Harpers Island Episode Three

Harper's Island Episode Three "Ka-Blam"

Could this post be any later? I wanted to post this earlier in the week/weekend but someone (wont mention any names...Mom) hadn't watched the episode yet. Then I completely forgot! Oh well, here we go.

Who was Killed?

Hunter Jennings: Hunter was killed by a booby trapped engine compartment on the boat. It was rigged with a shot gun and when he opened it, Ka Blam! He was shot in the head. I was shocked that hunter died this way. I was glad to see him go though.

Some clues I picked up from the show:

*We now know who the tattoo belonged to. Kelly and it seemed to be one of many attributed to John Wakefield. We also learn her ex-boyfriend Shane gave her the tattoos.

*It was indeed Uncle Marty's bag in the boat with Hunter....but how did he get it?

*The shotgun that was used to kill Hunter was from the Candlewick Inn. Another link back to the killer possibly staying at the Inn.

*The boat was rigged to stall or run out of gas....Henry worked with and grew up with boats. Interesting....

*There was a gun on the bed in the Wellington suite in the scene with Richard and Katherine.

Also, here is a synopsis of the third episode from HarpersGlobe.com.

Here is a preview for the Fourth Episode:

"Bang" will be the fourth episode of Harper's Island, and is scheduled to be broadcast on May 2, 2009.

The official CBS summary reads: "The groomsmen take Henry Dunn fishing for his bachelor party and make a gruesome discovery. The bridesmaids celebrate Trish Wellington's final days as a bachelorette with a psychic who has a very strong reaction to Abby Mills".

Walgreen's Trippin'

The last few trips were so bitter sweet for me. I had a couple of RR's that I needed to roll into rebates so I decided to go with the Physicians Formula. As you know the Easy Saver Rebate Program and the Catalog has ended at Walgreen's so I had to get my one last deal in before I submitted. I have 3 $3 RR's from Edge shave gel to spend. I paid down my OOP for the Degree, Chapstick and Pledge with the Edge RR's.

Transaction #1:
(6) Trial Size Degree Deodorants reg. $.99
*Received $6 RR for purchase of 6
Final Price = FREE

(2) Pledge Pet Hair Sweepers on Sale $7/2
*Used (2) $2/1 IP's
*Received $1 RR
Final Price = $2/2

Chapstick Naturals Shimmer on Sale $1.99
*Received $2.00 RR
Final Price = FREE

Transaction #2:
(6) Trial Size Degree Deodorants reg. $.99
*Received $6 RR for purchase of 6
Final Price = FREE

(2) Pledge Multi-Surface Spray on Sale $7/2
*Used (2) $2/1 IP's
*Received $1 RR
Final Price = $2/2

Chapstick Naturals Botanicals on Sale $1.99
*Received $2.00 RR
Final Price = FREE

Transaction #3:

Chapstick Naturals Botanicals on Sale $1.99
*Received $2.00 RR
Final Price = FREE

Now at this point I have accumulated $20 in RR's!!

Transaction #4:

Physicians Formula Blush/Bronzer on Sale $8.29
Physicians Formula Eyeshadow $4.79
*Used (2) $1/1 coupon
Final Price before Rebate = $11.08

Chapstick Naturals Butter on Sale $1.99
*Received $2.00 RR
Final Price = FREE

(3) Dawn Dish Soap reg. $1.99
*Used In Ad IVC to take off $1 each
*Used $.25/1 coupon
Final Price = $2.22/3

(2) Soy Joy Bars on Sale $1/2
*Used BOGO coupon
Final Price = $.50/2

Now at checkout I have 8 products but only 6 coupons (IVC's don't count towards total coupon count) I use the Chapstick and the other Soy Joy as fillers to use my $6 RR's.

My Total Before RR's is: $15.79 (plus tax)
My Total After (2) $6.00 RR's is: $3.79 and I also received a $2 RR for the Chapstick!!

I'll be getting back $10.00 for my rebate + 10% for having it go on my card = $11.00

So I only paid $.08 for the makeup and my RR's are rolled into my card where they cannot expire!

I battled K-Mart and I won

I cannot tell you how nervous I was for this promotion at K-Mart. After everything I'd heard about the register not recognizing coupons, cashier entering in wrong coupons and items not being available I was unsure if I even wanted to brave this one.

