I ran into all kinds of problems when I was working on this. The middle top drawer had broken off at the top. Two of the legs broke off while I was dragging it into the house. I couldn't find the right size hardware. But finally it all came together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I use Rustoleum Chalked Paint in Serenity for the bottom portion and used a red, I think called Crimson chalk paint I bought at Walmart for the top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I distressed with my sander and I used white and dark wax to finish it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">It's going into my craft room for storage!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Presently working on an old dresser from the 1930's. It is in horrible shape, lets see if I can make it pretty again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Are you interested in learning to use chalk paint? Let me know I would be glad to give you some pointers. Michelle</span></div>
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I painted this side table a soft grey first then applied a blue wash over that. After distressing the edges with a sander I applied white wax from Classic Home (purchased at Wal Mart) and buffed. This wax is a liquid, about pancake batter consistency and I really like how it buffs out. Application can be a little messy if you are like me, so you should wear gloves.</div>
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I really love this piece and want to keep it for my bathroom remodel. However, I am going to sell it. I can't keep everything, or so my husband tells me.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Used Rustoleum Chalked Paint and Waverly Chalk Paint. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900027681764290815.post-17596955158204157852015-05-22T20:25:00.000-04:002015-05-27T20:25:51.363-04:00Pretty in Pink Painted Mason Jars<div style="text-align: center;">
Here's a real easy project for you. <br />
Painted Mason jars. <br />
I use chalk paint, Waverly Chalk paint, on these. I just use a base white and add drops of my acrylic craft paints to produce the different shades. <br />
First, clean the jars well. I wash them in soap and warm water. When they are completely dry I paint one coat. After that dries I apply a second coat. It usually takes about an hour in controlled indoor environment for it to dry. After the second coat is completely dry I take sandpaper and rub off the letters and logo on the jars. In addition, since I like the rustic shabby look I add more areas that are rubbed down to the glass. When I am done I seal with a matte spray. I have also waxed the jars to seal in the past. Let that dry and you are good to go!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900027681764290815.post-54293970481178811982015-05-21T15:20:00.001-04:002015-05-21T15:20:49.387-04:00New Kellogg's Family Reward Codes<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hi everyone, just a quick post to add some of the KFR reward codes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">POPTARTSAVENGERS = WORTH 20 PTS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Memorial day bonuses end May 25th, so hurry on over to <a href="https://www.kelloggsfamilyrewards.com/" target="_blank">Kellogg's</a> and enter them</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Also, coming in Early June watch for a new and improved KFR. They will be bigger and better than ever. There will be more brands, more rewards and more convenient ways to collect points.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900027681764290815.post-22412687693296709352015-04-12T22:04:00.002-04:002015-04-12T22:04:34.407-04:00CVS deal Nature's Bounty Fish Oil $9.29 each<br />
Buy one get one free<br />
Total 18.28<br />
Use 4 coupons from Red Plum insert 3/15<br />
3.00 off x 4<br />
Use 1 Red Box coupon $3.00 off 15 in vitamins<br />
Pay $3.28!!!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900027681764290815.post-53183496684221313952015-03-22T15:01:00.001-04:002015-03-22T15:01:35.191-04:00CVS deals for this week 3/22/15<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The deals I plan on doing so far this week:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just a quick glance at the CVS sales, and here is what I have come up with off the top of my head.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first two deals are basically freebies. You would need to roll your ECBs from last week though to make them literally free. Otherwise you pay as shown and get your money back in ECBs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. <u>L'Oreal Intenza Mascara</u> (get 5 <b>E</b>xtra <b>C</b>are <b>B</b>ucks when you buy 2)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Price 7.99 each</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Total 15.98</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Use two $3.00 off 1 coupons from Red Plum insert 3/22/15</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Use Red box coupon that will print from box in store $5.00 off $15.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pay Out of Pocket: 4.98 plus tax and get back $5.00 ECBs.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you have ECBs from last weeks deals...even better use those to pay and spend nothing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. <u>Sure/Brut Deodorant</u> (get 1 ECB when you buy one)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Price: $2.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Coupon: $1.00 off in the Smart Source insert from 3/22/15</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pay out of Pocket: $1.00 plus tax and get back $1.00 in ECBs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. <u>Eucerin</u> (buy 2 get 5.00 back in ECBs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> This does include the trial size!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Price: approx 1.99</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> No Coupon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Buy 2 for 3.98 and tax and get back 5.00 ECBs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. <u>Palmolive</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Price: .99 cents</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Coupon: .35 off (<a href="http://www.coupons.com/?pid=13903&zid=xh20&nid=10&bid=1368610001" target="_blank">printable</a>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Pay .64 cents!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. M&Ms (buy 2 get 2 ECBs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Price 2 for $6.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Use two 1.00 off coupon from RP 3/22/15</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Pay $4.00 and get 2 ECBs back</span><br />
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