This was my first real K-Mart Double and Triple Event. I grabbed a few things and the one in January just to see how everything worked. So, I began to save coupons to prep for one in the future and just when I thought another one would never come, I find out the DAY BEFORE that it is actually coming to St. Louis and to my local store. I called 2 weeks prior to the event and the manager said they would not be participating so I had to rush to get my coupons together last minute. I did the best I could and I am happy with the results. Word of advice if it comes around again, don't sleep in. Be there when it opens. It's worth it.

The Rules: There was a 25 item limit per person, per day and a limit of 4 on identical coupons. I didn't follow this very well but that's typical for me. I did 2 transactions the first day and the other three the following few days. I also purchased 20 of one product using 20 coupons and 14 of another using 14 coupons but I asked ahead of time and they said it was Ok. It was an item not a lot of people had coupons for so what wasn't hot for anyone else was hot for me!

Also, any coupon value up to $.75 could be tripled and any coupon above $.75 and to $4.00 could be doubled. Internet Printables (IP's) were accepted. All coupons doubled but none would produce overage. Let's take the Aveeno for example: It's regularly priced at $3.19 and I had coupons for $2/1. The register takes off the initial $2.00 and then another $1.19.

Transaction #1:

(4) Whiska's Purrfectly Fish 10 pk. packages reg. $5.12
*Used (2) $2.00/1 IP's that each doubled to $4.00
Final Price = $4.48/4

(3) AquaFresh Toothpastes on Sale $1.00
*Used (3) $1/1 IP's
Final Price = FREE

(2) Goodlife Cat Treats on Sale $4/2
*Used (2) $1.00 IP's that doubled to $2.00
Final Price = FREE

(4) Aveeno Lotions reg. $3.19
*Used (4) $2.00/1 IP's that doubled
Final Price = FREE

(2) Glade 3 Wick Candles on Sale $7.99
*Used (2) $4/1 IP's that doubled
Final Price = FREE

(4) Sally Hansen Nailpolish reg. $2.30
*Used $1/1 found in K-Mart Catalog that doubled
Final Price = $1.20/4

Sesame Street Bubble Bath reg $2.49
*Used $.50/ IP that tripled to $1.50
Final Price = $.99

Transaction #2:

(4) Trail Mix Crunch Cereal on Sale $2.49
*Used (4) $1.50/1 IP's that doubled
Final Price = FREE

(4) Oust Air and Surface on Sale $3.79
*Used (4) $2/1 coupons that doubled
Final Price = FREE

(2) Right Guard Deodorants on Sale $2.49
*Used (2) $1/1 coupons that doubled
Final Price = $.98/2

Glade 3 Wick Candle on Sale $7.99
*Used $4/1 IP that doubled
Final Price = FREE

Renuzit Spray on Sale $1.79
*Used $1/1 coupon that doubled
Final Price = FREE

Aveeno Shave Cream on Clearance $2.44
*Used $1/1 coupon that doubled
Final Price = $.44

(2) Aveeno Lotion reg. $3.19
*Used (2) $2/1 IP's that doubled
Final Price = FREE

Transaction #3:

(2) Marcal Small Steps 4 pack reg. $2.99
*Used (2) $1/1 coupon that doubled
Final Price = $1.98/2

(20) AMP Energy on Sale $3/2
*Used (20) $1/1 coupons that doubled
Final Price = FREE

(14) KY Silk, Silk Warming and Warming reg. $4.59 - $6.49
*Used (14) $3/1 coupons that doubled
Final Price = $5.39/14

Received a $2.00 on your next purchase coupon.

Note: This was the funniest transaction! KY, TP and Energy Drinks! I planned it this way because I can't help but make a cashier blush. She didn't even flinch but I giggled during the whole transaction. She probably thought I was in for the night of my life. Ha Ha!

I'm sure your asking what I'll do with all the KY huh? Sell it. I sold half of it on Ebay already. Pretty little profit :)

Transaction #4:

(2) Special K Cereal reg. $3.99
*Used (2) $1/1 coupons that doubled
- $2.00 OYNP coupon (was credited to the Kellogs)
Final Price = $1.98/2

(2) Flipz Snacks reg. $2.29
*Used (2) $.50/1 coupons that tripled
Final Price = $1.58/2

(2) Pledge Multi-Surface reg. $4.19
*Used (2) $2/1 IP's that doubled
Final Price = $.38/2

(2) Hershey's Bliss on Sale $6/2
*Used (2) $1/1 IP's that doubled
Final Price = $2.00/2

Glade 3 Wick Candle on Sale $7.99
*Used $4/1 IP that doubled
Final Price = FREE

Transaction #5:

(2) Yesterdays News Cat Litter reg. $6.69
*Used (2) $3/1 IP's that doubled
Final Price = $1.38/2

Natures Source Cleaner on Sale $2.79
*Used $1/1 coupon that doubled
Final Price = $.79

(2) Halls Naturals Cough Drops reg. $1.99
*Used (2) $.75/1 that tripled
Final Price = $.98/2

(2) Kotex Pantyliners reg. $1.29
*Used (2) $1/1 IP's that doubled
Final Price = FREE

(2) AquaFresh Toothpastes on Sale $1.00
*Used (2) $1/1 IP's
Final Price = FREE

Trail Mix Crunch Cereal on Sale $2.49
*Used $1.50/1 IP's that doubled
Final Price = FREE

Not Pictured, threw it in freezer:

(2) Coffee Mate Creamer reg. $2.29
*Used (2) $1/1 IP's that doubled
Final Price = $.58/2

Received $.75 on your next purchase coupon

I still have some shopping to do today to finish out my coupons but in case I don't I thought I might as well post while I had time to. Also, I heard from a little bird (HCW) that the next event could be as soon as 5.2!

Things are looking up!

But, I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. I'm hoping things can get back to normal soon because I'm not sure we can take anymore stress. For now though, things are getting much better.

Police Investigation revealed the driver had active insurance on the vehicle. Or should I say his mother did. At that age, who'd mother carries insurance on their son's vehicle? His girlfriend should be so proud of her boyfriend. What a winner!

I've been dealing with the insurance company for the last week. At times, I want to pull my hair out. This is a public blog so we wont get to far into it but the bottom line is they have accepted responsibility for the accident. My car went from being looked at by a rep for the company, then to my mechanic and is now sitting at a transmission company. So far my exterior damage is $1,800.00, not bad considering I was hit by a boat. I'm proud of my Honda!

Until, my car is finished being looked at by the mechanic they gave me this zippy little Mazda 5 to drive around. My car has an upgraded/faster engine so I'm used to getting up and going and when I first walked out and saw this, I couldn't help but think "Oh great, a grandma car". No way!

I'll be sad to return it but I can't wait to settle the accident portion of my claim.

As for the injury portion, I've hired an attorney to settle this. The insurance company is not taking me serious and I'm not letting it slide. I wont even get in to their offer because we are no where near settlement but it was a HUGE smack in the face after all the pain and stress I went through re-guarding the accident.

I also have news on the house but I'll save that for later post :)

Walgreen's Deals Week of 4.19

This is a BIG Money Maker week at Wags. Here are the best deals:

TRESemme 24 Hour Body Hair Care on Sale $7/2
*Purchase 2 products - I recommend the Shampoo and Conditioner 32 ounce (best deal)
*Use 2 - $1/1 IP coupons I mentioned last week
*Receive $2 RR with the purchase of 2
Final Price = $3/2


Nivea Body Wash 16.9 ounce on Sale $4.99
*Use $1/1 IP I mentioned last week
*Receive $5.00 RR
Final Price = $1.00 Overage!

Bayer Breeze2 or Contour Blood Glucose Meter on Sale $14.99
*Use $30/1 coupon from varies inserts (will take off sale price)
*Receive $5.00 RR
Final Price = $5.00 Overage!

Rembrandt Toothpaste on Sale $5.99
*Receive $6.00 RR
Final Price = FREE after Register Reward!

Starbuck's Ice Cream Pint on Sale $6/2
*Use 2 - $1/1 IP's
Final Price = $4/2

Bayer Quick Release Crystals on Sale $2.49
*Receive $2.50 RR
Final Price = FREE after Register Reward!

Scotch Packing Tape on Sale $.99
*Use $1/1 tearpad
Final Price = FREE

Ecotrin 45 count Tablets on Sale $2.00
*$1/1 from 1.25 SS
*Receive $2.00 RR
Final Price = $1 Overage!

Remember: Only 1 RR deal good per transaction. If you purchase more than one IDENTICAL RR item in one transaction, only one RR will print.

Here is my rolling scenario for the Bayer, Ecotrin and the Nivea:

Transaction #1:

Bayer Blood Glucose Monitor = $14.99
- coupon = pay only tax
Receive $5.00 RR

Transaction #2:

Nivea Body Wash = $4.99
- $1/1 coupon = $3.99
Ecotrin = $2.00 (not using $1/1 coupon)
- $5.00 Bayer RR

Pay $.99 + tax out of pocket and receive $5.00 RR from Nivea and $2.00 RR from Ecotrin

Rinse and Repeat!!!

You could use another filler or fillers when doing Transaction #2 but they have to total $1.01 or more because the register will not take a RR to pay for any tax. Your total has to equal $5.00 BEFORE tax. You also have to make sure you don't have more coupons than items or register will not take the coupons.

Starbuck's Coupon

Go here to print a $1/1 on any pint of the NEW Starbucks Ice Cream!

The New Flavors are Caramel Macchiato, Mocha Frappuccino, Java Chip Frappuccino and Coffee!

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Thank You to Coupon Cravings for this Deal Alert!

NEW $4 Glade Fragrance Collection Coupon!

Some of my readers weren't able to get this coupon last time. It's back but you better hurry! Pair this with the $3 or $2 Walgreen's coupon or take it to KMart to double for free candles!

Print your $4 off any item in the Fragrance Collection coupon here.

Harper's Island Episode Two

Harper's Island Episode Two "Crackle"

I had to watch this episode 4 times to get every little piece of info out of it I could.

Who was Killed?

Two out of three killed in this episode were main characters.

Reverend Fain: I did NOT see this one coming! He was caught in a snare and beheaded with the head spade. Who is going to marry the Bride and Groom now? if they do get married...

Kelly Seaver: She was hung in her home and discovered by Nikki Bolton. I knew after the bathroom scene she would be next. After all, she told Abby she saw John Wakefield. She clearly had a death wish. Was it suicide though? Doubt it.

Lucy Daramour: I predicted she would be one of the next to go. I wasn't at all surprised. She falls in a pitfall and was lit of fire and burned to death. Horrid! The episode title "crackle" obviously foreshadowed some type of fire.

Some clues I picked up from the show:

*My Mom pointed this one out to me. Did you see Abby's Mom open her eyes when hanging from the Tree of Woe? Weird!!!

*I didn't pick this up from the show but rather HarpersGlobe.com. It has been confirmed that Henry Dunn: The Groom was on scene when the murder and burning of the two responding deputies took place. He cared for the two deputies one of which later died (Aiken).

*The matchbox used to light the fire to kill Lucy is from The Candlewick Inn.

*Who is leaving candles on Wakefield's grave?

*The head spade missing from the Maritime Museum. We knew this was coming but I had no idea Trish used to work there...

*Henry's parents are dead. HarpersGlobe bloggers are reporting seeing the last name "Dunn" as one of Wakefield victims in the newspaper article.
NOTE: I am hearing reports that this article may have been printed to soon in the show and was reprinted later and shouldn't a credible source of info. Not sure yet though.

*JD Dunn is making himself look really guilty. The blood on his hands, the dead deer and the deer head in the Bride and Grooms suite. Neither of which could have been done by him though. I'm interested to see where the blood came from. Also, all that medication on his dresser....Wonder what that was all about.

*HarpersGlobe.com says that the message on the window of the truck in the woods was from the Killer. Interesting.

*The Killer has Uncle Marty's phone.

The biggest question I have. Who were all the Wakefield survivors besides Deputy Harkin? Also, The Dunn's and Wakefield are from Tacoma. Coincidence?

And who's "Tree of Woe" tattoo is this?

Here is a map of Harper's Island


Also, here is a synopsis of the second episode from HarpersGlobe.com.

Did you see anything I didn't? What was your take on this weeks episode?

Here is a preview for the Third Episode.
Ka-Blam will be the third episode of Harper's Island, and is scheduled to be broadcast on April 23, 2009.

The official CBS summary reads: "When a local girl’s death is ruled a suicide, Abby Mills challenges her father, the Sheriff Charlie Mills, to investigate what really happened. As the wedding approaches, Trish Wellington must come to a decision about Hunter Jennings."

Walgreen's Week of 4.12

I was able to get out a bit on Monday and do some shopping. Shopping in a fab looking neck brace is not nearly as fun but whatever. I still did pretty good it just took FOREVER! I didn't just stop at Walgreen's but I'll combine my other trip with this post.

WALGREEN'S

Transaction #1:

Chapstick Smimmer on Sale $1.99
*Received a $2.00 RR back
Final Price = FREE

Edge Shave Gel on Sale $2.99
*Used $1/1 coupon
*Receive $3 RR
Final Price = $1 Overage!

Reese's Cups reg. $.89 (filler so I could use RR from previous Scunci deal)

Paid $4.00 OOP and received a $2.00 RR and $3 RR

Transaction #2:

Scunci Hair Ties on Sale $1.99
*Receive $2.00 RR
Final Price = FREE

(2) Bags of Chex Mix on Sale $.99
*Used $1/1 coupon
Final Price = $.98

Paid $1 and some change OOP and received $2 RR

Transaction #3:

Chapstick Naturals on Sale $1.99
*Receive $2 RR
Final Price = FREE

8 bags of Chex Mix on Sale $.99
*Used 4 $1/2 coupons
Final Price = $3.92

(2) Bertolli Oven Bake Meals on Sale $5.99
(2) Breyer's Ice Cream pints on Sale BOGO $6.29
*Used (2) $2/1 IP's for Bertolli
*Used (2) $3/1 for Breyers
Final Price = $8.27

Paid with $2 & $3 RR and received $2 RR back

WALMART:

(20) Vitamin10 Waters on Sale $1.00
*Used 20 $1/1 coupons
Final Price = FREE

Kraft Salad Dressing reg. $1.58
*Used $1.50/1 coupon
Final Price - $.08

(2) V8 V Fusion Gogi Raspberry reg. $2.98
*Used $2/1 IP
Final Price = $.98 each

(2) Sierra Mist Ruby Splash 2 liters reg. $1 (found in dollar section)
*Used BOGO IP
Final Price = $1/2

Sierra Mist Coupon

Go here to print a BOGO Sierra Mist coupon. The coupons states Buy ANY One Sierra Mist and get a Sierra Ruby Splash. You can purchase either the Diet Regular, the Regular or the Ruby Splash and get another Ruby Splash for free. You can print two. These are priced at $1.00 at Walmart.

Passionate Blogger Award

I received this award from Life is Like Champagne a very long time ago. It was during my hiatus from blogging so I'm not sure I even deserved it. It an honor to receive an award from such an amazing Blogger. I stalk her Blog often! If you haven't been there already please do. I'm not sure how I ended up there but it's become one of my favorite blogs.

The Rules:
1. Put the logo in your blog

2. Write five things you are passionate about apart from blogging

3. Tag 5 people on your lists and let them know you tagged them.

Things I am passionate about:

*Family and Friends: No doubt this would be at the top of my list! First and foremost my husband and children who are my everything. My friends and family have made me who I am. I'm forever indebted to them.

*Work: I know, not the usual answer right? But I am very passionate about the work that I do. I love my jobs, I love working, I love having a purpose and meaning and being able to provide for my family. I have always had a very strong work ethic. My problem is I don't like working for anyone but myself. It's taken me years to accomplish this. My part time job still exists but I basically work for myself as I'm an IC. I see a paycheck weekly and my boss every few months.

*Couponing: This is a hobby for me. I didn't start cutting a using coupons because I had to, I did it because it was fun. Some people ride roller coasters or sky dive for kicks, I coupon. I can't tell you how often I get an adrenaline rush just from couponing and saving. I walk out of a store with bags full of stuff and a few bucks richer and it's the best feeling in the world.

*American Pit Bull Terriers: Anyone who knows me know that I am a biased dog owner and VERY passionate about this breed. They have huge piece of my heart.

*Politics: Wouldn't peg me for a politics junky would ya? Oh, I am. Big time.

Passionate Bloggers I pass this award on to:

I'm going to cheat again because we all know I'm a rule breaker. I'm not going to write down a list of 5 Blogger's. I'm going to tag you in your blog to share this award with you. If you have been tagged, you have been given this award. I have more than 5 that I would like to share it with.

Participation is not mandatory.